2018 US Code
Title 46 - Shipping
Subtitle II - Vessels and Seamen
Part G - Merchant Seamen Protection and Relief
Chapter 115 - Offenses and Penalties
Sec. 11502 - Entry of offenses in logbook

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Citation 46 U.S.C. § 11502 (2018)
Section Name §11502. Entry of offenses in logbook
Section Text

(a) When an offense listed in section 11501 of this title is committed, an entry shall be made in the vessel's official logbook—

(1) on the day of the offense;

(2) stating the details;

(3) signed by the master; and

(4) signed by the chief mate or another seaman.


(b) Before arrival in port if the offense was committed at sea, or before departure if the offense was committed in port and the offender is still on the vessel—

(1) the entry shall be read to the offender;

(2) the offender shall be given a copy; and

(3) the offender shall be given the opportunity to reply.


(c) After subsection (b) of this section has been complied with, an entry shall be made in the official logbook—

(1) stating that the entry about the offense was read and a copy provided to the offender;

(2) stating the offender's reply;

(3) signed by the master; and

(4) signed by the chief mate or another seaman.


(d) In a subsequent legal proceeding, if the entries required by this section are not produced or proved, the court may refuse to receive evidence of the offense.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 583.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code)
11502 46:702

Section 11502 describes the manner in which offenses must be recorded in the official logbook, and the use of the records by the court.

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 115 - OFFENSES AND PENALTIES
Sec. 11502 - Entry of offenses in logbook
Contains section 11502
Date 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 97 Stat. 583
Public Law References Public Law 98-89
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