46 U.S.C. § 30915: Seizures and other proceedings in foreign jurisdictions

to claim the vessel or cargo as immune from arrest, attachment, or other seizure, and to execute an agreement, stipulation, bond, or undertaking, for the United States or federally-owned corporation, for the release of the vessel or cargo and the prosecution of any appeal; or if an action has been brought against the master of such a vessel, to enter the appearance of the United States or corporation and to pledge the credit of the United States or corporation to the payment of any judgment and costs in the action. arrange with a bank, surety company, or other person, whether in the United States or a foreign country, to execute a bond or stipulation; and pledge the credit of the United States to secure the bond or stipulation. the certificate and seal of the United States consul claiming the vessel or cargo, or by the consul’s successor; and the certificate of the Secretary as to the official capacity of the consul. This section does not affect the right of the United States to claim immunity of a vessel or cargo from foreign jurisdiction.