TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES
DIVISION 9: LABOR
§ 9126. Grounds for Discharge. The master may discharge a seaman for justifiable cause, including any of the following grounds: (a) Unjustifiable failure to report on board at times and dates as may be specified by the master; (b) Incompetence to perform duties for which the seaman has represented that he or she is qualified; (c) Theft, embezzlement, or willful destruction of any part of the vessel, its cargo or stores; (d) Serious insubordination or willful disobedience or willful refusal to perform assigned duties; (e) Mutiny or desertion; (f) Habitual intoxication, quarreling or fighting; (g) Possession of dangerous weapons, narcotics or contraband articles; (h) Intentional concealment from the shipowner or master, at or prior to engagement under the shipping articles, of a condition which resulted in sickness or injury; (i) Assistance to stowaways; (j) Willful violation of the laws of the Commonwealth or other applicable local criminal laws. Source: 19 TTC § 208.