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（）.

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 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 SMS should provide for specific measures aimed at promoting the（）of equipment or systems the sudden operational failure of which may result in hazardous situations.

In the ship construction portfolio，materials which do not conform to ASTM or ABS specifications must also include the（）.

The master may bind the Shipowner or Charterer（）doing such things as are necessary on the part of the one or of the other to carry out the contract.

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.