The master is liable to compensate for loss or damage that the crew members cause to others intentionally or negligently in the course of performing their duties; provided, however, that this does not apply if the master proves that the master did not neglect to exercise due care in supervision of the crew members.
船長は、海員がその職務を行うについて故意又は過失によって他人に加えた損害を賠償する責任を負う。ただし、船長が海員の監督について注意を怠らなかったことを証明したときは、この限りでない。