Published Tariff

 Effective since 1 April 2019 and subject to change.

Chapter	Chapter title
1	Introduction and application
2	Definitions and interpretation
3	Use of terminal
4	User's obligation
5	Health and safety (HSSE)
6	Rates and payments
7	Working hours
8	Limitation of liability
9	Governing law
10	Rate schedules
11	Contact and working hours

Customers with an enquiry on this Tariff or another commercial request are invited to approach

For Stevedoring Related activities:                                          StevedoringSales@om.steinweg.com

For Shore Handling Related activities:                                    CustomerServiceSales@om.steinweg.com

For Warehousing, CFS and Forwarding related activities:   WTCSales@om.steinweg.com

General enquiries                                                                       sales@om.steinweg.com

For business development related enquiries please contact the commercial manager or sales manager
(contacts can be found on https://oman.steinweg.com/en/key-personnel/)

1    Introduction and application:

1.1    C. Steinweg Oman LLC is hereafter called The Operator.

1.2    This Tariff includes all terms and conditions mentioned herein.

1.3    The Operator has been granted a concession to operate the general Cargo berths at the Port by the Port Authority.  The Operator has been operating in

Sohar since 2004 and offers        Stevedoring, Shore Handling , Warehousing, Container Freight Station and other Cargo related services for break-bulk, which includes

Ro-Ro, and dry bulk Cargo at the Terminal. The Operator             holds the concession to handle above mentioned Cargoes in the Port of Sohar, which has been granted

by Sohar Industrial Port Company SAOC.

1.4    This Tariff applies to all Users. Use of the Terminal or acceptance of the services shall constitute consent of Tariff/ these terms and conditions, and

furthermore shall act as evidence and consent to each User of the Terminal to pay all Rates specified, and to be governed by all rules and regulations appertaining to the

Terminal. Any deviation from these terms and conditions shall be agreed upon in writing between the Operator and a User, in the form of a written service agreement or

the like.

1.5    These regulations have been made in accordance with the SIPC Rules and Regulations. The SIPC Rules and Regulations can be found on the website of the Port

Authority, www.soharportandfreezone.com

1.6   The Operator reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions from time to time, including the Rates, by submitting new terms and conditions to its website http://www.oman.steinweg.com

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2    Definitions and interpretation:

Clause	Clause title
2.1.1	Agent
2.1.2	Cargo
2.1.3	CFS
2.1.4	Class
2.1.5	Container
2.1.6	Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Cargo
2.1.7	Direct Delivery
2.1.8	Dry Bulk Cargo
2.1.9	Environmental Laws
2.1.10	Free Storage Time
2.1.11	General Landing Date or ‘GLD’
2.1.12	Government
2.1.13	Oman
2.1.14	Point of Rest
2.1.15	Port
2.1.16	Port Authority
2.1.17	Rates
2.1.18	Receive at Terminal
2.1.19	RO or OMR
2.1.20	Services
2.1.21	SIPC Rules and Regulations
2.1.22	Shore Handling
2.1.23	Stevedoring
2.1.24	Storage Area
2.1.25	Tariff
2.1.26	Terminal
2.1.27	Terminal Facilities
2.1.28	Freight Ton / FRT
2.1.29	Transshipment Cargo or Transshipment Container
2.1.30	User
2.1.31	Vessel
2.1.32	Additional Handling (inspection, surveys, etc.)
2.2	Further definitions and interpretation

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2.1.1    Agent
Means the authorized representative of the Vessel, unless otherwise specified in the Tariff.

2.1.2    Cargo
Means Any solid, loose / bundled / packaged, containerized product and livestock (alive animals)transported to, from, in or through the Terminal and involving the use of the Terminal Facilities.

2.1.3    CFS
Means the container freight station located at the Operator’s Terminal.
2.1.4    Class
refers to the classification of cargoes as per the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (hereafter “IMDG”) of the International Maritime Organization (hereafter “IMO”).

2.1.5    Container
The term Container or Containerised when used in this Tariff refers to the standard ISO container, suitable for stacking and transportation of stowed Cargo, which confines its contents and must be capable of being handled as a unit and lifted by a crane with a Container spreader or similar lifting gear.

2.1.6    Dangerous Cargo and Hazardous Cargo
 Hazardous Cargo means
Any substance that is listed, defined or otherwise designated as (a) hazardous substance under IMDG code; (b) any chemical or volatile organic compound; (c) any hydrocarbons, petroleum products or waste; (d) any metabolite or chemical breakdown product or derivative or component part of substances identified above; and (e) any other chemical, substance or waste, that is regulated by, or may form the basis of liability under any Environmental Laws.

Dangerous Cargo means
Any of the following Cargoes, whether packaged, carried in bulk packaging or in bulk, within the scope of the following instruments;

• Solid bulk materials possessing chemical hazards and solid bulk materials hazardous only in bulk, including waste, as per the Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code)
• Harmful substances in packaged form and dangerous substances, materials or articles (covered by the IMDG Code)

•  All other potential Hazardous and Dangerous Cargo not covered in above articles which will or may pose risk to health, safety, property or the environment during operations, storage and/or transportation.
  
  The term Dangerous Cargo includes without any restriction, any empty uncleaned packaging’s, which previously contained Dangerous Cargo, unless the packaging’s have been sufficiently cleaned of residue of the Dangerous Cargoes and purged of vapors so as to nullify any hazard or have been filled with substances not classified as being dangerous.
  
  

2.1.7  Direct Delivery
Direct Delivery is the operation where

• a) For exports Cargo is delivered directly by shippers or their agent from Road Gate In (on road transport or other mode arranged by the shipper or its agent) to Vessel’s hook without landing at a place of rest; and

• b) For imports, Cargo is delivered directly from Vessel’s hook (on to road transport or other mode arranged by the consignee or his agent) to Road Gate Out without landing at a place of rest.
  
  Direct Deliveries shall be delivered/received from or to the Vessel’s hook as fast as the Vessel can deliver or receive.
  

Direct Deliveries are in principle only applicable for Special Break-Bulk Cargoes, Dry Bulk Cargoes and
Dangerous Cargoes and Hazardous Cargoes, for reasons but not limited to;
(a) Handling capacity; (b) exposure to the Terminal, environment and other Cargoes or; (c) health and safety aspects.

The Operator, at its sole discretion, can demand from the user that the Cargo is or will be handled on Direct Delivery basis.

Special Break-Bulk Cargo means Cargo which due to its dimensions, weight, or sensitivity to handling damage requires a special handling method.

2.1.8    Dry Bulk Cargo
Means the dry Cargo suitable for being discharged/loaded loose from/to the carrying Vessel by means of grabs, conveying systems or vacuum equipment.

2.1.9  Environmental Laws
All governmental, SIPC, Operator and municipal laws, rules, regulations, statutes, ordinances, permits or orders, and any judicial or administrative interpretations thereof, relating to (a) the prevention, control, or management of pollution, (b) the protection of the environment, included but not limited to, air, water, groundwater, land, soil, sediments, humans, animals, and vegetation, (c) waste generation, handling, treatment, storage, disposal, release, emission or transportation, or (d) regulation or exposure to Hazardous and Dangerous products.

Users of the Terminal are obliged to

• inform other parties,
• be informed of regulations, and
• to act and/or operate in accordance of such laws and its limitations

2.1.10    2.1.10 Free Storage Time
Means either
1. For Vessel Imports/Exports/Transshipments: The specified period during which Cargo or Containers handled over the quay may occupy space assigned to it in the Terminal, free of demurrage charges; or
2. For CFS: A period during which Containers and Cargo handled at the Terminal may occupy space assigned to it in the Terminal, free of demurrage charges.

2.1.10.1 Free Storage Time for Cargo Imports via Vessels

First Day of Free Storage Time	GLD
Demurrage start to count on the	day following the last day of Free Storage Time
Cargo considered delivered at the day/time	Cargo loaded onto truck-trailer of consignee (or his agent)
Demurrage for account	Consignee (or his agent), subject to Clause 3.8

2.1.10.2 Free Storage Time for Cargo Transshipments (Vessel to Vessel)

First Day of Free Storage Time	GLD of the inbound Vessel
Demurrage start to count on the	day following the last day of Free Storage Time
Cargo considered delivered at the day/time	Loaded onboard the connecting Vessel
Demurrage for account	Either 1.Agent of the connecting Vessel (if criteria are met); Or 2. Agent of the inbound Vessel (if criteria are not met)

* Criteria: a) The Agent of the inbound Vessel has declared the connecting Vessel prior to arrival of the inbound Vessel at the Operator’s Terminal; and b) The Agent of the inbound Vessel acts as Agent of the connecting Vessel or has obtained from other Agent of the connecting Vessel written confirmation that the other Agent of the connecting Vessel accepts demurrage charges (if any) on its account.

2.1.10.3 Free Storage Time for Cargo Exports on Vessels

2.1.10.3.1 Common Export Booking by Vessel Agent
Under a common export booking procedure applied between the Agent of the Vessel and the Operator, basis the agreed export booking (‘booking’) between Agent and Operator:

First Day of Free Storage Time	Cargo acceptance date (as per booking) *
Last Day of Free Storage Time	As per booking **
Demurrage start to count on the day	Following the last day of Free Storage Time
Cargo considered delivered at the day/time	Loaded onboard the Vessel
Demurrage for account	The Vessel or his Agent, unless an exception is applicable in accordance to Clause 2.1.10.2

* An earlier cargo acceptance date, if considerable, is to be discussed between the shipper and Operator and shall not affect the Last Day of Free Storage.
** The Operator will, acting reasonably, extent this period in case of a delay attributable to the Operator.

2.1.10.3.2 Export Shipment agreed between shipper (or shippers agent) and Operator
Exceptions to Clause 2.1.10.3.1 are applicable in case of

• Dry Bulk exports with FOB terms of shipment, where the Operator has entered into an export booking with a shipper;
• If for other reasons that Operator and shipper have entered into a booking.

