Definitions for "Hague rules"
International convention for the harmonisation and unification of certain rules, which are relating to the Bill of Lading (1924). These Rules include the specification of responsibilities with respect to the carriage of goods of ocean carriers.
A complete set of rules for the carriage of goods by sea. Included in the rules are responsibilities of the carrier. The Hague Rules were amended in 1968, and the amended rules are known as the Hague-Visby Rules.
International convention for the unification of certain rules, relating to Bills of Lading (1924). These Rules include the description and limitation of responsibilities of involved operators (E.g. Shipping Lines).