Exhibit 4.9

   

  Novation Agreement

   

  THIS AGREEMENT is made on 16 December 2020 between:

   

  	

        	(1)	V.Ships Limited, of Cyprus, with registered offices at Zina Kanther 16-18, Agia Triada, 3035 Limassol, Cyprus (the “Managers”);


   

  	

        	(2)	Leader Shipping Co., of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, with registered address at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, Marshall Islands, MH 96960 (the “Owners”); and


   

  	

        	(3)	V.Ships Greece Ltd., of Bermuda, with regsistered offices at 3rd Floor, Par-La-Ville Place, 14 Par-La-Ville Road, Hamilton HM 08, Bermuda (the “New
            Managers”).


   

  	

        	RECITALS:	

        


   

  	

        	(A)	This Agreement is supplemental to the Ship Management Agreement entered into between the New Managers and the Owners in respect of the M/V “LEADERSHIP”, registered in the name of the Owners under the Bahamas flag
          with IMO No. 9233923, dated 11 February 2015, novated from the New Managers to the Managers by novation agreement dated 28 July 2015 and amended by Addendum No. 1 on 18 March 2016 (the “Contract”).


   

  	

        	(B)	The Managers, the Owners and the New Managers have agreed to enter into this Agreement so that the Managers be released and discharged from the Contract as from 22 December 2020 (the “Effective Date”) and so that the
          Owners release and discharge the Managers with respect to the Contract from the Effective Date upon the terms of the New Managers’ undertaking to perform the Contract and be bound by its terms in place of the Managers.


   

  	

        	(C)	The Contract, Annexed hereto, has not been amended, varied, cancelled, novated or terminated and represents the entire agreement between the Managers and the Owners.


   

  OPERATIVE PROVISIONS:

   

  	

        	1	Except as amended hereby, all definitions, terms and conditions of the Contract remain in full force and effect.


   

  	

        	2	As from the Effective Date and by mutual agreement between the parties and in consideration of the mutual undertakings and releases herein contained, the New Managers shall hereby substitute the Managers under the
          Contract and the New Managers shall as from the Effective Date assume all rights and obligations of the Managers arising out of or in connection with the Contract. As from the Effective Date, the New Managers and the Owners undertake to perform
          the Contract and be bound by its terms in every way as if the New Managers had been a party to it in place of the Managers under the Contract which shall hereafter be construed and treated in all respects as if the New Managers had been
          originally named as a party therein.


   

  
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        	3	Save as provided in Clause 5, the Managers and the Owners hereby mutually release each other from their obligations under the Contract as from the Effective Date.


   

  	

        	4	The Owners hereby agree to continue to be bound by the Contract in all respects vis-à-vis the New Managers from the Effective Date and further agree to release and discharge the Managers from any further liability
          under the Contract that may arise out of or with respect to events occurred after the Effective Date and accept the liability of the New Managers under the Contract from the Effective Date.


   

  	

        	5	Nothing in this Agreement shall affect or prejudice any liability, claim or demand whatsoever which either the Managers or the Owners may have against the other relating to matters arising out of or with respect to events occurred prior to the Effective Date.


   

  	

        	6	The Owners shall procure in respect of the Owners’ Insurances that the New Managers are named as co-assureds for protection and indemnity risks (including pollution risks) and as named assureds on all other policies,
          with the benefit of full cover.


   

  	

        	AMENDMENTS:	

        


   

  From the Effective Date, the following amendments are agreed to in the Contract:

   

  	

        	(a)	all references made to the “Managers” in the Contract shall be deemed to mean the New Managers and not the Managers; and


   

  	

        	(b)	Box 3 of Part I of the Contract will be replaced as of the Effective Date with the following:


   

  	3.	Managers	 
	 	Name:         V.Ships Greece Ltd., of Bermuda
	 	Registered Address:  3rd Floor, Par-La-Ville Place, 14 Par-La-Ville Road, Hamilton HM 08, Bermuda
	 	Country of Incorporation: Bermuda
	 	 	 
	 	c/o 03 Agiou Dionysiou Street, Piraeus 185 45, Greece
	 	 	 
	 	Telephone Number: +30 210 4102210	Fax Number: +30 210 4294340
	 	Contact Name: (Mr.) Konstantinos Kontes	Position: Managing Director
	 	 	 
	 	Email address: costas.kontes@vships.com


    

  
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  LAW AND JURISDICTION

   

  This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the same laws and subject to the same jurisdiction as that provided in Clause 20 of the Contract.

   

  THIS AGREEMENT has been executed by the parties to this Agreement as a deed on the date specified at the beginning of this Agreement.

   

  	Executed as a deed	 	 
	By Alastair Evitt	)	/s/ Alastair Evitt
	for and on behalf of	)	 
	V.Ships Limited 	)	 
	 	 	 
	Executed as a deed	 	 
	By Stamatios Tsantanis	)	/s/ Stamatios Tsantanis
	for and on behalf of	)	 
	Leader Shipping Co.	)	 
	 	 	 
	Executed as a deed	 	 
	By Konstantinos Kontes	)	/s/ Konstantinos Kontes
	for and on behalf of	)	 
	V.Ships Greece Ltd.	)	 


   

  
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   ANNEX

   

  
    
      


  

  
    
      LEADER SHIPPING CO.

       

      and

       

      V.SHIPS GREECE LTD.

       

      SHIP TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

       

      
        	 	 	 


      

      
         

      

        

      SHIP TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

       

      INDEX

       

      	PART	 	SUBJECT MATTER	 	PAGE NO.
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Part I	 	Vessel Details	 	4
	Part II	 	Terms of Agreement	 	 
	 	 	1.	Definitions & Interpretation	 	6
	 	 	2.	Appointment of Managers	 	6
	 	 	3.	Basic Services	 	6
	 	 	3.1	Crewing	 	7
	 	 	3.2	Technical Management	 	8
	 	 	3.3	Purchasing	 	8
	 	 	3.4	Insurance	 	9
	 	 	3.5	Accounting and Budgeting	 	9
	 	 	3.6	Operations	 	10
	 	 	3.7	Information System Software	 	10
	 	 	3.8	Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan	 	11
	 	 	3.9	OPA	 	11
	 	 	3.10	Assistance with Sale of Vessel	 	11
	 	 	3.11	Vessel trading in high risk areas	 	11
	 	 	4.	Other Services	 	12
	 	 	5.	Managers’ Obligations	 	12
	 	 	6.	Owners’ Obligations	 	12
	 	 	7.	Documentation	 	13
	 	 	8.	Management Fee	 	14
	 	 	9.	Payments and Management of Funds	 	15
	 	 	10.	Managers’ Right to Sub-Contract	 	16
	 	 	11.	Responsibilities	 	16
	 	 	11.1	Force Majeure	 	16
	 	 	11.2	Liability to Owners	 	16
	 	 	11.3	Indemnity - General	 	16
	 	 	11.4	Indemnity - Tax	 	17
	 	 	11.5	Himalaya	 	17
	 	 	12.	Liens	 	17
	 	 	13.	Claims/Disputes	 	17
	 	 	14.	Auditing, Records	 	18
	 	 	15.	Inspection of Vessel	 	18
	 	 	16.	Compliance with Laws & Regulations	 	18
	 	 	17.	Duration of the Agreement	 	18
	 	 	17.1	Termination by Notice	 	18
	 	 	17.2	Termination by Default – Owners	 	18
	 	 	17.3	Termination by Default – Managers	 	19
	 	 	17.4	Liquidation	 	19
	 	 	17.5	Extraordinary Termination	 	19
	 	 	18.	Confidentiality	 	19
	 	 	19.	Suspension of Services	 	20
	 	 	20.	Law and Arbitration	 	20


       

      
        	 	 	 


      

      
         

      

        

      	 	 	21.	Amendments to Agreement	 	20
	 	 	22.	Time Limit for Claims	 	20
	 	 	23.	Condition of Vessel	 	20
	 	 	24.	Use of Associated Companies	 	21
	 	 	25.	Notices	 	21
	 	 	26.	Staff Loyalty	 	21
	 	 	27.	Entire Agreement	 	21
	 	 	28.	Partial Validity	 	21
	 	 	29.	Non Waiver	 	21
	Part III	 	Other Services	 	22-23
	Part IV	 	Fee Schedule	 	24
	Part V	 	Fleet Details	 	25
	Part VI	 	Initial Budget	 	26-28
	Part VII	 	Form of Novation Agreement	 	29-32


       

      
        	 	 	 


      

      
         

      

        

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      SHIP TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT - PART I

       

      	 	1.	
              Vessel Details

              Name: LEADERSHIP

              Flag: BAHAMAS

              Type: BULK CARRIER

              IMO number: 9233923

               

            	
               

              GT/NT: 85379/56701

              Class: ABS

              Year Built: 2001

            	 
	 	2.	Owners	 	 
	 	 	Name: Leader Shipping Co.	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 
	 	2.1	Owners’ Registered Address (where the company is registered):	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	
              Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, MH96960

              c/o 1-3, Patriarchou Grigoriou Str. & 127, Vouliagmenis Ave., 16674 Glyfada, Athens Greece

               

              Country of Incorporation: Marshall Islands

            	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	2.2	Owners’ business establishment address (head office and principal place of business):	 
	 	 	 	 


      	 	 	
              Telephone Number: +30 210 8931507

              Contact Name: Konstantinos Galanis

            	
              Fax Number: +30 210 9638450

              Position: CTO

            	 
	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Email address: tec-ops@seanerqy.gr	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 
	 	2.3	Owners’ VAT registration number if business establishment address at 2.2 is in the European Union: N/A	 
	 	 	 	 	 
	 	3.	Managers	 	 
	 	 	Name:            V.Ships Greece Ltd.	 	 
	 	 	
              Registered Office: Par la ville place 14, Par la ville road, Hamilton HM 08, Bermuda,

              c/o Agiou Dionisiou 3, Piraeus

              Country of Incorporation: Bermuda

            	 
	 	 	 	 


      	 	 	Telephone Number: +30 210 4102210	Fax Number: +30 210 4294340	 
	 	 	Contact Name: Capt. Mauro Renaldi	Position: Managing Director	 
	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Email address: mauro.renaldi@vships.com	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 


      	 	
              4.   Date of Commencement of Agreement (Clause 2.1)

              Upon Owners delivery of the Vessel to the Managers

            	 
	 	5.  Notices to Owners : at the Owners’ executive offices in Greece, fax number and email address stated in Box 2	 
	 	 	 


      	 	6.	Notices to Managers:	
              at the address, fax number and email address stated in Box 3 with a copy to Marine Legal Services Limited, 1st floor, 63 Queen Victoria Street, London EC4N 4UA tel (44) (0) 20 7329 2422 fax (44) (0) 20 7236 2894 email craig.brown@marinelegal.co.uk

               

            	 


       

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      It is mutually agreed between the party mentioned in Box 2 of Part I (hereinafter called “the Owners”) and the party mentioned in Box 3 of Part I
        (hereinafter called “the Managers”) that this Agreement consisting of PARTS I to VII inclusive shall be performed subject to the conditions contained herein. In the event of a conflict of conditions, the provisions of an applicable
        Appendix of Part III shall prevail over the provisions of PART II to the extent of such conflict but only in respect of the Management Service to be provided in terms of such applicable Appendix. In the event of a conflict between the Fee Schedule
        and the provisions of an applicable Appendix of Part III, the provisions of the Fee Schedule shall prevail.

       

      DATE OF AGREEMENT: 11 February 2015

       

      	
              Signature(s) (Owners)

              Leader Shipping Co.

            		
              Signature(s) (Managers)

              V.Ships Greece Ltd.

            
	 	 
		
	
              Stamatios Tsantanis

              Title: Director / President / Treasurer

            	
              Capt. Mauro Renaldi

              Title: Managing Director

            


       

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      SHIP TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT - PART II

       

      	

            	1.	Definitions and Interpretation


      	

            	1.1	In this Agreement, in addition to terms defined in Part I, save where the context otherwise requires, the following words and expressions shall have the meanings hereby assigned to them.


      “Basic Services” means services relating to Crewing, Technical Management, Purchasing, Operations, Accounting and Budgeting, Information System
        Software, Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan, OPA and Assistance with Sale provided in accordance with Clause 3.

      “Crew Support Costs” means all expenses of a general nature not particularly referable to any individual vessel for the time being managed by the
        Managers and incurred for the purpose of providing an efficient and economic management service including, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, cost of crew standby pay, training schemes, cadet training schemes, study pay,
        recruitment and interviews.

      “Fee Schedule” means the Schedule comprising Part IV or any revised Fee Schedule prepared by the Managers after the date hereof and agreed by the
        Owners in writing to record adjustments to the fees payable from time to time under this Agreement.

      “Information System Software” means the Managers’ proprietary ship management software in executable object code form as described in Clause 3.7.1
        as the same may be upgraded and updated from time to time.

      “ISM Code” means the International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention adopted by Resolution A.714 (18) of
        the International Maritime Organisation on 4 November 1994 and incorporated on 19 May 1994 into the SOLAS Convention 1974 as Chapter IX and any amendment thereto or substitution thereof.

      “ISPS Code” means the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code as adopted on 12 December 2002 by resolution 2 of the Conference of
        Contracting Governments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974 and any amendment thereto or substitution thereof.

      “Management Services” means Basic Services and Other Services and all other functions performed by the Managers under the terms of this Agreement.

      “MLC” means the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 and any amendment thereto, substitution thereof and ratification of the Maritime Labour Convention
        2006 in the respective States national law.

      “OPA” means the United States Oil Pollution Act of 1990, regulations made thereunder, and any amendment thereto or substitution thereof.

      “Other Services” means any services provided by Managers affirmatively indicated in Part III of this Agreement.

      “Severance Costs” means the costs which the employers are legally obliged to pay to or in respect of the Crew as a result of the early termination
        of any contract for service on board the Vessel.

      “SMS” means a Safety Management System in accordance with the ISM Code.

      “SSP” means a Ship Security Plan in accordance with the ISPS Code.

      “STCW” means the International Maritime Organisation Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978, as
        amended in 1995 and any amendment thereto or substitution thereof.

      “the Vessel” shall mean the vessel details of which are set out in Box 1 of Part I.

      	

            	1.2	Clause Headings are inserted for convenience and shall be ignored in construing this Agreement; words denoting the singular number shall include the plural number and vice versa; references to Parts are
              to Parts of this Agreement; references to Clauses are to Clauses of Part II except where otherwise expressly stated; and references to any enactment include any re-enactments, amendments and extensions thereof.


       

      	

            	2.	Appointment of Managers


      	

            	2.1	With effect from the date stated in Box 4 of Part I (the “Date of Commencement”) and continuing unless and until terminated as provided herein, the Owners hereby appoint the Managers and the Managers hereby agree
              to act as the managers of the Vessel in respect of the Management Services.


      	

            	2.2	In performing any of the Management Services the Managers shall, as agents for and on behalf of the Owners, have authority to take such steps as the Managers may from time to time in their reasonable discretion
              consider to be necessary to enable them to perform this Agreement in accordance with sound ship management practice.


       

      	

            	3.	Basic Services


      Subject to the terms and conditions herein provided, during the period of this Agreement the Managers shall carry out, as agents for and on behalf of the
        Owners, the Basic Services in accordance with the following provisions of this Clause.

       

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            	3.1	Crewing


      	

            	3.1.1	The Managers shall provide suitably qualified crew for the Vessel and its trade as required by the Owners in accordance with current STCW requirements as agents for and on behalf of the Owners, provision of which
              includes but is not limited to the following functions:


      	

            	(i)	select and engage Master, officers and crew (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Crew”); where the Owners make a complaint about any member of the Crew the Managers will promptly investigate the same and
              if it proves to be justified, replace the Crew member concerned as soon as practicable;


      	

            	(ii)	ensure that the applicable requirements of the law of the flag of the Vessel are satisfied in respect of manning levels, rank, qualification and certification of the Crew, and employment regulations including
              Crew’s tax, social insurance, discipline and other requirements;


      	

            	(iii)	ensure that all members of the Crew have passed a medical examination with a qualified doctor certifying that they are fit for the duties for which they are engaged and are in possession of valid medical
              certificates which are valid for the duration of their service onboard the Vessel and issued in accordance with appropriate flag state requirements and P&I Club requirements; in the absence of applicable Flag state requirement medical
              certificate shall be dated no more than three (3) months prior to the respective Crew members leaving the country of domicile and maintained for the duration of their service on board the vessel;


      	

            	(iv)	arrange of transportation of the Crew, including repatriation;


      	

            	(v)	supervise the efficiency of the Crew and use the Manager’s standard crew appraisal system (written or electronic) and administration of all other Crew matters such as planning for the manning of the Vessel;


      	

            	(vi)	make payroll arrangements, including settling manning and agency expenses for the manning agents in the Crew’s country of origin and, if applicable, payment of Severance Costs;


      	

            	(vii)	if requested by the Owners, conducting union negotiations and making agreed payments to unions;


      	

            	(viii)	verify that the Crew shall have a command of the English of a sufficient standard to enable them to perform their duties safely;


      	

            	(ix)	operate the Managers’ Drug and Alcohol Policy;


      	

            	(ix)	arrange Crew training in accordance with the Managers’ policies but always in compliance with STCW (and as provided for in the budget), records of such training being maintained in the Manager’s standard format
              and will be provided to the Owners on a monthly basis.


      	

            	3.1.2	Crew Claims


      The Managers will provide such information as requested by relevant brokers and/or P&I Club managers to enable such brokers or managers to prepare and
        process all Crew insurance claims with the Owners’ approval.

      	

            	3.1.3	The Owners agree to implement in full the terms and conditions of employment under which the Crew is engaged by the Managers as agent for the Owners. The Owners shall be the employer of the Crew and under no
              circumstances shall the Managers be deemed to be the employer of the Crew. If the Vessel is covered by an ITF approved agreement the Owners authorize the Managers to sign the ITF Special Agreement on their behalf and agree to provide all
              information necessary for this purpose. The Managers to provide the Owners copies of the contracts of employment upon request.


      	

            	3.1.4	The Owners to approve the engagement of any member of the Crew within four (4) working days of receipt from the Managers of reasonable details of the proposed appointee. No response within the stipulated
              timeframe indicates tacit approval.


      	

            	3.1.5	In the event that any officers or ratings are supplied by the Owners or on their behalf, the Owners shall procure that they comply with the requirements of STCW and MLC. Owners will instruct such officers and
              ratings to obey all reasonable orders of the Managers.


      Any such officers or ratings shall, at the Owners’ cost, be trained in accordance with the Managers training matrix.

      	

            	3.1.6	The Managers shall procure that the Crew consent to processing of their personal data for legitimate business purposes. The Owners warrant that personal data of the Crew will be processed in accordance with the
              requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998 or any other applicable law or regulation.


      	

            	3.1.7	For the purposes of the MLC, the Owners shall be deemed “Shipowner” and under no circumstances whatsoever, notwithstanding the Managers agreeing to carry out specific obligations under the MLC on behalf of the
              Owners, shall the Managers be deemed “Shipowner”. It is a condition of this Agreement that the Owners shall provide all Crew with MLC compliant working and living conditions. The Owners shall ensure that, in case there is any


       

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      Seafarer Recruitment & Placement Service supplying any member of the Crew to the Vessel or any entity directly employing other persons to work onboard
        the Vessel, the latter shall provide to the Managers documentary evidence of MLC compliance issued under the provisions laid down by the applicable ratifying administration or, in the case of a non-ratifying administration, documentary evidence
        from a Recognised Organisation that is accepted by the flag administration of the Vessel.

      	

            	3.1.8	The Owners authorise the Managers to sign contracts of employment with the Crew as agent only for and on behalf of the Owners and/or to procure that a Seafarer Recruitment & Placement Service, in the country
              of domicile of a Crew member, signs contracts of employment with such Crew member as agent only for and on behalf of the Owners. The Managers to provide the Owners copies of all the contracts of employment upon request.


       

      	

            	3.2	Technical Management


      The Managers shall provide technical management which includes, but is not limited to the following functions:

      	

            	(i)	provision of personnel to supervise the maintenance and general efficiency of the Vessel;


      	

            	(ii)	arrangement and supervision of drydockings, repairs, modifications to and the upkeep of the Vessel to the standards agreed with the Owners provided that the Managers shall be entitled to incur the necessary
              expenditure, which is subject to Owners’ prior approval, to ensure that the Vessel will comply with all requirements and recommendations of the classification society and equipment manufacturers, and with the laws and regulations of the
              country of registry of the Vessel and of the places where she trades;


      	

            	(iii)	arrangement of periodic analysis of the bunker fuel, lubricating oils and chemicals by third parties (the costs being included in the Vessel’s running costs);


      	

            	(iv)	appointment of surveyors and technical consultants as the Managers may consider from time to time to be necessary, provided they are pre-approved by the Owners;


      	

            	(v)	visits to the Vessel by superintendents or other staff of the Managers for up to 20 days on board the Vessel in any calendar year (or pro rata for part of a calendar year) excluding the dry-docking period
              of the vessel and visits to the Vessel by superintendents or other staff of the Managers in excess of this allowance to be pre-approved in writing by the Owners;


      	

            	(vi)	notify and receive prior approval by the Owners of any non-budgeted item of expenditure;


      	

            	(vii)	notify and receive prior approval by the Owners if there is an operational need to exceed quarterly budget allowance as attached to this agreement under Part VI.


      	

            	(viii)	development, implementation and maintenance of an SMS and an SSP.


       

      	

            	3.3	Purchasing


      	

            	3.3.1	The Managers shall arrange for the supply of necessary victualling, stores, spares, provisions, lubricating oils and services (including drydock services) for the Vessel for any amount of up to US$5,000. With
              respect to the supply of any items of an amount between US$5,000 to US$10,000 the Managers shall request the Owners pre-approval, which should be provided within 48 hours from the Managers’ request. No response within such stipulated
              timeframe indicates tacit approval by the Owners. For any purchase above US$10,000, the Managers will advise the details and quotations to the Owners in writing requesting authority to proceed. The Owners have the right to arrange for any
              purchasing and shall advise the Managers accordingly. To enable the Managers to arrange such supplies on the most advantageous terms, the Managers shall be entitled to join with other parties in making arrangements for bulk purchase. The
              Managers are presently members of MARCAS Limited (“MARCAS”), an independent contracting association providing access to commodities and dry-dock services globally (www.marcas.org). MARCAS negotiates on behalf of its members with selected
              suppliers the best available price, terms and conditions for the bulk purchase of goods and services for the marine industry with the aim of offering to members and their clients savings on vessel technical operating costs.


      	

            	3.3.2	Details of the suppliers contracted by MARCAS and prices available for the Vessel at the time of supply shall be made available to Owners upon their request. Owners acknowledge that all information relating to
              prices is confidential and undertake not to disclose the same to third parties without the prior written consent of the Managers.


      	

            	3.3.3	Where MARCAS has negotiated terms and conditions with suppliers of any stores, spares provisions, or lubricating oils (“Goods”) and/or suppliers of services required by the Vessel, then the purchase of such Goods
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      suppliers on the basis of the terms and conditions negotiated by MARCAS.

      	

            	3.3.4	MARCAS will where practicable obtain a best price charter from suppliers that the prices for all Goods and services purchased by MARCAS’s members will be the lowest prices available. If the Owners are able to
              obtain in good faith, on arms’ length terms, on a true like for like basis (including quality, certification, timing, manufacturer, place of supply, etc., but ignoring taxes and exchange rate fluctuations), the same Goods and/or services at a
              lower price than that obtained by MARCAS, the Owners will supply full details to the Managers who will promptly raise the matter with MARCAS and pass on to Owners any refund obtained by MARCAS from the supplier.


      	

            	3.3.5	The Owners have received details from the Managers of the business rules and operating procedures adopted by MARCAS, including provisions related to fees that MARCAS will retain as applicable, and agree to comply
              with such rules and operating procedures as the same may be amended from time to time.


      	

            	3.3.6	The Owners acknowledge that they are aware that prices obtained from suppliers require strict adherence to the payment terms agreed with suppliers (normally 45 days from date of invoice) and any failure by the
              Owners to provide the Managers with funds to settle sums due to suppliers on time will (in the absence of a good faith dispute) result in an immediate 2% surcharge. The Managers are hereby expressly authorised to settle such
              surcharge charges from any sums held by them on behalf of Owners. The Owners further acknowledge that they are aware if payments to suppliers are regularly made late, or if suppliers are not satisfied with Owners’ credit rating, suppliers may
              refuse to supply at the prices and on the terms negotiated by MARCAS.


      	

            	3.3.7	The Owners acknowledge that the Managers may be requested by suppliers to disclose details of the beneficial ownership of the Owners and that the Managers may not be able to obtain the most advantageous terms
              from such suppliers should the Owners not agree to such disclosure.


      	

            	3.4	Insurance


      	

            	3.4.1	lf instructed by the-Owners,-the-Managers shall refer the Owners to brokers for the-placing of insurances and shall liaise between the brokers and the Owners to provide such information as may be required
                to make any claim, in each case in accordance with the following provisions.


      	

            	3.4.2	The-Managers shall arrange for brokers to place such insurances as the Owners shall have instructed or agreed, in particular as regards values, deductibles and franchises. At each renewal the Managers
                will liaise-with brokers and the Owners:


      (i) as to any changes in insured values required;

      (ii) in respect of premiums, franchises and deductibles and any other changes for the new policy year; and

      (iii) to update the budget to reflect changes in insurance-premiums.

      For the avoidance of doubt under no circumstances will the Managers be liable to the Owners for any losses which the Owners may incur as a result of
          the level of insured values.

      	

            	3.4.3	The Managers shall engage the services of their appointed insurance brokers to arrange such insurances.


      	

            	3.4.4	The Managers shall compile such statistics and enter into negotiations with such brokers and P & I Club managers as they consider necessary or desirable in order to arrange for such insurances to be
                placed.


      	

            	3.4.5	Once insurances are placed the Managers shall arrange for all cover notes to be checked and for all debit notes to be paid as required.


      	

            	3.4.6	The Managers shall have the right to obtain confirmation direct from the brokers, underwriter’s and P & I Clubs through whom the Vessel’s insurances are arranged that all premiums calls and
                contributions due have been paid and that insurances meet the Owners’ obligations under Clauses 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5. Where any premiums, calls and/or contributions are not paid; the Managers all be entitled to pay the same from and funds held
                by them for the Owners and/or to terminate this Agreement forthwith by notice in writing.


      	

            	3.4.7	Unless otherwise indicated by the Owners, the Managers shall provide such information as requested by the relevant brokers to enable such brokers handle and or procure the settling of all insurance
                average and salvage claims in connection with the Vessel.


       

      	

            	3.5	Accounting and Budgeting


      	

            	3.5.1	The Managers shall:


      	

            	(i)	maintain records of all costs and expenditure incurred hereunder as well as data necessary or proper for the settlement of accounts between the parties;


      	

            	(ii)	establish an accounting system for the Vessel and supply regular monthly reports (within 5 working days from the end of the preceding month) in accordance therewith in the Managers’ standard format or, on
              agreement of an additional fee, such other form as may be mutually agreed in writing with the Owners.


       

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            	3.5.2	The Managers shall present to the Owners annually a budget for the following calendar year in the Managers’ standard format. The budget for the period in 2015 following the date stated in Box 4 of Part I is set
              out in Part VI.


      	

            	3.5.3	The Owners shall notify the Managers of their acceptance and approval of the annual budget within 14 days of presentation and in the absence of any response the Owners shall be deemed to have accepted the said
              budget. In the event that the Owners do not accept an annual budget presented by the Managers within the period aforesaid and that budget is, in the reasonable opinion of the Managers, fair and reasonable, the Managers shall be entitled to
              terminate this Agreement by notice in writing, in which event this Agreement shall terminate on the expiry of a period of one (1) month from the date upon which such notice is given.


      	

            	3.5.4	The Managers shall produce a monthly comparison between budgeted and actual expenditure of the Vessel in the Managers’ standard format or, on agreement of an additional fee, such other form as may be mutually
              agreed in writing accompanied by proper written justification of variances reports. In addition if required by the Owners the Managers shall produce quarterly forecast report on the annual budget.


      	

            	3.5.5	This Clause 3.5 is subject to the provisions of Part VI.


       

      	

            	3.6	Operations


      As required by the Owners, the Managers shall, as agents for the Owners, provide support on the following functions:

      	

            	(i)	Monitoring voyage instructions and liaising as appropriate with the Owners, the Owners’ brokers and charteres;


      	

            	(ii)	Appointment of agents; and


      	

            	(iii)	Arrangement of surveying of cargoes.


       

      	

            	3.7	Information System Software


      	

            	3.7.1	The Managers will, subject to the remaining provisions of this Clause 3.7, provide the Owners and the Vessel with the Information System Software to allow information from both the Vessel’s and the Managers’
              office to be accessed directly by the Owners via the “PartnerShip Network” secure website. Financial, technical and operational information relating to the Vessel will be available from both the Vessel and office outputs, with the ability to
              “drill down” on accounts. This will provide the Owners with immediate access to the same information available to the Managers and to reports generated for the Owners, with a view to providing improved efficiency and cost savings to the
              Owners in his overview of the management of the Vessel.


      	

            	3.7.2	Should the Owners have existing software applications on board the Vessel which they wish to retain, the Owners will permit the Managers to carry out an on board audit to assess the suitability, compatibility
              with the Information System Software, and any risks or disadvantages associated with the continued use of such applications.


      	

            	3.7.3	The main features of the Information System Software at the date of this Agreement are:


      	

            	(i)	comprehensive management software providing single point of entry to the Vessel incorporating Crew administration, vessel noon reporting, operational and port reporting, defect and deficiency reporting and
              performance monitoring;


      	

            	(ii)	a ship to shore and shore to ship e-mail package providing cost efficient communications available to both Owners and their charterers; and


      	

            	(iii)	a computerised maintenance system including inventory control and automated purchase order handling. (An initial charge, to be agreed with Owners, may be made for the set-up of the maintenance database, depending
              on the system currently existing on board the Vessel).


      	

            	3.7.4	The costs for the Information System Software are set out in the Fee Schedule, and are included in the Vessel’s running costs, as follows:


      	

            	(i)	the license fee;


      	

            	(ii)	remote access from the Owners’ Office through the Managers’ Partnership network;


      	

            	(iii)	maintenance, updates and upgrades;


      	

            	(iv)	24 hour support;


      	

            	(v)	provision of anti-virus software and regular upgrades;


      	

            	(vi)	operational manuals on CD ROM and regular updates;


      	

            	(vii)	annual remote audit of the Vessel IT systems providing a system health check;


      	

            	(viii)	user manuals and training of the Crew in the use of the Information System Software; and


      	

            	(ix)	e-mail on board the Vessel.


      	

            	3.7.5	Such costs do not include:


      	

            	(i)	the costs of appropriate hardware on board the Vessel;


      	

            	(ii)	travel and other related costs for installation support of the Information System Software on board the Vessel;


      	

            	(iii)	the set-up cost of the data base for the maintenance system; the Client remains an


       

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      owner of the PMS data, which can be exported at any given time on request.

      	

            	(iv)	any specific reports specified by the Owners where new data/specialist reporting is required; and


      	

            	(v)	costs incurred pursuant to clause 3.7.2.


      	

            	3.7.6	Installation and set-up of the Information System Software will be undertaken on a date agreed between the Managers and the Owners having regard to the Vessel’s schedule and the availability of the Managers’
              personnel.


      	

            	3.7.7	Solely for the duration of this Agreement the Managers hereby grant the Owners a personal, non-transferable non-exclusive license to use a single copy of the Information System Software as installed by the
              Managers on a single computer on board the Vessel.


      	

            	3.7.8	The Information System Software is owned by the Managers or its subsidiaries and is protected by applicable copyright and patent laws. The Owners may not copy the Information System Software (except for back-up
              purposes only) or any written materials which accompany it, and may not sell, rent, lease, lend, sub-license, reverse engineer or distribute the Information System Software or such written materials.


      	

            	3.7.9	The Managers do not warrant that the Information System Software will meet the Owners’ requirements or that the use or operation of the Information System Software will be uninterrupted or error free.


       

      	

            	3.8	Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan


      	

            	3.8.1	The Managers will prepare and obtain all necessary approvals for a shipboard oil pollution emergency plan (SOPEP) in a form approved by the Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime
              Organisation pursuant to the requirements of Regulation 26 of Annex I of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto, as amended (MARPOL 73/78).


      	

            	3.8.2	The SOPEP will be written in the English language and will be reviewed and updated from time to time. If required the Managers will arrange for the translation of the SOPEP into another language, the cost of
              translation being recoverable in terms of Clause 8.5.


      	

            	3.8.3	The Managers will also undertake regular training of the Crew in the use of the SOPEP including drills to ensure that the SOPEP functions as expected and that contact and information details specified are
              accurate.


       

      	

            	3.9	OPA


      	

            	3.9.1	If instructed by the Owners, the Managers will:


      	

            	(i)	arrange for the preparation, filing and updating of a contingency Vessel Response Plan in accordance with the requirements of OPA and instruct the Crew in all aspects of the operation of such plan;


      	

            	(ii)	identify and ensure the availability by contract or otherwise of a Qualified Individual, a Spill Management Team, an Oil Spill Removal Organisation, resources having salvage, firefighting, lightering and, if
              applicable, dispersant capabilities, and public relations/media personnel to assist the Owners to deal with the media in the event of discharges of oil.


      	

            	3.9.2	The Managers are expressly authorised as agents for the Owners to enter into such arrangements by Contract or otherwise as are required to ensure the availability of the services outlined in Clause 3.8.1. The
              Managers are further expressly authorised as agents for the Owners to enter into such other arrangements as may from time to time be necessary to satisfy the requirements of OPA or other Federal or State laws.


      	

            	3.9.3	The Owners will pay the fees due to third parties providing the services described above together with costs to the Managers if any. The level of fees will be included in the Vessel’s running costs.


      	

            	3.9.4	On termination of this Agreement, the Vessel Response Plan and all documentation will be returned to the Managers at the expense of the Owners, provided such expense does not exceed US$150.


       

      	

            	3.10	Assistance with Sale of Vessel


      The Managers shall, if requested, provide Owners with technical assistance in connection with any sale of the Vessel. The Managers will, if requested in
        writing by the Owners, comment on the terms of any proposed Memorandum of Agreement, but the Owners will remain solely responsible for agreeing the terms of any Memorandum of Agreement regulating any sale.

       

      	

            	3.11	Vessel trading in high risk areas


      In the event that the Vessel is to trade in a high risk area and in particular an area where piracy is prevalent, the Managers shall:

      	

            	(i)	Comply in full with the guidance provided by ‘Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy off the Coast of Somalia and in the Arabian Sea Area (BMP)’ as may be revised from time to time and also with any similar
              guidance which may be issued for other high risk areas.


       

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            	(ii)	Monitor daily guidance and updates provided by The Maritime Security Centre - Horn of Africa (MSCHOA) website (www.mschoa.org) as may be revised from time to time and advise the Vessel accordingly.


      	

            	(iii)	Comply with the Managers’ guidelines for ‘Transiting off the coast of Somalia, the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden and Red Sea’ as may be revised from time to time and also with any similar guidance which may be issued for other high risk areas.
              The Managers’ guidelines set out their policy of full compliance with BMP and additional guidance and information on Self Protection Measures (SPM’s) and Citadels or Safe Areas. The Owners will be provided with a copy of the guidelines and
              costs for SPM’s will be included in the Vessel budget.


      	

            	(iv)	Where appropriate, ensure the Vessel follows the International Recommended Transit Corridor (IRTC), using the services of an escorted convoy if available or joining a group transit if not.


      	

            	(v)	Monitor routing recommendations for transiting high risk areas as provided by charterers and insurers and review the same as part of the risk assessment carried out for the transit concerned.


      	

            	(vi)	Provide sufficient Self Protection Measures (SPM) appropriate to the vessel type, size and speed with a view to protecting the Crew as far as possible in the event of an attack. To be determined by the risk assessment required by BMP for
              the transit concerned and before entering the high risk area.


      	

            	(vii)	Provide training for the Crew in BMP prior to transiting any high risk area.


       

      	

            	4.	Other Services


      	

            	4.1	Subject to the terms and conditions herein provided, during the period of this Agreement the Managers shall carry out, as agents for and on behalf of the Owners, such Other Services as shall have been indicated
              in Part III.


      	

            	4.2	Other Services shall be provided in accordance with the terms of the Appendices contained in Part III.


       

      	

            	5.	Managers’ Obligations


      	

            	5.1	The Managers undertake to use their best endeavours to provide the Basic Services, the Other Services and the Management Services as agents for and on behalf of the Owners in accordance with sound ship management
              practice and to protect and promote the interests of the Owners in all matters relating to the provision of Management Services provided however that the


      Managers in the performance of Management Services shall be entitled to have regard to their overall responsibility in relation to all vessels which may
        from time to time be entrusted to their management and in particular, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the Managers shall be entitled to allocate available supplies, manpower and services in such manner as in the prevailing
        circumstances the Managers in their reasonable discretion consider to be fair and reasonable.

      	

            	5.2	The Managers shall procure that the requirements of the law of the flag of the Vessel are satisfied and they shall be deemed to be “the Company” as defined by the ISM Code, assuming the responsibility for the
              operation of the Vessel and taking over the duties and responsibilities imposed by the ISM Code and by the ISPS Code.


      	

            	5.3	The Managers undertake the responsibility to cooperate fully with the Owner and/or any other third party audit firm the Owner chooses with regard to the establishment (design) and the annual testing of the
              internal controls followed by the Manager relating to the operations performed during providing the services described herein to the Owners (provision of Type II SSAE16 report included).


       

      	

            	6.	Owners’ Obligations


      	

            	6.1	The Owners shall pay all sums due to the Managers punctually in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Time shall be of the essence in respect of the payment of all such sums.


      	

            	6.2	The Owners shall report (or where the Owners are not the registered owners of the Vessel procure that the registered owners report) to the flag state administration the details of the Managers as the Company as
              required to comply with the ISM Code.


      	

            	6.3	The Owners shall procure that throughout the period of this Agreement the Vessel will be insured at the Owners’ expense for not less than sound market value or entered for full gross tonnage, as the case may be,
              for:


      	

            	(i)	usual hull and machinery risks (including but not limited to Crew negligence) and excess liabilities;


      	

            	(ii)	protection and indemnity risks (including but not limited to pollution risks, diversion expenses and Crew risks);


      	

            	(iii)	freight, defense and demurrage;


      	

            	(iv)	war risks (including but not limited to blocking and trapping, protection and indemnity, terrorism and Crew risks); and


      	

            	(v)	in accordance with MLC, establish insurance to compensate Crew, and/or any officers or


       

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      ratings supplied by the Owners or on their behalf, for monetary loss that they may incur as a result of the failure of a recruitment and placement
        service or Owners under the employment agreement, to meet its obligations to them; and

      	

            	(vi)	such other optional insurances as may be agreed by the Owners (such as piracy, kidnap and ransom, loss of hire)


      in accordance with the best practice of prudent owners of vessels of a similar type to the Vessel, with sound and reputable insurance companies
        underwriters or associations (provided that, protection and indemnity risks must be placed with a member of the International Group of P&I Clubs) (“the Owners’ Insurances”).

      	

            	6.4	The Owners shall procure that all premiums and calls on the Owners’ Insurances are paid by their due date and that the Owners’ Insurances name the Managers and any additional party designated by the Managers as a
              joint assured for protection and indemnity risks (including pollution risks) and a named assured on all other policies, with the benefit of full cover. The Owners shall, if applicable, provide the Managers with written evidence thereof to the
              reasonable satisfaction of the Managers on or prior to the Date of Commencement and/or on the date on which the Managers notify the Owners of the appointment of any additional party and within seven (7) days of each renewal date. The Owners
              shall provide Managers with an appropriate certificate of insurance covering any and all liabilities under the MLC including but not limited to financial security in accordance with regulation 2.5.


      	

            	6.5	As between the Owners and the Managers, the Managers shall not be responsible for paying any premiums or calls arising in connection with such insurances. On termination of this Agreement (howsoever occasioned)
              or where the Owners make a change in the P&I Club in which the Vessel is entered, the Owners shall procure that the Managers and any additional party designated by the Managers as a joint or named assured shall cease to be a joint or
              named assured and that they are released from and/or secured for any and all liability for premiums and calls that may arise in relation to the period of this Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, it is agreed that the Owners shall be liable
              for all deductibles applying to any insurance policy.


      	

            	6.6	Owners are responsible for the payment of any tonnage tax applicable at the country where this agreement will be officially registered, save as provided in Clause 9.4 of this Agreement.


      	

            	6.7	The Owners are responsible to maintain this management agreement for a minimum period of three (3) months. Such period will include any novation of this management agreement to V.Ships Limited, of Limassol
              Cyprus.


       

      	

            	7.	Documentation


      	

            	7.1	On or prior to the Date of Commencement the Owners will deliver to the Managers:


      (i) copies of the Vessel’s Certificate of Registry,

      (ii) copies of all the Vessel’s trading and classification certificates,

      (iii) a copy of the Owners’ certificate of incorporation,

      (iv) full details of any resident registered agent for the registered owner of the Vessel,

      (v) if applicable, a copy of the bareboat charterparty pursuant to which the Owners are disponent owners of the Vessel,

      (vi) in the case of a new vessel, the Owners will deliver a copy of the Building Contract and specification, and in the case of a second hand vessel, a
        copy of the Memorandum of Agreement in terms of which the Owners acquired the Vessel. The Owners shall be entitled to delete any confidential information (such as price) from the Building Contract or Memorandum of Agreement,

      (vii) if the Owners are not the registered owners or the bareboat charterer of the Vessel, in addition to the above, evidence satisfactory to the
        Managers of their beneficial interest in the Vessel and of their authorisation from the registered owners to enter into this Agreement,

      (viii) the name and address of the bank through which the Owners will pay funds due under this Agreement.

      In any event, the Managers reserve the right to request evidence satisfactory to them that the Owners are in goodstanding and that the person signing
        this Agreement on their behalf is duly authorized to do so.

      	

            	7.2	The Owners will on request provide the Managers with full details, in writing, of the registered Owners.


      	

            	7.3	The Owners shall be obliged to obtain any required guarantee, bond or other security including, without limitation, the SCAC code and International Carrier Bond as required in order to access the US Bureau of
              Customs and Border Protection automated manifest system, as required by 68 Fed Reg. 68139 and as amended, and USCG Certificate of Financial Responsibility for water pollution. The Owners shall also be obliged to obtain any permits, licences
              or the like required to be obtained by an operator of a vessel including, without limitation, the US EPA vessel general permit.


       

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            	7.4	At the request of the Owners, the Managers will promptly deliver a duly executed technical manager’s undertaking and subordination to the Owners’ lenders’ rights. The Managers further agree that they will
              cooperate with the Owners’ lenders in providing such undertaking and subordination letter and any other further documentation which may be required by the Owners’ lenders.


       

      	

            	8.	Management Fee


      	

            	8.1	The Owners shall pay to the Managers a fee in the amounts stated in the Fee Schedule in respect of the Basic Services and Other Services which shall be payable by equal monthly installments, the first installment
              being payable on the Commencement of this Agreement and the payment of the agreed monthly budgeted amounts fifteen (15) days prior to the purchase of the Vessel including payment of the agreed pre-delivery budget and one (1) month fee
              applicable for the pre-delivery work in respect of the vessel and subsequent installments being payable monthly in advance and fees for Other Services (if applicable) shall be paid at the rates and times specified in the Fee Schedule.


      	

            	8.2	If the Managers’ superintendents or other staff spend more than 20 days onboard the Vessel in any calendar year but excluding the dry-docking period of the vessel (or pro rata for part of a calendar year)
              such days in excess of 20 on board the Vessel shall be charged at the rate of US$800 per man per day.


      	

            	8.3	Where a charterers vetting inspection may be required and a pre-inspection is requested, the costs of such additional services shall be charged to the Vessel’s account.


      	

            	8.4	If the Vessel is placed on time charter, any costs incurred in complying with charterers requirements (including, but not limited to, additional reporting requirements and visits to the charterers) will be paid
              by the Owners.


      	

            	8.5	The Managers shall, at no extra cost to the Owners, provide their own office accommodation, office staff and office stationery. The Owners shall reimburse the Managers for all expenses properly incurred under the
              terms of this Agreement on behalf of the Owners, including, without prejudice to the foregoing generality, postage and communication expenses (which the Managers shall allocate among all vessels managed by them on a basis which the Managers
              consider to be fair and reasonable having regard to the trade of the vessels, the nationality of the Crews and other relevant factors), Crew Support Costs (as included in the Vessel’s running costs), vessel documentation, administrative
              expenses of the SOPEP and SSP, travelling expenses and other out of pocket expenses properly and reasonably incurred by the Managers in pursuance of the Management Services. All the above costs will be incurred by the Managers, provided they
              have been approved by the Owners.


      	

            	8.6	In the event of the termination of this Agreement on the completion of the three (3) months minimum period (such period to include any period that this Agreement has been novated to V.Ships Limited, of Limassol
              Cyprus as provided in this Agreement) the fees payable to the Managers according to the provisions of Clause 8.1 shall, save as aftermentioned, be paid for a further period of two (2) calendar months from the effective date of termination.
              After that minimum period of the Agreement there will be only one (1) month fees applicable upon termination subject to agreement that the total value of management fees paid will be at least equivalent to five (5) months.


      	

            	8.7	Fees payable to the Managers will be reviewed annually and shall be adjusted as a minimum by reference to the retail price index relevant to the domicile of the Managers. Where Management Services are wholly or
              partly provided by third parties, the fees therefor shall be adjusted immediately to take account of increases in the cost of such services. The Managers will, however, use all reasonable endeavours in negotiations with such third parties to
              minimise such increases.


      	

            	8.8	All fees are exclusive of Value Added Taxes, if any, or other applicable taxes.


      	

            	8.9	Save as otherwise provided in this Agreement, all discounts, rebates and commissions obtained by the Managers in the course of the management of the Vessel shall be credited to the Owners.


      	

            	8.10	If as a result of collision, accident, emergency, or any other extraordinary circumstances, the Managers’ workload is increased beyond that which the parties could reasonably have anticipated, the Managers shall
              be entitled to reasonable additional remuneration having regard to the nature of the incident, the personnel and resources of the Managers deployed, and all other relevant circumstances including insurance recoveries.


      	

            	8.11	If the Owners decide to lay-up the Vessel and such lay-up lasts for more than two (2) months, an appropriate reduction of the management fee for the period exceeding the two (2) months until the Owners give
              written notice to remobilize the Vessel, shall be mutually agreed between the parties.


       

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            	9.	Payments and Management of Funds


       

      	

            	9.1	All sums paid to the Managers by or on behalf of the Owners and all moneys collected by the Managers under the terms of this Agreement (other than fees payable by the Owners to the Managers) shall be held to the
              credit of the Owners in a separate bank account or accounts which shall be operated by the Managers. The Owners agree to provide to the Managers all information and documentation reasonably required to comply with banking “know your customer”
              procedures.


      	

            	9.2	Where any sums howsoever arising and whether in respect of fees, budgeted expenditure, nonbudgeted expenditure, other liabilities (present, future, liquidated or unliquidated) or expenses are owed to the Managers
              in connection with the Vessel, the Managers shall be entitled but not obliged at any time or times to apply any sums standing to the credit of the accounts referred to in Clause 9.1 to settle such sums but shall in any event remain payable by
              the Owners to the Managers on demand.


      	

            	9.3	On or prior to the Date of Commencement the Owners shall provide to the Managers an amount equivalent to the prorated budgeted days’ expenditure from the Date of Commencement to the end of the first month in
              management. In addition all pre-delivery expenses are to be funded promptly by the Owners on request from the Managers. The Owners shall provide an amount equivalent to 1/12 of the annual budget for the first full month on or prior to the 1st day of the first full month of the management period. In subsequent months the Managers shall request amounts for the total anticipated monthly expenditure as
              laid out in clause 9.6.


      	

            	9.4	On or prior to the Date of Commencement the Owners shall provide to the Managers a sum of US$7,500, which shall be available to the Managers in their sole discretion for payment of any sum due under the terms of
              this Agreement, which sum will be held in the Manager’s bank account (“the Float”). The Owners agree that on termination of this Agreement the Managers shall be entitled to retain all or part of the Float in payment of any sums then
              outstanding under the terms of this Agreement and, subject thereto, the Managers shall reimburse the balance of the Float to the Owners within two (2) months after the termination of this agreement. On or prior to the Date of Commencement the
              Owners shall provide to the Managers a sum equal to 50% of the applicable Greek tonnage tax to be paid for the Vessel for the year 2015 (the “Tonnage Tax Amount”), which sum will be held in the Manager’s bank account. Such Tonnage Tax Amount
              will be provided to the Managers for the payment by the Managers to the Greek Authorities of the applicable Greek Tonnage Tax for the Vessel. Any balance of the Tonnage Tax Amount will be returned to the Owners immediately upon receipt
              thereof from the applicable Greek Authorities.


      	

            	9.5	The Owners agree that on termination of this agreement payment of all sums outstanding under the terms of the agreement are to be made in advance of the Vessel leaving management. The sum will include without
              prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, any amounts due to be paid to suppliers and other third parties (as evidenced, in the absence of manifest error, by an accounts payable listing produced by the Managers) and any outstanding
              accruals for items or services invoiced or delivered. The Owners irrevocably undertake to pay forthwith on request from the Managers any other sums which become due after the effective date of termination, but have been incurred during the
              prosecution of this Agreement.


      	

            	9.6	The Managers shall each month request (by letter, telex, fax or e-mail) from the Owners the funds required to run the Vessel for the ensuing month. Such request will be for the total of the anticipated monthly
              expenditure, including, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, any sums due to be paid to suppliers and other third parties in the ensuing month (as conclusively evidenced, in the absence of manifest error, by an accounts
              payable listing produced by the Managers) and any outstanding accruals for items or services invoiced or delivered. In addition, the Owners shall provide the Managers upon request with any funds which the Managers may reasonably request to
              cover any unbudgeted, unexpected, occasional or extraordinary item of expenditure. All such funds shall be received by the Managers within five (5) days after the receipt of such requests and shall be held to the credit of the Owners in the
              account(s) referred to in Clause 9.1. The Managers shall be entitled to allocate such funds in such manner as the Managers reasonably determine, and it shall not be open to the Owners to direct the Managers otherwise and under no
              circumstances shall any funds received be held on trust by the Managers for any specific purpose. In case there is any surplus of funds, same will be applied on the quarterly budget.


      	

            	9.7	Notwithstanding anything contained herein, the Managers shall in no circumstances be required to use or commit their own funds to finance the provision of the Management Services and all payments due shall be
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      Managers (and not any third party) in accordance with the terms of this Agreement in full without any deduction whatsoever.

      	

            	9.8	In addition to the funds referred to above the Owners shall pay and/or reimburse the Managers in respect of all expenses incurred prior to the Date of Commencement including, but not limited to, riding Crew
              wages, initial Crew movements, Crew standby expenses, communication and liaison expenses and ITF welfare contributions.


       

      	

            	10.	Managers’ Right to Sub-Contract


      	

            	10.1	The Managers shall be entitled to procure performance of the Managers’ obligations hereunder by their parent, subsidiary or associated companies or (in the case of Other Services) third parties (hereinafter
              collectively called the “Sub-Managers”) in accordance with the following provisions of this Clause 10.1, provided that the Owners have given their prior written consent:


      	

            	(i)	any such performance of all or any of the Managers’ obligations by the Sub-Managers shall be and constitute full and sufficient performance by the Managers of their obligations hereunder;


      	

            	(ii)	the Owners hereby agree with the Managers that insofar as the Sub-Managers perform the obligations of the Managers the Sub-Managers shall be entitled to the benefits of the provisions of Clause 11; and


      	

            	(iii)	any performance of the Managers’ obligations by the Sub-Managers shall be without prejudice to the rights of the Owners hereunder for any failure by the Managers in performance of the Managers’ duties and
              obligations hereunder and notwithstanding performance by the Sub-Managers the Managers shall remain responsible to the Owners for performance of their obligations hereunder.


      	

            	10.2	The provisions of Clause 10.1 shall remain in force notwithstanding termination of this Agreement.


       

      	

            	11.	Responsibilities


       

      	

            	11.1	Force Majeure


      	

            	11.1.1	Neither the Owners nor the Managers shall be liable for any loss or damage or total or partial failure to perform this Agreement (other than a failure to perform an obligation to pay money) caused wholly or
              partly by any circumstance or matter beyond the reasonable control of the relevant party, as the case may be, including (without limiting the generality of the foregoing) acts of God, acts of governmental authorities, fires, strikes, floods,
              epidemics, quarantine restrictions, wars, insurrections, riots, violent demonstrations, criminal offences (other than criminal offences attributable to each Party’s employees, agents or sub-contractors), acts and omissions of civil or
              military authority or of usurped power, requisition or hire by any governmental or other competent authority, embargoes.


      	

            	11.1.2	Where a party seeks to rely upon a force majeure event as described in Clause 11.1.1 it will advise the other party of the force majeure event at the earliest opportunity and also advise that party of the likely
              duration of such force majeure situation.


       

      	

            	11.2	Liability to Owners


      	

            	(i)	Without prejudice to Clause 11.1, the Managers shall be under no liability whatsoever to the Owners for any loss, damage, delay or expense of whatsoever nature, whether direct or indirect, (including but not
              limited to loss of profit arising out of or in connection with detention of or delay to the Vessel) and howsoever arising in the course of performance of the Management Services unless same is proved to have resulted solely from the
              negligence, gross negligence or wilful default of the Managers or their employees or agents, or sub-contractors employed by them in connection with the Vessel, in which case (save where loss, damage, delay or expense has resulted from the
              Managers’ personal act or omission committed with the intent to cause same or recklessly and with knowledge that such loss, damage, delay or expense would probably result) the Managers’ liability for each incident or series of incidents
              giving rise to a claim or claims shall never exceed a total of ten times the annual management fee payable hereunder for Basic Services.


      	

            	(ii)	Notwithstanding anything that may appear to the contrary in this Agreement, the Managers shall not be responsible for any of the actions of the Crew even if such actions are negligent, grossly negligent or
              wilful, except only to the extent that they are shown to have resulted from a failure to discharge their obligations under Clause 3.1 in which case their liability shall be limited in accordance with the terms of this Clause 11.


       

      	

            	11.3	Indemnity - General


      Except to the extent and solely for the amount therein set out that the Managers would be liable under Clause 11.2, the Owners hereby undertake to keep
        the Managers and their employees, agents

       

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      and sub-contractors indemnified and to hold them harmless against all actions, proceedings, claims, demands or liabilities whatsoever or howsoever
        arising out of or in connection with the performance of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, any and all liability arising under the MLC, and against and in respect of all costs, loss, damages and expenses (including legal costs and
        expenses on a full indemnity basis) which the Managers may suffer or incur (either directly or indirectly) in the course of the performance of this Agreement.

       

      	

            	11.4	Indemnity - tax


      Without prejudice to the general indemnity set out in Clause 11.3, the Owners hereby undertake to keep the Managers, their employees, agents and
        sub-contractors indemnified and to hold them harmless against all taxes, imposts and duties levied by any government as a result of the trading or other activities of the Owners or the Vessel and that whether or not such taxes, imposts and duties
        are levied on the Owners or the Managers.

       

      	

            	11.5	“Himalaya”


      Subject to any provision of the Agreement to the contrary, it is hereby expressly agreed that no employee or agent of the Managers (including every
        sub-contractor from time to time employed by the Managers and the employees of such subcontractors) shall in any circumstances whatsoever be under any liability whatsoever to the Owners for any loss, damage or delay of whatsoever kind arising or
        resulting directly or indirectly from any act neglect or default on his part while acting in the course of or in connection with his employment and, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions in this Clause, every exemption,
        limitation, condition and liberty herein contained and every right, exemption from liability defence and immunity of whatsoever nature applicable to the Managers or to which the Managers are entitled hereunder shall also be available and shall
        extend to protect every such employee or agent of the Managers acting as aforesaid and for the purpose of all the foregoing provisions of this clause 11 the Managers are or shall be deemed to be acting as agent or trustee on behalf of and for the
        benefit of all persons who are or might be their servants or agents from time to time (including sub-contractors as aforesaid) and all such persons shall to this extent be or be deemed to be parties to this Agreement.

      	

            	11.6	The provisions of Clause 11 shall remain in force notwithstanding termination of this Agreement.


       

      	

            	12.	Liens


       

      	

            	12.1	The Owners hereby create a charge and equitable lien over the Vessel and Fleet in favour of the Managers in order to secure any sums due to the Managers by virtue of this Agreement. Such charge and or
                equitable lien shall be considered as a “Maritime Claim” as prescribed in the International Convention Relating to the Arrest of Sea Going Ships, Brussels May 10 1952 and any amendment thereto or substitution thereof, and the Owners
                recognise and accept that the Vessel, or any vessel within the Fleet, therefore can be arrested for any sums due to the Managers by virtue of this Agreement. For the purposes of the Supreme Court Act 1981, or equivalent legislation in other
                jurisdictions, this Agreement shall be deemed a supply contract in respect of goods and materials supplied to the Vessel for her operation and maintenance, and neither party hereto shall take issue and/or dispute either the right of lien or
                charge, or the corresponding right of arrest.


      	

            	12.2	The Owners hereby grant the Managers a lien upon any and all cargoes, bunkers, hire, sub hire, all freights, sub freights relating to the Vessel’s employment, or employment of any vessel within the Fleet,
                for any sums due to the Managers under this Agreements.


       

      	

            	13.	Claims/Disputes


       

      	

            	13.1	At the request of the Owners, the Managers shall handle and settle all claims arising out of the Management Services hereunder and keep the Owners informed regarding any incident of which the Managers become
              aware which gives or may give rise to claims or disputes involving third parties.


      	

            	13.2	The Managers shall, as instructed by the Owners, bring or defend actions, suits or proceedings in connection with matters entrusted to the Managers according to this Agreement.


      	

            	13.3	The Managers in cooperation with the Owners shall have power to obtain legal or technical or other outside expert advice in relation to the handling and settlement of claims and disputes or all other matters
              affecting the interests of the Owners in respect of the Vessel.


      	

            	13.4	The Owners shall arrange for the provision of any necessary guarantee bond or other security.


      	

            	13.5	The Owners shall pay to the Managers a fee for time spent by the Managers in carrying out their obligations under Clause 13 and such fee shall be mutually agreed by the Owners and the Managers (such fee to not
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      the Managers in carrying out their obligations according to Clause 13 shall be reimbursed by the Owners.

      	

            	13.6	The Owners agree to the use of MTI Network for crisis management response and agree to pay any fees additional to the annual retainer of MTI Network (as included in the budget) which may be incurred.


       

      	

            	14.	Auditing, Records


      	

            	14.1	The Managers shall at all times maintain and keep true and correct accounts and shall make the same available at the Managers’ offices for inspection and auditing by the Owners at such times as may be mutually
              agreed. The Owners agree that the Managers shall be entitled to charge for their reasonable costs and expenses should the Owners require hard copies of supplier invoices and related documentation.


      	

            	14.2	The Managers shall be entitled to electronically archive all of the Vessels’ records and arrange safe storage of the same, the costs being included in the Vessel’s running costs.


      	

            	14.3	All accounting and other records relating the Vessel will be retained by the Managers for a period of two (2) years after the date of termination, for whatever reason, of this Agreement, and thereafter shall be
              destroyed or, if electronically archived, expunged unless the Owners request the Managers to deliver such records to them at the Owners’ expense.


      	

            	14.4	The Managers may request and the Owners shall, in a timely manner, make available all documentation, information and records reasonably required by the Managers to enable them to perform the Management Services.


       

      	

            	15.	Inspection of Vessel


      The Owners shall have the right at any time to inspect the Vessel for any reason they consider necessary. The Owners will, where practicable, give
        reasonable notice to the Managers of their intention to visit the Vessel. After such inspection should Owners advise Mangers of reasonable comments about the Vessel’s condition and the Crew’s performance, Managers undertake to take necessary
        rectifying actions at the Owners expense.

       

      	

            	16.	Compliance with Laws and Regulations


      	

            	16.1	The parties will not do or permit anything to be done which might cause any breach or infringement of the laws and regulations of the country of registry of the Vessel, and of the places where she trades,
              provided always that the Managers’ obligations under this Clause will only relate to matters which the Managers are in fact capable of fulfilling and on the understanding that the Managers receive all necessary co-operation, information and
              funding from the Owners.


      	

            	16.2	All intended carriage, trade or voyages must be fully compliant with relevant international sanctions and prohibitions. Managers, Crew and Owners accept such requirement as a condition of this Agreement entitling
              the Managers to terminate the Agreement should there be a breach of international sanctions and prohibitions. The Owners shall indemnify and hold harmless the Managers, their employees, agents and subcontractors in respect of any consequence
              that may arise from the Vessel being arrested or detained, and should the Vessel not then be capable of immediate release, as a result of sanctions or prohibitions affecting the Owners’ banks and/or insurers.


       

      	

            	17.	Duration of the Agreement


       

      	

            	17.1	Termination by Notice


      This Agreement shall come into effect on the Date of Commencement for a minimum period of three (3) months and shall continue thereafter until
        terminated by either party giving to the other notice in writing, in which event this Agreement shall, subject as aftermentioned terminate on the expiry of a period of one (1) month from the date upon which such notice is received. Where the Vessel
        is not at a convenient port or place on the expiry of such period, this Agreement shall terminate on the subsequent arrival of the Vessel at a convenient port or place.

       

      It is hereby agreed between the Parties that this Agreement may be novated by the Owners to V.Ships Limited, of Limassol Cyprus at any time from the
        Date of Commencement by a sole written notice of the Owners to the Managers. The Managers hereby undertake to procure that V.Ships Limited, of Limassol Cyprus enters into a novation agreement. Upon the Owners’ notice to the Managers, the Owners,
        the Managers and V.Ships Limited, of Limassol Cyprus will enter into a novation agreement in the form attached in Part VII of this Agreement.

       

      	

            	17.2	Termination by default - Owners


      	

            	(i)	The Managers shall be entitled to terminate the Agreement with immediate effect by notice in writing if any moneys requested by the Managers from the Owners, shall not have been received in the Managers’
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      payment having been requested in writing by the Managers or if the Owners fail to comply to the reasonable satisfaction of the Managers with the
        requirements of clauses 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 or if the Vessel is repossessed by a mortgagee.

