§ 30103. Liability of master, mate, engineer, and pilot

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A person may bring a civil action against a master, mate, engineer, or pilot of a vessel, and recover damages, for personal injury or loss caused by the master’s, mate’s, engineer’s, or pilot’s—

(1)negligence or willful misconduct; or

(2)neglect or refusal to obey the laws governing the navigation of vessels.

(Pub. L. 109–304, § 6(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1510.)

Before paragraph (1), the words “bring a civil action” are substituted for “sue” for consistency with rule 2 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (28 App. U.S.C.). In paragraph (1), the word “carelessness” is omitted as included in “negligence”.

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Pub. L. 109–304, § 6(c)
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§ 30103

Liability of master, mate, engineer, and pilot

Pub. L.Pub. L. 109–304, § 6(c)

Stat.120 Stat. 1510

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