Merchant Shipping Act, 1894

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Definitions.

370. In this Part of this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—

The expression “fishing boat” means a vessel of whatever size, and in whatever way propelled, which is for the time being employed in sea fishing or in the sea-fishing service, but save as otherwise expressly provided, that expression shall not include a vessel used for catching fish otherwise than for profit.

The expression “second hand” means, with respect to a fishing boat, the mate or person next to the skipper in authority or command on board the boat.

The expression “voyage” shall mean a fishing trip commencing with a departure from a port for the purpose of fishing, and ending with the first return to a port thereafter upon the conclusion of the trip, but a return due to distress only shall not be deemed to be a return, if it is followed by a resumption of the trip.