Merchant seaman
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A merchant seaman describes someone employed in Merchant shipping. According to local terminology, they may be defined as being employed in:
- the Merchant Marine, especially in the United States
- the Merchant NavyMerchant NavyThe Merchant Navy is the maritime register of the United Kingdom, and describes the seagoing commercial interests of UK-registered ships and their crews. Merchant Navy vessels fly the Red Ensign and are regulated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency...
, elsewhere, especially in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries