S.L. 234.51 Art. 71Discharge of seafarer on change of ownership.

(1) Where a Maltese ship is transferred or disposed of, any seafarer belonging to that ship shall be discharged unless he consents in writing to complete the voyage of the ship if it is continued.

(2) Where a seafarer is discharged under this rule, the provisions of these rules as to the certificate of discharge and the return of the seafarer to a proper return port shall apply as if his service had terminated otherwise than by his consent to be discharged during the currency of the agreement.