CHARTER
CONTRACT FOR YACHT: Yacht Name
Dates: , Ports: embark-disembark
Name: Charterer Name
-Charter
price is US$ for
nights, days, persons
Included
in the charter price is use of yacht equipment, fuel, and most meals. Excluded
are bar, one lunch and one dinner ashore, taxes, clearance fees, gratuities and
harbour fees.
-Delivery: The Owner agrees to deliver the yacht at
the port of boarding in full commission and in proper working order, outfitted
as a yacht of her size, type and accommodations, with full equipment, inclusive
of that required by law, and fully furnished, including galley and dining
utensils and linens and blankets; staunch and clean and in good condition
throughout and ready for service; and agrees to allow demurrage pro rata to the
Charterer for any delay in delivery, unless caused by Force Majeure. But should it be impossible for the Owner to
make delivery as stipulated through causes beyond his control and should such
delivery not be made 24 hours thereafter, then this agreement may be canceled
by the Charterer and any charter money paid in advance shall be returned to him
without further liability to the Owner, shall be prorated by agreement and the
broker shall retain full commission.
- Force Majeure is defined as any cause attributed
to acts of God, accidents, natural disaster, weather or other occurrences
beyond the reasonable control of the owner, and not caused by the owners’
negligence. No warranty is made as to the suitability of weather with respect
to this charter. If a named storm threatens or is forecast to threaten the
expected location of the Charter Yacht, as determined by the Captain at his/her
sole discretion, the Captain shall have the option of terminating or cancelling
the charter at any time that he/she deems necessary. No refund is provided for
cancellation due to weather.
-Disclaimer:
neither the vessel nor its owner or crew are liable
for any bodily injury arising from whatever cause. Neither are they liable for
damage or theft or loss of property of charterer.
-Responsibility:
the captain has responsibility for the safe navigation of the yacht and the
charterer shall abide by his judgment as to sailing, weather and pertinent
matters.
-Breakdown;
if the yacht suffers breakdown that cannot be repaired within 24 hours
charterer may cancel remaining charter time. Monies will be refunded.
-Booking:
the yacht is booked by completing the charter agreement forms and sending them
back to the yacht or its broker. When the charterer has received confirmation
of the booking from the yacht or its broker, 50% of the charter fee should be
transferred to the account specified by the yacht or its broker. 15% of the
charter fee immediately becomes non-refundable as the brokers fee. The balance
of the charter fee should be received by the yacht or its broker 4 weeks before
boarding.
-Cancellation:
should the charterer cancel within 6 weeks before the charter the entire
deposit paid will be forfeited. Should the charterer cancel within 4 weeks
before boarding the entire amount paid will be forfeited.
-Should
the yacht not be available-whatever the causes
are-owner of the yacht is liable to offer an equivalent yacht for the same
charter period on the same place or monies will be refunded within 4 weeks.
Date: day month year
Date: Day month year
Master/Owner:
Name
Charterer: