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

• (a) 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) Employer liability insurance and worker compensation insurance against legal liability to employees may not be provided under this section.