Common use of Stevedore Damage Clause in Contracts

Stevedore Damage. Vessel is guaranteed suitable for grab discharge. Deeptanks, tunnels and all other provisions within vessel’s holds are to be adequately protected against damage by stevedores’ grabs. The Master to obtain repairs from stevedores themselves and will settle matter directly with them, but Charterers are liable to the extent should Master fail to obtain repairs from stevedores. Master to report immediately to Charterers and their agents when damage caused. Furthermore, Master will take care that the party causing damage acknowledges same in writing, failing which Master with Charterers’ agents have to arrange, survey to value estimated amount of damages and time lost, otherwise Charterers cannot be held responsible for damages. All damages, which are to be repaired by Charterers and which do not refer to fair wear and tear or which are recoverable from third parties and do not affect the ship’s seaworthiness or working capacity, to remain for occasional repairs or when the ship is to dock for Owners’ account so that the Charterers pay the actual cost of repairs but not for the time used, provided time occupied in repairing stevedores’ damages does not exceed time necessary for Owners to carry out their own works/repairs.