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Captain sign-off: closing the custody chain at the vessel
A custody chain is only closed when the vessel confirms. Here is what makes captain sign-off trustworthy — and why dual confirmation protects both sides.
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Plain-spoken pieces on parcel custody, bonded compliance, and the documents that decide disputes. Written from the operational reality of a busy vessel call — no fluff, no jargon.
A custody chain is only closed when the vessel confirms. Here is what makes captain sign-off trustworthy — and why dual confirmation protects both sides.
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