Common use of Lightering Clause in Contracts

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. In the event lightering is required prior to berthing at any discharging discharge 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.