DEED OF MASTER AGREEMENT
Exhibit 4.9
DEED OF MASTER AGREEMENT
This deed of master agreement (the “Master”) is effective as of 10 April 2019
BETWEEN:
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NORDIC AMERICAN OFFSHORE LTD., a company incorporated
under the laws of Bermuda and having its registered office at LOM Building, 27 Xxxx Street, Xxxxxxxx XX 11, Bermuda (“NAO”) on its
own account and as guarantor and agent for and on behalf of each of its existing, directly or indirectly, wholly owned subsidiaries (as set out in Schedule
1) (“SPVs”) as well as any future subsidiaries being directly or indirectly wholly owned by NAO (“Future SPVs”) (the SPVs and Future SPVs jointly referred to as the “NAO SPVs”);
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SCORPIO COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT X.X.X., a company
incorporated under the laws of Monaco and having its registered office at 0 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx XXX, Xxxxxx 00000 (“SCM”); and
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SCORPIO SHIP MANAGEMENT X.X.X., a company
incorporated under the laws of Monaco and having its registered office at 0 Xxx Xx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx 00000 (“SSM”);
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(each a “Party”
and together the “Parties”).
WHEREAS:
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The NAO SPVs: (i) control certain vessels purchased from third parties; (ii) may in the future control a number of vessels to be delivered from various
shipyards or purchased or chartered in from third parties (the vessels in (i) and (ii) above hereinafter together referred to as the “Vessels”,
and each a “Vessel”). References to “control” or “controlled” herein means owned or chartered.
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SSM and SCM provide technical and commercial management services (respectively). The Vessels require technical and/or commercial management services from
SSM and/or SCM (respectively).
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The Parties have agreed on a standard set of terms for technical and commercial management services, which shall be applicable to all Vessels.
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The standard set of terms for the commercial management of the Vessels is hereby attached as Annex I (“Standard Commercial Management Terms”) and the standard set of terms for the technical
management of the Vessels is hereby attached as Annex II (“Standard Technical Management Terms”). Both the Standard Commercial Management Terms and the Standard Technical Management Terms (together the “Standard Management Terms”) form an integral part of this Master.
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NOW THEREFORE IT IS
AGREED as follows:
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The Standard Management Terms contain the terms and conditions concerning the commercial and/or technical management provided by SCM and SSM respectively,
to each Vessel controlled by the NAO SPVs.
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All Vessels, existing and future, will be governed
by the Standard Commercial Management Terms and/or Standard Technical Management Terms, in each case as amended by the terms detailed in the Confirmation (as defined below). The entry by a Vessel under management by SCM and/or SSM
under the Standard Management Terms and any
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amendments to the Standard Management Terms (collectively, the “Management Agreements”), will be evidenced by a written confirmation (substantially in the form set out in Schedule 2) executed by and between NAO as agent for and on behalf of the relevant NAO SPV on the one hand and SCM and/or SSM on the other hand (the “Confirmation”). Provided always that where any Vessels are time chartered from third parties (“Time
Chartered Vessels”): (i) the Standard Technical Management Terms shall not apply, unless otherwise agreed, and (ii) the Time Chartered Vessels shall be governed by the Standard Commercial Management Terms, in each case as amended by the
terms of the Time Chartered Vessels Confirmation (as defined below). The entry by a Time Chartered Vessel under management by SCM and any amendments to the Standard Commercial Management Terms, will be evidenced by a written confirmation
(substantially in the form set out at Schedule 3) executed by and between NAO as agent for and on behalf of the relevant NAO SPV on the one hand and SCM
on the other hand (the “TC Confirmation”).
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The management by SCM and/or SSM pursuant to the Standard Management Terms (as applicable) as amended by the terms detailed in the Confirmation shall be
effective as of the date prescribed in the Confirmation or TC Confirmation, as applicable (the “Effective Date”).
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With effect from the date of the Confirmation (“Confirmation
Date”) and prior to the Effective Date of each of the Management Agreements each of SCM and SSM undertake that they will have the necessary resources to manage each of the Vessels in place following the Effective Date.
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It is hereby agreed that in each and any of the following circumstances:
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any termination or actual or purported withdrawal by NAO or applicable NAO SPVs of a Confirmation and/or Management Agreement prior to the relevant
Effective Date;
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a Vessel not being delivered into the respective Management Agreement within 100 days of the respective Effective Date for any reason whatsoever other than
(a) the insolvency of the yard where the Vessel is being built provided that the insolvency prevents and not merely delays construction and delivery of the Vessel and (b) the total loss (actual constructive or compromised) of the
vessel whilst under construction at the yard (the aforementioned 5(ii)(a) and 5(ii)(b) being together “Extraordinary Events”); or
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on or prior to the Effective Date (as applicable) the respective Confirmation and/or Management Agreement being declared void or ineffective for any other
reason whatsoever,
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an early termination fee in respect of each Management Agreement being the equivalent of three (3)
months of management fees payable to SCM and/or SSM (as applicable) according to the provisions of (a) clause 12 of the Commercial Management Terms and/or (b) clause 8 of the Technical Management Terms under the Management Agreement (the “Management Fees”) shall be immediately due and payable by the relevant NAO SPV to SCM and/or SSM (as applicable) and in the event SCM and/or SSM
(as applicable) does not receive at least three months prior written notice of the termination event, the early termination fee shall be increased by three (3) months of Management Fees reduced by the pro rata amount where prior written notice of
the termination event was given.
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, on or following a Change of Control (as defined at Annex IV hereto) and in each of the circumstances set out in Clause 5(ii)(a) and (b) the early termination fee amount set out in the paragraph above shall not apply and shall be replaced with an early
termination fee in respect of each Management Agreement being the equivalent of twenty-four (24) months of management fees payable to the Managers according to the provisions of (a) clause 12 of the Commercial Management Terms and/or
(b) clause 8 of the Technical Management Terms under the Management Agreement, which fee shall be immediately due and payable by the relevant NAO SPV to SCM and/or SSM.
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For the purpose of calculating the early termination fees referred to in this Clause 6:
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For the purpose of calculating the early termination fee relating only to the Standard Technical Management Terms, references to management fees shall be
the flat management fee applicable to that type of Vessel set out in the applicable Confirmation or where no Confirmation has been issued, the flat management fee applicable to that type of Vessel then in effect; and
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For the purpose of calculating the early termination fee relating only to the Standard Commercial Management Terms:
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(a) the flat management fee applicable to that type of Vessel set out in the applicable
Confirmation or where no Confirmation has been issued, the flat management fee applicable to that type of Vessel then in effect; and
(b) the amounts which comprise the Commission (as defined at clause 12 of the Standard Commercial
Management Terms) as calculated pursuant to clause 22(g)(vi) for a Part Period (as defined therein) of the Standard Commercial Management Terms shall be applied as from the date the Vessel was scheduled to be delivered pursuant to the applicable
purchase agreement, newbuilding contract, or equivalent document.
Further notwithstanding the foregoing, upon the occurrence of any Extraordinary Events, the early
termination fees set out above shall not apply and will be replaced with an early termination fee equivalent to three months management fee in respect of each Management Agreement and shall immediately become due and payable by the relevant NAO
SPV to SCM and/or SSM (as applicable).
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NAO agrees to guarantee and indemnify each of SCM and SSM in respect of the performance by each of the NAO SPVs of its respective obligations under this
Master and the Management Agreements and shall issue in favour of each of SCM and SSM a guarantee in the form attached at Annex 3 on the same date as this Master.
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The Parties hereby acknowledge and agree that in the event of any inconsistency between the provisions of this Master and any of the Management Agreements:
(i) prior to the applicable Effective Date, the provisions of the Master shall prevail; and (ii) on and after the applicable Effective Date the provisions of the Management Agreement shall prevail.
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This Master may be executed in any number of counterparts and all of such counterparts taken together shall be deemed to constitute one and the same
instrument.
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This Master shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English law and any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Master shall be
referred to arbitration in London in accordance with the Arbitration Act 1996 or any statutory modification or re-
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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 Terms current at the time when the arbitration proceedings are commenced.
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No provision of this Master shall be enforceable under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Xxx 0000 by any person who is not a party to this Master or a
Future SPV.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF
this Master has been duly executed as a deed and delivered with effect from the date written above.
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Executed as a deed by Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx
For and on behalf of
in the presence of
Signature of Witness
Name, address and occupation of witness
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/s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx
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Executed as a deed by Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx
For and on behalf of
As agent for and on behalf of each of the NAO SPVs:
in the presence of:
Signature of Witness
Name, address and occupation of witness
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/s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx
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Executed as a deed by Xxxx Xxxx
For and on behalf of
SCORPIO COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT X.X.X.
in the presence of:
Signature of Witness
Name, address and occupation of witness
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/s/ Xxxx Xxxx
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Executed as deed by Xxxxxxx Xxxxx
For and on behalf of
SCORPIO SHIP MANAGEMENT X.X.X.
in the presence of:
Signature of Witness
Name, address and occupation of witness
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/s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxx
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Schedule 1
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Xxxxx Xxxxx 2017-1 Shipping Company Limited
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Xxxxx Xxxxx 2017-2 Shipping Company Limited
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Xxxxx Xxxxx 2017-3 Shipping Company Limited
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Xxxxx Xxxxx 2017-4 Shipping Company Limited
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Xxxxx Xxxxx 2017-5 Shipping Company Limited
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Xxxxx Xxxxx 2017-7 Shipping Company Limited
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Xxxxx Xxxxx 2017-8 Shipping Company Limited
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Petro Combi 6030-01 Shipping Company Limited
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Petro Combi 6030-02 Shipping Company Limited
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Petro Combi 6030-03 Shipping Company Limited
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Petro Combi 6030-04 Shipping Company Limited
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Scorpio Baron Shipping Company Limited
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Scorpio Brilliance Shipping Company Limited
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Schedule 2
– FORM OF CONFIRMATION TO THE MASTER AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE AS OF 10 APRIL2019
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VESSEL NAME
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VESSEL DETAILS
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REGISTERED OWNER
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DATE OF ENTRY INTO NAO FLEET
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DATE OF ENTRY INTO MANAGEMENT BY [SCM AND/OR SSM] PURSUANT TO WHICH THE NAO SPV AND [SCM AND/OR SSM] AGREE TO
BE BOUND BY THE [STANDARD COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT TERMS AND STANDARD TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT TERMS (RESPECTIVELY)] (the “Effective Date”)
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NOTES / AMENDMENTS TO STANDARD MANAGEMENT TERMS
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[8 April][CB Vessels]
[10 April] [AHTS Vessels]
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· Notices Address (Box 22, Part I of the Standard
Technical Management Terms and Standard Commercial Management Terms) for the Owners is as follows:
[●]
X/X 0 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx XXX, 00000 Xxxxxx MC
Tel x000 00000000
Email: xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
· [In respect of the Standard Commercial Management
Terms, the management fees payable shall be: [●].]
· [In respect of the Standard Technical Management
Terms, the flat management fees payable as per clause 8 are: US$ [●].]
· Special provisions [if applicable]
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In respect of the Master Agreement effective as of 10 April 2019 (the “Master”) entered into by
Nordic American Offshore Ltd., Nordic American Offshore Ltd., for and on behalf of existing and future, directly or indirectly, wholly owned vessel owning subsidiaries, Scorpio Commercial Management X.X.X. and Scorpio Ship Management X.X.X., [NAO
SPV] hereby acknowledges, confirms and accepts the terms of the Master.
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Further, [Insert name of NAO SPV] acknowledges that in the event of any inconsistency between the provisions of the
Master and this Management Agreement: (i) prior to the Effective Date, the provisions of the Master shall prevail; and (ii) on and after the Effective Date the provisions of this Management Agreement shall prevail.
