FORMAT - Draft Contract 6300 CIF China
FORMAT - Draft Contract 6300 CIF China
FORMAT - Draft Contract 6300 CIF China
SELLER :
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………(hereinafter referred to as “SELLER”).
AND
BUYER :
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
(hereinafter referred to as “BUYERS”).
Whereas, Seller agrees to sell and deliver and Buyer agrees to purchase, accept
delivery of and pay for coal on the terms and conditions set out in this
agreement:
Article 1 – MATERIAL
Article 2 – QUANTITY
Seller shall deliver and Buyer shall purchase 60,000 metric tons (+/-10%) as a
trial shipment and then per every 30/45 days for period of 12 (twelve) months.
USD _____ per metric ton (United States Dollars: __________Dollars Per
Metric Ton) CIF Ningbo Port
Unit price applicable for the balance shipment to be reviewed periodically every 3
months and to be mutually agreed between seller and buyer.
Article 4 – LOADING AND DESTINATION PORT
Shipment shall be done maximum 45 days after Seller receives Standby Letter of
Credit.
The shipment laycan is schedule to be 45 days after receiving Standby Letter of
Credit.
- Vessel is to be a single deck/bulk carrier, maximum 20 years of age and size
of Hatch is 12meters.
- Partial shipment: Prohibited
- Transshipment: Prohibited
Article 6 – QUALITY
6.1. The quality of coal to be supplied hereunder shall be based on the following
typical Specification, which is determined and analyzed as per ISO/ASTM
standards, either by PT. Superintending Company of Indonesia.
7.1. Seller shall appoint either PT. Superintending Company of Indonesia to carry
out the sampling analysis of the material shipped on board which shall be final
and binding on both parties.
Sellers to ENSURE THAT THE PSI APPOINTED AT LOAD PORT MUST BE
AFFILIATED WITH SGS.
7.2. The method of sampling and analysis shall be determined according to
ISO/ASTM Standard.
7.3. The costs of inspection for sampling and analysis described in this Article 7
at the loading port shall be borne by Seller. Costs caused at the discharging
ports shall be borne by the Buyer.
8.2. The certified weight shall be determined by draft survey of the carrying
vessel at the Loading Port utilizing the vessel’s immersion scale of weight.
8.3. A fraction of a ton shall be rounded up if such fraction is not less than one
half of one ton, and shall be rounded down otherwise.
8.5. The cost of inspection, sampling and analysis described in this Article 8 at
the loading port shall be borne by Seller. Costs caused at the discharging ports
shall be borne by the Buyer.
If the actual Gross Calorific Value (GCV) varies lower from 6,300Kcal/kg (adb),
then the unit price shall be adjusted according to the following formula with
premium ceiling at 6,250 Kcal/kg (adb):BUYERS WILL NOT OFFER ANY
PREMIUM TO SELLERS IF CALORFIC VALUE EXCEEDS 6.100 KCAL/KG.
10.1 Seller guarantees payment by Irr Confirmed Standby Letter of credit and
payment by TT 7 (seven) days after sailing ship. Results of the specifications, for
the purpose of payment calculations, shall be the average of the inspection
agency at loading port. Format of the Standby Letter of credit is attached and
shown in appendix 1
10.2. Upon signing the Sales contract, Buyer shall open an Irrevocable,
Confirmed, Standby Letter of Credit maximum 7 Days after signing the contract,
or at minimum 45 days prior to the shipment, for 100% C&F value of the
shipment in favor of Seller. The following documents are presented to buyer
within 7 days from B/L date.
Account Name :
Bank Name :
Address :
Tel :
Swift :
Account number :
Prior to departure of the carrying vessel at loading port the Seller shall
send the Buyer by Fax and/or e-mail the Notification of Shipment for each
Consignments within 5 (Five) days, including Contract Number, L/C
number, expected loading quantity, estimated time of departure of carrying
vessel, and the vessel’s particulars such as vessel’s name, capacity of the
cranes, number of holds, flag and position etc. for the Buyer to make
necessary arrangements. The Seller shall immediately notify the Buyer of
any change to the delivery date that has been previously notified.
Upon completion of the loading, the Seller shall send the Buyer the
Shipping Advice of the contract number, name of the commodity, weight,
and Contract value, name of the carrying vessel, B/L number and date,
and estimated date of arrival [ETA] at port of discharge by fax and/or e-
mail within (3) three working days from B/L date.
The seller shall arrange for the Master of the carrying vessel to give
72/36/24 hours Notice of vessel’s ETA (estimated time of arrival) at port of
unloading to Buyer or Buyer’s agent at the port of discharge. Such notices
are given during office hours only, WIPON, WIBON, WIFFTON, WICCON.
The Buyer has to provide one good and safe berth for discharging, which
is available on vessels arrival, always accessible, where the vessel can
safely berth alongside and lie always afloat.
Shall the vessel be required to shift from one berth to another at port of
unloading; time used in shifting shall not count as lay time: however, the
cost of shifting shall be to the Buyers account.
Sundays and Holidays will not be counted as Demurrage. Time will not be
counted as lay time due to heavy rain, snow and storm.
12.2. Risk with respect to the shipment shall pass on to the Buyer when material
passes the vessel rail at the loading port.
All taxes, duties, levies, dues, etc., of the coal loading on to the vessel, at the
port of loading if any shall be to Seller’s account and responsibility.
Article 14 – INSURANCE
Buyer shall at their own expense, arrange for suitable marine insurance cover for
the material shipped by Seller. Transshipment insurance cover will be for Seller’s
account.
If at any time during the existence of this contract either party is unable to
perform in whole or in part any obligations under this contract because of war,
warlike conditions, riots, hostilities, military operations of civil commotion,
sabotage, quarantine restrictions, acts of any character of God and acts of
Government (including but not restricted to prohibition of exports or imports),
fires, floods, explosions, epidemics, strikes, or any labor disputes, blockade,
embargoes.
If operation of such circumstances exceed three months, either party shall have
the right to refuse further performance of the contract in which case neither party
shall have the right to claim eventual damages.
The party which is unable to fulfill its obligations under the present contract must
within 15 days of occurrence of any of the causes mentioned in this Article 17,
shall inform the other party of the existence or termination of the circumstances
preventing the performance of the contract. Certificate issued by the Chamber of
Commerce or any other relevant Government Authority in the country of Seller or
Buyer shall be sufficient proof of the existence of the above circumstances and
their duration.
Article 18 – ARBITRATION
In the event of any disputes or breaches thereof, the matter shall be referred to
the International Arbitration Council in Indonesia, whose decision shall be final
and binding on both parties.
Article 19 – LIABILITY
The liability of a party in respect of any claim brought by the other party based on
failure of the first party to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement shall not be
limited to liability for loss suffered by the party aggrieved.
20.1. Any notice of other communication required under this Agreement shall be
made be personal delivery, facsimile, mail.
No Waiver by either party of any provision of this Contract shall be binding unless
made expressly and expressly confirmed in writing.
This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws
of Singapore
Article 23 – CONFIDENTIALITY
This Agreement is confidential and shall not be disclosed to any third party. Also
both parties agree not to circumvent each other with their respective suppliers,
sellers or buyers or their agents, representative(s) for a period of minimum of 24
months after the expiry or completion of the contract whichever is the latter.
This contract contains the entire agreement between Buyer and Seller in relation
to the sales and purchase of coal and supersedes all prior negotiation,
understandings and agreements whether written or oral in relation to the
contract.
Signed and sealed for and on Signed and sealed for and on
Behalf of SELLER behalf of BUYER