Is Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill still in force?

Yes — Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill is currently in force.

When did Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill take effect?

Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill was first recorded in 1972.

How many clauses does Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill have?

Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill contains 9 clauses.

Where can I read the official version of Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill?

The official text of Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.

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Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill

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Type: Bill
Status: In force
Enacted: 1972
Sections: 9

Quick answer

About this bill

Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 34 1972, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1972.

Clause 1

Short title and commencement

This Act may be cited as the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1972, and shall come into operation on such date as the Minister may, by notification in the Gazette, appoint.

Clause 2

Application of Hague Rules as amended

In this Act, “the Rules” means the International Convention for the unification of certain rules of law relating to bills of lading made at Brussels on 25th August, 1924, as amended by the Protocol made at Brussels on 23rd February, 1968, and which are set out in the Schedule to this Act.

Clause 3

Application of Rules

Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Rules have effect in relation to and in connection with the carriage of goods by sea in ships carrying goods from any port in Singapore to any other port whether in or outside Singapore.

Clause 4

Absolute warranty of seaworthiness not to be implied in contracts to which Rules apply

There shall not be implied in any contract for the carriage of goods by sea to which the Rules apply any absolute undertaking by the carrier of the goods to provide a seaworthy ship.

Clause 5

Statement as to application of Rules to be included in bills of lading

Every bill of lading or similar document of title issued in Singapore which contains or is evidence of any contract to which the Rules apply shall contain an express statement that it is to have effect subject to the provisions of the Rules as applied by this Act.

Clause 6

Modification of Article VI of Rules in relation to local trade

Article VI of the Rules has effect in relation to —

(a)

the carriage of goods by sea in sailing ships carrying goods from any port in Singapore to any other port whether in or outside Singapore; and

(b)

the carriage of goods by sea in ships carrying goods from any port in Singapore to any other port in Singapore or to any port in Malaysia,as though the Article referred to goods of any class instead of to particular goods and as though the proviso to the second paragraph of the Article were omitted.

Clause 7

Modification of Rules 4 and 5 of Article III in relation to bulk cargoes

Where under the custom of any trade the weight of any bulk cargo inserted in the bill of lading is a weight ascertained or accepted by a third party other than the carrier or the shipper and the fact that the weight is so ascertained or accepted is stated in the bill of lading, then, notwithstanding anything in the Rules, the bill of lading shall not be deemed to be prima facie evidence against the carrier of the receipt of goods of the weight so inserted in the bill of lading, and the accuracy thereof at the time of shipment shall not be deemed to have been guaranteed by the shipper.

Clause 8

Saving and operation

Nothing in this Act affects the operation of sections 294 and 295 of the Merchant Shipping Act as amended by any subsequent Act (Cap. 172), or the operation of any other enactment for the time being in force limiting the liability of the owners of sea-going vessels.

Clause 9

Repeal

The Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (Cap. 184) is hereby repealed.

Common questions

What is Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill?: Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 34 1972, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1972.
Is Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill still in force?: Yes — Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill is currently in force.
When did Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill take effect?: Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill was first recorded in 1972.
How many clauses does Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill have?: Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill contains 9 clauses.
Where can I read the official version of Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill?: The official text of Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.