Destruction of moorings, etc

Any person other than the Harbour Master who wilfully cuts, breaks or destroys, except for the purposes of this Act, the moorings or fastenings of any ship or boat lying in any port, harbour or roadstead, or at or near any wharf commits an offence, and for every such offence is liable to a fine not exceeding twenty five thousand dollars, in addition to any liability he may incur by proceedings at the suit or for the benefit of any person damnified thereby.