Federal · Title 46 — Shipping

46 U.S.C. § 51705: Training for use of force against piracy

Read the full statutory text
information on waters designated as high-risk waters by the Commandant of the Coast Guard; information on current threats and patterns of attack by pirates; tactics for defense of a vessel, including instruction on the types, use, and limitations of security equipment; standard rules for the use of force for self-defense as developed by the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating under section 912(c) of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 ( Public Law 111–281 ; 46 U.S.C. 8107 note), including instruction on firearm safety for crewmembers of vessels carrying cargo under section 55305 of this title ; and procedures to follow to improve crewmember survivability if captured and taken hostage by pirates.

Verify at the official source: Federal legislative text

Facing this? Know exactly what happens next.

MOFRD turns this code section into your situation: the deadlines that apply to you, the forms your county uses, and the resolution paths people in your position actually take. Free for 3 days — no card required.

This page is legal information, not legal advice. Code text is sourced from official publications and may lag amendments — always confirm at the official source linked above. Plain-English summaries and relationship data are AI-derived and reviewed on an ongoing basis; verify with a licensed attorney before acting.