Section 7 of The Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 2025: Modification of paragraphs 4 and 5 of Article III in relation to bulk cargoes.
The Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 2025
About this Act
An Act to provide for the responsibilities, liabilities, rights and immunities attached to carriers with respect to the carriage of goods by sea and for matters connected therewith or related thereto.
Where under the custom of any trade,––
(a) the weight of any bulk cargo inserted in the bill of lading is a weight ascertained or accepted by a third party other than the carrier or the shipper; and
(b) the fact that the weight is so ascertained or accepted is stated in the bill of lading, then, notwithstanding anything contained in the applicable rules, the bill of lading shall not be deemed to be prima facie evidence against the carrier of the receipt of goods of the weight so inserted in the bill of lading, and the accuracy thereof at the time of shipment shall not be deemed to have been guaranteed by the shipper.
(a) the weight of any bulk cargo inserted in the bill of lading is a weight ascertained or accepted by a third party other than the carrier or the shipper; and
(b) the fact that the weight is so ascertained or accepted is stated in the bill of lading, then, notwithstanding anything contained in the applicable rules, the bill of lading shall not be deemed to be prima facie evidence against the carrier of the receipt of goods of the weight so inserted in the bill of lading, and the accuracy thereof at the time of shipment shall not be deemed to have been guaranteed by the shipper.