Common use of Pumping performance Clause in Contracts

Pumping performance. On the basis of homogeneous cargo, the Owners warrants that the vessel can discharge the entire cargo within 24 (twenty four) hours or maintain a minimum pressure of 100 P.S.I. (pounds per square inch) at the vessel’s manifolds providing shore facilities are capable of receiving the same, excluding crude oil washing and stripping time. The vessel shall be equipped with pressure gauges at each manifold that are maintained in a proper working condition. Furthermore each gauge shall have a valid test certificate. The Owners are requested to instruct the Master to clarify by protest letter whenever the pumping time exceeds the warranted period. Failing the above, the Charterers will deduct from hire excessive pumping time over and above such warranted time. If the vessel’s performance is below the referenced standard and pumping is delayed, due to the vessel’s deficiency, the Charterers have the right to withdraw the vessel from the berth until such deficiencies are remedied. All extra costs incurred as a result of this to be for Owners’ account and all time lost as a result is to be deducted from hire. The Owners will receive no credit or compensation if the vessel is able to discharge at a rate greater than specified above. At each port of discharge, the vessel is to maintain a proper and accurate discharge pumping record. This log must be countersigned by Master, Discharge Port Inspector and representative of the receiving terminal, if available. On completion of discharge, this record is to be promptly faxed to the Charterers.