Point in time view as at 31/01/1997.
Merchant Shipping Act 1995, Cross Heading: Notice of loss or damage to luggage is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 04 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
1U.K.The passenger shall give written notice to the carrier or his agent:
(a)in the case of apparent damage to luggage:
(i)for cabin luggage, before or at the time of disembarkation of the passenger;
(ii)for all other luggage, before or at the time of its re-delivery;
(b)in the case of damage to luggage which is not apparent, or loss of luggage, within 15 days from the date of disembarkation or re-delivery or from the time when such re-delivery should have taken place.
2U.K.If the passenger fails to comply with this Article, he shall be presumed, unless the contrary is proved, to have received the luggage undamaged.
3U.K.The notice in writing need not be given if the condition of the luggage has at the time of its receipt been the subject of joint survey or inspection.
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