Singapore Maritime and Port Authority Act: Primary legislation governing maritime operations and port regulations in Singapore
Singapore Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA): Key legislation governing the carriage of goods by sea, incorporating international maritime conventions
Singapore Bills of Lading Act: Specific legislation governing the requirements and effects of bills of lading in Singapore
Singapore Sale of Goods Act: Legislation governing the sale of goods, relevant for cargo transactions documented in bills of lading
Hague-Visby Rules: International convention adopted by Singapore governing carrier liability and documentation requirements
Document Signing Requirements: Legal requirement for the bill of lading to be signed by carrier or authorized agent under Singapore law
Goods Description Requirement: Legal requirement for clear and accurate description of goods in the bill of lading
Party Identification Requirement: Legal requirement for proper identification of all parties involved in the shipment
Terms of Carriage: Mandatory inclusion of clear terms of carriage including liability limitations and exclusions
Receipt Acknowledgment: Legal requirement for proper acknowledgment of receipt of goods in the specified condition
Port Details Requirement: Mandatory inclusion of loading port and destination details in the bill of lading
Time Bar Provisions: Legal provisions regarding time limitations for claims under Singapore maritime law
Notice Requirements: Legal provisions for required notices and notifications under Singapore shipping regulations
Jurisdiction Clauses: Legal requirements and limitations regarding jurisdiction and arbitration clauses in bills of lading
