Ship Positions Example

Ship Positions Example

A position is the term for bidding in shipping and refers to the response from the party offering the chartering service or ship.

A position typically includes the following elements:

• Type of ship, name, and when and where it will be open
• Ship specifications, age, flag, SDWT, draft, LOA, beam, GT, NT, speed, consumption
• Hold and hatch specifications
• Grain and bale capacity
• Volume of cargo and SF
• Loading and Discharge rates (proposed)

If what is proposed satisfies the order, the next step is voyage calculation and a firm offer.

Consider the following Ship Positions Example:

MV HANDYBULK YAGMUR
• Open Haiphong, 23-29 November 2022. Short trip within the Far East
• SDBC 2022 Panama Flag 34,676 DWT on 10.65 m
• LOA/beam 179.28/28.0 m
• 22.072 GT / 11.132 NT
• Grain/Bale 44,020.5/42,721
• 4 cranes 4 x 30 tons/4 grabs 12 cbm; CO2 fitted
• 5 HO/HA; hatch dimensions: 1 & 5-length: 20.00/breadth:
14.00; 2, 3 & 4-length: 20.80/breadth: 19.60; hatch-covers hamworthykse/end folding jack-knife weather tight operated by hydraulic cylinder
• About 14.0 knots on abt 28.0 mts (Laden)/About 14.0 knots on abt 27.0 mts (Ballast)
• ECO SPEED: abt 13.0 knots on abt 25.0 mts
(Laden and Ballast) NDAS (No Diesel Oil At Sea)

This example of a position concerns the MV HANDYBULK YAGMUR set to be open and available for charter in Haiphong between November 23 and 29, 2022, and looking for a short trip within the Far East.

MV HANDYBULK YAGMUR is a bulk carrier built in 2022 and flies the Panama Flag. Its specifications are 34,676 metric tons deadweight on 10.65 summer draft and length overall of 179.28 m and beam 28.0 m.

MV HANDYBULK YAGMUR weight specifications are 22,072 GT / 11,132 NT and it has five holds and five hatches. The hatch dimensions and other details are given, as well as the specifications of the hydraulic system used to operate them. The grain and bale capacity are also provided.

Importantly, speed and consumption of bunkers are stated when the MV HANDYBULK YAGMUR is laden and in ballast. CO2 fitted indicates that there is firefighting equipment fitted in the cargo holds-smoke detectors, alarms, and cylinders to release CO2, NDAS indicates that there is no diesel oil consumption during normal steaming at sea.

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Ship Positions Example 2

MV HANDYBULK NAVIGATOR

  • Available in Rotterdam, 1-7 December 2023. Coastal voyage in Northern Europe
  • General Cargo, 2021 Netherlands Flag, 28,000 DWT on 9.8 m
  • LOA/beam: 170.00/25.0 m
  • 19,500 GT / 10,000 NT
  • Grain/Bale: 37,500/35,800
  • 3 cranes 3 x 25 tons; 2 grabs 10 cbm; CO2 fitted
  • 5 HO/HA; hatch dimensions: 1 & 5 – length: 18.50/breadth: 13.50; 2, 3 & 4 – length: 19.50/breadth: 18.20; hatch-covers: MacGregor single pull/hydraulic operation
  • Speed: About 15.0 knots on about 26.0 mts (Laden)/About 15.5 knots on about 24.5 mts (Ballast)
  • ECO SPEED: About 12.5 knots on about 22.0 mts (Laden and Ballast) NDAS (No Diesel Oil At Sea)

 

