Section 472 Of Article 2. Respondentia From California Harbors And Navigation Code >> Division 3. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 2.
472
. The master of a vessel may hypothecate its cargo upon
respondentia only if all of the following conditions exist:
(a) He would be authorized to hypothecate the vessel and
freightage.
(b) He is unable to borrow sufficient money on the vessel and
freightage for repairs or supplies which are necessary for the
successful accomplishment of the voyage.
(c) There is a reasonable prospect of benefiting the cargo.