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legal/us/code/title-46/chapter-21/section-2102.md

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+type: "LegalText"
+title: "46 U.S.C. § 2102"
+description: "Limited definitions"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 46
+title_name: "SHIPPING"
+chapter_number: "21"
+chapter_name: "GENERAL"
+section: "2102"
+citation: "46 U.S.C. § 2102"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
+source_url: "https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/100/xml_usc46@119-100.zip"
+source_identifier: "/us/usc/t46/s2102"
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+confidence: "official"
+tags: ["legal", "us-code"]
+---
+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 2102 - Limited definitions
+
+## Text
+
+In chapters 33, 45, 51, 81, and 87 of this title, “Aleutian trade” means the transportation of cargo (including fishery related products) for hire on board a fish tender vessel to or from a place in Alaska west of 153 degrees west longitude and east of 172 degrees east longitude, if that place receives weekly common carrier service by water, to or from a place in the United States (except a place in Alaska).
+
+(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 505; Pub. L. 98–369, div. A, title X, § 1011(a), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 1013; Pub. L. 99–509, title V, § 5102(b)(2), Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1926; Pub. L. 101–595, title VI, § 602(a), Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2990; Pub. L. 109–304, §§ 15(3), 16(a), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1702, 1705.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 210246:1452(10)–(14) Section 2102 contains a number of definitions that are limited to recreational vessels in Chapter 43 of Part B and the numbering of these vessels in Chapter 123 of Part H.
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+Amendments2006—Pub. L. 109–304 redesignated subsec. (b) as entire section, substituted “west” for “West” and “east” for “East”, and struck out subsec. (a) which defined “eligible State”, “State”, “United States”, and “State recreational boating safety program” in chapters 37, 43, 51, and 123 of this title and part I of this subtitle. 1990—Pub. L. 101–595 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and added subsec. (b). 1986—Pub. L. 99–509 inserted reference to chapters 37 and 51. 1984—Par. (1). Pub. L. 98–369, § 1011(a)(1), struck out “and facilities improvement” after “recreational boating safety”. Par. (3). Pub. L. 98–369, § 1011(a)(2), (3), redesignated par. (5) as (3) and struck out former par. (3) which defined a State recreational boating facilities improvement program. Par. (4). Pub. L. 98–369, § 1011(a)(2), struck out par. (4) which defined State recreational boating safety and facilities improvement program. Par. (5). Pub. L. 98–369, § 1011(a)(3), redesignated par. (5) as (3).
+
+Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
+
+Effective Date of 1984 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 98–369 effective Oct. 1, 1984, to apply with respect to fiscal years beginning after Sept. 30, 1984, see section 1013 of Pub. L. 98–369, set out as a note under section 13101 of this title.

legal/us/code/title-46/chapter-21/section-2103.md

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+---
+type: "LegalText"
+title: "46 U.S.C. § 2103"
+description: "Superintendence of the merchant marine"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 46
+title_name: "SHIPPING"
+chapter_number: "21"
+chapter_name: "GENERAL"
+section: "2103"
+citation: "46 U.S.C. § 2103"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
+source_url: "https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/100/xml_usc46@119-100.zip"
+source_identifier: "/us/usc/t46/s2103"
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+retrieved_at: "2026-07-04"
+confidence: "official"
+tags: ["legal", "us-code"]
+---
+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 2103 - Superintendence of the merchant marine
+
+## Text
+
+The Secretary has general superintendence over the merchant marine of the United States and of merchant marine personnel insofar as the enforcement of this subtitle is concerned and insofar as those vessels and personnel are not subject, under other law, to the supervision of another official of the United States Government. In the interests of marine safety and seamen’s welfare, the Secretary shall enforce this subtitle and shall carry out correctly and uniformly administer this subtitle. The Secretary may prescribe regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.
+
+(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 506; Pub. L. 99–307, § 9, May 19, 1986, 100 Stat. 447.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 210346:246:37246:689 Section 2103 provides the Secretary with the authority to superintend the merchant marine and those involved personnel insofar as the vessels and personnel are not subject, under other laws, to the supervision of another official. The Secretary has the duty to enforce the laws with respect to vessels and seamen and to carry out correctly and uniformly these laws and regulations. The term “superintendence” is used to indicate the Secretary’s broad responsibility for overseeing maritime safety and seamen’s welfare, including employment, shipping, navigation, and protection of the marine environment.
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+Amendments1986—Pub. L. 99–307 substituted “subtitle. The Secretary may prescribe regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle” for “subtitle and regulations prescribed under this subtitle”.

legal/us/code/title-46/chapter-21/section-2104.md

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+---
+type: "LegalText"
+title: "46 U.S.C. § 2104"
+description: "Delegation"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 46
+title_name: "SHIPPING"
+chapter_number: "21"
+chapter_name: "GENERAL"
+section: "2104"
+citation: "46 U.S.C. § 2104"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
+source_url: "https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/100/xml_usc46@119-100.zip"
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+retrieved_at: "2026-07-04"
+confidence: "official"
+tags: ["legal", "us-code"]
+---
+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 2104 - Delegation
+
+## Text
+
+(a) The Secretary may delegate the duties and powers conferred by this subtitle to any officer, employee, or member of the Coast Guard, and may provide for the subdelegation of those duties and powers.
+
+(b) When this subtitle authorizes an officer or employee of the Customs Service to act in place of a Coast Guard official, the Secretary may designate that officer or employee subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Treasury.
+
+(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 506.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 210446:65v(1)46:382b46:41646:54346:689 Section 2104 provides the Secretary with authority to delegate duties and powers to others. It also contains the authority to designate an officer or employee of the United States Customs Service to act in the place of a Coast Guard official.
+
+Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
+
+Transfer of Functions For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 468(b), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6. For transfer of functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities of the United States Customs Service of the Department of the Treasury, including functions of the Secretary of the Treasury relating thereto, to the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 203(1), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6. For establishment of U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the Department of Homeland Security, treated as if included in Pub. L. 107–296 as of Nov. 25, 2002, see section 211 of Title 6, as amended generally by Pub. L. 114–125, and section 802(b) of Pub. L. 114–125, set out as a note under section 211 of Title 6.

