Exhibit 10.4.1
October 20, 2004
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1. Date of Agreement
THE BALTIC AND INTERNATIONAL MARITIME COUNCIL (BIMCO)
STANDARD SHIP MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
CODE NAME: "XXXXXXX 98"
Part 1
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2. Owners (name, place of registered office and law of 3. Managers (name, place of registered office and law of
registry) (Cl. 1) registry (Cl. 1)
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Name Name
Companion Ltd. Northern Marine Management Ltd
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Place of registered office Place of registered office
Hamilton Clydebank, Scotland
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Law of registry Law of registry
Bermuda Scotland
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4. Day and year of commencement of Agreement (Cl. 2)
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5. Crew Management (state "yes" or "no" as 6. Technical Management (state "yes" or "no" as
agreed) (Cl. 2.1) agreed) (Cl. 3.2)
YES YES
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7. Commercial Management (state "yes" or "no" as 8. Insurance Arrangements (state "yes" or "no" as
agreed) (Cl. 3.3) agreed) (Cl. 3.4)
NO YES
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9. Accounting Services (state "yes" or "no" as 10. Sale or purchase of the Vessel (state "yes" or "no"
agreed) (Cl. 3.5) as agreed) (Cl. 3.6)
YES NO
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11. Provisions (state "yes" or "no" as agreed) 12. Bunkering (state "yes" or "no" as agreed)
(Cl. 3.7) (Cl. 3.8)
YES NO
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13. Chartering Services Period (only to be filled in 14. Owners' Insurance (state alternative (i), (ii) or
if "yes" stated in Box 7) (Cl. 3.3(i)) (iii) of Cl. 6.3)
-- (i)
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15. Annual Management Fee (state annual amount) (Cl. 8.1) 16. Severance Costs (state maximum amount) (Cl. 8.4(ii))
see Clause 21 --
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17. Day and year of termination of Agreement 18. Law and Arbitration (state alternative 19.1, 19.2 or
(Cl. 17) 19.3; if 19.3 place of arbitration must be stated)
see Clause 22 (Cl. 19)
19.1
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19. Notices (state postal and cable address, telex and 20. Notices (state postal and cable address, telex and
telefax number for serving notice and communications telefax number for serving notice and communication
to the Owners) (Cl. 20) to the Managers) (Cl. 20)
Northern Marine Management Ltd.
Alba House
Companion Ltd. 0 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
First Four, The Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx X00 0XX
00 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxx XXXXXXXX
Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx XX00
Xxxxxxxxx No.: x0 000 000 0000 FAX: x00-000 000 0000
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It is mutually agreed between the party stated in Box 2 and the party stated in Box 3 that this Agreement consisting of PART I and
PART II shall be performed subject to the conditions contained herein. In the event of a conflict of conditions, the provisions of
PART I shall prevail over those of PART II to the extent of such conflict but no further.
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Signature(s) (Owners) Signature(s) (Managers)
/s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx /s/ Mats Xxxxxxxx
Xxxxxxxx Ausenda Mats Xxxxxxxx
Director Director
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1. Definitions
In this Agreement save where the context otherwise requires, the following
words and expressions shall have the meanings hereby assigned to them.
"Owners" means the party identified in Box 2.
"Managers" means the party identified in Box 3.
"Vessel" means M/T "STENA COMPANION"
"Crew" means the Master, officers and ratings of the Vessel.
"Crew Support Costs" means all expenses of a general nature which are not
particularly referable to any individual vessel for the time being managed
by the Managers and which are incurred by the Managers for the purpose of
providing an efficient and economic management service and, without
prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, shall include the cost of crew
standby pay, training schemes for officers and ratings, cadet training
schemes, sick pay, study pay, recruitment and interviews.
"Severance Costs" means the costs which the employers are legally obliged to
pay to or in respect of the Crew as a result of the early termination of any
employment contract for service on the Vessel.
"Crew Insurances" means insurances against crew risks which shall include
but not be limited to death, sickness, repatriation, injury, shipwreck
unemployment indemnity and loss of personal effects.
"Management Services" means the services specified in sub-clauses 3.1 to 3.8
as indicated affirmatively in Boxes 5 to 12, and the undertaking specified
in Clause 23.
