UK Act of Parliament 1971 c. 19 United Kingdom

Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1971

Status
In Force
Penalty ceiling
Regulated

Does it bind you?

Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.

Operator4 Any Person1

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Operator — also bound by 746 other Acts
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What it requires

Sections creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

sch. para. 1 sch. para. 1 Regulated
  • Make your ship seaworthy and properly equipped before each voyageOperator
sch. para. 2 sch. para. 2 Regulated
  • Carry, store and handle goods carefully at seaOperator
sch. para. 3 sch. para. 3 Regulated
  • Issue a bill of lading when the shipper demands oneOperator
sch. para. 5 sch. para. 5 Regulated
  • Provide accurate shipment particulars to the carrierAny Person
sch. para. 7 After the goods are loaded the bill of lading to... Regulated
  • Issuing shipped bills of lading on shipper's demandOperator
10 other provisions — procedural and definitional
sch. para. 6 sch. para. 6
s.001 Conversion of special drawing rights into sterling.
s.006 An action for indemnity against a third person may be...

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