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# 46 U.S.C. § 10701 - Application
## Text
(a) Except as otherwise specifically provided, this chapter applies to a vessel on a voyage between—
(1) a port of the United States and a port in a foreign country (except a port in Canada, Mexico, and the West Indies); and
(2) a port of the United States on the Atlantic Ocean and a port of the United States on the Pacific Ocean.
(b) This chapter does not apply to a vessel on which a seaman by custom or agreement is entitled to share in the profit or result of a voyage.
(c) This chapter does not apply to a foreign vessel.
(Pub. L. 9889, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 572.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 1070146:621 Section 10701 provides that the provisions in chapter 107 apply to vessels on voyages between U.S. ports and foreign countries (except Canada, Mexico, or the West Indies) and between United States ports on the Atlantic and United States ports on the Pacific. It does not apply to foreign vessels or vessels on which the seamen share the profits.
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# 46 U.S.C. § 10702 - Duties of masters
## Text
(a) When a seaman dies during a voyage, the master shall take charge of the seamans money and property. An entry shall be made in the official logbook, signed by the master, the chief mate, and an unlicensed crewmember containing an inventory of the money and property and a statement of the wages due the seaman, with the total of the deductions to be made.
(b) On compliance with this chapter, the master shall obtain a written certificate of compliance from the consular officer or court clerk. Clearance may be granted to a foreign-bound vessel only when the certificate is received at the office of customs.
(Pub. L. 9889, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 572; Pub. L. 103206, title IV, § 422(a), Dec. 20, 1993, 107 Stat. 2438.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 1070246:621 Section 10702 requires a master to take charge of the property of a deceased seaman, make note in the official logbook that the property was taken and obtain a certificate of compliance from a shipping commissioner which must be exhibited for port clearance of foreign bound vessels.
Editorial Notes
Amendments1993—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103206 substituted “the consular officer or court clerk” for “a shipping commissioner”.
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# 46 U.S.C. § 10703 - Procedures of masters
## Text
(a) If the vessel is proceeding to the United States when a seaman dies, the master shall deliver the seamans money, property, and wages when the agreement required by this part is ended, as provided in section 10706 of this title.
(b) If the vessel touches at a foreign port after the death of the seaman, the master shall report to the first available consular officer. The consular officer may require the master to deliver to the officer the money, property, and wages of the seaman. The consular officer shall give the master a receipt for the matters delivered and certify on the agreement the particulars of the delivery. When the agreement ends, the master shall deliver the receipt to a district court of the United States.
(c) If the consular officer does not require the master to deliver the seamans money, property, and wages, the officer shall so certify on the agreement, and the master shall dispose of the money, property, and wages as provided under section 10706 of this title.
(d) A deduction from the account of a deceased seaman is valid only if certified by a proper entry in the official logbook.
(Pub. L. 9889, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 573; Pub. L. 103206, title IV, § 418, Dec. 20, 1993, 107 Stat. 2438.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 1070346:622 Section 10703 provides for the disposal by the master of the property and wages of deceased seamen who have died outside the United States.
Editorial Notes
Amendments1993—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103206, § 418(1), substituted “in section 10706 of this title” for “by regulations prescribed by the Secretary”. Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103206, § 418(2), substituted “to a district court of the United States” for “as prescribed by regulations”. Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 103206, § 418(3), substituted “section 10706 of this title” for “subsection (a) of this section”.
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# 46 U.S.C. § 10704 - Duties of consular officers
## Text
When a seaman dies outside the United States leaving money or property not on board a vessel, the consular officer nearest the place at which the money and property is located shall claim and take charge of it.
(Pub. L. 9889, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 573.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 1070446:624 Section 10704 requires consular officers to take charge of the property (not left on board a vessel) of deceased seamen who have died outside the United States.
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# 46 U.S.C. § 10705 - Disposition of money, property, and wages by consular officers
## Text
When money, property, or wages of a deceased seaman comes into possession of a consular officer, the officer may—
(1) sell the property and remit the proceeds and other money or wages of the seaman the officer has received, to the district court of the United States for the district in which the voyage begins or ends; or
(2) deliver the money, property, and wages to the district court.
