DAMAGED CARGO Sample Clauses

DAMAGED CARGO. 18.01 Where the cargo of a vessel either in whole or in part is badly damaged through fire, collision, springing a leak, or stranding, employees working on the vessel shall be paid for handling that part of the cargo that is badly damaged or in an offensive condition, including bunkers, cargo or otherwise, at the rate of one-and-one-half times the shift rate. Where cargo is damaged and in an offensive condition through causes other than those specified above, or is in an offensive condition and such cargo is not covered by Article 25 – “Commodity or Job Differential Deepsea Ships and Dock”, the Union may bring thematter to theattention of the Association and on the merits of the case it will be decided as to the amount of any additional compensation which may be allowed, which shall not in any case exceed the appropriate rates already specified herein for damaged cargo. Notification must be given to the Association while the cargo is being handled so as to enable a proper examination being made. In the event of a dispute arising between the Association and the Union as to settlement of a claim under this Section, the Job Arbitrator will be requested to rule on the matter, as provided for in Article 6. The above rates do not apply to Checkers, First-Aid Attendants, or to employees engaged in grainlining, erection or dismantling work aboard deepsea vessels.