(1) Where a Saint Lucian ship is transferred or disposed of, any seaman belonging to that ship shall be discharged unless he or she consents in writing to complete the voyage of the ship if the voyage is continued.
(2) Where a seaman is discharged under this section the provisions of this Part relating to the certificate of discharge and the return of the seaman to a proper return port apply as if his or her service had terminated otherwise than by his or her consent to be discharged during the currency of the agreement.