[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 1]
[Revised as of Octobery 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR14.213]

[Page 241]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
         CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
 
PART 14_SHIPMENT AND DISCHARGE OF MERCHANT MARINERS--Table of Contents
 
                 Subpart B_Shipment of Merchant Mariners
 
Sec. 14.213  Report of shipment of merchant mariner.

    (a) When a vessel of the United States sails upon a foreign, 
intercoastal, or coastwise voyage (excluding a voyage on the Great 
Lakes), each master or individual in charge shall, at the commencement 
of the voyage, send one copy of shipping articles, signed by the master 
and by each merchant mariner, to the owner, charterer, or managing 
operator. The master shall keep the original throughout the voyage and 
enter in it all charges made to the crew during the voyage.
    (b) (1) When a vessel of the United States sails exclusively on the 
Great Lakes, each master or individual in charge shall, at the 
commencement of the season, or once the vessel is put into service, 
whichever occurs earlier, send one copy of articles, signed by the 
master and by each mariner, to the owner, charterer, or managing 
operator.
    (2) The master or individual in charge shall every 60 days send 
supplementary particulars of engagement covering each mariner engaged 
during this period, signed by the master and by each mariner, to the 
owner, charterer, or managing operator.
    (3) The master of individual in charge shall, at the close of the 
season, or once the vessel is withdrawn from service, whichever occurs 
later, send articles, signed by the master and by each mariner, to the 
owner, charterer, or managing operator.
    (c) When a vessel of the United States sales exclusively on bays or 
sounds, each master or individual in charge shall, at least every 60 
days, send articles, signed by the master and by each mariner, to the 
owner, charter, or managing operator.
    (d) Any person who fails to comply with the requirements of this 
section is subject to a civil penalty of $5,000.