Public Law 119-83 (04/13/2026)

46 U.S.C. § 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. 98–8997 Stat. 581 (, , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised section

Source 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.