Versions of s. 188(1)
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In any proceeding under this Act before a shipping master relating to the wages, claims or discharge of a seaman, the shipping master may require the owner, his agent or the master or any mate or other member of the crew to produce any log-books, papers or other documents in his possession or power relating to a matter in question in the proceeding, and may require the attendance of and examine any of those persons, being then at or near the place, on the matter.