BAREBOAT CHARTER
This
Bareboat Charter
(“this Charter”) is
made
by and between GREYSTONE MARITIME HOLDINGS, LLC ("Owner")
and
FRACTIONAL MARINE, INC. ("Charterer"),
as of
July 30, 2007.
1.
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Summary.
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(a)
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Owner
and its Place of Business:
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GREYSTONE
MARITIME HOLDINGS, LLC.
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000
X. 00xx
Xxxxxx
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60th
Floor
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New
York, N.Y. 10019-3310
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(b)
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Charterer
and its Place of Business
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:
FRACTIONAL MARINE, INC.
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000-X
Xxxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxx 000
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Xxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
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(c)
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Vessel:
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M/V
Babe
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British
Registry Official Number: 734513
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Flag:
Cayman Islands
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Registered
Gross Tonnage: 131
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Net
Tonnage: 39
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Year
Built: 2001
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Length:
25.64 meters (92 feet)
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Hull
Depth: 3.18 meters
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Hull
Breadth: 6.15 meters
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(d)
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Certification:
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N/A
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(e)
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Place
of Delivery and Berth:
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As
mutually agreed by the parties.
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(f)
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Scheduled
Delivery Date:
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July
30, 2007
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(g)
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Canceling
Date:
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This
Charter is not subject to cancellation after execution except
as provided
herein.
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(h)
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Place
of Redelivery:
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No
Redelivery is contemplated hereunder
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(i)
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Trading
Limits:
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As
allowed by the Navigational Limits imposed by the Vessel’s
insurance.
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(j)
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Charter
Period (“Term”):
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12
months, or as terminated by the terms hereof from Commencement
Date
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(k)
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Option
to Extend Term:
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None.
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(l)
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Charter
Hire:
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As
per attached May 2, 2007 Letter Agreement with Attachments,
Exhibit “1.”
Charter hire shall be $21,354.17 per month payable as set forth
in Section
11 below.
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(m)
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Security
Deposit:
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None.
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(n)
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Insurance
(marine):
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Hull
& Machinery min:
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$2,500,000.00
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P&I:
$5,000,000.00
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Pollution:
Statutory, Not less than
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$1,000,000.00
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(o)
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Mortgagees:
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None
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2.
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Certain
Definitions;
Construction.
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(a)
In
this Charter, the following terms shall have the meanings thereby assigned
to
them:
"Affiliate"
shall
mean with respect to a specified Person (i) any Person directly or indirectly
controlling, controlled by, or under common control with such Person, (ii)
any
Person owning or controlling ten (10%) percent or more of the outstanding
voting
interests of such Person, and (iii) any member, manager, officer, director
or
general partner of such Person, or any Person who is a member, manager, officer,
director general partner, trustee, or a holder of ten (10%) percent or more
of
the voting interests of any Person described in classes (i) through (iii)
of
this sentence. For purposes of this definition, the term "controls," "is
controlled by," or "is under common control with" shall mean the possession,
direct or indirect, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the
management policies of a Person or entity, whether through the ownership
of
voting securities, by contract or otherwise.
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“Authorized
Representative”
shall
mean the person designated by Owner and Charterer pursuant to Section 49
hereof
to make decisions which require the approval of Owner and Charterer, as the
case
may be, pursuant to the terms hereof.
"Bankruptcy"
shall
mean, with respect to any Person, a “Voluntary Bankruptcy” and an “Involuntary
Bankruptcy.” A “Voluntary
Bankruptcy”
means,
with respect to any Person, the inability of such Person generally to pay
its
debts as such debts become due, or an admission in writing by such Person
of its
inability to pay its debts generally or a general assignment by such Person
for
the benefit of creditors; the filing of any petition or answer by such Person
seeking to adjudicate it a bankrupt or insolvent, or seeking for itself any
liquidation, winding up, reorganization, arrangement, adjustment, protection,
relief, or composition of such Person or its debts under any law relating
to
bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization or relief of debtors, or seeking,
consenting to, or acquiescing in the entry of an order for relief or the
appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian or other similar official for
such
Person or for any substantial part of its property; or corporate action taken
by
such Person to authorize any of the actions set forth above. An Involuntary
Bankruptcy means, with respect to any person, without the consent or
acquiescence of such Person, the entering of an order for relief or approving
a
petition for relief or reorganization of any other petition seeking any
reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution
or other similar relief under any present or future bankruptcy, insolvency
or
similar statute, law or regulation, or the filing of any such petition against
such Person which petition shall not be dismissed within ninety (90) days,
or,
without the consent or acquiescence of such Person, the entering of an order
appointing a trustee, custodian, receiver, or liquidator of such Person or
of
all or any substantial part of the property of such Person which order shall
not
be dismissed within sixty (60) days.
"Berth"
shall
mean the location of the Vessel used by the Charterer during the term
hereof.
"Business
Day"
shall
mean any day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday on which banks
are
required to be closed in Broward County, Florida.
"Canceling
Date"
shall
mean the date described in Item (g) of the Summary by which Charterer shall
have
the right to cancel this Charter, except as provided elsewhere in this
Charter.
"Charter"
shall
mean this Bareboat Charter and any amendments thereto, and shall not be
construed to mean a time charter or a voyage charter.
"Commencement
Date"
shall
mean the date upon which the Vessel is delivered by Owner to Charterer at
the
Place of Delivery described in Item (e) of the Summary.
"Day"
shall
mean a calendar day unless specifically stated to be otherwise.
"Default
Rate"
shall
mean eighteen (18%) percent per annum or the highest rate permitted by the
governing law, whichever is less.
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"Effective
Date"
shall
mean the last date upon which (i) both Owner and Charterer shall have fully
executed this Charter, (ii) Charterer shall have furnished to Owner evidence
that all Required Insurance is in full force and effect in accordance with
the
terms of Section 14 hereof, (iii) all Required Approvals for the operation
of
the Vessel for the Permitted Use shall have been obtained and true and complete
copies thereof furnished to Owner, and (iv) Charterer shall have furnished
a
copy of its authority to do business from the State of Delaware and any
fictitious name filing for any assumed name under which it will do business
and
authority to transact the contemplated trade in which the Vessel will be
employed by an governmental authority.
"Event
of Default"
shall
mean any one of the events described in Sections 27(a) and 28(a)
hereof.
