Section 8 Partnership Body may be a ship’s Agent.

A partnership body, not incorporated, may be appointed a ship’s agent; and in that case the partners for the time being, or any one or more of them, may act as the agent; and any change of partners shall not affect the appointment.

The names of the partners shall at the time of appointment, and from time to time on any change happening, be registered F1with the Secretary of State, and in the registry of the High Court of Admiralty.