Terms and conditions

CLAUSE 1.

Agreement To Let and Hire.

  1. The OWNER agrees to charter the Vessel to the CHARTERER and not to enter into any other Agreement for the Charter of the Vessel for the same
  2. The CHARTERER agrees to hire the Vessel and shall pay the Charter Fee, Delivery/Re-delivery Fee, the Security Deposit (if any), and any other agreed charges, in cleared funds, no later than the dates and to the Account specified in this Agreement as set forth on Page 1 of this Agreement and any Addenda executed by both the OWNER and the

CLAUSE 2.

Delivery.

  1. At the beginning of the Charter Period, the OWNER shall deliver the Vessel to the Place of Delivery and the CHARTERER shall take Delivery of the Vessel in full commission and working order, seaworthy, clean, in good condition throughout, with tanks filled and ready for service, with all equipment required by the S. Coast Guard and the Vessel’s flag state, including up-to-date safety and life-saving equipment (including life- jackets for children, if any, are included in the CHARTERER’s Party).
  2. The Vessel shall be fitted out as appropriate for a vessel of her size and type as required to operate in the Cruising Area in which this Charter takes place and enabling the CHARTERER to use the Vessel as set out in Clause
  3. The OWNER does not warrant her use and comfort in bad weather conditions for all cruises or passages within the Cruising
  4. The CHARTERER shall inspect the Vessel before beginning the Charter and must immediately notify the Broker or the OWNER in writing if there is any complaint or visible defect as to the condition, equipment, or accommodations of the

CLAUSE 3.

Re-Delivery. The CHARTERER shall Re-deliver the Vessel to the OWNER at the Place of Re-delivery free of any debts incurred for the CHARTERER’s account during the Charter Period and in as good a condition as when delivery was taken, except for fair wear and tear arising from ordinary use. If the CHARTERER wishes, the CHARTERER may Re-deliver the Vessel to the Place of Re-delivery and disembark prior to the end of the Charter Period, but such early Re-delivery shall not entitle the CHARTERER to any refund of the Charter Fee.

CLAUSE 4.

Cruising Area. The CHARTERER shall restrict the cruising of the Vessel to the Cruising Area designated on Page 1 of this Agreement and to regions within the Cruising Area in which the Vessel is legally permitted to cruise. While the captain and/or Broker will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate the CHARTERER’S request for a berth, it is understood that the captain and/or Broker cannot be held liable for the non-allocation of the berth.

CLAUSE 5.

Maximum Number Of Persons – Responsibility For Children – Health Of The CHARTERER’s Party.

  1. The CHARTERER shall not, at any time during the Charter Period, permit more than the Maximum Number of Guests sleeping or cruising on Board as provided on Page 1
  2. If children are taken on board, the CHARTERER shall be fully responsible for their conduct, entertainment, and
  3. The nature of a charter may render it unsuitable for anybody with physical disability or undergoing medical treatment. By signature of this Agreement, the CHARTERER warrants the medical fitness of all members of the CHARTERER’s party for the voyage contemplated by this The CHARTERER and the CHARTERER’s party undertake to have all necessary visas and vaccinations for the countries to be visited.

CLAUSE 6.        

CHARTERER’s Authority and Responsibilities.

  1. This is a Demise Charter Agreement as defined and described under S. Maritime Law. Therefore, it is mutually agreed to by the Parties that the full possession and control of the Vessel is transferred to the CHARTERER for the Charter Period. The CHARTERER will furnish its own crew and is responsible for operating expenses for the term of the Charter Period.
  2. If the CHARTERER chooses to utilize the services of a captain, the CHARTERER shall remain responsible for the operation and management of the Vessel, except for the safe navigation of the Vessel, which shall be the responsibility of the Captain, and the CHARTERER shall abide by the Captain’s judgment for Vessel safety in regards to sailing, weather, anchorages, and other pertinent

CLAUSE 7.

Captain’s Authority.

