| U.S. Code citation |
Civil monetary penalty description |
2016 adjusted maximum penalty amount ($) |
| 14 U.S.C. 88(c) |
Saving Life and Property |
10,017 |
| 14 U.S.C. 88(e) |
Saving Life and Property; Intentional Interference with Broadcast |
1,028 |
| 14 U.S.C. 645(i) |
Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (first offense) |
5,032 |
| 14 U.S.C. 645(i) |
Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (subsequent offenses) |
33,546 |
| 16 U.S.C. 4711(g)(1) |
Aquatic Nuisance Species in Waters of the United States |
37,561 |
| 19 U.S.C. 70 |
Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of Vessels |
7,500 |
| 19 U.S.C. 70 |
Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of Vessels - Minimum Penalty |
1,750 |
| 19 U.S.C. 1581(d) |
Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; Master, Owner, Operator or Person in Charge 1 |
5,000 |
| 19 U.S.C. 1581(d) |
Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; Master, Owner, Operator or Person in Charge - Minimum Penalty 1 |
1,000 |
| 33 U.S.C. 471 |
Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations General |
10,875 |
| 33 U.S.C. 474 |
Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations St. Mary's River |
750 |
| 33 U.S.C. 495(b) |
Bridges/Failure to Comply with Regulations |
27,455 |
| 33 U.S.C. 499(c) |
Bridges/Drawbridges |
27,455 |
| 33 U.S.C. 502(c) |
Bridges/Failure to Alter Bridge Obstructing Navigation |
27,455 |
| 33 U.S.C. 533(b) |
Bridges/Maintenance and Operation |
27,455 |
| 33 U.S.C. 1208(a) |
Bridge to Bridge Communication; Master, Person in Charge or Pilot |
2,000 |
| 33 U.S.C. 1208(b) |
Bridge to Bridge Communication; Vessel |
2,000 |
| 33 U.S.C. 1232(a) |
PWSA Regulations |
88,613 |
| 33 U.S.C. 1236(b) |
Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Unlicensed Person in Charge |
8,908 |
| 33 U.S.C. 1236(c) |
Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Owner Onboard Vessel |
8,908 |
| 33 U.S.C. 1236(d) |
Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Other Persons |
4,454 |
| 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i) |
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I per violation) |
17,816 |
| 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i) |
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I total under paragraph) |
44,539 |
| 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii) |
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II per day of violation) |
17,816 |
| 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii) |
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II total under paragraph) |
222,695 |
| 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A) |
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per day of violation) Judicial Assessment |
44,539 |
| 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A) |
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment |
1,782 |
| 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(B) |
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Carry Out Removal/Comply With Order (Judicial Assessment) |
44,539 |
| 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C) |
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Comply with Regulation Issued Under 1321(j) (Judicial Assessment) |
44,539 |
| 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D) |
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross Negligence (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment |
5,345 |
| 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D) |
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross Negligence - Minimum Penalty (Judicial Assessment) |
178,156 |
| 33 U.S.C. 1322(j) |
Marine Sanitation Devices; Operating |
7,500 |
| 33 U.S.C. 1322(j) |
Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale or Manufacture |
20,000 |
| 33 U.S.C. 1608(a) |
International Navigation Rules; Operator |
14,023 |
| 33 U.S.C. 1608(b) |
International Navigation Rules; Vessel |
14,023 |
| 33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(1) |
Pollution from Ships; General |
70,117 |
| 33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(2) |
