According to the convention for Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic, a stowaway on a ship is someone who boards the vessel without the consent of the shipowner, the master or any other responsible person and is found after the ship has left the port of call or during the unloading process at the port of arrival. More @Wikipedia
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