RULE: 16 - HAZARDOUS CARGO Eff: 03JUN2003
| Effective | 03JUN2003 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 03JUN2003 |
| Filing Codes | I |
Explosives, Inflammables, or other Dangerous and Hazardous Cargo, or cargo of an objectionable nature, are subject to Carrier's option of acceptance and to special booking arrangements. In the event the authorities at destination take the position that cargo is corrosive, inflammable, explosive or injurious, the owners of such cargo shall take delivery immediately when vessel, whether in berth or not, is ready to discharge same, otherwise vessel, without any further notice (and notwithstanding any custom of the port to the contrary), may discharge such cargo into lighter or other conveyance at the risk of the owners of such cargo, all expenses beyond vessel's tackle, including lighterage and/or transportation incurred in conveying such cargo to the warehouse or place designated by the port authorities or the storage or reception of same, to be for account of the Consignees, and/or Owners and/or Shippers of such cargo.
