Vessel grounding with intent to steal: criminal offence attracting imprisonment and fine for intentionally running a vessel ashore. Intentionally running a vessel aground or ashore with the purpose of stealing or dishonestly misappropriating property onboard, or with intent that such theft or misappropriation may be committed, is a criminal offence punishable by imprisonment of either description and liable to a fine; the offence hinges on the requisite criminal intent linked to grounding the vessel.
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Vessel grounding with intent to steal: criminal offence attracting imprisonment and fine for intentionally running a vessel ashore.
Intentionally running a vessel aground or ashore with the purpose of stealing or dishonestly misappropriating property onboard, or with intent that such theft or misappropriation may be committed, is a criminal offence punishable by imprisonment of either description and liable to a fine; the offence hinges on the requisite criminal intent linked to grounding the vessel.
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