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Items |
Hague Rules |
Hague-Visby Rules |
Hamburg Rules |
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Passing time |
1924 |
1968 |
1978 |
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The basic obligations of the carrier |
Seaworthiness/cargo guarding/unreasonable deviation forbidden |
No clear provisions, but should not less than before | |
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Liability system |
Incomplete fault liability |
Completely fault liability | |
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During the liability of the carrier |
Hook to hook |
Receiving to delivery | |
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Liability exemption of the carrier |
17 liability exemption including “fault of navigation” |
Cancel “fault of navigation” liability exemption | |
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Delay in delivery |
Not specified |
Limit is 2.5 times of the freight for the cargo of late delivery, but should not be more than the total amount of the freight for all cargo | |
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The carrier compensation limit |
100 pounds per unit or per piece |
(1) 666.67 sdrs per piece or per unit; (2) gross weight 2 per kg. They will be subject to the most high |
(1) 835 sdrs per piece or per unit ; (2) gross weight 2.5 sdrs per kilogram. They will be subject to the most high |
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Limit applicable to tort suit;apply to the employment of the carrier or agent |
Loss of limitation of liability, if loss by the carrier, intentionally caused the hiring people or agent | ||
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Actual carrier |
Not specified |
Not specified |
Contracting carrier take charge/joint liability |
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Letter of indemnity |
Not specified |
Not specified |
Valid for kindness/invalid for viciousness |
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On deck cargo and live animals |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
In accordance with the contract/practice, can load cargo on deck; liability exemption to live animals inherent risk |
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Prescribed period for litigation |
One year |
One year, negotiable extend. There are 3 months grace period for recovery against the third party |
Two years |
