Liability of barge removal contractors
46 U.S.C. § 4705
in effect(a) A barge removal contractor and its subcontractor are not liable for damages that result from actions taken or omitted to be taken in the course of removing a barge under this subchapter.
(b) Subsection (a) does not apply—(1) with respect to personal injury or wrongful death; or (2) if the contractor or subcontractor is grossly negligent or engages in willful misconduct.
Source: OLRC USLMURL: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/95/xml_usc46@119-95.zipFetched: 6/7/2026
