33 C.F.R. § 27.3

Current through March 31, 2024
Section 27.3 - Penalty adjustment table

Table 1 identifies the statutes administered by the Coast Guard that authorize a civil monetary penalty. The "adjusted maximum penalty" is the maximum penalty authorized by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, as determined by the Coast Guard. The adjusted civil penalty amounts listed in Table 1 to this section are applicable for penalty assessments issued after January 13, 2023, with respect to violations occurring after November 2, 2015. The applicable civil penalty amounts for violations occurring on or before November 2, 2015, are set forth in previously published regulations amending this part.

Table 1 to § 27.3 -Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustments

U.S. code citationCivil monetary penalty description2023 Adjusted
maximum penalty
amount
($)
14 U.S.C. 521(c) Saving Life and Property$12,551
14 U.S.C. 521(e) Saving Life and Property; Intentional Interference with Broadcast1,288
14 U.S.C. 936(i) Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (first offense)6,304
14 U.S.C. 936(i) Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (subsequent offenses)42,033
19 U.S.C. 70 Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of Vessels9,399
19 U.S.C. 70 Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of Vessels-Minimum Penalty2,193
19 U.S.C. 1581(d) Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; Master, Owner, Operator or Person in Charge15,000
19 U.S.C. 1581(d) Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; Master, Owner, Operator or Person in Charge-Minimum Penalty11,000
33 U.S.C. 471 Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations General13,627
33 U.S.C. 474 Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations St. Mary's River941
33 U.S.C. 495(b) Bridges/Failure to Comply with Regulations34,401
33 U.S.C. 499(c) Bridges/Drawbridges34,401
33 U.S.C. 502(c) Bridges/Failure to Alter Bridge Obstructing Navigation34,401
33 U.S.C. 533(b) Bridges/Maintenance and Operation34,401
33 U.S.C. 1208(a) Bridge to Bridge Communication; Master, Person in Charge or Pilot2,506
33 U.S.C. 1208(b) Bridge to Bridge Communication; Vessel2,506
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I per violation)22,324
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I total under paragraph)55,808
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II per day of violation)22,324
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II total under paragraph)279,036
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per day of violation) Judicial Assessment55,808
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment2,233
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(B) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Carry Out Removal/Comply With Order (Judicial Assessment)55,808
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Comply with Regulation Issued Under 1321(j) (Judicial Assessment)55,808
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross Negligence (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment6,696
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross Negligence-Minimum Penalty (Judicial Assessment)223,229
33 U.S.C. 1322(j) Marine Sanitation Devices; Operating9,399
33 U.S.C. 1322(j) Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale or Manufacture25,059
33 U.S.C. 1608(a) International Navigation Rules; Operator17,570
33 U.S.C. 1608(b) International Navigation Rules; Vessel17,570
33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(1) Pollution from Ships; General87,855
33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(2) Pollution from Ships; False Statement17,570
33 U.S.C. 2072(a) Inland Navigation Rules; Operator17,570
33 U.S.C. 2072(b) Inland Navigation Rules; Vessel17,570
33 U.S.C. 2609(a) Shore Protection; General61,982
33 U.S.C. 2609(b) Shore Protection; Operating Without Permit24,793
33 U.S.C. 2716a(a) Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation55,808
