Section 13
of Merchant Shipping (Discharge Books) Regulations, 2007
Section 13
(1)
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in these
Regulations, the Director may, if he thinks fit -
{a)
allow any person who does not satisfy the conditions specified in regulation 2 to apply for a discharge book;
{b)
refuse to issue a discharge book; or 1670
{c}
require the holder of a discharge book to surrender it to him if the holder-
(i)
being a rating registered with the Marine Department, has his registration suspended or cancelled;
(ii)
being a certificated officer, has his certificate of competency suspended or cancelled; or
(iii)
in the opinion of the Director, is not a fit and proper person for employment on board a ship.
(2)
The holder of a discharge book who fails to surrender his discharge book to the Director when required to do so under sub-regulation (l){c} shall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $500.