Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA): Primary Singapore legislation governing the carriage of goods by sea, incorporating the Hague-Visby Rules and establishing carrier liability framework
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act: Regulates maritime operations and port activities in Singapore waters, including documentation requirements
Bills of Lading Act (Chapter 384): Governs the legal status and transfer of bills of lading in Singapore, including rules on negotiability and document of title functions
Sale of Goods Act (Chapter 393): Relevant for aspects relating to transfer of property and rights in goods being transported under bills of lading
Hague-Visby Rules: International convention (incorporated into Singapore law) setting out minimum standards for carrier liability and documentation requirements
Hamburg Rules: International convention providing reference points for modern shipping practices (though Singapore is not a signatory)
Maritime and Port Authority Regulations: Specific regulations governing port operations and documentation requirements in Singapore ports
Singapore Registry of Ships Regulations: Regulations pertaining to vessel registration and documentation requirements for ships under Singapore flag
IMO Regulations: International Maritime Organization regulations affecting shipping documentation and safety requirements
Carrier Liability Limitations: Legal provisions limiting carrier's liability under Singapore law and international conventions
Notice Requirements: Mandatory requirements for notice of loss and damage under Singapore shipping regulations
Time Bar Provisions: Statutory limitation periods for bringing claims under bills of lading in Singapore
Jurisdiction Clauses: Legal requirements for jurisdiction and choice of law provisions in Singapore bills of lading
Document Transfer Rules: Legal framework governing the transfer and negotiability of bills of lading under Singapore law
Goods Description Requirements: Mandatory requirements for describing goods in bills of lading under Singapore law
