Madagascar Award06-046B

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06-046B Madagascar Award
Jan 17, 2007

CRS / MADAGASCAR / WHEAT

MADAGASCAR OCTOBER 17, 2006 RESULTS

OCEAN DAISY - CYPRUS FLAG - BULKER
OWNER: UNISHIPPING
CARGO: 6,190 MT WHEAT
LAYDAYS: NOVEMBER 6 - 16, 2006
L/P: 1/2 SB EACH 1/2 SP
D/P: 1/2 SB TOAMASINA, MADAGASCAR

FREIGHT RATE: USD 159.50 PMT

PREMIUMS: ADDL USD 10.00 PMT EXTRA, EACH PORT IF, MISSISSIPPI RIVER, MOBILE, GALVESTON AND/OR CORPUS CHRISTI USED; ADDL USD 3.50 PMT EACH ADDL L/B; ADDL USD 12.50 PMT EACH ADDL L/P.

06-046B Madagascar Re-tender
Oct 18, 2006

Freight Retender: Pacific Cargoes,FFP,CRS,Madagascar,Wheat

PACIFIC CARGOES, INC. (PCI), WASHINGTON, D.C., AS SUBCONTRACTOR TO LIFELINK
LOGISTICS, AND ACTING FOR AND ON BEHALF OF CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES (CRS)
REQUESTS OFFERS OF U.S. AND NON-U.S. FLAG VESSELS FOR THE CARRIAGE OF BULK
WHEAT FINANCED UNDER THE FOOD FOR PROGRESS PROGRAM ON THE FOLLOWING BASIS:
1. IFB NO. 06-046B Retender
2. CARGO(ES): APPROXIMATELY 6,190 MT WHEAT IN BULK. CARGO QUANTITIES WILL
BE CONTRACTED ON MIN/MAX BASIS. OFFERORS SHOULD CONSIDER OFFERING VESSELS
TO CARRY A WIDE RANGE OF TONNAGES TO ACCOMODATE THE PROGRAM NEEDS.
3. LAYDAYS: NOVEMBER 6-16, 2006.
4. ANY ADDITIONAL COMPLETION CARGO(ES) MUST BE DULY SEPARATED, MUST BE
COMPATIBLE AND NON-INJURIOUS TO CRS CARGO(ES), MUST BE DETAILED IN OFFER OR
APPROVED BY CHARTERERS/USDA IF CONTRACTED AFTER FIXTURE OF CRS 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 CRS CARGO(ES) TO
DISCHARGE PORT. ANY ADDITIONAL PART CARGOES PROPOSED FOR APPROVAL AFTER THE
FREIGHT FIXTURE HAS BEEN CONFIRMED MAY BE SUBJECT TO A FREIGHT RATE
REDUCTIONS BY CHARTERER/USDA.
5. FOURTEEN (14) DAYS PREADVICE REQUIRED. DAILY VESSEL POSITION / STATUS
REPORTS REQUIRED. SEE PROFORMA CHARTER PARTY (C/P) CLAUSE 12 FOR FULL
DETAILS OF THESE TWO REQUIREMENTS.
6. OFFERS OF NAMED VESSELS ONLY; NO VESSEL SUBSTITUTION IS PERMITTED
WITHOUT CHARTERER'S/USDA'S APPROVAL. OFFERORS SHOULD SPECIFY IN THEIR
OFFER VESSEL'S PROPOSED ITINERARY WITH ETAS AT LOAD AND DISCHARGE PORTS.
VESSEL TYPE EXCLUSIONS: TOWED BARGES ARE EXCLUDED; PUSH-MODE ITBS WILL BE
CONSIDERED.
7. LOAD PORT(S): 1/2 SAFE BERTHS EACH 1/2 SAFE U.S. PORT(S), INCLUDING
U.S. GREAT LAKES PORTS. OFFERORS SHOULD SPECIFY U.S. COASTAL RANGE OR
RANGES AND/OR LOAD PORT(S) WHICH ARE APPLICABLE TO THEIR OFFER. FOR OFFERS
BASIS U.S. GREAT LAKES UTILIZING FEEDER VESSELS, OFFER IS TO INCLUDE NAME
AND DESCRIPTION OF FEEDER VESSELS. (SEE PROFORMA C/P CLAUSE 32 FOR LOAD
RANGES CONSIDERED AS ONE PORT)
8. DISCHARGE PORT(S): 1/2 SAFE BERTH(S) TOAMASINA, MADAGASCAR.

