Common use of Possession and control of Ship by Lessee Clause in Contracts

Possession and control of Ship by Lessee. During the Lease Period the Ship shall, subject to the terms and conditions of this Lease, be in the full and exclusive possession and at the absolute disposal of the Lessee for all purposes and under its complete control in every respect and the Master, officers and crew of the Ship shall be the servants of the Lessee, or during the Sub-Lease Period, the Sub-Lessee (or any other permitted sub-lessee) for all purposes whatsoever. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Lease, and without prejudice to any of the obligations of the Lessee under this Lease or any of the other Lease Documents imposing any higher standard of performance upon the Lessee, the Lessee shall make, and shall have sole responsibility for making, all such arrangements as may be necessary to ensure that the Ship is fit to operate at sea without serious danger to human life.