46 USC 30705 - Seaworthiness

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 03, 2024

§ 30705.

Seaworthiness

(a)

Prohibition.—

A carrier may not insert in a bill of lading or shipping document a provision lessening or avoiding its obligation to exercise due diligence to—

(1)

make the vessel seaworthy; and

(2)

properly man, equip, and supply the vessel.

(b)

Voidness.—

A provision described in subsection (a) is void.

(Pub. L. 109–304, § 6(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1516.)

cite as: 46 USC 30705