8. Deck Cargo not covered by clause 9

Goods of any description may be stowed on or under deck without notice to the Merchant. Goods, which are stated to be carried on deck in the document evidencing the Contract of Carriage and which are actually carried on deck, are carried without responsibility on the part of the Carrier for loss and damage of any nature whatsoever arising during carriage by sea whether caused by unseaworthiness or negligence or any other cause whatsoever.