Section 13 in The Merchant Shipping (Distressed Seamen) Rules, 1960
13. Action of Indian Consular Officer at places en route.
- When a distressed seaman is landed at a port or place en route to his proper return port, the Indian Consular Officer at that port of place shall take similar action in respect of the seaman as could have been taken by the Indian Consular Officer at the port or place at which the seaman was originally in distress.
