A carrier shall be liable to compensate for any damage arising out of the loss of, damage to or late arrival of cargo unless he/she proves that he/she, the crew, or other employees of a ship have not failed to exercise due care concerning the following matters at the time of departure:
1. Ensuring the ship voyage to be made safe;
2. Boarding of the necessary crew, supply of equipment and necessities of the ship;
3. Maintaining the hold, cold storage room, and other part of the ship to load the cargo suitable for reception, transportation and preservation of the cargo.[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 8581, Aug. 3, 2007]