legal/us/code/title-46/chapter-21/section-2105.md

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+type: "LegalText"
+title: "46 U.S.C. § 2105"
+description: "Report"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 46
+title_name: "SHIPPING"
+chapter_number: "21"
+chapter_name: "GENERAL"
+section: "2105"
+citation: "46 U.S.C. § 2105"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
+source_url: "https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/100/xml_usc46@119-100.zip"
+source_identifier: "/us/usc/t46/s2105"
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+confidence: "official"
+tags: ["legal", "us-code"]
+---
+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 2105 - Report
+
+## Text
+
+The Secretary shall provide for the investigation of the operation of this subtitle and of all laws related to marine safety, and shall require that a report be made to the Secretary annually about those matters that may require improvement or amendment.
+
+(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 506.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 210546:4 Section 2105 requires the Secretary to investigate the operation of this subtitle and all laws related to maritime safety and requires appropriate reports to ensure that the Secretary is attentive to all the shipping laws under the Secretary’s superintendence.

legal/us/code/title-46/chapter-21/section-2106.md

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+type: "LegalText"
+title: "46 U.S.C. § 2106"
+description: "Liability in rem"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 46
+title_name: "SHIPPING"
+chapter_number: "21"
+chapter_name: "GENERAL"
+section: "2106"
+citation: "46 U.S.C. § 2106"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
+source_url: "https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/100/xml_usc46@119-100.zip"
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+retrieved_at: "2026-07-04"
+confidence: "official"
+tags: ["legal", "us-code"]
+---
+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 2106 - Liability in rem
+
+## Text
+
+When a vessel is made liable in rem under this subtitle, the vessel may be libeled and proceeded against in the district court of the United States for any district in which the vessel is found.
+
+(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 506; Pub. L. 109–304, § 15(4), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1702.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 210646:170(14)  46:216e(e)  46:390d  46:391a(14)(C)  46:436  46:462  46:481(c)  46:497  46:526o  46:672(j)  46:1484(b) Section 2106 provides that when a vessel is made liable in rem the vessel may be libeled and proceeded against in a United States district court.
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+Amendments2006—Pub. L. 109–304 substituted “the district court of the United States for any district” for “a district court of the United States”.

legal/us/code/title-46/chapter-21/section-2107.md

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+type: "LegalText"
+title: "46 U.S.C. § 2107"
+description: "Civil penalty procedures"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 46
+title_name: "SHIPPING"
+chapter_number: "21"
+chapter_name: "GENERAL"
+section: "2107"
+citation: "46 U.S.C. § 2107"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
+source_url: "https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/100/xml_usc46@119-100.zip"
+source_identifier: "/us/usc/t46/s2107"
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+confidence: "official"
+tags: ["legal", "us-code"]
+---
+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 2107 - Civil penalty procedures
+
+## Text
+
+(a) After notice and an opportunity for a hearing, a person found by the Secretary to have violated this subtitle or subtitle VII or a regulation prescribed under this subtitle or subtitle VII for which a civil penalty is provided, is liable to the United States Government for the civil penalty provided. The amount of the civil penalty shall be assessed by the Secretary by written notice. In determining the amount of the penalty, the Secretary shall consider the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the prohibited acts committed and, with respect to the violator, the degree of culpability, any history of prior offenses, ability to pay, and other matters that justice requires.
+
+(b) The Secretary may compromise, modify, or remit, with or without consideration, a civil penalty under this subtitle or subtitle VII until the assessment is referred to the Attorney General.
+
+(c) If a person fails to pay an assessment of a civil penalty after it has become final, the Secretary may refer the matter to the Attorney General for collection in an appropriate district court of the United States.
+
+(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 506; Pub. L. 109–241, title III, § 306(b), July 11, 2006, 120 Stat. 528.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 210733:36446:746:65u46:216e(d)46:391a(14)46:526o46:526p46:1484(c) Section 2107 provides for standard procedures for the handling of civil penalties for infractions of law or regulation. Some changes were made to increase some antiquated and inadequate penalties. The assessment of civil penalties under this section should not require an “on the record” hearing within the meaning of the Administrative Procedures Act (APA). It is intended that these civil penalties be assessed in a fair manner. However, the Committee recognizes that statutes passed in the last decade have involved the Coast Guard in tens of thousands of civil penalty enforcement cases and that it is necessary that the penalties be assessed efficiently. The Coast Guard’s procedural regulations for assessing civil penalties ensure that the essential elements of due process, notice, and opportunity to be heard, are provided to alleged violators (see 33 CFR Subpart 1.07). The more rigid and time-consuming procedures applicable to APA adjudications are unwarranted in the case of Coast Guard civil penalty assessment procedures and would seriously hamper the orderly enforcement of these administrative penalties.
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+Amendments2006—Pub. L. 109–241 substituted “this subtitle or subtitle VII” for “this subtitle” in two places in subsec. (a) and in one place in subsec. (b).

legal/us/code/title-46/chapter-21/section-2108.md

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+title: "46 U.S.C. § 2108"
+description: "Repealed. Pub. L. 109–304, § 15(5), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1702]"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 46
+title_name: "SHIPPING"
+chapter_number: "21"
+chapter_name: "GENERAL"
+section: "2108"
+citation: "46 U.S.C. § 2108"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
+source_url: "https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/100/xml_usc46@119-100.zip"
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+tags: ["legal", "us-code"]
+---
+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 2108 - Repealed. Pub. L. 109–304, § 15(5), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1702]
+
+## Notes
+
+Section, Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 507, related to refund of penalties unlawfully, improperly, or excessively imposed. See section 504 of this title.

