Section 5
[ 1)
of Mechant Shipping (Disciplinary Offences) Regulations, 2007
A disciplinary offence may be dealt with by the master of the Brunei
Darussalam ship on board where the offence is alleged to have occurred and the master may impose a fine, not exceeding such amount as is specified in regulation 8, on the seaman whom he finds has committed the offence.
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The powers and duties of the master in relation to a disciplinary offence under these Regulations may be exercised or performed by any officer authorised for the purpose by the master, and the name of the officer so authorised shall be entered by the master in the official log-book.
Disciplinary offences to be dealt with speedily.