Maritime agency transactions

Maritime agency transactions are implemented by a maritime agent based on a concluded contract on maritime agency with the contracting authority. The contracting authority is a client, in the name and for the account of which a maritime agent performs services.

Maritime agency transactions encompass transactions in connection with the provision, representation and other services in relation to navigation and use of ships such as:

• acceptance and sending of ships,
• marketing,
• concluding contracts on the use of ships and equipment,
• purchase and sale of ships and equipment,
• construction and repairs of ships and equipment, concluding transhipment and warehouse contracts,
• concluding insurance contracts,
• issuing transport and other documents,
• realising claims,
• engaging the crew and caring for the crew,
• organisation of ship supply.