"ISM Code" means the International Management Code for the Safe Operation of
Ships and for Pollution Prevention as adopted by the International Maritime
Organization (IMO) by resolution A.741(18) or any subsequent amendment
thereto.
"STCW 95" means the International Convention on Standards of Training,
Certification and Watchkeeping to Seafarers, 1978, as amended in 1995 or any
subsequent amendment thereto.
"Time Charter" means the time charter party between Owners as owners and
Sten Bulk AB (the "Time Charterers") as charterers effective attached
hereto as Annex 1.
"Agreement" means Part I, Part II, including Additional Clauses 21-31 as
well as Annex 1.
2. Appointment of Managers
With effect from the day and year of the Time Charter 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.
3. Basis of Agreement
Subject to the terms and conditions herein provided, during the period of
this Agreement, the Managers shall carry out Management Services in respect
of the Vessel. The Managers shall have authority to take such actions as
they may from time to time in their absolute discretion consider to be
necessary to enable them to perform this Agreement in accordance with sound
ship management practice.
3.1 Crew Management
(only applicable if agreed according to Box 5)
The Managers shall provide suitably qualified Crew for the Vessel as
required by the Owners in accordance with the STCW 95 requirements,
provision of which includes but is not limited to the following functions:
(i) selecting and engaging the Vessel's Crew, including payroll
arrangements, pension administration and insurance for the Crew
other than those mentioned in Clause 6;
(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;
(iii) ensuring that all members of the Crew have passed a medical
examination with a qualified doctor certifying that they are fit
for the duties for which they are engaged and are in possession of
valid medical certificates issued in accordance with appropriate
flag State requirements. In the absence of applicable flag State
requirements the medical certificate shall be dated not more than
three months prior to the respective Crew members leaving their
country of domicile and maintained for the duration of their
service on board the Vessel;
(iv) ensuring that the Crew shall have a command of the English language
of a sufficient standard to enable them to perform their duties
safely;
(v) arranging transportation of the Crew, including repatriation;
(vi) training of the Crew and supervising their efficiency;
(vii) conducting union regulations;
(viii) operating the Managers' drug and alcohol policy unless otherwise
agreed.
(ix) ensuring that any complaints from the Time Charterers with respect
to the Master or any of the officers or Crew are immediately
investigated, communicating the results of such investigations to
the Time Charterers and if such complaints are well-founded ensuring
that changes in the appointments are made without delay.
3.2 Technical Management
(only applicable if agreed according to Box 6)
The Managers shall provide at their own cost but subject to Clause 30,
technical management which includes, but is not limited to, the following
functions:
(i) provision of competent personnel to supervise the maintenance and
general efficiency of the Vessel;
(ii) arrangement and supervision of dry dockings, repairs, alterations
and of the upkeep of the Vessel to the standards required by
the Owners and the Managers shall incur the necessary expenditure to
ensure that the Vessel will comply with the law of the flag of the
Vessel and of the places where she trades, and all requirements and
recommendations of the classification society;
(iii) arrangement of the supply of necessary stores, spares and
lubricating oil;
(iv) appointment of surveyors and technical consultants as the Managers
may consider from time to time to be necessary;
(v) development, implementation and maintenance of a Safety Management
System (SMS) in accordance with the ISM Code (see sub-clause 4.2).
3.3
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3.4 Insurance Arrangements
(only applicable if agreed according to Box 8)
The Managers shall arrange at their own cost insurances in accordance with
Clause 6, on such terms and conditions as the Owners shall have instructed
or agreed, in particular regarding conditions, insured values, deductibles
and franchises.
3.5 Accounting Services
(only applicable if agreed according to Box 9)
The Managers shall at their own cost
(i) establish an accounting system which meets the requirements of the
Owners and provide regular accounting services, supply regular
reports and records,
(ii) maintain the records of all costs and expenditure incurred as well
as data necessary or proper for the settlement of accounts between
the parties.
3.6
3.7 Provisions (only applicable if agreed according to Box 11)
The Managers shall at their own cost arrange for the supply of provisions.
The Owners acknowledge that all provisions, stores, lubricating oil and
other consumables on board on the date when this Agreement takes effect are
the property of the Managers. Upon redelivery, the Owners shall pay the
Managers for all provisions on board at cost.
