Common use of DECK CARGO Clause in Contracts

DECK CARGO. 13.1 Unless it is specifically stipulated that the Goods will be carried under deck on the front of this bill of lading, the Goods (whether containerized or not) may be stowed on or under deck without notice to the Merchant and any deck stowage shall not be a deviation of whatsoever nature or degree. 13.2 If carried on deck, the Carrier shall not be required to note, mark or stamp on the bill of lading any statement of such on deck carriage. Such Goods whether carried on deck or under deck shall participate in General Average and, subject to Clause 13.3, such Goods shall be deemed to be within the definition of Goods for the purposes of the Hague Rules or any legislation making such rules, COGSA or the Hague-Visby Rules compulsorily applicable to this bill of lading. 13.3 Goods which are stated on the front of this bill of lading to be carried on deck, and which are actually carried on deck, are carried without responsibility on the part of the Carrier for loss or damage of whatsoever nature arising during Carriage by sea or inland waterway whether caused by unseaworthiness or negligence or any other cause whatsoever.