1.

To see to the proper outfit of the vessel, in the repairs adequate to the voyage, and in the tackle
and furniture necessary for a sea-worthy ship.
2. To have a proper master, mate, and crew, for the ship, so that, in this respect, it shall be sea-
worthy.
3. To see the due furnishing of provisions and stores, according to the necessities of the voyage.
4. To see to the regularity of the clearance's from the custom- house, and the regularity of the
registry.
5. To settle the contracts, and provide for the payment of the furnishings which are requisite to the
performance of those duties.
6. To enter into proper charter parties, or engage the vessel for general freight, under the usual
conditions; and to settle for freight, and adjust averages with the merchant
7. To preserve the proper certificates, surveys and documents, in case of future disputes with
insurers and freighters and to keep regular books of the ship.
Without special authority, he cannot, in general, exercise the following enumerated acts :
1. He cannot borrow money generally for the use of the ship; though, as above observed, he may
settle the accounts for furnishings, or grant bills for them, which form debts against the concern,
whether or not he has funds in his hands with which he might have paid them
2. Although he may in general, levy the freight which is, by the bill of lading, payable on the delivery
of the goods, it would seem that he would not have power to take bills for the freight, and give up
the possession of the lien over the cargo, unless it has been so settled by the charter party.
3. He cannot insure, or bind the owners for premiums