§ 6A-2-322 - Delivery "ex-ship". - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 6A-2-322

   § 6A-2-322  Delivery "ex-ship". – (1) Unless otherwise agreed, a term for delivery of goods "ex-ship" (whichmeans from the carrying vessel) or in equivalent language is not restricted toa particular ship, and requires delivery from a ship which has reached a placeat the named port of destination where goods of the kind are usually discharged.

   (2) Under such a term, unless otherwise agreed,

   (a) The seller must discharge all liens arising out of thecarriage and furnish the buyer with a direction which puts the carrier under aduty to deliver the goods; and

   (b) The risk of loss does not pass to the buyer until thegoods leave the ship's tackle or are otherwise properly unloaded.