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us-gu · Through P.L. 38-133 (June 4, 2026)

18 GCA § 21308: Authority to Ransom Ship.

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  1. Title 18: Business Structure and Function
  2. Division 1 - Business Structure
  3. Part 3 - Agency
  4. Chapter 21: Particular Agencies
  5. ARTICLE 3: SHIPMASTERS & PILOTS

The master of a ship, in case of its capture, may engage to pay a ransom for it, in money or in part of the cargo, and his engagement will bind the ship, freightage, and cargo.

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