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 October 18, 2021, 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 2021 Adjusted maximum penalty amount ($) 14 U.S.C. 521(c)Saving Life and Property$10,967 14 U.S.C. 521(e)Saving Life and Property; Intentional Interference with Broadcast1,125 14 U.S.C. 936(i)Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (first offense)5,508 14 U.S.C. 936(i)Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (subsequent offenses)36,726 19 U.S.C. 70Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of Vessels8,212 19 U.S.C. 70Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of Vessels - Minimum Penalty1,916 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 General11,906 33 U.S.C. 474Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations St. Mary's River822 33 U.S.C. 495(b)Bridges/Failure to Comply with Regulations30,058 33 U.S.C. 499(c)Bridges/Drawbridges30,058 33 U.S.C. 502(c)Bridges/Failure to Alter Bridge Obstructing Navigation30,058 33 U.S.C. 533(b)Bridges/Maintenance and Operation30,058 33 U.S.C. 1208(a)Bridge to Bridge Communication; Master, Person in Charge or Pilot2,190 33 U.S.C. 1208(b)Bridge to Bridge Communication; Vessel2,190 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I per violation)19,505 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I total under paragraph)48,762 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II per day of violation)19,505 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II total under paragraph)243,808 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per day of violation) Judicial Assessment48,762 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment1,951 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(B)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Carry Out Removal/Comply With Order (Judicial Assessment)48,762 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Comply with Regulation Issued Under 1321(j) (Judicial Assessment)48,762 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross Negligence (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment5,851 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross Negligence - Minimum Penalty (Judicial Assessment)195,047 33 U.S.C. 1322(j)Marine Sanitation Devices; Operating8,212 33 U.S.C. 1322(j)Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale or Manufacture21,896 33 U.S.C. 1608(a)International Navigation Rules; Operator15,352 33 U.S.C. 1608(b)International Navigation Rules; Vessel15,352 33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(1)Pollution from Ships; General76,764 33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(2)Pollution from Ships; False Statement15,352 33 U.S.C. 2072(a)Inland Navigation Rules; Operator15,352 33 U.S.C. 2072(b)Inland Navigation Rules; Vessel15,352 33 U.S.C. 2609(a)Shore Protection; General54,157 33 U.S.C. 2609(b)Shore Protection; Operating Without Permit21,663 33 U.S.C. 2716a(a)Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation48,762 33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A)Clean Hulls; Civil Enforcement44,646 33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A)Clean Hulls; related to false statements59,528 33 U.S.C. 3852(c)Clean Hulls; Recreational Vessels5,953 42 U.S.C. 9609(a)Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class I)59,017 42 U.S.C. 9609(b)Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class II)59,017 42 U.S.C. 9609(b)Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class II subsequent offense)177,053 42 U.S.C. 9609(c)Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Judicial Assessment)59,017 42 U.S.C. 9609(c)Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Judicial Assessment subsequent offense)177,053 46 U.S.C. 80509(a)Safe Containers for International Cargo6,451 46 U.S.C. 70305(c)Suspension of Passenger Service64,515 46 U.S.C. 2110(e)Vessel Inspection or Examination Fees9,753 46 U.S.C. 2115Alcohol and Dangerous Drug Testing7,939 46 U.S.C. 2302(a)Negligent Operations: Recreational Vessels7,181 46 U.S.C. 2302(a)Negligent Operations: Other Vessels35,905 46 U.S.C. 2302(c)(1)Operating a Vessel While Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Dangerous Drug7,939 46 U.S.C. 2306(a)(4)Vessel Reporting Requirements: Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, or Agent12,363 46 U.S.C. 2306(b)(2)Vessel Reporting Requirements: Master2,473 46 U.S.C. 3102(c)(1)Immersion Suits12,363 46 U.S.C. 3302(i)(5)Inspection Permit2,579 46 U.S.C. 3318(a)Vessel Inspection; General12,363 46 U.S.C. 3318(g)Vessel Inspection; Nautical School Vessel12,363 46 U.S.C. 3318(h)Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice IAW 3304(b)2,473 46 U.S.C. 3318(i)Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice IAW 3309(c)2,473 46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1)Vessel Inspection; Vessel ≥1600 Gross Tons24,730 46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1)Vessel Inspection; Vessel <1600 Gross Tons4,946 46 U.S.C. 3318(k)Vessel Inspection; Failure to Comply with 3311(b)24,730 46 U.S.C. 3318(l)Vessel Inspection; Violation of 3318(b)-3318(f)12,363 46 U.S.C. 3502(e)List/count of Passengers257 46 U.S.C. 3504(c)Notification to Passengers25,780 46 U.S.C. 