FOB). Without "prompt notice" that the shipment has been sent, the buyers are denied the opportunity to protect their goods, for example by obtaining insurance, against the risk of any loss, damage or theft. This appellate case is used as an example in many U.S. legal textbooks to illustrate the administration of the Uniform Commercial Code. References External links Seefunkstelle Lashcarrier München/DEAT (in German) Court's opinion from the Rheinberg-Kellerei case Horizon "Freak Wave" from bbc.co.uk Shipwrecks in the Atlantic Ocean Merchant ships of Germany Rogue wave incidents Maritime incidents in 1978 Missing ships 1972 ships Ships lost with all hands Ships built in Belgium Merchant ships of West Germany