Seaworthiness

make the vessel seaworthy; and properly man, equip, and supply the vessel. A provision described in subsection (a) is void. A carrier may not insert in a bill of lading or shipping document a provision lessening or avoiding its obligation to exercise due diligence to— (Source: (Pub. L. 109–304, § 6(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1516.))