Pollution from Ships; False Statement |
14,023 |
| 33 U.S.C. 2072(a) |
Inland Navigation Rules; Operator |
14,023 |
| 33 U.S.C. 2072(b) |
Inland Navigation Rules; Vessel |
14,023 |
| 33 U.S.C. 2609(a) |
Shore Protection; General |
49,467 |
| 33 U.S.C. 2609(b) |
Shore Protection; Operating Without Permit |
19,787 |
| 33 U.S.C. 2716a(a) |
Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation |
44,539 |
| 33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A) |
Clean Hulls; Civil Enforcement |
40,779 |
| 33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A) |
Clean Hulls; related to false statements |
54,373 |
| 33 U.S.C. 3852(c) |
Clean Hulls; Recreational Vessels |
5,437 |
| 42 U.S.C. 9609(a) |
Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class I) |
53,907 |
| 42 U.S.C. 9609(b) |
Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class II) |
53,907 |
| 42 U.S.C. 9609(b) |
Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class II subsequent offense) |
161,721 |
| 42 U.S.C. 9609(c) |
Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Judicial Assessment) |
53,907 |
| 42 U.S.C. 9609(c) |
Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Judicial Assessment subsequent offense) |
161,721 |
| 46 U.S.C. 80509(a) |
Safe Containers for International Cargo |
5,893 |
| 46 U.S.C. 70305(c) |
Suspension of Passenger Service |
58,929 |
| 46 U.S.C. 2110(e) |
Vessel Inspection or Examination Fees |
8,908 |
| 46 U.S.C. 2115 |
Alcohol and Dangerous Drug Testing |
7,251 |
| 46 U.S.C. 2302(a) |
Negligent Operations: Recreational Vessels |
6,559 |
| 46 U.S.C. 2302(a) |
Negligent Operations: Other Vessels |
32,796 |
| 46 U.S.C. 2302(c)(1) |
Operating a Vessel While Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Dangerous Drug |
7,251 |
| 46 U.S.C. 2306(a)(4) |
Vessel Reporting Requirements: Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, or Agent |
11,293 |
| 46 U.S.C. 2306(b)(2) |
Vessel Reporting Requirements: Master |
2,259 |
| 46 U.S.C. 3102(c)(1) |
Immersion Suits |
11,293 |
| 46 U.S.C. 3302(i)(5) |
Inspection Permit |
2,355 |
| 46 U.S.C. 3318(a) |
Vessel Inspection; General |
11,293 |
| 46 U.S.C. 3318(g) |
Vessel Inspection; Nautical School Vessel |
11,293 |
| 46 U.S.C. 3318(h) |
Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice IAW 3304(b) |
2,259 |
| 46 U.S.C. 3318(i) |
Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice IAW 3309(c) |
2,259 |
| 46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1) |
Vessel Inspection; Vessel ≥1600 Gross Tons |
22,587 |
| 46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1) |
Vessel Inspection; Vessel <1600 Gross Tons |
4,517 |
| 46 U.S.C. 3318(k) |
Vessel Inspection; Failure to Comply with 3311(b) |
22,587 |
| 46 U.S.C. 3318(l) |
Vessel Inspection; Violation of 3318(b)-3318(f) |
11,293 |
| 46 U.S.C. 3502(e) |
List/Count of Passengers |
235 |
| 46 U.S.C. 3504(c) |
Notification to Passengers |
23,548 |
| 46 U.S.C. 3504(c) |
Notification to Passengers; Sale of Tickets |
1,177 |
| 46 U.S.C. 3506 |
Copies of Laws on Passenger Vessels; Master |
471 |
| 46 U.S.C. 3718(a)(1) |
Liquid Bulk/Dangerous Cargo |
58,871 |
| 46 U.S.C. 4106 |
Uninspected Vessels |
9,893 |
| 46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1) |
Recreational Vessels (maximum for related series of violations) |
311,470 |
| 46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1) |
Recreational Vessels; Violation of 4307(a) |
6,229 |
| 46 U.S.C. 4311(c) |
Recreational Vessels |
2,355 |
| 46 U.S.C. 4507 |
Uninspected Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels |
9,893 |
| 46 U.S.C. 4703 |
Abandonment of Barges |
1,677 |
| 46 U.S.C. 5116(a) |
Load Lines |
10,781 |
| 46 U.S.C. 5116(b) |
Load Lines; Violation of 5112(a) |
21,563 |
| 46 U.S.C. 5116(c) |
Load Lines; Violation of 5112(b) |
10,781 |
| 46 U.S.C. 6103(a) |
Reporting Marine Casualties |
37,561 |
| 46 U.S.C. 6103(b) |
Reporting Marine Casualties; Violation of 6104 |
9,893 |
| 46 U.S.C. 8101(e) |
Manning of Inspected Vessels; Failure to Report Deficiency in Vessel Complement |
1,782 |
| 46 U.S.C. 8101(f) |
Manning of Inspected Vessels |
17,816 |
| 46 U.S.C. 8101(g) |
