Sacom Energia: Seafarer Employment Agreement
Sacom Energia: Seafarer Employment Agreement
Sacom Energia: Seafarer Employment Agreement
SACOM ENERGIA
This Seafarer Employment Agreement has been entered voluntarily for a fixed period
between the following two parties, Seafarer and Owner, as per terms and conditions set out
hereinafter.
Therefore it is fully understood by all parties that the Seafarer Employment Agreement is
between the Owner and the Seafarer, with Thome Offshore Management acting as agent
only for and on behalf of the Owner.
Passport expiry date Seaman’s book no. Seaman’s book expiry date
Details of Owner:
Details of the Ship Manager (as agents only) who under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006
has assumed the responsibility for the operation of the ship from the Lawful Owner:
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INDONESIA
SEA duration (+/- 1 month) Rank Collective Bargaining
Agreement
The Ship’s Articles and the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 shall form an integral part of this
agreement and shall supersede the terms and conditions set out in this Crew Employment
Agreement when considered more favorable to the Seafarer.
Every effort will be made by the Employer to relieve the Seafarer upon completion of the
Agreement, but the Employer reserves the right to extend or shorten the contract duration of
the Seafarer Employment Agreement by plus or minus one month for reasons of Operational
convenience or convenience of the port of call.
The point of employment is considered to be the nearest international airport to Seafarers
residential address and the commencement date of this Seafarer Employment Agreement is
considered to be the departure date from the point of employment.
2. Monthly Remuneration
Basic Day Rate ( US$ ) Leave pay Fixed overtime Choose an item.
The above remuneration are in US$ (United States Dollar) and will be effective from the date
of commencement of this Agreement.
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3. Payment and calculation of wages
The earnings are paid monthly in arrears with deductions made for any personal expenses
that the Seafarer has incurred, such as cash withdrawals, slop-chest, communications, etc.
The Employer pays a day rate salary, therefore, a seafarer is paid for the amount of days he
spends travelling to join (from his point of employment), aboard the vessel & when he arrives
back at his point of employment.
If the country of residence of the Seafarer has regulations for compulsory allotments, then this
will be paid in the home country and deduction will be made from wages onboard.
A monthly pay slip with account of payments due will be provided by the Master to the
Seafarer at the end of each calendar month and prior to sign off.
During sign off, in cases where it is not practical to provide a pay slip, a tentative wage
account will be provided for reference. Once the flight and other details are finalised, the
final wage account shall be provided to the Seafarer directly or indirectly through the
Recruitment Agency, for the Seafarer’s confirmation.
4. Leave days
The earnings for leave pay is included in the total all inclusive day rate.
The Seafarer will be entitled to the number days of leave, as entered under clause 1 (terms &
conditions), for each completed calendar month of service and pro rata basis for every
incomplete month of service. Time spent awaiting repatriation and repatriation travel time
shall not be deducted from paid leave accrued by the seafarer.
The seafarer should only work a 12 hour day, unless there are emergency drills or emergency
situations that require his / her attendance, as required for the safe operation of the ship. His
fixed daily rate is inclusive of all overtime payments and times worked during holidays.
6. Holidays
For the purpose of this agreement, the national holidays of the flag state shall be considered
as holidays at sea or in port. If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following working
day shall be observed as a holiday. National holidays shall be subject to a minimum of nine
(9) days.
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9. Travel wages including office briefing in Singapore
Full wages will be paid during travel to and from the ship and the entitlement to wage
commences upon departure from the point of employment and ends upon return to the
point of employment. The day in which travel starts and ends will be counted as a full day.
The Seafarer will receive full day rate wage during briefing in the Employers office in
Singapore.
If the seafarer returns home after briefing to await the joining his / her ship, then the day rate
wage will be terminated when the Seafarer returns to the point of employment and payment
of day rate wage will start again when the Seafarer departs from the point of employment to
join his / her ship.
The Seafarer will be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred to join and leave his / her ship.
Valid vouchers / receipts have to be presented for these costs to be reimbursed to the
Seafarer.
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14. Medical attention, sick pay, death and disability
The Employer shall bear the cost for the Seafarer in respect of sickness and injury that occur
during service aboard or while travelling between the ship and the point of employment and
the Employers office in Singapore for briefing during joining sign on or upon sign off.
Only sickness or injury that is shipboard-related, and not arising from self-infliction or
negligence of the Seafarer, as determined by a company-approved doctor at the port of
disembarkation or within 72 hours upon reaching country of domicile by company approved
doctor, will be covered.
If the seafarer is landed at any port because of sickness or injury, pro-rated payment of basic
wages plus fixed overtime, will continue until repatriation to the point of employment at the
Company’s expense.
Thereafter the Seafarer shall be entitled to sick pay at the rate equivalent to their basic wage
while the Seafarer remains sick up to a maximum of 130 days. The provision of sick pay
following repatriation shall be subject to submission of a valid medical certificate without
undue delay.
A seafarer who suffers permanent disability as a result of an accident whilst in the
employment of the Employer regardless of fault, including accidents occurring while
travelling to or from the ship, and whose ability to work as a seafarer is reduced as a result
thereof, but excluding permanent disability due to willful acts, shall in addition to sick pay, be
entitled to compensation according to the provisions of this Agreement.
The disability suffered by the seafarer shall be determined by a doctor appointed by the
Company.
The Employer shall provide disability compensation to the Seafarer in accordance with
Appendix F, with any differences, including less than 10 % disability, to be pro rata
If the Seafarer dies through any cause whilst in the employment of the Employer including
death from natural causes and death occurring whilst travelling to and from the vessel, or as
a result of marine or other similar peril, but excluding death due to wilful acts, the Company
shall pay the sums specified in the attached Appendix F to a nominated beneficiary and to
each dependent child up to a maximum of 4 (four) under the age of 18.
The employer will not pay any expenses incurred in respect of illness or disability arising from
attempted suicide, misuse of drugs or medications, excessive consumption of alcohol,
participation in any hazardous activities, and/or the performance of any unlawful act.
The Employer affirms that the assigned ship is covered by P&I insurance, which provides
compensation for occupational injury, illness or death pursuant to the terms of this contract
and as per the rules of the Club.
At the time of medical examination, the Seafarer is obliged to disclose to the doctor true and
complete information about, and relevant to, his past and present health status. Any
continuing medication needed and surgical operation undergone must be disclosed as well
to both the doctor and the Employer. If the Seafarer fails to disclose or give false information
about his medical history and current health, the Seafarer is liable for all costs and expenses
suffered or incurred by the Employer as a consequence thereof. P&I coverage will not apply
in such cases.
The employer shall pay the cost of burial expenses in the case of death occurring on board
or in the case of death occurring ashore, if at the time the seafarer was entitled to medical
care and maintenance.
The employer or their representatives shall take measures for safeguarding property left on
board by a sick, injured or deceased seafarer and returning it to the seafarer’s next-of-kin.
The same requirement can be referenced V-ENC-160.
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2. Optical appliances (spectacles), except for loss or damage resulting from the Seafarer’s
service onboard provided it is not due to negligence of the Seafarer.
However, in the event that the Seafarers’ Employment has not expired, the Employer shall
have the right to transfer the Seafarer to another of the Employer’s ships, to serve the
balance of the employment period, unless otherwise provided.
The Seafarer shall forfeit the right to repatriation in case of:
1. Rightful dismissal; or
2. Desertion; or
3. Criminal offenses; or
4. Unjustifiable repudiation of the Shipping Articles
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The Seafarer is entitled to repatriation by means of the most expeditious mode of transport,
which normally considered being air transport. The employer will make the necessary travel
arrangements and bear the costs for any required accommodation and transport.
At all times the Seafarer will travel economy class and will be entitled to a baggage
allowance of 40 kg. Any extra baggage expenses incurred will be paid by the Seafarer.
Travel allowance described under clause 1 and clause 9 of this Seafarer Employment
Agreement will be paid to cover expenses during travelling, such as food, airport tax and
transport between home and the ship.
22. Training
It is the responsibility of the Seafarer to ensure that all certificates, as required by STCW 78/95
as amended, are maintained and valid at the Seafarer’s own cost.
The Seafarer is expected to actively participate in value added training, Officer seminar’s and assessments
both ashore and aboard, such as Seagull Computer Based Training, Crew Resource Management training
and any other courses required as per company training matrix.
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The Company will pay course fees for non ‘STCW 78/95’ courses (value added) and all
related expenses when the Seafarer attends officer seminars, which are required by the
employer. There are no wages paid to the Seafarer during attendance of such training and
seminars.
• The Seafarer shall also be paid a bonus equivalent to 100% of the basic wage for the
duration of the ship’s stay in a Warlike Operations Area, subject to a minimum of 5 day’s pay.
In addition to Warlike Operations Areas, the IBF may determine High Risk Areas and define,
on a case-by-case basis, the applicable seafarers’ benefits and entitlements, as well as
employers’ and seafarers’ obligations that shall apply to the Seafarer Employment
Agreement.
The Seafarer has been made aware that the ship he or she is assigned to by the Employer
may be transiting or trading from time to time in the Gulf of Aden, a currently established
High Risk Area, and therefore shall be agreeable to work onboard while the ship is transiting
or trading in this area under the terms and conditions as established by the IBF.
The Employer has adopted BMP4 (best management practices) into their procedures as a
precautionary measure to protect the seafarers whenever their ship transit Warlike
Operations or High Risk Areas.
25. Vaccinations
The Seafarer shall conform to the laws of any country within the territorial jurisdiction of which
the ship may be subject to during the course of its voyage. In the event that such laws
require vaccination or inoculation for the purpose of enabling the ship to secure a clean bill
of health, the Seafarer shall, at the request of the employer and at the employer’s expenses,
and at any time during the period of this agreement, subject him or herself to such
vaccinations or inoculations. Yellow fever vaccination is compulsory prior to joining any ship.
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The Seafarer must always ensure correct use of Personal Protective Equipment as per
company policy described in the Safety & Health Manual.
6. To undertake to pay in full all claims, damages, costs and expenses whatsoever, which
may be taken or made against the Employer or Lawful Owners, if the Seafarer should be
found in unlawful possession of drugs
The Company Drug and Alcohol Policy including Addendum 1 are attached to this contract.
Addendum 1 does not apply across all ships and it is therefore the Seafarer’s responsibility to
be familiar with the policies onboard the assigned ship, immediately upon joining.
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The zero-tolerance approach also extends to any industrial best practices that the Company
has adopted through revised Safety management procedures or HSSEQ Circulars.
All Seafarers joining the Employer’s managed ships are required to sign the TSM Form 075F
confirming the familiarization and understanding of the Employer’s requirements.
34. Confidentiality
The Seafarer shall maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to the ship, the onboard and
shore based management. No information of any nature whatsoever shall be
communicated or disclosed to any outside party.
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Yours faithfully
on behalf of SACOM ENERGIA
“I hereby confirm that I have read and fully understood the above terms and conditions at
the time of my appointment. Further to that, I voluntarily agree to these terms and will
comply therewith in every respect. I have also been made aware of my rights to examine
and seek advice on the agreement before signing.
I acknowledge receipt of the original Agreement letter and attest that no fee or any other
charges have been requested from me for my recruitment or placement directly or
indirectly, in whole or in part, other than the cost of obtaining my national statutory medical
certificate, national seaman’s book and passport or other similar travel documents, except
for the cost of visas, which shall be borne by the employer”.
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Signature of person signing Signature of Seafarer
on behalf of the Owner
Name : Name :
Date : Date :
Place : Place :
** Two original copies of the Seafarer Employment Agreement must be signed. An original
must be with the Seafarer and an original with the Owner or manning agent.
Next of kind
1. Name :
Relationship :
Address :
2. Name :
Relationship :
Address :
Details of children
1. Name :
Date of birth :
2. Name :
Date of birth :
3. Name :
Date of birth :