2018 US Code
Title 46 - Shipping
Subtitle II - Vessels and Seamen
Part G - Merchant Seamen Protection and Relief
Chapter 111 - Protection and Relief
Sec. 11112 - Master's lien for wages

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Citation 46 U.S.C. § 11112 (2018)
Section Name §11112. Master's lien for wages
Section Text

The master of a documented vessel has the same lien against the vessel for the master's wages and the same priority as any other seaman serving on the vessel.

Source Credit

(Added Pub. L. 99–307, §1(19)(B), May 19, 1986, 100 Stat. 446.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Title 46 - SHIPPING
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 46 - SHIPPING
Subtitle II - Vessels and Seamen
Part G - Merchant Seamen Protection and Relief
CHAPTER 111 - PROTECTION AND RELIEF
Sec. 11112 - Master's lien for wages
Contains section 11112
Date 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 100 Stat. 446
Public Law References Public Law 99-307
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