Sec. 70.104. PERSONS WHO MAY BIND VESSEL. (a) The following persons are presumed to be authorized by the owner of a vessel to incur charges that give rise to a lien under this subchapter: (1) the managing owner; (2) the ship's husband; (3) the master; (4) the local agent; and (5) a person entrusted with management of the vessel at the port of supply. (b) A person tortiously or unlawfully in possession or charge of a vessel may not bind the vessel.
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