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The master of a dry cargo ship is asked to discharge cargo onto trucks without presentation of a bill of lading by the receiver. What should he do?

Instruct the agent to inform the receiver so that no cargo can be discharged until either: (1) an original bill of lading can be presented; or (2) an acceptable letter of indemnity is given by the receiver. The P&I club correspondent should be informed.

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