Exercise 6 a) Read and translate an extract from a contract

Delivery. The date of the Bill of Lading shall be considered the date of delivery. Prior delivery, partial shipment and transshipment shall be allowed.

Quality. The quality of the goods supplied under this Contract shall conform to the world-wide standards or to the technical conditions of the Manufacturing Works, and shall be confirmed by the Quality Certificate, issued by the Manufacturing Works of by the Sellers.

Taking Delivery. The goods are to be regarded as delivered by the Sellers and accepted by the Buyers: in respect of quality – in accordance with the Quality Certificate, and in respect of quantity and weight – in accordance with the Bill of Lading.

Inspection and Test. The buyers shall be entitled to inspect and check the quality of the material used and the parts of the machinery both during manufacture and when completed. Inspection tests will be carried out, unless otherwise agreed, at the Sellers’ Works in the presence of the Buyers’ inspector and during normal working hours.

The Sellers undertake to monthly notify the Buyers of the progress of the order and at least 10 days beforehand of the readiness of the manufactured goods for final inspection. If the Buyers’ inspector waives the inspection of the goods at the Sellers’ Works, he shall supply the Sellers with the certificate stating that the goods are released for shipment within inspection.