Document:

Exhibit 10.10

 

Dated 29 July 2013

 

US$135,224,500

 

TERM LOAN FACILITY

 

CJNP LPG TRANSPORT LLC

CMNL LPG TRANSPORT LLC

CNML LPG TRANSPORT LLC

CORSAIR LPG TRANSPORT LLC

as joint and several Borrowers and Hedge Guarantors

 

and

 

DORIAN LPG LTD.

as Parent Guarantor

 

and

 

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND plc

as Arranger

 

and

 

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND plc

as Facility Agent

 

and

 

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND plc

as Security Agent

 

FACILITY AGREEMENT

 

relating to

the refinancing of certain Existing Indebtedness

and the purchase of three gas carriers

 

 

Index

 

	
Clause
    	
 
    	
Page
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
Section 1   Interpretation
    	
 
    	
1
    
	
1
    	
Definitions and Interpretation
    	
 
    	
1
    
	
 
    	
Section 2   The Facility
    	
 
    	
23
    
	
2
    	
The Facility
    	
 
    	
23
    
	
3
    	
Purpose
    	
 
    	
23
    
	
4
    	
Conditions of Utilisation
    	
 
    	
24
    
	
 
    	
Section 3   Utilisation
    	
 
    	
25
    
	
5
    	
Utilisation
    	
 
    	
25
    
	
 
    	
Section 4   Repayment, Prepayment and Cancellation
    	
 
    	
27
    
	
6
    	
Repayment
    	
 
    	
27
    
	
7
    	
Prepayment
    	
 
    	
28
    
	
 
    	
Section 5 Costs of Utilisation
    	
 
    	
32
    
	
8
    	
Interest
    	
 
    	
32
    
	
9
    	
Interest Periods
    	
 
    	
33
    
	
10
    	
Changes to the Calculation of Interest
    	
 
    	
33
    
	
11
    	
Fees
    	
 
    	
35
    
	
 
    	
Section 6   Additional Payment Obligations
    	
 
    	
36
    
	
12
    	
Tax Gross Up and Indemnities
    	
 
    	
36
    
	
13
    	
Increased Costs
    	
 
    	
39
    
	
14
    	
Other Indemnities
    	
 
    	
40
    
	
15
    	
Mitigation by the Lenders
    	
 
    	
42
    
	
16
    	
Costs and Expenses
    	
 
    	
43
    
	
 
    	
Section 7   Guarantees and Joint and Several Liability of Borrowers
    	
 
    	
44
    
	
17
    	
Guarantee and Indemnity — Parent Guarantor
    	
 
    	
44
    
	
18
    	
Joint and several liability of the Borrowers
    	
 
    	
46
    
	
19
    	
Guarantee and Indemnity — Hedge Guarantors
    	
 
    	
48
    
	
 
    	
Section 8   Representations, Undertakings and Events of Default
    	
 
    	
52
    
	
20
    	
Representations
    	
 
    	
52
    
	
21
    	
Information Undertakings
    	
 
    	
57
    
	
22
    	
Financial Covenants
    	
 
    	
61
    
	
23
    	
General Undertakings
    	
 
    	
63
    
	
24
    	
Insurance Undertakings
    	
 
    	
68
    
	
25
    	
General Ship Undertakings
    	
 
    	
73
    
	
26
    	
Pre-delivery Ship Undertakings
    	
 
    	
78
    
	
27
    	
Security Cover
    	
 
    	
79
    
	
28
    	
Application of Earnings and Newbuilding Cash Collateral
    	
 
    	
80
    
	
29
    	
Events of Default
    	
 
    	
81
    
	
 
    	
Section 9   Changes to Parties
    	
 
    	
86
    
	
30
    	
Changes to the Lenders
    	
 
    	
86
    
	
31
    	
Changes to the Obligors
    	
 
    	
90
    
	
 
    	
Section 10   The Finance Parties
    	
 
    	
91
    
	
32
    	
The Facility Agent and the Arranger
    	
 
    	
91
    
	
33
    	
The Security Agent
    	
 
    	
98
    
	
34
    	
Conduct of Business by the Finance Parties
    	
 
    	
108
    
	
35
    	
Sharing Among the Finance Parties
    	
 
    	
108
    
	
 
    	
Section 11   Administration
    	
 
    	
111
    
	
36
    	
Payment Mechanics
    	
 
    	
111
    
	
37
    	
Set-Off
    	
 
    	
114
    
	
38
    	
Notices
    	
 
    	
114
    
	
39
    	
Calculations and Certificates
    	
 
    	
116
    
	
40
    	
Partial Invalidity
    	
 
    	
116
    

 

 

	
41
    	
Remedies and Waivers
    	
116
    
	
42
    	
Settlement or Discharge Conditional
    	
117
    
	
43
    	
Irrevocable Payment
    	
117
    
	
44
    	
Amendments and Waivers
    	
117
    
	
45
    	
Confidentiality
    	
118
    
	
46
    	
Counterparts
    	
121
    
	
 
    	
Section 12   Governing Law and Enforcement
    	
122
    
	
47
    	
Governing Law
    	
122
    
	
48
    	
Enforcement
    	
122
    
	
Schedule   1 The parties
    	
123
    
	
Schedule   2 Conditions Precedent and Conditions Subsequent
    	
128
    
	
Schedule   2 Conditions Precedent and Conditions Subsequent
    	
130
    
	
Schedule   2 Conditions Precedent and Conditions Subsequent
    	
132
    
	
Schedule   3 Requests
    	
134
    
	
Schedule   4 Form of Transfer Certificate
    	
137
    
	
Schedule   5 Form of Assignment Agreement
    	
139
    
	
Schedule   6 Form of Compliance Certificate
    	
141
    
	
Schedule   7 Details of the Ships
    	
142
    
	
Schedule   8 Timetables
    	
143
    
	
Schedule   9 Approved Valuers
    	
144
    
	
Schedule   10 Approved Charterers
    	
145
    
	
Execution   Pages
    	
146
    

 

 

THIS AGREEMENT is made on 29 July 2013

 

PARTIES

 

(1)           CJNP LPG TRANSPORT LLC, a limited liability company formed and existing in the Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered office is at Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro MH96960, The Marshall Islands as a borrower (“Borrower A”)

 

(2)           CMNL LPG TRANSPORT LLC, a limited liability company formed and existing in the Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered office is at Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro MH96960, The Marshall Islands as a borrower (“Borrower B”)

 

(3)           CNML LPG TRANSPORT LLC, a limited liability company formed and existing in the Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered office is at Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro MH96960, The Marshall Islands as a borrower (“Borrower C”)

 

(4)           CORSAIR LPG TRANSPORT LLC, a limited liability company formed and existing in the Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered office is at Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro MH96960, The Marshall Islands as a borrower (“Borrower D”)

 

(5)           DORIAN LPG LTD., a corporation incorporated in the Marshall Islands whose registered office is at Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro MH96960, The Marshall Islands as guarantor (the “Parent Guarantor”)

 

(6)           THE COMPANIES listed in Part A of Schedule 1 (The Parties) as hedge guarantors (the “Hedge Guarantors”)

 

(7)           THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND plc as mandated lead arranger (the “Arranger”)

 

(8)           THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS listed in Part B of Schedule 1 (The Parties) as lenders (the “Original Lenders”)

 

(9)           THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS listed in Part B of Schedule 1 (The Parties) as hedge counterparties (the “Hedge Counterparties”)

 

(10)         THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND plc as agent of the other Finance Parties (the “Facility Agent”) and

 

(11)         THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND plc as security agent for the Secured Parties (the “Security Agent”)

 

BACKGROUND

 

(A)          The Lenders have agreed to make available to the Borrowers a secured term loan facility not exceeding $135,224,500 for the purposes of refinancing part of the Existing Indebtedness and acquiring Ship A, Ship B and Ship C.

 

(B)          The Hedge Counterparties have agreed to enter into interest rate swap transactions with the Borrowers from time to time to hedge the Borrowers’ exposure under this Agreement to interest rate fluctuations.

 

OPERATIVE PROVISIONS

 

 

SECTION 1

 

INTERPRETATION

 

1              DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION

 

1.1          Definitions

 

In this Agreement:

 

“Accounts” means the Operating Accounts, the Minimum Liquidity Account and the Newbuilding Cash Account.

 

“Accounts Security” means the documents creating security in respect of any of the Accounts in agreed form.

 

“Affected Lender” has the meaning given to it in Clause 10.2 (Market disruption).

 

“Affiliate” means, in relation to any person, a Subsidiary of that person or a Holding Company of that person or any other Subsidiary of that Holding Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in relation to The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, “Affiliate” shall not include: (i) the UK Government or any member or instrumentality thereof, including Her Majesty’s Treasury and UK Financial Investments Limited (or any directors, officers, employees or entities thereof); or (ii) any persons or entities controlled by or under common control with the UK Government or any member or instrumentality thereof {including Her Majesty’s Treasury and UK Financial Investments Limited) and which are not part of The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc and its subsidiaries or subsidiary undertakings.

 

“Approved Auditor” means each of Moore Stephens & Co., Deloitte LLP, Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP, Ernst & Young LLP and KPMG LLP or such other firm of auditors as may be approved in writing by the Facility Agent acting with the authorisation of the Majority Lenders.

 

“Approved Broker” means any firm or firms of insurance brokers approved in writing by the Facility Agent, acting with the authorisation of the Majority Lenders.

 

“Approved Charter” means a time charter of a Ship entered into between the relevant Borrower and an Approved Charterer the duration of which is equal to or exceeds two years and the net charter hire payable thereunder is sufficient to pay in full the aggregate of the relevant Ship’s operating expenses and an amount equal to the amount of the annual principal repayment instalments and, cash interest in relation to the Tranche relating to that Ship.

 

“Approved Charter Assignment” means in relation to the Ship an assignment of any Approved Charter (and any supporting guarantee, if any) in respect of the Ship executed by the relevant Borrower in favour of the Security Trustee in the agreed form.

 

“Approved Charterer” means any of the charterers as specified in Schedule 10 (Approved Charterers) or otherwise approved in writing by the Facility Agreement, acting with the authorisation of the Majority Lenders.

 

“Approved Classification” means, in relation to a Ship, as at the date of this Agreement the classification in respect of that Ship specified in Schedule 7 (Details of the Ships) or the equivalent classification with another Approved Classification Society.

 

“Approved Classification Society” means, in relation to a Ship, as at the date of this Agreement, the classification society in respect of that Ship specified in Schedule 7 (Details of the Ships ) or any other classification society approved in writing by the Facility Agent acting with the authorisation of the Majority Lenders.

 

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“Approved Commercial Manager” means, in relation to a Ship, Dorian (Hellas) S.A., a company organised and existing under the laws of Panama and having a place of business at 102-104 Kolokotroni Street, 185 35 Piraeus, Greece or Dorian Management LPG Corp., a corporation organised and existing under the laws of the Marshall Islands and having a place of business at 102-104 Kolokotroni Street, 185 35 Piraeus, Greece or any other person approved in writing by the Facility Agent acting with the authorisation of the Majority Lenders, as the commercial manager of that Ship such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

 

“Approved Flag” means, in relation to a Ship, as at the date of this Agreement, the flag in respect of that Ship specified in Schedule 7 (Details of the Ships) or such other flag approved in writing by the Facility Agent acting with the authorisation of the Majority Lenders.

 

“Approved Manager” means, in relation to a Ship, the Approved Commercial Manager or the Approved Technical Manager of that Ship.

 

“Approved Technical Manager” in relation to a Ship, Dorian (Hellas) S.A. a company organised and existing under the laws of Panama and having a place of business at 102-104 Kolokotroni Street, 185 35 Piraeus, Greece or Dorian Management LPG Corp., a corporation organised and existing under the laws of the Marshall Islands and having a place of business at 102-104 Kolokotroni Street, 185 35 Piraeus, Greece or any other person approved in writing by the Facility Agent acting with the authorisation of the Majority Lenders, as the technical manager of that Ship such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

 

“Approved Valuer” means any firm or firms of independent sale and purchase shipbrokers as specified in Schedule 9 (Approved Valuers) or otherwise approved in writing by the Facility Agent, acting with the authorisation of the Majority Lenders,

 

“Assignment Agreement” means an agreement substantially in the form set out in Schedule 5 (Form of Assignment Agreement) or any other form agreed between the relevant assignor and assignee.

 

“Authorisation” means an authorisation, consent, approval, resolution, licence, exemption, filing, notarisation, legalisation or registration.

 

“Availability Period” means the period from and including the date of this Agreement to and including 30 September 2013.

 

“Borrower” means Borrower A, Borrower B, Borrower C or Borrower D.

 

“Break Costs” means the amount (if any) by which:

 

(a)          the interest (but excluding the Margin) which a Lender should have received for the period from the date of receipt of all or any part of its participation in a Loan or Unpaid Sum to the last day of the current Interest Period in respect of that Loan or Unpaid Sum, had the principal amount or Unpaid Sum received been paid on the last day of that Interest Period

 

exceeds

 

(b)          the amount which that Lender would be able to obtain by placing an amount equal to the principal amount or Unpaid Sum received by it on deposit with a leading bank in the Relevant Interbank Market for a period starting on the Business Day following receipt or recovery and ending on the last day of the current Interest Period.

 

“Builder” means Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., a company organised and existing in the Republic of Korea whose registered office is at 1 Jeonha-Dong, Dong-Gu, Ulsan, Korea.

 

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“Business Day” means a day (other than a Saturday or Sunday) on which banks are open for general business in London and New York.

 

“Charged Property” means all of the assets which from time to time are, or are expressed to be, the subject of the Transaction Security.

 

“Charter” means, in respect of a Ship, any charter relating to that Ship, or other contract for its employment, whether or not already in existence.

 

“Commitment” means:

 

(a)          in relation to an Original Lender, the amount set opposite its name under the heading “Commitment” in Part B of Schedule 1 (The Parties) and the amount of any other Commitment transferred to it under this Agreement; and

 

(b)          in relation to any other Lender, the amount of any Commitment transferred to it under this Agreement,

 

to the extent not cancelled, reduced or transferred by it under this Agreement.

 

“Compliance Certificate” means a certificate in the form set out in Schedule 6 (Form of Compliance Certificate) or in any other form agreed between the Parent Guarantor and the Facility Agent.

 

“Confidential Information” means all information relating to any Obligor, the Group, the Finance Documents or the Facility of which a Finance Party becomes aware in its capacity as, or for the purpose of becoming, a Finance Party or which is received by a Finance Party in relation to, or for the purpose of becoming a Finance Party under, the Finance Documents or the Facility from either:

 

(a)          any member of the Group or any of its advisers; or

 

(b)          another Finance Party, if the information was obtained by that Finance Party directly or indirectly from any member of the Group or any of its advisers,

 

in whatever form, and includes, after having made due inquiry, information given orally and any document, electronic file or any other way of representing or recording information which contains or is derived or copied from such information but excludes information that:

 

(i)          is or becomes public information other than as a direct or indirect result of any breach by that Finance Party of Clause 45 (Confidentiality)); or

 

(ii)         is identified in writing at the time of delivery as non-confidential by any member of the Group or any of its advisers; or

 

(iii)        is known by that Finance Party before the date the information is disclosed to it in accordance with paragraphs (a) or (b) above or is lawfully obtained by that Finance Party after that date, from a source which is, as far as that Finance party is aware, unconnected with the Group and which, in either case, as far as that Finance Party is aware, has not been obtained in breach of, and is not otherwise subject to, any obligation of confidentiality.

 

“Confidentiality Undertaking” means a confidentiality undertaking in substantially the appropriate form recommended by the LMA from time to time or in any other form agreed between the Borrowers and the Facility Agent.

 

“Contract Price” means the price payable for Ship D under article II of the Shipbuilding Contract, subject to adjustment as provided in article III of the Shipbuilding Contract.

 

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“Corresponding Debt” means any amount, other than any Parallel Debt, which an Obligor owes to a Secured Party under or in connection with the Finance Documents.

 

“Deed of Covenant” means, in relation to a Ship, the deed of covenant collateral to the Mortgage over that Ship and creating security in respect of that Ship together with the Earnings, the Insurances and any Requisition Compensation in each case in respect of that Ship, in agreed form.

 

“Deed of Release” means a deed releasing the Existing Security and the Exiting Borrowers in a form acceptable to the Facility Agent.

 

“Default” means an Event of Default or a Potential Event of Default.

 

“Defaulting Lender” means any Lender:

 

(a)          which has failed to make its participation in a Tranche available or has notified the Facility Agent that it will not make its participation in a Tranche available by the Utilisation Date of that Tranche in accordance with Clause 5.4 (Lenders’ participation);

 

(b)          which has otherwise rescinded or repudiated a Finance Document; or

 

(c)          with respect to which an Insolvency Event has occurred and is continuing,

 

unless, in the case of paragraph (a) above:

 

(i)           its failure to pay is caused by:

 

(A)             administrative or technical error; or

 

(B)             a Disruption Event; and

 

payment is made within 3 Business Days of its due date; or

 

(ii)          the Lender is disputing in good faith whether it is contractually obliged to make the payment in question.

 

“Delegate” means any delegate, agent, attorney, co-trustee or other person appointed by the Security Agent.

 

“Delivery Date” means the date on which Ship D is delivered by the Builder to the Purchaser under the Shipbuilding Contract and then delivered on a back-to-back basis by the Purchaser to Borrower D and which in any event shall be no later than 30 September 2014.

 

“Disruption Event” means either or both of:

 

(a)           a material disruption to those payment or communications systems or to those financial markets which are, in each case, required to operate in order for payments to be made in connection with the Facility (or otherwise in order for the transactions contemplated by the Finance Documents to be carried out) which disruption is not caused by, and is beyond the control of, any of the Parties; or

 

(b)           the occurrence of any other event which results in a disruption (of a technical or systems-related nature) to the treasury or payments operations of a Party preventing that, or any other, Party:

 

(i)            from performing its payment obligations under the Finance Documents; or

 

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(ii)           from communicating with other Parties in accordance with the terms of the Finance Documents,

 

and which (in either such case) is not caused by, and is beyond the control of, the Party whose operations are disrupted.

 

“Document of Compliance” has the meaning given to it in the ISM Code.

 

“dollars” and “$” mean the lawful currency, for the time being, of the United States of America.

 

“Dorian Holdings” means Dorian Holdings LLC, a limited liability company formed and existing in the Marshall Islands with its registered office at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, MH96960, Marshall Islands.

 

“Earnings” means, in relation to a Ship, all moneys whatsoever which are now, or later become, payable (actually or contingently) to a Borrower or the Security Agent and which arise out of the use or operation of that Ship, including (but not limited to):

 

(a)           the following, save to the extent that any of them is, with the prior written consent of the Facility Agent, pooled or shared with any other person:

 

(i)            all freight, hire and passage moneys;

 

(ii)           compensation payable to a Borrower or the Security Agent in the event of requisition of that Ship for hire;

 

(iii)          remuneration for salvage and towage services;

 

(iv)          demurrage and detention moneys;

 

(v)           damages for breach (or payments for variation or termination) of any charterparty or other contract for the employment of that Ship;

 

(vi)          all moneys which are at any time payable under any Insurances in respect of loss of hire;

 

(vii)         all monies which are at any time payable to a Borrower in respect of general average contribution; and

 

(b)           if and whenever that Ship is employed on terms whereby any moneys falling within paragraphs (i) to (vi) above are pooled or shared with any other person, that proportion of the net receipts of the relevant pooling or sharing arrangement which is attributable to that Ship.

 

“Environmental Approval” means any present or future permit, ruling, variance or other Authorisation required under Environmental Laws.

 

“Environmental Claim” means any claim by any governmental, judicial or regulatory authority or any other person which arises out of an Environmental Incident or an alleged Environmental Incident or which relates to any Environmental Law and, for this purpose, “claim” includes a claim for damages, compensation, contribution, injury, fines, losses and penalties or any other payment of any kind, including in relation to clean-up and removal, whether or not similar to the foregoing; an order or direction to take, or not to take, certain action or to desist from or suspend certain action; and any form of enforcement or regulatory action, including the arrest or attachment of any asset.

 

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“Environmental Incident” means:

 

(a)           any release, emission, spill or discharge into any Ship or into or upon the air, sea, land or soils (including the seabed) or surface water of Environmentally Sensitive Material within or from any Ship; or

 

(b)           any incident in which Environmentally Sensitive Material is released, emitted, spilled or discharged into or upon the air, sea, land or soils (including the seabed) or surface water from a vessel other than any Ship and which involves a collision between any Ship and such other vessel or some other incident of navigation or operation, in either case, in connection with which a Ship is actually or potentially liable to be arrested, attached, detained or injuncted and/or a Ship and/or any Obligor and/or any operator or manager of a Ship is at fault or allegedly at fault or otherwise liable to any legal or administrative action; or

 

(c)           any other incident in which Environmentally Sensitive Material is released, emitted, spilled or discharged into or upon the air, sea, land or soils (including the seabed) or surface water otherwise than from a Ship and in connection with which a Ship is actually or potentially liable to be arrested and/or where any Obligor and/or any operator or manager of a Ship is at fault or allegedly at fault or otherwise liable to any legal or administrative action, other than in accordance with an Environmental Approval.

 

“Environmental Law” means any present or future law or regulation relating to pollution or protection of human health or the environment, to conditions in the workplace, to the carriage, generation, handling, storage, use, release or spillage of Environmentally Sensitive Material or to actual or threatened releases of Environmentally Sensitive Material.

 

“Environmentally Sensitive Material” means and includes all pollutants, contaminants, oil, oil products, toxic substances and any other substance (including any chemical, gas or other hazardous or noxious substance) which is (or is capable of being or becoming) polluting, toxic or hazardous.

 

“Event of Default” means any event or circumstance specified as such in Clause 29 (Events of Default).

 

“Existing Bank” means the Royal Bank of Scotland plc as “Lender” as such term is defined in the Existing Facility Agreement.

 

“Existing Borrowers” means together Cetus Transport Ltd., Cygnus Transport Ltd., Cepheus Transport Ltd., and Lyra Gas Transport Ltd., as joint and several borrowers and each being a corporation incorporated in the Republic of Liberia whose registered offices are at 80 Broad Street, Monrovia, Liberia.

 

“Existing Facility Agreement” means the facility agreement dated 12 August 2005 entered into between the Existing Borrowers and the Existing Bank as amended and supplemented from time to time pursuant to which a term loan of $228,240,000 was made available to the Existing Borrowers.

 

“Existing Indebtedness” means, at any date, the outstanding Financial Indebtedness of the Existing Borrowers on that date under the Existing Facility Agreement amounting to $157,514,500 at the date of this Agreement.

 

“Existing Security” means any Security created to secure the Existing Indebtedness.

 

“Existing Shareholders” means each the ultimate legal and beneficial owners of the Existing Borrowers as at the date of this Agreement.

 

“Facility” means the term loan facility made available under this Agreement as described in Clause 2 (The Facility).

 

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“Facility Office” means the office or offices notified by a Lender to the Facility Agent in writing on or before the date it becomes a Lender (or, following that date, by not less than 5 Business Days’ written notice) as the office or offices through which it will perform its obligations under this Agreement.

 

“FATCA” means:

 

(a)           sections 1471 to 1474 of the Code or any associated regulations or other official guidance;

 

(b)           any treaty, law, regulation or other official guidance enacted in any other jurisdiction, or relating to an intergovernmental agreement between the US and any other jurisdiction, which (in either case) facilitates the implementation of paragraph (a) above; or

 

(c)           any agreement pursuant to the implementation of paragraphs (a) or (b) above with the US Internal Revenue Service, the US government or any governmental or taxation authority in any other jurisdiction.

 

“FATCA Application Date” means:

 

(a)           in relation to a “withholdable payment” described in section 1473(1)(A)(i) of the Code (which relates to payments of interest and certain other payments from sources within the US), 1 July 2014;

 

(b)           in relation to a “withholdable payment” described in section 1473(1)(A)(ii) of the Code (which relates to “gross proceeds” from the disposition of property of a type that can produce interest from sources within the US), 1 January 2017; or

 

(c)            in relation to a “passthru payment” described in section 1471(d)(7) of the Code not falling within paragraphs (a) or (b) above, 1 January 2017,

 

or, in each case, such other date from which such payment may become subject to a deduction or withholding required by FATCA as a result of any change in FATCA after the date of this Agreement.

 

“FATCA Deduction” means a deduction or withholding from a payment under a Finance Document required by FATCA.

 

“FATCA Exempt Party” means a Party that is entitled to receive payments free from any FATCA Deduction.

 

“Finance Document” means:

 

(a)           this Agreement;

 

(b)           any Mortgage;

 

(c)           any Deed of Covenant;

 

(d)           any General Assignment;

 

(e)           any Approved Charter Assignment;

 

(f)            any Accounts Security;

 

(g)           any Managers’ Undertaking;

 

(h)           the share security;

 

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(i)            the Pre-delivery Security;

 

(j)            any Hedging Agreement;

 

(k)           any Hedging Agreement Assignment;

 

(l)            any other document (whether or not it creates Security) which is executed as security for, or for the purpose of establishing any priority or subordination arrangement in relation to, the Secured Liabilities; or

 

(m)          any other document designated as such by the Facility Agent and the Borrowers.

 

“Finance Party” means the Facility Agent, the Security Agent, the Arranger, a Lender or a Hedge Counterparty.

 

“Financial Indebtedness” means any indebtedness for or in respect of:

 

(a)           moneys borrowed;

 

(b)           any amount raised by acceptance under any acceptance credit facility or dematerialised equivalent;

 

(c)           any amount raised pursuant to any note purchase facility or the issue of bonds, notes, debentures, loan stock or any similar instrument;

 

(d)           the amount of any liability in respect of any lease or hire purchase contract which would, in accordance with GAAP, be treated as a finance or capital lease;

 

(e)           receivables sold or discounted (other than any receivables to the extent they are sold on a non-recourse basis);

 

(f)            any amount raised under any other transaction (including any forward sale or purchase agreement) having the commercial effect of a borrowing;

 

(g)           any derivative transaction entered into in connection with protection against or benefit from fluctuation in any rate or price (and, when calculating the value of any derivative transaction, only the marked to market value shall be taken into account);

 

(h)           any counter-indemnity obligation in respect of a guarantee, indemnity, bond, standby or documentary letter of credit or any other instrument issued by a bank or financial institution; and

 

(i)            the amount of any liability in respect of any guarantee or indemnity for any of the items referred to in paragraphs (a) to (h) above.

 

“Fleet Vessels” means, for the purposes of clause 22.3, the vessels (including, but not limited to, the Ships) from time to time owned by the members of the Group and “Fleet Vessel” means any of them.

 

“GAAP” means generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America including IFRS.

 

“General Assignment” means, in respect of a Ship, the general assignment creating security in respect of that Ship’s Earnings, its Insurances and any Requisition Compensation in respect of that Ship, in agreed form.

 

“Group” means the Parent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries for the time being.

 

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“Hedging Agreement” means any master agreement, confirmation, transaction, schedule or other agreement in agreed form entered into or to be entered into by a Borrower for the purpose of hedging interest payable under this Agreement.

 

“Hedging Agreement Assignment” means, in respect of a Borrower, a first assignment of that Borrower’s rights and interests in any Hedging Agreement, in agreed form.

 

“Hedging Prepayment Proceeds” means any amount payable to a Borrower as a result of termination or closing out under a Hedging Agreement.

 

“Hedging Letter” means the letter dated on or before the date of this Agreement and made between the Facility Agent and the Borrowers describing the hedging arrangements to be entered into in respect of the interest rate liabilities of the Borrowers under this Agreement.

 

“Hedging Novation Agreement” means an ISDA novation agreement in respect of the swap transactions entered into in relation to the Existing Indebtedness with designations APD 2154, SPD 2847.2A, SPD 2847.2B, SPD 3008, SPD 3025 and SPD 3191.BE to be entered into between (i) the Hedging Counterparty, (ii) the Existing Borrowers and (iii) the Borrowers.

 

“Holding Company” means, in relation to a person, any other person in respect of which it is a Subsidiary.

 

“IFRS” means international accounting standards within the meaning of the IAS Regulation 1606/2002 to the extent applicable to the relevant financial statements.

 

“Indemnified Person” has the meaning given to it in Clause 14.2 (Other indemnities).

 

“Impaired Facility Agent” means the Facility Agent at any time when:

 

(a)           it has failed to make (or has notified a Party that it will not make) a payment required to be made by it under the Finance Documents by the due date for payment;

 

(b)           the Facility Agent otherwise rescinds or repudiates a Finance Document;

 

(c)           (if the Facility Agent is also a Lender) it is a Defaulting Lender under paragraph (a) or (b) of the definition of “Defaulting Lender”; or

 

(d)           an Insolvency Event has occurred and is continuing with respect to the Facility Agent;

 

unless, in the case of paragraph (a) above:

 

(i)           its failure to pay is caused by:

 

(A)            administrative or technical error; or

 

(B)            a Disruption Event; and

 

payment is made within 3 Business Days of its due date; or

 

(ii)          the Facility Agent is disputing in good faith whether it is contractually obliged to make the payment in question.

 

“Insolvency Event” in relation to a Finance Party means that the Finance Party:

 

(a)           is dissolved (other than pursuant to a consolidation, amalgamation or merger);

 

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(b)           becomes insolvent or is unable to pay its debts or fails or admits in writing its inability generally to pay its debts as they become due;

 

(c)           makes a general assignment, arrangement or composition with or for the benefit of its creditors;

 

(d)           institutes or has instituted against it, by a regulator, supervisor or any similar official with primary insolvency, rehabilitative or regulatory jurisdiction over it in the jurisdiction of its incorporation or organisation or the jurisdiction of its head or home office, a proceeding seeking a judgement of insolvency or bankruptcy or any other relief under any bankruptcy or insolvency law or other similar law affecting creditors’ rights, or a petition is presented for its winding-up or liquidation by it or such regulator, supervisor or similar official;

 

(e)           has instituted against it a proceeding seeking a judgement of insolvency or bankruptcy or any other relief under any bankruptcy or insolvency law or other similar law affecting creditors’ rights, or a petition is presented for its winding-up or liquidation, and, in the case of any such proceeding or petition instituted or presented against it, such proceeding or petition is instituted or presented by a person or entity not described in paragraph (d) above and:

 

(i)          results in a judgment of insolvency or bankruptcy or the entry of an order for relief or the making of an order for its winding-up or liquidation; or

 

(ii)         is not dismissed, discharged, stayed or restrained in each case within 30 days of the institution or presentation thereof;

 

(f)            has a resolution passed for its winding-up, official management or liquidation (other than pursuant to a consolidation, amalgamation or merger);

 

(g)           seeks or becomes subject to the appointment of an administrator, provisional liquidator, conservator, receiver, trustee, custodian or other similar official for it or for all or substantially all its assets;

 

(h)           has a secured party take possession of all or substantially all its assets or has a distress, execution, attachment, sequestration or other legal process levied, enforced or sued on or against all or substantially all its assets and such secured party maintains possess, or any such process is not dismissed, discharged, stayed or restrained, in each case within 30 days thereafter.

 

(i)            causes or is subject to any event with respect to it which, under the applicable laws of any jurisdiction, has an analogous effect to any of the events specified in paragraphs (a) to (h) above; or

 

(j)            takes any action in furtherance of, or indicating its consent to, approval of, or acquiescence in, any of the foregoing acts.

 

“Insurances” means, in relation to a Ship:

 

(a)           all policies and contracts of insurance, including entries of that Ship in any protection and indemnity or war risks association, effected in respect of that Ship, the Earnings or otherwise in relation to that Ship whether before, on or after the date of this Agreement; and

 

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(b)           all rights and other assets relating to, or derived from, any of such policies, contracts or entries, including any rights to a return of premium and any rights in respect of any claim whether or not the relevant policy, contract of insurance or entry has expired on or before the date of this Agreement.

 

“Interest Period” means, in relation to each Tranche, the Loan or any part of the Loan, each period determined in accordance with Clause 9 (Interest Periods) and, in relation to an Unpaid Sum, each period determined in accordance with Clause 83 (Default interest).

 

“ISM Code” means the International Safety Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (including the guidelines on its implementation), adopted by the International Maritime Organisation, as the same may be amended or supplemented from time to time.

 

“ISPS Code” means the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code as adopted by the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Diplomatic Conference of December 2002, as the same may be amended or supplemented from time to time.

 

“ISSC” means an International Ship Security Certificate issued under the ISPS Code.

 

“Lender” means:

 

(a)           any Original Lender; and

 

(b)           any bank, financial institution, trust, fund or other entity which has become a Party in accordance with Clause 30 (Changes to the Lenders),

 

which in each case has not ceased to be a Party in accordance with this Agreement.

 

“LIBOR” means, in relation to any Tranche, the Loan, any part of the Loan or any Unpaid Sum:

 

(a)           the applicable Screen Rate; or

 

(b)           (if no Screen Rate is available for dollars for the Interest Period of that Tranche, the Loan, that part of the Loan or that Unpaid Sum), the Reference Bank Rate,

 

as of the Specified Time on the Quotation Day for dollars and for a period comparable to the Interest Period for that Tranche, the Loan, that part of the Loan or that Unpaid Sum and, if any such rate is below zero, LIBOR shall be deemed to be zero.

 

“Limitation Acts” means the Limitation Act 1980 and the Foreign Limitation Periods Act 1984.

 

“LMA” means the Loan Market Association.

 

“Loan” means the loan to be made available under the Facility or the aggregate principal amount outstanding for the time being of the borrowings under the Facility.

 

“Major Casualty” means, in respect of a Ship, any casualty to that Ship in respect of which the claim or the aggregate of the claims against all insurers, before adjustment for any relevant franchise or deductible, exceeds $1,500,000 or the equivalent in any other currency.

 

“Majority Lenders” means:

 

(a)           if no Tranche has yet been advanced, a Lender or Lenders whose Commitments aggregate more than 66 per cent, of the Total Commitments; or

 

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(b)           at any other time, a Lender or Lenders whose participations in the Loan aggregate more than 662/3 percent, of the amount of the Loan then outstanding or, if the Loan has been repaid or prepaid in full, a Lender or Lenders whose participations in the Loan immediately before repayment or prepayment in full aggregate more than 662/3 per cent, of the Loan immediately before such repayment.

 

“Manager’s Undertaking” means, in respect of a Ship, the letter of undertaking subordinating the rights of its Approved Technical Manager and the letter of undertaking subordinating the rights of its Approved Commercial Manager against that Ship and the relevant Borrower to the rights of the Finance Parties in agreed form.

 

“Margin” means:

 

(a)           at all times up to (and including) the Delivery Date 1.50 per cent, per annum;

 

(b)           from the Delivery Date until but not including the first anniversary thereof 2.00 per cent, per annum;

 

(c)           from the first anniversary of the Delivery Date and at all times thereafter, 2.50 per cent, per annum; or

 

(d)           at any time on or following the release of Borrower D (or another Borrower) in accordance with Clause 18.6 (Release of Borrower D), 2.75 per cent, per annum.

 

“Market Disruption Event” has the meaning given to it in Clause 10.2 (Market disruption).

 

“Market Value” means, in relation to a Ship or any other vessel, at any date, the market value of that Ship or vessel shown by a valuation prepared:

 

(a)           as at a date not more than 14 days previously;

 

(b)           by an Approved Valuer;

 

(c)           with or without physical inspection of that Ship or vessel (as the Facility Agent may require); and

 

(d)           on the basis of a sale for prompt delivery for cash on normal arm’s length commercial terms as between a willing seller and a willing buyer,

 

after deducting the estimated amount of the usual and reasonable expenses which would be incurred in connection with the sale.

 

“Material Adverse Effect” means the effect of any event or circumstance or series of events or circumstances occurring or coming into being after the date of this Agreement (or, if expressly specified in this Agreement, during any earlier period) which in the opinion of the Majority Lenders is likely to have a material adverse effect on:

 

(a)           the business, conditions (financial or otherwise), property, performance, prospects or results or operations of any member of the Group or the Group taken as a whole; or

 

(b)           the ability of the Obligors taken as a whole to comply with their payment obligations under this Agreement or the Finance Documents to which they are a party; or

 

(c)           (if not falling within paragraph (b) above, and to the extent that there has not at the time of the Majority Lenders’ determination of Material Adverse Effect been another express Default), the legality, validity or enforceability of the Security created under

 

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or pursuant to the Finance Documents, or the rights or remedies of the Lenders in relation to that Security.

 

“Minimum Liquidity” means, at any relevant time, the aggregate amount standing to the credit of the Minimum Liquidity Account in accordance with Clause 22.1(e).

 

“Minimum Liquidity Account” means:

 

(a)           an account in the name of the Parent Guarantor with the Facility Agent designated “RBS Dorian LPG Ltd. — Minimum Liquidity Account”; or

 

(b)           any other account (with that or another office of the Facility Agent or with a bank or financial institution other than the Facility Agent) which is designated by the Facility Agent as the Minimum Liquidity Account for the purposes of this Agreement,

 

“MOA” means:

 

(a)           in the case of Ship A, Ship B and Ship C each memorandum of agreement dated 2013 and made between (i) each of Borrower A, Borrower B and Borrower C as buyer and (ii) each Existing Borrower for the purchase of each of Ship A, Ship B and Ship C as relevant; and

 

(b)           in the case of Ship D, the memorandum of agreement dated 2013 and made between (i) Borrower D as buyer and (ii) the Purchaser as seller for the purchase of Ship D.

 

“Month” means a period starting on one day in a calendar month and ending on the numerically corresponding day in the next calendar month, except that:

 

(a)           (subject to paragraph (c) below) if the numerically corresponding day is not a Business Day, that period shall end on the next Business Day in that calendar month in which that period is to end if there is one, or if there is not, on the immediately preceding Business Day;

 

(b)           if there is no numerically corresponding day in the calendar month in which that period is to end, that period shall end on the last Business Day in that calendar month; and

 

(c)           if an interest Period begins on the last Business Day of a calendar month, that Interest Period shall end on the last Business Day in the calendar month in which that Interest Period is to end.

 

The above rules will only apply to the last Month of any period.

 

“Mortgage” means, in respect of a Ship, a first priority Bahamas ship mortgage on that Ship in agreed form.

 

“Newbuilding Cash Collateral” means, in respect of Ship D and the amounts payable pursuant to the Shipbuilding Contract a cash deposit of the placed on the Newbuilding Cash Account in accordance with the provisions of Clause 23.22 (Newbuilding Cash).

 

“Newbuilding Cash Collateral A” means, at any relevant time, an amount equal to 50 per cent, of the Newbuilding Cash Collateral.

 

“Newbuilding Cash Collateral B” means, at any relevant time, the Newbuilding Cash Collateral minus the Newbuilding Cash Collateral A.

 

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“Newbuilding Cash Account” means:

 

(a)           an account in the name of the Borrowers with the Facility Agent designated “RBS Re Corsair Transport LPG LLC — Hull 2657 Cash Collateral Account”; or

 

(b)           any other account (with that or another office of the Facility Agent or with a bank or financial institution other than the Facility Agent) which is designated by the Facility Agent as the Newbuilding Cash Account for the purposes of this Agreement

 

“Obligor” means a Borrower, the Parent Guarantor or a Hedge Guarantor,

 

“Operating Account” means, in relation to a Borrower:

 

(a)           an account in the name of that Borrower with the Facility Agent designated “Operating Account”; or

 

(b)           any other account (with that or another office of the Facility Agent or with a bank or financial institution other than the Facility Agent which is designated by the Facility Agent as the Operating Account of that Borrower for the purposes of this Agreement.

 

“Overseas Regulations” means the Overseas Companies Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/1801).

 

“Parallel Debt” means any amount which an Obligor owes to the Security Agent under Clause 33,2 (Parallel Debt (Covenant to pay the Security Agent)).

 

“Participating Member State” means any member state of the European Union that has the euro as its lawful currency in accordance with legislation of the European Union relating to Economic and Monetary Union.

 

“Party” means a party to this Agreement.

 

“Permitted Charter” means, in respect of a Ship, an Approved Charter or a charter:

 

(a)           which is a time or consecutive voyage charter;

 

(b)           the duration of which does not exceed and is not capable of exceeding, by virtue of any optional extensions, 12 months plus a redelivery allowance of not more than 30 days;

 

(c)           which is entered into on bona fide arm’s length terms at the time at which that Ship is fixed; and

 

(d)           in respect of which not more than two months’ hire is payable in advance]

 

and any other charter which is approved in writing by the Facility Agent acting with the authorisation of the Majority Lenders.

 

“Permitted Financial Indebtedness” means :

 

(a)           any Financial Indebtedness incurred under the Finance Documents;

 

(b)           prior to the Utilisation Date, the Existing Indebtedness;

 

(c)           any Financial indebtedness that is subordinated to all Financial Indebtedness incurred under the Finance Documents in a manner satisfactory to the Facility Agent;

 

(d)           any Financial Indebtedness of the Transaction Obligors in relation to the administration and the operation of the Transaction Obligors, the operating, insurance, maintenance and management of the Fleet Vessels;

 

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(e)           arising under Permitted Security; and

 

(f)           under finance or capital leases of vehicles equipment or computers, provided that the aggregate capital value of such items so leased under outstanding leases by the Transaction Obligors does not exceed $100,000 (or, its equivalent in other currencies) at any time.

 

“Permitted Security” means:

 

(a)           Security created by the Finance Documents;

 

(b)           any netting or set-off arrangement entered into by any member of the Group in the ordinary course of its banking arrangements for the purpose of netting debit and credit balances;

 

(c)           liens for unpaid master’s and crew’s wages in accordance with usual maritime practice;

 

(d)           liens for salvage;

 

(e)           liens for master’s disbursements incurred in the ordinary course of trading; and

 

(f)            any other lien arising by operation of law or otherwise in the ordinary course of the operation, repair or maintenance of any Ship, provided such liens do not secure amounts more than 30 days overdue (unless the overdue amount is being contested in good faith by appropriate steps) and subject, in the case of liens for repair or maintenance, to Clause 25.15(e).

 

“Potential Event of Default” means any event or circumstance specified in Clause 29 (Events of Default) which would (with the expiry of a grace period, the giving of notice, the making of any determination under the Finance Documents or any combination of any of the foregoing) be an Event of Default.

 

“Pre-delivery Contracts” means the Shipbuilding Contract and the Refund Guarantee.

 

“Pre-delivery Security” means a document creating security in respect of the Pre-delivery Contracts in agreed form.

 

“Private Placement” means an equity raise by the Parent Guarantor in a minimum amount of $100,000,000 gross proceeds.

 

“Prohibited Person” means any person (whether designated by name or by reason of being included in a class of persons) against whom Sanctions are directed.

 

“Protected Party” has the meaning given to it in Clause 12.1 (Definitions).

 

“Purchase Price” means, in respect of each of Ship A, Ship B and Ship C, the total price payable for that Ship under clause of the relevant MOA being in aggregate an amount equal to the Existing Indebtedness.

 

“Purchaser” means Seacor LPG II LLC, a limited liability company formed and existing in the Marshall Islands with its registered office at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, MH96960, Marshall Islands

 

“Quotation Day” means, in relation to any period for which an interest rate is to be determined, two Business Days before the first day of that period unless market practice differs in the Relevant Interbank Market in which case the Quotation Day will be determined by the Facility Agent in accordance with market practice in the Relevant Interbank Market

 

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(and if quotations would normally be given by leading banks in the Relevant Interbank Market on more than one day; the Quotation Day will be the last of those days).

 

“Receiver” means a receiver or receiver and manager or administrative receiver of the whole or any part of the Charged Property.

 

“Reference Bank Rate” means the arithmetic mean of the rates (rounded upwards to four decimal places) as supplied to the Facility Agent at its request by the Reference Banks as the rate at which the relevant Reference Bank could borrow funds in the London interbank market in dollars for the relevant period, were it to do so by asking for and then accepting interbank offers for deposits in reasonable market size in that currency and for that period.

 

“Reference Banks” means the Royal Bank of Scotland plc or such other banks as may be appointed by the Facility Agent in consultation with the Borrowers.

 

“Refund Guarantee” means the guarantee number M0902-305-LG-00840 dated 2 May 2013 issued by the Refund Guarantor in favour of the Purchaser pursuant to the Shipbuilding Contract (acting on the instructions of all of the Lenders) shall agree).

 

“Refund Guarantor” means The Export Import Bank of Korea, a corporation incorporated in Korea acting through it office at Eunhaeng-Ro 16-1, Yeuoido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-Gu, Seoul 150-996, Korea.

 

“Related Fund” in relation to a fund (the “first fund”), means a fund which is managed or advised by the same investment manager or investment adviser as the first fund or, if it is managed by a different investment manager or investment adviser, a fund whose investment manager or investment adviser is an Affiliate of the investment manager or investment adviser of the first fund.

 

“Relevant Interbank Market” means the London interbank market.

 

“Relevant Jurisdiction” means, in relation to a Transaction Obligor:

 

(a)           its jurisdiction of incorporation;

 

(b)           any jurisdiction where any asset subject to, or intended to be subject to, any of the Transaction Security created, or intended to be created, under the Finance Documents to which it is a party is situated;

 

(c)           any jurisdiction where it has a place of business or where its centre of decision making or management control is located; and

 

(d)           the jurisdiction whose laws govern the perfection of any of the Transaction Security created, or intended to be created, under the Finance Documents to which it is a party.

 

“Repayment Date” means each date on which a Repayment Instalment is required to be paid under Clause 6.1 (Repayment of Loan).

 

“Repayment Instalment” has the meaning given to it in Clause 6.1 (Repayment of Loan).

 

“Repeating Representation” means each of the representations set out in Clause 20 (Representations) except Clause 20.10 (Insolvency), Clause 20.11 (No filing or stamp taxes), Clause 20.12 (Deduction of Tax) and Clause 20.20 (No Charter) and any representation of any Transaction Obligor made in any other Finance Document that is expressed to be a “Repeating Representation” or is otherwise expressed to be repeated.

 

“Representative” means any delegate, agent, manager, administrator, nominee, attorney, trustee or custodian.

 

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“Requisition” means, in respect of a Ship:

 

(a)           any expropriation, confiscation, requisition or acquisition of that Ship, whether for full consideration, a consideration less than its proper value, a nominal consideration or without any consideration, which is effected by any government or official authority or by any person or persons claiming to be or to represent a government or official authority (excluding a requisition for hire for a fixed period not exceeding one year without any right to an extension) unless it is within 30 days redelivered to the full control of the relevant Borrower; and

 

(b)           any arrest, capture, seizure or detention of that Ship (including any hijacking or theft) unless it is within 90 days redelivered to the full control of the relevant Borrower.

 

“Requisition Compensation” includes all compensation or other moneys payable by reason of any Requisition.

 

“Safety Management Certificate” has the meaning given to it in the ISM Code.

 

“Safety Management System” has the meaning given to it in the ISM Code.

 

“Sanctions” means any sanctions, embargoes, freezing provisions, prohibitions or other restrictions relating to trading, doing business, investment, exporting, financing or making assets available (or other activities similar to or connected with any of the foregoing):

 

(a)           imposed by law or regulation of the United Kingdom, the Council of the European Union, the United Nations or its Security Council or the United States of America, whether or not any Obligor, any other member of the Group or any Affiliate is legally bound to comply with the foregoing; or

 

(b)           otherwise imposed by any law or regulation by which any Obligor, any other member of the Group or any Affiliate of any of them is bound or, as regards a regulation, compliance with which is reasonable in the ordinary course of business of any Obligor, any other member of the Group, any Affiliate of any of them.

 

“Screen Rate” means the British Bankers’ Association Interest Settlement Rate for dollars for the relevant period displayed on the appropriate page of the Reuters screen. If the Reuters Screen is replace or service ceases to be available, the Facility Agent may specify another page or service displaying the appropriate rate after consultation with the Borrowers and the Lenders.

 

“Secured Liabilities” means all present and future obligations and liabilities, (whether actual or contingent and whether owed jointly or severally or in any other capacity whatsoever) of each Transaction Obligor to any Secured Party under or in connection with each Finance Document.

 

“Secured Party” means each Finance Party from time to time party to this Agreement and any Receiver or Delegate.

 

“Security” means a mortgage, pledge, lien, charge, assignment, hypothecation or security interest or any other agreement or arrangement having the effect of conferring security.

 

“Security Period” means the period starting on the date of this Agreement and ending on the date on which the Facility Agent is satisfied that there is no outstanding Commitment in force and that the Secured Liabilities have been irrevocably and unconditionally paid and discharged in full.

 

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“Security Property” means:

 

(a)           the Transaction Security expressed to be granted in favour of the Security Agent as trustee for the Secured Parties and all proceeds of that Transaction Security;

 

(b)           all obligations expressed to be undertaken by a Transaction Obligor to pay amounts in respect of the Secured Liabilities to the Security Agent as trustee for the Secured Parties and secured by the Transaction Security together with all representations and warranties expressed to be given by a Transaction Obligor in favour of the Security Agent as trustee for the Secured Parties;

 

(c)           the Security Agent’s interest in any turnover trust created under the Finance Documents;

 

(d)           any other amounts or property, whether rights, entitlements, choses in action or otherwise, actual or contingent, which the Security Agent is required by the terms of the Finance Documents to hold as trustee on trust for the Secured parties,

 

except:

 

(i)            rights intended for the sole benefit of the Security Agent; and

 

(ii)           any moneys or other assets which the Security Agent has transferred to the Facility Agent or (being entitled to do so) has retained in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.

 

“Selection Notice” means a notice substantially in the form set out in Part B of Schedule 3 (Requests) given in accordance with Clause 9 (Interest Periods).

 

“Servicing Party” means the Facility Agent or the Security Agent.

 

“Security” means, in respect of a Borrower, a document creating security in respect of the share capital in that Borrower in agreed form.

 

“Shares Security” means, in respect of a Borrower, a document creating security in respect of the share capital in that Borrower in agreed form.

 

“Ship” means each of the Ships listed in Schedule 7 (Details of the Ships), each owned and in the name of the Borrower referred to in that Schedule under the Approved Flag.

 

“Shipbuilding Contract” means the Shipbuilding Contract dated 29 April 2013 and made between (i) the Builder and (ii) the Purchaser for the construction by the Builder of Ship D and its purchase by the Purchaser and its delivery to Borrower D.

 

“Shipbuilding Contract Instalment Date” has the meaning given to it in Clause 23.22(a).

 

“Specified Time” means a time determined in accordance with Schedule 8 (Timetables).

 

“Subsidiary” means a subsidiary within the meaning of section 1159 of the Companies Act 2006.

 

“Swap Exposure” means, as at any relevant date, the amount certified by any Hedge Counterparty to the Facility Agent to be that Hedge Counterparty’s actual cost of terminating prematurely any transactions entered into under the relevant Hedging Agreement.

 

“Tax” means any tax, levy, impost, duty or other charge or withholding of a similar nature (including any penalty or interest payable in connection with any failure to pay or any delay in paying any of the same).

 

“Tax Credit” has the meaning given to it in Clause 12.1 (Definitions).

 

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“Tax Deduction” has the meaning given to it in Clause 12.1 (Definitions).

 

“Tax Payment” has the meaning given to it in Clause 12.1 (Definitions).

 

“Termination Date” means:

 

(a)           in relation to Tranche A, 17 November 2018;

 

(b)           in relation to Tranche B, 30 March 2019; and

 

(c)           in relation to Tranche C, 21 July 2020.

 

“Third Parties Act” has the meaning given to it in Clause 1.5 (Third party rights).

 

“Total Commitments” means the aggregate of the Commitments, being a maximum amount of $135,224,500 at the date of this Agreement.

 

“Total Loss” means, in relation to a Ship:

 

(a)           the actual, constructive, compromised, agreed or arranged total loss of that Ship; or

 

(b)           any Requisition.

 

“Total Loss Date” means, in relation to the Total Loss of a Ship:

 

(a)           in the case of an actual loss of that Ship, the date on which it occurred or, if that is unknown, the date when that Ship was last heard of;

 

(b)           in the case of a constructive, compromised, agreed or arranged total loss of that Ship, the earlier of:

 

(i)            the date on which a notice of abandonment is given to the insurers; and

 

(ii)           the date of any compromise, arrangement or agreement made by or on behalf of the relevant Borrower with that Ship’s insurers in which the insurers agree to treat that Ship as a total loss; and

 

(c)           in the case of any other type of total loss, the date (or the most likely date) on which it appears to the Facility Agent that the event constituting the total loss occurred.

