Cap. 234 Art. 129Discharge of seamen on change of ownership. 

(1) Where a Maltese ship is transferred or disposed of, any seaman or apprentice 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 seaman or apprentice is discharged under this article the provisions of this Act as to the certificate of discharge and the return of the seaman 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.