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46 U.S.C. § 10706 - Seamen dying in the United States

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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.”.