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Ordonnance de la Marine

Did you know that the famous “Ordonnance de la Marine” of 1681 was only officially repealed in 2006?

The Ordonnance de la Marine, issued under King Louis XIV and crafted by minister Colbert, was a groundbreaking set of maritime. laws. It governed everything from shipping and trade to liability and insurance, becoming one of the earliest comprehensive maritime codes in Europe.

  • Deze eeuwenoude wetgeving bleef eeuwenlang van kracht en beïnvloedde de ontwikkeling van maritiem recht wereldwijd.​
  • This centuries-old legislation remained in force for over 300 years and significantly influenced the development of maritime law globally.

Een indrukwekkend voorbeeld van hoe oude wetten soms lang meegaan in een steeds veranderende wereld!

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