Uzbekistan Award02-013

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Uzbekistan NWMT 02-013

Award

02-013
FFP - Uzbekistan
7/19/02
BKA
NWMT
Carrier: Teco Ocean Shipping
Vessel: Judy Litrico
Flag: U.S.
Lay days: 8/12/02 8/22/02
Rate: $86.53.60 (Reserve, LA to Riga and/or Ventspils, Latvia) Basis 1-to-1

Freight Tender: BKA Logistics, Bulk Wheat, NWMT Uzbekistan (7/19/02).
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC., FOR AND ON BEHALF OF NORTHWEST MEDICAL TEAMS INTERNATIONAL INC (NWMT), REQUESTS OFFERS OF U.S. AND NON-U.S. FLAG VESSELS FOR THE CARRIAGE OF SOYBEANS, IN BULK, UNDER THE FOOD FOR PROGRESS PROGRAMON THE FOLLOWING BASIS:
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IFB NO: NWMT-UZB-2002-013
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CARGO A: APPROX 16,400 MT SOYBEANS, IN BULK.
CONTRACTED QUANTITY WILL BE ON MIN/MAX BASIS.
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LAYCAN A: AUG 12 - 22, 2002.
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LOADING: 1/3 SAFE BERTHS EACH 1/2 SAFE PORT(S) ANY U.S. RANGE. MISSISSIPPI RIVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT NORTH OF PORT ALLEN TO BE CONSIDEREDAS ONE PORT; COLUMBIA RIVER DISTRICT INCLUDING PORTLAND TO BE CONSIDERED AS ONE PORT; SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA INCLUDING SACRAMENTO AND STOCKTON TO BE CONSIDERED AS ONE PORT). FOR OFFERS BASIS U.S. GREAT LAKES UTILIZING FEEDER VESSELS, OFFER TOINCLUDE NAME AND DETAILS OF FEEDER VESSELS.
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DISPORT: 1 / 3SAFE BERTHS RIGA AND/OR VENTSPILS, LATVIA.
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LOAD TERMS: CARGO TO BE LOADED ACCORDING TO BERTH TERMS WITH CUSTOMARY
DESPATCH AT THE AVERAGE RATE AS PROVIDED BELOW BASED ON VESSELS
CONTRACTED QUANTITY. THE RATES ARE BASIS TONS OF 2204.6 POUNDS PER
WEATHER WORKING DAY OF 24 CONSECUTIVE HOURS, SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS
EXCEPTED, EVEN IF USED. SATURDAYS AS PER THE BFC SATURDAY CLAUSE.
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BULK CARRIERS:
VESSEL CONTRACTED QTY LOADING GUARANTEE
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0 9,999.99 MT 4,000 MT PER DAY
10,000 19,999.99 MT 5,000 MT PER DAY
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TANKERS:
VESSEL CONTRACTED QTY LOADING GUARANTEE
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0 9,999.99 MT 4,000 MT PER DAY
10,000 19,999.99 MT 5,000 MT PER DAY
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TWEEN-DECKERS: THE LOAD GUARANTEE SHALL BE 3,000 MT PER DAY.
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DISCHARING TERMS: THE CARGO TO BE DISCHARGED, FREE OF RISK
AND EXPENSE TO THE VESSEL (FREE OUT DISCHARGE), AT THE AVERAGE
RATE OF 1,500 TONS (FOR TWEENDECKERS) AND/OR 3,500 TONS (FOR
TANKERS/BULKERS) OF 2204.6 POUNDS PER WEATHER WORKING DAYS OF
24 CONSECUTIVE HOURS, SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS EXCEPTED, EVEN IF
USED WWDSHEXEIU, ON THE BASIS OF THE BILL OF LADING QUANTITY.
SATURDAYS AS PER THE BFC SATURDAY CLAUSE. DISCHARGE
GUARANTEE SHALL NOT APPLY ON LASH/SEABEE BARGES. CHARTERER /
RECEIVERS TO APPOINT AND PAY FOR STEVEDORES AT PORT OF
DISCHARGE.
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DEMURRAGE / DESPATCH IS APPLICABLE AT LOAD AND DISCHARGE
PORTS. OWNERS ARE TO SPECIFY THEIR DEM/DES RATES IN THEIR OFFER,
DESPATCH RATES MUST BE ONE-HALF OF DEMURRAGE RATES AS
QUOTED.
