US Maritime Law used to be vague when it came to defining the term seaman. At first, a person can only be considered as a seaman if he passes two requirements, namely establishing a connection to a water vessel in navigation and a role in that vessel which can be considered as an aid to navigation. In the past, if you are a painter of the sea vessel or watercraft, you will not be considered as a seaman. This means that you will not really be able to secure protection from maritime laws. Fortunately, throughout the years, the Supreme Court of the United States has started to use the term to encompass all ship workers.
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