Penalty for seafarer’s desertion

By Persida Acosta

Aug 10, 2020 12:01 am

Dear PAO,

My brother is an overseas seafarer. Several months ago, he informed me that should his ship anchor in another country, he would just leave it despite his existing contract and go home. Should I advise my brother not to desert his ship?

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