Lightering Clause Samples
The Lightering clause defines the terms and conditions under which cargo can be transferred from one vessel to another, typically to reduce the draft of a ship so it can enter ports with depth restrictions. This process often involves moving part of the cargo from a larger vessel to a smaller one while at sea or at anchorage, and the clause will specify responsibilities for costs, risks, and procedures during the operation. Its core practical function is to facilitate safe and efficient cargo delivery when direct port access is limited, thereby ensuring the voyage can be completed without unnecessary delays or hazards.
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Lightering. Any partial lightering or lightering to extinction, at sea or at a place outside a designated port, shall be conducted in accordance with the latest Oil Companies International Marine Forum, or OCIMF, guidelines for ship-to-ship transfers and with port authority approval, if applicable. Any lightering Vessel required by either Buyer or Seller shall be subject to the prior written approval of the other Party. The Party requiring lightering, under the Agreement, is responsible for all expenses related to the lightering. Unless lightering is performed at Vessel's request or as a result of any fault that is attributable to the Vessel, any time used for lightering shall count as used laytime or as time on demurrage, if on demurrage. The lightering point shall not be considered a second discharge berth or port under the terms of the Agreement. No deductions shall be considered for weather or shifting within lightering area.
Lightering. Lightering of the Vessel at the Delivery Port shall only be with the written consent of Seller which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Lightering at Seller’s request shall be at Seller’s expense. If lightering is requested by Buyer, the cost and expense of such lightering shall be for Buyer’s account and all time used in such lightering together with all delay consequent thereupon shall count against Laytime or time on demurrage. Buyer’s lightering vessel shall be acceptable to and approved by Seller. Such acceptance shall not be unreasonably withheld. Lightering shall be conducted in accordance with the latest Oil Companies International Marine Forum, or OCIMF, guidelines for ship-to-ship transfers.
Lightering. If the custody transfer occurs at a lightering, then the Official Quantity shall be calculated using daughter vessel measurements (as measured alongside a stationary berth) less OBQ and adjusted for an applicable VEF.
Lightering. In the event lightering is required prior to berthing at any discharging port, the lightering point will neither be considered to be a second berth nor second discharge port. Laytime for the lightering commences as above, except that when NOR allowance for the Vessel to be lightered has not expired, time starts when the lightering Vessel is all fast alongside. Time moving from lightering point to berth does not count as used laytime.
Lightering barging charges and related mooring, unmooring and port dues shall be on the account of the Buyer, who will be liable for all demurrage or additional expenses incurred if the Buyer causes delay in the supply of Marine Bunker Fuel.
Lightering i. Any partial or full lightering, at sea or at a place outside a designated port, shall be conducted in accordance with the latest OCIMF guidelines for ship- to-ship transfers and, if applicable, with port authority approval.
ii. Any lightering Vessel required by either Buyer or Seller shall be subject to the prior written approval of the other Party.
iii. The Party requiring lightering, under the Agreement is responsible for all expenses related to the lightering. Unless lightering is performed at Vessel’s request or as a result of any fault that is attributable to the Vessel, any time used for lightering shall count as used laytime or as time on demurrage, if on demurrage.
iv. The lightering point shall not be considered a second discharge berth or port under the terms of the Agreement. No deductions shall be considered for weather or shifting within the lightering area.
v. If the Vessel tenders NOR prior to the commencement of the applicable Laydays, laytime shall commence at 0001 hours, local time, at the specified location on the commencement date of such Laydays or All Fast, whichever occurs first, unless otherwise specifically agreed and documented by the parties to the Agreement in advance of docking.
vi. If the Vessel tenders NOR within the applicable Laydays, laytime shall commence upon tender of NOR.
vii. If the Vessel tenders NOR after the end of the Laydays (if not cancelled), laytime shall commence at All Fast alongside the lightering Vessel.
viii. Laytime shall cease when all applicable lightering equipment and fenders have been removed.
ix. The Vessel shall be permitted thirty-six (36) Running Hours as allowed laytime for either loading or discharging a full Cargo.
x. In the event of a partial delivery of Cargo, allowed laytime shall be based on thirty-six (36) hours and allocated pro rata by dividing the Cargo Quantity delivered by the mother ▇▇▇▇▇▇’s full Cargo volume which shall be determined by the bill of lading. If the bill of lading is not available, then the total NSV outturn volume shall be used. In any case, the minimum allowed