((a)) An owner, charterer, managing operator, agent, master, or individual in charge of a vessel failing to report a casualty as required under or a regulation prescribed under section 6101 or 6102 is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $25,000.

((b)) A person failing to comply with or a regulation prescribed under that section is liable to the Government for a civil penalty of not more than $5,000.