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Short Title and commencement \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15748931\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15748931 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 PART I \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15748931\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15748931 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid10714059\charrsid4608399 COASTWISE }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 TRADE \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15748931\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 2. This Part to apply to coastwise}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15748931\charrsid4608399 }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 trade. "Owner" to include "charterer" \par 3. Owner of ship not liable in certain}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15748931\charrsid4608399 }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 cases}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15748931\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 4. Restrictions as to provisions of bills}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15748931\charrsid4608399 }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 of lading \par 5. Provisions as to condition of goods on delivery to ship \par 6. Maximum liability of owner \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15748931\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15748931 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 PART II \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15748931\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15748931 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 CARRIAGE BY SEA FROM NEW}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15748931\charrsid4608399 }{ \b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 ZEALAND \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15748931\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 7. A}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15748931\charrsid4608399 pplication of Rules in Schedule}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15748931\charrsid4608399 8. Absolute warranty of seaworthiness not to be implied \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15748931 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15748931\charrsid4608399 9. Statement as to application of Rules to be included in bills of lading \par 10. Modification of Rules 4 and 5 of Article III in relation to bulk cargoes \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15748931 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15748931\charrsid4608399 PART III \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15748931\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15748931 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15748931\charrsid4608399 GENERAL PROVISIONS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15748931\charrsid4608399 \par 11. Lodging of claims for damage, }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7087002\charrsid4608399 short delivery, and pillag}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15748931\charrsid4608399 e \par 12. Bill of lading to be binding if signed by authorised person \par 13. Saving \par 14. Application of Act to Cook Islands and Samoa \par 15. Repeal and saving \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15748931 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15748931\charrsid4608399 Schedule \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9765671 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9765671\charrsid4608399 ___________}{\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9765671\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9765671 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9765671\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9765671 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9765671\charrsid4608399 Act 31 of 1940 (NZ)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9765671\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9765671\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7759718 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 An Act to amend the law relating to the carriage of goods by sea \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9765671\charrsid4608399 \par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 1. Short Title and commencement}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13838474\charrsid4608399 }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 - (1) This Act may be cited as the Sea Carriage of Goods Act 1940. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13838474\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (2) This Act shall come into operation on the day on which His Majesty's assent thereto is notified by the Governor-General by a Proclamation published in the }{ \i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Gazette}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 , or on such later date (being not later than three months after the date of the publication of the Proclamation as aforesaid) as is specified in that behalf in the Proclamation. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13838474\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8476785 {\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 This Act, which was reserved by the Governor-General for the signi fication of His Majesty's pleasure thereon, was assented to by His Majesty in Council and came into force on 1 March 1943; see the Sea Carnage of Goods Act Commencement Order 1943 (S.R. 1943/11). \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13838474\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8476785 {\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 This Act binds the Crown; see s. 5(2) of the Crown Proceedings Act 1950. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13838474\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13460171 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 PART I \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13460171\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13460171 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 COA}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13460171\charrsid4608399 STWISE TRAD}{ \b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 E \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13460171\charrsid4608399 \par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 2. This Part to apply t}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13460171\charrsid4608399 o coastwise trade. "Owner" to in}{ \b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 clude "}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2692280\charrsid4608399 charterer}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 "}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13460171\charrsid4608399 }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 - (1) Thi}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid4208684\charrsid4608399 s Part of }{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13460171\charrsid4608399 this Act shall apply in}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 relation to and in connect}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13460171\charrsid4608399 ion with the carriage of good by}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 sea in ships from any port}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid12744070\charrsid4608399 in New Zealand to any other port}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 in New Zealand, and shall apply to bills of lading and other shipping documents relating to any such carriage of good. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13460171\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (2) In this Part of this Act, and in every bill of lading o}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13310982\charrsid4608399 r}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 other shipping document to w}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13460171\charrsid4608399 hich this Part applies, the term}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 "owner" shall, unless the context otherwise requires, includ}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13460171\charrsid4608399 e}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 any charterer to whom a ship may be demised. \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4791289 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Cf. 1922, No. 58, s. 2 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13460171\charrsid4608399 \par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 3. Owner of ship not liable in certain cases}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14762111\charrsid4608399 }{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14762111\charrsid4608399 }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 If the owner of any ship carrying goods from any port in New Zealand to any other port in New Zealand exercises due diligence to make the ship in all respects}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14762111\charrsid4608399 seaworthy, and properly manned}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid10908661\charrsid4608399 ,}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 equipped, and supplied,}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14877068\charrsid4608399 }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 - \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14762111\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16457447 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (a) Neither the ship nor her owner or agent shall be responsible for loss or damage arising or resulting from faults or errors in naviga}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid16457447\charrsid4608399 tion or in the manage}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 