 

“Tranche” means Tranche A, Tranche B or Tranche C.

 

“Tranche A” means that part of the Loan made or to be made available to Borrower A to finance the Purchase Price in respect of Ship A in a principal amount not exceeding $47,600,000.

 

“Tranche B” means that part of the Loan made or to be made available to Borrower B to finance the Purchase Price in respect of Ship B in a principal amount not exceeding $34,519,500.

 

“Tranche C” means that part of the Loan made or to be made available to Borrower C to finance the Purchase Price in respect of Ship C in a principal amount not exceeding $53,105,000.

 

“Transaction Document” means:

 

(a)           a Finance Document;

 

(b)           a Pre-delivery Contract;

 

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(c)           an MOA;

 

(d)           any other document designated as such by the Facility Agent and the Borrower.

 

“Transaction Obligor” means an Obligor, the Approved Commercial Manager, the Approved Technical Manager or any other person, except a Finance Party who executes a Finance Document.

 

“Transaction Security” means the Security created or intended to be created in favour of the Security Agent pursuant to the Finance Documents.

 

“Transfer Certificate” means a certificate substantially in the form set out in Schedule 4 (Form of Transfer Certificate) or any other form agreed between the Facility Agent and the Borrowers.

 

“Transfer Date” means, in relation to an assignment or a transfer, the later of:

 

(a)           the proposed Transfer Date specified in the relevant Assignment Agreement or Transfer Certificate; and

 

(b)           the date on which the Facility Agent executes the relevant Assignment Agreement or Transfer Certificate.

 

“UK Establishment” means a UK establishment as defined in the Overseas Regulations.

 

“Unpaid Sum” means any sum due and payable but unpaid by an Obligor under the Finance Documents.

 

“Utilisation” means a utilisation of the Facility.

 

“Utilisation Date” means the date of a Utilisation, being the date on which the all Tranches are to be borrowed.

 

“Utilisation Request” means a notice substantially in the form set out in Part A of Schedule 3 (Requests).

 

“VAT” means:

 

(a)           any tax imposed in compliance with the Council Directive of 28 November 2006 on the common system of value added tax (EC Directive 2006/112); and

 

(b)           any other tax of a similar nature, whether imposed in a member state of the European Union in substitution for, or levied in addition to, such tax referred to in paragraph (a) above, or imposed elsewhere.

 

1.2 Construction

 

(a)           Unless a contrary indication appears, a reference in this Agreement to:

 

(i)            the “Facility Agent”, the “Arranger”, the “Security Agent”, any “Finance Party”, any “Lender”, any “Hedge Counterparty”, any “Secured Party”, any “Obligor”, any “Transaction Obligor” or any other “person” shall be construed so as to include its successors in title, permitted assigns and permitted transferees;

 

(ii)           “assets” includes present and future properties, revenues and rights of every description;

 

(iii)          “contingent liability” means a liability which is not certain to arise and/or the amount of which remains unascertained;

 

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(iv)          “document” includes a deed and also a letter, fax or telex;

 

(v)            “expense” means any kind of cost, charge or expense (including ail legal costs, charges and expenses) and any applicable Tax including VAT;

 

(vi)           a “Finance Document” or “Transaction Document” or any other agreement or instrument is a reference to that Finance Document or Transaction Document or other agreement or instrument as amended or novated;

 

(vii)          “indebtedness” includes any obligation (whether incurred as principal or as surety) for the payment or repayment of money, whether present or future, actual or contingent;

 

(viii)         “law” includes any order or decree, any form of delegated legislation, any treaty or international convention and any regulation or resolution of the Council of the European Union, the European Commission, the United Nations or its Security Council;

 

(ix)           “proceedings” means, in relation to any enforcement provision of a Finance Document, proceedings of any kind, including an application for a provisional or protective measure;

 

(x)            a “person” includes any individual, firm, company, corporation, government, state or agency of a state or any association, trust, joint venture, consortium or partnership (whether or not having separate legal personality);

 

(xi)           a “regulation” includes any regulation, rule, official directive, request or guideline (whether or not having the force of law) of any governmental, intergovernmental or supranational body, agency, department or regulatory, self-regulatory or other authority or organisation;

 

(xii)         a provision of law is a reference to that provision as amended or re-enacted;

 

(xiii)        a time of day is a reference to London time;

 

(xiv)        any English legal term for any action, remedy, method of judicial proceeding, legal document, legal status, court, official or any legal concept or thing shall, in respect of a jurisdiction other than England, be deemed to include that which most nearly approximates in that jurisdiction to the English legal term;

 

(xv)         words denoting the singular number shall include the plural and vice versa; and

 

(xvi)        “including” and “in particular” (and other similar expressions) shall be construed as not limiting any general words or expressions in connection with which they are used.

 

(b)           Section, Clause and Schedule headings are for ease of reference only and are not to be used for the purposes of construction or interpretation of the Finance Documents.

 

(c)           Unless a contrary indication appears, a term used in any other Finance Document or in any notice given under, or in connection with, any Finance Document has the same meaning in that Finance Document or notice as in this Agreement.

 

(d)           A Potential Event of Default is “continuing” if it has not been remedied or waived and an Event of Default is “continuing” if it has not been remedied or waived.

 

1.3          Construction of insurance terms

 

In this Agreement:

 

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“approved” means, for the purposes of Clause 24 (Insurance Undertakings), approved in writing by the Facility Agent;

 

“excess risks” means, in respect of a Ship, the proportion of claims for general average, salvage and salvage charges not recoverable under the hull and machinery policies in respect of that Ship in consequence of its insured value being less than the value at which that Ship is assessed for the purpose of such claims;

 

“obligatory insurances” means all insurances effected, or which any Borrower is obliged to effect, under Clause 24 (Insurance Undertakings) or any other provision of this Agreement or of another Finance Document;

 

“policy” includes a slip, cover note, certificate of entry or other document evidencing the contract of insurance or its terms;

 

“protection and indemnity risks” means the usual risks covered by a protection and indemnity association managed in London, including pollution risks and the proportion (if any) of any sums payable to any other person or persons in case of collision which are not recoverable under the hull and machinery policies by reason of the incorporation in them of clause 1 of the Institute Time Clauses (Hulls) (1/10/82) or clause 8 of the Institute Time Clauses (Hulls) (1/11/1995) or the Institute Amended Running Down Clause (1/10/71) or any equivalent provision; and

 

“war risks” includes the risk of mines and all risks excluded by clause 23 of the Institute Time Clauses (Hulls)(l/10/83) or clause 24 of the Institute Time Clauses (Hulls) (1/11/1995).

 

1.4          Agreed forms of Finance Documents

 

References in Clause 1.1 (Definitions) to any Finance Document being in “agreed form” are to that Finance Document:

 

(a)           in a form attached to a certificate dated the same date as this Agreement (and signed by each Borrower and the Facility Agent); or

 

(b)           in any other form agreed in writing between each Borrower and the Facility Agent acting with the authorisation of the Majority Lenders or, where Clause 44.2 (Exceptions) applies, all the Lenders.

 

1.5          Third party rights

 

(a)           Unless expressly provided to the contrary in a Finance Document, a person who is not a Party except the Purchaser has no right under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 (the “Third Parties Act”) to enforce or to enjoy the benefit of any term of this Agreement.

 

(b)           Notwithstanding any term of any Finance Document, the consent of any person who is not a Party is not required to rescind or vary this Agreement at any time.

 

(c)           Any Receiver, Delegate or any other person described in Clause 33.15 (No proceedings) may, subject to this Clause 1.5 (Third party rights) and the Third Parties Act, rely on any Clause of this Agreement which expressly confers rights on it.

 

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SECTION 2

 

THE FACILITY

 

2              THE FACILITY

 

2.1          The Facility

 

Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Lenders make available to the Borrowers a dollar term loan facility:

 

(a)           to be made in three Tranches, Tranche A, Tranche B and Tranche C, to be drawn down simultaneously; and

 

(b)           in an aggregate amount not exceeding the Total Commitments.

 

2.2          Finance Parties’ rights and obligations

 

(a)           The obligations of each Finance Party under the Finance Documents are several. Failure by a Finance Party to perform its obligations under the Finance Documents does not affect the obligations of any other Party under the Finance Documents. No Finance Party is responsible for the obligations of any other Finance Party under the Finance Documents.

 

(b)           The rights of each Finance Party under or in connection with the Finance Documents are separate and independent rights and any debt arising under the Finance Documents to a Finance Party from an Obligor shall be a separate and independent debt.

 

(c)           A Finance Party may, except as otherwise stated in the Finance Documents, separately enforce its rights under the Finance Documents.

 

(d)           Notwithstanding any other provision of the Finance Documents, a Finance Party may separately sue for any Unpaid Sum due to it without the consent of any other Finance Party or joining any other Finance Party to the relevant proceedings.

 

3              PURPOSE

 

3.1          Purpose

 

Each Borrower shall apply all amounts borrowed by it under the Facility only for the purpose of:

 

(a)           in respect of Tranche A, financing the Purchase Price for Ship A by way of a loan in a principal amount not exceeding the lesser of (i) $47,600,000 and (ii) the Existing Indebtedness for Ship A being the Purchase Price under the relevant MOA;

 

(b)           in respect of Tranche B, financing the Purchase Price for Ship B by way of a loan in a principal amount not exceeding the lesser of (i) $34,519,500 and (ii) the Existing Indebtedness for Ship B being the Purchase Price under the relevant MOA; and

 

(c)           in respect of Tranche C, financing the Purchase Price for Ship C by way of a loan in a principal amount not exceeding the lesser of (i) $53,105,000 and (ii) the Existing Indebtedness for Ship C being the Purchase Price under the relevant MOA.

 

3.2          Monitoring

 

No Finance Party is bound to monitor or verify the application of any amount borrowed pursuant to this Agreement.

 

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4              CONDITIONS OF UTILISATION

 

4.1          Initial conditions precedent

 

The Borrowers may not deliver a Utilisation Request unless the Facility Agent has received all of the documents and other evidence listed in Part A of Schedule 2 (Conditions Precedent and Conditions Subsequent) in form and substance satisfactory to the Facility Agent.

 

4.2          Further conditions precedent

 

The Lenders will only be obliged to comply with Clause 5.4 (Lenders’ participation) if on the date of the Utilisation Request and on the proposed Utilisation Date and before the relevant Tranche is advanced:

 

(a)           no Default is continuing or would result from that Tranche;

 

(b)           the Repeating Representations to be made by each Transaction Obligor are true;

 

(c)           the provisions of paragraph (c) of Clause 10.3 (Alternative basis of interest or funding, suspension) do not apply; and

 

(d)           the Facility Agent has received, or is satisfied it will receive when that Tranche is made available, all of the documents and other evidence listed in Part B of Schedule 2 (Conditions Precedent and Conditions Subsequent) in form and substance satisfactory to the Facility Agent.

 

4.3          Notification of satisfaction of conditions precedent

 

(a)           The Facility Agent shall notify the Borrowers and the Lenders promptly upon being satisfied as to the satisfaction of the conditions precedent referred to in Clause 4.1 (Initial conditions precedent) and Clause 4.2 (Further conditions precedent).

 

(b)           Other than to the extent that the Majority Lenders notify the Facility Agent in writing to the contrary before the Facility Agent gives the notification described in paragraph (a) above, the Lenders authorise (but do not require) the Facility Agent to give that notification. The Facility Agent shall not be liable for any damages, costs or losses whatsoever as a result of giving any such notification.

 

4.4          Waiver of conditions precedent

 

If the Majority Lenders, at their discretion, permit a Tranche to be borrowed before any of the conditions precedent referred to in Clause 4.1 (Initial conditions precedent) or Clause 4.2 (Further conditions precedent) has been satisfied, the Borrowers shall ensure that that condition is satisfied within five Business Days after the relevant Utilisation Date or such later date as the Facility Agent, acting with the authorisation of the Majority Lenders, may agree in writing with the Borrowers.

 

4.5          Conditions subsequent

 

Following the Delivery Date, the Borrowers shall provide to the Facility Agent all of the documents and other evidence listed in Part C of Schedule 2 in form and substance satisfactory to the Facility Agent.

 

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SECTION 3

 

UTILISATION

 

5.             UTILISATION

 

5.1          Delivery of a Utilisation Request

 

(a)           The Borrowers may utilise a Tranche by delivery to the Facility Agent of a duly completed Utilisation Request not later than the Specified Time or such later date as may be agreed by the Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Majority Lenders).

 

5.2          Completion of a Utilisation Request

 

(a)           Each Utilisation Request is irrevocable and will not be regarded as having been duly completed unless:

 

(i)            it specifies the Tranche to be utilised;

 

(ii)           the proposed Utilisation Date is a Business Day within the Availability Period;

 

(iii)          the currency and amount of the Utilisation comply with Clause 5.3 (Currency and amount); and

 

(iv)          the proposed Interest Period complies with Clause 9 (Interest Periods).

 

(b)           Only one Utilisation Request may be delivered in respect of each Tranche, each such Utilisation Request to request the same Utilisation Date for each Tranche.

 

5.3          Currency and amount

 

(a)           The currency specified in a Utilisation Request must be dollars.

 

(b)           The amount of the proposed Tranche must be an amount which is not more than:

 

(i)            in respect of Tranche A, the lesser of (i) $47,600,000 or (ii) the Existing Indebtedness in relation to Ship A being the Purchase Price under the relevant MOA;

 

(ii)           in respect of Tranche B, the lesser of (i) $34,519,500 or (ii) the Existing Indebtedness in relation to Ship B being the Purchase Price under the relevant MOA; and

 

(iii)          in respect of Tranche C, the lesser of (i) $53,105,000 or (ii) the Existing Indebtedness in relation to Ship C being the Purchase Price under the relevant MOA.

 

5.4          Lenders’ participation

 

(a)           If the conditions set out in this Agreement have been met, each Lender shall make its participation in each Tranche available by the relevant Utilisation Date through its Facility Office.

 

(b)           The Facility Agent shall notify each Lender of the amount of each Tranche and the amount of its participation in that Tranche by the Specified Time.

 

5.5          Cancellation of Commitments

 

The Commitments in respect of any Tranche which are unutilised at the end of the Availability Period for such Tranche shall then be cancelled.

 

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5.6          Payment to third parties

 

The Facility Agent shall, on the Utilisation Date, pay to, or for the account of, the relevant Borrower which is to utilise each Tranche the amounts which the Facility Agent receives from the Lenders in respect of that Tranche. That payment shall be made in like funds as the Facility Agent received from the Lenders in respect of that Tranche:

 

(a)           in the case of Tranche A, to the account of the Existing Bank under the Existing Facility Agreement which the Borrowers specify in the relevant Utilisation Request;

 

(b)           in the case of Tranche B, to the account of the Existing Bank under the Existing Facility Agreement which the Borrowers specify in the relevant Utilisation Request; and

 

(c)           in the case of Tranche C, to the account of the Existing Bank under the Existing Facility Agreement which the Borrowers specify in the relevant Utilisation Request.

 

5.7          Disbursement of Tranche to third party

 

The payment by the Facility Agent under Clause 5.6 (Payment to third parties) to a person other than a Borrower shall constitute the advance of the relevant Tranche and the Borrowers shall at that time become indebted, as principal and direct obligor, to each Lender in an amount equal to that Lender’s participation in that Tranche.

 

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SECTION 4

 

REPAYMENT, PREPAYMENT AND CANCELLATION

 

6              REPAYMENT

 

6.1          Repayment of Loan

 

The Borrowers shall repay:

 

(a)           Tranche A by:

 

(i)          12 semi-annual repayment instalments (each a “Tranche A Instalment” and, together, the “Tranche A Instalments”) each in the amount of $1,700,000 the first of which shall be repaid on 24 September 2013 and the last on the applicable Termination Date; and

 

(ii)         a balloon payment (the “Tranche A Balloon Instalment”) in the amount of $27,200,000 shall be repaid on the applicable Termination Date;

 

(b)           Tranche B by:

 

(i)          11 semi-annual repayment instalments (each a “Tranche B Instalment” and, together, the “Tranche B Instalments”) each in the amount of $1,278,500 the first of which shall be repaid on 17 November 2013 and the last on the applicable Termination Date; and

 

(ii)         a balloon payment (the “Tranche B Balloon Instalment”) in the amount of $20,456,000 shall be repaid on the applicable Termination Date;

 

(c)           Tranche C by:

 

(i)            14 semi-annual repayment instalments (each a “Tranche C Instalment” and,together, the “Tranche C Instalments” and, together with the Tranche A Instalments, the Tranche B Instalments, the “Instalments” and each an “Instalment”) each in the amount of $1,827,500 the first of which shall be repaid on 21 January 2014 and the last on the applicable Termination Date; and

 

(ii)           a balloon payment (the “Tranche C Balloon Instalment” and, together with the Tranche A Balloon Instalment, the Tranche B Balloon Instalment, the “Balloon Instalments” and together with the Instalments, the “Repayment Instalments” and each a “Repayment Instalment”), in the amount of $27,520,000 shall be repaid on the applicable Termination Date.

 

6.2          Reduction of repayment instalments

 

If any part of the Facility is cancelled, the Repayment Instalments falling after that cancellation shall be reduced pro rata by the amount cancelled.

 

6.3          Termination Date

 

On each Termination Date, the Borrowers shall additionally pay to the Facility Agent for the account of the Finance Parties all other sums then accrued and owing under the Finance Documents.

 

6.4          Reborrowing

 

No Borrower may reborrow any part of the Facility which is repaid.

 

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7              PREPAYMENT

 

7.1          Illegality

 

If (other than by reason of breach of Sanctions) it becomes unlawful in any applicable jurisdiction for a Lender to perform any of its obligations as contemplated by this Agreement or to fund or maintain its participation in a Tranche or the Loan or it becomes unlawful for any Affiliate of a Lender for that Lender to do so:

 

(a)           that Lender shall promptly notify the Facility Agent upon becoming aware of that event;

 

(b)           upon the Facility Agent notifying the Borrowers, the Commitment of that Lender will be immediately cancelled;

 

(c)           the Borrowers shall repay that Lender’s participation in the Loan on the last day of the Interest Period for the Loan occurring after the Facility Agent has notified the Borrowers or, if earlier, the date specified by the Lender in the notice delivered to the Facility Agent (being no earlier than the last day of any applicable grace period permitted by law); and

 

(d)          Any partial prepayment under this Clause 7.1 (Illegality) shall reduce pro rata the amount of each Repayment Instalment falling after that prepayment by the amount prepaid.

 

7.2          Change of control

 

(a)           If:

 

(A)          the Existing Shareholders cease to control and own:

 

(1)          prior to the Private Placement, the entire legal and beneficial ownership of the issued share capital of the Parent Guarantor; or

 

(2)          at any time after the Private Placement at least 15 per cent, of the entire legal and beneficial ownership of the issued share capital of the Parent Guarantor and for the avoidance of doubt if the Parent Guarantor shall issue shares in itself then the required ownership percentage of the Existing Shareholders shall be adjusted to reflect such dilution; or

 

(B)          after the Private Placement, any person or group of persons acting in concert other than the Existing Shareholders gains directly or indirectly control of the Parent Guarantor; or

 

(C)          at any time the Existing Shareholders do not maintain a representative on the board of directors or any other management committee of the Parent Guarantor,

 

then:

 

(i)            the Parent Guarantor shall promptly notify the Facility Agent upon becoming aware of that event; and

 

(ii)           if the Majority Lenders so require, the Facility Agent shall, by not less than 5 days’ notice to the Borrowers, cancel the Facility and declare the Loan, together with accrued interest, and all other amounts accrued under the Finance Documents immediately due and payable, whereupon the Facility will be cancelled and all such outstanding amounts will become immediately due and payable.

 

(b)           For the purpose of paragraph (a) above “control” means:

 

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(i)            the power (whether by way of ownership of shares, proxy, contract, agency or otherwise) to:

 

(A)         cast, or control the casting of, more than 331⁄3 per cent, of the maximum number of votes that might be cast at a general meeting of the Parent Guarantor; or

 

(B)         appoint or remove all, or the majority, of the directors or other equivalent officers of the Parent Guarantor; or

 

(C)         give directions with respect to the operating and financial policies of the Parent Guarantor with which the directors or other equivalent officers of the Parent Guarantor are obliged to comply; and/or

 

(ii)           the holding beneficially of more than 331⁄3 per cent, of the issued share capital of the Parent Guarantor (excluding any part of that issued share capital that carries no right to participate beyond a specified amount in a distribution of either profits or capital).

 

(c)           For the purpose of paragraph (a) above “acting in concert” means a group of persons who, pursuant to an agreement or understanding (whether formal or informal), actively co-operate, through the acquisition directly or indirectly of shares in the Parent Guarantor by any of them, either directly or indirectly, to obtain or consolidate control of the Parent Guarantor.

 

7.3          Voluntary prepayment of Loan

 

(a)           The Borrowers may, if they give the Facility Agent not less than 14 days’ (or such shorter period as the Majority Lenders may agree) prior notice, prepay the whole or any part of a Tranche (but, if in part, being an amount that reduces the amount of the relevant Tranche by a minimum amount of $1,000,000 in respect of that Tranche or an integral multiple of $1,000,000.

 

(b)           Any partial prepayment under this Clause 7.3 (Voluntary prepayment of Loan) shall reduce the amount of each Repayment Instalment of the relevant Tranche falling after that prepayment by the amount prepaid in inverse order of maturity.

 

7.4          Mandatory prepayment on default under Shipbuilding Contract

 

If:

 

(a)           any of the events specified in Clause 29.7 (Insolvency), Clause 29.8 (Insolvency proceedings) or Clause 29.9 (Creditors’ process) occurs in relation to the Builder or the Refund Guarantor; or

 

(b)           any of the events specified in articles III.3, X.6 or XI of the Shipbuilding Contract occurs; or

 

(c)           any Pre-delivery Contract is rescinded or otherwise ceases to remain in full force and effect for any reason; or

 

(d)           Ship D has not been delivered to, and accepted by, the Purchaser and then sold on to and accepted on a back-to-back basis by Borrower D on or before the earlier or (i) the date specified in article VII of the Shipbuilding Contract and (ii) 30 September 2014,

 

then:

 

(i)            the Borrowers shall promptly notify the Facility Agent upon becoming aware of that event; and

 

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(ii)           if the Majority Lenders so require, the Facility Agent shall cancel the Loan and declare the outstanding an amount of the Loan, together with interest accrued on it, and all other amounts relating thereto and accrued under the Finance Documents immediately due and payable unless:

 

(A)          upon collection from the Builder and/or the Refund Guarantor and/or the insurer of the Builder of the refund of instalments pursuant to the Shipbuilding Contract, such funds are within six months deposited in the Newbuilding Cash Collateral Account and/or used within six months for the purchase of another equivalent vessel which is acceptable to the Agent acting on the instructions of the Majority Lenders; and

 

(B)          the Newbuilding Cash amount has a credit balance of at least equal to the amount of the delivery instalment payable under the Shipbuilding Contract.

 

7.5          Mandatory prepayment on sale or Total Loss

 

(a)           If a Ship is sold or becomes a Total Loss, the Borrowers shall unless otherwise agreed with the Agent on the Relevant Date prepay the Tranche applicable to that Ship.

 

(b)           On the Relevant Date, the Borrowers shall also prepay such part of the Loan as shall eliminate any shortfall arising if the ratio set out in Clause 27 (Security Cover) were applied immediately following the payment referred to in paragraph (a) above but on the basis that the ratio must either (i) be maintained at the Level at which it was immediately prior to such sale or Total Loss or (ii) if, Borrower D (or another Borrower in accordance with Clause 18.6 (Release of Borrower D)) has been released, at 175 per cent.

 

(c)           Provided that no Default has occurred and is continuing, any remaining proceeds of the sale or Total Loss of a Ship after the prepayments referred to in paragraph (a) and paragraph (b) above have been made together with all other amounts that are payable on any such prepayment pursuant to the Finance Documents shall be paid to the Borrower that owned the relevant Ship.

 

(d)           In this Clause 7.5 (Mandatory prepayment on sale or Total Loss):

 

“Relevant Date” means:

 

(i)            in the case of a sale of a Ship, on the date on which the sale is completed by delivery of that Ship to the buyer of that Ship; and

 

(ii)           in the case of a Total Loss of a Ship, on the earlier of:

 

(A)          the date falling 180 days after the Total Loss Date; and

 

(B)          the date of receipt by the Security Agent of the proceeds of insurance relating to such Total Loss.

 

(e)           Any partial prepayment of the Loan under Clause 7.4(b) shall reduce proportionately each Tranche and thereafter the amount of each Repayment Instalment of that relevant Tranche falling after that prepayment by the amount prepaid in order of maturity.

 

7.6          Mandatory prepayment of Hedging Payment Proceeds

 

Any Hedging Prepayment Proceeds arising as a result of any cancellation or prepayment under this Agreement shall, following payment into the applicable Operating Account in accordance with Clause 28.1 (Payment of Earnings), be applied on the last day of the Interest Period which ends on or after such payment in, in prepayment of the Loan and shall reduce in chronological order the amount of each Repayment Instalment falling after that prepayment by the amount prepaid.

 

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7.7          Restrictions

 

(a)          Any notice of prepayment given by any Party under this Clause 7 (Prepayment) shall be irrevocable and, unless a contrary indication appears in this Agreement, shall specify the date or dates upon which the relevant cancellation or prepayment is to be made and the amount of that cancellation or prepayment.

 

(b)          Any prepayment under this Agreement shall be made together with accrued interest on the amount prepaid and amounts (if any) payable under the Hedging Agreements in connection with that prepayment and, subject to any Break Costs, without premium or penalty.

 

(c)           No Borrower may reborrow any part of the Facility which is prepaid.

 

(d)          No Borrower shall repay or prepay all or any part of the Loan or cancel all or any part of the Commitments except at the times and in the manner expressly provided for in this Agreement.

 

(e)           No amount of the Total Commitments cancelled under this Agreement may be subsequently reinstated.

 

(f)           If the Facility Agent receives a notice under this Clause 7 (Prepayment ) it shall promptly forward a copy of that notice to either the Borrowers or the affected Lenders and/or Hedge Counterparties, as appropriate.

 

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SECTION 5

 

COSTS OF UTILISATION

 

8              INTEREST

 

8.1          Calculation of interest

 

The rate of interest on each Tranche for each Interest Period in respect of that Tranche is the percentage rate per annum which is the aggregate of:

 

(a)           the relevant Margin; and

 

(b)           LIBOR.

 

8.2          Payment of interest

 

(a)           The Borrowers shall pay accrued interest on each Tranche on the last day of each interest Period in respect of that Tranche.

 

(b)           If an interest Period in respect of a Tranche is longer than six Months, the Borrowers shall also pay interest then accrued on that Tranche on the dates falling at six Monthly intervals after the first day of the Interest Period for that Tranche.

 

8.3          Default interest

 

(a)           If an Obligor fails to pay any amount payable by it under a Finance Document on its due date, interest shall accrue on the Unpaid Sum from the due date up to the date of actual payment (both before and after judgment) at a rate which, subject to paragraph (b) below, is 2 per cent. higher than the rate which would have been payable if the Unpaid Sum had, during the period of non-payment, constituted a loan in the currency of the Unpaid Sum for successive Interest Periods, each of a duration selected by the Facility Agent. Any interest accruing under this Clause 8.3 (Default interest) shall be immediately payable by the Obligor on demand by the Facility Agent.

 

(b)           If an Unpaid Sum consists of all or part of the Loan which became due on a day which was not the last day of an Interest Period relating to the Loan:

 

(i)            the first Interest Period for that Unpaid Sum shall have a duration equal to the unexpired portion of the current Interest Period relating to the Loan; and

 

(ii)           the rate of interest applying to that Unpaid Sum during that first Interest Period shall be 2 per cent. higher than the rate which would have applied if that Unpaid Sum had not become due.

 

(c)           Default interest (if unpaid) arising on an Unpaid Sum will be compounded with the Unpaid Sum at the end of each Interest Period applicable to that Unpaid Sum but will remain immediately due and payable.

 

8.4          Notification of rates of interest

 

The Facility Agent shall promptly notify the Lenders and the Borrowers of the determination of a rate of interest under this Agreement.

 

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9              INTEREST PERIODS

 

9.1          Selection of Interest Periods

 

(a)           The Borrowers may select the Interest Period for a Tranche in the Utilisation Request for that Tranche. Subject to paragraphs (f) and (h) below, the Borrowers may select each subsequent Interest Period in respect of that Tranche in a Selection Notice.

 

(b)           Each Selection Notice is irrevocable and must be delivered to the Facility Agent by the Borrowers not later than the Specified Time.

 

(c)           If the Borrowers fail to select an Interest Period in the first Utilisation Request or fail to deliver a Selection Notice to the Facility Agent in accordance with paragraphs (a) and (b) above, the relevant Interest Period will, subject to Clause 9.2 (Changes to Interest Periods) and paragraph (h) below, be six Months.

 

(d)           Subject to this Clause 9 (Interest Periods), the Borrowers may select an Interest Period of 3 or 6 Months or (subject to availability) 12 months or any other period agreed between the Borrowers and the Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of all the Lenders).

 

(e)           An Interest Period in respect of each Tranche shall not extend beyond the final Termination Date for that Tranche.

 

(f)            In respect of a Repayment Instalment, an Interest Period for a part of the applicable Tranche equal to such Repayment Instalment shall end on the Repayment Date relating to it if such date is before the end of the Interest Period then current.

 

(g)           Subject to paragraph (h) below, the first Interest Period for each Tranche shall start on the Utilisation Date for that Tranche and each subsequent Interest Period for that Tranche shall start on the last day of the preceding Interest Period for that Tranche.

 

9.2          Changes to Interest Periods

 

(a)           If after the Borrowers have selected and the Lenders have agreed an Interest Period longer than six months, any Lender notifies the Facility Agent within two Business Days after the Specified Time relating to the relevant Utilisation Request or Selection Notice that it is not satisfied that deposits in dollars for a period equal to the Interest Period will be available to it in the Relevant Interbank Market when the Interest Period commences, the Facility Agent shall shorten the Interest Period to six months.

 

(b)           If the Facility Agent makes any change to an Interest Period referred to in this Clause 9.2 (Changes to Interest Periods), it shall promptly notify the Borrowers and the Lenders.

 

9.3          Non-Business Days

 

If an Interest Period would otherwise end on a day which is not a Business Day, that Interest Period will instead end on the next Business Day in that calendar month (if there is one) or the preceding Business Day (if there is not).

 

10           CHANGES TO THE CALCULATION OF INTEREST

 

10.1        Absence of quotations

 

Subject to Clause 10.2 (Market disruption), if LIBOR is to be determined by reference to the Reference Banks but a Reference Bank does not supply a quotation by the Specified Time on the Quotation Day, the applicable LIBOR shall be determined on the basis of the quotations of the remaining Reference Banks.

 

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10.2        Market disruption

 

(a)           If a Market Disruption Event occurs in relation to any Tranche for any Interest Period applicable to that Tranche, then the rate of interest on each Lender’s share of such Tranche for the relevant Interest Period shall be the rate per annum which is the sum of:

 

(i)            the relevant Margin;

 

(ii)           the rate notified to the Facility Agent by that Lender as soon as practicable and in any event before interest is due to be paid in respect of that Interest Period, to be that which expresses as a percentage rate per annum the cost to that Lender of funding its participation in such Tranche from whatever source it may reasonably select.

 

(b)           In this Agreement “Market Disruption Event” means:

 

(i)            at or about noon on the Quotation Day for the relevant Interest Period, the Screen Rate is not available and none or only one of the Reference Banks supplies a rate to the Facility Agent to determine LIBOR for dollars for the relevant Interest Period; or

 

(ii)           before close of business in London on the Quotation Day for the relevant Interest Period, the Facility Agent receives notifications from a Lender or Lenders (whose participations in the Loan exceed 10 per cent, of the Loan) that the cost to it or them of obtaining matching deposits in the Relevant Interbank Market would be in excess of LIBOR; or

 

(iii)          at least one Business Day before the start of an Interest Period, the Facility Agent receives notification from a Lender (the “Affected Lender”) that for any reason it is unable to obtain dollars in the Relevant Interbank market in order to fund its participation in any Tranche.

 

10.3        Alternative basis of interest or funding, suspension

 

(a)           If a Market Disruption Event occurs and the Facility Agent or the Borrowers so require, the Facility Agent and the Borrowers shall enter into negotiations (for a period of not more than 30 days) with a view to agreeing a substitute basis for determining the rate of interest or (as the case may be) an alternative basis for funding.

 

(b)          Any substitute or alternative basis agreed pursuant to paragraph (a) above shall, with the prior consent of all the Lenders and the Borrowers, be binding on all Parties.

 

(c)           If a Market Disruption Event occurs before the advance of a Tranche is made:

 

(i)           in circumstances falling within paragraph (b)(i) of Clause 10.2 (Market disruption) or paragraph (b)(ii) of Clause 10.2 (Market disruption), the Lenders’ obligation to advance the Tranche; or

 

(ii)          in circumstances falling within paragraph (b)(iii) of Clause 10.2 (Market disruption),the Affected Lender’s obligation to participate in that Tranche,

 

shall be suspended while the circumstances giving rise to the Market Disruption Event continue.

 

10.4        Break Costs

 

(a)           The Borrowers shall, within three Business Days of demand by a Finance Party, pay to that Finance Party its Break Costs attributable to all or any part of the Loan or Unpaid Sum being paid by a Borrower on a day other than the last day of an Interest Period for the Loan or Unpaid Sum.

 

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(b)           Each Lender shall, as soon as reasonably practicable after a demand by the Facility Agent, provide a certificate confirming the amount of its Break Costs for any Interest Period in which they accrue.

 

11           FEES

 

11.1        Arrangement fee

 

The Borrowers shall pay to the Facility Agent (for its own account) on or before 31 July 2013 or such later date as the Facility Agent may agree with the Borrowers, an arrangement fee in the amount of $1,352,245.

 

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SECTION 6

 

ADDITIONAL PAYMENT OBLIGATIONS

 

12           TAX GROSS UP AND INDEMNITIES

 

12.1        Definitions

 

(a)           In this Agreement:

 

“Protected Party” means a Finance Party which is or will be subject to any liability, or required to make any payment, for or on account of Tax in relation to a sum received or receivable (or any sum deemed for the purposes of Tax to be received or receivable) under a Finance Document;

 

“Tax Credit” means a credit against, relief or remission for, or repayment of any Tax.

 

“Tax Deduction” means a deduction or withholding for or on account of Tax from a payment under a Finance Document, other than a FATCA Deduction.

 

“Tax Payment” means either the increase in a payment made by an Obligor to a Finance Party under Clause 12.2 (Tax gross-up) or a payment under Clause 12.3 (Tax indemnity).

 

(b)           Unless a contrary indication appears, in this Clause 12 (Tax Gross Up and Indemnities) reference to “determines” or “determined” means a determination made in the absolute discretion of the person making the determination.

 

(c)           This Clause 12 (Tax Gross Up and Indemnities) shall not apply to any Hedging Agreement.

 

12.2        Tax gross-up

 

(a)           Each Obligor shall make all payments to be made by it without any Tax Deduction, unless a Tax Deduction is required by law.

 

(b)           The Borrowers shall promptly upon becoming aware that an Obligor must make a Tax Deduction (or that there is any change in the rate or the basis of a Tax Deduction) notify the Facility Agent accordingly. Similarly, a Lender shall notify the Facility Agent on becoming so aware in respect of a payment payable to that Lender. If the Facility Agent receives such notification from a Lender it shall notify the Borrowers and that Obligor.

 

(c)           If a Tax Deduction is required by law to be made by an Obligor, the amount of the payment due from that Obligor shall be increased to an amount which (after making any Tax Deduction) leaves an amount equal to the payment which would have been due if no Tax Deduction had been required.

 

(d)           If an Obligor is required to make a Tax Deduction, that Obligor shall make that Tax Deduction and any payment required in connection with that Tax Deduction within the time allowed and in the minimum amount required by law.

 

(e)           Within 30 days of making either a Tax Deduction or any payment required in connection with that Tax Deduction, the Obligor making that Tax Deduction shall deliver to the Facility Agent for the Finance Party entitled to the payment evidence reasonably satisfactory to that Finance Party that the Tax Deduction has been made or (as applicable) any appropriate payment paid to the relevant taxing authority.

 

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12.3         Tax indemnity

 

(a)           The Borrowers shall (within three Business Days of demand by the Facility Agent) pay to a Protected Party an amount equal to the loss, liability or cost which that Protected Party determines will be or has been (directly or indirectly) suffered for or on account of Tax by that Protected Party in respect of a Finance Document.

 

(b)           Paragraph (a) above shall not apply:

 

(i)            with respect to any Tax assessed on a Finance Party:

 

(A)          under the law of the jurisdiction in which that Finance Party is incorporated or, if different, the jurisdiction (or jurisdictions) in which that Finance Party is treated as resident for tax purposes; or

 

(B)          under the law of the jurisdiction in which that Finance Party’s Facility Office is located in respect of amounts received or receivable in that jurisdiction,

 

if that Tax is imposed on or calculated by reference to the net income received or receivable (but not any sum deemed to be received or receivable) by that Finance Party; or

 

(ii)           to the extent a loss, liability or cost is compensated for by an increased payment under Clause 12.2 (Tax gross-up); or

 

(iii)          to the extent it relates to a FATCA Deduction required to be made by a Party.

 

(c)           A Protected Party making, or intending to make, a claim under paragraph (a) above shall promptly notify the Facility Agent of the event which will give, or has given, rise to the claim, following which the Facility Agent shall notify the Borrowers.

 

(d)           A Protected Party shall, on receiving a payment from an Obligor under this Clause 12.3 (Tax indemnity), notify the Facility Agent.

 

12.4        Tax Credit

 

If an Obligor makes a Tax Payment and the relevant Finance Party determines that:

 

(a)           a Tax Credit is attributable to an increased payment of which that Tax Payment forms part, to that Tax Payment or to a Tax Deduction in consequence of which that Tax Payment was received; and

 

(b)           that Finance Party has obtained, utilised and retained that Tax Credit; and

 

(c)           the Finance Party shall pay an amount to the Obligor which that Finance Party reasonably determines will leave it (after that payment) in the same after-Tax position as it would have been in had the Tax Payment not been required to be made by the Obligor.

 

12.5        Stamp taxes

 

The Borrowers shall pay and, within three Business Days of demand, indemnify each Secured Party against any cost, loss or liability which that Secured Party incurs in relation to all stamp duty, registration and other similar Taxes payable in respect of any Finance Document.

 

12.6        VAT

 

(a)           All amounts expressed to be payable under a Finance Document by any Party to a Finance Party which (in whole or in part) constitute the consideration for any supply for VAT purposes are deemed to be exclusive of any VAT which is chargeable on that supply, and

 

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accordingly, subject to paragraph (b) below, if VAT is or becomes chargeable on any supply made by any Finance Party to any Party under a Finance Document and such Finance Party is required to account to the relevant tax authority for the VAT, that Party must pay to such Finance Party (in addition to and at the same time as paying any other consideration for such supply) an amount equal to the amount of the VAT (and such Finance Party must promptly provide an appropriate VAT invoice to that Party).

 

(b)           If VAT is or becomes chargeable on any supply made by any Finance Party (the “Supplier”) to any other Finance Party (the “Recipient”) under a Finance Document, and any Party other than the Recipient (the “Relevant Party”) is required by the terms of any Finance Document to pay an amount equal to the consideration for that supply to the Supplier (rather than being required to reimburse or indemnify the Recipient in respect of that consideration):

 

(i)            (where the Supplier is the person required to account to the relevant tax authority for the VAT) the Relevant Party must also pay to the Supplier (at the same time as paying that amount) an additional amount equal to the amount of the VAT. The Recipient must (where this paragraph (i) applies) promptly pay to the Relevant Party an amount equal to any credit or repayment the Recipient receives from the relevant tax authority which the Recipient reasonably determines relates to the VAT chargeable on that supply; and

 

(ii)           (where the Recipient is the person required to account to the relevant tax authority for the VAT) the Relevant Party must promptly, following demand from the Recipient, pay to the Recipient an amount equal to the VAT chargeable on that supply but only to the extent that the Recipient reasonably determines that it is not entitled to credit or repayment from the relevant tax authority in respect of that VAT.

 

(c)           Where a Finance Document requires any Party to reimburse or indemnify a Finance Party for any cost or expense, that Party shall reimburse or indemnify (as the case may be) such Finance Party for the full amount of such cost or expense, including such part thereof as represents VAT, save to the extent that such Finance Party reasonably determines that it is entitled to credit or repayment in respect of such VAT from the relevant tax authority.

 

(d)           Any reference in this Clause 12.6 (VAT) to any Party shall, at any time when such Party is treated as a member of a group for VAT purposes, include (where appropriate and unless the context otherwise requires) a reference to the representative member of such group at such time (the term “representative member” to have the same meaning as in the Value Added Tax Act 1994).

 

(e)           In relation to any supply made by a Finance Party to any Party under a Finance Document, if reasonably requested by such Finance Party, that Party must promptly provide such Finance Party with details of that Party’s VAT registration and such other information as is reasonably requested in connection with such Finance Party’s VAT reporting requirements in relation to such supply.

 

12.7        FATCA Information

 

(a)           Subject to paragraph (c) below, each Party shall, within ten Business Days of a reasonable request by another Party:

 

(i)            confirm to that other Party whether it is:

 

(A)          a FATCA Exempt Party; or

 

(B)          not a FATCA Exempt Party; and

 

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(ii)           supply to that other Party such forms, documentation and other information relating to its status under FATCA (including its applicable “passthru payment percentage” or other information required under the US Treasury Regulations or other official guidance including intergovernmental agreements) as that other Party reasonably requests for the purposes of that other Party’s compliance with FATCA.

 

(b)           If a Party confirms to another Party pursuant to paragraph (a)(i) above that it is a FATCA Exempt Party and it subsequently becomes aware that it is not, or has ceased to be a FATCA Exempt Party, that Party shall notify that other Party reasonably promptly.

 

(c)           Paragraph (a) above shall not oblige any Finance Party to do anything which would or might in its reasonable opinion constitute a breach of:

 

(i)            any law or regulation;

 

(ii)           any fiduciary duty; or

 

(iii)          any duty of confidentiality.

 

(d)           If a Party fails to confirm its status or to supply forms, documentation or other information requested in accordance with paragraph (a) above (including, for the avoidance of doubt, where paragraph (c) above applies), then:

 

(i)            if that Party failed to confirm whether it is (and/or remains) a FATCA Exempt Party then such Party shall be treated for the purposes of the Finance Documents as if it is not a FATCA Exempt Party; and

 

(ii)           if that Party failed to confirm its applicable “passthru payment percentage” then such Party shall be treated for the purposes of the Finance Documents(and payments made thereunder) as if its applicable “passthru payment percentage” is 100%,

 

until (in each case) such time as the Party in question provides the requested confirmation, forms, documentation or other information.

 

12.8        FATCA Deduction

 

(a)           Each Party may make any FATCA Deduction it is required to make by FATCA, and any payment required in connection with the FATCA Deduction, and no Party shall be required to increase any payment in respect of which it makes such a FATCA Deduction or otherwise compensate the recipient of the payment for that FATCA Deduction.

 

(b)           Each Party shall promptly, upon becoming aware that it must make a FATCA Deduction (or that there is any change in the rate or the basis of such FATCA Deduction) notify the Party to whom it is making the payment and, in addition, shall notify the Borrowers, the Facility Agent and the other Finance Parties.

 

13           INCREASED COSTS

 

13.1        Increased costs

 

(a)           Subject to Clause 13.3 (Exceptions), the Borrowers shall, within three Business Days of a demand by the Facility Agent, pay for the account of a Finance Party the amount of any Increased Costs incurred by that Finance Party or any of its Affiliates as a result of:

 

(i)            the introduction of or any change in (or in the interpretation, administration or application of) any law or regulation; or

 

(ii)           compliance with any law or regulation made,

 

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after the date of this Agreement.

 

(b)           in this Agreement “increased Costs” means:

 

(i)            a reduction in the rate of return from the Facility or on a Finance Party’s (or its Affiliate’s) overall capital;

 

(ii)           an additional or increased cost; or

 

(iii)          a reduction of any amount due and payable under any Finance Document,

 

which is incurred or suffered by a Finance Party or any of its Affiliates to the extent that it is attributable to that Finance Party having entered into its Commitment or funding or performing its obligations under any Finance Document.

 

13.2        increased cost claims

 

(a)           A Finance Party intending to make a claim pursuant to Clause 13.1 (Increased costs) shall notify the Facility Agent of the event giving rise to the claim, following which the Facility Agent shall promptly notify the Borrowers.

 

(b)           Each Finance Party shall, as soon as practicable after a demand by the Facility Agent, provide a certificate confirming the amount of its Increased Costs.

 

13.3        Exceptions

 

Clause 13.1 (Increased costs) does not apply to the extent any Increased Cost is:

 

(a)           attributable to a Tax Deduction required by law to be made by an Obligor;

 

(b)           attributable to a FATCA Deduction required to be made by a Party;

 

(c)           compensated for by Clause 12.3 (Tax indemnity) (or would have been compensated for under Clause 12.3 (Tax indemnity) but was not so compensated solely because any of the exclusions in paragraph (b) of Clause 12.3 (Tax indemnity) applied);

 

(d)           attributable to the wilful breach by the relevant Finance Party or its Affiliates of any law or regulation; or

 

(e)           incurred by a Hedge Counterparty in its capacity as such.

 

14           OTHER INDEMNITIES

 

14.1        Currency indemnity

 

(a)           If any sum due from an Obligor under the Finance Documents (a “Sum”), or any order, judgment or award given or made in relation to a Sum, has to be converted from the currency (the “First Currency”) in which that Sum is payable into another currency (the “Second Currency”) for the purpose of:

 

(i)            making or filing a claim or proof against that Obligor; or

 

(ii)           obtaining or enforcing an order, judgment or award in relation to any litigation or arbitration proceedings,

 

that Obligor shall, as an independent obligation, on demand, indemnify each Secured Party to which that Sum is due against any cost, loss or liability arising out of or as a result of the conversion including any discrepancy between (A) the rate of exchange used to convert that

 

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Sum from the First Currency into the Second Currency and (B) the rate or rates of exchange available to that person at the time of its receipt of that Sum.

 

(b)           Each Obligor waives any right it may have in any jurisdiction to pay any amount under the Finance Documents in a currency or currency unit other than that in which it is expressed to be payable.

 

(c)           This Clause 14.1 (Currency indemnity) does not apply to any sum due to a Hedge Counterparty in its capacity as such.

 

14.2        Other indemnities

 

(a)           Each Obligor shall, on demand, indemnify each Secured Party against any cost, loss or liability incurred by it as a result of:

 

(i)            the occurrence of any Event of Default;

 

(ii)           a failure by an Obligor to pay any amount due under a Finance Document on its due date, including without limitation, any cost, loss or liability arising as a result of Clause 35 (Sharing Among the Finance Parties);

 

(iii)          funding, or making arrangements to fund, its participation in a Tranche requested by the Borrowers in a Utilisation Request but not made by reason of the operation of any one or more of the provisions of this Agreement (other than by reason of default or negligence by that Finance Party alone); or

 

(iv)          the Loan (or part of the Loan) not being prepaid in accordance with a notice of prepayment given by the Borrowers.

 

(b)           Each Obligor shall, on demand, indemnify each Finance Party, each Affiliate of a Finance Party and each officer or employee of a Finance Party or its Affiliate (each such person for the purposes of this Clause 14.2 (Other indemnities) an “Indemnified Person”), against any cost, loss or liability incurred by that Indemnified Person pursuant to or in connection with any litigation, arbitration or administrative proceedings or regulatory enquiry, in connection with or arising out of the entry into and the transactions contemplated by the Finance Documents, having the benefit of any Security constituted by the Finance Documents or which relates to the condition or operation of, or any incident occurring in relation to, any Ship unless such cost, loss or liability is caused by the gross negligence or wilful misconduct of that Indemnified Person.

 

(c)           Without limiting, but subject to any limitations set out in paragraph (b) above, the indemnity in paragraph (b) above shall cover any cost, loss or liability incurred by each Indemnified Person in any jurisdiction:

 

(i)            arising or asserted under or in connection with any law relating to safety at sea, the ISM Code, any Environmental Law or any Sanctions; or

 

(ii)           in connection with any Environmental Claim.

 

(d)           Any Affiliate or any officer or employee of a Finance Party or of any of its Affiliates may rely on this Clause 14.2 (Other indemnities) and the provisions of the Third Parties Act.

 

14.3        Indemnity to the Servicing Parties

 

Each Obligor shall, on demand, indemnify each Servicing Party against any cost, loss or liability incurred by that Servicing Party (acting reasonably) as a result of:

 

(a)           investigating any event which it reasonably believes is a Default; or

 

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(b)           acting or relying on any notice, request or instruction which it reasonably believes to be genuine, correct and appropriately authorised.

 

14.4        Indemnity to the Security Agent

 

(a)           Each Obligor shall, on demand, indemnify the Security Agent and every Receiver and Delegate against any cost, loss or liability incurred by any of them:

 

(i)            in relation to or as a result of:

 

(A)          the taking, holding, protection or enforcement of the Finance Documents and the Transaction Security;

 

(B)          the exercise of any of the rights, powers, discretions and remedies vested in the Security Agent and each Receiver and Delegate by the Finance Documents or by law;

 

(C)          any default by any Obligor in the performance of any of the obligations expressed to be assumed by it in the Finance Documents; and

 

(D)          any action by any Obligor which vitiates, reduces the value of, or is otherwise prejudicial to, the Transaction Security,

 

(ii)           which otherwise relates to any of the Security Property or the performance of the terms of this Agreement or the other Finance Documents (otherwise than as a result of the Security Agent’s, Receiver’s or Delegate’s gross negligence or wilful misconduct).

 

(b)           The Security Agent and every Receiver and Delegate may, in priority to any payment to the Secured Parties, indemnify itself out of the Charged Property in respect of, and pay and retain, all sums necessary to give effect to the indemnity in this Clause 14.4 (Indemnity to the Security Agent) and shall have a lien on the Transaction Security and the proceeds of the enforcement of the Transaction Security for all monies payable to it.

 

15           MITIGATION BY THE LENDERS

 

15.1        Mitigation

 

(a)           Each Finance Party shall, in consultation with the Borrowers, take all reasonable steps to mitigate any circumstances which arise and which would result in any amount becoming payable under or pursuant to, or cancelled pursuant to, any of Clause 7.1 (Illegality), Clause 12 (Tax Gross Up and Indemnities) or Clause 13 (Increased Costs) including (but not limited to) transferring its rights and obligations under the Finance Documents to another Affiliate or Facility Office.

 

(b)           Paragraph (a) above does not in any way limit the obligations of any Obligor under the Finance Documents.

 

15.2        Limitation of liability

 

(a)           Each Borrower shall, on demand, indemnify each Finance Party for all costs and expenses reasonably incurred by that Finance Party as a result of steps taken by it under Clause 15.1 (Mitigation).

 

(b)           A Finance Party is not obliged to take any steps under Clause 15.1 (Mitigation) if, in the opinion of that Finance Party (acting reasonably), to do so might be prejudicial to it.

 

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16           COSTS AND EXPENSES

 

16.1        Transaction expenses

 

The Borrowers shall, on demand, pay the Facility Agent, the Security Agent and the Arranger the amount of all documented costs and expenses (including legal fees) reasonably incurred by any Secured Party in connection with the negotiation, preparation, printing, execution, syndication and perfection of:

 

(a)           this Agreement and any other documents referred to in this Agreement;

 

(b)           the Transaction Security; and

 

(c)           any other Finance Documents executed after the date of this Agreement.

 

16.2        Amendment costs

 

If:

 

(a)           an Obligor requests an amendment, waiver or consent; or

 

(b)           an amendment is required pursuant to Clause 36.9 (Change of currency); or

 

(c)           an Obligor requests, and the Security Agent agrees to, the release of all or any part of the Charged Property from the Transaction Security,

 

the Borrowers shall, on demand, reimburse each of the Facility Agent and the Security Agent for the amount of all costs and expenses (including legal fees) which have been reasonably incurred by each Secured Party in responding to, evaluating, negotiating or complying with that request or requirement.

