46 U.S.C. § 80303 Speed of Vessel In Ice Region

• Library: United States Statutes
• Edition: 2023 Edition
• Currency: Current through P.L. 118-19 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/06/2023)

(a) REQUIREMENT.-The master of a vessel of the United States, when ice is reported on or near the vessel's course, shall proceed at a moderate speed or change the course of the vessel to go well clear of the danger zone.

(b) CIVIL PENALTY.-A master violating this section is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $500.

Cite as 46 U.S.C. § 80303

Source: Pub. L. 109-304, §11, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1693.

current through 7/7/2023

<TABLE> <TR><TD colspan="3">HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES</TD> </TR> <TR> <TD>Revised <para>Section</para> </TD> <TD>Source (U.S. Code)</TD> <TD>Source (Statutes at Large)</TD> </TR> <TR> <TD>80303</TD> <TD>46 App.:738c.</TD> <TD>June 25, 1936, ch. 807, §4, 49 Stat. 1923.</TD> </TR> </TABLE>