5 Interpretation etc
Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1992 (1992 c 50) | Legislation

5  Interpretation etc

(1)     In this Act—

“bill of lading”, “sea waybill” and “ship's delivery order” shall be construed in accordance with section l above;

“the contract of carriage”—

(a)     in relation to a bill of lading or sea waybill, means the contract contained in or evidenced by that bill or waybill; and

(b)     in relation to a ship's delivery order, means the contract under or for the purposes of which the undertaking contained in the order is given;

“holder”, in relation to a bill of lading, shall be construed in accordance with subsection (2) below;

“information technology” includes any computer or other technology by means of which information or other matter may be recorded or communicated

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