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 11, 2022, 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 AdjustmentsU.S. code citation Civil monetary penalty description 2022 Adjusted maximum penalty amount ($) 14 U.S.C. 521(c)Saving Life and Property11,649 14 U.S.C. 521(e)Saving Life and Property; Intentional Interference with Broadcast1,195 14 U.S.C. 936(i)Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (first offense)5,851 14 U.S.C. 936(i)Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (subsequent offenses)39,011 19 U.S.C. 70Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of Vessels8,723 19 U.S.C. 70Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of Vessels - Minimum Penalty2,035 19 U.S.C. 1581(d)Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; Master, Owner, Operator or Person in Charge 15,000 19 U.S.C. 1581(d)Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; Master, Owner, Operator or Person in Charge - Minimum Penalty 11,000 33 U.S.C. 471Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations General12,647 33 U.S.C. 474Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations St. Mary's River873 33 U.S.C. 495(b)Bridges/Failure to Comply with Regulations31,928 33 U.S.C. 499(c)Bridges/Drawbridges31,928 33 U.S.C. 502(c)Bridges/Failure to Alter Bridge Obstructing Navigation31,928 33 U.S.C. 533(b)Bridges/Maintenance and Operation31,928 33 U.S.C. 1208(a)Bridge to Bridge Communication; Master, Person in Charge or Pilot2,326 33 U.S.C. 1208(b)Bridge to Bridge Communication; Vessel2,326 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I per violation)20,719 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I total under paragraph)51,796 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II per day of violation)20,719 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II total under paragraph)258,978 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per day of violation) Judicial Assessment51,796 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment2,072 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(B)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Carry Out Removal/Comply With Order (Judicial Assessment)51,796 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Comply with Regulation Issued Under 1321(j) (Judicial Assessment)51,796 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross Negligence (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment6,215 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross Negligence - Minimum Penalty (Judicial Assessment)207,183 33 U.S.C. 1322(j)Marine Sanitation Devices; Operating8,723 33 U.S.C. 1322(j)Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale or Manufacture23,258 33 U.S.C. 1608(a)International Navigation Rules; Operator16,307 33 U.S.C. 1608(b)International Navigation Rules; Vessel16,307 33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(1)Pollution from Ships; General81,540 33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(2)Pollution from Ships; False Statement16,307 33 U.S.C. 2072(a)Inland Navigation Rules; Operator16,307 33 U.S.C. 2072(b)Inland Navigation Rules; Vessel16,307 33 U.S.C. 2609(a)Shore Protection; General57,527 33 U.S.C. 2609(b)Shore Protection; Operating Without Permit23,011 33 U.S.C. 2716a(a)Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation51,796 33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A)Clean Hulls; Civil Enforcement47,424 33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A)Clean Hulls; related to false statements63,232 33 U.S.C. 3852(c)Clean Hulls; Recreational Vessels6,323 42 U.S.C. 9609(a)Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class I)62,689 42 U.S.C. 9609(b)Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class II)62,689 42 U.S.C. 9609(b)Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class II subsequent offense)188,069 42 U.S.C. 9609(c)Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Judicial Assessment)62,689 42 U.S.C. 9609(c)Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Judicial Assessment subsequent offense)188,069 46 U.S.C. 80509(a)Safe Containers for International Cargo6,852 46 U.S.C. 70305(c)Suspension of Passenger Service68,529 46 U.S.C. 2110(e)Vessel Inspection or Examination Fees10,360 46 U.S.C. 2115Alcohol and Dangerous Drug Testing8,433 46 U.S.C. 2302(a)Negligent Operations: Recreational Vessels7,628 46 U.S.C. 2302(a)Negligent Operations: Other Vessels38,139 46 U.S.C. 2302(c)(1)Operating a Vessel While Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Dangerous Drug8,433 46 U.S.C. 2306(a)(4)Vessel Reporting Requirements: Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, or Agent13,132 46 U.S.C. 2306(b)(2)Vessel Reporting Requirements: Master2,627 46 U.S.C. 3102(c)(1)Immersion Suits13,132 46 U.S.C. 3302(i)(5)Inspection Permit2,739 46 U.S.C. 3318(a)Vessel Inspection; General13,132 46 U.S.C. 3318(g)Vessel Inspection; Nautical School Vessel13,132 46 U.S.C. 3318(h)Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice in accordance with (IAW) 3304(b)2,627 46 U.S.C. 3318(i)Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice IAW 3309(c)2,627 46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1)Vessel Inspection; Vessel ≥1,600 Gross Tons26,269 46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1)Vessel Inspection; Vessel <1,600 Gross Tons (GT)5,254 46 U.S.C. 3318(k)Vessel Inspection; Failure to Comply with 3311(b)26,269 46 U.S.C. 3318(l)Vessel Inspection; Violation of 