In such case:

First Day of Free Storage Time	Cargo acceptance date (as per booking), i.e. the day on which shipper and Operator plan first Cargo deliveries to the Operator’s Terminal
Last Day of Free Storage Time	As per booking *, The Agreed Day of an export booking, determined based on the Free Storage Time applicable under the Operator’s Tariff or as otherwise agreed between the shipper (or shippers Agent) and Operator.
Demurrage start to count on the day	Following the last day of Free Storage Time
Cargo considered delivered at the day/time	Loaded onboard the Vessel
Demurrage for account	Shipper (or his agent)

* The Operator will, acting reasonably, extent this period in case of a delay attributable to the Operator.

On Clause 2.1.10.3.1 and Clause 2.1.10.3.2
Unless specifically agreed otherwise by agreement or in the agreed export booking, the Operator will apply for each export booking cut-off times for Cargo delivery and documentation:

For Ro-Ro and Break-Bulk:

Cut-off time for	Cut-off
Submission bookings	3 office days prior estimated time of arrival prior noon hours
Cargo documentation	3 office days prior estimated time of arrival prior noon hours
Cargo delivery	Thursday 12.00AM hours for estimated time of arrival on Sunday or Monday Sunday 12.00AM hours for estimated time of arrival on Tuesday: Monday 12.00AM hours for estimated time of arrival on Wednesday: Tuesday 12.00AM hours for estimated time of arrival on Thursday: Wednesday 12.00AM hours for estimated time of arrival on Friday: Thursday 12.00AM hours for estimated time of arrival Saturday:

For Dry Bulk:

Cut-off time for	Cut-off
Submission bookings	At least 5 office days prior estimated time of arrival prior noon hours
Cargo documentation	At least 5 office days prior estimated time of arrival prior noon hours
Cargo delivery	24 hours prior estimated time of arrival

Cut-off time may be updated (preponed or postponed) between the Operator and booking party (upon agreement) based on the preponed or postponed arrival of the Vessel. Such change shall have no impact on the free storage and demurrage calculation. After Cargo delivery cut-off time Cargo not delivered to the Terminal at that time will be shut out, unless the Operator and booking party agree on late delivery.
For late delivery the Operator reserves the right to charge late delivery related charges at its discretion which will be informed upon the time of receiving a late delivery request from the booking party.

The Cargo delivery cut-off times advised in the tables above in general allow sufficient time for the Operator, Vessel and other parties involved to adequately prepare amongst others Vessel loading operations, conduct measurements, verify Cargo weight, verify availability of lifting gears and have pre-operational meetings where required.
Requests for late delivery will not be unreasonably withheld but will be considered by the Operator taking such factors into consideration.

2.1.10.4 Container Freight Station (CFS)
The Operator will offer CFS Services to Users on a case to case basis based on the business case of the User.
For operations classified as CFS Services the Operator will in principle provide Free Storage Time for the Cargo and Containers. Unless specifically agreed otherwise the Operator will apply the following basis of storage and demurrage calculation for each import CFS shipment or export CFS booking:

Cargo Only	IMPORT (STRIPPING)	EXPORT (STUFFING)
A: First Day of Free Storage	Stripping (unpack) Date
B1: Either Free Storage Time in Cargo Unit Days per shipment; or B2: In Calendar Days per shipment	Offered on case basis
C: Cargo Unit considered to be delivered	Truck-trailer loading day
In case of B1 D: Consumed Cargo Unit Days per Cargo Unit E: Total Consumed Cargo Unit Days per shipment F: Demurrage Charges per Shipment (if any)	D = C-A E =Sum all Cargo Units (D) (E-B1) x Demurrage Rate per Cargo Unit Day	D = C-A E = Sum all Cargo Units (D) (E-B1) x Demurrage Rate per Cargo Unit Day

In case of B2 F: Demurrage Charges per Demurrage Slab (if any)

As per Demurrage Rate per Slab applicable for balance Cargo

As per Demurrage Rate per Slab applicable for balance Cargo

Cargo demurrage charges shall be for account of the User having requested for the Services.

Shipping Line Containers Only	IMPORT (STRIPPING)	EXPORT (STUFFING)
A: First Day of Free Storage per container	Lift off date	Lift off date
B: Free Storage Time in Container Days	Offered on case basis	Offered on case basis
C: Container delivered	Lift on date	Lift on date
D: Consumed container storage days per container	C-A	C-A
E: Total Consumed Container Days per shipment	Sum of all Containers (D)	Sum of all Containers (D)
F: Container Storage Charges per shipment (if any)	E-B) x Container Storage Rate per Day	(E-B) x Container Storage Rate per Day

Container Storage charges shall be for account of the User having requested for the Services.

In General on Clause 2.1.10.1 up to 2.1.10.4:
Free Storage Time is calculated in calendar days and shall not be affected by working days or national holidays. After expiry of Free Storage Time demurrage charges apply and will be charged accordingly.

2.1.10.5 Warehousing
The Operator will offer warehousing Services to Users on a case to case basis based on the business case of the User. For warehousing Services the Operator will in principle not offer Free Storage Time.
For warehousing the Operator will not apply demurrage calculations and charges but apply warehousing calculations and warehouse rent charges instead. The basis of calculation and Rates will be offered on a case to case basis.

Cargo shall, in principle, be deemed received into warehouse (open storage or covered storage) or delivered out of Warehouse (open storage or covered Storage) on the following basis:

Delivery by Operator or User from/to the Operator’s Terminal	Received into Warehouse	Delivered out of Warehouse
Land delivery (trailer)	Trailer Unloading Date	Trailer Loading Date
Land delivery (container)	Stripping (unpack) Date	Stuffing (pack) Date
Vessel Discharging at Operator’s Terminal	General Landing Date	Not applicable
Vessel Loading at Operator’s Terminal	Not applicable	Actual Time of Vessel sailing

2.1.11   General Landing Date (or ‘’GLD’’)
The General Landing Date is the median date of the Stevedoring activities on board a Vessel. As from this date the free storage on the Terminal will be calculated. Demurrage starts to count as from the next day after the end of the free storage period.

2.1.12   Government
Means the Government of Oman or any agency, authority, department, Minister, Ministry or other element thereof: references to the Government shall be construed as references to the appropriate element thereof;

2.1.13    Oman
Means the Sultanate of Oman in its entirety;

2.1.14   Point of Rest
An area at the Terminal, which is assigned for

• Receipt of inbound Cargo/Container from the Vessel and from which it may be delivered to the consignee (or its agent) or loaded on a Vessel in the case of transshipment;
• Receipt of outbound Cargo/Container from the Shipper (or its agent) for loading on board of a Vessel;
• Receipt of import Cargo/Containers for the purpose of warehousing, for future outbound delivery of Cargo/Containers on to a mode of transport at the Operator’s Terminal;
• Receipt of import Cargo/Containers for the purpose of CFS, for consecutive outbound delivery of Cargo/Containers on to a mode of transport at the Terminal;

2.1.15    Port
Means the Port of Sohar, Oman;

2.1.16   Port Authority
Means Sohar Industrial Port Company SAOC;

2.1.17    Rates
Means the rules and regulationsMeans the Operator's charges for the Services as set out in clause 10.
Rates and payment conditions can be found in clause 6.

2.1.18    Receive at Terminal
For import Cargoes: Rates include all normal Cargo handling as from Vessel’s hook until delivery on to the consignee’s (or its agent’s) trailer with temporary outdoor storage on the Terminal (storage area, laydown area, etc.)

For export Cargoes: Rates include all normal Cargo handling as from arrival of the Cargo by the shipper’s (or its agent’s) trailer until delivered to Vessel’s hook with temporary outdoor storage on the Terminal (storage area, laydown area, etc.)

The charges for storage of Cargo on the Terminal are not included in these rates. Transport from alongside the Vessel to ‘Dedicated storage area’ may be debited separately (at the Operators discretion). All services exceeding standard Cargo handlings will be debited separately, at the Operators discretion.

“Hooking on and hooking off are considered to be part of and included in Stevedoring”

2.1.19    RO or OMR
Means Rials Omani, the lawful currency of Oman;

2.1.20   Services
Means any and all services conducted within the Terminal facilities or container transports for CFS.

2.1.21  SIPC Rules and Regulations
Means the rules and regulations issued by the Port Authority from time to time which apply to all members, which includes but is not limited to Users, of the Port and Terminal.

2.1.22   Shore handling

2.1.22.1 Shore Handling for General Cargo (non Ro-Ro)
Shore Handling is the service charge for the movement of Cargo from the hook of the Vessel to the Storage Area or place of Rest, and up to presentation to/from consignee’s/shippers transport in case of import, and vice versa for export. For heavy-lifts or units with unsuitable configuration for Handling with standard equipment the consignee or his agent must make separate arrangements with the Operator. In the general Cargo section of this Tariff the charges are based on ‘received at Terminal’.
“Hooking on and hooking off are considered to be part of and included in Stevedoring”

2.1.22.2 Shore handling for Ro-Ro Cargoes
Shore handling for Ro-Ro Cargoes is the service charge for the movement of Cargo from the ramp of the Vessel to the place of rest, or vice versa in case of export, and from the Vessel ramp to the place of rest and consecutively back from the place of rest up to the Vessel ramp in case of transshipment.
The move from the place of rest up to the consignee’s/shipper’s truck is considered a separate move and not part of the Shore Handling activity and related charge. If such move is executed by the Operator, a transfer fee is applicable as per clause 10.2.4.

2.1.23    Stevedoring
The physical handling of Cargo on-board of the Vessel from or to the Vessel’s hook or point of discharge or load. This includes supervision and management. Stevedoring charges for Break Bulk and general Cargo are based on loading or discharging with Vessels’ gear. Stevedoring rates include stevedores, winch/crane drivers, ships tally, foreman and signalmen (Vessel work only). Stevedoring rates exclude any lifting gears and equipment required inside Vessels’ hatch/hold and/or all additional labors required due to extraordinary operational circumstances.

“Hooking on and hooking off are considered to be part of and included in Stevedoring”

Irrespective of the terms of shipment, payment of stevedoring and related service charges will be the responsibility of the Vessel and/or his Agent (exceptions are considerable for Dry Bulk as specified in Clause 10.3.3 or in the event Vessel and/or his Agent have sought and received prior written approval from Operator’s commercial department to deviate from the same.

Note: It is mandatory that ships gear are in a proper mechanical, hydraulic and operational condition. The Operator reserves the right to stop unloading operations, if cranes do not work in a safe, proper, efficient and productive manner and/or if cranes are technically malfunctioning, even if valid gear certificates are presented to the Operator. The consideration of the Vessel cranes’ or gear condition will be as per the sole discretion of the Operator.

In case the Operator deems Vessel cranes’ are not in an acceptable condition, it reserves the right to use the mobile shore crane(s) which will be debited to the Vessel or her Agent at published rates.

The Operator will not use, nor allows the use of Vessel cranes of the derricks type. A vessel equipped with such cranes is considered gearless and mobile shore crane(s) will be used and debited to the Vessel or Agent at published rates.

2.1.24    Storage Area
Means an open Storage Area at the Operator’s Terminal, where Cargo or Containers may be held at the custody of the Operator as instructed by the User (or its agent) delivering Cargo to the Terminal. Storage requests shall be submitted prior arrival of Cargo at the Terminal and will be offered for subject to availability.

When storage is mentioned in this Tariff it shall mean outdoor storage.

2.1.25    Tariff
means this Tariff and its terms and conditions as may be amended from time to time by the Operator.

2.1.26    Terminal
Means the Operator's Terminal at the Port including Terminal Facilities;

2.1.27    Terminal Facilities
Meaning any wharves, docks, piers, sheds, warehouses, land, structures, buildings, pipelines and extensions thereof and appurtenances there to, equipments and appliances of all kinds situated within the jurisdiction of and/or owned, operated or leased by the Operator or which are in its care and custody.

2.1.28    Freight Ton / FRT
Unless otherwise specified, all ‘Tons’ shall be regarded as ‘Freight Tons’ and shall be determined by a weight of 1,000 kilograms or a measurement of one cubic meter at extreme measurements (one cubic meter = biggest length x biggest width x biggest height), whichever is higher.

2.1.29    Transshipment Cargo or Transshipment Container
“Transshipment Cargo or Transshipment Container” means Cargo landed from a Vessel and placed in the custody of the Operator for the purpose of shipment on another Vessel.

2.1.30    User
Includes (1) any person or entity using the Terminal Facilities or to/from whom any service, work or labour is furnished, performed, done or made available by the Operator or any other person using the Terminal Facilities, (2) any person or entity owning or having custody of Cargo moving in, over or through the Terminal, (3) all Vessels and their owners, operators, crew and agents, and (4) any other person, individual, firm or corporation that conducts business at the Terminal Facilities.

2.1.31   Vessel
Means floating craft of every description and shall include in its meaning the term owners, charterers, operators, managers and mortgagees thereof.

2.1.32    Additional handling (inspection, surveys, etc.)
Stevedoring and Shore Handling rates are based on a single Cargo manipulation. Any additional moves the Operator requires to execute are subject to additional handling charges at the discretion of the Operator. Such occasions may include but are not limited to the requirement for inspection, surveys, sorting and the like.

2.2    Further definitions and interpretation
2.2.1 Clause and schedule headings shall not affect the interpretation of this Published Tariff.

2.2.2 A person includes a natural person, corporate or unincorporated body (whether or not having
separate legal personality) and that person's legal and personal representatives, successors and
permitted assigns.

2.2.3 The schedules and background form part of this Published Tariff and shall have effect as if set out
 in full in the body of this Tariff. Any reference to this Tariff includes the schedules and background.

2.2.4 Words in the singular shall include the plural and vice versa.

2.2.5 A reference to writing or written includes faxes but not e-mail.

2.2.6 A reference to the masculine includes the feminine.

2.2.7 Where the words include(s), including or in particular are used in this Tariff, they are
 deemed to have the words without limitation following them. Where the context permits, the words
 other and otherwise are illustrative and shall not limit the sense of the words preceding them.

2.2.8 Any obligation in this Tariff on a person not to do something includes an obligation not to agree,
 allow, permit or acquiesce in that thing being done.

2.2.9 References to clauses and schedules are to the clauses and schedules of this Published Tariff.

2.2.10 References to days means to calendar days.

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3    Use of Terminal:

Clause	Clause title
3.1	Designation and regulation
3.2	Acceptance of Cargo
3.3	Terminal access
3.4	Responsibility for damage to Facilities
3.5	3rd Party Equipment
3.6	Vacate a Berth
3.7	Cargo Inspection moves and handling
3.8	Unclaimed Cargo
3.9	Direct Delivery
3.10	Lashing
3.11	Unlashing

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3.1    Designation and regulation
The Operator reserves the right to designate and regulate the use of the Terminal and all facilities of the Terminal.

3.2    Acceptance of Cargo
The Operator reserves the right to handle and/or accept or reject any and all Cargo at the Terminal.

3.3    Terminal Access
Access to the Terminal will only be granted by the Operator after a written/faxed/e-mail request by the User. Any person expecting to dock a Vessel at the Terminal

for the purpose of loading or discharging must give the Operator and the Port Authority such information as requested, including the information required by the

SIPC Rules and Regulations.

3.4    Responsibility for damage to Facilities
Users are solely responsible for any damage to the Terminal or injury to any person resulting from their use of berths or any other Terminal facilities. The Operator

reserves the right to repair, or otherwise cause to be repaired, such damage at the expense of such User.

3.5    3rd Party Equipment
The Operator prohibits the placing and/or use within the Terminal of any mechanical equipment not owned by the Operator without prior written approval of the

Operator and payment of any applicable charges. Users are solely responsible for any liability arising from any damage to any property or injury to any person caused by

such mechanical equipment.

3.6     Vacate a berth
The Operator reserves the right to instruct a User to vacate its Vessel from its allocated berth at the Terminal on completion of discharging and/or loading. The User is

obliged to meet the request at its own expense.

3.7    Cargo Inspection moves and handling
The Operator reserves the right to move, at the risk and expense of the User, any Cargo or Container to another location and/or inspect them, which in its judgment may pose a risk or is likely to damage other Cargo, Containers, Terminal Facilities or Users.

3.8    Unclaimed Cargo
Cargo remaining at the Terminal unclaimed for a period of more than:

• a) Six months for all
• a. Dry bulk Cargo;
• b. Timber and Plywood
• c. Jumbo Bags and pre-slinged bags
• d. All types of steel Cargoes
• e. General Cargo and not otherwise specified Cargoes
• f. Empty Containers (SOC’s)
• g. Project Cargo and any Cargo above 20 metric ton and/or out of gauge
• h. Vehicles and other self-propelled Cargo;
• i. Containerized Cargo
• b) Six months, or less when the situation requires for the same, for
• a. Dangerous Cargo, Hazardous Cargo and distressed Cargo;
• b. Refrigerated containerized Cargo;

and for which the Operator’s charges and/or customs charges have not been paid, may be auctioned and sold by Omani Customs or by the Operator. The above mentioned periods start to count from the General Landing Date (for import and transhipments) or the date on which Cargo is received at the Terminal.

In case the Omani Customs authority intends to auction Cargo and provided that the Operator has received a notification of such intention, the Operator shall use best efforts to inform the ‘Responsible Party’ of such intention.

‘Responsible Party’ is considered the Party having delivered Cargo to the Terminal, being for

Cargo arrived at Terminal by	For purpose	Responsible Until	Responsible Party
Vessel	Import	Up to CRO Date, re-shipment or auction date	Vessel or its Agent
Vessel	Import	From CRO Date up to the day of Cargo removal	The Consignee or its agent
Vessel	Transshipment	Until transshipment, removal or auction date	Vessel or Agent of inbound Vessel; or Vessel or Agent of outbound Vessel, *
Land	Export	Until shipment, removal or auction date	Agent (as export booking Party)
Land	Export	Until shipment, removal or auction date	Shipper (as export booking Party)
Land	CFS, Storage, Warehousing,	As per Agreement and Until Cargo release date or Until Cargo shipment date from the Terminal	The requesting Party
Any	Auction	From the day of auction until the moment of removal of Cargo	Buyer of Cargo at auction

* Shall be the Agent absorbing demurrage in accordance to Clause 2.1.10.2.

In the event the Cargo remains on the Terminal for a period longer then the above-mentioned periods, the Responsible Party may request the Operator and/or Omani customs authority to facilitate the auctioning of Cargo, it falls within the sole discretion of Omani customs authority to decide on such request. The Operator will not unreasonably withhold such request.

Notwithstanding any of the above and the below, the Operator acting reasonably, will not proceed to auction Cargo itself

• In the event there are no outstandings on the Cargo exceeding payment terms;
• If charges raised by the Operator are disputed by the Responsible Party and provided the Responsible Party acts reasonable to resolve such dispute and settles all non-disputed amounts within the agreed payment terms; and
• If charges raised by the Operator are paid within the agreed payment terms or are paid promptly after the Operator has notified the Responsible Party of a payment default; and
• Without notifying a Responsible Party of its intention and reasons to do so, and providing the Responsible Party with reasonable notice period allowing the Responsible Party to take actions within such notice period to satisfy the Operator’s requirements to not auction the Cargo.
  