9. TERMS:
(A) LOADING TERMS: THE CARGO IS TO BE LOADED ACCORDING TO BERTH TERMS
WITH CUSTOMARY DESPATCH AT THE AVERAGE RATE AS DELINEATED BELOW BASED ON
VESSEL'S CONTRACTED QUANTITY. THE RATES ARE BASIS TONS OF 2,204.6 POUNDS
PER WEATHER WORKING DAY OF 24 CONSECUTIVE HOURS, SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND
HOLIDAYS EXCEPTED, EVEN IF USED.
BULK CARRIERS:
VESSEL CONTRACTED QUANTITY LOADING GUARANTEE
-------------------------- -----------------
0 - 9,999.99 MT 4,000 MT PER DAY
10,000 - 19,999.99 MT 5,000 MT PER DAY
20,000 - 29,999.99 MT 6,000 MT PER DAY
30,000 - 39,999.99 MT 7,500 MT PER DAY
40,000 - 49,999.99 MT 10,000 MT PER DAY
50,000 MT AND ABOVE 12,000 MT PER DAY
TANKERS:
VESSEL CONTRACTED QUANTITY LOADING GUARANTEE
-------------------------- -----------------
0 - 9,999.99 MT 4,000 MT PER DAY
10,000 - 19,999.99 MT 5,000 MT PER DAY
20,000 - 29,999.99 MT 6,000 MT PER DAY
30,000 MT AND ABOVE 7,500 MT PER DAY
TWEEN-DECKERS: THE LOAD GUARANTEE SHALL BE 3,000 MT PER DAY.
(B) DISCHARGING TERMS: THE CARGO IS TO BE DISCHARGED BY RECEIVER, FREE
OF RISK AND EXPENSE TO THE VESSEL AT THE AVERAGE RATE OF 1,000 TONS OF
2,204.6 POUNDS PER WEATHER WORKING DAYS OF 24 CONSECUTIVE HOURS SATURDAYS,
SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS EXCEPTED, EVEN IF USED (WWDSSHEX EIU), ON THE BASIS OF
THE BILL OF LADING QUANTITY.
(C) DEMURRAGE/DESPATCH IS APPLICABLE AT LOAD AND DISCHARGE PORTS.
OWNERS ARE TO SPECIFY DEMURRAGE/DESPATCH RATES IN THEIR OFFER. DESPATCH
RATES MUST BE ONE-HALF OF DEMURRAGE RATES QUOTED. LAYTIME IS
NON-REVERSIBLE.
(D) LAYTIME ACCOUNTS ARE TO BE SETTLED DIRECTLY BETWEEN OWNERS AND
COMMODITY SUPPLIERS AT LOAD PORT(S) AND BETWEEN OWNERS AND RECEIVERS AT
DISCHARGE PORT(S). SEE PROFORMA C/P CLAUSE 5 FOR FULL DETAILS ON LAYTIME
CALCULATIONS/SETTLEMENT.
(E) ADDITIONAL NCB CERTIFICATION (SEALING OF HATCH COVERS/OPENINGS TO
CARGO SPACES) REQUIRED FOR VESSELS OVER 15 YEARS OF AGE, AND PUSH-MODE
ITBS. SEE C/P CLAUSE 41 FOR FULL DETAILS.
(F) INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT (ISM) CODE: SEE PROFORMA C/P CLAUSE
43 FOR FULL DETAILS.
(G) INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE SECURITY OF SHIPS AND OF PORT FACILITIES
(ISPS): SEE PROFORMA C/P CLAUSE 49 FOR FULL DETAILS.
(H) 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) CARGOES AS OUTLINED 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 44 FOR FULL DETAILS.
(I) VESSEL GEAR REQUIREMENTS: VESSELS MUST BE CAPABLE OF
SELF-DISCHARGE WITH VESSEL'S OR OWNER SUPPLIED SHORESIDE GEAR (CRANES
AND/OR SWINGING DERRICKS WITH MINIMUM 8 MT S.W.L. CAPACITY SUITABLE FOR
CLAMSHELL DISCHARGE AND WITH OWNERS PROVIDING CLAMSHELLS) AND/OR WITH
VACUVATORS INCLUDING ALL NECESSARY VACUVATOR PIPES AND SUPPORTS FOR PIPES
AND/OR WITH MARINE LEGS INCLUDING ALL NECESSARY SUPPORT EQUIPMENT. ALL
DISCHARGE GEAR MUST BE CAPABLE OF DISCHARGING INTO RECEIVERS' HOPPERS
AND/OR INTO RECEIVERS' CONVEYANCES AS REQUIRED BY RECEIVERS. ALL DISCHARGE
