The Law Relating To Merchant Seamen: Arranged Chiefly For The Use Of Masters And Officers In The Merchant Service (1844)

The Law Relating To Merchant Seamen: Arranged Chiefly For The Use Of Masters And Officers In The Merchant Service (1844) is a comprehensive guidebook written by Edward William Symons. The book provides a detailed overview of the laws and regulations that govern the employment of merchant seamen, with a particular focus on the rights and responsibilities of masters and officers in the merchant service. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the employment of merchant seamen, including contracts of employment, wages, discipline, health and safety regulations, and the legal obligations of ship owners and operators. It also includes information on the legal rights of seamen, such as the right to medical care and the right to repatriation in the event of injury or illness.Written in a clear and concise style, The Law Relating To Merchant Seamen is intended as a practical resource for masters and officers in the merchant service, as well as for anyone with an interest in maritime law. The book is based on the laws and regulations in force in 1844, but many of the principles and concepts it covers remain relevant to modern-day maritime law.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.