After a seaman is discharged, at the end of the voyage, the final payment of wages due must be made, whichever is earliest, either within 24 hours after the cargo has been discharged, or what other time frame?
• Seaman’s wage payment timelines under U.S. law (46 CFR/46 U.S.C.) • The legal meaning of "after the seaman is discharged" versus after cargo operations • The idea of a maximum waiting period for a discharged seaman to receive final wages
• Think about what is fair and practical for a seaman who has already been discharged and is no longer working on board—how long should they reasonably have to wait to be paid? • Which options describe a clear, fixed time limit, and which depend on events that might be delayed or uncertain (like the next voyage or a change of Master)? • Consider whether the law would tie a seaman’s right to prompt payment to cargo operations or ship management events that could be postponed.
• Identify which choice gives a specific number of days after the seaman’s discharge. • Eliminate any choices that depend on events the shipowner could easily delay (e.g., changing Masters or sailing on the next voyage). • Confirm that the remaining choice aligns with the idea of prompt and definite payment for someone who has already left the vessel.
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