GEAR AND EQUIPMENT IS TO BE SUPPLIED BY OWNER AT OWNER'S EXPENSE AND TO BE
IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. OWNERS TO PROVIDE AT THEIR EXPENSE ALL NECESSARY
MOTIVE POWER/FUEL TO OPERATE ALL DISCHARGE GEAR AS WELL, IF REQUIRED. OWNER
TO PROVIDE AT THEIR EXPENSE TECHNICIANS IN THE CASE OF VACUVATORS AND
MARINE LEGS TO OVERSEE THEIR OPERATION. DISCHARGE GEAR PROVIDED BY
OWNER/VESSEL MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING THE GUARANTEED AVERAGE
DISCHARGE RATE AS SPECIFIED ABOVE IN DISCHARGING TERMS CLAUSE. ANY TIME
LOST AS A RESULT OF BREAKDOWN OF VESSEL'S GEAR AND/OR VACUVATORS AND/OR
MARINE LEGS TO BE EXCLUDED FROM LAYTIME USED. VESSELS ARE TO BE FULLY
EQUIPPED WITH DISCHARGE GEAR / EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO RECEIVER'S ACCEPTANCE OF
THE NOTICE OF READINESS TO DISCHARGE.
OPENING AND CLOSING OF HATCHES TO BE CARRIED OUT BY VESSEL'S
CREW FREE OF CHARGE TO CHARTERERS. MECHANICAL OR HYDRAULIC HATCH COVERS
FOR VESSELS OR RAIN TENTS FOR ALL HATCHES ARE REQUIRED.
(J) DISCHARGE PORT RESTRICTIONS ON VESSELS: VESSEL MUST BE CAPABLE OF
DISCHARGING AT MOLE B AT THE PORT OF TOAMASINA. THE TOAMASINA PORT
AUTHORITY LISTS THE VESSEL RESTRICTIONS FOR MOLE B AS FOLLOWS: 180 METERS
MAX LOA AND 8.50 METERS MAX DRAFT.
ANY LIGHTENING REQUIRED AS A RESULT OF VESSEL'S FAILURE TO MEET SUCH
RESTRICTIONS ON VESSELS FOR THE DISCHARGE PORT (INCLUDING MOLE B) IS FOR
OWNER'S TIME, RISK AND EXPENSE. SEE CLAUSE 20 OF THE PROFORMA CHARTER PARTY
FOR LIGHTENING TERMS.
(K) IN-TRANSIT FUMIGATION REQUIRED. SEE PROFORMA C/P CLAUSE 46 FOR
FULL DETAILS OF THIS REQUIREMENT. TO BE CONSIDERED, OFFERORS OF
TWEEN-DECKERS MUST PROVIDE THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FROM FGIS AND AN FGIS
LICENSED FUMIGATOR AS OUTLINED IN THE PROFORMA C/P CLAUSE AT TIME OF THEIR
FREIGHT OFFER.
(L) FOREIGN FLAG VESSELS MUST NOT BE OLDER THAN 20 YEARS AND MUST BE
CLASSED HIGHEST IN LLOYD'S REGISTER OR ITS EQUIVALENT. YEAR OF ORIGINAL
CONSTRUCTION, NOT REBUILT YEAR, TO GOVERN. ANY EXTRA INSURANCE ON ACCOUNT
OF VESSEL'S AGE, FLAG, OWNERSHIP, TYPE, CONFIGURATION, CLASSIFICATION WILL
BE FOR OWNER'S ACCOUNT, BUT NOT EXCEEDING NEW YORK MARKET RATES.
(M) CLAUSE 8 OF THE CHARTER PARTY IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: SHOULD
GENERAL AVERAGE CONDITIONS ARISE, CONSIGNEE SHALL CONTRIBUTE WITH THE OWNER
IN GENERAL AVERAGE TO THE PAYMENT OF ANY SACRIFICES, LOSSES
OR EXPENSES OF A GENERAL AVERAGE NATURE THAT MAY BE INCURRED INCLUDING
SALVAGE AND SPECIAL CHARGES INCURRED IN RESPECT TO THE GOODS. IF A
SALVING SHIP IS OWNED OR OPERATED BY THE OWNER, SALVAGE SHALL BE PAID FOR
AS FULLY AS IF THE SAID SALVING SHIP OR SHIPS BELONGED TO STRANGERS.
GENERAL AVERAGE SHALL BE PAYABLE ACCORDING TO YORK/ANTWERP RULES, 2004.
CARGO TO BE RELEASED WITHOUT GENERAL AVERAGE SECURITY.
(N) CLAUSE 45 OF THE CHARTER PARTY IS NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS SHIPMENT
AND THEREFORE DELETED.
