单项选择题 The prima facie rule that the law of the flag governs contracts of carriage by sea（）the paramount rule of the intention of the parties，which may be express，or implied from the circumstances of the sea.

单项选择题 The owners of the S.S. Short Haul agree to a charter with the Longsplice Steamship Company. The owners stipulate in the charter party that the regular Master must be employed as the vessel’s Master for the entire life of the contract. Which charter has be （）.

单项选择题 The importance of the distinction between a charter by demise and a charter party proper （）that under the former the master is the agent of the Charterer，not of the Shipowner.