Section 246: Constitution of National Welfare Board for seamen

246. Constitution of National Welfare Board for seamen.—(1) The Federal Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, constitute an advisory board to be called the National Welfare Board for seamen, hereinafter referred to as the Board, for the purpose of advising the Federal Government on the measures to be taken for promoting the welfare of seaman (whether ashore or on board ship) generally and in particular the following, namely:— (a) the establishment of hostels or boarding and lodging houses for seamen; (b) the establishment of clubs, canteens, libraries and other like amenities for the benefit of seamen; (c) the establishment of hospitals for seamen of the provision of medical treatment for seamen; and (d) the provision of educational and other facilities. (2) The Federal Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, make rules providing for– (a) the composition of the Board and the term of office of members thereof; (b) the procedure to be followed in the conduct of business by the Board; (c) the travelling and other allowances payable to members of the Board; (d) the levy of fees payable by owners of ships at such rates as may be prescribed (which may be at different rates for different classes of ships) for the purpose of providing amenities to seaman and for taking other measures for the welfare of seamen; (e) the procedure by which any such fees may be collected or recovered and the manner in which proceeds of such fees, after deduction of the cost of collection, shall be utilized for the purpose specified in clause (d); and (f) any other matter which it is necessary to prescribe. PART V. —PASSENGER SHIPS CHAPTER 18. —SURVEY OF PASSENGER SHIPS

Effective date: 2001-01-01

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