FEDERAL · 46 U.S.C. · Chapter 107
Seamen dying in the United States
Current through Pub. L. 119-102
When a seaman dies in the United States and is entitled at death to claim money, property, or wages from the master or owner of a vessel on which the seaman served, the master or owner shall deliver the money, property, and wages to a district court of the United States within one week of the seaman's death. If the seaman's death occurs at sea, such money, property, or wages shall be delivered to a district court or a consular officer within one week of the vessel's arrival at the first port call after the seaman's death.
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History
(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 573; Pub. L. 103–206, title IV, §419, Dec. 20, 1993, 107 Stat. 2438.)
Editorial Notes
Section 10706 provides for the disposal by the master of the property and wages of deceased seamen who have died in the United States.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1993—Pub. L. 103–206 substituted "to a district court of the United States within one week of the seaman's death. If the seaman's death occurs at sea, such money, property, or wages shall be delivered to a district court or a consular officer within one week of the vessel's arrival at the first port call after the seaman's death." for "as provided by regulations prescribed by the Secretary.".
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1993—Pub. L. 103–206 substituted "to a district court of the United States within one week of the seaman's death. If the seaman's death occurs at sea, such money, property, or wages shall be delivered to a district court or a consular officer within one week of the vessel's arrival at the first port call after the seaman's death." for "as provided by regulations prescribed by the Secretary.".