Common use of Substitution of Materials Clause in Contracts

Substitution of Materials. In the event that any of the materials required by the Specifications or otherwise under this Contract for the construction of the DRILLSHIP can not be procured in time to effect timely delivery of the DRILLSHIP, or are in short supply, (other than as the result of any neglect or omission on the part of the BUILDER) the BUILDER may, provided the BUYER so agrees in writing, supply other materials and equipment of the best available and like quality, capable of meeting the requirements of the Classification Society and of the rules, regulations, requirements and recommendations with which the construction of the DRILLSHIP must comply. Any agreement as to such substitution of materials shall be effected in the manner as provided in Paragraph 1 of this Article, and shall, likewise, include decrease or increase in the Contract Price and other terms and conditions of this Contract affected by such substitution. (End of Article)