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§ 5348 Crews of vessels

Statute

5 U.S.C. 5348

Amended after the text shown: Pub. L. 119-60, § 1104 (Dec 18, 2025).

This text is from the 2024 edition of the U.S. Code, current through 2025-01-06, and may not reflect later amendments. Consult the amending law before relying on it: Pub. L. 119-60 on govinfo.

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5 U.S.C. 5348(a)(a) Except as provided by subsection (b) of this section, the pay of officers and members of crews of vessels excepted from chapter 51 of this title by section 5102(c)(8) of this title shall be fixed and adjusted from time to time as nearly as is consistent with the public interest in accordance with prevailing rates and practices in the maritime industry.
5 U.S.C. 5348(b)(b) Vessel employees in an area where inadequate maritime industry practice exists and vessel employees of the Corps of Engineers shall have their pay fixed and adjusted under the provisions of this subchapter other than this section, as appropriate.