---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 5.71"
title: "46"
number: "5.71"
heading: "Maritime labor disputes."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/5.71"
---

# §5.71. Maritime labor disputes.


Under no circumstances will the Coast Guard exercise its authority for the purpose of favoring any party to a maritime labor controversy. However, if the situation affecting the safety of the vessel or persons on board is presented, the matter shall be thoroughly investigated and when a violation of existing statutes or regulations is indicated, appropriate action will be taken.


## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 7101, 7301, 7701; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.2.

### Source

Source: CGD 82-002, 50 FR 32184, Aug. 9, 1985, unless otherwise noted.