33 C.F.R. § 27.3

Current through September 30, 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 June 28, 2024, 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 description2024 Adjusted
maximum
penalty amount
($)
14 U.S.C. 521(c) Saving Life and Property$12,958
14 U.S.C. 521(e) Saving Life and Property; Intentional Interference with Broadcast1,330
14 U.S.C. 936(i) Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (first offense)6,508
14 U.S.C. 936(i) Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (subsequent offenses)43,394
19 U.S.C. 70 Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of Vessels9,704
19 U.S.C. 70 Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of Vessels-Minimum Penalty2,264
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 General14,069
33 U.S.C. 474 Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations St. Mary's River971
33 U.S.C. 495(b) Bridges/Failure to Comply with Regulations35,516
33 U.S.C. 499(c) Bridges/Drawbridges35,516
33 U.S.C. 502(c) Bridges/Failure to Alter Bridge Obstructing Navigation35,516
33 U.S.C. 533(b) Bridges/Maintenance and Operation35,516
33 U.S.C. 1208(a) Bridge to Bridge Communication; Master, Person in Charge or Pilot2,587
33 U.S.C. 1208(b) Bridge to Bridge Communication; Vessel2,587
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I per violation)23,048
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I total under paragraph)57,617
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II per day of violation)23,048
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II total under paragraph)288,080
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per day of violation) Judicial Assessment57,617
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment2,305
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(B) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Carry Out Removal/Comply With Order (Judicial Assessment)57,617
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Comply with Regulation Issued Under 1321(j) (Judicial Assessment)57,617
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross Negligence (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment6,913
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross Negligence-Minimum Penalty (Judicial Assessment)230,464
33 U.S.C. 1322(j) Marine Sanitation Devices; Operating9,704
33 U.S.C. 1322(j) Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale or Manufacture25,871
33 U.S.C. 1608(a) International Navigation Rules; Operator18,139
33 U.S.C. 1608(b) International Navigation Rules; Vessel18,139
33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(1) Pollution from Ships; General90,702
33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(2) Pollution from Ships; False Statement18,139
33 U.S.C. 2072(a) Inland Navigation Rules; Operator18,139
33 U.S.C. 2072(b) Inland Navigation Rules; Vessel18,139
33 U.S.C. 2609(a) Shore Protection; General63,991
33 U.S.C. 2609(b) Shore Protection; Operating Without Permit25,597
33 U.S.C. 2716a(a) Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation57,617
33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A) Clean Hulls; Civil Enforcement52,753
33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A) Clean Hulls; related to false statements70,337
33 U.S.C. 3852(c) Clean Hulls; Recreational Vessels7,034
42 U.S.C. 9609(a) Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class I)69,733
42 U.S.C. 9609(b) Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class II)69,733
42 U.S.C. 9609(b) Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class II subsequent offense)209,202
42 U.S.C. 9609(c) Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Judicial Assessment)69,733
42 U.S.C. 9609(c) Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Judicial Assessment subsequent offense)209,202
46 U.S.C. 80509(a) Safe Containers for International Cargo7,622
46 U.S.C. 70305(c) Suspension of Passenger Service76,230
46 U.S.C. 2110(e) Vessel Inspection or Examination Fees11,524
46 U.S.C. 2115 Alcohol and Dangerous Drug Testing9,380
