Title 46, ShippingRelease 119-102
§2106 Liability in Rem
Title 46 › Subtitle II — Vessels and Seamen › Part A — General Provisions › CHAPTER 21 — GENERAL › § 2106
Summary
If a ship is found legally responsible under this part of the law, you can file a lawsuit against the ship in any U.S. federal district court where the ship is located.
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Title 46, §2106
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When a vessel is made liable in rem under this subtitle, the vessel may be libeled and proceeded against in the district court of the United States for any district in which the vessel is found.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 210646:170(14) 46:216e(e) 46:390d 46:391a(14)(C) 46:436 46:462 46:481(c) 46:497 46:526o 46:672(j) 46:1484(b) section 2106 provides that when a vessel is made liable in rem the vessel may be libeled and proceeded against in a United States district court.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2006—Pub. L. 109–304 substituted “the district court of the United States for any district” for “a district court of the United States”.
Reference
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Citation
46 U.S.C. § 2106
Title 46, Shipping
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102