§ 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 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.)

Section 10706 provides for the disposal by the master of the property and wages of deceased seamen who have died in the United States.

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U.S. Code

§ 10703
Procedures of masters

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Pub. L. 98–89
97 Stat. 573
Pub. L. 103–206, title IV, § 419
107 Stat. 2438
Pub. L. 103–206

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§ 10706

Seamen dying in the United States

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Pub. L.Pub. L. 98–89

Stat.97 Stat. 573

Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–206, title IV, § 419

Stat.107 Stat. 2438

Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–206

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