Application

a port of the United States and a port in a foreign country (except a port in Canada, Mexico, and the West Indies); and a port of the United States on the Atlantic Ocean and a port of the United States on the Pacific Ocean. This chapter does not apply to a vessel on which a seaman by custom or agreement is entitled to share in the profit or result of a voyage. This chapter does not apply to a foreign vessel. Except as otherwise specifically provided, this chapter applies to a vessel on a voyage between— (Source: (Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 572.))