ISPS CODE

[Nikos_1962]

A vessel is calling in a US port. Not all crew members hold a valid US Visa. Security guards ar posted in the ship's gangway, at a cost of US$ 48.50 per guard per hour.

Expenses charged to the charterers but refused to reimburse.

All comments willbe welcome.

[Polskiy German]

Any clause covering ISPS in the c/p? actually all expenses in respect of vsl's compliance/fitness to all international conventions are for Owners account unless contract provides to the contrary

[Nikos_1962]

Dear German,

Thanks your reply. C/P incorporates standards ISPS clause, in which it is clearly stated that expenses incurred for compliance with the port facility security plan will be for charterers account.

No obligation for the owners to provide US visa for ship's complement.

Nikos

[Polskiy German]

smells like arbitration then if I understand right. I wonder how much time she spent alongside under such "cheap" watch???