NORDIC AMERICAN
OFFSHORE LTD. as agent for and on behalf of [insert name of NAO SPV]:
Name:
Position:
Date:
Position:
Date:
[Scorpio Commercial
Management X.X.X.] [if applicable]
Name:
Position:
Date:
Position:
Date:
[Scorpio Ship
Management X.X.X.] [if applicable]
Name:
Position:
Date:
Position:
Date:
NORDIC AMERICAN OFFSHORE LTD. as guarantor
Name:
Position:
Date:
Position:
Date:
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Schedule 3
– FORM OF TC CONFIRMATION TO THE MASTER AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE AS OF 10 APRIL 2019
DATE OF CONFIRMATION
[X] of Commercial and/or Technical Management Agreement (“Management Agreement”)
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VESSEL NAME
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VESSEL DETAILS
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DISPONENT OWNER
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DATE OF ENTRY INTO SALT FLEET
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DATE OF ENTRY INTO MANAGEMENT BY [SCM AND/OR SSM] PURSUANT TO WHICH THE NAO SPV AND [SCM AND/OR SSM] AGREE TO BE
BOUND BY THE [STANDARD COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT TERMS AND STANDARD TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT TERMS (RESPECTIVELY)] (the “Effective Date”)
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NOTES / AMENDMENTS TO STANDARD MANAGEMENT TERMS
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Only Standard Commercial Management
Terms are amended as follows:
Both Standard Commercial and/or
Technical Management Terms are amended as follows:
Clause 1 “Time Charter”: definition
of time charter to be added.
Clause 21(a): delete and replace
with
“This Agreement shall come into
effect at the date stated in Box 2 and shall continue until terminated by either party giving notice to the other; in which event this Agreement shall terminate on the date on which the Vessel is re-delivered under the Time Charter
unless terminated earlier in accordance with Clause 22 (“Termination”)
Clause 22 (all sub-para): delete
all references to ET1, ET2, ET3 and ET4.
Clause 22(g)(i) delete “an ET2
event, or for” and “or an ET1, ET3 or ET4 event,”
Clause 22(g) sub clauses (ii) -
(vi) inclusive delete
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[insert name of Owner/Disponent Owner]:
Name:
Position:
Date:
Position:
Date:
[Scorpio Commercial
Management X.X.X.] [if applicable]
Name:
Position:
Date:
Position:
Date:
[Scorpio Ship Management
X.X.X.] [if applicable]
Name:
Position:
Date:
Position:
Date:
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Annex I –
STANDARD COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT TERMS
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Annex II
– STANDARD TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT TERMS
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DEED OF GUARANTEE (“Guarantee”)
To:
SCORPIO
COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT X.X.X., a company incorporated under the laws of Monaco and having its registered office at 0 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx XXX, Xxxxxx 00000 (the “Beneficiary”)
Effective as of: 10 April 2019
(A) Background:
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The NAO SPVs being each of the existing, directly or indirectly, wholly owned NAO subsidiaries (as set out in Schedule 1) (“SPVs”) as well as any future vessel owning and/or controlling
subsidiaries owned by NAO (“Future SPVs”) (the SPVs and the Future SPVs jointly referred to as the “NAO SPVs”) (i) control a number of vessels already on the water; and (ii) may in the future control vessels purchased or chartered in from third parties or
from various shipyards (together the “Vessels”). References to “control” or “controlled” herein means owned or chartered.
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A Master Agreement effective as of 10 April 2019 (the “Master”)
has been entered into amongst others, ourselves, Nordic American Offshore Ltd., Nordic American Offshore Ltd. for and on behalf of existing and future, directly or indirectly, wholly owned subsidiaries, Scorpio Ship Management X.X.X
(“SSM”) and the Beneficiary, to govern the relationship of the aforementioned parties prior to delivery of any of the Vessels and
the Management Agreements, as defined below, becoming effective.
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The Vessels will following delivery be technically and commercially managed by SSM and the Beneficiary (respectively).
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(B) OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
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Payment Guarantee
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In consideration of the Beneficiary having entered and entering into commercial management
agreements (“Management Agreements”) with any of the NAO SPVs in respect of the Vessels we, Nordic American Offshore Ltd., for ourselves and
our successors from time to time (the “Grantor”) hereby irrevocably and unconditionally guarantee as primary obligor and not merely as the
surety, the due and punctual performance of any obligations and payment of any amounts due to the Beneficiary by any of the NAO SPVs under or in connection with the Management Agreements and Master Agreement.
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Liability Unconditional:
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The Grantor's liability under this Guarantee shall not be discharged, reduced or otherwise affected
in any way by any reason (without limitation and whether or not known to the Grantor or the Beneficiary) including (i) the Beneficiary giving the Grantor time or any other concession, (ii) any composition, discharge, release or other variation of
liability entered into with, or
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granted to, any NAO SPVs, (iii) the Beneficiary taking, holding, varying, realising or not
enforcing any other security for the liabilities of any of the NAO SPVs or the Grantor under the Master and the Management Agreements (as amended, varied, supplemented, replaced or restated from time to time), (iv) any amendment, variation or
waiver (however fundamental) of any provision of any of the Master and the Management Agreements, (v) any legal limitation or incapacity relating to any NAO SPVs or the Grantor, (vi) any invalidity or unenforceability of the obligations of any
party under any of the Master and the Management Agreements or (vii) any other act or omission of the Beneficiary or any other circumstances which, but for this provision, might discharge the Grantor.
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Continuing guarantee
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This Guarantee and the obligations of the Grantor hereunder are a continuing guarantee and shall
continue in effect until all obligations and liabilities whatsoever which fall to be discharged by the Grantor under the Master and the Management Agreements, have been finally discharged in full, notwithstanding any intermediate payment, partial
settlement or other matter.
The Grantor’s obligations hereunder shall be in addition to and shall not in any way be prejudiced
by any other guarantees granted or covenants assumed now or in the future by the Grantor in favour of the Beneficiary with respect to any claim that the Beneficiary has or may have against any NAO SPVs or the Grantor under either of the Master
and/or the Management Agreements.
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Other security
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The Beneficiary may enforce this Guarantee without first making demand on, or taking any proceeding
against, any of the NAO SPVs or any other person first or resorting to any other security, guarantee or other means of payment. The Grantor waives any right it may have of first requiring the Beneficiary to proceed against or claim payment from
any NAO SPVs before claiming from the Grantor hereunder. No action (or inaction) by the Beneficiary in respect of any such security, guarantee or other means of payment shall prejudice or affect the liability of the Grantor hereunder.
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No set-off or counterclaim
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All payments by the Grantor hereunder shall be made in full, without set‑off or counterclaim and
free and clear of any deductions or withholdings or taxes or charges whatsoever in immediately available, freely transferable, cleared funds in United States Dollars for value on the date specified in the Beneficiary’s demand to the account
notified to the Grantor by the Beneficiary.
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Assignment
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The Grantor may not assign or transfer any of its rights or obligations hereunder. The Beneficiary
may assign any of its rights hereunder to a person in favour of whom an assignment has been made under the Master and the Management Agreements.
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Notices and demands
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Any notice or demand by the Beneficiary under this Guarantee shall be in writing by letter or by
fax, marked for the attention of the Legal Department, and shall be deemed to have been served on the Grantor (in the case of a letter) when delivered at Le Millenium, 0 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx XXX, XX 00000 Xxxxxx and (in the case of a telefax) when
received at x000 0000 0000 in complete and legible form. Any notice or demand sent by telex shall be deemed to have been served at the time of despatch with confirmed answerback of the Grantor appearing on the transmission.
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Law and Disputes
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This Guarantee shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English law and any dispute
arising out of or in connection with this Guarantee 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 Terms current at the time when the arbitration proceedings are commenced.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF
this Guarantee has been duly executed as a deed and delivered on this ________________2019.
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Executed as a deed by
For and on behalf of NORDIC AMERICAN
OFFSHORE LTD.
in the presence of
Signature of Witness
Name, address and occupation of witness
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/s/
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“Le Millenium” 0 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx XXX
XX 00000 Xxxxxx
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DEED OF GUARANTEE (“Guarantee”)
To:
SCORPIO
SHIP MANAGEMENT X.X.X., a company incorporated under the laws of Monaco and having its registered office at 0 Xxx xx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx 00000 (the
“Beneficiary”)
Effective as of: 10 April 2019
(A) Background:
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The NAO SPVs being each of the existing, directly or indirectly, wholly owned NAO subsidiaries (as set out in Schedule 1) (“SPVs”) as well as any future vessel owning subsidiaries wholly
owned by NAO (“Future SPVs”) (the SPVs and Future SPVs jointly referred to as the “NAO SPVs”) (i) control a number of vessels already on the water; and (ii) may in the future control vessels purchased or chartered in from third parties or from various
shipyards (together the “Vessels”). References to “control” or “controlled” herein means owned or chartered.
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A Master Agreement effective as of 10 April 2019 (the “Master”)
has been entered into amongst others, ourselves, Nordic American Offshore Ltd., Nordic American Offshore Ltd., for and on behalf of existing and future, directly or indirectly, wholly owned subsidiaries, the Beneficiary and Scorpio
Commercial Management X.X.X. (“SCM”), to govern the relationship of the aforementioned parties prior to delivery of any of the
Vessels and the Management Agreements, as defined below, becoming effective.
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The Vessels will following delivery be technically and commercially managed by the Beneficiary and SCM (respectively).
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(B) OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
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Payment Guarantee
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In consideration of the Beneficiary having entered and entering into technical management
agreements (“Management Agreements”) with any of the NAO SPVs in respect of the Vessels we, Nordic American Offshore Ltd., for ourselves and our successors from time to time (the “Grantor”) hereby irrevocably and unconditionally guarantee as
primary obligor and not merely as the surety, the due and punctual performance of any obligations and payment of any amounts due to the Beneficiary by any of the NAO SPVs under or in connection with the Management Agreements and Master Agreement.
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Liability Unconditional:
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The Grantor's liability under this Guarantee shall not be discharged, reduced or otherwise affected
in any way by any reason (without limitation and whether or not known to the Grantor or the Beneficiary) including (i) the Beneficiary giving the Grantor time or any other concession, (ii) any composition, discharge, release or other variation of
liability entered into with, or granted to, any NAO SPVs, (iii) the Beneficiary taking, holding, varying, realising or not enforcing any other security for the liabilities of any of the NAO SPVs or the Grantor under the Master and the Management
Agreements (as amended, varied, supplemented, replaced or restated from time to time), (iv) any amendment, variation or waiver (however fundamental) of any provision of any of
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the Master and the Management Agreements, (v) any legal limitation or incapacity relating to any
NAO SPVs or the Grantor, (vi) any invalidity or unenforceability of the obligations of any party under any of the Master and the Management Agreements or (vii) any other act or omission of the Beneficiary or any other circumstances which, but for
this provision, might discharge the Grantor.
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Continuing guarantee
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This Guarantee and the obligations of the Grantor hereunder are a continuing guarantee and shall
continue in effect until all obligations and liabilities whatsoever which fall to be discharged by the Grantor under the Master and the Management Agreements, have been finally discharged in full, notwithstanding any intermediate payment, partial
settlement or other matter.
The Grantor’s obligations hereunder shall be in addition to and shall not in any way be prejudiced
by any other guarantees granted or covenants assumed now or in the future by the Grantor in favour of the Beneficiary with respect to any claim that the Beneficiary has or may have against any NAO SPVs or the Grantor under either of the Master
and/or the Management Agreements.
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Other security
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The Beneficiary may enforce this Guarantee without first making demand on, or taking any proceeding
against, any of the NAO SPVs or any other person first or resorting to any other security, guarantee or other means of payment. The Grantor waives any right it may have of first requiring the Beneficiary to proceed against or claim payment from
any NAO SPVs before claiming from the Grantor hereunder. No action (or inaction) by the Beneficiary in respect of any such security, guarantee or other means of payment shall prejudice or affect the liability of the Grantor hereunder.
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No set-off or counterclaim
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All payments by the Grantor hereunder shall be made in full, without set‑off or counterclaim and
free and clear of any deductions or withholdings or taxes or charges whatsoever in immediately available, freely transferable, cleared funds in United States Dollars for value on the date specified in the Beneficiary’s demand to the account
notified to the Grantor by the Beneficiary.
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Assignment
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The Grantor may not assign or transfer any of its rights or obligations hereunder. The Beneficiary
may assign any of its rights hereunder to a person in favour of whom an assignment has been made under the Master and the Management Agreements.
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Notices and demands
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Any notice or demand by the Beneficiary under this Guarantee shall be in writing by letter or by
fax, marked for the attention of the Legal Department, and shall be deemed to have been served on the Grantor (in the case of a letter) when delivered at Le Millenium, 0 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx XXX, XX 00000 Xxxxxx and (in the case of a telefax) when
received at x000 0000 0000 in complete and legible form. Any notice or demand sent by telex shall be deemed to have been served at the time of despatch with confirmed answerback of the Grantor appearing on the transmission.
