§60109 Duty to Transport Money and Securities of the United States Government

Summary

Before getting permission to sail, a U.S.-owned ship leaving a U.S. port for another U.S. or foreign port, or coming from a foreign port to the United States, must take on any U.S. government bullion, coins, notes, bonds, or other securities that a government agency, consular officer, or agent offers. The ship must keep them safe and deliver them quickly to the right officials or recipients at the destination, and it must be paid the same kind of fee other carriers get in normal business.