U.S. Code > Title 46 Shipping > Subtitle V—Merchant Marine (§§ 50101—58109) > Part C—Financial Assistance Programs (§§ 53101—54101) > CHAPTER 539—WAR RISK INSURANCE (§§ 53901—53912) > § 53904. Liability insurance for persons involved in war or defense efforts

§ 53904. Liability insurance for persons involved in war or defense efforts

(a) In General.— The Secretary of Transportation may provide insurance under this chapter against legal liability that a person may incur in providing services or facilities for a vessel if, in the opinion of the Secretary, the insurance—
(1) is required in prosecuting a war or for national defense; and
(2) cannot be obtained at reasonable rates or on reasonable terms and conditions from approved companies authorized to do insurance business in a State of the United States.
(b) Limitations.— Employer liability insurance and worker compensation insurance against legal liability to employees may not be provided under this section.