Post-contract death and medical records on board the vessel
Tuesday, January 29, 2019, 3:55 p.m. By Atty. Dennis R. Gorecho A seafarer ’s illness which caused his post-repatriation death must be properly documented during the term of his contract in relation to death compensation benefits. As a general rule, the death of the seafarer should occur during the effectivity of the employment contract in order…