Section 121: Loss of seamen's service book.–– Whenever a seaman proves to the satisfaction of a

121. Loss of seamen's service book.–– Whenever a seaman proves to the satisfaction of a Shipping Master that the continuous discharge certificate issued to him has, without any fault on his part, been lost, torn or defaced, or that he has otherwise been deprived of-it, the Shipping Master shall, on payment of the prescribed fee, if any, issue to the seaman a copy of the certificate to which he may be entitled and such copy shall have all the effect of the original.

Effective date: 2001-01-01

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