275. Statement relating to crew of vessels to be maintained
(1)
Every owner, master or tindal or skipper of a vessel shall maintain or cause to be maintained a statement of the crew of the vessel containing the following particulars with respect to each member thereof in such form as may be prescribed, namely:---
(a)
his name;
(b)
the details of the agreement with him under section 271;
(c)
the wages payable to him;
(d)
the names and addresses of his next-of-kin;
(e)
the date of commencement of his employment; and
(f)
such other particulars as may be prescribed.
(2)
Every change in the crew of the vessel shall be entered in the statement under sub-section (1).
(3)
A copy of such statement and of every change entered therein shall be communicated as soon as possible to the shipping master.