 

16.3        Enforcement and preservation costs

 

The Borrowers shall, on demand, pay to each Secured Party the amount of all costs and expenses (including legal fees) incurred by that Secured Party in connection with the enforcement of, or the preservation of any rights under, any Finance Document and the Transaction Security and any proceedings instituted by or against the Security Agent as a consequence of taking or holding the Transaction Security or enforcing those rights.

 

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SECTION 7

 

GUARANTEES AND JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY OF BORROWERS

 

17           GUARANTEE AND INDEMNITY — PARENT GUARANTOR

 

17.1        Guarantee and indemnity

 

The Parent Guarantor irrevocably and unconditionally:

 

(a)           guarantees to each Finance Party punctual performance by each Obligor other than the Parent Guarantor of all such other Obligor’s obligations under the Finance Documents;

 

(b)           undertakes with each Finance Party that whenever an Obligor other than the Parent Guarantor does not pay any amount when due under or in connection with any Finance Document, the Parent Guarantor shall immediately on demand pay that amount as if it were the principal obligor; and

 

(c)           agrees with each Finance Party that if any obligation guaranteed by it is or becomes unenforceable, invalid or illegal, it will, as an independent and primary obligation, indemnify that Finance Party immediately on demand against any cost, loss or liability it incurs as a result of an Obligor other than the Parent Guarantor not paying any amount which would, but for such unenforceability, invalidity or illegality, have been payable by it under any Finance Document on the date when it would have been due. The amount payable by the Parent Guarantor under this indemnity will not exceed the amount it would have had to pay under this Clause 17 (Guarantee and Indemnity — Parent Guarantor) if the amount claimed had been recoverable on the basis of a guarantee.

 

17.2        Continuing guarantee

 

This guarantee is a continuing guarantee and will extend to the ultimate balance of sums payable by any Obligor under the Finance Documents, regardless of any intermediate payment or discharge in whole or in part.

 

17.3        Reinstatement

 

If any discharge, release or arrangement (whether in respect of the obligations of any Obligor or any security for those obligations or otherwise) is made by a Secured Party in whole or in part on the basis of any payment, security or other disposition which is avoided or must be restored in insolvency, liquidation, administration or otherwise, without limitation, then the liability of the Parent Guarantor under this Clause 17 (Guarantee and Indemnity — Parent Guarantor) will continue or be reinstated as if the discharge, release or arrangement had not occurred.

 

17.4        Waiver of defences

 

The obligations of the Parent Guarantor under this Clause 17 (Guarantee and Indemnity — Parent Guarantor) and in respect of any Transaction Security will not be affected or discharged by an act, omission, matter or thing which, but for this Clause 17.4 (Waiver of defences), would reduce, release or prejudice any of its obligations under this Clause 17 (Guarantee and Indemnity — Parent Guarantor) or in respect of any Transaction Security (without limitation and whether or not known to it or any Secured Party) including:

 

(a)           any time, waiver or consent granted to, or composition with, any Obligor or other person;

 

(b)           the release of any other Obligor or any other person under the terms of any composition or arrangement with any creditor of any member of the Group;

 

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(c)           the taking, variation, compromise, exchange, renewal or release of, or refusal or neglect to perfect or delay in perfecting, or refusal or neglect to take up or enforce, or delay in taking or enforcing any rights against, or security over assets of, any Obligor or other person or any non-presentation or non-observance of any formality or other requirement in respect of any instrument or any failure to realise the full value of any security;

 

(d)           any incapacity or lack of power, authority or legal personality of or dissolution or change in the members or status of an Obligor or any other person;

 

(e)           any amendment, novation, supplement, extension, restatement (however fundamental and whether or not more onerous) or replacement of any Finance Document or any other document or security including, without limitation, any change in the purpose of, any extension of or any increase in any facility or the addition of any new facility under any Finance Document or other document or security;

 

(f)            any unenforceability, illegality or invalidity of any obligation of any person under any Finance Document or any other document or security; or

 

(g)           any insolvency or similar proceedings.

 

17.5        Immediate recourse

 

The Parent Guarantor waives any right it may have of first requiring any Secured Party (or any trustee or agent on its behalf) to proceed against or enforce any other rights or security or claim payment from any person (including without limitation to commence any proceedings under any Finance Document or to enforce any Transaction Security) before claiming or commencing proceedings under this Clause 17 (Guarantee and Indemnity — Parent Guarantor). This waiver applies irrespective of any law or any provision of a Finance Document to the contrary.

 

17.6        Appropriations

 

Until all amounts which may be or become payable by the Obligors under or in connection with the Finance Documents have been irrevocably paid in full, each Secured Party (or any trustee or agent on its behalf) may:

 

(a)           refrain from applying or enforcing any other moneys, security or rights held or received by that Secured Party (or any trustee or agent on its behalf) in respect of those amounts, or apply and enforce the same in such manner and order as it sees fit (whether against those amounts or otherwise) and the Parent Guarantor shall not be entitled to the benefit of the same; and

 

(b)           hold in an interest-bearing suspense account any moneys received from the Parent Guarantor or on account of the Parent Guarantor’s liability under this Clause 17 (Guarantee and Indemnity - Parent Guarantor).

 

17.7        Deferral of Parent Guarantor’s rights

 

All rights which the Parent Guarantor at any time has (whether in respect of this guarantee, a mortgage or any other transaction) against any Borrower, any other Obligor or their respective assets shall be fully subordinated to the rights of the Secured Parties under the Finance Documents and until the end of the Security Period and unless the Facility Agent otherwise directs, the Parent Guarantor will not exercise any rights which it may have (whether in respect of any Finance Document to which it is a Party or any other transaction) by reason of performance by it of its obligations under the Finance Documents or by reason of any amount being payable, or liability arising, under this Clause 17 (Guarantee and Indemnity — Parent Guarantor):

 

(a)           to be indemnified by an Obligor;

 

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(b)           to claim any contribution from any third party providing security for, or any other guarantor of, any Obligor’s obligations under the Finance Documents;

 

(c)           to take the benefit (in whole or in part and whether by way of subrogation or otherwise) of any rights of the Secured Parties under the Finance Documents or of any other guarantee or security taken pursuant to, or in connection with, the Finance Documents by any Secured Party;

 

(d)           to bring legal or other proceedings for an order requiring any Obligor to make any payment, or perform any obligation, in respect of which the Parent Guarantor has given a guarantee, undertaking or indemnity under Clause 17.1 (Guarantee and Indemnity — Parent Guarantor);

 

(e)           to exercise any right of set-off against any Obligor; and/or

 

(f)            to claim or prove as a creditor of any Obligor in competition with any Secured Party.

 

If the Parent Guarantor receives any benefit, payment or distribution in relation to such rights it shall hold that benefit, payment or distribution to the extent necessary to enable all amounts which may be or become payable to the Secured Parties by the Obligors under or in connection with the Finance Documents to be repaid in full on trust for the Secured Parties and shall promptly pay or transfer the same to the Facility Agent or as the Facility Agent may direct for application in accordance with Clause 36 (Payment Mechanics).

 

17.8        Additional security

 

This guarantee and any other Security given by the Parent Guarantor is in addition to and is not in any way prejudiced by, and shall not prejudice, any other guarantee or Security or any other right of recourse now or subsequently held by any Secured Party or any right of set-off or netting or right to combine accounts in connection with the Finance Documents.

 

17.9        Applicability of provisions of Guarantee to other Security

 

Clauses 17.2 (Continuing guarantee), 17.3 (Reinstatement), 17A (Waiver of defences), 17.5 (Immediate recourse), 17.6 (Appropriations), 17.7 (Deferral of Parent Guarantor’s rights) and 17.8 (Additional security) shall apply, with any necessary modifications, to any Security which the Parent Guarantor creates (whether at the time at which it signs this Agreement or at any later time) to secure the Secured Liabilities or any part of them.

 

18           JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY OF THE BORROWERS

 

18.1        Joint and several liability

 

(a)           All liabilities and obligations of the Borrowers under this Agreement shall, whether expressed to be so or not, be joint and several.

 

18.2        Waiver of defences

 

The liabilities and obligations of a Borrower shall not be impaired by:

 

(a)           this Agreement being or later becoming void, unenforceable or illegal as regards any other Borrower;

 

(b)           any Lender or the Security Agent entering into any rescheduling, refinancing or other arrangement of any kind with any other Borrower;

 

(c)           any Lender or the Security Agent releasing any other Borrower or any Security created by a Finance Document; or

 

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(d)                                 any time, waiver or consent granted to, or composition with any other Borrower or other person;

 

(e)                                  the release of any other Borrower or any other person under the terms of any composition or arrangement with any creditor of any member of the Group;

 

(f)                                   the taking, variation, compromise, exchange, renewal or release of, or refusal or neglect to perfect, take up or enforce, any rights against, or security over assets of, any other Borrower or other person or any non-presentation or non-observance of any formality or other requirement in respect of any instrument or any failure to realise the full value of any security;

 

(g)                                  any incapacity or lack of power, authority or legal personality of or dissolution or change in the members or status of any other Borrower or any other person;

 

(h)                                 any amendment, novation, supplement, extension, restatement (however fundamental, and whether or not more onerous) or replacement of a Finance Document or any other document or security including, without limitation, any change in the purpose of, any extension of or any increase in any facility or the addition of any new facility under any Finance Document or other document or security;

 

(i)                                     any unenforceability, illegality or invalidity of any obligation or any person under any inance Document or any other document or security; or

 

(j)            any insolvency or similar proceedings.

 

18.3        Principal Debtor

 

Each Borrower declares that it is and will, throughout the Security Period, remain a principal debtor for all amounts owing under this Agreement and the Finance Documents and no Borrower shall, in any circumstances, be construed to be a surety for the obligations of any other Borrower under this Agreement.

 

18.4        Borrower restrictions

 

(a)           Subject to paragraph (b) below, during the Security Period no Borrower shall:

 

(i)                                     claim any amount which may be due to it from any other Borrower whether in respect of a payment made under, or matter arising out of, this Agreement or any Finance Document, or any matter unconnected with this Agreement or any Finance Document; or

 

(ii)                                  take or enforce any form of security from any other Borrower for such an amount, or in any the way seek to have recourse in respect of such an amount against any asset of any other Borrower; or

 

(iii)          set off such an amount against any sum due from it to any other Borrower; or

 

(iv)                              prove or claim for such an amount in any liquidation, administration, arrangement or similar procedure involving any other Borrower; or

 

(v)           exercise or assert any combination of the foregoing.

 

(b)                                 If during the Security Period, the Facility Agent, by notice to a Borrower, requires it to take any action referred to in paragraph (a) above in relation to any other Borrower, that Borrower shall take that action as soon as practicable after receiving the Facility Agent’s notice.

 

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18.5        Deferral of Borrowers’ rights

 

Until all amounts which may be or become payable by the Borrowers under or in connection with the Finance Documents have been irrevocably paid in full and unless the Facility Agent otherwise directs, no Borrower will exercise any rights which it may have by reason of performance by it of its obligations under the Finance Documents:

 

(a)           to be indemnified by any other Borrower; or

 

(b)                                 to claim any contribution from any other Borrower in relation to any payment made by it under the Finance Documents.

 

18.6        Release of Borrower D

 

Borrower D (or if requested with the prior consent of the Facility Agent, another Borrower in place of Borrower D) shall upon 10 Business Days’ written request from the Parent Guarantor be released from all of its obligations as a Borrower and a Hedge Guarantor under this Agreement and the Finance Documents subject to satisfaction of all of the following conditions:

 

(a)                                 no Event of Default and, on the date of the proposed release, no Default is continuing or might reasonably be expected to result from such release; and

 

(b)                                 following the release of the Borrower and any Security granted by that Borrower, the provisions of Clause 27.1(Minimum required security cover) shall be complied with but with the ratio being increased to 175 per cent. as at that date and at all times thereafter; and

 

(c)                                  the Margin being increased to 2.75 per cent. per annum with effect from the date of the release and at all times thereafter.

 

19           GUARANTEE AND INDEMNITY — HEDGE GUARANTORS

 

19.1        Guarantee and indemnity

 

Each Hedge Guarantor irrevocably and unconditionally:

 

(a)                                 guarantees to each Finance Party punctual performance by each Borrower of all that Borrower’s obligations under the Hedging Agreements;

 

(b)                                 undertakes with each Finance Party that whenever a Borrower does not pay any amount when due under or in connection with any Finance Document, that Hedge Guarantor shall immediately on demand pay that amount as if it were the principal obligor; and

 

(c)                                  agrees with each Finance Party that if any obligation guaranteed by it is or becomes unenforceable, invalid or illegal, it will, as an independent and primary obligation, indemnify that Finance Party immediately on demand against any cost, loss or liability it incurs as a result of a Borrower not paying any amount which would, but for such unenforceability, invalidity or illegality, have been payable by it under any Hedging Agreement on the date when it would have been due. The amount payable by a Hedge Guarantor under this indemnity will not exceed the amount it would have had to pay under this Clause 19 (Guarantee and Indemnity — Hedge Guarantors) if the amount claimed had been recoverable on the basis of a guarantee.

 

19.2        Continuing guarantee

 

This guarantee is a continuing guarantee and will extend to the ultimate balance of sums payable by any Borrower under the Hedging Agreements, regardless of any intermediate payment or discharge in whole or in part.

 

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19.3        Reinstatement

 

If any discharge, release or arrangement (whether in respect of the obligations of any Borrower or any security for those obligations or otherwise) is made by a Secured Party in whole or in part on the basis of any payment, security or other disposition which is avoided or must be restored in insolvency, liquidation, administration or otherwise, without limitation, then the liability of each Hedge Guarantor under this Clause 19 (Guarantee and Indemnity — Hedge Guarantors) will continue or be reinstated as if the discharge, release or arrangement had not occurred.

 

19.4        Waiver of defences

 

The obligations of each Hedge Guarantor under this Clause 19 (Guarantee and Indemnity — Hedge Guarantors) and in respect of any Transaction Security will not be affected or discharged by an act, omission, matter or thing which, but for this Clause 19.4 (Waiver of defences), would reduce, release or prejudice any of its obligations under this Clause 19 [Guarantee and Indemnity - Hedge Guarantors) or in respect of any Transaction Security (without limitation and whether or not known to it or any Secured Party) including:

 

(a)           any time, waiver or consent granted to, or composition with, any Obligor or other person;

 

(b)                                  the release of any other Obligor or any other person under the terms of any composition or arrangement with any creditor of any member of the Group;

 

(c)                                   the taking, variation, compromise, exchange, renewal or release of, or refusal or neglect to perfect or delay in perfecting, or refusal or neglect to take up or enforce, or delay in taking or enforcing any rights against, or security over assets of, any Obligor or other person or any non-presentation or non-observance of any formality or other requirement in respect of any instrument or any failure to realise the full value of any security;

 

(d)                                  any incapacity or lack of power, authority or legal personality of or dissolution or change in the members or status of an Obligor or any other person;

 

(e)                                   any amendment, novation, supplement, extension, restatement (however fundamental and whether or not more onerous) or replacement of any Finance Document or any other document or security including, without limitation, any change in the purpose of, any extension of or any increase in any facility or the addition of any new facility under any Finance Document or other document or security;

 

(f)                                    any unenforceability, illegality or invalidity of any obligation of any person under any Finance Document or any other document or security; or

 

(g)           any insolvency or similar proceedings.

 

19.5        Immediate recourse

 

Each Hedge Guarantor waives any right it may have of first requiring any Secured Party (or any trustee or agent on its behalf) to proceed against or enforce any other rights or security or claim payment from any person (including without limitation to commence any proceedings under any Finance Document or to enforce any Transaction Security) before claiming or commencing proceedings under this Clause 19 (Guarantee and Indemnity — Hedge Guarantors), This waiver applies irrespective of any law or any provision of a Finance Document to the contrary.

 

19.6        Appropriations

 

Until all amounts which may be or become payable by the Borrowers under or in connection with the Hedging Agreements have been irrevocably paid in full, each Secured Party (or any trustee or agent on its behalf) may:

 

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(a)                                  refrain from applying or enforcing any other moneys, security or rights held or received by that Secured Party (or any trustee or agent on its behalf) in respect of those amounts, or apply and enforce the same in such manner and order as it sees fit (whether against those amounts or otherwise) and no Hedge Guarantor shall be entitled to the benefit of the same; and

 

(b)                                  hold in an interest-bearing suspense account any moneys received from any Hedge Guarantor or on account of any Hedge Guarantor’s liability under this Clause 19 (Guarantee and Indemnity — Hedge Guarantors).

 

19.7        Deferral of Hedge Guarantors’ rights

 

All rights which each Hedge Guarantor at any time has (whether in respect of this guarantee, a mortgage or any other transaction) against any Borrower, any other Obligor or their respective assets shall be fully subordinated to the rights of the Secured Parties under the Finance Documents and until the end of the Security Period and unless the Facility Agent otherwise directs, no Hedge Guarantor will exercise any rights which it may have (whether in respect of any Finance Document to which it is a Party or any other transaction) by reason of performance by it of its obligations under the Finance Documents or by reason of any amount being payable, or liability arising, under this Clause 19 (Guarantee and Indemnity — Hedge Guarantors):

 

(a)           to be indemnified by an Obligor;

 

(b)                                  to claim any contribution from any third party providing security for, or any other guarantor of, any Obligor’s obligations under the Finance Documents;

 

(c)                                   to take the benefit (in whole or in part and whether by way of subrogation or otherwise) of any rights of the Secured Parties under the Finance Documents or of any other guarantee or security taken pursuant to, or in connection with, the Finance Documents by any Secured Party;

 

(d)                                  to bring legal or other proceedings for an order requiring any Obligor to make any payment, or perform any obligation, in respect of which any Hedge Guarantor has given a guarantee, undertaking or indemnity under Clause 19 (Guarantee and Indemnity — Hedge Guarantors);

 

(e)           to exercise any right of set-off against any Obligor; and/or

 

(f)            to claim or prove as a creditor of any Obligor in competition with any Secured Party.

 

If a Hedge Guarantor receives any benefit, payment or distribution in relation to such rights it shall hold that benefit, payment or distribution to the extent necessary to enable all amounts which may be or become payable to the Secured Parties by the Obligors under or in connection with the Finance Documents to be repaid in full on trust for the Secured Parties and shall promptly pay or transfer the same to the Facility Agent or as the Facility Agent may direct for application in accordance with Clause 35 (Payment Mechanics).

 

19.8        Additional security

 

This guarantee and any other Security given by a Hedge Guarantor is in addition to and is not in any way prejudiced by, and shall not prejudice, any other guarantee or Security or any other right of recourse now or subsequently held by any Secured Party or any right of set-off or netting or right to combine accounts in connection with the Finance Documents.

 

19.9        Applicability of provisions of Guarantee to other Security

 

Clauses 19.2 (Continuing guarantee), 19.3 (Reinstatement), 19.4 (Waiver of defences), 19.5 (Immediate recourse), 19.6 (Appropriations), 19.7 (Deferral of Hedge Guarantors’ rights) and 19.8 (Additional security) shall apply, with any necessary modifications, to any Security

 

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which a Hedge Guarantor creates (whether at the time at which it signs this Agreement or at any later time) to secure the Secured Liabilities or any part of them.

 

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SECTION 8

 

REPRESENTATIONS, UNDERTAKINGS AND EVENTS OF DEFAULT

 

20           REPRESENTATIONS

 

20.1        General

 

Each Obligor makes the representations and warranties set out in this Clause 20 (Representations) to each Finance Party on the date of this Agreement.

 

20.2        Status

 

(a)                                 Each Borrower is a limited liability company, duly formed and validly existing in good standing under the law of its jurisdiction of incorporation.

 

(b)                                  The Parent Guarantor is a corporation duly incorporated and validly existing in good standing under the law of its jurisdiction of incorporation.

 

(c)                                  Each Borrower, the Parent Guarantor and each of their Subsidiaries has the power to own its assets and carry on its business as it is being conducted.

 

20.3        Share capital and ownership

 

(a)           The memberships interests of each Borrower are divided into 100 LLC shares.

 

(b)                                  From the date of this Agreement until the date of the Private Placement, the legal title to and beneficial interest in all of the membership interests in each Borrower is and shall be held free of any Security or any other claim by Dorian Holdings.

 

(c)                                  Following the Private Placement, the legal title to and beneficial interest in all of the membership interests in each Borrower is and shall be held free of any Security or any other claim by the Parent Guarantor.

 

(d)                                 None of the membership interests in any Borrower is subject to any option to purchase, pre-emption rights or similar rights save for any agreement for the Parent Guarantor to purchase all of such membership interests from Dorian Holdings.

 

(e)                                   The Parent Guarantor is authorised to issue 500,000,000 registered shares comprised of 450,000,000 common shares with par value of $0.01 per share and 50,000,000 preferred shares with a par value of $0.01 per share of which common shares have been issued fully paid.

 

(f)                                   From the date of this Agreement until the date of the Private Placement, the legal title to and beneficial interest in the issued and outstanding shares in the Parent Guarantor is and shall be held free of any Security or any other claims by Dorian Holdings.

 

20.4        Binding obligations

 

Subject to any matters which are set out as qualifications or reservations as to matters of law and general application in the legal opinions delivered pursuant to Clause 4 (Conditions of Utilisation), the obligations expressed to be assumed by it in each Transaction Document to which it is a party are legal, valid, binding and enforceable obligations.

 

20.5        Validity, effectiveness and ranking of Security

 

(a)                                 Subject to any matters which are set out as qualifications or reservations as to matters of law and general application in the legal opinions delivered pursuant to Clause 4 (Conditions of Utilisation), each Finance Document to which it is a party does now or, as the case may

 

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be, will upon execution and delivery and, where applicable, registration create the Security it purports to create over any assets to which such Security, by its terms, relates, and such Security will, when created or intended to be created, be valid and effective.

 

(b)                                  No third party has or will have any Security (except for Permitted Security) over any assets that are the subject of any Transaction Security granted by it.

 

(c)                                   The Transaction Security granted by it to the Security Agent or any other Secured Party has or will when created or intended to be created have first ranking priority or such other priority it is expressed to have in the Finance Documents and is not subject to any prior ranking or pari passu ranking security.

 

(d)                                  No concurrence, consent or authorisation of any person is required for the creation of or otherwise in connection with any Transaction Security.

 

20.6        Non-conflict with other obligations

 

The entry into and performance by it of, and the transactions contemplated by, each Transaction Document to which it is a party do not and will not conflict with:

 

(a)           any law or regulation applicable to it;

 

(b)           the constitutional documents of any member of the Group; or

 

(c)                                  any agreement or instrument binding upon it or any member of the Group or any member of the Group’s assets.

 

20.7        Power and authority

 

(a)                                  It has the power to enter into, perform and deliver, and will by the required date, have taken ail necessary action to authorise its entry into, performance and delivery of, each Transaction Document to which it is or will be a party and the transactions contemplated by those Transaction Documents.

 

(b)                                 No limit on its powers will be exceeded as a result of the borrowing, granting of security or giving of guarantees or indemnities contemplated by the Transaction Documents to which it is a party.

 

20.8        Validity and admissibility in evidence

 

All Authorisations required or desirable:

 

(a)                                  to enable it lawfully to enter into, exercise its rights and comply with its obligations in the Transaction Documents to which it is a party; and

 

(b)                                 to make the Transaction Documents to which it is a party admissible in evidence in its Relevant Jurisdictions,

 

have been obtained or effected and are in full force and effect except any authorisation to the extent necessary under Clause 20.11 (No Filing or Stamp Taxes).

 

20.9        Governing law and enforcement

 

(a)                                  The choice of governing law of each Transaction Document to which it is a party will be recognised and enforced in its Relevant Jurisdictions.

 

(b)                                   Any judgment obtained in relation to a Transaction Document to which it is a party in the jurisdiction of the governing law of that Transaction Document will be recognised and enforced in its Relevant Jurisdictions.

 

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20.10      Insolvency

 

No:

 

(a)                                  corporate action, legal proceeding or other procedure or step described in paragraph (a) of Clause 29.8 (Insolvency proceedings); or

 

(b)           creditors’ process described in Clause 29.9 (Creditors’ process),

 

has, to its knowledge, been taken or, threatened in relation to a member of the Group; and none of the circumstances described in Clause 29.7 (Insolvency) applies to a member of the Group.

 

20.11      No filing or stamp taxes

 

Save for the registration of the Mortgages in the relevant register under the laws of the relevant Approved Flag, it is not necessary under the laws of its Relevant Jurisdictions that the Finance Documents to which it is a party be filed, recorded or enrolled with any court or other authority in that jurisdiction or that any stamp, registration, notarial or similar taxes or fees be paid on or in relation to the Finance Documents to which it is a party or the transactions contemplated by those Finance Documents except any filing, recording or enrolling or any tax or fee payable which is referred to in any legal opinion delivered pursuant to Clause 4 (Conditions of Utilisation) and which will be made or paid promptly after the date of the relevant Finance Document.

 

20.12      Deduction of Tax

 

It is not required to make any deduction for or on account of Tax from any payment it may make under any Finance Document to which it is a party.

 

20.13      No default

 

(a)                                  No Event of Default and, on the date of this Agreement and on each Utilisation Date, no Default is continuing or might reasonably be expected to result from the making of any Utilisation or the entry into, the performance of, or any transaction contemplated by, any Transaction Document.

 

(b)                                  No other event or circumstance is outstanding which constitutes (or after the expiry of a grace period, the giving of notice, the making of any determination or any combination of any of the foregoing, would constitute) a default or a termination event (however described) under any other agreement or instrument which is binding on it or any of its Subsidiaries or to which its (or any of its Subsidiaries’) assets are subject which might have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

20.14      No misleading information

 

(a)                                 Any written factual information provided by any member of the Group for the purposes of this Agreement was true and accurate in all material respects as at the date it was provided or as at the date (if any) at which it is stated.

 

(b)                                   The financial projections contained in any such information have been prepared on the basis of recent historical information and on the basis of reasonable assumptions.

 

(c)                                   Nothing has occurred or been omitted from any such information and no information has been given or withheld that results in any such information being untrue or misleading in any material respect.

 

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20.15      Pari passu ranking

 

Its payment obligations under the Finance Documents to which it is a party rank at least pari passu with the claims of all its other unsecured and unsubordinated creditors, except for obligations mandatorily preferred by law applying to companies generally.

 

20.16      No proceedings pending or threatened

 

No litigation, arbitration or administrative proceedings or investigations (including proceedings or investigations relating to any alleged or actual breach of the ISM Code or of the ISPS Code) of or before any court, arbitral body or agency which if adversely determined, are reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect, have (to the best of its knowledge and belief (having made due and careful enquiry)) been started or threatened against it or any of its Subsidiaries.

 

20.17      Validity and completeness of the Deed of Release, MOAs and Pre-delivery Contracts

 

(a)                                  Each of the Deed of Release and the MOAs constitutes legal, valid, binding and enforceable obligations of the Existing Bank and the relevant Existing Borrower respectively.

 

(b)                                 Each of the Shipbuilding Contract and the Refund Guarantee constitutes legal, valid, binding and enforceable obligations of the Builder and the Refund Guarantor respectively

 

(c)                                   The copies of the Deed of Release, the MOAs and the Pre-delivery Contracts delivered to the Facility Agent before the date of this Agreement are true and complete copies.

 

(d)                                 No amendments or additions to the Deed of Release, the MOAs or any Pre-delivery Contracts have been agreed nor have any rights under the Deed of Release, the MOAs or any the Pre-delivery Contract been waived.

 

20.18      Valuations

 

(a)                                  All written factual information supplied by It or on its behalf to an Approved Valuer for the purposes of a valuation delivered to the Facility Agent in accordance with this Agreement was true and accurate as at the date it was supplied or (if appropriate) as at the date (if any) at which it is stated to be given.

 

(b)                                  It has not omitted to supply any factual information to an Approved Valuer which, if disclosed, would adversely affect any valuation prepared by such Approved Valuer.

 

(c)                                   There has been no change to the information provided pursuant to paragraph (a) above in relation to any valuation between the date such information was provided and the date of that valuation which, in either case, renders that written factual information untrue or misleading in any material respect.

 

20.19      No breach of laws

 

It has not (and, to the best of its knowledge, no other member of the Group has) breached any law or regulation which breach has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

20.20      No Charter

 

Except for Ship B and Ship C, no Ship is subject to any Charter.

 

20.21      Compliance with Environmental Laws

 

All Environmental laws relating to the ownership, operation and management of each Ship and the business of each member of the Group (as now conducted and as reasonably anticipated to be conducted in the future) and the terms of all Environmental Approvals have been complied with.

 

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20.22      No Environmental Claim

 

No Environmental Claim has been made or threatened against any member of the Group or any Ship.

 

20.23      No Environmental Incident

 

No Environmental Incident has occurred and no person has claimed that an Environmental Incident has occurred.

 

20.24      ISM and ISPS Code compliance

 

All requirements of the ISM Code and the ISPS Code as they relate to each Borrower, each Approved Manager and each Ship have been complied with.

 

20.25      Taxes paid

 

(a)                                  It is not and no other member of the Group is materially overdue in the filing of any Tax returns and it is not (and no other member of the Group is) overdue in the payment of any amount in respect of Tax.

 

(b)                                 No claims or investigations are being, or are reasonably likely to be, made or conducted against it (or any other member of the Group) with respect to Taxes.

 

20.26      Financial Indebtedness

 

No Obligor has any Financial Indebtedness outstanding other than as permitted by this Agreement.

 

20.27      Overseas companies

 

No Obligor has delivered particulars, whether in its name stated in the Finance Documents or any other name, of any UK Establishment to the Registrar of Companies as required under the Overseas Regulations or, if it has so registered, it has provided to the Facility Agent sufficient details to enable an accurate search against it to be undertaken by the Lenders at the Companies Registry.

 

20.28      Good title to assets

 

It and each other member of the Group has good, valid and marketable title to, or valid leases or licences of, and all appropriate Authorisations to use, the assets necessary to carry on its business as presently conducted.

 

20.29      Ownership

 

(a)                                  On the Utilisation Date each of Borrower A, Borrower B and Borrower C will as relevant be the sole legal and beneficial owner of Ship A, Ship B and Ship C, its Earnings and its insurances

 

(b)                                 Borrower D as the assignee of the Purchaser pursuant to the relevant MOA is the sole legal and beneficial owner of all warranty rights and interests which the Shipbuilding Contract creates in favour of Borrower D as the assignee of the Purchaser.

 

(c)                                   With effect on and from the Delivery Date, Borrower D will be the sole legal and beneficial owner of Ship D, its Earnings and its Insurances.

 

(d)                                  With effect on and from the date of its creation or intended creation, each Borrower will be the sole legal and beneficial owner of any other asset that is the subject of any Transaction Security created or intended to be created by that Borrower.

 

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20.30                 Centre of main interests and establishments

 

For the purposes of The Council of the European Union Regulation No. 1346/2000 on Insolvency Proceedings (the “Regulation”), its centre of main interest (as that term is used in Article 3(1) of the Regulation) is situated in Greece and it has no “establishment” (as that term is used in Article 2(h) of the Regulation) in any other jurisdiction.

 

20.31                 Place of business

 

No Obligor has a place of business in any country other than Greece and its head office functions are carried out at 102-104 Kolokotroni Street, Piraeus 185 35, Greece or such other place as is notified to the Facility Agent within 14 days of any change.

 

20.32                 No employee or pension arrangements

 

No Obligor has any employees or any liabilities under any pension scheme.

 

20.33                 Sanctions. As regards Sanctions:

 

(a)                                 None of the Obligors, any other member of the Group or any Affiliate of any of them is a Prohibited Person or is owned or controlled by, or acting directly or indirectly on behalf of or for the benefit of, a Prohibited Person and none of such persons owns or controls a Prohibited Person.

 

(b)                                 No proceeds of any Tranche shall be made available, directly or indirectly, to or for the benefit of a Prohibited Person or otherwise shall be, directly or indirectly, applied in a manner or for a purpose prohibited by Sanctions.

 

(c)                                  Each Obligor, each other member of the Group and each Affiliate of any of them is in compliance with all Sanctions.

 

20.34                 No Immunity

 

The Borrower is not entitled to immunity from suit or enforcement of a judgment on grounds of sovereignty or otherwise in the courts of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in respect of proceedings against it in relation to this Agreement.

 

20.35                 No shareholder agreements

 

Save as disclosed to the Facility Agent pursuant to Clause 21.8(c) the Existing Shareholders have not entered into any shareholders’ or joint venture agreements.

 

20.36                 Repetition

 

The Repeating Representations are deemed to be made by each Obligor by reference to the facts and circumstances then existing on the date of each Utilisation Request and the first day of each Interest Period.

 

21                                  INFORMATION UNDERTAKINGS

 

21.1                        General

 

The undertakings in this Clause 21 (Information Undertakings) remain in force throughout the Security Period unless the Facility Agent, acting with the authorisation of the Majority Lenders (or, where specified, all the Lenders), may otherwise permit.

 

21.2                        Financial statements

 

The Borrowers shall supply to the Facility Agent in sufficient copies for all the Lenders:

 

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(a)                                 as soon as they become available, but in any event within 180 days after the end of each of their respective financial years:

 

(i)                                     their respective audited financial statements for that financial year audited by an Approved Auditor; and

 

(ii)                                  the audited consolidated financial statements of the Parent Guarantor for that financial year audited by an Approved Auditor;

 

(b)                                 as soon as the same become available, but in any event within 90 days after the end of each quarter of each of their respective financial years:

 

(i)                                     their respective financial statements for that financial quarter year; and

 

(ii)                                  the consolidated financial statement of the Parent Guarantor for that financial quarter year; and

 

(iii)                               management accounts of each Borrower in a format approved by the Facility Agent which show the results of the operation of each Ship during the preceding financial quarter year.

 

21.3                        Compliance Certificate

 

(a)                                 The Parent Guarantor shall supply to the Facility Agent, with each set of financial statements delivered pursuant to paragraph (a)(ii) or (b)(ii) of Clause 21.2 (Financial statements), a Compliance Certificate setting out (in reasonable detail) computations as to compliance with Clause 22 (Financial Covenants) as at the date as at which those financial statements were drawn up.

 

(b)                                 Each Compliance Certificate shall be signed by an officer of the Parent Guarantor and, if required to be delivered with the financial statements delivered pursuant to paragraph (a)(ii) of Clause 21.2 (Financial statements).

 

21.4                        Requirements as to financial statements

 

(a)                                 Each set of financial statements delivered by a Borrower pursuant to Clause 21.2 (Financial statements) shall be certified by an officer of the relevant company as fairly representing its financial condition as at the date as at which those financial statements were drawn up,

 

(b)                                 The Borrowers shall procure that each set of financial statements delivered pursuant to Clause 21.2 (Financial statements) is prepared using GAAP.

 

(c)                                  The Borrowers shall procure that each set of financial statements of an Obligor delivered pursuant to Clause 21.2 (Financial statements) is prepared using GAAP, accounting practices and financial reference periods which are in effect as at the date of this Agreement unless, in relation to any set of financial statements, it notifies the Facility Agent that there has been a change in GAAP, the accounting practices or reference periods and its auditors (or, if appropriate, the auditors of the Obligor) deliver to the Facility Agent:

 

(i)                                     a description of any change necessary for those financial statements to reflect the GAAP, accounting practices and reference periods upon which that Obligor’s previous financial statements were prepared; and

 

(ii)                                  sufficient information, in form and substance as may be reasonably required by the Facility Agent, to enable the Lenders to determine whether Clause 22 (Financial Covenants) has been complied with and make an accurate comparison between the financial position indicated in those financial statements and that Obligor’s previous financial statements.

 

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Any reference in this Agreement to those financial statements shall be construed as a reference to those financial statements as adjusted to reflect the basis upon which the previous financial statements were prepared.

 

21.5                        Information: miscellaneous

 

Each Obligor shall supply to the Facility Agent (in sufficient copies for all the Lenders, if the Facility Agent so requests):

 

(a)                                 following the occurrence of an Event of Default, all documents dispatched by it to its shareholders (or any class of them) or its creditors generally at the same time as they are dispatched;

 

(b)                                 promptly upon becoming aware of them, the details of any litigation, arbitration or administrative proceedings (including proceedings relating to any alleged or actual breach of the ISM Code or of the ISPS Code) which are current, threatened or pending against any member of the Group, and which might, if adversely determined, have a Material Adverse Effect;

 

(c)                                  promptly, such further information and/or documents regarding:

 

(i)                                     each Ship, its Earnings and its Insurances;

 

(ii)                                  the Charged Property;

 

(iii)                               compliance of the Transaction Obligors with the terms of the Finance Documents;

 

(iv)                              the financial condition, business and operations of any member of the Group,

 

as any Finance Party (through the Facility Agent) may reasonably request; and

 

(d)                                 promptly, such further information and/or documents as any Finance Party (through the Facility Agent) may reasonably request so as to enable such Finance Party to comply with any laws applicable to it (including, without limitation, compliance with FATCA).

 

21.6                        Notification of default

 

(a)                                 Each Obligor shall notify the Facility Agent of any Default (and the steps, if any, being taken to remedy it) promptly upon becoming aware of its occurrence (unless that Obligor is aware that a notification has already been provided by another Obligor).

 

(b)                                 Promptly upon a request by the Facility Agent, each Borrower shall supply to the Facility Agent a certificate signed by two of its directors or senior officers on its behalf certifying that no Default is continuing (or if a Default is continuing, specifying the Default and the steps, if any, being taken to remedy it).

 

21.7                        Use of websites

 

(a)                                 Each Obligor may satisfy its obligation under the Finance Documents to which it is a party to deliver any information in relation to those Lenders (the “Website Lenders”) which accept this method of communication by posting this information onto an electronic website designated by the Borrowers and the Facility Agent (the “Designated Website”) if:

 

(i)                                     the Facility Agent expressly agrees (after consultation with each of the Lenders) that it will accept communication of the information by this method;

 

(ii)                                  both the relevant Obligor and the Facility Agent are aware of the address of and any relevant password specifications for the Designated Website; and

 

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(iii)                               the information is in a format previously agreed between the relevant Obligor and the Facility Agent.

 

If any Lender (a “Paper Form Lender”) does not agree to the delivery of information electronically then the Facility Agent shall notify the Obligors accordingly and each Obligor shall supply the information to the Facility Agent (in sufficient copies for each Paper Form Lender) in paper form. In any event each Obligor shall supply the Facility Agent with at least one copy in paper form of any information required to be provided by it.

 

(b)                                 The Facility Agent shall supply each Website Lender with the address of and any relevant password specifications for the Designated Website following designation of that website by the Obligors or any of them and the Facility Agent.

 

(c)                                  An Obligor shall promptly upon becoming aware of its occurrence notify the Facility Agent if:

 

(i)                                     the Designated Website cannot be accessed due to technical failure;

 

(ii)                                  the password specifications for the Designated Website change;

 

(iii)                               any new information which is required to be provided under this Agreement is posted onto the Designated Website;

 

(iv)                              any existing information which has been provided under this Agreement and posted onto the Designated Website is amended; or

 

(v)                                 if that Obligor becomes aware that the Designated Website or any information posted onto the Designated Website is or has been infected by any electronic virus or similar software.

 

If an Obligor notifies the Facility Agent under paragraph (c)(i) or paragraph (c)(v) above, all information to be provided by the Obligors under this Agreement after the date of that notice shall be supplied in paper form unless and until the Facility Agent and each Website Lender is satisfied that the circumstances giving rise to the notification are no longer continuing.

 

(d)                                 Any Website Lender may request, through the Facility Agent, one paper copy of any information required to be provided under this Agreement which is posted onto the Designated Website. The Obligors shall comply with any such request within 10 Business Days.

 

21.8                        “Know your customer” checks

 

(a)                                 If:

 

(i)                                     the introduction of or any change in (or in the interpretation, administration or application of) any law or regulation made after the date of this Agreement;

 

(ii)                                  any change in the status of an Obligor after the date of this Agreement; or

 

(iii)                               a proposed assignment or transfer by a Lender of any of its rights and obligations under this Agreement to a party that is not a Lender prior to such assignment or transfer,

 

obliges a Finance Party (or, in the case of paragraph (iii) above, any prospective new Lender) to comply with “know your customer” or similar identification procedures in circumstances where the necessary information is not already available to it or if a Finance Party requires information to comply with its own internal guidelines from time to time relating to such Finance Party’s knowledge of its customers, each Obligor shall promptly upon the request of any Finance Party supply, or procure the supply of, such documentation and other evidence

 

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as is reasonably requested by a Servicing Party (for itself or on behalf of any other Finance Party) or any Lender (for itself or, in the case of the event described in paragraph (iii) above, on behalf of any prospective new Lender) in order for such Finance Party or, in the case of the event described in paragraph (iii) above, any prospective new Lender to carry out and be satisfied it has complied with all necessary “know your customer” or other similar checks under all applicable laws, regulations and internal guidelines pursuant to the transactions contemplated in the Finance Documents.

 

(b)                                 Each Lender shall promptly upon the request of a Servicing Party supply, or procure the supply of, such documentation and other evidence as is reasonably requested by the Servicing Party (for itself) in order for that Servicing Party to carry out and be satisfied it has complied with all necessary “know your customer” or other similar checks under all applicable laws, regulations and internal guidelines pursuant to the transactions contemplated in the Finance Documents.

 

(c)                                  Following the Private Placement, the Parent Guarantor shall, if relevant, provide the Facility Agent with a copy of the joint venture or shareholders agreement between the shareholders in the Parent Guarantor Provided that at no time shall any kind of shareholder agreement or joint venture agreement between the Existing Shareholders and Seacor and/or the Purchaser or any of its other Subsidiaries be permitted pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

 

22                                  FINANCIAL COVENANTS

 

22.1                        Parent Guarantor’s Financial Covenants

 

The Parent Guarantor undertakes that at all times throughout the Security Period:

 

(a)                                 the Minimum Shareholders’ Funds shall not be less than $85,000,000;

 

(b)                                 the Gearing Ratio shall not be higher than 150%;

 

(c)                                  the Debt Service Coverage Ratio shall not be higher than:

 

(i)                                     for the period from the date of this Agreement until 31 December 2013, 0.75:1.0;

 

(ii)                                  the period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2014, 0.8:1.0; and

 

(iii)                               for the period from 1 January 2015 until the end of the Security Period, 1.0:1.0;

 

(d)                                 it shall maintain on the last day of each Accounting Period in bank accounts held with the Facility Agent and which are free from any Security (other than Security created by or are connected with this Agreement and the other Finance Documents) minimum cash balances of no less than $10,000,000 (the “Minimum Amount”), excluding cash balances held by the Parent Guarantor and/or any other member of the Group in bank accounts with the Facility Agent for the purposes of compliance with minimum liquidity requirements under, or in connection with, other facility agreements entered into by the Facility Agent with other members of the Group or any guarantees given by the Parent Guarantor in favour of the Facility Agent in respect of such facility agreements Provided that

 

(i)                                     such test is no longer applicable if the Debt Service Coverage Ratio is 1.0:1.0; and

 

(ii)                                  for the avoidance of doubt, any amounts exceeding the Minimum Amount may be held with any other Lender or bank (other than the Facility Agent); and

 

(e)                                  the Parent Obligor shall maintain from the Utilisation Date and at all times on the Minimum Liquidity Account, free from any Security (other than Security created by or are connected with this Agreement and the other Finance Documents) a minimum cash balance of no less than $1,500,000 per Ship then subject to a Mortgage.

 

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22.2                        Calculation of Financial Covenants

 

The calculation of the covenants in Clause 22.1 shall be determined on a consolidated basis by reference to the financial statements (the “Financial Statements”) of the Group to be delivered to the Facility Agent pursuant to Clauses 21.2(a) and 21.2(b)(ii) and in Clause 22.1 the following expressions have the following meanings:

 

“Accounting Information” means (a) the annual audited consolidated financial statements of the Group and (b) the quarterly unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Group, each as provided or (as the context may require) to be provided to the Facility Agent in accordance with clause 21.2 (Financial Statements);

 

“Accounting Period” means (a) each financial year of the Parent Guarantor and (b) each financial quarter of each financial year of the Parent Guarantor, for which Accounting Information is required to be delivered pursuant to this Agreement;

 

“Applicable Accounting Principles” means the most recent and up-to-date GAAP applicable at any relevant time;

 

“Debt” means, as of the last day of an Accounting Period or on any other day, the aggregate amount of Financial Indebtedness owed by the members of the Group (other than any Financial Indebtedness owing by any member of the Group to another member of the Group) less any cash, time deposits, restricted cash (other than those which are restricted in connection with contingent/off—balance sheet obligations) and long term investments, as stated in the then most recent and relevant Accounting Information;

 

“Debt Service Coverage Ratio” means as at the end of each Accounting Period, cash generated from operations (as defined in the Financial Statements) before interest costs and cash interest rate swap costs divided by the average debt capital payments or the Rolling Four Quarter Period ending on such day, cash interest costs and cash interest rate swap costs;

 

“Fleet Market Value” means, as of the date of calculation, the aggregate Market Value of the Fleet Vessels as most recently determined pursuant to valuations obtained and made in accordance with Clause 26 of this Agreement; and

 

“Gearing Ratio” means Debt divided by Minimum Shareholder’s Funds in respect of the Rolling Four Quarter Period ending on such day, each as stated in the then most recent and relevant Accounting Information

 

“Minimum Shareholder’s Funds” means, as of the date of calculation, the shareholder’s funds as disclosed in the Financial Statements reduced by an amount equal by which the Fleet Market Value exceeds the net book value of the Fleet Vessels as disclosed in the Financial Statements,

 

“Rolling Four Quarter Period” means, as of the last day of an Accounting Period or on any other day, the twelve-month period ending on such day.

 

22.3                        Accounts on which Financial Covenants are to be tested

 

Compliance with the undertakings contained in Clause 22.1 shall be determined by reference to the unaudited consolidated accounts for the first three 3-month periods in each financial year of the Parent Guarantor and, for the final 3-month period in each financial year of the Parent Guarantor, by reference to the unaudited consolidated amounts for that quarter and the audited consolidated accounts for that financial year of the Group delivered to the Facility Agent pursuant to Clause 21.2(a)(i) of this Agreement.

 

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23                                  GENERAL UNDERTAKINGS

 

23.1                        General

 

The undertakings in this Clause 23 (General Undertakings) remain in force throughout the Security Period except as the Facility Agent acting with the authorisation of the Majority Lenders (or, where specified, all the Lenders) may otherwise permit.

 

23.2                        Authorisations

 

Each Obligor shall, and shall procure that each other Transaction Obligor will, promptly:

 

(a)                                 obtain, comply with and do all that is necessary to maintain in full force and effect; and

 

(b)                                 supply certified copies to the Facility Agent of any Authorisation required under any law or regulation of a Relevant Jurisdiction or the state of the Approved Flag at any time of each Ship to enable it to:

 

(i)                                     perform its obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is a party;

 

(ii)                                  ensure the legality, validity, enforceability or admissibility in evidence in any Relevant Jurisdiction or in the state of the Approved Flag at any time of each Ship of any Transaction Document to which it is a party; and

 

(iii)                               own and operate each Ship (in the case of the Borrowers).

 

23.3                        Compliance with laws

 

Each Obligor shall, and shall procure that each other Transaction Obligor will, comply in all respects with all laws and regulations to which it may be subject, if failure so to comply has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

23.4                        Environmental compliance

 

Each Obligor shall, and shall procure that each other Transaction Obligor will:

 

(a)                                 comply with all Environmental Laws;

 

(b)                                 obtain, maintain and ensure compliance with all requisite Environmental Approvals;

 

(c)                                  implement procedures to monitor compliance with and to prevent liability under any Environmental Law,

 

where failure to do so has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

23.5                        Environmental claims

 

Each Obligor shall, and shall procure that each other Transaction Obligor will, (through the Parent Guarantor), promptly upon becoming aware of the same, inform the Facility Agent in writing of:

 

(a)                                 any Environmental Claim against any member of the Group which is current, pending or threatened; and

 

(b)                                 any facts or circumstances which are reasonably likely to result in any Environmental Claim being commenced or threatened against any member of the Group,

 

where the claim, if determined against that member of the Group, has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

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23.6                        Taxation

 

(a)                                 Each Obligor shall and shall procure that each other Transaction Obligor will, pay and discharge ail Taxes imposed upon it or its assets within the time period allowed without incurring penalties unless and only to the extent that:

 

(i)                                     such payment is being contested in good faith;

 

(ii)                                  adequate reserves are maintained for those Taxes and the costs required to contest them which have been disclosed in its latest financial statements delivered to the Facility Agent under Clause 21.2 (Financial statements); and

 

(iii)                               such payment can be lawfully withheld and failure to pay those Taxes does not have or is not reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

(b)                                 No Obligor shall change its residence for Tax purposes.

 

23.7                        Overseas companies

 

Each Obligor shall promptly inform the Facility Agent if it delivers to the Registrar particulars required under the Overseas Regulations of any UK Establishment and it shall comply with any directions given to it by the Facility Agent regarding the recording of any Transaction Security on the register which it is required to maintain under The Overseas Companies (Execution of Documents and Registration of Charges) Regulations 2009.

 

23.8                        Pari passu ranking

 

Each Obligor shall, and shall procure that each other Transaction Obligor will, ensure that at all times any unsecured and unsubordinated claims of a Finance Party against it under the Finance Documents rank at least pari passu with the claims of all its other unsecured and unsubordinated creditors except those creditors whose claims are mandatorily preferred by laws of general application to companies.

 

23.9                        Title

 

(a)                                 From the Utilisation Date of each of Borrower A, Borrower B and Borrower C shall hold the legal title to, and own the entire beneficial interest in Ship A, Ship B and Ship C, its Earnings and its Insurances as relevant;

 

(b)                                 Borrower D as the assignee of the Purchaser shall hold the legal title to, and own the entire beneficial interest in:

 

(i)                                     each Pre-delivery Contract;

 

(ii)                                  with effect from the Delivery Date, Ship D, its Earnings and its Insurances.

 

(c)                                  With effect on and from its creation or intended creation, each Borrower shall hold the legal title to, and own the entire beneficial interest in any other assets the subject of any Transaction Security created or intended to be created by it.

 

23.10                 Negative pledge

 

(a)                                 No Borrower shall create or permit to subsist any Security over any of its assets which are the subject of the Security created or intended to be created by the Finance Documents.

 

(b)                                 No Borrower shall:

 

(i)                                     sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of any of its assets on terms whereby they are or may be leased to or re-acquired by a Transaction Obligor;

 

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(ii)                                  sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of any of its receivables on recourse terms;

 

(iii)                               enter into any arrangement under which money or the benefit of a bank or other account may be applied, set-off or made subject to a combination of accounts; or

 

(iv)                              enter into any other preferential arrangement having a similar effect,

 

in circumstances where the arrangement or transaction is entered into primarily as a method of raising Financial Indebtedness or of financing the acquisition of an asset.

 

(c)                                  Paragraphs (a) and (b) above do not apply to any Permitted Security.

 

23.11                 Disposals

 

(a)                                 No Obligor shall, and the Obligors shall procure that no other Transaction Obligor will, enter into a single transaction or a series of transactions (whether related or not) and whether voluntary or involuntary to sell, lease, transfer or otherwise dispose of any asset (including without limitation any Ship, its Earnings or its Insurances).

 

(b)                                 Paragraph (a) above does not apply to any charter of a Ship to which Clause 25.15 (Restrictions on chartering, appointment of managers etc.) applies.

 

23.12                 Merger

 

No Obligor shall, and the Obligors shall procure that no other Transaction Obligor will, enter into any amalgamation, demerger, merger, consolidation or corporate reconstruction.

 

23.13                 Change of business

 

(a)                                 The Parent Guarantor shall procure that no substantial change is made to the general nature of the business of the Parent Guarantor or the Group from that carried on at the date of this Agreement.

 

(b)                                 No Borrower shall engage in any business other than the ownership and operation of its Ship.

 

23.14                 Financial Indebtedness

 

No Borrower shall, and the Borrower shall procure that no Transaction Obligor (other than the Parent Guarantor) will, incur or permit to be outstanding any Financial Indebtedness except Permitted Financial Indebtedness.

 

23.15                 Expenditure

 

No Borrower shall incur any expenditure, except for expenditure reasonably incurred in the ordinary course of owning, operating, maintaining and repairing its Ship and the administration and operation of the Transaction Obligors.

