DISCHARGING RATE definition
DISCHARGING RATE. Vessel shall selfdischarge using two cranes into three workable BUYER's hoppers, at rate of 8,000 metric tons / weather working day of 21 working hours, Sundays and holidays included (SHINC), including final trimming. Vessel to selfdischarge using her own cranes, grabs and crew, free of expense to the BUYER, provided permited by shore regulations, otherwise shore crew operate cranes at BUYER's expense and risk, in which case SELLER discharge rate guarantee is void. BUYER to guarantee a minimum takeaway capacity of 9,000 metric tons / weather working day of 21 working hours, Sundays and holidays included (SHINC), and shall provide three hoppers which to placed as instructed by the master. In the event vessel is prevented by shore to selfdischarge at mentioned rate, due to hoppers clogged, stoppages forced by the belt, time lost waiting for dozers, or any other reason whatsoever beyond the control of the vessel which prevents vessel to selfdischarge at the agreed rate. BUYER to compensate SELLER for the time so lost in excess of laytime, at the agreed demurrage rate. Alternatively, if vessel can not selfdischarge at 8,000 metric tons / weather working day of 21 working hours, Sundays and holidays included (SHINC), then SELLER to compensate BUYER for the excess time used at the agreed demurrage rate. [CARBOCOL LOGO]