# The Merchant Shipping (Seamen’s Documents) Regulations 1987, Regulation 11: Surrender of British Seamen’s Cards


(1) The holder of a British Seaman’s Card shall surrender it to the Registrar General of Shipping and Seamen or a superintendent—
(a) forthwith, upon his ceasing to be a British seaman or upon the card being defaced; and
(b) on demand, after he has ceased to have the right of abode.
(2) A person who fails to comply with the requirements of this regulation shall be guilty of an offence.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/408/regulation/11 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-seamens-documents-regulations-1987/regulation-11
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