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RS 02001: International Agreements

Effective Dates: 06/24/2004 - Present

TN 19 (09-01)

A. POLICY

A person employed on a U.S. or Chilean ship who would otherwise be covered under the laws of both countries will be covered only by the country whose flag the ship flies. A ship is considered to fly the flag of the United States if it is an American vessel.

B. REFERENCES

American vessel defined, RS 01901.150

Coverage for crews of ships, RS 01901.170, RS 01901.450

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