The International Seamen's Code (Classic Reprint): Note Addressed to the Governments of the States Members of the International Labour Organisation by the International Labour Office

From medieval courts to modern ships: learn how seamen won protections and wages that helped shape maritime law.

This book traces the long history of international protection for sailors, showing how early codes regulated dismissal, discipline, wages, and injuries at sea. It explains how medieval and early modern customs influenced today’s maritime law, from the Judgments of Oleron to the Ordinances of Trani and beyond, and highlights why seamen’s rights mattered across nations.

- See how seafarers gained wages protections and medical care on voyage
- Understand how duties and responsibilities were defined in ancient and medieval codes
- Learn how customs and courts helped unify maritime standards across Europe
- Explore how modern labor principles in seafaring grew from these early regulations

Ideal for readers curious about the origins of international maritime law, seafaring history, and how workers’ rights evolved at sea.