Vessel is guaranteed suitable for grab discharge, deeptanks, tunnels and all other provisions within vessel’s holds. Any damage caused by stevedore during the currency of this Charter shall be reported by Captain to Charterers or their agents, in writing, within 24 hours of the occurrence or as soon as possible thereafter. The Captain shall use his best efforts to obtain written acknowledgement by responsible parties causing damages unless damage should have been made good in the meantime.
Stevedore damage involving vessel’s seaworthiness or her cargo worthiness or the proper working of vessel and/or her equipment shall be repaired without delay to the vessel after each occurrence in Charterers’ time and shall be paid for by the Charterers. Other minor repairs shall be done at the same time, but if this is not possible, same shall be repaired while vessel is in drydock in Owners’ time, provided this does not interfere with Owners’ repair work, or by vessel’s crew at Owners’ convenience. All costs of such repairs shall be for Charterers’ account. Any time spent in repairing stevedore damage shall be for Charterers’ account.
Charterers shall pay for stevedore damages whether or not payment has been made by stevedores to Charterers. In the case of stevedore damage, for which Charterers may be liable under the terms of this Charter Party, all such damage must be reported by the Master in writing to Charterers agents giving details of party causing same within 24 hours of occurrence or before departure from the port where such damage occurs whichever is later.
Hidden damages must be reported as soon as they are reasonable detectable but latest when the damage could have been discovered by the exercise of due diligence.
All damages for which Charterers are liable not being wear and tear and not affecting vessels seaworthiness shall be made good by occasional repairs when vessel is to dock for Owners’ account, Charterers paying actual costs of repairs but not for time used unless it exceeds the time used for vessels own repair.