Exhibit 4.6
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| SHIP MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT |
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THE BALTIC AND
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME COUNCIL (BIMCO) STANDARD SHIP MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
CODE NAME: “XXXXXXX 98”
PART I |
| 1. Date of
Agreement 27 th June 2011 |
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Name of Vessel
NB 2518 |
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| 2. Owners (name, place of registered office and law of registry) (CI. 1) |
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3. Managers (name, place of registered office and law of registry) (CI. 1) |
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Xxxxxxx Shuttle Tankers 13 AS |
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Name
Xxxxxxx OAS Shipping AS |
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| Place of registered
office Smedasundet 40, 0000 Xxxxxxxxx |
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Xxxxx of registered office
Xxxxxxxxxxx 00, 0000 Xxxxxxxxx |
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| Law of registry
Norway |
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Law of registry
Norway |
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| 4. Day and year of
commencement of Agreement (CI. 2) 27th June 2011 |
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| 5. Crew Management
(state “yes” or “no” as agreed) (CI. 3.1) Yes |
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6. Technical Management (state “yes”
or “no” as agreed) (CI. 3.2) Yes |
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| 7. Commercial
Management (state “yes” or “no” as agreed) (CI. 3.3) No |
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8. Insurance Arrangements (state
“yes” or “no” as agreed) (CI. 3.4) Yes |
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| 9. Accounting
Services (state “yes” or “no” as agreed) (CI. 3.5) Yes |
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10. Sale or purchase of the Vessel (state
“yes” or “no” as agreed) (CI. 3.6) No |
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| 11. Provisions
(state “yes” or “no” as agreed) (CI. 3.7) Yes |
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12. Bunkering (state “yes” or
“no” as agreed) (Cl. 3.8) Yes |
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| 13. Chartering
Services Period (only to be filled in if “yes” stated in Box 7) (Cl. 3.3(i)) Yes |
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14. Owners’ Insurance (state alternative
(i), (ii) or (iii) of CI. 6.3) Yes |
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| 15. Annual
Management Fee (state annual amount) (CI. 8.1) USD 365.000 |
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16. Severance Costs (state maximum amount) (CI.
8.4(ii)) A maximum of USD 50.000 |
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| 17. Day and year of termination of Agreement (CI. 17) |
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18. Law and Arbitration (state alternative 19.1, 19.2 or 19.3; if 19.3 place of arbitration must be stated) (Cl. 19) |
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| 19. Notices (state postal and cable address, telex and telefax number for serving notice and communication to
the Owners (CI. 20) |
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20. Notices (state postal and cable address, telex and telefax number for serving notice and communication to the Managers) (CI.
20) |
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Xxxxxxx Shuttle Tankers 13 AS
Smedasundet 40, Postboks 0000
0000 Haugesund Tlf 00 00
00 00 Fax 00 00 00 00 |
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Xxxxxxx OAS Shipping AS
Smedasundet 40, Postboks 0000 0000 Haugesund
Tlf 00 00 00 00 Fax 00 00 00 00 |
It is mutually agreed between the party stated in Box 2 and the party stated in Box 3 that this Agreement consisting of PART I
and PART II as well as Annexes “A” (Details of Vessel), “B” (Details of Crew) and “D” (Associated Vessels) attached hereto, shall be performed subject to the conditions contained herein. In the event of a conflict of
conditions, the provisions of PART I and Annexes “A” and “B”, “C” and “D” shall prevail over those of PART II to the extent of such conflict but no further.
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| Signature(s) (Owners)
/s/ XXXXXX XXXXXX
Xxxxxxx Shuttle Tankers 13 AS |
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Signature(s)
(Managers) /s/ XXXXXX XXXXXX
Xxxxxxx OAS Shipping AS |
PART II
“Xxxxxxx 98” Standard Ship Management Agreement
In this Agreement, save where the context otherwise requires, the
following words and expressions shall have the meanings hereby assigned to them.
“Owners” means the party identified in
Box 2.
“Managers” means the party identified in Box 3.
“Vessel” means the vessel or vessels, details of which are set out in Annex “A” attached hereto.
“Crew” means the Master, officers and ratings of the numbers, rank and nationality specified in Annex “B” attached
hereto.
“Crew Support Costs” means all expenses of a general nature which are not particularly referable to any
individual vessel for the time being managed by the Managers and which are incurred by the Managers for the purpose of providing an efficient and economic management service and, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, shall include
the cost of crew standby pay, training schemes for officers and ratings, cadet training schemes, sick pay, study pay, recruitment and interviews.
“Severance Costs” means the costs which the employers are legally obliged to pay to or in respect of the Crew as a result of
the early termination of any employment contract for service on the Vessel.
“Crew Insurances” means insurances against
crew risks which shall include but not be limited to death, sickness, repatriation, injury, shipwreck unemployment indemnity and loss of personal effects.
“Management Services” means the services specified in sub-clauses 3.1 to 3.8 as indicated affirmatively in Boxes 5 to 12.
“ISM Code” means the International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention as
adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) by resolution A.741(18) or any subsequent amendment thereto.
“STCW
95” means the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended in 1995 or any subsequent amendment thereto.
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Appointment of Managers |
With effect from the day and year stated in Box 4 and
continuing unless and until terminated as provided herein, the Owners hereby appoint the Managers, and the Managers hereby agree to act, as the Managers of the Vessel.