3.8
4. Managers' Obligation
4.1 The Managers undertake to use their best endeavours to provide the
agreed Management Services in accordance with the terms of of the Time
Charter and sound ship management practice and to protect and promote the
interests of the Owners in all matters relating to the provision of services
hereunder. Provided, however, that the Managers in the performance of their
management responsibilities under this Agreement shall be entitled to have
regard to their overall responsibility in relation to all vessels as may
from time to time be entrusted to their management and in particular, but
without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the Managers shall be
entitled to allocate available supplies, manpower and services in such
manner as in the prevailing circumstances the Managers in their absolute
discretion consider to be fair and reasonable.
4.2 Where the Managers are providing Technical Management in accordance with
sub-clause 3.2, they shall procure that the requirements of the law of the
flag of the Vessel are satisfied and they shall in particular be deemed to
be the "Company" as defined by the ISM Code, assuming the responsibility for
the operation of the Vessel and taking over the duties and responsibilities
imposed by the ISM Code when applicable.
5. Owners' Obligations
5.1 The Owners shall pay all sums due to the Managers punctually in
accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
5.2 Where the Managers are providing Technical Management in accordance
with sub-clause 3.2, the Owners shall:
(i) instruct such officers and ratings to obey all reasonable orders of
the Managers in connection with the operation of the Managers'
safety management system.
6. Insurance Policies
The Managers shall procure, that throughout the period of this Agreement:
6.1 at the Managers' expense the Vessel is insured for not less than her
sound market value or entered for her full gross tonnage, as the case may be
for:
(i) usual hull and machinery marine risks (including crew negligence)
and excess liabilities;
(ii) protection and indemnity risks (including pollution risks and Crew
Insurances);
(iii) war risks (including protection and indemnity and crew risks) in
accordance with the best practice of prudent owners of vessels of a
similar type to the Vessel, with first class insurance companies
underwriters or associations; and
(iv) off-hire ("the Insurances");
6.2 all premiums and calls on the Insurances are paid promptly by their due
date;
6.3 the Insurances name the Owners, the Time Charterers and the
Managers, and subject to underwriters' agreement, any third party designated
by the Owners, the Time Charterers or the Managers as a joint assured, with
full cover, with the Managers obtaining cover in respect of each of the
insurances specified in sub-clause 6.1:
(i) on terms whereby the Managers and any such third party are liable in
respect of premiums or calls arising in connection with the
Insurances; or
(ii) on such other terms as may be agreed in writing between the Managers
and the Owners, but in all cases subject to the terms and conditions
that the Owners shall have agreed with the mortgagees of the Vessel.
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Indicate alternative (i), (ii) or (iii) in Xxx 00. If Box 14 is left blank
then (i) applies:
6.4 written evidence is provided, to the reasonable satisfaction of the
Managers, of their compliance with their obligations under Clause 6 within
a reasonable time of the commencement of the Agreement, and of each renewal
date and, if specifically requested, of each payment date of the Insurances.
7.
8. Management Fee
8.1 The Owners shall pay to the Managers for their services as Managers
under this Agreement an annual management fee as stated in Clause 21 which
shall be payable by equal monthly installments in advance, the first
installment being payable on the commencement of this Agreement (see Clause
2 and Box 4) and subsequent installments being payable every month.
8.2 The management fee shall be fixed and final as set out in Clause 21
for the entire duration of this Agreement.
8.3 The Managers shall, at no extra cost to the Owners, provide their own
office accommodation, office staff, facilities and stationery.
8.5 If the Owners decide to lay-up the Vessel whilst this Agreement remains
in force, an appropriate reduction of the management fee for the period
shall be mutually agreed between the parties.
9.
10. Managers' Right to Sub-Contract
The Managers shall have the right to sub-contract any of their obligations
hereunder, including those mentioned in sub-clause 3.1 and 4.2. In the event
of such a sub-contract the Managers shall remain fully liable for the due
performance of their obligations under this Agreement.
11. Responsibilties
11.1 Force Majeure. Neither the Owners nor the Managers shall be under any
liability for any failure to perform any of their obligations thereunder by
reason of any cause whatsoever of any nature or kind beyond their reasonable
control.