ment of the ship; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid16457447\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16457447 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (b) Neither the ship nor her owner, agent, or master shall be responsible fo r loss or damage arising or resulting from- \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid16457447\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16457447 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (i) Dangers of th}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid16457447\charrsid4608399 e sea or other navigable waters; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid16457447\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16457447 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (ii) Acts of God}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid16457447\charrsid4608399 ;}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid16457447\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16457447 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid16457447\charrsid4608399 (iii) Acts of public enemies;}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid16457447\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16457447 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (iv) Inherent defect, quality, or vice of the thing carried}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid16457447\charrsid4608399 ;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid16457447\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16457447 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid16457447\charrsid4608399 (v) Insufficiency of package; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid16457447\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16457447 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (vi) Seizure udder legal process}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid16457447\charrsid4608399 ;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid16457447\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16457447 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid8743131\charrsid4608399 (vii) Act or o}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 mission of the shipper or owner of the goods or his agent or representative}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid16457447\charrsid4608399 ;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid16457447\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16457447 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (viii) Saving or attempting to save life or property at sea, or deviating in rendering such service. \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16457447 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Cf. 1922, No. 58, s. 3 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid16457447\charrsid4608399 \par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 4.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Restrictions as to provis}{ \b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid4872062\charrsid4608399 ions of bills of lading}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid4872062\charrsid4608399 - (1) Sub}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 ject to the provisions of the next succeeding subsection, where any bill of lading or other shipping document to which this Part of this Act applies contains any clause, covenant, or agreement}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14877068\charrsid4608399 }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 - \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid4872062\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12849867 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid4872062\charrsid4608399 (}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 a}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid4872062\charrsid4608399 )}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Whereby the manager, agent, master, or owner of any ship, or the ship itself, shall be relieved from liability for loss or damage arising from the harmful or improper condition of the ship's hold or arising from negligence, fault, or }{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid4872062\charrsid4608399 failure in proper loading, stow}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 a}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid4872062\charrsid4608399 ge, custody, care, or delivery o}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 f any lawful merchandise or property committed to their or its charge; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2117264\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12849867 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (b) Whereby the obligations of the owner of the ship to exercise due dilige}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2117264\charrsid4608399 nce to properly equip, man, pro}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 v}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2117264\charrsid4608399 ision, and outfit the ship, to }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 make the hold of the ship fit and safe for the reception of cargo, an}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid8743131\charrsid4608399 d to make the ship seaworthy an}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 d capable of performing her intended voyage are in anywise lessened or avoided; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2117264\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12849867 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid12849867\charrsid4608399 (}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 c) Whereby the obligations of the master, officers, agents, or servants to carefully handle and stow the cargo, and to care for and properly deliver it, are i}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid4597222\charrsid4608399 n anywise lessened or avoided,}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid12849867\charrsid4608399 \par th}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 at clause, covenant, or agr}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid12849867\charrsid4608399 eement shall be null and void and}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13569445\charrsid4608399 of no effect, unless the Cour}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13309066\charrsid4608399 t before which any question rel}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 ating thereto is tried adjudges it to be just and reasonable. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid12849867\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (2) This section shall not app}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15341824\charrsid4608399 ly in relation to the carriage o}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 f live animals. \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15341824 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Cf. 1922, No. 58, s. 4 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15341824\charrsid4608399 \par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid11276213\charrsid4608399 5}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 . Provisions as to condition of goods on delivery to ship}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid11276213\charrsid4608399 }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid11276213\charrsid4608399 }{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid11276213\charrsid4608399 1) Any}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 clause written or stamp}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid11276213\charrsid4608399 ed upon the face of a bill of lading}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 or other shipping document to which this Part of this Act applies, purporting to describe the condition or defe}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid11276213\charrsid4608399 ct of pa}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 ckages or goods referred to therein, shall be null and void}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid11276213\charrsid4608399 }{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 unless}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid11276213\charrsid4608399 , }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 - \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid11276213\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13711642 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid11276213\charrsid4608399 (}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 a) The attention of the shi pper or his ag}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid1327904\charrsid4608399 ent, or where there is no agent}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 at the port of shipment known to}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5333087\charrsid4608399 }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 the owner of the ship then of the per}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid11427247\charrsid4608399 son delivering the packages off}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 goods alongside the ship, has been}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5333087\charrsid4608399 }{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 called to the condition or defect of the packages or goods at the time of }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13711642\charrsid4608399 their delivery to the ship; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13711642 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13711642\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13711642 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13711642\charrsid4608399 (b)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 The condition or defect of the packages or goods has been noted on the receipt given at that time or, where no receipt is given, on any shipping document given at the ship's side on the delivery of the goods; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5333087\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13711642 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13711642\charrsid4608399 (c)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 The fact that attention has been so called to the condition or defect of the packages or goods at the time o}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13711642\charrsid4608399 f their delivery to the ship has}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 been noted on the}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13711642\charrsid4608399 }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 bill of lading or other shipping document given in respect of the packages or goods. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13711642\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (2) Where any package which has been acknowledge}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid8025794\charrsid4608399 d}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 in a bill of lading or other sh}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid8025794\charrsid4608399 ipping document to have been re}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 ceiv}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid8025794\charrsid4608399 ed in good or apparent good orde}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 r and con }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid8025794\charrsid4608399 dition is de}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 livered in other than apparent good order and condition and is found to have been tamper}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid8025794\charrsid4608399 ed with or pillaged, the produc}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 tion of }{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 bona fide}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 invoices shall be }{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 prima facie}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 evidence that the contents of the p}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid1337817\charrsid4608399 ackage were in}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid8025794\charrsid4608399 accordance therewith}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid12862774\charrsid4608399 ,}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 unless the package is one of a number of packages delivered to the same consignee, in which case the production of }{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 bona fide}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 i}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid8025794\charrsid4608399 nvoices shall be accepted as su}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 ch }{ \i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 prima facie}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 evidence as aforesaid only if the consignee pr}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid8025794\charrsid4608399 o}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 ves that the goods clai}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid8025794\charrsid4608399 m}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 ed to have been pillaged or not delivered were not contained in one or more of the other packages. \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8025794 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Cf. 1922, No. 58, s. 5 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid8025794\charrsid4608399 \par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid1524175\charrsid4608399 6. Maximum liability of owne}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 r}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid1524175\charrsid4608399 }{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid1524175\charrsid4608399 }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (1) No person shall be entitled to recover from the owner}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid1524175\charrsid4608399 or any servant or employee or }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 agent of the owner, and the ship shall not in any event}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid1524175\charrsid4608399 be or become liable for any loss }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 or damage to or in connection with goods to any greater extent than a sum calculated at the rate of ten pounds p}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid1524175\charrsid4608399 er cubic foot, but not in any ca}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 se exceeding fifty pounds per package or unit, unless the nature and value of such g}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid1524175\charrsid4608399 oods have been declared by the sh}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 ipper before shipment and in}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid4472984\charrsid4608399 serted in the bill of lading or }{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 other shipping document. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid4472984\charrsid4608399 \par (2) This declaration if em}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 bodied in the bill of lading or other shipping document shall be }{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 prima facie}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 evidence, but shall not be binding or conclusive on the owner. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid4472984\charrsid4608399 \par (3) By agreement betwee}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 n the owner, master, or agent of the owner and the shipper another maximum amount than that mentioned in this secti}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid4472984\charrsid4608399 o}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 n may be fixed: \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid4472984\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid16520060\charrsid4608399 Provided that such max}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 imum shall not be less than the amount above named. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid16520060\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (4) No person shall be entitled to recover from the}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid16520060\charrsid4608399 }{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 own}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid16520060\charrsid4608399 er or any servant or employee or}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 agent of the owner, and the ship}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid16520060\charrsid4608399 }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 shall not be responsible in any event for loss or damage to }{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid16520060\charrsid4608399 or in connection with good}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 s if the nature or value thereof has been knowingly misstate}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid16520060\charrsid4608399 d by the shipper in the bill of}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid16520060\charrsid4608399 l}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 ading or other shipping document. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid16520060\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (5) This section shall not apply in relation to the carriage of live animals or of other cargo which in the bill of lading or other shipping document is stated as being carried on deck and which is so carried. \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5322541 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid16520060\charrsid4608399 Cf. Schedule, Art. IV,}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Rule 5 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid16520060\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5322541 {\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15887494\charrsid4608399 See also the Carriers}{\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Act 1948, which (under s. 8 of that Act) is }{\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5322541\charrsid4608399 to be read subject to this Part.}{\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9713871 {\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9713871\charrsid4608399 [Amended 2/100/1962]}{\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5322541\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9713871\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7604489 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7604489\charrsid4608399 PART II \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7604489\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7604489 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 CARRIAGE BY SEA FROM NEW ZEALAND \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7604489\charrsid4608399 \par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 7. Application of Rules in Schedule}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid11169967\charrsid4608399 }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 -}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid11169967\charrsid4608399 }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (1) Subject to the}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid11169967\charrsid4608399 }{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 provisions of this Act, the Rules contained in the Schedule to this Act (in this Part referred to as "the Rules") shall have affect in relation to and in c}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid12332667\charrsid4608399 onnection with the carriage of go}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 ods by sea in ships from any port in New Zealand to any part outside New Zealand. