👉 In maritime law, a "superseaman" refers to a person who is employed on board a vessel (typically a merchant ship) and serves as an officer or chief mate. The term was introduced by the United Kingdom and its colonies in 1846 with the Act of Parliament for the Improvement of Navigation, which provided for the employment of "superseamen" aboard ships. Superseamen are typically employed on board vessels that carry significant cargo, such as coal, grain, or
