The ________ do(es) not apply to charterparties unless a bill of lading issued by the shipowner comes into the hands of a third party.

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The Hague and Hague-Visby Rules apply only to bills of lading and not charterparties. Therefore, if a bill of lading is not issued or does not come into the hands of a third party, the rules do not apply. Maritime liens are a type of security interest that can be placed on a ship for things like unpaid wages or salvage services. Himalaya Clauses are provisions in bills of lading that extend the protection of the carrier's limitation of liability to third parties. A no arrival, no sale contract is a type of contract used in the sale of goods where the buyer agrees to purchase the goods only if they arrive at a specified destination.

The ________ Do(es) Not Apply to Charterparties Unless a Bill