All double bottom is watertight and oiltight. Compressed air testing and water-pressure tests can be carried out according to the classification society and by Owner's representative.
What this shows is that the purpose of the provision of timely redelivery in the charterparty is to enable the ship to be at the full disposal of the owners from the redelivery date.
The Chinese shipbuilding sector began its path toward internationalization in the 1980s, constructing a large number of vessels for European and Asian shipowners.
Fifthly, I shall, at the discretion of the master, report to the head office of ship owner, management company and charter at the discretion of the master.
This was such a drastic law that shipowners declared themselves unable to meet foreign competition under its terms, owing to the low labor standards of other countries.