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Seamen's Claims; Administrative Action and Litigation
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The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has updated its rules for filing claims by crew members on its vessels. These changes include fixing legal references, making the rules easier to understand, and updating contact information. Agents should familiarize themselves with these new regulations to assist clients effectively.
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MARAD is revising its regulations regarding the filing of claims and the administrative allowance or disallowance of claims filed by officers or members of crew employed on vessels owned, operated, or chartered by MARAD. The rule will correct numerous citations in accordance with the codification of title 46 of the United States Code, improve accessibility by modernizing text and updating agency contact information, and remove obsolete references.