This Technical Information became null and void on 27 Nov 2020. AMSA's approach to maximum period of shipboard service for seafarers Full-text PDF:TEC- 1211 (3570kb) Contact:Ship Management Systems Department Issued:7 Oct 2020 Marine Notice 04/2020 stating AMSA's interim approach to the maximum period of shipboard service for seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic was issued. An outline of AMSA's approach is quoted as follows: ==Quote== - Where inspectors identify that a seafarer has a valid seafarer employment agreement (SEA), which is signed by all parties and is being complied with, and has served on board a vessel for less than 11 months without taking leave, no action will be taken. - Where inspectors identify that a seafarer has a valid SEA and has served continuously on board a vessel for more than 11 months, and less than 13 months without taking leave, the master will be required to provide a plan for the seafarer's repatriation which is approved by the flag State,