Commercial Maritime Law
Art. 218Status unknownSaudi ArabiaRegulation
Issued by Ministry of Investment (misa.gov.sa)
1. If the goods are lost or damaged, the person who receives the goods shall
notify the carrier in writing of the same no later than one working day
following the date of receipt; otherwise, it shall be presumed that the goods
have been delivered in the condition set out in the bill of lading, unless
evidence to the contrary is presented. If the loss or damage is not apparent,
the notification shall be made within 15 days following the date of receipt.
2. The notification set forth in paragraph (1) of this Article is not necessary if
the goods have been inspected and their condition has been recorded at the
time of delivery in the presence of the carrier or his representative and the
person who receives the goods.
The Arabic text is the legally binding version. The English translation is provided for guidance only.
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