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Implications Of The 1969 International Convention For The Tonnage Measurement Of Ships On Small Vessels Of The United States, Michael Mcpherson Millar

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The tonnage measurement of ships is an important aspect of water-borne commerce. tonnage values are used to assess port fees, minimum manning requirements, and minimum safety equipment allowances aboard vessels. For example, as the tonnage value for a vessel goes up, so does the number of deckhands. Increasing the crew size may have other benefits. By adding more people to the vessel's crew complement there would be more people to ensure the vessel's safe transit. Therefore, changing tonnage values can have a direct impact on the safety of seagoing vessels. Since the creation of tonnage measurement as a means to …