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Law and Disputes
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This Guarantee shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English law and any dispute
arising out of or in connection with this Guarantee 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
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be conducted in accordance with the London Maritime Arbitrators Terms current at the time when the
arbitration proceedings are commenced.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF
this Guarantee has been duly executed as a deed and delivered on this ________________2019.
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Executed as a deed by
For and on behalf of NORDIC AMERICAN
OFFSHORE LTD.
in the presence of
Signature of Witness
Name, address and occupation of witness
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/s/
/s/
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“Le Millenium” 0 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx XXX
XX 00000 Xxxxxx
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Annex IV
– CHANGE OF CONTROL DEFINITION
For the purposes of this Master, “Change of Control” means the occurrence of any of the following:
(A) the direct or indirect sale, lease, transfer, conveyance or other disposition (other than by way of merger or
consolidation), in one or a series of related transactions, of all or substantially all of NAO’s or its subsidiaries’ assets, taken as a whole, to any Person other than to a Permitted Owner;
(B) an order made for, or the adoption by the Board of Directors of a plan of, liquidation or dissolution of NAO;
(C) the consummation of any transaction (including any merger or consolidation) the result of which is that any
Person, other than a Permitted Owner, becomes the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of a majority of NAO’s Voting Securities, measured by voting power rather than number of shares;
(D) if, at any time, NAO becomes insolvent, admits in writing its inability to pay its debts as they become due, is
adjudged bankrupt or declares bankruptcy or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or makes a proposal or similar action under the bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar laws of any applicable jurisdiction or commences or consents to
proceedings relating to it under any reorganization, arrangement, readjustment of debt, dissolution or liquidation law or statute of any jurisdiction;
(E) the consolidation of NAO with, or the merger of NAO with or into, any Person, other than a Permitted Owner or the
consolidation of any Person, other than a Permitted Owner, with, or the merger of any Person, other than a Permitted Owner, with or into, NAO, in any such event pursuant to a transaction in which any of the common stock outstanding immediately
prior to such transaction are converted into or exchanged for cash, securities or other property or receive a payment of cash, securities or other property, other than any such transaction where NAO’s Voting Securities outstanding immediately
prior to such transaction are converted into or exchanged for Voting Securities of the surviving or transferee Person constituting a majority (measured by voting power rather than number of shares) of the outstanding Voting Securities of such
surviving or transferee Person immediately after giving effect to such issuance; or
(F) a change in directors after which a majority of the members of the Board of Directors are not directors who were
either nominated by, appointed by or otherwise elected with the approval of current board members at the time of such election.
“Affiliates”
means, with respect to any Person as at any particular date, any other Persons that directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, are Controlled by, Control or are under common Control with the Person in question, and “Affiliate”
means any one of them.
“Control” or “Controlled” means, with respect to any Person, the right to elect or appoint, directly or indirectly, a majority of the directors of such Person or
a majority of the Persons who have the
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right, including any contractual right, to manage and direct the business, affairs and operations of such Person, or
the possession of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through ownership of Voting Securities, by contract, or otherwise.
“Governmental
Authority” means any domestic or foreign government, including any federal, provincial, state, territorial or municipal government, any multinational or supranational organization, any government agency (including the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission), any tribunal, labor relations board, commission or stock exchange (including the New York Stock Exchange), and any other authority or organization exercising executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory or administrative
functions of, or pertaining to, government.
“NAO” shall
mean Nordic American Offshore Ltd., a company incorporated under the laws of Bermuda and having its registered office at XXX Xxxxxxxx, 00 Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx XX 00, Xxxxxxx.
“Permitted Owner”
means (i) Mackenzie Financial Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of Ontario (“Mackenzie”) or the funds and
accounts set out in Schedule A to the common stock purchase agreement dated 29 March 2019 entered into between SOI, Mackenzie and NAO, (ii) Scorpio Offshore Investments Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the Republic of
the Xxxxxxxx Islands (“SOI”), and (iii) any Affiliate of SOI.
“Person” shall
have the meaning ascribed to it as such term is used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.
“Voting Securities”
means securities of all classes of a Person entitling the holders thereof to vote on a regular basis in the election of members of the board of directors or other governing body of such Person.
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Annex I
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Annex II
SHIP MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
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MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
INDEX
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PART
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SUBJECT MATTER
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PAGE NO.
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Part I
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Vessel Details
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4
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Part II
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Terms of Agreement
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1.
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Definitions & Interpretation
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6
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2.
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Appointment of Managers
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6
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3.
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Basic Services
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6
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3.1
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Crewing
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7
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3.2
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Technical Management
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8
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3.3
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Purchasing
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8
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3.4
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Insurance
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9
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3.5
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Accounting and Budgeting
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9
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3.6
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Information System Software
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10
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3.7
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Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan
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10
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3.8
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OPA
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11
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3.9
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Assistance with Sale of Vessel
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11
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3.10
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Vessel trading in high risk areas
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11
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4.
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Services provided by Sub-Managers
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11
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5.
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Managers’ Obligations
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12
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6.
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Owners’ Obligations
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12
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7.
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Documentation
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13
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8.
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Management Fee
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13
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9.
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Payments and Management of Funds
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14
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10.
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Manager’s Right to Sub-Contract
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15
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11.
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Responsibilities
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15
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11.1
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Force Majeure
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15
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11.2
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Liability to Owners
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16
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11.3
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Indemnity – General
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16
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11.4
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Indemnity – Tax
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16
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11.5
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Himalaya
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16
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11.6
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Consequential Loss
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17
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12.
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Liens
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17
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13.
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Claims/Disputes
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17
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14.
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Auditing, Records
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17
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15.
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Inspection of Xxxxxx
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00
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00.
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Compliance with Laws & Regulations
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18
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17.
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Duration of the Agreement
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19
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17.1
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Termination by Notice
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19
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17.2
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Termination by Default – Owners
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19
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17.3
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Termination by Default – Managers
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19
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17.4
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Liquidation
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19
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17.5
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Extraordinary Termination
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19
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18.
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Confidentiality
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20
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19.
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Suspension of Services
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20
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20.
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Law and Arbitration
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20
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21.
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Amendments to Agreement
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21
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22.
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Time Limit for Claims
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21
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23.
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Condition of Vessel
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21
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24.
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Notices
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21
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25.
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Staff Loyalty
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21
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26.
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Entire Agreement
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21
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27.
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Partial Validity
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22
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28.
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Performance Xxxxxxxxx
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00
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00.
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Non Waiver
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22
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Part III
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Sub-Managers
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23-24
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Part IV
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Fee Schedule
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25
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Part V
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Fleet Details
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26
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Part VI
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Initial Budget
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27-28
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SHIP MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
- PART I
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1. Vessel Details
As per the Confirmation (as defined in the Master Agreement).
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2. Owners
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Name: As per the Confirmation (as defined in the Master Agreement).
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2. Owners’ Registered Address (where the company is
registered): Trust Company Complex,
Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, MH96960, Xxxxxxxx Islands
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Country of Incorporation: Republic of the Xxxxxxxx Islands
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2.2 Owners’ business establishment address (head office and principal place of business):
As per the Confirmation (as defined in the Master Agreement).
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Telephone Number
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Fax Number:
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Contact Name:
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Position:
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Email address:
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3. Managers
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Name: Scorpio Ship Management xxx
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Registered Office: 0, Xxx Xx Xxxxxx, 00000, Xxxxxx - MC
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Country of Incorporation: Monaco
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IMO Number: 0000000
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Telephone Number: x000 00000000
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Fax Number:
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Contact Name: Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx
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Position: Admnistrateur Delegue
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Email
address: xxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
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4. Guarantor (clause 28)
Name: Nordic American Offshore Ltd.
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5. Date of Commencement of Agreement (Clause 2.1)
As per the Confirmation (as defined in the Master Agreement).
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6. Notices to Owners and Guarantor: at the Owners’
Principal Place of Business address, fax number and email address stated in Box 2
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7. Notices
to Managers: at the address, fax number and email address stated in Box 3
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It is mutually agreed between the party mentioned in Box 2 of Part I (hereinafter called "the Owners") and the party mentioned
in Box 3 of Part I (hereinafter called "the Managers") and, if applicable, the party mentioned in Box 4 of Part I (hereinafter called “the Guarantor”) that this Agreement consisting of PARTS I to VI inclusive shall be performed
subject to the conditions contained herein
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DATE OF AGREEMENT:
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Signature(s) (Owners)
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Signature(s) (Managers)
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Title:
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Title:
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Signature(s) (Guarantor)
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Title:
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SHIP MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT - PART II
| 1. |
Definitions and Interpretation
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| 1.1 |
In this agreement (together with the Confirmation, any additional clauses or even date herewith and any schedules (the “Agreement”)), in
addition to terms defined in Part I, save where the context otherwise requires, the following words and expressions shall have the meanings hereby assigned to them.
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"Approved
Broker” means the affiliated insurance broker of the Manager.
"Basic
Services" means services relating to Crewing, Technical Management, Purchasing, Insurance, Accounting and Budgeting, Information System Software, Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan, OPA and Assistance with Sale provided
in accordance with Clause 3 as well as Safety and Environmental Compliance Auditing & Training (“SECAT”).
“Change of
Control” means the definition given to it in the Schedule comprising Part VII.
"Crew Support
Costs" means all expenses of a general nature not particularly referable to any individual vessel for the time being managed by the Managers and incurred for the purpose of providing an efficient and economic management
service including, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, cost of crew standby pay, training schemes, cadet training schemes, study pay, recruitment and interviews.
“Fees”
means for the purposes of Clauses 8.5, 11.2 and 17.7 the items set out at part (a) in the Fee Schedule (as the same may be revised from time to time).
"Fee Schedule"
means the Schedule comprising Part IV or any revised Fee Schedule prepared by the Managers after the date hereof to record adjustments to the fees and expenses payable from time to time under this Agreement.
"Fleet"
shall mean any vessel owned or operated now or hereafter by the Owners or any parent, subsidiary or associated company of the Owners and the vessels (if any) details of which are set out in Part V hereto or any revised Part V
executed after the date hereof.
"Information
System Software" means the Managers' ship management software in executable object code form as described in Clause 3.6.l as the same may be upgraded and updated from time to time.
"ISM Code"
means the International Safety Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention adopted by Resolution A.714 (18) of the International Maritime Organisation on 4 November 1994 and incorporated on 19 May
1994 into the SOLAS Convention 1974 as Chapter IX and any amendment thereto or substitution thereof.
“ISPS Code” means
the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code as adopted on 12 December 2002 by resolution 2 of the Conference of Contracting Governments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974 and any amendment
thereto or substitution thereof.
"Management
Services" means Basic Services and all other functions performed by the Managers under the terms of this Agreement.
“Master
Agreement” means the deed of Master Agreement as might be amended and restated effective as of 10 April 2019 entered into by and between the Guarantor, the Guarantor on behalf of any existing and future wholly owned
subsidiaries, Scorpio Commercial Management X.X.X and the Managers.
“MLC”
means the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 and any amendment thereto, substitution thereof and ratification of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 in
the respective States national law.
"OPA"
means the United States Oil Pollution Act of 1990, regulations made thereunder, and any amendment thereto or substitution thereof.
"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 contract for service on board the Vessel.
"SMS"
means a Safety Management System in accordance with the ISM Code.
“SSP” means
a Ship Security Plan in accordance with the ISPS Code.
"STCW"
means the International Maritime Organisation Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978, as amended in 1995 and any amendment thereto or substitution thereof.
"the Vessel"
shall mean the vessel details of which are set out in Xxx 0 of Part I.
| 1.2 |
Clause Headings are inserted for convenience and shall be ignored in construing this Agreement; words denoting the singular number shall
include the plural number and vice versa;
references to Parts are to Parts of this Agreement; references to Clauses are to Clauses of Part II except where otherwise expressly stated; and references to any enactment include any re-enactments, amendments and
extensions thereof.
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Interpretation: the Managers, Owners and Guarantor acknowledge and agree that in the
event of any inconsistency between the provisions of the Master Agreement and this Agreement: (i) prior to and including the Effective Date (as defined in the Master Agreement) the provisions of the Master Agreement shall prevail;
and (ii) after the Effective Date the provisions of this Agreement shall prevail.
| 2. |
Appointment of Managers
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| 2.1 |
With effect from the date stated in Box 5 of Part I (the “Date of Commencement”) 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
in respect of the Management Services.
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| 2.2 |
In performing any of the Management Services the Managers shall, as agents for and on behalf of the Owners, have authority to take such steps
as the Managers 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.
