((a)) ** .—** The owner and master of a vessel, and the vessel, are liable for personal injury to a passenger or damage to a passenger’s baggage caused by—
((1)) a neglect or failure to comply with part B or F of subtitle II of this title; or
((2)) a known defect in the steaming apparatus or hull of the vessel.
((b)) ** .—** A liability imposed under this section is not subject to limitation under chapter 305 of this title.