Common use of Probationary Service Clause in Contracts

Probationary Service. 3.1. The first three months of service during the first term of employment with the shipowner shall be regarded as probationary and both the seafarer and the shipowner shall be entitled to terminate the employment prior to the expiry of the contract during this period. In such event the cost of repatriation shall be the responsibility of the party who gives notice of termination but the compensation for earlier termination of employment provided in Article 19.4 shall not apply.

Probationary Service. 3.1. The first three months of service during the first term of employment with the shipowner shall be regarded as probationary and both the seafarer and the shipowner shall be entitled to terminate the employment prior to the expiry of the contract during this period. In such event the cost of repatriation shall be the responsibility of the party who gives notice of termination but the compensation for earlier termination of employment provided in Article 19.4 shall not apply.