Title 22 — Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-73
§3773 Measure of damages generally
Title 22 › Chapter CHAPTER 51— - PANAMA CANAL › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER I— - ADMINISTRATION AND REGULATIONS › Part Part 4— - Claims for Injuries to Persons or Property › Subpart subpart ii— - vessel damage › § 3773
Summary
When the Commission is found responsible for damage to a vessel, the payment can cover four kinds of costs. These are repair costs; charter hire lost or paid during repairs as the charter allows; extra maintenance and crew wages beyond charter hire; and other necessary expenses that can be clearly proven.
Full Legal Text
Title 22, §3773
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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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22 U.S.C. § 3773
Title 22 — Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73