46 U.S.C. § 10706
Seamen dying in the United States
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.
Notes of Decisions
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case, 2009–2009 · leading case: In Re Peterson, 664 F. Supp. 2d 609 (D.S.C. 2009).
In Re Peterson, 664 F. Supp. 2d 609 (D.S.C. 2009). “The requirements of 46 U.S.C. § 10706 state that the master or owner of a vessel must deliver the money, property and wages to a district court of the United States within one week of the vessel’s arrival at the first port call after the seaman’s death when the death occurs at…”
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