A vessel loads 100 tons of glass jars. The mate on watch discovers that some of the cartons have been damaged and has an exception made on the Bill of Lading. What is this document called?

Correct Answer: Option C — Unclean Bill of Lading

Noting cargo defects or shortages on a Bill of Lading creates an unclean or claused Bill of Lading, protecting the carrier from liability for preexisting damage while alerting consignees and underwriters to discrepancies.