Lebanon Award02-043
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Lebanon MCI 416(b) 02-043
Award
On behalf of Mercy Corps, we hereby confirm
fixture as follows:
USDA Approved. Charter Party Date Sept. 27, 2002
Owner: OSG Ship Management Inc. on behalf of Ocean Bulkships Inc.
Vessel: MV OVERSEAS HARRIETTE , or owners option
MV OVERSEAS MARILYN , Both Sister Ships,
US Flag , Built 1978, Geared Bulkcarrier
25,541 LT DWT on 33ft 8 9/16 inch SW; LOA 567.2ft/ Beam 74.94 ft;
5 Ho/5 Ha ; 10 X 9.8 T SWL Derricks; Class Highest ABS.
Cargo: 13,500 MT Min/Max HRW Wheat in Bulk plus 6,500 MT Min/Max DNS/NS Wheat in
Bulk as part cargo.
Load Port: 1 safe berth Myrtle Grove LA, 1 safe port Mississippi River USGulf.
Laydays: December 10-20, 2002
Discharge: 1 to 2 safe berths Beirut, Lebanon, where max 12.5 M SW.
Terms : As per Freight tender.
Freight Rate: US$ 84.62 PMT. One way rate $ 54.89 PMT.
Demurrage/Despatch: At Load Port $ 14,000/HD . At Disport $12,000. /HD
On behalf of Mercy Corps, we hereby confirm fixture as follows:
USDA Approved. Charter Party Date Sept. 27, 2002
Owner: OSG Ship Management Inc. on behalf of Ocean Bulkships Inc.
Vessel: MV OVERSEAS HARRIETTE , or owners option
MV OVERSEAS MARILYN , Both Sister Ships,
US Flag , Built 1978, Geared Bulkcarrier
25,541 LT DWT on 33ft 8 9/16 inch SW; LOA 567.2ft/ Beam 74.94 ft;
5 Ho/5 Ha ; 10 X 9.8 T SWL Derricks; Class Highest ABS.
Cargo: 13,500 MT Min/Max HRW Wheat in Bulk plus 6,500 MT Min/Max DNS/NS Wheat in
Bulk as part cargo.
Load Port: 1 safe berth Myrtle Grove LA, 1 safe port Mississippi River USGulf.
Laydays: December 10-20, 2002
Discharge: 1 to 2 safe berths Beirut, Lebanon, where max 12.5 M SW.
Terms : As per Freight tender.
Freight Rate: US$ 84.62 PMT. One way rate $ 54.89 PMT.
Demurrage/Despatch: At Load Port $ 14,000/HD . At Disport $12,000. /HD
MERCY CORPS INTL (MCI) LEBANON, SEC 416(B) FY 2002 - WHEAT IN BULK
FREIGHT IFB NO.: LE-MCI-416(B)-043
ST SABINE EAGLE, NOTICE OF FIXTURE CONFIRMATION
On behalf of Mercy Corps, we hereby confirm the fixture of Sept 27 as follows:
USDA APPROVED - Charter Party Date Sept. 27, 2002
Owner: August Trading Inc.
Vessel: ST SABINE EAGLE , US Flag , Tanker Built 1983
34,080 MT DWT on 10.95M SSW; LOA 201.16M/ Beam 25.6M;
Speed about 14 knots, Class Highest ABS.
Cargo: 13,500 MT Min/Max HRW Wheat in Bulk plus 6,500 MT Min/Max DNS/NS Wheat in
Bulk as part cargo.
Load Port: 1 safe berth Myrtle Grove LA, 1 safe port Mississippi River USGulf.
Laydays: October 10-20, 2002
Discharge: 1 to 2 safe berths Beirut, Lebanon. ST Sabine Eagle will full lighten
as per Freight Tender Tanker Clause No. 10,
Terms : As per Freight tender.
