Carriage by Sea

/ˈkærɪɪdʒ baɪ siː/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The transportation of goods or passengers by ship or other sea vessel under contract or legal obligation.
    The contract specified the terms of carriage by sea for the imported machinery.

Forms

  • carriage by sea

Commentary

Carriage by sea is a fundamental concept in maritime law, often governed by international conventions such as the Hague-Visby Rules; drafters should specify applicable rules and liabilities clearly in contracts.

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