33 CFR 27.3 - Penalty adjustment table.

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§ 27.3 - Penalty adjustment table.

Table 1 identifies the statutes administered by the Coast Guard that authorize a civil monetary penalty. The “adjusted maximum penalty” is the maximum penalty authorized by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, as determined by the Coast Guard. The adjusted civil penalty amounts listed in Table 1 to this section are applicable for penalty assessments issued after December 29, 2025, with respect to violations occurring after November 2, 2015. The applicable civil penalty amounts for violations occurring on or before November 2, 2015, are set forth in previously published regulations amending this part.

Table 1 to § 27.3—Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustments

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	1,562.
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	52,962.
46 U.S.C. 10104(d)(2)	Requirement to Report Sexual Assault and Harassment; Company After Action Summary, violation of 10104(d)(1)	26,481.
46 U.S.C. 10104(d)(2)	Requirement to Report Sexual Assault and Harassment; Company After Action Summary, Daily Noncompliance Penalty	529.
46 U.S.C. 10104(d)(2)	Requirement to Report Sexual Assault and Harassment; Company After Action Summary, Civil Penalty Maximum	52,962.
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.

¹ Enacted under the Tariff Act of 1930 exempt from inflation adjustments.

[82 FR 8581, Jan. 27, 2017, as amended at 83 FR 13836, Apr. 2, 2018; 84 FR 13510, Apr. 5, 2019; 85 FR 36480, June 17, 2020; USCG-2020-0304, 85 FR 58276, Sept. 18, 2020; 87 FR 1328, Jan. 11, 2022; 88 FR 2184, Jan. 13, 2023; 89 FR 53860, June 28, 2024; 90 FR 11, Jan. 2, 2025; 90 FR 60573, Dec. 29, 2025]

authority: Secs. 1-6, Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended by Sec. 31001(s)(1), Pub. L. 104-134, 110 Stat. 1321 (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, sec. 2 (106)

source: USCG-2011-0257, 76 FR 31833, June 2, 2011, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 33 CFR 27.3