Common use of Dry Docking Clause in Contracts

Dry Docking. Owner shall be entitled to dry-dock the Vessel at intervals of approximately every thirty (30) months. During each sixty (60) month interval of the Term, Owner shall be entitled to an allowance of no more than ***** in the aggregate for regularly scheduled dry-dockings and any interim in-water surveys of the Vessel; provided that Owner’s allowance in such respect shall not exceed ***** during the initial thirty (30) months of such sixty (60) month interval. Any period of time the Vessel is in lay-up pursuant to Charterer’s orders under Article 10 shall not be included in measuring the dry-docking period. Subject to prior consultation between the parties and no less than ***** advance written notice to Charterer, Owner shall determine the dry-docking and interim in-water surveys schedule in due consideration of: prudent operating practices; the safety of the Vessel, her cargo, officers and crew; and Charterer’s shipping requirements and schedule under all relevant LNG Sale and Purchase Agreements. Subject to prior consultation with Charterer, dry-docking shall occur at a shipyard chosen by Owner that is located in reasonable geographic proximity to the trade of the Vessel at such time.

Dry Docking. Owner shall be entitled to dry-dock the Vessel at intervals of approximately every thirty (30) months. During each sixty (60) month interval of the Term, Owner shall be entitled to an allowance of no more than ***** in the aggregate for regularly scheduled dry-dockings and any interim in-water surveys of the Vessel; provided that Owner’s allowance in such respect shall not exceed ***** during the initial thirty (30) months of such sixty (60) month interval. Any period of time the Vessel is in lay-lay- up pursuant to Charterer’s orders under Article 10 shall not be included in measuring the dry-docking period. Subject to prior consultation between the parties and no less than ***** advance written notice to Charterer, Owner shall determine the dry-docking and interim in-water surveys schedule in due consideration of: prudent operating practices; the safety of the Vessel, her cargo, officers and crew; and Charterer’s shipping requirements and schedule under all relevant LNG Sale and Purchase Agreements. Subject to prior consultation with Charterer, dry-docking shall occur at a shipyard chosen by Owner that is located in reasonable geographic proximity to the trade of the Vessel at such time.