3318(b)-3318(f)13,132 46 U.S.C. 3502(e)List/count of Passengers273 46 U.S.C. 3504(c)Notification to Passengers27,384 46 U.S.C. 3504(c)Notification to Passengers; Sale of Tickets1,368 46 U.S.C. 3506Copies of Laws on Passenger Vessels; Master548 46 U.S.C. 3718(a)(1)Liquid Bulk/Dangerous Cargo68,462 46 U.S.C. 4106Uninspected Vessels11,506 46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1)Recreational Vessels (maximum for related series of violations)362,217 46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1)Recreational Vessels; Violation of 4307(a)7,244 46 U.S.C. 4311(c)Recreational Vessels2,739 46 U.S.C. 4507Uninspected Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels11,506 46 U.S.C. 4703Abandonment of Barges1,949 46 U.S.C. 5116(a)Load Lines12,537 46 U.S.C. 5116(b)Load Lines; Violation of 5112(a)25,076 46 U.S.C. 5116(c)Load Lines; Violation of 5112(b)12,537 46 U.S.C. 6103(a)Reporting Marine Casualties43,678 46 U.S.C. 6103(b)Reporting Marine Casualties; Violation of 610411,506 46 U.S.C. 8101(e)Manning of Inspected Vessels; Failure to Report Deficiency in Vessel Complement2,072 46 U.S.C. 8101(f)Manning of Inspected Vessels20,719 46 U.S.C. 8101(g)Manning of Inspected Vessels; Employing or Serving in Capacity not Licensed by U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)20,719 46 U.S.C. 8101(h)Manning of Inspected Vessels; Freight Vessel <100 GT, Small Passenger Vessel, or Sailing School Vessel2,739 46 U.S.C. 8102(a)Watchmen on Passenger Vessels2,739 46 U.S.C. 8103(f)Citizenship Requirements1,368 46 U.S.C. 8104(i)Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(a) or (b)20,719 46 U.S.C. 8104(j)Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(c), (d), (e), or (h)20,719 46 U.S.C. 8302(e)Staff Department on Vessels273 46 U.S.C. 8304(d)Officer's Competency Certificates273 46 U.S.C. 8502(e)Coastwise Pilotage; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge20,719 46 U.S.C. 8502(f)Coastwise Pilotage; Individual20,719 46 U.S.C. 8503Federal Pilots65,666 46 U.S.C. 8701(d)Merchant Mariners Documents1,368 46 U.S.C. 8702(e)Crew Requirements20,719 46 U.S.C. 8906Small Vessel Manning43,678 46 U.S.C. 9308(a)Pilotage: Great Lakes; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge20,719 46 U.S.C. 9308(b)Pilotage: Great Lakes; Individual20,719 46 U.S.C. 9308(c)Pilotage: Great Lakes; Violation of 930320,719 46 U.S.C. 10104(b)Failure to Report Sexual Offense11,011 46 U.S.C. 10314(a)(2)Pay Advances to Seamen1,368 46 U.S.C. 10314(b)Pay Advances to Seamen; Remuneration for Employment1,368 46 U.S.C. 10315(c)Allotment to Seamen1,368 46 U.S.C. 10321Seamen Protection; General9,491 46 U.S.C. 10505(a)(2)Coastwise Voyages: Advances9,491 46 U.S.C. 10505(b)Coastwise Voyages: Advances; Remuneration for Employment9,491 46 U.S.C. 10508(b)Coastwise Voyages: Seamen Protection; General9,491 46 U.S.C. 10711Effects of Deceased Seamen548 46 U.S.C. 10902(a)(2)Complaints of Unfitness1,368 46 U.S.C. 10903(d)Proceedings on Examination of Vessel273 46 U.S.C. 10907(b)Permission to Make Complaint1,368 46 U.S.C. 11101(f)Accommodations for Seamen1,368 46 U.S.C. 11102(b)Medicine Chests on Vessels1,368 46 U.S.C. 11104(b)Destitute Seamen273 46 U.S.C. 11105(c)Wages on Discharge1,368 46 U.S.C. 11303(a)Log Books; Master Failing to Maintain548 46 U.S.C. 11303(b)Log Books; Master Failing to Make Entry548 46 U.S.C. 11303(c)Log Books; Late Entry411 46 U.S.C. 11506Carrying of Sheath Knives137 46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(1)Vessel Documentation17,935 46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(2)Documentation of Vessels - Related to activities involving mobile offshore drilling units29,893 46 U.S.C. 12151(c)Vessel Documentation; Fishery Endorsement137,060 46 U.S.C. 12309(a)Numbering of Undocumented Vessels - Willful violation13,693 46 U.S.C. 12309(b)Numbering of Undocumented Vessels2,739 46 U.S.C. 12507(b)Vessel Identification System23,011 46 U.S.C. 14701Measurement of Vessels50,154 46 U.S.C. 14702Measurement; False Statements50,154 46 U.S.C. 31309Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens23,011 46 U.S.C. 31330(a)(2)Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; Mortgagor23,011 46 U.S.C. 31330(b)(2)Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; Violation of 3132957,527 46 U.S.C. 70036(a)Ports and Waterways Safety Regulations103,050 46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(B)Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Unlicensed Person in Charge10,360 46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(C)Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Owner Onboard Vessel10,360 46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(D)Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Other Persons5,179 46 U.S.C. 70119(a)Port Security38,139 46 U.S.C. 70119(b)Port Security - Continuing Violations68,529 46 U.S.C. 70506Maritime Drug Law Enforcement; Penalties6,323 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1)Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels - Maximum Penalty89,678 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2)Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels - Penalty from Fatalities, Serious Injuries/Illness or Substantial Damage to Property209,249 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3)Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels - Training540 1 Enacted under the Tariff Act of 1930 exempt from inflation adjustments.

[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]