Section 22.22 Value of Vessel and Pending Freight

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1. (§22.22) Value of Vessel and Pending Freight

Jones Act claims, as well as claims for other damages (not including maintenance and cure), whether instituted in state or federal courts, are subject to the maritime defense of limitation of liability by the ship owner authorized by 46 U.S.C. §§ 30501 et seq. The employer, if the owner or "bare-boat" charterer of the vessel, is allowed to limit its liability for damage claims arising out of the voyage or casualty to the value of the vessel and pending freight at the time of the casualty if the vessel was seaworthy and if...