NOTICE OF PROTEST

To: ______________

Att: Mr. ______________

From: (Shipper)

Date: ______________

Ref: MV (name of vessel)

B/L (LCL BL number) / (Master BL number)

Cont.: (container ID number)

Cargo: ______________

POL/POD

Dear Sir,

On behalf of Messrs (Shipper/consignee), we hereby hold you responsible for the damage to the above captioned cargo, which was evident when the container’s doors were opened. We reserve our right to revert with further details of the case and with assessment of damage accordingly.

We are holding you fully responsible for all losses and damage resulting from this condition.

Also, we invite you to a joint survey of cargo, which will be held at ___________________ on _____________. In order to coordinate your attendance, please contact Mr._______________________, phone________, e-mail: ________.

Please confirm the receipt of this Claim Notice in return.

Best regards, Received

___________________

Signed and stamped (Date, Signature)