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46 U.S.C. § 3505. — Prevention of departure · Congress.wiki

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46 U.S.C. § 3505.Chapter 35

§ 3505

Prevention of departure

Title 46

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Notwithstanding , a foreign vessel carrying a citizen of the United States as a passenger or embarking passengers from a United States port may not depart from a United States port if the Secretary finds that the vessel does not comply with the standards stated in the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea to which the United States Government is currently a party.section 3303 of this title

Release: pl-119-73 (2026-01-23)