Cargo Stenching Clause Samples

The Cargo Stenching clause addresses the issue of cargo emitting unpleasant or hazardous odors during transport. It typically outlines the responsibilities of the shipper or charterer to ensure that cargo is properly prepared, packaged, or treated to minimize or prevent stench, and may specify procedures for cleaning or ventilating the vessel if odors occur. This clause serves to protect the vessel owner from claims or liabilities arising from cargo-related odors and ensures that subsequent cargoes are not adversely affected, thereby maintaining the vessel's suitability for future use.

Cargo Stenching. Should the vessel be requested to stench cargo all operations are to be carried out in accordance with industry standards using equipment supplied by Charterers. Approval for stenching operations is to be at Masters discretion. Approval is not to be unreasonably withheld. The vessel shall not be ordered to nor bound·to enter any icebound port or place or any port or place where lights, lightships and buoys are or are likely to be withdrawn by reasons of ice on the vessel’s arrival or where there is a risk that the vessel will not be able on account of ice to reach the port or place or depart same after the completion of loading or discharge. If on account of ice, the Master consider it dangerous to remain at the loading or discharge port or place for fear of the vessel being frozen in and/or damaged then he has the liberty to proceed to a convenient open port or place and there await Charterers further instructions. Any time-losses and additional expenses including increased deductibles and repairs of damage sustained due to any of the above causes or on account of the vessel being frozen in, shall be for the Charterers account. The vessel shall not be obliged to force ice nor to follow ice-breakers.