1. Unless notice of loss or damage to the Goods and the general nature of it be given in writing to the Carrier at the Place of Delivery before or at the time of the removal of the Goods into the custody of the person entitled to delivery thereof under this Bill of Lading, or if the loss or damage be not apparent, within seven consecutive days thereafter, such removal shall be prima facie evidence of the delivery by the Carrier of the Goods described in this Bill of Lading.

2. Subject to Clause 26(3), the Carrier shall be discharged of all liability under this Bill of Lading unless suit is brought and written notice thereof given to the Carrier within nine months after delivery of the Goods. In the case of total loss of the Goods the period shall begin to run two months after the Goods have been received for transportation.

3. Notwithstanding Clause 26(2), where COGSA, the Hague Rules or Hague-Visby apply by incorporation or by force of law, the Carrier shall be discharged from all liability whatsoever in respect of the Goods, unless suit is brought within one year of their delivery or of the date when they should have been delivered.