Freight Rate: US$ 93.00 PMT. Basis one load to one discharge port. Freight is
based upon fixture with Sec416 cargo of 9000 MT wheat to Albania. Lightening
cost of $ 23.00 pmt included in freight rate basis full lightening.
One way rate $ 78.25 PMT.
Demurrage/Despatch: At Load Port $ 14,000/HD . At Disport $6,000. /HD
MERCY CORPS INTL (MCI) LEBANON, SEC 416(B) FY 2002 - WHEAT IN BULK
FREIGHT IFB NO.: LE-MCI-416(B)-043
ST SABINE EAGLE, NOTICE OF FIXTURE CONFIRMATION
On behalf of Mercy Corps, we hereby confirm the fixture of Sept 27 as follows:
USDA APPROVED - Charter Party Date Sept. 27, 2002
Owner: August Trading Inc.
Vessel: ST SABINE EAGLE , US Flag , Tanker Built 1983
34,080 MT DWT on 10.95M SSW; LOA 201.16M/ Beam 25.6M;
Speed about 14 knots, Class Highest ABS.
Cargo: 13,500 MT Min/Max HRW Wheat in Bulk plus 6,500 MT Min/Max DNS/NS Wheat in
Bulk as part cargo.
Load Port: 1 safe berth Myrtle Grove LA, 1 safe port Mississippi River USGulf.
Laydays: October 10-20, 2002
Discharge: 1 to 2 safe berths Beirut, Lebanon. ST Sabine Eagle will full lighten
as per Freight Tender Tanker Clause No. 10,
Terms : As per Freight tender.
Freight Rate: US$ 93.00 PMT. Basis one load to one discharge port. Freight is
based upon fixture with Sec416 cargo of 9000 MT wheat to Albania. Lightening
cost of $ 23.00 pmt included in freight rate basis full lightening.
One way rate $ 78.25 PMT.
Demurrage/Despatch: At Load Port $ 14,000/HD . At Disport $6,000. /HD
Date: September 19, 2002
Freight Tender: Lebanon Bulk Wheat - Section 416(b)
IFB No: LE-MCI-416b-043
Ref #: 02MCI1114-05
Panalpina, Inc., Projects Division, on behalf of Mercy Corps. International, Portland Oregon USA requests offers of U.S. and non-U.S. flag vessels, geared or gearless vessels, (barges in tandem tow will not be considered) for transportation of bulk wheat, full or part cargo, financed under Section 416(b). Cargo to be contracted on a minimum/maximum basis as follows:
1. Load Port: 1 to 2 safe berths each, 1 to 2 safe port(s). The greater New Orleans areas, including but not North of Baton Rouge, LA., the Columbia River District including Portland; San Francisco Bay area, including Sacramento and Stockton, to be considered respectively as one port.
2. Quantity/Laydays:
Approx. 13,500 M/T min/max of HRW Wheat plus approx. 6,500 M/T min/max of DNS/NS wheat - October 10-20, 2002, Owner to provide 10 days pre-advice of vessel readiness to load.
Approx. 13,500 M/T min/max of HRW wheat plus approx. 6,500 M/T min/max of DNS Wheat - December 10-20, 2002. Owner to provide 14 days pre-advice of vessel readiness to load .
Offerors should consider offering vessels to carry a range of quantities in the event that the quantity purchased is more or less than the quantity stated in the tender. Cargo to be contracted on a minimum/maximum basis.
Separation of the two grades to be at owner's account. Preferably by natural segregation of vessels' holds.
Owners to provide 10 day pre-advice for first shipment and a 14-day pre-advice for second shipment of vessel readiness to load. Pre-advice notice must be received at the office of Panalpina, Inc., Projects Division, prior to 11:00 A.M. Washington, D.C., time on regular business to be considered received on that day. If pre-advice is received later than 11:00 A.M., Washington, D.C., time on regular business day or on weekends/holidays, pre-advice notice will be considered received only on next business day.
