Arrest clauses in charter parties are frequently one-sided with charterers having the right to terminate the charter party if the ship is not released within two or three days of an arrest. To provide a fairer allocation of risk and responsibility in the event of ship arrest BIMCO has developed two ... Please follow the link to continue reading.
BIMCO/IPTA Vegoil Tank Pre-wash Clause (a) If following discharge of the cargo the Vessel is required to pre-wash its cargo tanks prior to leaving the discharge port in order to comply with MARPOL 73/78 Annex II or any other national or local laws or regulations, the Charterers shall pay compensatio... Please follow the link to continue reading.
BIMCO U.S. Security Clause for Time Chartering 2002 If the Vessel calls in the United States, including any U.S. territory, the following provisions shall apply with respect to any applicable security regulations or measures: Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Charter Party all costs o... Please follow the link to continue reading.
BIMCO Delivery and Re-delivery Surveys Clause At first and last ports, the parties shall each appoint a representative (Surveyor, Master or Superintendent) for the purpose of determining and agreeing in writing the condition of the Vessel at the times of delivery and re-delivery. Time actually lost ... Please follow the link to continue reading.
BIMCO Ice Clause for Voyage Charter Parties 2005 The Vessel shall not be obliged to force ice but, subject to the Owners’ approval having due regard to its size, construction and class, may follow ice-breakers. (a) Port of Loading (i) If at any time after setting out on the approach voyage the Vesse... Please follow the link to continue reading.
For the purposes of this Clause: “MLC” means the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006) and any amendment thereto or substitution thereof. “Shipowner” shall mean the party named as “shipowner” on the Maritime Labour Certificate for the Vessel. (a) The Crew Man... Please follow the link to continue reading.
BIMCO Cancelling Clause 2002 (Code Name: CANCELCON 2002) (a) Should the Vessel not be ready to load (whether in berth or not) on the agreed cancelling date, the Charterers shall have the option of cancelling this Charter Party. (b) Should the Owners anticipate that, despite the exercise of due d... Please follow the link to continue reading.
BIMCO U.S. Security Clause for Voyage Chartering 2002 If the Vessel calls in the United States, including any U.S. territory, the following provisions shall apply with respect to any applicable security regulations or measures: Reporting The Vessel or its agents shall report and send all notices as... Please follow the link to continue reading.
P. & I. Bunker Deviation Clause, 1948 The vessel in addition to all other liberties shall have liberty as part of the contract voyage and at any stage thereof to proceed to any port or ports whatsoever whether such ports are on or off the direct and/or customary route or routes to the ports of loadi... Please follow the link to continue reading.
BIMCO Ice Clause for Time Charter Parties 2005 (a) The Vessel shall not be obliged to force ice but, subject to the Owners’ prior approval having due regard to its size, construction and class, may follow ice-breakers. (b) The Vessel shall not be required to enter or remain in any icebound port or a... Please follow the link to continue reading.