10. FREIGHT RATES TO BE QUOTED IN U.S. DOLLARS PER METRIC TON BASIS ONE
LOADING PORT TO ONE DISCHARGING PORT PLUS ADDITIONAL FREIGHT PER METRIC TON
ON ENTIRE CARGO FOR EACH ADDITIONAL LOAD OR DISCHARGE PORT, IF USED.
OFFERS SUBMITTED UNDER THIS INVITATION ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A
CANCELLING DATE NO LATER THAN THE LAST CONTRACT LAYDAY AS ABOVE, AND
THE VESSELS WHICH ARE OFFERED WITH A CANCELLING 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". THIS FORMAT IS AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICES OF
PACIFIC CARGOES, INC., WASH., D.C. 202-785-3400, AND CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM
ITS HOME PAGE: http://www.isc-pci.com.
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 SHOULD SPECIFY THE COST OF
LIGHTENING, WHETHER PARTIAL OR FULL LIGHTENING. IF LIGHTENING IS NOT
PERFORMED AT THE DISCHARGE PORT AND VESSEL DIRECTLY DISCHARGES AT BERTH,
THE LIGHTENING COST WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE OCEAN FREIGHT.
11. U.S. FLAG APPROVED RATES WILL BE REDUCED TO A LEVEL NO HIGHER THAN THE
MARITIME ADMINISTRATION FAIR AND REASONABLE RATE IN THE EVENT THAT APPROVED
VESSEL IS SUBSTITUTED BY A LOWER COST VESSEL TO THE U.S. GOVERNMENT
(INCLUDING TUG AND/OR BARGE).
FOR U.S. FLAG VESSELS LOADING LESS THAN A FULL CARGO, THE LESS THAN
FULL CARGO FREIGHT RATE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REDUCTION TO MEET ANY REVISED
MARITIME ADMINISTRATION FREIGHT RATE GUIDELINE DUE TO VESSEL LOADING OTHER
ADDITIONAL CARGO.
12. U.S. FLAG OFFERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF THE VESSEL OPERATOR HAS NOT
PROVIDED THE MARITIME ADMINISTRATION WITH THE VESSEL'S COSTS PRIOR TO
SUBMISSION OF OFFER.
13. FURTHER DETAILS AND ADDITIONAL TERMS ARE SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES CHARTER PARTY PROFORMA (VESSEL LOAD
/ FREE DISCHARGE APPLICABLE TO FOOD FOR PROGRESS - SEPTEMBER 2006). COPIES
OF THE CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES' CHARTER PARTY PROFORMA ARE AVAILABLE UPON
REQUEST TO PACIFIC CARGOES, INC.
14. CRS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT OFFERS.
15. OFFERS TO BE RECEIVED BY SEALED LETTER OR TELEFAX (202) 296-1160 AT
PACIFIC CARGOES, INC., 1629 K STREET, N.W., SUITE 700, WASH., D.C. NO LATER
THAN 1100 HOURS WASH., D.C. TIME OCTOBER 24, 2006 AND ALL OFFERS MUST
REMAIN VALID THROUGH 1700 HOURS WASH., D.C. TIME OCTOBER 26, 2006.
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 25, 2006. NO OFFERS OF NON-U.S. FLAG VESSELS WITH
"SUBJECT OPEN" RESTRICTION WILL BE CONSIDERED.
16. COMMISSION: 2.5 PCT ON FREIGHT / DEADFREIGHT TO CHARTERER'S AGENT,
LIFELINK LOGISTICS IF OFFERED DIRECT; IF BROKER INVOLVED, 2/3 OF 2.5 PCT TO
CHARTERER'S AGENT, LIFELINK LOGISTICS, AND 1/3 OF 2.5 PCT TO BROKER.
17. ALL FIXTURES ARE SUBJECT APPROVAL BY USDA.
18. 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:
PACIFIC CARGOES, INC., WASHINGTON, D.C.
TELEPHONE: 202-785-3400; FAX: 202-296-1160; EMAIL: mail@isc-pci.com


