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Eskippeson

Eskippeson, shipping or passage by sea.

in all the principal ports of the world, who forward regularly to Lloyd's accounts of the departures of ships from, and arrivals at, such ports, as well as of losses and other casualties; and, in general, all

Charter-party

parties; this they cut in two, and give each his portion; an agreement in writing by which a ship owners agrees to let an entire ship, or part thereof, to a merchant, for the carriage of goods

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Vessel

Vessel, includes any ship, boat, sailing vessel or any other vessel of any description. [Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002,

Master

director; a governor; a teacher; one who has servants; the head of a college; the captain of a ship; an officer of the Supreme Court; and see MASTERS. It means-- (a) in relation to any vessel or

Maritime lien

(1843-60) All ER Rep 125. A maritime lien is a claim which attaches to the res i.e., the ship, freight, or cargo. It may arise ex delicto, e.g., compensation for damage by collision, or ex contractu, for

Damage

expression 'damage' is not necessarily confined to physical damage. Ordinarily damage is caused by physical contact of the ship, such as in collision. But damage can also be caused to property by breach of contract or acts

Bill of Lading

Bill of Lading, a memorandum signed by masters of ships, in their capacity of carriers, acknowledging the receipt of merchants' goods, of which there are usually three parts-one

Time Charter-party

Time Charter-party, a time charter, is 'one in which the ownership and also possession of the ship remain in the original owner whose remuneration or hire is generally calculated at a monthly rate on the

Wireless telegraphy

or the establishment or working of any apparatus for wireless telegraphy, in any place or onboard any British ship, except under and in accordance with a licence granted in that behalf by the Postmaster-General. Search-warrants may be

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