United States Code
USC most recently checked for updates: Jun 09, 2025
§ 57518.
Performance bond
The Secretary of Transportation shall require a charterer of a vessel of the Secretary to deposit with the Secretary an undertaking, with approved sureties, in such amount as the Secretary may require as security for the faithful performance of the terms of the charter, including indemnity against liens on the chartered vessel.
cite as: 46 USC 57518