legal/us/code/title-46/chapter-21/section-2109.md

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+---
+type: "LegalText"
+title: "46 U.S.C. § 2109"
+description: "Public vessels"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 46
+title_name: "SHIPPING"
+chapter_number: "21"
+chapter_name: "GENERAL"
+section: "2109"
+citation: "46 U.S.C. § 2109"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
+source_url: "https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/100/xml_usc46@119-100.zip"
+source_identifier: "/us/usc/t46/s2109"
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+retrieved_at: "2026-07-04"
+confidence: "official"
+tags: ["legal", "us-code"]
+---
+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 2109 - Public vessels
+
+## Text
+
+Except as otherwise provided, this subtitle does not apply to a public vessel of the United States. However, this subtitle does apply to a vessel (except a Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation vessel) owned or operated by the Department of Transportation or by any corporation organized or controlled by the Department.
+
+(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 507; Pub. L. 99–509, title V, § 5102(b)(3), Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1927; Pub. L. 109–241, title IX, § 902(e)(1), July 11, 2006, 120 Stat. 567; Pub. L. 111–281, title IX, § 903(a)(5)(A), Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 3010; Pub. L. 116–260, div. AA, title V, § 512(c)(6)(A), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2756.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 210946:36246:36346:391a(4) Section 2109 exempts public vessels from the applicability of the maritime safety and seamen’s welfare laws of this subtitle although some public vessels are inspected under interagency voluntary agreements.
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+Amendments2020—Pub. L. 116–260 substituted “Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation” for “Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation”. 2010—Pub. L. 111–281 amended directory language of Pub. L. 109–241, § 902(e)(1). See 2006 Amendment note below. 2006—Pub. L. 109–241, § 902(e)(1), as amended by Pub. L. 111–281, struck out “a Coast Guard or” after “(except”. 1986—Pub. L. 99–509 substituted “Except as otherwise provided, this” for “This”.
+
+Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
+
+Effective Date of 2010 AmendmentPub. L. 111–281, title IX, § 903(a), Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 3010, provided that the amendment by section 903(a)(5)(A) is effective with enactment of Pub. L. 109–241.

