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46 U.S.C. 11107: Unlawful engagements voidText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 46-SHIPPINGCHAPTER 111-PROTECTION AND RELIEF
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§11107. Unlawful engagements void

An engagement of a seaman contrary to a law of the United States is void. A seaman so engaged may leave the service of the vessel at any time and is entitled to recover the highest rate of wages at the port from which the seaman was engaged or the amount agreed to be given the seaman at the time of engagement, whichever is higher.

( Pub. L. 98–89 , Aug. 26, 1983 , 97 Stat. 580 .)

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11107

46:578

Section 11107 entitles seamen engaged contrary to any United States law to leave the service of the vessel without loss of wages.