Under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936, a vessel will be liable for damage to a cargo when the damage arises from __________.

Correct Answer: Option A — unseaworthiness when sailing

Under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA), carriers are bound by due diligence to make the vessel seaworthy before and at the beginning of the voyage, rendering them strictly liable for cargo damage originating from unseaworthiness.