Federal · Title 46 — Shipping
46 U.S.C. § 80303: Speed of vessel in ice region
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The master of a vessel of the United States, when ice is reported on or near the vessel’s course, shall proceed at a moderate speed or change the course of the vessel to go well clear of the danger zone. A master violating this section is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $500.
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