This document outlines the rights and regulations concerning ownership of marine vessels and associated equipment.
SECTION ONE: Boat Classification
Marine vessels fall under the following three categories:
- Rowboats: Suitable for two men, propelled by oars.
- Standard Ships: Vessels intended for small groups, propelled by sail.
- Galleon: Huge vessels for large groups, capable of mounting cannons.
Rowboats are small vessels, and may be owned by any Covian, as they are necessary to the fishing trade on which we thrive.
Standard Ships require a licence, which may be purchased from the Covian Council for a small sum.
Galleons are classified as Military Grade Vessels, and as such have tighter restrictions on ownership.
SECTION TWO: Galleon Ownership
Due to the power that large vessels hold in a body of water, it is declared unlawful for any one person (save, of course, for our Liege Octiovus) to own a vessel on this scale.
Galleons may be licensed as follows:
- Military Use: Galleons may be owned and managed by Covian Military Command.
- Merchant Groups: Merchants deemed sufficiently reliable and profitable, having proven that they can fund a vessel of this size and provide a crew, may obtain a licence at the discretion of the Baronship council.
SECTION THREE: Cannons
Cannons are available for military use. However, merchants must obtain a SEPARATE licence for cannons, on top of the licence for a galleon.
SECTION FOUR: Piracy
Piracy is defined as an act of violence, sabotage or theft committed against Cove or her Allies at sea, and in extreme cases, extends to breach of any of the laws laid down in this document.
Taking command of a vessel without the permission of the appropriate body constitutes theft and piracy. This applies equally to a soldier taking control of a galleon without express permission from Cove Military Command or the Covian Council.
Signed and stamped.
Leso Varen,
Steward,
Covian Council.
Author