During loading or discharging，where the delay is due to the Shipowner’s fault，or that of his servants or agents acting within their authority，the time actually delayed is to be（）in calculating lay days.

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.

Even if the Shipowner is liable for the loss of or damage to the goods whilst in his custody，his（）may have been limited by a clause in the contract or by statute，so that the owner of the cargo will be unable to recover the full amount of his loss.

Notice of readingness to load must be served（）the charterer or his agent.

Notice of Readiness to Load must be served（）the Charterer or his agent.

______ it or not , his discovery has created a stir in scientific circles.

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.

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（）.

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.

（）are liable to be stoten, pilfered or may damaged due to improper handing or stowage.

The Shipowner must not stow goods on deck（）there is a trade usage to that effect or the Charterer has given his express or implied consent.

The murderer was brought in, with his hands ________ behind his back.