Section 275. Statement relating to crew of vessels to be maintained.

(1) Every owner, master or tindal or skipper of a vessel shall maintain or cause to be maintained a statement of the crew of the vessel containing the following particulars with respect to each member thereof in such form as may be prescribed, namely:--- (a) his name; (b) the details of the agreement with him under section 271; (c) the wages payable to him; (d) the names and addresses of his next-of-kin; (e) the date of commencement of his employment; and (f) such other particulars as may be prescribed. (2) Every change in the crew of the vessel shall be entered in the statement under sub-section (1). (3) A copy of such statement and of every change entered therein shall be communicated as soon as possible to the shipping master.