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Delivery of Cargo (Discharging)

Words and Expressions


to entrust = a ncredina
negotiable = negociabil
to be satisfied with = a fi satisfcut de
to endorse = a andoca
holder = deintor
to embarrass = a stingheri, a pune n ncurctur
to negotiate = a negocia, a duce tratative
to exchange = a schimba, a face schimb
seal = sigiliu
proof = dovad, prob
to be bound = a fi obligat
to collect = a srnge
amount = sum, cantitate
to state = a declara, a stabili
to ascertain = a constata, a stabili, a preciza
charges = taxe, sume datorate
to confirm = a confirma
claim = reclamaie, pretenie
statement of facts = raport oficial, istoric al operaiunilor de ncrcare/descrcare
to draw up = a ntocmi
refrigerator = frigider
to consign = a expedia
according to = conform cu, potrivit cu
to investigate = a cerceta, a investiga
to overlook = a omite, a trece cu vederea
to resume = a relua
to suppose = a presupune
rusty = ruginit
to refuse = a refuza
to stipulate = a stipula
unknown = necunoscut
mean = mediu
lay days (hours) = stalii
ullage = ulaj
ullage tables = table de ulaj
perhaps = poate, probabil
to compute = a calcula
to drain (tanks) = a evacua
bob = sond
tape = band, rulet de msurat
certificate of quality = certificat de calitate
certificate of inspection = certificat de inspecie
in the majority of cases = n majoritatea cazurilor
the bill of lading has changed hands = conosamentul a trecut din mn n mn
to exercise a lien upon the cargo = a exercita dreptul de gaj asupra mrfii
to take delivery of the cargo = a recepiona marfa
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two bags were short = lips de doi saci


to pay attention to = a acorda atenie
to relieve of liability = a fi eliberat de rspundere
to bear responsability = a purta rspunderea
lets waste no time = s nu pierdem timpul
to take gauses to take measurements of tanks = a executa msurtori n tancuri
to thieve the tank = a lua probe de ap de la fundul mrii
to strip the tank = a evacua tancul complet
outage measurements = msurtori, sondaje la nivelul stratului de lichid
Text
On arrival in the port of discharge necessary arrangements are made for
discharging the cargo.
In the majority of cases, the agent entrusts the discharging of goods to some
stevedoring company or wharfingers. This company usually undertakes to discharge
the cargo into their own warehouses and then to deliver this cargo to the respective
consignees.
In other cases, the agent arranges with the consignees a direct delivery of
goods alongside the ship.
In both cases the chief mate is under duty to make out notices of readiness and
to hand them over to the agent. The agent, in his turn, hands in these notices to the
consignees.
As a rule, the cargo is delivered against original bills of lading and on payment
of freight. The receiver of the goods is to sign his name on the bill of lading to the
effect that full cargo under the bill has been received to his entire satisfaction. Such an
endorsement is called clean receipt. A bill of lading is a negotiable document and it
is often sold and resold before it is presented to the master at the port of discharge. So,
when a bill of lading is presented to the master he must see that it has been properly
endorsed by the consignee and by each of the holders, if the bill of lading has changed
hands.
Of course, it is rather embarrassing for the captain to see that all the legal
formalities to this end have been duly carried out, and usually the ships agent is
charged with this business. He negotiates with the consignee or holders of the B/L and
introduces to the master the right and legitimate person who must take the delivery of
goods. The agent also secures clean receipts for the goods delivered.
Sometimes the goods are delivered in small separate lots against the
consignees receipt. With the final lot, all these receipts are exchanged for a duly
signed and endorsed bill of lading.
Very often the agent places his signature and seal on the bill of lading, which
serves as a proof that the goods have been delivered to the right person or persons.
According to the contract the agent is bound to collect from receivers of goods
the freight and other charges due to the shipowners. The amount of freight is usually
in the bill of lading. Besides, the agent usually gets direct instructions from the
shipping company as to what amounts of money he should collect in connection with
a definite shipment.
The master of the ship may deliver the goods only after he has ascertained that
the freight and other charges, if any, have been paid. The fact that the money has been
paid, must be officially confirmed by the agent. He usually does this by giving the

captain either a formal written notice pr by arranging with the captain that he will visa
each B/L the money under which has been duly collected.
In case of non-payment of freight an of the other charges due to the ship the
master may exercise a lien upon the goods and the agent renders him every assistance
in this connection.
In case of shortage of goods or any claims or disputes on the part of
consignees the agent is to arrange immediate checking of the cargo in order to protect
the interests of the vessel. If shortage or deflects of goods are found on discharging,
an appropriate statement of facts should draw up. This statement is usually signed by
the master, by the agent and sometimes by the custom-house officer or a surveyor.
Not:
FM first mate
A agent
BS boss stevedore
SM second mate
CS cargo superintendent
C captain
Dialogues:
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FM: We are ready to start discharging Hold No. 1. Well begin with the consignment
of 2000 bales of cotton under B/L 3782. The cargo is consigned to Messrs. Dijon &
Co., Textile Manufactures. Who will take delivery of this cargo?
A: Weve arranged with the stevedore company that theyll take delivery of the goods.
The boss stevedore will arrange the tally of goods. When the goods are tallied and
received he will give you clean receipt. Later pn I shall exchange these receipts for a
duly signed B/L.
FM: Have you collected freight under this B/L?
A: Certainly, I have. Here is an official notice to this effect.
FM: Good. Let me have that notice. Thank you. Now, next in the same hold is the
consignment of 500 cases of electric refrigerators under B/L No. 3784. These
refrigerators are consigned to the Lebanese Trading Corporation via your port. To
whom shall we deliver this lot?
A: This lot is to be delivered to the local Transport Company who has a legal power of
attorney from the Lebanese Trading Corporation. They have already paid the freight
and other charges under this B/L. Ill bring their representative tomorrow morning
and he is to give you clean receipts for the goods received. When discharging has
been completed Ill deliver you a duly endorsed and accomplished B/L.
FM: I want this representative to make out clean receipts for each draft because this is
rather a valuable cargo. Can you arrange that?
A: Of course, I shall arrange that.
***
BS: According to our tallies there are five bales less in this lot.
SM: Its impossible. How many bales were slung for each draft?

BS: Fifteen bales in each draft.


SM: And how many drafts did you tally?
BS: Let me see. We got ashore 47 drafts.
SM: Then it makes 705 bales altogether.
BS: Thats right, but there must be 710 bales.
SM: Wait a moment. Ill investigate that (after a while). Yes, you were right. The five
bales were stowed separately in the tween deck of another hold. They will be lowered
down directly. Go and see that the marking coincides.

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