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46 U.S.C. 11112: Master’s lien for wagesText 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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§11112. Master’s lien for wages

The master of a documented vessel has the same lien against the vessel for the master’s wages and the same priority as any other seaman serving on the vessel.

(Added Pub. L. 99–307, § 1(19)(B) , May 19, 1986 , 100 Stat. 446 .)