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LAYTIME IS NON-REVERSIBLE. LAYTIME ACCOUNTS ARE TO BE SETTLED
DIRECTLY BETWEEN OWNERS AND COMMODITY SUPPLIER(S) AT LOAD
PORT(S). LAYTIME CALCULATION, OVERTIME AND TRIMMING TO BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ADENDUM NO 1 OF THE NORTH AMERICAN EXPORT
GRAIN ASSOCIATIONS FOB CONTRACT NO 2 (REVISED AS OF AUGUST 1,
1988) CLAUSE NOS 1-10 INCLUSIVE (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS
NAEGA) REGARDLESS OF VESSEL TYPE. FURTHER, THE FOLLOWING
MODIFICATIONS TO NAEGA WILL APPLY: ANYWHERE THE WORD BUYER
APPEARS, THE WORDS VESSEL OWNER IS TO BE SUBSTITUTED. UNDER
NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL CHARTERERS OR USDA/CCC BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES INVOLVING THE CALCULATIONS OF LAYTIME
OR THE PAYMENT OF DEMURRAGE OR DESPATCH BETWEEN THE VESSEL
OWNER AND COMMODITY SUPPLIER. ANY/ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN
VESSEL OWNER AND SUPPLIER ARISING OUT OF THE CONTRACT
RELATING TO THE SETTLEMENT OF LAYTIME ISSUES SHALL BE
ARBITRATED IN NEW YORK SUBJECT TO THE RULES OF THE SOCIETY OF
MARITIME ARBITRATORS, INC.
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DISCHARGE PORT LAYTIME ACCOUNTS TO BE SETTLED DIRECTLY
BETWEEN CHARTERER AND VESSEL OWNER. VESSEL OWNER IS TO
PREPARE AND SUBMIT SIGNED DISCHARGE PORT LAYTIME STATEMENT
TO CHARTERERS AGENT BKA LOGISTICS FOR APPROVAL WITHIN THIRTY
(30) DAYS OF COMPLETION OF DISCHARGE. DISCHARGE PORT NOTICE OF
READINESS AND DISCHARGE PORT STATEMENT OF FACTS, BOTH SIGNED
ON BEHALF OF CHARTERERS AND VESSEL OWNERS, ARE TO BE
PRESENTED WITH SIGNED DISCHARGE PORT LAYTIME STATEMENT .
USDA/CCC SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES
INVOLVING CALCULATION OF LAYTIME OR THE PAYMENT OF
DEMURRAGE OR DESPATCH BETWEEN CHARTER AND VESSEL OWNERS.
ANY/ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN CHARTERER AND VESSELOWNER ARISING
OUT OF THIS CONTRACT RELATING TO THE SETTLEMENT OF LAYTIME
ISSUES SHALL BE ARBITRATED IN NEW YORK SUBJECT TO THE RULES OF
THE SOCIETY OGF MARITIME ARBITRATORS, INC.
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VESSEL RESTRICTIONS: FOR GUIDANCE ONLY, MAX LOA RIGA IS 225METERS,
MAX BEAM RIGA IS 32.5 METERS, AND MAX ARRIVAL DRAFT RIGA IS10.8 METERS
FW; MAX LOA VENTSPILS IS 240 METERS, MAX BEAM VENTSPILS IS 32.5 METERS,
AND MAX ARRIVAL DRAFT VENTSPILS IS 14.1 METERS FW.

TOWED BARGES ARE EXCLUDED; ITB UNITS WILL BE CONSIDERED;TANKERS WILL
BE CONSIDERED IF OWNERS PROVIDE VACUVATORS AND SUPPORTING EQUIPMENT.

FOREIGN FLAG VESSELS SHOULD NOT BE OLDER THAN 20 YEARS AND
MUST BE CLASSED HIGHEST IN LLOYDS REGISTER OR ITS EQUIVALENT DATE OF
ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION, NOT REBUILTDATE, TO GOVERN. ANY EXTRA
INSURANCE ON ACOUNT OF VESSELS AGE, FLAG, OWNERSHIP, TYPE,
CONFIGURATION OR CLASSIFICATION WILLBE FOR OWNERS ACCOUNT, BUT NOT
EXCEEDING NEW YORK MARKET RATES FOR U.S. FLAG VESSELS AND LONDON RATES
FOR NON-US FLAGVESSELS. NVOCCS MAY NOT BE EMPLOYED TO CARRY U.S.
