In a foreign port with a consulate, the U.S. Consul may excuse the Master from personally appearing before him to consent to the mutual release of an injured seaman, when the __________.

A
injury requires immediate inpatient hospitalization of the seaman
B
Master authorizes the agent to act in his place
C
ship is still in port and the seaman can appear before the Consul after medical treatment
D
seaman also consents to the absence, and there is no dispute as to the wages due
E