Ship's papers Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun official papers which a ship is legally required to have; related to ownership, cargo, etc.
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(Mar. Law) , papers with which a vessel is required by law to be provided, and the production of which may be required on certain occasions. Among these papers are the register, passport or sea letter, charter party, bills of lading, invoice, log book, muster roll, bill of health, etc. Bouvier. Kent.