When does the Master of a vessel tender a...

When does the Master of a vessel tender a...

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When does the Master of a vessel tender a Notice of Readiness to the charterer?

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When does the Master of a vessel tender a Notice of Readiness to the charterer?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Meaning and purpose of a Notice of Readiness (NOR) in a voyage charter • Difference between being "ready to load" versus "ready to sail" • Conditions that must be satisfied before laytime can start

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: What event does the Notice of Readiness trigger in the charter party—starting cargo operations, ending them, or simply confirming contract completion? • Consider whether the Master must wait until the ship is physically ready to depart, or just ready for the charterer to begin loading or discharging. • Think about whether just being moored/anchored is enough, or whether there is an additional condition regarding the ship’s readiness for cargo.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which option best matches the moment when laytime begins under a typical voyage charter party. • Check that the option you choose includes both the vessel’s physical readiness (gear, holds, documentation) and legal readiness (customs, port clearance as required for cargo operations). • Make sure you distinguish between readiness for cargo operations and readiness for the voyage itself—they are not the same.