Saudi-Labour-Law

Saudi Labour Law
Article 180
A seaman who contributes to aiding or rescuing another vessel is eligible to a share of
the reward that the vessel on which he worked is entitled to, regardless of the type of
wage of the work performed.
Article 181
If a seaman dies during the voyage, his heirs shall be eligible to receive his wages
through the date of his death, if the wage is on a monthly basis. If the wage is on a
voyage basis, the heirs shall be entitled to the full voyage wage, and if the wage is a
share of profits, it shall be fully payable. The dues of the deceased or missing seaman,
or who is unable to collect his wage shall be deposited with the labor office at the port
of destination in the Kingdom.
Article 182
An employer may terminate the contract without prior notice and without
compensation in the following cases:
1. If the vessel sinks, is confiscated, goes missing or becomes unseaworthy.
2. If the voyage is cancelled at the outset, for reasons beyond the chandler’s
control and the wage is on a single voyage basis, unless the contract provides
otherwise.
Article 183
If the contract expires or is revoked, the employer shall be obligated to:
1. Return the seaman to the port of departure at the commencement of the
contract
2. Provide him with food and accommodation until he reaches that port
Article 184
A chandler shall return the seaman to his country in the following cases:
1. If the chandler cancels the voyage after the vessel sails off
2. If the voyage is cancelled after the vessel sails off on account of prohibition of
trading with the destination
3. If the seaman is removed from the vessel due to illness, injury or disability
4. If the vessel is sold in a foreign country
5. If the seaman is dismissed from service during the voyage without a legitimate
justification
6. If the contract concluded with the seaman expires at a port other than the one
provided for in the contract
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