PUBLIC LAW 98-89 —AUG. 26, 1983 97 STAT. 509 § 2303. Duties related to marine casualty assistance and informa- tion (a) The master or individual in charge of a vessel involved in a marine casualty shall— (1) render necessary assistance to each individual affected to save that affected individual from danger caused by the marine casualty, so far as the master or individual in charge can do so without serious danger to the master's or individual's vessel or to individuals on board; and (2) give the master's or individual's name and address and identification of the vessel to the master or individual in charge of any other vessel involved in the casualty, to any individual injured, and to the owner of any property damaged. (b) An individual violating this section or a regulation prescribed Fine and under this section shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned imprisonment. for not more than 2 years. The vessel also is liable in rem to the United States Government for the fine. (c) An individual complying with subsection (a) of this section or gratuitously and in good faith rendering assistance at the scene of a marine casualty without objection by an individual assisted, is not liable for dameiges as a result of rendering assistance or for an act or omission in providing or arranging salvage, towage, medical treat- ment, or other assistance when the individual acts as an ordinary, reasonable, and prudent individual would have acted under the circumstances. § 2304. Duty to provide assistance at sea (a) A master or individual in charge of a vessel shall render assistance to any individual found at sea in danger of being lost, so far as the master or individual in charge can do so without serious danger to the master's or individual's vessel or individuals on board. (b) A master or individual violating this section shall be fined not more than $1,000, imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or both. §2305. lujunctions (a) The district courts of the United States have jurisdiction to enjoin the negligent operation of vessels prohibited by this chapter on the petition of the Attorney General for the United States Government. (b) When practicable, the Secretary shall— Notice. (1) give notice to any person against whom an action for injunctive relief is considered under this section an opportunity to present that person's views; and (2) except for a knowing and willful violation, give the person a reasonable opportunity to achieve compliance. (c) The failure to give notice and opportunity to present views under subsection (b) of this section does not preclude the court from granting appropriate relief PART B—INSPECTION AND REGULATION OF VESSELS CHAPTER 31—GENERAL Fine and imprisonment. Sec. 3101. Authority to suspend inspection.
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