Commercial Maritime Law

The bill of lading shall specifically include the following particulars: 1. Name and address of the carrier, the consignor, and the consignee. 2. Description of the goods as indicated by the consignor, specifically: their nature, hazardousness, number of packages, weight, volume, distinctive marks placed thereon, and apparent condition, including the condition of the containers wherein they are placed. 3. Name of the vessel if the bill of lading was issued at the time of loading or thereafter. 4. Name of the master. 5. Port of loading and port of discharge. 6. Amount of freight if payable in whole or in part upon arrival. 7. Place and date of issuance of the bill of lading and number of copies produced. 8. Statement of whether the goods will be loaded on deck.