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| 3. |
Basic Services
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Subject to the terms and conditions herein provided, during the period of this Agreement
the Managers shall carry out, as agents for and on behalf of the Owners, the Basic Services in accordance with the following provisions of this Clause, save as otherwise provided in the Confirmation.
| 3.1 |
Crewing
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| 3.1.1 |
The Managers shall provide suitably qualified crew for the Vessel in accordance with current STCW requirements, provision of which includes
but is not limited to the following functions: -
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| (i) |
selecting and engaging Master, officers and ratings (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Crew"); where the Owners make a complaint
about any member of the Crew the Managers will promptly investigate the same and if it proves to be justified, replace the Crew member concerned as soon as practicable;
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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 which are valid for the duration of their service onboard the Vessel and issued in accordance with appropriate flag state requirements;
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| (iv) |
arranging transportation of the Crew, including repatriation;
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| (v) |
supervising the efficiency of the Crew and using the Manager’s standard crew appraisal system (written or electronic) and administration of
all other Crew matters such as planning for the xxxxxxx of the Vessel;
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| (vi) |
making payroll arrangements, including settling xxxxxxx and agency expenses for the xxxxxxx agents in the Crew's country of origin and, if
applicable, payment of Severance Costs;
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| (vii) |
if requested by the Owners, conducting union negotiations and making agreed payments to unions;
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| (viii) |
operating the Managers' Drug and Alcohol Policy;
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| (ix) |
arranging Crew training in accordance with STCW (and as provided for in the budget), records of such training being maintained in the
Manager’s standard format.
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| 3.1.2 |
Crew Claims
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The Managers will provide such information as requested by relevant brokers xxx/xx X&X Club managers to
enable such brokers or managers to prepare and process all Crew insurance claims.
| 3.1.3 |
The Owners agree to implement in full the terms and conditions of employment under which the Crew are engaged by the Managers as agent for the
Owners. The Owners shall be the employer of the Crew and under no circumstances shall the Managers be deemed to be the employer of the Crew. If the Vessel is covered by an ITF approved agreement or any other CBA/national
agreement the Owners authorize the Managers to sign the ITF Special Agreement or any other CBA/national agreement on their behalf and agree to provide all information necessary for this purpose.
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| 3.1.4 |
Should the Owners require that their prior approval is given to the engagement of any member of the Crew, the Owners shall be obliged to give
such approval within two working days of receipt from the Managers of reasonable details of the proposed appointee.
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| 3.1.5 |
In the event that any officers or ratings are supplied by the Owners or on their behalf, the Owners shall procure that they comply with the
requirements of STCW and MLC. Owners will instruct such officers and ratings to obey all reasonable orders of the Managers.
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Any such officers or ratings shall, at the Owners’ cost, be trained in accordance with the Managers training
matrix.
| 3.1.6 |
The Managers shall procure that the Crew consent to processing of their personal data for legitimate business purposes. The Owners warrant
that personal data of the Crew will be processed in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Xxx 0000 or any other applicable law or regulation.
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| 3.1.7 |
For the purposes of the MLC to the extent permitted, the Owners shall be deemed “Shipowner” and under no circumstances whatsoever,
notwithstanding the Managers agreeing to carry out specific obligations under the MLC on behalf of the Owners, shall the Managers be deemed “Shipowner”. It is a condition of this Agreement that the Owners shall provide
all Crew with MLC compliant working and living conditions.
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| 3.1.8 |
The Owners authorize the Managers to sign contracts of employment with the Crew as agent only for and on behalf of the Owners and/or to
procure that a seafarer recruitment and placement service, in the country of domicile of a Crew member, signs contracts of employment with such Crew member as agent only for and on behalf of the Owners.
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| 3.1.9 |
All costs, including consultancy and advisory costs, related to compliance with tax and/or social security obligations shall at all times
remain for the account of the Owners.
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| 3.2 |
Technical Management
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The Managers shall provide technical management which includes, but is not limited to the following
functions: -
| (i) |
provision of personnel to supervise the maintenance and general efficiency of the Vessel;
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| (ii) |
arrangement and supervision of drydockings, repairs, modifications to and the upkeep of the Vessel to the standards agreed with the Owners
provided that the Managers shall be entitled to incur the necessary expenditure to ensure that the Vessel will comply with all requirements and recommendations of the classification society and equipment manufacturers,
and with the laws and regulations of the country of registry of the Vessel and of the places where she trades;
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| (iii) |
arrangement of periodic analysis of the bunker fuel, lubricating oils and chemicals by third parties (the costs being included in the Vessel’s
running costs);
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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) |
visits to the Vessel by superintendents or other staff of the Managers for up to 15 days in any calendar year (or pro rata for part of a
calendar year) including time spent travelling;
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| (vi) |
notifying the Owners of any extraordinary and/or non-budgeted single item of expenditure in excess of US$ 50,000;
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| (vii) |
development, implementation and maintenance of an SMS and an SSP.
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| 3.3 |
Purchasing
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| 3.3.1 |
The Managers shall arrange for the supply of necessary victualling, stores, spares, provisions, lubricating oils and services (including
drydock services) for the Vessel. To enable the Managers to arrange such supplies on the most advantageous terms, the Managers shall be entitled to join with other parties in making arrangements for bulk purchase. The
Managers are presently members of a contracting association and may join other similar associations in the future (any
such existing or future association the “Association”) providing access to commodities and dry dock services globally. The Association negotiates on behalf of its members with selected suppliers the best available price,
terms and conditions for the bulk purchase of goods and services for the marine industry with the aim of offering to members and their clients savings on vessel technical operating costs.
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| 3.3.2 |
Details of the suppliers contracted by the Association, and prices available for the Vessel at the time of supply shall be made available to
Owners upon their request. Owners acknowledge that all information relating to prices is confidential and undertake not to disclose the same to third parties without the prior written consent of the Managers.
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| 3.3.3 |
Where the Association has negotiated terms and conditions with suppliers of any stores, spares provisions, or lubricating oils ("Goods")
and/or suppliers of services required by the Vessel, then the purchase of such Goods and services will, unless operational or other circumstances otherwise require, be undertaken with such suppliers on the basis of the
terms and conditions negotiated by the Association.
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| 3.3.4 |
The Association will where practicable obtain a best price charter from suppliers that the prices for all Goods and services purchased by the
Association’s members will be the lowest prices available. If the Owners are able to obtain in good faith, on arms' length terms, on a true like
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for like basis (including quality, certification, timing, manufacturer, place of supply, etc, but ignoring
taxes and exchange rate fluctuations), the same Goods and/or services at a lower price than that obtained by the Association, the Owners will supply full details to the Managers who will promptly raise the matter with the
Association and pass on to Owners any refund obtained by the Association from the supplier.
| 3.3.5 |
The Owners have received details from the Managers of the business rules and operating procedures adopted by the Association, including
provisions related to fees that the Association will retain and that the Managers will earn as applicable, and agree to comply with such rules and operating procedures as the same may be amended from time to time.
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| 3.3.6 |
The Owners acknowledge that they are aware that prices obtained from suppliers require strict adherence to the payment terms agreed with
suppliers (normally 45 days from date of invoice), and any failure by the Owners to provide the Managers with funds to settle sums due to suppliers on time will (in the absence of a good faith dispute) result in an
immediate 5% surcharge, and monthly interest charges of 1% per month or part thereof being rigorously applied by suppliers. The Managers are hereby expressly authorised to settle such surcharge and interest charges from
any sums held by them on behalf of Owners. The Owners further acknowledge that they are aware if payments to suppliers are regularly made late, or if suppliers are not satisfied with Owners' credit rating, suppliers may
refuse to supply at the prices and on the terms negotiated by the Association.
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| 3.4 |
Insurance
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| 3.4.1 |
If instructed by the Owners to arrange insurances on their behalf, the Managers shall appoint an Approved Broker, for the placing of
insurances, and insurance claims handling, and, if applicable, casualty management.
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| 3.4.2 |
The Approved Broker shall place such insurances as the Owners shall have instructed or agreed, in particular as regards values, deductibles
and franchises. At each renewal the Approved Broker will liaise with the Owners:
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| (i) |
as to any changes in insured values required;
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| (ii) |
in respect of premiums, franchises and deductibles and any other changes for the new policy year; and
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(iii) to update the budget to reflect changes in insurance premiums.
| 3.4.3 |
The Approved Broker shall compile such statistics and enter into negotiations with such brokers and P & I Club managers as they consider
necessary or desirable in order to arrange for such insurances to be placed.
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| 3.4.4 |
Once insurances are placed the Approved Broker shall arrange for all cover notes to be checked and for all debit notes to be paid as required.
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| 3.4.5 |
Unless otherwise indicated by the Owners, the Managers shall provide such information as requested by the Approved Broker to enable the
Approved Broker to handle and or procure the settling of all insurance, average and salvage claims in connection with the Vessel.
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| 3.4.6 |
The services provided by the Approved Broker to the Owners shall, at the Approved Broker’s absolute discretion, terminate on termination of
this Agreement.
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| 3.5 |
Accounting and Budgeting
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| 3.5.1 |
The Managers shall:
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| (i) |
maintain the records of all costs and expenditure incurred hereunder as well as data necessary or proper for the settlement of accounts
between the parties;
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| (ii) |
establish an accounting system for the Vessel and supply regular reports in accordance therewith in the Managers' standard format or, on
agreement of an additional fee, such other form as may be mutually agreed in writing with the Owners.
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| 3.5.2 |
The Managers shall present to the Owners annually a budget for the following calendar year in the Managers' standard format or such other form
as may be mutually agreed in writing. The budget for the period following the date stated in Box 5 of Part I is set out in Part VI. Subsequent annual budgets shall be prepared by the Managers and submitted to the
Owners in each year in respect of the following year.
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| 3.5.3 |
The Owners shall notify the Managers of their acceptance and approval of the annual budget within 14 days of presentation and in the absence
of any response the Owners shall be deemed to have accepted the said budget. In the event that the Owners do not accept an annual budget presented by the Managers within the period aforesaid and that budget is, in the
opinion of the Managers, fair and reasonable, the Managers shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement by notice in writing, in which event this Agreement shall terminate on the expiry of a period of one (1) month from
the date upon which such notice is given.
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| 3.5.4 |
The Managers shall produce a monthly comparison between budgeted and actual expenditure of the Vessel in the Managers' standard format or, on
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agreement of an additional fee, such other form as may be mutually agreed in writing.
| 3.5.5 |
This Clause 3.5 is subject to the provisions of Part VI.
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| 3.6 |
Software
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| 3.6.1 |
The Managers will, subject to the remaining provisions of this Clause 3.6, provide the Owners and the Vessel with software.
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| 3.6.2 |
The main features of the software at the date of this Agreement are:
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| (i) |
comprehensive management software incorporating crew administration, vessel noon reporting, operational and port reporting, defect and
deficiency reporting and performance monitoring;
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| (ii) |
a ship to shore and shore to ship e-mail package providing cost efficient communications available to both Owners and their charterers; and
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| (iii) |
a computerized maintenance system including inventory control and automated purchase order handling. (An initial charge, to be agreed with
Owners, may be made for the set-up of the maintenance database, depending on the system currently existing on board the Vessel).
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| 3.6.3 |
The costs for the software are set out in the Fee Schedule, and are included in the Vessel's running costs, as follows:
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| (i) |
the license fee;
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| (ii) |
maintenance, updates and upgrades;
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| (iii) |
provision of anti-virus software and regular upgrades;
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| (iv) |
operational manuals and regular updates;
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| (v) |
annual remote audit of the Vessel IT systems providing a system health check;
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| (vi) |
user manuals and training of the Crew in the use of the software; and
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| (vii) |
e-mail on board the Vessel.
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| 3.6.4 |
Such costs do not include:
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| (i) |
the costs of appropriate hardware on board the Vessel;
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| (ii) |
travel and other related costs for installation support of the Information System Software on board the Vessel;
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| (iii) |
the set-up cost of the data base for the maintenance system;
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| (iv) |
any specific reports specified by the Owners where new data/specialist reporting is required;
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| 3.6.5 |
Installation and set-up of the software will be undertaken on a date agreed between the Managers and the Owners having regard to the Vessel's
schedule and the availability of the Managers' personnel.
