Markakis v. SS VOLENDAM’s Empirical Analysis

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4 federal appellate ·

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1. “A goodly number [of statutes] give a remedy to seamen for wages wrongfully withheld, or define terms of payment that agreement may not vary. In respect of dealings of that order, the maritime law by inveterate tradition has made the ordinary seaman a member of a favored class. He is a “ward of the admiralty,” often ignorant and helpless, and so in need of protection against himself as well as others. The master, on the other hand, is able in most instances to drive a bargain for himself, and then when the bargain is made, to stand upon his rights. Discrimination may thus be rational in respect of remedies for wages.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Johnson v. Offshore Tankers Service, Inc.

2. “All members of Panamanian vessels engaged in international service, whose effective work time exceeds the legal limits or less because of contractual clauses, shall be entitled to be paid overtime with a surcharge of not less than 25% on the wages accrued.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. 647 F. Supp. 1139 - Vinuela v. S.S. "BRITANIS"

3. “[w]ithout prejudice to favorable international maritime usages.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Daniel Henry v. S/s Bermuda Star, Etc., Ramon Rodriguez Alvarez v. Bahama Cruise Lines, Inc.