Common use of RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUILDER Clause in Contracts

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUILDER. The Builder shall be responsible for storing in suitable safe storage which has appropriate proof against weather, dust and theft, safekeeping and handling the Buyer’s supplies which the Builder is required to install on board the Vessel under the Specification after delivery of such supplies to the Shipyard, and shall install such supplies on board the Vessel at the Builder’s expense. However, the Builder shall not be responsible for the quality, performance or efficiency of any equipment included in the Buyer’s supplies and is under no obligation with respect to the guarantee of such equipment against any defects caused by poor quality, performance or efficiency of the Buyer’s supplies provided that the Builder or its subcontractor install the equipment properly. If any Buyer’s supplies are lost or damaged while in the custody of the Builder, the Builder shall, if the loss or damage is due to default or negligence or omission on its part, be responsible for such loss or damage. Upon delivery of the Buyer’s supplies at the Shipyard, the Builder and the Buyer shall carry out a joint unpacking of the Buyer’s supplies so that the condition at the time of delivery can be confirmed.