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Chapter II · RIGHTS OF DISABLED PERSONS AND PERSONS WITH REDUCED MOBILITY › Article 15

Compensation in respect of mobility equipment or other specific equipment

1.   Carriers and terminal operators shall be liable for loss suffered as a result of the loss of or damage to mobility equipment or other specific equipment, used by a disabled person or person with reduced mobility, if the incident which caused the loss was due to the fault or neglect of the carrier or the terminal operator. The fault or neglect of the carrier shall be presumed for loss caused by a shipping incident.

2.   The compensation referred to in paragraph 1 shall correspond to the replacement value of the equipment concerned or, where applicable, to the costs relating to repairs.

3.   Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply if Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 392/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the liability of carriers of passengers by sea in the event of accidents (10) applies.

4.   Moreover, every effort shall be undertaken to rapidly provide temporary replacement equipment which is a suitable alternative.

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