Common use of SAFE BERTH AND PASSAGE Clause in Contracts

SAFE BERTH AND PASSAGE. (a) If a Vessel cannot, in Buyer’s reasonable opinion, maintain its mooring safely at the dock, and the Vessel is causing the unsafe condition, then Buyer at its sole discretion may order hold-in tugs, and the cost of such tugs shall be for the Vessel’s account. Dockage and service fees, including mooring, booming and gangway use, will be charged to the Vessel. In addition, all duties and other charges on the Vessel, including those incurred for tugs and pilots, and other port costs shall be for the Vessel’s account, unless required by Buyer.