Subject to the terms and conditions herein provided, during the
period of this Agreement, the Managers shall carry out Management Services in respect of the Vessel as agents for and on behalf of the Owners. The Managers shall have authority to take such actions as they may from time to time in their absolute
discretion consider to be necessary to enable them to perform this Agreement in accordance with sound ship management practice.
(only applicable if agreed according to Box 5)
The Managers shall provide suitably qualified Crew for the Vessel as required by the Owners in accordance with the STCW 95 requirements,
provision of which includes but is not limited to the following functions:
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(i) |
selecting and engaging the Vessel’s Crew, including payroll arrangements, pension administration, and insurances for the Crew other than those mentioned in Clause 6; |
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(ii) |
ensuring that the applicable requirements of the law of the flag of the Vessel are satisfied in respect of xxxxxxx levels, rank, qualification and certification of the Crew and employment regulations including
Crew’s tax, social insurance, discipline and other requirements; |
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(iii) |
ensuring that all members of the Crew have passed a medical examination with a qualified doctor certifying that they are fit for the duties for which they are engaged and are in possession of valid medical certificates
issued in accordance with appropriate flag State requirements. In the absence of applicable flag State requirements the medical certificate shall be dated not more than three months prior to the respective Crew members leaving their country of
domicile and maintained for the duration of their service on board the Vessel; |
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(iv) |
ensuring that the Crew shall have a command of the English language of a sufficient standard to enable them to perform their duties safely; |
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(v) |
arranging transportation of the Crew, including repatriation; |
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(vi) |
training of the Crew and supervising their efficiency; |
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(vii) |
conducting union negotiations; |
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(viii) |
operating the Managers’ drug and alcohol policy unless otherwise agreed. |
(only applicable if agreed according to Box 6)
The Managers shall provide technical management, which includes, but is not limited to, the following functions:
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provision of competent personnel to supervise the maintenance and general efficiency of the Vessel; |
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(ii) |
arrangement and supervision of dry dockings, repairs, alterations and the upkeep of the Vessel to the standards required by the Owners, provided that the Managers shall be entitled to incur the necessary expenditure to
ensure that the Vessel will comply with the law of the flag of the Vessel and of the places where she trades, and all requirements and recommendations of the classification society. |
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(iii) |
arrangement of the supply of necessary stores, spares and lubricating oil; |
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(iv) |
appointment of surveyors and technical consultants as the Managers may consider from time to time to be necessary;
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development, implementation and maintenance of a Safety Management System (SMS) in accordance with the ISM Code (see sub-clauses 4.2 and 5.3). |
3.3 Commercial Management
(only applicable if agreed according to Box 7)
The Managers shall provide the commercial operation of the Vessel, as required by the Owners, which includes, but is not limited to, the
following functions:
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providing chartering services in accordance with the Owners’ instructions which include, but are not limited to, seeking and negotiating employment for the Vessel and the conclusion (including the execution
thereof) of charter parties or other contracts relating to the employment of the Vessel. If such a contract exceeds the period stated in Box 13, consent thereto in writing shall first be obtained from the Owners. |
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(ii) |
arranging of the proper payment to Owners or their nominees of all hire and/or freight revenues or other moneys of whatsoever nature to which Owners may be entitled arising out of the employment of or otherwise in
connection with the Vessel. |
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(iii) |
providing voyage estimates and accounts and calculating of hire, freights, demurrage and/or despatch moneys due from or due to the charterers passengers of the Vessel; |
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(iv) |
issuing of voyage instructions; |
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appointing stevedores; |
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arranging surveys associated with the commercial operation of the Vessel. |
3.4 Insurance
Arrangements
(only applicable if agreed according to Box 8)
The Managers shall arrange insurances in accordance with Clause 6, on such terms and conditions as the Owners shall have instructed or
agreed, in particular regarding conditions, insured values, deductibles and franchises.
3.5 Accounting Services
(only applicable if agreed according to Box 9)
The Managers shall:
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establish an accounting system which meets the requirements of the Owners and provide regular accounting services, supply regular reports and records, |
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maintain the records of all costs and expenditure incurred as well as data necessary or proper for the settlement of accounts between the parties. |
3.6 Sale or Purchase of the Vessel
(only applicable if agreed according to Box 10)
The Managers shall, in accordance with the Owners’ instructions, supervise the sale or purchase of the Vessel, including the performance
of any sale or purchase agreement, but not negotiation of the same.
3.7 Provisions (only applicable if agreed
according to Box 11)
The Managers shall arrange for the supply of provisions.
3.8 Bunkering (only applicable if agreed according to Box 12)
The Managers shall arrange for the provision of bunker, of the quality specified by the Owners as required for the Vessel’s trade.
4.1 The Managers undertake to use their best
endeavours to provide the agreed Management Services as agents for and on behalf of the Owners in accordance with sound ship management practice and to protect and promote the interests of the Owners in all matters relating to the provision of
services hereunder.
Provided, however, that the Managers in the performance of their management responsibilities under this Agreement
shall be entitled to have regard to their overall responsibility in relation to all vessels as may from time to time be entrusted to their management and in particular, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the Managers shall be
entitled to allocate available supplies, manpower and services in such manner as in the prevailing circumstances the Managers in their absolute discretion consider to be fair and reasonable.
