Chapter 25 - PROTECTION OF VESSELS ON THE HIGH SEAS AND IN TERRITORIAL WATERS OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES

Section 1971 - "Vessel of the United States" defined
Section 1972 - Action by Secretary of State upon seizure of vessel by foreign country; preconditions
Section 1973 - Reimbursement of owner for any direct charges paid to secure release of vessel and crew
Section 1974 - Inapplicability of chapter to certain seizures
Section 1975 - Claims for amounts expended because of seizure
Section 1976 - Authorization of appropriations
Section 1977 - Reimbursement for seized commercial fishermen
Section 1978 - Restriction on importation of fishery or wildlife products from countries which violate international fishery or endangered or threatened species programs
Section 1979 - Fishermen's Protective Fund
Section 1980 - Compensation for loss or destruction of commercial fishing vessel or gear
Section 1980a - Reimbursement of owner for fee paid to navigate foreign waters if fee inconsistent with international law
Section 1980b - Sanctions for imposition of conditions on U.S. fishing vessel found inconsistent with international law