 

23.16                 Limited liability company agreement

 

(a)                                 No Borrower shall permit:

 

(i)                                     its certificate of formation or limited liability company agreement to be amended or modified; or

 

(ii)                                  appoint any further officer of that Borrower.

 

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23.17                 Dividends

 

(a)                                 No Borrower shall make or pay any dividend or other distribution.

 

(b)                                 The Parent Guarantor shall not declare or pay any dividend or make any other form of distribution in respect of any financial year during the Security Period in excess of the Parent Guarantor’s free cash flow in respect of that financial year if at the relevant time an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or would result from the making of such dividend or distribution.

 

23.18                 Accounts

 

No Borrower shall open or maintain any account with any bank or financial institution except its Operating Account and accounts with the Facility Agent or the Security Agent for the purposes of the Finance Documents.

 

23.19                 Other transactions

 

No Borrower shall, or in the case of paragraph (d) below, no Obligor shall:

 

(a)                                 be the creditor in respect of any loan or any form of credit to any person other than another Obligor and where such loan or form of credit is Permitted Financial Indebtedness;

 

(b)                                 give or allow to be outstanding any guarantee or indemnity to or for the benefit of any person in respect of any obligation of any other person or enter into any document under which that Obligor assumes any liability of any other person other than any guarantee or indemnity given under the Finance Documents.

 

(c)                                  enter into any material agreement other than:

 

(i)                                     the Transaction Documents;

 

(ii)                                  any other agreement expressly allowed under any other term of this Agreement; and

 

(d)                                 enter into any transaction on terms which are, in any respect, less favourable to that Obligor than those which it could obtain in a bargain made at arms’ length; or

 

(e)                                  acquire any shares or other securities other than US or UK Treasury bills and certificates of deposit issued by major North American or European banks.

 

23.20                 Unlawfulness, invalidity and ranking; Security imperilled

 

No Obligor shall and the Obligors shall procure that no other Transaction Obligor will, do (or fail to do) or cause or permit another person to do (or omit to do) anything which is likely to:

 

(a)                                 make it unlawful for an Obligor to perform any of its obligations under the Transaction Documents;

 

(b)                                 cause any obligation of an Obligor under the Transaction Documents to cease to be legal, valid, binding or enforceable if that cessation individually or together with any other cessations materially or adversely affects the interests of the Secured Parties under the Finance Documents;

 

(c)                                  cause any Transaction Document to cease to be in full force and effect;

 

(d)                                 cause any Transaction Security to rank after, or lose its priority to, any other Security; and

 

(e)                                  imperil or jeopardise the Transaction Security.

 

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23.21                 Further assurance

 

(a)                                 Each Obligor shall (and the Parent Guarantor shall procure that each member of the Group and any other Transaction Obligor will) promptly, and in any event within the time period specified by the Security Agent do ail such acts (including procuring or arranging any registration, notarisation or authentication or the giving of any notice) or execute or procure execution of all such documents (including assignments, transfers, mortgages, charges, notices, instructions, acknowledgments, proxies and powers of attorney), as the Security Agent may specify (and in such form as the Security Agent may require in favour of the Security Agent or its nominee(s)):

 

(i)                                     to create, perfect, vest in favour of the Security Agent or protect the priority of the Security or any right or any kind created or intended to be created under or evidenced by the Finance Documents (which may include the execution of a mortgage, charge, assignment or other Security over all or any of the assets which are, or are intended to be, the subject of the Transaction Security) or for the exercise of any rights, powers and remedies of the Security Agent, any Receiver or the Secured Parties provided by or pursuant to the Finance Documents or by law;

 

(ii)                                  to confer on the Security Agent or confer on the Secured Parties Security over any property and assets of that Obligor located in any jurisdiction equivalent or similar to the Security intended to be conferred by or pursuant to the Finance Documents;

 

(iii)                               to facilitate or expedite the realisation and/or sale of, the transfer of title to or the grant of, any interest in or right relating to the assets which are, or are intended to be, the subject of the Transaction Security or to exercise any power specified in any Finance Document in respect of which the Security has become enforceable; and/or

 

(iv)                              to enable or assist the Security Agent to enter into any transaction to commence, defend or conduct any proceedings and/or to take any other action relating to any item of the Security Property.

 

(b)                                 Each Obligor shall, and shall procure that each other Transaction Obligor will, take all such action as is available to it (including making all filings and registrations) as may be necessary for the purpose of the creation, perfection, protection or maintenance of any Security conferred or intended to be conferred on the Security Agent or the Secured Parties by or pursuant to the Finance Documents.

 

(c)                                  At the same time as a Transaction Obligor delivers to the Security Agent any document executed under this Clause 23.21 (Further assurance), that Transaction Obligor shall deliver to the Security Agent a certificate signed by two of that Transaction Obligor’s directors or officers which shall:

 

(i)                                     set out the text of a resolution of that Transaction Obligor’s directors specifically authorising the execution of the document specified by the Security Agent; and

 

(ii)                                  state that either the resolution was duly passed at a meeting of the directors validly convened and held, throughout which a quorum of directors entitled to vote on the resolution was present, or that the resolution has been signed by all the directors of officers and is valid under that Transaction Obligor’s articles of association or other constitutional documents.

 

23.22                 Newbuilding Cash Collateral

 

(a)                                 The Borrowers shall ensure that a cash balance the (“Newbuilding Cash Collateral”) is deposited on the Newbuilding Cash Account in the following amounts:

 

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(i)                                     from the date of the Private Placement until the date of payment of the second (steel cutting) instalment under the Shipbuilding Contract on or around 30 October 2013 (the “Second Pre-delivery Instalment Date”), $66,538,170;

 

(ii)                                  from the date of the Second Pre-delivery Instalment Date until the date of payment of the third (keel cutting) instalment under the Shipbuilding Contract on or around 30 March 2014 (the “Third Pre-Delivery Instalment Date”), $59,145,040;

 

(iii)                               from the date of the Third Pre-delivery Instalment Date until the date of payment of the fourth (launching) instalment under the Shipbuilding Contract on or around 30 June 2014 (the “Fourth Pre-Delivery Instalment Date” and, together with the Second Pre-Delivery Instalment Date and the Third Pre-delivery Instalment Date, the “Shipbuilding Contract Instalment Dates”), $51,751,910;

 

(iv)                              from the date of the Fourth Pre-delivery Instalment Date until the Delivery Date $44,358,780; and

 

(v)                                 following the Delivery Date, nil,

 

(b)                                 The Borrowers may with the prior written consent of the Facility Agent, acting on the instructions of the Majority Lenders, negotiate with the Builder that the Shipbuilding Contract Instalment Dates may be brought forward in consideration of a reduction in the Contract Price and the Newbuilding Cash Collateral reduced accordingly Provided that at no time before the Delivery Date shall the Newbuilding Cash Collateral fall below $29,572,520.

 

(c)                                  Upon the occurrence of an “enforcement event” (as defined in the Financial Collateral arrangements (no 2) Regulations 2003 as amended by the Financial Markets and Insolvency (Settlement Finality and Financial Collateral Arrangements (amendments) 2010) and/or any sanctions, freezing provisions, prohibitions or other restrictions prohibiting any payments or withdrawals from the Newbuilding Cash Account, whether through the operation of netting or set-off or otherwise, the obligations of: (i) the Facility Agent to repay to the Borrowers all the funds deposited in the Newbuilding Cash Account; and (ii) the Borrowers to pay or repay the Loan to the Lender, are automatically accelerated and become immediately due and expressed as obligations to pay and an account is taken of what is due from each party to the other in respect of such obligations and the net sum equal to the balance of the account is payable by the party from whom the larger amount is due to the other party.

 

24                                  INSURANCE UNDERTAKINGS

 

24.1                        General

 

The undertakings in this Clause 24 (Insurance Undertakings) remain in force from the date of this Agreement throughout the rest of the Security Period except as the Facility Agent, acting with the authorisation of the Majority Lenders (or, where specified, all the Lenders) may otherwise permit.

 

24.2                        Maintenance of obligatory insurances

 

Each Borrower shall keep the Ship owned by it insured at its expense against:

 

(a)                                 fire and usual marine risks (including hull and machinery and excess risks);

 

(b)                                 war risks;

 

(c)                                  protection and indemnity risks; and

 

(d)                                any other risks against which the Facility Agent acting on the instructions of the Majority Lenders considers, having regard to practices and other circumstances prevailing at the

 

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relevant time, it would be reasonable for that Borrower to insure and which are specified by the Facility Agent by notice to that Borrower.

 

24.3                        Terms of obligatory insurances

 

Each Borrower shall effect such insurances:

 

(a)                                 in dollars;

 

(b)                                 in the case of fire and usual marine risks and war risks, in an amount on an agreed value basis at least the greater of:

 

(i)                                     when aggregated with such insurances in respect of the other Ships then subject to a Mortgage, an amount which is 120 per cent, of the aggregate of the Loan;

 

(ii)                                  the Market Value of that Ship;

 

(c)                                  in the case of oil pollution liability risks, for an aggregate amount equal to the highest level of cover from time to time available under basic protection and indemnity club entry and in the international marine insurance market;

 

(d)                                 in the case of protection and indemnity risks, in respect of the full tonnage of its Ship;

 

(e)                                  on approved terms; and

 

(f)                                   through Approved Brokers and with approved insurance companies and/or underwriters or, in the case of war risks and protection and indemnity risks, in approved war risks and protection and indemnity risks associations.

 

24.4                        Further protections for the Finance Parties

 

In addition to the terms set out in Clause 24.3 (Terms of obligatory insurances), each Borrower shall procure that the obligatory insurances effected by it shall:

 

(a)                                 subject always to paragraph (b), name that Borrower as the sole named assured unless the interest of every other named assured is limited:

 

(i)                                     in respect of any obligatory insurances for hull and machinery and war risks;

 

(A)                               to any provable out-of-pocket expenses that it has incurred and which form part of any recoverable claim on underwriters; and

 

(B)                               to any third party liability claims where cover for such claims is provided by the policy (and then only in respect of discharge of any claims made against it); and

 

(ii)                                  in respect of any obligatory insurances for protection and indemnity risks, to any recoveries it is entitled to make by way of reimbursement following discharge of any third party liability claims made specifically against it;

 

and every other named assured has undertaken in writing to the Security Agent (in such form as it requires) that any deductible shall be apportioned between that Borrower and every other named assured in proportion to the gross claims made or paid by each of them and that it shall do all things necessary and provide all documents, evidence and information to enable the Security Agent to collect or recover any moneys which at any time become payable in respect of the obligatory insurances;

 

(b)                                 whenever the Facility Agent requires, name (or be amended to name) the Security Agent as additional named assured for its rights and interests, warranted no operational interest and

 

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with full waiver of rights of subrogation against the Security Agent, but without the Security Agent thereby being liable to pay (but having the right to pay) premiums, calls or other assessments in respect of such insurance;

 

(c)                                  name the Security Agent as loss payee with such directions for payment as the Facility Agent may specify;

 

(d)                                 provide that ail payments by or on behalf of the insurers under the obligatory insurances to the Security Agent shall be made without set off, counterclaim or deductions or condition whatsoever;

 

(e)                                  provide that the obligatory insurances shall be primary without right of contribution from other insurances which may be carried by the Security Agent or any other Finance Party; and

 

(f)                                   provide that the Security Agent may make proof of loss if that Borrower fails to do so,

 

24.5                        Renewal of obligatory insurances

 

Each Borrower shall:

 

(a)                                 at least 21 days before the expiry of any obligatory insurance effected by it:

 

(i)                                     notify the Facility Agent of the Approved Brokers (or other insurers) and any protection and indemnity or war risks association through or with which it proposes to renew that obligatory insurance and of the proposed terms of renewal; and

 

(ii)                                  obtain the Facility Agents’ approval to the matters referred to in paragraph (a) (i) above;

 

(b)                                 at least 14 days before the expiry of any obligatory insurance, renew that obligatory insurance in accordance with the Facility Agent’s approval pursuant to paragraph (a) above; and

 

(c)                                  procure that the approved brokers and/or the approved war risks and protection and indemnity associations with which such a renewal is effected shall promptly after the renewal notify the Facility Agent in writing of the terms and conditions of the renewal.

 

24.6                        Copies of policies; letters of undertaking

 

Each Borrower shall ensure that the Approved Brokers provide the Security Agent with:

 

(a)                                 pro forma copies of all policies relating to the obligatory insurances which they are to effect or renew; and

 

(b)                               a letter or letters or undertaking in a form required by the Facility Agent and including undertakings by the Approved Brokers that:

 

(i)                                     they will have endorsed on each policy, immediately upon issue, a loss payable clause and a notice of assignment complying with the provisions of Clause 24.4 (Further protections for the Finance Parties);

 

(ii)                                  they will hold such policies, and the benefit of such insurances, to the order of the Security Agent in accordance with such loss payable clause;

 

(iii)                               they will advise the Security Agent immediately of any material change to the terms of the obligatory insurances;

 

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(iv)                              they will, if they have not received notice of renewal instructions from the relevant Borrower or its agents, notify the Security Agent not less than 14 days before the expiry of the obligatory insurances;

 

(v)                                 if they receive instructions to renew the obligatory insurances, they will promptly notify the Facility Agent of the terms of the instructions;

 

(vi)                              they will not set off against any sum recoverable in respect of a claim relating to the Ship owned by that Borrower under such obligatory insurances any premiums or other amounts due to them or any other person whether in respect of that Ship or otherwise, they waive any lien on the policies, or any sums received under them, which they might have in respect of such premiums or other amounts and they will not cancel such obligatory insurances by reason of non-payment of such premiums or other amounts; and

 

(vii)                           they will arrange for a separate policy to be issued in respect of the Ship owned by that Borrower forthwith upon being so requested by the Facility Agent.

 

24.7                        Copies of certificates of entry

 

Each Borrower shall ensure that any protection and indemnity and/or war risks associations in which the Ship owned by it is entered provide the Security Agent with:

 

(a)                                 a certified copy of the certificate of entry for that Ship;

 

(b)                                 a letter or letters of undertaking in such form as may be required by the Facility Agent acting on the instructions of Majority Lenders; and

 

(c)                                  a certified copy of each certificate of financial responsibility for pollution by oil or other Environmentally Sensitive Material issued by the relevant certifying authority in relation to that Ship.

 

24.8                        Deposit of original policies

 

Each Borrower shall ensure that all policies relating to obligatory insurances effected by it are deposited with the Approved Brokers through which the insurances are effected or renewed.

 

24.9                        Payment of premiums

 

Each Borrower shall punctually pay all premiums or other sums payable in respect of the obligatory insurances effected by it and produce all relevant receipts when so required by the Facility Agent or the Security Agent.

 

24.10                 Guarantees

 

Each Borrower shall ensure that any guarantees required by a protection and indemnity or war risks association are promptly issued and remain in full force and effect.

 

24.11                 Compliance with terms of insurances

 

(a)                                 No Borrower shall do or omit to do (nor permit to be done or not to be done) any act or thing which would or might render any obligatory insurance invalid, void, voidable or unenforceable or render any sum payable under an obligatory insurance repayable in whole or in part.

 

(b)                                 Without limiting paragraph (a) above, each Borrower shall:

 

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(i)                                     take all necessary action and comply with all requirements which may from time to time be applicable to the obligatory insurances, and (without limiting the obligation contained in paragraph (b)(iii) of Clause 24.6 (Copies of policies; letters of undertaking)) ensure that the obligatory insurances are not made subject to any exclusions or qualifications to which the Facility Agent has not given its prior approval;

 

(ii)                                  not make any changes relating to the classification or classification society or manager or operator of the Ship owned by it approved by the underwriters of the obligatory insurances;

 

(iii)                               make (and promptly supply copies to the Facility Agent of) all quarterly or other voyage declarations which may be required by the protection and indemnity risks association in which the Ship owned by it is entered to maintain cover for trading to the United States of America and Exclusive Economic Zone (as defined in the United States Oil Pollution Act 1990 or any other applicable legislation); and

 

(iv)                              not employ the Ship owned by it, nor allow it to be employed, otherwise than in conformity with the terms and conditions of the obligatory insurances, without first obtaining the consent of the insurers and complying with any requirements (as to extra premium or otherwise) which the insurers specify.

 

24.12                 Alteration to terms of insurances

 

No Borrower shall make or agree to any alteration to the terms of any obligatory insurance or waive any right relating to any obligatory insurance.

 

24.13                 Settlement of claims

 

Each Borrower shall:

 

(a)                                 not settle, compromise or abandon any claim under any obligatory insurance for Total Loss or for a Major Casualty; and

 

(b)                                 do all things necessary and provide all documents, evidence and information to enable the Security Agent to collect or recover any moneys which at any time become payable in respect of the obligatory insurances.

 

24.14                 Provision of copies of communications

 

Each Borrower shall provide at the request of the Security Agent with copies of all written communications between that Borrower and:

 

(a)                                 the Approved Brokers;

 

(b)                                 the approved protection and indemnity and/or war risks associations; and

 

(c)                                  the approved insurance companies and/or underwriters,

 

which relate directly or indirectly to:

 

(i)                                     that Borrower’s obligations relating to the obligatory insurances including, without limitation, all requisite declarations and payments of additional premiums or calls; and

 

(ii)                                  any credit arrangements made between that Borrower and any of the persons referred to in paragraphs (a) or (b) above relating wholly or partly to the effecting or maintenance of the obligatory insurances.

 

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24.15                 Provision of information

 

Each Borrower shall promptly provide the Facility Agent (or any persons which it may designate) with any information which the Facility Agent (or any such designated person) requests for the purpose of:

 

(a)                                 obtaining or preparing any report from an independent marine insurance broker as to the adequacy of the obligatory insurances effected or proposed to be effected; and/or

 

(b)                                 effecting, maintaining or renewing any such insurances as are referred to in Clause 24,16 (Mortgagee’s interest and additional perils insurances) or dealing with or considering any matters relating to any such insurances,

 

and the Borrowers shall, forthwith upon demand, indemnify the Security Agent in respect of all fees and other expenses incurred by or for the account of the Security Agent in connection with any such report as is referred to in paragraph (a) above.

 

24.16                 Mortgagee’s interest and additional perils insurances

 

(a)                                 The Security Agent shall be entitled from time to time to effect, maintain and renew a mortgagee’s interest marine insurance and a mortgagee’s interest additional perils insurance each in an amount equal to 120 per cent, of the aggregate of (i) the Loan and (ii) any Swap Exposure, on such terms, through such insurers and generally in such manner as the Security Agent acting on the instructions of the Majority Lenders may from time to time consider appropriate.

 

(b)                                 The Borrowers shall upon demand fully indemnify the Security Agent in respect of all premiums and other expenses which are incurred in connection with or with a view to effecting, maintaining or renewing any insurance referred to in paragraph (a) above or dealing with, or considering, any matter arising out of any such insurance.

 

25                                  GENERAL SHIP UNDERTAKINGS

 

25.1                        General

 

The undertakings in this Clause 25 (General Ship Undertakings) remain in force on and from the date of this Agreement and throughout the rest of the Security Period except as the Facility Agent, acting with the authorisation of the Majority Lenders (or, where specified, all the Lenders) may otherwise permit.

 

25.2                        Ships’ names and registration

 

Each Borrower shall, in respect of the Ship owned by it:

 

(a)                                 keep that Ship registered in its name under the Approved Flag from time to time at its port of registration;

 

(b)                                 not do or allow to be done anything as a result of which such registration might be suspended, cancelled or imperilled; and

 

(c)                                  not change the name of that Ship,

 

provided that any change of flag of a Ship shall be subject to:

 

(i)                                     that Ship remaining subject to Security securing the Secured Liabilities created by a first priority or preferred ship mortgage on that Ship and, if appropriate, a first priority deed of covenant collateral to that mortgage (or equivalent first priority Security) on substantially the same terms as the Mortgage on that Ship and related Deed of Covenant and on such other terms and in such other form as the Facility

 

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Agent, acting with the authorisation of the Majority Lenders, shall approve or require; and

 

(ii)                                  the execution of such other documentation amending and supplementing the Finance Documents as the Facility Agent, acting with the authorisation of the Majority Lenders, shall approve or require.

 

25.3                        Repair and classification

 

Each Borrower shall keep the Ship owned by it in a good and safe condition and state of repair:

 

(a)                                 consistent with first class ship ownership and management practice; and

 

(b)                                 so as to maintain the Approved Classification free of recommendations and conditions save those notified to and approved in writing the Facility Agent or by the Classification Society.

 

25.4                        Classification society undertaking

 

If required by the Facility Agent in writing each Borrower shall, in respect of the Ship owned by it, instruct the relevant Approved Classification Society (and procure that that classification society undertakes with the Security Agent):

 

(a)                                 to send to the Security Agent, following receipt of a written request from the Security Agent, certified true copies of all original class records held by the Approved Classification Society in relation to that Ship;

 

(b)                                 to allow the Security Agent (or its agents), at any time and from time to time, to inspect the original class and related records of that Borrower and that Ship at the offices of the Approved Classification Society and to take copies of them;

 

(c)                                  to notify the Security Agent immediately in writing if the Approved Classification Society:

 

(i)                                     receives notification from that Borrower or any person that that Ship’s classification society is to be changed; or

 

(ii)                                  becomes aware of any facts or matters which may result in or have resulted in a change, suspension, discontinuance, withdrawal or expiry of that Ship’s class under the rules or terms and conditions of that Borrower or that Ship’s membership of that classification society;

 

(d)                                 following receipt of a written request from the Security Agent:

 

(i)                                     to confirm that that Borrower is not in default of any of its contractual obligations or liabilities to the Approved Classification Society, including confirmation that it has paid in full all fees or other charges due and payable to the Approved Classification Society; or

 

(ii)                                  to confirm that that Borrower is in default of any of its contractual obligations or liabilities to the Approved Classification Society, to specify to the Security Agent in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances of such default, the consequences of such default, and any remedy period agreed or allowed by that classification society.

 

25.5                        Modifications

 

No Borrower shall make any modification or repairs to, or replacement of, any Ship or equipment installed on it which would or might materially alter the structure, type or performance characteristics of that Ship or materially reduce its value.

 

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25.6                        Removal and installation of parts

 

(a)                                 Subject to paragraph (b) below, no Borrower shall remove any material part of any Ship, or any item of equipment installed on any Ship unless:

 

(i)                                     the part or item so removed is forthwith replaced by a suitable part or item which is in the same condition as or better condition than the part or item removed;

 

(ii)                                  is free from any Security in favour of any person other than the Security Agent; and

 

(iii)                               becomes, on installation on that Ship, the property of that Borrower and subject to the security constituted by the Mortgage on that Ship and the related Deed of Covenant.

 

(b)                                 A Borrower may install equipment owned by a third party if the equipment can be removed without any risk of damage to the Ship owned by that Borrower.

 

25.7                        Surveys

 

Each Borrower shall submit the Ship owned by it regularly to all periodic or other surveys which may be required for classification purposes and, if so required by the Facility Agent acting on the instructions of the Majority Lenders, provide the Facility Agent, with copies of all survey reports.

 

25.8                        Inspection

 

Each Borrower shall permit the Security Agent (acting through surveyors or other persons appointed by it for that purpose) to board the Ship owned by it at all reasonable times to inspect its condition or to satisfy themselves about proposed or executed repairs and shall afford all proper facilities for such inspections.

 

25.9                        Prevention of and release from arrest

 

(a)                                 Each Borrower shall, in respect of the Ship owned by it, promptly discharge:

 

(i)                                     all liabilities which give or may give rise to maritime or possessory liens on or claims enforceable against that Ship, its Earnings or its Insurances;

 

(ii)                                  all Taxes, dues and other amounts charged in respect of that Ship, its Earnings or its insurances; and

 

(iii)                               all other outgoings whatsoever in respect of that Ship, its Earnings or its insurances.

 

(b)                                 Each Borrower shall immediately and, forthwith upon receiving notice of the arrest of the Ship owned by it or of its detention in exercise or purported exercise of any lien or claim, procure its release by providing bail or otherwise as the circumstances may require.

 

25.10                 Compliance with laws etc.

 

Each Borrower shall:

 

(a)                                 comply, or procure compliance with all applicable laws or regulations:

 

(i)                                     relating to its business generally; and

 

(ii)                                  relating to the Ship owned by it, its ownership, employment, operation, management and registration,

 

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including the ISM Code, the ISPS Code, all Environmental Laws, all Sanctions and the laws of the Approved Flag;

 

(b)                                 obtain, comply with and do all that is necessary to maintain in full force and effect any Environment Approvals; and

 

(c)                                  without limiting paragraph (a) above, not employ the Ship owned by it nor allow its employment, operation or management in any manner contrary to any law or regulation including but not limited to the ISM Code, the ISPS Code, all Environmental Laws and all Sanctions.

 

25.11                 ISPS Code

 

Without limiting paragraph (a) of Clause 25.10 (Compliance with laws etc.), each Borrower shall:

 

(a)                                 procure that the Ship owned by it and the company responsible for that Ship’s compliance with the ISPS Code comply with the ISPS Code; and

 

(b)                                 maintain an ISSC for that Ship; and

 

(c)                                  notify the Facility Agent immediately in writing of any actual or threatened withdrawal, suspension, cancellation or modification of the ISSC.

 

25.12                 Trading in war zones

 

In the event of hostilities in any part of the world (whether war is declared or not), no Borrower shall cause or permit any Ship to enter or trade to any zone which is declared a war zone by any government or by that Ship’s war risks insurers unless:

 

(a)                                 the prior written consent of the Security Agent acting on the instructions of the Majority Lenders has been given; and

 

(b)                                 that Borrower has (at its expense) effected any special, additional or modified insurance cover which the Security Agent acting on the instructions of the Majority Lenders may require.

 

25.13                 Provision of information

 

Without prejudice to Clause 21.5 (Information: miscellaneous) each Borrower shall, in respect of the Ship owned by it, promptly provide the Facility Agent with any information which it requests regarding:

 

(a)                                 that Ship, its employment, position and engagements;

 

(b)                                 the Earnings and payments and amounts due to its master and crew;

 

(c)                                  any expenditure incurred, or likely to be incurred, in connection with the operation, maintenance or repair of that Ship and any payments made by it in respect of that Ship;

 

(d)                                 any towages and salvages; and

 

(e)                                  its compliance, the Approved Manager’s compliance and the compliance of that Ship with the ISM Code and the ISPS Code,

 

and, upon the Facility Agent’s request, provide copies of any current charter relating to that Ship, of any current guarantee of any such charter, the Ship’s Safety Management Certificate and any relevant Document of Compliance.

 

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25.14                 Notification of certain events

 

Each Borrower shall, in respect of the Ship owned by it, immediately notify the Facility Agent by fax, confirmed forthwith by letter of:

 

(a)                                 any casualty to that Ship which is or is likely to be or to become a Major Casualty;

 

(b)                                  any occurrence as a result of which that Ship has become or is, by the passing of time or otherwise, likely to become a Total Loss;

 

(c)                                  any requisition of that Ship for hire;

 

(d)                                  any requirement or recommendation made in relation to that Ship by any insurer or classification society or by any competent authority which is not immediately complied with;

 

(e)                                   any arrest or detention of that Ship, any exercise or purported exercise of any lien on that Ship or the Earnings or any requisition of that Ship for hire;

 

(f)                                   any intended dry docking of that Ship;

 

(g)                                   any Environmental Claim made against that Borrower or in connection with that Ship, or any Environmental Incident;

 

(h)                                  any claim for breach of the ISM Code or the ISPS Code being made against that Borrower, an Approved Manager or otherwise in connection with that Ship; or

 

(i)                                      any other matter, event or incident, actual or threatened, the effect of which will or could lead to the ISM Code or the ISPS Code not being complied with,

 

and each Borrower shall keep the Facility Agent advised in writing on a regular basis and in such detail as the Facility Agent shall require as to that Borrower’s, any such Approved Manager’s or any other person’s response to any of those events or matters.

 

25.15                 Restrictions on chartering, appointment of managers etc.

 

No Borrower shall, in relation to the Ship owned by it:

 

(a)                                 let that Ship on demise charter for any period;

 

(b)                                 enter into any time or consecutive voyage charter in respect of that Ship other than a Permitted Charter;

 

(c)                                  appoint a manager of that Ship other than an Approved Manager or agree to any alteration to the terms of an Approved Manager’s appointment;

 

(d)                                 de activate or lay up that Ship; or

 

(e)                                  put that Ship into the possession of any person for the purpose of work being done upon it in an amount exceeding or likely to exceed $1,500,000 (or the equivalent in any other currency) unless that person has first given to the Security Agent and in terms satisfactory to it a written undertaking not to exercise any lien on that Ship or its Earnings for the cost of such work or for any other reason.

 

25.16                 Notice of Mortgage

 

Each Borrower shall keep the relevant Mortgage registered against the Ship owned by it as a valid first priority or preferred mortgage, carry on board that Ship a certified copy of the relevant Mortgage and place and maintain in a conspicuous place in the navigation room

 

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and the master’s cabin of that Ship a framed printed notice stating that that Ship is mortgaged by that Borrower to the Security Agent.

 

25.17                 Sharing of Earnings

 

No Borrower shall enter into any agreement or arrangement for the sharing of any Earnings.

 

25.18                 Notification of compliance

 

Each Borrower shall promptly provide the Facility Agent from time to time with evidence (in such form as the Facility Agent requires) that it is complying with this Clause 25 (General Ship Undertakings).

 

25.19                 Charter Assignment

 

Subject to Clause 25.15 (Restrictions on chartering, appointment of managers etc.), if a Borrower enters into an Approved Charter in respect of its Ship at any time during the Security Period, it shall provide the Facility Agent with a certified copy of that Approved Charter and any supporting guarantee and, upon the same being entered into, that Borrower shall enter into an Approved Charter Assignment in favour of the Security Agent in respect of such Approved Charter and any charter guarantee and such assignment shall thereafter constitute an “Approved Charter Assignment” for the purpose of this Agreement.

 

26                                  PRE-DELIVERY SHIP UNDERTAKINGS

 

The undertakings in this Clause 26 (Pre-delivery Ship Undertakings) remain in force throughout the Security Period except as the Facility Agent, acting with the authorisation of the Majority Lenders (or, where specified, all the Lenders) may otherwise permit.

 

26.1                        Performance of Pre-delivery Contracts

 

Borrower D shall:

 

(a)                                 procure that the Purchaser shall observe and perform all its obligations and meet ail its liabilities under or in connection with each Pre-delivery Contract;

 

(b)                                 use its best endeavours to ensure performance and observance by the other parties of their obligations and liabilities under each Pre-delivery Contract; and

 

(c)                                  take any action, or refrain from taking any action, or procure that the Purchaser shall take any action, or restrain from taking any action, which the Facility Agent may specify in connection with any breach, or possible future breach, of a Pre-delivery Contract by that Borrower or any other party or with any other matter which arises or may later arise out of or in connection with a Pre-delivery Contract.

 

26.2                        No variation, release etc. of Pre-delivery Contracts

 

Borrower D shall not and shall procure the Purchaser shall not, whether by a document, by conduct, by acquiescence or in any other way;

 

(a)                                 vary any Pre-delivery Contract;

 

(b)                                 release, waive, suspend or subordinate or permit to be lost or impaired any interest or right of any kind which that Borrower has at any time to, in or in connection with each of the Pre-delivery Contracts or in relation to any matter arising out of or in connection with any Pre-delivery Contract;

 

(c)                                  waive any person’s breach of any Pre-delivery Contract; or

 

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(d)                                 rescind or terminate any Pre-delivery Contract or treat itself as discharged or relieved from further performance of any of its obligations or liabilities under a Pre-delivery Contract.

 

26.3                        Action to protect validity of Pre-delivery Contracts

 

Borrower D shall use its best endeavours to ensure that all interests and rights conferred by each Pre-delivery Contract remain valid and enforceable in all respects and retain the priority which they were intended to have.

 

26.4                        Provision of information relating to Pre-delivery Contracts

 

Without prejudice to Clause 21.5, Borrower D shall:

 

(a)                                 immediately inform the Facility Agent if any breach of any Pre-delivery Contract occurs or a serious risk of such a breach arises and of any other event or matter affecting a Pre-delivery Contract which has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect;

 

(b)                                 provide the Facility Agent, promptly after service, with copies of all notices served on or by Borrower D and/or the Purchaser under or in connection with any Pre-delivery Contract; and

 

(c)                                  provide the Facility Agent with any information which it requests about any interest or right of any kind which that Borrower has at any time to, in or in connection with each of the Pre-delivery Contracts or in relation to any matter arising out of or in connection with any Pre-delivery Contract including the progress of the construction of Ship D.

 

27                                  SECURITY COVER

 

27.1                        Minimum required security cover

 

Clause 27.2 applies if the Facility Agent notifies the Borrowers that the aggregate Market Value of each Ship then subject to a Mortgage is:

 

(a)

 

(i)                                     and when added with the amount of the Newbuilding Cash Collateral A, for the period between the date of this Agreement and the date when the Newbuilding Cash Collateral has been credited to the Newbuilding Cash Account, 120 per cent; and

 

(ii)                                  at all times thereafter and when added with the amount of the Newbuilding Cash Collateral A, 125 per cent.; or

 

(b)                                 following the release of Borrower D (or another Borrower) in accordance with the terms of Clause 18.6 (Release of Borrower D), 175 per cent.

 

of, in each case, the aggregate of (1) the Loan and (2) any Swap Exposure Provided that for the purposes of this Clause 27.1 (Minimum required security cover) only 50 per cent, the Swap Exposure will be taken into such calculation prior to 30 September 2014, unless Borrower D or, in its place, any of the other Borrowers has been released from its obligations pursuant to Clause 18.6 (Release of Borrower D) in which case the full 100 per cent, of the Swap Exposure will be taken into such calculation and, for the avoidance of doubt, at all times after 30 September 2014 the full 100 per cent, of the Swap Exposure shall apply in any event.

 

27.2                        Prepayment

 

If the Facility Agent serves a notice on the Borrowers under Clause 27.1 (Minimum required security cover), the Borrowers shall, on or before the date falling one month after the date

 

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on which the Facility Agent’s notice is served prepay such part of the Loan as shall eliminate the shortfall.

 

27.3                        Valuations binding

 

Any valuation under this Clause 27 (Security Cover) shall be binding and conclusive as regards each Borrower.

 

27.4                        Provision of information

 

(a)                                 Each Borrower shall promptly provide the Facility Agent and any shipbroker acting under this Clause 27 (Security Cover) with any information which the Facility Agent or the shipbroker may request for the purposes of the valuation.

 

(b)                                 If a Borrower fails to provide the information referred to in paragraph (a) above by the date specified in the request, the valuation may be made on any basis and assumptions which the shipbroker or the Facility Agent considers prudent.

 

27.5                        Prepayment mechanism

 

Any prepayment pursuant to Clause 27.2 (Prepayment) shall be made in accordance with the relevant provisions of Clause 7 (Prepayment).

 

27.6                        Provision of valuations

 

Each Borrower shall at its own cost provide the Facility Agent with a valuation of the Ship owned by it from an Approved Valuer selected by the Facility Agent, to enable the Facility Agent to determine the Market Value of that Ship Provided that if the Borrower disagrees with such valuation, the Borrower may, at its own cost, appoint a second Approved Valuer and the valuation shall be the average of both such valuations.

 

28                                  APPLICATION OF EARNINGS AND NEWBUILDING CASH COLLATERAL

 

28.1                        Payment of Earnings

 

(a)                                 Each Borrower shall ensure that,

 

(i)                                     subject only to the provisions of the General Assignment, all the Earnings in respect of the Ship owned by it are paid in to its Operating Account; and

 

(ii)                                  all payments by a Hedge Counterparty to that Borrower under a Hedging Agreement are paid to the applicable Operating Account.

 

(b)                                 Any amounts standing to the credit of the Operating Account shall, provided that the foregoing provisions of this Clause 28 shall have been complied with and provided that no Event of Default shall have occurred, be available to the relevant Borrower for effecting all payments permitted under this Agreement.

 

28.2                        Release from the Newbuilding Cash Account

 

Any credit balance on the Newbuilding Cash Account shall remain on the Newbuilding Cash Account and shall only be released to the Operating Account of Borrower D:

 

(a)                                 either:

 

(i)                                     on the date of wire transfer of the relevant Shipbuilding Contract Instalment Date; or

 

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(ii)                                   on the Delivery Date (or 3 Business Days in advance of the Delivery Date in accordance with the requirements of the Shipbuilding Contract),

 

in each case in order to pay the relevant amount then due and payable to the Builder under the Shipbuilding Contract and upon the presentation of evidence satisfactory to the Facility Agent that such instalment is so due and payable; or

 

(b)                                 to purchase another vessel approved in writing by the Facility Agent pursuant to the provisions of Clause 7.4; or

 

(c)                                  following the Delivery Date, the delivery of Ship D to Borrower D and the registration of the relevant Mortgage, for the use of Borrower D,

 

28.3                        Location of accounts

 

Each Borrower shall promptly:

 

(a)                                 comply with any requirement of the Facility Agent as to the location or relocation of any Account; and

 

(b)                                 execute any documents which the Facility Agent specifies to create or maintain in favour of the Security Agent Security over (and/or rights of set-off, consolidation or other rights in relation to) the Accounts.

 

29                                  EVENTS OF DEFAULT

 

29.1                        General

 

Each of the events or circumstances set out in this Clause 29 (Events of Default) is an Event of Default except for Clause 29.19 (Acceleration) and Clause 29.20 (Enforcement of security).

 

29.2                        Non-payment

 

An Obligor does not pay within two Business Days of the due date (or, in the case of sums expressed to be payable on demand, within 3 Business Days of the demand) any amount payable pursuant to a Finance Document at the place at and in the currency in which it is expressed to be payable unless: its failure to pay is caused by:

 

(i)                                     administrative or technical error; or

 

(ii)                                  a Disruption Event.

 

29.3                        Specific obligations

 

A breach occurs of Clause 4.4 (Waiver of conditions precedent), Clause 22 (Financial Covenants), Clause 23.9 (Title), Clause 23.10 (Negative pledge), Clause 23.20 (Unlawfulness, invalidity and ranking; Security imperilled), Clause 24.2 (Maintenance of obligatory insurances), Clause 24.3 (Terms of obligatory insurances), Clause 24.5 (Renewal of obligatory insurances) or Clause 27 (Security Cover).

 

29.4                        Other obligations

 

(a)                                 A Transaction Obligor does not comply with any provision of the Finance Documents (other than those referred to in Clause 29.2 (Non-payment) and Clause 29.3 (Specific obligations)).

 

(b)                                No Event of Default under paragraph (a) above will occur if the failure to comply is capable of remedy and is remedied within 10 days of the Facility Agent giving notice to the Borrowers or (if earlier) any Transaction Obligor becoming aware of the failure to comply.

 

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29.5                        Misrepresentation

 

Any representation or statement made or deemed to be made by a Transaction Obligor in the Finance Documents or any other document delivered by or on behalf of any Transaction Obligor under or in connection with any Finance Document is or proves to have been incorrect or misleading when made or deemed to be made or repeated.

 

29.6                        Cross default

 

(a)                                 Any Financial Indebtedness of any member of the Group is not paid when due nor within any originally applicable grace period.

 

(b)                                 Any Financial Indebtedness of any member of the Group is declared to be or otherwise becomes due and payable prior to its specified maturity as a result of an event of default (however described) unless in any such case, such member of the Group is contesting in good faith the validity of its obligation to make such payment and the Borrowers have provided the Facility Agent with satisfactory evidence it has set aside adequate reserves with respect to the amount being claimed of it and to finance any action it is taking to contest such claims.

 

(c)                                  Any commitment for any Financial Indebtedness of any member of the Group is cancelled or suspended by a creditor of any member of the Group as a result of an event of default (however described) unless in any such case, such member of the Group is contesting in good faith the validity of its obligation to make such payment and the Borrowers have provided the Facility Agent with satisfactory evidence it has set aside adequate reserves with respect to the amount being claimed of it and to finance any action it is taking to contest such claims.

 

(d)                                 Any creditor of any member of the Group becomes entitled to declare any Financial Indebtedness of any member of the Group due and payable prior to its specified maturity as a result of an event of default (however described) unless in any such case, such member of the Group is contesting in good faith the validity of its obligation to make such payment and the Borrowers have provided the Facility Agent with satisfactory evidence it has set aside adequate reserves with respect to the amount being claimed of it and to finance any action it is taking to contest such claims.

 

29.7                        Insolvency

 

(a)                                 An Obligor is unable or admits inability to pay its debts as they fall due, suspends or threatens to suspend making payments on any of its debts or, by reason of actual or anticipated financial difficulties, commences negotiations with its creditors generally with a view to rescheduling any of its indebtedness.

 

(b)                                 The value of the assets of any Obligor is less than its liabilities (taking into account contingent and prospective liabilities).

 

(c)                                  A moratorium is declared in respect of any indebtedness of any Obligor. If a moratorium occurs, the ending of the moratorium will not remedy any Event of Default caused by that moratorium.

 

29.8                        Insolvency proceedings

 

Any corporate action, legal proceedings or other procedure or step is taken in relation to:

 

(a)                                 the suspension of payments, a moratorium of any indebtedness, winding-up, dissolution, administration or reorganisation (by way of voluntary arrangement, scheme of arrangement or otherwise) of any member of the Group other than a solvent liquidation or reorganisation of any member of the Group which is not a Transaction Obligor;

 

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(b)                                 a composition, compromise, assignment or arrangement with any creditor of any member of the Group;

 

(c)                                  the appointment of a liquidator (other than in respect of a solvent liquidation of a member of the Group which is not an Obligor), receiver, administrator, administrative receiver, compulsory manager or other similar officer in respect of any member of the Group or any of its assets; or

 

(d)                                 enforcement of any Security over any assets of any member of the Group,

 

or any analogous procedure or step is taken in any jurisdiction.

 

This Clause 29.8 (Insolvency proceedings) shall not apply to any winding-up petition which is frivolous or vexatious and is discharged, stayed or dismissed within 14 days of commencement.

 

29.9                        Creditors’ process

 

Any expropriation, attachment, sequestration, distress or execution (or any analogous process in any jurisdiction) affects any asset or assets of a member of the Group.

 

29.10                 Ownership of the Obligors

 

(a)                                 Following the Private Placement an Obligor (other than the Parent Guarantor) is not or ceases to be a directly owned Subsidiary of the Parent Guarantor.

 

(b)                                 Following the Private Placement any person or group of persons acting in concert gains control of the Parent Guarantor.

 

(c)                                  For the purpose of paragraph (b) above “control” means:

 

(i)                                     the power (whether by way of ownership of shares, proxy, contract, agency or otherwise) to:

 

(A)                               cast, or control the casting of, more than 331/3 per cent, of the maximum number of votes that might be cast at a general meeting of the Parent Guarantor; or

 

(B)                               appoint or remove all, or the majority, of the directors or other equivalent officers of the Parent Guarantor; or

 

(C)                               give directions with respect to the operating and financial policies of the Parent Guarantor with which the directors or other equivalent officers of the Parent Guarantor are obliged to comply; and/or

 

(ii)                                   the holding beneficially of more than 33% per cent, of the issued share capital of the Parent Guarantor (excluding any part of that issued share capital that carries no right to participate beyond a specified amount in a distribution of either profits or capital).

 

(d)                                 For the purpose of paragraph (b) above “acting in concert” means a group of persons who, pursuant to an agreement or understanding (whether formal or informal), actively co- operate, through the acquisition directly or indirectly of shares in the Parent Guarantor by any of them, either directly or indirectly, to obtain or consolidate control of the Parent Guarantor.

 

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29.11                 Unlawfulness, invalidity and ranking

 

(a)                                 It is or becomes unlawful for a Transaction Obligor to perform any of its obligations under the Finance Documents.

 

(b)                                 Any obligation of a Transaction Obligor under the Finance Documents is not or ceases to be legal, valid, binding or enforceable.

 

(c)                                  Any Finance Document ceases to be in full force and effect or to be continuing or is or purports to be determined or any Transaction Security is alleged by a party to it (other than a Finance Party) to be ineffective.

 

(d)                                 Any Transaction Security proves to have ranked after, or loses its priority to, any other Security.

 

29.12                 Sanctions

 

(a)                                 Any of the Obligors, or any other member of the Group or any Affiliate of any of them becomes a Prohibited Person or becomes owned or controlled by, or acts directly or indirectly on behalf of, a Prohibited Person or any of such persons becomes the owner or controller of a Prohibited Person;

 

(b)                                 Any proceeds of any Loan is made available, directly or indirectly, to or for the benefit of a Prohibited Person or otherwise is, directly or indirectly, applied in a manner or for a purpose prohibited by Sanctions;

 

(c)                                  Any Obligor or other member of the Group or any Affiliate of any of them is not in compliance with all Sanctions.

 

29.13                 Security imperilled

 

Any Security created or intended to be created by a Finance Document is in any way imperilled or in jeopardy.

 

29.14                 Cessation of business

 

Any member of the Group suspends or ceases to carry on (or threatens to suspend or ceases to carry on) all or a material part of its business.

 

29.15                 Expropriation

 

The authority or ability of any member of the Group to conduct its business is limited or wholly or substantially curtailed by any seizure, expropriation, nationalisation, intervention, restriction or other action by or on behalf of any governmental, regulatory or other authority or other person in relation to any member of the Group or any of its assets.

 

29.16                 Repudiation and rescission of agreements

 

A Transaction Obligor (or any other relevant party) rescinds or purports to rescind or repudiates or purports to repudiate a Transaction Document or any of the Transaction Security or evidences an intention to rescind or repudiate a Transaction Document or any Transaction Security.

 

29.17                 Litigation

 

Any litigation, arbitration, administrative, governmental, regulatory or other investigations, proceedings or disputes are commenced or threatened in relation to any of the Transaction Documents or the transactions contemplated in any of the Transaction Documents or

 

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against any member of the Group or its assets which has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

29.18                 Material adverse change

 

Any event or circumstance occurs which the Majority Lenders reasonably believe has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

29.19                 Acceleration

 

On and at any time after the occurrence of an Event of Default which is continuing the Facility Agent may, and shall if so directed by the Majority Lenders, by notice to the Borrowers:

 

(a)                                 cancel the Total Commitments, whereupon they shall immediately be cancelled;

 

(b)                                 declare that all or part of the Loan, together with accrued interest, and all other amounts accrued or outstanding under the Finance Documents be immediately due and payable, whereupon it shall become immediately due and payable; and/or

 

(c)                                  declare that all or part of the Loan be payable on demand, whereupon it shall immediately become payable on demand by the Facility Agent acting on the instructions of the Majority Lenders,

 

and the Facility Agent may serve notices under paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) above simultaneously or on different dates and the Security Agent may take any action referred to in Clause 29.20 (Enforcement of security) if no such notice is served or simultaneously with or at any time after the service of any of such notice.

 

29.20                 Enforcement of security

 

On and at any time after the occurrence of an Event of Default which is continuing the Security Agent may, and shall if so directed by the Majority Lenders, take any action which, as a result of the Event of Default or any notice served under Clause 29.19 (Acceleration), the Security Agent is entitled to take under any Finance Document (but for the avoidance of doubt not under the Accounts Security in relation to the Newbuilding Cash Account solely in respect of the Newbuilding Cash Amount B) or any applicable law or regulation.

 

29.21                 Default interest upon the Loan

 

On and at any time after the occurrence of an Event of Default which is continuing the Facility Agent may, and shall if so directed by the Majority Lenders, by notice to the Borrowers declare that from the date such Event of Default occurs and while such Event of Default is continuing interest shall accrue upon the Loan at the default rate and in the manner as set out in Clause 8.3 (Default interest).

 

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SECTION 9

 

CHANGES TO PARTIES

 

30                                  CHANGES TO THE LENDERS

 

30.1                        Assignments and transfers by the Lenders

 

Subject to this Clause 30 (Changes to the Lenders), a Lender (the “Existing Lender”) may:

 

(a)                                 assign any of its rights; or

 

(b)                                 transfer by novation any of its rights and obligations,

 

under the Finance Documents to another bank or financial institution or to a trust, fund or other entity which is regularly engaged in or established for the purpose of making, purchasing or investing in loans, securities or other financial assets (the “New Lender”).

 

30.2                        Conditions of assignment or transfer

 

(a)                                 An Existing Lender must consult with the Borrowers for no more than five Business Days (during which period the Borrowers may serve notice pursuant to Clause 7.3 (Voluntary prepayment of Loan), which notice shall be irrevocable, to prepay no later than 10 Business Days of the date of such notice the relevant portion of the Loan which is to be transferred in accordance with and subject to the provisions of Clause 7.3(b) and Clause 7.7 (Restrictions)) before it may make an assignment or transfer in accordance with Clause 30.1 (Assignments and transfers by Lenders) unless the assignment or transfer is:

 

(i)                                     to another Lender or an Affiliate of a Lender; or

 

(ii)                                  if the Existing Lender is a fund, to a fund which is a Related Fund of the Existing Lender; or

 

(iii)                               made at a time when an Event of Default is continuing.

 

(b)                                 An assignment will only be effective on:

 

(i)                                     receipt by the Facility Agent (whether in the Assignment Agreement or otherwise) of written confirmation from the New Lender (in form and substance satisfactory to the Facility Agent) that the New Lender will assume the same obligations to the other Secured Parties as it would have been under if it were an Original Lender; and

 

(ii)                                  performance by the Facility Agent of all necessary “know your customer” or other similar checks under all applicable laws and regulations in relation to such assignment to a New Lender, the completion of which the Facility Agent shall promptly notify to the Existing Lender and the New Lender.

 

(c)                                  A transfer will only be effective if the procedure set out in Clause 30.5 (Procedure for transfer) is complied with.

 

(d)                                 If:

 

(i)                                     a Lender assigns or transfers any of its rights or obligations under the Finance Documents or changes its Facility Office; and

 

(ii)                                  as a result of circumstances existing at the date the assignment, transfer or change occurs, an Obligor would be obliged to make a payment to the New Lender or Lender acting through its new Facility Office under Clause 12 (Tax Gross Up and Indemnities) or Clause 13 (Increased Costs),

 

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then the New Lender or Lender acting through its new Facility Office is only entitled to receive payment under those Clauses to the same extent as the Existing Lender or Lender acting through its previous Facility Office would have been if the assignment, transfer or change had not occurred. This paragraph (f) shall not apply in respect of an assignment or transfer made in the ordinary course of the primary syndication of the Facility.

 

(e)                                  Each New Lender, by executing the relevant Transfer Certificate or Assignment Agreement, confirms, for the avoidance of doubt, that the Facility Agent has authority to execute on its behalf any amendment or waiver that has been approved by or on behalf of the requisite Lender or Lenders in accordance with this Agreement on or prior to the date on which the transfer or assignment becomes effective in accordance with this Agreement and that it is bound by that decision to the same extent as the Existing Lender would have been had it remained a Lender.

 

30.3                        Assignment or transfer fee

 

The New Lender shall, on the date upon which an assignment or transfer takes effect, pay to the Facility Agent (for its own account) a fee in amount to be agreed between the New Lender and the Facility Agent.

 

30.4                        Limitation of responsibility of Existing Lenders

 

(a)                                 Unless expressly agreed to the contrary, an Existing Lender makes no representation or warranty and assumes no responsibility to a New Lender for:

 

(i)                                     the legality, validity, effectiveness, adequacy or enforceability of the Finance Documents, the Transaction Security or any other documents;

 

(ii)                                  the financial condition of any Transaction Obligor;

 

(iii)                               the performance and observance by any Transaction Obligor of its obligations under the Finance Documents or any other documents; or

 

(iv)                              the accuracy of any statements (whether written or oral) made in or in connection with any Finance Document or any other document,

 

and any representations or warranties implied by law are excluded.

 

(b)                                 Each New Lender confirms to the Existing Lender and the other Finance Parties and the Secured Parties that it:

 

(i)                                     has made (and shall continue to make) its own independent investigation and assessment of the financial condition and affairs of each Transaction Obligor and its related entities in connection with its participation in this Agreement and has not relied exclusively on any information provided to it by the Existing Lender or any other Finance Party in connection with any Finance Document or the Transaction Security; and

 

(ii)                                  will continue to make its own independent appraisal of the creditworthiness of each Transaction Obligor and its related entities throughout the Security Period.