Ship Positions Example 3

MV HANDYBULK OCEAN

  • Docking in Baltimore, 5-10 January 2024. Available for transatlantic route
  • Panamax Dry Bulk Carrier, 2023 Greek Flag, 80,000 DWT on 14.5 m
  • LOA/beam: 229.00/32.25 m
  • 43,000 GT / 25,000 NT
  • Grain/Bale: 97,000/93,500
  • Gearless design
  • 7 HO/HA; hatch dimensions: Nos. 1, 7 – length: 19.20/breadth: 15.00; Nos. 2-6 – length: 20.00/breadth: 20.00; hatch-covers: side-rolling type
  • Service speed: About 14.5 knots on about 34.0 mts (Laden)/About 15.0 knots on about 32.0 mts (Ballast)
  • ECO SPEED: About 12.0 knots on about 29.0 mts (Laden and Ballast) NDAS (No Diesel Oil At Sea)

 

Ship Positions Example 4

MV HANDYBULK PIONEER

  • Anchored off Los Angeles, available 18-24 January 2024. Ideal for short-sea shipping routes on the West Coast
  • Container Ship, 2022 Singapore Flag, 50,000 DWT on 12.6 m
  • LOA/beam: 260.00/32.2 m
  • 39,800 GT / 21,500 NT
  • Container capacity: 4,200 TEU
  • Gear: 4 cranes, each 40 tons capacity
  • 11 cargo holds; cell guides for container stowage
  • Navigation equipment: Latest AIS, Radar, and GPS systems
  • Average speed: About 18.0 knots on about 60.0 mts (Laden)/About 18.5 knots on about 57.0 mts (Ballast)
  • ECO SPEED: About 16.0 knots on about 52.0 mts (Laden and Ballast) NDAS (No Diesel Oil At Sea)

 

 

Ship Positions Example 5

MV HANDYBULK HARVESTER

  • Moored in Rotterdam, ready for deployment between 28 January and 3 February 2024. Targeting bulk cargo routes in the Baltic Sea region.
  • Capesize Bulk Carrier, 2024 Marshall Islands Flag, 180,000 DWT on 18 m
  • LOA/beam: 292.00/45.0 m
  • 88,000 GT / 55,000 NT
  • Grain/Bale: 200,000/195,000
  • Gearless with reinforced deck and hull for heavy cargo
  • 9 HO/HA; hatch dimensions: 1 & 9 – length: 22.50/breadth: 18.00; 2-8 – length: 23.00/breadth: 20.00; hatch-covers: sliding type for efficient loading/unloading
  • Maximum speed: About 15.5 knots on about 70.0 mts (Laden)/About 16.0 knots on about 68.0 mts (Ballast)
  • ECO SPEED: About 13.5 knots on about 65.0 mts (Laden and Ballast) NDAS (No Diesel Oil At Sea)

 

Ship Positions Example 6

MV HANDYBULK ARCTIC EXPLORER

  • Scheduled to arrive in Vancouver, available from 10-17 February 2024. Primarily for trade routes in the Pacific Northwest.
  • Ice-Class Container Vessel, 2023 Finnish Flag, 30,000 DWT on 11 m
  • LOA/beam: 200.00/28.0 m
  • 25,000 GT / 15,000 NT
  • Container capacity: 2,500 TEU, including refrigerated units
  • Enhanced ice navigation capabilities
  • Equipped with 2 cranes, each 35 tons capacity
  • 6 cargo holds, designed for quick and efficient container handling
  • Navigation and communication systems adapted for extreme weather
  • Service speed: About 17 knots on about 50 mts (Laden)/About 17.5 knots on about 48 mts (Ballast)
  • ECO SPEED: About 15 knots on about 45 mts (Laden and Ballast) NDAS (No Diesel Oil At Sea)

 

