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INTERTANKO LNG Bunker Clause for Time Charterparties
17 January 2020
INTERTANKO LNG Bunker Clause for Time Charterparties
1. Charterers warrant that they will supply LNG bunker fuel (hereafter referred to as ‘LNG Bunkers’)
a) of sufficient quality and quantity to enable the Vessel to comply with any local, regional or national laws or regulations, the Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel (SGMF) guidelines relating to LNG bunker specification, and bunkering procedures in any areas the Vessel is ordered to and does proceed.
b) in accordance with the International Code of Safety for Ships Using Gases or Other Low-Flashpoint Fuels (the ‘IGF Code’).
c) in accordance with the specifications of ISO 20519 - 2017 as may be amended from time to time and / or any other specifications and grades contained elsewhere in this charterparty.
d) that are fit for purpose and suitable for burning in the main and auxiliary engines of the Vessel.
1.1. Charterers shall further ensure that their bunker suppliers shall provide a bunker delivery note in accordance with and containing the minimum information specified in the annex to part C-1 of the IGF Code
1.2. Where LNG Bunkers are supplied by Charterers in a place where MARPOL Annex VI is in force, Charterers warrant that any LNG Bunker suppliers shall be registered if required, and shall comply with Regulations 14 and 18 of MARPOL Annex VI.
1.3.Charterers shall indemnify Owners for any loss, liability, damage, fines, delay, deviation, cost or expense arising from or connected to Charterers' failure to comply with the provisions of this Clause.
2. Owners warrant that provided always that Charterers have fulfilled their obligations under this Clause:
a) the Vessel shall comply any local, regional or national laws or regulations, the Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel (SGMF) guidelines relating to LNG bunker specification, and bunkering procedures in any areas the Vessel is ordered to and does proceed.
b) the Vessel shall be able to consume LNG Bunkers.
2.1. Owners shall indemnify Charterers for any loss, liability, damage, fines, delay, cost or expense arising from or connected with Owners' failure to comply with the provisions of this Clause.
3. Any speed and performance undertaking in this Charterparty is based on use of LNG Bunkers.