Section 5: Interpretation.

In this Act, the expression "ships" means a craft of any size or shape constructed or used as the case may be, for the carriage on, through or under water, of persons or property whether designated as ships or as vessels for the purposes of the Merchant Shipping Act or of the Armed Forces Act as the case may require, or constructed or used for any other maritime purpose, and the expression includes craft capable of being used for carriage of persons or property or both, and-
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(a) designed for use or used with hydrofoils; or
(b) so constructed that in use on water the craft is separated therefrom by a cushion of air or other gaseous substance.