46 U.S.C. § 30106

Time limit on bringing maritime action for personal injury or death

Except as otherwise provided by law, a civil action for damages for personal injury or death arising out of a maritime tort must be brought within 3 years after the cause of action arose.

( Pub. L. 109–304, § 6(c) , Oct. 6, 2006 , 120 Stat. 1511 .)