4.2 Where the Managers are providing Technical Management in accordance with sub-clause 3.2, they shall procure that the requirements
of the law of the flag of the Vessel are satisfied and they shall in particular be deemed to be the “Company” as defined by the ISM Code, assuming the responsibility for the operation of the Vessel and taking over the duties and
responsibilities imposed by the ISM Code when applicable.
5.1 The Owners shall pay all sums due to the Managers
punctually in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
5.2 Where the Managers are providing Technical Management in
accordance with sub-clause 3.2, the Owners shall:
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procure that all officers and ratings supplied by them or on their behalf comply with the requirements of STCW 95; |
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instruct such officers and ratings to obey all reasonable orders of the Managers in connection with the operation of the Managers’ safety management system. |
5.3 Where the Managers are not providing Technical Management in accordance with sub-clause 3.2, the Owners shall procure that the
requirements of the law of the flag of the Vessel are satisfied and that they, or such other entity as may be appointed by them and identified to the Managers, shall be deemed to be the “Company” as defined by the ISM Code assuming the
responsibility for the operation of the Vessel and taking over the duties and responsibilities imposed by the ISM Code when applicable.
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The Owners shall procure, whether by instructing the Managers
under sub-clause 3.4 or otherwise, that throughout the period of this Agreement:
6.1 at the Owners’ expense, the Vessel is
insured for not less than her sound market value or entered for her full gross tonnage, as the case may be for:
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usual hull and machinery marine risks (including crew negligence) and excess liabilities; |
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protection and indemnity risks (including pollution risks and Crew Insurances); and |
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war risks (including protection and indemnity and crew risks) in accordance with the best practice of prudent owners of vessels of a similar type to the Vessel, with first class insurance companies, underwriters or
associations (“the Owners’ Insurances”); |
6.2 all premiums and calls on the Owners’ insurances
are paid promptly by their due date,
6.3 the Owners’ Insurances name the Managers and, subject to underwriters’
agreement, any third party designated by the Managers as a joint assured, with full cover, with the Owners obtaining cover in respect of each of the insurances specified in sub-clause 6.1:
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on terms whereby the Managers and any such third party are liable in respect of premiums or calls arising in connection with the Owners’ Insurances; or |
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(ii) |
if reasonably obtainable, on terms such that neither the Managers nor any such third party shall be under any liability in respect of premiums or calls arising in connection with the Owners’ Insurances; or
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on such other terms as may be agreed in writing. |
Indicate alternative (i), (ii) or
(ill) in Xxx 00. If Box 14 is left blank then (i) applies
6.4 written evidence is provided, to the reasonable
satisfaction of the Managers, of their compliance with their obligations under Clause 6 within a reasonable time of the commencement of the Agreement, and of each renewal date and, if specifically requested, of each payment date of the Owners’
Insurances.
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Income Collected and Expenses Paid on Behalf of Owners |
7.1 All moneys
collected by the Managers under the terms of this Agreement (other than moneys payable by the Owners to the Managers) and any interest thereon shall be held to the credit of the Owners in a separate bank account.
7.2 All expenses incurred by the Managers under the terms of this Agreement on behalf of the Owners (including expenses as provided in
Clause 8) may be debited against the Owners in the account referred to under sub-clause 7.1 but shall in any event remain payable by the Owners to the Managers on demand.
8.1 The Owners shall pay to the Managers for their services as
Managers under this Agreement an annual management fee as stated in Box 15 which shall be payable, by equal monthly instalments in advance, the first instalment being payable on the commencement of this Agreement (see Clause 2 and Box 4) and
subsequent instalments being payable every month.
8.2 The management fee shall be subject to an annual review on the anniversary
date of the Agreement and the proposed fee shall be presented in the annual budget referred to in sub-clause 9.1.
8.3 The
Managers shall, at no extra cost to the Owners, provide their own office accommodation, office staff, facilities and stationery. Without limiting the generality of Clause 7 the Owners shall reimburse the Managers for postage and communication
expenses, travelling expenses, and other out of pocket expenses properly incurred by the Managers in pursuance of the Management Services.
8.4 In the event of the appointment of the Managers being terminated by the Owners or the Managers in accordance with the provisions
of Clauses 17 and 18 other than by reason of default by the Managers, or if the Vessel is lost, sold or otherwise disposed of, the “management fee” payable to the Managers according to the provisions of sub-clause 8.1, shall continue to be
payable for a further period of three calendar months as from the termination date. In addition, provided that the Managers provide Crew for the Vessel in accordance with sub-clause 3.1:
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the Owners shall continue to pay Crew Support Costs during the said further period of three calendar months and |
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the Owners shall pay an equitable proportion of any Severance Costs which may materialize, not exceeding the amount stated in Box 16. |
8.5 If the Owners decide to lay-up the Vessel whilst this Agreement remains in force and such lay-up lasts for more than three months,
an appropriate reduction of the management fee for the period exceeding three months until one month before the Vessel is again put into service shall be mutually agreed between the parties.
8.6 Unless otherwise agreed in writing all discounts and commissions obtained by the Managers in the course of the management of the
Vessel shall be credited to the Owners.