"Extended
Term"
shall
mean any period beyond the Initial Term described in Section 4(b)
hereof.
"Force
Majeure"
shall
mean an act of God, act of war, perils of the seas, act of public enemies,
pirates or assailing thieves, arrest or restraint of princes, ruler of people,
or seizure under legal process through no fault of Charterer provided bond
is
not promptly furnished to release the Vessel; strike or lockout or stoppage
or
restraint of labor from whatever cause, either partial or general; or a riot
or
civil commotion which prevents the operation of the Vessel for the Permitted
Use.
"Governmental
Authority(ies)"
means
the government of the United States of America, any State of the United States,
any political subdivision of any State, (i) every agency, department, division,
commission, subdivision and instrumentality of the foregoing, including,
but not
limited to, the United States Coast Guard, any or all of which have jurisdiction
over the Vessel or any part thereof; and (ii) the government of any foreign
country which may have jurisdiction over the Vessel by virtue of the Charterer’s
operation of the Vessel within that country’s territorial waters.
"Hire"
shall
mean the charter hire rate described in Item (l) of the Summary and further
explained in Section 11 herein.
"Legal
Requirement(s)"
shall
mean any and all laws, orders, codes, ordinances, regulations, treaties,
conventions and other applicable requirements of all Governmental Authorities,
now in force, or which may hereafter be in force, pertaining to, or affecting
the condition, use, operation, maintenance or occupancy of the
Vessel.
"Maintenance
Program"
shall
mean the systems, procedures and controls described in the PMS Manual (as
defined below) which was delivered by Owner to Charterer prior to or at the
time
of the execution and delivery of this Charter, and which may be updated from
time to time by Owner, by a notice to Charterer pursuant to the Notices section
below.
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"Major
Component"
shall
mean a component of the Vessel or her essential items of machinery or equipment
which, if it fails, prevents the operation of the Vessel or her essential
items
of machinery or equipment.
“Mortgage”
N/A.
"Owner"
shall
mean GREYSTONE MARITIME HOLDINGS, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability
Company.
"Permitted
Use"
shall
mean the use to which the Vessel may be put pursuant to Section 6(a)
hereof.
"Person"
shall
mean any individual, sole proprietorship, joint venture, partnership,
corporation, limited liability company, association, trust, estate, government
(or any branch, subdivision or agency thereof), governmental, administrative
or
regulatory authority, or any other entity or any nature whatsoever.
"Personal
Property"
shall
mean all ships stores, outfit and items of equipment, furniture, appliances,
and
effects which can be removed from the Vessel without material damage to the
Vessel, including, but not limited to, those items described in Exhibit
"2"
attached
hereto and made a part hereof.
"PMS
Manual"
- Not
Applicable to this Agreement.
"Required
Approvals"
shall
mean any and all permits, licenses, approvals, authorizations and any other
permits, licenses, approvals, authorizations and consents required to be
obtained from any Governmental Authority or other Persons, in connection
with or
necessary for the use, maintenance or operation of the Vessel or any aspect
thereof. Wherever the term "permit" or "approval," or any combination or
derivation thereof is used herein, such term shall refer to such of the permits
and approvals as may then be applicable or required.
“Required
Insurance"
shall
mean the insurance required to be maintained by Charterer pursuant to Section
14
hereof.
"Required
Maintenance Reports"
shall
mean the reports and other documentation with respect to the maintenance
of the
Vessel required to be furnished to Owner by Charterer pursuant to any demand
made by Owner to Charterer in writing for the Vessel’s maintenance.
"Security
Deposit"
shall
mean the amount set forth in Item (m) of the Summary for the purposes described
in Section 12, according to the requirements of Section 12.
"Summary"
shall
mean Section 1 hereof.
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"Taking"
shall
mean if all or any part of any property owned or leased by Charterer which
forms
an integral part of the Berth shall be taken for any public or quasi-public
use
under any statute or by right of eminent domain or by private purchase in
lieu
thereof of such that the ownership or lease is terminated.
“Term"
shall
mean the Term of this Charter as set forth in Section 4(b) hereof.
"Vessel"
shall
mean M/V
Babe,
with
particulars as set forth in Exhibit
"1"
attached
hereto, the Transcript of British Registry having Official Number 734513,
and
including all spare parts, tackle, apparel and Personal Property on board.
(b)
It is agreed that in the construction and interpretation of the
terms of this Charter, the rule of construction that a document is to be
construed most strictly against the party who prepared the same shall not
be
applied, it being agreed that both parties hereto have participated in
the
preparation of the final form of this Charter.
(c)
The captions, clause numbers, article numbers and table of contents
appearing in this Charter are inserted only as a matter of convenience
and in no
way define, limit, construe, or describe the scope or intent of such clauses
or
articles of this Charter nor in any way affect this Charter.
(d)
Words of masculine gender shall be deemed and construed to include
correlative words of the feminine and neuter genders. Wherever used in
this
Agreement, "herein," "hereunder," "hereof," "herein before," "hereinafter"
and
other equivalent words refer to this Agreement and not solely to the particular
portion thereof in which any such word is used; "any" means "any and all;"
"include" and "including" each are without limitation; "may not" and other
negative forms of the verb "may" each are prohibitory; "will," "must,"
"shall"
and "should" each are mandatory; and "approve" or "consent" or "agree"
or
derivations of said words or words of similar import, unless otherwise
provided
herein, mean the prior approval, consent or agreement, in writing of the
person
holding the right to approve, consent or agree with respect to the matter
in
question. References to (i) agreements and other contractual instruments
shall
be deemed to include all subsequent amendments thereto or changes therein
entered into in accordance with their respective terms, and (ii) any Person,
including their heirs, personal representatives, permitted successors and/or
assigns, as applicable. Terms not defined in this Section 2 have the meanings
assigned to them elsewhere in this Agreement, and references to Sections,
unless
otherwise specified, are to Sections of this Charter.
3.
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Charter;
Delivery; and Sub-Charter.
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(a)
Upon and subject to the terms and conditions of this Charter, Owner agrees
to
let and devise, and Charterer agrees to hire, the Vessel. Charterer acknowledges
that, prior to the Effective Date, it shall have no rights under this Charter,
including, but not limited to, the right to require Owner to move the Vessel
and
deliver it to the Berth or to operate or have any possessory right in and
to the
Vessel, except for the right of inspection described in Section 8(a)
below.
