Sea Carriage Contract
/ˈsiː ˈkærɪɪdʒ ˈkɒntrækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A contract governing the transportation of goods or passengers by sea, outlining rights, duties, and liabilities of the carrier and shipper.
The sea carriage contract specified the schedule and liability limits for the shipment of goods.
Forms
- sea carriage contract
- sea carriage contracts
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Commentary
This contract is central in maritime law and often incorporates standardized terms like those in the Hague-Visby Rules to allocate risk and responsibility.
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