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 December 29, 2025, 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 citation
Civil monetary penalty description
2025 adjusted
maximum penalty
amount
($)
14 U.S.C. 521(c)
Saving Life and Property
13,295.
14 U.S.C. 521(e)
Saving Life and Property; Intentional Interference with Broadcast
1,365.
14 U.S.C. 936(i)
Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (first offense)
6,677.
14 U.S.C. 936(i)
Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (subsequent offenses)
44,521.
19 U.S.C. 70
Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of Vessels
9,956.
19 U.S.C. 70
Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of Vessels—Minimum Penalty
2,323.
19 U.S.C. 1581(d)
Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; Master, Owner, Operator or Person in Charge 1
5,000.
19 U.S.C. 1581(d)
Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; Master, Owner, Operator or Person in Charge—Minimum Penalty 1
1,000.
33 U.S.C. 471
Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations General
14,435.
33 U.S.C. 474
Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations St. Mary's River
996.
33 U.S.C. 495(b)
Bridges/Failure to Comply with Regulations
36,439.
33 U.S.C. 499(c)
Bridges/Drawbridges
36,439.
33 U.S.C. 502(c)
Bridges/Failure to Alter Bridge Obstructing Navigation
36,439.
33 U.S.C. 533(b)
Bridges/Maintenance and Operation
36,439.
33 U.S.C. 1208(a)
Bridge to Bridge Communication; Master, Person in Charge or Pilot
2,654.
33 U.S.C. 1208(b)
Bridge to Bridge Communication; Vessel
2,654.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i)
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I per violation)
23,647.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i)
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I total under paragraph)
59,114.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii)
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II per day of violation)
23,647.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii)
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II total under paragraph)
295,564.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A)
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per day of violation) Judicial Assessment
59,114.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A)
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment
2,365.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(B)
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Carry Out Removal/Comply With Order (Judicial Assessment)
59,114.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C)
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Comply with Regulation Issued Under 1321(j) (Judicial Assessment)
59,114.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D)
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross Negligence (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment
7,093.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D)
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross Negligence—Minimum Penalty (Judicial Assessment)
236,451.
33 U.S.C. 1322(j)
Marine Sanitation Devices; Operating
9,956.
33 U.S.C. 1322(j)
Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale or Manufacture
26,543.
33 U.S.C. 1608(a)
International Navigation Rules; Operator
18,610.
33 U.S.C. 1608(b)
International Navigation Rules; Vessel
18,610.
33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(1)
Pollution from Ships; General
93,058.
33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(2)
Pollution from Ships; False Statement
18,610.
33 U.S.C. 2072(a)
Inland Navigation Rules; Operator
18,610.
33 U.S.C. 2072(b)
Inland Navigation Rules; Vessel
18,610.
33 U.S.C. 2609(a)
Shore Protection; General
65,653.
33 U.S.C. 2609(b)
Shore Protection; Operating Without Permit
26,262.
33 U.S.C. 2716a(a)
Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation
59,114.
33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A)
Clean Hulls; Civil Enforcement
54,124.
33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A)
Clean Hulls; related to false statements
72,164.
33 U.S.C. 3852(c)
Clean Hulls; Recreational Vessels
7,217.
42 U.S.C. 9609(a)
Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class I)
71,545.
42 U.S.C. 9609(b)
Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class II)
71,545.
42 U.S.C. 9609(b)
Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class II subsequent offense)
214,637.
42 U.S.C. 9609(c)
Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Judicial Assessment)
71,545.
42 U.S.C. 9609(c)
Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Judicial Assessment subsequent offense)
214,637.
46 U.S.C. 80509(a)
Safe Containers for International Cargo
7,820.
46 U.S.C. 70305(c)
Suspension of Passenger Service
78,210.
46 U.S.C. 2110(e)
Vessel Inspection or Examination Fees
11,823.
46 U.S.C. 2115
Alcohol and Dangerous Drug Testing
9,624.
46 U.S.C. 2302(a)
Negligent Operations: Recreational Vessels
8,705.
46 U.S.C. 2302(a)
Negligent Operations: Other Vessels
43,527.
46 U.S.C. 2302(c)(1)
Operating a Vessel While Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Dangerous Drug
9,624.
46 U.S.C. 2306(a)(4)
Vessel Reporting Requirements: Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, or Agent
14,988.
46 U.S.C. 2306(b)(2)
Vessel Reporting Requirements: Master
2,998.
46 U.S.C. 3102(c)(1)
Immersion Suits
14,988.
