# 46 CFR § 5.5: Purpose of administrative actions

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-5.5

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 5.5
- **Heading:** Purpose of administrative actions
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 46—Shipping > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER A—PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO THE PUBLIC > PART 5—MARINE INVESTIGATION REGULATIONS—PERSONNEL ACTION > Subpart A—Purpose

## Text

The administrative actions against a license, certificate, merchant mariner credential, endorsement, or document are remedial and not penal in nature. These actions are intended to help maintain standards for competence and conduct essential to the promotion of safety at sea.
[CGD 82-002, 50 FR 32184, Aug. 9, 1985, as amended by USCG-2006-24371, 74 FR 11214, Mar. 16, 2009]

## Nearby sections

- [46 CFR § 5.3 § 5.3 Purpose of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-5.3.md)
- [46 CFR § 5.5 § 5.5 Purpose of administrative actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-5.5.md)
- [46 CFR § 5.11 § 5.11 Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-5.11.md)
- [46 CFR § 5.15 § 5.15 Investigating Officer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-5.15.md)
- [46 CFR § 5.19 § 5.19 Administrative Law Judge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-5.19.md)
- [46 CFR § 5.27 § 5.27 Misconduct.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-5.27.md)
- [46 CFR § 5.29 § 5.29 Negligence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-5.29.md)
- [46 CFR § 5.31 § 5.31 Incompetence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-5.31.md)
- [46 CFR § 5.33 § 5.33 Violation of law or regulation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-5.33.md)
- [46 CFR § 5.35 § 5.35 Conviction for a dangerous drug law violation, use of, or addiction to the use of dangerous drugs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-5.35.md)
- [46 CFR § 5.40 § 5.40 Credential and merchant mariner credential.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-5.40.md)
- [46 CFR § 5.51 § 5.51 Construction of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-5.51.md)
- [46 CFR § 5.55 § 5.55 Time limitations for service of a complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-5.55.md)
- [46 CFR § 5.57 § 5.57 Acting under authority of Coast Guard credential or endorsement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-5.57.md)

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