19. Punishment for violation of order of detention
If any vessel in respect of which a notice or order for detention has been served under this Act, proceeds to sea before it is released, the licensee of the vessel in respect of which the contravention has taken place shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to fifteen lakh rupees, or with both, and the vessel shall also be liable for detention under section 29.