 

(c)                                  Nothing in any Finance Document obliges an Existing Lender to:

 

(i)                                     accept a re-transfer or re-assignment from a New Lender of any of the rights and obligations assigned or transferred under this Clause 30 (Changes to the Lenders); or

 

(ii)                                  support any losses directly or indirectly incurred by the New Lender by reason of the non-performance by any Transaction Obligor of its obligations under the Finance Documents or otherwise.

 

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30.5                        Procedure for transfer

 

(a)                                 Subject to the conditions set out in 30.2 (Conditions of assignment or transfer), a transfer is effected in accordance with paragraph (c) below when the Facility Agent executes an otherwise duly completed Transfer Certificate delivered to it by the Existing Lender and the New Lender, The Facility Agent shall, subject to paragraph (b) below as soon as reasonably practicable after receipt by it of a duly completed Transfer Certificate appearing on its face to comply with this Agreement and delivered in accordance with this Agreement, execute that Transfer Certificate.

 

(b)                                 The Facility Agent shall only be obliged to execute a Transfer Certificate delivered to it by the Existing Lender and the New Lender once it is satisfied it has complied with all necessary “know your customer” or other similar checks under all applicable laws and regulations in relation to the transfer to such New Lender.

 

(c)                                  Subject to Clause 30.9 (Pro rata interest settlement), on the Transfer Date:

 

(i)                                     to the extent that in the Transfer Certificate the Existing Lender seeks to transfer by novation its rights and obligations under the Finance Documents and in respect of the Transaction Security, each of the Obligors and the Existing Lender shall be released from further obligations towards one another under the Finance Documents and in respect of the Transaction Security and their respective rights against one another under the Finance Documents and in respect of the Transaction Security shall be cancelled (being the “Discharged Rights and Obligations”);

 

(ii)                                  each of the Obligors and the New Lender shall assume obligations towards one another and/or acquire rights against one another which differ from the Discharged Rights and Obligations only insofar as that Obligor and the New Lender have assumed and/or acquired the same in place of that Obligor and the Existing Lender;

 

(iii)                               the Facility Agent, the Security Agent, the Arranger, the New Lender and other Lenders shall acquire the same rights and assume the same obligations between themselves and in respect of the Transaction Security as they would have acquired and assumed had the New Lender been an Original Lender with the rights and/or obligations acquired or assumed by it as a result of the transfer and to that extent the Facility Agent, the Security Agent, the Arranger and the Existing Lenders shall each be released from further obligations to each other under the Finance Documents; and

 

(iv)                              the New Lender shall become a Party as a “Lender”.

 

30.6                        Procedure for assignment

 

(a)                                 Subject to the conditions set out in Clause 30.2 (Conditions of assignment or transfer) an assignment may be effected in accordance with paragraph (c) below when the Facility Agent executes an otherwise duly completed Assignment Agreement delivered to it by the Existing Lender and the New Lender. The Facility Agent shall, subject to paragraph (b) below, as soon as reasonably practicable after receipt by it of a duly completed Assignment Agreement appearing on its face to comply with the terms of this Agreement and delivered in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, execute that Assignment Agreement.

 

(b)                                 The Facility Agent shall only be obliged to execute an Assignment Agreement delivered to it by the Existing Lender and the New Lender once it is satisfied it has complied with all necessary “know your customer” or other similar checks under all applicable laws and regulations in relation to the assignment to such New Lender.

 

(c)                                  Subject to Clause 30.9 (Pro rata interest settlement), on the Transfer Date:

 

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(i)                                     the Existing Lender will assign absolutely to the New Lender its rights under the Finance Documents and in respect of the Transaction Security expressed to be the subject of the assignment in the Assignment Agreement;

 

(ii)                                  the Existing Lender will be released from the obligations (the “Relevant Obligations”) expressed to be the subject of the release in the Assignment Agreement (and any corresponding obligations by which it is bound in respect of the Transaction Security); and

 

(iii)                               the New Lender shall become a Party as a “Lender” and will be bound by obligations equivalent to the Relevant Obligations.

 

(d)                                 Lenders may utilise procedures other than those set out in this Clause 30.6 (Procedure for assignment) to assign their rights under the Finance Documents (but not without the consent of the relevant Obligor or unless in accordance with Clause 30.5 (Procedure for transfer), to obtain a release by that Obligor from the obligations owed to that Obligor by the Lenders nor the assumption of equivalent obligations by a New Lender) provided that they comply with the conditions set out in Clause 30.2 (Conditions of assignment or transfer).

 

30.7                        Copy of Transfer Certificate or Assignment Agreement to Borrowers

 

The Facility Agent shall, as soon as reasonably practicable after it has executed a Transfer Certificate or an Assignment Agreement, send to the Borrowers a copy of that Transfer Certificate or Assignment Agreement.

 

30.8                        Security over Lenders’ rights

 

In addition to the other rights provided to Lenders under this Clause 30 (Changes to the Lenders), each Lender may without consulting with or obtaining consent from any Obligor, at any time charge, assign or otherwise create Security in or over (whether by way of collateral or otherwise) all or any of its rights under any Finance Document to secure obligations of that Lender including, without limitation:

 

(a)                                 any charge, assignment or other Security to secure obligations to a federal reserve or central bank; and

 

(b)                                 in the case of any Lender which is a fund, any charge, assignment or other Security granted to any holders (or trustee or representatives of holders) of obligations owed, or securities issued, by that Lender as security for those obligations or securities,

 

except that no such charge, assignment or Security shall:

 

(i)                                     release a Lender from any of its obligations under the Finance Documents or substitute the beneficiary of the relevant charge, assignment or Security for the Lender as a party to any of the Finance Documents; or

 

(ii)                                  require any payments to be made by an Obligor other than or in excess of, or grant to any person any more extensive rights than, those required to be made or granted to the relevant Lender under the Finance Documents.

 

30.9                        Pro rata interest settlement

 

If the Facility Agent has notified the Lenders that it is able to distribute interest payments on a “pro rata basis” to Existing Lenders and New Lenders then (in respect of any transfer pursuant to Clause 30.5 (Procedure for transfer) or any assignment pursuant to Clause 30.6 (Procedure for assignment) the Transfer Date of which, in each case, is after the date of such notification and is not on the last day of an Interest Period):

 

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(a)                                 any interest or fees in respect of the relevant participation which are expressed to accrue by reference to the lapse of time shall continue to accrue in favour of the Existing Lender up to but excluding the Transfer Date (“Accrued Amounts”) and shall become due and payable to the Existing Lender (without further interest accruing on them) on the last day of the current Interest Period (or, if the Interest Period is longer than six Months, on the next of the dates which falls at six Monthly intervals after the first day of that Interest Period); and

 

(b)                                 The rights assigned or transferred by the Existing Lender will not include the right to the Accrued Amounts, so that, for the avoidance of doubt:

 

(i)                                     when the Accrued Amounts become payable, those Accrued Amounts will be payable to the Existing Lender; and

 

(ii)                                  the amount payable to the New Lender on that date will be the amount which would, but for the application of this Clause 30.9 (Pro rata interest settlement), have been payable to it on that date, but after deduction of the Accrued Amounts.

 

31                                  CHANGES TO THE OBLIGORS

 

No Obligor may assign any of its rights or transfer any of its rights or obligations under the Finance Documents.

 

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SECTION 10

 

THE FINANCE PARTIES

 

32                                  THE FACILITY AGENT AND THE ARRANGER

 

32.1                        Appointment of the Facility Agent

 

(a)                                 Each other Finance Party appoints the Facility Agent to act as its agent under and in connection with the Finance Documents.

 

(b)                                 Each other Finance Party authorises the Facility Agent to exercise the rights, powers, authorities and discretions specifically given to the Facility Agent under, or in connection with, the Finance Documents together with any other incidental rights, powers, authorities and discretions.

 

32.2                        Duties of the Facility Agent

 

(a)                                 Subject to paragraph (b) below, the Facility Agent shall promptly forward to a Party the original or a copy of any document which is delivered to the Facility Agent for that Party by any other Party.

 

(b)                                 Without prejudice to Clause 30.7 (Copy of Transfer Certificate or Assignment Agreement to Borrower), paragraph (a) above shall not apply to any Transfer Certificate or to any Assignment Agreement.

 

(c)                                  Except where a Finance Document specifically provides otherwise, the Facility Agent is not obliged to review or check the adequacy, accuracy or completeness of any document it forwards to another Party.

 

(d)                                 If the Facility Agent receives notice from a Party referring to this Agreement, describing a Default and stating that the circumstance described is a Default, it shall promptly notify the Finance Parties.

 

(e)                                  If the Facility Agent is aware of the non-payment of any principal, interest, commitment fee or other fee payable to a Finance Party (other than the Facility Agent or the Arranger or the Security Agent) under this Agreement it shall promptly notify the other Finance Parties.

 

(f)                                   The Facility Agent’s duties under the Finance Documents are solely mechanical and administrative in nature.

 

32.3                        Role of the Arranger

 

Except as specifically provided in the Finance Documents, the Arranger has no obligations of any kind to any other Party under, or in connection with, any Finance Document.

 

32.4                        No fiduciary duties

 

(a)                                 The Facility Agent shall not have any duties or obligations to any person under the Finance Documents except to the extent that they are expressly set out in the Finance Documents.

 

(b)                                 The provisions of paragraph (a) above shall apply even if, notwithstanding and contrary to paragraph (a) above, any provision of this Agreement or any other Finance Document by operation of law has the effect of constituting the Facility Agent as a fiduciary.

 

(c)                                  Nothing in the Finance Documents constitutes the Facility Agent or the Arranger a trustee of any other person.

 

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(d)                                 None of the Facility Agent, the Security Agent nor the Arranger shall be bound to account to any Lender for any sum or the profit element of any sum received by it for its own account.

 

32.5                        Application of receipts

 

Except as expressly stated to the contrary in any Finance Document, any moneys which the Facility Agent receives or recovers in its capacity as Facility Agent shall be applied by the Facility Agent in accordance with Clause 36.5 (Application of receipts; partial payments).

 

32.6                        Business with the Group

 

The Facility Agent and the Arranger may accept deposits from, lend money to, and generally engage in any kind of banking or other business with, any member of the Group.

 

32.7                        Rights and discretions of the Facility Agent

 

(a)                                 The Facility Agent may rely on:

 

(i)                                     any representation, notice or document believed by it to be genuine, correct and appropriately authorised; and

 

(ii)                                  any statement made by a director, officer, authorised signatory or employee of any person regarding any matters which may reasonably be assumed to be within his knowledge or within his power to verify.

 

(b)                                 The Facility Agent may assume (unless it has received notice to the contrary in its capacity as agent for the Lenders) that:

 

(i)                                     no Default has occurred (unless it has actual knowledge of a Default arising under Clause 29.2 (Non-payment));

 

(ii)                                  any right, power, authority or discretion vested in any Party or the Majority Lenders has not been exercised; and

 

(iii)                               any notice or request made by any Borrower (other than a Utilisation Request or a Selection Notice) is made on behalf of and with the consent and knowledge of all the Obligors.

 

(c)                                  The Facility Agent may engage, pay for and rely on the advice or services of any lawyers, accountants, surveyors or other experts.

 

(d)                                 The Facility Agent may act in relation to the Finance Documents through its personnel and agents.

 

(e)                                  The Facility Agent may disclose to any other Party any information it reasonably believes it has received as agent under this Agreement.

 

(f)                                   Notwithstanding any other provision of any Finance Document to the contrary, neither the Facility Agent nor the Arranger is obliged to do or omit to do anything if it would or might, in its reasonable opinion, constitute a breach of any law or regulation or a breach of a fiduciary duty or duty of confidentiality.

 

32.8                        Majority Lenders’ instructions

 

(a)                                 Unless a contrary indication appears in a Finance Document, the Facility Agent shall:

 

(i)                                     exercise any right, power, authority or discretion vested in it as Servicing Party in accordance with any instructions given to it by the Majority Lenders (or, if so

 

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instructed by the Majority Lenders, refrain from exercising any right, power, authority or discretion vested in it as a Servicing Party); and

 

(ii)                                  not be liable for any act (or omission) if it acts (or refrains from taking any action) in accordance with an instruction of the Majority Lenders.

 

(b)                                 Unless a contrary indication appears in a Finance Document, any instructions given by the Majority Lenders will be binding on all the Finance Parties.

 

(c)                                  The Facility Agent may refrain from acting in accordance with the instructions of the Majority Lenders (or, if appropriate, the Lenders) until it has received such security as it may require for any cost, loss or liability (together with any associated VAT) which it may incur in complying with the instructions.

 

(d)                                 In the absence of instructions from the Majority Lenders (or, if appropriate, the Lenders), the Facility Agent shall not be obliged to take any action (or refrain from taking action) (even if it considers acting or not acting to be in the best interests of the Lenders). The Facility Agent may act (or refrain from taking action) as it considers to be in the best interest of the Lenders.

 

(e)                                  The Facility Agent is not authorised to act on behalf of a Lender or Hedge Counterparty (without first obtaining that Lender’s or Hedge Counterparty’s consent) in any legal or arbitration proceedings relating to any Finance Document. This paragraph (e)     shall not apply to any legal or arbitration proceedings relating to the perfection, preservation or protection of rights under the Transaction Security or Finance Documents creating Transaction Security.

 

32.9                        Responsibility for documentation

 

Neither the Facility Agent nor the Arranger:

 

(a)                                 is responsible for the adequacy, accuracy and/or completeness of any information (whether oral or written) supplied by the Facility Agent, the Arranger, an Obligor or any other person given in, or in connection with, any Transaction Document; or

 

(b)                                 is responsible for the legality, validity, effectiveness, adequacy or enforceability of any Transaction Document or the Transaction Security or any other agreement, arrangement or document entered into or made or executed in anticipation of, or in connection with, any Transaction Document or the Transaction Security; or

 

(c)                                  is responsible for any determination as to whether any information provided or to be provided to any Finance Party is non-public information the use of which may be regulated or prohibited by applicable law or regulation relating to insider dealing or otherwise.

 

32.10                 Exclusion of liability

 

(a)                                 Without limiting paragraph (b) below (and without prejudice to the provisions of paragraph (e) of Clause 36.11 (Disruption to Payment Systems etc.)], the Facility Agent will not be liable (including, without limitation, for negligence or any other category of liability whatsoever) for any action taken by it under or in connection with any Finance Document or the Transaction Security, unless directly caused by its gross negligence or wilful misconduct.

 

(b)                                 No Party other than the Facility Agent may take any proceedings against any officer, employee or agent of the Facility Agent in respect of any claim it might have against the Facility Agent or in respect of any act or omission of any kind by that officer, employee or agent in relation to any Finance Document and each officer, employee or agent of the Facility Agent may rely on this Clause subject to Clause 1.5 (Third party rights) and the provisions of the Third Parties Act.

 

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(c)                                  The Facility Agent will not be liable for any delay (or any related consequences) in crediting an account with an amount required under the Finance Documents to be paid by it if it has taken ail necessary steps as soon as reasonably practicable to comply with the regulations or operating procedures of any recognised clearing or settlement system used by it for that purpose.

 

(d)                                 Nothing in this Agreement shall oblige the Facility Agent or the Arranger to carry out any “know your customer” or other checks in relation to any person on behalf of any Lender and each Lender confirms to the Facility Agent and the Arranger that it is solely responsible for any such checks it is required to carry out and that it may not rely on any statement in relation to such checks made by the Facility Agent or the Arranger.

 

32.11                 Lenders’ indemnity to the Facility Agent

 

Each Lender shall (in proportion to its share of the Total Commitments or, if the Total Commitments are then zero, to its share of the Total Commitments immediately prior to their reduction to zero) indemnify the Facility Agent, within three Business Days of demand, against any cost, loss or liability (including, without limitation, for negligence or any other category of liability whatsoever) incurred by the Facility Agent (otherwise than by reason of its gross negligence or wilful misconduct) (or, in the case of any cost, loss or liability pursuant to Clause 36.11 (Disruption to Payment Systems etc.) notwithstanding the Facility Agent’s negligence, gross negligence or any other category of liability whatsoever but not including any claim based on the fraud of the Facility Agent) in acting as Facility Agent under the Finance Documents (unless the Facility Agent has been reimbursed by an Obligor pursuant to a Finance Document).

 

32.12                 Resignation of the Facility Agent

 

(a)                                 The Facility Agent may resign and appoint one of its Affiliates acting through an office in the United Kingdom as successor by giving notice to the other Finance Parties and the Borrowers.

 

(b)                                 Alternatively, the Facility Agent may resign by giving 30 days’ notice to the other Finance Parties and the Borrowers, in which case the Majority Lenders may appoint a successor Facility Agent.

 

(c)                                  If the Majority Lenders have not appointed a successor Facility Agent in accordance with paragraph (b) above within 20 days after notice of resignation was given, the retiring Facility Agent may appoint a successor Facility Agent (acting through an office in the United Kingdom).

 

(d)                                 The retiring Facility Agent shall, at its own cost, make available to the successor Facility Agent such documents and records and provide such assistance as the successor Facility Agent may reasonably request for the purposes of performing its functions Facility Agent under the Finance Documents.

 

(e)                                  The Facility Agent’s resignation notice shall only take effect upon the appointment of a successor.

 

(f)                                   Upon the appointment of a successor, the retiring Facility Agent shall be discharged from any further obligation in respect of the Finance Documents but shall remain entitled to the benefit of this Clause 32 (The Facility Agent and the Arranger) and any other provisions of a Finance Document which are expressed to limit or exclude its liability in acting as Facility Agent. Any successor and each of the other Parties shall have the same rights and obligations amongst themselves as they would have had if such successor had been an original Party.

 

(g)                                  After consultation with the Borrowers, the Majority Lenders may, by giving 30 days’ notice to the Facility Agent (or, if applicable, at any time the Facility Agent is an Impaired Facility

 

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Agent, by giving any shorter notice determined by the Majority Lenders) replace the Facility Agent by appointing a successor Facility Agent (acting through an office in the United Kingdom).

 

(h)                                 The retiring Facility Agent shall (at its own cost if it is an Impaired Facility Agent and otherwise at the expense of the Lenders) make available to the successor Facility Agent such documents and records and provide such assistance as the successor Facility Agent may reasonably request for the purposes of performing its functions as Facility Agent under the Finance Documents.

 

(i)                                     The appointment of the successor Facility Agent shall take effect on the date specified in the notice from the Majority Lenders to the retiring Facility Agent. As from this date, the retiring Facility Agent shall be discharged from any further obligation in respect of the Finance Documents but shall remain entitled to the benefit of this Clause 32 (and any agency fees for the account of the retiring Facility Agent shall cease to accrue from (and shall be payable on) that date).

 

(j)                                    Any successor and each of the other Parties shall have the same rights and obligations amongst themselves as they would have had if such successor had been an original Party.

 

(k)                                 The Facility Agent shall resign in accordance with paragraph (b) above (and, to the extent applicable, shall use reasonable endeavours to appoint a successor Facility Agent pursuant to paragraph (c) above) if on or after the date which is three months before the earliest FATCA Application Date relating to any payment to the Facility Agent under the Finance Documents, either:

 

(i)                                     the Facility Agent fails to respond to a request under Clause 12.7 (FATCA Information) and a Borrower or a Lender reasonably believes that the Facility Agent will not be (or will have ceased to be) a FATCA Exempt Party on or after that FATCA Application Date;

 

(ii)                                  the information supplied by the Facility Agent pursuant to Clause 12.7 (FATCA Information) indicates that the Facility Agent will not be (or will have ceased to be) a FATCA Exempt Party on or after that FATCA Application Date; or

 

(iii)                               the Facility Agent notifies the Borrowers and the Lenders that the Facility Agent will not be (or will have ceased to be) a FATCA Exempt Party on or after that FATCA Application Date;

 

(1)                                 and (in each case) the Borrowers or a Lender reasonably believes that a Party will be required to make a FATCA Deduction that would not be required if the Facility Agent were a FATCA Exempt Party, and the Borrowers or that Lender, by notice to the Facility Agent, requires it to resign.

 

32.13                 Confidentiality

 

(a)                                 In acting as Facility Agent for the Finance Parties, the Facility Agent shall be regarded as acting through its agency division which shall be treated as a separate entity from any other of its divisions or departments.

 

(b)                                 If information is received by a division or department of the Facility Agent other than that division or department responsible for complying with the obligations assumed by it under the Finance Documents, that information may be treated as confidential to that division or department, and the Facility Agent shall not be deemed to have notice of it nor shall it be obliged to disclose such information to any Party.

 

(c)                                  Notwithstanding any other provision of any Finance Document to the contrary none of the Facility Agent, Security Agent or Arranger is obliged to disclose to any other person (i)       any

 

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confidential information or (ii) any other information if the disclosure would or might in its reasonable opinion constitute a breach of any law or a breach of a fiduciary duty.

 

32.14                 Relationship with the Lenders

 

(a)                                 Subject to Clause 30.9 (Pro rata interest settlement), the Facility Agent may treat the person shown in its records as Lender or Hedge Counterparty at the opening of business (in the place of the Facility Agent’s principal office as notified to the Finance Parties from time to time) as the Lender acting through its Facility Office or, as the case may be, the Hedge Counterparty:

 

(i)                                     entitled to or liable for any payment due under any Finance Document on that day; and

 

(ii)                                  entitled to receive and act upon any notice, request, document or communication or make any decision or determination under any Finance Document made or delivered on that day,

 

unless it has received not less than five Business Days’ prior notice from that Lender or Hedge Counterparty to the contrary in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

 

(b)                                 Each Lender and each Hedge Counterparty shall supply the Facility Agent with any information that the Security Agent may reasonably specify (through the Facility Agent) as being necessary or desirable to enable the Security Agent to perform its functions as Security Agent. Each Lender and Hedge Counterparty shall deal with the Security Agent exclusively through the Facility Agent and shall not deal directly with the Security Agent.

 

(c)                                  Any Lender may by notice to the Facility Agent appoint a person to receive on its behalf all notices, communications, information and documents to be made or despatched to that Lender under the Finance Documents. Such notice shall contain the address, fax number and (where communication by electronic mail or other electronic means is permitted under Clause 38.5 (Electronic communication)) electronic mail address and/or any other information required to enable the sending and receipt of information by that means (and, in each case, the department or officer, if any, for whose attention communication is to be made) and be treated as notification of a substitute address, fax number, electronic mail address, department and officer by that Lender for the purposes of Clause 38.2 (Addresses) and paragraph (a)(iii) of Clause 38.5 (Electronic communication) and the Facility Agent shall be entitled to treat such person as the person entitled to receive all such notices, communications, information and documents as though that person were that Lender.

 

32.15                 Credit appraisal by the Lenders

 

Without affecting the responsibility of any Transaction Obligor for information supplied by it or on its behalf in connection with any Finance Document, each Lender and Hedge Counterparty confirms to the Facility Agent and the Arranger that it has been, and will continue to be, solely responsible for making its own independent appraisal and investigation of all risks arising under, or in connection with, any Finance Document including but not limited to:

 

(a)                                 the financial condition, status and nature of each member of the Group;

 

(b)                                 the legality, validity, effectiveness, adequacy or enforceability of any Finance Document and the Transaction Security and any other agreement, arrangement or document entered into, made or executed in anticipation of, under or in connection with any Finance Document or the Transaction Security;

 

(c)                                  whether that Lender has recourse, and the nature and extent of that recourse, against any Party or any of its respective assets under, or in connection with, any Finance Document or the Transaction Security, the transactions contemplated by the Finance Documents or any

 

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other agreement, arrangement or document entered into, made or executed in anticipation of, under or in connection with any Finance Document;

 

(d)                                 the adequacy, accuracy and/or completeness of any other information provided by the Facility Agent, any Party or by any other person under, or in connection with, any Finance Document, the transactions contemplated by the Finance Documents or any other agreement, arrangement or document entered into, made or executed in anticipation of, under or in connection with any Finance Document; and

 

(e)                                  the right or title of any person in or to or the value or sufficiency of any part of the Charged Property, the priority of any of the Transaction Security or the existence of any Security affecting the Charged Property.

 

32.16               Reference Banks

 

If a Reference Bank (or, if a Reference Bank is not a Lender, the Lender of which it is an Affiliate) ceases to be a Lender, the Facility Agent shall (in consultation with the Borrowers) appoint another Lender or an Affiliate of a Lender to replace that Reference Bank.

 

32.17                 Facility Agent’s management time

 

Any amount payable to the Facility Agent under Clause 14.3 (Indemnity to the Servicing Parties), Clause 16 (Costs and Expenses) and Clause 32.11 (Lenders’ indemnity to the Facility Agent) shall include the cost of utilising the Facility Agent’s management time or other resources and will be calculated on the basis of such reasonable daily or hourly rates as the Facility Agent prior to an Event of Default, may agree with the Borrowers or, following an Event of Default, notify to the Borrowers and the Lenders, and is in addition to any fee paid or payable to the Facility Agent under Clause 11 (Fees).

 

32.18                 Deduction from amounts payable by the Facility Agent

 

If any Party owes an amount to the Facility Agent under the Finance Documents, the Facility Agent may, after giving notice to that Party, deduct an amount not exceeding that amount from any payment to that Party which the Facility Agent would otherwise be obliged to make under the Finance Documents and apply the amount deducted in or towards satisfaction of the amount owed. For the purposes of the Finance Documents that Party shall be regarded as having received any amount so deducted.

 

32.19                 Full freedom to enter into transactions

 

Notwithstanding any rule of law or equity to the contrary, the Facility Agent shall be absolutely entitled:

 

(a)                                 to enter into and arrange banking, derivative, investment and/or other transactions of every kind with or affecting any Transaction Obligor or any person who is party to, or referred to in, a Finance Document (including, but not limited to, any interest or currency swap or other transaction, whether related to this Agreement or not, and acting as syndicate agent and/or security agent for, and/or participating in, other facilities to such Transaction Obligor or any person who is party to, or referred to in, a Finance Document);

 

(b)                                 to deal in and enter into and arrange transactions relating to:

 

(i)                                     any securities issued or to be issued by any Transaction Obligor or any other person; or

 

(ii)                                  any options or other derivatives in connection with such securities; and

 

(c)                                  to provide advice or other services to any Borrower or any person who is a party to, or referred to in, a Finance Document,

 

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and, in particular, the Facility Agent shall be absolutely entitled, in proposing, evaluating, negotiating, entering into and arranging all such transactions and in connection with all other matters covered by paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) above, to use (subject only to insider dealing legislation) any information or opportunity, howsoever acquired by it, to pursue its own interests exclusively, to refrain from disclosing such dealings, transactions or other matters or any information acquired in connection with them and to retain for its sole benefit all profits and benefits derived from the dealings transactions or other matters.

 

33                                  THE SECURITY AGENT

 

33.1                        Trust

 

(a)                                 The Security Agent declares that it shall hold the Security Property on trust for the Secured Parties on the terms contained in this Agreement and shall deal with the Security Property in accordance with this Clause 33 (The Security Agent) and the other provisions of the Finance Documents.

 

(b)                                 Each of the parties to this Agreement agrees that the Security Agent shall have only those duties, obligations and responsibilities expressly specified in this Agreement or in the Finance Documents (and no others shall be implied).

 

(c)                                  The Security Agent shall not have any liability to any person in respect of its duties, obligations and responsibilities under this Agreement or the other Finance Documents except as expressly set out in paragraph (a) of Clause 33.1 (Trust) and as excluded or limited by this Clause 33 (The Security Agent) including in particular Clause 33.8 (Instructions to Security Agent and exercise of discretion), Clause 33.13 (Responsibility for documentation), Clause 33.14 (Exclusion of liability). Clause 33.16 (Lenders’ indemnity to the Security Agent), Clause 33.23 (Business with the Group) and Clause 33.29 (Full freedom to enter into transactions).

 

33.2                        Parallel Debt (Covenant to pay the Security Agent)

 

(a)                                 Each Obligor irrevocably and unconditionally undertakes to pay to the Security Agent its Parallel Debt which shall be amounts equal to, and in the currency or currencies of, its Corresponding Debt.

 

(b)                                 The Parallel Debt of an Obligor:

 

(i)                                     shall become due and payable at the same time as its Corresponding Debt;

 

(ii)                                  is independent and separate from, and without prejudice to, its Corresponding Debt.

 

(c)                                  For purposes of this Clause 33.2 (Parallel Debt (Covenant to pay the Security Agent)), the Security Agent:

 

(i)                                     is the independent and separate creditor of each Parallel Debt;

 

(ii)                                  acts in its own name and not as agent, representative or trustee of the Finance Parties and its claims in respect of each Parallel Debt shall not be held on trust; and

 

(iii)                               shall have the independent and separate right to demand payment of each Parallel Debt in its own name (including, without limitation, through any suit, execution, enforcement of security, recovery of guarantees and applications for and voting in any kind of insolvency proceeding).

 

(d)                                 The Parallel Debt of an Obligor shall be:

 

(i)                                     decreased to the extent that its Corresponding Debt has been irrevocably and unconditionally paid or discharged; and

 

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(ii)                                  increased to the extent that its Corresponding Debt has increased,

 

and the Corresponding Debt of an Obligor shall be:

 

(A)                               decreased to the extent that its Parallel Debt has been irrevocably and unconditionally paid or discharged; and

 

(B)                               increased to the extent that its Parallel Debt has increased,

 

in each case provided that the Parallel Debt of an Obligor shall never exceed its Corresponding Debt.

 

(e)                                  All amounts received or recovered by the Security Agent in connection with this Clause 33.2 (Parallel Debt (Covenant to pay the Security Agent)) to the extent permitted by applicable law, shall be applied in accordance with Clause 36.5 (Application of receipts; partial payments).

 

(f)                                   This Clause 33.2 (Parallel Debt (Covenant to pay the Security Agent)) shall apply, with any necessary modifications, to each Finance Document.

 

33.3                        No independent power

 

The Secured Parties shall not have any independent power to enforce, or have recourse to, any of the Transaction Security or to exercise any rights or powers arising under the Finance Documents creating the Transaction Security except through the Security Agent.

 

33.4                        Application of receipts

 

(a)                                 Except as expressly stated to the contrary in any Finance Document, any moneys which the Security Agent receives or recovers and which are, or are attributable to, Security Property (for the purposes of this Clause 33, the “Recoveries”) shall be transferred to the Facility Agent for application in accordance with Clause 36.5 (Application of receipts; partial payments).

 

(b)                                 Paragraph (a) above is without prejudice to the rights of the Security Agent, each Receiver and each Delegate:

 

(i)                                     under Clause 14.4 (Indemnity to the Security Agent) to be indemnified out of the Charged Property; and

 

(ii)                                  under any Finance Document to credit any moneys received or recovered by it to any suspense account.

 

(c)                                  Any transfer by the Security Agent to the Facility Agent in accordance with paragraph (a) above shall be a good discharge, to the extent of that payment, by the Security Agent.

 

(d)                                 The Security Agent is under no obligation to make the payments to the Facility Agent under paragraph (a) of this Clause 33.4 (Application of receipts) in the same currency as that in which the obligations and liabilities owing to the relevant Finance Party are denominated.

 

33.5                        Deductions from receipts

 

(a)                                   Before transferring any moneys to the Facility Agent under Clause 33.4 (Application of receipts), the Security Agent may, in its discretion:

 

(i)                                     deduct any sum then due and payable under this Agreement or any other Finance Documents to the Security Agent or any Receiver or Delegate and retain that sum for itself or, as the case may require, pay it to another person to whom it is then due and payable;

 

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(ii)                                  set aside by way of reserve amounts required to meet, and to make and pay, any deductions and withholdings (on account of Taxes or otherwise) which it is or may be required by any applicable law to make from any distribution or payment made by it under this Agreement; and

 

(iii)                               pay all Taxes which may be assessed against it in respect of any of the Security Property, or as a consequence of performing its duties, or by virtue of its capacity as Security Agent under any of the Finance Documents or otherwise (other than in connection with its remuneration for performing its duties under this Agreement).

 

(b)                                 For the purposes of paragraph (a)(i) above, if the Security Agent has become entitled to require a sum to be paid to it on demand, that sum shall be treated as due and payable, even if no demand has yet been served.

 

33.6                        Prospective liabilities

 

Following acceleration of any of the Transaction Security, the Security Agent may, in its discretion, or at the request of the Facility Agent, hold any s Recoveries in an interest bearing suspense or impersonal account(s) in the name of the Security Agent with such financial institution (including itself) and for so long as the Security Agent shall think fit (the interest being credited to the relevant account) for later payment to the Facility Agent for application in accordance with Clause 36.5 (Application of receipts; partial payments) in respect of:

 

(a)                                 any sum to the Security Agent, any Receiver or any Delegate; and

 

(b)                                 any part of the Secured Liabilities,

 

that the Security Agent or, in the case of paragraph (b) only, the Facility Agent, reasonably considers, in each case, might become due or owing at any time in the future.

 

33.7                        Investment of proceeds

 

Prior to the payment of the proceeds of the Recoveries to the Facility Agent for application in accordance with Clause 36.5 (Application of receipts; partial payments) the Security Agent may, in its discretion, hold all or part of those proceeds in an interest bearing suspense or impersonal account(s) in the name of the Security Agent with such financial institution (including itself) and for so long as the Security Agent shall think fit (the interest being credited to the relevant account) pending the payment from time to time of those moneys in the Security Agent’s discretion in accordance with the provisions of this Clause 33.7 (Investment of proceeds).

 

33.8                        Instructions to Security Agent and exercise of discretion

 

(a)                                 Subject to paragraph (d) below, the Security Agent shall act in accordance with any instructions given to it by the Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Majority Lenders or all the Lenders (as appropriate)) or, if so instructed by the Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Majority Lenders or all the Lenders (as appropriate)), refrain from exercising any right, power, authority or discretion vested in it as Security Agent and shall be entitled to assume that:

 

(i)                                     any instructions received by it from the Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Majority Lenders or all the Lenders (as appropriate)) are duly given in accordance with the terms of the Finance Documents; and

 

(ii)                                  unless it has received actual notice of revocation, that those instructions or directions have not been revoked.

 

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(as appropriate)) as to whether, and in what manner, it should exercise or refrain from exercising any rights, powers, authorities and discretions and the Security Agent may refrain from acting unless and until those instructions or clarification are received by it.

 

(c)                                  Any instructions given to the Security Agent by the Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Majority Lenders or all the Lenders (as appropriate)) shall override any conflicting instructions given by any other Party.

 

(d)                                 Paragraph (a) above shall not apply:

 

(i)                                     where a contrary indication appears in this Agreement;

 

(ii)                                  where this Agreement requires the Security Agent to act in a specified manner or to take a specified action;

 

(iii)                               in respect of any provision which protects the Security Agent’s own position in its personal capacity as opposed to its role of Security Agent for the Secured Parties including, without limitation, the provisions set out in Clauses 33.10 (Security Agent’s discretions) to Clause 33.29 (Full freedom to enter into transactions); and

 

(iv)                              in respect of the exercise of the Security Agent’s discretion to exercise a right, power or authority under any of Clause 33.5 (Deductions from receipts) and Clause 33.6 (Prospective liabilities).

 

33.9                        Security Agent’s Actions

 

Without prejudice to the provisions of Clause 33.4 (Application of receipts), the Security Agent may (but shall not be obliged to), in the absence of any instructions to the contrary, take such action in the exercise of any of its powers and duties under the Finance Documents as it considers in its discretion to be appropriate.

 

33.10                 Security Agent’s discretions

 

(a)                                 The Security Agent may:

 

(i)                                     assume (unless it has received actual notice to the contrary from the Facility Agent) that (i) no Default has occurred and no Obligor is in breach of or default under its obligations under any of the Finance Documents and (ii) any right, power, authority or discretion vested by any Finance Document in any person has not been exercised;

 

(ii)                                  any notice or request made by any Borrower (other than the Utilisation Request or a Selection Notice) is made on behalf of and with the consent and knowledge of all the Obligors;

 

(iii)                               if it receives any instructions or directions to take any action in relation to the Transaction Security, assume that all applicable conditions under the Finance Documents for taking that action have been satisfied;

 

(iv)                              engage, pay for and rely on the advice or services of any legal advisers, accountants, tax advisers, surveyors or other experts (whether obtained by the Security Agent or by any other Secured Party) whose advice or services may at any time seem necessary, expedient or desirable;

 

(v)                                   act in relation to the Finance Documents through its personnel and agents;

 

(vi)                              disclose to any other Party any information it reasonably believes it has received as security agent under this Agreement;

 

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(vii)                           rely upon any communication or document believed by it to be genuine and, as to any matters of fact which might reasonably be expected to be within the knowledge of a Secured Party or an Obligor, upon a certificate signed by or on behalf of that person; and

 

(viii)                        refrain from acting in accordance with the instructions of any Party (including bringing any legal action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with the Finance Documents) until it has received any indemnification and/or security that it may in its discretion require (whether by way of payment in advance or otherwise) for all costs, losses and liabilities which it may incur in so acting.

 

(b)                                 Notwithstanding any other provision of any Finance Document to the contrary, the Security Agent is not obliged to do or omit to do anything if it would or might, in its reasonable opinion, constitute a breach of any law or regulation or a breach of a fiduciary duty or duty of confidentiality.

 

33.11                 Security Agent’s obligations

 

The Security Agent shall promptly:

 

(a)                                 copy to the Facility Agent the contents of any notice or document received by it from any Obligor under any Finance Document;

 

(b)                                 forward to a Party the original or a copy of any document which is delivered to the Security Agent for that Party by any other Party provided that, except where a Finance Document expressly provides otherwise, the Security Agent is not obliged to review or check the adequacy, accuracy or completeness of any document it forwards to another Party; and

 

(c)                                  inform the Facility Agent of the occurrence of any Default or any default by a Debtor in the due performance of or compliance with its obligations under any Finance Document of which the Security Agent has received notice from any other party to this Agreement.

 

33.12                 Excluded obligations

 

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary expressed or implied in the Finance Documents, the Security Agent shall not:

 

(a)                                 be bound to enquire as to (i) whether or not any Default has occurred or (ii) the performance, default or any breach by a Transaction Obligor of its obligations under any of the Finance Documents;

 

(b)                                 be bound to account to any other Party for any sum or the profit element of any sum received by it for its own account;

 

(c)                                  be bound to disclose to any other person (including but not limited to any Secured Party) (i) any confidential information or (ii) any other information if disclosure would, or might in its reasonable opinion, constitute a breach of any law or be a breach of fiduciary duty;

 

(d)                                 have or be deemed to have any relationship of trust or agency with, any Obligor.

 

33.13      Responsibility for documentation

 

None of the Security Agent, any Receiver nor any Delegate shall accept responsibility or be liable for:

 

(a)                                 the adequacy, accuracy or completeness of any information (whether oral or written) supplied by the Security Agent or any other person in or in connection with any Finance Document or the transactions contemplated in the Finance Documents, or any other

 

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agreement, arrangement or document entered into, made or executed in anticipation of, under or in connection with any Finance Document;

 

(b)                                 the legality, validity, effectiveness, adequacy or enforceability of any Finance Document, the Security Property or any other agreement, arrangement or document entered into, made or executed in anticipation of, under or in connection with any Finance Document or the Security Property;

 

(c)                                  any losses to any person or any liability arising as a result of taking or refraining from taking any action in relation to any of the Finance Documents, the Security Property or otherwise, whether in accordance with an instruction from the Facility Agent or otherwise unless directly caused by its gross negligence or wilful misconduct;

 

(d)                                 the exercise of, or the failure to exercise, any judgment, discretion or power given to it by or in connection with any of the Finance Documents, the Security Property or any other agreement, arrangement or document entered into, made or executed in anticipation of, under or in connection with, the Finance Documents or the Security Property; or

 

(e)                                  any shortfall which arises on the enforcement or realisation of the Security Property.

 

33.14                   Exclusion of liability

 

(a)                                 Without limiting Clause 33.15 (No proceedings), none of the Security Agent, any Receiver or any Delegate will be liable for any action taken by it or not taken by it under or in connection with any Finance Document or the Transaction Security, unless directly caused by its gross negligence or wilful misconduct.

 

(b)                                 The Security Agent will not be liable for any delay (or any related consequences) in crediting an account with an amount required under the Finance Documents to be paid by it if it has taken all necessary steps as soon as reasonably practicable to comply with the regulations or operating procedures of any recognised clearing or settlement system used by it for that purpose.

 

(c)                                  Nothing in this Agreement shall oblige the Security Agent to carry out any “know your customer” or other checks in relation to any person on behalf of any Lender and each Lender confirms to the Security Agent that it is solely responsible for any such checks it is required to carry out and that it may not rely on any statement in relation to such checks made by the Security Agent.

 

33.15                 No proceedings

 

No Party (other than the Security Agent, that Receiver or that Delegate) may take any proceedings against any officer, employee or agent of the Security Agent, a Receiver or a Delegate in respect of any claim it might have against the Security Agent, a Receiver or a Delegate or in respect of any act or omission of any kind by that officer, employee or agent in relation to any Finance Document or any Security Property and any officer, employee or agent of the Security Agent, a Receiver or a Delegate may rely on this Clause subject to Clause 1.5 (Third party rights) and the provisions of the Third Parties Rights Act.

 

33.16                 Lenders’ indemnity to the Security Agent

 

Each Lender shall (in proportion to its share of the Total Commitments or, if the Total Commitments are then zero, to its share of the Total Commitments immediately prior to their reduction to zero) indemnify the Security Agent and every Receiver and every Delegate, within three Business Days of demand, against any cost, loss or liability incurred by any of them (otherwise than by reason of the relevant Security Agent’s, Receiver’s or Delegate’s gross negligence or wilful misconduct) in acting as Security Agent, Receiver or Delegate under the Finance Documents (unless the relevant Security Agent, Receiver or Delegate has been reimbursed by a Transaction Obligor pursuant to a Finance Document).

 

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33.17                 Own responsibility

 

Without affecting the responsibility of any Transaction Obligor for information supplied by it or on its behalf in connection with any Finance Document, each Secured Party confirms to the Security Agent that it has been, and will continue to be, solely responsible for making its own independent appraisal and investigation of all risks arising under or in connection with any Finance Document including but not limited to:

 

(a)                                 the financial condition, status and nature of each member of the Group;

 

(b)           the legality, validity, effectiveness, adequacy and enforceability of any Finance Document, the Security Property and any other agreement, arrangement or document entered into, made or executed in anticipation of, under or in connection with any Finance Document or the Security Property;

 

(c)                                  whether that Secured Party has recourse, and the nature and extent of that recourse, against any Party or any of its respective assets under or in connection with any Finance Document, the Security Property, the transactions contemplated by the Finance Documents or any other agreement, arrangement or document entered into, made or executed in anticipation of, under or in connection with any Finance Document or the Security Property;

 

(d)                                 the adequacy, accuracy and/or completeness of any information provided by the Security Agent or by any other person under or in connection with any Finance Document, the transactions contemplated by any Finance Document or any other agreement, arrangement or document entered into, made or executed in anticipation of, under or in connection with any Finance Document; and

 

(e)           the right or title of any person in or to, or the value or sufficiency of any part of the Charged Property, the priority of any of the Transaction Security or the existence of any Security affecting the Charged Property,

 

and each Secured Party warrants to the Security Agent that it has not relied on and will not at any time rely on the Security Agent in respect of any of these matters.

 

33.18                 No responsibility to perfect Transaction Security

 

The Security Agent shall not be liable for any failure to:

 

(a)                                 require the deposit with it of any deed or document certifying, representing or constituting the title of any Transaction Obligor to any of the Charged Property;

 

(b)                                 obtain any licence, consent or other authority for the execution, delivery, legality, validity, enforceability or admissibility in evidence of any of the Finance Documents or the Transaction Security;

 

(c)                                  register, file or record or otherwise protect any of the Transaction Security (or the priority of any of the Transaction Security) under any applicable laws in any jurisdiction or to give notice to any person of the execution of any of the Finance Documents or of the Transaction Security;

 

(d)                                 take, or to require any of the Transaction Obligors to take, any steps to perfect its title to any of the Charged Property or to render the Transaction Security effective or to secure the creation of any ancillary Security under the laws of any jurisdiction; or

 

(e)                                  require any further assurances in relation to any of the Finance Documents creating the Transaction Security.

 

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33.19      Insurance by Security Agent

 

(a)                                 The Security Agent shall not be under any obligation to insure any of the Charged Property, to require any other person to maintain any insurance or to verify any obligation to arrange or maintain insurance contained in the Finance Documents. The Security Agent shall not be responsible for any loss which may be suffered by any person as a result of the lack of or inadequacy of any such insurance.

 

(b)                                 Where the Security Agent is named on any insurance policy as an insured party, it shall not be responsible for any loss which may be suffered by reason of, directly or indirectly, its failure to notify the insurers of any material fact relating to the risk assumed by such insurers or any other information of any kind, unless the Facility Agent shall have requested it to do so in writing and the Security Agent shall have failed to do so within 14 days after receipt of that request.

 

33.20                   Custodians and nominees

 

The Security Agent may appoint and pay any person to act as a custodian or nominee on any terms in relation to any assets of the trust as the Security Agent may determine, including for the purpose of depositing with a custodian this Agreement or any document relating to the trust created under this Agreement and the Security Agent shall not be responsible for any loss, liability, expense, demand, cost, claim or proceedings incurred by reason of the misconduct, omission or default on the part of any person appointed by it under this Agreement or be bound to supervise the proceedings or acts of any person.

 

33.21                 Acceptance of title

 

The Security Agent shall be entitled to accept without enquiry, and shall not be obliged to investigate, any right and title that any of the Transaction Obligors may have to any of the Charged Property and shall not be liable for or bound to require any Transaction Obligor to remedy any defect in its right or title.

 

33.22                 Refrain from illegality

 

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary expressed or implied in the Finance Documents, the Security Agent may refrain from doing anything which in its opinion will or may be contrary to any relevant law, directive or regulation of any jurisdiction and the Security Agent may do anything which is, in its opinion, necessary to comply with any such law, directive or regulation.

 

33.23                 Business with the Group

 

The Security Agent may accept deposits from, lend money to, and generally engage in any kind of banking or other business with, any member of the Group.

 

33.24      Winding up of trust

 

If the Security Agent, with the approval of the Facility Agent determines that (a) all of the Secured Liabilities and all other obligations secured by the Finance Documents creating the Transaction Security have been fully and finally discharged and (b) none of the Secured Parties is under any commitment, obligation or liability (actual or contingent) to make advances or provide other financial accommodation to any Obligor pursuant to the Finance Documents:

 

(a)                                 the trusts set out in this Agreement shall be wound up and the Security Agent shall release, without recourse or warranty, all of the Transaction Security and the rights of the Security Agent under each of the Finance Documents creating the Transaction Security; and

 

(b)                                 any Retiring Security Agent shall release, without recourse or warranty, all of its rights under each of the Finance Documents creating the Transaction Security.

 

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33.25                   Perpetuity period

 

The trusts constituted by this Agreement are governed by English law and the perpetuity period under the rule against perpetuities, if applicable to this Agreement, shall be the period of 125 years from the date of this Agreement.

 

33.26                 Powers supplemental

 

The rights, powers and discretions conferred upon the Security Agent by this Agreement shall be supplemental to the Trustee Act 1925 and the Trustee Act 2000 and in addition to any which may be vested in the Security Agent by general law or otherwise.

 

33.27                 Trustee division separate

 

(a)                                 In acting as trustee for the Secured Parties, the Security Agent shall be regarded as acting through its trustee division which shall be treated as a separate entity from any of its other divisions or departments.

 

(b)                                 If information is received by another division or department of the Security Agent, it may be treated as confidential to that division or department and the Security Agent shall not be deemed to have notice of it nor shall it be obliged to disclose such information to any Party.

 

33.28                  Disapplication

 

In addition to its rights under or by virtue of this Agreement and the other Finance Documents, the Security Agent shall have all the rights conferred on a trustee by the Trustee Act 1925, the Trustee Delegation Act 1999, the Trustee Act 2000 and by general law or otherwise, provided that:

 

(a)                                 section 1 of the Trustee Act 2000 shall not apply to the duties of the Security Agent in relation to the trusts constituted by this Agreement and the other Finance Documents; and

 

(b)                                 where there are any inconsistencies between (i) the Trustee Acts 1925 and 2000 and (ii) the provisions of this Agreement and any other Finance Document, the provisions of this Agreement and any other Finance Document shall, to the extent allowed by law, prevail and, in the case of any inconsistency with the Trustee Act 2000, such provisions shall constitute a restriction or exclusion for the purposes of the Trustee Act 2000.

 

33.29                 Full freedom to enter into transactions

 

Notwithstanding any rule of law or equity to the contrary, the Security Agent shall be absolutely entitled:

 

(a)                                 to enter into and arrange banking, derivative, investment and/or other transactions of every kind with or affecting any Transaction Obligor or any person who is party to, or referred to in, a Finance Document (including, but not limited to, any interest or currency swap or other transaction, whether related to this Agreement or not, and acting as syndicate agent and/or security agent for, and/or participating in, other facilities to such Transaction Obligor or any person who is party to, or referred to in, a Finance Document);

 

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(b)                                 to deal in and enter into and arrange transactions relating to:

 

(i)                                     any securities issued or to be issued by any Transaction Obligor or any other person; or

 

(ii)                                  any options or other derivatives in connection with such securities; and

 

(c)                                  to provide advice or other services to any Borrower or any person who is a party to, or referred to in, a Finance Document,

 

and, in particular, each Servicing Party shall be absolutely entitled, in proposing, evaluating, negotiating, entering into and arranging all such transactions and in connection with all other matters covered by paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) above, to use (subject only to insider dealing legislation) any information or opportunity, howsoever acquired by it, to pursue its own interests exclusively, to refrain from disclosing such dealings, transactions or other matters or any information acquired in connection with them and to retain for its sole benefit all profits and benefits derived from the dealings transactions or other matters.

 

33.30                 Resignation of the Security Agent

 

(a)                                 The Security Agent may resign and appoint one of its affiliates as successor by giving notice to the Borrowers and each Finance Party.

 

(b)                                 Alternatively the Security Agent may resign by giving notice to the other Parties in which case the Majority Lenders may appoint a successor Security Agent.

 

(c)                                  If the Majority Lenders have not appointed a successor Security Agent in accordance with paragraph (b) above within 30 days after the notice of resignation was given, the Security Agent (after consultation with the Facility Agent) may appoint a successor Security Agent.

 

(d)                                 The retiring Security Agent (the “Retiring Security Agent”) shall, at its own cost, make available to the successor Security Agent such documents and records and provide such assistance as the successor Security Agent may reasonably request for the purposes of performing its functions as Security Agent under the Finance Documents.

 

(e)                                  The Security Agent’s resignation notice shall only take effect upon (i) the appointment of a successor and (ii) the transfer, by way of a document expressed as a deed, of all of the Security Property to that successor.

 

(f)                                   Upon the appointment of a successor, the Retiring Security Agent shall be discharged, by way of a document executed as a deed, from any further obligation in respect of the Finance Documents (other than its obligations under paragraph (b) of Clause 33.24 (Winding up of trust) and under paragraph (d) above) but shall, in respect of any act or omission by it whilst it was the Security Agent, remain entitled to the benefit of Clause 33 (The Security Agent), Clause 14.4 (Indemnity to the Security Agent), Clause 33.16 (Lenders’ indemnity to the Security Agent) and any other provisions of a Finance Document which are expressed to limit or exclude its liability in acting as Security Agent. Its successor and each of the other Parties shall have the same rights and obligations amongst themselves as they would have had if that successor had been an original Party.

 

(g)                                  The Majority Lenders may, by notice to the Security Agent, require it to resign in accordance with paragraph (b) above. In this event, the Security Agent shall resign in accordance with paragraph (b) above but the cost referred to in paragraph (d) above shall be for the account of the Borrowers.

 

(h)                                 The consent of any Borrower (or any other Obligor) is not required for an assignment or transfer of rights and/or obligations by the Security Agent.

 

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33.31                 Delegation

 

(a)                                 Each of the Security Agent, any Receiver and any Delegate may, at any time, delegate by power of attorney or otherwise to any person for any period, all or any of the rights, powers and discretions vested in it by any of the Finance Documents.