11.2 Liability to Owners - (i) Save as otherwise provided for in the
additional clauses and without prejudice to sub-clause 11.1 and Clause 25,
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
of the Management Services UNLESS same is proved to have resulted solely
from the gross negligence or willful default of the Managers or their
employees, or agents or sub- contractors employed by them in connection with
the Vessel, in which case (save where loss, damage, delay or expense has
resulted from the Managers' personal act or omission committed with the
intent to cause same or recklessly and with knowledge that such loss,
damage, delay or expense would probably result) the Managers' liability for
each incident or series of incidents giving rise to a claim or claims shall
never exceed a total of ten times the annual management fee payable
hereunder.
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(ii) Notwithstanding anything that may appear to the contrary in this
Agreement, the Managers shall not be liable for any of the actions of the
Crew, even if such actions are negligent, grossly negligent or willful,
except only to the extent that they are shown to have resulted from a
failure by the Managers to discharge their obligations under sub-clause 3.1,
in which case their liability shall be limited in accordance with the terms
of this Clause 11.
11.3 Indemnity - To the extent that they are caused by any act or omission
of the Owners, the Owners hereby undertake to keep the Managers and their
employees, agents and sub- contractors indemnified and to hold them harmless
against all actions, proceedings, claims, demands or liabilities whatsoever
or howsoever arising which may be brought against them or incurred or
suffered by them arising out of or in connection with the performance of the
Agreement, and against and in respect of all costs, losses, damages and
expenses (including legal costs and expenses on a full indemnity basis)
which the Managers may suffer or incur (either directly or indirectly) in
the course of the performance of this Agreement.
11.4 "Himalaya" - It is hereby expressly agreed that no employee or agent of
the Managers (including every sub-contractor from time to time employed by
the Managers) shall in any circumstances whatsoever be under any liability
whatsoever to the Owners for any loss, damage or delay of whatsoever kind
arising or resulting directly or indirectly from any act, neglect or default
on his part while acting in the course of or in connection with his
employment and, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing
provisions in this Clause 11, every exemption, limitation, condition and
liberty herein contained and every right, exemption from liability, defence
and immunity of whatsoever nature applicable to the Managers or to which the
Managers are entitled hereunder shall also be available and shall extend to
protect every such employee or agent of the Managers acting as aforesaid and
for the purpose of all the foregoing provisions of this Clause 11 the
Managers are or shall be deemed to be acting as agent or trustee on behalf
of and for the benefit of all persons who are or might be their servants or
agents from time to time (including sub-contractors as aforesaid) and all
such persons shall to this extent be or be deemed to be parties to this
Agreement.
12. Documentation
Where the Managers are providing Technical Management in accordance with
sub-clause 3.2 and/or Crew Management in accordance with sub-clause 3.1,
they shall make available, upon Owners' request, all documentation and
records related to the Safety Management System (SMS) and/or the Crew which
the Owners need in order to demonstrate compliance with the ISM Code and
STCW 95 or to defend a claim against a third party.
13. General Administration
13.1 The Managers shall at their own cost handle and settle all claims
arising out of the Management Services hereunder and keep the Owners
informed regarding any incident of which the Managers become aware
which gives or may give rise to claims or disputes involving third parties.
13.3 The Managers shall also have power to obtain legal or technical or
other outside expert advice in relation to the handling and settlement of
claims and disputes or all other matters affecting the interests of the
Owners in respect of the Vessel
13.4 The Managers shall arrange for the provision of any necessary guarantee
bond or other security.
14. Auditing
The Managers shall at their own cost at all times maintain and keep true
and correct accounts in compliance with subclause 3.5 (i) above and shall
make the same available for inspection and auditing by the Owners at such
times as may be mutually agreed. On the termination, for whatever reasons,
of this Agreement, the Managers shall release to the Owners, if so
requested, the originals where possible, or otherwise certified copies, of
all such accounts and all documents specifically relating to the vessel and
her operations.
15. Inspection of Vessel
The Owners and the Time Charterers shall have the right at any time after
giving reasonable notice to the Managers to inspect the Vessel for any
reason they consider necessary.
