What are the general offences against discipline for which a seaman may be penalised in accordance with merchant shipping act 1958? What are the official log book entries requirements with regards to such offences? The General offences against discipline for which a seaman or apprentice may be penalized as per MSA 1958 are:If he does any act which causes damage to or loss of the ship or injury or threat to the life of any person on board. If he refuses or omits to do any act to save the ship from damages or loss or any person on board from injury or threat to life. If he deserts … [Read more...]