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| 3.6.7 |
Solely for the duration of this Agreement and upon the request of the Owners, the Managers will provide access to software and data
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| 3.6.8 |
Software provided by the Managers under this section is under license and is protected by applicable copyright and patent laws. The Owners may
not copy any of the software (except for back-up purposes only) or any written materials which accompany it, and may not sell, rent, lease, lend, sub-license, reverse engineer or distribute the software or such written
materials.
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| 3.6.9 |
The Managers do not warrant that the software will meet the Owners' requirements or that the use or operation of the software will be
uninterrupted or error free.
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| 3.7 |
Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan
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| 3.7.1 |
The Managers will prepare and obtain all necessary approvals for a shipboard oil pollution emergency plan (SOPEP) in a form approved by the
Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization pursuant to the requirements of Regulation 26 of Annex I of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships,
1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto, as amended (MARPOL 73/78).
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| 3.7.2 |
The SOPEP will be written in the English language and will be reviewed and updated from time to time. If required the Managers will arrange
for the translation of the SOPEP into another language, the cost of translation being recoverable in terms of Clause 8.4.
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| 3.7.3 |
The Managers will also undertake regular training of the Crew in the use of the SOPEP including drills to ensure that the SOPEP functions as
expected and that contact and information details specified are accurate.
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| 3.8 |
OPA
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| 3.8.1 |
If instructed by the Owners, the Managers will:-
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| (i) |
arrange for the preparation, filing and updating of a contingency Vessel Response Plan in accordance with the requirements of OPA and instruct
the Crew in all aspects of the operation of such plan;
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| (ii) |
identify and ensure the availability by contract or otherwise of a Qualified Individual, a Spill Management Team, an Oil Spill Removal
Organization, resources having salvage, firefighting, lightering and, if applicable, dispersant capabilities, and public relations/media personnel to assist the
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Owners to deal with the media in the event of discharges of oil.
| 3.8.2 |
The Managers are expressly authorized as agents for the Owners to enter into such arrangements by Contract or otherwise as are required to
ensure the availability of the services outlined in Clause 3.8.1. The Managers are further expressly authorized as agents for the Owners to enter into such other arrangements as may from time to time be necessary to
satisfy the requirements of OPA or other Federal or State laws.
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| 3.8.3 |
The Owners will pay the fees due to third parties providing the services described above together with a fee to the Managers for their
services. The level of fees will be included in the Vessel's running costs.
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| 3.8.4 |
On termination of this Agreement, the Vessel Response Plan and all documentation will be returned to the Managers at the expense of the
Owners.
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| 3.9 |
Assistance with Sale of Vessel
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The Managers shall, if requested, provide Owners with technical assistance in connection with any sale of the
Vessel. The Managers will, if requested in writing by the Owners, comment on the terms of any proposed Memorandum of Agreement, but the Owners will remain solely responsible for agreeing the terms of any Memorandum of Agreement
regulating any sale.
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Vessel trading in high risk areas
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In the event that the Vessel is to trade in a high risk area and in particular an area where piracy is
prevalent, the Owners and the Managers shall co-operate in order to:
| (i) |
Comply in full with any guidance or Best Management
Practices to Deter Piracy issued by recognized maritime organizations and as may be revised from time to time and also with any similar guidance which may be issued for high risk areas.
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| (ii) |
Monitor daily guidance and updates provided by Maritime Security Centres established by national authorities in piracy areas and advise the
Vessel accordingly.
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| (iii) |
Comply with the Managers’ guidelines issued for transiting high risk areas as may be revised from time to time. The Managers’ guidelines set
out their policy of full compliance with BMP and additional guidance and information on Self Protection Measures (SPM’s) including Citadels or Safe Areas. The Owners will be provided with a copy of the guidelines and
costs for SPM’s will be included in the Vessel budget.
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| (iv) |
Where appropriate, ensure the Vessel follows any International Recommended Transit Corridors and complies with requirements for an escorted
convoy if available.
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| (v) |
Monitor routing recommendations for transiting high risk areas as provided by charterers and insurers and review the same as part of the risk
assessment carried out for the transit concerned.
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| (vi) |
Provide sufficient Self Protection Measures (SPM) appropriate to the vessel type, size and speed with a view to protecting the Crew as far as
possible in the event of an attack. To be determined by the risk assessment required by BMP for the transit concerned and before entering the high risk area.
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| (vii) |
Provide training for the Crew in BMP prior to transiting any high
risk area.
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| 4. |
Services provided by Sub-Managers
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| 4.1 |
The Managers hereby disclose to the Owners that, except as instructed otherwise by the Owners in writing, they will, as agents for and on
behalf of the Owners, utilize the services of the Sub-Managers as set out in Part III (or as notified to Owners as set out in any revised Part III prepared by the Managers after the date hereof to record adjustments to
the services being provided by associated companies from time to time under this Agreement). The budgets provided pursuant to clause 3.5.2 will be provided on the basis that the services listed in Part III are provided
by by Sub-Managers listed therein. The Sub-Managers will charge and retain for their own benefit usual remuneration for the provision of their services (whether in the form of commission or fees).
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| 4.2 |
The Owners hereby consent to the arrangements set out in Clause 4.1.
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| 5. |
Managers' Obligations
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| 5.1 |
The Managers undertake to use their reasonable endeavours to provide the 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 Management Services
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PROVIDED HOWEVER that the Managers in the performance of Management Services shall be entitled to have regard
to their overall responsibility in relation to all vessels which 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
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as in the prevailing circumstances the Managers in their absolute discretion consider to be fair and
reasonable.
| 5.2 |
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 and by the ISPS Code.
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| 5.3 |
The Managers shall procure and evidence (upon request of the Owners) ITIC or other equivalent forms of Errors and Omissions insurance for any
liability arising out of this contract with particular reference to clause 11.2
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| 6. |
Owners' Obligations
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| 6.1 |
The Owners shall pay all sums due to the Managers punctually in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Time shall be of the essence in
respect of the payment of all such sums.
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| 6.2 |
The Owners shall procure, whether by instructing the Managers under Clause 3.4.1 or otherwise, that throughout the period of this Agreement
the Vessel will be insured at the Owners' expense for not less than sound market value or entered for full gross tonnage, as the case may be, for:
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| (i) |
usual hull and machinery risks (including but not limited to crew negligence) and excess liabilities;
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| (ii) |
protection and indemnity risks (including but not limited to pollution risks, diversion expenses and crew risks);
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| (iii) |
freight, defense and demurrage;
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| (iv) |
war risks (including but not limited to blocking and trapping, protection and indemnity, terrorism and crew risks); and
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| (v) |
in accordance with MLC, establish insurance to compensate Crew, and/or any officers or ratings supplied by the Owners or on their behalf, for
monetary loss that they may incur as a result of the failure of a recruitment and placement service or Owners under the employment agreement, to meet its obligations to them; and
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| (vi) |
such other optional insurances as may be agreed (such as piracy, kidnap and xxxxxx, loss of hire)
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in accordance with the best practice of prudent owners of vessels of a similar type to the Vessel, with sound
and reputable insurance companies underwriters or associations (provided that, protection and indemnity risks must be placed with a member of the International Group of P & I Clubs) ("the Owners' Insurances").
| 6.3 |
The Owners shall procure that all premiums and calls on the Owners’ Insurances are paid by their due date and that the Owners' Insurances name
the Managers and any additional party designated by the Managers as a joint assured for protection and indemnity risks (including pollution risks) and a named assured on all other policies, with the benefit of full cover
and full waiver of subrogation. The Owners shall, if applicable, provide the Managers with written evidence thereof to the reasonable satisfaction of the Managers on or prior to the Date of Commencement and/or on the
date on which the Managers notify the Owners of the appointment of any additional party and within 7 days of each renewal date. The Owners shall provide Managers with an appropriate certificate of insurance covering any
and all liabilities under the MLC including but not limited to financial security in accordance with regulation 2.5.
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| 6.4 |
As between the Owners and the Managers, the Managers shall not be responsible for paying any premiums or calls arising in connection with such
insurances. On termination of this Agreement (howsoever occasioned) or where the Owners make a change in the P & I Club in which the Vessel is entered, the Owners shall procure that the Managers and any additional
party designated by the Managers as a joint or named assured shall cease to be a joint or named assured and that they are released from and/or secured for any and all liability for premiums and calls that may arise in
relation to the period of this Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, it is agreed that the Owners shall be liable for all deductibles applying to any insurance policy.
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| 6.5 |
The Managers shall have the right to obtain confirmation direct from the brokers, underwriters and P & I Clubs through whom the Vessel’s
insurances are arranged that all premiums calls and contributions due have been paid and that insurances meet the Owners' obligations under Clauses 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5. Where any premiums, calls and/or contributions are not
paid, the Managers shall be entitled to pay the same from any funds held by them for the Owners and/or to terminate this Agreement forthwith by notice in writing.
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| 6.6 |
If the Owners are not the registered owners or the bareboat charterer of the Vessel they shall instruct the Managers in writing whether the
Managers are to act as agents under this Agreement for the Owners or the registered owners of the Vessel. If the latter the Owners shall be required to provide to the Managers an appropriate form of authorization to the
reasonable satisfaction of the Managers pursuant to which the Managers are authorized to act as agents for the registered owners.
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| 6.9 |
Upon request, the Owners shall provide the Managers with contact details of the relevant person at the mortgagee bank handling the Owners’
account and hereby expressly provide the Managers with authority to contact the mortgagee bank at their discretion. Upon the Date of Commencement, the Owners will authorise the mortgagee bank to co-operate with the
Managers and provide information to the Managers, upon their request.
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| 6.10 |
The Owners shall arrange for the provision of any necessary guarantee bond or other security.
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| 7. |
Documentation
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| 7.1 |
On or prior to the Date of Commencement the Owners will deliver to the Managers:
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(i) a copy of the Owners’ certificate of incorporation,
(ii) full details of any resident registered agent for the registered owner of the Vessel,
(iii) if applicable, a copy of the bareboat charterparty pursuant to which the Owners are disponent owners of the Vessel,
(iv) in the case of a new vessel, the Owners will deliver a copy of the Building Contract and specification, and in the case of a
second hand vessel, a copy of the Memorandum of Agreement in terms of which the Owners acquired the Vessel. The Owners shall be entitled to delete any confidential information (such as price) from the Building Contract or
Memorandum of Agreement,
(v) if the Owners are not the registered owners or the bareboat charterer of the Vessel, in addition to the
above, evidence satisfactory to the Managers of their beneficial interest in the Vessel and of their authorisation from the registered owners to enter into this Agreement,
(vi) the name and address of any mortgagee bank and the name and address of the bank through which the Owners
will pay funds due under this Agreement, if different.
In any event, the Managers reserve the right to request evidence satisfactory to them that the Owners and the
Guarantor are in goodstanding and that the person signing this Agreement on their behalf is duly authorized to do so.
| 7.2 |
The Owners will on request provide the Managers with full details, in writing, of the ultimate beneficial owners of their share capital.
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| 7.3 |
The Owners shall be obliged to obtain any required guarantee, bond or other security including, without limitation, the SCAC code and
International Carrier Bond as required in order to access the US Bureau of Customs and Border Protection automated manifest system, as required by 68 Fed Reg 68139 and as amended, and USCG Certificate of Financial
Responsibility for pollution. The Owners shall also be obliged to obtain any permits, licences or the like required to be obtained by an operator of a vessel including, without limitation, the US EPA vessel general
permit.
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| 8. |
Management Fee
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| 8.1 |
The Owners shall pay to the Managers the fees and expenses in the amounts stated in the Fee Schedule in respect of the Basic Services which
shall be payable by equal monthly installments in advance, the first installment being due and payable one (1) month before the Vessel is handed over to the Managers and subsequent installments being payable monthly in
advance.
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| 8.2 |
(i) If the Managers' superintendents or other associated staff spend more than 15 days visiting the Vessel in any calendar year (or pro rata for part of a calendar year),
including time spent travelling, visits and travelling time in excess of 15 days shall be charged at the rate of US$850 per man per day. (ii) In addition to the fee referred to in clause 8.2(i), the Managers shall
charge the Owners US$850 per man per day in respect of time spent by the Managers’ superintendents or other staff in providing technical assistance in connection with any casualty, breakdown, emergency or other average
incident and, where a tanker management self-assessment vetting is required, the Owners agree to pay US$850 per day in compensation for the additional services provided by the Managers’ vetting manager and/or
superintendents onshore or onboard the Vessel.
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| 8.3 |
If the Vessel is placed on time charter, any costs incurred in complying with charterers requirements (including, but not limited to,
additional reporting requirements and visits to the charterers) will be paid by the Owners.
