Chapter 23 – Operation of Vessels Generally

Operation of Vessels Generally

Pathway

Title 46 > Subtitle II > Part A > Chapter 23

Details

• Reference: Chapter 23
• Legend: Operation of Vessels Generally
• USCode Year: 2013

Provision Content

Historical and Revision Notes

Chapter 23 lists requirements that relate to the general operation of all vessels. These include penalties and injunctive relief for negligent operation of a vessel. It also provides penalties for failure to render assistance.

Amendments

2012—Pub. L. 112–213, title III, §302(b), Dec. 20, 2012, 126 Stat. 1563, substituted Limitation of liability for Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service pilots and non-Federal vessel traffic service operators for Limitation of liability for Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service pilots in item 2307.

2002—Pub. L. 107–295, title IV, §431(b), Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2128, added item 2307.

1998—Pub. L. 105–383, title III, §§302(b), 304(d)(2), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3418, 3420, added item 2302, struck out former item 2302 Penalties for negligent operations, and added item 2303a.

1984—Pub. L. 98–498, title II, §212(a)(1), Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2305, added item 2306.

U.S. Encyclopedia of Law Coverage

46-U.S.C.-2101 in the Legal Encyclopedia: Shipping

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Topic Map

• Title 46/Subtitle II/Part A/Chapter 23/Section 2301 – Application
• Title 46/Subtitle II/Part A/Chapter 23/Section 2302 – Penalties For Negligent Operations and Interfering With Safe Operation
• Title 46/Subtitle II/Part A/Chapter 23/Section 2303 – Duties Related to Marine Casualty Assistance and Information
• Title 46/Subtitle II/Part A/Chapter 23/Section 2303a – Post Serious Marine Casualty Alcohol Testing
• Title 46/Subtitle II/Part A/Chapter 23/Section 2304 – Duty to Provide Assistance At Sea
• Title 46/Subtitle II/Part A/Chapter 23/Section 2305 – Injunctions
• Title 46/Subtitle II/Part A/Chapter 23/Section 2306 – Vessel Reporting Requirements
• Title 46/Subtitle II/Part A/Chapter 23/Section 2307 – Limitation of Liability For Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service Pilots and Non-Federal Vessel Traffic Service Operators