  1. If the CHARTERER is to operate the Vessel, the CHARTERER certifies that CHARTERER is experienced, licensed, if applicable, and competent in the handling and operation of a Vessel of the type named in this Agreement and that CHARTERER has sufficient practical knowledge of seamanship, piloting, and Rules-of-the-Road to properly exercise full authority over the
  2. The CHARTERER agrees that the CHARTERER will not allow the Vessel to be operated by any person not qualified to do so during the Charter
  3. The CHARTERER shall direct the general course of the voyage, operation, and movement of the Vessel, winds, weather, and other circumstances However, the captain shall not be bound to comply with any order or request which, in the reasonable opinion of the captain, could result in the Vessel moving to any port or place that is not safe and proper.
  4. The captain should immediately notify the Broker and Broker/Escrow Agent of any breakdowns, disablements, crew changes, accidents, or other significant incidents that occur during the Charter

CLAUSE 8.

Expenses And Operating Costs. The CHARTERER shall be responsible for the operating costs, as specifically defined under Page 1 “Charter Particulars and Clause 30 Additional Conditions” on Page 8 of this Agreement, for the entire Charter Period for the CHARTERER, the CHARTERER’s guests, and any retained captain and crew, if any.

CLAUSE 9.        

Delay in Delivery or Failure to Deliver.

 

  1. OWNER’s Delay In Delivery. If by reason of force majeure (as defined in Clause 18. A.), the OWNER fails to deliver the Vessel to the CHARTERER at the Place of Delivery at the commencement of the Charter Period, OWNER shall not be in default of this Agreement so long as the Delivery is made within forty-eight (48) hours of the scheduled commencement date, or within one-tenth (1/10th) of the Charter Period, whichever period is the In such event, the OWNER shall pay to the CHARTERER a refund of all payments made by the CHARTERER to the OWNER or the Broker/Escrow Agent without interest, at a pro rata daily rate, or if it be mutually agreed, the OWNER shall allow a pro rata extension of the Charter Period.

B.  OWNER’s Failure To Deliver As A Result of Force Majeure

  1. If by reason of force majeure, the OWNER fails to deliver the Vessel within forty-eight (48) hours or a period equivalent to one-tenth (1/10th) of the Charter Period, whichever period is the shorter, from the due time of Delivery, the OWNER shall be considered in default and the CHARTERER shall be entitled to treat this Agreement as
  2. The CHARTERER’s exclusive remedy will be to receive repayment, without interest, of the full amount of all payments made by the CHARTERER to the OWNER, or the Broker/Escrow
  3. Alternatively, if the Parties mutually agree, the Charter Period shall be extended by a time equivalent to the

C.  OWNER’s Failure To Deliver Other Than As A Result of Force Majeure.

  1. If the OWNER fails to deliver the Vessel at the Place of Delivery at the commencement of the Charter Period, other than by reason of

force majeure, the CHARTERER shall be entitled to treat this Agreement as repudiated by the OWNER.

  1. The CHARTERER will be entitled to repayment, without interest, of the full amount of all payments made by him to the OWNER or the Broker/Escrow Agent, and shall, in addition, be paid by the OWNER, as liquidated damages, an amount equivalent to fifty percent (50%) of the Charter
  2. The Parties hereto expressly stipulate, acknowledge and agree that the liquidated damage provisions preceding herein, as well as set forth below in subparagraphs Clause 9. D. and Clause 9. E., represent a reasonable and fair liquidated allocation of damages in circumstances where the same would otherwise be difficult, if not incapable, of
    • Cancellation By OWNER As A Result of Force Majeure. If prior to the commencement of the Charter Period as set out in Page 1 of this Agreement, the OWNER tenders notice of cancellation via the Broker and, if the cancellation is by reason of force majeure, the remedy in Clause
    • B. above shall apply.
    • Cancellation By OWNER Other Than As A Result of Force Majeure. If the cancellation is for any reason other than force majeure, the CHARTERER shall be entitled to repayment, without interest, of the full amount of all payments made by him to the OWNER or the Brokers, and the CHARTERER shall, in addition, be entitled to liquidated damages to be calculated and paid forthwith as follows:
      • Thirty (30) days or more before commencement of the Charter Period, an amount equivalent to twenty-five percent (25%) of the Charter
      • More than fourteen (14) days, but less than thirty (30) days before commencement of the Charter Period, an amount equivalent to thirty- five percent (35%) of the Charter Fee;
      • Fourteen (14) days or less before commencement of the Charter Period, an amount equivalent to fifty percent (50%) of the Charter
    • Brokers’ Commissions In Event of Delay or Cancellation By OWNER. In all such instances, the OWNER shall also pay to the Brokers the full Brokers’ Commission due as if the Charter had been

CLAUSE 10.

