Common use of Used Laytime Clause in Contracts

Used Laytime. Laytime shall commence (or recommence in the case of deliveries to multiple Delivery Points) upon the expiration of (i) six (6) hours for Vessels discharging 150,000 or more Barrels of Product or four (4) hours for Vessels discharging less than 150,000 Barrels of Product, after tender of the Notice of Readiness provided for in Section 6.3.7 (Arrival), or (ii) upon the Vessel having arrived at berth and having been made fast (finished mooring) and ready for discharge, whichever occurs first. If the Vessel arrives before the first day of the Delivery Window, Notice of Readiness shall not be effective until 00:01 hours local time of the first day of the Delivery Window, unless BUYER and the port authority elect to accept the Vessel earlier, in which case used laytime shall begin when the Vessel is all-fast. If the Vessel arrives after the last day of the Delivery Window, used laytime shall not begin until the Vessel is all-fast. Used laytime shall cease immediately upon disconnection of hoses or cargo arms after Product has been discharged. The Vessel shall vacate the berth expeditiously; consistent with safe operating practices (unless permission to remain is given in writing).