46 U.S.C. § 8906
Section 8906 · Penalty
Current version, with additions and removals from the August 26, 1983 version.
An owner, charterer, managing operator, agent, master, or individual in charge of a vessel operated in violation of this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of $1,000. not more than $25,000. The vessel also is liable in rem for the penalty.