Cap. 13 ст. 390Barratry.

(1) In the absence of an agreement to the contrary, the insurer shall not be answerable for such malversations or faults of the master or crew as are known by the name of barratry of the master.

(2) Any such contrary agreement is ineffectual in regard to such portion of the subject insured as belongs to the master.

(3) The insurer shall, however, be answerable for the unskilful-ness of the master or crew.