The Straight Bill of Lading Short Form Original Not Negotiable is a fundamental document in Indian maritime commerce, governed primarily by the Indian Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925, and related maritime legislation. This document type is specifically designed for situations where the cargo is intended for direct delivery to a named consignee and where negotiability of the document is not required. It contains essential information about the shipment, including carrier details, cargo description, ports of loading and discharge, and terms of carriage, all presented in a simplified format. The short form version maintains all legal requirements while presenting information in a more concise manner than a standard bill of lading. This document is particularly valuable in established trade relationships where the parties are known to each other and the cargo is moving directly from shipper to a designated consignee without any intended sale or transfer during transit.

1. Carrier Information: Details of the carrier/shipping line including name, address, and vessel information

2. Shipper Details: Complete name and address of the shipper/consignor

3. Consignee Information: Full details of the consignee (must be named as this is a straight B/L)

4. Notify Party: Details of the party to be notified upon arrival of the goods

5. Cargo Details: Description of goods, including quantity, weight, measurement, and marks/numbers

6. Shipping Particulars: Port of loading, port of discharge, vessel name, voyage number

7. Freight and Charges: Details of freight payments and additional charges

8. Standard Terms: Basic terms and conditions of carriage

9. Signature Block: Space for carrier's signature, date, and place of issuance