Artikel 6

1. The agreement may be made either for a definite period or for a voyage or, if permitted by national law, for an indefinite period.
2. The agreement shall state clearly the respective rights and obligations of each of the parties.
It shall in all cases contain the following particulars:
(1) The surname and other names of the seaman, the date of his birth or his age, and his birthplace;
(2) The place at which and date on which the agreement was completed;
(3) The name of the vessel or vessels on board which the seaman undertakes to serve;
(4) The number of the crew of the vessel, if required by national law;
(5) The voyage or voyages to be undertaken, if this can be determined at the time of making the agreement;
(6) The capacity in which the seaman is to be employed;
(7) If possible, the place and date at which the seaman is required to report on board for service;
(8) The scale of provisions to be supplied to the seaman, unless some alternative system is provided for by national law;
(9) The amount of his wages;
(10) The termination of the agreement and the conditions thereof, that is to say: (a) if the agreement has been made for a definite period, the date fixed for its expiry;
(b) if the agreement has been made for a voyage, the port of destination and the time which has to expire after arrival before the seaman shall be discharged;
(c) if the agreement has been made for an indefinite period, the conditions which shall entitle either party to rescind it, as well as the required period of notice for rescission; provided that such period shall not be less for the shipowner than for the seaman;
(a) if the agreement has been made for a definite period, the date fixed for its expiry;
(b) if the agreement has been made for a voyage, the port of destination and the time which has to expire after arrival before the seaman shall be discharged;
(c) if the agreement has been made for an indefinite period, the conditions which shall entitle either party to rescind it, as well as the required period of notice for rescission; provided that such period shall not be less for the shipowner than for the seaman;
(11) The annual leave with pay granted to the seaman after one year's service with the same shipping company, if such leave is provided for by national law;
(12) Any other particulars which national law may require.