2010: Conference Proceedings
Articles

Carriage of Goods by Sea Under the Hague-Visby Rules: Getting Back on Course?

Published 2010-10-13

Keywords

  • carriage of goods by sea,
  • Hague-Visby Rules,
  • carrier liability,
  • carrier liability exemptions,
  • act, neglect or default,
  • cargo loss or damage,
  • due diligence,
  • seaworthiness,
  • limitation of liability,
  • negligence,
  • implied obligation of good faith,
  • barratry,
  • deviation,
  • liberty clause,
  • acts by master and crew
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Abstract

In this paper, David discusses the Hague-Visby Rules, particularly the exclusions to liability contained in art 4.2, using the case of the Tasman Pioneer as an example. David covers this case's journey through the courts and the different judgments delivered, before providing his own commentary at the end.