Exhibit 10.18

SHIPBUILDING CONTRACT

FOR

THE CONSTRUCTION OF

ONE (1)

180,000 DWT CLASS BULK CARRIER

HULL NO. 0007

BETWEEN

QUINTANA MARITIME LIMITED

(AS BUYER)

AND

KOREA SHIPYARD CO., LTD.

(AS BUILDER)

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SHIPBUILDING CONTRACT

THIS CONTRACT is made as of 3rd December, 2006 by and between QUINTANA MARITIME
LIMITED, a company incorporated and existing under the laws of the Republic of
the Marshall Islands having its registered office at Trust Company Complex,
Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands
MH96960 (hereinafter called “QML”) or a company to be nominated by QML pursuant
to Article XV hereof (hereinafter called the “NOMINEE”)(QML until such
nomination takes place and the NOMINEE following such nomination having taken
place, in either case hereinafter called the “BUYER”), the party of the first
part and KOREA SHIPYARD CO ., LTD ., a company organized and existing under the
laws of the Republic of Korea, having its registered office at 1243-1,
Yonsan-bong, Mokpo-City, Jeollanam-Do, Korea (hereinafter called the ‘BUILDER”),
the party of the second part,

WITNESSETH:

In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the BUILDER agrees to
design, build, launch, equip and complete one (1) 180,000 DWT Class Bulk Carrier
as described in Article 1 hereof (hereinafter called the “VESSEL”) at the
BUILDER’S shipyard in Jindo, Korea (hereinafter called the “SHIPYARD”) and to
deliver and sell the VESSEL to the BUYER, and the BUYER agrees to accept
delivery of and purchase from the BUILDER the VESSEL, according to the terms and
conditions hereinafter set forth:

 

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INDEX

 

ARTICLE I

   DESCRIPTION AND CLASS    4

ARTICLE II

   CONTRACT PRICE    7

ARTICLE III

   ADJUSTMENT OF THE CONTRACT PRICE    8

ARTICLE IV

   INSPECTION AND APPROVAL    13

ARTICLE V

   MODIFICATIONS CHANGES AND EXTRAS    19

ARTICLE VI

   TRIALS AND COMPLETION    22

ARTICLE VII

   DELIVERY    27

ARTICLE VIII

   DELAYS AND EXTENSIONS OF TIME (FORCE MAJEURE)    31

ARTICLE IX

   WARRANTY OF QUALITY    34

ARTICLE X

   PAYMENT    39

ARTICLE XI

   BUYER’S DEFAULT    45

ARTICLE XII

   BUYER’S SUPPLIES    48

ARTICLE XIII

   INSURANCE    50

ARTICLE XIV

   DISPUTES AND ARBITRATION    52

ARTICLE XV

   SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS    54

ARTICLE XVI

   TAXES AND DUTIES    56

ARTICLE XVII

   PATENTS, TRADEMARKS AND COPYRIGHTS    57

ARTICLE XVIII

   INTERPRETATION AND GOVERNING LAW    58

ARTICLE XIX

   NOTICES    59

ARTICLE XX

   EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS CONTRACT    60

ARTICLE XXI

   EXCLUSIVENESS    61

EXHIBIT A

   LETTER OF GUARANTEE    63

EXHIBIT B

   PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE    66

 

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ARTICLE I     DESCRIPTION AND CLASS

 

1. Description

The VESSEL shall have the BUILDER’S Hull No. 0007 and shall be constructed,
equipped and completed in accordance with the specifications (Ref. No.
KSB-FS-002R0 dated 3rd December, 2006) and the maker list (Ref. No. KSB-ML-002R0
dated 3rd Dec., 2006) (hereinafter collectively called the “SPECIFICATIONS”) and
the general arrangement plan (Ref. No. KSB-GA-002R0 dated 3rd Dec., 2006)
(hereinafter called the “PLAN”), which shall constitute an integral part of this
CONTRACT.

The SPECIFICATIONS and the PLAN are intended to explain each other and anything
shown on the PLAN and not stipulated in the SPECIFICATIONS or anything
stipulated in the SPECIFICATIONS and not shown on the PLAN shall be deemed and
considered as if included in both. Should there be any inconsistencies or
contradictions between the SPECIFICATIONS and the PLAN, the SPECIFICATIONS shall
prevail. Should there be any inconsistencies or contradictions between this
CONTRACT and the SPECIFICATIONS, this CONTRACT shall prevail.

 

2. Basic Dimensions and Principal Particulars of the VESSEL

The basic dimensions anti principal particulars of the VESSEL shall be

 

Length, overall    maximum 292.0 M    Length, between perpendiculars    283.0 M
   Breadth, moulded    45.0 M    Depth to Upper Deck, moulded    24.7 M   

Design draft, moulded, in seawater of

specific gravity of 1.025

   16.5 M   

Scantling draft, moulded, in seawater of

specific gravity of 1.025

   18.2 M    Deadweight on the above moulded      

 

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design draft of 16.5 M

  

about 159,000 M/T

Deadweight on the above moulded
scantling draft of 18.2 M, guaranteed

  

179,700 M/T

Main propelling machinery

   MAN-B&W 6S70 MC-C (Mark 7)    MCR : 18,660 KW X 91.0 RPM    NCR : 16,790 KW X
87.9 RPM

Service speed at 16.5 meters design draft at the condition of clean bottom and
in calm and deep sea with main engine developing a NCR of 16,790 KW with fifteen
per cent

(15 %) sea margin, guaranteed

  

15.4 Knots

Fuel consumption of the main engine applying I.S.O. reference conditions to the
result of official shop test at a NCR of 16,790 KW using marine diesel oil
having lower calorific value of 42,700 KJ per Kg, guaranteed

  

166.7 gr/KW.HR

The details of the above particulars as well as the definitions and method of
measurements and calculations are as indicated in the SPECIFICATIONS.

 

3. Classification, Rules and Regulations

 

 

(a)

The VESSEL shall be built in compliance with the current rules and regulations
of American Bureau of Shipping (hereinafter called the “CLASSIFICATION
SOCIETY”), to be classed and registered as +A1(E), +AMS, Bulk Carrier CSR,
SafeShip-CM, BC-A (holds 2, 4, 6 and 8 may be empty with maximum cargo density:
3.0t/m3), ESP, +ACCU, TCM, GRAB(20), UWILD, POT and also to comply with the
rules, regulations and requirements of the other regulatory bodies described in
the SPECIFICATIONS.

 

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  (b) The rules, regulations and requirements of the CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY and
the regulatory bodies and the other relevant, regulations and requirement, if
any, are to include their current ones that have been issued and are effective
as of the date of signing this CONTRACT.

 

  (c) The BUILDER shall arrange with the CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY for the
assignment by the CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY of representative(s) to the VESSEL
during construction. All fees and charges incidental to classification of the
VESSEL in compliance with the above specified rules, regulations and
requirements of this CONTRACT shall be for the account of the BUILDER.

 

  (d) The decision of the CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY as to whether the VESSEL
complies with the regulations of the CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY shall be final and
binding upon the BUILDER and the BUYER.

 

4. Nationality of the VESSEL

The VESSEL shall be built and completed by the BUILDER for registration in the
Marshall Islands and shall be registered by the BUYER at its own cost and
expense under the laws of the Marshall Islands with its home port of Majuro at
the time of its delivery and acceptance hereunder.

 

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ARTICLE II     CONTRACT PRICE

The contract price of the VESSEL delivered to the BUYER at the SHIPYARD shall be
United States Dollars Seventy Seven Million Seven Hundred Thousand (US
$77,700,000) (hereinafter called the “CONTRACT PRICE”) which shall be paid plus
any increases or less any decreases due to adjustment or modifications, if any,
as set forth in this CONTRACT . The CONTRACT PRICE shall include payment for
services in the inspection, tests, survey and classification of the VESSEL which
will be rendered by the CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY and shall not include the cost of
the BUYER’s SUPPLIES as stipulated in Article XII.

The CONTRACT PRICE also includes all costs and expenses for supplying all
necessary drawings as stipulated in the SPECIFICATIONS except those to be
furnished by the BUYER for the VESSEL in accordance with the SPECIFICATIONS.

 

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ARTICLE III     ADJUSTMENT OF THE CONTRACT PRICE

The CONTRACT PRICE of the VESSEL shall be adjusted as hereinafter set forth in
the event of the following contingencies. It is hereby understood by both
parties that any adjustment of the CONTRACT PRICE as provided for in this
Article is by way of liquidated damages and not by way of penalty, the
calculation of damage being deemed final.

 

1. Delayed Delivery

 

  (a) No adjustment shall be made and the CONTRACT PRICE shall remain unchanged
for the first thirty (30) days of the delay in delivery of the VESSEL [ending as
of 12 o’clock midnight Korean Standard Time on the thirtieth (30th) day of
delay] beyond the Delivery Date calculated as provided in Article VII.1. hereof.

 

  (b) If delivery of the VESSEL is delayed more than thirty (30) days beyond the
date upon which the delivery is due from the BUILDER under the terms of this
CONTRACT, then, beginning at midnight of the thirtieth (30th) day after such due
date, the CONTRACT PRICE of the VESSEL shall be reduced by United States Dollars
Twenty Thousand (US $20,000) for each full day of delay.

However, unless the parties agree otherwise, the total amount of deduction from
the CONTRACT PRICE shall not exceed the amount due to cover the delay of two
hundred and forty (240) days after thirty (30) days of the delay in delivery of
the VESSEL at the rate of deduction as specified hereinabove.

 

  (c)

But, if the delay in delivery of the VESSEL continues for a period of more than
two hundred and seventy (270) days beyond the date upon which the delivery is
due from the BUILDER under the terms of this CONTRACT then, in such event, and
after such period has expired, the BUYER may, at its option, cancel this
CONTRACT by serving upon the BUILDER a notice of cancellation by telegram, or
facsimile to be confirmed by a

 

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registered letter via airmail directed to the BUILDER at the address given in
this CONTRACT. Such cancellation shall be effective as of the date the notice
thereof is received by the BUILDER. If the BUYER has not served the notice of
cancellation after the aforementioned two hundred and seventy (270) days delay
in delivery, the BUILDER may demand the BUYER to make an election in accordance
with Article VIII.3. hereof.

 

  (d) For the purpose of this Article, the delivery of the VESSEL shall be
deemed to be delayed when and if the VESSEL, after taking into full account
extension of the Delivery Date or permissible delays as provided in Article V,
VI, VIII, XI, XII or elsewhere in this CONTRACT, is delivered beyond the date
upon which delivery would then be due under the terms of this CONTRACT.

 

2. Insufficient Speed

 

  (a) The CONTRACT PRICE of the VESSEL shall not be affected or changed, if the
actual speed, as determined by trial runs more fully described in Article VI
hereof, is less than the speed guaranteed under the terms of this CONTRACT and
the SPECIFICATIONS provided such deficiency in actual speed is not more than
three-tenths (3/10ths) of one (1) knot below the guaranteed speed.

 

  (b) However, as for the deficiency of more than three-tenths (3/10ths) of one
(1) knot in actual speed below the speed guaranteed under this CONTRACT, the
CONTRACT PRICE shall be reduced as follows [Fractions of less than one-tenth
(1/10th) of a knot shall be prorated]:

For the three-tenths (3/10ths) of a knot — a total sum of US $100,000

For the four-tenths (4/10ths) of a knot ——a total sum of US $175,000

For the five-tenths (5/10ths) of a knot —— a total sum of US $390,000

For the six-tenths (6/10ths) of a knot ——– a total sum of US $520,000

For the seven-tenths (7/10ths) of a knot —— a total sum of US $650,000

For the eight-tenths (8/10ths) of a knot —— a total sum of US $780,000

 

* The above figures are not cumulative.

