Marine Agency Agreement in the System of Intermediary Agreements

Abstract

   The article examines the legal nature of the maritime agency agreement as a special type of intermediary contract used in maritime transport. Based on the analysis of the provisions of the Merchant Shipping Code of the Russian Federation and the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, the author identifi es the main features, subject matter, and structure of this agreement, as well as its place within the system of civil law obligations. A comparative analysis is conducted between the maritime agency agreement and the general agency, commission, mandate, and freight forwarding agreements. Special attention is given to the territorial scope of the contract, the agent’s powers and limitations, and the protection of bona fi de third parties. The study concludes that the maritime agency agreement represents a specific form of agency contract with sectoral peculiarities, combining elements of both direct and indirect representation. The author emphasizes its bilateral, remunerative, and consensual nature, highlighting its importance for the legal regulation of maritime transport operations.