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Budgets and Management of Funds |
9.1 The Managers shall present to the Owners
annually a budget for the following twelve months in such form as the Owners require. The budget for the first year hereof is set out in Annex “C” hereto. Subsequent annual budgets shall be prepared by the Managers and submitted to the
Owners by 15 November each year not less than three months before the anniversary date of the commencement of this Agreement (see Clause 2 and Box 4).
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9.2 The Owners shall indicate to the Managers their acceptance and approval of the
annual budget within one month of presentation and in the absence of any such indication the Managers shall be entitled to assume that the Owners have accepted the proposed budget.
9.3 Following the agreement of the budget, the Managers shall prepare and present to the Owners their estimate of the working capital
requirement of the Vessel and the Managers shall each month update this estimate. Based thereon, the Managers shall each month request the Owners in writing for the funds required to run the Vessel for the ensuing month, including the payment of any
occasional or extraordinary item of expenditure, such as emergency repair costs, additional insurance premiums, bunkers or provisions. Such funds shall be received by the Managers within ten running days after the receipt by the Owners of the
Managers’ written request and shall be held to the credit of the Owners in a separate bank account.
9.4 The Managers shall
produce a comparison between budgeted and actual income and expenditure of the Vessel, in such form as required by the Owners, monthly or at such other intervals as mutually agreed.
9.5 Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the Managers shall in no circumstances be required to use or commit
their own funds to finance the provision of the Management Services.
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Managers’ Right to Sub-Contract |
The Managers shall not have the right to
sub-contract any of their obligations hereunder, including those mentioned in sub-clause 3.1, without the prior written consent of the Owners, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. In the event of such a subcontract, the Managers shall remain
fully liable for the due performance of their obligations under this Agreement.
11.1 Force Majeure - Neither the Owners nor the
Managers shall be under any liability for any failure to perform any of their obligations hereunder by reason of any cause whatsoever of any nature or kind beyond their reasonable control.
11.2 Liability to Owners - (i) Without prejudice to sub-clause 11.1, the Managers shall be under no liability
whatsoever to the Owners for any loss, damage, delay or expense of whatsoever nature, whether direct or indirect, (including but not limited to loss of profit arising out of or in connection with detention of or delay to the Vessel) and howsoever
arising in the course of performance of the Management Services UNLESS same is proved to have resulted solely from the negligence, gross negligence or wilful default of the Managers or their employees, or agents or sub-contractors employed by
them in connection with the Vessel, in which case (save where loss, damage, delay or expense has resulted from the Managers’ personal act or omission committed with the intent to cause same or
recklessly and with knowledge that such loss, damage, delay or expense would probably result) the Managers’ liability for each incident or series of incidents giving rise to a claim or
claims shall never exceed; a total of ten times the annual management fee payable hereunder.
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Notwithstanding anything that may appear to the contrary in this Agreement, the Managers shall not be liable for any of the actions of the Crew, even if such actions are negligent, grossly negligent or wilful, except
only to the extent that they are shown to have resulted from a failure by the Managers to discharge their obligations under sub-clause 3.1, in which case their liability shall be limited in accordance with the terms of this Clause 11.
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11.3 Indemnity - Except to the extent and solely for the amount therein set out that the Managers
would be liable under sub-clause 11.2, the Owners hereby undertake to keep the Managers and their employees, agents and sub-contractors indemnified and to hold them harmless against all actions, proceedings, claims, demands or liabilities whatsoever
or howsoever arising which may be brought against them or incurred or suffered by them arising out of or in connection with the performance of the Agreement, and against and in respect of all costs, losses, damages and expenses (including legal
costs and expenses on a full indemnity basis) which the Managers may suffer or incur (either directly or indirectly) in the course of the performance of this Agreement.
11.4 “Himalaya” - It is hereby expressly agreed that no employee or agent of the Managers (including every
subcontractor from time to time employed by the Managers) shall in any circumstances whatsoever be under any liability whatsoever to the Owners for any loss, damage or delay of whatsoever kind arising or resulting directly or indirectly from any
act, neglect or default on his part while acting in the course of or in connection with his employment and, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions in this Clause 11, every exemption, limitation, condition and liberty herein
contained and every right, exemption from liability, defence and immunity of whatsoever nature applicable to the Managers or to which the Managers are entitled hereunder shall also be available and shall extend to protect every such employee or
agent of the Managers acting as aforesaid and for the purpose of all the foregoing provisions of this Clause 11 the Managers are or shall be deemed to be acting as agent or trustee on behalf of and for the benefit of all persons who are or might be
their servants or agents from time to time (including sub-contractors as aforesaid) and all such persons shall to this extent be or be deemed to be parties to this Agreement.
Where the Managers are providing Technical Management in accordance
with sub-clause 3.2 and/or Crew Management in accordance with sub-clause 3.1, they shall make available, upon Owners’ request, all documentation and records related to the Safety Management System (SMS) and/or the Crew which the Owners need in
order to demonstrate compliance with the ISM Code and STCW 95 or to defend a claim against a third party.
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General Administration |
13.1 The Managers shall handle and settle all claims
arising out of the Management Services hereunder and keep the Owners informed regarding any incident of which the Managers become aware which gives or may give rise to claims or disputes involving third parties.
13.2 The Managers shall, as instructed by the Owners, bring or defend actions, suits or proceedings in connection with matters
entrusted to the Managers according to this Agreement.
13.3 The Managers shall also have power to obtain legal or technical or
other outside expert advice in relation to the handling and settlement of claims and disputes or all other matters affecting the interests of the Owners in respect of the Vessel.
13.4 The Owners shall arrange for the provision of any necessary guarantee bond or other security.
13.5 Any costs reasonably incurred by the Managers in carrying out their obligations according to Clause 13 shall be reimbursed by the
Owners.
The Managers shall at all times maintain and keep true and correct accounts
and shall make the same available for inspection and auditing by the Owners at such times as may be mutually agreed. On the termination, for whatever reasons, of this Agreement the Managers shall release to the Owners, if so requested, the originals
where possible, or otherwise certified copies, of all such accounts and all documents specifically relating to the Vessel and her operation.
The Owners shall have the right at any time after giving
reasonable notice to the Managers to inspect the Vessel for any reason they consider necessary.
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Compliance with Laws and Regulations |
The Managers will not do or permit to be done
anything which might cause any breach or infringement of the laws and regulations of the Vessel’s flag, or of the places where she trades.
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Duration of the Agreement |
This Agreement shall come into effect on the clay and year
stated in Box 4 and shall continue until the date stated in Box 17. Thereafter it shall continue until terminated by either party giving to the other notice in writing, in which event the Agreement shall terminate upon the expiration of a period of
three months from the date upon which such notice was given.
18.1 Owners’ Default
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The Managers shall be entitled to terminate the Agreement with immediate effect by notice in writing if any moneys payable by the Owners under this Agreement and/or the owners of any associated vessel, details of which
are listed in Annex “D”, shall not have been received in the Managers’ nominated account within ten running days of receipt by the Owners of the Manager’s written request or if the Vessel is repossessed by the Mortgagees.
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fail to meet their obligations under sub-clauses 5.2 and 5.3 of this Agreement for any reason within their control, or |
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proceed with the employment of or continue to employ the Vessel in the carriage of contraband, blockade running, or an unlawful trade, or on a voyage which in the reasonable opinion of the Managers is unduly hazardous
or improper, |
the Managers may give notice of the default to the Owners, requiring them to remedy it as soon as practically
possible. In the event that the Owners fail to remedy it within a reasonable time to the satisfaction of the Managers, the Managers shall be entitled to terminate the Agreement with immediate effect by notice in writing.
18.2 Managers’ Default
If the Managers fail to meet their obligations under Clauses 3 and 4 of this Agreement for any reason within the control of the Managers, the
Owners may give notice to the Managers of the default, requiring them to remedy it as soon as practically possible. In the event that the Managers fail to remedy it within a reasonable time to the satisfaction of the Owners, the Owners shall be
entitled to terminate the Agreement with immediate effect by notice in writing.
18.3 Extraordinary Termination
This Agreement shall be deemed to be terminated in the case of the sale of the Vessel or if the Vessel becomes a total loss or is
declared as a constructive or compromised or arranged total loss or is requisitioned.
18.4 For the purpose of sub-clause 18.3
hereof
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the date upon which the Vessel is to be treated as having been sold or otherwise disposed of shall be the date on which the Owners cease to be registered as Owners of the Vessel; |
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the Vessel shall not be deemed to be lost unless either she has become an actual total loss or agreement has been reached with her underwriters in respect of her constructive, compromised or arranged total loss or if
such agreement with her underwriters is not reached it is adjudged by a competent tribunal that a constructive loss of the Vessel has occurred. |
18.5 This Agreement shall terminate forthwith in the event of an order being made or resolution passed for the winding up,
dissolution, liquidation or bankruptcy of either party (otherwise than for the purpose of reconstruction or amalgamation) or if a receiver is appointed, or if it suspends payment, ceases to carry on business or makes any special arrangement or
composition with its creditors.
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18.6 The termination of this Agreement shall be without prejudice to all rights accrued
due between the parties prior to the date of termination.
19.1 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with English law and any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be referred to arbitration in London in accordance with the Arbitration Act 1996 or any statutory modification or re-enactment thereof save to the
extent necessary to give effect to the provisions of this Clause.
The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the London
Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA) Terms current at the time when the arbitration proceedings are commenced.
The reference shall be
to three arbitrators. A party wishing to refer a dispute to arbitration shall appoint its arbitrator and send notice of such appointment in writing to the other party requiring the other party to appoint its own arbitrator within 14 calendar days of
that notice and stating that it will appoint its arbitrator as sole arbitrator unless the other party appoints its own arbitrator and gives notice that it has done so within the 14 days specified. If the other party does not appoint its own
arbitrator and give notice that it has done so within the 14 days specified, the party referring a dispute to arbitration may, without the requirement of any further prior notice to the other party, appoint its arbitrator as sole arbitrator and
shall advise the other party accordingly. The award of a sole arbitrator shall be binding on both parties as if he had been appointed by agreement.
Nothing herein shall prevent the parties agreeing in writing to vary these provisions to provide for the appointment of a sole arbitrator.
In cases where neither the claim nor any counterclaim exceeds the sum of €50,000 (or such other sum as the parties may agree) the
arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the LMAA Small Claims Procedure current at the time when the arbitration proceedings are commenced.