 

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However, unless the parties agree otherwise, the total amount of reduction from
the CONTRACT PRICE shall not exceed the amount due to cover the deficiency of
eight-tenths (8/10ths) of one (1) knot below the guaranteed speed at the rate of
reduction as specified above.

 

  (c) If the deficiency in actual speed of the VESSEL is more than eight-tenths
(8/10ths) of one (1) knot below the speed guaranteed under this CONTRACT, then
the BUYER, at its option, may, subject to the BUILDER’s right to effect
alterations or corrections as provided in Article VI 5 . hereof, cancel this
CONTRACT or may accept the VESSEL at a reduction in the CONTRACT PRICE as above
provided for eight-tenths (8/10ths) of one (1) knot of deficiency only.

 

3. Excessive Fuel Consumption

 

  (a) The CONTRACT PRICE shall not be affected or changed by reason of the fuel
consumption of the VESSEL’s main engine, as determined by the engine
manufacturer’s shop trial as per the SPECIFICATIONS being more than the
guaranteed fuel consumption of the VESSEL’s main engine, if such excess is not
more than five per cent (5%) over the fuel consumption guaranteed in Article I.
2 hereof.

 

  (b) However, as for the excess of more than five per cent (5%) in the actual
fuel consumption over the guaranteed fuel consumption of the VESSEL’s main
engine the CONTRACT PRICE shall be reduced by United States Dollars Ninety
Thousand (US $90,000), for each full one per cent (1%) increase in fuel
consumption in excess of the said five per cent (5%) increase in fuel
consumption [fractions of less than one per cent (1%) shall be prorated] .
However, unless the parties agree otherwise, the total amount of reduction from
the CONTRACT PRICE shall not exceed the amount due to cover the excess of ten
per cent (10%) over the guaranteed fuel consumption of the VESSEL’s main engine
at the rate of reduction as specified above.

 

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  (c) If such actual fuel consumption exceeds the guaranteed fuel consumption of
the VESSEL’s main engine by more than ten per cent (10%), the BUYER, at its
option, may, subject to the BUILDER’s right to effect alterations or corrections
as specified in Article VI . hereof, cancel this CONTRACT or may accept the
VESSEL at a reduction in the CONTRACT PRICE as above provided for the ten per
cent (10%) increase only.

 

4. Deadweight below Contract Requirements

 

  (a) The CONTRACT PRICE of the VESSEL shall not be affected or changed, if
actual deadweight, determined as provided in this CONTRACT and the
SPECIFICATIONS, is below the guaranteed deadweight of 179,700 metric tons on the
moulded design draft of 18.2 meters required by this CONTRACT and the
SPECIFICATIONS by an amount of 2,000 metric tons or less.

 

  (b) However, should the deficiency in the actual deadweight of the VESSEL be
in excess of 2,000 metric tons below the said guaranteed deadweight, then the
CONTRACT PRICE of the VESSEL shall be reduced for each full one (1) metric ton
[fractions of less than one (1) metric ton shall be disregarded] of decreased
deadweight in excess of 2,000 metric tons by the sum of United States Dollars
Seven Hundred (US $700) per metric ton. However, unless the parties agree
otherwise, the total amount of deduction from the CONTRACT PRICE shall not
exceed the amount due to cover the deficiency of 4,500 metric tons below the
guaranteed deadweight hereinabove.

 

  (c) If the deficiency in the deadweight of the VESSEL is more than 4,500
metric tons below the said guaranteed deadweight, then the BUYER, at its option,
may, subject to the BUILDER’s right to effect alterations or corrections without
the BUYER’s prior consent as specified in Article VI.5 . hereof, cancel this
CONTRACT or may accept the VESSEL at a reduction in the CONTRACT PRICE as above
provided for 4,500 metric tons of deficiency only.

 

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5. EFFECT OF CANCELLATION

It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that in any case, if
the BUYER cancels this CONTRACT under this Article, the BUYER shall not be
entitled to any liquidated damages.

 

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ARTICLE IV    INSPECTION AND APPROVAL

 

1. Appointment of BUYER’s Representative

The BUYER shall timely despatch to and maintain at the SHIPYARD, at its own
cost, expense and risk, one or more representatives (hereinafter each called the
“BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE”), who shall be duly accredited in writing by the BUYER
to supervise adequately the construction by the BUILDER of the VESSEL, her
equipment and all accessories. Before the commencement of any item of work under
this CONTRACT, the BUILDER shall, whenever reasonably required, previously
exhibit, furnish to, and within the limits of the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE’s
authority, secure the approval from the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE of any and all
plans and drawings prepared in connection therewith . Upon appointment of the
BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE, the BUYER shall notify the BUILDER in writing of the
name and the scope of the authority of the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE.

 

2. Authority of the BUYER’s Representative

Such BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE shall, at all times during working hours of the
construction until delivery of the VESSEL, have the right to inspect the VESSEL,
her equipment and all accessories, and work in progress, or materials utilized
in connection with the construction of the VESSEL, wherever such work is being
done or such materials are stored, for the purpose of determining that the
VESSEL, her equipment and accessories are being constructed in accordance with
the terms of this CONTRACT and/or the SPECIFICATIONS and the PLAN.

The BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE shall, within the limits of the authority conferred
upon him by the BUYER, make decisions or give advice to the BUILDER on behalf of
the BUYER promptly on all problems arising out of, or in connection with, the
construction of the VESSEL and generally act in a reasonable manner with a view
to cooperating to the utmost with the BUILDER in the construction process of the
VESSEL.

 

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The decision, approval or advice of the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE shall be deemed
to have been given by the BUYER and once given shall not be withdrawn, revoked
or modified except with consent of the BUILDER. Provided that the BUYER’S
REPRESENTATIVE or his assistants shall comply with the foregoing obligations, no
act or omission of the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE or his assistants shall, in any
way, diminish the liability of the BUILDER under Article IX (WARRANTY OF
QUALITY). The BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE shall notify the BUILDER promptly in
writing of his discovery of any construction or materials, which he believes do
not or will not conform to the requirements of the CONTRACT, the SPECIFICATIONS
and the PLAN and likewise advise and consult with the BUILDER on all matters
pertaining to the construction of the VESSEL, as may be required by the BUILDER,
or as he may deem necessary.

However, if the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE fails to submit to the BUILDER without
delay any such demand concerning alterations or changes with respect to the
construction, arrangement or outfit of the VESSEL, which the BUYER’S
REPRESENTATIVE has examined, inspected or attended at the test thereof under
this CONTRACT or the SPECIFICATIONS and the PLAN, the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE
shall be deemed to have approved the same and shall be precluded from making any
demand for alterations, changes, or complaints with respect thereto at a later
date.

The BUILDER shall comply with any such demand which is not contradictory to this
CONTRACT, the SPECIFICATIONS or the PLAN, provided that any and all such demands
by the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE with regard to construction, arrangement and
outfit of the VESSEL shall be submitted in writing to the authorized
representative of the BUILDER. The BUILDER shall notify the BUYER’S
REPRESENTATIVE of the names of the persons who are from time to time authorized
by the BUILDER for this purpose .

It is agreed upon between the BUYER and the BUILDER that the modifications,
alterations or changer and other measures necessary to comply with such demand
may be effected at a convenient time and place at the BUILDER’s reasonable
discretion in view of the construction schedule of the VESSEL.

 

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In the event that the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE shall advise the BUILDER that he
has discovered or believes the construction or materials do not or will not
conform to the requirements of this CONTRACT and the SPECIFICATIONS or the PLAN,
and the BUILDER shall not agree with the views of the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE in
such respect, either the BUYER or the BUILDER may, with the agreement of the
other party, seek an opinion of the CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY or failing such
agreement, request an arbitration in accordance with the provisions of Article
XIV hereof. The Principal Surveyor of the CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY or the
arbitration tribunal, as the case may be, shall determine whether or not a
nonconformity with the provisions of this CONTRACT, the SPECIFICATIONS and the
PLAN exists.

 

3. Approval of Drawings

 

  (a) The BUILDER shall submit to the BUYER three (3) copies of each of the
plans and drawings to be submitted to the BUYER for its approval at its address
as set forth in Article XIX hereof. The BUYER shall, within twenty one
(21) calendar days after receipt thereof return to the BUILDER one (1) copy of
such plans and drawings with the approval or comments, if any, of the BUYER. A
list of the plans and drawings to be so submitted to the BUYER shall be mutually
agreed upon between the parties hereto.

 

  (b) When and if the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE shall have been sent by the BUYER
to the SHIPYARD in accordance with Paragraph 1 of this Article, the BUILDER may
submit the remainder, if any, of the plans and drawings in the agreed list, to
the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE for his approval, unless otherwise agreed upon
between the parties hereto.

The BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE shall, within seven (7) days after receipt thereof,
return to the BUILDER one (1) copy of such plans and drawings with his approval
or comments written thereon, if any. Approval by the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE of
the plans and drawings duly submitted to him shall be deemed to be the approval
by the BUYER for all purposes of this CONTRACT.

 

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  (c) In the event that the BUYER or the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE shall fail to
return the plans and drawings to the BUILDER within the time limit as
hereinabove provided, such plans and drawings shall be deemed to have been
automatically approved without any comment. In the event the plans and drawings
submitted by the BUILDER to the BUYER or the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE in
accordance with this Article do not meet with the BUYER’s or the BUYER’S
REPRESENTATIVE’s approval, the matter may be submitted by either party hereto
for determination pursuant to Article XIV hereof. If the BUYER’s comments on the
plans and drawings that are returned to the BUILDER by the BUYER within the said
time limit are not clearly specified or detailed, the BUILDER shall be entitled
to place its own interpretation on such comments in implementing them.

 

4. Salaries and Expenses

All salaries and expenses of the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE or any other person or
persons employed by the BUYER hereunder shall be for the BUYER’s account.

 

5. Responsibility of the BUILDER

 

  (a) The BUILDER shall provide the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE and his assistants
free of charge with suitably furnished office space equipped with air
conditioning at, or in the vicinity of, the SHIPYARD together with access to
telephone and facsimile facilities as may be necessary to enable the BUYER’S
REPRESENTATIVE and his assistants to carry out their work under this CONTRACT.
However, the BUYER shall pay for the telephone or facsimile facilities used by
the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE or his assistants.

The BUILDER, its employees, agents and subcontractors, during its working hours
until delivery of the VESSEL, shall arrange for them to have free and ready
access to the VESSEL, her equipment and accessories, and to any other place
(except the areas controlled for the purpose of national security) where work is
being done, or materials are being processed or stored in connection with the
construction of the VESSEL including the premises of sub-contractors.

 

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The BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE or his assistants or employees shall observe the
work’s rules and regulations prevailing at the BUILDER’s and its
sub-contractor’s premises. The BUILDER shall promptly provide to the BUYER’S
REPRESENTATIVE and/or his assistants and shall ensure that its sub-contractors
shall promptly provide all such information as he or they may reasonably request
in connection with the construction of the VESSEL and her engines, equipment and
machinery.

