The prima facie rule that the law of the flag governs contracts of carriage by sea（）the paramount rule of the intention of the parties，which may be express，or implied from the circumstances of the sea.

A Contract of Affreightment covering the movement of a particular cargo from one designated port to another at a specified rate for each ton of goods loaded is called a（）.

（）the Charterer is also the shipper，the bill of lading is usually only a receipt for the goods and a document of title.

Both the Shipowner and the Charterer will be discharged from their obligations under the charter-party if it（）frustrated.

The fact that it has become more onerous or more expensive for one party than he thought （）sufficient to bring about a frustration.

Sometimes the charter-party（）that the vessel must only use safe ports within a certain area.

The owners of the S.S. Short Haul agree to a charter with the Longsplice Steamship Company. The owners stipulate in the charter party that the regular Master must be employed as the vessel’s Master for the entire life of the contract. Which charter has be （）.

C／P means:Charter--Party that is made between（）.

Contracts whereby the possession and control of a ship vest（）the Charterer are becoming more common today especially in the oil tanker trade.

A breach of the（）undertaking of seaworthiness at the port of loading entitles the Charterer to refuse to load.