- the carrier or
- an agent of the carrier or
- the master or
- an agent of the master or
- a freight forwarder.
For example, if the carrier has signed the bill of lading, then it must be indicated on the bill of lading (B/L) that it has been signed by the carrier.
Likewise if the master has signed the bill of lading, then it must be indicated on the bill of lading that it has been signed by the master.
Likewise if the master has signed the bill of lading, then it must be indicated on the bill of lading that it has been signed by the master.