Ship Positions Example 7

MV HANDYBULK OCEAN GIANT

  • Arriving in Newcastle, Australia, open for charter from 22-30 February 2024. Suitable for long-haul bulk trade, particularly iron ore and coal.
  • Capesize Bulk Carrier, 2023 Bahamas Flag, 175,000 DWT on 17.8 m
  • LOA/beam: 290.00/45.0 m
  • 90,000 GT / 57,000 NT
  • Grain/Bale: 198,000/193,000
  • Gearless design with reinforced hull for heavy cargoes
  • 9 HO/HA; hatch dimensions: Nos. 1 & 9 – length: 21.80/breadth: 17.00; Nos. 2-8 – length: 22.30/breadth: 20.00; hatch-covers: full hydraulic operated folding type
  • Cruising speed: About 14.0 knots on about 68.0 mts (Laden)/About 14.5 knots on about 66.0 mts (Ballast)
  • ECO SPEED: About 12.0 knots on about 62.0 mts (Laden and Ballast) NDAS (No Diesel Oil At Sea)

 

Ship Positions Example 8

MV HANDYBULK SEA WARRIOR

  • Docking in Antwerp, available from 15-22 March 2024. Geared for medium-range bulk cargo voyages, especially grains and minerals.
  • Panamax Bulk Carrier, 2024 Maltese Flag, 75,000 DWT on 14.3 m
  • LOA/beam: 225.00/32.25 m
  • 40,000 GT / 24,500 NT
  • Grain/Bale: 88,000/85,000
  • Equipped with 4 cranes, each 30 tons capacity; 4 grabs 10 cbm
  • 7 HO/HA; hatch dimensions: Nos. 1 & 7 – length: 18.20/breadth: 14.00; Nos. 2-6 – length: 19.00/breadth: 18.00; hatch-covers: folding type for efficient loading and unloading
  • Operating speed: About 14.0 knots on about 32.0 mts (Laden)/About 14.5 knots on about 30.0 mts (Ballast)
  • ECO SPEED: About 12.0 knots on about 28.0 mts (Laden and Ballast) NDAS (No Diesel Oil At Sea)

 

Ship Positions Example 9

MV HANDYBULK ISLAND

  • Anchored near Hamburg, ready for engagements from 1-8 April 2024. Optimal for versatile bulk and breakbulk cargoes, especially in the Mediterranean and Black Sea.
  • Supramax Bulk Carrier, 2024 Italian Flag, 58,000 DWT on 12.8 m
  • LOA/beam: 190.00/32.0 m
  • 33,000 GT / 19,000 NT
  • Grain/Bale: 70,000/68,000
  • Equipped with 4 cranes, each capable of lifting 35 tons; 4 grabs 8 cbm
  • 5 HO/HA; hatch dimensions: 1 & 5 – length: 17.50/breadth: 15.00; 2, 3 & 4 – length: 18.00/breadth: 16.50; hatch-covers: pneumatic sliding type for quick operation
  • Service speed: About 15.0 knots on about 38.0 mts (Laden)/About 15.5 knots on about 36.0 mts (Ballast)
  • ECO SPEED: About 13.0 knots on about 34.0 mts (Laden and Ballast) NDAS (No Diesel Oil At Sea)

 

Ship Positions Example 10

MV HANDYBULK TITAN

  • Expected at the Port of Santos, Brazil, open for charter from 10-17 April 2024. Ideal for major bulk cargo routes, particularly iron ore and coal transportation.
  • Capesize Bulk Carrier, 2023 Hong Kong Flag, 180,000 DWT on 18.2 m
  • LOA/beam: 295.00/46.0 m
  • 92,000 GT / 58,000 NT
  • Grain/Bale: 202,000/198,000
  • Gearless design, optimized for heavy cargo loading
  • 9 HO/HA; hatch dimensions: 1 & 9 – length: 23.00/breadth: 19.00; 2-8 – length: 23.50/breadth: 20.50; hatch-covers: automated rolling type for efficient operations
  • Cruising speed: About 14.0 knots on about 72.0 mts (Laden)/About 14.5 knots on about 70.0 mts (Ballast)
  • ECO SPEED: About 12.5 knots on about 68.0 mts (Laden and Ballast) NDAS (No Diesel Oil At Sea)

 

