46 U.S.C.
United States Code, 2008 Edition
Title 46 - SHIPPING
Subtitle II - Vessels and Seamen
Part G - Merchant Seamen Protection and Relief
CHAPTER 111 - PROTECTION AND RELIEF
Sec. 11111 - Limit on amount recoverable on voyage
From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov

§11111. Limit on amount recoverable on voyage

When a seaman is on a voyage on which a written agreement is required under this part, not more than $1 is recoverable from the seaman by a person for a debt incurred by the seaman during the voyage for which the seaman is signed on until the voyage is ended.

(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 581.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code)
11111 46:602

Section 11111 limits the amount of money recoverable from a seaman for a debt incurred while on a voyage on which a shipping agreement is required.