16. Deserting post and neglect of duty
Any person subject to this Act, who,—
(a)
deserts his post; or
(b)
sleeps upon his watch; or
(c)
fails to perform, or negligently performs, the duty imposed on him; or
(d)
wilfully conceals any words, practice or design tending to the hindrance of the Coast Guard, shall, on conviction by a Coast Guard Court, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.