Although the Shipowner may be responsible for the loss or damage to the goods，his liability may be limited（）the terms of the contract or the statute.

The sailors at the stern are making preparations for（）.

Repairing damage to the hull at or above the waterline reduces the threat of（）.

Every deliberate act of wrongdoing by the master or any of the crew against the ship or cargo，without the authorization or privity of the Shipowner or his agent，is（）.

（）, or drum is used for hauling in or letting out the wires or ropes which will fasten the ship to the shore.

A salvor may be（）the whole or part of the payment due under Salvage Convention to the extent that the salvage operations have become necessary or more difficult because of fault or neglect on his part or if the salvor has been guilty of fraud or other dishonest conduct.

The （） is used for hauling in or letting out the wires or ropes.

The（）may examine or re-examine the goods or take samples from them straightaway in the absence of the consignee or the consignor whenever it considers this necessary.

Course directed by the OSC or CSS to be steered at the beginning of a search is（）.

Course directed by the OSC or CSS to be steered at the beginning of a search is（）.

Course directed by the 0SC or CSS to be steered at the beginning of a search is（）.

Sometimes lights are（）by fog，haze，dust，smoke，or precipitation which may be present at the light，or between the light and the observer，and which is possibly unknown by the observer.