abandons
Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.
Abandons; abandoned.—Each of the terms "abandons" and "abandoned" means—
(A) a vessel owner's or operator's unilateral severance of ties with a seafarer; or
(B) a vessel owner's or operator's failure to provide necessary support of a seafarer.
Source
- 2014–202646 U.S.C. § 11113Shipping · Treatment of abandoned seafarers · in this section
Each of the terms “abandons” and “abandoned” means—
(A) a vessel owner’s or operator’s unilateral severance of ties with a seafarer; or
(B) a vessel owner’s or operator’s failure to provide necessary support of a seafarer.
Source
- 2026–present46 U.S.C. § 11113Shipping · Treatment of abandoned seafarers · in this section