 

  (c) The BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE and his assistants shall at all times remain
the employees of the BUYER. The BUILDER shall not be liable to the BUYER or the
BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE or to his assistants or to the BUYER’s employees or
agents for personal injuries, including death, during the time they, or any of
them, are on the VESSEL, or within the premises of either the BUILDER or its
sub-contractors, or are otherwise engaged in and about the construction of the
VESSEL, unless, however, such personal injuries, including death, are caused by
the gross negligence of the BUILDER, its sub-contractors, or its or their
employees or agents. The BUILDER shall not be liable to the BUYER for damages
to, or destruction of property of the BUYER or of the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE or
his assistants or the BUYER’s employees or agents, unless such damages, loss or
destruction is caused by the gross negligence of the BUILDER, its
sub-contractors, or its or their employees or agents.

 

6. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER

The BUYER shall undertake and assure that the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE shall carry
out his duties, hereunder in accordance with the normal international
shipbuilding practice and in such way so as to avoid any unnecessary increase in
building cost, delay in the construction of the VESSEL and/or any disturbance in
the construction schedule of the BUILDER.

 

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The BUILDER has the right to request the BUYER to replace the Representative who
is deemed unsuitable and unsatisfactory for the proper progress of the VESSEL’s
construction. The BUYER shall investigate the situation by sending its
representative(s) to the SHIPYARD if necessary, and if the BUYER consider that
such BUILDER’s request is justified, the BUYER shall effect such replacement as
soon as conveniently arrangeable.

 

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ARTICLE V     MODIFICATIONS, CHANGES AND EXTRAS

 

1. How Effected

Minor modifications or changes to the SPECIFICATIONS and the PLAN under which
the VESSEL is to be constructed may be made at any time hereafter by written
agreement of the parties hereto. Any modification or change requested by the
BUYER which does not affect the frame-work of the SPECIFICATIONS shall be agreed
to by the BUILDER if the BUYER agrees to adjustment of the CONTRACT PRICE,
deadweight and/or cubic capacity, speed requirements, the DELIVERY DATE and
other terms and conditions of this CONTRACT reasonably required as a result of
such modification or change. The BUILDER has the right to continue construction
of the VESSEL on the basis of the SPECIFICATIONS and the PLAN until the BUYER
has agreed to such adjustments. The BUILDER shall be entitled to refuse: to make
any alteration, change or modification of the SPECIFICATIONS and/or the PLAN
requested by the BUYER, if the BUYER does not agree to the aforesaid adjustments
within fourteen (14) days of the BUILDER’s notification of the same to the
BUYER, or, if, in the BUILDER’s judgement, the compliance with such request of
the BUYER would cause an unreasonable disruption of the normal working schedule
of the SHIPYARD.

The BUILDER, however, agrees to exert its efforts to accommodate such reasonable
request by the BUYER so that the said change and modification shall be made at a
reasonable cost and within the shortest period of time reasonably possible. The
aforementioned agreement to modify and change the SPECIFICATIONS and the PLAN
may be effected by exchange of letters or facsimiles manifesting the agreement.

The letters and facsimiles exchanged by the parties pursuant to the foregoing
shall constitute an amendment to this CONTRACT, the SPECIFICATIONS or the PLAN
under which the VESSEL shall be built. Upon consummation of such an agreement to
modify and change the SPECIFICATIONS or the PLAN, the BUILDER shall alter the
construction of the VESSEL in accordance therewith including any addition to, or
deduction from, the work to be performed in connection with such construction.

 

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2. Substitution of Material

If any materials, machinery of equipment required for the construction of the
VESSEL by the SPECIFICATIONS and the PLAN or otherwise under this CONTRACT
cannot be procured in time to meet the BUILDER’S construction schedule for the
VESSEL, or are in short supply, or are unreasonably high in price compared with
the prevailing international market price, the BUILDER may supply, subject to
the BUYER’S prior written approval, other materials, machinery or equipment of
equal and effect capable of meeting the Rules and Regulations of the
CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY and other regulatory bodies. The BUILDER shall not,
however, be relieved of its obligations if such non-availability could have been
for seen or occasioned by forward planning. In this case, the BUILDER shall not
be entitled to an extension of the DELIVERY DATE or to increase in the CONTRACT
PRICE by reason of such non-availability.

 

3. Changes in Rules and Regulations

If the specified rules and regulations with which the construction of the VESSEL
is required to comply are altered or changed after the date of this CONTRACT by
the CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY or bodies authorized to make such alterations or
changes, either the BUYER or the BUILDER, upon receipt of due notice thereof,
shall forthwith give notice thereof to the other party in writing. Thereupon,
within ten (10) days after giving the notice to the BUILDER or receiving the
notice from the BUILDER, the BUYER shall advise the BUILDER as to the
alterations and changes, if any, to be made on the VESSEL which the BUYER, in
its sole discretion, shall decide. The BUILDER shall not be obliged to comply
with such alterations and/or changes if the BUYER fails to notify the BUILDER of
its decision within the time limit stated above.

The BUILDER shall comply promptly with the said request of the BUYER, provided
that the BUILDER and the BUYER shall first agree to:

 

  (a) any increase or decrease in the CONTRACT PRICE of the VESSEL that is
occasioned by such compliance;

 

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  (b) any extension or advancement in the DELIVERY DATE of the VESSEL that is
occasioned by such compliance;

 

  (c) any increase or decrease in the deadweight and/or cubic capacity of the
VESSEL, if such compliance results in any increase or reduction in the
deadweight and/or cubic capacity;

 

  (d) adjustment of the speed requirements if such compliance results in any
increase or reduction in the speed; and

 

  (e) any other alterations in the terms of this CONTRACT or of the
SPECIFICATIONS and the PLAN or both, if such compliance makes such alterations
of the terms necessary.

Any delay in the construction of the VESSEL caused by the BUYER’s delay in
making a decision or agreement as above shall constitute a permissible delay
under this CONTRACT. Such agreement by the BUYER shall be effected in the same
manner as provided above for modification and change of the SPECIFICATIONS and
the PLAN.

This paragraph does not refer to alterations or changes of rules and regulations
of the CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY which were announced to the BUILDER in writing by
the CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY on or before the date of signing of this CONTRACT.

The BUILDER may, at its sole discretion and responsibility, subcontract any part
of the construction work of the VESSEL. The BUYER shall be informed by the
BUILDER accordingly about the place where the subcontracting work is to be
carried out in advance so that supervision can be performed properly.

 

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ARTICLE VI    TRIALS AND COMPLETION

 

1. Notice

The BUILDER shall notify the BUYER in writing or by facsimile at least fourteen
(14) days in advance of the time and place of the trial run of the VESSEL. Such
notice shall specify the place from which the VESSEL will commence her trial run
and approximate date upon which the trial run is expected to take place. Such
date shall be further confirmed by the BUILDER five (5) days in advance of the
trial run by facsimile. The BUYER shall confirm in writing to the BUILDER that
the VESSEL is ready for sea trials. In case of dispute between the parties
whether the VESSEL is ready for sea trials the decision of the representative of
the CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY is binding.

The BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE, who is to witness the performance of the VESSEL
during such trial run, shall be present at such place on the date specified in
such notice. Should the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE fail to be present after the
BUILDER’s due notice to the BUYER as provided above, the BUILDER shall be
entitled to conduct such trial run with the presence of the representative(s) of
the CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY only without the BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE being
present. In such case, the BUYER shall be obliged to accept the VESSEL on the
basis of a certificate issued by the BUILDER that the VESSEL, after the trial
run, subject to alterations and corrections, if necessary, has been found to
conform with the SPECIFICATIONS and this CONTRACT and is satisfactory in all
respects, provided the BUILDER first makes such corrections and alterations
promptly.

 

2. Weather Condition

In the event of unfavorable weather on the date specified for the trial run, the
trial run shall take place on the first available day that weather conditions
permit. The parties hereto recognize that the weather conditions in Korean
waters, in which the trial run is to take place, are such that great changes in
weather may arise momentarily and without warning and therefore, it is agreed
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runs, the weather should become so unfavorable that the trial run cannot be
continued, then the trial run shall be discontinued and postponed until the
first favorable day next following, unless the BUYER shall assent to the
acceptance of the VESSEL by notification in writing on the basis of such trial
run so far made prior to such change in weather conditions. Any delay of the
trial run caused by such unfavorable weather conditions shall also operate to
extend the DELIVERY DATE of the VESSEL for the period of delay occasioned by
such unfavorable weather conditions.

 

3. How Conducted

All expenses in connection with the trials of the VESSEL are to be for the
account of the BUILDER, which, during the trials, is to provide at its own
expense the necessary crew to comply with conditions of safe navigation. The
trials shall be conducted in the manner prescribed in this CONTRACT and the
SPECIFICATIONS, and shall prove fulfilment of the performance requirements for
the trials as set forth in the SPECIFICATIONS.

The BUILDER shall be entitled to conduct preliminary sea trials, during which
the propulsion plant and/or its appurtenance shall be adjusted according to the
BUILDER’s judgement. The BUILDER shall have the right to repeat any trial
whatsoever as it deems necessary. Furthermore the BUYER’s REPRESENTATIVE is
entitled to participate in any preliminary sea trials conducted by the BUILDER.

 

4. Consumable Stores

The BUILDER shall load the VESSEL with the required quantity of fuel oil,
lubricating oil and greases, fresh water, and other stores necessary to conduct
the trials as set forth in the SPECIFICATIONS. The necessary ballast (fuel oil,
fresh water and such other ballast as may be required) to bring the VESSEL to
the trial load draft, as specified in the SPECIFICATIONS, shall be supplied and
paid for by the BUILDER whilst lubricating oil and greases shall be supplied and
paid for by the BUYER within the time advised by the BUILDER for the conduct of
sea trials as well as for use before the delivery of the VESSEL to the BUYER.
The fuel oil as well as lubricating oil and greases shall be in accordance with
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engine specifications and the BUYER shall decide and advise the BUILDER of the
supplier’s name for lubricating oil and greases before the work-commencement of
the VESSEL, provided that the supplier shall be acceptable to the BUYER and/or
the makers of all the machinery.

Any fuel oil, fresh water or other consumable stores furnished and paid for by
the BUILDER for trial runs remaining on board the VESSEL, at the time of
acceptance of the VESSEL by the BUYER, shall be bought by the BUYER from the
BUILDER at the BUILDER’s purchase price for such supply in Korea and payment by
the BUYER thereof shall be made at the time of delivery of the VESSEL. The
BUILDER shall pay the BUYER at the time of delivery of the VESSEL for the
consumed quantity of any lubricating oil and greases which were furnished and
paid for by the BUYER at the BUYER’s purchase price thereof. The consumed
quantity of lubricating oils and greases shall be calculated on the basis of the
difference between the remaining amount, including the same remaining in the
main engine, other machinery and their pipes, stern tube and the like, and the
supplied amount.

 

5. Acceptance or Rejection

 

  (a) If, during any sea trial, any breakdown occurs entailing interruption or
irregular performance which can be repaired on board, the trial shall be
continued after such repairs and be valid in all respects.

 

  (b) However, if, during or after the trial run, it becomes apparent that the
VESSEL or any part of her equipment requires alterations or corrections which
but for this provision would or might entitle the BUYER to cancel this CONTRACT,
the BUILDER shall notify the BUYER promptly in writing or by facsimile to such
effect and shall simultaneously advise the BUYER of the estimated additional
time required for the necessary alterations or corrections to be made.

The BUYER shall, within two (2) days of receipt from the BUILDER of notice of
completion of such alterations or corrections and after such further trials or
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facsimile confirmed in writing of its acceptance, qualified acceptance or
rejection of the VESSEL, all in accordance with the SPECIFICATIONS and the PLAN
and this CONTRACT, and shall not be entitled to reject the VESSEL on such
grounds until such time.

