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What duties under Article 8 of the International Salvage Convention does the owner and master of the vessel or the owner of other property in danger owe to the salvor?
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Where the International Convention on Salvage applies, does the master need the power of agency of necessity to make a salvage agreement without notifying the property owners?
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How should a master react when his ship is in a position of peril?
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What is the general rule that applies to every shipmaster when his ship is in peril, about seeking advice and instructions from the owners?
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In addition to the shipowners, who should the master notify whenever his vessel is in a position of peril?
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A ship has lost all power in stormy weather and is in danger of grounding on a lee shore. What should be the master’s immediate actions?
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A loaded tanker has become disabled off a lee shore. A powerful anchor-handling supply vessel quickly offers salvage assistance on Lloyd’s Open Form terms. Should the master immediately accept the offer?
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When a ship is disabled, but nearby vessels may be willing to assist, what is the point of the master contacting the owners?