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Liability for Saltwater Damage

Liability for Saltwater Damage refers to the legal responsibility for damage to cargo caused by saltwater, particularly in ocean transport.

Last updated: 31 January 2026Published: 27 January 2026

Source: https://www.imo.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/IndexofKnowledge/Hague-Visby_Rules/Pages/default.aspx

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Liability for Saltwater Damage refers to the legal responsibility for damage to cargo caused by saltwater, particularly in ocean transport. It defines who is liable under a bill of lading or applicable international freight liability regimes (e.g., Hague-Visby Rules) for such damage or who is exempt from liability.

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