Common use of Demurrage Clause in Contracts

Demurrage. (a) The Seller shall pay demurrage in U.S. Dollars at the rate specified below for each running hour and pro rata for each part of an hour, for all time that running laytime exceeds the allowed laytime. Should the Vessel be loaded for the account of two (2) or more parties at a single berth, the Seller shall be liable only for its pro rata share of demurrage incurred at the berth or terminal based on the part cargo volume loaded for the Seller’s account as a percentage of total gross volume of cargo loaded at that berth or terminal. However, the Seller shall not be liable for any portion of demurrage incurred solely attributable to the other Party(ies). Under no circumstances shall the Seller be required to pay demurrage in excess of that paid by Xxxxx to the Vessel owner.