46 USC 4705 - Liability of barge removal contractors

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 10, 2026

§ 4705.

Liability of barge removal contractors

(a)

A barge removal contractor and its subcontractor are not liable for damages that result from actions taken or omitted to be taken in the course of removing a barge under this subchapter.

(b)

Subsection (a) does not apply—

(1)

with respect to personal injury or wrongful death; or

(2)

if the contractor or subcontractor is grossly negligent or engages in willful misconduct.

(Added Pub. L. 102–587, title V, § 5302, Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5083; amended Pub. L. 109–304, § 15(19), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1703; Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXIII, § 7347(c)(4), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1781.)

cite as: 46 USC 4705