Ship Positions Example 11

MV HANDYBULK MAJESTY

  • Berthing in Singapore, available for charter 20-27 May 2024. Suitable for large-scale grain and ore transport, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • Post-Panamax Bulk Carrier, 2024 Japanese Flag, 95,000 DWT on 14.6 m
  • LOA/beam: 235.00/38.0 m
  • 50,000 GT / 31,000 NT
  • Grain/Bale: 103,000/100,000
  • Gearless with advanced bulk handling systems
  • 7 HO/HA; hatch dimensions: Nos. 1 & 7 – length: 20.30/breadth: 16.00; Nos. 2-6 – length: 21.00/breadth: 18.50; hatch-covers: state-of-the-art hydraulic operated
  • Operating speed: About 14.5 knots on about 36.0 mts (Laden)/About 15.0 knots on about 34.0 mts (Ballast)
  • ECO SPEED: About 12.5 knots on about 32.0 mts (Laden and Ballast) NDAS (No Diesel Oil At Sea)

 

Ship Positions Example 12

MV HANDYBULK MOUNTAIN VOYAGER

  • Preparing for departure in Newcastle, UK, open for engagements from 1-10 June 2024. Primarily intended for long-haul coal and mineral routes.
  • Capesize Bulk Carrier, 2024 Norwegian Flag, 190,000 DWT on 18.5 m
  • LOA/beam: 300.00/48.0 m
  • 95,000 GT / 60,000 NT
  • Grain/Bale: 210,000/205,000
  • Gearless with enhanced cargo handling capabilities
  • 9 HO/HA; hatch dimensions: Nos. 1 & 9 – length: 24.00/breadth: 20.00; Nos. 2-8 – length: 24.50/breadth: 22.00; hatch-covers: sophisticated automated system
  • Cruising speed: About 13.5 knots on about 75.0 mts (Laden)/About 14.0 knots on about 73.0 mts (Ballast)
  • ECO SPEED: About 11.5 knots on about 70.0 mts (Laden and Ballast) NDAS (No Diesel Oil At Sea)

 

Ship Position is a Warranty Term in Charter Party

In many charter parties, the ship’s position is indeed considered a warranty term. This means that the shipowner guarantees certain aspects about the ship’s position at a specified time. The nature of this warranty and its implications are significant in the context of a charter party agreement:

  1. Guarantee of Position: The shipowner assures the charterer that the vessel will be at a certain position at a specified time. This is not just a statement of expectation but a firm commitment.
  2. Basis for Contractual Decisions: The charterer often makes decisions based on this warranty, such as arranging for cargo, scheduling at the port, and coordinating other logistical aspects. The accuracy of the vessel’s position is thus critical for planning.
  3. Trigger for Laycan: The laycan, the agreed period during which the ship must present itself at the port for loading or discharging, often starts based on the warranted position. Failure of the vessel to be in the warranted position could lead to the charterer having the right to cancel the charter party.
  4. Legal Implications of Breach: If the ship is not in the warranted position at the specified time, it is considered a breach of warranty. This can lead to various legal consequences, including the right for the charterer to claim damages or to cancel the charter.
  5. Not an Absolute Guarantee: It’s important to note that the warranty is subject to certain conditions. For instance, force majeure events (like extreme weather conditions) that prevent the ship from being in the specified position may relieve the shipowner from liability for breach of warranty.
  6. Insurance and Liability Considerations: The warranty of ship position can also impact insurance claims and liability issues. Misrepresentation of the ship’s position can have serious implications in this regard.
  7. Negotiable Term: The specifics of the ship position warranty can vary based on negotiations between the shipowner and the charterer. It’s a negotiable term in the charter party contract.

The warranty of the ship’s position in a charter party is a significant term that carries legal weight. It ensures that the shipowner provides a firm commitment regarding the vessel’s location at a specific time, which forms the basis for various operational and contractual decisions. Breach of this warranty can have serious implications, including legal and financial consequences.