legal/us/code/title-46/chapter-21/section-2110.md

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+type: "LegalText"
+title: "46 U.S.C. § 2110"
+description: "Fees"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 46
+title_name: "SHIPPING"
+chapter_number: "21"
+chapter_name: "GENERAL"
+section: "2110"
+citation: "46 U.S.C. § 2110"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
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+tags: ["legal", "us-code"]
+---
+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 2110 - Fees
+
+## Text
+
+(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this title, the Secretary shall establish a fee or charge for a service or thing of value provided by the Secretary under this subtitle, in accordance with section 9701 of title 31.
+
+(2) The Secretary may not establish a fee or charge under paragraph (1) for inspection or examination of a non-self-propelled tank vessel under part B of this subtitle that is more than $500 annually. The Secretary may not establish a fee or charge under paragraph (1) for inspection or examination of a small passenger vessel under this title that is more than $300 annually for such vessels under 65 feet in length, or more than $600 annually for such vessels 65 feet in length and greater. The Secretary may not establish a fee or charge under paragraph (1) for inspection or examination under this title for any publicly-owned ferry.
+
+(3) The Secretary may, by regulation, adjust a fee or charge collected under this subsection to accommodate changes in the cost of providing a specific service or thing of value, but the adjusted fee or charge may not exceed the total cost of providing the service or thing of value for which the fee or charge is collected, including the cost of collecting the fee or charge.
+
+(4) The Secretary may not collect a fee or charge under this subsection that is in conflict with the international obligations of the United States.
+
+(5) The Secretary may not collect a fee or charge under this subsection for any search or rescue service.
+
+(b) (1) In addition to the collection of fees and charges established under subsection (a), in providing a service or thing of value under this subtitle the Secretary may accept in-kind transportation, travel, and subsistence.
+
+(2) The value of in-kind transportation, travel, and subsistence accepted under this paragraph may not exceed applicable per diem rates set forth in regulations prescribed under section 464 of title 37.
+
+(c) In addition to the collection of fees and charges established under subsection (a), the Secretary may recover appropriate collection and enforcement costs associated with delinquent payments of the fees and charges.
+
+(d) (1) The Secretary may employ any Federal, State, or local agency or instrumentality, or any private enterprise or business, to collect a fee or charge established under this section. A private enterprise or business selected by the Secretary to collect fees or charges—
+
+(A) shall be subject to reasonable terms and conditions agreed to by the Secretary and the enterprise or business;
+
+(B) shall provide appropriate accounting to the Secretary; and
+
+(C) may not institute litigation as part of that collection.
+
+(2) A Federal agency shall account for the agency’s costs of collecting the fee or charge under this subsection as a reimbursable expense, and the costs shall be credited to the account from which expended.
+
+(e) A person that violates this section by failing to pay a fee or charge established under this section is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for each violation.
+
+(f) When requested by the Secretary, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall deny the clearance required by section 60105 of this title to a vessel for which a fee or charge established under this section has not been paid until the fee or charge is paid or until a bond is posted for the payment.
+
+(g) The Secretary may exempt a person from paying a fee or charge established under this section if the Secretary determines that it is in the public interest to do so.
+
+(h) Fees and charges collected by the Secretary under this section shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury as offsetting receipts of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating and ascribed to Coast Guard activities.
+
+(i) The collection of a fee or charge under this section does not alter or expand the functions, powers, responsibilities, or liability of the United States under any law for the performance of services or the provision of a thing of value for which a fee or charge is collected under this section.
+
+(j) The Secretary may not establish or collect a fee or charge for the inspection under part B of this subtitle of training vessels operated by State maritime academies.
+
+(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 507; Pub. L. 99–509, title V, § 5102(b)(4), Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1927; Pub. L. 100–710, title I, § 104(a)(3), Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4749; Pub. L. 101–508, title X, § 10401(a), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–397; Pub. L. 102–241, § 53, Dec. 19, 1991, 105 Stat. 2232; Pub. L. 102–582, title V, § 501(a), Nov. 2, 1992, 106 Stat. 4909; Pub. L. 102–587, title V, § 5207, Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5075; Pub. L. 104–324, title XI, § 1112, Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3970; Pub. L. 105–383, title II, § 207, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3416; Pub. L. 107–295, title III, § 344, Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2106; Pub. L. 109–304, § 15(6), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1702; Pub. L. 113–281, title III, § 311(a), Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 3047; Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXV, § 3546(a), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2326.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 211046:331 Section 2110 prevents the assessment of user fees for certain maritime safety and seamen’s welfare services unless otherwise provided for by law. These include: Measurement of tonnage and certifying the same, except that the compensation and necessary travel and subsistence expenses of the officers so measuring or certifying such vessels at the request of the owners thereof at a place other than a port of entry or a customs station shall be paid by such owners; issuing of license or granting of certificate of registry, record, or enrollment, including all indorsements on the same and oath; indorsement of change of master; certifying and receiving manifest, including master’s oath and permit; granting permit to vessels licensed for the fisheries to touch and trade; granting certificate of payment of tonnage dues; recording bill of sale, mortgage, hypothecation or conveyance, or the discharge of such mortgage or hypothecation; furnishing certificate of title; furnishing the crew list; certificate of protection to seamen; bill of health; shipping or discharging of seamen; apprenticing boys to the merchant service; inspecting, examining, and licensing steam vessels, including inspection certificate and copies thereof; and licensing of master, engineer, pilot, or mate of a vessel.
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+References in TextThe Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990, referred to in subsec. (b)(5), is Pub. L. 101–508, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
+
+Amendments2018—Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 115–232 struck out subsec. (k) which read as follows: “The Secretary may not plan, implement or finalize any regulation that would promulgate any new maritime user fee which was not implemented and collected prior to January 1, 1998, including a fee or charge for any domestic icebreaking service or any other navigational assistance service. This subsection expires on September 30, 2006.” 2014—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 113–281, § 311(a)(1), amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (b) related to fees and charges in fiscal years 1993 and 1994. Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 113–281, § 311(a)(2), substituted “subsection (a),” for “subsections (a) and (b),”. 2006—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 109–304, § 15(6)(A), substituted “part B of this subtitle” for “part B of this title”. Subsec. (b)(2)(A)(iii). Pub. L. 109–304, § 15(6)(B), substituted “; and” for period at end. Subsec. (b)(5). Pub. L. 109–304, § 15(6)(C), substituted “The fee” for “The fees”. Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 109–304, § 15(6)(D), substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security shall deny the clearance required by section 60105 of this title” for “Secretary of the Treasury shall deny the clearance required by section 4197 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (46 App. U.S.C. 91)”. Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 109–304, § 15(6)(E), substituted “State” for “state”. 2002—Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 107–295 substituted “2006” for “2001”. 1998—Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 105–383 added subsec. (k). 1996—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 104–324, § 1112, which directed amendment of section 10401(g) of Pub. L. 101–508 by inserting “The Secretary may not establish a fee or charge under paragraph (1) for inspection or examination of a small passenger vessel under this title that is more than $300 annually for such vessels under 65 feet in length, or more than $600 annually for such vessels 65 feet in length and greater. The Secretary may not establish a fee or charge under paragraph (1) for inspection or examination under this title for any publicly-owned ferry.” after “annually.”, was executed by making insertion in subsec. (a)(2) of this section to reflect the probable intent of Congress, because section 10401(a) of Pub. L. 101–508 amended this section generally, and section 10401 of Pub. L. 101–508 did not contain a subsec. (g). 1992—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 102–582, § 501(a)(1), substituted “1993 and 1994” for “1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995” and “to which paragraph (2) of this subsection applies” for “that is greater than 16 feet in length”. Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 102–582, § 501(a)(2), amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (2) read as follows: “The fee or charge established under paragraph (1) of this subsection is as follows: “(A) for vessels greater than 16 feet in length but less than 20 feet, not more than $25; “(B) for vessels of at least 20 feet in length but less than 27 feet, not more than $35; “(C) for vessels of at least 27 feet in length but less than 40 feet, not more than $50; and “(D) for vessels of at least 40 feet in length, not more than $100.” Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 102–587 added subsec. (j). 1991—Subsec. (b)(5). Pub. L. 102–241 added par. (5). 1990—Pub. L. 101–508, as amended by Pub. L. 104–324, substituted “Fees” for “Fees prohibited” as section catchline and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Fees may not be charged or collected by the Secretary for services provided for in this subtitle related to the engagement and discharge of seamen, the inspection and examination of vessels under part B of this subtitle, and the licensing of masters, mates, pilots, and engineers, except when specifically provided for in this subtitle.” See 1996 Amendment note above. 1988—Pub. L. 100–710 substituted “and the licensing of masters, mates, pilots, and engineers” for “the licensing of masters, mates, pilots, and engineers, and the documentation of vessels”. 1986—Pub. L. 99–509 substituted “examination of vessels under part B of this subtitle” for “examination of vessels” and struck out “measurement or” before “documentation”.
+
+Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
+
+Effective Date of 1992 AmendmentPub. L. 102–582, title V, § 501(b), Nov. 2, 1992, 106 Stat. 4910, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section] are effective October 1, 1992.”
+
+Effective Date of 1988 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 100–710 effective Jan. 1, 1989, with certain exceptions and qualifications, see section 107 of Pub. L. 100–710, set out as an Effective Date note under section 31301 of this title.
+
+Transfer of Functions For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 468(b), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.
+
+Acceptance of Evidence of Payment of Coast Guard FeesPub. L. 102–587, title V, § 5214, Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5077, provided that: “The Secretary of Transportation may not issue a citation for failure to pay a fee or charge established under section 2110 of title 46, United States Code, to an owner or operator of a recreational vessel who provides reasonable evidence of prior payment of the fee or charge to a Coast Guard boarding officer.”

