493. Overview of the Hague-Visby Rules.

The content and effect of the Hague-Visby Rules¹ may be summarised as follows:

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   (1)     the Rules contain certain rights and immunities in favour of the carrier which constitute his maximum protection²; he may surrender such protection, provided that such surrender is embodied in the bill of lading issued to the shipper³; but any clause, covenant or agreement in a contract of carriage relieving the carrier from liability for loss or damage to or in connection with goods arising from negligence, fault or failure in his duties and obligations or lessening such liability otherwise than as provided in the Rules