06-046B Madagascar Cancellation
Oct 4, 2006

Freight Tender Cancellation: Pacific Cargoes,FFP,CRS,Madagascar,Wheat

PACIFIC CARGOES, INC. (PCI), WASHINGTON, D.C., AS SUBCONTRACTOR TO LIFELINK
LOGISTICS, AND ACTING FOR AND ON BEHALF OF CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES (CRS)
CANCELS ITS FREIGHT IFB NO. 06-046B FOR THE CARRIAGE OF BULK WHEAT FINANCED
UNDER THE FOOD FOR PROGRESS PROGRAM.

NO AWARD WILL BE MADE UNDER IFB NO. 06-046B FOR BULK WHEAT TO MADAGASCAR
UNDER CRS FOOD FOR PROGRESS PROGRAM. THIS CARGO IS EXPECTED TO BE
RETENDERED AT A LATER DATE.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
PACIFIC CARGOES, INC., WASHINGTON, D.C.
TELEPHONE: 202-785-3400; FAX: 202-296-1160; EMAIL: mail@isc-pci.com


06-046B Madagascar Amendment
Sept 28, 2006

Freight Tender Amendment: Pacific Cargoes,FFP,CRS,Madagascar,Wheat

PACIFIC CARGOES, INC. (PCI), WASHINGTON, D.C., AS SUBCONTRACTOR TO LIFELINK
LOGISTICS, AND ACTING FOR AND ON BEHALF OF CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES (CRS)
AMENDS ITS FREIGHT IFB NO. 06-046B FOR THE CARRIAGE OF BULK WHEAT FINANCED
UNDER THE FOOD FOR PROGRESS PROGRAM ON THE FOLLOWING BASIS:

THERE WAS A TYPO IN CLAUSE 9, ITEM (J) ON THE LOA WHICH READ 180 MT MAX LOA
RATHER THAN 180 M MAX LOA. THE LOA RESTRICTION IS IN METERS AND NOT MT.

FOR CLARIFICATION PURPOSES, THE CLAUSE IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

9. (J) DISCHARGE PORT RESTRICTIONS ON VESSELS: VESSEL MUST BE CAPABLE OF
DISCHARGING AT MOLE B AT THE PORT OF TOAMASINA. THE TOAMASINA PORT
AUTHORITY LISTS THE VESSEL RESTRICTIONS FOR MOLE B AS FOLLOWS: 180 METERS
MAX LOA AND 8.50 METERS MAX DRAFT.
ANY LIGHTENING REQUIRED AS A RESULT OF VESSEL'S FAILURE TO MEET SUCH
RESTRICTIONS ON VESSELS FOR THE DISCHARGE PORT (INCLUDING MOLE B) IS FOR
OWNER'S TIME, RISK AND EXPENSE. SEE CLAUSE 20 OF THE PROFORMA CHARTER PARTY
FOR LIGHTENING TERMS.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
PACIFIC CARGOES, INC., WASHINGTON, D.C.
TELEPHONE: 202-785-3400; FAX: 202-296-1160; EMAIL: mail@isc-pci.com


06-046B Madagascar Tender
Sept 28, 2006

Freight Tender: Pacific Cargoes,FFP,CRS,Madagascar,Wheat

PACIFIC CARGOES, INC. (PCI), WASHINGTON, D.C., AS SUBCONTRACTOR TO LIFELINK
LOGISTICS, AND ACTING FOR AND ON BEHALF OF CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES (CRS)
REQUESTS OFFERS OF U.S. AND NON-U.S. FLAG VESSELS FOR THE CARRIAGE OF BULK
WHEAT FINANCED UNDER THE FOOD FOR PROGRESS PROGRAM ON THE FOLLOWING BASIS:
1. IFB NO. 06-046B
2. CARGO(ES): APPROXIMATELY 6,190 MT WHEAT IN BULK. CARGO QUANTITIES WILL
BE CONTRACTED ON MIN/MAX BASIS. OFFERORS SHOULD CONSIDER OFFERING VESSELS
TO CARRY A WIDE RANGE OF TONNAGES TO ACCOMODATE THE PROGRAM NEEDS.
3. LAYDAYS: OCTOBER 21-31, 2006.
4. ANY ADDITIONAL COMPLETION CARGO(ES) MUST BE DULY SEPARATED, MUST BE
COMPATIBLE AND NON-INJURIOUS TO CRS CARGO(ES), MUST BE DETAILED IN OFFER OR
APPROVED BY CHARTERERS/USDA IF CONTRACTED AFTER FIXTURE OF CRS 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 CRS CARGO(ES) TO
DISCHARGE PORT. ANY ADDITIONAL PART CARGOES PROPOSED FOR APPROVAL AFTER THE
FREIGHT FIXTURE HAS BEEN CONFIRMED MAY BE SUBJECT TO A FREIGHT RATE
REDUCTIONS BY CHARTERER/USDA.
5. FOURTEEN (14) DAYS PREADVICE REQUIRED. DAILY VESSEL POSITION / STATUS
REPORTS REQUIRED. SEE PROFORMA CHARTER PARTY (C/P) CLAUSE 12 FOR FULL
DETAILS OF THESE TWO REQUIREMENTS.
6. OFFERS OF NAMED VESSELS ONLY; NO VESSEL SUBSTITUTION IS PERMITTED
WITHOUT CHARTERER'S/USDA'S APPROVAL. OFFERORS SHOULD SPECIFY IN THEIR
OFFER VESSEL'S PROPOSED ITINERARY WITH ETAS AT LOAD AND DISCHARGE PORTS.
VESSEL TYPE EXCLUSIONS: TOWED BARGES ARE EXCLUDED; PUSH-MODE ITBS WILL BE
CONSIDERED.
7. LOAD PORT(S): 1/2 SAFE BERTHS EACH 1/2 SAFE U.S. PORT(S), INCLUDING
U.S. GREAT LAKES PORTS. OFFERORS SHOULD SPECIFY U.S. COASTAL RANGE OR
RANGES AND/OR LOAD PORT(S) WHICH ARE APPLICABLE TO THEIR OFFER. FOR OFFERS
BASIS U.S. GREAT LAKES UTILIZING FEEDER VESSELS, OFFER IS TO INCLUDE NAME
AND DESCRIPTION OF FEEDER VESSELS. (SEE PROFORMA C/P CLAUSE 32 FOR LOAD
RANGES CONSIDERED AS ONE PORT)
8. DISCHARGE PORT(S): 1/2 SAFE BERTH(S) TOAMASINA, MADAGASCAR.

