§ 4705. Liability of barge removal contractors
(a)
A barge removal contractor and its subcontractor are not liable for damages that result from actions taken or omitted to be taken in the course of removing a barge under this chapter.
(b)
Subsection (a) does not apply—
(1)
with respect to personal injury or wrongful death; or
(2)
if the contractor or subcontractor is grossly negligent or engages in willful misconduct.