Piracy Act 2001 · As enacted · Part II · Offences
6. Retention possession, transportation, of pirated ship and property
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Any person who dishonestly commandeers, receives, retains or transports any ship or property taken or appropriated by the commission of an offence under section 3 or section 4
ship
“ship” means every description of ship or vessel or boat, or any other description of vessel used in navigation and includes all equipment, apparel and appurtenances (excluding supplies for sustenance) which are necessary for the navigation and conduct of the business of the ship;
of this Act shall be guilty of an offence, under this Act and shall on conviction be liable, subject to the provisions of sections 8, 9 and 10, of this Act, to imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding three years and to a fine not exceeding one million rupees or the value of the property in respect of which the offence is committed, whichever is the greater.