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Regulation 5

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(1)

The employer shall ensure that the superintendent or proper officer specified in paragraph (2) of this regulation is kept informed of the arrangements he has made (including any changes in those arrangements) in pursuance of his obligation to make provision for the seaman's return, relief and maintenance specified in regulation 3.

(2)

The superintendent or proper officer referred to in paragraph (1) of this regulation is the superintendent or proper officer for the place where the seaman is at the time any of the arrangements mentioned in that paragraph are made.

(3)

An employer who fails to comply with an obligation imposed on him by or under paragraph (1) of this regulation shall be guilty of an offence and shall be punishable on summary conviction with a fine not exceeding £100.