consider the maritime carriers liability for loss of or damage to goods under The Hague rules(1924); Hague-Visby Rules(1968) and Hamburg Rules(1978). Are there any significant changes under the new Rotterdam rules(2009)? consider the maritime carriers liability for loss of or damage to goods under The Hague rules(1924); Hague-Visby Rules(1968) and Hamburg Rules(1978). Are there any significant changes under the new Rotterdam rules(2009)?