Extension of Sea Service Beyond the Seafarer Employment
Agreement Period
Shipowners, Managers and Operators encountering difficulties in
repatriating seafarers following the expiration of the term
established in the Seafarer's Employment Agreement in terms of
the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) Rules, may, on a
case-by-case basis request to extend the validity of the Agreement
for a maximum period of three months, which period may be extended
for further periods upon application, should the situation remain
the same. Arrangements for repatriation should be made at the
earliest opportunity.
Shipowners, Managers and Operators who require such an extension
may contact any KPMG Malta team member.