9. TERMS:
(A) LOADING TERMS: THE CARGO IS TO BE LOADED ACCORDING TO BERTH TERMS
WITH CUSTOMARY DESPATCH AT THE AVERAGE RATE AS DELINEATED BELOW BASED ON
VESSEL'S CONTRACTED QUANTITY. THE RATES ARE BASIS TONS OF 2,204.6 POUNDS
PER WEATHER WORKING DAY OF 24 CONSECUTIVE HOURS, SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND
HOLIDAYS EXCEPTED, EVEN IF USED.
BULK CARRIERS:
VESSEL CONTRACTED QUANTITY LOADING GUARANTEE
-------------------------- -----------------
0 - 9,999.99 MT 4,000 MT PER DAY
10,000 - 19,999.99 MT 5,000 MT PER DAY
20,000 - 29,999.99 MT 6,000 MT PER DAY
30,000 - 39,999.99 MT 7,500 MT PER DAY
40,000 - 49,999.99 MT 10,000 MT PER DAY
50,000 MT AND ABOVE 12,000 MT PER DAY
TANKERS:
VESSEL CONTRACTED QUANTITY LOADING GUARANTEE
-------------------------- -----------------
0 - 9,999.99 MT 4,000 MT PER DAY
10,000 - 19,999.99 MT 5,000 MT PER DAY
20,000 - 29,999.99 MT 6,000 MT PER DAY
30,000 MT AND ABOVE 7,500 MT PER DAY
TWEEN-DECKERS: THE LOAD GUARANTEE SHALL BE 3,000 MT PER DAY.
(B) DISCHARGING TERMS: THE CARGO IS TO BE DISCHARGED BY RECEIVER, FREE
OF RISK AND EXPENSE TO THE VESSEL AT THE AVERAGE RATE OF 1,000 TONS OF
2,204.6 POUNDS PER WEATHER WORKING DAYS OF 24 CONSECUTIVE HOURS SATURDAYS,
SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS EXCEPTED, EVEN IF USED (WWDSSHEX EIU), ON THE BASIS OF
THE BILL OF LADING QUANTITY.
(C) DEMURRAGE/DESPATCH IS APPLICABLE AT LOAD AND DISCHARGE PORTS.
OWNERS ARE TO SPECIFY DEMURRAGE/DESPATCH RATES IN THEIR OFFER. DESPATCH
RATES MUST BE ONE-HALF OF DEMURRAGE RATES QUOTED. LAYTIME IS
NON-REVERSIBLE.
(D) LAYTIME ACCOUNTS ARE TO BE SETTLED DIRECTLY BETWEEN OWNERS AND
COMMODITY SUPPLIERS AT LOAD PORT(S) AND BETWEEN OWNERS AND RECEIVERS AT
DISCHARGE PORT(S). SEE PROFORMA C/P CLAUSE 5 FOR FULL DETAILS ON LAYTIME
CALCULATIONS/SETTLEMENT.
(E) ADDITIONAL NCB CERTIFICATION (SEALING OF HATCH COVERS/OPENINGS TO
CARGO SPACES) REQUIRED FOR VESSELS OVER 15 YEARS OF AGE, AND PUSH-MODE
ITBS. SEE C/P CLAUSE 41 FOR FULL DETAILS.
(F) INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT (ISM) CODE: SEE PROFORMA C/P CLAUSE
43 FOR FULL DETAILS.
(G) INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE SECURITY OF SHIPS AND OF PORT FACILITIES
(ISPS): SEE PROFORMA C/P CLAUSE 49 FOR FULL DETAILS.
(H) 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) CARGOES AS OUTLINED 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 44 FOR FULL DETAILS.
(I) VESSEL GEAR REQUIREMENTS: VESSELS MUST BE CAPABLE OF
SELF-DISCHARGE WITH VESSEL'S OR OWNER SUPPLIED SHORESIDE GEAR (CRANES
AND/OR SWINGING DERRICKS WITH MINIMUM 8 MT S.W.L. CAPACITY SUITABLE FOR
CLAMSHELL DISCHARGE AND WITH OWNERS PROVIDING CLAMSHELLS) AND/OR WITH
VACUVATORS INCLUDING ALL NECESSARY VACUVATOR PIPES AND SUPPORTS FOR PIPES
AND/OR WITH MARINE LEGS INCLUDING ALL NECESSARY SUPPORT EQUIPMENT. ALL
DISCHARGE GEAR MUST BE CAPABLE OF DISCHARGING INTO RECEIVERS' HOPPERS
AND/OR INTO RECEIVERS' CONVEYANCES AS REQUIRED BY RECEIVERS. ALL DISCHARGE
