PROTECTION OF VESSELS ON THE HIGH SEAS AND IN TERRITORIAL WATERS OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES
Title 22 - Foreign Relations and Intercourse
“Vessel of the United States” defined
Action by Secretary of State upon seizure of vessel by foreign country; preconditions
Reimbursement of owner for any direct charges paid to secure release of vessel and crew
Inapplicability of chapter to certain seizures
Claims for amounts expended because of seizure
Authorization of appropriations
Reimbursement for seized commercial fishermen
Restriction on importation of fishery or wildlife products from countries which violate international fishery or endangered or threatened species programs
Fishermen’s Protective Fund
Compensation for loss or destruction of commercial fishing vessel or gear
Reimbursement of owner for fee paid to navigate foreign waters if fee inconsistent with international law
Sanctions for imposition of conditions on U.S. fishing vessel found inconsistent with international law