CHARTERER POLLUTION CLAUSE Clause Samples

CHARTERER POLLUTION CLAUSE. When an escape or discharge of cargo occurs from the Vessel and/or shore and causes or threatens to cause pollution damage, or when there is a threat of an escape or discharge of cargo then Charterer may, at its option, upon notice to Owner, undertake such measures as are reasonably necessary to prevent or minimize such pollution damage or to remove the threat unless Owner promptly undertakes the same. Charterer shall keep Owner advised of the nature and result of any such measures taken by them. Any of the aforementioned measures taken by Charterer shall be deemed taken on Owner's authority and as Owner's agent, and shall be at Owner's expense except to the extent that any such escape or discharge or threat was caused or contributed to by Charterer. The above provisions are not in derogation of such other rights as Charterer or Owner may have under the Charter or may otherwise have or acquire by law.