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Visby, laws of

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A quick definition of Visby, laws of:

The laws of Visby were a set of rules and customs for maritime trade that were created on the island of Gothland, where Visby was the main port. They were used in northern Europe and were important for governing trade on ships. Many people think that these laws were made after the laws of Oléron. The Visby Protocol was signed in Visby to change the Hague Rules, which are now used for most of the world's liner trade. These laws were also known as the laws of Wisby or the Gothland sea laws.

A more thorough explanation:

The Visby, Laws of, also known as the Laws of Wisby or Gothland Sea Laws, is a set of maritime customs and decisions that were adopted on the island of Gothland in the Baltic Sea. It was the principal port of Visby where the code was influential throughout northern Europe.

Most scholars believe that this code postdates the Laws of Oléron. The Visby Protocol to amend the Hague Rules was signed in Visby in recognition of the ancient code. The Hague-Visby Rules govern most of the world's liner trade.

For example, if a shipping company wants to transport goods from one country to another, they must follow the Hague-Visby Rules. These rules ensure that the goods are transported safely and that the shipping company is responsible for any damages that may occur during the transportation process.

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