PD 442 Article 20

National Seamen Board, Creation of.

Article 20

ART. 20. National Seamen Board, Creation of. — There is hereby created a body to be known as a National Seamen Board. It shall: Establish and maintain a comprehensive seamen training program; Provide free placement services for seamen; Obtain the best possible terms and conditions of employment for seamen; Secure full implementation of the employment contracts of seamen; and Maintain a complete registry of all seamen.

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