LOADPORT Clause Samples
The LOADPORT clause defines the specific location at which cargo is to be loaded onto a vessel under a shipping contract. It typically specifies the name of the port, and may include additional details such as the terminal or berth, to ensure clarity about where the loading operations will take place. By clearly identifying the load port, this clause helps prevent disputes over the place of delivery, ensures logistical coordination, and allocates responsibility for the cargo at a defined point in the shipping process.
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LOADPORT. Sampling and analysis of the Coal should be carried out at the time of loading the cargo onto the vessel by an internationally reputed Independent Inspection Agency (IIA) appointed by the Seller. The costs of draft survey and sampling and analysis at loading port shall be on Seller‟s account. The certificate of sampling and analysis so determined shall be considered for the provisional 90% payment, as per Clause 11 of this Agreement, for the quality of cargo loaded onto the vessel and dispatched. The Seller shall ensure that, the Seller appointed IIA shall perform an analysis of the characteristics specified in Clause 3 of this Agreement and issue a Certificate of sampling and Analysis certifying the results of such analysis. Seller IIA should provide an addendum certificate to reflect Ultimate analysis, Ash analysis, NCV, HGI, AFT for buyer‟s reference purpose and to be sent directly to the Buyer and shall not be a part of payment document. The Buyer has the right to appoint own representative(s) or Buyer‟s appointed independent inspection agency to witness the loading, draft Survey, Sampling and Sample preparation of each sublot samples, composite sample and umpire sample performed by Loading Port IIA at Load port at Buyer‟s cost. The Seller appointed IIA should handover each sub-lot samples & composite sample of the shipment to Buyer appointed IIA for Buyer‟s own reference and private analysis purpose only. The IIA appointed by the Seller shall carry out representative sampling at the time of loading onto the vessel in accordance with ASTM standards. In case of loading the cargo from the barges minimum number of increments to be maintained by the Seller IIA for the sample collection of General analysis and Total Moisture. Each representative sublots and composite sample (4.75 mm) shall be divided into three parts: one set being the shipment analysis sample (the "Shipment Sample"), and the second set being the Buyer‟s Sample (the “Buyer‟s Sample”) and the third set being the Umpire sample (the "Umpire Sample"). These samples shall be clearly labelled (including without limitation sample and container weight) and kept in air tight sealed containers. The Buyers representative shall witness the sample preparation of the umpire samples and shall sign & seal upon the composite Umpire samples along with Seller IIA & shall take photographs of the sealed Umpire samples.