中国海商法的有关条款page337.doc

Carrier’s Responsibilities Article 46 The responsibilities of the carrier with regard to the goods carrier in contains cover entire period during which the carrier is in charge of the goods, starting from the time the carrier has taken over the goods at the port of loading, until the goods have been delivered at the port of discharge. The responsibility of the carrier with respect to non containerized goods covers the period during which the carrier is in charge of the goods, starting from the time of loading of the goods onto the ship until the time the goods are discharged therefrom. During the period the carrier is in charge of the goods, the carrier shall be liable for the loss of or damage to the goods, except as otherwise provided for in this Section. The provisions of the preceding paragraph shall not prevent the carrier from entering into any agreement concerning carrier’s responsibilities with regard to non containerized goods prior to loading onto and after discharging from the ship. Article 47 The carrier shall, before and at the beginning of the voyage, exercise due diligence to make the ship seaworthy, properly man, equip and supply the ship 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, carriage and preservation. Article 48 The carrier shall properly and carefully load, handle, stow, carry, keep, care for and discharge the goods carried. Article 49 The carrier shall carry the goods to the port of discharge on the agreed or customary or geographically direct route. Any deviation in saving or attempting to save life or property at sea or any reasonable deviation shall not be deemed to be an act deviating from the provisions of the preceding paragraph. Article 50 Delay in delivery occurs when the goods have not been delivered at the designated port of discharge within the time expressly agreed upon. The carrier shall be liable for the loss of or damage to