This chapter does not affect the liability of an individual as a master, officer, or seaman, even though the individual is also an owner of the vessel.

Terms Used In 46 USC 30530

  • individual: shall include every infant member of the species homo sapiens who is born alive at any stage of development. See 1 USC 8
  • officer: includes any person authorized by law to perform the duties of the office. See 1 USC 1
  • vessel: includes every description of watercraft or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation on water. See 1 USC 3