      	

            	(ii)	If the Owners


      	

            	(a)	otherwise fail materially to meet their obligations hereunder for reasons within their control, or


      	

            	(b)	proceed with employment of or continue to employ the Vessel in the carriage of contraband, blockade running or in an unlawful and/or sanctionable trade, or on a voyage or in a manner which, in the opinion of the
              Managers, is unduly hazardous or improper, or potentially unlawful and/or sanctionable or


      	

            	(c)	fail to comply with any recommendation of the Managers which the Managers consider to be reasonable and non- compliance with which may affect the Managers’ reputation or its obligations under the ISM Code or any
              other applicable laws or regulations


      then the Managers may give written notice to the Owners specifying the default and requiring them to remedy it. In the event that the Owners fail to
        remedy such default (in the case of (a) above, if remediable) within a reasonable time to the reasonable satisfaction of the Managers, the Managers shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement with immediate effect by notice in writing.

       

      	

            	17.3	Termination by Default - Managers


      If the Managers fail materially to meet their obligations under this Agreement for reasons within the control of the Managers, the Owners may give
        written notice to the Managers specifying the default and requiring them to remedy it as soon as practically possible. In the event that the Managers fail to remedy such default within a reasonable period of time but in any case latest within
        fifteen (15) days from the date of the Owners’ notice, if remediable, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Owners, the Owners shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement with immediate effect by notice in writing.

       

      	

            	17.4	Liquidation


      The Parties to this Agreement shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement forthwith in the event of an order being made or resolution passed for the
        winding up, dissolution, liquidation or bankruptcy of the Owners of the Vessel (otherwise than for the purpose of reconstruction or amalgamation) or the Managers or if a receiver or similar officer is appointed to the Owners or the Managers or if
        either Party ceases to carry on business or make any special arrangement or composition with their creditors or if the Owners suspend payment under this Agreement.

       

      	

            	17.5	Extraordinary Termination


      This Agreement shall be deemed to be terminated in the case of the sale of the Vessel or its being bareboat chattered, if applicable and unless
        otherwise agreed, when the bareboat charter comes to an end or if the Vessel becomes a total loss or is declared as a constructive or compromised or arranged total loss or is requisitioned. Notwithstanding such deemed termination, fees shall be
        paid in accordance with the provisions of Clause 8.6.

       

      	

            	17.6	For the purpose of sub-clause 17.5 hereof:


      	

            	(i)	the date upon which the Vessel is to be treated as having been sold or otherwise disposed of shall be the date on which the registered owners cease to be registered as owners of the Vessel;


      	

            	(ii)	the Vessel shall not be deemed to be lost until either she has become an actual total loss or agreement has been reached with her Underwriters in respect of her constructive, compromised or arranged total loss or
              if such agreement with her underwriters is not reached it is adjudged by a competent tribunal that a constructive loss of the Vessel has occurred or a Notice of Abandonment is issued to underwriters.


      	

            	17.7	The termination of this Agreement shall be without prejudice to all rights accrued due between the parties prior to the date of termination.


      	

            	17.8	All outstanding fees and other sums payable by the Owners require to be paid in full on or prior to termination, for whatever reason, of this Agreement. Save where the Agreement is terminated by the Owners in
              accordance with Clause 17.3, the Managers shall be paid fees in accordance with Clause 8.6. The Owners shall also pay on demand Severance Costs together with repatriation costs and expenses.


       

      	

            	18.	Confidentiality


      	

            	18.1	As between the Owners and the Managers, the Owners hereby agree and acknowledge that all title and property in and to the management manuals of the Managers and other written material of the Managers concerning
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      any third party and, on the termination of this Agreement, to return all such manuals and other material to the Managers. For the purposes of this
        Clause reference to “the Managers” includes the parent, subsidiary and associated companies of the Managers and any third parties providing Management Services.

       

      	

            	19.	Suspension of Services


       

      If, at any time, the Owners have failed to pay the sums due and owing, as set out in Clause 9, or are in breach of any other terms of this Agreement, in
        addition to the Managers’ rights pursuant to Clause 17 to terminate, the Managers shall, without prejudice to their liberty to terminate, be entitled to withhold/suspend the performance of any and all of their obligations hereunder (including, but
        not limited to, removal of Crew) and shall have no responsibility whatsoever for any consequences thereof, in respect of which the Owners hereby indemnify the Managers, and fees (as set out in the Fee Schedule) shall continue to accrue and any
        extra expenses resulting from such withholding shall be for the Owners’ account.

       

      	

            	20.	Law and Arbitration


      	

            	20.1	This Agreement shall be governed by English law and any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be referred to arbitration in London in accordance with the Arbitration Act 1996 and any
              amendment thereto or substitution therefor.


      	

            	20.2	The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the London Maritime Arbitrators’ (LMAA) Terms current at the time when the arbitration is commenced.


      	

            	20.3	Save as aftermentioned, the reference shall be to three arbitrators, one to be appointed by each party and the third by the two so appointed. A party wishing to refer a dispute to arbitration shall appoint its
              arbitrator and send notice of such appointment to the other party requiring the other party to appoint its arbitrator within fourteen (14) days of that notice and stating that it will appoint its arbitrator as sole arbitrator unless the other
              party appoints its own arbitrator and give notice that it has done so within the fourteen (14) days specified. If the other party does not appoint its own arbitrator and give notice that it has done so within the fourteen (14) days specified,
              the party referring the dispute to arbitration may, without the requirement of any further prior notice to the other party, appoint its arbitrator as sole arbitrator and shall advise the other party accordingly. The award of a sole arbitrator
              shall be as binding as if he had been appointed by agreement.


      	

            	20.4	In cases where neither the claim nor any counterclaim exceeds the sum of US$50,000 (or such other sum as the parties may agree) the arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the LMAA Small Claims
              Procedure current at the time when the arbitration proceedings are commenced.


      	

            	20.5	Unless otherwise provided for in a separate agreement, the Owners hereby agree that any claim by any company providing services under clause 24 below shall, unless such company elects otherwise, be subject to
              English law and any dispute shall be referred to arbitration in accordance with the foregoing provisions of this clause 20.


      	

            	20.6	Except to the extent provided for in clauses 10, 11 and 20.5 no third party shall have the right to enforce any term of this Agreement.


       

      	

            	21.	Amendments to Agreement


      Any and all amendments will be agreed by all the parties in the Agreement and will be in writing.

       

      	

            	22.	Time Limit for Claims


      Any and all liabilities of either party to the other arising under this Agreement or otherwise in relation to the Vessel (except in the case of fraud)
        shall be deemed to be waived and absolutely barred on the relevant date unless prior to the relevant date written particulars of any claim (giving details of the alleged breach in respect of which such claim is made and a preliminary statement of
        the amount claimed) have been intimated in writing by the claimant by the relevant date, and any such claim shall be deemed (if it has not previously been satisfied, settled or withdrawn) to have been withdrawn unless arbitration proceedings have
        been commenced under Clause 20 prior to the expiry of six (6) months after the relevant date. For the purposes of this Clause 22, the “relevant date” is one year after the date of termination, for whatever reason, of this Agreement.

       

      	

            	23.	Condition of Vessel


      The Owners acknowledge that they are aware that the Managers are unable to confirm that the Vessel, its systems, equipment and machinery are free from
        defects, and agree that the Managers shall not in any circumstances be liable for any losses, costs, claims, liabilities and expenses which the Owners may suffer or incur resulting from preexisting or latent deficiencies in the Vessel, its systems,
        equipment and machinery.

       

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            	24.	Use of Associated Companies


      	

            	24.1	The Managers hereby disclose to the Owners that they may, in the course of performing Management Services, utilize the services of companies associated with the Managers. Without prejudice to the foregoing
              generality, associated companies of the Managers may be used in connection with inter alia travel, insurance, port agency catering and consultancy services. Where companies associated with the Managers provide services in
              connection with the above or any other matters, such companies will be entitled to charge and retain for their own benefit usual remuneration for the provision of their services (whether in the form of commission or fees). The Managers will
              send a list of the Associated Companies to Owners on or prior to the Date of Commencement.


      	

            	24.2	The Owners hereby consent to the arrangements set out in Clause 24.1.


       

      	

            	25.	Notices


      	

            	25.1	Any notice or other communication under or in relation to this Agreement (a “Communication”) may be sent by fax, registered or recorded mail, by personal delivery.


      	

            	25.2	The addresses of the parties for service of a Communication shall be as stated in Boxes 5 and 6 respectively of Part I.


      	

            	25.3	A Communication shall be deemed to have been delivered and shall take effect:


      	

            	(i)	in the case of a fax on the day of transmission; and


      	

            	(iii)	if delivered personally or sent by registered or recorded mail at the time of delivery.


       

      	

            	26.	Staff Loyalty
	 	 	The Owners shall not and shall procure that their parent, subsidiary and associate companies shall not, without the written consent of the Managers, during the course of this Agreement or for a period of six (6)
              months following termination directly or indirectly offer any employment to any employee of the Managers engaged in providing Management Services or directly or indirectly induce or solicit any such person to take up employment with the
              Owners or any associated or affiliated company or use the services of any such person either independently or via a third party. In the event that the Managers agree to any of its employees accepting an offer of employment as aforesaid, the
              Owners shall pay to the Managers a sum equivalent to 25% of the new annual salary of that employee, payable within seven days of the date of the written agreement of the Managers. Such payment shall be construed as liquidated damages and not
              as a penalty, being the parties agreed reasonable estimate of the Managers’ loss. This clause will not apply to any staff recruited or seconded specifically from Seanergy for the Seanergy vessels.


       

      	

            	27.	Entire Agreement


      	

            	27.1	This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and (in relation to such subject matter) supersedes all prior
              discussions, understandings and agreements between the parties and all prior representations and expressions of opinion by the parties.


      	

            	27.2	Each of the parties acknowledges that it is not relying on any statements, warranties, representations or understandings (whether negligently or innocently made) given or made by or on behalf of the other in
              relation to the subject matter hereof and that it shall have no rights or remedies with respect to such subject matter otherwise than under this Agreement. The only remedy available shall be for breach of contract under the terms of this
              Agreement. Nothing in this clause shall, however, operate to limit or exclude any liability for fraud.


       

      	

            	28.	Partial Validity


      If any provision of this Agreement is or becomes or is held by any arbitrator or other competent body to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable in any
        respect under any law or jurisdiction, the provision shall be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary to avoid such illegality, invalidity or unenforceability, or, if such amendment is not possible, the provision shall be deemed to be deleted
        from this Agreement to the extent of such illegality, invalidity or unenforceability and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect and shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

       

      	

            	29.	Non Waiver


      No failure to exercise nor any delay in exercising any right, power, privilege or remedy under this Agreement shall in any way impair or affect the
        exercise thereof or operate as a waiver in whole or in part. No single or partial exercise of any right, power, privilege or remedy under this Agreement shall prevent any further or other exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power,
        privilege or remedy.

       

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      SHIP TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT - PART III

       

      OTHER SERVICES

       

      APPENDIX 1* - Chartering (only applicable if not deleted fee specified in Box 1
          of the Fee Schedule)

       

      The Managers shall, in accordance with the Owner’s instructions, provide chartering services which term includes but is no limited to seeking and
          negotiating employment for the Vessel and the conclusion (including the execution thereof) of charterparties or other contracts relating to the employment of the Vessel. Consent thereto in writing (including telex or fax) shall be obtained from
          the Owners before any contract in respect of the Vessel’s employment is concluded.

       

      The fee for the foregoing services shall be such sum as is set out in the Fee Schedule.

       

      APPENDIX 2* - Post Fixture Services (only applicable if not deleted fee specified in Box 2 of the Fee Schedule)

       

      The Managers shall provide post fixture services which includes such of the following functions as have been agreed with the Owners:

       

      	

            	(i)	liaising with Owners, brokers and charterers in the negotiation of the fixture;


       

      	

            	(ii)	provision of voyage and time charter estimates;


       

      	

            	(iii)	checking the cargo specification with the Master and cargo shippers to ensure the Vessel is capable of the safe carriage of the cargo;


       

      	

            	(iv)	instructing the master regarding the fixture and issuing voyage orders;


       

      	

            	(v)	arranging on and off hire surveys;


       

      	

            	(vi)	preparation of accounts and calculation of hire and freights and/or demurrage and despatch moneys due from or due to the charterers of the Vessel if required by the Owners; and


       

      	

            	(vii)	arrangement of the payment to the Owners of all hire and/or freight revenues or other moneys of whatsoever kind to which Owners may be entitled arising out of the employment of or otherwise in connection
                with the Vessel.


       

      The fee for the foregoing services shall be such sum as is set out in the Fee Schedule.

