Question 527 Deck General

The correct answer is D) improper stowage. Under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA) of 1936, a vessel will be liable for damage to cargo if the damage arises out of improper stowage. The Act holds the carrier responsible for properly stowing and securing the cargo on board, and any damage resulting from negligence in this regard will make the carrier liable. The other options are incorrect because COGSA does not hold the carrier liable for damage caused by strikes, lockouts, fire not due to the carrier's fault, or delays due to seizure of the vessel. These are generally considered "acts of God" or circumstances beyond the carrier's control.