Merchant Seamen Compensation Act

Marginal note:Employer to give notice

• 26 (1) Every employer shall, unless relieved by order of the Board, within sixty days after the happening of an accident to a seaman in his employment by which the seaman is disabled from performing his duties or which necessitates medical aid, notify the Board in writing of

  • (a) the happening of the accident and its nature,

  • (b) the time of the accident,

  • (c) the name and address of the seaman,

  • (d) the place of the accident, and

  • (e) the medical aid received by the seaman following the accident,

  and shall furnish such further information respecting any accident or claim to compensation as the Board may require.

• Marginal note:Board may relieve employer

  (2) The Board may by order relieve any employer from compliance with subsection (1) to the extent provided in the order.

• Marginal note:Failure to comply

  (3) Every person who contravenes or fails to comply with subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding twelve months or to both.

• Marginal note:Consent of Board

  (4) No proceedings shall be taken against any person under this section without the consent of the Board.