33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A) Clean Hulls; Civil Enforcement51,097
33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A) Clean Hulls; related to false statements68,129
33 U.S.C. 3852(c) Clean Hulls; Recreational Vessels6,813
42 U.S.C. 9609(a) Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class I)67,544
42 U.S.C. 9609(b) Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class II)67,544
42 U.S.C. 9609(b) Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class II subsequent offense)202,635
42 U.S.C. 9609(c) Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Judicial Assessment)67,544
42 U.S.C. 9609(c) Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Judicial Assessment subsequent offense)202,635
46 U.S.C. 80509(a) Safe Containers for International Cargo7,383
46 U.S.C. 70305(c) Suspension of Passenger Service73,837
46 U.S.C. 2110(e) Vessel Inspection or Examination Fees11,162
46 U.S.C. 2115 Alcohol and Dangerous Drug Testing9,086
46 U.S.C. 2302(a) Negligent Operations: Recreational Vessels8,219
46 U.S.C. 2302(a) Negligent Operations: Other Vessels41,093
46 U.S.C. 2302(c)(1) Operating a Vessel While Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Dangerous Drug9,086
46 U.S.C. 2306(a)(4) Vessel Reporting Requirements: Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, or Agent14,149
46 U.S.C. 2306(b)(2) Vessel Reporting Requirements: Master2,830
46 U.S.C. 3102(c)(1) Immersion Suits14,149
46 U.S.C. 3302(i)(5) Inspection Permit2,952
46 U.S.C. 3318(a) Vessel Inspection; General14,149
46 U.S.C. 3318(g) Vessel Inspection; Nautical School Vessel14,149
46 U.S.C. 3318(h) Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice in accordance with (IAW) 3304(b)2,830
46 U.S.C. 3318(i) Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice IAW 3309(c)2,830
46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1) Vessel Inspection; Vessel [GREATER THAN EQUAL TO]1600 Gross Tons28,303
46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1) Vessel Inspection; Vessel [LESS THAN]1600 Gross Tons (GT)5,661
46 U.S.C. 3318(k) Vessel Inspection; Failure to Comply with 3311(b)28,303
46 U.S.C. 3318(l) Vessel Inspection; Violation of 3318(b)-3318(f)14,149
46 U.S.C. 3502(e) List/count of Passengers294
46 U.S.C. 3504(c) Notification to Passengers29,505
46 U.S.C. 3504(c) Notification to Passengers; Sale of Tickets1,474
46 U.S.C. 3506 Copies of Laws on Passenger Vessels; Master590
46 U.S.C. 3718(a)(1) Liquid Bulk/Dangerous Cargo73,764
46 U.S.C. 4106 Uninspected Vessels12,397
46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1) Recreational Vessels (maximum for related series of violations)390,271
46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1) Recreational Vessels; Violation of 4307(a)7,805
46 U.S.C. 4311(c) Recreational Vessels2,951
46 U.S.C. 4507 Uninspected Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels12,397
46 U.S.C. 4703 Abandonment of Barges2,100
46 U.S.C. 5116(a) Load Lines13,508
46 U.S.C. 5116(b) Load Lines; Violation of 5112(a)27,018
46 U.S.C. 5116(c) Load Lines; Violation of 5112(b)13,508
46 U.S.C. 6103(a) Reporting Marine Casualties47,061
46 U.S.C. 6103(b) Reporting Marine Casualties; Violation of 610412,397
46 U.S.C. 8101(e) Manning of Inspected Vessels; Failure to Report Deficiency in Vessel Complement2,233
46 U.S.C. 8101(f) Manning of Inspected Vessels22,324
46 U.S.C. 8101(g) Manning of Inspected Vessels; Employing or Serving in Capacity not Licensed by U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)22,324
46 U.S.C. 8101(h) Manning of Inspected Vessels; Freight Vessel [LESS THAN]100 GT, Small Passenger Vessel, or Sailing School Vessel2,951
46 U.S.C. 8102(a) Watchmen on Passenger Vessels2,951
46 U.S.C. 8103(f) Citizenship Requirements1,474
46 U.S.C. 8104(i) Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(a) or (b)22,324
46 U.S.C. 8104(j) Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(c), (d), (e), or (h)22,324
46 U.S.C. 8302(e) Staff Department on Vessels294
46 U.S.C. 8304(d) Officer's Competency Certificates294
46 U.S.C. 8502(e) Coastwise Pilotage; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge22,324
