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.
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.)