| U.S. Code citation
| Civil monetary penalty description
| 2025 Adjusted
maximum
penalty amount
($)
|
|---|
| 14 U.S.C. 521(c) | Saving Life and Property | $13,295
|
| 14 U.S.C. 521(e) | Saving Life and Property; Intentional Interference with Broadcast | 1,365
|
| 14 U.S.C. 936(i) | Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (first offense) | 6,677
|
| 14 U.S.C. 936(i) | Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (subsequent offenses) | 44,521
|
| 19 U.S.C. 70 | Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of Vessels | 9,956
|
| 19 U.S.C. 70 | Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of Vessels—Minimum Penalty | 2,323
|
| 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 | 14,435
|
| 33 U.S.C. 474 | Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations St. Mary's River | 996
|
| 33 U.S.C. 495(b) | Bridges/Failure to Comply with Regulations | 36,439
|
| 33 U.S.C. 499(c) | Bridges/Drawbridges | 36,439
|
| 33 U.S.C. 502(c) | Bridges/Failure to Alter Bridge Obstructing Navigation | 36,439
|
| 33 U.S.C. 533(b) | Bridges/Maintenance and Operation | 36,439
|
| 33 U.S.C. 1208(a) | Bridge to Bridge Communication; Master, Person in Charge or Pilot | 2,654
|
| 33 U.S.C. 1208(b) | Bridge to Bridge Communication; Vessel | 2,654
|
| 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i) | Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I per violation) | 23,647
|
| 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i) | Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I total under paragraph) | 59,114
|
| 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii) | Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II per day of violation) | 23,647
|
| 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii) | Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II total under paragraph) | 295,564
|
| 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A) | Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per day of violation) Judicial Assessment | 59,114
|
| 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A) | Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment | 2,365
|
| 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(B) | Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Carry Out Removal/Comply With Order (Judicial Assessment) | 59,114
|
| 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C) | Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Comply with Regulation Issued Under 1321(j) (Judicial Assessment) | 59,114
|
| 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D) | Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross Negligence (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment | 7,093
|
| 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D) | Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross Negligence—Minimum Penalty (Judicial Assessment) | 236,451
|
| 33 U.S.C. 1322(j) | Marine Sanitation Devices; Operating | 9,956
|
| 33 U.S.C. 1322(j) | Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale or Manufacture | 26,543
|
| 33 U.S.C. 1608(a) | International Navigation Rules; Operator | 18,610
|
| 33 U.S.C. 1608(b) | International Navigation Rules; Vessel | 18,610
|
| 33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(1) | Pollution from Ships; General | 93,058
|
| 33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(2) | Pollution from Ships; False Statement | 18,610
|
| 33 U.S.C. 2072(a) | Inland Navigation Rules; Operator | 18,610
|
| 33 U.S.C. 2072(b) | Inland Navigation Rules; Vessel | 18,610
|
| 33 U.S.C. 2609(a) | Shore Protection; General | 65,653
|
| 33 U.S.C. 2609(b) | Shore Protection; Operating Without Permit | 26,262
|
| 33 U.S.C. 2716a(a) | Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation | 59,114
|
| 33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A) | Clean Hulls; Civil Enforcement | 54,124
|
| 33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A) | Clean Hulls; related to false statements | 72,164
|
| 33 U.S.C. 3852(c) | Clean Hulls; Recreational Vessels | 7,217
|
| 42 U.S.C. 9609(a) | Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class I) | 71,545
|
| 42 U.S.C. 9609(b) | Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class II) | 71,545
|
| 42 U.S.C. 9609(b) | Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class II subsequent offense) | 214,637
|
| 42 U.S.C. 9609(c) | Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Judicial Assessment) | 71,545
|
| 42 U.S.C. 9609(c) | Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Judicial Assessment subsequent offense) | 214,637
