- Australia can impose substantial fines on foreign shipowners if they fail to pay additional ‘top up’ crew wages when a ship carries cargo between ports in Australia.
- Australian law requires a copy of the license to be displayed on board, but this can be difficult to comply with if sub-charterers have not informed the owner that such a license has been obtained.
As Gard P&I Club informs, Australia can impose substantial fines on foreign shipowners if they fail to pay additional ‘top up’ crew...
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