7. NOTICE OF CLAIM AND TIME FOR SUIT
Unless notice of loss or damage to the Goods specifying or describing the exact nature of such loss or
damage is given in writing to the Carrier at the Port of Discharge or Place of Delivery before or at the
time of delivery of the Goods or, if the loss or damage is not apparent, within three (3) consecutive
days after delivery, the Goods shall be deemed to have been delivered as described in this Bill of
Lading. In any event the Carrier and its Sub-Contractors shall be discharged from all liability in respect
of non-delivery, mis-delivery, delay, loss or damage unless suit is brought within one (1) year after
delivery of the Goods or the date when the Goods should have been delivered.