S.L. 234.51 Art. 77Nature and period of relief, etc.

(1) Distressed seafarers are to be relieved and maintained upon the most reasonable terms possible but only until arrangements are made for their return to a proper return port, and such arrangements are carried into effect.

(2) Distressed seafarers may, where necessary, be provided with medical advice and treatment and supplied with clothing but in no greater quantity than is absolutely required, and the clothing supplied shall be of the quality the seafarers would normally wear.

(3) The relief and maintenance of a seafarer under these rules shall continue for as long as is considered necessary by the proper authority but, in every case in which relief is continued for more than one month, a special report of the circumstances shall be furnished by the proper authority to the Registrar-General.