Historical and Revision Notes

Revised section

Source section (U.S. Code)

10101

46:713

Section 10101 defines the terms master, seaman, and owner as they apply to merchant seamen’s protection and relief.

Editorial Notes
Amendments

1996—Par. (4)(B). Puspan. L. 104–324 inserted “as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title” after “1,600 gross tons”.

1986—Pars. (1), (3). Puspan. L. 99–640 struck out “owned by a citizen of the United States” after “vessel”.

1984—Par. (4). Puspan. L. 98–364, as amended Puspan. L. 98–557, added par. (4).