Scheme:
Case Type Number:
2
Statute (Common Name):
Shipping Act of 1916
Program Area:
Maritime
Filed By:
Federal Agency
Brief Description of Case Type:
The Maritime Administration assesses civil penalties when a person or entity violates the regulations concerning prohibited transfers to noncitizens of interests in vessels owned by U.S. citizens. Such transfers include those changing a vessel's registry to that of a foreign country.
Relief Available in Actions Filed by Agency:
Civil (Monetary) Penalty
Verified by Agency:
Not verified