  In the event Cargo proceeds for auction either on Omani Customs order, Operator’s decision or request of the Responsible Party, then the following charges and conditions are applicable to the buyer of auctioned Cargo:
  

  Auctioned Cargo Rates	As per Clause 10.1.20 or Clause 10.2.10, for account of the buyer of Cargo from the auction
  Cargo Release Date	Following a) payment Receipt of Responsible Party for all outstandings up to the date of auction, or 10 days after auction date (subject to Omani customs Authorities consent) in case of payment failure by Responsible Party, whichever earliest, and b) payment Receipt of Auctioned Cargo Rates

  
  The Responsible Party shall remain responsible for all charges accrued during and till the end of the period it is responsible for, as mentioned in the table in this Clause (on previous page), which responsibility shall commence:
  
  1.For imports by Vessel at the Terminal, the Operator will commence to charge the Responsible Party (Vessel or its Agent) on notification and after 30 days from GLD if Cargo remains unclaimed (i.e. no CRO is issued by Operator) for all accrued charges from GLD.
  
  2.For imports by Vessel at the Terminal, the Operator will commence to charge the Responsible Party (consignee or its agent) of claimed Cargo from GLD for all accrued charges from GLD.
  The Operator will assume the consignee to claim Cargo on which basis it will initially debit the Consignee or its agent . In the event the Cargo remains unclaimed such raised Charges will be debited to the Vessel or Agent in accordance to the above paragraph 1.
  
  3.For transshipments via the Terminal by Vessel, the Operator will commence to charge the Responsible Party from GLD of the inbound Vessel.
  
  4.For exports via the Operator’s Terminal by Vessel, the Operator will charge the Responsible Party from the Cargo Acceptance Date mentioned on the agreed export booking.
  
  5. For CFS, Warehousing and other Services for which Cargo is delivered by Land, the Operator will charge the Responsible Party from the moment of Cargo receipt at the Terminal
  
  All of the above in this Clause 3.8 shall be in accordance and subject to customs regulations applicable from time to time. Any User is responsible to inform himself on the latest applicable customs regulations.
  
  

3.9    Direct Delivery
The Operator may, at its sole discretion and capacity, handle Cargo on a Direct Delivery basis.

3.10    Lashing
For lashing work onboard a Vessel, when the Operator assists with lashing, it will be (a) for and on behalf; and (b) for risk; and (c) for expense of the party requesting

such service. It will remain the responsibility of the requesting party, and the master of the Vessel that the work is executed as per required standards.

Lashing of trucks is always in the scope and responsibility of the transporter/receiver. If the Operator is requested to provided assistance, it will be (a) for and on behalf;

and (b) for risk; and (c) for expense of the party requesting such service. It will remain the responsibility of the requesting party, and the transporter that the work is executed

as per required standards.

3.11    Unlashing
Unlashing work on board a Vessel, which the Operator deems can be executed by its staff, will in principle be executed by the Operator. Where the Operator deems unlashing

work, for reasons such as but not limited to its technicality, safety/quality aspects or equipment requirement(s), cannot be executed by the Operator, such unlashing work

shall be executed by the Vessel or its appointed service provider.

The disposal of lashing material, dunnage and other waste from a Vessel will be at Vessel expense.  

Unlashing (from trailer) of cargo delivered to the Terminal for export or storage, shall in principle be executed by the shipper, its transporter or User appointed for such unlashing

work. When the Operator is requested to assist with unlashing, it will be (a) for and on behalf; and (b) for risk; and (c) for expense of the party requesting such service.

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4    User's obligations:

Clause	Clause title
4.1	User Co-operation
4.2	Storage requirements
4.3	Vessel requirements
4.4	Cargo requirements
4.5	Documentation
4.6	Licensing, permits and consent
4.7	Notice of Arrival
4.8	Insurance
4.9	Insurance Certificate
4.10	User Liability (Fraud, negligence, a.o.)
4.11	Environmental Laws
4.12	User Registration

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4.1    User co-operation
All Users must co-operate with the Operator at all times when at the Terminal and in all matters relating to the Services.

4.2    Storage requirements
Users shall ensure Cargo/Container is delivered to the Terminal packed so to be able to withstand natural and normal handling forces. Packing shall be marked sufficiently, clear and as per international standards. Users shall inform the Operator in writing at least 24 hours prior to delivery/arrival of the Cargo/Container of any special handling and storage requirements, upon receipt of such requirements Operator may advise additional terms under which it shall store the Cargo/Container. Such additional terms include but shall not be limited to:

• Rejection of the Cargo/Container
• Demand Direct Delivery Basis
• Demand a waiver of liability in favour of the Operator
  
  Unless notice of loss or damage and the general nature of such loss or damage be given in writing to the Operator by the User before or at the time of taking delivery of Cargo/Container from the Terminal, such removal shall be prima facie evidence of (a) the delivery by the Operator of the Cargo/Container as described in the cargo documents and (b) compliance of the Operator with the storage requirements.
  
  Operator shall not be liable for any damage or loss of the Cargo/Container if no special handling and/or storage requirements have been provided/communicated in writing to the Operator 24hrs prior to arrival/delivery of Cargo/Container or when such information was unclear and/or inconsistent and/or late. For the interpretation of 24hrs, notice should be given latest 12.00 AM hours during office hours.
  
  

4.3    Vessel requirements
All Users must ensure that Vessels are arranged as per the Vessel requirements notified to the User by the Operator from time to time. Vessels calling the Terminal shall have gear suitable to (off-)load Cargo on-board, unless agreed otherwise. Vessel gear shall have valid certification as per international standards being certified by a renowned maritime inspection and certification bureau. Such certification certificates may be requested by the Operator in advance of Cargo operations. Vessels calling the Terminal shall be properly classed and remain in class for the duration of its stay at the Terminal, in addition to being in class Vessel shall be covered for P&I (Protection and Indemnity Insurance) and no premium payments shall be outstanding. Vessel to further comply with applicable international, national and flag state standards and requirements. Vessel to ensure a safe working environment for the Operator. Upon the simple written request of the Operator the Vessel shall provide evidence of its compliance with the obligations contained in this article 4.3.

4.4    Cargo requirements
Break-bulk Cargoes should have suitable lifting points being directly accessible and clearly marked. Lashing points should be suitable for handling the Cargo. Central gravities and other instructions relevant for handling of the Cargo should be easily identifiable marked or provided to the stevedore before the commencement of Vessel and Terminal operations. Cargo or its packaging have to comply with international maritime standards for Cargo handling.

4.5    Documentation
All Users must provide, in a timely manner, such information, documents and materials as the Operator may require to provide the Services, and as are required to enter the

Port under the SIPC Rules and Regulations.

4.6    Licensing, permits and consent
Each User must obtain and maintain all necessary licences, permits and consents and comply with all relevant legislation in connection with its Cargo for using the Terminal.

4.7    Notice of Arrival
Each User must give the Operator sufficient notice of a Vessel arriving, and the notice must include information as set out in clause 10.8

4.8    Insurance
Each User should, at its own expense, obtain and maintain at least the following insurances with a reputable insurance company:

• insurance of its Cargo to a value not less than its full replacement value comprehensively against all usual risks of loss, damage or destruction,

       theft or accident;

• insurance for such amounts as a prudent owner of its Cargo would insure to cover any third party or public liability risks of whatever nature and

       however arising in connection with its Cargo;

• insurance against such other risks relating to its Cargo as may be required by law; and

• insurance which includes full coverage for any risk to and deriving from the Cargo during the stay of the Cargo on the Terminal (from arrival to

       up to departure from the Operators premises), which shall amongst other, but not limited to, cover handling, storage, transport

       and all other risks of external calamities and contingencies.

Charges published in this tariff do not include any expense for insurance covering the Cargo, containers, vessels or other equipment. It is the Terminal user’s responsibility
to provide such insurance coverage.

4.9    Insurance Certificate
Each User shall, on the Operator's request, produce both the insurance certificate giving details of cover and the receipt for payment of the current premium in respect

of the insurances.

4.10    User liability (Fraud, negligence, a.o.)
Users shall be liable to pay to the Operator, on demand, all reasonable costs, charges or losses sustained or incurred by the Operator (including any direct, indirect or

consequential losses, loss of profit and loss of reputation, loss or damage to property and those arising from injury to or death of any person and loss of opportunity to deploy

resources elsewhere) that arise directly or indirectly from the User's fraud, negligence, failure to perform or delay in the performance of any of its obligations under these terms

and conditions, subject to the Operator confirming such costs, charges and losses to the User in writing.

4.11    Environmental Laws
Users of the Terminal are obliged to act and/or operate in accordance with all Environmental Laws.

4.12    User Registration
Each User should register itself with the Operator prior receiving Services.

Users as an entity shall provide the Operator with the following details for receiving Services:
-    Commercial Registration Copy and Tax Number
-    Company details
-    Contact details
-    Mailing details

Users as an individual shall provide the Operator with the following details for receiving Services:
-    Full name with passport or Omani resident card copy
-    Contact, mailing and address details

Users visiting the Terminal for other reasons require to intimate their purpose of visiting in advance to the relevant department head which will advise further requirements

for registration accordingly.

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5    Health and Safety (HSSE):

5.1    HSSE Compliance
Terminal Users  must comply with all of the operators' HSSE rules and regulations (HSSE means health, safety, security and environment). By entering the operators Terminal

the User automatically and indisputably acknowledges full knowledge of and compliance with these rules and regulations.

Parties using the Port are required to conform with all of the current safety and security rules and regulations. Please contact our HSSE department for safety inductions when

visiting our Terminal.

5.2    Submittance of Dangerous Cargo information
All Users  of the Port and Terminal have the obligation to report full details of all Dangerous and Hazardous Cargo at least 5 days prior to Vessel arrival. Acceptance of Cargo is

subject the consent of the Port Authority and the Operator.

Users of the Port and Terminal failing to inform the Operator and Port Authority in advance of Cargo arrival will be held liable and may face penalties for such late notifications.

More specific information and requirements of the Port Authority (SIPC Rules and Regulations), can be found on www.soharportandfreezone.com/en/hse/hse-policy.

