The Carrier: Definition: a carrier can be defined as
someone who, under a special contract, has received goods for the purpose of carrying them from oneplace to another. Thus the carrier is responsible for the goods while in his/her possession. According to the Hague-Visby Rules, the term carrier includes the owner or the charterer of a vessel who enters into a contract with a shipper. In more common terms the shipowner. Bills of Lading : Bills of Lading are documents which show that there is an agreement between shippers and carriers. The Carrier: Definition: a carrier can be defined as someone who, under a special contract, has received goods for the purpose of carrying them from oneplace to another. Thus the carrier is responsible for the goods while in his/her possession. According to the Hague-Visby Rules, the term carrier includes the owner or the charterer of a vessel who enters into a contract with a shipper. In more common terms the shipowner. Cargo information means appropriate information relevant to the cargo and its stowage and securing which should specify, in particular, the precautions necessary for the safe carriage of that cargo by sea Cargo plan a ships plan which shows the distribution of all cargo parcels stowed on bo ard the vessel for the voyage. Each entry onto the plan woulddetail the quantity, the weight and the port of discharge. The plan is constructed by the Ships Cargo Officer and would effectively show special loads such as heavy-lifts, hazardous cargoes, and valuable cargo, in addition to all other commodities being shipped. Cargo plan a ships plan which shows the distribution of all cargo parcels stowed on bo ard the vessel for the voyage. Each entry onto the plan woulddetail the quantity, the weight and the port of discharge. The plan is constructed by the Ships Cargo Officer and would effectively show special loads such as heavy-lifts, hazardous cargoes, and valuable cargo, in addition to all other commodities being shipped.