Versions of s. 377(4)

This section has effect in respect of any Canadian ship that is at a port outside Canada, except that where it would be impracticable or unreasonable to have the ship inspected by a steamship inspector, the inspection may be postponed until the ship returns to Canada, but the master of the ship is not relieved from the obligation of putting the ship in good seaworthy condition for any contemplated voyage with respect to the hull, machinery or equipment, as the case may be.