（）means any person by whom or in whose name or on whose behalf a contract of carriage of goods by sea has been concluded with a carrier，or any person by whom or in whose name or on whose behalf the goods are actually delivered to the carrier in relation to the contract of carriage of goods by sea.

If he is a common carrier，he is absolutely responsible to the owner of the goods carried （）any loss or damage to them unless caused by an Act of God or the Queen’s enemies，or the inherent vice in the goods themselves，or the negligence of the owner of the goods，or a general average sacrifice.

Owners are to be responsible for loss of or damage to the goods or delay in delivery of the goods only in case the loss，damage or delay has been caused by the improper or negligent stowage of the goods．This means that（）.

Where a container，pallet or similar article of transport is used to consolidate goods，the number of packages or units enumerated in the bill of lading as packed in such article of transport（）to be the number of packages or units in calculating the amount beyond which the carrier or the ship is not reliable.

The carrier is liable for loss of or damage to the goods or delay in delivery caused by fire，（）the claimant proves that the fire arose from fault or neglect on the part of the carrier，his servants or agents.

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（）shall be liable for loss of and damage to the Vessel and／or goods arising or resulting from inaccuracies in stating the description，quantity，weight，measurement or contents.

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

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

Effects which are dutiable or subject to prohibitions or restrictions should be declared in （）.

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.

Excessive clearances in the main or crank-pin bearings will sometimes be indicated by （） before any bearing knock is heard.