Where the owner or operator of a vessel is willing to carry goods for more than one person, the vessel is known as a free carrier.

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The correct term for a vessel that carries goods for more than one person is a common carrier, not a free carrier. A free carrier refers to a carrier that is contracted to deliver goods to a specific destination at no cost or at a reduced rate.

Where the Owner or Operator of a Vessel Is Willing