Delay In Re-Delivery.

      1. If Re-delivery of the Vessel is delayed by reason of force majeure, Re-delivery shall be affected as soon as possible. Thereafter and in the meantime, the conditions of this Agreement shall remain in force, but without penalty or additional charge against the
      2. If the CHARTERER fails to Re-deliver the Vessel to the OWNER at the Place of Re-delivery due to intentional delay or change of itinerary, then the CHARTERER shall pay forthwith to the OWNER by direct wire transfer via the Broker/Escrow Agent’s Escrow Account for such additional time, at the daily charter rate plus forty percent (40%) of such daily rate until the Vessel is Re-delivered at the agreed location, and the CHARTERER shall also pay any additional necessary expenses incurred by the OWNER in effecting such Re-delivery. If delay in Re-delivery exceeds twenty-four (24) hours, the CHARTERER shall also be liable to indemnify the OWNER for any loss or damage which the OWNER shall suffer by reason of deprivation of use of the Vessel or cancellation of, or delay in Delivery under, any subsequent Charter of the

CLAUSE 11.

Cancellation By Charterer and Consequences of Non-Payment.

      1. Should the CHARTERER give notice of cancellation of this Agreement on or at any time before the commencement of the Charter Period, the CHARTERER shall remain liable for all payments due to the OWNER prior to and unpaid at the date of
      2. Should notice of cancellation be given by the CHARTERER or should the CHARTERER fail, after having been given notice, to pay any amount due under this Agreement, the OWNER shall be entitled to treat this Agreement as having been repudiated by the CHARTERER and to retain the full amount of all
      3. Notwithstanding the OWNER’s right to receive or retain all payments referred to above, the OWNER shall be under a duty to mitigate CHARTERER’s In the event that the OWNER is able to re-charter the Vessel for all or part of the Charter Period under this Agreement, the OWNER will give credit for the net amount of all payments made to the OWNER or the Broker/Escrow Agent arising from the re-chartering after deduction of all commissions and other consequential expenses arising from such re-chartering.

 

 

      1. The intention is that the OWNER shall receive the same in net proceeds from any re-chartering as would have been received under this
      2. The OWNER shall use the OWNER’s best efforts to re-charter the Vessel and shall not unreasonably withhold the OWNER’s agreement to re- charter, although charters, which may reasonably be considered detrimental to the Vessel, its reputation , or its schedule, may be
      3. If prior to the date of cancellation, the OWNER has utilized the Delivery/Re-delivery Fee, taken on provisions for the Charter Period, or incurred any other additional expenses as set out on Page 1 and in Clause 30 of this Agreement, then the CHARTERER shall pay for this expense, unless all or part can be either refunded by the supplier or transferred to the next Charter Period, in which case, the expenses shall be adjusted accordingly in accordance with Clause C.
      4. If, after signature of this Agreement, the OWNER suffers financial failure, is adjudicated bankrupt, or becomes subject to a liquidator, receiver, or administrator appointed over all or part of the OWNER’s assets, the CHARTERER shall be entitled to cancel this Agreement and all monies paid to the OWNER or the Broker/Escrow Agent pursuant to this Agreement shall be refunded without In such event, the OWNER shall remain liable for payment to the Broker, the commission earned in booking the Charter Period which otherwise would have been carried out but for the OWNER’s financial circumstances.

CLAUSE 12.

Breakdown Or Disablement.