19.2 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Title 9 of
the United States Code and the Maritime Law of the United States and any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be referred to three persons at New York, one to be appointed by each of the parties hereto, and the third by
the two so chosen; their decision or that of any two of them shall be final, and for the purposes of enforcing any award, judgement may be entered on an award by any court of competent jurisdiction. The proceedings shall be conducted in accordance
with the rules of the Society of Maritime Arbitrators, Inc.
In cases where neither the claim nor any counterclaim exceeds the sum of USD
50,000 (or such other sum as the parties may agree) the arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the Shortened Arbitration Procedure of the Society of Maritime Arbitrators, Inc. current at the time when the arbitration proceedings are
commenced.
19.3 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the place mutually agreed by the
parties and any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be referred to arbitration at a mutually agreed place, subject to the procedures applicable there.
19.4 If Box 18 in Part I is not appropriately filled in, sub-clause 19.1 of this Clause shall apply.
Note: 19.1, 19.2 and 19.3 are alternatives; indicate alternative agreed in Box 18.
20.1 Any notice to be given by either party to the other party shall
be in writing and may be sent by fax, telex, registered or recorded mail or by personal service.
20.2 The address of the Parties
for service of such communication shall be as stated in Boxes 19 and 20, respectively.
ANNEX “A” ( DETAILS OF VESSEL OR VESSELS ) TO
THE BALTIC AND INTERNATIONAL MARITIME COUNCIL (BIMCO)
STANDARD
SHIP MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT-CODE NAME: “XXXXXXX 98”
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27..06.2011 |
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| Name of Vessel(s): |
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NB 2518 Hyundai Heavy Industries Co.,Ltd |
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Shuttle Tanker |
Date of Agreement 27th June 2011 – Re: NB 2518 Hyundai Heavy Industries Co.,Ltd
Clauses
Clause 17
This Agreement shall come into effect on the day stated in Box 4 and shall continue until terminated by either party giving to the other notice in writing, in
which event the Agreement shall terminate upon the expiration of a period of six months from the date upon which such notice was given,
The Owner may
only terminate this Agreement if so decided in the Company meeting in accordance with the Company Agreement. Documentation for such decision shall be presented to Manager along with the termination letter.
Clause 19
The Ship Management Agreement shall be
governed by Norwegian Law and the parties accept Haugesund City Court as proper legal venue for for the settlement of any controversy or dispute that may araise in connection with, or as a result of this contract that cannot be resolved by mutual
agreement between the parties hereto.
ADDENDUM NO. 1
TO
SHIP MANAGEMENT
AGREEMENT
NB 2518
“XXXXXX XXXXXXX”
This Addendum No. 1 (this “Addendum”) to the Ship Management Agreement (the “Agreement”),
dated June 27, 2011, between Xxxxxxx Shuttle Tankers 13 AS, a Norwegian private limited liability company (the “Owners”), and Xxxxxxx OAS Shipping AS, a Norwegian private limited liability company (the “Prior
Managers”), is made as of July 11, 2013, between the Owners, the Prior Managers and KNOT Management AS, a Norwegian private limited liability company (the “Managers”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the
Owners, the Prior Managers and the Managers desire that as of July 1, 2012 (the “Substitution Effective Date”), the Managers shall be substituted for the Prior Managers under the Agreement, whereupon the Prior Managers
shall be relieved of their rights, obligations and liabilities thereunder, and the Managers shall assume the same; and
WHEREAS, the
Owners and the Managers wish to amend certain provisions of the Agreement and agree that such amendments shall take effect as of either the Substitution Effective Date or the date (the “Transfer Effective Date”) on which the
shares in the Owner have been transferred to KNOT Shuttle Tankers AS, a Norwegian limited liability company, as indicated.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby
acknowledged by the parties’ execution and delivery hereof, the parties agree as follows:
Section 1. Substitution
for Prior Owners. With effect as of the Substitution Effective Date, each party to this Addendum agrees that: (a) the Managers shall be substituted for the Prior Managers as the “Managers” in the Agreement, and the Agreement
shall be construed and treated in all respects as if the Managers were named therein instead of the Prior Managers; (b) the Managers shall assume all rights, obligations and liabilities of the Prior Managers under the Agreement and (c) the
Owners shall be released from all rights, obligations and liabilities owed to the Prior Managers under the Agreement, and the Owners shall release the Prior Managers from all rights, obligations and liabilities under the Agreement.
Section 2. Amendments to the Agreement as of the Substitution Effective Date. With effect as of the Substitution
Effective Date, the Agreement shall be modified as follows:
2.1 Box 3, Name of the Agreement is hereby amended and
restated in its entirety to read as follows:
“KNOT Management AS”
2.2 Box 3, Place of registered office is hereby amended and restated in its
entirety to read as follows:
“Xxxxxxxxxxx 00, 0000 Xxxxxxxxx”
2.3 Box 3, Law of registry is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
“Norway”
Section
3. Amendments to the Agreement as of the Transfer Effective Date. With effect as of the Transfer Effective Date, the Agreement shall be modified as follows:
3.1 Box 1, Name of Vessel is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
“Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx”
3.2 Box 13 of the Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
“Until the Agreement is terminated”
3.3 Xxx 00 of the Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
“(ii)”
3.4 Xxx 00 of the Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
“One year after commencement”
3.5 Box 18 of the Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
“19.3 Norwegian law, Haugesund as place of arbitration”
3.6 The paragraph located above the signature block on page 1 of the Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety
to read as follows:
“It is mutually agreed between the party stated in Box 2 and the party stated in Box 3 that this Agreement
consisting of PART I and PART II, as well as Annexes “A” (Details of Vessel), “B” (Details of Crew) and “C” (Budget) attached hereto, shall be performed subject to the conditions contained herein. In the event of a
conflict of conditions, the provisions of PART I and Annexes “A”, “B” and “C” shall prevail over those of PART II to the extent of such conflict but no further.”