 

(b)                                 That delegation may be made upon any terms and conditions (including the power to sub delegate) and subject to any restrictions that the Security Agent, that Receiver or that Delegate (as the case may be) may, in its discretion, think fit in the interests of the Secured Parties and it shall not be bound to supervise, or be in any way responsible for any loss incurred by reason of any misconduct or default on the part of any such delegate or sub delegate.

 

33.32                 Additional Security Agents

 

(a)                                 The Security Agent may at any time appoint (and subsequently remove) any person to act as a separate trustee or as a co-trustee jointly with it:

 

(i)                                      if it considers that appointment to be in the interests of the Secured Parties; or

 

(ii)                                  for the purposes of conforming to any legal requirements, restrictions or conditions which the Security Agent deems to be relevant; or

 

(iii)                               for obtaining or enforcing any judgment in any jurisdiction,

 

and the Security Agent shall give prior notice to the Borrowers and the Facility Agent of that appointment.

 

(b)                                 Any person so appointed shall have the rights, powers and discretions (not exceeding those conferred on the Security Agent by this Agreement) and the duties and obligations that are conferred or imposed by the instrument of appointment.

 

(c)                                  The remuneration that the Security Agent may pay to that person, and any costs and expenses (together with any applicable VAT) incurred by that person in performing its functions pursuant to that appointment shall, for the purposes of this Agreement, be treated as costs and expenses incurred by the Security Agent.

 

34                                  CONDUCT OF BUSINESS BY THE FINANCE PARTIES

 

No provision of this Agreement will:

 

(a)                                 interfere with the right of any Finance Party to arrange its affairs (tax or otherwise) in whatever manner it thinks fit;

 

(b)                                 oblige any Finance Party to investigate or claim any credit, relief, remission or repayment available to it or the extent, order and manner of any claim; or

 

(c)                                  oblige any Finance Party to disclose any information relating to its affairs (tax or otherwise) or any computations in respect of Tax.

 

35                                  SHARING AMONG THE FINANCE PARTIES

 

35.1                        Payments to Finance Parties

 

If a Finance Party (a “Recovering Finance Party”) receives or recovers any amount from an Obligor other than in accordance with Clause 36 (Payment Mechanics) (a “Recovered Amount”) and applies that amount to a payment due to it under the Finance Documents then:

 

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(a)                                 the Recovering Finance Party shall, within three Business Days, notify details of the receipt or recovery, to the Facility Agent;

 

(b)                                 the Facility Agent shall determine whether the receipt or recovery is in excess of the amount the Recovering Finance Party would have been paid had the receipt or recovery been received or made by the Facility Agent and distributed in accordance with Clause 36 (Payment Mechanics), without taking account of any Tax which would be imposed on the Facility Agent in relation to the receipt, recovery or distribution; and

 

(c)                                  the Recovering Finance Party shall, within three Business Days of demand by the Facility Agent, pay to the Facility Agent an amount (the “Sharing Payment”) equal to such receipt or recovery less any amount which the Facility Agent determines may be retained by the Recovering Finance Party as its share of any payment to be made, in accordance with Clause 36.5 (Application of receipts; partial payments).

 

35.2                        Redistribution of payments

 

The Facility Agent shall treat the Sharing Payment as if it had been paid by the relevant Obligor and distribute it among the Finance Parties (other than the Recovering Finance Party) (the “Sharing Finance Parties”) in accordance with Clause 36.5 (Application of receipts; partial payments) towards the obligations of that Obligor to the Sharing Finance Parties.

 

35.3                        Recovering Finance Party’s rights

 

On a distribution by the Facility Agent under Clause 35.2 (Redistribution of payments) of a payment received by a Recovering Finance Party from an Obligor, as between the relevant Obligor and the Recovering Finance Party, an amount of the Recovered Amount equal to the Sharing Payment will be treated as not having been paid by that Obligor.

 

35.4                        Reversal of redistribution

 

If any part of the Sharing Payment received or recovered by a Recovering Finance Party becomes repayable and is repaid by that Recovering Finance Party, then:

 

(a)                                 each Sharing Finance Party shall, upon request of the Facility Agent, pay to the Facility Agent for the account of that Recovering Finance Party an amount equal to the appropriate part of its share of the Sharing Payment (together with an amount as is necessary to reimburse that Recovering Finance Party for its proportion of any interest on the Sharing Payment which that Recovering Finance Party is required to pay) (the “Redistributed Amount”); and

 

(b)                                 as between the relevant Obligor and each relevant Sharing Finance Party, an amount equal to the relevant Redistributed Amount will be treated as not having been paid by that Obligor.

 

35.5                        Exceptions

 

(a)                                 This Clause 35 (Sharing Among the Finance Parties) shall not apply to the extent that the Recovering Finance Party would not, after making any payment pursuant to this Clause, have a valid and enforceable claim against the relevant Obligor.

 

(b)                                 A Recovering Finance Party is not obliged to share with any other Finance Party any amount which the Recovering Finance Party has received or recovered as a result of taking legal or arbitration proceedings, if:

 

(i)                                     it notified that other Finance Party of the legal or arbitration proceedings; and

 

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(ii)                                  that other Finance Party had an opportunity to participate in those legal or arbitration proceedings but did not do so as soon as reasonably practicable having received notice and did not take separate legal or arbitration proceedings.

 

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SECTION 11

 

ADMINISTRATION

 

36                                     PAYMENT MECHANICS

 

36.1                        Payments to the Facility Agent

 

(a)                                 On each date on which an Obligor or a Lender is required to make a payment under a Finance Document, that Obligor or Lender shall make an amount equal to such payment available to the Facility Agent (unless a contrary indication appears in a Finance Document) for value on the due date at the time and in such funds specified by the Facility Agent as being customary at the time for settlement of transactions in the relevant currency in the place of payment.

 

(b)                                 Payment shall be made to such account in the principal financial centre of the country of that currency with such bank as the Facility Agent specifies.

 

36.2                        Distributions by the Facility Agent

 

Each payment received by the Facility Agent under the Finance Documents for another Party shall, subject to Clause 36.3 (Distributions to an Obligor) and Clause 36.4 (Clawbock) be made available by the Facility Agent as soon as practicable after receipt to the Party entitled to receive payment in accordance with this Agreement (in the case of a Lender, for the account of its Facility Office), to such account as that Party may notify to the Facility Agent by not less than five Business Days’ notice with a bank in the principal financial centre of the country of that currency or, in the case of a Tranche, to such account of such person as may be specified by the Borrowers in a Utilisation Request.

 

36.3                        Distributions to an Obligor

 

The Facility Agent may (with the consent of the Obligor or in accordance with Clause 37 (Setoff)) apply any amount received by it for that Obligor in or towards payment (on the date and in the currency and funds of receipt) of any amount due from that Obligor under the Finance Documents or in or towards purchase of any amount of any currency to be so applied.

 

36.4                        Clawback

 

(a)                                 Where a sum is to be paid to the Facility Agent under the Finance Documents for another Party, the Facility Agent is not obliged to pay that sum to that other Party (or to enter into or perform any related exchange contract) until it has been able to establish to its satisfaction that it has actually received that sum.

 

(b)                                 If the Facility Agent pays an amount to another Party and it proves to be the case that the Facility Agent had not actually received that amount, then the Party to whom that amount (or the proceeds of any related exchange contract) was paid by the Facility Agent shall on demand refund the same to the Facility Agent together with interest on that amount from the date of payment to the date of receipt by the Facility Agent, calculated by the Facility Agent to reflect its cost of funds.

 

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36.5                        Application of receipts; partial payments

 

(a)                                 Subject to paragraph (b) below and except as any Finance Document may otherwise provide, any payment that is received or recovered by any Finance Party under, in connection with, or pursuant to any Finance Document shall be paid to the Facility Agent which shall apply the same in the following order:

 

(i)                                     first, in or towards payment of any amounts then due and payable under any of the Finance Documents;

 

(ii)                                  secondly, in retention by the Security Agent of an amount equal to any amount not then payable under any Finance Document but which the Facility Agent, by notice to the Borrowers and the other Finance Parties, states in its opinion will or may become payable in the future and, upon those amounts becoming due and payable, in or towards satisfaction of them; and

 

(iii)                               thirdly, any surplus shall be paid to the Borrowers or to any other person who appears to be entitled to it.

 

(b)                                 If the Facility Agent receives a payment that is insufficient to discharge all the amounts then due and payable by an Obligor under the Finance Documents, the Facility Agent shall apply that payment towards the obligations of that Obligor under the Finance Documents in the following order:

 

(i)                                     first, in or towards payment pro rata of any unpaid fees, costs and expenses of, and any other amounts owing to, the Facility Agent, the Security Agent, any Receiver and any Delegate under the Finance Documents;

 

(ii)                                  secondly, in or towards payment pro rata of:

 

(A)                               any accrued interest and fees due but unpaid to the Lenders under this Agreement; and

 

(B)                               any periodical payments (not being payments as a result of termination or closing out) due but unpaid to the Hedge Counterparties under the Hedging Agreements;

 

(iii)                             thirdly, in or towards payment pro rata of:

 

(A)                               any principal due but unpaid to the Lenders under this Agreement; and

 

(B)                               any payments as a result of termination or closing out due but unpaid to the Hedge Counterparties under the Hedging Agreements; and

 

(iv)                              fourthly, in or towards payment pro rata of any other sum due to any Finance Party but unpaid under the Finance Documents.

 

(c)                                  The Facility Agent shall, if so directed by the Majority Lenders and the Hedge Counterparties, vary the order set out in paragraphs (b)(ii) to (b)(iv) above.

 

(d)                                 Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) above will override any appropriation made by an Obligor.

 

36.6                        No set-off by Obligors

 

(a)                                 All payments to be made by an Obligor under the Finance Documents shall be calculated and be made without (and free and clear of any deduction for) set-off or counterclaim.

 

(b)                                 Paragraph (a) above shall not affect the operation of any payment or close-out netting in respect of any amounts owing under any Hedging Agreement.

 

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36.7                        Business Days

 

(a)                                 Any payment which is due to be made on a day that is not a Business Day shall be made on the next Business Day in the same calendar month (if there is one) or the preceding Business Day (if there is not).

 

(b)                                 During any extension of the due date for payment of any principal or an Unpaid Sum under this Agreement interest is payable on the principal or Unpaid Sum at the rate payable on the original due date.

 

36.8                        Currency of account

 

(a)                                 Subject to paragraphs (b) and (c) below, dollars is the currency of account and payment for any sum due from an Obligor under any Finance Document.

 

(b)                                 Each payment in respect of costs, expenses or Taxes shall be made in the currency in which the costs, expenses or Taxes are incurred.

 

(c)                                  Any amount expressed to be payable in a currency other than dollars shall be paid in that other currency.

 

36.9                        Change of currency

 

(a)                                 Unless otherwise prohibited by law, if more than one currency or currency unit are at the same time recognised by the central bank of any country as the lawful currency of that country, then:

 

(i)                                     any reference in the Finance Documents to, and any obligations arising under the Finance Documents in, the currency of that country shall be translated into, or paid in, the currency or currency unit of that country designated by the Facility Agent (after consultation with the Borrowers); and

 

(ii)                                  any translation from one currency or currency unit to another shall be at the official rate of exchange recognised by the central bank for the conversion of that currency or currency unit into the other, rounded up or down by the Facility Agent (acting reasonably).

 

(b)                                 If a change in any currency of a country occurs, this Agreement will, to the extent the Facility Agent (acting reasonably and after consultation with the Borrowers) specifies to be necessary, be amended to comply with any generally accepted conventions and market practice in the Relevant interbank Market and otherwise to reflect the change in currency.

 

36.10                 Currency Conversion

 

(a)                                 For the purpose of, or pending any payment to be made by any Servicing Party under any Finance Document, such Servicing Party may convert any moneys received or recovered by it from one currency to another, at a market rate of exchange.

 

(b)                                 The obligations of any Obligor to pay in the due currency shall only be satisfied to the extent of the amount of the due currency purchased after deducting the costs of conversion.

 

36.11                 Disruption to Payment Systems etc.

 

If either the Facility Agent determines (in its discretion) that a Disruption Event has occurred or the Facility Agent is notified by a Borrower that a Disruption Event has occurred:

 

(a)                                 the Facility Agent may, and shall if requested to do so by a Borrower, consult with the Borrowers with a view to agreeing with the Borrowers such changes to the operation or administration of the Facility as the Facility Agent may deem necessary in the circumstances;

 

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(b)                                 the Facility Agent shall not be obliged to consult with the Borrowers in relation to any changes mentioned in paragraph (a) above if, in its opinion, it is not practicable to do so in the circumstances and, in any event, shall have no obligation to agree to such changes;

 

(c)                                  the Facility Agent may consult with the Finance Parties in relation to any changes mentioned in paragraph (a) above but shall not be obliged to do so if, in its opinion, it is not practicable to do so in the circumstances;

 

(d)                                 any such changes agreed upon by the Facility Agent and the Borrowers shall (whether or not it is finally determined that a Disruption Event has occurred) be binding upon the Parties as an amendment to (or, as the case may be, waiver of) the terms of the Finance Documents notwithstanding the provisions of Clause 44 (Amendments and Waivers);

 

(e)                                  the Facility Agent shall not be liable for any damages, costs or losses whatsoever (including, without limitation for negligence, gross negligence or any other category of liability whatsoever but not including any claim based on the fraud of the Facility Agent) arising as a result of its taking, or failing to take, any actions pursuant to or in connection with this Clause 36.11 (Disruption to Payment Systems etc.); and

 

(f)                                   the Facility Agent shall notify the Finance Parties of all changes agreed pursuant to paragraph (d) above.

 

37                                  SET-OFF

 

A Finance Party may set off any matured obligation due from an Obligor under the Finance Documents (to the extent beneficially owned by that Finance Party) against any matured obligation owed by that Finance Party to that Obligor, regardless of the place of payment, booking branch or currency of either obligation. If the obligations are in different currencies, the Finance Party may convert either obligation at a market rate of exchange in its usual course of business for the purpose of the set-off. The relevant Finance Party shall promptly notify an Obligor and the Facility Agent after any set-off.

 

38                                  NOTICES

 

38.1                        Communications in writing

 

Any communication to be made under or in connection with the Finance Documents shall be made in writing and, unless otherwise stated, may be made by fax or letter.

 

38.2                        Addresses

 

The address and fax number (and the department or officer, if any, for whose attention the communication is to be made) of each Party for any communication or document to be made or delivered under or in connection with the Finance Documents are:

 

(a)                                 in the case of the Borrowers, that specified in Schedule 1 (The Parties);

 

(b)                                 in the case of each Lender, each Hedge Counterparty or any other Obligor, that specified in Schedule 1 (The Parties) or, if it becomes a Party after the date of this Agreement, that notified in writing to the Facility Agent on or before the date on which it becomes a Party;

 

(c)                                  in the case of the Facility Agent, that specified in Schedule 1 (The Parties); and

 

(d)                                 in the case of the Security Agent, that specified in Schedule 1 (The Parties),

 

or any substitute address, fax number or department or officer as the Party may notify to the Facility Agent (or the Facility Agent may notify to the other Parties, if a change is made by the Facility Agent) by not less than five Business Days(1) notice.

 

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38.3                        Delivery

 

(a)                                 Any communication or document made or delivered by one person to another under or in connection with the Finance Documents will only be effective:

 

(i)                                     if by way of fax, when received in legible form; or

 

(ii)                                  if by way of letter, when it has been left at the relevant address or five Business Days after being deposited in the post postage prepaid in an envelope addressed to it at that address,

 

and, if a particular department or officer is specified as part of its address details provided under Clause 38.2 (Addresses), if addressed to that department or officer.

 

(b)                                 Any communication or document to be made or delivered to a Servicing Party will be effective only when actually received by that Servicing Party and then only if it is expressly marked for the attention of the department or officer of that Servicing Party specified in Schedule 1 (The Parties) (or any substitute department or officer as that Servicing Party shall specify for this purpose).

 

(c)                                  All notices from or to an Obligor shall be sent through the Facility Agent unless otherwise specified in any Finance Document.

 

(d)                                 Any communication or document made or delivered to the Borrowers in accordance with this Clause will be deemed to have been made or delivered to each of the Obligors.

 

(e)                                  Any communication or document which becomes effective, in accordance with paragraphs (a) to (d) above, after 5.00 p.m. in the place of receipt shall be deemed only to become effective on the following day.

 

38.4                        Notification of address and fax number

 

(a)                                  Promptly upon receipt of notification of an address and fax number or change of address or fax number pursuant to Clause 38.2 (Addresses) or changing its own address or fax number, the Facility Agent shall notify the other Parties.

 

38.5                        Electronic communication

 

(a)                                 Any communication to be made between any two Parties under or in connection with the Finance Documents may be made by electronic mail or other electronic means, to the extent that those two Parties agree that, unless and until notified to the contrary, this is to be an accepted form of communication and if those two Parties:

 

(i)                                     notify each other in writing of their electronic mail address and/or any other information required to enable the sending and receipt of information by that means; and

 

(ii)                                  notify each other of any change to their address or any other such information supplied by them by not less than five Business Days(1) notice.

 

(b)                                 Any electronic communication made between those two Parties will be effective only when actually received in readable form and in the case of any electronic communication made by a Party to the Facility Agent only if it is addressed in such a manner as the Facility Agent shall specify for this purpose.

 

(c)                                  Any electronic communication which becomes effective, in accordance with paragraph (b) above, after 5.00 p.m. in the place of receipt shall be deemed only to become effective on the following day.

 

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38.6                        English language

 

(a)                                 Any notice given under or in connection with any Finance Document must be in English.

 

(b)                                 All other documents provided under or in connection with any Finance Document must be:

 

(i)                                     in English; or

 

(ii)                                  if not in English, and if so required by the Facility Agent, accompanied by a certified English translation prepared by a translator approved by the Facility Agent and, in this case, the English translation will prevail unless the document is a constitutional, statutory or other official document.

 

38.7                        Hedging Agreement

 

Notwithstanding anything in clause 1.1 (Definitions), references to the Finance Documents or a Finance Document in this clause do not include any Hedging Agreement entered into by the Borrower with the Hedge Counterparty in connection with the Facility.

 

39                                  CALCULATIONS AND CERTIFICATES

 

39.1                        Accounts

 

In any litigation or arbitration proceedings arising out of or in connection with a Finance Document, the entries made in the accounts maintained by a Finance Party are prima facie evidence of the matters to which they relate.

 

39.2                        Certificates and determinations

 

Any certification or determination by a Finance Party of a rate or amount under any Finance Document is, in the absence of manifest error, conclusive evidence of the matters to which it relates.

 

39.3                        Day count convention

 

Any interest, commission or fee accruing under a Finance Document will accrue from day to day and is calculated on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed and a year of 360 days or, in any case where the practice in the Relevant Interbank Market differs, in accordance with that market practice.

 

40                                  PARTIAL INVALIDITY

 

If, at any time, any provision of the Finance Documents is or becomes illegal, invalid or unenforceable in any respect under any law of any jurisdiction, neither the legality, validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions under the law of that jurisdiction nor the legality, validity or enforceability of such provision under the law of any other jurisdiction will in any way be affected or impaired.

 

41                                  REMEDIES AND WAIVERS

 

No failure to exercise, nor any delay in exercising, on the part of any Secured Party, any right or remedy under the Finance Documents shall operate as a waiver of any such right or remedy or constitute an election to affirm any of the Finance Documents. No election to affirm any of the Finance Documents on the part of a Secured Party shall be effective unless it is in writing. No single or partial exercise of any right or remedy shall prevent any further or other exercise or the exercise of any other right or remedy. The rights and remedies provided in this Agreement are cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies provided by law.

 

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42                                  SETTLEMENT OR DISCHARGE CONDITIONAL

 

Any settlement or discharge under any Finance Document between any Finance Party and any Obligor shall be conditional upon no security or payment to any Finance Party by any Obligor or any other person being set aside, adjusted or ordered to be repaid, whether under any insolvency law or otherwise.

 

43                                  IRREVOCABLE PAYMENT

 

If the Facility Agent considers that an amount paid or discharged by, or on behalf of, an Obligor or by any other person in purported payment or discharge of an obligation of that Obligor to a Finance Party under the Finance Documents is capable of being avoided or otherwise set aside on the liquidation or administration of that Obligor or otherwise, then that amount shall not be considered to have been unconditionally and irrevocably paid or discharged for the purposes of the Finance Documents.

 

44                                  AMENDMENTS AND WAIVERS

 

44.1                        Required consents

 

(a)                                 Subject to Clause 44.2 (Exceptions) any term of the Finance Documents may be amended or waived only with the consent of the Majority Lenders and, in the case of an amendment, the Obligors and any such amendment or waiver will be binding on all Parties.

 

(b)                                 The Facility Agent may effect, on behalf of any Finance Party, any amendment or waiver permitted by this Clause 44 (Amendments and Waivers).

 

44.2                        Exceptions

 

(a)                                                                                 An amendment or waiver that has the effect of changing or which relates to:

 

(i)                                     the definition of “Majority Lenders” in Clause 1.1 (Definitions);

 

(ii)                                  a postponement to or extension of the date of payment of any amount under the Finance Documents;

 

(iii)                               a reduction in any Margin or the amount of any payment of principal, interest, fees or commission payable;

 

(iv)                              an increase in or extension of any Commitment or any requirement that a cancellation of Commitments reduces the Commitments of the Lenders rateably under the Facility;

 

(v)                                 a change to any Obligor;

 

(vi)                              any provision which expressly requires the consent of ail the Lenders;

 

(vii)                           this Clause 44 (Amendments and Waivers);

 

(viii)                        any change to the preamble (Background), Clause 2 (The Facility), Clause 3 (Purpose), Clause 5 (Utilisation), Clause 8 (Interest), Clause 28 (Application of Earnings) or Clause 30 (Changes to the Lenders);

 

(ix)                              any release of, or material variation to, any Transaction Security, guarantee, indemnity or subordination arrangement set out in a Finance Document (except in the case of a release of Transaction Security as it relates to the disposal of an asset which is the subject of the Transaction Security and where such disposal is expressly permitted by the Majority Lenders or otherwise under a Finance Document);

 

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(x)                                 the nature or scope of the guarantees and indemnities granted under Clause 17 (Guarantee and Indemnity — Parent Guarantor), Clause 19 (Guarantee and Indemnity — Hedge Guarantors), the joint and several liability of the Borrowers under Clause 18 (Joint and several liability of the Borrowersi or of any Transaction Security unless:

 

(A)                               permitted under any Finance Document; or

 

(B)                               relating to a sale or disposal of an asset which is the subject of the Transaction Security where such sale or disposal is expressly permitted under this Agreement or any other Finance Document; or

 

(xi)                              the manner in which the proceeds of enforcement of the Transaction Security are distributed,

 

shall not be made without the prior consent of all the Lenders.

 

(b)                                 The Borrowers and the Facility Agent, the Arranger or the Security Agent, as applicable, may amend or waive a term of a Fee Letter to which they are party.

 

(c)                                  An amendment or waiver which relates to the rights or obligations of a Servicing Party or the Arranger (each in their capacity as such) may not be effected without the consent of that Servicing Party or, as the case may be, the Arranger.

 

(d)                                 An amendment or waiver which relates to the rights or obligations of a Hedge Counterparty (in its capacity as such) may not be effected without the consent of that Hedge Counterparty.

 

45                                  CONFIDENTIALITY

 

45.1                        Confidential Information

 

Each Finance Party agrees to keep ail Confidential Information confidential and not to disclose it to anyone, save to the extent permitted by Clause 45.2 (Disclosure of Confidential Information) and Clause 45.3 (Disclosure to numbering service providers) and to ensure that all Confidential Information is protected with security measures and a degree of care that would apply to its own confidential information.

 

45.2                        Disclosure of Confidential Information

 

Any Finance Party may disclose:

 

(a)                                 to any of its Affiliates and Related Funds and any of its or their officers, directors, employees, professional advisers, auditors, partners and Representatives such Confidential Information as that Finance Party shall consider appropriate if any person to whom the Confidential Information is to be given pursuant to this paragraph (a) is informed in writing of its confidential nature and that some or all of such Confidential Information may be price-sensitive information except that there shall be no such requirement to so inform if the recipient is subject to professional obligations to maintain the confidentiality of the information or is otherwise bound by requirements of confidentiality in relation to the Confidential information;

 

(b)                                 to any person:

 

(i)                                     to (or through) whom it assigns or transfers (or may potentially assign or transfer) all or any of its rights and/or obligations under one or more Finance Documents and to any of that person’s Affiliates, Related Funds, Representatives and professional advisers;

 

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(ii)                                  with (or through) whom it enters into (or may potentially enter into), whether directly or indirectly, any sub-participation in relation to, or any other transaction under which payments are to be made or may be made by reference to, one or more Finance Documents and/or one or more Obligors and to any of that person’s Affiliates, Related Funds, Representatives and professional advisers;

 

(iii)                               appointed by any Finance Party or by a person to whom paragraph (b)(i) or (ii) above applies to receive communications, notices, information or documents delivered pursuant to the Finance Documents on its behalf (including, without limitation, any person appointed under paragraph (c) of Clause 32.14 (Relationship with the Lenders));

 

(iv)                              who invests in or otherwise finances (or may potentially invest in or otherwise finance), directly or indirectly, any transaction referred to in paragraph (b)(i) or (b)(ii) above;

 

(v)                                 to whom information is required or requested to be disclosed by any court of competent jurisdiction or any governmental, banking, taxation or other regulatory authority or similar body, the rules of any relevant stock exchange or pursuant to any applicable law or regulation;

 

(vi)                              to whom information is required to be disclosed in connection with, and for the purposes of, any litigation, arbitrations, administrative or other investigations, proceedings or disputes;

 

(vii)                           to whom or for whose benefit that Finance Party chargers, assigns or otherwise creates Security (or may do so) pursuant to Clause 30.8 (Security over Lenders’ rights);

 

(viii)                        who is a Party, a member of the Group or any related entity of an Obligor; or

 

(ix)                              with the consent of the Parent Guarantor;

 

in each case, such Confidential Information as that Finance Party shall consider appropriate if:

 

(A)                               in relation to paragraphs (b)(i), (b)(ii) and (b)(iii) above, the person to whom the Confidential Information is to be given has entered into a Confidentiality Undertaking except that there shall be no requirement for a Confidentiality Undertaking if the recipient is a professional adviser and is subject to professional obligations to maintain the confidentiality of the Confidential Information;

 

(B)                               in relation to paragraph (b)(iv) above, the person to whom the Confidential Information is to be given has entered into a Confidentiality Undertaking or is otherwise bound by requirements of confidentiality in relation to the Confidential Information they receive and is informed that some or all of such Confidential Information may be price-sensitive information;

 

(C)                               in relation to paragraphs (b)(v) and (b)(vi) above, the person to whom the Confidential Information is to be given is informed of its confidential nature and that some or all of such Confidential Information may be price-sensitive information except that there shall be no requirement to so inform if, in the opinion of that Finance Party, it is not practicable so to do in the circumstances;

 

(c)                                  to any person appointed by that Finance Party or by a person to whom paragraph (b)(i) or (b)(ii) above applies to provide administration or settlement services in respect of one or more of the Finance Documents including without limitation, in relation to the trading of

 

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participations in respect of the Finance Documents, such Confidential Information as may be required to be disclosed to enable such service provider to provide any of the services referred to in this paragraph (c) if the service provider to whom the Confidential Information is to be given has entered in to a confidentiality agreement substantially in the form of the LMA Master Confidentiality Undertaking for Use With Administration/Settlement Service Providers or such other form of confidentiality undertaking agreed between the Borrowers and the relevant Finance Party;

 

(d)                                 to any rating agency (including its professional advisers) such Confidential Information as may be required to be disclosed to enable such rating agency to carry out its normal rating activities in relation to the Finance Documents and/or the Obligors.

 

45.3                        Disclosure to numbering service providers

 

(a)                                 Any Finance Party may disclose to any national or international numbering service provider appointed by that Finance Party to provide identification numbering services in respect of this Agreement, the Facility and/or one or more Obligors the following information:

 

(i)                                     names of Obligors;

 

(ii)                                  country of domicile of Obligors;

 

(iii)                               place of incorporation of Obligors;

 

(iv)                              date of this Agreement;

 

(v)                                 the names of the Facility Agent and the Arranger;

 

(vi)                              date of each amendment and restatement of this Agreement;

 

(vii)                           amount of Total Commitments;

 

(viii)                        currency of the Facility;

 

(ix)                              type of Facility;

 

(x)                                 ranking of Facility;

 

(xi)                              Termination Date for Facility;

 

(xii)                           changes to any of the information previously supplied pursuant to paragraphs (i) to (xi) above; and

 

(xiii)                        such other information agreed between such Finance Party and the Borrowers,

 

to enable such numbering service provider to provide its usual syndicated loan numbering identification services.

 

(b)                                 The Parties acknowledge and agree that each identification number assigned to this Agreement, the Facility and/or one or more Obligors by a numbering service provider and the information associated with each such number may be disclosed to users of its services in accordance with the standard terms and conditions of that numbering service provider.

 

(c)                                  Each Obligor represents that none of the information set out in paragraphs (a)(i) to (a)(xiii) above is, nor will at any time be, unpublished price-sensitive information.

 

(d)                                 The Facility Agent shall notify the Parent Guarantor and the other Finance Parties of:

 

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(i)                                     the name of any numbering service provider appointed by the Facility Agent in respect of this Agreement, the Facility and/or one or more Obligors; and

 

(ii)                                  the number or, as the case may be, numbers assigned to this Agreement, the Facility and/or one or more Obligors by such numbering service provider.

 

45.4                        Entire agreement

 

This Clause 45 (Confidentiality) constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties in relation to the obligations of the Finance Parties under the Finance Documents regarding Confidential Information and supersedes any previous agreement, whether express or implied, regarding Confidential Information.

 

45.5                        Inside information

 

Each of the Finance Parties acknowledges that some or all of the Confidential Information is or may be price-sensitive information and that the use of such information may be regulated or prohibited by applicable legislation including securities law relating to insider dealing and market abuse and each of the Finance Parties undertakes not to use any Confidential Information for any unlawful purpose.

 

45.6                        Notification of disclosure

 

Each of the Finance Parties agrees (to the extent permitted by law and regulation) to inform the Borrowers:

 

(a)                                 of the circumstances of any disclosure of Confidential Information made pursuant to paragraph (b)(v) of Clause 45.2 (Disclosure of Confidential Information) except where such disclosure is made to any of the persons referred to in that paragraph during the ordinary course of its supervisory or regulatory function; and

 

(b)                                 upon becoming aware that Confidential Information has been disclosed in breach of this Clause 45 (Confidentiality).

 

45.7 Continuing obligations

 

The obligations in this 45 (Confidentiality) are continuing and , in particular, shall survive and remain binding on each Finance Party for a period of 12 months from the earlier of:

 

(a)                                 the date on which all amounts payable by the Obligors under or in connection with this Agreement have been paid in full and all Commitments have been cancelled or otherwise cease to be available; and

 

(b)                                 the date on which such Finance Party otherwise ceases to be a Finance Party.

 

46                                  COUNTERPARTS

 

Each Finance Document may be executed in any number of counterparts, and this has the same effect as if the signatures on the counterparts were on a single copy of the Finance Document.

 

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SECTION 12

 

GOVERNING LAW AND ENFORCEMENT

 

47                                  GOVERNING LAW

 

This Agreement and any non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with it are governed by English law.

 

48                                  ENFORCEMENT

 

48.1                        Jurisdiction

 

(a)                                 The courts of England have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement (including a dispute regarding the existence, validity or termination of this Agreement or any non-contractual obligation arising out of or in connection with this Agreement) (a “Dispute”).

 

(b)                                 The Obligors accept that the courts of England are the most appropriate and convenient courts to settle Disputes and accordingly no Obligor will argue to the contrary.

 

(c)                                  This Clause 48.1 (Jurisdiction) is for the benefit of the Secured Parties only. As a result no Secured Party shall be prevented from taking proceedings relating to a Dispute in any other courts with jurisdiction. To the extent allowed by law, the Secured Parties may take concurrent proceedings in any number of jurisdictions.

 

48.2                        Service of process

 

(a)                                 Without prejudice to any other mode of service allowed under any relevant law, each Obligor (other than an Obligor incorporated in England and Wales):

 

(i)                                      irrevocably appoints Highbury Shipping Services at its office for the time being, presently at 4th Floor, 24-26 Baltic Street, London EC1Y OAU, United Kingdom as its agent for service of process in relation to any proceedings before the English courts in connection with any Finance Document; and

 

(ii)                                  agrees that failure by a process agent to notify the relevant Obligor of the process will not invalidate the proceedings concerned.

 

(b)                                 If any person appointed as an agent for service of process is unable for any reason to act as agent for service of process, the Borrowers (on behalf of all the Obligors) must immediately (and in any event within 5 days of such event taking place) appoint another agent on terms acceptable to the Facility Agent. Failing this, the Facility Agent may appoint another agent for this purpose.

 

This Agreement has been entered into on the date stated at the beginning of this Agreement.

 

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SCHEDULE 1

 

THE PARTIES

 

PART A

 

THE OBLIGORS

 

	
 
    	
 
    	
Place of
    	
 
    	
Registration number
    	
 
    	
Address for
    
	
Name of Borrower
    	
 
    	
Incorporation
    	
 
    	
(or equivalent, if any)
    	
 
    	
Communication
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
CJNP LPG TRANSPORT LLC
    	
 
    	
Republic   of Marshall Islands
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
c/o   Dorian LPG (USA) LLC
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
27   Signal Road
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Stamford,   CT 06902
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Telephone:   +1 (203) 978 1234
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Fax:   +1 (203) 359 8159
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Attn:   Theodore Young
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
CMNL LPG TRANSPORT LLC
    	
 
    	
Republic   of Marshall Islands
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
c/o   Dorian LPG (USA) LLC
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
27   Signal Road
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Stamford,   CT 06902
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Telephone:   +1 (203) 978 1234
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Fax:   +1 (203) 359 8159
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Attn:   Theodore Young
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
CNML LPG TRANSPORT LLC
    	
 
    	
Republic   of Marshall Islands
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
c/o   Dorian LPG (USA) LLC
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
27   Signal Road
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Stamford,   CT 06902
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Telephone:   +1 (203) 978 1234
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Fax:   +1 (203) 359 8159
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Attn:   Theodore Young
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
CORSAIR LPG TRANSPORT LLC
    	
 
    	
Republic   of Marshall Islands
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
c/o   Dorian LPG (USA) LLC
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
27   Signal Road
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Stamford,   CT 06902
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Telephone:   +1 (203) 978 1234
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Fax:   +1 (203) 359 8159
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Attn:   Theodore Young
    

 

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Name of Parent
    	
 
    	
Place of
    	
 
    	
Registration number
    	
 
    	
Address for
    
	
Guarantor
    	
 
    	
Incorporation
    	
 
    	
(or   equivalent, if any)
    	
 
    	
Communication
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
DORIAN LPG LTD
    	
 
    	
Marshall   Islands
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
c/o   Dorian LPG (U.S.A.) LLC
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
27   Signal Road
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Stamford,   CT 06902
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Telephone:   +1 (203) 978 1234
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Fax:   +1 (203) 359 8159
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Attn:   Theodore Young
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
c/o   Dorian LPG (USA) LLC
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
27   Signal Road
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Stamford,   CT 06902
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Telephone:   +1 (203) 978 1234
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Fax:   +1 (203) 359 8159
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Attn:   Theodore Young
    

 

	
Name of Hedge
    	
 
    	
Place of
    	
 
    	
Registration number
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Guarantor
    	
 
    	
Incorporation
    	
 
    	
(or equivalent, if any)
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
CJNP LPG TRANSPORT LLC
    	
 
    	
Republic   of Marshall Islands
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
c/o   Dorian LPG (USA) LLC
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
27   Signal Road
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Stamford,   CT 06902
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Telephone:   +1 (203) 978 1234
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Fax:   +1 (203) 359 8159
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Attn:   Theodore Young
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
CMNL LPG TRANSPORT LLC
    	
 
    	
Republic   of Marshall Islands
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
c/o   Dorian LPG (USA) LLC
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
27   Signal Road
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Stamford,   CT 06902
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Telephone:   +1 (203) 978 1234
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Fax:   +1 (203) 359 8159
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Attn:   Theodore Young
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
CNML LPG TRANSPORT LLC
    	
 
    	
Republic   of Marshall Islands
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
c/o   Dorian LPG (USA) LLC
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
27   Signal Road
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Stamford,   CT 06902
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Telephone:   +1 (203) 978 1234
    

 

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Fax:   +1 (203) 359 8159
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Attn:   Theodore Young
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
CORSAIR LPG TRANSPORT LLC
    	
 
    	
Republic   of Marshall Islands
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
c/o   Dorian LPG (USA) LLC
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
27   Signal Road
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Stamford,   CT 06902
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Telephone:   +1 (203) 978 1234
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Fax:   +1 (203) 359 8159
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Attn:   Theodore Young
    

 

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SCHEDULE 1

 

THE PARTIES

 

PART B

 

THE ORIGINAL LENDERS

 

	
Name of Original Lender
    	
 
    	
Commitment
    	
 
    	
Address for Communication
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND
    	
 
    	
135,224,500
    	
 
    	
4th   Floor
    
	
plc
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
1   Princes Street
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
London   EC2R 8PB
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
England
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Fax   No: +44 (0) 20 7106 6550
    

 

THE HEDGE COUNTERPARTIES

 

	
Name of Original Hedge
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Counterparty
    	
 
    	
Address for Communication
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND
    	
 
    	
Corporate   Risk Solutions
    
	
plc
    	
 
    	
Shipping
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
135   Bishopsgate
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
London   EC2M 3UR
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
Fax   No: +44 (0) 20 7085 6478
    

 

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SCHEDULE 1

 

THE PARTIES

 

PART C

 

THE SERVICING PARTIES

 

	
Name of Facility Agent
    	
 
    	
Address for Communication
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND plc
    	
 
    	
4th   Floor
    
	
 
    	
1   Princes Street
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
London   EC2R 8PB
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
England
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
Fax   No: +44 (0) 20 7106 6550
    

 

 

 

	
Name of Security Agent
    	
 
    	
Address for Communication
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND plc
    	
 
    	
4th   Floor
    
	
 
    	
1   Princes Street
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
London   EC2R 8PB
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
England
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
Fax   No: +44 (0) 20 7106 6550
    

 

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SCHEDULE 2

 

CONDITIONS PRECEDENT AND CONDITIONS SUBSEQUENT

 

PART A

 

CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO INITIAL UTILISATION REQUEST

 

1                                         Obligors

 

1.1                               A copy of the constitutional documents of each Transaction Obligor.

 

1.2                               A copy of a resolution of the board of directors of each Transaction Obligor:

 

(a)                                 approving the terms of, and the transactions contemplated by, the Finance Documents to which it is a party and resolving that it execute the Finance Documents to which it is a party;

 

(b)                                 authorising a specified person or persons to execute the Finance Documents to which it is a party on its behalf; and

 

(c)                                  authorising a specified person or persons, on its behalf, to sign and/or despatch all documents and notices (including, if relevant, a Utilisation Request and each Selection Notice) to be signed and/or despatched by it under, or in connection with, the Finance Documents to which it is a party.

 

1.3                               An original of the power of attorney of any Transaction Obligor authorising a specified person or persons to execute the Finance Documents to which it is a party.

 

1.4                               A specimen of the signature of each person authorised by the resolution referred to in paragraph (b) above.

 

1.5                               A copy of a resolution signed by the Dorian Holdings as the holder of the issued LLC shares in each Borrower, approving the terms of, and the transactions contemplated by, the Finance Documents to which that Borrower is a party.

 

1.6                               A certificate of each Transaction Obligor (signed by an officer) confirming that borrowing or guaranteeing, as appropriate, the Total Commitments would not cause any borrowing, guaranteeing or similar limit binding on that Transaction Obligor to be exceeded.

 

1.7                               A certificate of each Transaction Obligor that is incorporated outside the UK (signed by an officer) certifying either that (i) it has not delivered particulars of any UK Establishment to the Registrar of Companies as required under the Overseas Regulations or (ii) it has a UK Establishment and specifying the name and registered number under which it is registered with the Registrar of Companies.

 

1.8                               A certificate of an authorised signatory of the relevant Transaction Obligor certifying that each copy document relating to it specified in this Part A of Schedule 2 is correct, complete and in full force and effect as at a date no earlier than the date of this Agreement.

 

2                                         Pre-delivery Contracts and other Documents

 

2.1                               Copies of the Shipbuilding Contract and of all documents signed or issued by Borrower D or the Purchaser or the Builder (or any of them) under or in connection with them.

 

2.2                               A certified true copy of the Refund Guarantee.

 

2.3                               Copies of the MOAs and of all documents signed or issued by Borrower A, Borrower B and Borrower C or the Existing Borrowers (or both of them) under or in connection with them.

 

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2.4                               Such documentary evidence as the Facility Agent and its legal advisers may require in relation to the due authorisation and execution of the Shipbuilding Contract, the MOAs and the Refund Guarantee by each of the parties thereto.

 

2.5                               Copies of each Hedging Agreement executed by a Hedge Counterparty and the relevant Borrower.

 

2.6                               Copy of the Hedging Novation Agreement executed by the Parties thereto.

 

3                                         Security

 

3.1                               A duly executed original of the Accounts Security in relation to each Account in respect of each Borrower (and of each document to be delivered under each of them).

 

3.2                               A duly executed original of the Hedging Agreement Assignment in respect of each Borrower (and of each document to be delivered under each of them).

 

4                                         Legal opinions

 

4.1                               If a Transaction Obligor is incorporated in a jurisdiction other than England and Wales, a legal opinion of the legal advisers to the Arranger, the Facility Agent and the Security Agent in the relevant jurisdiction, substantially in the form distributed to the Original Lenders before signing this Agreement.

 

5                                         Other documents and evidence

 

5.1                               Evidence that any process agent referred to in Clause 48.2 (Service of process), if not an Obligor, has accepted its appointment.

 

5.2                               A copy of any other Authorisation or other document, opinion or assurance which the Facility Agent considers to be necessary or desirable (if it has notified the Borrowers accordingly) in connection with the entry into and performance of the transactions contemplated by any Transaction Document, or for the validity and enforceability of any Transaction Document.

 

5.3                               The original of any mandates or other documents required in connection with the opening or operation of the Accounts.

 

5.4                               Evidence that the fees, costs and expenses then due from the Borrowers pursuant to Clause 11 (Fees) and Clause 16 (Costs and Expenses) have been paid or will be paid by the first Utilisation Date.

 

5.5                               Such evidence as the Facility Agent may require in its sole discretion for the Finance Parties to be able to satisfy each of their “know your customer” or similar identification procedures in relation to the transactions contemplated by the Finance Documents.

 

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SCHEDULE 2

 

CONDITIONS PRECEDENT AND CONDITIONS SUBSEQUENT

 

PART B

 

CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO UTILISATION

 

1                                         Borrowers

 

A certificate of an authorised signatory of each Borrower certifying that each copy document which it is required to provide under this Part B of Schedule 2 (Conditions Precedent and Conditions Subsequent) is correct, complete and in full force and effect as at the Utilisation Date of the advance of the Loan.

 

2                                         Release of Existing Security

 

An original of each Deed of Release, together with evidence satisfactory to the Facility Agent of its due execution by the parties to it.

 

3                                         Ship and other security

 

In relation to each Ship:

 

3.1                               A duly executed original of the Mortgage, and the Deed of Covenant and the General Assignment in respect of the Ship and of each document to be delivered under or pursuant to each of them together with documentary evidence that the Mortgage in respect of that Ship has been duly registered, recorded (as applicable) as a valid first preferred or priority (as applicable) ship mortgage in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction of its Approved Flag.

 

3.2                               Documentary evidence that that Ship:

 

(a)                                 has been unconditionally delivered by the relevant Existing Borrower to, and accepted by the relevant Borrower under the relevant MOA and that the full purchase price payable and all other sums due to the Existing Borrower (if any) under the MOA, other than the sums to be financed pursuant to the relevant Tranche, have been paid to that Existing Borrower;

 

(b)                                 is definitively and permanently registered in the name of the relevant Borrower under the Approved Flag applicable to that Ship;

 

(c)                                  is in the absolute and unencumbered ownership of the relevant Borrower save as contemplated by the Finance Documents;

 

(d)                                 maintains the Approved Classification with the Approved Classification Society free of all overdue recommendations and conditions of the Approved Classification Society; and

 

(e)                                  is insured in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and all requirements in this Agreement in respect of insurances have been complied with.

 

3.3                               Documents establishing that the Ship will, as from the Utilisation Date, be managed commercially by the Approved Commercial Manager and managed technically by the Approved Technical Manager on terms acceptable to the Facility Agent acting with the authorisation of all of the Lenders, together with:

 

(a)                                 a Manager’s Undertaking for each of the Approved Technical Manager and the Approved Commercial Manager of that Ship; and

 

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(b)                                 copies of the relevant Approved Technical Manager’s Document of Compliance and of that Ship’s Safety Management Certificate (together with any other details of the applicable safety management system which the Facility Agent requires) and of any other documents required under the ISM Code and the ISPS Code in relation to that Ship including without limitation an ISSC.

 

3.4                               An opinion from an independent insurance consultant acceptable to the Facility Agent on such matters relating to the Insurances as the Facility Agent may require.

 

3.5                               Documentary evidence of the lightweight displacement tonnage of the Ship.

 

4                                         Legal opinions

 

Legal opinions of the legal advisers to the Arranger, the Facility Agent and the Security Agent in the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Bahamas and such other relevant jurisdictions as the Facility Agent may require.

 

5                                         Other documents and evidence

 

5.1                               Evidence that the fees, costs and expenses then due from the Borrowers pursuant to Clause 11 (Fees) and Clause 16 (Costs and Expenses) have been paid or will be paid by the Utilisation Date.

 

5.2                               Such evidence as the Facility Agent may require in its sole discretion for the Finance Parties to be able to satisfy each of their “know your customer” or similar identification procedures in relation to the transactions contemplated by the Finance Documents.

 

5.3                               Evidence that the Minimum Liquidity has been credited to the Minimum Liquidity Account by the Parent Guarantor in compliance with the terms of Clause 22.1(e) (Parent Guarantor’s Financial Covenants).

 

5.4                               Evidence that the Newbuilding Cash Account has been credited with the Newbuilding Cash Collateral in accordance with Clause 23.22 (Newbuliding Cash Collateral).

 

5.5                               Evidence that the remainder of the Existing Indebtedness not being refinanced pursuant to this Agreement is either repaid in full or refinanced in full pursuant to an advance made pursuant to the $22,290,000 term loan facility agreement dated on or around the date of this Agreement and entered into by (i) Cygnus Transport Limited and (ii) The Royal Bank of Scotland plc as facility agent, arranger, original lender, hedge counterparty and security agent.

 

5.6                               Such documentary evidence that the Facility Agent may require in its sole discretion that all of the membership interests in each of the Borrowers have been transferred from Dorian Holdings to the Parent Guarantor.

 

5.7                               Such documentary evidence that the Facility Agent may require in its sole discretion that the Private Placement has been successful and a minimum amount of $100,000,000 has been raised as equity in the Parent Guarantor.

 

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SCHEDULE 2

 

CONDITIONS PRECEDENT AND CONDITIONS SUBSEQUENT

 

PART C

 

CONDITIONS SUBSEQUENT TO UTILISATION — DELIVERY DATE

 

1                                         Borrowers

 

A certificate of an authorised signatory of each Borrower certifying that each copy document which it is required to provide under this Part C of Schedule 2) is correct, complete and in full force and effect.

 

2                                         Ship and other security

 

2.1                               A duly executed original of the Mortgage and the Deed of Covenant and the General Assignment in respect of Ship D and of each document to be delivered under or pursuant to each of them together with documentary evidence that the Mortgage in respect of Ship D has been duly registered as a valid first priority ship mortgage in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction of its Approved Flag.

 

2.2                               Documentary evidence that Ship D:

 

(a)                                 has been unconditionally delivered by the Builder to the Purchaser, and accepted by, the Purchaser under the Shipbuilding Contract and that the full purchase price payable and all other sums due to the Builder under the Shipbuilding Contract;

 

(b)                                 has been unconditionally delivered by the Purchaser to, and accepted by, Borrower D under the relevant MOA and that the full purchase price payable and all other sums due to the Purchaser under the relevant MOA have been paid to the Purchaser and an assignment made of all rights of warranty under the Shipbuilding Contract by the Purchaser in favour of Borrower D;

 

(c)                                  is definitively and permanently registered in the name of Borrower D under the Approved Flag applicable Ship D;

 

(d)                                 is in the absolute and unencumbered ownership of Borrower D save as contemplated by the Finance Documents;

 

(e)                                  maintains the Approved Classification with the Approved Classification Society free of all overdue recommendations and conditions of the Approved Classification Society; and

 

(f)                                   is insured in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and all requirements in this Agreement in respect of insurances have been complied with.

 

2.3                               Documents establishing that Ship D will, as from the Delivery Date, be managed commercially by the Approved Commercial Manager and managed technically by the Approved Technical Manager on terms acceptable to the Facility Agent acting with the authorisation of all of the Lenders, together with:

 

(a)                                 a Manager’s Undertaking for each of the Approved Technical Manager and the Approved Commercial Manager; and

 

(b)                                 copies of the relevant Approved Technical Manager’s Document of Compliance and of Ship D’s Safety Management Certificate (together with any other details of the applicable safety management system which the Facility Agent requires) and of any other documents required under the ISM Code and the ISPS Code in relation to Ship D including without limitation an ISSC.

 

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2.4                               An opinion from an independent insurance consultant acceptable to the Facility Agent on such matters relating to the Insurances as the Facility Agent may require.

 

3                                         Legal opinions

 

Legal opinions of the legal advisers to the Arranger, the Facility Agent and the Security Agent in the jurisdiction of the Approved Flag of Ship D, the Marshall Islands and such other relevant jurisdictions as the Facility Agent may require.

 

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SCHEDULE 3

 

REQUESTS

 

PART A

 

UTILISATION REQUEST

 

	
From:
    	
CJNP LPG TRANSPORT LLC
    
	
 
    	
CMNL LPG TRANSPORT LLC
    
	
 
    	
CNML LPG TRANSPORT LLC
    
	
 
    	
CORSAIR LPG TRANSPORT LLC
    
	
 
    	
 
    
	
To:
    	
THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND plc
    

 

Dated:           [·]

 

Dear Sirs

 

CJNP LPG TRANSPORT LLC, CMNL LPG TRANSPORT LLC, CNML LPG TRANSPORT LLC and CORSAIR LPG TRANSPORT LLC — [·] Facility Agreement dated [·] 2013 (the “Agreement”)

 

1                                         We refer to the Agreement. This is the Utilisation Request. Terms defined in the Agreement have the same meaning in this Utilisation Request unless given a different meaning in this Utilisation Request.

 

2                                         We wish to borrow Tranche [A][B][C]on the following terms:

 

Proposed Utilisation Date:                                                                                                   [·] (or, if that is not a Business Day, the next Business Day)

 

Amount:                                                                                                                                                                                               [·] or, if less, the Available Facility

 

Interest Period for the Tranche:                                                                       [·]

 

3                                         We confirm that each condition specified in Clause 4.1 (Initial conditions precedent) Clause 4.2 (Further conditions precedent) as they relate to the Tranche to which this utilisation request refers of the Agreement is satisfied on the date of this Utilisation Request.

 

4                                         The proceeds of this Tranche should be credited to [account].

 

5                                         This Utilisation Request is irrevocable.

 

Yours faithfully

 

[·]

 

authorised signatory for

CJNP LPG TRANSPORT LLC

 

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[·]

 

authorised signatory for

CMNL LPG TRANSPORT LLC

 

[·]

 

authorised signatory for

CNML LPG TRANSPORT LLC

 

[·]

 

authorised signatory for

CORSAIR LPG TRANSPORT LLC

 

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SCHEDULE 3

 

REQUESTS

 

PART B

 

SELECTION NOTICE

 

	
From:
    	
CJNP LPG TRANSPORT LLC
    
	
 
    	
CMNL LPG TRANSPORT LLC
    
	
 
    	
CNML LPG TRANSPORT LLC
    
	
 
    	
CORSAIR LPG TRANSPORT LLC
    
	
 
    	
 
    
	
To:
    	
THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND plc
    

 

Dated:           [·]

 

Dear Sirs

 

CJNP LPG TRANSPORT LLC, CMNL LPG TRANSPORT LLC, CNML LPG TRANSPORT LLC and CORSAIR LPG TRANSPORT LLC - [·] Facility Agreement dated [·] 2013 (the “Agreement”)

 

1                                         We refer to the Agreement. This is a Selection Notice. Terms defined in the Agreement have the same meaning in this Selection Notice unless given a different meaning in this Selection Notice.

