US Lawyer Database

For Lawyer-Seekers

YOU DESERVE THE BEST LAWYER

Home » US Law » 2022 Maine Revised Statutes » TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION » Chapter 1: OPERATION OF VESSELS » Subchapter 5: SHIP OWNERS » 38 §162. Charterer deemed owner; responsibility to real owner

§162. Charterer deemed owner; responsibility to real owner

For the purposes of section 161, the charterer of any vessel, navigating the same at the charterer’s own expense, is deemed the owner. If loss happens to any person from the causes therein mentioned and it is compensated from the freight or vessel, the owner thereof may recover the amount from the charterer.   [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §233 (COR).]

SECTION HISTORY

RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §233 (COR).