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A container ship operator does not normally clause its bills of lading for “on deck” carriage, even though deck cargo is often carried. What should the company do in this case?
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A shipowner tells a master to stow a piece of unprotected machinery on deck for a coastal voyage, even though the cargo could easily be stowed under deck. Will the owners be breaching the contract of carriage?
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How does the law generally view the carriage of containerised cargo on deck on purpose-built container ships?
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How does the law view the carriage of containerised cargo on deck on ships other than purpose-built containerships?
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What is the main purpose of the UK Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1971?
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When does the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1971 apply to a shipment?
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How does the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1971 alter the carrier’s obligations as to live animals and deck cargoes?
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Where the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1971 applies, what are the carrier’s obligations as to seaworthiness of the ship?