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46 U.S.C. § 30705

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  1. (a)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—
    1. (1)make the vessel seaworthy; and
    2. (2)properly man, equip, and supply the vessel.
  2. (b)A provision described in subsection (a) is void.