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22 U.S.C. § 3773

Title 22 Chapter 51 Current through PL 119-73 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 3773. Measure of damages generally

In determining the amount of the award of damages for injuries to a vessel for which the Commission is determined to be liable, there may be included—

  • (1) the actual or estimated cost of repairs;
  • (2) charter hire actually lost by the owners, or charter hire actually paid, depending upon the terms of the charter party, for the time the vessel is undergoing repairs;
  • (3) maintenance of the vessel and wages of the crew, if they are found to be actual additional expenses or losses incurred outside of the charter hire; and
  • (4) other expenses which are definitely and accurately shown to have been incurred necessarily and by reason of the accident or injuries.

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