 

  (c) Save as above provided, the BUYER shall, within two (2) days after
completion of the trial run, notify the BUILDER in writing or by facsimile
confirmed in writing of its acceptance of the VESSEL or of the details in
respect of which the VESSEL does not conform to the SPECIFICATIONS and the PLAN
or this CONTRACT.

If the BUILDER is in agreement with the BUYER’s determinations as to
non-conformity, the BUILDER shall make such alterations or changes as may be
necessary to correct such non-conformity and shall prove the fulfilment of this
CONTRACT and the SPECIFICATIONS by such tests or trials as may be necessary.

The BUYER shall, within two (2) days after completion of such tests and/or
trials, notify the BUILDER in writing or by facsimile confirmed in writing of
its acceptance or rejection of the VESSEL.

 

  (d) However, the BUYER shall not be entitled to reject the VESSEL by reason of
any minor or insubstantial items judged from the point of view of standard
shipbuilding and shipping practice as not being in conformity with the
SPECIFICATIONS, but, in that case, the BUILDER shall not be released from the
obligation to correct and/or remedy such minor or insubstantial items as soon as
practicable after the delivery of the VESSEL.

 

6. Effect of Acceptance

The BUYER’s written, or facsimile notification of acceptance delivered to the
BUILDER as above provided, shall be final and binding insofar as conformity of
the VESSEL to this Contract and the SPECIFICATIONS is concerned and shall
preclude the BUYER from refusing formal delivery of the VESSEL as hereinafter

 

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provided, if the BUILDER complies with all conditions of delivery, as herein set
forth and provided that, in the case of qualified acceptance, any matters which
were mentioned in the notice of the qualified acceptance by the BUYER as
requiring correction have been corrected satisfactorily.

If the BUYER fails to notify the BUILDER of its acceptance or rejection of the
VESSEL as hereinabove provided, the BUYER shall be deemed to have accepted the
VESSEL. Nothing contained in this Article shall preclude the BUILDER from
exercising any and all rights which the BUILDER has under this CONTRACT if the
BUILDER disagrees with the BUYER’s rejection of the VESSEL or any reasons given
for such rejection, including arbitration provided in Article XIV hereof.

 

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ARTICLE VII    DELIVERY

 

1. Time and Place

The VESSEL shall be delivered by the BUILDER to the BUYER at the SHIPYARD,
safely afloat on 5th August, 2010 (hereinafter called the “DELIVERY DATE”) after
completion of satisfactory trials and acceptance by the BUYER in accordance with
the terms of Article VI, except that, in the event of delays in delivery of the
VESSEL by the BUILDER due to causes which under the terms of this CONTRACT
permit extensions of the time for delivery of the VESSEL, the aforementioned
DELIVERY DATE shall be extended accordingly. The BUILDER shall have the right to
deliver the VESSEL earlier than the DELIVERY DATE, but not earlier than the day
falling 60 days prior to the DELIVERY DATE and provided always that the BUILDER
shall have completed the VESSEL in accordance with the terms of this CONTRACT
and the SPECIFICATIONS and PLAN and after completion of satisfactory trials and
acceptance by the BUYER in accordance with the terms of Article VI hereof.

 

2. When and how Effected

Provided that the BUYER shall concurrently with delivery of the VESSEL release
to the BUILDER the DELIVERY INSTALMENT as set forth in Article X.2. hereof and
shall have fulfilled all of its obligations provided for in this CONTRACT,
delivery of the VESSEL shall be forthwith effected upon acceptance thereof by
the BUYER, as hereinabove provided, by the concurrent delivery by each of the
parties hereto to the other of a PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE
acknowledging delivery of the VESSEL by the BUILDER and acceptance thereof by
the BUYER, which PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE shall be prepared in
duplicate and signed by each of the parties hereto.

 

3. Documents to be Delivered to the BUYER

Upon delivery and acceptance of the VESSEL, the BUILDER shall deliver to the
BUYER the following documents, which shall accompany the aforementioned PROTOCOL
OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE:

 

  (a) PROTOCOL OF TRIALS of the VESSEL made pursuant to this CONTRACT and the
SPECIFICATIONS,

 

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  (b) PROTOCOL OF INVENTORY of the equipment of the VESSEL, including spare
parts, all as specified in the SPECIFICATIONS,

 

  (c) PROTOCOL OF STORES OF CONSUMABLE NATURE, such as all fuel oil and fresh
water remaining in tanks if its cost is charged to the BUYER under Article VI.4.
hereof,

 

  (d) DRAWINGS AND PLANS pertaining to the VESSEL as stipulated in the
SPECIFICATIONS, which shall be furnished to the BUYER at no additional cost,

 

  (e) ALL CERTIFICATES required to be furnished upon delivery of the VESSEL
pursuant to this CONTRACT, the SPECIFICATIONS and the customary shipbuilding
practice, including

 

  (i) Classification Certificate

 

  (ii) Safety Construction Certificate

 

  (iii) Safety Equipment Certificate

 

  (iv) Safety Radiotelegraphy Certificate

 

  (v) International Loadline Certificate

 

  (vi) International Tonnage Certificate

 

  (vii) Suez Canal Tonnage Certificate

 

  (viii) De-ratting Exemption Certificate

 

  (ix) I.O.P.P. Certificate

 

  (x) BUILDER’s Certificate

 

  (xi) Deadweight Certificate (issued by the BUILDER)

However, it is agreed by the parties that if the Classification Certificate
and/or other certificates are not available at the time of delivery of the
VESSEL, provisional certificates shall be accepted by the BUYER, provided that
the BUILDER shall furnish the BUYER with formal certificates as promptly as
possible after such formal certificates have been issued.

 

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  (f) DECLARATION OF WARRANTY of the BUILDER that the VESSEL is delivered to the
BUYER free and clear of any liens, claims, mortgages, or other encumbrances upon
the BUYER’s title thereto, and in particular, that the VESSEL is absolutely free
of all burdens in the nature of imposts, taxes, or charges imposed by the Korean
governmental authorities as well as of all liabilities of the BUILDER to its
sub-contractors and employees and of all liabilities arising from the operation
of the VESSEL in trial runs, or otherwise, prior to delivery except as otherwise
provided under this CONTRACT.

 

  (g) BILL OF SALE by the BUILDER to the BUYER transferring title to the VESSEL
from the BUILDER to the BUYER, such Bill of Sale to be duly notarised and
apostilled.

 

  (h) Power of Attorney of the BUILDER authorising the execution of all
documents listed in the Article VII, such Power of Attorney to be duly notarised
and apostilled.

 

4. Tender of the VESSEL

If the BUYER fails to take delivery of the VESSEL after completion thereof
according to this CONTRACT and the SPECIFICATIONS, the BUILDER shall have the
right to tender delivery of the VESSEL after compliance with all procedural
requirements as provided above.

 

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5. Title and Risk

Title and risk shall pass to the BUYER upon delivery of the VESSEL being
effected as stated above and the BUILDER shall be free of all responsibility or
liability whatsoever related with this CONTRACT except for the warranty of
quality contained in Article IX and the obligation to correct and/or remedy, as
provided in Article VI.5.(d), if any, it being expressly understood that, until
such delivery is effected, the VESSEL and equipment thereof are at the entire
risk of the BUILDER including but not confined to, risks of war, insurrection
and seizure by Governments or Authorities, whether Korean or foreign, and
whether at war or at peace . The title to the BUYER’S SUPPLIES as provided in
Article XII shall remain with the BUYER and the BUILDER’s responsibility for
such BUYER’S SUPPLIES shall be as described in Article XII.

 

6. Removal of the VESSEL

The BUYER shall take possession of the VESSEL immediately upon delivery thereof
and shall remove the VESSEL from the SHIPYARD within three (3) days after
delivery thereof is affected. If the BUYER shall not remove the VESSEL from the
SHIPYARD within the foresaid three (3) days, the BUYER shall pay to the BUILDER
the reasonable mooring charges of the VESSEL.

 

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ARTICLE VIII    DELAYS AND EXTENSIONS OF TIME (FORCE MAJEURE)

 

1. Causes of Delay

If, at any time after signing this CONTRACT, either the construction or delivery
of the VESSEL or any performance required hereunder as a prerequisite to the
delivery thereof is delayed by any of the following events: namely war, acts of
state or government, blockade, revolution, insurrections, mobilization, civil
commotion, riots, strikes, sabotage, lockouts, or other labour disturbances,
Acts of God or the public enemy, plague or other epidemics, quarantines,
shortage or prolonged failure of electric current, freight embargoes, or defects
in major forgings or castings, or delays or defects in the BUYER’S SUPPLIES as
stipulated in Article XII, if any, or shortage of materials, machinery or
equipment or inability to obtain delivery or delays in delivery of materials,
machinery or equipment, provided that at the time of ordering the same could
reasonably be expected by the BUILDER to be delivered in time or defects in
materials, machinery or equipment which could not have been detected by the
BUILDER using seasonable care or earthquakes, tidal waves, typhoons, hurricanes,
prolonged or unusually severe weather conditions or destruction of the premises
or works of the BUILDER or its sub-contractors, or of the VESSEL, or any part
thereof, by fire, landslides, flood, lightning, explosion, or delays in the
BUILDER’s other commitments resulting from any such causes as described in this
Article which in turn delay the construction of the VESSEL or the BUILDER’s
performance under the CONTRACT, or delays caused by the CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY
or the BUYER’s faulty action or omission, or other causes beyond the control of
the BUILDER, its sub-contractors or suppliers as the case may be, or for any
other causes which, under the terms of this CONTRACT, authorize and permit
extension of the time for delivery of the VESSEL, then, in the event of delays
due to the happening of any of the aforementioned contingencies, the DELIVERY
DATE of the VESSEL under this CONTRACT shall be extended for a period of time,
which shall not exceed the total accumulated time of all such delays. The
BUILDER shall reasonably demonstrate that the cause of delay was not occasioned
by the fault of the BUILDER and the BUILDER shall take all reasonable steps to
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2. Notice of Delays

Within ten (10) days after the date on which the BUILDER becomes aware of the
occurrence of the cause of delay on account of which the BUILDER claims that it
is entitled under this CONTRACT to an extension of the DELIVERY DATE of the
VESSEL, excluding delays due to arbitration, the BUILDER shall advise the BUYER
in writing or by facsimile of the date on which such cause of delay commenced,
the reasons thereof and, if possible, its estimated duration of the probable
delay in the delivery of the VESSEL, and shall supply the BUYER, if reasonably
available, evidence to justify the delay claimed . Within one (1) week after
such cause of delay ends, the BUILDER shall likewise advise the BUYER in writing
or by facsimile of the date on which such cause of delay ended, and also shall
specify the period of time by which the BUILDER claims the DELIVERY DATE should
be extended by reason of such delay. Failure of the BUYER to object to the
BUILDER’s notification of any claim for extension of the DELIVERY DATE of the
VESSEL within one (1) week after receipt by the BUYER of such notification shall
be deemed to be a waiver by the BUYER of its right to object to such extension.

 

3. Right to Cancel for Excessive Delay

If the total accumulated time of all permissible and non-permissible delays,
excluding delays due to (i) arbitration under Article XIV, (ii) the BUYER’s
defaults under Article XI, (iii) modifications and changes under Article V or
(iv) delays or defects in the BUYER’S SUPPLIES as stipulated in Article XII,
aggregates three hundred and sixty five (365) days or more, then, the BUYER may,
at any time thereafter, cancel this CONTRACT by giving a written notice of
cancellation to the BUILDER. Such cancellation shall be effective as of the date
the notice thereof is received by the BUILDER.

