California · Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC
HNC §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
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A vessel manager must ensure the ship is seaworthy, properly maintained in port, and has required documentation.
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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.
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