(1)This Act may be cited as the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1992.
(2)The [1855 c. 111.] Bills of Lading Act 1855 is hereby repealed.
(3)This Act shall come into force at the end of the period of two months beginning with the day on which it is passed; but nothing in this Act shall have effect in relation to any document issued before the coming into force of this Act.
(4)This Act extends to Northern Ireland.