s 39 Penalty for employment of seamen in contravention of section 38 or of regulations made under section 40
39.—(1) Any person or employer who —(a) contravenes section 38; or (b) selects or engages a seaman otherwise than in accordance with regulations made under section 40, shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both. (2) Any person or seaman who accepts employment or works in a vessel as a seaman otherwise than in accordance with regulations made under section 40 shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.