Dutch Civil Code

Book 8 Transport law and means of transport

II  MARITIME LAW

Title 8.9 Crew of an inland navigation vessel

Section 8.9.1 [reserved for future legislation]

Section 8.9.2 Captain (master)

Article 8:860 Duty of the captain (master)
- 1. The captain is obliged to look after the interests of charterers and proprietors of property on board of the vessel, if possible also after the unloading thereof, and to take all measures necessary for that purpose.
- 2. If it is necessary, in view of the obligation to look after the before meant interests, to perform juridical acts immediately, then the captain is authorized to do so. For this purpose a juridical act includes the receipt of a declaration.
- 3. As far as this is possible, the captain shall immediately give notice of any special occurrences to the persons interested in the property involved and shall act in consultation with them and according to their instructions.

Article 8:861 Limitations of the authority (power of attorney) of the captain
- 1. Limitations of the legal authority of the captain can be invoked only against third persons if those limitations have been announced to them.
- 2. The captain only binds himself when he exceeds the boundaries of his legal authority.

Articles 8:862 - 8:879 [reserved for future legislation]