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| 8.4 |
The Managers shall, at no extra cost to the Owners, provide their own office accommodation, office staff and office stationery. The Owners
shall reimburse the Managers for all expenses properly incurred under the terms of this Agreement on behalf of the Owners, including, without prejudice to the foregoing generality, postage and communication expenses,
Crew Support Costs, vessel documentation, administrative expenses of the SOPEP and SSP, travelling expenses and other out of pocket expenses properly incurred by the Managers in pursuance of the Management Services. The
Managers shall allocate among all vessels managed by them on a basis which the Managers consider to be fair and reasonable having regard to the trade of the vessels, the nationality of the crews and other relevant
factors,
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| 8.5 |
In the event of the termination of this Agreement a sum equivalent to three (3) months Fees payable to the Managers according to the
provisions of Clauses 8.1 shall, save as mentioned below, be paid no later than the effective date of termination. The only occasions on which the foregoing provision will not apply is: (i) where Clause 17.5 and Clause
17.7 applies or (ii) where the Agreement is properly terminated by the Owners in terms of Clause 17.3 as a result of the Managers' default.
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| 8.6 |
Fees and expenses payable to the Managers will be reviewed annually with the Owners and shall be adjusted as a minimum by reference to the
retail price index relevant to the nexus of services provided by the Managers. Where Management Services are wholly or partly provided by third parties, the fees and expenses therefore shall be adjusted immediately with
the approval of the Owners (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) to take account of increases in the cost of such services. The Managers will, however, use all reasonable endeavours in negotiations
with such third parties to minimise such increases.
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| 8.7 |
All fees are exclusive of Value Added Taxes or other applicable taxes.
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| 8.8 |
Save as otherwise provided in this Agreement, 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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| 8.9 |
If as a result of collision, accident, emergency, or any other extraordinary circumstances, the Managers' workload is increased beyond that
which the parties could reasonably have anticipated, the Managers shall be request (and the Owners shall approve, acting reasonably and without delay) reasonable additional remuneration having regard to the nature of the
incident, the personnel and resources of the Managers deployed, and all other relevant circumstances including insurance recoveries.
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| 8.10 |
If the Owners decide to lay-up the Vessel and such lay-up lasts for more than three (3) months, an appropriate reduction of the management fee
for the period exceeding the three (3) months until the Owners give written notice to remobilize the Vessel, shall be mutually agreed between the parties.
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| 9. |
Payments and Management of Funds
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| 9.1 |
All sums paid to the Managers by or on behalf of the Owners and all moneys collected by the Managers under the terms of this Agreement (other
than fees payable by the Owners to the Managers) shall be held to the credit of the Owners in a separate bank account or accounts which shall be operated by the Managers. The Owners agree to provide to the Managers all
information and documentation required to comply with banking “know your customer” procedures.
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| 9.2 |
Where any sums howsoever arising and whether in respect of fees, budgeted expenditure, non-budgeted expenditure, other liabilities (present,
future, liquidated or unliquidated) or expenses are owed to the Managers in connection with the Vessel or the Fleet, the Managers shall be entitled but not obliged at any time or times to apply any sums standing to the
credit of the accounts referred to in Clause 9.1 to settle such sums but shall in any event remain payable by the Owners to the Managers on demand.
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| 9.3 |
On or prior to the Date of Commencement the Owners shall provide to the Managers an amount equivalent to the prorated budgeted days
expenditure from the Date of Commencement to the end of the first month in management. In addition, all pre-delivery expenses are to be funded promptly by the Owners on request from the Managers. The Owners shall
provide an amount equivalent to 1/12 of the annual budget for the first full month on or prior to the 1st day of the first full month of the management period. In subsequent months the Managers shall request
amounts for the total anticipated monthly expenditure as laid out in clause 9.6.
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| 9.4 |
The Owners agree that on termination of this agreement payment of all sums outstanding under the terms of the agreement are to be made in
advance of the Vessel leaving management. The sum will include without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, any amounts due to be paid to suppliers and other third parties (as evidenced, in the absence of
manifest error, by an accounts payable listing produced by the Managers) and any outstanding accruals for invoices not yet received. The
Owners irrevocably undertake to pay forthwith on request from the Managers any other sums which become due after the effective date of termination.
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| 9.5 |
The Managers shall each month request (by e-mail) from the Owners the funds required to run the Vessel for the ensuing month. Such request
will be for the total of the anticipated monthly expenditure, including, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, any sums due to be paid to suppliers and other third parties in the ensuing month (as
conclusively evidenced, in the absence of manifest error, by an accounts payable listing produced by the Managers) and any outstanding accruals for invoices not yet received. In addition, the Owners shall provide the
Managers
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upon request with any funds which the Managers may request to cover any unbudgeted, unexpected, occasional or
extraordinary item of expenditure. All such funds shall be received by the Managers within five (5) days after the receipt of such requests and shall be held to the credit of the Owners in the account(s) referred to in Clause
9.1. The Managers shall be entitled to allocate such funds in such manner as the Managers determine, and it shall not be open to the Owners to direct the Managers otherwise and under no circumstances shall any funds received be
held on trust by the Managers for any specific purpose.
| 9.6 |
Notwithstanding anything contained herein, the Managers shall in no circumstances be required to use or commit their own funds to finance the
provision of the Management Services and all payments due shall be made punctually to the Managers (and not any third party) in accordance with the terms of this Agreement in full without any deduction whatsoever.
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| 9.7 |
Where the Owners delay settling any sums due to the Managers the Owners shall pay interest thereon from the due date until the date of payment
at 3% per cent over one (1) month LIBOR.
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| 9.8 |
In addition to the funds referred to above the Owners shall pay and/or reimburse the Managers in respect of all expenses incurred prior to the
Date of Commencement including, but not limited to, riding crew wages, initial crew movements, crew standby expenses, communication and liaison expenses and ITF welfare contributions.
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| 10. |
Managers' Right to Sub-Contract
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| 10.1 |
The Managers shall be entitled to procure performance of the Basic Services by their parent, subsidiary, associated companies, and/or Petro
Services Ship Management XXX of 00, Xxxxxx Xx Xxxxxxxxxxx, Xx Xxxxxxxx, 00000 Xxxxxx and/or OSM Maritime AS, of Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00, 0000, Xxxxxx (hereinafter collectively called the "Sub-Managers") in accordance with the following provisions of this Clause 10.1:-
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| (i) |
Manager shall remain fully liable for the due performance of their obligation under this Agreement but performance of all or any of the
Managers' obligations by the Sub-Managers shall be and constitute full and sufficient performance by the Managers of their obligations hereunder; and
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| (ii) |
the Owners hereby agree with the Managers that insofar as the Sub-Managers perform the obligations of the Managers the Sub-Managers shall be
entitled to the benefits of the provisions of Clause 11;
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| 10.2 |
The provisions of Clause 10.1 shall remain in force notwithstanding termination of this Agreement.
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| 11. |
Responsibilities
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| 11.1 |
Force Majeure
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11.1.1 Neither the Owners nor the Managers shall be liable for any loss or damage or
total or partial failure to perform this Agreement (other than a failure to perform an obligation to pay money) caused wholly or partly by any circumstance or matter beyond the reasonable control of the relevant party, as the case
may be, including (without limiting the generality of the foregoing) acts of God, acts of governmental authorities, fires, strikes, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, wars, insurrections, riots, violent demonstrations,
criminal offences, acts and omissions of civil or military authority or of usurped power, requisition or hire by any governmental or other competent authority, embargoes, acts of terror, and cyber attacks
11.1.2 Where a party seeks to rely upon a force majeure event as described in Clause
11.1.1 it will advise the other party of the force majeure event at the earliest opportunity and also advise that party of the likely duration of such force majeure situation.
| 11.2 |
Liability to Owners
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| (i) |
Without prejudice to 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
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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 Fees payable hereunder for Basic Services.
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| (ii) |
Notwithstanding anything that may appear to the contrary in this Agreement, the Managers shall not be liable for any of the acts or omissions
of the Crew even if such acts or omissions are negligent, grossly negligent or wilful, except only to the extent that they are shown to have resulted solely from a failure by the Managers to discharge their obligations
under 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 - General
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Except to the extent and solely for the amount therein set out that the Managers would be liable under 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 out of or in connection with the performance of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, any and all liability arising under the MLC, and against and in respect of all costs, loss, 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. The rights of indemnity hereunder shall accrue when any claim
or liability is first notified to the Managers or the Managers become aware of the same.
| 11.4 |
Indemnity - tax
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Without prejudice to the general indemnity set out in Clause 11.3, the Owners hereby undertake to keep the
Managers, their employees, agents and sub-contractors indemnified and to hold them harmless against all taxes, including customs duties, import VAT or any other indirect taxes, imposts and duties levied by any government as a result
of the trading or other activities of the Owners or the Vessel or the Fleet and that whether or not such taxes, imposts and duties are levied on the Owners or the Managers when acting as agents on behalf of the Owners.
| 11.5 |
"Himalaya"
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It is hereby expressly agreed that no employee or agent of the Managers (including every sub-contractor from
time to time employed by the Managers and the employees of such sub-contractors) 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,
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.
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Consequential Loss
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Neither party shall be liable to the other for any Consequential Loss (as defined herein) whatsoever arising
out of or in connection with the performance or non-performance of this Agreement, in tort, statute or otherwise at law. “Consequential Loss” means (a) Consequential loss under the applicable law (whether in contract, tort
(including, but not limited to, negligence and misrepresentation), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise); and (b) Loss and/or deferral of production, loss of product, loss of use, loss of revenue, profit or anticipated profit (if
any), in each case whether direct or indirect to the extent that these are not included in sub-paragraph (a) herein and whether or not foreseeable at the date of commencement of the Agreement.
| 11.7 |
The provisions of Clause 11 shall remain in force notwithstanding termination of this Agreement.
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| 12. |
Liens
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Managers shall only have the benefit of any liens arising by operation
of law or otherwise in the ordinary course of the management of the Vessel.
| 13. |
Claims/Disputes
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| 13.1 |
If required the Managers shall handle and settle 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.
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| 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.
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| 13.3 |
The Managers shall 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.
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| 13.4 |
The Owners shall pay to the Managers a fee for time spent by the Managers in carrying out their obligations under Clause 13 and such fee shall
be charged at the rate of US$850 per man per day of 8 hours. Where the Approved Broker has been appointed pursuant to clause 3.4 for the placing of insurances no additional fee will be charged for insurance claims
handling. In addition, any costs incurred by the Managers in carrying out their obligations according to Clause 13 shall be reimbursed by the Owners.
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| 13.5 |
The Owners acknowledge that the Managers use MTI Network for crisis management response and agree to reimburse any fees additional to the
annual retainer of MTI Network (as included in the budget) which may be incurred.
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| 14. |
Auditing, Records
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| 14.1 |
The Managers shall at all times maintain and keep true and correct accounts and shall make the same available at the Managers’ offices for
inspection and auditing by the Owners at such times as may be mutually agreed. The Owners agree that the Managers shall be entitled to charge for their reasonable costs and expenses should the Owners require copies of
supplier invoices and related documentation.
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| 14.2 |
The Managers shall be entitled to electronically archive all of the Vessels' records and arrange safe storage of the same, the costs being
included in the Vessel's running costs.
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| 14.3 |
All accounting and other records relating the Vessel will be retained by the Managers in accordance with any applicable internal policy and
subject to statutory requirements. For the period during which records are retained Owners may request a copy to be delivered to them at their own expense.
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| 14.4 |
The Managers may request and the Owners shall, in a timely manner, make available all documentation, information and records reasonably
required by the Managers to enable them to perform the Management Services.
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| 15. |
Inspection of Vessel
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The Owners shall have the right at any time to inspect the Vessel for any reason they consider necessary.
The Owners will, where practicable, give reasonable notice to the Managers of their intention to visit the Vessel.
| 16. |
Compliance with Laws and Regulations
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| 16.1 |
Owners and Managers undertake, represent and warrant that on concluding this Agreement neither they, Crew, nor any of their employees or
agents is a Sanctioned Person.
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| 16.2 |
Owners and Managers warrant compliance with Global Trade Laws in all respects related directly or indirectly to the performance of this
Agreement and undertake that they will not, through any act or omission, place the other in violation of Global Trade Laws.
