Statute · United States Code

46 U.S.C. § 80303 — Speed of vessel in ice region

46 U.S.C. § 80303

Type
Statute
Source
United States Code
Jurisdiction
Federal
Date
2025-01-06
Topic
general

(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.

(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.