Nicaragua Award05-056B

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05-056B 11.14.05
Award

IFB NO. 05-056B
NICARAGUA FREIGHT TENDER DATED OCTOBER 6, 2005
TENDER RESULTS

CATANO - U.S. FLAG - TANK BARGE
OWNER: GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL MARINE, INC.
4,050 MT CRUDE DEGUMMED SOYBEAN OIL
L/P: 1/3 SB EACH 1/2 SP U.S. GULF
D/P: 1/2 SB CORINTO, NICARAGUA

FREIGHT RATE: USD 160.18 PMT
ONE WAY RATE: USD 123.00 PMT

PREMIUMS: ADDL USD 25.00 PMT EXTRA EACH ADDL LB/DB
ADDL USD 25.00 PMT EXTRA FOR 2ND LP

NICARAGUA FREIGHT TENDER DATED OCTOBER 6, 2005
TENDER RESULTS

HIBIYA PARK-UNITED KINGDOM FLAG-TANKER
OWNER: PANAMERICA TANKERS, INC.
4,050 MT CRUDE DEGUMMED SOYBEAN OIL
LAYDAYS: NOVEMBER 5-15, 2005
L/P: 1/3 SB EACH 1/2 SP U.S. GULF
D/P: 1/2 SB CORINTO, NICARAGUA

FREIGHT RATE: USD 84.86 PMT

PREMIUMS: USD 5.15 PMT FOR SECOND L/P



05-056BTender
Oct. 7, 2005
Nicaragua
 

Freight Tender: Intl Services Corp.,Bulk CDSBO,FFP,Nicaragua

INTERNATIONAL SERVICES CORP., WASHINGTON, D.C., AS AGENT FOR THE GOVERNMENT
OF NICARAGUA, CHARTERER, REQUESTS OFFERS OF U.S. AND NON-U.S. FLAG TANKERS
FOR THE CARRIAGE OF BULK CRUDE DEGUMMED SOYBEAN OIL FINANCED UNDER THE FOOD
FOR PROGRESS PROGRAM ON THE FOLLOWING BASIS:

IFB NO. 05-056B

1. CARGO(ES): (A) 4,050 MT MIN/MAX CRUDE DEGUMMED SOYBEAN OIL IN BULK;
(B) 4,050 MT MIN/MAX CRUDE DEGUMMED SOYBEAN OIL IN BULK.
2. LAYDAYS: (A) NOVEMBER 5-15, 2005;
(B) FEBRUARY 1-10, 2006.
3. ANY ADDITIONAL COMPLETION CARGO(ES) MUST BE DULY SEGREGATED BY TANK,
MUST BE COMPATIBLE AND NON-INJURIOUS TO NICARAGUA'S CARGO(ES), AND MUST BE
DETAILED IN OFFER OR APPROVED BY CHARTERERS/USDA IF CONTRACTED AFTER
FIXTURE OF NICARAGUA'S CARGO(ES). VESSEL'S ITINERARY AND GEOGRAPHIC
PROXIMITY OF COMPLETION CARGO(ES) WILL BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION BY
CHARTERER/USDA IN APPROVAL OF SUCH PART CARGO(ES) IN ORDER NOT TO UNDULY
IMPEDE DELIVERY OF NICARAGUA'S CARGO(ES) TO DISCHARGE PORT.
4. FOURTEEN (14) DAYS PREADVICE REQUIRED. DAILY VESSEL POSITION / STATUS
REPORTS REQUIRED. SEE PROFORMA C/P CLAUSE 11 FOR FULL DETAILS OF THESE TWO
REQUIREMENTS.
5. LOADING PORT/RANGE: ONE TO THREE SAFE BERTHS EACH ONE OR TWO SAFE U.S.
PORTS. SEE PROFORMA CHARTER PARTY (C/P) CLAUSE 43 FOR LOAD RANGES
CONSIDERED AS ONE PORT.
6. DISCHARGE PORT: 1/2 SAFE BERTH(S) CORINTO, NICARAGUA

