CHARTERING

Fixed around the cargo.

A fixture follows the cargo. Stowage factor, parcel size, port restrictions and laycan determine the tonnage that can perform it, and those are established before the market is approached.

Capability

Fixed around the cargo.

Cargo Definition

Commodity, stowage factor, parcel size and any handling or segregation requirement.

Port Constraints

Draft, air draft, berth length, gear availability and any restriction at load and discharge.

Voyage Charter

Single-voyage fixtures with laytime, demurrage and freight terms defined at fixture.

Time Charter

Period fixtures with delivery, redelivery, hire and performance warranties.

Project and Heavy Lift

Out-of-gauge and project cargo requiring specialist tonnage and lifting capability.

Terms and Documentation

Charter party form, bills of lading and the documentary set aligned with the underlying sale contract.

What a credible marine requirement includes
  • Cargo or vessel requirement
  • Quantity or tonnage
  • Load and discharge ports
  • Laycan or required dates
  • Terms basis
  • Charterer or principal
  • Any cargo restrictions
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RMXMARINE is not represented as a shipowner, carrier, broker or manager unless expressly identified for a specific mandate. Services may be performed by licensed third parties under their own terms and operational control.

Cargo, ports, dates.

Without those three no tonnage can be identified.