(1) The arrangements made may diverge from the provisions of the present Subtitle only if their particulars have been negotiated individually; this applies also where such arrangements are agreed for a plurality of similar contracts between the same contracting parties.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions under subsection (1), however, the pre-worded terms of contract may stipulate the following:
1. that the carrier is not responsible for any fault or neglect on the part of their servants or of the ship’s company, insofar as the corresponding damage was caused in the course of steering or otherwise operating the ship, but not in the course of implementing measures taken predominantly for the benefit of the cargo, or was caused by fire or explosion on board the ship.
2. that the liability of the carrier for loss or physical damage will be limited to higher amounts than those set out in section 504.