Masters may be tempted to put stowaways to work when they are on board for quite some time. This should however not be done even if against financial compensation. The liability for the Shipowner increases because there will be an increased risk of injury. This may lead to significant costs as a result of required medical treatment, potential deviation costs, compensation claims. It is also against regulations to illegally employ additional unqualified crew.

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