Ballasting and Cargo Slops Sample Clauses
The 'Ballasting and Cargo Slops' clause governs the management and handling of ballast water and cargo residues (slops) on a vessel. It typically outlines the responsibilities for proper disposal, cleaning, and record-keeping related to ballast operations and the handling of any leftover cargo liquids. For example, it may specify who bears the cost of slop disposal or how ballast water must be exchanged to comply with environmental regulations. This clause ensures environmental compliance and clarifies operational responsibilities, thereby reducing the risk of pollution and disputes between parties.
Ballasting and Cargo Slops. If the Cargo Transfer Point has ballast water and/or slops facilities, the Vessel may discharge ballast water and/or Cargo slops up to the maximum capacity available. All time used during ballasting, deballasting or offloading slop, and any charges for such services, shall be for Buyer’s account. Any time lost by delay in furnishing such facilities shall be for Buyer’s account. All time consumed by the Vessel in shifting to and/or from such facilities, as well as the shifting expenses such as costs for tugs, mooring and pilots, shall be for Buyer’s account.
Ballasting and Cargo Slops. If the Terminal has ballast water facilities, it may receive Vessel’s ballast water and/or cargo slops up to the maximum capacity available, with all time used during deballasting and offloading slops (unless concurrent with cargo handling) and any charges for this service to be for the Vessel’s Party’s account. Any delay in waiting for such facilities shall be for Vessel Party’s account. If the Vessel must shift to and/or from such facilities, all time used by the Vessel in shifting, as well as the shifting expenses shall be for Vessel Party’s account. Expense and time used whenever a Vessel is taking on ballast (unless concurrent with cargo handling) shall be for the account of the Vessel Party. The title to cargo slops shall pass to the Terminal Party at the first permanent flange on shore. Vessel Party warrants that the cargo slops do not contain any Vessel-generated waste.