Commercial Maritime Law

1. The master shall act as the operator’s agent and shall represent him before the court; such agency shall include acts necessary for the vessel and the voyage. A limitation of liability in connection with such agency shall not be invoked against bona fide third parties. The master shall exercise the powers vested in him by this Law against persons having interest in the vessel or its cargo. 2. The master may represent the operator only in places where neither the operator nor his agent is present. The presence of the operator or his agent may not be invoked against a third party unless such party is aware of their presence.