§ 14701.
The owner, charterer, managing operator, agent, master, and individual in charge of a vessel violating this part or a regulation prescribed under this part are each liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $20,000. Each day of a continuing violation is a separate violation. The vessel also is liable in rem for the penalty.
([Pub. L. 99–509, title V, § 5101(3)], Oct. 21, 1986, [100 Stat. 1925].)