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(b)
The Vessel shall be delivered and taken over by Charterer at the port or
place
indicated in Item (e) of the Summary. However, this Charter shall start and
Charterer’s obligation to pay Hire shall start after the Vessel has been ready
to be delivered by Owner to Charterer, at the place of delivery set forth
in
Summary 1(e) hereof.
(c)
The Vessel shall be properly documented by Owner at time of delivery, fully
sound and in compliance with all Legal Requirements. Certificates that have
lapsed, such as life raft certificates, fire extinguishers and cruising permit
before delivery. Notwithstanding anything in the preceding sentence to the
contrary, it shall be Charterer's responsibility at its cost, to obtain any
necessary governmental approval with respect to activities involving the
crew,
including, but not limited to, life safety drills and the intended operation
of
the Vessel. Charterer accepts Vessel as seaworthy and will not raise any
claim
that the Vessel is not seaworthy or purchase any in
rem
lien
rights against the Vessel for breach of this charter, if any.
(d) The
delivery of the Vessel to, and the taking over of the Vessel by, Charterer
shall
constitute a full performance by the Owner of all the Owner's obligations
under
this Section 3.
(e)
Charterer shall, without the necessity of any further act, be deemed to have
unconditionally accepted the Vessel as of the first day of the Charter Period
and AS BEING IN GOOD WORKING ORDER, REPAIR AND APPEARANCE AND WITHOUT DEFECT
OR
INHERENT VICE IN CONDITION, SEAWORTHINESS, DESIGN, OPERATION OR FITNESS FOR
USE
IN A TRADE, WHETHER OR NOT DISCLOSED OR DISCOVERABLE BY CHARTERER AS OF
COMPLETION OF THE HAUL OUT AND BOTTOM SURVEY IF THERE IS NOT MORE THAN
TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000.00) OF BOTTOM RELATED REPAIRS NEEDED.
(f)
All
sub-charterers of the Vessel shall be subject to the non-monetary terms of
this
charter and Charterer shall be required to obtain a statement acceptable
to
Owner by any sub-charterer that the sub-charterer shall be bound by the terms
of
this charter and all sections and conditions contained therein, including
all
provisions of Section 3.
4.
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Time
for Delivery; Term of
Charter.
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(a)
The Vessel shall not be delivered before the Scheduled Delivery Date indicated
in Item (f) of the Summary, unless delivered prior thereto with Charterer's
written consent. Owner shall keep Charterer closely advised of possible changes
in both Vessel’s position and status.
(b)
Subject to the terms and conditions as are provided herein, Owner shall
let and Charterer shall hire the Vessel for a period of three hundred sixty-five
(365) days from the Commencement Date (the “Initial
Term”),
or as
otherwise terminated by this Agreement. When the Commencement Date is
established, Owner and Charterer shall execute a Commencement Agreement in
the
form set forth in Exhibit
"3"
attached
hereto.
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5.
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Canceling.
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Charterer
shall not have the ability to cancel this Charter Party except for the
provisions set forth in other parts of this Agreement.
6.
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Trading
Limits.
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(a)
The Vessel shall be operated within the limits of its Document and any limits
imposed by any governmental authority who has the ability to control the
Vessel’s operations.
(b)
Charterer shall not employ the Vessel or suffer the Vessel to be employed
otherwise than in conformity with the terms of the instruments of insurance
(including any warranties expressed or implied therein) without first obtaining
the written consent to such employment of the insurers.
(c)
Charterer also undertakes not to employ the Vessel or suffer her employment
in
any trade or business which is forbidden by any applicable Legal Requirements
or
is otherwise illicit or in carrying illicit or prohibited goods of any manner
whatsoever which may render her liable to condemnation, destruction, seizure
or
confiscation. Nor shall Charterer carry hazardous materials, weapons, explosives
or any other cargo in violation of any Legal Requirement. Notwithstanding
any
other provisions contained in this Charter, it is agreed that nuclear fuels
or
radioactive products or wastes are specifically excluded from the cargo
permitted to be loaded or carried under this Charter.
7.
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Survey
on Delivery and Re-delivery.
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(a)
The
Vessel is intended to be sold to Charterer or a third-party and shall not
be
re-delivered.
(b)
Owner,
at
Owner’s expense, will pay for an underwater hull survey not to exceed Twelve
Thousand Dollars ($12,000.00) inclusive of time and expense, haul-out, barrier
coat removal, bottom painting and audio gauging, if necessary. In the event
that
the bottom survey indicates repairs are needed to the Vessel’s hull which do not
exceed Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00), Owner will pay for the
needed
repairs not to exceed Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00). In the event
that the repairs as shown by the survey or subsequent work on the Vessel’s hull
exceed Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00), then Owner shall have the
option in its sole and absolute discretion to terminate this Charter Agreement
and Charterer shall have no remedy against Owner but shall be obligated to
pay
for all costs an expenses associated with Charterer’s charter of the Vessel up
to the point where Owner terminates the Charter Agreement due to the cost
of the
bottom repairs.
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8.
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Inspection.
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(a)
Owner
has
already permitted and, to the extent reasonably required by Charterer, has
assisted (at no cost to Owner) Charterer in the making of (i) a complete
physical inspection of the Vessel. Charterer reserves the right to review
all
surveys, insurance policies, plans and all documents or papers in the possession
of the Owner, its agents or other parties (the "Records") pertaining to the
condition of the Vessel. Charterer, by signing this Charter, accepts the
Vessel
“AS-IS”
without
further survey or inspections.
(b)
Owner
will pay for servicing the air conditioning system on the Vessel up to an
amount
of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00). Additionally, Owner will pay for
re-certifying the life rafts, fire extinguishers and any other item that
needs
to be certified up to Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00).
9.
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Inventories.
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An
inventory of the Vessel’s entire equipment, outfit, appliances, furnishings,
china, silver, glassware on board the Vessel may be performed by Owner via
video
tape prior to delivery to Charterer and again on re-delivery. Charterer shall
retain the same rights described herein. Copies of such tapes shall bear
time
and date markings, and copies shall be promptly delivered to Charterer and
Owner.
10.
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Maintenance
and Operation; Compliance with Legal
Requirements.