      1. If, after Delivery, the Vessel shall at any time be disabled by breakdown of machinery, grounding, collision, or other cause so as to prevent reasonable use of the Vessel by the CHARTERER for a period between twelve (12) and forty-eight (48) consecutive hours or one-tenth (1/10th) of the Charter Period, whichever is the shorter (and the disablement has not been brought about by any act or default of the CHARTERER), the OWNER shall make a pro rata refund of all payments made by the CHARTERER to the OWNER or the Broker/Escrow Agent for the Period of the disablement or, if mutually agreed, allow a pro rata extension of the Charter Period corresponding with the period of
      2. If the CHARTERER wishes to invoke this clause, the CHARTERER shall give immediate notice in writing to the Broker or to the The CHARTERER shall remain liable for normal expenses during the period of disablement. In the event of the actual or constructive total loss of the Vessel or if the Vessel is disabled, as aforesaid, for a consecutive period of more than forty-eight (48) hours or one-tenth (1/10th) of the Charter Period, whichever is shorter, the CHARTERER may terminate this Agreement by notice in writing to the OWNER or to the Broker.
      3. As soon as practicable after such termination, all payments made by the CHARTERER to the OWNER or the Broker/Escrow Agent shall be repaid by the OWNER pro rata without interest for that proportion of the Charter Period outstanding after the date and time on which the loss or disablement In the event of such termination, the CHARTERER may affect Re-delivery by giving up possession of the Vessel where she lies.
      4. The CHARTERER shall be entitled to recover from the OWNER the reasonable cost of returning the charter party to the Place of Re-delivery via scheduled services, together with reasonable accommodation expenses
      5. Alternatively, after a consecutive period of disablement of more than forty-eight (48) hours or one-tenth (1/10th) of the Charter Period, whichever is shorter, and dependent on the nature and seriousness of the disablement, by mutual agreement, the CHARTERER may elect to remain on board for the duration of the Charter Period and the CHARTERER will then have no further or additional claim against the

CLAUSE 13.

Use Of Vessel.

      1. Pleasure Use Limitation. The CHARTERER agrees that the Vessel shall be used exclusively as a private pleasure vessel and shall not transport cargo, nor engage in trade, nor violate any laws of jurisdictions where the Vessel may travel, including parks, sanctuaries, and protected
      2. Navigational Limits. The Vessel shall not navigate beyond the navigational limits set forth in the Vessel’s insurance policy without prior written approval by the Vessel’s insurer, with any additional premium that may be due paid by the
      3. Compliance With Laws. The CHARTERER shall comply and shall ensure that the CHARTERER’S guests comply with the laws and regulations of any country into whose waters the Vessel shall enter during the course of this
        • If the CHARTERER or any of the CHARTERER’s guests shall commit any offense contrary to the laws and regulations of any country which results in the Vessel being detained, arrested, seized, or fined, the CHARTERER shall indemnify the OWNER against all loss, damage, and expense incurred by the OWNER as a result and the OWNER may, by notice to the CHARTERER, terminate this Agreement
        • The CHARTERER shall be liable for fines, penalties, damages, and forfeitures as a result of negligence or intentional acts of the CHARTERER, the CHARTERER’s guests or invitees, and the CHARTERER shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend the OWNER and the Brokers for such
      4. No Pets Without OWNER Written Consent. The CHARTERER shall ensure that no pets or other animals are brought on board the Vessel without the consent in writing of the
      5. No Nuisance. The CHARTERER shall ensure that the behavior of the CHARTERER and the CHARTERER’s guests shall not cause a nuisance to any person or bring the Vessel into

F.  Zero Tolerance For Drugs or Contraband.

      • The use, transport, or possession of illegal drugs or narcotics, or of any other contraband, or the participation in any other unlawful activity, such as the transport of illegal aliens, is strictly
      • The participation in any of these activities by any member or guest of the charter party constitutes a breach of this Agreement and shall be cause for immediate termination of this Agreement without refund of Charter Fee and additional payments made by the

 

 

      • No Weapons. It is also specifically understood that the possession or use of any weapons (including particularly firearms) is strictly prohibited on board the Vessel and failure to comply shall be sufficient reason for the OWNER to terminate the Charter forthwith without refund or recourse against the
      1. If the CHARTERER desires, as part of this Agreement, the CHARTERER may request a survey of the Vessel at the CHARTERER’s expense to take place before the charter period and again at the end of the charter period to assess the Vessel’s condition, or the CHARTERER may waive this right to The CHARTERER shall request the CHARTERER’s right to survey, in writing, via the Broker, at the time of signing this Agreement.

CLAUSE 14.

Non-Assignment. The CHARTERER shall not assign this Agreement, sub-let the Vessel, or part with control of the Vessel at any time.

CLAUSE 15.

Sale Of The Vessel.

