Article 227. Piracy

1. Assault on a ship or river vessel for the purpose of acquiring property of others, committed with violence or threat thereof, shall be punishable by deprivation of liberty for a term of five to ten years. 2. The same act committed with the use of weapons or objects used as weapons shall be punishable by deprivation of liberty for a term of between 8 and 12 years, with a fine of up to 2 years ' imprisonment. 3. The acts referred to in paragraphs 1 or 2 of this article, if they are committed by a convicted person for a period of up to three years. committed by an organized group or caused man ' s death or other serious consequences by negligence — punishable by 10 to 15 years ' imprisonment with a fine of 10 to 15 years ' imprisonment Up to 500 thousand roubles, or the amount of the convicted person ' s salary or other income for a period of up to or without three years.