| 英文摘要 |
In recent years, the accident of M.V. Hai-Xiang No.8 is one of the seriousaccident at sea. In this case, there are numerous issues to consider. Inthe field of maritime law, it is the subject of seaworthiness. The carrier wasrelieved of an obligation of seaworthiness that is a duty of exercising duediligence to make the ship seaworthy. If the carrier can’t prove to make theship seaworthy in due diligence, they can’t exemption or limited from theirliability for cargo damage or loss. The Rotterdam Rules now extend theobligation to whole voyage. To make and keep any container supplied bythe carrier in or upon which the goods are carried, fit and safe for their reception,carriage and preservation is also a seaworthy request in RotterdamRules. Cargo loss or damage was or was probably caused by or contributedto by the unseaworthiness of the ship. The subject matter of seaworthinessincludes hull, crew, and container. The requirements of ISM Code may beapplied to all ships. Furthermore, International Convention on Standards ofTraining, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 is also providedthe seaworthiness of crew. This article will have more discussions onthese relevant issues with international convention and R.O.C Law. |
