What Does the Jones Act Mean for Injured Seamen?The Merchant Marine Act of 1920 is one of three congressional laws commonly referred to as the “Jones Act.” Formerly, it was found at 46 U.S.C. Section 688, et seq. and was recently codified in October, 2006 at 46 U.S.C. Section 30104 et seq.
The purpose of the Jones Act was to recognize the importance of a strong merchant marine system for national defense, and the growth of foreign and domestic commerce by protecting the mariner. Dating back for many centuries, the shipping industry has long been accepted as vital to the economic existence of countries. In that context, it was |
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