Master as an agent of necessity

 

bullet In some exceptional circumstances master becomes agent of shipowner.
bullet Master becomes agent of necessity of the cargo owners.
bullet To save the interests of all parties concerned in a voyage.

Conditions

bullet Order for emergency repair.
bullet Call a port of refuge due to emergency situation.
bullet Raise money for disbursement of ship's crew.
bullet Transship cargo.
bullet Recondition or sell damaged cargo.
bullet Order warehouse to save cargo.
bullet Deviate from contract route of voyage.
bullet Enter into a salvage agreement while ship is in emergency situation.
bullet Jettison cargo to save life or property.

 

 

Updated: September 17, 2007