Louisiana § RS 34:957 - Extra services to vessels in distress
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:957 — Extra services to vessels in distress, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 34:957. Extra services to vessels in distress
The master or owner of any ship or vessel appearing in distress, and in want of a pilot on the coast shall pay to any bar pilot who has exerted himself for the preservation of the ship or vessel, such sum for extra services as the owner or master and pilot can agree upon, provided the pilot boards said ship or vessel or assists the same from some other boat or vessel. In case no agreement can be made the Board of Commissioners for the Port of New Orleans shall determine what is a reasonable reward, which the bar pilot shall be entitled to collect.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 34:957
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:957 cover?
Section RS 34:957 ("Extra services to vessels in distress") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 34:957?
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