ship's articles
Definition
Noun (plural) - ship's articles: The formal contract or agreement between a ship's master and the crew, specifying the terms and conditions of employment, including wages, duties, and duration of service.
Usage Examples
- (He agreed to the employment contract.)
- (The contract states the working hours.)
Advanced Usage
- "to be under ship's articles": to be legally bound by the terms of a maritime employment contract.
- The sailors were under ship's articles for the entire voyage, unable to leave without permission. (They were contractually obligated to serve on the ship.)
Variants and Related Words
Articles (n): a written agreement, especially one that sets out the terms of employment (used more broadly in legal contexts).
- The apprentice signed his articles with the law firm. (He agreed to the terms of his training.)
Shipping articles (n): an alternative term for "ship's articles," often used interchangeably.
- The captain reviewed the shipping articles with the new crew. (He went over the employment contract.)
Synonyms
- Crew agreement: a formal document outlining the terms of work for a ship's crew.
- Maritime contract: a legal agreement for employment on a sea vessel.
- Seaman's contract: a specific type of employment contract for sailors.
Related Idioms
- Articles of agreement: a formal written contract, especially in maritime contexts.
- The articles of agreement were signed by both the master and the crew. (The official contract was finalized.)