In a foreign port with a consulate, the U.S. Consul... - USCG Deck General

In a foreign port with a consulate, the U.S. Consul may excuse the Master from personally appearing before him to consent to the mutual release of an injured seaman, when the _______________.

A injury requires immediate inpatient hospitalization of the seaman

B seaman also consents to the absence, and there is no dispute as to the wages due

C ship is still in port and the seaman can appear before the Consul after medical treatment

D Master authorizes the agent to act in his place

AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) the injury requires immediate inpatient hospitalization of the seaman. In this scenario, the U.S. Consul may excuse the Master from personally appearing before him to consent to the mutual release of an injured seaman if the seaman's injury requires immediate inpatient hospitalization. This is because the seaman's health and medical needs take priority, and the Master's personal appearance may not be feasible or appropriate given the urgent medical situation. The other options are incorrect because they do not address the key factor of the seaman's medical condition requiring immediate inpatient care, which is the specific circumstance that allows the Master to be excused from personal appearance before the Consul.

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In a foreign port with a consulate, the U.S. Consul may excuse the Master from personally appearing before him to consent to the mutual release of an injured seaman, when the _______________.

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