16. Compliance with Laws and Regulations
The Managers will not do or permit to be done anything which might cause any
breach or infringement of the laws and regulations of the Vessel's flag, or
of the places where she trades.
17. Duration of the Agreement
This Agreement shall come into effect on the day and year stated in Clause
22.
18. Termination
18.1 Owners' default
(i) The Managers shall be entitled to terminate the Agreement with
immediate effect by notice in writing if any moneys payable by the
Owners under this Agreement shall not have been received in the
Managers' nominated account within ten running days of receipt by
the Owners or the Managers written request or if the Vessel is
repossessed by the Mortgagees.
(ii) If the Owners:
(a) fail to meet their obligations under sub-clauses 5.2 of this
Agreement for any reason within their control, or
(b) proceed with the employment of or continue to employ the
Vessel in the carriage of contraband, blockade running, or in
an unlawful trade, or on a voyage which in the reasonable
opinion of the Managers is unduly hazardous or improper,
the Managers may give notice of the default to the Owners, requiring
them to remedy it as soon as practically possible. In the event that
the Owners fail to remedy it within 30 days after a written notice
to the Owners from the Managers, the Managers shall be entitled to
terminate the Agreement with immediate effect by notice in writing.
18.2 Managers' Default
If the Managers fail to meet their obligations under Clauses 3
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and 4 of this Agreement for any reason within the control of the Managers,
the Owners may give notice to the Managers of the default, requiring them to
remedy it as soon as practically possible. In the event that the Managers
fail to remedy it within 30 days after a written notice to the Managers from
the Owners, the Owners shall be entitled to terminate the Agreement with
immediate effect by notice in writing without prejudice to any rights of the
Owners at such time.
18.3 Extraordinary Termination
This Agreement shall be deemed to be terminated in the case of the sale of
the Vessel or if the Vessel becomes a total loss or is declared as a
constructive or compromised or arranged total loss or is requisitioned.
18.4 For the purpose of sub-clause 18.3 hereof
(i) the date upon which the Vessel is to be treated having been sold or
otherwise disposed of shall be the date on which the Owners cease
to be registered as Owners of the Vessel;
(ii) the Vessel shall not be deemed to be lost unless either she has become
an actual total loss or agreement has been reached with her
underwriters in respect of her constructive, compromised or arranged
total loss or if such agreement with her underwriters is not
reached it is adjudged by a competent tribunal that a constructive
loss of the Vessel has occurred.
18.5 This Agreement shall terminate forthwith in the event of an order
being made or resolution passed for the winding up, dissolution, liquidation
or bankruptcy of either party (otherwise than for the purpose of
reconstruction or amalgamation) or if a receiver is appointed, or if it
suspends payment, ceases to carry on business or makes any special
arrangement or composition with its creditors.
18.6 The termination of this Agreement shall be without prejudice to all
rights accrued due between the parties prior to the date of termination.
19. Law and Arbitration
19.1 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
English law and any dispute arising out of or in connection with this
Agreement shall be referred to arbitration in London in accordance with
the Arbitration Act 1996 or any statutory modification or re-enactment
thereof save to the extent necessary to give effect to the provisions of
this Clause.
The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the London Maritime
Arbitrators Association (LMAA) Terms current at the time when the
arbitration proceedings are commenced.
The reference shall be to three arbitrators: one to be appointed by each of
parties hereto, and the third to be appointed by the two so chosen, their
decision or that of any two of them shall be final. A party wishing to
refer a dispute to arbitration shall appoint its arbitrator and send notice
of such appointment in writing to the other party requiring the other party
to appoint its own arbitrator within 14 calendar days of that notice and
stating that it will appoint its own arbitrator and gives notice that it
has done so within the 14 days specified. If the other party does not
appoint its own arbitrator and give notice that it has done so within the
14 days specified, the party referring a dispute to arbitration may,
without the requirement of any further prior notice to the other party,
appoint its arbitrator as sole arbitrator and shall advise the other party
accordingly. The award of a sole arbitrator shall be binding on both
parties as if he had been appointed by agreement.
Nothing herein shall prevent the parties agreeing in writing to vary these
provisions to provide for the appointment of a sole arbitrator.
In cases where neither the claim nor any counterclaim exceeds the sum of
USD50,000 (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.
