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Marine Order 11 (Living and working conditions on vessels) 2024
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34 Timeframe for claim
(1) A seafarer may claim repatriation benefits under this Division within:
(a) 2 years; or
(b) another reasonable time mentioned in the work agreement, award or collective agreement that applies to the seafarer.
(2) If the seafarer does not claim the benefit within the time mentioned in subsection (1), the owner of a vessel may refuse to pay the claim unless repatriation is following an act of piracy or an act of armed robbery against ships.