Model agency agreements in the field of cross-border maritime agency

Abstract

 In the article it is analyzed the model agency agreements in the field of cross-border maritime agency, developed by international non-governmental organizations-the Baltic and International Council and the Federation of National Associations of Ship Brokers and Agents. The author examines the conditions contained in the forms of agreements, and compares the scope of the rights and obligations granted to the agent and the principal under each agreement. A special analysis in the article is devoted to the  study of the wording of the arbitration clause and the applicable law clause. As a result of the research, the author concludes that the developed agreements are based on the customs that exist in the ports, and also contain the services that are most in demand among the principals.