Desertion of Seamen Law and Legal Definition
Desertion of seamen refers to the leaving or abandonment of a ship before the completion of voyage. Abandonment of a ship without just cause in which a sailor is engaged to perform a voyage will render the sailor liable for damages. In such a case the sailor will have to work a forfeiture of wages previously earned by him/her. If a sailor enters into public service or if compelled to leave the ship due to inhuman treatment by its captain, then abandonment of the ship before completing the voyage will not amount to desertion.
Legal Definition list
- Desertion
- Deserter
- Desegregation Assistance Center [Education]
- Desegregation Assistance Areas [Education]
- Desegregation Assistance [Education]
- Desertion of Seamen
- Design and Construction Services
- Design Approval Primary Inspection Agency
- Design Bases [Energy]
- Design Basis Events [Energy]
- Design Basis Threat [DBT]
