Section 23: Obligations of dock worker and seafarer

(1) A registered dock worker and seafarer shall-
(a) while on duty, wear his gears and carry his identity card on his person and produce it on demand for inspection by authorized personnel;
(b) while in the port premises or on vessel conduct himselfproperly and not constitute himself into a public nuisance or security risk; and
(c) carry out his duties in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the conditions of employment as agreed with his employers and approved by the Council.
(2) Any dock worker or seafarer who-
(a) fails to carry out his duties in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the conditions of his employment;
(b) fails to comply with any lawful order given to him by his employer;
(c) is inefficient or negligent in the discharge of his duties; or
(d) absent himself from duty without permission or other acceptable reason;is liable to be suspended from duty for a period not exceeding 90 days.
(3) Any dock worker or seafarer who-
(a) engages in any malpractice or fraudulent act; or
(b) conducts himself in a disorderly manner in a port area, the pool or on board vessel; commits an offence under this Act and is liable to have his registration certificate revoked by the Council.