A vessel under your agency has loaded a cargo of steel plates. You have arrangeu tugboats for sailing shortly, and you have boarded the vessel in order to complete the cargo paperwork. The master of the vessel however refuses to sign the original bill of lading as he states that a percentage of the cargo is rust stained. A. Discuss your actions. B. Explain why a ship's agent requires Protection & Indemnity cover.

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A vessel under your agency has loaded a cargo of steel plates. You have arranged pilots and
tugboats for sailing shortly, and you have boarded the vessel in order to complete the cargo
paperwork. The master of the vessel however refuses to sign the original bill of lading as he
states that a percentage of the cargo is rust stained.
A.
Discuss your actions.
B.
Explain why a ship's agent requires Protection & Indemnity cover.
Transcribed Image Text:A vessel under your agency has loaded a cargo of steel plates. You have arranged pilots and tugboats for sailing shortly, and you have boarded the vessel in order to complete the cargo paperwork. The master of the vessel however refuses to sign the original bill of lading as he states that a percentage of the cargo is rust stained. A. Discuss your actions. B. Explain why a ship's agent requires Protection & Indemnity cover.
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