Probably not pirating since there's no ship involved, but I would think the publisher that owns the copyright might have an issue under this regulation.
What is copyright infringement?
As a general matter, copyright infringement occurs when a copyrighted work is reproduced, distributed, performed, publicly displayed, or made into a derivative work without the permission of the copyright owner.
In the United States, copyright infringement can result in civil damages and criminal penalties. Civil damages can include:
- Statutory damages: A minimum of $750 and a maximum of $30,000 per work infringed
- Willful damages: A maximum of $150,000 per work infringed
- Profits: Any profits made by the infringer
Criminal penalties can include:
- Imprisonment: Up to five years
- Fines: Up to $250,000 per offense
For example, downloading a file without the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) protection can result in a minimum fine of $750.