The Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1971 (Commencement) Order 1977

• Citation: S.I. 1977/981
• Sections: 3

Section 1 Citation and interpretation

(1) This Order may be cited as the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1971 (Commencement) Order 1977.

(2) The Interpretation Act 1889 shall apply for the interpretation of this Order as it applies for the interpretation of an Act of Parliament.

Section 2 Appointed day

The Act shall come into force on 23rd June 1977 (hereinafter referred to as “ the appointed day ”).

Section 3 Transitional provisions

The provisions of section 6(3)(a) of the Act (which repeal the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1924) (hereinafter referred to as “ the 1924 Act ”) and of Article 2 of this Order shall have effect so that, notwithstanding the said repeal, the 1924 Act shall continue to apply in relation to—

(a) bills of lading and similar documents of title issued before the appointed day; and

(b) bills of lading and similar documents of title issued on or after the appointed day but before 23rd December 1977 pursuant to contracts entered into before the appointed day.