78. Offences committed by certain other persons

Terms defined in s 2

• master

  master

  Defined · s 2

  “master” includes every person, except a pilot, having command or charge of any ship;

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• sea

  sea

  Defined · s 2

  “sea” includes any waters within the ebb and flow of tide;

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• seaman

  seaman

  Defined · s 2

  “seaman” includes every person employed or engaged in any capacity on board a ship on the business of the ship, other than —(a)the master of the ship;(b)a pilot; or(c)a person temporarily employed on the ship in port;

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• ship

  ship

  Defined · s 2

  “ship” means any kind of vessel used in navigation by water, however propelled or moved and includes —(a)a barge, lighter or other floating vessel;(b)an air-cushion vehicle, or other similar craft, used wholly or primarily in navigation by water; and(c)an off-shore industry mobile unit;

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