12.2 MAINTENANCE
Vessels managed by Thome will in every regard, be maintained in accordance with sound
maintenance principles. Vessels managed by Thome should not only comply with all statutory and
Class requirements, but be fully able to operate from the standpoint of crew, cargo and vessel safety,
as well as the safety of others, including the environment in which the vessel operates. Further, it is
the policy of the company, within the limits of any budgetary constraints that may be imposed by the
principals, to continually upkeep the general material condition of a vessel in such a manner as to
enhance the vessel's operating efficiency and effectiveness, as well as its safety standards. It is
Thome's practice that such up-keeping and maintenance or repair work will, whenever possible, be
carried out by the crew and voyage repairers, during steaming periods, not docking periods or off-hire
time.