Force majeure

Question 1

Article 7 Force majeure in convention

Answer 1

1. A ship which is not subject to the provisions of the present convention at the time of its departure on any voyage shall not become subject to such provisions on account of any deviation from its intended voyage due to stress of weather or any other cause of force majeure.
2. in applying the provisions of the present convention the contracting government shall give due considerations to the delay or deviation caused to any ship owing to stress of weather or any other cause of force majeure.