46 U.S.C. 2302(a) Negligent Operations: Recreational Vessels8,485
46 U.S.C. 2302(a) Negligent Operations: Other Vessels42,425
46 U.S.C. 2302(c)(1) Operating a Vessel While Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Dangerous Drug9,380
46 U.S.C. 2306(a)(4) Vessel Reporting Requirements: Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, or Agent14,608
46 U.S.C. 2306(b)(2) Vessel Reporting Requirements: Master2,922
46 U.S.C. 3102(c)(1) Immersion Suits14,608
46 U.S.C. 3106(d) Master Key Control System1,032
46 U.S.C. 3302(i)(5) Inspection Permit3,047
46 U.S.C. 3318(a) Vessel Inspection; General14,608
46 U.S.C. 3318(g) Vessel Inspection; Nautical School Vessel14,608
46 U.S.C. 3318(h) Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice in accordance with (IAW) 3304(b)2,922
46 U.S.C. 3318(i) Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice IAW 3309(c)2,922
46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1) Vessel Inspection; Vessel [GREATER THAN EQUAL TO]1600 Gross Tons29,221
46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1) Vessel Inspection; Vessel [LESS THAN]1600 Gross Tons (GT)5,844
46 U.S.C. 3318(k) Vessel Inspection; Failure to Comply with 3311(b)29,221
46 U.S.C. 3318(l) Vessel Inspection; Violation of 3318(b)-3318(f)14,608
46 U.S.C. 3502(e) List/count of Passengers304
46 U.S.C. 3504(c) Notification to Passengers30,461
46 U.S.C. 3504(c) Notification to Passengers; Sale of Tickets1,522
46 U.S.C. 3506 Copies of Laws on Passenger Vessels; Master609
46 U.S.C. 3507(h)(1)(A) Passenger Vessel Security and Safety; Daily Penalty & Maximum Penalty25,810 Daily/
51,621 Maximum
46 U.S.C. 3508(d) Passenger Vessel Security and Safety; Crewmembers Crime Scene Preservation Training; Maximum Penalty51,621
46 U.S.C. 3718(a)(1) Liquid Bulk/Dangerous Cargo76,155
46 U.S.C. 4106 Uninspected Vessels12,799
46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1) Recreational Vessels (maximum for related series of violations)402,920
46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1) Recreational Vessels; Violation of 4307(a)8,058
46 U.S.C. 4311(c) Engine Cut-Off Switches; Violation of 4312(b), First Offense103
46 U.S.C. 4311(c) Engine Cut-Off Switches; Violation of 4312(b), Second Offense258
46 U.S.C. 4311(c) Engine Cut-Off Switches; Violation of 4312(b), Subsequent to Second Offense516
46 U.S.C. 4311(d) Recreational Vessels3,047
46 U.S.C. 4507 Uninspected Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels12,799
46 U.S.C. 4703 Abandonment of Barges2,168
46 U.S.C. 5116(a) Load Lines13,946
46 U.S.C. 5116(b) Load Lines; Violation of 5112(a)27,894
46 U.S.C. 5116(c) Load Lines; Violation of 5112(b)13,946
46 U.S.C. 6103(a) Reporting Marine Casualties48,586
46 U.S.C. 6103(b) Reporting Marine Casualties; Violation of 610412,799
46 U.S.C. 8101(e) Manning of Inspected Vessels; Failure to Report Deficiency in Vessel Complement2,305
46 U.S.C. 8101(f) Manning of Inspected Vessels23,048
46 U.S.C. 8101(g) Manning of Inspected Vessels; Employing or Serving in Capacity not Licensed by U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)23,048
46 U.S.C. 8101(h) Manning of Inspected Vessels; Freight Vessel [LESS THAN]100 GT, Small Passenger Vessel, or Sailing School Vessel3,047
46 U.S.C. 8102(a) Watchmen on Passenger Vessels3,047
46 U.S.C. 8103(f) Citizenship Requirements1,522
46 U.S.C. 8104(i) Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(a) or (b)23,048
46 U.S.C. 8104(j) Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(c), (d), (e), or (h)23,048
46 U.S.C. 8106(f) Employing Qualified Available U.S. Citizens or Residents10,324 Daily/
103,241 Maximum
46 U.S.C. 8302(e) Staff Department on Vessels304
46 U.S.C. 8304(d) Officer's Competency Certificates304
46 U.S.C. 8502(e) Coastwise Pilotage; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge23,048
46 U.S.C. 8502(f) Coastwise Pilotage; Individual23,048
46 U.S.C. 8503 Federal Pilots73,045
46 U.S.C. 8701(d) Merchant Mariners Documents1,522
46 U.S.C. 8702(e) Crew Requirements23,048
46 U.S.C. 8906 Small Vessel Manning48,586