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(a)
Subject to Owner's rights of inspection and compliance with all Legal
Requirements, the Vessel shall, during the Term of this Charter, be in the
full
possession and at the absolute disposal for all purposes of Charterer and
under
its complete control in every respect.
(b)
Charterer shall, at its sole expense, and by its own procurement, man, navigate,
operate, supply, fuel, maintain and repair the Vessel whenever required during
the Term of the Charter and shall pay all charges and expenses of every kind
and
nature whatsoever incidental to its use and operation of the Vessel under
this
Charter, including any federal, state or local fees or taxes. This is a
"bareboat" charter and, during the Term hereof, Owner shall have no cost
or
expense with respect to the maintenance, operation, stores, crew, insurance
or
any other expense in connection with the Vessel. The captain, officers and
crew
of the Vessel shall be the servants of Charterer for all purposes whatsoever.
Charterer shall comply with the regulations regarding officers and crew in
force
in the country of the Vessel’s flag or any other Legal Requirement. The captain
may always put any person ashore in the interests of the Vessel whether such
person is a member of the crew or staff retained by Charterer, an employee
or
agent or a passenger.
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(c)
During the Term thereof, Charterer shall, at its sole expense, at all times
maintain, service and preserve the Vessel in good running order and repair
in
accordance with good commercial practice. Charterer shall remain solely
responsible for all other repairs and maintenance of the Vessel required
by and
in accordance with all Legal Requirements, including without limitation,
the
hull, engines and machinery and attendant spaces, the fire fighting and fire
prevention systems, plumbing, electrical wiring, air conditioning equipment
and
lifeboats, including major component failures. In no event shall Owner be
responsible for any crew costs associated with the normal sailing schedules
or
ships stores with respect to the repair or replacement of any part of the
Vessel. Charterer shall maintain a program of preventive maintenance and
provide
Owner with the Required Maintenance Reports, in form and content and at such
times as is reasonably required by the owner.
(d)
Charterer, at its expense, shall cause the Vessel to at all times comply
with
all Legal Requirements and shall have on board, when required thereby, valid
certificates showing such compliance, including certificates of financial
responsibility required by the United States Coast Guard. Charterer shall
pay
and discharge all taxes, assessments, excises, levies, duties, fees, fines,
penalties and other governmental charges lawfully imposed upon it or this
Charter.
(e)
Charterer shall establish and maintain such financial security or
responsibility in respect of oil or other pollution damage as may be required
by
any Governmental Authority to enable the Vessel, without penalty or charge,
lawfully to enter, remain at, or leave any port, place, territorial or
contiguous waters of any country, state or municipality in performance of
this
Charter without any delay. Owner shall furnish Charterer with all information
and regulations pertaining to pollution certification requirements. This
obligation shall apply whether or not such requirements have been lawfully
imposed by such Governmental Authority. Charterer shall make and maintain
all
arrangements by bond or otherwise as may be necessary to satisfy such
requirements at Charterer's sole expense and Charterer shall indemnify and
defend Owner against all consequences whatsoever (including loss of time)
for
any failure or inability to do so.
(f)
During the Term of this Charter, the Vessel shall retain her present name
as indicated in Item (c) of the Summary until the appropriate name change
is
filed with the British Registry, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
(g)
[Section 10. g intentionally left blank.]
(h)
Charterer shall have the use of all Personal Property onboard the Vessel
at the
time of delivery.
(i)
During the Term of this Charter, it is understood by Charterer that the
Vessel will remain documented under the Cayman Islands flag.
(j)
Section (j) left blank intentionally.
(k)
Charterer will provide to Owner reports with the respect to the use,
maintenance and repairs of the Vessel or as may be reasonably required
by Owner
to evidence compliance by Charterer with the terms and conditions of this
Charter, including, but not limited to notifying Owner of the following
conditions within thirty (30) days if the status of these items changes
from the
time of delivery:
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(i)
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Report
of Hazardous Condition (if any);
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(ii)
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Safety
Maintenance Manual Report;
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(iii)
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Report
of Marine Accident (CG-2692);
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(iv)
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Report
of Required Chemical Drug and Alcohol Testing Following a Serious
Marine
Incident (CG-2692B); and
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(v)
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Record
of Drills Conducted: Abandon Ship, Man Overboard, Fire,
etc.
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(l)
In the event of any casualty, accident or damage to the Vessel in excess
of Five
Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($5,000.00), Charterer shall immediately notify
Owner in writing with a complete report thereof.
11.
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Hire.
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(a)
Charterer shall pay the Owner for the use of the Vessel as Hire the
monthly sum as indicated in Item (l) of the Summary, in arrears. The monthly
charter hire shall be as calculated in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
(b)
Should the Vessel be lost or missing, Hire shall cease from the date and
time
when she was lost or last heard from.
(c)
If Charterer shall fail to pay any hire for more than fifteen (15) days after
receiving written notice thereof, Owner shall have the right to withdraw
the
Vessel from the service of Charterer without further noting any protest and
without interference by any court or any other formality whatsoever and shall
without prejudice to any other claim Owner may otherwise have against Charterer
under this Charter, be entitled to damages in respect of all costs, and losses
incurred as a result of Charterer's default and the ensuing withdrawal of
the
Vessel.
(d)
Any delay in payment of Hire beyond any applicable cure period shall
entitle Owner to interest at the Default Rate.
(e)
Charterer is responsible for all loss of operating time sustained by the
Vessel
during the Term of this Charter or any extension thereof, except for time
lost
due to (i) the negligence of Owner or that of Owner’s employees, agents,
independent contractors, passengers and business invitees, or (ii) Owner’s
breach of any of the terms or conditions of this Charter which are the
responsibility of Owner hereunder.
(f)
Charter
hire shall be Twenty-One Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Four Dollars and 17/100
($21,354.17) per month for twelve (12) months. The First three (3) months
of
charter hire shall be earned during these months but payment shall be made
by
Charterer according to the following:
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(a)
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If
the Charterer sells the Vessel to a third party for Two Million
Five
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000.00) or more, charterer shall
pay the
accrued charter hire at closing and termination of the charter
term. In
the event Charterer sells the Vessel to an unrelated third party
for less
than Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000.00),
then
Charterer shall have the option of paying Owner for any shortfall,
that
is, the difference between Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
($2,500,000.00) and the actual selling price, in twenty- four (24)
equal
monthly installments, with interest, at the prime rate as published
in the
Wall Street Journal plus 2% until the shortfall is paid in
full.
