46 U.S.C. § 30102

Liability to passengers

(a) Liability.—

The owner and master of a vessel, and the vessel, are liable for personal injury to a passenger or damage to a passenger’s baggage caused by—

(1)

a neglect or failure to comply with part B or F of subtitle II of this title; or

(2)

a known defect in the steaming apparatus or hull of the vessel.

(b) Not Subject to Limitation.—

A liability imposed under this section is not subject to limitation under chapter 305 of this title.

( Pub. L. 109–304, § 6(c) , Oct. 6, 2006 , 120 Stat. 1509 .)