Sec. 1601. Definitions. 1602. International Regulations. (a) Proclamation by President; effective date. (b) Publication of proclamation in Federal Register. (c) Amendment of International Regulations. (d) Notification to Congress of proposed amendments; Congressional resolution of disapproval. 1603. Vessels subject to International Regulations. 1604. Vessels not subject to International Regulations. 1605. Navy and Coast Guard vessels of special construction or purpose. (a) Certification for alternative compliance. (b) Closest possible compliance by vessels covered by certification for alternative compliance. (c) Publication of certifications in Federal Register. (d) Issuance of certification for a class of vessels. 1606. Special rules for ships of war, vessels proceeding under convoy, and fishing vessels engaged in fishing as a fleet. 1607. Implementation by rules and regulations; authority to promulgate. 1608. Civil penalties. (a) Liability of vessel operator for violations. (b) Liability of vessel for violations; seizure of vessel. (c) Assessment of penalties; notice; opportunity for hearing; remission, mitigation, and compromise of penalty; action for collection.