USE AND OPERATION OF THE VESSEL Sample Clauses

USE AND OPERATION OF THE VESSEL. A. Charterer shall have the full use of the Vessel and, subject to the trading limits of Article 23 hereof, may employ the Vessel in any lawful trade or trades in accordance with the laws and regulations of the Vessel's flag state and any country where the Vessel may be operated, as Charterer may from time to time elect, and it agrees to comply with all Local, State, and Federal Regulations pertaining to the operation of the Vessel in the United States. B. During the Charter Period the Vessel shall be under the complete control of Charterer, who shall have exclusive possession, control, and command of the Vessel, subject to the terms hereof, and assumes full responsibility therefor, including port charges, agencies, fines, assessments and penalties incurred due to Charterer's use and operation of the Vessel. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as constituting any implied restriction on Charterer's right, during the Charter Period, consistent with this Charter, to employ the Vessel for its own account or for the account of others, either on a voyage or time charter basis, as Charterer may from time to time determine, provided however, Charterer must first obtain written consent of Owner, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, before entering into any voyage or time charter other than in the ordinary course of business. C. This Charter is a full and complete demise of the Vessel to Charterer. From the time of delivery to the termination of the Charter, at its own expense, Charterer shall either itself or through a maritime management or agency contract, man, victual, navigate, including engaging other vessels and pilots, operate, maintain in a good state of repair and in efficient operating condition, insure and supply the Vessel. Charterer shall be responsible for all charges and expenses of every kind and nature whatsoever incidental to Charterer's use and operation of the Vessel under the Charter including without limitation fuel, lubricating oil, and water. Charterer shall return the Vessel to Owner at the expiration of this Charter in the same good order and condition as when received, reasonable wear and tear excepted, in accordance with Article 13 herein. D. 1. Except for a lien for wages of a stevedores, wages for the crew of the vessel, general average or salvage including contract salvage, and except for maritime tort liens covered (subject to a reasonable deductible) by insurance or protection and indemnity entry, Charterer w...