FLAG OR FOREIGN FLAG SHIPMENTS. FOR VESSELS OVER 15 YEARS OF AGE AND
ITBS, OWNERS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATE
FROM NCB CERTIFYING THAT VESSELS HATCH COVERS AND ANY OTHER
OPENINGS LEADING TO CARGO COMPARTMENTS HAVE BEEN SEALED TO
PREVENT ANY OUTSIDE WATER FROM ENTERING THE CARGO SPACES.
COST OF SEALING AND SPECIAL SURVEY ARE FOR ACCOUNT OF OWNER
AND IN NO WAY DIMINISHES OWNERS LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
TOWARD THE CARGO.
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VESSEL GEAR REQUIREMENTS: NONE, DISCHARGE OPERATION WILL BE
ACCOMPLISHED BY SHORE CRANES EQUIPPED WITH GRABS FROM VESSEL HOLD(S)
DIRECTLY INTO HOPPER RAIL-CARS. EXCEPTION: TANKERS MUST PROVIDE (AT
OWNERS EXPENSE) VACUVATORS, ALL NECESSARY PIPES ANDSUPPORTS FOR PIPES
AS WELL AS TECHNICIAN(S) TO OVERSEE THEIR OPERATION, AND OWNERS TO
PROVIDE AT THEIR EXPENSE ALL NECESSARYMOTIVE POWER / FUEL TO OPERATE
OWNER PROVIDED DISCHARGING GEAR. ANY TIMELOST AS A RESULT OF
BREAKDOWN OF VESSELS GEAR TO BE EXCLUDED FROM LAYTIME USED. OPENING
AND CLOSING OF HATCHES TO BE CARRIED OUT BY VESSELS CREW FREE OF
CHARGE TO CHARTERERS. MECHANICAL OR HYDRAULIC HATCH COVERS FOR VESSELS OR RAIN TENTS FOR ALL HATCHES ARE REQUIRED.
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OWNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR VESSEL ARRIVING AT DISCHARGE PORT
WITH AN ACCEPTABLE SAFE ARRIVAL DRAFT. IF VESSELS DRAFT
EXCEEDS SUCH DRAFT, OWNERS TO BE FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
AND ALL COSTS INCURRED IN REACHING SAFE DRAFT. LIGHTENING, IF ANY,
TO BE PERFORMED IN THE TERRITORIAL WATERS OF LATVIA.
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VESSELS MUST BE ABLE TO BE FUMIGATED IN-TRANSIT WITH AN
ALUMINUM PHOSPHIDE PREPARATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
USDA/FGIS FUMIGATION HANDBOOK AND VESSELS THAT CANNOT BE SO
FUMIGATED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. AT FINAL LOADING PORT,
COMMODITY SUPPLIER WILL ARRANGE AND PAY FOR IN-TRANSIT
FUMIGATION PERFORMED BY A CERTIFIED APPLICATOR IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE USDA/FGIS HANDBOOK. FUMIGATION MUST BE WITNESSED BY
USDA/FGIS AND THE ALUMINIMUM PHOSPHIDE PREPARATION MUST BE
CONTAINED IN PACKAGING AS DESCRIBED IN THE HANDBOOK. DUST
RETAINERS MUST BE USED. FOR TWEENDECKERS THE RECIRCULATION
METHOD OF FUMIGATION WILL BE USED. FOR ALL OTHER VESSELS THE
SURFACE METHOD OF FUMIGATION WILL BE USED. TWEEN-DECK
VESSELS WILL BE CONSIDERED PROVIDED THEY ARE ACCEPTABLE FOR
IN-TRANSIT FUMIGATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH FGIS FUMIGATION
HANDBOOK. OFFERS OF SUCH VESSELS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY COPY
OF LETTER FROM USDA/FGIS STATING THAT THE VESSEL CAN BE
FUMIGATED UNDER THE FGIS IN-TRANSIT FUMIGATION PROCEDURES.
ADDITIONALLY, TWEEN-DECK VESSELS ARE ACCEPTABLE ONLY WHEN A
CERTIFIED APPLICATOR STATES THAT THE VESSEL HAS BEEN INSPECTED
AND FOUND TO BE SUITABLE FOR IN-TRANSIT FUMIGATION. OFFERS OF
SUCH TWEEN-DECK VESSELS MUST BEACCOMPANIED BY A LETTER FROM
THE CERTIFIED APPLICATOR. AT THE DISCHARGE PORT AND UPON
INSPECTION BY GOVERNMENT INSPECTORS,IF CARGO AND/OR VESSEL IS
FOUND TO BE INFESTED AND PROVIDED THAT CLEAN BILLS OF LADING
WERE ISSUED, FUMIGATION COSTS AREFOR OWNERS (VESSEL) ACCOUNT,
TIME COUNTING.