Full details of all Dangerous Goods must be submitted to the Operator by Users prior to arrival at the Terminal.  The Operator has the right to reject or delay access to the Terminal

or handling of  Dangerous Goods.  Rules and regulations of IMDG, BC Code, SIPC and/or Omani national legal bodies to apply.

5.3    Change of services
The Operator may, from time to time and without notice, change the Services in order to comply with any applicable safety or statutory requirements.  The Operator may, from time

to time, change the Services provided that such changes do not materially affect the nature or quality of the Services and, where practicable, it will give the User at least one month

notice of any change.

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6    Rates and payment:

Clause number	Clause title
6.1	Rate Schedule
6.2	Invoicing of Services
6.3	Rate Increase - A
6.4	Rate Increase - B
6.5	Weight verification
6.6	Volume measurement
6.7	Gang Idle Time / Detention
6.8	Shore Handling Rates
6.9	Stevedoring Rates
6.10	Payment of Invoices and advance collection of funds
6.11	Failing to Pay
6.12	Misdeclaration
6.13	Value Added Tax

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6.1    Rate Schedule

Users shall pay the Rates as set out in the chapters of clause 10. Users must comply with all applicable requirements or obligations contained in clause 10 concerning the provision

of Services by the Operator or the User's use of the Terminal.

6.2    Invoicing of Services

The Operator shall invoice the User for all Services after (or before, subject payment terms and Clause 6.10):

• a) the Operator has loaded or unloaded all available Cargo from a Vessel; or
• b) the Operator has been ordered to stop Cargo operations by the User, Vessel captain or the Government.
• c) Operator has stopped Cargo operations for User’s breach of these terms and conditions.
• The Operator shall invoice the User storage or demurrage after expiry of Free Storage Time.

6.3    Rate Increase A

The Operator may review and increase the Rates by a change to these terms and conditions at its discretion. The Operator shall give notice of any such increase prior to the

increase by amending these terms and conditions on its website www.oman.steinweg.com.

6.4    Rate Increase B

The Operator may immediately increase the Rates by giving notice if unforeseen additional costs are imposed on the Operator in performing the Services, including, but not limited

to, statutory salary increases for the Operator's employees.

6.5    Weight verification

When the Operator weighs and finds the weight to be more than the weight declared by the User, by either weighbridge or draft survey, then the highest weight will be charged at

the applicable Rate.

6.6    Volume measurement

Freight Tons will be normally considered based on the Cargo manifest. However, the Operator may carry out random or full verification of measurement of any Cargo and consider the highest volume for the purpose of calculating the Rates. Measurements shall be made based on extreme measurements.

Cost involved, in case of misdeclaration, will be charged in accordance to Clause 6.12

6.7    Gang Idle time / detention

Costs arising from obstructed or delayed operations due to matters beyond the control of the Operator will be charged to the User as further described in clause 10.3.4 (Dry Bulk), 10.3.8.7 (Aggregates and Limestone),clause 10.4.7 to 10.4.10 (non-RoRo) and 10.5.5 (RoRo), regardless the source of such obstruction or delay.

6.8    Shore Handling Rates

For import Cargoes: Rates include all normal Cargo handling as from Vessel’s hook until Delivery on to the consignee’s (or its agent’s) trailer with temporary outdoor storage on the Terminal (storage area, laydown area, etc.)

For export Cargoes: Rates include all normal Cargo handling as from arrival of the Cargo by the shipper’s (or its agent’s) trailer until delivered to Vessel’s hook with temporary outdoor storage on the Terminal (storage area, laydown area, etc.)

“Hooking on and hooking off are considered to be part of and included in Stevedoring”

The Rates for storage of Cargo on the Terminal are not included in these Rates.

The Operator reserves the right to charge separately/additionally for

• - Cargo requiring multi-handling to receive in ‘Dedicated storage area’
• - Cargoes which require special handling exceeding standard Cargo handlings;
• - All Services provided extra

6.9    Stevedoring Rates

Irrespective of the terms of shipment, payment of stevedoring and related service charges will be the responsibility of the Vessel and/or his Agent, (exceptions are considerable for Dry Bulk as specified in Clause 10.3.3 or in the event Vessel and/or his Agent have sought and received prior written approval from Operator’s commercial department to deviate from the same.
To qualify for the Transshipment Cargo Rates the Cargo must be discharged by the first Vessel onto the Terminal and remain in the custody of the Operator until it is transshipped on board the on-carrying Vessel at the Terminal.

6.10    Payment of invoices and advance collection of funds

The Operator may at its sole discretion, estimate and collect in advance all expected cost which may accrue against Cargo operations. Use of the Terminal, and/or permission to sail, and/or release of Cargo may be denied until such advance charges have been paid.

The User shall pay each invoice submitted to it by the Operator, in full and in cleared funds, prior arrival of inbound or outbound Cargo and prior the start of the physical handling operation, or within 7 days after invoice receipt to a bank account nominated in writing by the Operator, whatever earliest. Payments may also be made at the administrative office of the Operator.

6.11    Failing to pay

Without prejudice to any other right or remedy that it may have, if the User fails to pay the Operator on the due date, the Operator may:

• Charge interest on such sum from the due date for payment at the monthly rate of 1.5%, accruing on a daily basis and being compounded quarterly until payment is made; and/or
• Suspend all Services until payment has been made in full; and/or
• Suspend receiving or delivering Cargo and the use of the Terminal; and/or.
• Place a lien on the Users’ Cargo.
  
  

Vessels which are awaiting commencement of handling operations or which cannot sail due to absence of payment will be considered as unworkable Vessel.

6.12    Misdeclaration

In case of misdeclaration as per clause 6.5 (weight verification) and clause 6.6 (volume measurement) the Operator will charge all additional costs to the Party responsible for such misdeclaration (the declaring party) or if such Party cannot be identified to any other User who is connected to the Cargo.

Such charges, include but are not limited to Vessel related activity;

• a) Labor and equipment charges;
• b) Extra Freight Tons for Weighment charges;
• c) Extra Freight Tons for Shore handling and Stevedoring related charges;
• d) Extra Freight Tons for other Services been provided
  
  

Such charges will be for account of
- The Vessel or its Agent for imports and transshipments;
- The Vessel or its Agent if an export booking has been entered into by the Vessel or its Agent;
- The Shipper or its agent if an export booking has been entered into by the Shipper or its agent;
- For non-Vessel related Services, the Operator reserves the right in case of misdeclaration to charge the User having requested for the Services for extra Tons and verification/measurement cost involved.

6.13    Value Added Tax

All Rates set out in this Tariff and the Rates set by the Operator for any additional supplies are exclusive of VAT and where any such rate is the consideration for a supply which is subject to VAT, then the consideration is to be increased by the amount of VAT which is chargeable on that supply. In this Tariff, ‘’VAT’’ means ‘’Value added tax or any equivalent tax chargeable in Oman or any equivalent tax or duty which may be imposed in substitution for it or in addition to it at the rate applicable from time to time.

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7    Working hours:

The terminal working hours and overtime policies are as set out in chapter 11.

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8     Limitation of Liability:

8.1    Indemnity (Operator held harmless)Each User, Vessel owner, operator, charterer or their agents whose Vessel calls at the Terminal and each Owner or agent of Cargo handled thereat as a condition to receiving services at the Terminal hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Operator, any of its agents, servants or employees (and any other person, firm or corporation engaged by the Operator to furnish labour, materials or equipment relating to the receipt or handling of Cargo or Containers, their Cargoes or Vessels at the Terminal) from and against all losses, claims, demands and suits for damages (including court expenses and counsel fees), for death or personal injury or property damage that may be imposed upon the Operator or any of its agents, servants, employees or contractors by any User, Vessel owner, operator or charterer or such Cargo owner (or their agents or employees) as a consequence of the use of the Terminal or the Operator providing Services at the Terminal.

8.2 The Operator shall not be liable to any User under or in connection with the Services or the User's use of the Terminal for:

• Loss of profits;

• Loss of sales or business;

• Loss of contracts;

• Loss of or damage to goodwill;

• Any indirect or consequential loss; or

• The weight, volume, moisture levels or quality of the Cargo.

8.3  The Operator's total liability to a User under or in connection with the Services or the User's use of the Terminal shall, in respect of all claims (connected or unconnected) in any consecutive three month period, be limited to the equivalent of the total charges paid by the User to the Operator in that period.

8.4 If the Operator's performance of the Services is prevented or delayed by any act or omission of a User, agents, subcontractors, consultants or employees, then the Operator shall not be liable for any costs, charges or losses sustained or incurred by the User that arise directly or indirectly from such prevention or delay.

8.5 If the Operator’s performance of the Services is prevented or delayed by any force majeure event, then the Operator shall not be liable for any costs, charges or losses sustained or incurred by the User that arise directly or indirectly from such prevention or delay. The Operator will inform User(s) of the Terminal in case of a force majeure event promptly and will make reasonable endeavours to resume its services as soon as reasonably possible. Force majeure events are amongst other, but not limited to

• Acts of God, including but not limited to fire, flood, earthquake, windstorm or other natural disaster;
• War, threat of or preparation for war, armed conflict, imposition of sanctions, embargo, breaking off of diplomatic relations or similar actions;
• Terrorist attack, civil war, civil commotion or riots;
• Nuclear, chemical or biological contamination or sonic boom;
• Fire, explosion or accidental damage;
• Loss at sea;
• Extreme adverse weather conditions;
• Collapse of building structures, failure of plant machinery, machinery, computers or vehicles;
• Any labour strikes, industrial action or lockouts; and
• Interruption or failure of Port service, including but not limited to electric power, gas or water.
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9    Governing Law:

9.1 Any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these terms and conditions shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of Oman.

9.2 The parties irrevocably agree that the Oman courts shall have jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim that arises out of or in connection with these terms and conditions.