3504(c)Notification to Passengers; Sale of Tickets1,288 46 U.S.C. 3506Copies of Laws on Passenger Vessels; Master516 46 U.S.C. 3718(a)(1)Liquid Bulk/Dangerous Cargo64,452 46 U.S.C. 4106Uninspected Vessels10,832 46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1)Recreational Vessels (maximum for related series of violations)341,000 46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1)Recreational Vessels; Violation of 4307(a)6,820 46 U.S.C. 4311(c)Recreational Vessels2,579 46 U.S.C. 4507Uninspected Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels10,832 46 U.S.C. 4703Abandonment of Barges1,835 46 U.S.C. 5116(a)Load Lines11,803 46 U.S.C. 5116(b)Load Lines; Violation of 5112(a)23,607 46 U.S.C. 5116(c)Load Lines; Violation of 5112(b)11,803 46 U.S.C. 6103(a)Reporting Marine Casualties41,120 46 U.S.C. 6103(b)Reporting Marine Casualties; Violation of 610410,832 46 U.S.C. 8101(e)Manning of Inspected Vessels; Failure to Report Deficiency in Vessel Complement1,951 46 U.S.C. 8101(f)Manning of Inspected Vessels19,505 46 U.S.C. 8101(g)Manning of Inspected Vessels; Employing or Serving in Capacity not Licensed by USCG19,505 46 U.S.C. 8101(h)Manning of Inspected Vessels; Freight Vessel <100 GT, Small Passenger Vessel, or Sailing School Vessel2,579 46 U.S.C. 8102(a)Watchmen on Passenger Vessels2,579 46 U.S.C. 8103(f)Citizenship Requirements1,288 46 U.S.C. 8104(i)Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(a) or (b)19,505 46 U.S.C. 8104(j)Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(c), (d), (e), or (h)19,505 46 U.S.C. 8302(e)Staff Department on Vessels257 46 U.S.C. 8304(d)Officer's Competency Certificates257 46 U.S.C. 8502(e)Coastwise Pilotage; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge19,505 46 U.S.C. 8502(f)Coastwise Pilotage; Individual19,505 46 U.S.C. 8503Federal Pilots61,820 46 U.S.C. 8701(d)Merchant Mariners Documents1,288 46 U.S.C. 8702(e)Crew Requirements19,505 46 U.S.C. 8906Small Vessel Manning41,120 46 U.S.C. 9308(a)Pilotage: Great Lakes; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge19,505 46 U.S.C. 9308(b)Pilotage: Great Lakes; Individual19,505 46 U.S.C. 9308(c)Pilotage: Great Lakes; Violation of 930319,505 46 U.S.C. 10104(b)Failure to Report Sexual Offense10,366 46 U.S.C. 10314(a)(2)Pay Advances to Seamen1,288 46 U.S.C. 10314(b)Pay Advances to Seamen; Remuneration for Employment1,288 46 U.S.C. 10315(c)Allotment to Seamen1,288 46 U.S.C. 10321Seamen Protection; General8,935 46 U.S.C. 10505(a)(2)Coastwise Voyages: Advances8,935 46 U.S.C. 10505(b)Coastwise Voyages: Advances; Remuneration for Employment8,935 46 U.S.C. 10508(b)Coastwise Voyages: Seamen Protection; General8,935 46 U.S.C. 10711Effects of Deceased Seamen516 46 U.S.C. 10902(a)(2)Complaints of Unfitness1,288 46 U.S.C. 10903(d)Proceedings on Examination of Vessel257 46 U.S.C. 10907(b)Permission to Make Complaint1,288 46 U.S.C. 11101(f)Accommodations for Seamen1,288 46 U.S.C. 11102(b)Medicine Chests on Vessels1,288 46 U.S.C. 11104(b)Destitute Seamen257 46 U.S.C. 11105(c)Wages on Discharge1,288 46 U.S.C. 11303(a)Log Books; Master Failing to Maintain516 46 U.S.C. 11303(b)Log Books; Master Failing to Make Entry516 46 U.S.C. 11303(c)Log Books; Late Entry387 46 U.S.C. 11506Carrying of Sheath Knives129 46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(1)Vessel Documentation16,884 46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(2)Documentation of Vessels - Related to activities involving mobile offshore drilling units28,142 46 U.S.C. 12151(c)Vessel Documentation; Fishery Endorsement129,032 46 U.S.C. 12309(a)Numbering of Undocumented Vessels - Willful violation12,891 46 U.S.C. 12309(b)Numbering of Undocumented Vessels2,579 46 U.S.C. 12507(b)Vessel Identification System21,663 46 U.S.C. 14701Measurement of Vessels47,216 46 U.S.C. 14702Measurement; False Statements47,216 46 U.S.C. 31309Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens21,663 46 U.S.C. 31330(a)(2)Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; Mortgagor21,663 46 U.S.C. 31330(b)(2)Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; Violation of 3132954,157 46 U.S.C. 70036(a)Ports and Waterways Safety Regulations97,014 46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(B)Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Unlicensed Person in Charge9,753 46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(C)Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Owner Onboard Vessel9,753 46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(D)Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Other Persons4,876 46 U.S.C. 70119(a)Port Security35,905 46 U.S.C. 70119(b)Port Security - Continuing Violations64,515 46 U.S.C. 70506Maritime Drug Law Enforcement; Penalties5,953 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1)Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels - Maximum Penalty84,425 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2)Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels - Penalty from Fatalities, Serious Injuries/Illness or Substantial Damage to Property196,992 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3)Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels - Training508 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; 86 FR 57541, Oct. 18, 2021]