22 U.S.C. Chapter 25 — PROTECTION OF VESSELS ON THE HIGH SEAS AND IN TERRITORIAL WATERS OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES

• § 1971— “Vessel of the United States” defined
• § 1972— Action by Secretary of State upon seizure of vessel by foreign country; preconditions
• § 1973— Reimbursement of owner for any direct charges paid to secure release of vessel and crew
• § 1974— Inapplicability of chapter to certain seizures
• § 1975— Claims for amounts expended because of seizure
• § 1976— Authorization of appropriations
• § 1977— Reimbursement for seized commercial fishermen
• § 1978— Restriction on importation of fishery or wildlife products from countries which violate international fishery or endangered or threatened species programs
• § 1979— Fishermen’s Protective Fund
• § 1980— Compensation for loss or destruction of commercial fishing vessel or gear
• § 1980a— Reimbursement of owner for fee paid to navigate foreign waters if fee inconsistent with international law
• § 1980b— Sanctions for imposition of conditions on U.S. fishing vessel found inconsistent with international law