Duration of Service. The seafarer signs on for a period of 6 months or for a shorter or longer period if agreed in the employment contract. His employment shall be automatically terminated upon the terms of this Agreement at the first arrival of the ship in port after expiration of that period, specified in his employment contract unless the Company operate a permanent employment system. The cost of repatriation shall be on the Company's account. For newly recruited seafarers the first 3 months of service with the Company is considered a probationary period during which the Company or the seafarer may terminate the contract by giving 14 days written notice. Termination of contract by the Company in the probation period, will not be entitled the seafarer to termination pay, see article 5, but to free repatriation. Travelling expenses on the Company's account shall not include the Seafarer's baggage in excess of normal allowed weight by the air carrier. Excess baggage shall be at the seafarer's expense.
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Samples: Model Agreement for Non Norwegian Registered Vessels Regarding Wages and Conditions for Polish Seafarers, Model Agreement for Non Norwegian Registered Vessels Regarding Wages and Conditions for Lithuanian Seafarers, Model Agreement for Non Norwegian Registered Vessels Regarding Wages and Conditions for Polish Seafarers
Duration of Service. The seafarer signs on for a period of 6 months or for a shorter or longer period if agreed in the employment contract. His employment shall be automatically terminated upon the terms of this Agreement at the first arrival of the ship in port after expiration of that period, specified in his employment contract unless the Company operate a permanent employment system. The cost of repatriation shall be on the Company's account. For newly recruited seafarers the first 3 months of service with the Company is considered a probationary period during which the Company or the seafarer may terminate the contract by giving 14 days written notice. Termination of contract by the Company in the probation period, will not be entitled entitle the seafarer to termination pay, see article 5, but to free repatriation. Travelling expenses on the Company's account shall not include the Seafarer's baggage in excess of normal allowed weight by the air carrier. Excess baggage shall be at the seafarer's expense.
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