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What should a shipmaster write in the Official Log Book concerning a disciplinary case?
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What document(s) should an accused seafarer be given, and why?
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What should an accused seafarer be asked to do when he or she is given a copy of Official Log Book entries?
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What precautions should a UK shipmaster take, when holding a disciplinary hearing resulting in a seafarer’s dismissal, to protect the employer’s legal position?
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Why is it so important to follow the dismissal procedures laid down in the Merchant Navy Code of Conduct?
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What should a shipmaster do if an accused seafarer told him to “get stuffed” when asked to sign for receipt of Official Log Book entries about his case?
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If a seafarer is dismissed from a UK ship to which the Merchant Navy Code of Conduct applies, what should happen ashore after the dismissal?
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What should happen after a seafarer’s dismissal is confirmed by a shore hearing or his contract is terminated by the employer?