Common use of LIABILITY OF THE OPERATOR Clause in Contracts

LIABILITY OF THE OPERATOR. (a) While performing the work, the operator shall, ex- cept as provided in paragraph 6(c) of part II hereof, be responsible for any and all loss, damage or injury, including death to per- sons, cargo, vessels, their stores, apparel or equipment, wharves, docks, piers, lighters, elevators, cars, carfloats or other property or thing, arising through the negligence or fault of the operator, its employees or termi- nals: Provided, That, to the extent not cov- ered by insurance, the operator shall not be responsible to the NSA, for any loss, damage or injury resulting from the negligence or wrongful acts of the NSA; or from acts of the operator and its employees performed only because specifically so directed by the NSA; or from defects or other gear supplied by the United States.