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[CITE: 46USC10303]

 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
                     Subtitle II--Vessels and Seamen
 
              Part G--Merchant Seamen Protection and Relief
 
              CHAPTER 103--FOREIGN AND INTERCOASTAL VOYAGES
 
Sec. 10303. Provisions

    (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.

(Pub. L. 98-89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 562.)

                      Historical and Revision Notes
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          Revised section                Source section (U.S. Code)
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10303.............................  46:713
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    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.
