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

46 U.S.C. § 7319

Records of merchant mariners’ documents

The Secretary shall maintain records on each merchant mariner’s document issued, including the name and address of the individual to whom issued and the next of kin of the individual.

Pub. L. 98–8997 Stat. 545 Pub. L. 108–293, title IV, § 403118 Stat. 1043 Pub. L. 116–283, div. G, title LVXXXV134 Stat. 4751 (, , ; , , ; [LXXXV], § 8505(b)(4), , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised section

Source section (U.S. Code)

7319

46:643(f)

Section 7319 requires the Secretary to maintain records on each merchant mariner’s document issued and the seaman’s next of kin. However, these records are not open for general or public inspection.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 116–2832021— substituted “individual” for “seaman” in two places.

Pub. L. 108–2932004— struck out at end “The records are not open to general or public inspection.”