20. Notices
20.1 Any notice to be given by either party to the other party shall be
in writing and may be sent by fax, telex, registered or recorded mail or
by personal service.
20.2 The address of the Parties for service of such communication shall be
so stated in Boxes 19 and 20, respectively.
ADDITIONAL CLAUSES 21 - 31 TO SHIP MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN COMPANION LTD. AND NORTHERN MARINE MANAGEMENT LTD.
DATED OCTOBER 20, 2004 FOR THE VESSEL M/T "STENA COMPANION",
BEING AN INTEGRAL PART OF SUCH AGREEMENT
21. MANAGEMENT FEE
The Owners shall compensate the Managers for the services under this agreement
with a fixed daily management fee (the "Management Fee"), as per the following
schedule:
YEAR
1 $ 5,750
2 $ 6,038
3 $ 6,339
4 $ 6,656
5 $ 6,989
Option Year 1 $ 7,339
Option Year 2 $ 7,706
Option Year 3 $ 8,091
In addition to the above Management Fee, for each day that the Vessel is on
hire for more than 360 days during any twelve-month period commencing on the
Delivery Date (as defined in the Time Charter), the Owners shall pay to the
Managers an incentive fee equal to the Basic Hire (as defined in the Time
Charter) for each such day payable to the Owners under the Time Charter by not
later than the fifth Business Day (as defined in the Time Charter) following
the end of such twelve-month period.
22. DURATION AND TERMINATION
This Agreement shall come into effect on the date stated in Box 4 and shall
continue in force until the expiration of the Time Charter, unless terminated in
accordance with Article 18 of this Agreement, provided that either the Owners or
the Managers shall have the right to terminate this Agreement in the event of
the termination of the Time Charter. In the event the Vessel is not delivered
under the Time Charter by December 1, 2004, both the Owners or the Managers
shall have the right to terminate this Agreement and neither the Owners or the
Managers shall be entitled to damages or to any other compensation or
reimbursement of expenses.
23. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF TIME CHARTER
The Managers have read and are familiar with the terms of the Time Charter,
which is attached as Annex 1 to this Agreement. The Managers undertake to
perform, as part of its Management Services, the duties and obligations of the
Owners under the Time Charter as if such duties and obligations were
specifically set forth herein as duties and obligations of the Managers, except
that the Managers shall not be responsible for the cost of any improvement,
structural change or the installation of new equipment imposed
by compulsory legislation and/or class rules pursuant to Clause 94(A) of the
Time Charter.
In the event that the Time Charter is terminated for any reason, either party
may terminate this Agreement upon notice to the other.
24. OFF-HIRE
The Managers agree to indemnify the Owners for any days of off-hire (pursuant to
Clause 21 of the Time Charter) or reduced hire (pursuant to Clause 24 of the
Time Charter) with respect to the Vessel under the Time Charter such that in any
given twelve-month period commencing on the Delivery Date (as defined in the
Time Charter) the Owners shall have received from the Time Charterers and the
Managers, on a combined basis, a total of 360 days of Basic Hire (as defined
in the Time Charter); provided, that nothing in this Clause 24 shall be
construed so as to impose an obligation on the Managers to indemnify the
Owners for the payment of Basic Hire (as defined in the Time Charter) by the
Time Charterers under the Time Charter other than for days of off-hire
(pursuant to Clause 21 of the Time Charter) or reduced hire (pursuant to
Clause 24 of the Time Charter).
The Managers' obligation to indemnify Owners for off-hire pursuant to this
Clause 24 shall be reduced by any amount received by Owners for such off-hire
under the off-hire insurance procured by the Managers pursuant to Clause 6 of
this Agreement.
25. VESSEL'S CASUALTIES
Master and/or Managers shall inform Owners immediately by e-mail, telefax or
telex if any situation occurs which results, or is likely to result, in either
delays, or damages to the Vessel or machine systems, including but not limited
to, failure of inert gas system, cargo systems or delays from proceeding to
assistance to other vessels, or damages to cargo, or in pollution, oil spill
and/or oil discharge.
26. COMMUNICATIONS
All communications under this Agreement shall be in the English language.