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid12332667\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (2) The Rules shall not by virtue of this Act apply to any contract for the carriage of}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5963860\charrsid4608399 goods by sea made before the com}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 mencement of this Act, nor to any bill of lading or s}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5963860\charrsid4608399 i}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 milar document of title issued,}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5963860\charrsid4608399 whether before or after the com}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 mencement of this Act, in pursuance of any such contract }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid1990804\charrsid4608399 as}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 aforesaid. \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5963860 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Cf. Carriage of }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13971091\charrsid4608399 Goods by Sea Act 1924, ss. 1, 6}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (3) (U.K.) \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5963860\charrsid4608399 \par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 8. Absolute warranty of seaworthiness not to be implied}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid1531098\charrsid4608399 }{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid1531098\charrsid4608399 }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 There shall not be implied in any contract for the carriage of goods by sea to which the R}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid873921\charrsid4608399 ules apply any absolute under}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid1531098\charrsid4608399 ta}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 kin}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid1531098\charrsid4608399 g}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 by the carrier of the goods to provide a seaworthy ship. \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6054022 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Cf. Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1924, s. 2 (U.K.) \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid1531098\charrsid4608399 \par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 9. Statement as to application of Rules to be included in bills of lading}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6054022\charrsid4608399 }{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6054022\charrsid4608399 }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (1) Every bill of lading or similar document of title issued in New Zealand which contains or is evidence of any contract to which the Rules apply shall contain an express statement that it is to}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6054022\charrsid4608399 have effect subject to the pro}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 visions of the Rules as applied by this Act. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6054022\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (2) Every owner, charterer, master, or agent who issues }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6054022\charrsid4608399 an}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 y such bill of lading or similar document of title without}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6054022\charrsid4608399 complying with this section sha}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 ll be l}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6054022\charrsid4608399 iable on summary convic}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 tion to a fine of one hundred pounds. \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6054022 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6054022\charrsid4608399 Cf. Carriage of Goods}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 by Sea Act 1924, }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid10697301\charrsid4608399 s. 3 (U.K.); 1922, No. 58, s. 9}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (3) \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6054022\charrsid4608399 \par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 10. Modification of Rules 4 and 5 of Article III in relation to bulk cargoes}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6054022\charrsid4608399 }{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6054022\charrsid4608399 }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Where under the custom of any trade the height of any bulk cargo inserted in a bill of lading to which the Rules apply is a weight ascertained or accepted by a third party other than the carrier or the shipper and the fact that the weight is so ascertaine d or accepted is stated in the}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13063597\charrsid4608399 bi}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 ll of lading, then, notwithstan}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9262541\charrsid4608399 ding anything to the contrary in}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 the Rules, the bill of lading shall not be deemed to be}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid16058232\charrsid4608399 }{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 prima facie}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 evidence against the carrier of the receipt of good, of the weight so inserted in the }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14222201\charrsid4608399 bill of lading, and the accuracy}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 thereof at the time of shipment shall not be deemed to have been guaranteed by the shipper. \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14222201 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Cf. Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1924, s.5 (U.K.) \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14222201\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14222201 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 PART III \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14222201\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14222201 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 GENERAL PROVISIONS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14222201\charrsid4608399 \par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 11. Lodging of claims for}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14222201\charrsid4608399 damage, short delivery, and pil}{ \b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 lage}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14222201\charrsid4608399 }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 -}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14222201\charrsid4608399 }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (1) The agents in New Zealand}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14222201\charrsid4608399 of any ship not regis}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 tered in New Zealand shall be deemed to be the legal repre sentatives of the master and the owner or charterer of the ship after the departure of the ship from the por t at which she was discharged for the purpose of receiving and paying claims for short delivery, damage, or pillage of cargo, and the amount of any such claim may be recovered from the agents in any Court of competent jurisdiction: \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14222201\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Provided that it shall be lawful for the agents, by notice in writing delivered to the Collector of Customs not later than twenty-four hours before the departure of any ship, to decline}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7341183\charrsid4608399 }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 to accept any responsibility under}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15205059\charrsid4608399 this section in respect of }{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 that ship, in which case the master and some other person}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7341183\charrsid4608399 }{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 approved by the Collector shall, before the ship is allowed her clearance, enter into a joint and several bond in a sum not exceeding the value of her cargo, as shown by the ship's papers, for the payment o f any sum which, together with costs, may be recovered against the agents of the ship. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7341183\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (2) No proceedings for the recovery of any claim under this section shall be taken unless }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13063597\charrsid4608399 notice in writing giving reason}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 able particulars of the damage or loss is given to the agents}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7341183\charrsid4608399 }{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 and the proceedings commenced within one year after the delivery of the cargo or the date when the cargo should have been delivered. