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Navigation Act 1912
110Return of foreign‑going seaman to ship
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#### 110 Return of foreign‑going seaman to ship
(1) When a seaman belonging to a ship that is about to proceed on an overseas voyage from an Australian port is imprisoned on summary conviction for any term, and his or her ship will leave Australia before the expiration of the seaman’s sentence, the Authority may, with the consent of the seaman, cause the seaman to be delivered to the master of the ship at any time within 24 hours before sailing, and the master shall keep the seaman on board under custody till the ship has left port.
(2) All expenses incurred in connexion with such delivery and custody shall be paid by the master.