A seafarer, whom the company planned to sign off early at his expense, addressed the Trade Union being onboard.
When communicating, it became clear that the company made such a decision based on certain conditions, namely - while on board the ship, the seafarer consumed alcohol, which was recorded accordingly (an alcohol test was conducted, and reports with witness signatures were prepared).
Since there had been a violation of the company's alcohol policy and the contract itself, the company was entitled to sign off the seafarer early, with the deduction of his repatriation costs from his wage.
In this case, the seafarer also lost the bonus for the month in which the alcohol incident occurred, as according to his contract, bonuses are paid at the employer's discretion.
Regardless of where you work, in the engine room, or on deck, alcohol is often strictly prohibited to avoid endangering the safety of the crew, cargo, and the vessel itself, as working under the influence of alcohol can lead to accidents and emergencies.
Having consumed alcohol, the seafarer risks his contract being immediately terminated and being sent home at his own expense.
One more conclusion can be made from this story: always carefully read the contract before signing because it may state that bonuses are not mandatory payments, which may result in their withholding by the employer.
The most important thing about the labor contract: https://mtwtu.org.ua/magazine/4
