2018 US Code
Title 46 - Shipping
Subtitle II - Vessels and Seamen
Part G - Merchant Seamen Protection and Relief
Chapter 115 - Offenses and Penalties
Sec. 11503 - Duties of consular officers related to insubordination

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Citation 46 U.S.C. § 11503 (2018)
Section Name §11503. Duties of consular officers related to insubordination
Section Text

(a) A consular officer shall use every means to discountenance insubordination on vessels of the United States, including employing the aid of local authorities.

(b) When a seaman is accused of insubordination, a consular officer shall inquire into the facts and proceed as provided in section 11106 of this title. If the consular officer discharges the seaman, the officer shall endorse the agreement required by this part and enter in the vessel's official logbook the cause and particulars of the discharge.

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

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11503 46:703

Section 11503 delegates to consular officers certain responsibilities related to insubordination of seamen on United States vessels.

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. 11503 - Duties of consular officers related to insubordination
Contains section 11503
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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