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-OR-
(b)
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If
Charterer purchases the Vessel or an affiliate of Charterer purchases
the
Vessel, than the accrued but unpaid charter hire shall be paid
to Owner as
part of the purchase price for the Vessel as defined in Section
48
below.
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12.
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Security
Deposit.
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Charterer
shall not be required to post any security deposit for the performance of
its
obligations hereunder.
13.
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Loan
Documents.
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Section
13. left blank intentionally as it is not applicable to this
Agreement.
14.
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Insurance
and Certificates; Repairs; Surety Bond;
Indemnity
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(a)
Charterer shall, without cost to Owner, keep the Vessel insured against
such risks and in such form and in such amounts as Owner shall reasonably
request, notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary and always
in
compliance with the requirements of the Loan Documents, including (i) all
marine
risks, protection and indemnity, products liability, and general liability,
provided that such insurance on the Vessel shall in no event be less than
the
then current hull value of said Vessel, (ii) Protection and Indemnity Risk
Insurance for crew and passengers against such risks and in an amount not
less
than Five Million and no/100 Dollars ($5,000,000.00) per occurrence with
a
typical deductible for insurance at this rate, per occurrence, (iii) financial
responsibility for water pollution, as required by United States law, and
(iv)
hold covered clause showing Charterer’s acts of malfeasance or non-feasance will
not void Owner’s interest in the insurance, subject to timely notice to Owner by
the Underwriters and payment of additional premium by Charterer or, at Owner’s
option, Owner. Each policy required by this Section 14(a) shall name Owner
as an
additional insured, as its interest may appear. Each policy of insurance
shall
name Owner as the sole loss payee. Exhibit
“4”.
Owner
specifies that the Vessel’s underwriter(s) shall be based in the United States
of America and have a rating by A.M. Best of at least A- or better.
(b)
Charterer shall attempt to make sure all policies for insurance taken out
shall
provide that there shall be no recourse against Owner or the Vessel for the
payment of premiums and commissions, and that such policy shall provide that
as
to any payment of Club calls, assessments, or advancements, there shall be
no
recourse against Owner or the Vessel for the payment thereof.
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(c)
Charterer shall carry such workmen's compensation insurance as shall be required
by all Legal Requirements.
(d)
Charterer shall also provide Owner with certified, true copies of all
required insurance policies and certificates of financial responsibility
and
proof of payment of all premiums and charges therefore.
(e)
Charterer will not do any act nor suffer any act to be done, whereby any
insurance required herein shall or may be suspended, impaired, or defeated,
and
will not suffer the Vessel to carry any cargo or passengers not permitted,
or to
be operated in any geographical area where it would not be covered under
the
insurance policies in effect without first covering the Vessel with insurance
complying with the provisions of this Section 14.
(f)
If Charterer fails to keep any of the insurances provided for under the
provisions of this Section 14 in full force and effect, Owner shall notify
Charterer whereupon Charterer shall rectify the position within ten (10)
Days,
failing which Owner shall have the right to withdraw the Vessel from the
service
of Charterer without prejudice to any claim Owner may otherwise have against
Charterer.
(g)
Charterer shall, subject to the approval of Owner and underwriters of any
applicable policy of insurance required hereunder, effect all insured repairs
and shall undertake settlement of all costs in connection with such repairs
as
well as insured charges, expenses and liabilities (reimbursement to be secured
by Charterer from such underwriters) to the extent of coverage under the
insurances herein provided for.
(h)
Should the Vessel become an actual, constructive, compromised or agreed
total loss under the insurances required under this Section 14, all insurance
payments for such loss shall be paid to the Owner and the closing shall take
place as contemplated by ¶48 hereunder. Charterer undertakes to notify the Owner
of any occurrences in consequence of which the Vessel is likely to become
a
total loss as described in this Section 14.
(i)
If the Vessel becomes an actual, constructive, compromised or agreed total
loss
under the insurances required in this Section 14, this Charter shall terminate
as of the date of such loss and if such date cannot be determined, then as
of
the last date the Vessel was heard from.
(j)
Owner shall upon the request of Charterer, promptly execute such documents
as may be required to enable Charterer to abandon the Vessel to insurers
and
claim a constructive total loss.
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(k)
For the purpose of insurance coverage against marine and war risks under
the
provisions of this Section 14, the value of the Vessel is the sum indicated
in
Item (n) of the Summary.
(l)
Charterer shall indemnify, defend and save Owner harmless of and from any
and
all claims (including, but not limited to, any deductible under any policy
of
insurance or P & I coverage, all attorneys' fees and costs at trial and all
appellate levels) which may be asserted by or on behalf of any passenger
or any
member of the public or any member of the crew arising out of injury to persons
or property, including damages for death sustained during any cruise or during
any loading or unloading of the Vessel during the Term of this Charter or
for
any property damage claims made by third-parties.
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Re-delivery. No
re-delivery is contemplated
hereunder.
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(a)
Charterer shall not redeliver the Vessel but shall purchase the Vessel or
arrange for a third-party sale subject to Exhibit 48 as provided
herein.
(b)
In the event of a breach by Charterer, and forced re-delivery to Owner, the
Vessel shall be redelivered to Owner in as good structure, state, condition
and
certificate as when delivered, wear and tear excepted.
(c)
The Vessel upon re-delivery shall have all scheduled maintenance
performed.
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No
Lien and Indemnity.
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(a)
Neither Charterer, the captain of the Vessel, nor any other Person (except
Owner, but subject to the provisions of this Charter) has or shall have any
right, power or authority to create, incur or permit to be placed or imposed
upon the Vessel, Personal Property or her freights, fares, profits or hire,
any
lien whatsoever. Charterer shall at all times carry a true copy of this Charter
and any amendments or assignments thereof, as furnished by Owner, aboard
the
Vessel with their documents and shall exhibit the same to any person having
business with the Vessel which might give rise to any lien thereon, and,
on
demand, to any representative of Owner.