legal/us/code/title-46/chapter-21/section-2111.md

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+type: "LegalText"
+title: "46 U.S.C. § 2111"
+description: "Pay for overtime services"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 46
+title_name: "SHIPPING"
+chapter_number: "21"
+chapter_name: "GENERAL"
+section: "2111"
+citation: "46 U.S.C. § 2111"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
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+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 2111 - Pay for overtime services
+
+## Text
+
+(a) The Secretary may prescribe a reasonable rate of extra pay for overtime services of civilian officers and employees of the Coast Guard required to remain on duty between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m., or on Sundays or holidays, to perform services related to—
+
+(1) the inspection of vessels or their equipment;
+
+(2) the engagement and discharge of crews of vessels;
+
+(3) the measurement of vessels; and
+
+(4) the documentation of vessels.
+
+(b) Except for Sundays and holidays, the overtime rate provided under subsection (a) of this section is one-half day’s additional pay for each 2 hours of overtime (or part of 2 hours of at least one hour). The total extra pay may be not more than 2 and one-half days’ pay for any one period from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.
+
+(c) The overtime rate provided under subsection (a) of this section for Sundays and holidays is 2 additional days’ pay.
+
+(d) The owner, charterer, managing operator, agent, master, or individual in charge of the vessel shall pay the amount of the overtime pay provided under this section to the official designated by regulation. The official shall deposit the amount paid to the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts. Payment to the officer or employee entitled to the pay shall be made from the annual appropriations for salaries and expenses of the Coast Guard.
+
+(e) The overtime pay provided under this section shall be paid if the authorized officers and employees have been ordered to report for duty and have reported, even if services requested were not performed.
+
+(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 507.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 211146:382b Section 2111 provides for the payment of overtime rates for work performed by civilian officers and employees of the Coast Guard for certain specified activities.
+
+Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
+
+Transfer of Functions For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 468(b), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.

legal/us/code/title-46/chapter-21/section-2112.md

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+type: "LegalText"
+title: "46 U.S.C. § 2112"
+description: "Authority to change working hours"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 46
+title_name: "SHIPPING"
+chapter_number: "21"
+chapter_name: "GENERAL"
+section: "2112"
+citation: "46 U.S.C. § 2112"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
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+tags: ["legal", "us-code"]
+---
+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 2112 - Authority to change working hours
+
+## Text
+
+In a port at which the customary working hours begin before 8 a.m. or end after 5 p.m., the Secretary may regulate the working hours of the officers and employees referred to in section 2111 of this title so that those hours conform to the prevailing working hours of the port. However—
+
+(1) the total period for which overtime pay may be required under section 2111 of this title may not be more than 15 hours between any 2 periods of ordinary working hours on other than Sundays and holidays;
+
+(2) the length of the working day for the officers and employees involved may not be changed; and
+
+(3) the rate of overtime pay may not be changed.
+
+(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 508.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 211246:382b Section 2112 provides the Secretary with the authority to regulate the working hours of civilian officers and employees of the Coast Guard to conform with the prevailing working hours of a port.

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+title: "46 U.S.C. § 2113"
+description: "Authority to exempt certain vessels"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 46
+title_name: "SHIPPING"
+chapter_number: "21"
+chapter_name: "GENERAL"
+section: "2113"
+citation: "46 U.S.C. § 2113"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
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+tags: ["legal", "us-code"]
+---
+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 2113 - Authority to exempt certain vessels
+
+## Text
+
+If the Secretary decides that the application of a provision of part B, C, F, or G of this subtitle is not necessary in performing the mission of the vessel engaged in excursions or an oceanographic research vessel, or not necessary for the safe operation of certain vessels carrying passengers, the Secretary by regulation may—
+
+(1) for a vessel, issue a special permit specifying the conditions of operation and equipment;
+
+(2) exempt an oceanographic research vessel from that provision under conditions the Secretary may specify;
+
+(3) establish different operating and equipment requirements for vessels defined in section 2101(55)(A) of this title; and
+
+(4) maintain different structural fire protection, manning, operating, and equipment requirements for vessels that satisfied requirements set forth in the Passenger Vessel Safety Act of 1993 (Public Law 103–206) before June 21, 1994.
+
+(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 508; Pub. L. 103–206, title V, § 511(a), Dec. 20, 1993, 107 Stat. 2441; Pub. L. 104–324, title VII, § 710, Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3935; Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXV, §§ 3541(b)(6), 3542(a), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2323, 2324; Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXVI, § 11601(c)(1), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 4146; Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXIII, § 7301(k)(1)(B), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1759.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 211346:44546:453 Section 2113 provides the Secretary with the authority to exempt certain vessels from the inspection and manning requirements of law when vessels are engaged in excursions or oceanographic research. This is the authority of the issuance of excursion permits when special circumstances justify the waiver of certain maritime safety and seamen’s welfare laws for a short period of time. It also contains flexible exemption authority for regulation of oceanographic research vessels.
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+References in TextThe Passenger Vessel Safety Act of 1993, referred to in par. (4), is Pub. L. 103–206, title V, Dec. 20, 1993, 107 Stat. 2439. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1993 Amendment note set out under section 101 of this title and Tables.
+
+Amendments2025—Par. (3). Pub. L. 119–60 substituted “section 2101(55)(A)” for “section 2101(53)(A)”. 2022—Par. (3). Pub. L. 117–263 substituted “section 2101(53)(A)” for “section 2101(51)(A)”. 2018—Par. (3). Pub. L. 115–232, § 3541(b)(6), substituted “section 2101(51)(A)” for “section 2101(42)(A)”. Par. (4). Pub. L. 115–232, § 3542(a), added par. (4) and struck out former par. (4) which related to establishing different structural fire protection, manning, operating, and equipment requirements for vessels between 100 gross tons and 300 gross tons. Par. (5). Pub. L. 115–232, § 3542(a)(2), struck out par. (5) which related to establishing different structural fire protection, manning, operating, and equipment requirements for former public vessels of the United States between 100 gross tons and 500 gross tons. 1996—Par. (4). Pub. L. 104–324, § 710(1), inserted “as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title” after “less than 300 gross tons”. Par. (5). Pub. L. 104–324, § 710(2), inserted “as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title” after “less than 500 gross tons”. 1993—Pub. L. 103–206 amended section catchline and text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “If the Secretary decides that the application of a provision of part B or F of this subtitle is not necessary in performing the mission of a vessel engaged in excursions or an oceanographic research vessel, the Secretary by regulation may— “(1) for an excursion vessel, issue a special permit specifying the conditions of operation and equipment; and “(2) exempt the oceanographic research vessel from that provision under conditions the Secretary may specify.”
+
+Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
+
+Transfer of Functions For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 468(b), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.