3.7 Sub-clause 3.2 of the Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its
entirety to read as follows:
“The Managers shall provide technical management, which includes, but is not limited to, the following
functions:
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provision of competent personnel to supervise the maintenance and general efficiency of the Vessel; |
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(ii) |
arrangement and supervision of dry dockings, repairs, alterations and the upkeep of the Vessel to the standards required by the Owners, provided that the Managers shall be entitled to incur the necessary expenditure to
ensure that the Vessel will comply with the law of the flag of the Vessel and of the places where she trades and all requirements and recommendations of the classification society; |
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(iii) |
arrangement of the supply of necessary stores, spares and lubricating oil; |
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(iv) |
appointment of surveyors and technical consultants as the Managers may consider from time to time to be necessary; |
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(v) |
development, implementation and maintenance of a Safety Management System (SMS) in accordance with the ISM Code (see sub-clauses 4.2 and 5.3); |
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(vi) |
arrangement of the lay-up of the Vessel; and |
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arrangement of the loading and discharging and all related matters, subject to the provisions of the time charter. |
3.8 Sub-clause 9.3 of the Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
“Following the agreement of the budget, the Managers shall prepare and present to the Owners their estimate of the working capital
requirement of the Vessel and the Managers shall each quarter update this estimate. Based thereon, the Managers shall each quarter request the Owners in writing for the funds required to run the Vessel for the ensuing quarter, including the payment
of any occasional or extraordinary item of expenditure, such as emergency repair costs, additional insurance premiums, bunkers or provisions. Such funds shall be received by the Managers within 60 running days after the receipt by the Owners of the
Managers’ written request and shall be held to the credit of the Owners in a separate bank account.”
3.9 Sub-clause 11.2(i) of the Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
“Without prejudice to sub-clause 11.1, the Managers shall be under no liability whatsoever to the Owners for any loss, damage, delay or
expense of whatsoever nature, whether direct or indirect, including, but not limited to, loss of profit arising out of or in connection with detention of or delay to the Vessel and howsoever arising in the course of performance of the Management
Services (such loss, damage, delay or expense, a “Loss”); provided, however, that if such Loss is proved to be caused by or due to the fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Managers, the Managers shall be liable for
any claim or claims in connection with such Loss in an amount not to exceed ten times the annual management fee payable hereunder.”
3.10 Sub-clause 18.1(i) of the Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its
entirety to read as follows:
“The Managers shall be entitled to terminate the Agreement with immediate effect by notice in writing if
any moneys payable by the Owners under this Agreement shall not have been received in the Managers’ nominated account within 60 running days of receipt by the Owners of the Managers’ written request or if the Vessel is repossessed by the
Mortgagees.”
3.11 Annex “A” of the Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
3.12 The Agreement is hereby amended by adding Annex “B,” in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit B, and Annex “C,” in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C, at the end thereof.
Section 4. No Other Changes. Except as specifically set forth in this Addendum, the terms and provisions of the
Agreement shall remain unmodified, and the Agreement is hereby confirmed by the parties in full force and effect as amended herein. The Agreement (as amended by this Addendum) constitutes the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the
subject matter thereof, and no other covenants have been made by either party to the other.
Section
5. Counterparts. This Addendum may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when one or more counterparts have been signed by each of the
parties and delivered to the other party, it being understood that all parties need not sign the same counterpart.
Section
6. Severability. If any provision of this Addendum is held to be unenforceable under applicable law, such provision shall be excluded from this Addendum and the balance of this Addendum shall be interpreted as if such provision
was so excluded and shall be enforceable in accordance with its terms.
[Signature Page Follows.]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Addendum as of the date first above written.
