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seaman n. (1)〈英〉公海上的船舶上的人员 根据1894年的海运法，不包括船主、飞行员和正式签约注册的学徒。 (2)〈美〉船员；海员；水手 对航海船舶的航行和驾驶起协助作用的人，其人身损害赔偿受《琼斯法》〔Jones Act〕调整。 (3)〈美〉服役海军的军人 军衔在海军三等兵〔seaman apprentice〕和海军军士〔petty office〕之间。
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Maritime law. Under the Jones Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, a person who is attached to a navigating vessel as an employee below the rank of officer and contributes to the function of the vessel or the accomplishment of its mission. • Seamen’s injuries are covered under the Jones Act and