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7341183\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (3) Nothing in this section sha}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7341183\charrsid4608399 ll prevent the agents from rais}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 ing any defence available to th eir principal and, in particular but not in limitation, any defence available to their principal by virtue of the provisions of Rule 6 of Article III of the rules relating to bills of lading contained in the Schedule to this Act. \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7341183 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Cf. 1922, No. 58, s. 7 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7341183\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7341183 {\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6060590\charrsid4608399 Subss. (2) and (3) were substituted for the origina}{ \lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid1729707\charrsid4608399 l subs. (2) by s. 2}{\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (1) of the Sea Carriage of Goo}{\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid672862 ds Amendment Act 1968;}{ \lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid1729707\charrsid4608399 see s. 2}{\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (2) of that Act}{\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid1729707\charrsid4608399 .}{ \lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7341183\charrsid4608399 \par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 12. Bill of lading to be bind}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7341183\charrsid4608399 ing if signed by authorised per}{ \b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 son}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7341183\charrsid4608399 }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 -}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7341183\charrsid4608399 }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Every bill of lading or other shipping docu ment relating to the carriage of goods issued by the manager, agent, master, owner, or charterer of a shi}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7341183\charrsid4608399 p, and signed by any person pur}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 porting to be authorised to sign it, shall be binding on the master and the owner or charterer of the ship as if the bill of lading or other document had been signed by the master. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7341183 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7341183\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13063597 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 13}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid672862 . }{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7341183\charrsid4608399 (1) [}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Not Ni}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7341183\charrsid4608399 u}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 e }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7341183\charrsid4608399 Law}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 ] \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7341183\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (2) Nothing in this Act shall affect the operation of section }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7341183\charrsid4608399 three }{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 of the Mercantile Law Amendment Act 1922. \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7341183 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Cf. Carriage}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid11346866\charrsid4608399 of Goods by Sea Act 1924, s. 6}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (2) (U.K.) \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7341183\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7341183 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7341183\charrsid4608399 __________ \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7341183\charrsid4608399 \par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2305590\charrsid4608399 Section 7}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2305590 \par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid4608399\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2305590 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 SCHEDULE \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2305590\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2305590 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid11346866\charrsid4608399 RUL}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2305590\charrsid4608399 ES RELATING TO BILLS OF}{ \b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 LADING \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2305590\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2305590 {\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Article I}{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2305590\charrsid4608399 }{ \i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 -}{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2305590\charrsid4608399 }{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Definitions \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2305590\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 IN these Rules the following }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2305590\charrsid4608399 expression's have the meanings hereby}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 assigned to them respectively, that is to say: \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2305590\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2305590 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (a) "Carrier" includes the owner or the charterer who enters into a cont}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2305590\charrsid4608399 ract of carriage with a shipper;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2305590\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2305590 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (b) "Contract of carriage" applies only to contracts of carriage covered by a bill of lading or any similar document of title, in so far is such document relates to the carr}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2305590\charrsid4608399 iage of goods by sea, including }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 any bill of lading or any s}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2305590\charrsid4608399 imilar document as aforesaid iss}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 ued under or pursuant to a charter party from the moment at which such bill of lading or simila}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7549958\charrsid4608399 r document of title regulates the}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 relations between a c}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2305590\charrsid4608399 arrier and a holder of the same;}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2305590\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2305590 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (c) "Goods" includes goods, wares, merchandise, and articles of every kind whatsoever, except live animals and cargo which by the contract of carriage is state}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2305590\charrsid4608399 d as being carried on deck and is}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 so carried}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2305590\charrsid4608399 ;}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2305590\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2305590 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (d) "Ship" means any vessel used f}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2305590\charrsid4608399 or the carriage of goods by sea; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2305590\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2305590 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (e) "Carriage of goods" covers the period from the time when the goods are loaded on to the time when they are discharged from the ship. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2305590\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2305590 {\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Article II}{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2305590\charrsid4608399 }{ \i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 -}{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2305590\charrsid4608399 }{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Risks \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2305590\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Subject to the provisions of Article VI, under every contract of carriage of goods by sea the carrier, in relation to the loading, handling, stowage, carriage, custody, care, and d}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid8540400\charrsid4608399 ischarge of such goods, shall be}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 subject to the responsibilities and liabilities, and entitled to the rights and immunities hereinafter set forth. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2305590\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2305590 {\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Article III}{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2305590\charrsid4608399 }{ \i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 -}{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2305590\charrsid4608399 }{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Responsibilities and Liabilities \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2305590\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 1. The carrier shall be bound, before and at the beginning of the voyage, to exercise due diligence to}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13063597\charrsid4608399 }{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 - \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7565934\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7565934 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7565934\charrsid4608399 (a) Make the ship seaworthy;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7565934\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7565934 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (b) Properly }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7565934\charrsid4608399 man, equip, and supply the ship;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7565934\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7565934 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (c) Make the holds, refrigerating and cool chambers, and all other parts of the ship in which goods are carried fit and safe for their reception, carriage, and preservation. