HRS §268-9

Seamen can sue for ferry injuries

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗

This section allows seamen injured on Hawaii state ferries to sue the state's transportation department. Lawsuits can be filed in the first circuit court or in the circuit where the injury happened. It only covers this specific type of injury claim.

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The statute, as written — Seamen may sue for injuries; venue

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

The State consents to suits against the department of transportation by seamen for injuries occurring upon vessels under the authority of the Hawaii state ferries system in accordance with title 46 United States Code section 30104. The venue of the actions may be in the first circuit court or the circuit wherein the injury occurred.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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