If the BUYER has not served the notice of cancellation as provided in the above
or Article III.1. hereof, the BUILDER may, at any time after expiration of the
accumulated time of the delay in delivery, either three hundred and sixty five
(365) days in case of the delay in this Paragraph or two hundred and seventy
(270) days in case of the delay in Article III.1, notify the BUYER of the future
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demand in writing or by facsimile that the BUYER make an election either to
cancel this CONTRACT or to consent to the delivery of the VESSEL at such future
date, in which case the BUYER shall, within seven (7) days after receipt of such
demand, make and notify the BUILDER of such election. If the BUYER elects to
consent to the delivery of the VESSEL at such future date (or other future date
as the parties may agree):

 

  (a) Such future date shall become the contractual delivery date for the
purposes of this CONTRACT and shall be subject to extension by reason of
permissible delays as herein provided, and

 

  (b) If the VESSEL is not delivered by such revised contractual delivery date
(as extended by reason of permissible delays), the BUYER shall have the same
right of cancellation upon the same terms as provided in the above and Article
III.1.

If the BUYER shall not make an election within seven (7) days as provided
hereinabove, the BUYER shall be deemed to have accepted such extension of the
DELIVERY DATE to the future delivery date indicated by the BUILDER.

 

4. Definition of Permissible Delays

Delays on account of the foregoing causes shall be understood to be permissible
delays, and are to be distinguished from non-permissible unauthorized delays on
account of which the CONTRACT PRICE of the VESSEL is subject to adjustment as
provided in Article III hereof.

 

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ARTICLE IX    WARRANTY OF QUALITY

 

1. Guarantee of Material and Workmanship

The BUILDER, for the period of twelve (12) months from the date of delivery of
the VESSEL to the BUYER, guarantees the VESSEL and all parts and equipment
thereof that are manufactured or furnished by the BUILDER under this CONTRACT
against all defects which are directly due to defective materials, construction
miscalculation and/or poor workmanship, provided such defects have not been
caused by perils of the sea, rivers or navigation, or by normal wear and tear,
overloading, improper loading or stowage, fire, accident, incompetence,
mismanagement, negligence or wilful neglect or by alteration or addition by the
BUYER not previously approved by the BUILDER.

The BUILDER will be responsible for all machinery or parts of machinery and all
constructions which are supplied by sub-contractors and will guarantee the above
mentioned for a period of twelve (12) months on the basis as laid down in this
Paragraph.

 

2. Notice of Defects

The BUYER or its duly authorized representative will notify the BUILDER in
writing or by facsimile promptly after discovery of any defect for which a claim
is to be made under this guarantee.

The BUYER’s written notice shall include full particulars as to the nature of
the defect and the extent of the damage caused thereby, but excluding
consequential damage as hereinafter provided. The BUILDER will be under no
obligation with respect to this guarantee in respect of any claim for defects
discovered prior to the expiry date of the guarantee, unless notice of such
defects is received by the BUILDER before the expiry date. However, facsimile
advice received by the BUILDER within three (3) days after such expiry date that
a claim is forthcoming will be sufficient compliance with the requirement as to
time, provided that such facsimile advice shall include at least a brief
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defect including the identity of the equipment, extent of damage, name and
number of any replacement part and description of any remedial work required,
and that full particulars are given to the BUILDER not later than seven (7) days
after the expiry date.

 

3. Remedy of Defects

 

  (a) The BUILDER shall remedy, at its expense, any defects, against which the
VESSEL is guaranteed under this Article, by making all necessary and reasonably
practicable repairs or replacements at the SHIPYARD or elsewhere as provided for
in (b) herein below.

In any cases, removal of the VESSEL to the location at which the repair or
replacements are to be effected, shall be at the BUYER’s risk and expenses.

 

  (b)

If it is impractical (which shall include, but not be limited to, an emergency)
to bring the VESSEL to the SHIPYARD, the BUYER may cause the necessary repairs
or replacements to be made elsewhere which is deemed by the BUYER with the
consent of the BUILDER which shall not be unreasonably withheld, to be suitable
for the purpose, provided that, in such event, the BUILDER may forward or supply
replacement parts or materials to the VESSEL, unless forwarding or supplying
thereof to the VESSEL would impair or delay the operation or working schedule of
the VESSEL. In the event that the BUYER proposes to cause the necessary repairs
or replacements to be made to the VESSEL at any shipyard or works other than the
SHIPYARD, the BUYER shall first (but in all events as soon as reasonably
possible) give the BUILDER notice in writing or by facsimile of the time and
place such repairs will be made, and if the VESSEL is not thereby delayed, or
her operation or working schedule is not thereby impaired, the BUILDER shall
have the right to verify by its own representative(s) the nature and extent of
the defects complained of. The BUILDER shall, in such case, promptly advise the
BUYER by facsimile, after such examination has been completed, of its acceptance
or rejection of the defects as ones that are covered by the guarantee herein
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this Article, or upon award of the arbitration so determining, the BUILDER shall
compensate the BUYER for an amount equal to the reasonable cost of making the
same repairs or replacements at the SHIPYARD. The BUILDER shall compensate the
BUYER for the documented expenses incurred by the BUYER, but not to exceed one
hundred and twenty percent (120%) of the cost of making such repair or
replacement at the SHIPYARD, subject to the cost of making such repair or
replacement in the SHIPYARD is being equal to the cost of the same repair and
replacement in a major shipyard in Singapore.

 

  (c) In the event that it is necessary for the BUILDER to forward a replacement
of a defective part under this guarantee, replacement parts shall be supplied to
the BUYER by airfreight (if air transport is feasible and necessary to assure
the VESSEL’s undisturbed operation) on a freight prepaid basis to the port
designated by the BUYER.

 

  (d) The BUILDER reserves the option to retrieve, at the BUILDER’s cost, any of
the replaced equipment/parts in case defects are remedied in accordance with the
provisions in this Article.

 

  (d) Any dispute under this Article shall be referred to arbitration in
accordance with the provisions of Article XIV hereof.

 

4. Extent of BUILDER’s Liability

 

  (a)

After delivery of the VESSEL the responsibility of the BUILDER in respect of or
in connection with the VESSEL or this CONTRACT shall be limited to the extent
expressly provided in the Paragraph 4 of this Article. Except as expressly
provided in this Paragraph, in no circumstances and on no ground whatsoever
shall the BUILDER have any responsibility or liability whatsoever or howsoever
arising in respect of or in connection with the VESSEL or this CONTRACT after
the delivery of the VESSEL. Further, but without in any way limiting the
generality of the foregoing, the BUILDER shall have no liability or
responsibility whatsoever or howsoever arising for or in connection with any
consequential or special losses, damages or expenses, any liability to any third
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compensation, penalty or other payment or sanction incurred by or imposed upon
the BUYER or any other party whatsoever in relation to or in connection with
this CONTRACT or the VESSEL.

 

  (b) The BUILDER shall be under no obligation with respect to defects
discovered after the expiration of the period of guarantee specified above, nor
in any event shall the BUILDER be liable for any worsening of defects after the
expiry date of the guarantee (notwithstanding Paragraph 3 of this Article).

 

  (c) The BUILDER shall under no circumstances be liable for defects in the
VESSEL or any part of equipment thereof caused by perils of the sea, rivers or
navigation, or normal wear and tear, or fire or accidents at sea or elsewhere or
by mismanagement, accident, negligence, wilful neglect, alteration or addition
on the part of the BUYER, its employees or agents on or doing work on the
VESSEL, including the VESSEL’s officers, crew and passengers. Likewise, the
BUILDER shall not be liable for defects in the VESSEL or any part of equipment
thereof that are due to repairs which were made by other than the BUILDER at the
discretion of the BUYER as hereinabove provided.

 

  (d) The liability of the BUILDER provided for in this Article shall be limited
to defects directly caused by defective materials, construction miscalculation
and/or poor workmanship as above provided. The BUILDER shall not be obliged to
repair, not be liable for, damage to the VESSEL or any part of the equipment
thereof, which after delivery of the VESSEL, is caused other than by the defects
of the nature specified above. The guarantees contained as hereinabove in this
Article replace and exclude any other liability, guarantee, warranty and/or
condition imposed or implied by statute, common law, custom or otherwise on the
part of the BUILDER by reason of the construction and sale of the VESSEL for and
to the BUYER.

 

5. Guarantee Engineer

The BUILDER may at the request of the BUYER appoint a guarantee engineer to
serve on the VESSEL as its representative for a period of three (3) months from

 

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the date the VESSEL is delivered. However, if the BUYER and the BUILDER shall
deem it necessary to keep the guarantee engineer on the VESSEL for a longer
period, then he shall remain on board the VESSEL after the said three
(3) months, but no longer than twelve (12) months from the delivery of the
VESSEL.

The BUYER and its employees shall give such guarantee engineer full cooperation
in carrying out his duties as the representative of the BUILDER on board the
VESSEL.

The BUYER shall accord the guarantee engineer treatment comparable to the
VESSEL’s chief engineer and shall provide board and lodging at no cost to the
BUILDER or the guarantee engineer. While the guarantee engineer is on board the
VESSEL, the BUYER shall pay to the BUILDER a sum of United States Dollars Three
Thousand Five Hundred (US$3,500.-) per month, the expenses of his repatriation
to Mokpo, Korea by air upon termination of his service, the expenses of his
communication with the BUILDER incurred in performing his duties and expenses,
if any, of his medical and hospital care in the VESSEL’s hospital. The BUILDER
and the BUYER shall, prior to delivery of the VESSEL, execute a separate
agreement regarding the guarantee engineer.

 

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ARTICLE X    PAYMENT

 

1. Currency

All payments under this CONTRACT shall be made in United States Dollars.

 

2. Terms of Payment

The payments of the CONTRACT PRICE shall be made after CONTRACT EFFECTIVENESS as
follows:

 

  (a) First Instalment

Twenty per cent (20%) of the CONTRACT PRICE amounting to United States Dollars
Fifteen Million Five Hundred and Forty Thousand (US$15,540,000) shall be paid
within three (3) business days after receipt by the BUYER of the original of the
refund guarantee referred to Paragraph 7 of this Article.

 

  (b) Second Instalment

Twenty per cent (20%) of the CONTRACT PRICE amounting to United States Dollars
Fifteen Million Five Hundred and Forty Thousand (US$15,540,000) shall be paid
within three (3) business days after the later of (i) receipt by the BUYER of
the BUILDER’s notice with confirmation by the CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY that the
steel cutting has been carried out and (ii) 5th August, 2009,

 

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  (c) Third Instalment

Twenty per cent (20%) of the CONTRACT PRICE amounting to United States Dollars
Fifteen Million Five Hundred and Forty Thousand (US$15,540,000) shall be paid
within three (3) business days after receipt by the BUYER of the BUILDER’s
notice with confirmation by the CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY that the keel laying has
been carried out.

 

  (d) Fourth Instalment

Twenty per cent (20%) of the CONTRACT PRICE amounting to United States Dollars
Fifteen Million Five Hundred and Forty Thousand (US$15,540,000) shall be paid
within three (3) business days after receipt by the BUYER of the BUILDER’s
notice with confirmation by the CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY that the launching has
been carried out.

