Federal · Title 46 — Shipping

46 U.S.C. § 10320: Records of seamen

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The Secretary shall prescribe regulations requiring vessel owners to maintain records of seamen on matters of engagement, discharge, and service. A vessel owner shall make these records available to the seaman and the Coast Guard on request.

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