Common use of HOW CONDUCTED Clause in Contracts

HOW CONDUCTED. All expenses in connection with the trials of the Vessel are to be for the account of the Builder which, during the trials, shall provide at its own expense the necessary fully qualified and certified crew to comply with conditions of safe navigation. The Vessel shall be properly equipped during Sea Trials with sufficient life saving appliances and equipment for the number of persons onboard. The trials shall be conducted in the manner prescribed in this Contract and the Specifications and shall prove fulfilment of the performance requirements for the trials as set forth in the Specifications. The Builder shall be entitled to conduct preliminary sea trials, during which the propulsion plant shall be adjusted according to the Builder’s judgment notwithstanding any provisions of the Specifications. The Builder shall have the right to repeat any trial whatsoever as it deems necessary and in such instance the provisions of Paragraph (b) shall apply save for the provisions as to notice where the Builder shall provide the Buyer with two (2) working days advance notice only in case a trial is required to be repeated after it has been completed to allow reasonable time for the Buyer’s Representative to board the Vessel again. Should a trial be required to be repeated immediately or shortly after it has taken place but whilst the Buyer’s Representative is still on board the Vessel, no advance notice is required by the Builder.