Common use of Intermediate Hold Cleaning Clause in Contracts

Intermediate Hold Cleaning. Vessel’s crew shall render customary assistance in cleaning cargo holds in preparation for next cargo if required by Charterers and if not prevented by shore regulations. Such cleaning to be performed provided this can be safely done, weather permitting. Charterers shall pay USD 450 per hold actually cleaned including dunnage removal/disposal, if any. In any case Owners are not responsible for passing hold survey for loading of next cargo during the entire period. The work to be done in the same efficient manner as if the vessel was trading for Owners’ account, but without responsibility and liability on part of Owners regarding acceptance of vessel at loading port if vessel is rejected due to previous cargo(es) carried under this Charter Party. All fresh water used for hold cleaning to be for Charterers’ account.