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+title: "46 U.S.C. § 2114"
+description: "Protection of seamen against discrimination"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 46
+title_name: "SHIPPING"
+chapter_number: "21"
+chapter_name: "GENERAL"
+section: "2114"
+citation: "46 U.S.C. § 2114"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
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+---
+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 2114 - Protection of seamen against discrimination
+
+## Text
+
+(a) (1) A person may not discharge or in any manner discriminate against a seaman because—
+
+(A) the seaman in good faith has reported or is about to report to the Coast Guard or other appropriate Federal agency or department that the seaman believes that a violation of a maritime safety law or regulation prescribed under that law or regulation has occurred;
+
+(B) the seaman in good faith has reported or is about to report to the vessel owner, Coast Guard or other appropriate Federal agency or department sexual harassment or sexual assault against the seaman or knowledge of sexual harassment or sexual assault against another seaman;
+
+(C) the seaman has refused to perform duties ordered by the seaman’s employer because the seaman has a reasonable apprehension or expectation that performing such duties would result in serious injury to the seaman, other seamen, or the public;
+
+(D) the seaman testified in a proceeding brought to enforce a maritime safety law or regulation prescribed under that law;
+
+(E) the seaman notified, or attempted to notify, the vessel owner or the Secretary of a work-related personal injury or work-related illness of a seaman;
+
+(F) the seaman cooperated with a safety investigation by the Secretary or the National Transportation Safety Board;
+
+(G) the seaman furnished information to the Secretary, the National Transportation Safety Board, or any other public official as to the facts relating to any marine casualty resulting in injury or death to an individual or damage to property occurring in connection with vessel transportation; or
+
+(H) the seaman accurately reported hours of duty under this part.
+
+(2) The circumstances causing a seaman’s apprehension of serious injury under paragraph (1)(C) must be of such a nature that a reasonable person, under similar circumstances, would conclude that there is a real danger of an injury or serious impairment of health resulting from the performance of duties as ordered by the seaman’s employer.
+
+(3) To qualify for protection against the seaman’s employer under paragraph (1)(C), the employee must have sought from the employer, and been unable to obtain, correction of the unsafe condition.
+
+(b) A seaman alleging discharge or discrimination in violation of subsection (a) of this section, or another person at the seaman’s request, may file a complaint with respect to such allegation in the same manner as a complaint may be filed under subsection (b) of section 31105 of title 49. Such complaint shall be subject to the procedures, requirements, and rights described in that section, including with respect to the right to file an objection, the right of a person to file for a petition for review under subsection (c) of that section, and the requirement to bring a civil action under subsection (d) of that section.
+
+(Added Pub. L. 98–557, § 13(a), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2863; amended Pub. L. 107–295, title IV, § 428, Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2127; Pub. L. 111–281, title VI, § 611(a), Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 2969; Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXVI, § 11605, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 4148.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+Amendments2022—Subsec. (a)(1)(B) to (H). Pub. L. 117–263, § 11605(1), added subpar. (B) and redesignated former subpars. (B) to (G) as (C) to (H), respectively. Subsec. (a)(2), (3). Pub. L. 117–263, § 11605(2), substituted “paragraph (1)(C)” for “paragraph (1)(B)”. 2010—Subsec. (a)(1)(C) to (G). Pub. L. 111–281, § 611(a)(1)–(3), added subpars. (C) to (G). Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 111–281, § 611(a)(4), amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (b) read as follows: “A seaman discharged or otherwise discriminated against in violation of this section may bring an action in an appropriate district court of the United States. In that action, the court may order any appropriate relief, including— “(1) restraining violations of this section; “(2) reinstatement to the seaman’s former position with back pay; “(3) an award of costs and reasonable attorney’s fees to a prevailing plaintiff not exceeding $1,000; and “(4) an award of costs and reasonable attorney’s fees to a prevailing employer not exceeding $1,000 if the court finds that a complaint filed under this section is frivolous or has been brought in bad faith.” 2002—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107–295, § 428(a), amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (a) read as follows: “An owner, charterer, managing operator, agent, master, or individual in charge of a vessel may not discharge or in any manner discriminate against a seaman because the seaman in good faith has reported or is about to report to the Coast Guard that the seaman believes that a violation of this subtitle, or a regulation issued under this subtitle, has occurred.” Subsec. (b)(3), (4). Pub. L. 107–295, § 428(b), added pars. (3) and (4).
+
+Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
+
+Savings ProvisionPub. L. 111–281, title VI, § 611(b), Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 2970, provided that: “This section [amending this section] shall not affect the application of section 2114(b) of title 46, United States Code, as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act [Oct. 15, 2010], to an action filed under that section before that date.”
+
+Transfer of Functions For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 468(b), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.