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| 16.3 |
The parties will not do or permit anything to be done which might cause any breach or infringement of the laws and regulation of the country
of registry of the Vessel, and of the places where she trades, provided always that each parties’ obligations under this clause will relate to matters in which they are in fact capable of fulfilling and on the
understanding that each receive all necessary co-operation and information from the other and, in the case of the Managers, the funding from the Owners, provided for in this contract.
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| 16.4 |
Owners and Managers accept that the United States, the European Union, and other relevant authorities may from time to time establish or
change the applicable Global Trade Laws and both parties acknowledge that such an event may render continued performance by either or both under this Agreement illegal or unlawful. In that event and if either party
terminates this Agreement due to a change in U.S., EU, or other applicable sanctions (including without limitation the “snap back” of U.S or EU sanctions with respect to Iran in connection with the Joint Comprehensive
Plan of Action), both parties agree that (i) such termination shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement by the party terminating and the other party waives any and all claims against the terminating party for any
loss, cost or expense, including consequential damages that the other party may incur by virtue of such termination; and (ii) both parties agreed to take reasonable steps to cooperate in winding down this Agreement.
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| 16.5 |
In this clause the following words and expressions shall have the meanings hereby assigned to them:
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“Embargoed Country” means any country or geographic region subject to comprehensive economic sanctions or
embargoes administered by OFAC or the European Union, including without
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limitation Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, and the Crimea region.
“Global Trade Laws” means the U.S. Export Administration Regulations; the U.S. International Traffic in Arms
Regulations; the economic sanctions rules and regulations administered by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) as well as any relevant Executive Orders; the economic sanctions rules and
regulations administered by the United Kingdom’s European Union (“E.U.”) Council Regulations on export controls, including Nos. 428/2009, 267/2012; other E.U. Council sanctions regulations, as implemented in E.U. Member States;
United Nations sanctions policies; all relevant regulations made under any of the foregoing; and other applicable economic sanctions or export and import control laws.
“Sanctioned Person” means at any time: (a) any person or entity included on: OFAC’s Specially Designated
Nationals and Blocked Persons List, the Sectoral Sanctions Identifications List, or the Foreign Sanctions Evaders List; the E.U.’s Consolidated List of Sanctions Targets; or any similar list; (b) any person resident in, or entity
organized under the laws of, an Embargoed Country; or (c) any person or entity majority-owned or controlled or acting on behalf of any of the foregoing.
| 17. |
Duration of the Agreement
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| 17.1 |
Termination by Notice
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This Agreement shall come into effect on the Date of Commencement (except that the Managers are authorised,
prior to such date to do all such things in respect of which it shall be entitled to be paid or reimbursed pursuant to clause 9.9) and shall continue thereafter until terminated by either party giving to the other notice in writing,
in which event this Agreement shall, terminate on the expiry of a period of twenty four (24) months from the date upon which such notice is received unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Clause 17. Where the Vessel
is not at a convenient port or place on the expiry of such period, this Agreement shall terminate on the subsequent arrival of the Vessel at a convenient port or place.
| 17.2 |
Termination by default - Owners
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| (i) |
The Managers shall be entitled to terminate the Agreement with immediate effect by notice in writing if any moneys requested by the Managers
from the Owners or the owners of any vessel in the Fleet, shall not have been received in the Managers' nominated account within five (5) days of payment having been requested in writing by the Managers or if the Owners
fail to comply to the reasonable satisfaction of the Managers with the requirements of clauses 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 or if the Vessel is repossessed by a mortgagee.
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| (ii) |
If the Owners
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| (a) |
otherwise fail materially to meet their obligations hereunder for reasons within their control, or
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| (b) |
employ the Vessel in the carriage of contraband, blockade running or in an unlawful trade, or on a voyage or in a manner which, in the sole
discretion of the Managers, is unduly hazardous or improper, or potentially unlawful or
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| (c) |
fail to comply with a request for information or cooperation, or to comply with any recommendation of the Managers which the Managers consider
to be reasonable and non-compliance with which may affect the Managers’ reputation or its obligations under the ISM Code or any other applicable laws or regulations
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then the Managers may give written notice to the Owners specifying the default and requiring them to remedy
it. In the event that the Owners fail to remedy such default (in the case of (a) above, if remediable) within a reasonable time to the reasonable satisfaction of the Managers, the Managers shall be entitled to terminate this
Agreement with immediate effect by notice in writing.
| 17.3 |
Termination by Default - Managers
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| (i) |
If the Managers fail materially to meet their obligations under this Agreement for reasons within the control of the Managers, the Owners may
give written notice to the Managers specifying the default and requiring them to remedy it as soon as practically possible. In the event that the Managers fail to remedy such default, if remediable, within a reasonable
time to the reasonable satisfaction of the Owners, the Owners shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement with immediate effect by notice in writing.
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| (ii) |
If the Managers are convicted of, or admit guilt for, a crime, then the Owners shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement with immediate
effect by notice in writing.
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| 17.4 |
Liquidation
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This Agreement shall terminate forthwith in the event of an order being made or resolution passed for the
winding up, dissolution, liquidation or
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bankruptcy of either party (otherwise than for the purpose of reconstruction or amalgamation) or if a
receiver, administrator or similar officer is appointed, or if it suspends payment, ceases to carry on business or makes any special arrangement or composition with its creditors. The Managers shall be entitled to terminate this
Agreement forthwith in the event of an order being made or resolution passed for the winding up, dissolution, liquidation or bankruptcy of the owner of any vessel in the Fleet (otherwise than for the purpose of reconstruction or
amalgamation) or if a receiver or similar officer is appointed to such owner, or if such owner suspends payment, ceases to carry on business or makes any special arrangement or composition with its creditors.
| 17.5 |
Extraordinary Termination
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This Agreement shall be:
| (i) |
terminated in the case of a sale of the Vessel (“ET1”), and 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 Vessel’s owners cease to be the registered owners of the Vessel;
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| (ii) |
deemed to be terminated if the Vessel becomes a total loss or is declared as a constructive or compromised or arranged total loss or is
requisitioned or has been declared missing, or the Vessel is bareboat chartered for a period of less than three (3) years, when the bareboat charter comes to an end (in either case, “ET2”);
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| (iii) |
terminated if the Vessel is bareboat chartered for a period of three (3) years or more, unless otherwise agreed, when the bareboat charter
comes to an end (“ET3”); or
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| (iv) |
terminated if the Vessel is not delivered to the Owners within 100 days of the Effective Date (“ET4”).
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| 17.6 |
For the purpose of sub-clause 17.5 hereof:
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the Vessel shall not be deemed to be lost until 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 or a Notice of Abandonment is issued to underwriters.
17.7
| (i) |
In the event of a termination of this Agreement for an ET2 event or for any other reason except: (i) in the case of default by the Manager; or
(ii) an ET1, ET3 or ET4 event, the Fees payable to the Managers according to the provisions of Clause 8.1 (Management Fee) shall continue to be payable for three (3) months.
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| (ii) |
In the event of a termination of this Agreement for an ET1, ET3 or ET4 event (and absent a Change of Control):
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| (aa) |
the Fees payable to the Managers according to the provisions of Clause 8.1 (Management Fee), shall continue to be payable for a further period
of three (3) months as from the date of termination; and
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| (bb) |
the Owners are to provide written notice of termination to Managers at least three (3) months prior to the date of termination. Where Managers
do not receive at least three (3) months prior written notice of the date of termination the Fees in (aa) shall be increased by three (3) months of Fees, reduced by the pro rata amount where prior written notice of the
date of termination was given.
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| (iii) |
On or following a Change of Control, clauses (ii)(aa) and (bb) above shall not apply and in the event of a termination of this Agreement
for an ET1, ET3 or ET4 event, the Fees payable to the Managers according to the provisions of Clause 8.1 (Management Fee), shall continue to be payable for a further period of twenty-four (24) months as from
the date of termination.
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| (iv) |
In the event of a termination of this Agreement for an ET4 event, no termination fee shall be due and payable hereunder where the Owners are
required to pay an early termination fee as the same is described in the Master Agreement.
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| (v) |
All amounts due and payable under this Clause 17.7 shall be accelerated and immediately payable in one lump sum on the date of termination.
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| 17.8 |
The termination of this Agreement shall be without prejudice to all rights accrued due between the parties prior to the date of termination.
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| 17.9 |
All outstanding fees and other sums payable by the Owners require to be paid in full on or prior to termination, for whatever reason, of this
Agreement. Save where the Agreement is
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properly terminated by the Owners in accordance with Clause 17.3, the Managers shall be paid fees in
accordance with Clause 8.5 or Clause 17.7 where terminated in accordance with Clause 17.5. The Owners shall also pay on demand Severance Costs together with repatriation costs and any other expenses which arise directly as a result
of the termination.
| 18. |
Confidentiality
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As between the Owners and the Managers, the Owners hereby agree and acknowledge that all
title and property in and to the management manuals of the Managers and other written material of the Managers concerning management functions and activities is vested in the Managers and the Owners agree not to disclose the same to
any third party and, on the termination of this Agreement, to return all such manuals and other material to the Managers. For the purposes of this Clause reference to "the Managers" includes the Sub-Managers of the Managers and any
third parties providing Management Services.
| 19. |
Suspension of Services
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If, at any time, the Owners have failed to pay the sums due and owing, as set out in
Clause 9, or are in breach of any other terms of this Agreement, in addition to the Managers’ rights pursuant to Clause 17 to terminate, the Managers shall, without prejudice to their liberty to terminate, be entitled to
withhold/suspend the performance of any and all of their obligations hereunder (including, but not limited to, removal of Crew) and shall have no responsibility whatsoever for any consequences thereof, in respect of which the Owners
hereby indemnify the Managers, and fees (as set out in the Fee Schedule) shall continue to accrue and any extra expenses resulting from such withholding shall be for the Owners’ account. To the extent the rights of Managers as set out in this Clause 19 are limited in any way by any undertaking Managers may have given or be required to give to any of the
banks financing the Vessel, Managers hereby reserve the right to approach any such bank at any time to discuss suspending services in the absence of continued nonperformance by the Owners.
| 20. |
Law and Arbitration
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| 20.1 |
This Agreement shall be governed by 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 Xxx 0000 and any amendment thereto or substitution therefor.
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| 20.2 |
The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the London Maritime Arbitrators' (LMAA) Terms current at the time when the arbitration
is commenced.
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| 20.3 |
Save as mentioned below, the reference shall be to three arbitrators, one to be appointed by each party and the third by the two so
appointed. A party wishing to refer a dispute to arbitration shall appoint its arbitrator and send notice of such appointment to the other party requiring the other party to appoint its arbitrator within 14 days of
that notice and stating that it will appoint its arbitrator as sole arbitrator unless the other party appoints its own arbitrator and give 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 the 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 as binding as if he had been appointed by agreement.
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| 20.4 |
In cases where neither the claim nor any counterclaim exceeds the sum of US$ 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.
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| 20.5 |
Except to the extent provided for in clauses 10 and 11 no third party shall have the right to enforce any term of this Agreement.
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| 21. |
Amendments to Agreement
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The Managers reserve the right to make such changes to this Agreement as they shall
consider necessary to take account of regulatory changes which come into force after the date hereof and which affect the operation of the Vessel. Such changes will be notified in writing to the Owners and will come into force on
notification or on the date on which such regulatory or other changes come into effect (whichever shall be the later).
| 22. |
Time Limit for Claims
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Any and all liabilities of either party to the other arising under this Agreement or
otherwise in relation to the Vessel (except in the case of fraud) shall be deemed to be waived and absolutely barred on the relevant date unless prior to the relevant date written particulars of any claim
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(giving details of the alleged breach in respect of which such claim is made and a
preliminary statement of the amount claimed) have been intimated in writing by the claimant by the relevant date, and any such claim shall be deemed (if it has not previously been satisfied, settled or withdrawn) to have been
withdrawn unless arbitration proceedings have been commenced under Clause 20 prior to the expiry of six (6) months after the relevant date. For the purposes of this Clause 22, the "relevant date" is one year after the date of
termination, for whatever reason, of this Agreement.
| 23. |
Condition of Vessel
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The Owners acknowledge that they are aware that the Managers are unable to confirm that the Vessel, its
systems, equipment and machinery are free from defects, and agree that the Managers shall not in any circumstances be liable for any losses, costs, claims, liabilities and expenses which the Owners may suffer or incur resulting from
pre-existing or latent deficiencies in the Vessel, its systems, equipment and machinery.
| 24. |
Notices
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| 24.1 |
Any notice or other communication under or in relation to this Agreement (a "Communication") may be sent by fax, registered or recorded mail,
by personal delivery or electronically.
