Carrier's Liability

Question 1

Goods

Answer 1

includes
-goods
-wares
-merchandise
of every kind, except live animals and cargo which is stated as being carried on deck and is so carried

Question 2

carrier

Answer 2

owner or charterer who enters into a contract of carriage with a shipper
–> contractual partner

Question 3

carriage of goods

Answer 3

period from the time loaded on to the vessel to the time discharged from the vessel
“tackle to tackle”

Question 4

carrier’s responsibilities with regard to the goods

Answer 4

carrier shall properly and carefully
- load
- handle
- stow
- carry
- care for
- keep
- and discharge
the goods carried

Question 5

carrier’s responsibilities with regard to the state of the ship

Answer 5

carrier shall before and at the beginning of every voyage
exercise due diligence to
- make the ship seaworthy
- properly man, equip and supply the ship
- make the holds, and all other parts of the ship in which goods are carried, fit and safe for their reception, preservation and carriage

Question 6

limit of time to claim a damage

Answer 6

• if apparent in writing to the carrier or agent at the port of discharge immediately
• latent damages within three days after receipt of the cargo
• carrier and ship shall be discharged from all liability after one year

Question 7

further immunities of the carrier

Answer 7

carrier shall not be responsible for loss or damage arising from

• act or neglect of the master or servants of the carrier
• fire
• riots
• perils or accidents of the sea
• saving live at sea
• act of God

Question 8

limitation of liability

Answer 8

value not inserted into the B/L
- 666.67 SDR per package
- 2 SDR per kilogram of gross weight
whichever is higher