Commercial Maritime Law

1. If the consignor loads dangerous, flammable, or explosive goods without the carrier's knowledge, the carrier may at any time destroy such goods, take them out of the vessel, or eliminate their potential danger in accordance with the statutory procedures. The carrier shall not be liable for such act if it is established that he would not have consented to the loading thereof had he known their nature. The consignor shall be liable for the damage and expenses arising from the loaded goods. 2. If the carrier knows the nature of such goods and consents to their loading, he shall not take them out of the vessel, destroy them, or eliminate their potential danger, except if they pose a threat to the safety of the vessel or the cargo. In such case, the carrier shall not bear any responsibility except for matters related to general average losses, where appropriate. 3. Special provisions set forth in the international maritime conventions to which the Kingdom is party shall be observed with respect to the carriage of grain, dangerous goods, petroleum, chemicals, and gases.