Hi All
According to sub-article 26.a of UCP 600 : " A transport document must not indicate that the goods are or will be loaded on deck ". But "A clause on a transport document stating that the goods may be loaded on deck is acceptable."
I am confused about this sub-article.
What are reasons for this manner ?
Thank you in advance for your assistant
Regards
Shipment on deck
Dear Mehdik,
in former times most of the cargo was only stowed below the Main Deck-level in cargo bays. As Peter already said, the corrosive effects of the sea air are higher on deck than under deck and high waves pose additional threats to the safety of the merchandise.
Nowadays, most of the cargo is stowed in containers and many of the container space is above Main Deck-level. That's why it is important for the carriers to also allow for storage there. It's an essential costs problem for them and the container give extra-shelter to the goods.
-Each long journey starts with a small step-
Best regards
Frammi
On Deck
As you can imagine, goods that are loaded on the deck of a sea going vessel are not very well protected against the weather and the corrosive effects of seawater. It is or this reason that UCP does not allow for goods to be shipped on deck unless otherwise specifically allowed by the L/C.
However, many Bills of Lading incorporate a standard clause to the effect that the carrier reserves the right to ship on deck and UCP allows this so that the whole shipping industry does not have to re-print all of their bills of lading.
Dear peter So you mean that
Dear peter
So you mean that is only a matter of printing and ,for example, if a B/L shows whole or part of goods loaded on deck that would not be acceptable unless this kind of shipment authorized in the LC and enough insurance cover provided.
Is it right ?
Correct - but it's nothing to do with insurance
If the L/C does specifically prohibit goods to be shipped on deck then they must be stowed under deck.