Guam § 21306 - Master's Power to Sell Ship.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 21306 — Master's Power to Sell Ship., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21306. Master's Power to Sell Ship.
When a ship, whether foreign or domestic, is seriously injured, or the
voyage is otherwise broken up, beyond the possibility of pursuing it, the
master, in cases of necessity, may sell the ship without instructions from the
owners, unless by the earliest use of ordinary means of communication he
can inform the owners, and await their instructions.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 21306
What does Guam Code Annotated § 21306 cover?
Section 21306 ("Master's Power to Sell Ship.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 21306?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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