Common use of Heating Clause in Contracts

Heating. The Owners warrants that the vessel is fully fitted with tight and functioning heating coils in all cargo tanks, or with heat exchangers, and is capable of applying heat to the cargo as agreed in this charter. The vessel is to be able to receive cargo up to a maximum temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. The vessel’s heating system is to be able to maintain a cargo temperature, if required to do so, up to a maximum of 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The vessel is to be able to increase the temperature of the whole cargo on board by at least 4 degrees Fahrenheit per day if so instructed. Any delays and or expenses resulting from non-compliance with this clause shall be for the Owners’ account. Any lost time owing to deficient or improper operation of the inert gas system or otherwise resulting from non-compliance with this clause to be considered as off hire.

Heating. The Owners warrants that the vessel is fully fitted with tight and functioning heating coils in all cargo tanks, or with heat exchangers, and is capable of applying heat to the cargo as agreed in this charter. The vessel is to be able to receive cargo up to a maximum temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. The vessel’s heating system is to be able to maintain a cargo temperature, if required to do so, up to a maximum of 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The vessel is to be able to increase the temperature of the whole cargo on board by at least 4 degrees Fahrenheit per day if so instructed. Any delays and or expenses resulting from non-compliance with this clause shall be for the Owners’ account. Any lost time owing to deficient or improper operation of the inert gas system or otherwise resulting from non-compliance with this clause to be considered as off hire.. Table of Contents