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10    Rate Schedules:

Clause number	Clause title
10.1	Shore handling (Non Ro-Ro)
10.2	Shore handling (Ro-Ro)
10.3	Dry Bulk and Minerals (Shore Handling and Stevedoring)
10.4	Stevedoring Rates (Non Ro-Ro)
10.5	Stevedoring Rates (Ro-Ro)
10.6	Equipment Charges and Administration Charges
10.7	Container Freight Station and Warehousing
10.8	Vessel Documentation

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10.1    Shore Handling rates (Non Ro-Ro)

Clause number	Clause Title
10.1.1	Shore Handling (Non-RoRo) Rate Table
10.1.2	Volume Discounts
10.1.3	Heavy Lifts and Oversized Cargo
10.1.4	Dangerous, Hazardous or obnoxious Cargoes
10.1.5	Distressed Cargo
10.1.6	Damaged or Defective Goods
10.1.7	Misdeclaration of Cargo Weights
10.1.8	Overtime
10.1.9	Storage / Demurrage Charges
10.1.10	Other Services
10.1.11	Transshipment
10.1.12	Misdeclaration of Cargo measurements
10.1.13	Weighing Charges
10.1.14	Cargo Handling on Terminal with Mobile Shore Cranes
10.1.15	Cargo Sorting
10.1.16	VAT (Value Added Tax)
10.1.17	Operator's Mafi Rental
10.1.18	Administration Fees
10.1.19	Intimation of Cargo collection/delivery
10.1.19	Auctioned Cargo Charges

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10.1.1    Shore Handling (Non Ro-Ro) Rate Table

Each Ton is considered a Freight Ton (FRT), and is unless otherwise specified
calculated on volume (CBM – m3) at extreme measurements (calculated by biggest length x biggest width x biggest height – all in meters) or metric ton (referred to in this Tariff as ‘’Metric Ton’’, ‘’MT’’ or ‘’Mton’’, whatever highest.

SN	Category	Received at Terminal (OMR per FRT)	Direct delivery (OMR or FRT)
A	Timber	2.125	N/A
B	Plywood Bundles	2.125	N/A
C	Jumbo Bags and pre-slinged bags (minimal 1 MT per unit average, lower average will result in an increased Pro Rated adjustment of the Rate)	1.675	On request
D	Palletized Cargo	As per 10.1.1 H	N/A
E	Steel Coils, Billets, Rebar, Wire rod, Plates, Angles, etc.	3.180	N/A
F	Steel pipes (coated and uncoated)	3.180	N/A
G	Ro-Ro Cargoes	As per clause 10.2.1	As per clause 10.2.1
H	General Cargo and not otherwise specified Cargoes	2.125	1.645
I	Dry Bulk solid Cargo and minerals	As per clause 10.3	As per clause 10.3
J	Aggregates and Limestone	On request	On request
K	Aluminium and other non-ferrous metals	On request	N/A
L	Livestock	N/A	On request
M	Any Unit over 20 Metric Ton (unless having a weight exception as mentioned in Clause 10.1.3)	200% of A-F, H	200% of A-F, H
N	Any Unit out of gauge, exceeding one or more of the following dimensions in meters: length > 12.0, width > 2.40, height > 3.0 (unless having a dimension exception as mentioned in Clause 10.1.3)	200% of A-F, H	200% of A-F. H

All Rates are VAT exclusive, as further described in clause 10.1.16

10.1.2    Volume discounts
Volume discount will be granted for items in clause 10.1.1 for item A-F, H, M and N, as follows per consignee shipment.

Shipment size	Volume discount
Up to 5.000 FRT	NIL
Between 5.001 - 10.000 FRT	10%
Between 10.001 - 15.000 FRT	20%
More than 15.001 FRT	30%

10.1.3    Heavy Lifts and oversized Cargo
Single units weighing over 20 Metric Ton and/or with dimensions exceeding one of the maximums of length (12.0 meter), width (2.4 meter) or height (3.0 meter) will be charged at 200% of the rates as mentioned in 10.1.1 item M and N.

Exception to the above i.e. special criteria are (in case no special criteria the above mentioned criteria is applicable, in which case this is mentioned in the below table as ‘Not applicable’):

Cargo	Considered heavy lift when weight exceeds	Considered oversized when length exceeds	Considered oversized when width exceeds	Considered oversized when height exceeds
Steel Pipes	Not applicable	18 meters	1.65 meters	1.65 meters
Steel Rails	Not applicable	18 meters	Not applicable	Not applicable
Steel Rebar and Steel Billet	Not applicable	15 meters	Not applicable	Not applicable
Steel Coils	40 Metric Ton	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Steel Plates	30 Metric Ton	15 meters	4 meters	Not applicable
Steel Poles	Not applicable	18 meters	1.65 meters	Not applicable
Steel Sheets	30 Metric Ton	15 meters	4 meters	Not applicable
ISO Containers	As below	As below	As below	As below

ISO Containers will be charged as general Cargo (10.1.1 H) at 100% of the Rates regardless if it by dimensions or weights would qualify as a heavy lift or oversized Cargo.

Units with excessive dimensions and/or with weights above 40 Metric Ton have to be co-ordinated between Agent’s and Terminal operations well in advance of shipment arrival. Mobile shore cranes have to be requested in advance and are subject to availability. Charges are applicable in addition to shore handling charges for Units delivered with mobile shore cranes, as mentioned under clause 10.1.14

Units which cannot be handled with mobile shore cranes should arrive in Vessels with sufficient lifting gear.

Units which cannot be handled on shore with either mobile shore cranes or other Terminal equipment should generally be taken on Direct Delivery Basis. For all units over 40 Metric Ton (or with excessive dimensions) pre-permission is required from the Operator to receive units on ‘Receive at Terminal’ basis.

When Units can be received by the Operator but cannot be handled by Terminal equipment, the receiver/ shipper or its appointed transporter shall arrange for the transport from hook up to delivery (and vice versa for export) and for suitable storage means (such as stools, beams, elephant legs).

10.1.4    Dangerous, Hazardous or obnoxious Cargoes
Full details of all Dangerous and Hazardous Cargo should be submitted to the Terminal Operator prior actual operations. Dangerous Cargo and Hazardous Cargo will only be received at the Terminal by advance arrangement / prior approval of the Operator. The Operator reserves the right to refuse or handle any Cargo or provide storage which in its judgement is likely to damage human health, other Cargo or property.

Shore handling charges shall be 150% of applicable Shore Handling  rates. Class 1 and 7 on request.

10.1.5    Distressed Cargo
Cargo that has been subjected to fire, water, shifting, or other causes that will cause the Cargo to be handled in another than the normal efficient manner, shall be subject to special rates.

10.1.6    Damaged or defective Goods
Damaged or defective Cargo which are likely to deteriorate must be cleared from the Terminal within 30 days of the date of discharge. The Terminal Operator will not assume any further responsibility for loss or damage. Any goods not cleared in accordance with the above may be removed by the Terminal Operator at Cargo Owner’s and/or agent’s risk and expense.

10.1.7    Misdeclaration of Cargo Weights
The Operator will not permit its equipment be used in any way to lift, move or transport Cargo unit(s) weighing in excess of the Safe Working Load. Should the Operator’s equipment be used in handling an overweight Cargo unit, the party or parties causing such unauthorized use shall be held liable for all losses, claims, demands and suits for damages including death and personal injury, legal and court expenses, directly or indirectly resulting from such unauthorized use.
Misdeclared Cargo unit(s) tendered to the Port Authority will be rejected.
The contents of Clause 6.12 shall apply logically to the circumstances contained in this clause.

10.1.8    Overtime
Overtime charges are applicable for Cargo deliveries during overtime hours. Overtime deliveries require to be requested on a business day before 12.00 hours.

Overtime hours can be found in clause 11.

Item	Charges in OMR
Overtime during normal working days	25% of shore handing charges
Overtime during weekends and holidays	50% of shore handing charges
Minimal order value	75.000

10.1.9    Storage / Demurrage Charges
Import / Export
Calculation of Storage and Demurrage in accordance with Clause 2.1.10.1 and Clause 2.1.10.3

Demurrage period Import / Export	Demurrage Slab	Demurrage charge
First 10 days	N/A	Free of charge
Next 10 days. per 10 days thereof	1	OMR 0.535 per FRT
Next 10 days. per 10 days thereof	2	OMR 0.800 per FRT
Next 10 days. per 10 days thereof	3	OMR 1.070 per FRT
Thereafter, per 10 days thereof	4,5,6,etc.	OMR 1.600 per FRT

Transshipment
Calculation of Storage and Demurrage in accordance with Clause 2.1.10.2

Demurrage period transshipment	Demurrage Slab	Demurrage charge
First 20 days	N/A	Free of charge
Next 5 days, per 5 days or part thereof	1	OMR 0.545 per FRT
Thereafter, per 5 days or part thereof	2,3,4,etc.	OMR 0.815 per FRT

Long Term Storage
Cargo storage on Terminal ‘on long term basis’ will be charged and quoted for separately on a case to case basis. Storage requirements must be known to the Terminal in advance.
For Cargo stored on long term basis Free Storage Time is not applicable.

Dangerous Cargo and Hazardous Cargo Storage
Storage of Dangerous Cargo and Hazardous Cargo is subject to possibility, the Operator has the right to decide which Cargoes may be stored with respect to the Port Regulations.
Storage of Dangerous Cargo and Hazardous Cargo is not entitled to Free Storage Time, unless agreed otherwise in writing.

Dangerous Cargo Class	Storage Slab	Storage charges ( per FRT per day )
Class 1 and 7	Each Day	On request
Other classes, packed in Jumbo Bags	Each Day	OMR 2.290
Other classes, packed on pallets	Each Day	OMR 2.950
Other classes, not specified above	Each Day	OMR 2.950

Covered Storage
Rates for covered storage will be provided on request.

