Uncategorized WHETHER A SHIPPER CAN SIGN A BILL OF LADING AS AGENT FOR OR ON BEHALF OF THE MASTER By Mr Old Man Posted on November 28, 2014 1 min read 0 1 2,500 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Reddit Share on Pinterest Share on Linkedin Share on Tumblr My bikes QUESTION We have received a switch BL and the shipper signed as agent for and on behalf of the master with name of master & vessel indicated. Please advise if it is considered discrepancy due to shipper signing as agent? —————– ANSWER Hi, The UCP does not prohibit a party from playing a dual role: (i) acting as shipper, and (ii) acting as agent for or on behalf of the carrier or the master. The bill of lading signed in the described manner complies with sub-article 20(a) (i) UCP 600. Kind regards, Mr. Old Man