(1) The bill of lading is to be issued once the carrier has taken over the goods. By virtue of the bill of lading, the carrier confirms receipt of the goods and enters into obligation to carry them to their destination and to deliver them to the person entitled by virtue of the bill of lading against return of said bill of lading.
(2) Once the goods have been taken on board, the carrier is to issue a bill of lading specifying when and by which ship the goods were taken on board (“on-board” bill of lading). If a bill of lading already has been issued before the goods are taken on board (“received-for-shipment” bill of lading), then the Ablader may require the carrier to add a notation specifying when and by which ship the goods were taken on board as soon as this has occurred (“shipped-on-board” notice).
(3) The bill of lading is to be issued in as many original, executed copies as the Ablader requests.