      1. The OWNER agrees not to sell the Vessel during the Charter Period as set out on Page 1 of this
      2. Should the OWNER agree to sell the Vessel after the signing of this Agreement, but before Delivery to the CHARTERER, the OWNER shall immediately upon entering into an agreement for the sale of the Vessel, give notice of such sale in writing to the CHARTERER via the All Parties to this Agreement shall keep this information in strict confidence.
      3. Should the Vessel be sold, one of the following provisions will apply:
        • The OWNER shall arrange for the Buyer to take over the Agreement and perform the Charter on the same terms and conditions either by assignment of this Agreement or by way of a new Agreement between the CHARTERER and the Buyer, having substantially the same terms and provisions without material deviation, together with written cancellation of this original Agreement. Where the Charter is taken over by the Buyer on the same terms and conditions, there shall be no penalty against the OWNER and no additional commission due to the
        • If the Buyer is unwilling or unable to fulfill the Agreement, then this Agreement shall be considered as having been cancelled by the OWNER in accordance with Clause All payments made by the CHARTERER shall be promptly repaid in full to the CHARTERER without deduction and, in addition, liquidated damages calculated in accordance with Clause 9. E. (1), (2) or (3), as appropriate, shall be paid. The Broker and the Broker/Escrow Agent shall be paid by the OWNER the full commissions due on this original Agreement no later than seventy-two (72) hours after formal cancellation.

CLAUSE 16.

Insurance.

      1. The OWNER has the Vessel insured with first-class insurers against all customary risks for a Vessel of her size and type on cover no less than is provided under Institute Vessel Clauses 1.11.85 or other recognized terms extended to provide permission to Charter under a Recreational Bareboat Charter Agreement and to cover third party The OWNER shall pay the Vessel’s insurance premium with the pro rata share of the Charter Fee.
      2. All such insurances shall be on such terms and subject to such excess (deductible) as are customary for a Vessel of this size and Copies of all relevant insurance documentation shall be available for inspection by the CHARTERER prior to the Charter on reasonable notice to the OWNER and shall be carried on board the Vessel.
      3. The CHARTERER has the sole responsibility and duty to determine whether such insurance coverage and applicable deductibles are adequate and appropriate for the CHARTERER’s purposes and, if necessary, arrange for additional coverage, at least to the extent of covering liability not included in the OWNER’s insurance, prior to commencement of the
      4. If the CHARTERER chooses to arrange for separate or supplemental insurance in addition to the insurance provided by the OWNER, the same may be arranged with a marine insurance broker at the CHARTERER’s additional
      5. Under normal circumstances, the CHARTERER shall only be liable for such costs or losses as may be incurred repairing damage caused by the CHARTERER or the CHARTERER’s guests, either intentionally or through passive or active negligence to the Vessel or any third party, up to the level of the excess (deductible) on the OWNER’s insurance policy for each separate accident or
      6. The CHARTERER shall be liable for a sum greater than the excess (deductible) on any one accident or occurrence if the CHARTERER or any of his/her guests acted in such a manner, intentionally or through passive or active negligence, as to void or limit the cover under the OWNER’s
      7. The CHARTERER shall be responsible for having independent insurance for personal effects while on board or ashore and for any medical or accident expenses incurred other than as covered under the Vessel’s
      8. The CHARTERER is aware and acknowledges that neither cancellation and curtailment insurance, nor CHARTERER’s liability insurance is included in this Agreement.

CLAUSE 17.

Security Deposit. Unless otherwise provided on Page 1 of this Agreement, any required Security Deposit shall be held by the Broker/Escrow Agent in the BROKER/Escrow Agent’s Escrow Account on the OWNER’s behalf and may be used in, or towards, discharging any liability that the CHARTERER may incur under any of the provisions of this Agreement. To the extent that the Security Deposit is not so used, then it shall be refunded to the CHARTERER without interest, within twenty-four (24) business hours after the end of the Charter Period or the settlement of all outstanding questions, whichever occurs the later.

CLAUSE 18.

Definitions.

      1. Force Majeure. In this Agreement “force majeure” means any cause directly attributable to acts, events, non-happenings, omissions, accidents, or Acts of God beyond the reasonable control of the OWNER or the CHARTERER (including, but not limited to, strikes, lock-outs, or other labor disputes, civil commotion, riots, acts of terrorism, blockade, invasion, war, fire, explosion, sabotage, storm, collision, grounding, fog,

 

 

governmental act or regulation, contaminated fuel, major mechanical or electrical breakdown beyond the OWNER’s control and not caused by lack of maintenance and/or the OWNER’s or the Crew’s negligence. Shipyard delays and crew changes do not constitute force majeure. Force majeure does not excuse the OWNER from payment of the Brokers’ commission.

