Is it illegal for crew members to carry psychotropic drugs aboard? How to punish them?

It is illegal for crew members to carry psychotropic drugs on board, and they will be subject to administrative or criminal punishment.

According to Article 63 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Maritime Law, crew members are not allowed to drink, smoke or use psychotropic drugs during their work. If the crew carries psychotropic drugs on board, it will be regarded as an illegal act and will be subject to administrative or criminal punishment. Specific punishment measures depend on the seriousness of the case, including fines, license revocation, detention, etc.

At the same time, the ship management department should strengthen the supervision and management of the crew to ensure the safety of the crew and the ship.