10.1.10    Other services
The Operator will quote separately for other requested and non-specified services.

10.1.11    Transshipment
Transshipment related Rates can be found in Clause 10.4.14
For transshipment shipments of significant size, the Operator may offer special transshipment Rates on request.

10.1.12    Misdeclaration of Cargo Measurements
The Operator will, randomly or in full, verify declared Cargo measurements as per submitted packing list by the Vessel, Agent, shipping line or booking party. In the event the Operator finds measurements being under declared, cost will be charged in accordance to Clause 6.12. 

10.1.13    Weighing Charges
Weighbridge charges include weighing full and empty trucks to determine delivered weight and include a delivery of weight receipt to the truck driver. In principle all Cargoes, exclusive Ro-Ro units, are weight upon delivery/collection of Cargo as required by law, unless physically not being able to go over the Operator’s weighbridge. Weighbridges are calibrated up to 100 MT.

Service	Relevant charge in OMR
Weighment of Cargoes	0.200 per FRT
Weighbridge record per shipment	10.000 per report

Misdeclared weight will be charged in accordance to Clause 6.12

10.1.14    Cargo Handling on Terminal with Mobile Shore Cranes   
Cargo requested by Users or Cargo required to handle with Mobile Shore Cranes are subject to additional charges per move per Unit. Multiple moves may be required
during Terminal Operations in connection to Vessel and delivery operations (from quay up to delivery or vice versa).   

Unit Weight	Delivery charges by mobile shore crane
Units up to 60 Metric Ton (single lift)	OMR 360.000 per Unit per move
Units between 60 and 100 Metric Ton (single lift)	OMR 460.000 per Unit per move
Units between 100 and 130 Metric Ton (single lift)	OMR 560.000 per Unit per move
Units above 130 Metric Ton or Twin-lifts	On request
Deliveries exceeding 3 hours	OMR 160.000 per hour extra

Note: Delivery rates include per move (a) maximum of 1 hour for the mobilization and demobilization of mobile shore cranes and (b) 2 hours provision of shore cranes, lifting gears, crane operators and riggers. For Cargo deliveries with mobile shore cranes, a prior delivery appointment is required to be made with the Operator.

Note: Cargo Handling on Terminal with mobile shore cranes require prior appointment which is to be requested at least 24 hours prior requirement, and always during office day before 12.00 AM hours.

10.1.15    Cargo Sorting
Cargo will in principle be stored per bill of lading (imports) or booking (exports), unless specifically agreed otherwise. An alternative agreement should be agreed between the User and Operator in writing.

The declaring party shall provide the Operator with sorting requirements/instructions prior to arrival of Cargo with at least 24 hour notice and always during office hours before 12.00 AM hours.

If Cargo cannot be landed and segregated per bill of lading (or an alternative agreed segregating method) or in case of another sorting requirement by a User, Cargo sorting will be executed and charged to the User for the total amount of handled Cargo FRT.
Cargo landing mixed, due to absence of clear marks, stowage or any other reasons, are subject to sorting charges.

Cargo Sorting Charges        40% of applicable shore handling rates (clause 10.1.1)

10.1.16    VAT (Value Added Tax)
All Rates set out in this Tariff and the Rates set by the Operator for any additional supplies are exclusive of VAT and where any such rate is the consideration for a supply which is subject to VAT, then the consideration is to be increased by the amount of VAT which is chargeable on that supply. In this Tariff, ‘’VAT’’ means ‘’Value added tax or any equivalent tax chargeable in Oman or any equivalent tax or duty which may be imposed in substitution for it or in addition to it at the rate applicable from time to time.

10.1.17    Operator’s Mafi Rental
Mafi trailers of the Operator can be rented for storage requirements upon request and subject to availability. Rental of Mafi trailers requires to be agreed between the Operator and the User prior commencement of Vessel and Terminal operations.

Relevant Storage Charges

Mafi rental per calender day (up to 100 MT)	Day 1-5: OMR 25.000 per unit per day
Mafi rental per calender day (up to 100 MT)	Day 6+: OMR 50.000 per unit per day

No free time shall be applicable for the equipment rental.

10.1.18    Administration Fees
Documentation Charge Cargo Removal Order (CRO)                           As per clause 10.6.3
Documentation Charge Cargo Delivery Order (CDO)                           As per clause 10.6.3
Documentation Charge Data Amendment House Bill of Lading        As per clause 10.6.3
Terminal Entry Pass                                                                                     As per clause 10.6.4

10.1.19    Intimation of Cargo collection/delivery
For the purpose of efficient planning, co-ordination and truck turnaround times Users collecting or delivering Cargo are requested to intimate their plans to delivery@om.steinweg.com, preferably 24 hours prior requirement. Users not intimating their plans will be served, however it is to be noted that delays, if any, can occur.

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10.1.20    Auctioned Cargo Charges
For account of the buyer of Cargo at auction:

Type of Charge	Charge in OMR
Auctioned Cargo Charge	2.500 per FRT
Demurrage Charges per slab of 10 days or part thereof	1.630 per FRT

Demurrage for the buyer of auctioned Cargo starts to count 10 days from the date of auction.

10.2    Shore handling rates for Ro-Ro charges

Clause number	Clause name
10.2.1	Shore handling Rate Table for Ro-Ro charges
10.2.2	Free storage time Ro-Ro Units and Demurrage Charges
10.2.3	Special services
10.2.4	Transfer from place of rest to road carrier loading area
10.2.5	VAT (Value Added Tax)
10.2.6	Working hours
10.2.7	Administration charges
10.2.8	Weighing Fees
10.2.9	Misdeclaration
10.2.10	Auctioned Cargo Charges

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10.2.1    Shore handling Rate Table for Ro-Ro charges

SN	Unit type	Unit Range	Unit Rate (OMR)
A1	Self-propelled, wheeled units (new units)	Units up to 3.0 Mton	13.025
A2	Self-propelled, wheeled units (New units)	Above 3 MT up to 10 MT	14.650
A3	Self-propelled, wheeled units (New units)	Above 10 MT up to 20 MT	19.485
A4	Self-propelled, wheeled units (New units)	Above 20 MT up to 30 MT	38.920
A5	Self-propelled, wheeled units (New units)	Above 30 MT	1.830 per MT
B	Trailers (truck/trailer combination) Note: Loaded trailers discharged from Vessel and re-shipped empty are not subject to further charges	As per Below B1 to B6	As per below
B1	Truck without trailer (dolly)	As per SN A	As per SN A
B2	Trailer without truck, inclusive towing (SEMI-trailer)	In Gauge Trailer	76.315
B3	Trailer without truck, inclusive towing (SEMI-trailer	Out of Gauge Trailer	200%
B4	Truck + Trailer combination	Up to 30 MT	38.920
B5	Truck + Trailer combination	Above 30 MT	1.830 per MT
B6	Truck + Trailer combination	Out of Gauge combination	200%
C	Tracked vehicles – Minimum charge For protection of Vessel and quay-wall rope to be used around tracks when driving units. It is the responsibility of relevant Vessel’s agent to arrange suitable ropes for discharge	Surcharge over rates mentioned in 10.2.1 A1 to 10.2.1 A5	31.340

Remarks:

1. Vehicles, trailers and other wheeled or tracked units loaded on top of other units shall be considered as individual units (SN – A1 to A5,B1 to B6 and C)
2. Other Cargo loaded on any wheeled or tracked unit, including Mafi trailer, shall be charged as general and Break-Bulk Shore Handling Rates (clause 10.1.1).
3. General Cargo imported, exported or transshipped from/to Ro-Ro Vessel is charged as mentioned in (clause 10.1.1).
4. Shore handling charges for Transshipment vehicles / Ro-Ro units will be charged at 100% of the rates mentioned in SN – A1 to A5,B1 to B6 and C for the inbound movement (ship side to place of rest) and at 50% of the rates mentioned in SN – A1 to A5,B1 to B6 and C for the outbound movement (place of rest to ship side).

Conditions:
The above rates do not include Stevedoring charges and are based on the following conditions and services:
a) All self-propelled units must start at once and be able to be driven under its own power.
b) All wheeled units shall have sufficient air in their tires to be safely driven from/to Vessel and from/to Point of Rest. The Operator will not be responsible for damaged tires for those units which are removed or shifted with flat or under-inflated tires.
c) Above rates cover movement of vehicle from ship-side to a Point of Rest in the marshaling yard for import units and vice/versa for export units, and from ship-side to marshaling yard and back to ship-side for transshipment units.

OUT OF GAUGE DIMENSIONS TRAILERS AND TRUCK TRAILER COMBINATIONS:

Type	Considered oversized (OOG) when length exceeds	Considered oversized (OOG) when width exceeds	Considered oversized (OOG) when height exceeds
Dolly New/ Used	15.00 meters	3.20 meters	4.50 meters
SEMI Trailer New/Used	15.00 meters	3.20 meters	4.50 meters
Truck + Trailer New/Used (Dolly + Semi Trailer)	20.00 meters	3.20 meters	4.50 meters

10.2.2    Free Storage Time Ro-Ro Units and Demurrage Charges
Provided the Cargo is handled over the quay 10 days free storage is provided for imports and exports.
Basis of storage and demurrage calculation in accordance to Clause 2.10.1.1
and Clause 2.10.1.3
Demurrage charges will be charged as per below schedule:

Demurrage Slab	1	2	3,4,5,…
Unit range	First 5 days of demurrage, charged per slab of 5 days (OMR/Unit)	First 5 days of demurrage, charged per slab of 5 days (OMR/Unit)	First 5 days of demurrage, charged per slab of 5 days (OMR/Unit)
Up to 3 MT	10.710	10.710	15.935
Above 3 MT up to 10 MT	14.910	14.910	22.210
Above 10 MT up to 20 MT	18.825	18.825	28.215
Above 20 MT up to 30 MT	24.300	24.300	36.315
Above 30 MT	32.400	32.400	48.590

For transshipment Units:
In case of transshipment or in transit, the first 20 days from GLD are free of storage charges.
Storage calculation as per Clause 2.1.10.2. Demurrage charges thereafter will be charged as per below schedule:

Unit range	Demurrage per calender day (OMR/unit)
Up to 3 MT	2.615
Above 3 MT up to 10 MT	3.135
Above 10 MT up to 20 MT	3.920
Above 20 MT up to 30 MT	4.965
Above 30 MT	6.535

10.2.3    Special services

Service	Charges in OMR
Towing of Ro-Ro Cargo	39.175 per unit
Shifting of Ro-Ro units in yard	11.000 per unit
Assistance to start units due to Mechanical defect	15.770 per hour or part thereof
Assistance to start units due to battery deficiency	20.000 per unit
Where work other than simple starting is required	Labor, material and fuel at cost + 10%

For each call out an administrative fee of OMR 10.0000 is charged.

