Captain's Protest
- A declaration by a ship's captain upon arrival at port, detailing the voyage conditions, typically to absolve the ship owner of cargo damage liability and pass it to the insurer
- After the storm, the Captain's Protest detailed the severe conditions and resulting cargo damage.
- To ensure the insurance company bore the responsibility, a Captain's Protest was filed post voyage.
- The cargo loss was explained in the Captain's Protest, shifting responsibility to the insurance company.
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