|
| 46 U.S.C. 80509(a) | Safe Containers for International Cargo | 7,820
|
| 46 U.S.C. 70305(c) | Suspension of Passenger Service | 78,210
|
| 46 U.S.C. 2110(e) | Vessel Inspection or Examination Fees | 11,823
|
| 46 U.S.C. 2115 | Alcohol and Dangerous Drug Testing | 9,624
|
| 46 U.S.C. 2302(a) | Negligent Operations: Recreational Vessels | 8,705
|
| 46 U.S.C. 2302(a) | Negligent Operations: Other Vessels | 43,527
|
| 46 U.S.C. 2302(c)(1) | Operating a Vessel While Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Dangerous Drug | 9,624
|
| 46 U.S.C. 2306(a)(4) | Vessel Reporting Requirements: Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, or Agent | 14,988
|
| 46 U.S.C. 2306(b)(2) | Vessel Reporting Requirements: Master | 2,998
|
| 46 U.S.C. 3102(c)(1) | Immersion Suits | 14,988
|
| 46 U.S.C. 3106(d) | Master Key Control System | 1,059
|
| 46 U.S.C. 3302(i)(5) | Inspection Permit | 3,126
|
| 46 U.S.C. 3318(a) | Vessel Inspection; General | 14,988
|
| 46 U.S.C. 3318(g) | Vessel Inspection; Nautical School Vessel | 14,988
|
| 46 U.S.C. 3318(h) | Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice in accordance with (IAW) 3304(b) | 2,998
|
| 46 U.S.C. 3318(i) | Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice IAW 3309(c) | 2,998
|
| 46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1) | Vessel Inspection; Vessel ≥1600 Gross Tons | 29,980
|
| 46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1) | Vessel Inspection; Vessel <1600 Gross Tons (GT) | 5,996
|
| 46 U.S.C. 3318(k) | Vessel Inspection; Failure to Comply with 3311(b) | 29,980
|
| 46 U.S.C. 3318(l) | Vessel Inspection; Violation of 3318(b)-3318(f) | 14,988
|
| 46 U.S.C. 3502(e) | List/count of Passengers | 312
|
| 46 U.S.C. 3504(c) | Notification to Passengers | 31,252
|
| 46 U.S.C. 3504(c) | Notification to Passengers; Sale of Tickets | 1,562
|
| 46 U.S.C. 3506 | Copies of Laws on Passenger Vessels; Master | 625
|
| 46 U.S.C. 3507(h)(1)(A) | Passenger Vessel Security and Safety; Daily Penalty & Maximum Penalty | 26,481 Daily/$52,962 Maximum
|
| 46 U.S.C. 3508(d) | Passenger Vessel Security and Safety; Crewmembers Crime Scene Preservation Training; Maximum Penalty | 52,962
|
| 46 U.S.C. 3718(a)(1) | Liquid Bulk/Dangerous Cargo | 78,134
|
| 46 U.S.C. 4106 | Uninspected Vessels | 13,132
|
| 46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1) | Recreational Vessels (maximum for related series of violations) | 413,388
|
| 46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1) | Recreational Vessels; Violation of 4307(a) | 8,267
|
| 46 U.S.C. 4311(c) | Engine Cut-Off Switches; Violation of 4312(b), First Offense | 106
|
| 46 U.S.C. 4311(c) | Engine Cut-Off Switches; Violation of 4312(b), Second Offense | 265
|
| 46 U.S.C. 4311(c) | Engine Cut-Off Switches; Violation of 4312(b), Subsequent to Second Offense | 529
|
| 46 U.S.C. 4311(d) | Recreational Vessels | 3,126
|
| 46 U.S.C. 4507 | Uninspected Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels | 13,132
|
| 46 U.S.C. 4703 | Abandonment of Barges | 2,224
|
| 46 U.S.C. 5116(a) | Load Lines | 14,308
|
| 46 U.S.C. 5116(b) | Load Lines; Violation of 5112(a) | 28,619
|
| 46 U.S.C. 5116(c) | Load Lines; Violation of 5112(b) | 14,308
|
| 46 U.S.C. 6103(a) | Reporting Marine Casualties | 49,848
|
| 46 U.S.C. 6103(b) | Reporting Marine Casualties; Violation of 6104 | 13,132
|
| 46 U.S.C. 8101(e) | Manning of Inspected Vessels; Failure to Report Deficiency in Vessel Complement | 2,365
|
| 46 U.S.C. 8101(f) | Manning of Inspected Vessels | 23,647
|
| 46 U.S.C. 8101(g) | Manning of Inspected Vessels; Employing or Serving in Capacity not Licensed by U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) | 23,647
|
| 46 U.S.C. 8101(h) | Manning of Inspected Vessels; Freight Vessel <100 GT, Small Passenger Vessel, or Sailing School Vessel | 3,126
|
| 46 U.S.C. 8102(a) | Watchmen on Passenger Vessels | 3,126
|
| 46 U.S.C. 8103(f) | Citizenship Requirements | 1,562
|
| 46 U.S.C. 8104(i) | Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(a) or (b) | 23,647
|
| 46 U.S.C. 8104(j) | Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(c), (d), (e), or (h) | 23,647
|
| 46 U.S.C. 8106(f) | Employing Qualified Available U.S. Citizens or Residents | 10,592 Daily/$105,923 Maximum
|
| 46 U.S.C. 8302(e) | Staff Department on Vessels | 312
|
| 46 U.S.C. 8304(d) | Officer's Competency Certificates | 312
|
| 46 U.S.C. 8502(e) | Coastwise Pilotage; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge | 23,647
|
| 46 U.S.C. 8502(f) | Coastwise Pilotage; Individual | 23,647
