CHAPTER 25— PROTECTION OF VESSELS ON THE HIGH SEAS AND IN TERRITORIAL WATERS OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES

Release point 118-34 · current through 12/26/2023

Sections

• § 1971 “Vessel of the United States” defined
• § 1972 Action by Secretary of State upon seizure of vessel by foreign country; preconditions
• § 1973 Reimbursement of owner for any direct charges paid to secure release of vessel and crew
• § 1974 Inapplicability of chapter to certain seizures
• § 1975 Claims for amounts expended because of seizure
• § 1976 Authorization of appropriations
• § 1977 Reimbursement for seized commercial fishermen
• § 1978 Restriction on importation of fishery or wildlife products from countries which violate international fishery or endangered or threatened species programs
• § 1979 Fishermen’s Protective Fund
• § 1980 Compensation for loss or destruction of commercial fishing vessel or gear
• § 1980a Reimbursement of owner for fee paid to navigate foreign waters if fee inconsistent with international law
• § 1980b Sanctions for imposition of conditions on U.S. fishing vessel found inconsistent with international law