Question 526 Deck General

The correct answer is A) unseaworthiness when sailing. Under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA) of 1936, a vessel will be liable for damage to cargo if the damage arises from the unseaworthiness of the vessel when it began its voyage. COGSA imposes a duty on the vessel owner to ensure the ship is seaworthy before departing. Damage caused by insufficient packing, mismanagement of the vessel, or quarantine delays would not necessarily indicate a breach of this duty of seaworthiness. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not align with the specific liability standard established under COGSA for cargo damage.