(a) A consular officer shall use every means to discountenance insubordination on vessels of the United States, including employing the aid of local authorities.

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Terms Used In 46 USC 11503

  • officer: includes any person authorized by law to perform the duties of the office. See 1 USC 1
  • vessel: includes every description of watercraft or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation on water. See 1 USC 3

(b) When a seaman is accused of insubordination, a consular officer shall inquire into the facts and proceed as provided in section 11106 of this title. If the consular officer discharges the seaman, the officer shall endorse the agreement required by this part and enter in the vessel‘s official logbook the cause and particulars of the discharge.

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