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- OFFERORS SHOULD CONSIDER OFFERING VESSELS TO CARRY A RANGE
OF TONNAGES TO ACCOMMODATE PROGRAM NEEDS.
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- ANY ADDITIONAL COMPLETION CARGO(ES) MUST BE DULY SEPARATED,
MUST BE COMPATIBLE AND NON-INJURIOUS TO NWMTS CARGO, MUST
BE DETAILED IN OFFER OR APPROVED BY NWMT/USDA IF CONTRACTED
AFTER FIXTURE OF NWMT BEANS. VESSELS ITINERARY AND
GEOGRAPHIC PROXIMITY OF COMPLETION CARGO(ES) WILL BE TAKEN
INTO CONSIDERATION BY NWMT/USDA IN APPROVAL OF SUCH PART
CARGO(ES)IN ORDER NOT TO UNDULY IMPEDE DELIVERY OF NWMTS
CARGO TO DISCHARGE PORT(S).
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- OFFERS SUBMITTED UNDER THIS INVITATION ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A
CANCELLING DATE NO LATER THAN THE LAST CONTRACT LAYDAY AS
ABOVE. VESSELS WHICH ARE OFFERED WITH A CANCELLING DATE
BEYOND THE LAYDAYS SPECIFIED ABOVE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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- OFFERS OF NAMED VESSELS ONLY. NO VESSEL SUBSTITUTION IS
PERMITTED WITHOUT NWMT/USDA APPROVAL.
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- OWNERS GUARANTEE THAT THIS VESSEL COMPLIES FULLY WITH THE
INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT (ISM) CODE, IF REQUIRED, AND IS
IN POSSESSION OF A VALID DOCUMENT OF COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY
MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE AND WILL REMAIN SO FOR THE ENTIRETY OF
HER EMPLOYMENT UNDER THIS CHARTER PARTY. OWNERS ARE TO
PROVIDE NWMT WITH SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE IF
REQUIRED TO DO SO AND TO REMAIN FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY/ALL
CONSEQUENCES RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY
MATTERS ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THIS VESSEL AND THE ISM
CODE.
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- SECTION 408 OF THE U.S. COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1998, PUBLIC LAW 105-383 (46 USC, PARAGRAPH 2302(E)), ESTABLISHES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1999, WITH RESPECT TO NON-US FLAG VESSELS AND OPERATORS/OWNERS, THAT SUBSTANDARD VESSELS AND VESSELS OPERATED BY OPERATORS/OWNERS OF SUBSTANDARD VESSELS ARE PROHIBITED FROM THE CARRIAGE OF GOVERNMENT IMPELLED(PREFERENCE) CARGO(ES) FOR UP TO ONE YEAR AFTER SUCH SUBSTANDARD DETERMINATION HAS BEEN PUBLISHED ELECTRONICALLY. AS THE CARGO ADVERTISED IN THIS IFB IS GOVERNMENT IMPELLED (PREFERENCE) CARGO, OFFEROR MUST WARRANT THAT VESSEL(S) AND OPERATOR/OWNER ARE NOT DISQUALIFIED TO CARRY SUCH CARGO(ES).
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- OWNERS TO PROVIDE FOURTEEN (14) DAY PREADVICE OF VESSEL READINESS TO LOAD. PREADVICE NOTICE MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE OFFICE OF BKA LOGISTICS PRIOR TO 1100 HRS WASHIONGTON DC TIME ON REGULAR BUSINESS DAY O BE CONSIDERED RECEIVED ON THAT DAY. IF PREADVICE IS RECEIVED LATER THAN 1100 HRS WASHINGTON DC TIME ON REGULAR BUSINESS DAY OR- ON WEEKENDS / HOLIDAYS THEN PREADVICE NOTICE WILL BE CONSIDERED RECEIVED ON THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY. IN ADDITION TO SENDING PREADVICE NOTICE TO BKA AS ABOVE, OWNER MUST ALSO PROVIDE COPY OF THEIR PREADVICE NOTICE TO USDA / CFSA / EXPORT OPERATIONS DIVISION, FAX NO 816-823-2586.
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ONE-WAY RATES MUST BE QUOTED IN ADDITION TO ROUND TRIP RATES
FOR U.S. FLAG NON-LINER VESSELS WHOSE DATE OF ORIGINAL
CONSTRUCTION EXCEEDS 15 YEARS FROM DATE OF FIXTURE.