46 U.S.C. 9308(a) Pilotage: Great Lakes; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge23,048
46 U.S.C. 9308(b) Pilotage: Great Lakes; Individual23,048
46 U.S.C. 9308(c) Pilotage: Great Lakes; Violation of 930323,048
46 U.S.C. 10104(a)(2) Requirement to Report Sexual Assault and Harassment; Mandatory Reporting by Responsible Entity of a Vessel51,621
46 U.S.C. 10104(d)(2) Requirement to Report Sexual Assault and Harassment; Company After Action Summary, violation of 10104(d)(1)25,810
46 U.S.C. 10104(d)(2) Requirement to Report Sexual Assault and Harassment; Company After Action Summary, Daily Noncompliance Penalty516
46 U.S.C. 10104(d)(2) Requirement to Report Sexual Assault and Harassment; Company After Action Summary, Civil Penalty Maximum51,621
46 U.S.C. 10314(a)(2) Pay Advances to Seamen1,522
46 U.S.C. 10314(b) Pay Advances to Seamen; Remuneration for Employment1,522
46 U.S.C. 10315(c) Allotment to Seamen1,522
46 U.S.C. 10321 Seamen Protection; General10,557
46 U.S.C. 10505(a)(2) Coastwise Voyages: Advances10,557
46 U.S.C. 10505(b) Coastwise Voyages: Advances; Remuneration for Employment10,557
46 U.S.C. 10508(b) Coastwise Voyages: Seamen Protection; General10,557
46 U.S.C. 10711 Effects of Deceased Seamen609
46 U.S.C. 10902(a)(2) Complaints of Unfitness1,522
46 U.S.C. 10903(d) Proceedings on Examination of Vessel304
46 U.S.C. 10907(b) Permission to Make Complaint1,522
46 U.S.C. 11101(f) Accommodations for Seamen1,522
46 U.S.C. 11102(b) Medicine Chests on Vessels1,522
46 U.S.C. 11104(b) Destitute Seamen304
46 U.S.C. 11105(c) Wages on Discharge1,522
46 U.S.C. 11303(a) Log Books; Master Failing to Maintain609
46 U.S.C. 11303(b) Log Books; Master Failing to Make Entry609
46 U.S.C. 11303(c) Log Books; Late Entry457
46 U.S.C. 11506 Carrying of Sheath Knives153
46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(1) Vessel Documentation19,950
46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(2) Documentation of Vessels-Related to activities involving mobile offshore drilling units33,252
46 U.S.C. 12151(c) Vessel Documentation; Fishery Endorsement152,461
46 U.S.C. 12309(a) Numbering of Undocumented Vessels-Willful violation15,232
46 U.S.C. 12309(b) Numbering of Undocumented Vessels3,047
46 U.S.C. 12507(b) Vessel Identification System25,597
46 U.S.C. 14701 Measurement of Vessels55,789
46 U.S.C. 14702 Measurement; False Statements55,789
46 U.S.C. 31309 Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens25,597
46 U.S.C. 31330(a)(2) Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; Mortgagor25,597
46 U.S.C. 31330(b)(2) Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; Violation of 3132963,991
46 U.S.C. 55112(d) Vessel Escort Operations and Towing Assistance10,324
46 U.S.C. 70052(c) Regulation of Vessels in Territorial Waters of the United States25,810
46 U.S.C. 70036(a) Ports and Waterways Safety Regulations114,630
46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(B) Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Unlicensed Person in Charge11,524
46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(C) Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Owner Onboard Vessel11,524
46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(D) Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Other Persons5,761
46 U.S.C. 70119(a) Port Security42,425
46 U.S.C. 70119(b) Port Security-Continuing Violations76,230
46 U.S.C. 70506 Maritime Drug Law Enforcement; Penalties7,034
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1) Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels-Maximum Penalty99,756
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2) Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels-Penalty from Fatalities, Serious Injuries/Illness or Substantial Damage to Property232,762
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3) Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels-Training601

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; 89 FR 53860, June 28, 2024
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; 89 FR 53860, 6/28/2024