level: Duties and Liabilities
Questions and Answers List
level questions: Duties and Liabilities
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what does section 1(6) of the COGBS Act state? | that the Hague-Visby Rules can be mandatory or by agreement in the contract |
| what does section 3 of the COGBS state? | that the ship must be seaworthy and properly equipped |
| what are the duties of the carrier? | to issue a bill of lading the ship is seaworthy the carrier must carry due diligence to make sure the ship is seaworthy the carrier should properly take care of the goods the ship must not deviate path unless to save life or property |
| what are the shipper's obligations? | to provide accurate information about the goods to the carrier to be responsible for dangerous goods, such as inflammable goods |