C / e reports 2 / e not obeying orders. / two seaman fights on board. as a master , action ?

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FOLLOW

Make an inquiry to the c/e and 2/e ( e can accompany a witness ). c/o to be there for witness
Fines / penalty
•2 days to 1 month wages.
•Rs.500.
•1 to 3 months imprisonment.
•6 days pay for each day of continued disobedience.
•Reimbursement of expenses incurred for engaging a substitute.

Make an entry in the OLB duly signed by himself, mate and one crew member.
Give a copy of the entry to the seaman and record this in the OLB.
Read out the entry to him and record this in the OLB.
Record in the OLB any reply given by him.

If any fine is imposed on the seaman for misconduct, as per the agreement, it shall be dealt with as follows :
If he is discharged in India, and the Shipping Master is satisfied about his offence, then the fine shall be deducted from his wages and given to the SM.
If he is discharged outside India, then the fine shall be recorded in the OLB, duly signed by the Consular Officer if he is satisfied, and given to the SM at the discharge port.

Master shall be fined 6 times the amount of fines retained by him.

All fines collected by the SM shall be used for the welfare of seamen.