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| XXXXXXX SHUTTLE TANKERS 13 AS |
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/s/ XXXX XXXXXXX BRÅSTEIN XXXX |
| Name: |
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Xxxx Xxxxxxx Bråstein Xxxx |
| Title: |
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Senior Vice President |
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| PRIOR MANAGERS |
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| XXXXXXX OAS SHIPPING AS |
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| By: |
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/s/ XXXXXX XXXXXX |
| Name: |
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Xxxxxx Xxxxxx |
| Title: |
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Chairman |
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| MANAGERS |
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| KNOT MANAGEMENT AS |
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| By: |
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/s/ XXXX XXXXXXX BRÅSTEIN XXXX |
| Name: |
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Xxxx Xxxxxxx Bråstein Xxxx |
| Title: |
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Senior Vice President |
Signature Page to
Addendum No. 1 to Ship Management Agreement
EXHIBIT A
ANNEX “A” (DETAILS OF VESSEL OR VESSELS) TO
THE BALTIC AND INTERNATIONAL MARITIME COUNCIL (BIMCO)
STANDARD SHIP MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT – CODE NAME: “XXXXXXX 98”
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx
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| Main Particulars |
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| Owner |
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Xxxxxxx Shuttle Tankers 13 AS |
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| Operator |
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KNOT Management AS |
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| Classification / Notation |
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+1A1, CSR Tanker for Oil ESP BOW LOADING SPM
HELDK-SH OPP-F EO F-AMC DYNPOS-AUTR (A) NAUT-OC VCS-2 Recyclable BWM-E(s) COAT-PSPC(B)
BIS TMON (CAA-N) |
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| Flag / Register |
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MALTA |
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| Home Port |
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VALETTA |
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| IMO Number / Call sign |
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0000000 / 9HA2914 |
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| Service Speed |
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13,5 (Charter Party Speed) |
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| Main Dimensions |
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| Length overall |
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280,64 m |
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| Length between Perpendiculars |
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264,764 m |
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| Breath (Moulded) |
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48,0 m |
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| Depth (Moulded) |
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23,10 |
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| Keel to masthead |
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58,5 m |
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| Ballast parallel body length Total/ Bow-mid manifold/xxxxx-mid manifold |
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97,10 / 56,55 / 40,52 |
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| Summer deadweight (SDWT) parallel body length Total/ Bow-mid manifold/xxxxx-mid manifold |
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97,10 / 56,55 / 40,52 |
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| Manifold arrangement |
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Arrangement: OCIMF Standard (Steel) 3x 406 mm (16”) ANSI |
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Loadline |
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Draft |
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Displacement |
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Deadweight |
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Summer: |
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17,13 metres |
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183,453 MT |
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156,298 MT |
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Winter: |
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16,817 metres |
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179,221 MT |
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152,064 MT |
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Tropical: |
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17,531 metres |
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187,589 MT |
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160,532 MT |
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Lightship: |
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2,935 Metres |
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27,157.20 MT |
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Normal Ballast |
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7,59 Metres |
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73,658.80 |
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46,501.60 MT |
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| Gross tonnage |
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82,803 |
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| Net tonnage |
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50,398 |
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| Machinery |
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| Main engine |
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Hyundai-Man B&W MAN
6S70ME-C8,2 15200 KW |
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| Propeller |
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KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES controllable pitch propeller |
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| Boilers (Maker / Type / Pressure / Capacity)) |
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2x Aalborg Mission OL 18 bars /35000kg/hr |
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| Alternators |
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Hyundai Himsen 4-stroke, trunk piston in line
type 2x 3500 kw 2x 4500 KW |
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| Steering gear (Maker / Type) |
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Rolls Royce /Electro hydraulic rotary vane type with electric pump control |
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| Bow Thrusters |
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Brunvoll 2 x 2200 KW + AZIMUT 1 x 2500 XX |
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| Xxxxx Thrusters |
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Brunvoll 1 x 2200 KW + AZIMUT 1 x 2500 KW |
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| Cargo Equipment |
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| Cargo tanks |
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No of tanks: 12 + 2
slops No of grades: 3 98% capacity,
cargo tanks: 161399,37 m3 98% slop tanks capacity: 2812,4 m3
Total 98% capacity: 164211,77 m3 |
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| Cargo pumps (Type/Maker/Capacity/head) |
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3x centrifugal / Hamworthy/4000 m3/h / 130 m |
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| Spray/stripping pumps (Maker/Capacity/head) |
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CSP 300/300m3/h /135 m |
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| Ballast pumps (Type/Maker/Capacity) |
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Centrifugal/HAMWORTHY/2500m3/h 25 m |
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| High duty Compressor (Type/Maker/Capacity) |
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N/A |
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| Low duty Compressor (Type/Maker/Capacity |
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N/A |
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| Mooring equipment |
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| Mooring Winches (Type/Maker/heaving power/break capacity |
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Hydraulic double drum / Pusnes / 25 t / 81,5 t |
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| Mooring ropes on drums /No/diameter/material/length/Breaking strength |
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Wire (rope tails)
16 /38 mm/ wire+(rope tail) / 220 m+(11m)/100 t |
EXHIBIT B
ANNEX “B” (XXXXXXX) TO
THE BALTIC AND
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME COUNCIL (BIMCO)
STANDARD SHIP MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT-CODE NAME: “XXXXXXX 98”
XXXXXX XXXXXXX
EXHIBIT C
ANNEX “C” (BUDGET) TO
THE BALTIC AND
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME COUNCIL (BIMCO)
STANDARD SHIP MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT-CODE NAME: “XXXXXXX 98”
Manager’s Budget for the 2013:
XXXXXX XXXXXXX
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| DESCRIPTION |
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USD PER DAY |
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USD PER YEAR |
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| 1. Technical Expences |
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2 436,4 |
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889 300 |
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| 2. Victually |
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356 |
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130 000 |
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| 3. Lubrication oils |
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684,9 |
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250 000 |
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| 4. Xxxxxxx |
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7 518,1 |
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2 744 112 |
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| 5. Insurance |
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1 249,3 |
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456 000 |
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| 6. Management fee |
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1 172,1 |
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430 014 |
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| Total |
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13 423,0 |
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4 899 426 |
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