Lost Or Damaged Baggage

In the maritime context, 'Lost or Damaged Baggage' refers to the situation where a passenger's personal belongings, packed in suitcases or other forms of luggage, are either misplaced, lost, or damaged during a sea voyage. This can occur due to various reasons such as mishandling by the crew, theft, or during emergencies like shipwrecks. The responsibility of the lost or damaged baggage usually falls on the shipping company, as per the terms and conditions of the carriage contract. However, the liability of the carrier is often limited, unless the passenger has declared a higher value and paid additional freight for it. The process of claiming for lost or damaged baggage involves reporting the incident to the ship's authority, filling out a claim form, and providing proof of the value of the lost or damaged items. The maritime law, specifically the Athens Convention, governs the rights and responsibilities of the passenger and the carrier in such situations.