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A declaration made by the Master before a U.S. Consul, giving particulars regarding heavy weather or other incidents which may have caused damage to the vessel or cargo, through no fault of the vessel, her officers, or crew is a(n) __________.

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Documentation used to protect the shipowner and master legally after a casualty or heavy weather • The role of a U.S. Consul in foreign ports when incidents occur • Difference between routine cargo paperwork and formal legal protests or statements

💭 Think About

• Which of these terms is commonly associated with a formal, sworn statement made to a Consul or notary after damage or an incident? • Which options are more like internal company/cargo paperwork rather than an official legal document recognized in maritime law? • If the master wants to show the damage was not due to the crew’s negligence, which document name would historically be used in admiralty practice?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which choice is traditionally recognized in maritime law and insurance practice as a formal act by the master. • Eliminate any options that sound like company forms or informal reports rather than a sworn declaration. • Ask: which document would be used specifically to defend against cargo claims by showing the cause was heavy weather or other perils of the sea?

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