3. Loading terms: Cargo to be loaded according to berth terms with customary despatch at the average rate per chart below based on contracted quantity basis tons of 2,204.6 pounds per weather working day of 24 consecutive hours, Sundays and holidays excepted, even if used. Saturdays per BFC Saturday clause.
A) Bulk carriers/contracted quantity in M/T Load guarantee in M/T
0 - 9,999.99 4,000
10,000 - 19,999.99 5,000
20,000 - 29,999.99 6,000
B) Tankers/contracted quantity in M/T Load guarantee in M/T
0 - 9,999.99 4,000
10,000 - 19,999.99 5,000
20,000 - 29,999.99 6,000
C) Load guarantee for tween-decker: 3,000 M/T
D) No load guarantee for lash/seabee barges.
Any stowing and /or trimming to be for owner's account.
4. Loading laytime accounts to be settled directly between owners and commodity supplier(s). Laytime calculation, overtime and trimming to be in accordance with addendum No. 1 of the North American Grain Export Association's F.O.B. contract No. 2 (revised August 1, 1998) clauses 1-10, (hereinafter NAEGA) regardless of the type of vessel. Further, the following modification to NAEGA will apply: anywhere the word "buyer" appears, the words "vessel owners" shall be substituted in its place. Under no circumstances shall CCC or charterers be responsible for resolving disputes involving calculation of laytime or payment of demurrage or despatch between the vessel owners and the commodity supplier(s). Any and all disputes arising out of this contract relating to the settlement of laytime issues shall be arbitrated in New York subject to the rules of the Society of Maritime Arbitrators, Inc.
5. Section 408 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998, Public Law 105-383 (46 U.S.C. paragraph 2302(e)), establishes effective January 1, 1999, with respect to non-U.S. flag vessels and operators/owners, that substandard vessels and vessels operated by operators/owners of substandard vessels are prohibited from the carriage of government impelled (preference) cargo(es) for up to one year after such substandard determination has been published electronically. As the cargo advertised in this IFB is a government impelled (preference) cargo, offeror must warrant that vessel(s) and owners/operators are not disqualified to carry such government impelled (preference) cargo(es).
6. If owners fail to tender vessel within the laydays, whether or not the option to cancel C/P is exercised, the owners are to be fully responsible for all charges attributable to the failure to tender before the canceling date of the C/P, whether accruing to charterers or to the U.S. Government as donor, including, but not limited to the grain carrying charges covering interest, storage, insurance and fumigation. In which case it will be a condition of payment of freight that the owners submit as part of their documentation a "paid" invoice from the supplier(s) for carrying charges or a certification from supplier(s) that carrying charges did not accrue.
7. Vessels over 15 years old and tug/barge combinations must have all openings to cargo spaces and hatch covers tightly sealed with tape or by other means to assure water tight integrity. The sealing shall be done to satisfaction of attending NCB surveyor as attested by a special survey. Cost of sealing hatch covers/openings to cargo spaces as well as special survey fees shall be for vessel owner's account. Special survey certificate shall in no way diminish owner's liability and responsibilities towards the cargo.
8. Discharge port: One or Two Safe Berths Beirut, Lebanon. Maximum permissible draft 12.5 M. salt water.
9. Discharge terms: Receivers to discharge at the rate of 5,000 M/T for bulk carriers and 2,500 M/T for multi-deckers including liners. Said discharge rate to be per weather working day of 24 consecutive hours, Fridays from 1100 hrs until 0800 Saturdays, Saturdays after 1200 hrs, Sundays and Holidays until 0800 hrs Mondays or day after holiday excepted, even if used, provided vessel can discharge at such rate. No discharge rate guarantee for lash/seabee barges, but same to be discharged in regular turn without undue delay.
10. Tanker discharge clause: U.S. flag tankers will be considered basis full lightening into bulk carrier(s) in the port of Beirut, Lebanon. Said lightening to be at ship owners' time, risk and expense. Laytime shall commence at 0800 on the next working day after bulk carrier daughter vessel(s) have presented their notice(s) of readiness to discharge. Discharge rate of daughter vessel(s) shall be at the rate for bulk carriers at 5,000 M/T per day as per clause no. 9 above.