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7565934\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 2. Subject to the provisions of Article IV, the carrier shall properly and carefully load, handle, stow, carry, keep, care for, and discharge the goods carried. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7565934\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 3. After receiving the goods into his charge}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid11947698\charrsid4608399 , the carrier, or the master}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 or agent of the carrier, shall, on demand of the shipper, issue to the shipper a bill of lading showing, among other things,- \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7565934\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7565934 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (a) The leading marks necessary for identification of the goods as the same are furnished in}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7565934\charrsid4608399 }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 writing by the shipper before the loading of s}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7565934\charrsid4608399 uch goods starts, provided such}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 marks are stamped or otherwise shown clearly upon the}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7565934\charrsid4608399 }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 goods }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2259259\charrsid4608399 if }{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 uncovered, or on the}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7565934\charrsid4608399 }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 cases or coverings in which such goods are contained, in such a manner as should ordinarily remain legible until the end of}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7565934\charrsid4608399 }{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 th}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7565934\charrsid4608399 e voyage;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7565934\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7565934 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (b) Either the number of packages or pieces, or the quantity, or weight, as the case may be, as furn }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7565934\charrsid4608399 ished in writing by the shipper;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7565934\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7565934 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6370928\charrsid4608399 (}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 c) The apparent o}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7565934\charrsid4608399 rder and condition of the goods:}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7565934\charrsid4608399 \par P}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 ro}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7565934\charrsid4608399 v}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 ided that no carrier, master, or agent of the carrier sh}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7565934\charrsid4608399 all be bo}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 und to stat e or show in the bill of lading any marks, num}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6370928\charrsid4608399 ber, quantity, a weight which h}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 e has reasonable ground for suspecting not accurately to re}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7565934\charrsid4608399 p}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 resent the goods actually received, or which he has had no }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7565934\charrsid4608399 reasona}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 ble means of checking. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7565934\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 4. Such a bill of lading shall be }{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 prima facie}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid656154\charrsid4608399 evidence of the receipt by th}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 e carrier of the goods as therein described in accordance with Rule 3 (a), (b), and (c). \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid656154\charrsid4608399 \par 5. T}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 he shipper shall be deemed to have guaranteed to the carrier the accuracy at the time of shipment of th}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid656154\charrsid4608399 e marks, number, quantity, and }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6447133\charrsid4608399 we}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid656154\charrsid4608399 ight}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6169617\charrsid4608399 , as furnished by him}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 , and the shipper shall indemnify the carrier against all loss, damages, and expense}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13850818\charrsid4608399 s arising, or resulting from ina}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 ccuracies in such particulars. The rig}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13850818\charrsid4608399 ht of the carrier to such indem}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 nity shall in no way limit his}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid8016063\charrsid4608399 responsibility and liability u}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 nder the contract of carriage to any person other than the shipper. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3685292\charrsid4608399 \par 6. Unless notice of loss or dam}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 age and the general nature of such }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15929244\charrsid4608399 loss}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 or damage be given in writing to the carrier or his age nt at the port of discharge before or at the time of the removal of the goods into the custody of the person entitled to delivery thereof under the contract of carriage, or, if the loss or damage be not apparent, within three days, such removal shall be } {\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 prima facie}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 evidence of the delivery by the carrier of the goods as described in the bill of lading. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3685292\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 The notice in writing need not be given if the state of the goods has it the time of their receipt been the subject of joint survey or inspection. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3685292\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 In any event the carrier and the ship shall be discharged from all liability in respect of loss or damage unl}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7289069\charrsid4608399 ess suit is brought within one y}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 ear after delivery of the goods or the date when the goods should have been delivered. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3685292\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 In the case of any actual or apprehended loss or damage the carrier and the receiver shall give all reasonable facilities to each other for inspecting and tallying the goods. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3685292\charrsid4608399 \par 7}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 . After the goods are loaded the bill}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15876283\charrsid4608399 of lading to be issued by the car}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 rier, master, or agent of the carrier to the shippe}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3685292\charrsid4608399 r shall, if the shipper so dem}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 ands, be a "shipped" bill of lading: \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3685292\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Provided that if the shipper shall ha}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3685292\charrsid4608399 ve previously taken up any docu}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 ment of title to such goods he shall surrender the same as against the issue of the "shipped" bill of lading, but at the option of the carrier such document of title may be noted at the port of shipment by the carrier, master, or agent with the name o}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3685292\charrsid4608399 r names of the ship or ships up}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 on which the goods have been shipped and the date o r dates of shipment, and when so noted the same shall, for the purpose of this article, be deemed to constitute a "shipped" bill of lading. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3685292\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 8. Any clause, convenant, or agreement in a contract of carriage relieving the carrier or the ship from liability for loss or damage to or in connection with goods arising from negligence, fault, or failure in}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3685292\charrsid4608399 }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 the duties and obligations provided in this ar ticle or lessening such liability otherwise than as provided in these Rules shall be null and void and of no effect. