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Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC

DIVISION 4. MASTERS, CREWS AND CARGOES [790 - 876]

  ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368. )

CHAPTER 2.5. Ship’s Managers [830 - 834]
  ( Chapter 2.5 enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368. )

830.
  

The general agent for the owners, in respect to the care of a ship and freight, is called the manager. If he is a part owner, he is also called the managing owner.

(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)

831.
  

Unless otherwise directed, it is the duty of the manager of a vessel to provide for its complete seaworthiness; to take care of it in port; and to see that it is provided with necessary papers, with a proper master, mate, and crew, and supplies of provisions and stores.

(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)

832.
  

A managing owner is presumed to be without right to compensation for his own services.

(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)

833.
  

A manager may make contracts requisite for the performance of his duties. He may enter into charter parties, make contracts for carriage, settle for freightage, and adjust averages.

(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)

834.
  

Without special authority a manager shall not borrow money or give up the lien for freightage, or purchase a cargo, or bind the owners of the vessel to an insurance.

(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)

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