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Some unsettling maritime terms: the interpretation of found, cargo, ballast and voyage

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This paper examines the meaning of four common maritime and admiralty terms: found, cargo, ballast and voyage . These terms are problematic because their definitions are elastic which makes application of the terms difficult. The four terms are important because significant legal consequences are attached to each of them, particularly for seamen on flags of convenience (FOC) and crews of convenience (COC) vessels in US ports. The findings of the author are based on personal experience as well as research conducted in preparation as an expert witness in several maritime cases in both the US District Courts and in Louisiana State Courts, personal interviews with seamen on FOC/COC vessels, interviews with legal and economic experts on the international maritime industry and officials of national and international labour organizations.

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  • Craig J. Forsyth, 1999. "Some unsettling maritime terms: the interpretation of found, cargo, ballast and voyage," Maritime Policy & Management, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 26(1), pages 61-68, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:marpmg:v:26:y:1999:i:1:p:61-68
    DOI: 10.1080/030888399287069
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