      1. Owners, Charterers And Brokers. Throughout the Agreement, the terms “OWNER”, “CHARTERER” and “BROKER” and corresponding pronouns shall be construed to apply whether the OWNER, CHARTERER or Broker is male, female, or corporate, singular or plural, as the case may
      2. Escrow Agent. The OWNER, the CHARTERER, and the Broker recognize the Broker/Escrow Agent, which may constitute, but is not restricted to, any one of the following: central agent/clearing house/management company to fulfill such fiduciary requirements as Stakeholder and be the holder of all Charter Funds, except applicable other fees, such as Delivery fees, that might be paid directly to the Vessel’s The Broker/Escrow Agent shall hold all the Charter Funds in accordance with the stated instructions under Disbursement of Funds in a separate charter fund account not accessible to the OWNER or the CHARTERER and shall release those funds to the appropriate parties only as stated in Clause 23.

CLAUSE 19.

Salvage. During the Charter Period, the benefits, if any, from all derelicts, salvages, and towages, after paying the crew’s proportion, and hire for the relevant Charter Period and expenses, shall be shared equally between the OWNER and the CHARTERER.

CLAUSE 20.

Arbitration, Applicable Law & Venue. Subject to the provisions herein contained and unless otherwise specified in the appropriate space on Page 8 of this Agreement, any dispute in connection with the interpretation and fulfillment of this Agreement shall be decided by, and in accordance with, the rules and procedures of the American Arbitration Association, such arbitration to be held in the city and state of the OWNER’s residence, unless another place is mutually agreed upon.

      1. The dispute shall be referred to a single arbitrator to be appointed by the Parties If the Parties cannot agree upon the appointment of a single arbitrator, the dispute shall be settled by three (3) arbitrators, each party appointing one (1) arbitrator, the third being appointed by the current president of the American Yacht Charter Association (“AYCA”) or the Mediterranean Yacht Brokers Association (“MYBA”).
      2. Appointment of arbitrators, or substitution of arbitrators who are not available, shall be made within two (2) weeks of written notice by the other party, failing which, the current president of AYCA or MYBA appointing the third Arbitrator shall also appoint an arbitrator on behalf of the party who fails to appoint an
      3. The award rendered by the arbitration panel shall be final and binding upon both Parties and may, if necessary, be enforced by a Court of any other competent authority in the same manner as a judgment in that same
      4. If either party gives notice of arbitration proceedings, the Broker/Escrow Agent, after receiving notification of such proceedings, shall not deal with those monies held by the Broker/Escrow Agent without a mutual written agreement signed by both the OWNER and the CHARTERER or in accordance with the order of the arbitrators or their final
      5. The monies should be held in a designated client account. This account should be interest bearing where banking rules permit. The Broker/Escrow Agent may, with the agreement of the OWNER and the CHARTERER, pay the monies into an escrow account jointly controlled by the accredited legal representatives of both Parties pending the result of the

CLAUSE 21.

Broker(s). The OWNER and the CHARTERER each acknowledge that the Broker represents the CHARTERER, and the Broker/Escrow Agent represents the OWNER, each representing the party that the respective Broker has brought to this Agreement. The OWNER and the CHARTERER also acknowledge and agree that in case of a sole Broker, such Broker represents the interests of both the OWNER and of the CHARTERER and that such representation shall not render this Agreement voidable. The OWNER agrees to pay the Broker the customary and usual brokerage fees in connection with the charter, any extensions, renewals, or subsequent charters, and/or in connection with the subsequent purchase of the Vessel by the CHARTERER within a period of two (2) years from the date of completion of the Charter Period. The Broker shall sign this Agreement for the purposes of this Clause only. By their signatures to this Agreement, the OWNER and the CHARTERER both confirm and agree to the following:

