Technical Vessel Management Services Clause Samples
The Technical Vessel Management Services clause defines the responsibilities and scope of services provided by a party tasked with managing the technical operations of a vessel. This typically includes overseeing maintenance, repairs, compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and ensuring the vessel is seaworthy and operational. By clearly outlining these duties, the clause ensures that both parties understand who is accountable for the vessel’s technical performance, thereby reducing the risk of disputes and ensuring smooth vessel operations.
Technical Vessel Management Services. Commencing with the acquisition of each Vessel by any Company Group Member, the Manager shall provide all usual and customary technical vessel management services with respect to the operation of that Vessel, including but not limited to:
(a) supervising the day-to-day operation, maintenance, safety and general efficiency of the Vessel to ensure the seaworthiness and maintenance condition of the Vessel;
(b) arranging for, supervising and paying for general and routine repairs, alterations and maintenance of the Vessel, and the Manager shall provide the Company with a description of such repairs, alterations and maintenance normally included in the operating expense budget for each Vessel, which list will be subject to the acknowledgment and consent of the Company;
(c) purchasing the necessary stores, spares, lubricating oil, supplies and equipment (other than such equipment as is covered by Section 6.2(c)), and the Manager shall provide the Company with a description of such stores, spares, lubricating oil, supplies and equipment normally included in the operating expense budget for each Vessel, which list will be subject to the acknowledgment and consent of the Company;
(d) appointing such surveyors, supervisors, technical consultants and other support for the Vessel on behalf of the Company as the Manager may consider from time to time to be necessary;
(e) providing technical and shore-side support for the Vessel and attending to all other technical matters necessary for the operation of the Vessel;
(f) handling of each Vessel while in ports or transiting canals either directly or by use of vessel agents, unless otherwise handled by the Charterer;
(g) procuring and arranging for port entrance and clearance, pilots, vessel agents, consular approvals, and other services necessary or desirable for the management and safe operation of each Vessel, unless otherwise procured or arranged by the Charterer;
(h) preparing, issuing or causing to be issued to shippers the customary freight contract, cargo receipts and/or bills of lading unless normally prepared, issued or arranged for by the Charterer;
(i) performing all usual and customary duties concerned with the loading and discharging of cargoes at all ports unless normally performed by the Charterer;
(j) arranging for the prompt dispatch of each Vessel from loading and discharging ports in accordance with the Charterer’s instructions and for transit through canals;
(k) arranging for employment of counsel and t...