Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA): Primary Singapore legislation governing the carriage of goods by sea, implementing the Hague-Visby Rules and establishing carrier liability rules
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act: Establishes the regulatory framework for maritime operations and port facilities in Singapore
Bills of Lading Act (Cap. 384): Specific legislation governing bills of lading in Singapore, including their legal status and transferability
Sale of Goods Act (Cap. 393): Regulates the sale of goods and related documents of title, including their transfer through bills of lading
Hague Rules: International convention establishing uniform rules for bills of lading in international trade
Hague-Visby Rules: Updated version of the Hague Rules, to which Singapore is a signatory, providing modernized rules for international carriage of goods by sea
Rotterdam Rules: Modern international convention on carriage of goods (not ratified by Singapore but relevant for international context)
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs electronic transactions including electronic bills of lading and digital documentation
IMO Regulations: International Maritime Organization regulations affecting shipping documentation and safety requirements
Singapore Maritime Law: Body of maritime laws and regulations specific to Singapore's jurisdiction
INCOTERMS Rules: International commercial terms defining responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international transactions
MPA Guidelines: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore's specific guidelines for shipping documentation and procedures
SCMA Rules: Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration rules governing dispute resolution in maritime matters
Singapore Registry of Ships Requirements: Specific requirements for vessel registration and documentation in Singapore
Singapore Maritime Case Law: Relevant Singapore court decisions and precedents regarding bills of lading and maritime matters
Commonwealth Case Law: Relevant legal precedents from Commonwealth jurisdictions that influence Singapore maritime law interpretation
