BIMCO bunker clauses for time charter parties
BIMCO have recently released a Special Circular with six new time charter party bunker clauses intended to supplement the bunker provisions of standard forms.
The clauses relate to bunkering prior to delivery / redelivery, bunkering operations and sampling, bunker quality and liability, fuel testing programme, bunker fuel sulphur content clause and types and quantities of bunkers on redelivery.
This suite of bunker clauses is not intended as a replacement for the existing bunker clauses in a time charter. The suite offers a means of supplementing standard time charters with bunker provisions that are missing or poorly worded. Each clause in the suite is designed to be self-standing and independent of the other clauses in the suite.
Members are advised to exercise caution when incorporating additional clauses so as to ensure that the new clauses do not conflict with existing provisions. Members can contact the FD&D department who will be able to provide suitable advice and guidance.
A copy of the Special Circular can be accessed here.