# 46 CFR § 327.21: Definitions

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-327.21

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 327.21
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 46—Shipping > CHAPTER II—MARITIME ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION > SUBCHAPTER I-A—NATIONAL SHIPPING AUTHORITY > PART 327—SEAMEN'S CLAIMS › ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION AND LITIGATION > Subpart B—Admiralty Extension Act Claims › Administrative Action and Litigation

## Text

The following definitions apply to this subpart:
(a) Accrual date. The day on which the alleged wrongful act or omission results in injury or damage for which a claim is made.
(b) Claim. A written notification of an incident, signed by the claimant, describing the incident, and explaining why the United States is liable.

## Nearby sections

- [46 CFR § 327.1 § 327.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-327.1.md)
- [46 CFR § 327.2 § 327.2 Statutory provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-327.2.md)
- [46 CFR § 327.3 § 327.3 Required claims submission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-327.3.md)
- [46 CFR § 327.4 § 327.4 Claim requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-327.4.md)
- [46 CFR § 327.5 § 327.5 Filing claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-327.5.md)
- [46 CFR § 327.6 § 327.6 Notice of allowance or disallowance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-327.6.md)
- [46 CFR § 327.7 § 327.7 Administrative disallowance presumption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-327.7.md)
- [46 CFR § 327.8 § 327.8 Court action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-327.8.md)
- [46 CFR § 327.20 § 327.20 Admiralty Jurisdiction Extension Claims: Required claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-327.20.md)
- [46 CFR § 327.21 § 327.21 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-327.21.md)
- [46 CFR § 327.22 § 327.22 Presentation of claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-327.22.md)
- [46 CFR § 327.23 § 327.23 Insurance and other subrogated claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-327.23.md)
- [46 CFR § 327.24 § 327.24 Actions by claimant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-327.24.md)
- [46 CFR § 327.25 § 327.25 Contents of a claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-327.25.md)

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