GEAR AND EQUIPMENT IS TO BE SUPPLIED BY OWNER AT OWNER'S EXPENSE AND TO BE
IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. OWNERS TO PROVIDE AT THEIR EXPENSE ALL NECESSARY
MOTIVE POWER/FUEL TO OPERATE ALL DISCHARGE GEAR AS WELL, IF REQUIRED. OWNER
TO PROVIDE AT THEIR EXPENSE TECHNICIANS IN THE CASE OF VACUVATORS AND
MARINE LEGS TO OVERSEE THEIR OPERATION. DISCHARGE GEAR PROVIDED BY
OWNER/VESSEL MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING THE GUARANTEED AVERAGE
DISCHARGE RATE AS SPECIFIED ABOVE IN DISCHARGING TERMS CLAUSE. ANY TIME
LOST AS A RESULT OF BREAKDOWN OF VESSEL'S GEAR AND/OR VACUVATORS AND/OR
MARINE LEGS TO BE EXCLUDED FROM LAYTIME USED. VESSELS ARE TO BE FULLY
EQUIPPED WITH DISCHARGE GEAR / EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO RECEIVER'S ACCEPTANCE OF
THE NOTICE OF READINESS TO DISCHARGE.
OPENING AND CLOSING OF HATCHES TO BE CARRIED OUT BY VESSEL'S
CREW FREE OF CHARGE TO CHARTERERS. MECHANICAL OR HYDRAULIC HATCH COVERS
FOR VESSELS OR RAIN TENTS FOR ALL HATCHES ARE REQUIRED.
(J) DISCHARGE PORT RESTRICTIONS ON VESSELS: VESSEL MUST BE CAPABLE OF
DISCHARGING AT MOLE B AT THE PORT OF TOAMASINA. THE TOAMASINA PORT
AUTHORITY LISTS THE VESSEL RESTRICTIONS FOR MOLE B AS FOLLOWS: 180 MT MAX
LOA AND 8.50 M MAX DRAFT.
ANY LIGHTENING REQUIRED AS A RESULT OF VESSEL'S FAILURE TO MEET SUCH
RESTRICTIONS ON VESSELS FOR THE DISCHARGE PORT (INCLUDING MOLE B) IS FOR
OWNER'S TIME, RISK AND EXPENSE. SEE CLAUSE 20 OF THE PROFORMA CHARTER PARTY
FOR LIGHTENING TERMS.
(K) IN-TRANSIT FUMIGATION REQUIRED. SEE PROFORMA C/P CLAUSE 46 FOR
FULL DETAILS OF THIS REQUIREMENT. TO BE CONSIDERED, OFFERORS OF
TWEEN-DECKERS MUST PROVIDE THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FROM FGIS AND AN FGIS
LICENSED FUMIGATOR AS OUTLINED IN THE PROFORMA C/P CLAUSE AT TIME OF THEIR
FREIGHT OFFER.
(L) FOREIGN FLAG VESSELS MUST NOT BE OLDER THAN 20 YEARS AND MUST BE
CLASSED HIGHEST IN LLOYD'S REGISTER OR ITS EQUIVALENT. YEAR OF ORIGINAL
CONSTRUCTION, NOT REBUILT YEAR, TO GOVERN. ANY EXTRA INSURANCE ON ACCOUNT
OF VESSEL'S AGE, FLAG, OWNERSHIP, TYPE, CONFIGURATION, CLASSIFICATION WILL
BE FOR OWNER'S ACCOUNT, BUT NOT EXCEEDING NEW YORK MARKET RATES.
(M) CLAUSE 8 OF THE CHARTER PARTY IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: SHOULD
GENERAL AVERAGE CONDITIONS ARISE, CONSIGNEE SHALL CONTRIBUTE WITH THE OWNER
IN GENERAL AVERAGE TO THE PAYMENT OF ANY SACRIFICES, LOSSES
OR EXPENSES OF A GENERAL AVERAGE NATURE THAT MAY BE INCURRED INCLUDING
SALVAGE AND SPECIAL CHARGES INCURRED IN RESPECT TO THE GOODS. IF A
SALVING SHIP IS OWNED OR OPERATED BY THE OWNER, SALVAGE SHALL BE PAID FOR
AS FULLY AS IF THE SAID SALVING SHIP OR SHIPS BELONGED TO STRANGERS.
GENERAL AVERAGE SHALL BE PAYABLE ACCORDING TO YORK/ANTWERP RULES, 2004.
CARGO TO BE RELEASED WITHOUT GENERAL AVERAGE SECURITY.
(N) CLAUSE 45 OF THE CHARTER PARTY IS NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS SHIPMENT
AND THEREFORE DELETED.
10. FREIGHT RATES TO BE QUOTED IN U.S. DOLLARS PER METRIC TON BASIS ONE
