When may a seaman on a vessel engaged in foreign trade be paid before earning the wages?

Correct Answer: Option B — The seaman may only draw an advance on earned wages.

46 U.S.C. 10314 prohibits the payment of wages in advance of them being earned. This regulation is designed to prevent the exploitation of mariners and ensure that the financial relationship between the employer and the seaman remains transparent and based strictly on services already rendered during the voyage.