61AGDispute resolution procedure

61AG Dispute resolution procedure

(1) The work agreement must provide for a procedure for settling disputes about any matters arising in relation to the agreement, this Part or Part 4 or 5 of Chapter 2 of the Navigation Act. (2) The procedure must: (a) entitle the seafarer to make a complaint directly to the master of the ship and, if the seafarer considers it necessary, to an independent person or body specified in the agreement; and (b) entitle the seafarer to be accompanied or represented by another person during the complaint process; and (c) comply with any other requirements prescribed by the regulations.