(1) For the purposes of this Act the expression “charter-party” includes any agreement or contract for the charter of any ship or vessel or any memorandum, letter or other writing between the captain, master or owner of any ship or vessel and any other person for or relating to the freight or conveyance of any money, goods or effects on board of the ship or vessel.
(2) The duty upon a charter-party may be denoted by an adhesive stamp, which is to be cancelled by the person by whom the instrument is last executed, or by whose execution it is completed as a binding contract.