Title 22 — Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-73not60
§3773 Measure of Damages Generally
Title 22 › Chapter 51— PANAMA CANAL › Subchapter I— ADMINISTRATION AND REGULATIONS › Part 4— Claims for Injuries to Persons or Property › Subpart ii— vessel damage › § 3773
Summary
When the Commission is held responsible for damage to a vessel, the award can pay for the ship’s repair costs (actual or estimated), lost or paid charter hire during repairs depending on the contract, extra maintenance and crew wages beyond charter payments, and other necessary, clearly documented expenses caused by the accident.
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 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60