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Record 1 2017-09-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Maritime Law
  • Transportation Insurance
  • Insurance Law
  • Regulations (Water Transport)
DEF

Declaration, made before a notary public (or a consular representative) by the master of a ship on arrival in port, that the ship has encountered circumstances beyond his control, such as heavy weather, which may have caused damage to the ship or her cargo and that the crew exercised all diligence to avoid such damage.

OBS

This document may be used in legal proceedings such as claims for loss or damage in transit, or to support the carrier’s defenses against such claims.

Key term(s)
  • maritime declaration
  • master's report

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit maritime
  • Assurance transport
  • Droit des assurances
  • Réglementation (Transport par eau)
DEF

Rapport des incidents survenus pendant le voyage, fait par un capitaine et confirmé par plusieurs hommes de l'équipage, devant le président du Tribunal de Commerce, un consul ou une autre autorité légale, pour certifier ses dires en cas d'avaries survenues au navire ou à la cargaison [...]

OBS

Le rapport de mer sert également à dégager la responsabilité du capitaine et de l'armateur lorsque les avaries résultent d'accidents maritimes dus à des circonstances fortuites.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Derecho marítimo
  • Seguro de transporte
  • Seguros (Derecho)
  • Reglamentación (Transporte por agua)
DEF

Declaración hecha por el capitán de un buque dando detalles sobre daños, averías, accidentes o sospecha de éstos, sufridos en el barco o la carga.

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