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3685292\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 A benefit of insurance or similar clause shall be deemed to }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3685292\charrsid4608399 be}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 a clause relieving the carrier from liability. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3685292\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3685292 {\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3685292\charrsid4608399 Article IV }{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 -}{ \i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3685292\charrsid4608399 }{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Rights and Immunities \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3685292\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 1. Neither the carrier nor the ship shall}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid1575196\charrsid4608399 be liable for loss or damage}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 arising or resulting from unseaworthiness unless caused by want of due diligence on the part of the carrier to make the ship seaworthy, and to secure that the ship is properly manned, equipped, and supplied, and to make the holds, refrigerating and cool chambers, and all other parts of the ship in which goods are carried fit and safe for their reception}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6844623\charrsid4608399 ,}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 carriage, and preservation in accordance with the pro}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid1575196\charrsid4608399 visions of Rule I of Article III}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 . \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid1575196\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Whenever loss or damage has resulted from unseaworthiness, the burden of proving the exercise of due diligence shall be on the carrier o}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14052263\charrsid4608399 r}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 other person claiming exemption under this rule. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6780210\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 2. Neither the carrier nor the ship shall be responsible for loss o}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6780210\charrsid4608399 r}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 damage arising or resulting from- \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6780210\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13792630 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (a) Act, neglect, or default of the master, mariner, pilot, or the servants of the carrier in this navigation o}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6780210\charrsid4608399 r in the management of the ship;}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6780210\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13792630 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (b) Fire, unless caused by the actual }{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6780210\charrsid4608399 fault or privity of the carrier; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6780210\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13792630 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (c) Perils, dangers, and accidents of the}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13792630\charrsid4608399 sea or other navigable waters; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13792630\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13792630 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13792630\charrsid4608399 (d) Act of God;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13792630\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13792630 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (e) Act of w}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13792630\charrsid4608399 ar; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13792630\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13792630 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13792630\charrsid4608399 (f) Act of public enemies;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13792630\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13792630 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (g) Arrest or restraint of princes, rulers, or people,}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13792630\charrsid4608399 or seizure under legal process;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13792630\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13792630 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13792630\charrsid4608399 (h) Quarantine restrictions;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13792630\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13792630 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (i) Act or omission of the shipper or owner of the goods, his agent or representative}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13792630\charrsid4608399 ;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13792630\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13792630 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (j) Strikes or lockouts or stoppage or restraint of la}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13792630\charrsid4608399 bour from what}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 ever cause, whether partial or general}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13792630\charrsid4608399 ;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid13792630\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid200662 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid200662\charrsid4608399 (k) Riots and civil commotions}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid672862 ;}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid200662\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid200662 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid200662\charrsid4608399 l}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 ) Saving or attempting }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid200662\charrsid4608399 to save life or property at sea}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid672862 ;}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid200662\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid200662 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (m) Wastage in bulk or weight or any other loss or damage arising from inherent defect, quality, or vice of the }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid200662\charrsid4608399 goods;}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid200662\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid200662 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid200662\charrsid4608399 (n) Insufficiency of packing;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid200662\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid200662 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (o) Insuf}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid200662\charrsid4608399 ficiency or inadequacy of marks;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid200662\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid200662 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (p) Latent defects no}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid200662\charrsid4608399 t discoverable by due diligence;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid200662\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid200662 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 (q) Any other cause arising without the actual fault or privity of the carrier, or without the fault or neglect of the agents or s}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid200662\charrsid4608399 ervants of the carrier; but the }{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 burden of proof shall be on the person}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid200662\charrsid4608399 }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 claiming the benefit of this exc}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid200662\charrsid4608399 eption to show that neither the}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 actual fault or privity of the carrier nor the fault or neglect of the agents or servants of the carrier contributed to the lots or damage. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid200662\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 3. The shipper shall not be responsible for loss or damage sustained }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid200662\charrsid4608399 by}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 the carrier or the ship arising or resulting from any cause without }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid200662\charrsid4608399 t}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 he act, fault, or neglect of the shipper, his agents, or his servants. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid200662\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 4. Any deviation in saving or attempi}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7569241\charrsid4608399 ng}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3296313\charrsid4608399 }{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15882413\charrsid4608399 [sic]}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7569241\charrsid4608399 to save life or property at s}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 ea}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7569241\charrsid4608399 ,}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 or any reasonable deviation shall }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7569241\charrsid4608399 not be deemed to be an infringem}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 ent or breach of these Rules or of the contract of carriage, and the carrier shall not be liable for any loss or damage resulting therefrom. