Colombian Commercial Code - Decree 410 of 1971 - Book Five - Navigation - Part One - From the Navigation Aquatics - Title IX - Maritime Transport - Chapter I - General Provisions - From: Section 1578 At: Art: 1577

TITLE IX

SHIPPING

CHAPTER I

General Provisions

Section 1578 .- The shipping contract will be tested in writing, except in the case of transport small boats, in which case it will be as provided in the regulations.

Section 1579 .- Transportation may be agreed to be performed aboard a ship liner, in which case the carrier fulfill its obligation to verify the transport ship under the contract schedule, or to sail immediately after the conclusion of this, if nothing has been expressed in it.
Section 1580 .- Unless expressly stated otherwise, the designation of the ship did not deprive the carrier the right to replace it, if this does not alter the route covered by the contract.
Section 1581 .- When transportation is not be executed on a ship scheduled and the parties have expressly agreed period of implementation, the carrier is obliged to lead the person or thing at the port of destination, and download it at the usual time.
Section 1582 .- The carrier is obliged to take care of the ship is in seaworthy, properly equipped and provisioned.
The carrier liable for any loss or damage arising from the lack of conditions of the ship to sail unless they prove to have used due diligence to put and keep in proper condition, or that the damage is due to hidden defects that escape reasonable diligence.
Section 1583 .- The captain of the ship to run the contract of carriage, shall be considered as representative of the seaborne, in terms of the contract.
Section 1584 .- When a force majeure berthing or anchoring of the ship impossible, if the captain has not received orders are received or if impracticable, shall anchor in another neighboring port or return to port of departure, as seems best for the interests of people of the ship and cargo.