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Pam 11 9
9 GRIEVANCES PROCEDURES
Policy and Administration Manual 01-Jul-2022 Rev 9 Page 1 of 2
Purpose
To outline procedure for handling grievances of seafarers on board the vessel.
Caution
Never victimise a seafarer for bringing up a complaint.
Note 1
Seafarers shall have the right to complain directly to Master. Further if considered necessary or the
complaint is against Master then the seafarer can directly complain to the Company, the Flag State or to
appropriate external authorities.
If the complaint cannot be resolved through mediation or conciliation, either party can serve
a notice of demand for arbitration in accordance with Flag State requirements.