Deserting post and neglect of duty.

Any person subject to this Act, who,--

1. (a) deserts his post; or
2. (b) sleeps upon his watch; or
3. (c) fails to perform, or negligently performs, the duty imposed on him; or
4. (d) wilfully conceals any words, practice or design tending to the hindrance of the Coast Guard, shall, on conviction by a Coast Guard Court, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.