Liability to passengers

a neglect or failure to comply with part B or F of subtitle II of this title; or 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. 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— (Source: (Pub. L. 109–304, § 6(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1509.))