LOADING PORT TO ONE DISCHARGING PORT PLUS ADDITIONAL FREIGHT PER METRIC TON
ON ENTIRE CARGO FOR EACH ADDITIONAL LOAD OR DISCHARGE PORT, IF USED.
OFFERS SUBMITTED UNDER THIS INVITATION ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A
CANCELLING DATE NO LATER THAN THE LAST CONTRACT LAYDAY AS ABOVE, AND
THE VESSELS WHICH ARE OFFERED WITH A CANCELLING 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". THIS FORMAT IS AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICES OF
PACIFIC CARGOES, INC., WASH., D.C. 202-785-3400, AND CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM
ITS HOME PAGE: http://www.isc-pci.com.
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 SHOULD SPECIFY THE COST OF
LIGHTENING, WHETHER PARTIAL OR FULL LIGHTENING. IF LIGHTENING IS NOT
PERFORMED AT THE DISCHARGE PORT AND VESSEL DIRECTLY DISCHARGES AT BERTH,
THE LIGHTENING COST WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE OCEAN FREIGHT.
11. U.S. FLAG APPROVED RATES WILL BE REDUCED TO A LEVEL NO HIGHER THAN THE
MARITIME ADMINISTRATION FAIR AND REASONABLE RATE IN THE EVENT THAT APPROVED
VESSEL IS SUBSTITUTED BY A LOWER COST VESSEL TO THE U.S. GOVERNMENT
(INCLUDING TUG AND/OR BARGE).
FOR U.S. FLAG VESSELS LOADING LESS THAN A FULL CARGO, THE LESS THAN
FULL CARGO FREIGHT RATE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REDUCTION TO MEET ANY REVISED
MARITIME ADMINISTRATION FREIGHT RATE GUIDELINE DUE TO VESSEL LOADING OTHER
ADDITIONAL CARGO.
12. U.S. FLAG OFFERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF THE VESSEL OPERATOR HAS NOT
PROVIDED THE MARITIME ADMINISTRATION WITH THE VESSEL'S COSTS PRIOR TO
SUBMISSION OF OFFER.
13. FURTHER DETAILS AND ADDITIONAL TERMS ARE SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES CHARTER PARTY PROFORMA (VESSEL LOAD
/ FREE DISCHARGE APPLICABLE TO FOOD FOR PROGRESS - SEPTEMBER 2006). COPIES
OF THE CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES' CHARTER PARTY PROFORMA ARE AVAILABLE UPON
REQUEST TO PACIFIC CARGOES, INC.
14. CRS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT OFFERS.
15. OFFERS TO BE RECEIVED BY SEALED LETTER OR TELEFAX (202) 296-1160 AT
PACIFIC CARGOES, INC., 1629 K STREET, N.W., SUITE 700, WASH., D.C. NO LATER
THAN 1100 HOURS WASH., D.C. TIME OCTOBER 3, 2006 AND ALL OFFERS MUST REMAIN
VALID THROUGH 1700 HOURS WASH., D.C. TIME OCTOBER 4, 2006.
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 1400 HRS
WASH., D.C. TIME OCTOBER 3, 2006. NO OFFERS OF NON-U.S. FLAG VESSELS WITH
"SUBJECT OPEN" RESTRICTION WILL BE CONSIDERED.
16. COMMISSION: 2.5 PCT ON FREIGHT / DEADFREIGHT TO CHARTERER'S AGENT,
LIFELINK LOGISTICS IF OFFERED DIRECT; IF BROKER INVOLVED, 2/3 OF 2.5 PCT TO
CHARTERER'S AGENT, LIFELINK LOGISTICS, AND 1/3 OF 2.5 PCT TO BROKER.
17. ALL FIXTURES ARE SUBJECT APPROVAL BY USDA.
18. 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:
PACIFIC CARGOES, INC., WASHINGTON, D.C.
TELEPHONE: 202-785-3400; FAX: 202-296-1160; EMAIL: mail@isc-pci.com