- SUBCHAPTER I—DECLARATION OF POLICY
- SUBCHAPTER II—CREATION AND FUNCTIONS OF MARITIME AGENCIES
- SUBCHAPTER III—AMERICAN SEAMEN
- SUBCHAPTER V—CONSTRUCTION-DIFFERENTIAL SUBSIDY
- SUBCHAPTER VI—VESSEL OPERATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
- SUBCHAPTER VII—PRIVATE CHARTER OPERATION
- SUBCHAPTER VIII—CONTRACT PROVISIONS
- SUBCHAPTER VIII–A—OFFENSES AND PENALTIES
- SUBCHAPTER IX—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
- SUBCHAPTER XI—FEDERAL SHIP MORTGAGE INSURANCE
- SUBCHAPTER XII—WAR RISK INSURANCE
- SUBCHAPTER XIII—MARITIME EDUCATION AND TRAINING