7. TERMS:
(A) LOADING TERMS: FREE IN WITH NO DEMURRAGE / NO DESPATCH /
NO DETENTION. LOAD RATE (WITHOUT GUARANTEE): 150 MT PER HOUR FOR VEGOIL
AND 100 MT PER HOUR FOR TALLOW.
(B) DISCHARGING TERMS: BERTH TERMS WITH NO DEMURRAGE / NO DESPATCH /
NO DETENTION.
(C) OWNERS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL NCB CERTIFICATION THAT
ANY OPENINGS LEADING TO CARGO COMPARTMENTS HAVE BEEN PROPERLY SEALED.
(D) THE VESSEL IS TO BE FITTED WITH EFFICIENT STRIPPING PUMPS.
(E) VESSEL TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING PUMPS, HOSES,
AND REDUCERS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER) TO EFFECT DISCHARGE OF THE CARGO INTO
SHORE TANKS AND/OR TANK TRUCKS. PUMPS MUST HAVE MINIMUM PRESSURE OF 50
POUNDS P.S.I. WITH PUMPING CAPACITY OF AT LEAST 90 MT PER HOUR AND ABLE TO
PUMP WATER WITH ADEQUATE PRESSURE TO CLEAN HOSES AND PIPES AT THE DISCHARGE
TERMINAL.
(F) PRIOR TO TENDERING NOTICE OF READINESS (NOR) AT FIRST LOAD PORT,
OWNER TO PROVIDE VESSEL TANK INSPECTION CERTIFICATE EVIDENCING CLEANLINESS
ALL TANKS TO BE LOADED FOR THIS FIXTURE. INSPECTION TO BE PERFORMED AND
CERTIFICATE TO BE ISSUED BY AN INDEPENDENT SURVEYOR AT OWNER'S EXPENSE.
(G) THE PERFORMING VESSEL AND ANY LIGHTERAGE VESSELS UTILIZED MUST
COMPLY WITH THE FEDERATION OF OILS, SEEDS AND FATS ASSCOATION LTD. (FOSFA)
"OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES FOR ALL SHIPS ENGAGED IN THE OCEAN AND SHORT SEA
CARRIAGE AND TRANSHIPMENT OF OILS AND FATS FOR EDIBLE AND OLEO-CHEMICAL
USE", HEREINAFTER "FOSFA OPS" EXCEPT AS MODIFIED ELSEWHERE HEREIN AND IN
THE PROFORMA CHARTER PARTY.
(H) OWNERS ARE TO LIST THE LAST THREE CARGOES CARRIED (FOR BOTH VESSEL
AND LIGHTERAGE VESSEL, IF APPLICABLE) IN CARGO TANKS AND THE LAST THREE
CARGOES PUMPED THROUGH THE CARGO PUMPS AND LINES (IF DIFFERENT) AND CERTIFY
IN THEIR OFFER THAT THE LAST THREE CARGOES WERE CLEAN, UNLEADED AND
NON-TOXIC. FURTHER, OWNERS ARE TO CERTIFY THAT THE IMMEDIATE PREVIOUS
CARGO FOR TANKS, LINES AND PUMP SYSTEMS (FOR BOTH OCEAN VESSEL AND
LIGHTERAGE VESSELS, IF APPLICABLE) DESIGNATED TO LOAD THE OILS MUST BE IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE NIOP/FOSFA LIST OF ACCEPTABLE PREVIOUS CARGOES. OWNERS
MUST STIPULATE EXACTLY THE LAST THREE CARGOES CARRIED, WITHOUT STATEMENTS
OF "AND OR" OR "WILL BE". FURTHER, CARGO NAMES MUST BE SPELLED OUT WITHOUT
ABBREVIATIONS.
FOR SHIP'S TANKS THAT HAVE BEEN NEWLY COATED OR FULLY RE-COATED AND
HAVE NOT CARRIED AT LEAST THREE CARGOES SUBSEQUENT TO THE NEW/RE-COATING,
OWNERS ARE TO LIST ANY CARGOES THAT HAVE BEEN CARRIED IN THOSE TANKS, PUMPS
AND LINES AFTER THE NEW/RE-COATING, OTHERWISE SUBJECT TO THE ABOVE. IN
ADDITION, OWNERS MUST FURNISH WITH THEIR OFFER A COPY OF A SURVEY
CERTIFICATE FROM A FOSFA-APPROVED SURVEYOR, DATED NOT MORE THAN SIX MONTHS
PRIOR TO THE OFFER DATE, ATTESTING THAT THE VESSEL (ALL TANKS, WHETHER OR
NOT NEW/RE-COATED) IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH FOSFA REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
CARRIAGE OF EDIBLE OILS.
FOR LIGHTERAGE VESSELS ONLY: IF OWNERS CANNOT PROVIDE INFORMATION ON
IMMEDIATE PRIOR CARGOES AT THE TIME OF OFFER, OFFEROR SHALL ACKNOWLEDGE
THAT THEY WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO UTILIZE ANY LIGHTERAGE VESSEL THAT HAS
NOT BEEN INSPECTED AND APPROVED PRIOR TO LOADING BY A FOSFA-APPROVED
