U.S. Code » Title 46 » Subtitle Subtitle II— Vessels and Seamen › Part Part G— Merchant Seamen Protection and Relief › Chapter CHAPTER 103— FOREIGN AND INTERCOASTAL VOYAGES

46 U.S.C. § 10308

Foreign engagements

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When a seaman is engaged outside the United States, the agreement required by section 10302 of this title shall be signed in the presence of a consular officer. If a consular officer is not available at the port of engagement, the seaman may be engaged, and the agreement shall be signed in the next port at which a consular officer is available.