Common use of Inert Gas System Clause in Contracts

Inert Gas System. 62.1 The Owners warrant that the Vessel is equipped with a fully functional, efficient and certified Class approved Inert Gas System (“IGS”) which is in use on the date of delivery of the Vessel and shall so remain during the period of the charter and that the officers and crew on board on delivery and throughout the period of the charter are and will be experienced in the operation of the system. The Owners further warrant that in case Charterers request so in writing the Vessel will arrive at load ports with cargo tanks inerted and that the tanks will remain inerted throughout the voyage and during discharge. 62.2 The Master may be requested by terminal personnel or independent inspectors to breach the IGS for the purposes of gauging, sampling, temperature determination and/or determining the quantity of cargo remaining on board after discharge. The Master at his discretion and provided is safe shall comply with these requests consistent with the safe operation of the Vessel and all applicable laws, rules and regulations. 62.3 Any costs, delays or expenses resulting from non-compliance with this clause shall be for the Owners’ account provided are due to Owners’ fault and the Vessel shall be off hire for the period of such delays.