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+---
+type: "LegalText"
+title: "46 U.S.C. § 2115"
+description: "Civil penalty to enforce alcohol and dangerous drug testing"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 46
+title_name: "SHIPPING"
+chapter_number: "21"
+chapter_name: "GENERAL"
+section: "2115"
+citation: "46 U.S.C. § 2115"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
+source_url: "https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/100/xml_usc46@119-100.zip"
+source_identifier: "/us/usc/t46/s2115"
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+tags: ["legal", "us-code"]
+---
+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 2115 - Civil penalty to enforce alcohol and dangerous drug testing
+
+## Text
+
+Any person who fails to implement or conduct, or who otherwise fails to comply with the requirements prescribed by the Secretary for, chemical testing for dangerous drugs or for evidence of alcohol use, as prescribed under this subtitle or a regulation prescribed by the Secretary to carry out the provisions of this subtitle, is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for each violation. Each day of a continuing violation shall constitute a separate violation.
+
+(Added Pub. L. 104–324, title III, § 303(a), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3917; amended Pub. L. 105–383, title III, § 304(b), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3419.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+Amendments1998—Pub. L. 105–383 substituted “$5,000” for “$1,000”.

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+type: "LegalText"
+title: "46 U.S.C. § 2116"
+description: "Marine safety strategy, goals, and performance assessments"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 46
+title_name: "SHIPPING"
+chapter_number: "21"
+chapter_name: "GENERAL"
+section: "2116"
+citation: "46 U.S.C. § 2116"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
+source_url: "https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/100/xml_usc46@119-100.zip"
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+---
+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 2116 - Marine safety strategy, goals, and performance assessments
+
+## Text
+
+(a) Long-Term Strategy and Goals.— In conjunction with existing federally required strategic planning efforts, the Secretary shall develop a long-term strategy for improving vessel safety and the safety of individuals on vessels. The 5-year strategy shall include the issuance of a plan and schedule for achieving the following goals:
+
+(1) Reducing the number and rates of marine casualties.
+
+(2) Improving the consistency and effectiveness of vessel and operator enforcement and compliance programs.
+
+(3) Identifying and targeting enforcement efforts at high-risk vessels and operators.
+
+(4) Improving research efforts to enhance and promote vessel and operator safety and performance.
+
+(b) 5-Year Strategy and Plan.— (1) Measurable goals.— The 5-year strategy and plan shall include specific numeric or measurable goals designed to achieve the goals set forth in subsection (a). The purposes of the numeric or measurable goals are the following:
+
+(A) To increase the number of safety examinations on all high-risk vessels.
+
+(B) To eliminate the backlog of marine safety-related rulemakings.
+
+(C) To improve the quality and effectiveness of marine safety information databases by ensuring that all Coast Guard personnel accurately and effectively report all safety, casualty, and injury information.
+
+(D) To provide for a sufficient number of Coast Guard marine safety personnel, and provide adequate facilities and equipment to carry out the functions referred to in section 504(c) of title 14.
+
+(2) Resource needs.— The 5-year strategy and plan shall include estimates of—
+
+(A) the funds and staff resources needed to accomplish each activity included in the strategy and plan; and
+
+(B) the staff skills and training needed for timely and effective accomplishment of each goal.
+
+(c) Submission With the President’s Budget.— Not later than 5 years after the date of the enactment of the Elijah E. Cummings Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2020, and every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress the strategy and plan not later than 60 days following the transmission of the President’s budget submission under section 1105 of title 31.
+
+(d) Achievement of Goals.— (1) Progress assessment.— In conjunction with the submission of the 5-year strategy and plan, the Commandant shall assess the progress of the Coast Guard toward achieving the goals set forth in subsection (b). The Commandant shall convey the Commandant’s assessment to the employees of the marine safety workforce and shall identify any deficiencies that should be remedied before the next progress assessment.
+
+(2) Periodic briefings.— The Secretary shall periodically brief the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives—
+
+(A) on the performance of the marine safety program in achieving the goals of the marine safety strategy and plan under subsection (a) for the period covered by the briefing;
+
+(B) on the program’s mission performance in achieving numerical measurable goals established under subsection (b), including—
+
+(i) the number of civilian and military Coast Guard personnel assigned to marine safety positions; and
+
+(ii) an identification of marine safety positions that are understaffed to meet the workload required to accomplish each activity included in the strategy and plan under subsection (a); and
+
+(C) recommendations on how to improve performance of the program.
+
+(Added Pub. L. 111–281, title V, § 522(a), Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 2956; amended Pub. L. 113–281, title II, § 221(b)(1)(A), title III, § 307(a), Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 3037, 3045; Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXV, §§ 3541(b)(7), 3546(b), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2323, 2326; Pub. L. 115–265, title II, § 214, Oct. 11, 2018, 132 Stat. 3751; Pub. L. 116–283, div. G, title LVXXXII [LXXXII], § 8240(c), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4666; Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXVII, § 7701(f)(2), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1835.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+References in TextThe date of the enactment of the Elijah E. Cummings Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2020, referred to in subsec. (c), is the date of enactment of div. G of Pub. L. 116–283, which was approved Jan. 1, 2021.
+
+Amendments2025—Subsec. (b)(1)(D). Pub. L. 119–60 substituted “section 504(c)” for “section 93(c)”. 2021—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–283, § 8240(c)(1), substituted “The 5-year strategy shall include the issuance of a plan” for “The strategy shall include the issuance of a triennial plan” in introductory provisions. Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–283, § 8240(c)(2)(A), substituted “5-Year Strategy and Plan” for “Contents of Strategy and Triennial Plans” in heading. Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 116–283, § 8240(c)(2)(B), substituted “5-year strategy and plan” for “strategy and triennial plans” in introductory provisions. Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 116–283, § 8240(c)(2)(C)(i), substituted “5-year strategy and plan” for “strategy and triennial plans” in introductory provisions. Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 116–283, § 8240(c)(2)(C)(ii), substituted “plan” for “plans”. Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 116–283, § 8240(c)(3), substituted “Not later than 5 years after the date of the enactment of the Elijah E. Cummings Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2020, and every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary” for “Beginning with fiscal year 2020 and triennially thereafter, the Secretary” and struck out “triennial” after “the strategy and”. Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 116–283, § 8240(c)(4)(A), substituted “In conjunction with the submission of the 5-year strategy and plan” for “No less frequently than semiannually”. Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 116–283, § 8240(c)(4)(B)(i), (ii), substituted “Periodic briefings” for “Report to congress” in heading and “periodically brief the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives” for “report triennially to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate” in introductory provisions. Subsec. (d)(2)(A). Pub. L. 116–283, § 8240(c)(4)(B)(iii), struck out “annual” after “safety strategy and” and substituted “for the period covered by the briefing” for “for the year covered by the report”. Subsec. (d)(2)(B)(ii). Pub. L. 116–283, § 8240(c)(4)(B)(iv), substituted “plan” for “plans”. 2018—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–265, § 214(1), substituted “of a triennial” for “each year of an annual” in introductory provisions. Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–265, § 214(2), substituted “Triennial” for “Annual” in heading and “triennial” for “annual” in introductory provisions of pars. (1) and (2). Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 115–265, § 214(3)(B), substituted “triennial plan” for “annual plan”. Pub. L. 115–265, § 214(3)(A), which directed substitution of “fiscal year 2020 and triennially” for “fiscal year 2011 and each fiscal year”, was executed by substituting “Beginning with fiscal year 2020 and triennially thereafter, the” for “The”, to reflect the probable intent of Congress and the intervening amendment by Pub. L. 115–232, § 3546(b). See below. Pub. L. 115–232, § 3546(b), substituted “The” for “Beginning with fiscal year 2011 and each fiscal year thereafter, the”. Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 115–232, § 3541(b)(7), substituted “the Commandant shall assess” for “the Coast Guard Commandant shall assess”. Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 115–265, § 214(4), substituted “triennially” for “annually” in introductory provisions. 2014—Subsec. (b)(1)(D). Pub. L. 113–281, § 307(a), substituted “section 93(c) of title 14” for “section 93(c)”. Subsec. (d)(2)(B). Pub. L. 113–281, § 221(b)(1)(A), amended subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (B) read as follows: “on the program’s mission performance in achieving numerical measurable goals established under subsection (b); and”.
+
+Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
+
+Domestic Vessel CompliancePub. L. 115–265, title II, § 204, Oct. 11, 2018, 132 Stat. 3745, provided that: “(a) In General.—Not later than 60 days after the date on which the President submits to the Congress a budget each year pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, the Commandant [of the Coast Guard] shall publish on a publicly accessible Website information documenting domestic vessel compliance with the requirements of subtitle II of title 46, United States Code. “(b) Content.—The information required under subsection (a) shall—“(1) include flag-State detention rates for each type of inspected vessel; and “(2) identify any recognized organization that inspected or surveyed a vessel that was later subject to a Coast Guard-issued control action attributable to a major nonconformity that the recognized organization failed to identify in such inspection or survey.” [For definition of “recognized organization” as used in section 204 of Pub. L. 115–265, set out above, see section 203 of Pub. L. 115–265, set out as a note under section 2101 of this title.]

