Article 171. Responsibility of the shipowner Chapter 18. Liability for damage caused by the transportation of dangerous goods and pollution of the sea from ships by oil of the Merchant Shipping Act
1. From the moment of occurrence of an incident as a result of transportation of dangerous cargo and (or) from pollution of the sea from ships by oil, the shipowner shall be liable for harm and damage caused to the injured person, except for the cases provided for in Article 175 of this Law.
2. Damage in connection with the transportation of dangerous goods is:
1) causing dangerous cargo harm to the life and health of a citizen on or off the ship;
2) loss, shortage or damage (damage) of property caused by dangerous cargo on or off the ship;
3) damage from environmental pollution caused by dangerous goods, limited by the cost of remediation measures, as well as lost profits as a result of such damage;
4) the costs of preventive measures and the subsequent damage caused by such measures.
3. Damage caused by marine pollution from ships with oil transported as cargo or own fuel by the ship is:
1) damage caused outside the ship by pollution caused by oil leakage or discharge from the ship, wherever such leakage or discharge occurred, limited by the cost of remedial measures, as well as lost profits as a result of such damage;
2) the costs of preventive measures and the subsequent damage caused by such measures.
The Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 17, 2002 No. 284.
This Law defines the legal, organizational, economic and international foundations of public administration in the field of merchant shipping and regulates relations related to the transportation of passengers, baggage and cargo, ensuring safety in maritime transport and environmental protection.
President
Republic of Kazakhstan
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