       

      APPENDIX 3* - Surveys or other Consultancy Services (only applicable if not deleted – fee specified in Box 3 of the Fee
          Schedule)

       

      Any routine superficial inspections of ships afloat or other consultancy services will be undertaken on the following terms:

       

      	

            	1.	Any report issued by the Managers is issued solely to the person to whom it is addressed and under no circumstances is any part of it to be issued or made available to any other party.


       

      	

            	2.	Inspections are limited to those parts of the Vessel, her machinery equipment or records (if made available) which are actually exposed, uncovered or readily accessible and the Managers are unable to
                report on any other part of the Vessel, her machinery or equipment and shall have no responsibilities whatsoever in such respect.


       

      	

            	3.	The Managers are unable to report on the ship’s water tightness or integrity, the operational efficiency of its machinery or equipment, its suitability for any business or trade, or its stability
                characteristics.


       

      	

            	4.	The Managers shall in no circumstances be liable for any indirect, consequential or economic losses arising from any surveys of the Vessel or other consultancy services.


       

      	

            	5.	The Managers’ maximum liability for any loss arising from surveys or consultancy services shall be 10 times the fee payable therefor.


       

      	

            	6.	Fees in respect of routine superficial inspections afloat shall be charged at the rate of US$850 per day or part thereof. Fees for other consultancy services shall be agreed before work is commenced and
                unless otherwise agreed shall be payable on delivery of the report by the Managers.


       

      APPENDIX 4* - Bunker Services (only applicable if not deleted – fee specified in Box 4 of
          the Fee Schedule)

       

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      The Mangers shall arrange for the provision of bunker fuel of the quality agreed with the Owners as required for the Vessel’s trade.

       

      The Managers shall be entitled to order bunker fuel through such brokers or suppliers as the Managers deem appropriate unless the Owners instruct the
          Managers to utilise a particular supplier which the Managers will be obliged to do provided that the Owners have made prior credit arrangements with such supplier. The Owners shall comply with the terms of any credit arrangements made by the
          Managers on their behalf.

       

      The Managers shall not in any circumstances have any liability for any bunkers which do not meet the required specification. The Managers will, however,
          take such action, on behalf of the Owners, against the supplier of the bunkers, as is agreed with Owners

       

      The fee for the foregoing services shall be such sum as is set out in the Fee Schedule.

       

      APPENDIX 5 - On Board Safety Audit and Safety Training (only applicable if not deleted - at no extra cost)

       

      	

            	1.	The Managers shall arrange on board safety audit and training which will include the following functions:


       

      	

            	(i)	preparation and updating of specialist safety manuals not already included in the SMS;


       

      	

            	(ii)	periodic on board safety audit and on board safety training;


       

      	

            	(iii)	reporting to the Vessel (via the Managers) on information gained from visits to other vessels and industry forums.


       

      	

            	2.	The cost of the foregoing services shall be such sum as is set out in the Fee Schedule and shall be included in the budget agreed with the Owners.


       

      	

            	3.	The Managers have entered into sub-contracts with third parties to permit them to supply this service.


       

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      SHIP TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT - PART IV

       

      FEE SCHEDULE

       

      M/V “LEADERSHIP”

       

      	BASIC SERVICES (Clause 3 of Part II)	 	Amount	 	Frequency
	 	 	 	 	 
	Management Fee	 	US$10,800 per month	 	Monthly
	 	 	 	 	 
	Information System fees (Shipsure)	 	At cost (already in the budget)	 	Per year
	 	 	 	 	 
	Planned maintenance - data base development fee (maximum of 42 chargeable days)	 	At cost (already on the pre-delivery budget)	 	30 days of invoice
	 	 	 	 	 
	Crewing: Fixed Cost invoice - Crewing Costs (Part VI)	 	
              US$94,914 per year

              US$29,957 per year

            	 	Monthly
	 	 	 	 	 
	Other Crew costs (ITF, SEPF, PNO fee etc.)	 	At cost	 	Monthly
	 	 	 	 	 
	Management Expenses:	 	 	 	Monthly
	 	 	 	 	 
	Greek Tonnage Tax (if applicable)	 	 	 	50% Deposited in advance (15 days prior to commencement)


       

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      SHIP TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT - PART V

       

      FLEET DETAILS

       

      N/A

       

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      SHIP TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT - PART VI

       

      INITIAL BUDGET

       

      Crew

      The following Crew costs are charged at a fixed cost based on the agreed budget and subject to the Vessel’s

      Crew complement and trading area remaining unchanged (Fixed Cost Invoice - Crewing Costs):

      Recruitment costs to include:

      Manning and mobilization fees

      Medical costs

      Training costs

      Visa costs (excluding USA)

      Domestic travel

      Wage related union and social costs

      Flag required licenses

      MSO communications

      Bank charges (in relation to allotments by the local manning offices i.e. Manila)

      Working gear (2 Boiler suits and 1 pair of safety shoes)

       

      If the Vessel’s Crew complement and/or trading area are changed with the result that these costs increase the Owners agree that the fixed cost shall be revised as may be mutually
        agreed.

      The Managers shall not be required to provide to the Owners any invoices or related documentation other than the Fixed Cost Invoice.

       

      Other Crew costs are charged at cost including:

      Crew Travel

      Crew Wages

      ITF fee, SEPF

      PNO fee

      Victualling at US$8.00 (excluding bottle of water)

      D&A testing

      Crew welfare

      Mail for Crew

      Newslink

      Bank charges

       

      Technical

      Stores, Spares, Lub Oils, Surveys & Services, Chemicals, Repairs

       

      Safety & Risk

       

      Administration / Overheads

      Registration Expenses, Management Fees, Management Expenses, Other Costs

       

      OPERATING COSTS EXCL. DRYDOCKING

       

      Drydocking

      Dry docking Provision

      Extraordinary M&R

       

      OPERATING COSTS INCL. DRYDOCKING

       

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      Crew Compliment

       

      	1 	 	Master	Ukrainian
	2 	 	Chief Officer	Ukrainian
	3 	 	2nd Officer	Filipino
	4 	 	3rd Officer	Filipino
	5 	 	Chief Engineer	Ukrainian
	6 	 	2nd Engineer	Ukrainian
	7 	 	3rd Engineer	Filipino
	8 	 	4th Engineer	Filipino
	9 	 	Electrical Officer	Filipino
	10 	 	Bosun	Filipino
	11 	 	AB	Filipino
	12 	 	AB	Filipino
	13 	 	AB	Filipino
	14 	 	AB	Filipino
	15 	 	OS	Filipino
	16 	 	OS	Filipino
	17 	 	Oiler	Filipino
	18 	 	Oiler	Filipino
	19 	 	Oiler	Filipino
	20 	 	Fitter	Filipino
	21 	 	Wiper	Filipino
	22 	 	Cook	Filipino
	23 	 	Messman	Filipino


       

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      2015 Budget (all figures in USD)

       

      2015 OPERATING COSTS

      
         

      

       

      	Crew Wages	 	 	840,888	 
	Crew Travel	 	 	96,300	 
	Other Crew Costs	 	 	29,957	 
	Victualling	 	 	67,160	 
	Recruitment & Operational	 	 	94,914	 
	TOTAL CREW COSTS	 	 	1,129,219	 
	 	 	 	 	 
	Stores	 	 	127,500	 
	Spares	 	 	125,500	 
	LubOils	 	 	178,789	 
	Surveys & Services	 	 	29,000	 
	Repairs	 	 	88,500	 
	TOTAL TECHNICAL COSTS	 	 	549,289	 
	 	 	 	 	 
	Safety & Quality	 	 	30,750	 
	TOTAL SAFETY & QUALITY	 	 	30,750	 
	 	 	 	 	 
	Registration Expenses	 	 	0	 
	Management Fees	 	 	129,600	 
	Management Expenses	 	 	39,500	 
	Other Costs	 	 	12,500	 
	TOTAL GENERAL EXPENSES	 	 	181,600	 
	 	 	 	 	 
	ANNUAL OPERATING COSTS	 	$	1,890,858	 
	 	 	 	 	 
	DAILY OPERATING COSTS	 	$	5,180	 


       

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      PART VII

      Form of Novation Agreement

      Novation Agreement

        

      Date: [      ] 2015

       

      PARTIES:

       

      	

            	1	V.Ships Greece Ltd., of Bermuda, with registered address at Par la ville place 14, Par la ville road, Hamilton HM 08, Bermuda, c/o Agiou Dionisiou 3, (herein referred to as the “Existing Manager”)


       

      	

            	2	Leader Shipping Co., of the Marshall Islands, with registered address at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, MH96960 Marshall Islands (herein referred to as the “Owner”)


       

      	

            	3	V.Ships Limited, of Limassol Cyprus, with registered address at Zenas Gunther, 16-18, Agia Triada, 3035 Limassol, Cyprus (herein referred to as the “New Manager”)


       

      WHEREAS:

       

      	

            	A.	This Novation Agreement is supplemental to a Ship Management Agreement dated 11 February 2015 made between the Existing Manager and the Owner in respect of the vessel “LEADERSHIP” registered in the name
              of the Owner under the Bahamas flag with IMO no. 9233923 (the “Management Agreement”).


       

      	

            	B.	In accordance with Clause 17 of the Management Agreement, the Existing Manager and the Owner have agreed that the Management Agreement may be novated by the Owners to the New Manager at any time from the Date of
              Commencement (as defined in the Management Agreement) by a sole written notice of the Owners to the Managers.


       

      	

            	C.	The Owners have notified the Existing Manager on the novation of the Management Agreement and it has been agreed that the Existing Manager be released and discharged from the Management Agreement as from
              [          ] (the “Effective Date”) and that the Owner releases and discharges the Existing Manager with respect to the Management Agreement from the Effective Date upon the terms of the New Manager undertaking to perform in all
              respects the Management Agreement and be bound by all the terms of the Management Agreement in place of the Existing Manager.


       

      	

            	D.	The Management Agreement, as Annexed hereto, has not been amended, varied, cancelled, novated or terminated and represents the entire agreement between the Existing Manager and the Owner.


       

      NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants herein set out, it is hereby agreed as follows:-

       

      	

            	1.	Novation and Release


       

      	

            	1.1	With effect from the Effective Date as defined in paragraph “C” above and by mutual agreement between the parties and in consideration of the mutual undertakings and releases herein contained, the New Manager
              shall substitute the Existing Manager under the Management Agreement and the New Manager shall as from the Effective Date assume all rights and obligations of the Existing Manager arising out of or in connection with the Management Agreement
              and agrees to be bound in all respects in place of the Existing Manager by the terms of the Management Agreement, which shall hereafter be


       

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      construed and treated in all respects as if the New Manager had been originally named as a party to the Management Agreement.

       

      	

            	1.2	The Owner hereby agrees to continue to be bound by the Management Agreement in all respects vis-a-vis the New Manager from the Effective Date and further agrees to release the Existing Manager from any further
              liability under the Management Agreement that may arise or be incurred from events after the Effective Date.


       

      	

            	1.3	Any issues or disputes arising between the Existing Manager and the New Manager in connection with the Management Agreement shall be resolved between themselves without involving or prejudicing the Owner.


       

      	

            	1.4	Nothing in this Novation Agreement shall affect or prejudice any claim or demand whatsoever which either the Owner or the Existing Manager may have against the other relating to matters arising prior to the
              Effective Date.


       

      	

            	2.	Amendments to the Management Agreement


       

      From the Effective Date, the following amendments are agreed to the Management Agreement:

       

      	

            	(a)	all references to the “Managers” in the Management Agreement shall be deemed to mean the New Manager and not the Existing Manager; and


       

      	

            	(b)	In Box 3 of Part I of the Management Agreement will be replaces as of the Effective Date with the following:


       

      	

            	3.	Managers


       

      	Name:                V.SHIPS LIMITED, of Limassol Cyprus
	 	 	 
	Registered Office: Zenas Gunther, 16-18, Agia Triada, 3035 Limassol, Cyprus Country of Incorporation: Cyprus	 	 
	 	 	 
	Telephone Number: +357 25848400	 	Fax Number: +357 255601700
	Contact Name: Capt. Alex Halavins	 	Position: General Manager
	 	 	 
	Email address: alex.halavins@vships.com	 	 


       

      	

            	3.	Law and Jurisdiction


       

      This Agreement is governed by and shall be construed in accordance with English law. Each party agrees with the others that, in the event of a dispute between
        them or any of them, such disputes shall be referred to arbitration in London, and the arbitration agreement between such parties shall be in the terms of clause 20 of the Management Agreement. In the event of a dispute involving all the parties,
        it is agreed that there shall be a consolidated reference to arbitration, and that if separate references are commenced they shall upon request of any party be consolidated.

       

      THIS AGREEMENT has been executed by the parties to this Agreement as a deed on the date specified at the beginning of this Agreement.

