Commercial Maritime Law

An employer shall provide medical treatment for a crew member at no cost if he is injured or falls ill while in the service of the vessel. If the injury or illness arises out of insubordination or other forms of misconduct, the employer shall pay the costs of treatment, but he may deduct such costs from the wages due to the crew member. The employer’s obligation to provide treatment shall cease if it turns out that the injury or disease is incurable.