Charter party services
The charter party decides who pays for time. We check the terms before the fixture, keep the time records straight during the voyage and calculate laytime and demurrage after it.
- Covers
- Tanker voyage charters
- For
- Charterers and cargo interests
- Inputs
- Charter party, NOR, statements of facts
- Output
- Laytime and demurrage statements
Overview
Time is the cost nobody quotes
Demurrage claims are won or lost on paperwork: when notice of readiness was tendered, what the statement of facts says and which exceptions the charter party allows.
We read the charter party with you before the fixture, issue voyage orders that match it, and build the laytime calculation from the records our agents and inspectors keep at the berth.
What the service covers
Charter party review
Laytime, demurrage, exceptions and notice clauses checked against the recap.
Voyage orders
Instructions to the master that match the charter party terms.
Notice of readiness
NOR tendering and acceptance tracked at each port.
Statements of facts
Time records from the berth, checked and countersigned.
Laytime calculation
Time used, time allowed and the resulting demurrage or despatch.
Claims support
Complete claim files presented or answered on your behalf.
From fixture to settled claim
- Step 01
Review
Charter party and recap read before you fix.
- Step 02
Instruct
Voyage orders and NOR procedure agreed.
- Step 03
Record
Statements of facts kept at every port.
- Step 04
Settle
Laytime calculated and the claim presented or answered.
The full contract cycle, from first message to release, is on the services page.
Often contracted together
Product inspection
Independent quantity and quality verification at load, discharge and transfer.
View serviceLaboratory testing
On-site laboratory testing to EN, ISO, ASTM and IP methods, with certificates of analysis.
View serviceInjection management
In-line additive, dye and marker dosing, logged for every batch.
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A demurrage claim on your desk?
Send the charter party and the statements of facts. We tell you where the time went.