general maritime law
A common-law concept whose origin is rooted in historic sea codes and requires
the owner of the vessel to provide the entire crew with transportation, wages,
room and board (maintenance), and medical services (cure) for the duration of
the voyage. This condition applies even if the illness or injury is not job
related. Further, the crew member may sue the owner of the ship for additional
damages by citing the unseaworthiness of the craft. See also
Maintenance, cure,
and wages.
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IWC VII.B,
VII.C