      1. The Broker’s commission shall be deemed to be earned by the Brokers upon the OWNER and the CHARTERER signing this Agreement and Broker’s receipt of CHARTERER’s initial Deposit in cleared The commission shall be payable by the OWNER on the full Charter Fee plus the Delivery/Re-delivery Fee, if applicable, but excluding running expenses, according to Clause 22 below, whether or not the OWNER defaults for any reason including force majeure. In the event of cancellation by the CHARTERER, the commission shall be deducted as an expense from the Deposit. In the event that the CHARTERER’s Deposit is refunded, the OWNER shall pay the commission.
      2. If the CHARTERER should extend this Agreement, the Brokers shall be entitled to, and shall be paid by, the OWNER, the customary and usual brokerage fees on the gross Charter Fee for the extension, on the same basis as provided
      3. If the CHARTERER should re-charter the Vessel from the OWNER, within two (2) years from the date of completion of this Agreement, whether or not on the same terms, then the Brokers shall be entitled to, and shall be paid by, the OWNER, the customary and usual brokerage fees on the Charter Fee paid for that further charter upon the same basis as provided However, if the CHARTERER should choose to re- charter the Vessel within this two year period via another bona fide broker, to whom the customary and usual brokerage fees are being paid, the OWNER shall pay a commission of one third (1/3rd) of the full rate to the Brokers and two-thirds (2/3rds) to the new broker. This only applies following the free choice of the CHARTERER and is not relevant if the change of broker is suggested or solicited by the OWNER, his agent, the captain, or the OWNER’s representative.
      4. If any Agreement should be reached directly between the CHARTERER and the OWNER for the purchase of the Vessel within two (2) years from the date of commencement of this Charter, then the Brokers shall be entitled to, and be paid by, the OWNER the sales commission. However, should the CHARTERER purchase the Vessel from the OWNER via a bona fide sales broker to whom the customary and usual brokerage fees are being paid, then the OWNER shall pay, or shall ensure that the new broker shall pay, a sum equivalent to not less than fifteen percent (15%) of the gross sales commission. It is the responsibility of the OWNER to advise any future sales broker of this liability. This only applies following the free choice of the CHARTERER and is not relevant if the change of broker is suggested or solicited by the OWNER, his/her agent, or the OWNER’s Any dispute under this Clause may be separately arbitrated.

 

 

      1. The Brokers shall have no responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury to the person or property of the OWNER or of the CHARTERER or any of their guests, servants, or agents, and further the Brokers shall be under no liability for any errors of judgment or description or otherwise of whatsoever nature and howsoever arising and shall be under no further obligation, duty, or responsibility to the OWNER or the CHARTERER save as set out The OWNER and the CHARTERER shall jointly and severally indemnify and hold harmless the Brokers for any loss or damage sustained by them as a result of any liability by the Brokers to any third party (person, firm, company, or authority) arising from promoting or introducing this Charter, assisting in the performance of this Agreement, or performing the duty of Broker/ Escrow Agent.
      2. The Parties understand and agree that the Brokers do not guarantee the performance of the OWNER and the CHARTERER under this All information and data regarding the Vessel has been provided and represented to the Brokers by the OWNER, and while the Brokers stand ready to provide the CHARTERER with such information which is believed to be reliable, the Brokers do not act as guarantor of such information, and the OWNER and the CHARTERER agree to indemnify and hold the Brokers harmless if such information is not reliable.
      3. It is understood that the function of the Brokers is solely that of arranging the charter, and the Brokers are in no way responsible for the actions of the CHARTERER or the OWNER under this It is further understood that once this Agreement has been signed by both Parties and a deposit of the Charter Fee has been paid, the Brokers shall have no further obligation or responsibility in connection herewith to either Party, nor will the Brokers be liable to be sued on the contract, nor be liable for any matters which occur during the charter. The Parties agree to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the Brokers from any and all claims by either of them, their guests, invitees, employees, agents, and third parties for any liabilities for loss, damage, personal injury, death, or any claims whatsoever.
      4. The Brokers shall not be responsible or liable in any way for any claim, loss, death, injury, or damage to persons or property suffered or incurred by any person in connection with this Charter, or any portion of Further, the Brokers also shall not be responsible for any delays, substitutions, equipment, change in services or accommodations, or the acts or omissions on the part of the operators or crew of any Vessel described in this Agreement or for any changes in the itinerary deemed necessary or appropriate for the safety or convenience of the CHARTERER, the CHARTERER’s guests, the captain, the crew, or any other passengers.
      5. Representations made by the Brokers concerning the Cruising Area and the Vessel, the captain and the crew are made in good faith but without It is understood and agreed by the OWNER and the CHARTERER that the Brokers have made no representations or warranties, either actual, expressed, or implied, as to the condition or operation of the Vessel, nor has the OWNER or the CHARTERER been influenced to enter into this Agreement in reliance upon any representation or warranty made by the Brokers.

