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b. Under which conditions carriers or their agents can issue new bills of lading or certificate of lost for consignees and yet stay harmless against banks or shippers" claims?

1. A total quantity of 1450 pieces of logs in 145 bundles had been contracted as a part cargo for underdeck carriage only. Underdeck cargo statement for logs cargo had been inserted in the issued B/L with the applicable Hamburg Rules for Contract of Carriage. After sailing to the second port on enroute of vessel for loading the second part cargo industrial boilers, Master of the vessel ordered to shift 45 bundles of underdeck loaded logs cargo to be loaded on deck to open free space for the boilers.

After sailing from the second port, under mild waves, 25 bundles of ondeck loaded logs has slided from the deck and lost in the sea. Shippers are claiming for a full compensation for their lost cargo.

a. Discuss the legitimacy of shippers claims and possible outcomes for a resolution in minimum of 50 words

b. Discuss the possible liability limits for the carriers in case of a lost lawsuit against shippers claims in minimum of 30 words