11. Lightening clause at port of Beirut: In the event vessel arrives at the port of Beirut with an arrival draft exceeding 12.5 Meters salt water, all lightening operations shall be at ship owners' time, risk and expense. In the event of full lightening at the port of Beirut, laytime shall commence at 0800 on the next working day after daughter vessel(s) have presented their notice(s) of readiness to discharge. In the event of partial lightening, vessel will not be considered ready until owners have arranged lightening and vessel has reached said draft. All time lost before vessel reaches said draft is not to count as laytime used. Laytime is not to commence prior to 0800 on the next working day following completion of lightening and presentation of valid notice of readiness. Laytime allowed, whether full or partial lightening, shall be based on the bill(s) of lading weight.
12. Discharge port laytime accounts are to be settled directly between charterers and vessel owners. Vessel owners to prepare and submit signed discharge port laytime statement to Panalpina, Inc., Projects Division, for approval within thirty (30) days of completion of discharge. Discharge port Notice of Readiness and discharge port Statement of Facts, both signed on behalf of charterers and vessel owners are to be presented with signed discharge port Laytime Statement. Under no circumstances shall CCC be responsible for resolving disputes involving the calculation of laytime or the payment of demurrage or despatch between charterer and the vessel owners. Any/all disputes between charterers and vessel owners arising out of this contract relating to the settlement of laytime issues shall be arbitrated in New York subject to the rules of the Society of Maritime Arbitrators, Inc. Charterers or their agents to furnish promptly the Director, PL 480 Operations Division, USDA. one copy of Notice of Readiness, signed Laytime Statement and Statement of Facts at discharge port.
13. Freight rate will to be quoted per M/T basis 1 load port to 1 discharge port. Additional freight per M/T on entire cargo for each additional load port used to be stated separately. Offers requiring additional charges for additional load/discharge berths will not be considered responsive to this tender. If owners intend to lighten, the offer should specify the cost of lightening, whether partial or full lightening. If lightening is not performed at discharge port, and vessel directly discharges at berth, USDA will deduct the lightening cost from the ocean freight.
14. 100% freight payment for vessels on arrival at first or sole discharge port consult payment clause of proforma C/P (Norgrain/MCI/416(b)/2000).
15. Laydays are non-reversible.
16. Demurrage/Despatch rates to be stipulated in offer with despatch rates to be one-half of demurrage rates. If full lightening at discharge port, demurrage/despatch rate shall apply only to the daughter vessel(s). In case of full lightening, laytime is to be calculated as follows: The laytime used by each of the daughter vessels is to be added in order to arrive at a single figure of time lost or saved in relation to the total time allowed for discharging such lightening vessels. The time lost or saved will then be divided by the number of lightening vessels used to arrive at net time lost or saved at discharge.
17. Vessels offered with layday canceling later than the dates stipulated above will not be considered responsive to this tender.
18. Extra insurance:
a) Any extra insurance on cargo and/or freight for U.S. flag vessels due to age or type to be for owners' account basis New York Market rate.
a) Non-U.S. flag vessels to be maximum ten (10) years of age and classed 100A1 Lloyds Register or equivalent. Charterers may accept older vessels up to 20 years old provided any extra insurance premium due to vessel's age to be for owner's account. Any extra insurance premium on cargo and freight due to vessel's age (over 10 years) or type to be for owners' account basis Lloyds of London.