 

  (e) Fifth Instalment (DELIVERY INSTALMENT)

Twenty per cent (20%) of the CONTRACT PRICE amounting to United States Dollars
Fifteen Million Five Hundred and Forty Thousand (US$15,540,000) plus or minus
any increase or decrease due to modifications and/or adjustments, if any,
arising prior to delivery of the VESSEL of the CONTRACT PRICE under Articles III
and V of this CONTRACT shall be paid to the BUILDER concurrently with the
delivery of the VESSEL. (The date stipulated for payment of first, second, third
and fourth instalment mentioned above is hereinafter in this Article and in
Article XI referred to as the “DUE DATE” of that instalment).

Under this CONTRACT’, in counting the business days, only Saturdays and Sundays
are excepted. When a due date falls on a day when banks are not open for
business in Greece, Korea or USA such due date shall fall due upon the first
business day next following.

It is understood and agreed upon by the BUILDER and the BUYER that all payments
under the provisions of this Article shall not be delayed or withheld by the
BUYER due to any dispute or disagreement of whatsoever nature arising between
the BUILDER and the BUYER, provided however that no payment shall

 

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be made by the BUYER under this CONTRACT if the refund guarantee to be issued
pursuant to paragraph 7 of this Article X has not been issued. If the refund
guarantee is withdrawn or in any way ceases to be valid at any time during the
course of this CONTRACT on or before the delivery of the VESSEL, then the BUYER
may terminate this CONTRACT by notice to the BUILDER in writing or by telefax
confirmed in writing in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 5 of this
Article X. Should there be any dispute in this connection, the matter shall be
dealt with in accordance with the provisions of arbitration in Article XIV
hereof.

 

3. DEMAND FOR PAYMENT

At least fourteen (14) days prior to the date of each event provided in
Paragraph 2 of this Article on which any payment shall fall due hereunder, with
the exception of the payment of the first instalment, the BUILDER shall notify
the BUYER by facsimile of the date such payment becomes due.

The BUYER shall immediately acknowledge receipt of such notification by
facsimile to the BUILDER, and make payment as set forth in this Article. If the
BUILDER fails to receive the BUYER’s said acknowledgement within three (3) days
after sending the aforementioned notification, the BUILDER shall promptly
facsimile to the BUYER a second notification of similar import. The BUYER shall
immediately acknowledge by facsimile receipt of the foregoing second
notification regardless of whether or not the first notification was
acknowledged as aforesaid.

 

4. Method of Payment

 

  (a) All the pre-delivery payments and the payment due on delivery in
settlement of the CONTRACT PRICE as provided for in Paragraph 2 of this Article
shall be made to the BUILDER’s Bank specified (c) herein below at the BUYER’s
cost and expense on or before the DUE DATE thereof by telegraphic transfer under
telefax advice to the BUILDER.

 

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  (b) The DELIVERY INSTALMENT as provided in paragraph 2.(e) of this Article
shall be deposited with the BUILDER’s Bank by telegraphic transfer at least
three (3) business days prior to scheduled delivery date of the VESSEL notified
by the BUILDER with instruction that the said instalment is payable to the
BUILDER against presentation by the BUILDER to the BUILDER’s Bank of duplicate
original copy of the PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE of the VESSEL signed by
the BUILDER and the BUYER.

 

  (c) Reference to the BUILDER’s Bank

 

- . Name

  

: Industrial Bank of Korea

  

- . Address

  

: 50, Ulchiro 2-Ga, Chungu, Seoul, Korea

  

- . Account No.

  

: 191-002348-56-00016

  

- . Telex Number

  

: K239384

  

- . Telefax Number

  

: 82-2-729-7204

  

- . Swift Code

  

: IBKOKRSE

  

- . Beneficiary

  

: Korea Shipyard Co., Ltd.

  

- . Through Bank

  

: Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas,
             New York

     

  ABA Number    : 021001033

     

  Swift Code         : BKTRUS33

     

  Customer            : Industrial Bank of Korea

  

 

  (d) Simultaneously with each of the payments, the BUYER shall advise the
BUILDER of the details of the payment by facsimile and at the same time, the
BUYER shall cause the BUYER’s remitting bank to advise the BUILDER’s bank of the
details of such payments by authenticated bank cable or telex.

 

5. Refund by the BUILDER

The payments made by the BUYER to the BUILDER prior to delivery of the VESSEL
shall constitutes advances to the BUILDER. If the VESSEL is rejected by the
BUYER in accordance with the terms of this CONTRACT, or except in the case of
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provisions of Article XI hereof, if the BUYER terminates, cancels or rescinds
this CONTRACT pursuant to any of the provisions of this CONTRACT specifically
permitting the BUYER to do so, the BUILDER shall forthwith refund to the BUYER,
in United States Dollars, the full amount of total sums paid by the BUYER to the
BUILDER in advance of delivery together with interest thereon as herein
provided.

The transfer and other bank charges of such refund shall be for the BUILDER’s
account. The interest rate of the refund, as above provided, shall be five per
cent (5.0%) per annum from the date following the date of receipt by the BUILDER
of the pre-delivery instalment(s) to the date of remittance by telegraphic
transfer of such refund.

It is hereby understood by both parties that payment of any interest provided
herein is by way of liquidated damages due to cancellation of this CONTRACT and
not by way of compensation for use of money.

If the BUILDER is required to refund to the BUYER the instalments paid by the
BUYER to the BUILDER as provided in this Paragraph, the BUILDER shall return to
the BUYER all of the BUYER’S SUPPLIES as stipulated in Article XII which were
not incorporated into the VESSEL and pay to the BUYER an amount equal to the
cost to the BUYER of these supplies incorporated into the VESSEL.

 

6. Discharge of Obligations

Such refund as provided in the foregoing Paragraphs 4 and 5 by the BUILDER to
the BUYER shall forthwith discharge all the obligations, duties and liabilities
of each of the parties hereto to the other except the claims of the BUILDER
against the BUYER, if any, under this CONTRACT. Any and all refunds or payments
due to the BUYER under this CONTRACT shall be effected by telegraphic transfer
to the account specified by the BUYER.

 

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7. Refund Guarantee

As security for refund of the instalments of the CONTRACT PRICE payable prior to
delivery of the VESSEL, the BUILDER shall furnish the BUYER at least three
(3) business days prior to the payment of the first instalment with a letter of
guarantee of a Korean bank acceptable to the BUYER, covering the amount of the
predelivery instalment(s) plus interest in favour of the BUYER. Such letter of
guarantee shall have substantially the same form and substance as Exhibit A
annexed hereto.

The transfer and other bank charges of such refund shall be for the BUILDER’s
account. The interest rate of the refund, as above provided shall be five per
cent (5.0%) per annum from the date following the date of receipt by the BUILDER
of the pre-delivery instalment(s) to the date of remittance by telegraphic
transfer of such refund.

If the BUILDER is required to refund to the BUYER the instalment(s) paid by the
BUYER to the BUILDER as provided in this Paragraph, the BUILDER shall return to
the BUYER all of the BUYER’s SUPPLIES as stipulated in Article XII which were
not incorporated into the VESSEL and pay to the BUYER an amount equal to the
cost to the BUYER of those supplies incorporated into the VESSEL.

 

8. Performance Guarantee

As security for the correct fulfilment and performance of this CONTRACT by the
BUYER and following nomination by QML of the NOMINEE under Article XV hereof,
QML shall concurrently with such nomination being made by QML, furnish the
BUILDER with a Letter of Guarantee issued by QML in such form and with such
terms and conditions as mentioned in EXHIBIT “B” as annexed hereto.

 

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ARTICLE XI    BUYER’S DEFAULT

 

1. Definition of Default

The BUYER shall be deemed to be in default under this CONTRACT in the following
cases:

 

  (a) If any of the first, second, third and fourth instalment is not paid to
the BUILDER within respective DUE DATE of such instalments; or

 

  (b) If the DELIVERY INSTALMENT is not deposited at the account of the BUILDER
with the BUILDER’s Bank in accordance with Article X 4. (b) hereof or if the
said DELIVERY INSTALMENT deposit is not (for reasons not attributable to the
BUILDER) released to the BUILDER against presentation by the BUILDER of a
duplicate original copy of the PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE; or

 

  (c) If the BUYER fails to take delivery of the VESSEL when the VESSEL is duly
tendered for delivery by the BUILDER under the provisions of Article VII hereof;
or

 

  (d) If an order or an effective resolution shall be passed for winding up of
the BUYER (except for the purpose of reorganization, merger or amalgamation); or

 

  (e) If the BUYER fails to be in punctual, due and full compliance with any of
its obligations under this CONTRACT.

In case the BUYER is in default of any of its obligations under this CONTRACT,
the BUILDER is entitled to and shall have the following rights, powers and
remedies in addition to such other rights, powers and remedies as the BUILDER
may have elsewhere in this CONTRACT and/or at law, at equity or otherwise.

 

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2. Effect of the BUYER’s Default on or before the Delivery of the VESSEL

If the BUYER shall be in default as provided in Paragraph 1 above of its
obligations under this CONTRACT, then:

 

  (a) The DELIVERY DATE of the VESSEL shall be extended automatically for the
actual period of continuence of such default and the BUILDER shall not be
obliged to pay any liquidated damages for the delay in delivery of the VESSEL
caused thereby.

 

  (b) The BUYER shall pay to the BUILDER interest at the rate five per cent
(5.0%) per annum in respect of the instalment(s) in default from the respective
DUE GATE to the date of actual receipt by the BUILDER of the full amount of such
instalment(s).

 

  (c) If the BUYER is in default in payment of any of the instalment(s) due and
payable prior to or simultaneously with the delivery of the VESSEL, the BUILDER
shall, in writing or by facsimile, notify the BUYER to that effect, and the
BUYER shall, upon receipt of such notification, forthwith acknowledge in writing
or by facsimile to the BUILDER that such notification has been received.

 

  (d) If any of the BUYER’s default continues for a period of fifteen
(15) business days after the BUILDER’s notification to the BUYER of such
default, the BUILDER may, at its option, rescind this CONTRACT by serving upon
the BUYER a written notice or a facsimile notice of rescission confirmed in
writing.

 

  (e) In the event of such cancellation by the BUILDER of this CONTRACT due to
the BUYER’s default as provided for in paragraph 1 above, the BUILDER shall be
entitled to retain and apply the instalments already paid by the BUYER to the
recovery of the BUILDER’s loss and damage due to the BUYER’s default and the
cancellation of this CONTRACT and at the same time the BUILDER shall have the
full right and power either to complete or not to complete the VESSEL which is
the sole property of the BUILDER as it deems fit, and to sell the VESSEL at a
public or private sale on such terms and conditions as the BUILDER thinks fit
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The proceeds received by the BUILDER from the sale shall be applied in addition
to the instalment(s) retained by the BUILDER as mentioned hereinabove as
follows:

First, in payment of all reasonable costs and expenses of the sale of the
VESSEL, including interest thereon at five per cent (5.0%) per annum from the
respective date of payment of such costs and expenses aforesaid to the date of
sale on account of the BUYER’s default.

Second, if the VESSEL has been completed, in or towards satisfaction of the
unpaid balance of the CONTRACT PRICE, to which shall be added the cost of all
additional work and extras agreed by the BUYER including interest thereon at
five per cent (5.0%) per annum from the respective DUE DATE of the instalment in
default to the date of sale, or if the VESSEL has not been completed, in or
towards satisfaction of the unpaid amount of the cost incurred by the BUILDER
prior to the date of sale on account of construction of the VESSEL, including
work, labor, materials and reasonably estimated profit which the BUILDER would
have been entitled to receive if the VESSEL had been completed and delivered
plus interest thereon at five per cent (5.0%) per annum from the respective DUE
DATE of the instalment in default to the date of sale.