27. ASSIGNMENT CLAUSE
The Owners may assign all of their rights under this Agreement to any
mortgagee of the Vessel provided that such assignment shall not otherwise
prejudice the rights of the Managers to terminate this Agreement in the event
that the Time Charter is terminated in accordance with Clauses 18.1 or 23
of this Agreement. Upon satisfaction of the conditions set forth above,
Managers hereby agree to enter into an acknowledgement of such assignment
in such form as the mortgagee may reasonably require.
28. THIRD PARTY RIGHTS
Except as may be otherwise agreed in writing by the parties with any third
party, a person who is not a party to this Agreement may not enforce, or
otherwise have the benefit of, any provisions of this Agreement under the
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Xxx 0000, and, without limitation, no
consent of any such person shall be required for the rescission or amendment
of this Agreement, but this does not affect any right or remedy of a third
party which exists or is available apart from that Act.
29. INDEMNIFICATION
The Managers hereby undertake to indemnify the Owners against the consequences
of any failure by Managers to comply with the requirements of this Agreement
including (without limitation) any claims made by the Time Charterer against the
Owners resulting from a failure of the Managers to perform their obligations
under this Agreement (including as set out in Clause 23 hereof, the obligations
of the Owners under the Time Charter); provided that Managers' indemnification
for environmental matters shall not extend beyond the protection and indemnity
coverage with respect to the Vessel required hereunder.
The Managers also agree to indemnify the Owners against the consequences of any
insurer with respect to the Vessel failing to pay out any claim in full;
provided that the Managers' indemnification for environmental matters shall not
extend beyond the protection and indemnity coverage with respect to the Vessel
required hereunder.
30. CHANGES AND/OR IMPROVEMENT NECESSARY FOR THE OPERATION OF THE VESSEL
OR IMPOSED BY LEGISLATION AND/OR CLASS
In the event that any improvement, structural change or the installation of
new equipment is imposed by compulsory legislation and/or class rules, the
Manager shall, at the expense of Owners and Charterers as set forth in
Clause 94(A) of the Time Charter, effect such improvement, structural change
or installation. In the event pursuant to Clause 94(A) of the Time Charter
the Owners are responsible for the cost of such improvement, structural change
or installation, the Owners shall reimburse the Managers therefor no later
than the fifth Business Day (as defined in the Time Charter) following notice
from the Managers.
In the event any improvement, structural change or the installation of new
equipment is deemed necessary by the Managers for the continued operation of
the Vessel, Managers shall have the right, at their own cost, to effect such
improvement, structural change or installation, with the Owners consent which
shall not be unreasonably withheld.
The Owners shall be notified in writing in advance by the Managers about any
changes and/or improvements as afore mentioned.
Any change, improvement or installation made pursuant to this Clause 30 shall be
the property of Owners.
Owners shall not be liable for the cost of any improvement, structural change or
installation that is requested by or made for the account of any Time Charterer
or for which a Time Charterer is otherwise responsible.
31. CONDITION OF VESSEL ON DELIVERY AND RE-DELIVERY
If the Vessel, at the time she is delivered under the Time Charter, does not
comply with Clauses 1 and 2(a) thereof or one or more of the requirements
referred to on lines 220-224 of clause 11 of the MOA, the Managers agree that
they shall at their own cost make all corrections and repairs necessary to cause
the Vessel to comply with such clauses and requirements.
The Managers further agree that (a) upon re-delivery of the Vessel under the
terms of the Time Charter (attached as Annex 1 to this Agreement), the Vessel
shall be in class with no outstanding recommendations and shall be ready to sail
and in the same good order and condition as when delivered under the Time
Charter per Clauses 1 and 2(a) thereof, ordinary wear and tear consistent with
the age of the Vessel at the time of re-delivery excepted, (b) the Managers
shall at their own cost make all corrections and repairs necessary to cause the
Vessel to comply with all of the terms of this Clause 31 prior to re-delivery of
the Vessel under the Time Charter, and (c) the Managers shall assure that the
Vessel has undergone at least one drydocking prior to re-delivery.
COMPANION LTD. NORTHERN MARINE MANAGEMENT LTD.
/s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx /s/ Mats Xxxxxxxx
Xxxxxxxx Ausenda Mats Xxxxxxxx
Director Director
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