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APPROVED U.S. FLAG RATES WILL BE REDUCED TO A LEVEL NO HIGHER
THAN THE MARITIME ADMINISTRATIONS FAIR AND REASONABLE RATE IN
THE EVENT THAT APPROVED VESSEL IS SUBSTITUTED BY A LOWER COST
VESSEL TO THE U.S. GOVERNMENT (INCLUDING TUG AND/OR BARGE).
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FOR U.S. FLAG VESSELS LOADING LESS THAN A FULL CARGO, THE LESS
THAN FULL CARGO RATE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REDUCTION TO MEET
ANY REVISED MARITIME ADMINISTRATION FREIGHT RATE GUIDELINE
DUE TO VESSEL LOADING OTHER ADDITIONAL CARGO.
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U.S. FLAG OFFERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF THE VESSEL OPERATOR
HAS NOT PROVIDED THE MARITIME ADMINISTRATION WITH THE VESSELS
COSTS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF OFFER.
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OFFERORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION: VESSEL NAME / TYPE / FLAG / YEAR BUILT / LOA / BEAM /
DWT / DRAFT / GEAR (IF ANY) / ETA AT LOAD AND DISCHARGE PORTS /
FULL STYLE OF OWNERS.
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FREIGHT RATES ARE TO BE QUOTED IN U.S. DOLLARS PER METRIC TON
BASIS ONE LOADING PORT TO ONE DISCHARGING PORT, PLUS ADDITIONAL
FREIGHT (IF ANY) PER METRIC TON ON ENTIRE CARGO FOR EACH
ADDITIONAL LOAD OR DISCHARGE PORT IF USED. OFFERS REQUIRING
PREMIUM FOR ADDITIONAL LOAD / DISCHARGE BERTH WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED.
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IF OWNERS INTEND TO LIGHTEN, OFFER TO SPECIFY THE COST OF
LIGHTENING, AND WHETHER ACTION IS FULL OR PARTIAL LIGHTENING. IF
LIGHTENING IS NOT PERFORMED AT THE DISCHARGE PORT AND THE
VESSEL DISCHARGES AT BERTH THEN THE COST OF LIGHTENING WILL BE
DEDUCTED FROM THE OCEAN FREIGHT.
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NWMTS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ALL OFFERS.
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COMMISSION: 2.50 PERCENT ON FREIGHT / DEADFREIGHT IS PAYABLE TO
CHARTERERS AGENT IF VESSEL OFFERED DIRECT. IF BROKER INVOLVED
THEN 2/3RD OF 2.50 PERCENT IS PAYABLE TO CHARTERERS AGENT AND
1/3RD OF 2.50 PERCENT IS PAYABLE TO OFFERING BROKER.
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OWISE SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF NWMTS CHARTER PARTY
PROFORMA.
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OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED TO: BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1101 CONNECTICUT AVENUE N.W., SUITE 900, WASHINGTON D.C. 20036, BY 1100 HRS ET JULY 23, 2002.
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ONLY SEALED HAND DELIVERED OR FAX OFFERS RECEIVED PRIOR TO TENDER CLOSING TIME WILL BE ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED. NO PHONE OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. IF A TELEFAX OFFER BEGINS TO PRINT PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE AND CONTINUES TO PRINT PAST THE DEADLINE UNTIL COMPLETE IT WILL BE CONSIDERED TO BE RECEIVED ON TIME. OFFERS WILL BE OPENED AND READ IN PUBLIC AT THAT TIME AND PLACE. ONLY OFFERS WHICH ARE RESPONSIVE TO THIS IFB WILL BE CONSIDERED AND NO NEGOTIATION IS PERMITTED. U.S. FLAG OFFERS MADE SUBJECT OPEN WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED WHEN THE SUBJECT RESTRICTION IS LIFTED PRIOR TO 1100 HRS WASHINGTON DC TIME JULY 25, 2002. NO OFFERS OF NON-U.S. FLAG VESSELS MADE SUBJECT OPEN WILL BE CONSIDERED. OFFERS ARE TO REMAIN VALID UNTIL 1700 HRS WASHINGTON DC TIME JULY 29, 2002. FIXTURES RESULTING FROM THIS TENDER ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY NWMT AND USDA.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC TENDER CONTACT:
BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1101 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW, SUITE 900, WASHINGTON D.C. 20036. PHONE: 202-331-7395; TELEFAX: 202-331-7735; E-MAIL: JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET OR MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET

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