|
| 46 U.S.C. 8503 | Federal Pilots | 74,943
|
| 46 U.S.C. 8701(d) | Merchant Mariners Documents | 1,552
|
| 46 U.S.C. 8702(e) | Crew Requirements | 23,647
|
| 46 U.S.C. 8906 | Small Vessel Manning | 49,848
|
| 46 U.S.C. 9308(a) | Pilotage: Great Lakes; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge | 23,647
|
| 46 U.S.C. 9308(b) | Pilotage: Great Lakes; Individual | 23,647
|
| 46 U.S.C. 9308(c) | Pilotage: Great Lakes; Violation of 9303 | 23,647
|
| 46 U.S.C. 10104(a)(2) | Requirement to Report Sexual Assault and Harassment; Mandatory Reporting by Responsible Entity of a Vessel | 51,621
|
| 46 U.S.C. 10104(d)(2) | Requirement to Report Sexual Assault and Harassment; Company After Action Summary, violation of 10104(d)(1) | 25,810
|
| 46 U.S.C. 10104(d)(2) | Requirement to Report Sexual Assault and Harassment; Company After Action Summary, Daily Noncompliance Penalty | 516
|
| 46 U.S.C. 10104(d)(2) | Requirement to Report Sexual Assault and Harassment; Company After Action Summary, Civil Penalty Maximum | 51,621
|
| 46 U.S.C. 10314(a)(2) | Pay Advances to Seamen | 1,562
|
| 46 U.S.C. 10314(b) | Pay Advances to Seamen; Remuneration for Employment | 1,562
|
| 46 U.S.C. 10315(c) | Allotment to Seamen | 1,562
|
| 46 U.S.C. 10321 | Seamen Protection; General | 10,831
|
| 46 U.S.C. 10505(a)(2) | Coastwise Voyages: Advances | 10,831
|
| 46 U.S.C. 10505(b) | Coastwise Voyages: Advances; Remuneration for Employment | 10,831
|
| 46 U.S.C. 10508(b) | Coastwise Voyages: Seamen Protection; General | 10,831
|
| 46 U.S.C. 10711 | Effects of Deceased Seamen | 625
|
| 46 U.S.C. 10902(a)(2) | Complaints of Unfitness | 1,562
|
| 46 U.S.C. 10903(d) | Proceedings on Examination of Vessel | 312
|
| 46 U.S.C. 10907(b) | Permission to Make Complaint | 1,562
|
| 46 U.S.C. 11101(f) | Accommodations for Seamen | 1,562
|
| 46 U.S.C. 11102(b) | Medicine Chests on Vessels | 1,562
|
| 46 U.S.C. 11104(b) | Destitute Seamen | 312
|
| 46 U.S.C. 11105(c) | Wages on Discharge | 1,562
|
| 46 U.S.C. 11303(a) | Log Books; Master Failing to Maintain | 625
|
| 46 U.S.C. 11303(b) | Log Books; Master Failing to Make Entry | 625
|
| 46 U.S.C. 11303(c) | Log Books; Late Entry | 469
|
| 46 U.S.C. 11506 | Carrying of Sheath Knives | 157
|
| 46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(1) | Vessel Documentation | 20,468
|
| 46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(2) | Documentation of Vessels—Related to activities involving mobile offshore drilling units | 34,116
|
| 46 U.S.C. 12151(c) | Vessel Documentation; Fishery Endorsement | 156,422
|
| 46 U.S.C. 12309(a) | Numbering of Undocumented Vessels—Willful violation | 15,628
|
| 46 U.S.C. 12309(b) | Numbering of Undocumented Vessels | 3,126
|
| 46 U.S.C. 12507(b) | Vessel Identification System | 26,262
|
| 46 U.S.C. 14701 | Measurement of Vessels | 57,238
|
| 46 U.S.C. 14702 | Measurement; False Statements | 57,238
|
| 46 U.S.C. 31309 | Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens | 26,262
|
| 46 U.S.C. 31330(a)(2) | Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; Mortgagor | 26,262
|
| 46 U.S.C. 31330(b)(2) | Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; Violation of 31329 | 65,653
|
| 46 U.S.C. 55112(d) | Vessel Escort Operations and Towing Assistance | 10,592
|
| 46 U.S.C. 70036(a) | Ports and Waterways Safety Regulations | 117,608
|
| 46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(B) | Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Unlicensed Person in Charge | 11,823
|
| 46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(C) | Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Owner Onboard Vessel | 11,823
|
| 46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(D) | Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Other Persons | 5,911
|
| 46 U.S.C. 70052(c) | Regulation of Vessels in Territorial Waters of the United States | 26,481
|
| 46 U.S.C. 70119(a) | Port Security | 43,527
|
| 46 U.S.C. 70119(b) | Port Security—Continuing Violations | 78,210
|
| 46 U.S.C. 70506 | Maritime Drug Law Enforcement; Penalties | 7,217
|
| 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1) | Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels—Maximum Penalty | 102,348
|
| 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2) | Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels—Penalty from Fatalities, Serious Injuries/Illness or Substantial Damage to Property | 238,809
|
| 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3) | Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels—Training | 617
|