Responsibility of the Reeder for the ship’s company and pilots

Where a member of the ship’s company or a pilot on board the ship, while carrying out their duty, incur liability in relation to a third party for damages, the Reeder likewise is liable for said damages. However, the liability of the Reeder vis-à-vis a cargo interest for any damages resulting from the loss of or physical damage to the goods carried by the ship solely will be such as if it had been the carrier; section 509 is to be applied accordingly.