S.L. 234.51 Art. 73Grounds for repatriation.

(1) A seafarer shall be entitled to repatriation at the cost of the owner if he has served the maximum duration of service periods on board, such periods being of less than twelve months, or at the expense of any third party exercising an executive title against the ship or its shipowner should such shipowner default in his obligations toward the seafarer with regard to repatriation and other expenses owed to the seafarer following the exercise of the executive title

(2) The provisions of this rule are without prejudice to any further action that the seafarer may take under the laws of Malta.