CLAUSE 22.

Force Majeure. When force majeure is invoked in relation to breakdown or disablement, the OWNER will instruct the captain or the OWNER’s representative to submit a detailed technical report, a copy of the vessel’s maintenance log, if applicable, and all the relevant supporting documentation to the CHARTERER or to the CHARTERER’s representative.

CLAUSE 23.

 Payment Of Charter Fees And Other Monies To The OWNER. All funds received by the Brokers pursuant to this Agreement shall be transferred net of commission immediately upon receipt to the Broker/Escrow Agent (if the first Broker is not the Escrow Agent) and then held by the Broker/Escrow Agent in a designated account in the currency of this Agreement. Fifty percent (50%) of the Charter Fee shall be paid to the OWNER by the Broker/Escrow Agent after deduction of the full commission by bank transfer on the date of commencement of the Charter Period or on the first working day thereafter. The Delivery/Re-delivery fees and any other Additional Payments shall be paid with the first payment to the OWNER, or as agreed by the OWNER, directly to the captain. The balance of the Charter Fee shall be paid to the OWNER on the first working day following completion of the Charter Period.

CLAUSE 24.

Complaints. The CHARTERER shall give notice to the OWNER, or to the Broker on the OWNER’s behalf, as soon as practicable after the event giving rise to the complaint has taken place and in all cases within twenty-four (24) hours of the event or occurrence unless it is impracticable due to failure or non-availability of communications equipment. The complaint may be made verbally in the first instance, but shall be confirmed as soon as possible in writing (by fax, mail , or email) specifying the precise nature of the complaint.

CLAUSE 25.

Notices. Any notice given or required to be given by the CHARTERER or the OWNER to this Agreement shall be communicated in any form of writing and shall be deemed to have been properly given if proved to have been dispatched pre-paid and properly addressed by mail or bona fide courier service or by fax in the case of the OWNER, to him or to the Broker at their respective addresses set forth on Page 1 of this Agreement or, in the case of the CHARTERER, to the CHARTERER’s address set forth on Page 1 of this Agreement or, where appropriate, to the CHARTERER on board the Vessel.

CLAUSE 26.

Attorneys’ Fees. The prevailing party shall be entitled to costs, expenses, and attorneys’ fees for litigation/arbitration between the OWNER and the CHARTERER for disputes arising out of this Agreement or the Charter. Either party is entitled to reimbursement from the other party for costs, expenses, and attorneys’ fees incurred while defending any third party claims for which the other party is found to be responsible. The Broker shall be entitled to costs, expenses, and attorneys’ fees from the losing party for litigation/arbitration arising out of this Agreement or the charter, and the Broker shall be entitled to payment from the OWNER for costs, expenses, and attorneys’ fees for any action necessary to collect the Broker’s fees.

CLAUSE 27.

Indemnification, Hold Harmless, Defend. The CHARTERER agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the OWNER from any and all claims and liabilities for loss or damage to the CHARTERER, the CHARTERER’s guests, the CHARTERER’s invitees, and to any third parties whatsoever, which may be occasioned by the negligence or intentional acts of the CHARTERER, the CHARTERER’s guests, or the CHARTERER’s invitees, except to the extent such claims are covered by insurance.

CLAUSE 28.

OWNER’s Assurances. Upon signing this Agreement, the OWNER accepts full responsibility to assure that the Vessel is in compliance with all charter laws of the country to which the Vessel is flagged and/or in which the Vessel is operating, whichever takes precedence, and is in compliance with Vessel documentation, registration, and customs’ laws as are necessary to support the nature of this Agreement, or accepts all responsibilities as if the Vessel were in such compliance.

CLAUSE 29.

Maritime Liens. The CHARTERER shall not permit maritime liens, salvage, or debts to be incurred against the Vessel or the credit of the OWNER. The CHARTERER shall not abandon the Vessel or enter into any salvage agreement without prior consent of the OWNER. If the CHARTERER does allow a maritime lien, salvage, or debts to be incurred against the Vessel or the credit of the OWNER, then the CHARTERER agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the OWNER from any and all claims and liabilities concerning such liens.

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