19. Vessels must be able to be fumigated with an aluminum phosphide preparation in-transit in accordance with the USDA, FGIS fumigation handbook and vessels that cannot be so fumigated will not be considered. At final loading port, commodity supplier will arrange and pay for in-transit fumigation performed by a certified applicator in accordance with the USDA, FGIS fumigation handbook. Fumigation must be witnessed by FGIS, USDA, and the aluminum phosphide preparation must be contained in packaging as described in the fumigation handbook. Dust retainers must be used. For tween-deckers and bulk carriers (including push mode ITB's), the re-circulation method of fumigation will be used. For tankers and tug barges other than push mode ITB's surface application will be used. Tween-deck vessels will be considered provided they are acceptable for in-transit fumigation in accordance with USDA, FGIS fumigation handbook. Offers of such tween-deck vessels must be accompanied by a copy of a letter from FGIS, USDA stating that the vessel can be fumigated under the FGIS in-transit fumigation procedures.
20. At discharge port, and up on inspection by Government's inspectors, if cargo and/or vessel is found to be infested and provided clean bills of lading were issued, fumigation cost, if any, are for owners account. Time will count on U.S. flag vessels; time will not count on non-U.S. flag vessels.
21. One-way rate must be quoted in addition to round-trip rates for U.S. non-liner vessels whose date of original construction exceed 15 years from date of fixture.
22. U.S. flag offers will not be considered if vessel operators have not provided MARAD with the vessel costs prior to submission of offer.
23. U.S. flag vessel's approved rate(s) will be reduced to no higher than MARAD fair and reasonable rate in the event that approved vessel is substituted by a lower cost vessel (including tug and/or barge). For vessel loading less than a full cargo, the less cargo than full cargo freight rate will be subject to a reduction to meet revised MARAD freight rate guideline due to vessel loading other additional cargo.
24. U.S. flag vessels which require prior approval from MARAD to participate in preference cargoes because of operating differential subsidy (ODS), contractual restraints, or because of re-flagging/foreign constructions issues, must obtain such MARAD approval prior to submission of bids.
25. ISM Code requirements are incorporated into this charter party.
26. At load port vessel's agent will be appointed and paid by owners. At discharge port, vessel's agent will be appointed by charterers with customary fees paid by the owners provided vessel's agent's rates are competitive.
27. Successful bidders must post a performance bond within five (5) working days from date of freight contract award in the form of a cashier's check or certified check or an irrevocable L/C issued by a first-class U.S. bank equivalent to 5% of ocean freight in favor of Mercy Corps International, c/o Panalpina, Inc., Projects Division, as agents for charterers. Performance bond to be valid for 30 days beyond the canceling date of the relevant charter party, however, Panalpina, Inc., Projects Division, will release said performance bond upon vessel's presentation for loading within the contracted laydays. The performance bond is collectible by draft at sight accompanied by a statement from charterers that ship owners did not perform in accordance with the charter party. Under no circumstances is the performance bond to be considered as the maximum/minimum liability or liquidation of damages incurred due to non-performance of ship owners.
28. Offers must be in writing and may be hand delivered in sealed envelopes, or submitted by fax and must be in accordance with charterers' proforma C/P and this freight IFB. Verbal or telephone offers will not be considered. All offers are to be received at the offices of Panalpina Inc, Project Division, 1100 Connecticut Ave. NW Suite 520, Washington, DC 20036. Fax: 202-659 2830 and must be received by no later than 1100 hours Washington, D.C., time on Sept. 24, 2002, and are to remain valid through close of business Washington, D.C., time on Sept. 30, 2002. If a fax offer begins to print before 1100 hours Washington, D.C., time and continues past that time, charterers will consider the offer as received on time. For "subject open" offers to be considered by charterers, the "subject open" must be lifted by 1100 hours Washington, D.C., time on Sept. 25, 2002.
29. Charterers reserve the right to accept or reject any or all offers.
30. 2.5% brokerage commission is payable by owners on gross freight/deadfreight/demurrage to Panalpina, Inc., if offered direct. If a broker is involved 2/3 of 2.5% to Panalpina, Inc., and 1/3 of 2.5% to the broker.
31. All offers and awards will be subject to provision of Section 416(b) rules and regulations. All awards are subject to approval by USDA.
For further information please call 202-659 2825.
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