Title 46 — ShippingRelease 119-73
§10303 Provisions
Title 46 › Subtitle Subtitle II— - Vessels and Seamen › Part Part G— - Merchant Seamen Protection and Relief › Chapter CHAPTER 103— - FOREIGN AND INTERCOASTAL VOYAGES › § 10303
Summary
Seamen must get 3 meals daily totaling at least 3,100 calories and water/nutrients per U.S. RDA. Must be in required agreement and posted onboard; excludes fishing, whaling, yachts.
Full Legal Text
Title 46, §10303
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(a)A seaman shall be served at least 3 meals a day that total at least 3,100 calories, including adequate water and adequate protein, vitamins, and minerals in accordance with the United States Recommended Daily Allowances.
(b)The text of subsection (a) of this section shall be included in the agreement required by section 10302 of this title. A copy of the text also shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the galley and forecastle of each vessel.
(c)This section does not apply to a fishing or whaling vessel or a yacht.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 1030346:713 section 10303 requires that seamen be served adequate food and water and that the text of this requirement be posted in the galley. The provisions do not apply to fishing vessels, whaling vessels, or yachts.
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Citation
46 U.S.C. § 10303
Title 46 — Shipping
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73