Versions of s. 279(3)

The master of the ship is entitled to be reimbursed out of the wages or effects of the seaman any sums shown in the reimbursement account that appear to the proper officer or, in case of an appeal under this section, to a court of summary jurisdiction to be properly chargeable, and for that purpose the officer, or, if necessary, in the case of an appeal, the Minister, shall allow those sums to be deducted from the amount due on account of wages shown in the delivery account, and, in so far as that amount is not sufficient, to be repaid to the master out of the effects of the seaman.