Loss Prevention Advice
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The bill of lading (B/L) plays a vital part in shipping goods by sea and serves the following functions:
- A document of title, providing evidence of ownership of the goods described in the B/L.
- A receipt for goods received by the carrier.
- Evidence of the contract of carriage between shipper and carrier.
The correct completion and handling of the B/L is imperative to reduce the carrier’s risk of liability for cargo related claims.
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In advance of 1 January 2025 when the FuelEU Maritime Regulations will really kick in, BIMCO has published a Clause that owners and charterers can adopt to address these complex regulations in a commercial context.
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Lessons learned from an incident involving a service boat transporting crew members to an anchored tanker, where poor visibility and unsafe conditions led to a tragic accident.
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A lesson learned from an incident involving a feeder container ship, where dysfunctions and fatigue played significant roles in an undocking accident that cost a crewmember’s life.
A feeder container ship docked in the early morning hours before sunrise. Soon after the gangway was in place, the port lashing foreman boarded the ship to carry out safety checks on deck for the cargo working areas. After his safety inspection, the foreman informed the Chief Officer (CO) that he had safety concerns about the containers at the outboard rows of bay 18, and the terminal’s stevedores would not unlash these containers.