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.

The court may reduce or deny remuneration if it appears that the salvors have by their fault （）or have been guilty of theft，receiving stolen goods，or other acts of fraud.

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（）.

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.

Although goods have been lost or damaged whilst in the custody of the Shipowner，（）not necessarily responsible，for his liability in respect of them may have been excluded by the rules of common law or by the express terms of the contract or by statute.

Any friction fit, tightness or adhesion of the part of any load being lifted should be broken by wedge or tapping and not by increasing the load on the applianceAccording to this sentence, （）

If necessary to avoid collision or allow more time to（）the situation，a vessel shall slacken her speed or take all way off by stopping or reversing her means of propulsion．

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.

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.

Any alteration of course and／or speed to avoid collision shall，if the circumstances of the case admit，（）to another vessel observing visually or by radar.