Third, the balance of the proceeds, if any, shall belong to the BUYER, and shall
forthwith be paid over to the BUYER by the BUILDER.

In the event of the proceeds from the sale together with instalment(s) retained
by the BUILDER being insufficient to pay the BUILDER, the BUYER shall be liable
for the deficiency and shall pay the same to the BUILDER upon its demand.

 

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ARTICLE XII    BUYER’S SUPPLIES

 

1. Responsibility of the BUYER

The BUYER shall, at its cost and expense, supply all of the items to be
furnished by the Buyer as specified in the SPECIFICATIONS (hereinafter called
the “BUYER’S SUPPLIES”), to the BUILDER at the SHIPYARD in perfect condition
ready for installation and in accordance with the time schedule to be furnished
by the BUILDER to meet they building schedule of the VESSEL.

In order to facilitate the installation of the BUYER’S SUPPLIES by the BUILDER,
the BUYER shall furnish the BUILDER with the necessary plans, instruction books,
test report and all test certificates required by the BUILDER and shall cause
the representative(s) of the makers of the BUYER’S SUPPLIES to give the BUILDER
any advice, instructions or assistance which the BUILDER may reasonably require
in the installation or adjustment thereof at the SHIPYARD, all without cost or
expense to the BUILDER.

The BUYER shall be liable for any expense incurred by the BUILDER for repair of
the BUYER’S SUPPLIES due to defective design or materials, poor workmanship or
performance or due to damage in transit and the DELIVERY DATE of the VESSEL
shall be extended for the period of such repair if such repair shall affect the
delivery of the VESSEL.

If necessary, the commissioning into good order of the BUYER’S SUPPLIES during
and after installation on board shall be made at the BUYER’s expense by the
representative of respective maker or the person designated by the BUYER in
accordance with the BUILDER’s building schedule.

Should the BUYER fail to deliver to the BUILDER the BUYER’S SUPPLIES and the
necessary document or advice for such supplies within the time specified by the
BUILDER, the DELIVERY DATE of the VESSEL shall automatically be extended for the
period of such delay if such delay in delivery shall affect the delivery of the
VESSEL. In such event, the BUYER shall pay to the BUILDER all losses and damages
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due to such delay in the delivery of the BUYER’S SUPPLIES and such payment shall
be made upon delivery of the VESSEL, provided, however, that the BUILDER shall
have:

 

  (a) furnished the BUYER with the time schedule referred to above, two
(2) months prior to installation of the BUYER’S SUPPLIES and

 

  (b) given the BUYER written notice of any delay in delivery of the BUYER’S
SUPPLIES and the necessary document or advice for such supplies as soon as the
delay occurs which might give rise to a claim by the BUILDER under this
Paragraph.

Furthermore, if the delay in delivery of the BUYER’S SUPPLIES and the necessary
document or advice for such supplies should exceed ten (10) days from the date
specified by the BUILDER, the BUILDER shall be entitled to proceed with
construction of the VESSEL without installation of such items (regardless of
their nature or importance to the BUYER or the VESSEL) in or on the VESSEL
without prejudice to the BUILDER’s rights as hereinabove provided, and the BUYER
shall accept the VESSEL so completed.

 

2. Responsibility of the BUILDER

The BUILDER shall be responsible for storing, safekeeping and handling the
BUYER’S SUPPLIES which the BUILDER is required to install on board the VESSEL
under the SPECIFICATIONS after delivery of such supplies to the SHIPYARD, and
shall install such supplies on board the VESSEL at the BUILDER’s expense .

However, the BUILDER shall not be responsible for the quality, performance or
efficiency of any equipment included in the BUYER’S SUPPLIES and is under no
obligation with respect to the guarantee of such equipment against any defects
caused by poor quality, performance or efficiency of the BUYER’S SUPPLIES. If
any of the BUYER’S SUPPLIES is lost or damaged while in the custody of the
BUILDER, the BUILDER shall, if the loss or damage is due to wilful default or
negligence on its part, be responsible for such loss or damage.

 

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ARTICLE XIII    INSURANCE

 

1. Extent of Insurance Coverage

From the time of launching of the VESSEL until the VESSEL is delivered to and
accepted by the BUYER, the BUILDER shall, at its own cost and expense, keep the
VESSEL and all machinery, materials, equipment, appurtenances and outfit
delivered to the SHIPYARD for the VESSEL or built into, or installed in or upon
the VESSEL fully insured with first class insurance company in Korea, against
the risks under cover corresponding to the “Institute Clause for Builder’s Risk”
upon the London Market.

The insurance coverage shall be carried up to the date of delivery of the
VESSEL, and shall be in an amount equal to the CONTRACT PRICE.

A copy of the insurance policy shall be delivered to the BUYER.

 

2. Partial Loss / Total Loss

 

  2.1 In the event of partial loss prior to delivery, all insurance shall be
payable to the BUILDER and the BUILDER shall apply the amount recovered under
the insurance policies to the repair of such damage to meet the SPECIFICATIONS
at no additional expenses to the BUYER. The BUYER shall accept the VESSEL under
this CONTRACT if fully repaired and completed in accordance with this CONTRACT
and SPECIFICATIONS.

 

  2.2 However, in the event that the VESSEL is determined to be an actual or
constructive total loss, the BUILDER shall, by mutual agreement with the BUYER,
either;

 

  (a) Proceed in accordance with the terms of this CONTRACT, in which case the
amount recovered under said insurance policy shall be applied to the
reconstruction and/or repair of the VESSEL’s damage, provided the parties hereto
shall have first agreed in writing as to such reasonable postponement of the
DELIVERY DATE and adjustment of other terms of this CONTRACT including the
CONTRACT PRICE and as may be necessary for the completion of such
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  (b) Refund to the BUYER the amount of all the instalments paid to the BUILDER
under this CONTRACT whereupon this CONTRACT shall be deemed to be terminated and
all rights, duties, liabilities and obligations of each of the parties to the
other shall terminate forthwith.

If the parties hereto fail to reach such agreement within two (2) months after
the VESSEL is determined to be an actual or constructive total loss, the
provision of sub-paragraph 2.2 (b) as above shall apply.

 

3. Termination of the BUILDER’s Obligation to Insure

The BUILDER’s obligation to insure the VESSEL hereunder shall cease and
terminate forthwith upon delivery thereof and acceptance of the VESSEL by the
BUYER.

 

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ARTICLE XIV    DISPUTES AND ARBITRATION

 

1. Proceedings

 

  1.1 Decision by the Classification Society

If any dispute arises between the parties hereto in regard to the design and/or
construction of the VESSEL, its machinery and equipment, and/or in respect of
the materials and/or workmanship thereof and/or thereon, and/or in respect of
interpretations of this CONTRACT or the SPECIFICATIONS and PLAN, the parties may
by mutual agreement refer the dispute to the CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY or to such
other expert as may be mutually agreed between the parties hereto and whose
decision shall be final, conclusive and binding upon the parties hereto.

 

  1.2 Proceeding of Arbitration

In the event that the parties hereto do not agree to settle a dispute according
to Paragraph 1 of this Article XIV and/or in the event of any other dispute of
any kind whatsoever between the parties and relating to this CONTRACT or its
rescission or any stipulation herein, such dispute shall be submitted to
arbitration in London subject to the London Maritime Arbitrators Association.
Each party shall appoint an arbitrator and the two arbitrators so appointed
shall appoint a third arbitrator (together hereinafter call the “ARBITRATION
BOARD”).

If the two arbitrators are unable to agree upon a third arbitrator within twenty
(20) days after appointment of the second arbitrator, either of the said two
arbitrators may apply to the President for the timing being of the London
Maritime Arbitrators Association to appoint the third arbitrator.

Such arbitration shall be in accordance with subject to the provisions of the
English Arbitration Act 1996 or any statutory modification or re-enactment
thereof for the time being in force.

 

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Either party may demand arbitration of any such dispute by giving notice to the
other party. Any demand for arbitration by either of the parties hereto shall
state the name of the arbitrator appointed by such party and shall also state
specifically the question or questions as to what such party is demanding
arbitration. Within fourteen (14) days after receipt of notice of such demand
for arbitration, the other party shall in turn appoint a second arbitrator and
give notice in writing of such appointment to the party demanding arbitration.
If a party fails to appoint an arbitrator as aforementioned within fourteen
(14) days following receipt of notice of demand for arbitration by the other
party, the party failing to appoint an arbitrator shall be deemed to have
accepted and appointed, as its own arbitrator, the arbitrator appointed by the
party demanding arbitration and the arbitration shall proceed before this sole
arbitrator who alone in such event shall constitute the ARBITRATION BOARD.

The award of the arbitrators shall be final and binding on all parties.

 

2. Notice of Award

The award shall be immediately be given to the parties hereto in writing or by
telefax.

 

3. Expenses

The ARBITRATION BOARD shall determine which party shall bear the expenses of the
arbitration or the portion of such expenses which each party shall bear.

 

4. Entry in Court

Judgment upon the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.

 

5. Alteration of Delivery Date

In the event of reference to arbitration of any dispute arising out of matters
occurring prior to delivery of the VESSEL, the award may include any
postponement of the DELIVERY DATE which the ARBITRATION BOARD may deem
appropriate and/or a determination by the ARBITRATION BOARD as to whether a
delay is classified as permissible or non-permissible for the purpose of Article
VIII hereof and/or Article V hereof.

 

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ARTICLE XV    SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

The BUILDER agrees that, prior to delivery of the VESSEL, this CONTRACT may,
with the prior written approval of the BUILDER, which the BUILDER shall not
unreasonably withhold, be transferred to and the title thereof may be taken by
another company. In the event of any assignment pursuant to the terms of this
CONTRACT, the assignee, its successors and assigns shall succeed to all the
rights and obligations of the BUYER under this CONTRACT. However, the BUYER
shall remain responsible for performance by the assignee, its successors and
assigns of all the BUYER’s obligations, liabilities and responsibilities under
this CONTRACT.

The BUILDER further agrees that the BUYER may assign to a financial
institution(s) providing the BUYER with finance in relation to the acquisition
of the VESSEL all its rights and benefits (but none of its obligations) under
this CONTRACT without the consent of, but with a due prior notice of such
assignment to, the BUILDER.

It is understood that any expenses including legal and other costs incurred due
to the assignment or transfer of this CONTRACT shall be for the account of the
BUYER.

The BUILDER accepts that QML has the right to nominate another company (such
company hereinafter called the “NOMINEE”) as buyer in its place under this
CONTRACT subject to the BUILDER’S prior written consent, such consent not to be
unreasonably withheld or unduly delayed, provided however that the BUILDER’S
consent shall not be withheld or delayed in the event that the NOMINEE has been
formed by QML for the purpose of taking over this CONTRACT and is owned by at
least fifty percent (50%) by QML . Upon such nomination by QML being accepted by
the NOMINEE:

 

  (a) The NOMINEE shall replace QML as the BUYER under this CONTRACT and shall
have all rights and obligation that QML had by signing this CONTRACT as if the
NOMINEE was named in this CONTRACT ab initio the buyer under this CONTRACT.

