46 CFR § 327.24 - Actions by claimant.

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title: "46 CFR § 327.24 - Actions by claimant."
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title_name: "Shipping"
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chapter_name: "MARITIME ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION"
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part_name: "SEAMEN'S CLAIMS; ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION AND LITIGATION"
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# 327.24 Actions by claimant.

(a) *Form of claim.* The claim must meet the requirements of this section.

(b) *Presentation.* The claim must be presented in writing to the Office of Chief Counsel, Attn. Chief Counsel, Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001.