USC › Title 46 › §1030546 U.S.C. § 10305Verified against govinfo.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on govinfo.gov ↗Copy linkThe agreement required by section 10302 of this title shall be signed—(1)first by the master and dated at that time, after which each seaman shall sign; and(2)in the presence of the master or individual in charge.