Charterer – Definition and Pronunciation
What is Charterer?
Charterer is the entity to whom is given the use of the whole of the carrying capacity of a ship for the transportation of cargo to a stated port for a specified time.
Examples of Charterer
Many charterers will require a ship inspection (or other means of determining ship acceptability, such as vetting) to be carried out prior to fixture and during this check the ship should be found suitable for employment.
From “The Ship/Shore Interface – Communications Necessary for Matching Ship to Berth”.
Some charterers insist you also take out an additional hull damage waiver insurance and the cost of this premium is not returnable. They may require the dinghy and outboard to be insured separately.
From “Choosing the Right Boat: A Guide Based on Your Experience and Budget”.
Note also AIS adjustments are used as an indicator – or red flag – by publicly available sanctions registries and may also result in challenges from charterers prior to fixing trade.
From “Unmanned Aerial Vehicles of the Houthis – Threat Towards Shipping”.
Pronunciation of Charterer
