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United Nations Convention of the Carriage of Goods by Sea

Document type
Multilateral
Field of application
Global
Date
Mar 31, 1978
Source
IUCN (ID: TRE-000807)
Title (French)

Convention des Nations Unies sur le transport de marchandises par mer

Title (Spanish)

Convenio de las Naciones Unidas sobre el transporte maritimo de mercancias

Title (Other)

Übereinkommen der Vereinten Nationen über die Beförderung von Gütern auf See

Place of adoption
Hamburg
Depository
UN United Nations
Language
Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish
Entry into force
Nov 1, 1992
Subject
Sea, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Hazardous waste Marine pollution (dumping at sea) Jurisdictional competence Maritime zone Procedural matters Harbour Liability/compensation Radioactive pollution Court/tribunal Law reform/harmonization/deregulation Marine pollution (ship-based sources) Solid waste Dispute settlement Transboundary movement of waste Registration Hazardous substances Transport/storage
Abstract

Objectives: To determine certain rules relating to the carriage of goods by sea. Summary of provisions: The Convention was adopted in the framework of the United Nations Organisation. Part I of the Convention defines the terms covered by it and the scope of its application. Part II concerns the liability of the carrier including, inter alia the period, the basis, and the limits of his responsibility. Articles 10 and 11 deal with the liability of the carrier and actual carrier, and with through carriage. Part III provides for the liability of the shipper, specially in cases when dangerous goods are carried. Part IV concerns issuing, content and evidentiary effect of transport documents, including bills of lading issued by the carrier and guarantees given by the shipper. Part V deals with claims and actions following loss or damage to the goods carried by sea, or delay in their delivery. Claims may be submitted either to judicial action or to arbitration.

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