Commercial Maritime Law

1. The consignor shall provide the particulars of the goods, in writing, upon delivery to the carrier to be recorded in the bill of lading. The carrier may express reservations against the recording of such particulars if he has serious reasons to doubt the accuracy thereof, or if he does not have available to him the ordinary means of verifying the same. The reasons for such reservation shall be stated in the bill of lading. 2. The consignor shall inform the carrier if the goods are dangerous, flammable, or explosive, and shall place safety warning labels and handling instructions thereon.