 

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  (b) QML will remain responsible for the NOMINEE’S obligations under this
CONTRACT and shall issue a Performance Guarantee as a guarantor in favour of the
BUILDER in the form annexed to this CONTRACT as EXHIBIT “B”

 

  (c) If at the time of nomination the letter of guarantee referred in paragraph
7 of Article X hereof has beers issued, the BUILDER shall procure that the bank
that has issued the said letter of guarantee referred to in paragraph 7 of
Article X hereof shall issue a supplemental letter to such letter of guarantee
whereby the existing letter of guarantee in favour of QML shall be amended to be
in favour of the NOMINEE.

The cost and expenses, if any, for transferring this CONTRACT and any other
document from the BUYER to the NOMINEE shall be borne by the BUYER.

 

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ARTICLE XVI    TAXES AND DUTIES

 

1. Taxes

Unless otherwise expressly provided for in this CONTRACT, all costs and taxes
including stamp duties, if any, incurred in or levied by any country except
Korea in connection with this CONTRACT shall be borne by the BUYER and
corresponding costs and taxes in Korea, before delivery of the VESSEL, if any,
shall be borne by the BUILDER.

 

2. Duties

The BUILDER shall hold the BUYER harmless from any payment of duty imposed in
Korea upon materials or supplies which, under the terms of this CONTRACT, or
amendments thereto, may be supplied by the BUYER from abroad for the
construction of the VESSEL.

The BUILDER shall likewise hold the BUYER harmless from any payment of duty
imposed in Korea in connection with materials or supplies for operation of the
VESSEL, including running stores, provisions and supplies necessary to stock the
VESSEL for its operation so far as the concerned regulation allows such
indemnity in Korea. This indemnity does not, however, extend to any items
purchased by the BUYER for use in connection with the VESSEL, which are not
absolutely required for the construction or operation of the VESSEL.

 

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ARTICLE XVII    PATENTS, TRADEMARKS AND COPYRIGHTS

 

1. Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights

Machinery and equipment of the VESSEL, whether made or furnished by the BUILDER
under this CONTRACT, may bear the patent numbers, trademarks, or trade names of
the manufacturers. The BUILDER shall defend and save harmless the BUYER from all
liabilities or claims for or on account of the use of any patents, copyrights or
design of any nature or kind, or for the infringement thereof including any
unpatented invention made or used in the performance of this CONTRACT and also
for any costs and expenses of litigation, if any, in connection therewith. No
such liability or responsibility shall be with the BUILDER with regard to
components and/or equipment and/or design supplied by the BUYER.

Nothing contained herein shall be construed as transferring any patent or
trademark rights or copyrights in equipment covered by this CONTRACT, and all
such rights are hereby expressly reserved to the true and lawful owners thereof.

 

2. Rights to the Specifications, Plans, etc.

The BUILDER retains all rights with respect to the SPECIFICATIONS, plans and
working drawings, technical description calculations, test results and other
data, information and documents concerning the design and construction of the
VESSEL and the BUYER undertakes therefore not to disclose the same to any third
parties or divulge any information contained therein, without the prior written
consent of the BUILDER, excepting where it is necessary for the usual operation,
repair and maintenance of the VESSEL.

 

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ARTICLE XVIII    INTERPRETATION AND GOVERNING LAW

This CONTRACT has been prepared in English and shall be executed in duplicate
and in such number of additional copies as may be required by either party
respectively. The parties hereto agree that this CONTRACT shall be governed and
shall be construed in accordance with the laws of England.

 

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ARTICLE XIX     NOTICES

Any and all notices, requests, demands, instructions, advices and communications
in connection with this CONTRACT shall be written in English, sent by registered
air mail, facsimile and shall be deemed to be given when first received whether
by registered mail, facsimile. They shall be addressed as follows, unless and
until otherwise advised:

To the BUILDER

Korea Shipyard Co., Ltd.

1402 Nogjinri, Gunnaemyon, Jindogun, Jeollanamdo, Korea

 

Telephone    :   + 82 61 542 4521-6 Facsimile    :   + 82 61 542 0491 E-Mail   
:   ksyard@gmail.com Attention    :   Mr. Jeon, Min-Hwan

To the BUYER

c/o Quintana Management LLC

13 Pandoras & Kyprou Street

166 74 Glyfada

Athens, Greece

 

Telephone    :   +30 210 89 85 056 Facsimile    :   +30 210 8948 823 E-Mail   

:   smolaris@quintanamaritime.com and

    mkoutsouridis@quintanamaritime.com

Attention    :   Mr. Stamatis Molaris and Mr. Michael Koutsouridis

The said notices shall become effective upon receipt of the letter, facsimile
communication by the receiver thereof. Where a notice by facsimile is concerned
which is required to be confirmed by letter, then, unless the CONTRACT or the
relevant Article thereof otherwise requires, the notice shall become effective
upon receipt of the facsimile.

 

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ARTICLE XX    EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS CONTRACT

This CONTRACT shall become effective upon signing by the parties hereto.

 

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ARTICLE XXI    EXCLUSIVENESS

This CONTRACT shall constitute the only and entire agreement between the parties
hereto, and unless otherwise expressly provided for in this CONTRACT, all other
agreements, oral or written, made and entered into between the parties prior to
the execution of this CONTRACT shall be null and void.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this CONTRACT to be duly
executed on the date and year first above written.

 

BUYER: QUINTANA MARITIME LIMITED By:   /s/ Stamatis Molaris Name:   Stamatis
Molaris Title:   Attorney in Fact BUILDER: KOREA SHIPYARD CO., LTD. By:   /s/
Jeon Min-Hwan Name:   Jeon, Min-Hwan Title:   President

 

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EXHIBIT A

LETTER OF GUARANTEE

Date:

Gentlemen:

We hereby issue our irrevocable Letter of Guarantee number                  in
favor of                          (hereinafter called the “BUYER”) for account
of Korea Shipyard Co., Ltd., Korea (hereinafter called the “BUILDER”) as follows
in connection with the shipbuilding contract dated                     
(hereinafter called the “CONTRACT”) made by and between the BUYER and the
BUILDER for the construction and sale of one (1) 180,000 DWT Class Bulk Carrier
having the BUILDER’s Hull No.              (hereinafter called the “VESSEL”).

In consideration of the BUYER entering into the CONTRACT with the BUILDER and
for other good and valuable consideration (the receipt and adequacy of which is
hereby acknowledged) if in connection with the terms of the CONTRACT the BUYER
shall become entitled to a refund of the instalments or advance payments made to
the BUILDER prior to the delivery of the VESSEL, we hereby irrevocably guarantee
the repayment of the same to the BUYER within thirty (30) days after demand by
the BUYER being initially US$                              (say U.S. Dollars
                     only) together with interest thereon at the rate of five
percent (5%) per annum from the date following the date of receipt by the
BUILDER to the date of remittance by telegraphic transfer of such refund.

The amount of this Letter of Guarantee will be automatically increased upon the
BUILDER’s receipt of the respective instalment, not more than three times, each
time by the amount of instalment or advance payment plus interest thereon as
provided in the CONTRACT, but in any eventuality the amount of this guarantee
shall not exceed the total sum of US$                              (say U.S.
Dollars              only) Plus interest thereon at the rate of five percent
(5%) per annum from the date following the date of the BUILDER’s receipt of each
instalment to the date of remittance by telegraphic transfer of the refund.

 

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This Letter of Guarantee is available against the BUYER’s written demand and
signed statement certifying that the BUYER’s demand for refund has been made in
conformity with Article X of the CONTRACT and the BUILDER has failed to make the
refund.

Notwithstanding the provisions hereinabove, in the event that within thirty
(30) days of the date of your demand to the BUILDER referred to above we receive
notification from you or the BUILDER accompanied by written confirmation to the
effect that an arbitration has been initiated and that your claim to cancel the
CONTRACT or your claim for refund thereunder has been disputed and referred to
arbitration in accordance with the provisions of the CONTRACT, we shall under
this Letter of Guarantee pay to you the sum (not exceeding US$              plus
interest by the same manner hereinabove) due to you from the BUILDER pursuant to
the award of a London arbitration tribunal immediately upon receipt from you of
a demand for payment of the sum and a copy of the award.

This Letter of Guarantee shall become null and void upon receipt by the BUYER of
the sum guaranteed hereby or upon acceptance by the BUYER of the delivery of the
VESSEL in accordance with the terms of the CONTRACT and, in either case, this
Letter of Guarantee shall be returned to us.

This Letter of Guarantee is assignable and valid from the date of this Letter of
Guarantee until such time as the VESSEL is delivered by the BUILDER to the BUYER
in accordance with the provisions of the CONTRACT.

All demands, statements or notices in connection with this Letter of Guarantee
shall be validly given if sent to us by telefax to our office at
                                             , Korea as follows:

Korea

Tel:

Fax:

 

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In the event that any withholding or deduction is imposed by any law, the
undersigned will pay such additional amount as maybe necessary in order that the
actual amount received after deduction or withholding shall be equal to the
amount that would have been received if such deduction or withholding were not
required.

This Letter of Guarantee shall remain in full force and effect, notwithstanding
any amendments made to the CONTRACT by the parties thereto.

This Letter of Guarantee shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of England and any dispute hereunder shall be subject to arbitration in
England under the provisions of the Arbitration Act 1996 or any modification or
re-enforcement thereof at the time.

Very truly yours,

 

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EXHIBIT “B”

Messrs.

KOREA SHIPYARD CO., LTD.

1243-1, Yonsan-Dong

Mokpo City

Jeollanam-Do

Korea

Date:                     , 2006

PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE

Gentlemen:

In consideration of your executing a SHIPBUILDING CONTRACT (hereinafter called
the “CONTRACT”), dated                      with                              
               having its registered office at                              
                                                 (hereinafter called the
“BUYER”) providing for the construction of one (1) 180,000 DWT Class Bulk
Carrier bearing Hull No.              (hereinafter called the “VESSEL”), and
providing, among other things, for payment of the CONTRACT PRICE amounting to
United States Dollars                                                       
         only (US$                             ), the undersigned hereby
unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees to you, your successors and assignee,
the due and faithful performance by the BUYER of all its liabilities and
responsibilities under the CONTRACT and any supplements, amendments, changes, or
modifications hereinafter made thereto, (hereby expressly waiving notice of any
such supplement, amendment, change or modification as may be agreed to by the
BUYER and confirming that this Guarantee shall be fully applicable to the
CONTRACT as so supplemented, amended, changed or modified and to the CONTRACT,
if it shall be assigned by the BUYER in accordance with Article XV of the
CONTRACT) including but not limited to, due and prompt payment of the CONTRACT
PRICE by the BUYER to you, your successors, and assignee under the CONTRACT and
any supplements, amendments, changes or modifications as aforesaid.

The undersigned hereby certifies, represents and warrants that all acts,
conditions and things required to be done and performed and to have occurred
precedent to the creation and issuance of this Guarantee, and to constitute the
same the valid and

 

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legally binding obligation of the undersigned enforceable in accordance with its
terms have been done and performed and have occurred in due and strict
compliance with the CONTRACT and applicable law.

The payment by the undersigned under this Guarantee shall be made forthwith upon
receipt by us of written demand from you including a statement that the BUYER is
in default of payment of the amounts that were due under the CONTRACT, without
requesting you to take any or further procedure or step against the BUYER.

This Performance Guarantee shall become effective when the CONTRACT comes into
effect according to its terms, and terminate upon payment of the DELIVERY
INSTALMENT by the BUYER.

This Guarantee is governed by the laws of England and any dispute arising out of
this guarantee may be referred to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts
of England.

Yours faithfully,

For and on behalf of Quintana Maritime Limited

 

/s/ Stamatis Molaris Name :   Stamatis Molaris Title :   Attorney in Fact

 

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