shipping articles
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Definition
- Noun:
- A contract between crew and captain of a ship: A formal written agreement that outlines the terms and conditions of employment for the crew members on a specific voyage or for a set period. It details wages, duties, duration of service, and provisions.
Usage
- The term "shipping articles" is used specifically in maritime law and commerce. It refers to the legal document that must be signed by seamen before a voyage begins.
- It is typically used with verbs like , , , or .
Examples
- Noun:
- Before the ship could depart, all new crew members were required to sign the shipping articles.
- The captain presented the shipping articles, which specified the voyage's destination and the monthly wage.
- A dispute arose over the terms laid out in the shipping articles.
Advanced Usage
- "To be under shipping articles": To be legally bound by the terms of such a contract.
- The sailor was under shipping articles for a two-year term.
Variants and Related Words
- Articles of Agreement: A synonymous term for shipping articles.
- Crew Agreement: A modern term often used interchangeably with shipping articles.
- Seaman's contract: A more general descriptive term.
Synonyms
- Maritime employment contract
- Ship's articles
- Articles of agreement
Notes
- "Shipping articles" is a fixed compound noun. The word "shipping" in this context pertains to the operation of ships, not the act of sending goods.
- This is a specialized term primarily used in historical and legal contexts related to the merchant marine and naval service.
Noun
- a contract between crew and captain of a ship