(Pub. L. 9889, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 573.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 1070546:624 Section 10705 instructs consular officers on the disposal of the property and wages of deceased seamen who have died outside the United States.
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# 46 U.S.C. § 10706 - Seamen dying in the United States
## Text
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 seamans death. If the seamans 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 vessels arrival at the first port call after the seamans death.
(Pub. L. 9889, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 573; Pub. L. 103206, title IV, § 419, Dec. 20, 1993, 107 Stat. 2438.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 1070646:625 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
Amendments1993—Pub. L. 103206 substituted “to a district court of the United States within one week of the seamans death. If the seamans 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 vessels arrival at the first port call after the seamans death.” for “as provided by regulations prescribed by the Secretary.”.
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# 46 U.S.C. § 10707 - Repealed. Pub. L. 103206, title IV, § 420(a), Dec. 20, 1993, 107 Stat. 2438]
## Notes
Section, Pub. L. 9889, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 573, related to delivery to district court of money, property, and wages of a deceased seaman.
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# 46 U.S.C. § 10708 - Sale of property
## Text
A district court of the United States may direct the sale of any part of the property of a deceased seaman. Proceeds of the sale shall be held as wages of the seaman are held.
(Pub. L. 9889, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 574.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 1070846:628 Section 10708 permits a district court to sell a deceased seamans property and treat the proceeds as wages.
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# 46 U.S.C. § 10709 - Distribution
## Text
(a) (1) If the money, property, and wages of a seaman, including proceeds from the sale of property, are not more than $1,500 in value, the court, subject to deductions it allows for expenses and at least 60 days after receiving the money, property, and wages, may deliver the money, property, and wages to a claimant proving to be—
(A) the seamans surviving spouse or child;
(B) entitled to the money, property, and wages under the seamans will or under a law or at common law; or
(C) entitled to secure probate, or take out letters of administration, although no probate or letters of administration have been issued.
(2) The court is released from further liability for the money, property, and wages distributed under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(3) Instead of acting under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, the court may require probate or letters of administration to be taken out, and then deliver the money, property, and wages to the legal representative of the seaman.
(b) If the money, property, and wages are more than $1,500 in value, the court, subject to deductions for expenses, shall deliver the money, property, and wages to the legal representative of the seaman.
(Pub. L. 9889, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 574; Pub. L. 99307, § 1(15), May 19, 1986, 100 Stat. 446.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 1070946:627 Section 10709 instructs a district court to deliver a deceased seamans property and wages to the proper claimant or legal representative. It also discharges the court from liability.
Editorial Notes
Amendments1986—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 99307, in text preceding cl. (A), substituted “than $1,500 in value, the court,” for “then $1,500 in value, and” and “wages, may” for “wages, the court may”.
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# 46 U.S.C. § 10710 - Unclaimed money, property, and wages
## Text
(a) When a claim for the money, property, or wages of a deceased seaman held by a district court of the United States has not been substantiated within 6 years after their receipt by the court, the court, if a subsequent claim is made, may allow or refuse the claim.
(b) If, after money, property, and wages have been held by the court for 6 years, it appears to the court that no claim will have to be satisfied, the property shall be sold. The money and wages and the proceeds from the sale shall be deposited in the Treasury trust fund receipt account “Unclaimed Moneys of Individuals Whose Whereabouts are Unknown”.
(Pub. L. 9889, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 574.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 1071046:628 Section 10710 provides that if no claim is made to a deceased seamans property and wages within six years, the court shall sell the property and deposit the proceeds into the Treasury trust fund receipt account “Unclaimed Moneys of Individuals Whose Whereabouts are Unknown”.
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# 46 U.S.C. § 10711 - Penalties
## Text
An owner or master violating this chapter are each liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of 3 times the value of the seamans money, property, and wages involved or, if the value is not determined, of $200.
(Pub. L. 9889, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 574.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 1071146:623 Section 10711 provides penalties for masters and owners violating this chapter.