Merchant Shipping Act : Right to wages and provisions. Indian Bare Acts :

Merchant Shipping Act,1958

Act No : 44

Section : Right to wages and provisions.

138. Right to wages and provisions. A seaman's right to wages and provisions shall be taken to begin either at the time at which he commences work or at the time specified in the agreement for his commencement of work or presence on board, whichever first happens.