Common use of BERTHING AND DISCHARGE Clause in Contracts

BERTHING AND DISCHARGE. Upon berthing at the Terminal, the Vessel shall immediately and at all times provide adequate lighting, equipment and appropriate officers and crew aboard to permit Cargo discharging, as the case may be, at any time of the day or night, including Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Prior to discharge, the Vessel shall secure Cargo hatches, gantry and any other equipment located on the Vessels upper deck that may interfere with the discharge. At all times during discharge and while at the Terminal, the Vessel officers and crew aboard shall assist Terminal representatives in keeping the Vessel trimmed to minimize hog and sag. The Vessel officers and crew shall minimize activities and equipment movement that may interfere with discharge activities. Additionally, the Vessel shall minimize over-pressurizing and or overfilling the Vessel’s ballast tank. Unless otherwise pre-approved and coordinated with Tampa Electric, Vessel Party shall not be allowed to lay a Vessel outboard of a Vessel being discharged at the Terminal.