 

2                                         We request that, subject to paragraph (f) of Clause 9.1 (Selection of Interest Periods) of the Agreement, the next Interest Period for the Loan be [·].

 

3                                         This Selection Notice is irrevocable.

 

Yours faithfully

 

authorised signatory for

CJNP LPG TRANSPORT LLC

 

[·]

 

authorised signatory for

CMNL LPG TRANSPORT LLC

 

[·]

 

authorised signatory for

CNML LPG TRANSPORT LLC

 

[·]

 

authorised signatory for

CORSAIR LPG TRANSPORT LLC

 

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SCHEDULE 4

 

FORM OF TRANSFER CERTIFICATE

 

To:                             THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC as Facility Agent

 

From:               [The Existing Lender] (the “Existing Lender”) and [The New Lender] (the “New Lender”)

 

Dated:           [·]

 

CJNP LPG Transport LLC, CMNL LPG Transport LLC, CNML LPG Transport LLC and CORSAIR LPG Transport LLC — [·] Facility Agreement dated [·] 2013 (the “Agreement”)

 

1                                         We refer to the Agreement. This is a Transfer Certificate. Terms defined in the Agreement have the same meaning in this Transfer Certificate unless given a different meaning in this Transfer Certificate.

 

2                                         We refer to Clause 30.5 (Procedure for transfer) of the Agreement:

 

(a)                                 The Existing Lender and the New Lender agree to the Existing Lender transferring to the New Lender by novation all of the Existing Lender’s rights and obligations under the Agreement and the other Finance Documents (other than any Hedging Agreement) which relate to that portion of the Existing Lender’s Commitment and participation in the Loan under the Agreement as specified in the Schedule in accordance with Clause 30.5 (Procedure for transfer) of the Agreement.

 

(b)                                 The proposed Transfer Date is [·].

 

(c)                                  The Facility Office and address, fax number and attention details for notices of the New Lender for the purposes of Clause 38.2 (Addresses) of the Agreement are set out in the Schedule.

 

3                                         The New Lender expressly acknowledges the limitations on the Existing Lender’s obligations set out in paragraph (c) of Clause 30.4 (Limitation of responsibility of Existing Lenders) of the Agreement.

 

4                                         This Transfer Certificate may be executed in any number of counterparts and this has the same effect as if the signatures on the counterparts were on a single copy of this Transfer Certificate.

 

5                                         This Transfer Certificate and any non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with it are governed by English law.

 

6                                         This Transfer Certificate has been entered into on the date stated at the beginning of this Transfer Certificate.

 

Note: The execution of this Transfer Certificate may not transfer a proportionate share of the Existing Lender’s interest in the Transaction Security in all jurisdictions. It is the responsibility of the New Lender to ascertain whether any other documents or other formalities are required to perfect a transfer of such a share in the Existing Lender’s Transaction Security in any jurisdiction and, if so, to arrange for execution of those documents and completion of those formalities.

 

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THE SCHEDULE

 

Commitment/rights and obligations to be transferred

 

[insert relevant details]

 

[Facility Office address, fax number and attention details

 

for notices and account details for payments.]

 

	
[Existing Lender]
    	
[New Lender]
    
	
 
    	
 
    
	
By:[·]
    	
By:[·]
    

 

This Transfer Certificate is accepted by the Facility Agent and the Transfer Date is confirmed as [·].

 

[Facility Agent]

 

By:[·]

 

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SCHEDULE 5

 

FORM OF ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT

 

To:                             THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC as Facility Agent and [·],[·] and [·] as Borrowers, for and on behalf of each Obligor

 

From:               [the Existing Lender] (the “Existing Lender”) and [the New Lender] (the “New Lender”)

 

Dated:

 

CJNP LPG Transport LLC, CMNL LPG Transport LLC, CNML LPG Transport LLC and CORSAIR LPG Transport LLC — [·] Facility Agreement dated [·] 2013 (the “Agreement”)

 

1                                         We refer to the Agreement. This is an Assignment Agreement. Terms defined in the Agreement have the same meaning in this Assignment Agreement unless given a different meaning in this Assignment Agreement.

 

2                                         We refer to Clause 30.6 (Procedure for assignment):

 

(a)                                 The Existing Lender assigns absolutely to the New Lender all the rights of the Existing Lender under the Agreement, the other Finance Documents (other than any Hedging Agreement) and in respect of the Transaction Security which correspond to that portion of the Existing Lender’s Commitment and participations in the Loan under the Agreement as specified in the Schedule.

 

(b)                                 The Existing Lender is released from all the obligations of the Existing Lender which correspond to that portion of the Existing Lender’s Commitments and participations in the Loan under the Agreement specified in the Schedule.

 

(c)                                  The New Lender becomes a Party as a Lender and is bound by obligations equivalent to those from which the Existing Lender is released under paragraph (b) above.

 

3                                         The proposed Transfer Date is [·].

 

4                                         On the Transfer Date the New Lender becomes Party to the Finance Documents as a Lender.

 

5                                         The Facility Office and address, fax, number and attention details for notices of the New Lender for the purposes of Clause 38.2 (Addresses) are set out in the Schedule.

 

6                                         The New Lender expressly acknowledges the limitations on the Existing Lender’s obligations set out in paragraph (c) of Clause 30.4 (Limitation of responsibility of Existing Lenders).

 

7                                         This Assignment Agreement acts as notice to the Facility Agent (on behalf of each Finance Party) and, upon delivery in accordance with Clause 30.7 (Copy of Transfer Certificate or Assignment Agreement to Borrower), to the Borrowers (on behalf of each Obligor) of the assignment referred to in this Assignment Agreement.

 

8                                         This Assignment Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and this has the same effect as if the signatures on the counterparts were on a single copy of this Assignment Agreement.

 

9                                         This Assignment Agreement and any non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with it are governed by English law.

 

10                                  This Assignment Agreement has been entered into on the date stated at the beginning of this Assignment Agreement.

 

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Note: The execution of this Assignment Agreement may not transfer a proportionate share of the Existing Lender’s interest in the Transaction Security in all jurisdictions. It is the responsibility of the New Lender to ascertain whether any other documents or other formalities are required to perfect a transfer of such a share in the Existing Lender’s Transaction Security in any jurisdiction and, if so, to arrange for execution of those documents and completion of those formalities.

 

THE SCHEDULE

 

Commitment rights and obligations to be transferred by assignment, release and accession

 

[insert relevant details]

 

[Facility office address, fax number and attention details for notices 
 and account details for payments]

 

[Existing Lender]                                                    [New Lender]

 

By:                            By:

 

This Assignment Agreement is accepted by the Facility Agent and the Transfer Date is confirmed as [·].

 

Signature of this Assignment Agreement by the Facility Agent constitutes confirmation by the Facility Agent of receipt of notice of the assignment referred to herein, which notice the Facility Agent receives on behalf of each Finance Party.

 

[Facility Agent]

 

By:

 

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SCHEDULE 6

 

FORM OF COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE

 

To:                             THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND plc as Facility Agent

 

From:               DORIAN LPG LTD.

 

Dated:           [·]

 

Dear Sirs

 

CJNP LPG Transport LLC, CMNL LPG Transport LLC, CNML LPG Transport LLC and CORSAIR LPG Transport LLC — [·] Facility Agreement dated [·] 2013 (the “Agreement”)

 

1                                         We refer to the Agreement. This is a Compliance Certificate. Terms defined in the Agreement have the same meaning when used in this Compliance Certificate unless given a different meaning in this Compliance Certificate,

 

2                                         We confirm that: [Insert details of covenants to be certified]

 

3                                         [We confirm that no Default is continuing.]*

 

	
Signed:
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
Officer
    	
 
    	
Officer
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
Of
    	
 
    	
of
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
DORIAN LPG LTD
    	
 
    	
DORIAN LPG LTD
    

 

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SCHEDULE 7

 

DETAILS OF THE SHIPS

 

	
 
    	
 
    	
Name of
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Approved Flag
    	
 
    	
Approved
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Ship
    	
 
    	
the
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
and port of
    	
 
    	
Classification
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
name
    	
 
    	
Borrower
    	
 
    	
Type
    	
 
    	
Cbm
    	
 
    	
registration
    	
 
    	
Society
    	
 
    	
Approved Classification
    
	
Captain   John NP (“Ship A”)
    	
 
    	
CJNP   LPG Transport LLC
    	
 
    	
Very   large gas carrier
    	
 
    	
82,000
    	
 
    	
Bahamas,   Nassau
    	
 
    	
Lloyds   Register
    	
 
    	
+100A1   Liquefied Gas Carrier, Ship Type 2G, Propane, Butadlene, Butane, Butylenes,   Anhydrous Ammonia and Propylene in independent tanks type A, maximum specific   gravity 0.69, maximum vapour pressure 0.25 bar (0.45 bar in Harbour), minimum   temperature minus 50 degrees C, Ship Right SDA, *IWS, LI, EP, +LMC, IGS,   UMS, NAV1, +Lloyd’s RMC (LG), Ship Right (FDA, CM, BWMP(s), SCM), ETA, Green   Passport
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Captain   Markos NL (“Ship B”)
    	
 
    	
CMNL   LPG Transport LLC
    	
 
    	
Very   large gas carrier
    	
 
    	
82,000
    	
 
    	
Bahamas,   Nassau
    	
 
    	
Lloyds   Register
    	
 
    	
+100A1   Liquefied Gas Carrier, Ship Type 2G, Propane, Butadlene, Butane, Butylenes,   Anhydrous Ammonia and Propylene in independent tanks type A, maximum specific   gravity 0.69, maximum vapour pressure 0.25 bar (0.45 bar in Harbour), minimum   temperature minus 50 degrees C, Ship Right SDA, *IWS, LI, EP, +LMC, IGS,   UMS, NAV1, +Lloyd’s RMC (LG), Ship Right (FDA, CM, BWMP(s), SCM), ETA, Green   Passport
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Captain   Nicholas ML (“Ship C”)
    	
 
    	
CJML   LPG Transport LLC
    	
 
    	
Very   large gas carrier
    	
 
    	
82,000
    	
 
    	
Bahamas,   Nassau
    	
 
    	
Lloyds   Register
    	
 
    	
+100A1   Liquefied Gas Carrier, Ship Type 2G, Propane, Butadlene, Butane, Butylenes,   Anhydrous Ammonia and Propylene in independent tanks type A, maximum specific   gravity 0.69, maximum vapour pressure 0.25 bar (0.45 bar in Harbour), minimum   temperature minus 50 degrees C, Ship Right SDA, *IWS, LI, EP, +LMC, IGS,   UMS, NAV1, +Lloyd’s RMC (LG), Ship Right (FDA, CM, BWMP(s), SCM), ETA, Green   Passport
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
(tbn)   (ex Hull 2657) (“Ship D”)
    	
 
    	
Corsair   LPG Transport LLC
    	
 
    	
Very   large gas carrier
    	
 
    	
82,000
    	
 
    	
Bahamas,   Nassau
    	
 
    	
American   Bureau of Shipping
    	
 
    	
+A1   (E), Liquefied Gas Carrier with independent tanks, +ACCU, +AMS, SHR, NBL, TCM,   with description in the record Type 2G Ship, maximum pressure 0.275 bar. minimum   temperature minus 52 degrees C, specific gravity 610 kg/m3, UWILD, CPS, BWE,   ENVIRO
    

 

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SCHEDULE 8

 

TIMETABLES

 

	
Delivery   of a duly completed Utilisation Request (Clause 5.1 (Delivery of a Utilisation Request)) or a   Selection Notice (Clause 9.1 (Selection of   Interest Periods))
    	
 
    	
Five   Business Days before the intended Utilisation Date (Clause 5.1 (Delivery of a Utilisation Request)) or   the expiry of the preceding Interest Period (Clause 9.1 (Selection of Interest Periods))
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Facility   Agent notifies the Lenders of the Tranche to be advanced in accordance with   Clause 5.4 (Lenders’ participation)
    	
 
    	
Three   Business Days before the intended Utilisation Date.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
LIBOR   is fixed
    	
 
    	
Quotation   Day as of 11:00 am London time
    

 

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SCHEDULE 9

 

APPROVED VALUERS

 

Fearnley A/S

GrevWedelS Plass 9

P.O. Box 1158 Sentrum

N-0107 Oslo

Norway

 

Braemar Seascope Ltd.

35 Cosway Street

London NW1 5BT

United Kingdom

 

EA Gibson Shipbrokers Ltd.

P.O. Box 278, Audrey House

16-20 Ely Place

London EC1P 1HP

United Kingdom

 

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SCHEDULE 10

 

APRROVED CHARTERERS

 

The Facility Agent reserves the right to remove any of the below if, in the Facility Agent’s opinion, a material event has occurred which could impact of their credit worthiness or reputation.

 

Statoil

Petredec

Petrobras

Total

Shell

Exxon

BP

Vitol

Glencore

Trafigura

Mitsui

Mitsubishi

Chevron

 

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EXECUTION PAGES

 

BORROWERS

 

 

	
SIGNED by 
    	
) 
    	
/s/ John Lycouris
    
	
as officer duly authorised   
    	
)
    	
 
    
	
for and on behalf of 
    	
)
    	
 
    
	
CJNP LPG   TRANSPORT LLC  
    	
)
    	
 
    
	
in the presence of: 
    	
)
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Witness’ signature:
    	
)
    	
/s/ Electra Stamatopoulos
    
	
Witness’ name:
    	
)
    	
WATSON, FARLEY &   WILLIAMS
    
	
Witness’ address:
    	
)
    	
89 AKTI MIAOULI
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
PIRAEUS   185 38 - GREECE
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
SIGNED by 
    	
)
    	
/s/ John Lycouris
    
	
as officer duly authorised   
    	
)
    	
 
    
	
for and on behalf of 
    	
)
    	
 
    
	
CMNL LPG   TRANSPORT LLC  
    	
)
    	
 
    
	
in the presence of: 
    	
)
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Witness’ signature: 
    	
)
    	
/s/ Electra Stamatopoulos
    
	
Witness’ name: 
    	
)
    	
WATSON, FARLEY &   WILLIAMS
    
	
Witness’ address: 
    	
)
    	
89 AKTI MIAOULI
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
PIRAEUS   185 38 - GREECE
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
SIGNED by 
    	
) 
    	
/s/ John Lycouris
    
	
as officer duly authorised   
    	
)
    	
 
    
	
for and on behalf of 
    	
)
    	
 
    
	
CNML LPG   TRANSPORT LLC  
    	
)
    	
 
    
	
in the presence of: 
    	
)
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Witness’ signature:
    	
)
    	
/s/ Electra Stamatopoulos
    
	
Witness’ name:
    	
)
    	
WATSON, FARLEY &   WILLIAMS
    
	
Witness’ address:
    	
)
    	
89 AKTI MIAOULI
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
PIRAEUS   185 38 - GREECE
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
SIGNED by 
    	
)
    	
/s/ John Lycouris
    
	
as officer duly authorised   
    	
)
    	
 
    
	
for and on behalf of 
    	
)
    	
 
    
	
CORSAIR   LPG TRANSPORT LLC
    	
)
    	
 
    
	
in the presence of: 
    	
)
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Witness’ signature: 
    	
)
    	
/s/ Electra Stamatopoulos
    
	
Witness’ name: 
    	
)
    	
WATSON, FARLEY &   WILLIAMS
    
	
Witness’ address: 
    	
)
    	
89 AKTI MIAOULI
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
PIRAEUS   185 38 - GREECE
    

 

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PARENT GUARANTOR

 

 

	
SIGNED by 
    	
) 
    	
/s/ John Lycouris
    
	
as officer duly authorised   
    	
)
    	
 
    
	
for and on behalf of 
    	
)
    	
 
    
	
DORIAN   LPG LTD.
    	
)
    	
 
    
	
in the presence of: 
    	
)
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Witness’ signature:
    	
)
    	
/s/ Electra Stamatopoulos
    
	
Witness’ name:
    	
)
    	
WATSON, FARLEY &   WILLIAMS
    
	
Witness’ address:
    	
)
    	
89 AKTI MIAOULI
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
PIRAEUS   185 38 - GREECE
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
HEDGE   GUARANTORS
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
SIGNED by 
    	
)
    	
/s/ John Lycouris
    
	
as officer duly authorised   
    	
)
    	
 
    
	
for and on behalf of 
    	
)
    	
 
    
	
CJNP LPG   TRANSPORT LLC  
    	
)
    	
 
    
	
in the presence of: 
    	
)
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Witness’ signature: 
    	
)
    	
/s/ Electra Stamatopoulos
    
	
Witness’ name: 
    	
)
    	
WATSON, FARLEY &   WILLIAMS
    
	
Witness’ address: 
    	
)
    	
89 AKTI MIAOULI
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
PIRAEUS   185 38 - GREECE
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
SIGNED by 
    	
) 
    	
/s/ John Lycouris
    
	
as officer duly authorised   
    	
)
    	
 
    
	
for and on behalf of 
    	
)
    	
 
    
	
CMNP LPG   TRANSPORT LLC
    	
)
    	
 
    
	
in the presence of: 
    	
)
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Witness’ signature:
    	
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/s/ Electra Stamatopoulos
    
	
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SIGNED by 
    	
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as officer duly authorised   
    	
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CNML LPG   TRANSPORT LLC
    	
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/s/ Electra Stamatopoulos
    
	
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as officer duly authorised   
    	
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CORSAIR   LPG TRANSPORT LLC  
    	
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ORIGINAL   LENDERS
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
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/s/ Nick Daskalakis
    
	
duly authorised 
    	
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for and on behalf of 
    	
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THE ROYAL   BANK OF SCOTLAND plc 
    	
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ORIGINAL   HEDGE COUNTERPARTIES
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
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for and on behalf of 
    	
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THE ROYAL   BANK OF SCOTLAND plc
    	
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ARRANGER

 

 

	
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FACILITY   AGENT
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
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THE ROYAL   BANK OF SCOTLAND plc 
    	
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SECURITY   AGENT
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
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/s/ Nick Daskalakis
    
	
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THE ROYAL   BANK OF SCOTLAND plc
    	
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149Exhibit 10.12

 

ORIGINAL

 

Code word for this Charter Party

“SHELLTIME 4”

 

Issued December 1984 amended December 2003, Version 1.1 Apr06

 

 

	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Time Charter Party
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
LONDON 27th May
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
2011
    

 

	
 
    	
 
    	
IT IS THIS DAY AGREED between Orion Tankers Limited   of Monrovia (hereinafter referred to   as “Owners”), being owners of the good motor/steam* vessel called “GRENDON” (hereinafter referred to as “the vessel”)   described as per Clause 1 hereof and Petredec   Limited  of Bermuda   (hereinafter referred to as “Charterers”):
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Description   And Condition of Vessel
    	
 
    	
1.
    	
At the date of delivery of   the vessel under this charter and throughout the charter period:

(a)         she shall be   classed by a Classification Society which is a member of the International   Association of Classification Societies;

(b)         she shall be   in every way fit to carry the cargo as described   in Clause 4. crude petroleum and/or its products;

(c)          she shall be   tight, staunch, strong, in good order and condition, and in every way fit for   the service, with her machinery, boilers, hull and other equipment (including   but not limited to hull stress calculator, radar, computers and computer   systems) in a good and efficient state;

(d)         her tanks,   valves and pipelines shall be oil gas-tight;

(e)          she shall be   in every way fitted for burning, in accordance with the grades specified in Clause   29 hereof:
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(i)             at sea, fuel   oil for main propulsion and fuel oil/marine diesel oil* for auxiliaries;

(ii)          in port fuel   oil/marine diesel oil* for auxiliaries;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(f)           she shall   comply with the regulations in force so as to enable her to pass through the   Suez and Panama Canals by day and night without delay;

(g)          she shall   have on board all certificates, documents and equipment required from time to   time by any applicable law to enable her to perform the charter service   without delay;

(h)         she shall   comply with the description in the OCIMF Harmonised Vessel Particulars   Questionnaire appended hereto as Appendix A, provided however that if there   is any conflict between the provisions of this questionnaire and any other   provision, including this Clause 1, of this charter such other   provisions shall govern;

(i)             her ownership   structure, flag, registry, classification society and management company   shall not be changed without Charterers’   prior agreement;
    
	
Safety   Management 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(j)            Owners will   operate:

(i)             a safety   management system certified to comply with the International Safety   Management Code (“ISM Code”) for the Safe Operation of Ships and for   Pollution Prevention;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(ii)          a documented   safe working procedures system (including procedures for the identification   and mitigation of risks);

(iii)       a documented   environmental management system;

(iv)      documented   accident/incident reporting system compliant with flag state requirements;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(k)         Owners shall   submit to Charterers a monthly written report detailing all   accidents/incidents and environmental reporting requirements, in accordance   with the “Shell Safety and Environmental Monthly Reporting Template” appended   hereto as Appendix B;

(l)             Owners shall   maintain Health Safety Environmental (“HSE”) records sufficient to   demonstrate compliance with the requirements of their HSE system and of this   charter. Charterers reserve the right to confirm compliance with HSE   requirements by audit of Owners.

(m)     Owners will   arrange at their expense for a SIRE inspection to be carried out at intervals   of six months plus or minus thirty days.
    
	
Shipboard   Personnel And their Duties
    	
 
    	
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(a)         At the date   of delivery of the vessel under this charter and throughout the charter   period:

(i)             she shall   have a full and efficient complement of master, officers and crew for a   vessel of her tonnage, who shall in any event be not less than the number   required by the laws of the flag state and who shall be trained to operate   the vessel and her
    

 

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This document is a computer generated SHELLTIME 4 (as revised 2003) form printed by BIMCO’s idea with the permission of Shell. Any insertion or deletion must be clearly visible. In event of any modification being made to the pre-printed text of this document which is not clearly visible the Shell-approved text of SHELLTIME 4 (as revised 2003) shall apply. BIMCO and Shell assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or expense caused as a result of discrepancies between the SHELLTIME 4 (as revised 2003) document and this computer generated document.

 

 

	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
equipment competently and   safely;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(ii)          all shipboard   personnel shall hold valid certificates of competence in accordance with the   requirements of the law of the flag state;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(iii)       all shipboard   personnel shall be trained in accordance with the relevant provisions of the   International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and   Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1995 or any additions, modifications or   subsequent versions thereof;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(iv)      there shall   be on board sufficient personnel with a good working knowledge of the English   language to enable cargo operations at loading and discharging places to be   carried out efficiently and safely and to enable communications between the   vessel and those loading the vessel or accepting discharge there from to be   carried out quickly and efficiently;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(v)         the terms of   employment of the vessel’s staff and crew will always remain acceptable to   The International Transport Worker’s Federation and the vessel will at all   times carry a Blue Card;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(vi)      the   nationality of the vessel’s officers given in the OCIMF Vessel Particulars   Questionnaire referred to in Clause 1(h) will not change without   Charterers’ prior agreement.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(b)         Owners   guarantee that throughout the charter service the master shall with the   vessel’s officers and crew, unless otherwise ordered by Charterers;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(i)             prosecute all   voyages at the service speed with the utmost despatch;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(ii)          render all   customary assistance; and
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(iii)       load and   discharge cargo as rapidly as possible when required by Charterers or their   agents to do so, by night or by day, but always in accordance with the laws   of the place of loading or discharging (as the case may be) and in each case   in accordance with any applicable laws of the flag state.
    
	
Duty   to Maintain
    	
 
    	
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(a)         Throughout   the charter service Owners shall, whenever the passage of time, wear and tear   or any event (whether or not coming within Clause 27 hereof) requires   steps to be taken to maintain or restore the conditions stipulated in Clauses   1 and 2(a), exercise due diligence so to maintain or restore the   vessel.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(b)         If at any   time whilst the vessel is on hire under this charter the vessel fails to comply   with the requirements of Clauses 1, 2(a) or 10 then hire   shall be reduced to the extent necessary to indemnify Charterers for such   failure. If and to the extent that such failure affects the time taken by the   vessel to perform any services under this charter, hire shall be reduced by   an amount equal to the value, calculated at the rate of hire, of the time so   lost.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Any reduction of hire under this sub-Clause   (b) shall be without prejudice to any other remedy available to   Charterers, but where such reduction of hire is in respect of time lost, such   time shall be excluded from any calculation under Clause 24.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(c)          If Owners are   in breach of their obligations under Clause 3(a)), Charterers may so   notify Owners in writing and if, after the expiry of 30 days following the   receipt by Owners of any such notice, Owners have failed to demonstrate to   Charterers’ reasonable satisfaction the exercise of due diligence as required   in Clause 3(a), the vessel shall be off-hire, and no further hire   payments shall be due, until Owners have so demonstrated that they are   exercising such due diligence.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(d)         Owners shall   advise Charterers immediately, in writing, should the vessel fail an   inspection by, but not limited to, a governmental and/or port state   authority, and/or terminal and/or major charterer of similar tonnage.   Owners shall simultaneously advise Charterers of their proposed course of   action to remedy the defects which have caused the failure of such   inspection.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(e)          If, in   Charterers reasonably held view:

(i)             failure of an   inspection, or,

(ii)          any finding   of an inspection,

referred to in Clause 3 (d),   prevents normal commercial operations then Charterers have the option to   place the vessel off-hire from the date and time that the vessel fails such   inspection, or becomes commercially inoperable, until the date and time that   the vessel passes a re-inspection by the same organisation, or becomes   commercially operable, which shall be in a position no less favourable to   Charterers than at which she went off-hire.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(f)           Furthermore,   at any time while the vessel is off-hire under this Clause 3 (with the   exception of Clause 3(e)(ii)), Charterers have the option to terminate   this charter by giving notice in writing with effect from the date on which   such notice of termination is received by Owners or from any later date   stated in such notice. This sub-Clause (f) is without prejudice   to any rights of
    

 

 

	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Charterers or obligations of Owners under this   charter or otherwise (including without limitation Charterers’ rights under Clause   21 hereof).
    
	
Period,   Trading Limits and Safe Places
    	
 
    	
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(a)   Owners agree to let and Charterers agree to hire the vessel for   a period of 12 months  plus or minus    15 days more or   less in Charterers option, commencing from the time and date of   delivery of the vessel, for the purpose of carrying all lawful merchandise   (subject always to Clause 28) including in particular;  in accordance with the vessel’s Certificate of Fitness
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
in any part of the world, as Charterers shall   direct, subject to the limits of the current British Institute Warranties    Mediterranean, Black Sea, United Kingdom   Continent, Atlantic not south of a line between La Plata and Dakar (both   ports included), River Plate mot north of but including San Lorenzo, West   Coast Latin America Panama - Peru Range and Caribbean, always within American   Institute Trade Warranties, via safe anchorage(s), berth(s), Ports(s), STS   locations(s), terminal(s), excluding Amazon, Caripito, Cuba, Haiti, Israel,   Lebanon, Libya, Orinoco and Syria or any country / place which may from time   to time be prohibited by the vessel’s flag authority and/or the E.U and/or   the U.N. and/or the U.S.A or be the subject of embargoes/sanctions. and   any subsequent amendments thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, but   subject to Clause 35, Charterers may order the vessel to ice-bound   waters or to any part of the world outside such limits provided that Owners   consent thereto (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld) and that   Charterers pay for any insurance premium required by the vessel’s   underwriters as a consequence of such order. The vessel   shall not force ice nor follow ice-breakers.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(b)    Any time during which the vessel is off-hire under this charter   may be added to the charter period in Charterers option up to the total   amount of time spent off-hire. In such cases the rate of hire will be that   prevailing at the time the vessel would, but for the provisions of this   Clause, have been redelivered.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(c)   Charterers shall use due diligence to ensure that the vessel is   only employed between and at safe places (which expression when used in this   charter shall include ports, berths, wharves, docks, anchorages, submarine   lines, alongside vessels or lighters, and other locations including locations   at sea) where she can safely lie always afloat. Notwithstanding anything   contained in this or any other clause of this charter, Charterers do not   warrant the safety of any place to which they order the vessel and shall be   under no liability in respect thereof except for loss or damage caused by   their failure to exercise due diligence as aforesaid. Subject as above, the   vessel shall be loaded and discharged at any places as Charterers may direct,   provided that Charterers shall exercise due diligence to ensure that any   ship-to-ship transfer operations shall conform to standards not less than   those set out in the latest published edition of the ICS/OCIMF Ship-to-Ship   Transfer Guide. 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(d)   Unless otherwise agreed, the vessel shall   be delivered by Owners liquid free under   vapours of last cargo LPG or Propylene dropping outward pilot at a   one safe port at a 

port in 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
North West Europe   Gibraltar-Hamburg Range including East Coast United Kingdom  at in Owners’ option and redelivered to Owners liquid free under vaporus of last cargo, if LPG or Propylene,   otherwise under minimum 99.9 pct Nitrogen and maximum 0.1 pct Oxygen, VCM not   to be last 3 cargoes, dropping outward pilot one safe   port at a port in
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
North West Europe Gibraltar - Hamburg   Range, including  East Coast United   Kingdom  at in   Charterers’ option.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(e)   The vessel will deliver with last cargo(es) of          and will redeliver with last cargo(es) of        
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(f)    Owners are required to give Charterers 5/3/1    days prior  definite notice   of delivery (including place) and Charterers   are 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
required   to give Owners 30/20/15/10  days   approximate notice and 5/3/1 days difinite prior   notice of redelivery.(including place).
    
	
Laydays/   Cancelling
    	
 
    	
5.
    	
The   vessel shall not be delivered to Charterers before 27th May 2011 (00:01 hours)  and   Charterers shall have the option of cancelling this charter if the vessel is   not ready and at their disposal on or before 10th June 2011 (24:00 hours)
    
	
Owners   to Provide
    	
 
    	
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Owners   undertake to provide and to pay for all provisions, wages (including but not   limited to all overtime payments), and shipping and discharging fees and all   other expenses of the master, officers and crew; also, except as provided in Clauses   4 and 34 hereof, for all insurance on the vessel, for all deck,   cabin and engine-room stores, and for water; for all drydocking, overhaul,   maintenance and repairs to the vessel; and for all fumigation expenses and de-rat   certificates. Owners’ obligations under this Clause 6 extend to all   liabilities for customs or import duties arising at any time during the   performance of this charter in relation to the personal effects of the   master, officers and crew, and in relation to the stores, provisions and   other matters aforesaid which Owners are to provide and pay for 
    

 

 

	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
and Owners shall refund to Charterers any sums Charterers or their   agents may have paid or been compelled to pay in respect of any such   liability. Any amounts allowable in general average for wages and provisions   and stores shall be credited to Charterers insofar as such amounts are in   respect of a Period when the vessel is on-hire.
    
	
Charterers to Provide
    	
 
    	
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(a)   Charterers shall provide and pay for all fuel (except fuel   used for domestic services), towage and pilotage and shall pay agency   fees, port charges, commissions, expenses of loading and unloading cargoes,   canal dues, garbage  dues,   security/watch costs and expenses and all charges other than those   payable by Owners in accordance with Clause 6 hereof, provided that   all charges for the said items shall be for Owners’ account when such items   are consumed, employed or incurred for Owners’ purposes or while the vessel   is off-hire (unless such items reasonably relate to any service given or   distance made good and taken into account under Clause 21 or 22);   and provided further that any fuel used in connection with a general average   sacrifice or expenditure shall be paid for by Owners.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(b)   In respect of bunkers consumed for Owners’ purposes these will   be charged on each occasion by Charterers on a “first-in-first-out” basis   valued on the prices actually paid by Charterers.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(c)   If the trading limits of this charter include ports in the   United States of America and/or its protectorates then Charterers shall   reimburse Owners for port specific charges relating to additional premiums   charged by providers of oil pollution cover, (including   COFR) when incurred by the vessel calling at ports in the United   States of America and/or its protectorates in accordance with Charterers   orders.
    
	
Rate of Hire
    	
 
    	
8.
    	
Subject as herein provided, Charterers shall pay for the use and hire   of the vessel at the rate of United States Dollars 307,500   per calendar month including overtime plus United States Dollars 500 per   calendar month for communications  per day, and pro rata   for any part of a day month, from the time and date of her delivery   (local time) to Charterers until the time and date of redelivery (local time)   to Owners.
    
	
Payment of Hire
    	
 
    	
9.
    	
Subject to Clause 3 (c) and 3 (e), payment of   hire shall be made in immediately available funds to: Owners’   designated bank account.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
               
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
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in United States Dollars per calendar month in advance, less:
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(i)    any hire paid which Charterers reasonably estimate to relate to   off-hire periods, and;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(ii)   any amounts disbursed on Owners’ behalf,   any advances and commission thereon, and charges which are for Owners’ account   pursuant to any provision hereof, and;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(iii)  any amounts due or reasonably estimated to   become due to Charterers under Clause 3 (c) or 24 hereof, 

any such adjustments to be made at the due date for the next monthly   payment after the facts have been ascertained. Charterers shall not be   responsible for any delay or error by Owners’ bank in crediting Owners’   account provided that Charterers have made proper and timely payment.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
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(a)   Owners shall notify Charterers of such default and Charterers   shall within seven days of receipt of such notice pay to Owners the amount   due, including interest, failing which Owners may withdraw the vessel from   the service of Charterers without prejudice to any other rights Owners may   have under this charter or otherwise; and;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(b)   Interest on any amount due but not paid on the due date shall   accrue from the day after that date up to and including the day when payment   is made, at a rate per annum which shall be 1% above the U.S. Prime Interest   Rate as published by the Wall Street Journal    Chase Manhattan Bank in New York at 12.00 New York time on the due   date, or, if no such interest rate is published on that day, the interest   rate published on the next preceding day on which such a rate was so   published, computed on the basis of a 360 day year of twelve 30-day months,   compounded semi-annually.
    
	
Space Available to Charterers
    	
 
    	
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The whole reach, burthen and decks on the vessel and any passenger   accommodation (including Owners’ suite) shall be at Charterers’ disposal,   reserving only proper and sufficient space for the vessel’s master, officers,   crew, tackle, apparel, furniture, provisions and stores, provided that the weight   of stores on board shall not, unless specially agreed, exceed 100 tonnes at any time during the   charter period.
    
	
Segregated Ballast
    	
 
    	
11.
    	
In connection with the Council of the European Union Regulation on   the Implementation of IMO Resolution A747(18) Owners will ensure that the   following entry is made on the International Tonnage 
    

 

 

	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
and Owners shall refund to Charterers any sums Charterers or their   agents may have paid or been compelled to pay in respect of any such   liability. Any amounts allowable in general average for wages and provisions   and stores shall be credited to Charterers insofar as such amounts are in   respect of a Period when the vessel is on-hire.
    
	
Charterers   to Provide
    	
 
    	
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(a)         Charterers   shall provide and pay for all fuel (except fuel used for domestic services),   towage and pilotage and shall pay agency fees, port charges, commissions,   expenses of loading and unloading cargoes, canal dues, garbage   dues, security/watch costs and expenses and all charges other than   those payable by Owners in accordance with Clause 6 hereof, provided   that all charges for the said items shall be for Owners’ account when such   items are consumed, employed or incurred for Owners’ purposes or while the   vessel is off-hire (unless such items reasonably relate to any service given   or distance made good and taken into account under Clause 21 or 22);   and provided further that any fuel used in connection with a general average   sacrifice or expenditure shall be paid for by Owners.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(b)         In respect of   bunkers consumed for Owners’ purposes these will be charged on each occasion   by Charterers on a “first-in-first-out” basis valued on the prices actually   paid by Charterers.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(c)          If the   trading limits of this charter include ports in the United States of America   and/or its protectorates then Charterers shall reimburse Owners for port   specific charges relating to additional premiums charged by providers of oil   pollution cover (including COFR),   when incurred by the vessel calling at ports in the United States of America   and/or its protectorates in accordance with Charterers orders.
    
	
Rate of Hire
    	
 
    	
8.
    	
Subject as herein provided, Charterers shall pay for the use and hire   of the vessel at the rate of United States Dollars 307,500   per calender month including overtime plus United States Dollers 500 per   calender month for communications per day, and pro rata   for any part of a day month, from the time and date of her delivery   (local time) to Charterers until the time and date of redelivery (local time)   to Owners.
    
	
Payment of Hire
    	
 
    	
9.
    	
Subject to Clause 3 (c) and 3 (e), payment of   hire shall be made in immediately available funds to: Owner’s   designated bank account.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
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in United States Dollars per calendar month in advance, less:
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(i)             any hire paid   which Charterers reasonably estimate to relate to off-hire periods, and;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(ii)          any amounts   disbursed on Owners’ behalf, any advances and commission thereon, and charges   which are for Owners’ account pursuant to any provision hereof, and;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(iii)       any amounts   due or reasonably estimated to become due to Charterers under Clause 3 (c)   or 24 hereof,
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
any such adjustments to be made at the due date for the next monthly   payment after the facts have been ascertained. Charterers shall not be   responsible for any delay or error by Owners’ bank in crediting Owners’   account provided that Charterers have made proper and timely payment.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
In default of such proper and timely payment:
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(a)         Owners shall   notify Charterers of such default and Charterers shall within seven days of   receipt of such notice pay to Owners the amount due, including interest, failing   which Owners may withdraw the vessel from the service of Charterers without   prejudice to any other rights Owners may have under this charter or   otherwise; and;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(b)         Interest on   any amount due but not paid on the due date shall accrue from the day after   that date up to and including the day when payment is made, at a rate per   annum which shall be 1% above the U.S. Prime Interest Rate as published by   the Wall Street Journal Chase   Manhattan Bank in New York at 12.00 New York time on the due date, or, if   no such interest rate is published on that day, the interest rate published   on the next preceding day on which such a rate was so published, computed on   the basis of a 360 day year of twelve 30-day months, compounded   semi-annually.
    
	
Space Available to Charterers
    	
 
    	
10.
    	
The whole reach, burthen and decks on the vessel and any passenger   accommodation (including Owners’ suite) shall be at Charterers’ disposal,   reserving only proper and sufficient space for the vessel’s master, officers,   crew, tackle, apparel, furniture, provisions and stores, provided that the   weight of stores on board shall not, unless specially agreed, exceed 100 tonnes at any time during the   charter period.
    
	
Segregated Ballast
    	
 
    	
11.
    	
In connection with the Council of the European Union Regulation on   the Implementation of IMO Resolution A747(18) Owners will ensure that the   following entry is made on the International Tonnage
    

 

 

	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Certificate(1969) under the section headed “remarks”:\”the segregates   ballast tanks comply with the Regulation 13 Annex 1 of the International   Convention for the prevention of pollition from ships, 1973, as modified by   the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto, and the total tonnage of such tanks   exclusively used for the carriage of segregated water ballast is             .   The reduced gross tonnage which should be used for calculation of tonnage   based fees is         .
    
	
Instructions And Logs
    	
 
    	
12.
    	
Charterers shall from time to give the master all requisite   instructions and sailling directions (subject always to the   Master’s paramount discretion as matters of navigation and routing),   and the master shall keep a full and, correct log of the voyage or voyages,   which Charterers or their agents may inspect as required. The master shall   when required furnish Charterers or their agent with a true copy of such log   and other returns as Charterers may require. Charterers shall be entitled to   take copies at Owner’s expense of any such documents which are not provided   by the master.
    
	
Bills of Ladind
    	
 
    	
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(a)         The master   (although appointed by Owners) shall be under the orders and direction of   Charterers as regards employement of the Vessel, agency and other   arrangements, and shall sign Bills of Loading as Charterers or their agents   may direct (subject always to Clauses 35(a) and 40) without   prejudice to this charter. Charterers hereby indemnify Owners against all   consequences or liabilities that may arise;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(i)             from signing   Bills of Loading in accordance with the directions of Charteres or their   agents, to the extent that the terms of such Bills of Loading fail to conform   to the requirements of this charter, or (except as provided in Clauses 13   (b) from the master otherwise complying with Charterers’ or their   agents’ orders;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(ii)          from any   irregularities in papers supplied by Charterers or their agents.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(b)         If Charterers   by telex, facsimile or other form of written communication that specifically   refers to this clause request Owners to discharge a quantity of cargo either   without Bills of Lading and/or at a discharge place other that named in a   Bills of Lading and/or that is different from the Bills of Lading quantity,   then Owners’ shall discharge such cargo in accordance with Charterer’s   instructions in consideration of receiving the following indemnity which   shall be deemed to be given by Charterers on each and every such occasion and   which is limited in value to 200% of the CIF value of the cargo carried on   board;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
“(i) Charterers shall indemnify Owners   and Owners’ servants and agents in respect of any liability loss or damage of   whatsoever nature (including legal costs as between attorney or solocitor and   client and associated expences) which Owners or may sustain by reason of   delivering such cargo in accordance with Charterers’ request.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(ii) If any proceeding is commenced   against Owners or any of Owners’ servants agents in connection with the   vessels having delivered cargo in accordance with such request, Charterers   shall provide Owners or any of Owners’ servents or agents from time to time   on demand with sufficient funds to defand the said proceedings.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(iii) If the Vessel or any other   vessel or property belonging to Owners or in associated    Ownership, Management or Control should   be arrested or detained, or if the arrest or detention thereof should be   threatened, by reason of discharge in accordance with Charterers instruction   as aforesaid, Charterers shall provide on demand such bail or other security   as may be required to prevent such arrest or detention or to secure the   release of such vessel or property and Charterers shall indemnify Owners in   respect of any loss, damage or expenses caused by such arrest or detention   whether or not same may be justified.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(iv) Charterers shall, if called upon   to do so at any time while such cargo is in Charterers’ possession, custody   or control, redeliver the same to Owners.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(v) As soon as all original Bills of   Lading for the above cargo which name as discharge port the place where   delivery actually occurred shall have arrived and/or come into Charterers’   possession, Charterers shall produce and deliver the same to Owners whereupon   Charterers’ liability hereunder shall cease.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Provided however, if Charterers have not   received all such original Bills of Lading by 24.00 hours on the day 36   calendar months after the date of discharge, that this indemnity shall   terminate at that time unless before that time Charterers have received from   Owners written notice that:
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
a) Some person is making a claim in   connection with Owners delivering cargo pursuant to Charterers request or,
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
b) Legal proceedings have been commenced   against Owners and/or carriers and/or Charterers and/or any of their   respective servants or agents and/or the vessel for the same
    

 

 

 

	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
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When   Charterers have received such a notice, then this indemnity shall continue in   force until such claim or legal proceedings are settled. Termination of this   indemnity shall not prejudice any legal rights a party may have outside this   indemnity.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(vi)Owners   shall promptly notify Charterers if any person (other than a person to whom   Charterers ordered cargo to be delivered) claims to be entitled to such cargo   and/or if the vessel or any other property belonging to Owners is arrested by   reason of any such discharge of cargo. vii) This indemnity shall be governed   and construed in accordance with the English law and each and any dispute   arising out of or in connection with this indemnity shall be subject to the   jurisdiction of the High Court of Justice of England”.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(c)          Owners   warrant that the Master will comply with orders to carry and discharge   against one or more Bills of Lading from a set of original negotiable Bills   of Lading should Charterers so R require and upon   receipt of proof of identity from the receivers nominated by Charterers.
    
	
Conduct   Vessel’s Personnel
    	
 
    	
14.
    	
If   Charterers complain of the conduct of the master or any of the officers or   crew, Owners shall immediately investigate the complaint. If the complaint   proves to be well founded, Owners shall, without delay, make a change in the   appointments and Owners shall in any event communicate the result of their   investigations to Charterers as soon as possible.
    
	
Bunkers   at Delivery and Redelivery
    	
 
    	
15.
    	
Charterers   shall accept and pay for all bunkers on board at the time of delivery, and   Owners shall on redelivery (whether it occurs at the end of the charter or on   the earlier termination of this charter) accept and pay for all bunkers   remaining on board, at the price actually paid, on a “first-in-first-out”   basis. Such prices are to be supported by paid invoices. A   statement shall be issued by the Master/Chief Engineer determining bunkers   remaining onboard on delivery and redelivery. Vessel to be   delivered to and redelivered from the charter with, at least, a quantity of   bunkers on board sufficient to reach the nearest main bunkering port.   Notwithstanding anything contained in this charter all bunkers on board the   vessel shall, throughout the duration of this charter, remain the property of   Charterers and can only be purchased on the terms specified in the charter at   the end of the charter period or, if earlier, at the termination of the   charter.
    
	
Stevedores   Pilots, Tugs
    	
 
    	
16.
    	
Stevedores,   when required, shall be employed and paid by Charterers, but this shall not   relieve Owners from responsibility at all times for proper stowage, which   must be controlled by the master who shall keep a strict account of all cargo   loaded and discharged. Owners hereby indemnify Charterers, their servants and   agents against all losses, claims, responsibilities and liabilities arising   in any way whatsoever from the employment of pilots, tugboats or stevedores,   who although employed by Charterers shall be deemed to be the servants of and   in the service of Owners and under their instructions (even if such pilots,   tugboat personnel or stevedores are in fact the servants of Charterers their   agents or any affiliated company); provided, however, that;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(a)         the foregoing   indemnity shall not exceed the amount to which Owners would have been   entitled to limit their liability if they had themselves employed such   pilots, tugboats or stevedores, and;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(b)         Charterers   shall be liable for any damage to the vessel caused by or arising out of the   use of stevedores, fair wear and tear excepted, to the extent that Owners   are unable by the exercise of due diligence to obtain redress therefor from   stevedores.
    
	
Super-Numeraries
    	
 
    	
17.
    	
Charterers   may send representatives in the vessel’s available accommodation upon any   voyage made under this charter, Owners finding provisions and all requisites   as supplied to officers, except alcohol. Charterers paying at the rate of   United States Dollars 15 (fifteen) per day for each representative while on   board the vessel.
    
	
Sub-letting/   Assignment/ Novation
    	
 
    	
18.
    	
Charterers   may sub-let the vessel, but shall always remain responsible to Owners for due   fulfilment of this charter. Additionally Charterers may assign or novate   this charter to any company of the Royal Dutch/ Shell Group of Companies.
    
	
Final   Voyage
    	
 
    	
19.
    	
If   when a payment of hire is due hereunder Charterers reasonably expect to   redeliver the vessel before the next payment of hire would fall due, the hire   to be paid shall be assessed on Charterers’ reasonable estimate of the time   necessary to complete Charterers’ programme up to redelivery, and from which   estimate Charterers may deduct amounts due or reasonably expected to become   due for;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(a)         disbursements   on Owners’ behalf or charges for Owners’ account pursuant to any provision   hereof, and; 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(b)         bunkers on   board at redelivery pursuant to Clause 15.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Promptly   after redelivery any overpayment shall be refunded by Owners or any   underpayment made good by Charterers.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
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ballast voyage to a port of redelivery or is upon a laden voyage,   Charterers shall continue to have the use of the vessel at the same rate and   conditions as stand herein for as long as necessary to complete such ballast   voyage, or to complete such laden voyage and return to a port of redelivery   as provided by this charter, as the case may be.
    
	
Loss of Vessel
    	
 
    	
20.
    	
Should the vessel be lost, this charter shall terminate and hire   shall cease at noon on the day of her loss; should the vessel be a   constructive total loss, this charter shall terminate and hire shall cease at   noon on the day on which the vessel’s underwriters agree that the vessel is a   constructive total loss; should the vessel be missing, this charter shall   terminate and hire shall cease at noon on the day on which she was last heard   of. Any hire paid in advance and not earned shall be returned to Charterers   and Owners shall reimburse Charterers for the value of the estimated quantity   of bunkers on board at the time of termination, at the price paid by   Charterers at the last bunkering port.
    
	
Off-hire
    	
 
    	
21.
    	
(a)         On each and   every occasion that there is loss of time (whether by way of interruption in   the vessel’s service or, from reduction in the vessel’s performance, or in   any other manner);
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(i)             due to   deficiency of personnel or stores; repairs; gas-freeing for repairs; time in   and waiting to enter dry dock for repairs; breakdown (whether partial or   total) of machinery, boilers or other parts of the vessel or her equipment   (including without limitation tank coatings); overhaul, maintenance or   survey; collision, stranding, accident or damage to the vessel; or any other   similar cause preventing the efficient working of the vessel; and such loss   continues for more than three consecutive hours (if resulting from   interruption in the vessel’s service) or cumulates to more than three hours   (if resulting from partial loss of service); or;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(ii)          due to   industrial action, refusal to sail, breach of orders or neglect of duty on   the part of the master, officers or crew; or;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(iii)       for the   purpose of obtaining medical advice or treatment for or landing any sick or   injured person (other than a Charterers’ representative carried under Clause   17 hereof) or for the purpose of landing the body of any person (other   than a Charterers’ representative), and such loss continues for more than three   six consecutive hours; or;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(iv)      due to any   delay in quarantine arising from the master, officers or crew having had   communication with the shore (which shall not include   visits to the vessel by shore-based personnel) at any infected   area without the written consent or instructions of Charterers or their   agents, or to any detention by customs or other authorities caused by   smuggling or other infraction of local law on the part of the master,   officers, or crew; or;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(v)         due to   detention of the vessel by authorities at home or abroad attributable to   legal action against or breach of regulations by the vessel, the vessel’s   owners, or Owners (unless brought about by the act or neglect of Charterers);   then;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
without prejudice to Charterers’ rights   under Clause 3 or to any other rights of Charterers hereunder, or   otherwise, the vessel shall be off-hire from the commencement of such loss of   time until she is again ready and in an efficient state to resume her service   from a position not less favourable to Charterers than that at which such   loss of time commenced; provided, however, that any service given or distance   made good by the vessel whilst off-hire shall be taken into account in   assessing the amount to be deducted from hire.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(b)         If the vessel   fails to proceed at any guaranteed speed pursuant to Clause 24, and   such failure arises wholly or partly from any of the causes set out in Clause   21(a) above, then the period for which the vessel shall be off-hire   under this Clause 21 shall be the difference between;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(i)             the time the   vessel would have required to perform the relevant service at such guaranteed   speed, and;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(ii)          the time   actually taken to perform such service (including any loss of time arising   from interruption in the performance of such service).
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
For the avoidance of doubt, all time   included under (ii) above shall be excluded from any computation under Clause   24.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(c)          Further and   without prejudice to the foregoing, in the event of the vessel deviating   (which expression includes without limitation putting back, or putting into   any port other than that to which she is bound under the instructions of   Charterers) for any cause or purpose mentioned in Clause 21(a), the   vessel shall be off-hire from the commencement of such deviation until the   time when she is again ready and in an efficient state to resume her service   from a position not less favourable to Charterers than that at which the   deviation commenced, provided, however, that any service given or distance   made good by the vessel whilst so off-hire shall be taken into account in   assessing the amount to be deducted from hire. If the vessel, for any cause   or
    

 

 

	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
purpose mentioned in Clause 21 (a), puts   into any port other than the port to which she is bound on the instructions   of Charterers, the port charges, pilotage and other expenses at such port   shall be borne by Owners. Should the vessel be driven into any port or   anchorage by stress of weather hire shall continue to be due and payable   during any time lost thereby.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(d)         If the   vessel’s flag state becomes engaged in hostilities, and Charterers in   consequence of such hostilities find it commercially impracticable to employ   the vessel and have given Owners written notice thereof then from the date of   receipt by Owners of such notice until the termination of such commercial   impracticability the vessel shall be off-hire and Owners shall have the right   to employ the vessel on their own account.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(e)          Time during   which the vessel is off-hire under this charter shall count as part of the   charter period except where Charterers declare their option to add   off-hire periods under Clause 4 (b)).
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(f)           All references   to “time” in this charter party shall be references to local time except   where otherwise stated.
    
