Common use of Swap Transactions Clause in Contracts

Swap Transactions. The Borrowers shall consult with the Lenders prior to entering into any arrangements to hedge the Borrowers’ exposure under this Agreement to interest rate fluctuations and the Lenders shall have the right of first refusal, each to the extent of its Contribution to enter into derivative transactions in that respect, Provided that (i) the notional amount of any such derivative transactions shall not exceed the amount of the Loan and (ii) all Indebtedness of any Borrower in relation to such derivative transactions shall be fully subordinated to the obligations of the Borrowers under this Agreement in a form acceptable to the Agent (acting on the instructions of the Lenders) and the relevant Borrower and counterparty shall enter into such documentation in that regard as the Agent (acting on the instructions of the Lenders) may require. In the event that the terms of the derivative transactions offered by a Lender are not competitive, the Borrowers may conclude any swap or derivative contract in respect of that Lender’s Contribution with the other Lenders or another bank or financial institution to hedge the Borrowers’ exposure under this Agreement to interest rate fluctuations provided that, in such case, no Encumbrances may be granted by the Borrowers to such other bank or financial institution in respect of the Vessels or their Earnings or Insurances (each as defined in the relevant Ship Security Documents) or any other asset without the prior written consent of the Lenders.