SURVEYOR AT THE LOAD AND/OR DISCHARGE PORT. ANY TIME LOST AT LOAD AND/OR
DISPORTS FOR INSPECTION OR OTHER DELAYS IN PROVIDING SUITABLE LIGHTERAGE
VESSEL TO BE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE.
(I) IN THE EVENT THAT ANY OF THE LAST THREE CARGOES WERE NOT FOOD
GRADE CARGOES AND IF VESSEL FAILS TO PASS INITIAL INSPECTION BY THE
SURVEYOR, ADDITIONAL TEST FOR TRACE CARGOES TO BE EVIDENCED BY MEANS
OF A WALL WASH TEST AT OWNER'S EXPENSE.
(J) PROFORMA C/P CLAUSE 41 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS TO INCORPORATE
BOTH THE ISM AND ISPS REQUIREMENTS:
ISM AND ISPS CODE COMPLIANCE: OWNERS GUARANTEE THAT THIS VESSEL,
IF REQUIRED BY THE ISM (NON SELF-PROPELLED BARGES ARE EXEMPT) AND
ISPS CODE ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR
THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA (1974) AS AMENDED (SOLAS), COMPLIES
FULLY WITH THE INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT (ISM) CODE AND THE
INTERNATIONAL SHIP AND PORT FACILITIES SECURITY (ISPS) CODE AND
WILL REMAIN SO FOR THE ENTIRETY OF HER EMPLOYMENT UNDER THIS
CHARTER PARTY. UPON REQUEST, OWNERS TO PROVIDE CHARTERER WITH A
COPY OF THE RELEVANT DOCUMENT OF COMPLIANCE (DOC) AND SAFETY
MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE (SMC) IN REGARD TO THE ISM CODE AND THE
INTERNATIONAL SHIP SECURITY CERTIFICATE (ISSC) IN REGARD TO THE
ISPS CODE. OWNERS ARE TO REMAIN FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL
CONSEQUENCES FROM MATTERS ARISING AS A RESULT OF THE OWNERS OR
THE VESSEL BEING OUT OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE ISM AND ISPS CODE.
(K) AS THE CARGO ADVERTISED IN THIS TENDER IS A GOVERNMENT IMPELLED
(PREFERENCE) CARGO, OFFERORS OF NON-U.S. FLAG VESSELS MUST WARRANT THAT
VESSEL(S) AND OWNER / OPERATOR ARE NOT DISQUALIFIED TO CARRY SUCH
GOVERNMENT IMPELLED (PREFERENCE) CARGO(ES) AS OULINED IN SECTION 408 OF THE
COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1998, PUBLIC LAW 105-383 (46 U.S.C.,
PARAGRAPH 2302(E). SEE PROFORMA C/P CLAUSE 42 FOR FULL DETAILS.
(M) PROFORMA C/P CLAUSE 5 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
OWNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR VESSEL ARRIVING AT DISCHARGE PORT MEETING ANY
VESSEL RESTRICTIONS FOR THE DISCHARGE PORT. ANY LIGHTENING REQUIRED AS A
RESULT OF VESSEL'S FAILURE TO ARRIVE AT DISCHARGE PORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE VESSEL RESTRICTIONS FOR THE DISCHARGE PORT IS FOR OWNER'S RISK AND
EXPENSE. LIGHTENING, IF REQUIRED, TO BE ACCOMPLISHED IN THE TERRITORIAL
WATERS OF NICARAGUA.
(N) IN PROFORMA C/P CLAUSE 29, DELETE USDA/DEBT MANAGEMENT SECTION AND
REPLACE WITH USDA/CONTRACT RECONCILIATION DIVISION.
8. FREIGHT RATES TO BE QUOTED PER M/T FREE IN WITH NO DEMURRAGE/
NO DESPATCH/NO DETENTION // BERTH TERMS DISCHARGE WITH NO DEMURRAGE/
NO DESPATCH/NO DETENTION BASIS ONE LOADING PORT TO ONE DISCHARGING
PORT, PLUS ADDITIONAL FREIGHT FOR EACH ADDITIONAL LOAD PORT, IF USED.
OFFERS SUBMITTED UNDER THIS INVITATION ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A
CANCELING DATE NO LATER THAN THE LAST CONTRACT LAYDAY AS ABOVE, AND THE
VESSELS WHICH ARE OFFERED WITH A CANCELING DATE BEYOND THE LAYDAYS
SPECIFIED ABOVE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
OFFERORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT THEIR OFFERS IN THE FORMAT SET FORTH
IN "EXPORT FREIGHT OFFERS".
OFFERS SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: VESSEL TYPE,
NUMBER OF CARGO SYSTEMS, NUMBER OF TANKS, DISCHARGE EQUIPMENT INCLUDING
HOSES, CURRENT EMPLOYMENT AND POSITION OF THE VESSEL, AND PROPOSED
ITINERARY OF THE VESSEL WITH ETA AT LOAD AND DISCHARGE PORTS.
U.S. FLAG NON-LINER VESSELS WHICH EXCEED 15 YEARS OF AGE FROM DATE OF
ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION MUST OFFER AN ALTERNATE FREIGHT RATE (ONE WAY RATE)
TO BE APPLICABLE IN THE EVENT THE VESSEL IS EITHER SCRAPPED OR VESSEL
OWNERSHIP IS TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER OWNER AFTER DISCHARGE AT DESTINATION,
BUT PRIOR TO ITS RETURN TO THE UNITED STATES.
IF OWNERS INTEND TO LIGHTEN, THE OFFER IS TO SPECIFY THE COST OF
LIGHTENING.
IF LIGHTENING IS NOT PERFORMED AT THE DISCHARGE PORT AND VESSEL
DIRECTLY DISCHARGES AT BERTH, THE LIGHTENING COST WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM
OCEAN FREIGHT.
9. U.S. FLAG VESSELS WHICH REQUIRE PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE MARITIME
ADMINISTRATION (MARAD) TO PARTICIPATE IN PREFERENCE CARGOES BECAUSE
OF OPERATING DIFFERENTIAL SUBSIDY (ODS) CONTRACTUAL CONSTRAINTS, OR
BECAUSE OF REFLAGGING/FOREIGN CONSTRUCTION ELIGIBILITY ISSUES, MUST
OBTAIN SUCH MARAD APPROVAL PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF BIDS.
10. FURTHER DETAILS AND ADDITIONAL TERMS ARE SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF NICARAGUA'S PROFORMA CHARTER PARTY (FREE
IN/BERTH TERMS DISCHARGE FOOD FOR PROGRESS AUGUST 2003) WHICH IS AVAILABLE
UPON REQUEST FROM INTERNATIONAL SERVICES CORP., WASHINGTON, D.C.
11. THE GOVERNMENT OF NICARAGUA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT
OFFERS.
12. OFFERS TO BE RECEIVED BY SEALED LETTER OR TELEFAX (202) 296-1160 AT
INTERNATIONAL SERVICES CORP., 1629 K STREET, N.W., SUITE 700, WASH., D.C.
NO LATER THAN 1400 HOURS WASH., D.C. TIME OCTOBER 17, 2005 AND ALL OFFERS
MUST REMAIN VALID THROUGH 1700 HOURS WASH., D.C. TIME OCTOBER 19, 2005.
ONLY SEALED HAND DELIVERED OR FAX OFFERS RECEIVED PRIOR TO TENDER CLOSING
TIME WILL BE ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED. NO PHONE OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
OFFERS WILL BE OPENED AND READ IN PUBLIC AT THAT PLACE AND TIME. ONLY
OFFERS WHICH ARE RESPONSIVE TO THIS IFB WILL BE CONSIDERED AND NO
NEGOTIATION IS PERMITTED. U.S. FLAG OFFERS "SUBJECT OPEN" WILL ONLY BE
CONSIDERED WHEN THE "SUBJECT OPEN" RESTRICTION IS LIFTED PRIOR TO 1100 HRS
WASH., D.C. TIME OCTOBER 18, 2005. NO OFFERS OF NON-U.S. FLAG VESSELS WITH
"SUBJECT OPEN" RESTRICTION WILL BE CONSIDERED.
13. COMMISSION: 2.5 PCT ON FREIGHT / DEADFREIGHT TO CHARTERER'S AGENT IF
OFFERED DIRECT; IF BROKER INVOLVED, 2/3 OF 2.5 PCT TO CHARTERER'S AGENT,
AND 1/3 OF 2.5 PCT TO BROKER.
14. ALL FIXTURES ARE SUBJECT APPROVAL BY USDA.
15. INTERESTED PARTIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO DOWNLOAD THE PROFORMA CHARTER
PARTY, AND THE EXPORT FREIGHT OFFER FORMAT FROM OUR WEB SITE.
OUR HOME PAGE ADDRESS IS: http://www.isc-pci.com.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
INTERNATIONAL SERVICES CORP., WASHINGTON, D.C.
TELEPHONE: 202-785-3400; FAX: 202-296-1160; EMAIL: mail@isc-pci.com