	
Periodical Drydocking
    	
 
    	
22.  (a)          Owners have   the right and obligation to drydock the vessel at regular intervals of  Except in the case of an emergency, the vessel   shall not drydock during the currency of this Charter.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
On each occasion Owners shall propose to   Charterers a date on which they wish to drydock the vessel, not less than                           before such date, and Charterers shall offer a port for such periodical   drydocking and shall take all reasonable steps to make the vessel available   as near to such date as practicable.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Owners shall put the vessel in drydock at   their expense as soon as practicable after Charterers place the vessel at   Owners’ disposal clear of cargo other than tank washings and residues. Owners   shall be responsible for and pay for the disposal into reception facilities   of such tank washings and residues and shall have the right to retain any   monies received therefor, without prejudice to any claim for loss of cargo   under any Bill of Lading or this charter.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(b)         If a   periodical drydocking is carried out in the port offered by Charterers (which   must have suitable accommodation for the purpose and reception facilities for   tank washings and residues), the vessel shall be off-hire from the time she   arrives at such port until drydocking is completed and she is in every way   ready to resume Charterers’ service and is at the position at which she went   off-hire or a position no less favourable to Charterers, whichever she first   attains. However;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(i)             provided that   Owners exercise due diligence in gas-freeing, any time lost in gas- freeing   to the standard required for entry into drydock for cleaning and painting the   hull shall not count as off-hire, whether lost on passage to the drydocking   port or after arrival there (notwithstanding Clause 21), and;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(ii)          any   additional time lost in further gas-freeing to meet the standard required for   hot work or entry to cargo tanks shall count as off-hire, whether lost on   passage to the drydocking port or after arrival there.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Any time which, but for sub-Clause (i) above,   would be off-hire, shall not be included in any calculation under Clause   24.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
The expenses of gas-freeing, including   without limitation the cost of bunkers, shall be for Owners account.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(c)          If Owners   require the vessel, instead of proceeding to the offered port, to carry out   periodical drydocking at a special port selected by them, the vessel shall be   off-hire from the time when she is released to proceed to the special port   until she next presents for loading in accordance with Charterers’   instructions, provided, however, that Charterers shall credit Owners with the   time which would have been taken on passage at the service speed had the   vessel not proceeded to drydock. All fuel consumed shall be paid for by   Owners but Charterers shall credit Owners with the value of the fuel which   would have been used on such notional passage calculated at the guaranteed   daily consumption for the service speed, and shall further credit Owners with   any benefit they may gain in purchasing bunkers at the special port.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(d)         Charterers   shall, insofar as cleaning for periodical drydocking may have reduced the   amount of tank-cleaning necessary to meet Charterers’ requirements, credit   Owners with the value of any bunkers which Charterers calculate to have been   saved thereby, whether the vessel drydocks at an offered or a special port.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Ship Inspection
    	
 
    	
23.
    	
Charterers shall have the right at any time during the charter period   to make such inspection of the vessel as they may consider necessary. This   right may be exercised as often and at such intervals as Charterers in their   absolute discretion may determine and whether the vessel is in port or on   passage. Owners affording all necessary co-operation and accommodation on   board provided, however:
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
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or non-exercise, by Charterers of such   right shall in any way reduce the master’s or Owners’ authority over, or   responsibility to Charterers or third parties for, the vessel and every   aspect of her operation, nor increase Charterers’ responsibilities to Owners   or third parties for the same; and;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(b)         that   Charterers shall not be liable for any act, neglect or default by themselves,   their servants or agents in the exercise or non-exercise of the aforesaid   right; and
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(c)          that Charterers’ servants or agents sign   Owners’ Standard LOI.

 
    
	
Detailed Description and Performance
    	
 
    	
24.
    	
(a)         Owners   guarantee that the speed and consumption of the vessel shall be as follows:-

 

“About” (defined +/- 0.05 knot)/“About”   (defined +/- 5 per cent)(basis wind + sea-state not exceeding Beaufort 4+   Douglas 3 respectively)
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
	
 
    	
 
    	
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Average speed
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Loading
    	
 
    	
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Discharging
    	
 
    	
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The foregoing bunker consumptions are for   all purposes except Cargo pumping, inerting,   ballasting/deballasting cargo heating and tank cleaning and shall   be pro-rated between the speeds shown.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
The   service speed of the vessel is about 12.5  knots   laden and about  12.5    knots in ballast and in the absence of Charterers’ orders to the contrary   the vessel shall proceed at the service speed. However if more than one   laden and one ballast speed are shown in the table above Charterers shall   have the right to order the vessel to steam at any speed within the range set   out in the table (the “ordered speed”).
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
If the vessel is ordered to proceed at any   speed other than the highest speed shown in the table, and the average speed   actually attained by the vessel during the currency of such order exceeds   such ordered speed plus 0.5 knots (the “maximum recognised speed”), then for   the purpose of calculating a decrease of hire under this Clause 24 the   maximum recognised speed shall be used in place of the average speed actually   attained.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
For the purposes of this charter the   “guaranteed speed” at any time shall be the then-current ordered speed or the   service speed, as the case may be.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
The average speeds and bunker consumptions   shall for the purposes of this Clause 24 be calculated by reference to   the observed distance from pilot station to pilot station on all sea passages   during each period stipulated in Clause 24 (c), but excluding any time   during which the vessel is (or but for Clause 22 (b) (i) would   be) off-hire and also excluding “Adverse Weather Periods”, being;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(i)             any periods   during which reduction of speed is necessary for safety in congested waters   or in poor visibility or is due to the effect   of adverse currents;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(ii)          any days,   noon to noon, when winds exceed force 8  4   on the Beaufort Scale and/or seas exceed sea   state 3 on the Douglas Scale for more than

12  6   hours. Weather, wind and sea conditions shall be taken   from the vessel’s deck logs. For the purpose of any calculation under this   clause, any day on which wind or sea conditions exceed the above listed   criteria will be excluded in its entirely from the calculation.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(b)         If during any   year from the date on which the vessel enters service (anniversary to   anniversary) the vessel falls below or exceeds the performance guaranteed in Clause   24 (a) then if such shortfall or excess results;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(i)             from a   reduction or an increase in the average speed of the vessel, compared to the   speed guaranteed in Clause 24 (a) then an amount equal to the   value at the hire rate of the time so lost or gained, as the case may be,   shall be included in the performance calculation;
    
										

 

 

	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(ii)
    	
from an increase or a decrease in the total bunkers consumed,   compared to the total bunkers which would have been consumed had the vessel   performed as guaranteed in Clause 24 (a) an amount equivalent to   the value of the additional bunkers consumed or the bunkers saved, as the   case may be, based on the average price paid by Charterers for the vessel’s   bunkers in such period, shall be included in the performance calculation.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
The results of the performance calculation for laden and ballast   mileage respectively shall be adjusted to take into account the mileage   steamed in each such condition during Adverse Weather Periods, by dividing   such addition or deduction by the number of miles over which the performance   has been calculated and multiplying by the same number of miles plus the   miles steamed during the Adverse Weather Periods, in order to establish the   total performance calculation for such period.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
Reduction of hire under the foregoing sub-Clause (b) shall   be without prejudice to any other remedy available to Charterers.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
(c) 
    	
Calculations under this Clause 24 shall be made for the yearly   periods terminating on each successive anniversary of the date on which the   vessel enters service, and for the period between the last such anniversary   and the date of termination of this charter if less than a year. Claims in   respect of reduction of hire arising under this Clause during the final year   or part year of the charter period shall in the first instance be settled in   accordance with Charterers’ estimate made two months before the end of the   charter period. Any necessary adjustment after this charter terminates shall   be made by payment by Owners to Charterers or by Charterers to Owners as the   case may require.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
(d) 
    	
Owners and Charterers agree that this Clause 24 is assessed on   the basis that Owners are not entitled to additional hire for performance in   excess of the speeds and consumptions given in this Clause 24. However, over-performance shall be offset against under-performance,   if any, but in the event over-performance exceeds under-performance no   payment shall be due to Owners.
    
	
Salvage
    	
25. 
    	
Subject to the provisions of Clause 21 hereof, all loss of   time and all expenses (excluding any damage to or loss of the vessel or   tortious liabilities to third parties) incurred in saving or attempting to   save life or in successful or unsuccessful attempts at salvage shall be borne   equally by Owners and Charterers provided that Charterers shall not be liable   to contribute towards any salvage payable by Owners arising in any way out of   services rendered under this Clause 25.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
All salvage and all proceeds from derelicts shall be divided equally   between Owners and Charterers after deducting the master’s, officers’ and   crew’s share.
    
	
Lien
    	
26.
    	
Owners shall have a lien upon all cargoes and all sub-hires, freights, sub-freights and demurrage for any   amounts due under this charter; and Charterers shall have a lien on the   vessel for all monies paid in advance and not earned, and for all claims for   damages arising from any breach by Owners of this charter, Charterers will not suffer, nor permit to be continued, any lien or   encumbrance incurred by them or their agents which might have priority over   the title and interest of Owners in the vessel. In no event shall Charterers   procure, or permit to be procured, for the vessel any supplies, necessaries   or services without previously obtaining a statement signed by an authorised   representative of the furnisher thereof, acknowledging that such supplies,   necessaries or services are being furnished on the credit of Charterers and   not on the credit of the vessel or of her Owners, and that the furnisher   claims no maritime lien on the vessel therefor. Furthermore, Charterers shall   indemnify Owners for any and all consequences of whatsoever nature arising   out of supplies, necessaries or services being furnished to the vessel on the   credit of Charterers during the course of this charter, whether said   consequences arise during the course of this charter or subsequently.
    
	
Exceptions
    	
27.
    	
(a)
    	
The vessel, her master and Owners shall not, unless otherwise in this   charter expressly provided, be liable for any loss or damage or delay or   failure arising or resulting from any act, neglect or default of the master,   pilots, mariners or other servants of Owners in the navigation or management   of the vessel; fire, unless caused by the actual fault or privity of Owners;   collision or stranding; dangers and accidents of the sea; explosion, bursting   of boilers, breakage of shafts or any latent defect in hull, equipment or   machinery; provided, however, that Clauses 1, 2, 3 and 24   hereof shall be unaffected by the foregoing. Further, neither the vessel, her   master or Owners, nor Charterers shall, unless otherwise in this charter   expressly provided, be liable for any loss or damage or delay or failure in   performance hereunder arising or resulting from act of God, act of war,   seizure under legal process, quarantine restrictions, strikes, lock-outs,   riots, restraints of labour, civil commotions or arrest or restraint of   princes, rulers or people.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
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The vessel shall have liberty to sail with or without pilots, to tow   or go to the assistance of vessels in distress and to deviate for the purpose   of saving life or property.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
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Clause 27(a) shall not apply to, or affect any   liability of Owners or the vessel or any other
    

 

 

	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
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(i)
    	
loss   or damage caused to any berth, jetty, dock, dolphin, buoy, mooring line, pipe   or crane or other works or equipment whatsoever at or near any place to which   the vessel may proceed under this charter, whether or not such works or   equipment belong to Charterers, or;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
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any   claim (whether brought by Charterers or any other person) arising out of any   loss of or damage to or in connection with cargo. Any such claim shall be   subject to the Hague-Visby Rules or the Hague Rules or the Hamburg   Rules, as the case may be, which ought pursuant to Clause 38 hereof to   have been incorporated in the relevant Bill of Lading (whether or not such   Rules were so incorporated) or, if no such Bill of Lading is issued, to   the Hague-Visby Rules unless the Hamburg Rules compulsorily apply   in which case to the Hamburg Rules.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
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In   particular and without limitation, the foregoing subsections (a) and   (b) of this Clause shall not apply to or in any way affect any   provision in this charter relating to off-hire or to reduction of hire.
    
	
Injurious   
   Cargoes
    	
28.
    	
No   acids, explosives or cargoes injurious to the vessel shall be shipped and   without prejudice to the foregoing any damage to the vessel caused by the   shipment of any such cargo, and the time taken to repair such damage, shall   be for Charterers’ account. No voyage shall be undertaken, nor any goods or   cargoes loaded, that would expose the vessel to capture or seizure by rulers   or governments.
    
	
Grade   of 
   Bunkers
    	
29.
    	
Charterers   shall supply fuel oil with a maximum viscosity of 380   centistokes at 50 degrees centigrade and/or marine diesel oil for main   propulsion and fuel oil with a maximum viscosity of 380   centistokes at 50 degrees centigrade and/or diesel oil for the auxiliaries.   If Owners require the vessel to be supplied with more expensive bunkers they   shall be liable for the extra cost thereof.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
Charterers   warrant that all bunkers provided by them in accordance herewith shall be of   a quality complying with the latest edition of ISO   Standard 8217 for Marine Residual Fuels and Marine Distillate Fuels as a applicable   and of a fitness suitable for burning in the   vessel’s main propulsion and auxiliaries. If, at any time after commencement   of this charter, applicable international, regional, national or local   requirements / rules by way of bunker specifications or standards are   introduced anywhere within the trading range under this charter, Charterers   shall supply bunkers in compilance with said requirements/rules.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Disbursements
    	
30.
    	
Should   the master require advances for ordinary disbursements at any port,   Charterers or their agents shall make such advances to him, in consideration   of which Owners shall pay a commission of two and a half per cent, and all   such advances and commission shall be deducted from hire.
    
	
Laying-up
    	
31.
    	
Charterers   shall have the option, after consultation with Owners, of requiring Owners to   lay up the vessel at a safe place nominated by Charterers, in which case the   hire provided for under this charter shall be adjusted to reflect any net   increases in expenditure reasonably incurred or any net saving which should   reasonably be made by Owners as a result of such lay up. Charterers may exercise   the said option any number of times during the charter period.
    
	
Requisition
    	
32.
    	
Should   the vessel be requisitioned by any government, de facto or de jure, during   the period of this charter, the vessel shall be off-hire during the period of   such requisition, and any hire paid by such governments in respect of such   requisition period shall be for Owners’ account. Any such requisition period   shall count as part of the charter period.
    
	
Outbreak   of 
   War
    	
33.
    	
If   war or hostilities break out between any two or more of the following   countries: U.S.A., the countries or republics having been part of the former   U.S.S.R (except that declaration of war or hostilities solely between any two   or more of the countries or republics having been part of the former USSR   shall be exempted), P.R.C., U.K., Netherlands, then both Owners and   Charterers shall have the right to cancel this charter only if   such war or hostilities have a direct and material impact on the vessel’s   ability to trade freely.
    
	
Additional   
   War 
   Expenses
    	
34.
    	
If   the vessel is ordered to trade in areas where there is war (de facto or de   jure) or threat of war, Charterers shall reimburse Owners for any additional   insurance premia, crew bonuses and other expenses which are reasonably   incurred by Owners as a consequence of such orders, provided that Charterers   are given notice of such expenses as soon as practicable and in any event   before such expenses are incurred, and provided further that Owners obtain   from their insurers a waiver of any subrogated rights against Charterers in   respect of any claims by Owners under their war risk insurance arising out of   compliance with such orders.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
Any   payments by Charterers under this clause will only be made against proven   documentation. Any discount or rebate refunded to Owners, for whatever   reason, in respect of additional war risk premium shall be passed on to   Charterers. The vessel’s insured value for war risks is   United States Dollars 16,000,000.
    
							

 

 

	
War Risks
    	
35.
    	
(a)       The master shall not be required or   bound to sign Bills of Lading for any place which in his or Owners’   reasonable opinion is dangerous or impossible for the vessel to enter or   reach owing to any blockade, war, hostilities, warlike operations, civil war,   civil commotions or revolutions.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
(b)        If in the reasonable opinion of the   master or Owners it becomes, for any of the reasons set out in Clause   35(a) or by the operation of international law, dangerous,   impossible or prohibited for the vessel to reach or enter, or to load or   discharge cargo at, any place to which the vessel has been ordered pursuant   to this charter (a “place of peril”), then Charterers or their agents shall   be immediately notified in writing or by radio messages, and Charterers shall   thereupon have the right to order the cargo, or such part of it as may be   affected, to be loaded or discharged, as the case may be, at any other place   within the trading limits of this charter (provided such other place is not   itself a place of peril). If any place of discharge is or becomes a place of   peril, and no orders have been received from Charterers or their agents   within 48 hours after dispatch of such messages, then Owners shall be at   liberty to discharge the cargo or such part of it as may be affected at any   place which they or the master may in their or his discretion select within   the trading limits of this charter and such discharge shall be deemed to be   due fulfilment of Owners’ obligations under this charter so far as cargo so discharged   is concerned.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
(c)       The vessel shall have liberty to comply   with any directions or recommendations as to departure, arrival, routes,   ports of call, stoppages, destinations, zones, waters, delivery or in any   other wise whatsoever given by the government of the state under whose flag   the vessel sails or any other government or local authority or by any person   or body acting or purporting to act as or with the authority of any such   government or local authority including any de facto government or local   authority or by any person or body acting or purporting to act as or with the   authority of any such government or local authority or by any committee or   person having under the terms of the war risks insurance on the vessel the   right to give any such directions or recommendations. If by reason of or in   compliance with any such directions or recommendations anything is done or is   not done, such shall not be deemed a deviation. If by reason of or in   compliance with any such direction or recommendation the vessel does not   proceed to any place of discharge to which she has been ordered pursuant to   this charter, the vessel may proceed to any place which the master or Owners   in his or their discretion select and there discharge the cargo or such part   of it as may be affected. Such discharge shall be deemed to be due fulfilment   of Owners’ obligations under this charter so far as cargo so discharged is   concerned.

Charterers shall procure that all Bills of Lading issued under this   charter shall contain the BIMCO War Risks Clause   for Voyage Charter Parties 2004

Chamber of Shipping War Risks Clause 1952.
    
	
Both to Blame   Collision Clause
    	
36.
    	
If the liability for any collision in which the vessel is involved   while performing this charter falls to be determined in accordance with the   laws of the United States of America, the following provision shall apply:

“If the ship   comes into collision with another ship as a result of the negligence of the   other ship and any act, neglect or default of the master, mariner, pilot or the   servants of the carrier in the navigation or in the management of the ship,   the owners of the cargo carried hereunder will indemnify the carrier against   all loss, or liability to the other or non-carrying ship or her owners in so   far as such loss or liability represents loss of, or damage to, or any claim   whatsoever of the owners of the said cargo, paid or payable by the other or   non-carrying ship or her owners to the owners of the said cargo and set off,   recouped or recovered by the other or non-carrying ship or her owners as part   of their claim against the carrying ship or carrier.”

“The foregoing   provisions shall also apply where the owners, operators or those in charge of   any ship or ships or objects other than, or in addition to, the colliding   ships or objects are at fault in respect of a collision or contact.”   Charterers shall procure that all Bills of Lading issued under this charter   shall contain a provision in the foregoing terms to be applicable where the   liability for any collision in which the vessel is involved falls to be   determined in accordance with the laws of the United States of America.
    
	
New Jason Clause
    	
37.
    	
General average   contributions shall be payable according to York/Antwerp Rules, 1994, as   amended from time to time, and shall be adjusted and settled in United States   Dollars in London in accordance with English law and practice but should   adjustment be made in accordance with the law and practice of the United   States of America, the following position shall apply:
    

 

 

	
 
    	
 
    	
“In the event of accident, danger, damage or disaster before or after   the commencement of the voyage, resulting from any cause whatsoever, whether   due to negligence or not, for which, or for the consequence of which, the   carrier is not responsible by statute, contract or otherwise, the cargo,   shippers, consignees or owners of the cargo shall contribute with the carrier   in general average to the payment of any sacrifices, losses or expenses of a   general average nature that may be made or incurred and shall pay salvage and   special charges incurred in respect of the cargo.”

“If a salving ship is owned or operated by the carrier, salvage shall   be paid for as fully as if the said salving ship or ships belonged to   strangers. Such deposit as the carrier or his agents may deem sufficient to   cover the estimated contribution of the cargo and any salvage and special   charges thereon shall, if required, be made by the cargo, shippers,   consignees or owners of the cargo to the carrier before delivery.”

Charterers shall procure that all Bills of Lading issued under this   charter shall contain a provision in the foregoing terms, to be applicable   where adjustment of general average is made in accordance with the laws and   practice of the United States of America.
    
	
Clause Paramount
    	
38.
    	
Charterers shall procure that all Bills of Lading issued pursuant to   this charter shall contain the following:

“(1)Subject to sub-clause (2) or (3) hereof, this   Bill of Lading shall be governed by, and have effect subject to, the   rules contained in the International Convention for the Unification of   Certain Rules relating to Bills of Lading signed at Brussels on 25th   August 1924 (hereafter the “Hague Rules”) as amended by the Protocol   signed at Brussels on 23rd February 1968 (hereafter the “Hague-Visby   Rules”). Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to be either a surrender by   the carrier of any of his rights or immunities or any increase of any of his   responsibilities or liabilities under the Hague-Visby Rules.”

“(2)If there is governing legislation which applies the Hague   Rules compulsorily to this Bill of Lading, to the exclusion of the   Hague-Visby Rules, then this Bill of Lading shall have effect subject to the   Hague Rules. Nothing therein contained shall be deemed to be either a   surrender by the carrier of any of his rights or immunities or an increase of   any of his responsibilities or liabilities under the Hague Rules.”

“(3) If there is governing legislation which applies the United   Nations Convention on the Carriage of Goods by Sea 1978 (hereafter the “Hamburg   Rules”) compulsorily to this Bill of Lading, to the exclusion of the   Hague-Visby Rules, then this Bill of Lading shall have effect subject to the   Hamburg Rules. Nothing therein contained shall be deemed to be either a   surrender by the carrier of any of his rights or immunities or an increase of   any of his responsibilities or liabilities under the Hamburg Rules.”

“(4)If any term of this Bill of Lading is repugnant to the   Hague-Visby Rules, or Hague Rules, or Hamburg Rules, as applicable, such term   shall be void to that extent but no further.”

“(5)Nothing in this Bill of Lading shall be construed as in any way   restricting, excluding or waiving the right of any relevant party or person   to limit his liability under any available legislation and/or law.”
    
	
Insurance/
   ITOPF
    	
39.
    	
Owners warrant that the   vessel is now, and will, throughout the duration of the charter:

(a)                                 be owned or   demise chartered by a member of the International Tanker Owners Pollution   Federation Limited;

(b)                                 be properly   entered in United Kingdom Mutual Steam Ship Assurance   Association (Bermuda) Limited P&I Club, being a member of   the International Group of P and I Clubs;

(c)                                  have in place   insurance cover for oil pollution for the maximum on offer through the   International Group of P&I Clubs but always a minimum of United States   Dollars 1,000,000,000 (one thousand million);

(d)                                 have in full   force and effect Hull and Machinery insurance placed through reputable   brokers on Institute Time Clauses or equivalent for the value of United   States Dollars 16,000,000   as from time to time may be amended with Charterers’ approval, which shall   not be unreasonably withheld.

Owners will provide, within a reasonable time following a request   from Charterers to do so, documented evidence of compliance with the warranties   given in this Clause 39.
    
	
Export Restrictions
    	
40.
    	
The master shall not be required or bound to sign Bills of Lading for   the carriage of cargo to any place to which export of such cargo is   prohibited under the laws, rules or regulations of the country in which   the cargo was produced and/or shipped.

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“If any laws rules or regulations applied by the government of   the country in which the cargo was produced and/or shipped, or any relevant   agency thereof, impose a prohibition on export of the cargo to the place of   discharge designated in or ordered under this Bill of Lading, carriers shall   be entitled to require cargo owners forthwith to nominate an alternative   discharge place for the discharge of the cargo, or such part of it as may be   affected, which alternative place shall not be subject to the prohibition,   and carriers shall be entitled to accept orders from cargo owners to proceed   to and discharge at such alternative place. If cargo owners fail to nominate   an alternative place within 72 hours after they or their agents have received   from carriers notice of such prohibition, carriers shall be at liberty to   discharge the cargo or such part of it as may be affected by the prohibition   at any safe place on which they or the master may in their or his absolute   discretion decide and which is not subject to the prohibition, and such   discharge shall constitute due performance of the contract contained in this   Bill of Lading so far as the cargo so discharged is concerned”. The foregoing   provision shall apply mutatis mutandis to this charter, the references to a   Bill of Lading being deemed to be references to this charter.
    
	
Business 
   Principles
    	
 
    	
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Owners will co-operate with Charterers to ensure that the “Business   Principles”, as amended from time to time, of the Royal Dutch/Shell Group of   Companies, which are posted on the Shell Worldwide Web (www.Shell.com), are   complied with.
    
	
Drugs and 
   Alcohol
    	
 
    	
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(a) Owners warrant that they have in force an active policy   covering the vessel which meets or exceeds the standards set out in the   “Guidelines for the Control of Drugs and Alcohol On Board Ship” as published   by the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) dated   January 1990 (or any subsequent modification, version, or variation of   these guidelines) and that this policy will remain in force throughout the   charter period, and Owners will exercise due diligence to ensure the policy   is complied with.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(b) Owners warrant that the current policy concerning drugs and   alcohol on board is acceptable to ExxonMobil and will remain so throughout   the charter period.
    

 

 

	
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   Acceptability
    	
 
    	
43. In recent months the vessel has been physically inspected by and,   to the best of Owners knowledge (but always without guarantee or engagement),   at the date of this charter is acceptable to:
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
CDI, ConocoPhillips, Lukoil, Repsol and Statoil.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
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It is Owners’ belief (but always without guarantee or engagement)   that the vessel should be acceptable to other oil majors/companies after   screening via CDI or SIRE.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
With Charterers’ assistance (including but not limited to timely   advising details of the vessel’s loading/discharging programme and of   Charterers’ agents), Owners shall arrange inspections, or obtain acceptances   by other methods, of the vessel in accordance with her trading pattern   by/from any oil majors/companies reasonably required by Charterers in order   to trade the vessel.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
It is noted by Charterers that two or more inspections cannot be held   simultaneously at a same berth or anchorage and that the gap between   inspections should not be less than 30 days, unless in the event of an   unsatisfactory SIRE/CDI report, in which case Owners to have the vessel   re-inspected at the earliest opportunity (always subject to SIRE/CDI   requirements).
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
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It is understood and agreed that if any oil major/company invited to   inspect does not do so because the scheduled timing or the place for inspection   or the vessel itself does not fit its requirements, Owners shall not be   required to obtain an acceptance from that oil major/company provided that   Owners can prove such reason.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
If, at any time during the charter period, the vessel becomes unacceptable   to any oil major/company following an inspection by that oil major/company,   Charterers shall have the right to terminate the charter provided the causes   of such unacceptability, in the opinion of the inspecting oil major/company,   are material and are not capable of being rectified in early course. It is   understood and agreed that this clause cannot take effect unless Owners have   been given the opportunity to take the required remedial action (including   but not limited to holding a re-inspection by the oil major/company in   question which to be carried out within a maximum period of 2 months from   date of first inspection).
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
However, if the causes of such unacceptability are not material but   nevertheless, in Charterers’’ reasonably held view, as a direct consequence   of same the vessel becomes commercially inoperable, Charaters have the option   to place the vessel off-hire from the date and time that such unacceptability   becomes known to Charterers until the date and time that the vessel becomes acceptable   again to the oil major/company in question or otherwise becomes commercially   operable, which shall be in a position no less favourable to Charterers than   at which she went off-hire. Charterers shall always try their best to have   vessel remain commercially operable.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
If,   at any time during the charter period, the vessel becomes unacceptable to any   Oil Major, Charterers shall have the right to terminate the charter.
    
	
Pollution and 
   Emergency 
   Response
    	
 
    	
44. Owners are to advise   Charterers of organisational details and names of Owners personnel together   with their relevant telephone/facsimile/e-mail/telex numbers, including the   names and contact details of Qualified Individuals for OPA 90 response, who   may be contacted on a 24 hour basis in the event of oil spills or   emergencies.
    

 

 

	
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45. (a) (i) The   Owners shall comply with the requirements of the International Code for the   Security of Ships and of Port Facilities and the relevant amendments to   Chapter XI of SOLAS (ISPS Code) relating to the vessel and “the Company” (as   defined by the ISPS Code). If trading to or from the United States or passing   through United States waters, the Owners shall also comply with the   requirements of the US Maritime Transportation Security Act 2002 (MTSA)   relating to the vessel and the “Owner” (as defined by the MTSA).
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
(ii) Upon request the Owners shall provide the Charterers with a   copy of the relevant International Ship Security Certificate (or the Interim   International Ship Security Certificate) and the full style contact details   of the Company Security Officer (CSO).
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
(iii) Loss, damages, expense or delay (excluding consequential   loss, damages, expense or delay) caused by failure on the part of the Owners   or “the Company”/“Owner” to comply with the requirements of the ISPS   Code/MTSA or this Clause shall be for the Owners’ account, except as   otherwise provided in this Charter Party.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
(b) (i) The Charterers shall provide the Owners and the Master   with their full style contact details and, upon request, any other information   the Owners require to comply with the ISPS Code/MTSA. Where sub-letting is   permitted under the terms of this Charter Party, the Charterers shall ensure   that the contact details of all sub-charterers are likewise provided to the   Owners and the Master. Furthermore, the Charterers shall ensure that all   sub-Charterers are likewise provided to the Owners and the Master.   Furthermore, the Charterers shall ensure that all sub-charter parties they   enter into during the period of this Charter Party contain the following   provision:
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
“The Charterers shall provide the Owners with their full style   contact details and, where sub-letting is permitted under the terms of the   Charter Party, shall ensure that the contact details of all Sub-Charterers   are likewise provided to the Owners.”
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
(ii) Loss, damages, expense or delay (excluding consequential   loss, damages, expense or delay) caused by failure on the part of the   Charterers to comply with this Clause shall be for the Charterers’ account,   except as otherwise provided in this Charter Party.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
(c) Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Charter   Party all delay, costs or expenses whatsoever arising our of or related to   security regulations or measures required by the port facility or any relevant   authority in accordance with the ISPS Code/MTSA including, but not limited   to, security guards, launch services, vessel escorts, security fees or taxes   and inspections, shall be for the Charterers’ account, unless such costs or   expenses result solely from the negligence of the Owners, Master or Crew. All   measures required by the Owners to comply with the Ship Security Plan shall   be for Owners’ account.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
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(a)
    	
(i)    From the date of coming into force of the   International Code for the Security of Ships and of Port Facilities and the   relevant amendments to Chapter XI of SOLAS (ISPS Code) and the US Maritime   Transportation Security Act 2002 (MTSA) in relation to the Vessel and   thereafter during the currency of this charter, Owners shall procure that   both the Vessel and the Company’ (as defined by the ISPS Code) and the   owner(as defined by the MTSA) shall comply with the requirements of the ISPS   Code relating to the Vessel and the Company’ and the requirements of MTSA   relating to the vessel and the owner. Upon request Owners shall provide   documentary evidence of compliance with this Clause 45(a)
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(ii)   Except as otherwise provided in this   charter, loss, damage, expense or delay, caused by ‘failure on the part of   Owners or the Company”/owner to comply with the requirements of the ISPS   Code/MTSA or this Clause shall be for Owners’ account.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
(b)
    	
(ii)     Charterers shall provide   Owners/Master with their full style contact details and shall ensure that the   contact details of all sub-charterers are likewise provided to Owners/Master.   Furthermore, Charterers shall ensure that all sub-charter parties they enter   into during the period of this charter contain the following provision: The   Charterers shall provide the Owners with their full style contact details   and, where sub-letting is permitted under the terms of the charter party,   shall ensure that the contact details of all sub-charterers are likewise   provided to the Owners”.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
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(c)   Notwithstanding anything   else contained in this charter costs or expenses related to security   regulations or measures required by the port facility or any relevant   authority in accordance with the ISPS Cod/MTSA including, but not limited to,   security guards, launch services, tug escorts, port security fees or taxes   and inspections, shall be for Charterers’ account, unless such costs or   expenses result solely from Owners’ negligence in which case such costs or   expenses shall be for Owners’ account. All measures required by Owners to   comply with the security plan required by the ISPS Code/MTSA shall be for   Owners’ account.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(d)   Notwithstanding any other   provision of this charter, the vest shall not be off hire where there is a   loss of time caused by Chartererers’ failure to comply with the ISPS   Code/MTSA (when in force).
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(e)  If either party makes any payment which is for the   other party’s account according to this Clause, the other party shall indemnify   the paying party.
    
	
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(b)  All disputes arising out of this charter shall be   referred to Arbitration in London in accordance with the Arbitration Act 1996   (or any re-enactment or modification thereof for the time being in force)   subject to the following appointment procedure:
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(i)    The parties shall jointly   appoint a sole arbitrator not later than 28 days after service of a request   in writing by either party to do so.

(ii)   If the parties are unable or unwilling to   agree the appointment of a sole arbitrator in accordance with (i) then   each party shall appoint one arbitrator, in any event not later than 14 days   after receipt of a further request in writing by either party to do so. The   two arbitrators so appointed shall appoint a third arbitrator before any   substantive hearing or forthwith if they cannot agree on a matter relating to   the arbitration.

(iii)  If a party fails to appoint an arbitrator   within the time specified in (ii) (the “Party in Default”), the party   who has duly appointed his arbitrator shall give notice in writing to the   Party in Default that he proposes to appoint his arbitrator to act as sole   arbitrator.

(iv)  If the Party in Default does not within 7   days of the notice given pursuant to (iii) make The required appointment   and notify the other party that he has done so the other party may appoint   his arbitrator as sole arbitrator whose award shall be binding on both   parties as if he had been so appointed by agreement.

(v)   Any Award of the arbitrator(s) shall be final and binding   and not subject to appeal.

(vi)  For the purposes of this clause 46(b)   any requests or notices in writing shall be sent by fax, e-mail or telex and   shall be deemed received on the day of transmission.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
(c)  It shall be a condition precedent to the right of any   party to a stay of any legal proceedings in which maritime property has been,   or may be, arrested in connection with a dispute under this charter, that   that party furnishes to the other party security to which that other party   would have been entitled in such legal proceedings in the absence of a stay.
    
	
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All terms and conditions   of this charter arrangement shall be kept private and confidential
    
	
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The side headings have been included in this charter for convenience   of reference and shall in no way affect the construction hereof.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
Appendix A:
    	
OCIMF Vessel Particulars   Questionnaire for the vessel, as attached, shall be incorporated herein.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
Appendix B:
    	
Shell Safety and Environmental Monthly Reporting Template, as   attached, shall be incorporated herein.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
Additional Clauses: 1-17 As attached, shall be incorporated herein.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
SIGNED FOR OWNERS
    	
 
    	
 
    	
SIGNED FOR CHARTERERS
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
FULL NAME
    	
Constantine J. Markakis
    	
 
    	
FULL NAME
    	
Don P. Dunstan
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
POSITION
    	
President Director
    	
 
    	
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Director
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
/s/   Constantine J. Markakis
    	
 
    	
/s/ Don P. Dunstan
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
									

 

 

 

Special Provisions to LPG/C “GRENDON”

Time Charter Party dated 27th May 2011

 

1) BIMCO Bunker Fuel Sulphur Content Clause for Time Charter Parties 2005

 

(a) Without prejudice to anything else contained in this Charter Party, the Charterers shall supply fuels of such specifications and grades to permit the Vessel, at all times, to comply with the maximum sulphur content requirements of any emission control zone when the Vessel is ordered to trade within that zone.

 

The Charterers also warrant that any bunker suppliers, bunker craft operators and bunker surveyors used by the Charterers to supply such fuels shall comply with Regulations 14 and 18 of MARPOL Annex VI, including the Guidelines in respect of sampling and the provision of bunker delivery notes.

 

The Charterers shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Owners in respect of any loss, liability, delay, fines, costs or expenses arising or resulting from the Charterers’ failure to comply with this Sub-clause (a).

 

(b) Provided always that the Charterers have fulfilled their obligations in respect of the supply of fuels in accordance with Sub-clause (a), the Owners warrant that:

 

(i) the Vessel shall comply with Regulations 14 and 18 of MARPOL Annex VI and with the requirements of any emission control zone; and

 

(ii) the Vessel shall be able to consume fuels of the required sulphur content when ordered by the Charterers to trade within any such zone.

 

Subject to having supplied the Vessel with fuels in accordance with Sub-clause (a), the Charterers shall not otherwise be liable for any loss, delay, fines, costs or expenses arising or resulting from the Vessel's failure to comply with Regulations 14 and 18 of MARPOL Annex VI.

 

(c) For the purpose of this Clause, "emission control zone" shall mean zones as stipulated in MARPOL Annex VI and/or zones regulated by regional and/or national authorities such as, but not limited to, the EU and the US Environmental Protection Agency.

 

 

2)                  BIMCO U.S. Customs Advance Notification/AMS Clause for Time Charter Parties 2004

 

(a)         If the Vessel loads or carries cargo destined for the US or passing through US ports in transit, the Charterers shall comply with the current US Customs regulations (19 CFR 4.7) or any subsequent amendments thereto and shall undertake the role of carrier for the purposes of such regulations and shall, in their own name, time and expense:

 

i)                                         Have in place a SCAC (Standard Carrier Alpha Code);

ii)                                      Have in place an ICB (International Carrier Bond);

iii)                                   Provide the Owners with a timely confirmation of i) and ii) above; and

iv)                                  Submit a cargo declaration by AMS (Automated Manifest System) to the US Customs and provide the Owners at the same time with a copy thereof.

 

(b)         The Charterers assume liability for and shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Owners against any loss and/or damage whatsoever (including consequential loss and/or damage) and/or any expenses, fines, penalties and all other claims of whatsoever nature, including but not limited to legal costs, arising from the Charterers’ failure to comply with any of the provisions of sub-clause (a). Should such failure result in any delay then, notwithstanding any provision in this Charter Party to the contrary, the Vessel shall remain on hire.

 

(c)          If the Charterers’ ICB is used to meet any penalties, duties, taxes or other charges which are solely the responsibility of the Owners, the Owners shall promptly reimburse the Charterers for those amounts.

 

(d)         The assumption of the role of carrier by the Charterers pursuant to this Clause and for the purpose of the US Customs Regulations (19 CFR 4.7) shall be without prejudice to the identity of carrier under any bill of lading, other contract, law or regulation.

 

3)                  BIMCO Bunker Quality Control Clause for Time Charter Parties 2010

 

(1)    Charterers shall supply bunkers of a quality suitable for burning in the Vessel’s main engines and auxiliaries and which conform to the specification(s) mutually agreed under this Charter Party.

 

(2)    At the time of delivery of the Vessel, Owners shall place at the disposal of Charterers the bunker delivery note(s) and any samples relating to the fuels existing on board.

 

(3)    During the currency of the Charter Party, Charterers shall ensure that bunker delivery notes are presented to the Vessel on the delivery of fuel(s) and that during bunkering representative samples of the fuel(s) supplied shall be taken at the Vessel’s bunkering manifold and sealed in the presence of competent representatives of Charterers and the Vessel.

 

 

(4) The fuel samples shall be retained by the Vessel for 90 (ninety) days after the date of delivery or for whatever period necessary in the case of a prior dispute, and any dispute as to whether the bunker fuels conform to the agreed specification(s) shall be settled by analysis of the sample(s) by DNVPS or by another mutually agreed fuels analyst whose findings shall be conclusive evidence as to conformity or otherwise with the bunker fuels’ specification(s).

 

(5) Owners reserve their right to make a claim against Charterers for any damage to the Vessel’s main engines or the auxiliaries caused by the use of unsuitable fuels or fuels not complying with the agreed specification(s). Additionally, if bunker fuels supplied do not conform with the mutually agreed specification(s) or otherwise prove unsuitable for burning in the Vessel’s main engines or auxiliaries, Owners shall not be held responsible for any reduction in the Vessel’s speed performance and/or increased bunker consumption nor for any time lost and any other consequences.

 

4)                                     BIMCO Weather Routeing Clause for Time Charter Parties 2006

 

(a) The Vessel shall, unless otherwise instructed by the Charterers, proceed by the customary route, but the Master may deviate from the route if he has reasonable grounds to believe that such a route will compromise the safe navigation of the Vessel.

 

(b) In the event the Charterers supply the Master with weather routeing information, although not obliged to follow such routeing information, the Master shall comply with the reporting procedure of that service.

 

5)                                     INTERTANKO Piracy Clause for Time Charter Parties 2009

 

1. Owners shall not be required to follow Charterers’ orders that the Master or Owners determine would expose the vessel, her crew or cargo to the risk of acts of piracy.

 

2. Owners shall be entitled

 

(a) to take reasonable preventive measures to protect the vessel, her crew and cargo including but not limited to proceeding in convoy, using escorts, avoiding day or night navigation, adjusting speed or course, or engaging security personnel or equipment on or about the vessel;

 

(b) to follow any instruction or recommendations given by the flag state, any governmental or supra-governmental organization; and

 

(c) to take a safe and reasonable alternative route in place of the normal, direct or intended route to the next port of call, in which case Owners shall give Charterers prompt notice of the alternative route, an estimate of time and bunker consumption and a revised estimated time of arrival.

 

3. The vessel shall remain on hire for any time lost as a result of taking the measures referred to in Paragraph 2 of this Clause and for any time spent during or as a result of an actual or threatened attack or detention by pirates.

 

 

4. Charterers shall indemnify Owners against all liabilities costs and expenses arising out of actual or threatened acts of piracy or any preventive or other measures taken by Owners whether pursuant to Paragraph 2 of this Clause or otherwise, including but not limited to additional insurance premiums, additional crew costs and costs of security personnel or equipment.

 

5. Charterers warrant that the terms of this Clause will be incorporated effectively into any bill of lading issued pursuant to this charter party.

 

6)                                     BIMCO EU Advance Cargo Declaration Clause for Time Charter Parties 2010

 

(a) If the vessel loads cargo in any EU port or place destined for a port or place outside the EU or loads cargo outside the EU destined for an EU port or place, the Charterers shall comply with the current EU Advance Cargo Declaration Regulations (the Security Amendment to the Community Customs Code, Regulations 648/2005; 1875/2006; and 312/2009) or any subsequent amendments thereto and shall undertake the role of carrier for the purposes of such regulations and in their own name, time and expense shall:

 

(i)                                     Have in place an EORI (Economic Operator Registration and Identification) number;

 

(ii)                                  Provide the Owners with a timely confirmation of (i) above as appropriate; and

 

(iii)                               Submit an ENS (Entry Summary Declaration) cargo declaration electronically to the EU Member States’ Customs and provide the Owners at the same time with a copy thereof.

 

(b) The Charterers assume liability for and shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Owners against any loss and/or damage whatsoever (including consequential loss and/or damage) and/or any expenses, fines, penalties and all other claims of whatsoever nature, including but not limited to legal costs, arising from the Charterers’ failure to comply with any of the provisions of sub-clause (a). Should such failure result in any delay then, notwithstanding any provision in this Charter Party to the contrary, the vessel shall remain on hire.

 

(c) The assumption of the role of carrier by the charterers pursuant to this Clause and for the purpose of the EU Advance Cargo Declaration Regulations shall be without prejudice to the identity of carrier under any bill of lading, other contract, law or regulation.

 

 

14)                              Gratituities and Disbursement Clause

 

Any gratuities and disbursements that the master is required to make at ports in the Black Sea in order for the vessel to go about its usual trading pattern (in the avoidance of unnecessary delays / detention) and any fines / penalties imposed arbitrarily by port / terminal authorities in the Black Sea shall be for Charterers’ account supported by a statement from the vessel’s master detailing any costs, expenses and outlays. The master shall use best endeavours to keep such costs, expenses and outlays as low as possible.

 

15)                              Floating Storage Clause:

 

Charterers may use the vessel as floating storage provided that if there is any additional insurance required for such operation by Owners’ hull & machinery underwriters and / or P&I club such additional insurance premium and/or any additional expenses shall be for Charterers’ account.

 

In case of floating storage or prolonged time awaiting cargo operation in excess of 15 (fifteen) days and Owners advise that underwater fouling will adversely affect the vessel’s speed and consumption, Owners shall have the option to steam up to 12 (twelve) hours every 15 (fifteen) days to avoid or reduce underwater fouling. Additional bunker consumption for steaming shall be for Charterers’ account. In addition, Charterers shall at the end of the floating storage and / or waiting period as soon as possible arrange cleaning of hull and propeller to master’s satisfaction at Charterers’ time and cost.

 

Owners shall not be responsible for any underperformance with regard to vessel’s speed and consumption after a period exceeding 15 (fifteen) days of floating storage and / or awaiting cargo operation until vessel’s hull and propeller have been cleaned properly to master’s satisfaction by Charterers at their time and cost.

 

For extended periods of floating storage and / awaiting cargo operation exceeding 20 (twenty) days, Charterers shall supply additional freshwater as per master’s requirement at Charterers’ time and cost. The master shall endeavour to reduce vessel’s freshwater consumption during such periods and shall only request fresh water when necessary.

 

 

16)                              BIMCO Sanctions Clause for Time Charter Parties 2010

 

(a)                                 Owners shall not be obliged to comply with any orders for the employment of the vessel in any carriage, trade or on a voyage which, in the reasonable judgement of Owners, will expose the vessel, owners, managers, crew, the vessel’s insurers, or their re-insurers, to any sanction or prohibition imposed by any state, supranational or international governmental organisation.

 

(b)                                 If the vessel is already performing an employment to which such sanction or prohibition is subsequently applied, Owners shall have the right to refuse to proceed with the employment and Charterers shall be obliged to issue alternative voyage orders within 48 hours of receipt of Owners’ notification of their refusal to proceed. If Charterers do not issue such alternative voyage orders, Owners may discharge any cargo already loaded at any safe port (including the port of loading). The vessel shall remain on hire pending completion of Charterers’ alternative voyage orders or delivery of cargo by Owners and Charterers shall remain responsible for all additional costs and expenses incurred in connection with such orders/delivery of cargo. If in compliance with this sub-clause (b) anything is done or not done, such shall not be deemed a deviation.

 

(c)                                  Charterers shall indemnify Owners against any and all claims whatsoever brought by the owners of the cargo and/or the holders of bills of lading and/or sub-Charterers against Owners by reason of Owners’ compliance with such alternative voyage orders or delivery of the cargo in accordance with sub-clause (b).

 

(d)                                 Charterers shall procure that this clause shall be incorporated into all sub-charters and bills of lading issued pursuant to this charter party.

 

17)                              The vessel is further described as follows:

 

Flag: Bahamas

Built: 1996

Class: NK

SDWT: 5,242.97 Metric tonnes

SDRAFT: 5.542 M

LOA: 99.95 M

Beam: 19.60 M

KTM: 33.50 M

BCM: 46.30 M

TPC: 15.51

REHEATER: YES

CRANE: 1 X 4 M.T. SWL

G.T.: 4,484

CUBIC CAP (100 PC): 5,015.859 M3

 

 

	

    	
 
    	

    

 

ORIGINAL

 

London 24th October 2011

 

LPG/C “GRENDON”

 

ADDENDUM NO 1 to Time Charter Party dated 27th May 2011 between Orion Tankers Limited (Owners) and Petredec Ltd (Charterers)

 

IT HAS THIS DAY BEEN MUTUALLY AGREED between Owners and Charterers that the trading area for this Charter Party shall be amended to include:

 

“Egyptian Red Sea, not South of but including Ras Shukheir, excluding Sinai Peninsula and inter-Egyptian Red Sea trading.

 

All other terms, conditions and exceptions to the above mentioned Time Charter Party dated 27th May 2011 shall remain unaltered and in full force and effect.

 

	
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/s/ Constantine J. Markakis
    	
 
    	
[signature illegiable]
    	
 
    
	
Constantine J. Markakis
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
President Director
    	
 
    	
 
    
					

 

 

V. Should the vessel be ordered to sail outside the agreed warranty limits and if Owners agree to continue on such voyage, then Charterers undertake to reimburse owners for:

 

(a). any net extra insurance premium applicable; and 

(b). any additional deductible thereof.

 

vi. The vessel shall remain on hire if delayed due to ice and / or to any reason related thereto.

 

vii. Notwithstanding anything else to the contrary in this Charter, Charterers shall be liable for all consequences whatsoever including but not limited to damages to the vessel and / or cargo due to ice and shall be liable for the costs and time for repairs.

 

All other terms, conditions and exceptions to the above mentioned Time Charter Party dated 27th May 2011 and Addendum No.1 shall remain unaltered and in full force and effect.

 

	
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/s/ Constantine J. Markakis
    	
 
    	
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ORIGINAL

 

London 7th December 2011

 

LPG/C “GRENDON”

 

ADDENDUM NO 2 to Time Charter Party dated 27th May 2011 between Orion Tankers Limited (Owners) and Petredec Ltd (Charterers)

 

IT HAS THIS DAY BEEN MUTUALLY AGREED between Owners and Charterers that the trading area for this Charter Party shall be amended to include Porvoo for one port call loading on or about the 15th December 2011.

 

On this basis Charterers agree to Statoil Ice Clause as follows:

 

The vessel is not to force ice nor follow ice-breakers. In case the vessel finds herself in, or has been ordered to, an iced area or an area affected by ice, then:

 

i. Charterers shall for their own account place necessary ice-breakers and ice adviser, if necessary, at the vessel’s disposal. If ice-breakers are not available at any time, then Owners shall not be bound to proceed.

 

ii. In the event that the nominated load or discharge port(s) is / are inaccessible due to ice, the vessel will proceed to the nearest safe ice-free position and at the same time request revised orders.

 

iii. Immediately upon receipt of such request Charterers shall nominate an alternative ice-free and accessible port in accordance with this Charter where there is no danger of the vessel being frozen in and where if the vessel has cargo onboard there are facilities for receiving the cargo.

 

iv. In the event that the Master deems the vessel in danger of being frozen in at the nominated load or discharge port(s), Owners may at their sole discretion and after having advised Charterers order the vessel to cease loading or discharging and leave such port. In such circumstances, Charterers shall for their own account place necessary ice-breakers and ice adviser, if necessary, at the vessel’s disposal.

 

 

	

    	

    

 

ORIGINAL

 

London 11th January 2012

 

LPG/C “GRENDON”

 

ADDENDUM NO 3 to Time Charter Party dated 27th May 2011 between Orion Tankers Limited (Owners) and Petredec Ltd (Charterers)

 

IT HAS THIS DAY BEEN MUTUALLY AGREED between Owners and Charterers that the period under the above Time Charter to be extended as follows:-

 

Commencement: 1200 HRS LT 02.06.12

 

Period: 12 months 15 days more or less in Charterer’s option.

 

Hire rate: USD 315,000.00 per calender month including overtime plus USD 500.00 per calender month for communications.

 

Additional Clauses to be included:-

 

Ecuadorian Coastal Trade Clause:

 

In the event that the vessel is deployed in the Ecuadorian coastal trade:

 

i.                  Charterers shall be responsible for the regular collection and disposal of engine-room sludges at their time and expense; and

 

ii.               By commencement of the seventh (7th) month after arrival of the vessel in Ecuador, fifty (50) per cent of the vessel’s crew (as set out in her Safe Manning Certificate) shall be Ecuadorian nationals. Charterers shall reimburse Owners for any additional costs, expenses and liabilities of whatsoever nature arising out of the employment of Ecuadorian nationals on board.

 

Vessel Sale Clause:

 

Owners shall have the right to sell the vessel during the course of this charter with transfer of the charter attached, subject to Charterers’ approval of the transfer (said approval not to be unreasonably withheld).

 

All other terms, conditions and exceptions to the above mentioned Time Charter Party dated 27th May 2011 and Addenda’s 1 and 2 shall remain unaltered and in full force and effect.

 

	
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/s/ Constantine J.   Markakis
    	
 
    	
/s/ Don P. Dunstan
    	
 
    
	
Constantine J. Markakis
    	
 
    	
Don P. Dunstan
    
	
President Director
    	
 
    	
Director
    
					

 

 

	

    	

    

 

ORIGINAL

 

London 9th March 2012

 

LPG/C “GRENDON”

 

ADDENDUM NO 4 to Time Charter Party dated 27th May 2011 between Orion Tankers Limited (Owners) and Petredec Ltd (Charterers)

 

IT HAS THIS DAY BEEN MUTUALLY AGREED between Owners and Charterers that the period under the above Time Charter to be extended as follows:-

 

Commencement: 1200 HRS LT 02.06.13

 

Period: 12 months 15 days more or less in Charterer’s option.

 

Hire rate: USD 315,000.00 per calender month including overtime plus USD 500.00 per calender month for communications.

 

All other terms, conditions and exceptions to the above mentioned Time Charter Party dated 27th May 2011 and Addenda’s 1, 2 and 3 shall remain unaltered and in full force and effect.

 

	
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/s/ Constantine J. Markakis
    	
 
    	
/s/ Don P. Dunstan
    
	
Constantine J. Markakis
    President/Director
    	
 
    	
Don P. Dunstan
   Director

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