46 U.S.C. 3106(d)
Master Key Control System
1,059.
46 U.S.C. 3302(i)(5)
Inspection Permit
3,126.
46 U.S.C. 3318(a)
Vessel Inspection; General
14,988.
46 U.S.C. 3318(g)
Vessel Inspection; Nautical School Vessel
14,988.
46 U.S.C. 3318(h)
Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice in accordance with (IAW) 3304(b)
2,998.
46 U.S.C. 3318(i)
Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice IAW 3309(c)
2,998.
46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1)
Vessel Inspection; Vessel ≥1600 Gross Tons
29,980.
46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1)
Vessel Inspection; Vessel <1600 Gross Tons (GT)
5,996.
46 U.S.C. 3318(k)
Vessel Inspection; Failure to Comply with 3311(b)
29,980.
46 U.S.C. 3318(l)
Vessel Inspection; Violation of 3318(b)-3318(f)
14,988.
46 U.S.C. 3502(e)
List/count of Passengers
312.
46 U.S.C. 3504(c)
Notification to Passengers
31,252.
46 U.S.C. 3504(c)
Notification to Passengers; Sale of Tickets
1,562.
46 U.S.C. 3506
Copies of Laws on Passenger Vessels; Master
625.
46 U.S.C. 3507(h)(1)(A)
Passenger Vessel Security and Safety; Daily Penalty & Maximum Penalty
26,481 Daily/52,962 Maximum.
46 U.S.C. 3508(d)
Passenger Vessel Security and Safety; Crewmembers Crime Scene Preservation Training; Maximum Penalty
52,962.
46 U.S.C. 3718(a)(1)
Liquid Bulk/Dangerous Cargo
78,134.
46 U.S.C. 4106
Uninspected Vessels
13,132.
46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1)
Recreational Vessels (maximum for related series of violations)
413,388.
46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1)
Recreational Vessels; Violation of 4307(a)
8,267.
46 U.S.C. 4311(c)
Engine Cut-Off Switches; Violation of 4312(b), First Offense
106.
46 U.S.C. 4311(c)
Engine Cut-Off Switches; Violation of 4312(b), Second Offense
265.
46 U.S.C. 4311(c)
Engine Cut-Off Switches; Violation of 4312(b), Subsequent to Second Offense
529.
46 U.S.C. 4311(d)
Recreational Vessels
3,126.
46 U.S.C. 4507
Uninspected Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels
13,132.
46 U.S.C. 4703
Abandonment of Barges
2,224.
46 U.S.C. 5116(a)
Load Lines
14,308.
46 U.S.C. 5116(b)
Load Lines; Violation of 5112(a)
28,619.
46 U.S.C. 5116(c)
Load Lines; Violation of 5112(b)
14,308.
46 U.S.C. 6103(a)
Reporting Marine Casualties
49,848.
46 U.S.C. 6103(b)
Reporting Marine Casualties; Violation of 6104
13,132.
46 U.S.C. 8101(e)
Manning of Inspected Vessels; Failure to Report Deficiency in Vessel Complement
2,365.
46 U.S.C. 8101(f)
Manning of Inspected Vessels
23,647.
46 U.S.C. 8101(g)
Manning of Inspected Vessels; Employing or Serving in Capacity not Licensed by U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
23,647.
46 U.S.C. 8101(h)
Manning of Inspected Vessels; Freight Vessel <100 GT, Small Passenger Vessel, or Sailing School Vessel
3,126.
46 U.S.C. 8102(a)
Watchmen on Passenger Vessels
3,126.
46 U.S.C. 8103(f)
Citizenship Requirements
1,562.
46 U.S.C. 8104(i)
Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(a) or (b)
23,647.
46 U.S.C. 8104(j)
Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(c), (d), (e), or (h)
23,647.
46 U.S.C. 8106(f)
Employing Qualified Available U.S. Citizens or Residents
10,592 Daily/105,923 Maximum.
46 U.S.C. 8302(e)
Staff Department on Vessels
312.
46 U.S.C. 8304(d)
Officer's Competency Certificates
312.
46 U.S.C. 8502(e)
Coastwise Pilotage; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge
23,647.
46 U.S.C. 8502(f)
Coastwise Pilotage; Individual
23,647.
46 U.S.C. 8503
Federal Pilots
74,943.
46 U.S.C. 8701(d)
Merchant Mariners Documents
1,562.
46 U.S.C. 8702(e)
Crew Requirements
23,647.