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7569241\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 5. Neither the carrier nor the ship s}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid4594758\charrsid4608399 hall in any event be or become li}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 able for any loss or damage to or}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7569241\charrsid4608399 in connection with goods in am}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 ount exceeding one hundred pounds per package or unit, or the equivalent of that sum in other currency, unless the nature and value of such goods have been declared by th}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7569241\charrsid4608399 e shipper before shipment and inse}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 rted in the bill of lading. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7569241\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 This declaration if embodied in the bill of lading shall be }{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 prima facie}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 evidence, but shall not be binding or conclusive on the carrier. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7569241\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 By agreement between the carrier, master, or agent of the carrier and the shipper another maximum amount than that mentioned in this rule may be fixed: \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7569241\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Provided that such maximum shall not be less than the figure above named. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid7569241\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Neither the carrier nor the ship shall be }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9272859\charrsid4608399 responsible in any event for loss}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 or damage to or in connection with goods if the nature or value thereof has been knowingly misstated by the shipper in the bill of lading. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9272859\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 6. Goods of an inflammable, explosive, or dangerous nature to the shipment whereof the carrier, roaster, or agent of the carrier has not consented with knowledge of their nature and character may at any time before discha rge be landed at any place or destroyed or rendered innocuous by the carrier without compensation, and the shipper of such goods shall be liable for all damages and expenses directly or indirectly arising out of or resulting from such shipment. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9272859\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 If any suc h goods shipped with such knowledge and consent shall become a danger to the ship or cargo, they may in like manner be landed at any place or destroyed or rendered innocuous by the carrier without liability on the part of the carrier except to general ave rage, if any. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9272859\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9272859 {\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9272859\charrsid4608399 A}{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 rticle V}{ \i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9272859\charrsid4608399 }{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 -}{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9272859\charrsid4608399 }{ \i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Surrender of Rights and Immunities, and Increase of Responsibilities and Liabilities \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9272859\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 A carrier shall be at liberty to surrender in whole or in part all or any of his rights and immunities or to increase any of his responsibilitie s and liabilities under the Rules contained in any of these articles: \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3475237\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Provided such surrender or increase shall be embodied in the bill of lading issued to the shipper. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3475237\charrsid4608399 \par Th}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 e provisions of these Rules shall not be applicable to charter parties,}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3475237\charrsid4608399 }{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 but if bill s of lading are issued in the case of a ship under a charter party they shall comply with the terms of these Rules. Nothing in these Rules shall be held to prevent the insertion in a bill of lading of any la}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3475237\charrsid4608399 w}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 fu}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3475237\charrsid4608399 l}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 provision regarding general average. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3475237\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3475237 {\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Article VI}{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3475237\charrsid4608399 }{ \i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 -}{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3475237\charrsid4608399 }{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Special Conditions \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3475237\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding articles, a carrier master, or agent of the carrier, and a s}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5050411\charrsid4608399 hipper, shall in regard to any}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 particular goods be at liberty to ent}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3891567\charrsid4608399 er into any agreement in any terms}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 as to the re sponsibility and liability of the carrier for such goods, and as to the rights and immunities of the carrier in respect of such goods, or his obligation as to seaworthiness, so far as this stipulation is not contrary to public policy, or the care or dilig ence of his servants or agents in regard to the loading, handling, stowage, carriage, custody, care, and discharge of the goods carried by sea, provided that in this case no bill of lading has been or sh}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid481071\charrsid4608399 all be issued and that the terms}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 agreed shall be embod ied in a receipt which shall be a non-negotiable document and shall be marked as such. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3475237\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Any agreement so entered into}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3475237\charrsid4608399 shall have full legal effect:}{ \fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3475237\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Provided that this article shall not apply to ordinary commercial shipments made in the ordinary course of trade, but only to other shipments where the character or condition of the property to be carried or the circumstances, terms, and conditions under which the carriage is to be performed are such as reasonably to justify a special agreement. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3475237\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3475237 {\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Article VII}{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3475237\charrsid4608399 }{ \i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 -}{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3475237\charrsid4608399 }{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Limitations on the Application of the Rules \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3475237\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Nothing herein contained shall prevent a carrier or a shipper from entering into any agreement, stipulation, condition, reservation, or exemption as to the responsibility and liability of the carrier or the ship for the loss or damage to or in connection with the custody and care and handling of goods prior to the loading on and subsequent to the discharge from the ship on which the goods are carried by sea. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3475237\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3475237 {\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Article VIII}{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3475237\charrsid4608399 }{ \i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 -}{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3475237\charrsid4608399 }{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Limitation of Liability \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3475237\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 The provisions of these Rules shall not affect the rights and obligations of the carrier under any statute for the time being in force relating to the limitation of the liability of owners of sea-going vessels. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3475237\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3475237 {\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 Article IX \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16525730 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3475237\charrsid4608399 \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15552012\charrsid4608399 The monetary units mentioned in these Rules are to be taken to be New Zealand currency. \par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3475237\charrsid4608399 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3475237 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3475237\charrsid4608399 ________________ \par }}