
      (a) A master or individual in charge of a vessel shall render
    assistance to any individual found at sea in danger of being lost,
    so far as the master or individual in charge can do so without
    serious danger to the master's or individual's vessel or
    individuals on board.
      (b) A master or individual violating this section shall be fined
    not more than $1,000, imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or
    both.

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      Section 2304 requires a master or individual in charge of a
    vessel to render assistance to those in danger at sea if able to do
    so without seriously endangering the vessel or crew.

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