Common use of Redelivery survey Clause in Contracts

Redelivery survey. At or about the time of redelivery thereof a survey shall, if the Lessor so requires, be made to determine the state and condition of the Ship, her machinery and equipment. In that event, the Lessee and the Lessor shall each appoint surveyors to be present at such survey and the surveyors present shall determine the condition of the Ship, her machinery and equipment and shall state the repairs or work necessary to place the Ship at the date of redelivery in the structure state, condition and classification referred to in clause 18. 1. If the said surveyors disagree they shall refer the matter to a senior surveyor of the relevant Classification Society whose decision shall be final and binding on the parties hereto. All reasonable costs occasioned by any such survey including the costs of the said surveyors appointed by the Lessee and the Lessor and, if appointed, the costs of the senior surveyor of the Classification Society shall be payable by the Lessee but if the Ship is found to be in the condition provided for in clauses 18.1, fair wear and tear alone and changes and alterations properly made by the Lessee as permitted under this Lease excepted, such cost shall be payable by the Lessor.