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Summary

Record any offense listed in section 11501 in the ship’s official logbook the same day, describe what happened, and have the master and the chief mate or another seaman sign it. If it was at sea, read the entry to the offender before arrival; if in port and the person stays aboard, read it before departure, give the offender a copy, and allow a reply. Make a follow-up log entry saying this and have it signed. If those required entries are not produced in court, the court may refuse the evidence.

Title 46, §11502

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(a)When an offense listed in section 11501 of this title is committed, an entry shall be made in the vessel’s official logbook—

(1)on the day of the offense;

(2)stating the details;

(3)signed by the master; and

(4)signed by the chief mate or another seaman.

(b)Before arrival in port if the offense was committed at sea, or before departure if the offense was committed in port and the offender is still on the vessel—

(1)the entry shall be read to the offender;

(2)the offender shall be given a copy; and

(3)the offender shall be given the opportunity to reply.

(c)After subsection (b) of this section has been complied with, an entry shall be made in the official logbook—

(1)stating that the entry about the offense was read and a copy provided to the offender;

(2)stating the offender’s reply;

(3)signed by the master; and

(4)signed by the chief mate or another seaman.

(d)In a subsequent legal proceeding, if the entries required by this section are not produced or proved, the court may refuse to receive evidence of the offense.

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 1150246:702 section 11502 describes the manner in which offenses must be recorded in the official logbook, and the use of the records by the court.

§11502 Entry of Offenses in Logbook

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Title 46, §11502

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