C2.5.1.h. Can the shipowner decide not to offer repatriation when the entitlement arises?

Any decision of the shipowner refusing the right to repatriation when this entitlement arises would be contrary to Regulation 2.5 of the MLC, 2006. In addition, it could result in the seafarer exceeding the default 11 month maximum continuous period without taking leave, and would therefore be contrary to Regulation 2.4 of the MLC, 2006.

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