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Contractual Aspects of Chartering - Bills of Lading
As the second part of the contractual aspects of chartering, this module thoroughly examines elements of Bills of Lading.
Learning Outcomes
- Discuss the relationship between the Charterparty, the Bill of Lading and other transport documents.
- Explain the role and functions of Bill of Lading, and the main types.
- Discuss the rules of Bill of Lading issuance.
- Describe the main information included in Bills of Lading.
- Discuss the liability system determined by the relevant conventions.
Course Content
- Life Cycle of Bill of Lading
- Content of Bill of Lading
- Issuance of Bill of Lading
- Functions of Bills of Lading
- The Role of the Bill of Lading in the Bulk and the Liner Markets
- The Relationship of Charterparty and Bill of Lading
- Types of Bills of Lading
- Problems of Bills of Lading
- Legal Regime of Bills of Lading
- Carrier’s Liability Conventions
- Scope of Application of the Conventions
- The Liability System determined by the Conventions