46 U.S.C. 8906
Small Vessel Manning
49,848.
46 U.S.C. 9308(a)
Pilotage: Great Lakes; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge
23,647.
46 U.S.C. 9308(b)
Pilotage: Great Lakes; Individual
23,647.
46 U.S.C. 9308(c)
Pilotage: Great Lakes; Violation of 9303
23,647.
46 U.S.C. 10104(a)(2)
Requirement to Report Sexual Assault and Harassment; Mandatory Reporting by Responsible Entity of a Vessel
52,962.
46 U.S.C. 10104(d)(2)
Requirement to Report Sexual Assault and Harassment; Company After Action Summary, violation of 10104(d)(1)
26,481.
46 U.S.C. 10104(d)(2)
Requirement to Report Sexual Assault and Harassment; Company After Action Summary, Daily Noncompliance Penalty
529.
46 U.S.C. 10104(d)(2)
Requirement to Report Sexual Assault and Harassment; Company After Action Summary, Civil Penalty Maximum
52,962.
46 U.S.C. 10314(a)(2)
Pay Advances to Seamen
1,562.
46 U.S.C. 10314(b)
Pay Advances to Seamen; Remuneration for Employment
1,562.
46 U.S.C. 10315(c)
Allotment to Seamen
1,562.
46 U.S.C. 10321
Seamen Protection; General
10,831.
46 U.S.C. 10505(a)(2)
Coastwise Voyages: Advances
10,831.
46 U.S.C. 10505(b)
Coastwise Voyages: Advances; Remuneration for Employment
10,831.
46 U.S.C. 10508(b)
Coastwise Voyages: Seamen Protection; General
10,831.
46 U.S.C. 10711
Effects of Deceased Seamen
625.
46 U.S.C. 10902(a)(2)
Complaints of Unfitness
1,562.
46 U.S.C. 10903(d)
Proceedings on Examination of Vessel
312.
46 U.S.C. 10907(b)
Permission to Make Complaint
1,562.
46 U.S.C. 11101(f)
Accommodations for Seamen
1,562.
46 U.S.C. 11102(b)
Medicine Chests on Vessels
1,562.
46 U.S.C. 11104(b)
Destitute Seamen
312.
46 U.S.C. 11105(c)
Wages on Discharge
1,562.
46 U.S.C. 11303(a)
Log Books; Master Failing to Maintain
625.
46 U.S.C. 11303(b)
Log Books; Master Failing to Make Entry
625.
46 U.S.C. 11303(c)
Log Books; Late Entry
469.
46 U.S.C. 11506
Carrying of Sheath Knives
157.
46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(1)
Vessel Documentation
20,468.
46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(2)
Documentation of Vessels—Related to activities involving mobile offshore drilling units
34,116.
46 U.S.C. 12151(c)
Vessel Documentation; Fishery Endorsement
156,422.
46 U.S.C. 12309(a)
Numbering of Undocumented Vessels—Willful violation
15,628.
46 U.S.C. 12309(b)
Numbering of Undocumented Vessels
3,126.
46 U.S.C. 12507(b)
Vessel Identification System
26,262.
46 U.S.C. 14701
Measurement of Vessels
57,238.
46 U.S.C. 14702
Measurement; False Statements
57,238.
46 U.S.C. 31309
Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens
26,262.
46 U.S.C. 31330(a)(2)
Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; Mortgagor
26,262.
46 U.S.C. 31330(b)(2)
Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; Violation of 31329
65,653.
46 U.S.C. 55112(d)
Vessel Escort Operations and Towing Assistance
10,592.
46 U.S.C. 70036(a)
Ports and Waterways Safety Regulations
117,608.
46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(B)
Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Unlicensed Person in Charge
11,823.
46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(C)
Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Owner Onboard Vessel
11,823.
46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(D)
Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Other Persons
5,911.
46 U.S.C. 70052(c)
Regulation of Vessels in Territorial Waters of the United States
26,481.
46 U.S.C. 70119(a)
Port Security
43,527.
46 U.S.C. 70119(b)
Port Security—Continuing Violations
78,210.
46 U.S.C. 70506
Maritime Drug Law Enforcement; Penalties
7,217.
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1)
Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels—Maximum Penalty
102,348.
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2)
Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels—Penalty from Fatalities, Serious Injuries/Illness or Substantial Damage to Property
238,809.
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3)
Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels—Training
617.
1 Enacted under the Tariff Act of 1930 exempt from inflation adjustments.