§10706. Seamen dying in the United States
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.
( Pub. L. 98-89 , Aug. 26, 1983 , 97 Stat. 573 ; Pub. L. 103-206, title IV, § 419 , Dec. 20, 1993 , 107 Stat. 2438 .)
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised section | Source section (U.S. Code) |
|---|---|
10706 | 46:625 |
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
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.”.