46 U.S.C. 8502(f) Coastwise Pilotage; Individual22,324
46 U.S.C. 8503 Federal Pilots70,752
46 U.S.C. 8701(d) Merchant Mariners Documents1,474
46 U.S.C. 8702(e) Crew Requirements22,324
46 U.S.C. 8906 Small Vessel Manning47,061
46 U.S.C. 9308(a) Pilotage: Great Lakes; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge22,324
46 U.S.C. 9308(b) Pilotage: Great Lakes; Individual22,324
46 U.S.C. 9308(c) Pilotage: Great Lakes; Violation of 930322,324
46 U.S.C. 10104(b) Failure to Report Sexual Offense11,864
46 U.S.C. 10314(a)(2) Pay Advances to Seamen1,474
46 U.S.C. 10314(b) Pay Advances to Seamen; Remuneration for Employment1,474
46 U.S.C. 10315(c) Allotment to Seamen1,474
46 U.S.C. 10321 Seamen Protection; General10,226
46 U.S.C. 10505(a)(2) Coastwise Voyages: Advances10,226
46 U.S.C. 10505(b) Coastwise Voyages: Advances; Remuneration for Employment10,226
46 U.S.C. 10508(b) Coastwise Voyages: Seamen Protection; General10,226
46 U.S.C. 10711 Effects of Deceased Seamen590
46 U.S.C. 10902(a)(2) Complaints of Unfitness1,474
46 U.S.C. 10903(d) Proceedings on Examination of Vessel294
46 U.S.C. 10907(b) Permission to Make Complaint1,474
46 U.S.C. 11101(f) Accommodations for Seamen1,474
46 U.S.C. 11102(b) Medicine Chests on Vessels1,474
46 U.S.C. 11104(b) Destitute Seamen294
46 U.S.C. 11105(c) Wages on Discharge1,474
46 U.S.C. 11303(a) Log Books; Master Failing to Maintain590
46 U.S.C. 11303(b) Log Books; Master Failing to Make Entry590
46 U.S.C. 11303(c) Log Books; Late Entry443
46 U.S.C. 11506 Carrying of Sheath Knives148
46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(1) Vessel Documentation19,324
46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(2) Documentation of Vessels-Related to activities involving mobile offshore drilling units32,208
46 U.S.C. 12151(c) Vessel Documentation; Fishery Endorsement147,675
46 U.S.C. 12309(a) Numbering of Undocumented Vessels-Willful violation14,754
46 U.S.C. 12309(b) Numbering of Undocumented Vessels2,951
46 U.S.C. 12507(b) Vessel Identification System24,793
46 U.S.C. 14701 Measurement of Vessels54,038
46 U.S.C. 14702 Measurement; False Statements54,038
46 U.S.C. 31309 Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens24,793
46 U.S.C. 31330(a)(2) Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; Mortgagor24,793
46 U.S.C. 31330(b)(2) Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; Violation of 3132961,982
46 U.S.C. 70036(a) Ports and Waterways Safety Regulations111,031
46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(B) Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Unlicensed Person in Charge11,162
46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(C) Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Owner Onboard Vessel11,162
46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(D) Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Other Persons5,580
46 U.S.C. 70119(a) Port Security41,093
46 U.S.C. 70119(b) Port Security-Continuing Violations73,837
46 U.S.C. 70506 Maritime Drug Law Enforcement; Penalties6,813
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1) Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels-Maximum Penalty96,624
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2) Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels-Penalty from Fatalities, Serious Injuries/Illness or Substantial Damage to Property225,455
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3) Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels-Training582

1 Enacted under the Tariff Act of 1930 exempt from inflation adjustments.

33 C.F.R. §27.3

82 FR 8581, Jan. 27, 2017, as amended at 83 FR 13836, Apr. 2, 2018; 84 FR 13510, Apr. 5, 2019; 85 FR 36480, June 17, 2020; USCG-2020-0304, 85 FR 58276, Sept. 18, 2020; 87 FR 1328, Jan. 11, 2022; 88 FR 2184, Jan. 13, 2023
81 FR 43003, 8/1/2016; 82 FR 8581, 1/27/2017; 83 FR 13836, 4/2/2018; 84 FR 13510, 4/5/2019; 85 FR 36480, 6/17/2020; USCG-2020-0304, 85 FR 58276, 9/18/2020; 86 FR 57541, 10/18/2021; 87 FR 1328, 1/11/2022; 88 FR 2184, 1/13/2023