Article 270: Failure of the master to render assistance to persons in distress

Failure by the master of the vessel to assist persons in distress at sea or on another waterway, if such assistance could be provided without serious danger to his vessel, his crew and his passengers, is punishable by a fine of up to 200,000 rubles, or by a salary or other income of the convicted person for a period of up to eighteen months, or by forced labour for a period of up to two years. deprivation of the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities for up to or without three years, or deprivation of liberty for up to two years, with deprivation of the right to engage in small arms or engage in certain activities for up to or without three years.