law: 2. Interpretation.-
  (1) In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,-
  (a) "notified area" means any part of the area of the sea and the shores adjoining that area which may be specified in this behalf by notification under section 3;
  (b) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act;
  (c) "seaward artillery practice" means artillery practice or coastal firing towards the sea, whether within or beyond the territorial waters and includes air armament practice;
  (d) "vessel" includes any ship, boat, country craft or any other description of vessel.
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