(b)
Charterer shall indemnify, defend and hold Owner harmless against any lien
of whatsoever nature arising upon the Vessel during the Term of this Charter
while it is under the control of Charterer, and against any claims, fines
or
penalties of any nature, founded or unfounded, by any third party, including,
but not limited to, any tax, assessment, levy, duty, fee or other governmental
charge, any fine arising from any violation of a Legal Requirement, and all
attorneys fees and costs (at trial and all appellate levels) arising out
of or
in relation to the use, operation or maintenance of the Vessel by Charterer
including any sales or use tax on hire, whether asserted by a passenger,
crewmember and whether for property damage, personal injury or death. This
paragraph excludes any lien asserted against the Vessel which is based on
acts
or omissions which occurred prior to this Charter and attributable to parties
other than the Charterer or any claim related to corporate income taxes of
Owner.
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(c)
In the event that Charterer fails to remove any lien or encumbrance for
which it is responsible as herein provided, Owner may do so and thereafter
charge Charterer with all costs incurred by Owner in connection with the
satisfaction or transfer or such claim, including attorneys' fees.
(d)
Owner shall remove any Owner created, non-mortgage lien(s) which interferes
with
Charterer's use and operation of the Vessel.
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Owner's
Representations.
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Owner
represents and warrants that:
(a)
The
Owner is the true and lawful sole owner of the Vessel and has title vested
solely in its name, together with all her gear, stores, etc., and has lawful
authority to enter into this Charter and carry out its provisions.
18.
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Salvage.
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All
salvage and towage performed by the Vessel shall be for Charterer's benefit,
and
the cost of repairing damage occasioned thereby shall be borne by
Charterer.
19.
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Wreck
Removal.
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In
the
event of the Vessel becoming a wreck or obstruction to navigation, Charterer
shall indemnify and defend Owner against any sums whatsoever which Owner
shall
become liable to pay and shall pay in consequence of the Vessel becoming
a wreck
or obstruction to navigation.
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Assignment
and Sub-Charter.
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Subject
to the provisions of this Charter and Section 3 above, Charterer may not,
directly or indirectly, assign, sub-charter or in any manner transfer or
grant,
or suffer any encumbrance of Charterer's interest in, this Charter in whole
or
in part; sub-charter all or any portion of the Vessel; nor grant a license
concession or other right of occupancy of any portion of the Vessel, without
prior notice and prior written consent of Owner in each instance, which consent
may not be unreasonably withheld.
21.
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Charterer's
Right to Cancel (Terminate).
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Charterer
shall not have the right to cancel or terminate this Charter.
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22.
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Requisition/Acquisition.
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Section
22. left blank intentionally.
23.
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War.
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Section
23. left blank intentionally.
24.
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Commission.
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No
commission is due any broker for this Charter.
25.
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Owner's
Representative.
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During
the pendency of this Charter, Owner shall have the right, at all times, to
request an inspection of the Vessel by a designated representative of Owner
(“Owner’s
Representative”)
to
conduct such inspection at a time when such inspection shall not disturb
the
operation of the Vessel. Charterer shall enable such Owner’s Representative not
be obligated to arrange for more than two of such inspections in any month.
Should Owner's Representative determine that any violations or breach(es)
of
this Charter have occurred, Owner shall provide written notice to Charterer,
indicating the nature of the violation or breach.
26.
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Loss
or Destruction of the Vessel.
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The
Owner
and Charterer intend that the Vessel will not be re-delivered except for
breach
of Charterer’s obligations hereunder. Should the Vessel be lost or destroyed as
a result of casualty or for any other reason, then this Charter shall be
canceled and the Closing shall take place as set forth in ¶48 hereto and Owner
shall be under no obligation to replace the Vessel. Charterer shall bear
all
risk of loss for the Vessel during this term.
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Events
of Default of Charterer;
Remedies.
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(a)
Upon the happening of one or more of the events as expressed below in (i)
to (vi), inclusive (individually and collectively, "Events
of Default"),
Owner
shall have any and all rights and remedies, at law or in equity, as may be
available to it.
(i)
Charterer shall fail to pay any installment of Hire or any other sum
required to be paid hereunder, as and when the same becomes due and
payable.
(ii) Charterer
shall be the subject of a Voluntary or Involuntary Bankruptcy.
(iii)
Charterer removes, attempts to remove, or permits to be removed from the
Vessel
any Personal Property of Owner having a value of over $2,000 without notice
to
Owner (who shall be entitled to insist upon delivery of such Personal Property
to Owner) and without adequate provision for storage and insurance therefore,
or
if Charterer fails to adequately compensate Owner therefore, in the event
Charterer does not purchase the Vessel under Section 48 hereof.
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(iv)
Charterer, before the expiration of the Term hereof and without the
written consent of Owner, abandons possession of the Vessel, or uses the
same
for purposes other than for the lawful use.
(b)
In the event that Charterer fails to completely fulfill or perform any of
its monetary or non-monetary duties and obligations set forth herein, Owner
may,
in its sole discretion, perform or cause to be performed any and all such
duties
and obligations upon one (1) day’s prior written notice. If Owner expends any
sums of money in the performance of any of the monetary or non-monetary duties
and obligations of Charterer set forth herein, any such sums of money expended
by Owner shall become additional amounts of Hire due under this Charter and
shall be paid by Charterer immediately upon demand.
(c)
No expiration or termination of the Term of this Charter by any provision
hereof
or by operation of law or otherwise (except as expressly provided herein),
and
no repossession of the Vessel pursuant to the terms of this Charter or
otherwise, shall relieve Charterer of its liability and obligations hereunder,
all of which shall survive any such expiration, termination or
repossession.
(d)
In the event any payment due Owner under this Charter, including the
Purchase Price contemplated under ¶48 hereof, shall not be paid on the due date,
Charterer agrees to pay interest on the amount which is delinquent at the
Default Rate, for such delinquent payment until made.
(e)
Each right, power and remedy of Owner provided for in this Charter or by
law
shall be cumulative and concurrent and shall be in addition to every other
right, power or remedy provided for in this Charter or hereafter existing
at law
or in equity or by statute or otherwise, and the exercise or beginning of
the
exercise by Owner of any one or more of the right, powers or remedies provided
for in this Charter, now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by
statute
or otherwise, shall not preclude the simultaneous or later exercise by Owner
of
any or all such other rights, powers or remedies, as often as may be deemed
expedient.