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+type: "LegalText"
+title: "46 U.S.C. § 2117"
+description: "Termination for unsafe operation"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 46
+title_name: "SHIPPING"
+chapter_number: "21"
+chapter_name: "GENERAL"
+section: "2117"
+citation: "46 U.S.C. § 2117"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
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+confidence: "official"
+tags: ["legal", "us-code"]
+---
+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 2117 - Termination for unsafe operation
+
+## Text
+
+An individual authorized to enforce this title—
+
+(1) may remove a certificate required by this title from a vessel that is operating in a condition that does not comply with the provisions of the certificate;
+
+(2) may order the individual in charge of a vessel that is operating that does not have on board the certificate required by this title to return the vessel to a mooring and to remain there until the vessel is in compliance with this title; and
+
+(3) may direct the individual in charge of a vessel to which this title applies to immediately take reasonable steps necessary for the safety of individuals on board the vessel if the official observes the vessel being operated in an unsafe condition that the official believes creates an especially hazardous condition, including ordering the individual in charge to return the vessel to a mooring and to remain there until the situation creating the hazard is corrected or ended.
+
+(Added Pub. L. 111–281, title VI, § 608(a), Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 2967.)

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+type: "LegalText"
+title: "46 U.S.C. § 2118"
+description: "Establishment of equipment standards"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 46
+title_name: "SHIPPING"
+chapter_number: "21"
+chapter_name: "GENERAL"
+section: "2118"
+citation: "46 U.S.C. § 2118"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
+source_url: "https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/100/xml_usc46@119-100.zip"
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+tags: ["legal", "us-code"]
+---
+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 2118 - Establishment of equipment standards
+
+## Text
+
+(a) In establishing standards for approved equipment required on vessels subject to part B of this subtitle, the Secretary shall establish standards that are—
+
+(1) based on performance using the best available technology that is economically achievable; and
+
+(2) operationally practical.
+
+(b) Using the standards established under subsection (a), the Secretary may also certify lifesaving equipment that is not required to be carried on vessels subject to part B of this subtitle to ensure that such equipment is suitable for its intended purpose.
+
+(c) At least once every 10 years the Secretary shall review and revise the standards established under subsection (a) to ensure that the standards meet the requirements of this section.
+
+(Added Pub. L. 111–281, title VI, § 608(a), Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 2968; amended Pub. L. 114–120, title III, § 306(a)(2), Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 54.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+Amendments2016—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 114–120, § 306(a)(2)(A), substituted “subtitle,” for “title,”. Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 114–120, § 306(a)(2)(B), substituted “subtitle” for “title”.