       

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      	Executed as a Deed	)
	By Capt. Mauro Renaldi	)
	for and on behalf of	)
	V.Ships Greece Ltd.	)
	of Bermuda	)
	in the presence of:	)
	 	 
	Executed as a Deed	)
	By Mr. Stamatios Tsantanis	)
	for and on behalf of	)
	Leader Shipping Co.	)
	of the Marshall Islands	)
	in the presence of:	)
	 	 
	Executed as a Deed	)
	By Capt. Alex Halavins	)
	for and on behalf of	)
	V.Ships Limited	)
	of Limassol Cyprus	)
	for and on behalf of	)
	the presence of:	)


       

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      Annex - Copy of the Management Agreement dated 11 February 2015

       

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      Novation Agreement

       

      Date: 28 July 2015

       

      PARTIES:

       

      	

            	1	V.Ships Greece Ltd., of Bermuda, with registered address at Par la ville place 14, Par la ville road, Hamilton HM 08, Bermuda, c/o Agiou Dionislou 3, (herein referred to as the “Existing Manager”)


       

      	

            	2	Leader Shipping Co., of the Marshall Islands, with registered address at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, MH96960 Marshall Islands (herein referred to as the “Owner”)


       

      	

            	3	V.Ships Limited, of Limassol Cyprus, with registered address at Zenas Gunther, 16-18, Agia Triads, 3035 Limassol, Cyprus (herein referred to as the “New Manager”)


       

      WHEREAS:

       

      	

            	A.	This Novation Agreement is supplemental to a Ship Management Agreement dated 11 February 2015 made between the Existing Manager and the Owner in respect of the vessel “LEADERSHIP” registered in the name
              of the Owner under the Bahamas flag with IMO no. 9233923 (the “Management Agreement”),


       

      	

            	B.	In accordance with Clause 17 of the Management Agreement, the Existing Manager and the Owner have agreed that the Management Agreement may be novated by the Owners to the New Manager at any time from the Date of
              Commencement (as defined in the Management Agreement) by a sole written notice of the Owners to the Managers.


       

      	

            	C.	The Owners have notified the Existing Manager on the novation of the Management Agreement and it has been agreed that the Existing Manager be released and discharged from the Management Agreement as from 28 July
              2015 (the “Effective Date”) and that the Owner releases and discharges the Existing Manager with respect to the Management Agreement from the Effective Date upon the terms of the New Manager undertaking to perform in all respects the
              Management Agreement and be bound by all the terms of the Management Agreement in place of the Existing Manager.


       

      	

            	D.	The Management Agreement, as Annexed hereto, has not been amended, varied, cancelled, novated or terminated and represents the entire agreement between the Existing Manager and the Owner.


       

      NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants herein set out, it Is hereby agreed as follows

       

      	

            	1.	Novation and Release


       

      	

            	1.1	With effect from the Effective Date as defined in paragraph “C” above and by mutual agreement between the parties and in consideration of the mutual undertakings and releases herein contained, the New
              Manager shall substitute the Existing Manager under the Management Agreement and the New Manager shall as from the Effective Date assume all rights and obligations of the Existing Manager arising out of or in connection with the Management
              Agreement and agrees to be bound in all respects in place of the


       

      

       

      
        	 	 	 


      

      
         

      

        

      Existing Manager by the terms of the Management Agreement, which shall hereafter be construed and treated in all respects as if the New Manager had been
        originally named as a party to the Management Agreement.

       

      	

            	1.2	The Owner hereby agrees to continue to be bound by the Management Agreement in all respects vis-a-vis the New Manager from the Effective Date and further agrees to release the Existing Manager from any further
              liability under the Management Agreement that may arise or be incurred from events after the Effective Date.


       

      	

            	1.3	Any issues or disputes arising between the Existing Manager and the New Manager in connection with the Management Agreement shall be resolved between themselves without involving or prejudicing the Owner.


       

      	

            	1.4	Nothing in this Novation Agreement shall affect or prejudice any claim or demand whatsoever which either the Owner or the Existing Manager may have against the other relating to matters arising prior to the
              Effective Date.


       

      	

            	2.	Amendments to the Management Agreement


       

      From the Effective Date, the following amendments are agreed to the Management Agreement:

       

      	

            	(a)	all references to the “Managers” in the Management Agreement shall be deemed to mean the New Manager and not the Existing Manager; and


       

      	

            	(b)	In Box 3 of Part I of the Management Agreement will be replaces as of the Effective Date with the following:


       

      	3.	Managers	 
	 	
              Name:             V.SHIPS LIMITED, of Limassol Cyprus

              Registered Office: Zenas Gunther, 16-18, Agfa Trlada, 3035 Limassol, Cyprus

              Country of Incorporation: Cyprus

            
	 	 	 
	 	
              Telephone Number: 4-357 25848400

              Contact Name: Capt. Alex Halavins

            	
              Fax Number: +357 255601700

              Position: General Manager

            
	 	 	 
	 	Email address: alex.halavins@vships.com	 


       

      	

            	3.	Law and Jurisdiction


       

      This Agreement is governed by and shall be construed in accordance with English law. Each party agrees with the others that, in the event of a dispute between them or
        any of them, such disputes shall be referred to arbitration in London, and the arbitration agreement between such parties shall be in the terms of clause 20 of the Management Agreement. In the event of a dispute Involving all the parties, it is
        agreed that there shall be a consolidated reference to arbitration, and that if separate references are commenced they shall upon request of any party be consolidated,

       

      

       

      
        	 	 	 


      

      
         

      

       

      THIS AGREEMENT has been executed by the parties to this Agreement as a deed on the date specified at the beginning of this Agreement

       

      	Executed as a Deed	)	
	By Capt Mauro Renaldi	)
	for and on behalf of	)
	V.Ships Greece Ltd,	)
	of Bermuda	)
	in the presence of:	)


       

      	Executed as a Deed	)	
	By Mr. Stamatios Tsantanis	)
	for and on behalf of	)
	Leader Shipping Co.	)
	of the Marshall Islands	)
	in the presence of:	)


       

      	Executed as a Deed	)	
	By Capt Alex Halavins	)
	for and on behalf of	)
	V.Ships Limited	)
	of Limassol Cyprus	)
	for and on behalf of	)
	the presence of:	)


       

      
        	 	 	 


      

      
         

      

       

       

      ADDENDUM NO. 1 TO TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

       

      This Addendum No. 1 (this “Addendum”) dated as of March 18th,
        2016, by and among LEADER SHIPPING CO., a company incorporated in the Marshall Islands whose registered office is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, MH96960 Marshall Islands in Marshall Islands, (the “Owner”),

        and V.SHIPS LIMITED, a company incorporated in Limassol Cyprus whose registered office is at Zenas Gunther, 16-18, Agia Triada, 3035 Limassol, Cyprus (the “Manager”), to the Technical Management Agreement dated as of February 11th, 2015, by and among the Company and V.Ships Greece Ltd., as novated by a novation agreement dated as of July 27th, 2015 entered into between the Owner, the Manager and V.Ships Greece Ltd. (the “Agreement”) for the provision of technical management services by the Manager to the Owner for the mv Leadership (the “Vessel”).

        Capitalized terms used herein without definition shall have the respective meanings ascribed thereto (or incorporated by reference) in the Agreement, which also contains rules of usage that apply to terms defined therein and herein.

       

      RECITAL

       

      WHEREAS, the Owner and the Manager desire to enter into this Addendum No. 1 for the purpose of including words and expressions in Clause
        1.1 of the Agreement.

       

      WHEREAS, the Owner and the Manager desire to enter into this Addendum No. 1 for the purpose of including a new Clause 3.12.

       

      WHEREAS, the Owner and the Manager desire to enter into this Addendum No. 1 for the purpose of amending the existing Clause 8.11 of the
        Agreement.

       

      NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals and the mutual covenants herein contained, and for other good and valuable
        consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

       

      	

            	1.	Clause 1.1 of the Agreement


       

      The following words and expressions are hereby included in alphabetical order in Clause 1.1:

       

      “lay-up” means the lay-up for a period of more than 3 months during which the Vessel is moored in a secured location and all her systems are shut down with
        minimum ongoing maintenance to prevent deterioration of the Vessel’s hull structure and machinery. During this period, a specialist lay-up crew may be employed and/or only watchmen may be appointed by a contracted ‘housekeeping’ company to be
        selected by the Owner.

       

      
        	 	 	 


      

      
         

      

       

      “De-activation” means the period of time between the Vessel’s time of arrival at the Lay-up Site and until she is safely laid-up including but not limited to
        the preparations required for safely laying-up the Vessel as well as the notification of authorities governing the Vessel’s operations.

       

      “Flag State” means the State whose flag the Vessel is flying.

       

      “Lay-up Site” means the location in which the Vessel is laid up.

       

      “Lay-up Period” means the period of time after De-activation and before Re-activation.

       

      “Re-activation” means the period of time which is required for the Vessel to become fully operational in accordance with the applicable
        Class, Flag and international requirements; the Re-activation will commence upon the Owners’ initial notification to the Managers and will terminate when the Vessel is ready to sail from the Lay-up Site. The Re-activation will last for a period of
        not more than three (3) weeks.”

       

      	

            	2.	Clause 3.12 of the Agreement


       

      A new Clause 3.12 is hereby added in the Agreement as follows:

       

      	

            	“3.12 	Lay up of Vessel


       

      In the event that the Owners decide to lay-up the Vessel, the Managers shall:

       

      	

            	A.	Provide in cooperation with the Owners the Vessel with instructions with regards to the procedures that shall be followed throughout the Lay-up Period for all phases of the project, lay-up, De-activation and
              Re-activation.


       

      	

            	B.	Use their best endeavors to perform the Management Services in accordance with sound layup industry practice, including but not limited to compliance with all relevant rules and regulations, and protection of the
              Vessel and surrounding environment in the case of emergency. The Managers shall have in place and maintain an emergency response plan. The Managers shall waive their right to claim any award for salvage performed on the Vessel and/or to
              protect the environment. The performance of the Management Services shall be conducted in a manner consistent with appropriate social responsibility


       

      	

            	C.	Notify the Owners in the event that, during the performance of the Management Services, the Managers become aware of any equipment or machinery that needs maintenance and/or repair. The Owners will decide whether
              the Vessel and/or her equipment or machinery is in need of maintenance and/or repair. However, if the maintenance and/ or repair are, in the Managers’ opinion, critical for the Vessel’s safety and/or the surrounding environment the Managers
              have the right to take all necessary and prudent steps to effect such maintenance and/or repairs without consulting the Owners, provided that they will advise the Owners of such need as soon as practicably possible.


       

      	

            	D.	Maintain records of work carried out in performance of the Management Services;


       

      
        	 	 	 


      

      
         

      

       

      	

            	E.	Provide periodic written reports to the Owners of the observed condition of the Vessel and its equipment and machinery in a form and frequency agreed between the parties; and


       

      	

            	F.	Arrange necessary class and flag surveys to obtain lay-up classification and registry notations and further ensure that, throughout the Lay-up Period, that the Vessel is in possession of valid certificates to
              comply with the port authority, Flag State and Vessel’s classification society requirements.


       

      	

            	G.	Do any such actions to preserve the Vessel and her machinery and equipment in order to prevent damage or deterioration and to assist with subsequent Re-activation.


       

      In the performance of their management responsibilities under this Agreement, the Managers shall be entitled to have regard to their
        overall responsibility in relation to all vessels as may from time to time be entrusted to their management. In particular, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the Managers shall be entitled to allocate available supplies,
        manpower and services in such manner as in the prevailing circumstances the Managers in their absolute discretion consider to be fair and reasonable.

       

      In the event that the Owners decide to lay-up the Vessel, the Owners shall pay all sums to the Managers punctually in accordance with Clause 8.11
        and the terms of this Agreement.”

       

      	

            	3.	Amended and Restated Clause 8.11 of the Agreement 


       

      Clause 8.11 of the Agreement is hereby amended and restated as follows:

       

      “8.11      If the Owners decide to lay-up the Vessel and such lay-up lasts more than two (2) months, no management fee shall be paid to the
        Managers for the period exceeding the two (2) months until the Owners give written notice to Re-activate the Vessel. The Owners shall reimburse the Managers for any costs that arise while the Vessel is laid up following the two (2) months provided
        these costs have been approved by the Owners.”

       

      IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereinabove have caused this Addendum No. 1 to the Agreement to be signed in duplicate by their respective and duly authorized
        representatives as of the date first written hereinabove.

       

      	LEADER SHIPPING CO.	 	V.SHIPS LIMITED
	 	 	 	 	 
	By:	/s/ Stamatios Tsantanis	 	By:	/s/ Alex Halavins


      	Name:	Stamatios Tsantanis	 	Name:	Capt. Alex Halavins
	Title:  	Director / President/ Treasurer	 	Title:	General Manager