Section 18Sec./Art. 18

Fines and Penalties. - The MARINA, upon notice and hearing and a determination of the existence of any breach or violation of the provisions of this Act or any rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto, shall have the power and authority to:

(1) Suspend or revoke any certificate of public convenience, license, permit, accreditation, or other form of authority issued to any domestic ship operator who shall violate any provision of this Act or any rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto, or any condition impose on such certificate of public convenience, license, permit or accreditation;

(2) Impose a fine on a domestic ship operator who shall operate without a valid certificate of public convenience, license, permit, accreditation or other form of authority;

(3) Impose a fine on a domestic ship operator in an amount to be determined by the MARINA for refusing to accept, or to carry passengers or cargo, without just cause, or for engaging in any prejudicial, discriminatory or disadvantageous act towards any class of passengers or shippers;

(4) Impose a fine on any domestic ship operator in an amount to be determined by the MARINA, or suspend or revoke the certificate of public convenience of such domestic ship operator, or both, who shall fail to meet the standards of such safety or who refuses to comply with or violates safety regulations imposed by the MARINA or fails to maintain its vessels in safe and serviceable condition;

(5) Impose a fine on any domestic ship operator in an amount to be determined by the MARINA, or impose such other penalty, including the revocation of any certificate or license, who fails to procure or renew required insurance policies;

(6) Impose a fine on any domestic ship operator in an amount to be determined by the MARINA or impose such other penalty, including the revocation of any certificate or license who fails to meet or maintain safe manning requirements; and

(7) Impose such other fines and penalties the MARINA may deem necessary and appropriate in order to enforce the provision of this Act.

CHAPTER VIII

SHIPBUILDING