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Events
of Default of Owner;
Remedies.
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(a)
Upon the happening, during the Term hereof, of one or more of the events
as expressed below in (i) to (iv) inclusive (individually and collectively
"Owner's
Events of Default"),
Charterer shall have, subject to this Charter Party, any and all rights and
remedies, at law or in equity, as may be available to it:
(i)
Owner fails to keep, observe or perform any of the other terms, conditions
or covenants on the part of Owner herein to be kept, observed and performed
for
more than ten (10) Days after written notice thereof is given by Charterer
to
Owner specifying the nature of such default, or if the default so specified
shall be of such a nature that the same cannot reasonably be cured or remedied
within said one (1) Day period, if Owner shall not in good faith have commenced
the curing or remedying of such default within such one (1) Day period and
shall
not thereafter continuously and diligently proceed therewith to
completion.
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(ii)
Owner shall be the subject of a Voluntary or Involuntary
Bankruptcy.
(iii)
Owner attempts to interfere with Charterer's operation of the Vessel
during the Term hereof, providing Owner is not exercising any right herein
given
to Owner, including, but not limited to, (i) Owner's right to inspect the
Vessel, and (ii) exercise all remedies available to Owner in the event of
Charterer's default hereunder.
(iv)
An execution or other legal process is levied on the Vessel or other goods,
furniture, effects or other property of Owner on the Vessel by reason of
the
Owner's actions, and the same is not satisfied or dismissed within twenty
(20)
Days from the date of such levy.
(b)
[Section 28.(b) intentionally left blank.]
(c)
No failure by Charterer to insist upon the strict performance of any term
or
condition hereof or to exercise any rights, power of remedy consequent upon
a
breach thereof, shall constitute a waiver of any such breach or of any such
term
or condition. The waiver by Charterer of any breach of any term, condition
or
covenant herein contained shall not be effective unless in writing and signed
by
Charterer, and shall not be a waiver of any other term, condition, or covenant
herein contained. The consent or approval by Charterer to or of any act by
Owner
requiring Charterer's consent or approval shall not be deemed to waive or
render
unnecessary Charterer's consent to or approval of any subsequent similar
act by
Owner. No redelivery by Charterer hereunder shall bar the recovery of monies
due
Charterer or damages for the breach of any terms, conditions or covenants
on the
part of Owner herein contained. The receipt of monies after the occurrence
of
any Event of Default on the part of Owner, or the delay on the part of Charterer
to enforce any right hereunder, shall not be deemed a waiver or forfeiture,
or a
waiver of the right of Charterer to annul this Charter or to redeliver the
Vessel.
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Attorneys
Fees and Costs.
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In
the
event of the institution of any proceeding relating to this Charter, the
parties
agree that costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and
expenses, incurred by the prevailing party in connection with such proceeding
(including such fees and expenses incurred in preparation of filed litigation
and in bankruptcy or other administrative or judicial proceeding, and at
trial
and all appellate levels) shall be paid or reimbursed by the non-prevailing
party.
30.
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Governing
Law.
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This
Charter shall be governed by the laws of the United States and the State
of
Florida without regard to that State's choice of law principles.
31.
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Owner's
Logo on the
Vessel.
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During
the Term of this Charter, Owner's logo (if any) shall remain on the Vessel
at
all times; however, other logos or names of Charterer or its assigns may
be
placed upon the Vessel at any suitable location at any time.
32.
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Notices.
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Any
notice, consent, approval or other communication given pursuant to the
provisions of this Charter (“Notices”)
shall
be in writing and shall be (a) transmitted by verifiable telefax (i.e.
telecopy); or (b) delivered by a nationally recognized overnight courier,
U.S.
Post Office Express Mail, or similar overnight courier which delivers only
upon
signed receipt of the addressee. All notices should also be provided by e-mail
notification. All such Notices shall be transmitted and addressed as
follows:
Charterer:
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Fractional
Marine, Inc.
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000-X
Xxxxxxxx Xxxx
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Xxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
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Owner:
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Greystone
Maritime Holdings, LLC
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000
X. 00xx
Xxxxxx
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60th
Floor
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New
York, N.Y. 10019-3310
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With
a copy to:
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Xxxxx
X. Xxxxxx, Esq.
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Xxxxxx
& Xxxxxx, P.A.
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000
Xxxxxxxxx 00xx
Xxxxxx
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Xxxx
Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000
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000-000-0000
- telephone
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954-462-0278-
telefax
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xxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
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The
time
of the giving of any notice shall be the time of receipt thereof by the
addressee or any agent of the addressee, except that in the event the addressee
or such agent of the addressee shall refuse to receive any notice given by
registered mail or certified mail as above provided or there shall be no
person
available at the time of the delivery thereof to receive such notice, the
time
of the giving of such notice shall be the time of such refusal or the time
of
such delivery, as the case may be. Any party hereto may, by giving five (5)
Days
written notice to the other party hereto, designate any other address or
any new
or substitute telefax (i.e. telecopy) number, in substitution of the foregoing
address and telefax numbers (or in order to provide telefax numbers) to which
notice shall be given.
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Corporate
Status.
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Charterer
and Owner each shall at all times during the Term of this Charter or any
extension thereof maintain their status in good standing.
34.
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Removal
of Personal Property.
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Charterer
acknowledges that all items of Personal Property scheduled in Exhibit
"2"
are
located on the Vessel, are in good working order, and shall not be removed
from
the Vessel without the prior written consent of Owner, which consent may
not be
unreasonably withheld.
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Accord
and Satisfaction.
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No
payment by Charterer or receipt by Owner of a lesser amount than the monthly
Hire herein stipulated shall be deemed to be other than on account of the
earliest stipulated Hire, nor shall any endorsement or statement on any check
or
any letter accompanying the check or payment as Hire be deemed an accord
and
satisfaction, and Owner may accept such check or payment without prejudice
to
Owner's right to recover the balance of such Hire or pursue any other remedy
provided in this Charter or by law.
36.
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Entire
Agreement and Amendments.
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This
Charter, including the Exhibits attached hereto and forming a part hereof,
along
with and any amendments thereto, sets forth all covenants, promises, agreements,
conditions and understandings between Owner and Charterer concerning the
Vessel.
Any amendments to this Charter shall be in writing and signed by the parties
as
further provided in Section 44 hereof.