Manning of Inspected Vessels; Employing or Serving in Capacity not Licensed by USCG |
17,816 |
| 46 U.S.C. 8101(h) |
Manning of Inspected Vessels; Freight Vessel <100 GT, Small Passenger Vessel, or Sailing School Vessel |
2,355 |
| 46 U.S.C. 8102(a) |
Watchmen on Passenger Vessels |
2,355 |
| 46 U.S.C. 8103(f) |
Citizenship Requirements |
1,177 |
| 46 U.S.C. 8104(i) |
Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(a) or (b) |
17,816 |
| 46 U.S.C. 8104(j) |
Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(c), (d), (e), or (h) |
17,816 |
| 46 U.S.C. 8302(e) |
Staff Department on Vessels |
235 |
| 46 U.S.C. 8304(d) |
Officer's Competency Certificates |
235 |
| 46 U.S.C. 8502(e) |
Coastwise Pilotage; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge |
17,816 |
| 46 U.S.C. 8502(f) |
Coastwise Pilotage; Individual |
17,816 |
| 46 U.S.C. 8503 |
Federal Pilots |
56,467 |
| 46 U.S.C. 8701(d) |
Merchant Mariners Documents |
1,177 |
| 46 U.S.C. 8702(e) |
Crew Requirements |
17,816 |
| 46 U.S.C. 8906 |
Small Vessel Manning |
37,561 |
| 46 U.S.C. 9308(a) |
Pilotage: Great Lakes; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge |
17,816 |
| 46 U.S.C. 9308(b) |
Pilotage: Great Lakes; Individual |
17,816 |
| 46 U.S.C. 9308(c) |
Pilotage: Great Lakes; Violation of 9303 |
17,816 |
| 46 U.S.C. 10104(b) |
Failure to Report Sexual Offense |
9,468 |
| 46 U.S.C. 10314(a)(2) |
Pay Advances to Seamen |
1,177 |
| 46 U.S.C. 10314(b) |
Pay Advances to Seamen; Remuneration for Employment |
1,177 |
| 46 U.S.C. 10315(c) |
Allotment to Seamen |
1,177 |
| 46 U.S.C. 10321 |
Seamen Protection; General |
8,162 |
| 46 U.S.C. 10505(a)(2) |
Coastwise Voyages: Advances |
8,162 |
| 46 U.S.C. 10505(b) |
Coastwise Voyages: Advances; Remuneration for Employment |
8,162 |
| 46 U.S.C. 10508(b) |
Coastwise Voyages: Seamen Protection; General |
8,162 |
| 46 U.S.C. 10711 |
Effects of Deceased Seamen |
471 |
| 46 U.S.C. 10902(a)(2) |
Complaints of Unfitness |
1,177 |
| 46 U.S.C. 10903(d) |
Proceedings on Examination of Vessel |
235 |
| 46 U.S.C. 10907(b) |
Permission to Make Complaint |
1,177 |
| 46 U.S.C. 11101(f) |
Accommodations for Seamen |
1,177 |
| 46 U.S.C. 11102(b) |
Medicine Chests on Vessels |
1,177 |
| 46 U.S.C. 11104(b) |
Destitute Seamen |
235 |
| 46 U.S.C. 11105(c) |
Wages on Discharge |
1,177 |
| 46 U.S.C. 11303(a) |
Log Books; Master Failing to Maintain |
471 |
| 46 U.S.C. 11303(b) |
Log Books; Master Failing to Make Entry |
471 |
| 46 U.S.C. 11303(c) |
Log Books; Late Entry |
353 |
| 46 U.S.C. 11506 |
Carrying of Sheath Knives |
118 |
| 46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(1) |
Vessel Documentation |
15,423 |
| 46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(2) |
Documentation of Vessels - Related to activities involving mobile offshore drilling units |
25,705 |
| 46 U.S.C. 12151(c) |
Vessel Documentation; Fishery Endorsement |
117,858 |
| 46 U.S.C. 12309(a) |
Numbering of Undocumented Vessels - Willful violation |
11,774 |
| 46 U.S.C. 12309(b) |
Numbering of Undocumented Vessels |
2,355 |
| 46 U.S.C. 12507(b) |
Vessel Identification System |
19,787 |
| 46 U.S.C. 14701 |
Measurement of Vessels |
43,126 |
| 46 U.S.C. 14702 |
Measurement; False Statements |
43,126 |
| 46 U.S.C. 31309 |
Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens |
19,787 |
| 46 U.S.C. 31330(a)(2) |
Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; Mortgagor |
19,787 |
| 46 U.S.C. 31330(b)(2) |
Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; Violation of 31329 |
49,467 |
| 46 U.S.C. 70119(a) |
Port Security |
32,796 |
| 46 U.S.C. 70119(b) |
Port Security - Continuing Violations |
58,929 |
| 46 U.S.C. 70506 |
Maritime Drug Law Enforcement; Penalties |
5,437 |
| 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1) |
Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels - Maximum Penalty |
77,114 |
| 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2) |
Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels - Penalty from Fatalities, Serious Injuries/Illness or Substantial Damage to Property |
179,933 |
| 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3) |
Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels - Training. |
463 |