Form (formal letter)
Note of Sea Protest
Before me, <Notary / Consul>, this day personally appeared the undersigned Master of the vessel <vessel>.
Voyage from <port departed> to <port arrived>.
And declared as follows:
<weather and circumstances encountered>
Actions taken:
<actions taken to preserve ship and cargo>
Damage / suspected damage:
<damage observed or suspected>
The Master therefore protests against winds, seas, and weather encountered, and against all losses, damages, and consequences arising therefrom — reserving the right to extend this protest at time and place convenient.
Sworn before me this day,
Master
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Date
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Acknowledged / received without prejudice by ____________________ Date / Time ____________