37.
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Binding
Effect.
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This
Charter shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors
and permitted assigns of the parties hereto.
38.
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Partial
Invalidity.
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If
any
term, covenant or condition of this Charter or the application thereof to
any
person or circumstances shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable,
the
remainder of this Charter, or the application of such term, covenant or
condition to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is
held
invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby and each term, covenant
or condition of this Charter shall be valid and be enforced to the fullest
extent permitted by law.
39.
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Time
of the Essence.
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Time
is
of the essence in this Charter and each and all of its provisions in which
performance is a factor. Any period measured in "days" shall mean consecutive
calendar days, except that the expiration of any time period incurred in
days
that expires on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, automatically will be
extended to the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal
holiday.
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40.
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Waiver
of Jury Trial.
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The
parties hereto waive trial by jury in connection with proceedings or
counterclaims brought by either of the parties hereto against the other.
Charter
acknowledges that this Section 40 is a material inducement to Owner to enter
into this Charter.
41.
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Counterparts.
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This
Charter may be executed in multiple copies, each of which shall be deemed
an
original, and all of such copies shall together constitute one and the same
instrument.
42.
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Acceptance
of Funds by Owner.
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No
receipt of money by Owner from Charterer after the termination of this Charter
or after the service of any notice and any period for the opportunity for
the
period to cure has expired hereunder or after the commencement of any suit,
or
after final judgement for possession of the Vessel shall reinstate, continue
or
extend the Term of this Charter or affect any such notice, demand or
suit.
43.
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Authority.
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Charterer
and Owner make the following representations to each other, on which both
parties are entitled to rely in executing this Charter: (i) Each party has
the
power to enter into this Charter and the transactions contemplated hereby
and to
perform its obligations hereunder, and by proper resolution the signatory
hereto
has been duly authorized to execute and deliver this Charter; and (ii) the
execution, delivery and performance of this Charter and the consummation
of the
transactions herein contemplated shall not conflict with or result in a
violation or breach of, or a default under Charterer's or Owner's Articles
of
Incorporation or By-Laws, Articles of Organization, Regulations, or Partnership
Agreements, as the case may be, or any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust
note,
security agreement or other agreement or instrument to which Charterer or
Owner
is a party or by which it is bound or to which any of its properties is
subject.
44.
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Modification.
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No
modifications or amendments to this Charter, of any kind whatsoever, shall
be
made or claimed by Owner or Charterer.
45.
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Estoppel.
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Section
45. left blank intentionally.
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46.
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Submission
to Jurisdiction.
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The
parties hereto irrevocably and unconditionally (a)
agree
that any suit, action, or other legal proceeding arising out of or relating
to
this Charter or any other agreement, document or instrument delivered pursuant
to, or in connection with this Charter shall be brought and maintained in
the
Circuit Court of Broward County, Florida, or in the United States District
Court
for the Southern District of Florida or such other jurisdiction where the
Vessel
may be located if suit is brought by Owner to recover the Vessel in
rem;
(b)
consent
to the jurisdiction of each such court in any such suit, action or proceeding;
and (c)
waive
any objection which it or they may have to the laying of venue of any such
suit,
action, or proceeding in any of such courts.
47.
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Interests
of Mortgagees.
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[Section
47. Intentionally Left Blank.]
48.
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Option
to Purchase.
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Charterer
shall purchase the Vessel according to the terms of the Letter Agreement
dated
May 2, 2007 attached hereto as Exhibit “1”. Closing shall take place on or
before the end of this charter Term
set
forth
in the Summary. All terms of Exhibit “1” are incorporated herein including the
division of sale proceeds between Owner and Charterer or Charterer’s debt
obligation to Owner as follows:
(a)
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Charterer
may sell the Vessel to a third party other than Marine Growth Ventures,
Inc. or its corporate affiliate. Under this scenario, Charterer
will pay
Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000.00) to the
Owner as
sales proceeds in connection with transferring title to the third
party
buyer. Any sale proceeds in excess of the balance of the agreed
upon sales
price payable to Owner shall be remitted to the Charterer by Owner.
In the
event that there is a shortfall, that is the third party sale generates
less than Two Million five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000.00),
there
shall be a balance owed to Owner by Charterer. The Charterer shall
have
the option to pay Owner the shortfall balance in twenty-four (24)
equal
monthly installments with interest to be calculated at the prime
rate as
published by the Wall Street Journal during the month that the
Charterer
exercises its option to purchase, plus
2%.
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(b)
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If
Marine Growth Ventures, Inc. or its corporate affiliate elects
to purchase
the Vessel, the sales price shall be Two Million Five Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($2,500,000.00) less received charter hire payments. The
charter
hire payments will be subtracted off the Two Million Five Hundred
Thousand
Dollars ($2,500,000.00) agreed upon sale price and the balance
of the sale
price ($2,500,000.00 less charter hire payments received) will
the be the
amount owed by Purchaser to Seller. Charterer will execute a Promissory
Note in a form acceptable to Owner and deliver a recordable First
Preferred Ship Mortgage against the Vessel to secure the payment
of the
sale price, which shall be payable over a sixty (60) month period.
The
interest rate shall be 10.25%. Purchaser shall remit as a prepayment
to
the Promissory Note, a percentage of Fractional Share Income to
Seller to
be mutually agreed upon in writing at the time the option to purchase
is
exercised.
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49.
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Facsimile
Execution.
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Facsimile
copies of this Charter, and all Exhibits thereto, signed and initialed in
counterpart, shall be considered for all purposes, including delivery, as
originals.
50.
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Taxes.
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Charterer
shall be required to pay any sales or use tax on the Hire that it shall pay
under this Charter. In the event that any sales or use taxes are imposed
upon
this Charter or any sub-charter or upon a sale of the Vessel to Charterer,
all
such taxes will be the obligation of Charterer or purchaser, as
applicable.
IN
WITNESS WHEREOF,
each of
the parties has caused this Charter to be executed by its duly authorized
representative as of the day and year first above written.
FRACTIONAL MARINE, INC. | GREYSTONE MARITIME HOLDINGS, LLC | ||
By:
Greystone Business Credit II, L.L.C.,
its managing member
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By: /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx | By: /s/ Xxxx Xxxx | ||
Title: President | Title: Executive President |
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