Title 46. Shipping

Subtitle I. General

• Chapter 1. Definitions
• Chapter 3. Transferred
• Chapter 5. Other General Provisions

Subtitle II. Vessels and Seamen

• Part A. General Provisions
• Part B. Inspection and Regulation of Vessels
• Part C. Load Lines of Vessels
• Part D. Marine Casualties
• Part E. Merchant Seamen Licenses, Certificates, and Documents
• Part F. Manning of Vessels
• Part G. Merchant Seamen Protection and Relief
• Part H. Identification of Vessels
• Part I. State Boating Safety Programs
• Part J. Measurement of Vessels
• Part K. National Maritime Transportation Advisory Committees

Subtitle III. Maritime Liability

• Chapter 301. General Liability Provisions
• Chapter 303. Death On the High Seas
• Chapter 305. Exoneration and Limitation of Liability
• Chapter 307. Liability of Water Carriers
• Chapter 309. Suits In Admiralty Against the United States
• Chapter 311. Suits Involving Public Vessels
• Chapter 313. Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens

Subtitle IV. Regulation of Ocean Shipping

• Part A. Ocean Shipping
• Part B. Actions to Address Foreign Practices
• Part C. Miscellaneous
• Part D. Federal Maritime Commission

Subtitle V. Merchant Marine

• Part A. General
• Part B. Merchant Marine Service
• Part C. Financial Assistance Programs
• Part D. Promotional Programs
• Part E. Control of Merchant Marine Capabilities
• Part F. Government-Owned Merchant Vessels
• Part G. Restrictions and Penalties

Subtitle VI. Clearance, Tonnage Taxes, and Duties

• Chapter 601. Arrival and Departure Requirements
• Chapter 603. Tonnage Taxes and Light Money
• Chapter 605. Discriminating Duties and Reciprocal Privileges

Subtitle VII. Security and Drug Enforcement

• Chapter 700. Ports and Waterways Safety
• Chapter 701. Port Security
• Chapter 703. Maritime Security
• Chapter 705. Maritime Drug Law Enforcement

Subtitle VIII. Miscellaneous

• Chapter 801. Wrecks and Salvage
• Chapter 803. Ice and Derelicts
• Chapter 805. Safe Containers For International Cargo