§ 31110. Subpoenas to officers or members of crew

An officer or member of the crew of a public vessel may not be subpoenaed in a civil action under this chapter without the consent of—

• (1) the Secretary of the department or the head of the independent establishment having control of the vessel at the time the cause of action arose; or
• (2) the master or commanding officer of the vessel at the time the subpoena is issued.