Commercial Maritime Law

1. If the master, prior to sailing, finds on board the vessel goods not mentioned in the bill of lading or in the delivery receipt, or if he finds out that their particulars are inaccurate, he may take such goods out of the vessel or keep them on board upon payment of freight equivalent to that payable on goods of the same type, without prejudice to compensation, if any. 2. In the event the goods mentioned in paragraph (1) of this Article are found during the voyage, the master may order the jettison of such goods if they may cause damage to the vessel or to other goods, if the carriage thereof requires the payment of fines or costs that exceed their value, or if the sale or export thereof is prohibited by law.