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| 24.2 |
The addresses of the parties for service of a Communication shall be as stated in Boxes 6 and 7 respectively of Part I.
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| 24.3 |
A Communication shall be deemed to have been delivered and shall take effect:
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| (i) |
in the case of a fax or email, on the day of transmission; and
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| (iii) |
if delivered personally or sent by registered or recorded mail at the time of delivery.
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| 25. |
Staff Loyalty
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The Owners shall not and shall procure that their parent, subsidiary and associate companies shall not,
without the written consent of the Managers, during the course of this Agreement or for a period of six (6) months following termination directly or indirectly offer any employment to any employee of the Managers engaged in
providing Management Services or directly or indirectly induce or solicit any such person to take up employment with the Owners or any associated or affiliated company or use the services of any such person either independently or
via a third party. In the event that the Managers agree to any of its employees accepting an offer of employment as aforesaid, the Owners shall pay to the Managers a sum equivalent to 25% of the new annual salary of that
employee, payable within seven days of the date of the written agreement of the Managers. Such payment shall be construed as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, being the parties agreed reasonable estimate of the Managers’
loss.
| 26. |
Entire Agreement
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| 26.1 |
Any additional clauses attached hereto together with the Master Agreement, Confirmation, any subsequent, addenda, schedules, appendices or otherwise, shall be construed as an integral part of this
Agreement and shall be interpreted accordingly. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding of the parties. It supersedes any previous agreement, understanding, discussion or exchange between the
parties (or their representatives) relating to the equipment or service which now forms the subject matter of this Agreement.
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| 26.2 |
By signing this Agreement both parties agree and represent to each other that neither party is entering into this Agreement as a result of, or in reliance on, any warranty, representation,
statement, agreement or undertaking of any kind whatsoever (whether in writing or oral and whether made negligently or innocently) made by any person other than as expressly set out in this Agreement as a warranty and
identified as such.
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| 26.3 |
For the avoidance of doubt, it is intended and agreed that any liability which might otherwise have arisen in tort for negligent misrepresentation or for negligent or innocent
misrepresentation, whether at common law or under statue, is hereby excluded and any remedy that might otherwise have so arisen is forsworn.
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| 27. |
Partial Validity
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If any provision of this
Agreement is or becomes or is held by any arbitrator or other competent body to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable in any respect under any law or jurisdiction, the provision shall be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary
to avoid such illegality, invalidity or unenforceability, or, if such amendment is not possible, the provision shall be deemed to be deleted from this Agreement to the extent of such illegality, invalidity or unenforceability and
the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect and shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
| 28. |
Performance Guarantee
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In consideration of the Managers entering into this Agreement with the Owners and for
other good and valuable consideration, the Guarantor
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unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees to the Managers as primary obligor and not merely as surety the
due and punctual observance and performance of all the obligations of the Owners under this Agreement. It is agreed in connection with such guarantee, that:
(i) the Managers shall
not be bound to exhaust their recourse against the Owners before calling on the Guarantor to perform any outstanding obligation of the Owners under this Agreement;
(ii) this shall be a
continuing guarantee which shall remain in force until termination of this Agreement and thereafter for so long as any claim arising from or related to the breach by the Owners of any and all of their obligations and liabilities
under this Agreement remains outstanding and are not prescribed or time barred under any applicable statute or law. This guarantee shall not be affected by any variation of the terms of this Agreement, or by any other act, omission,
matter or thing which, but for this provision, might operate to release or exonerate the Guarantor from its obligations as guarantor in whole or in part;
(ii) the Guarantor’s
obligations hereunder shall be in additional to and shall not in any way be prejudiced by any other guarantees granted or covenants assumed now or in the future by the Guarantor in favour of the Managers with respect to any claim
the Managers has or may have against the Owners or the Guarantor under either of the Master and/or this Agreement.
(ivi) the Guarantor, acting for itself and its successors and assigns, hereby expressly and irrevocably consents to and submits to be bound by the
provisions of Clause 20 hereof.
| 29. |
Non Waiver
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No failure to exercise nor any delay in exercising any right, power, privilege or remedy under this Agreement
shall in any way impair or affect the exercise thereof or operate as a waiver in whole or in part. No single or partial exercise of any right, power, privilege or remedy under this Agreement shall prevent any further or other
exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power, privilege or remedy.
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SHIP MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
- PART III
SERVICES PROVIDED BY
SUB-MANAGERS
1. Travel Management on a 24hour basis:
Services include controls for verifying quotes, integrated billing system, consultancy, cost control and account management,
visa assistance, corporate travel.
2. Catering
Services include cargo ship catering, consulting for start-up, new building, and operational review, purchasing and logistics.
3. Technical analysis of vessel performance
Services include the monitoring of vessel performance by collecting and analysing the main parameters affecting fuel
consumption: main engine (ME) consumption, condition of hull and propeller, sludge production and itinerary management in terms of speed and rpm.
The above findings are compiled in monthly reports containing trends and comparisons to optimum performance and to
sister/similar vessels, if any, with the purpose of improvement in speed and consumption, cleaning of hull/propeller, operation of vessel within charterparty limits and provision of documents in support of commercial claims.
The service is tailor-made to suit the existing recording equipment available onboard and will include suggestions for
improvement fully supported by ROI analysis
The technical performance of the ME is analysed in terms of ME load balance, fuel injection pump, air cooler, Turbo Charge and
Economiser conditions with the purpose of improvement in fuel and lube oil consumption and the streamlining spare parts procurement.
4. Agency
Services include protecting, husbandry and charterers’ Agents, port services, spares, logistics, crew and offshore support for
Crew movements when and where available.
5. Underwater services
Routine underwater inspections, propeller and hull cleaning. Underwater repair and maintenance as required.
6. Engineering services and consultancy
Services include naval architecture, engineering, design, emergency and oil spill response services, laser scanning, new
construction supervision and project management services.
7. Repairs and Installations
Provision of riding gangs, turnkey repairs and installations, engine overhauling, electrical installations, annual services and
NDT testing.
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8. Insurance
Services include arranging insurance and managing claims in accordance with clause 3.4 of this ship management agreement, on
such terms as the Owners shall have instructed or agreed, in particular regarding conditions, insured values, deductibles, franchises and limits of liability
9. Salvage and oil spill response
Services include global emergency response in way of towing, marine firefighting, damage stability, salvage, spill response
including statutory compliance services.
SHIP MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
- PART IV
FEE SCHEDULE
SHIP NAME:
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BASIC
SERVICES (Clause 3 of Part II)
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Amount
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Frequency
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(a) Fees
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Management Fee
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US$156,000 per annum
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Pro rata monthly in advance
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SECAT Retainer Fee
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$[●] per month
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Monthly in advance
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Crew Management Fees:
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$[●] per month
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Monthly in advance
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(b) Expenses
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Management Expenses: Fixed Cost invoice – Certain Overheads as per Budget (Part VI) )
Crewing Expenses: Fixed Cost invoice – Crewing Expenses (Part VI)
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[TBD]
[TBD]
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Monthly in advance
Monthly in advance
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SHIP MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
- PART V
FLEET DETAILS
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SHIP MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
- PART VI
INITIAL BUDGET
Crew
| I. |
The following “Crewing Expenses” are assessed as a fixed cost based on the agreed budget and subject to the Vessel’s crew complement and
trading area remaining unchanged (Fixed Cost Invoice – General Crewing Expenses):
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Recruitment costs to include:
Medical costs
Training costs
Visa costs
Medical insurance costs
Domestic travel
Wage related union costs
Flag required licenses
MSO communications
Bank charges (in relation to allotments)
Working gear
If the Vessel’s Crew complement and/or trading area are changed with the result that the abovementioned
component costs increase the Owners agree that the fixed cost shall be revised as may be mutually agreed.
The Managers shall be subject to the auditing and control requirements of the Owner but shall not be required
on a regular basis to provide to the Owners any invoices or related documentation for items within the Fixed Cost Invoice.
| II. |
Other costs are charged on an itemized basis including:
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Crew Travel
Crew Wages
ITF fee
Victualling
D&A testing
Crew welfare
Insurance
Hull & Machinery Premiums
Increased Value Premium
War Risks Premium
Freight, Defence & Demurrage
P&I Premiums
Loss of Hire Insurances
Technical
Stores
Spares
Lub Oils
Surveys & Services
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Repairs
Safety & Risk
Administration / Overheads
Registration Expenses
Management Fees
“Management Expenses” as per Cl. 8.4
If fixed management expenses are agreed in the budget, the Managers shall not be required to provide to the Owners any invoices
or related documentation for items within the Fixed Management Expenses Invoice.
Other Costs
OPERATING COSTS EXCL. DRYDOCKING
Drydocking
Dry docking Provision
Extraordinary M&R
OPERATING COSTS INCL. DRYDOCKING
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SHIP MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT -
PART VII
CHANGE OF CONTROL DEFINITION NAO
(A) the direct or indirect sale, lease, transfer, conveyance or other disposition (other than by way of
merger or consolidation), in one or a series of related transactions, of all or substantially all of NAO’s or its subsidiaries’ assets, taken as a whole, to any Person other than to a Permitted Owner;
(B) an order made for, or the adoption by the Board of Directors of a plan of, liquidation or dissolution
of NAO;
(C) the consummation of any transaction (including any merger or consolidation) the result of which is that
any Person, other than a Permitted Owner, becomes the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of a majority of NAO’s Voting Securities, measured by voting power rather than number of shares;
(D) if, at any time, NAO becomes insolvent, admits in writing its inability to pay its debts as they become
due, is adjudged bankrupt or declares bankruptcy or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or makes a proposal or similar action under the bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar laws of any applicable jurisdiction or
commences or consents to proceedings relating to it under any reorganization, arrangement, readjustment of debt, dissolution or liquidation law or statute of any jurisdiction;
(E) the consolidation of NAO with, or the merger of NAO with or into, any Person, other than a Permitted
Owner or the consolidation of any Person, other than a Permitted Owner, with, or the merger of any Person, other than a Permitted Owner, with or into, NAO, in any such event pursuant to a transaction in which any of the common stock
outstanding immediately prior to such transaction are converted into or exchanged for cash, securities or other property or receive a payment of cash , securities or other property, other than any such transaction where NAO’s Voting
Securities outstanding immediately prior to such transaction are converted into or exchanged for Voting Securities of the surviving or transferee Person constituting a majority (measured by voting power rather than number of shares)
of the outstanding Voting Securities of such surviving or transferee Person immediately after giving effect to such issuance; or
(F) a change in directors after which a majority of the members of the Board of Directors are not directors
who were either nominated by, appointed by or otherwise elected with the approval of current board members at the time of such election.
“Affiliates” means, with respect to any Person as at any particular date, any other Persons that directly
or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, are Controlled by, Control or are under common Control with the Person in question, and Affiliate means any one of them.
“Control” or “Controlled” means, with respect to any Person, the right to elect or appoint, directly or
indirectly, a majority of the directors of such Person or a majority of the Persons who have the right, including any contractual right, to manage and direct the business, affairs and operations of such Person, or the possession of
the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through ownership of Voting Securities, by contract, or otherwise.
“Governmental Authority” means any domestic or foreign government, including any federal, provincial,
state, territorial or municipal government, any multinational or supranational organization, any government agency (including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission), any tribunal, labor relations board, commission or
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stock exchange (including the New York Stock Exchange), and any other authority or organization exercising
executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory or administrative functions of, or pertaining to, government.
“NAO” shall mean Nordic American Offshore Ltd., a company incorporated under the laws of Bermuda and having
its registered office at XXX Xxxxxxxx, 00 Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx XX 00, Xxxxxxx.
“Permitted Owner” means (i) Mackenzie Financial Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the
laws of Ontario (“Mackenzie”) or the funds and accounts set out in Schedule A to the common stock purchase agreement dated 29
March 2019 entered into between SOI, Mackenzie and NAO, (ii) Scorpio Offshore Investments Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the Republic of the Xxxxxxxx Islands (“SOI”), and (iii) any Affiliate of SOI.
“Person” shall have the meaning ascribed to it as such term is used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities
Exchange Act, as amended.
“Voting Securities” means securities of all classes of a Person entitling the holders thereof to vote on a
regular basis in the election of members of the board of directors or other governing body of such Person.
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