10.2.4   Transfer from place of rest to road carrier loading area
In case of a dedicated area concept being applicable for a User:
The Operator will provide, on request and subject to availability and Operator’s discretion, regular importers and/or exporters with a dedicated yard with adjacent truck loading areas. The shippers/consignees shall arrange for the move from the place of rest up to the truck loading areas and load the unit on truck for import shipments, and shall arrange unloading of units from truck at an appointed off-loading area and move the units up to place of rest for export shipments. Such a move is considered a ‘transfer’.

In case no dedicated area concept is applicable for a User:
For parties without a dedicated yard facility, the transfer from the place of rest up to the appointed truck loading point (in case of import) will be executed by the Operator, and vice versa in case of export. The loading or unloading of a truck will remain the responsibility of the transporter.

Such transfers are charged as follows;

Unit range	Transfer rate (OMR/Unit)
Up to 3 MT	3.100
Above 3 MT up to 10 MT	3.600
Above 10 MT up to 20 MT	4.625
Above 20 MT up to 30 MT	6.150
Above 30 MT	10.275

Special rates for such transfer will be considered upon request by the Operator for regular importers/exporters.

10.2.5    VAT (Value Added Tax)
All Rates set out in this Tariff and the Rates set by the Operator for any additional supplies are exclusive of VAT and where any such rate is the consideration for a supply which is subject to VAT, then the consideration is to be increased by the amount of VAT which is chargeable on that supply. In this Tariff, ‘’VAT’’ means ‘’Value added tax or any equivalent tax chargeable in Oman or any equivalent tax or duty which may be imposed in substitution for it or in addition to it at the rate applicable from time to time.

10.2.6    Working Hours
As per clause 11.
Alternative working times for collection or delivery of RoRo units can be considered upon request.

10.2.7    Administration Charges

Documentation Charge Cargo Removal Order (CRO)                              As per clause 10.6.3
Documentation Charge Cargo Delivery Order (CDO)                              As per clause 10.6.3
Documentation Charge Data Amendment House Bill of Lading           As per clause 10.6.3
Terminal Entry Pass (Gate Pass)                                                                  As perclause 10.6.4

10.2.8    Weighing Fees
Weighbridge charges include weighing full and empty trucks to determine delivered weight and include a delivery of weight receipt to the truck driver. In principle all Cargoes, exclusive Ro-Ro units, are weight upon delivery/collection of Cargo as required by law, unless physically not being able to go over the Operator’s weighbridge. Weighbridges are calibrated up to 100 MT.

Service	Relevant charge in OMR
Weighment of Cargoes	0.200 per FRT
Weighbridge record per shipment	10.00 per Report

General Cargoes off-loaded from or loaded on Ro-Ro Vessel are subject to weighing charges.
Ro-Ro units off-loaded from or loaded on Ro-Ro Vessel are not subject to weighing charges.

10.2.9    Misdeclaration
Misdeclaration by the declaring party shall be charged to the declaring party in accordance to Clause 6.12

10.2.10   Auctioned Cargo Charges
For account of the buyer of Cargo at auction:

Type of Charge	Charge in OMR
Auctioned Cargo Charge	2.500 per FRT
Demurrage Charges per slab of 10 days or part thereof	1.630 per FRT

Demurrage for auctioned Cargo starts to count 10 days from the date of auction.

10.3    Dry Bulk and minerals (Shore Handling  and Stevedoring) rates

Clause Number	Clause Name
10.3.1	Indicative Dry Bulk Rates
10.3.1.1	Indicative Stevedoring Rate Table
10.3.1.2	Indicative Shore Handling Rate Table
10.3.2	Free Storage Time and Demurrage Charges
10.3.3	Stevedoring Related Charges
10.3.4	Permissible time and Gang Idle Time
10.3.5	Working hours for Cargo delivery and Cargo Receiving (Shore Handling)
10.3.6	Vessel Related Charges
10.3.6.1	Quay Dues
10.3.6.2	Garbage Collection and Garbage Skips
10.3.6.3	Crew Changes
10.3.6.4	Supplies
10.3.6.5	Others
10.3.7	Unworkable Vessel
10.3.8	Aggregates and Limestone Export Tariff
10.3.8.1	Cargo Conditions
10.3.8.2	Aggregates and Limestone Stevedoring Tariff
10.3.8.3	Aggregates and Limestone Cargo Receiving Service (Shore Handling)
10.3.8.4	Free Storage Time and demurrage
10.3.8.5	Excess delivered Cargo (Cargo Leftovers)
10.3.8.6	Storage Laydown Areas
10.3.8.7	Stevedoring Gang Idle Time
10.3.8.8	Vessel Related Charges
10.3.9	VAT (Value Added Tax)

Dry bulk Cargo means the dry Cargo suitable for being discharged/loaded loose from/to the carrying Vessel by means of grabs, conveying systems or vacuum equipment. Dry Bulk or minerals handling concept for ‘Received at Terminal’ or ‘Direct delivery’ will be quoted for on a ‘Case by Case’ basis, taking in to account the specifications of the service and the nature of the Cargo.
The Operator needs to be in the possession of the following information in respect of the required service;
- A MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) of the Cargo; and
- Bulk density of the Cargo (metric ton per cubic meter); and
- The required scope of service, including Vessel handling and storage requirements information; and
- Particle sizes and moisture information; and
- Any potential measures to be taken to avoid environmental pollution, cross-contamination, dust generation or other to be avoided events.

10.3.1 Indicative Dry Bulk Rates

10.3.1.1 Indicative Stevedoring Rate table:

Stevedoring Related Activity	Charge in OMR (Exclusive VAT)
Stevedoring	0.835 / MT
Stevedoring Overtime	Quoted on case by case basis
Provision of Grabs	Quoted on case by case basis
Shore Crane surcharge	0.305 / MT
Vessel hatch cleaning/clearing	Quoted on case by case basis
Stevedoring Gang Idle Time	As per Clause 10.3.4

10.3.1.2 Indicative Shore Handling Rate table:

Shore Handling Related Activity	Charge in OMR (Exclusive VAT)
Terminal transportation from/to quay from/to place of rest	0.355 / MT
Shore handling	0.785 / MT
Free Storage and Demurrage Charges	Quoted on case by case basis
Weighbridge charges	0.200 / MT
Gate Pass Charges (Terminal Entry Pass)	As per Clause 10.6.4
CRO Charges	As per Clause 10.6.3
CDO Charges	As per Clause 10.6.3
Environmental Surcharge (if any)	Determined basis Cargo characteristics

Notes on Clause 10.3.1.1 and Clause 10.3.1.2:
The Indicative Rates are on indicative basis only and the Operator will quote on case by case basis (unless a service level agreement or the like is entered into with a User) after having received the information set out above in the beginning of Clause 10.3.

Rates of conveying systems or vacuum equipment, if and subject to availability, is not included in the Indicative Rates and shall be added by Operator.

The Indicative Rates are based on:

• Dry Bulk Cargo with a minimal (loose) bulk density of 1.0 MT / CBM; and
• Dry Bulk Cargo which is not lumpy and which allows for easy grab access and manipulation; and
• Dry Bulk Cargo allowing for grab operations without the use of other machinery; and
• Dry Bulk Cargo for which Cargo manipulations can be executed without dust emissions and which (based on the Operator’s assessment) do not require the deployment of dust suppressing measures and machinery to mitigate dust emissions; and
• Dry Bulk Cargo is not considered Dangerous Cargo or Hazardous Cargo, nor having potential side effects to HSSE (health, safety, security and environment), Terminal Facilities or Cargoes of other Users. Dry Bulk Cargo deemed (based on the Operator’s assessment) to (may) have such side effects or which is classified as Dangerous Cargo or Hazardous Cargo may be rejected by the Operator at the Operator’s discretion.

The Operator is at liberty to deploy shore cranes when and where deemed to be required for the optimization, efficiency and other reasons in the field of HSSE.

Rates exclude any cost related to the cleaning/clearing up during Vessel operations and cleaning of residue after completion of Vessel operations in the Vessel and on the quay-wall, which are charged separately based on equipment’s and manpower used (unless quoted for). It is the sole decision of the Operator to decide whether quay-wall requires being cleaned/cleared.
Subject to the nature of the Cargo an environmental surcharge might be applicable.

10.3.2 Free Storage Time and Demurrage Charges
Free Storage Time and Demurrage Charges will be considered by the Operator on a case basis taking into consideration the Cargo, shipment size and Cargo delivery/receiving patterns.
Basis of Calculation as per Clause 2.1.10.1 and Clause 2.1.10.3

10.3.3 Stevedoring Related Charges
Taken into consideration the common characteristics of the Dry Bulk trade (with terms of shipment often/regular being FOB or Free Out), the Operator will accept as an exception to clause 2.1.23 and in specific to ‘’Irrespective of the terms of shipment, payment of stevedoring and related service charges will be the responsibility of the Vessel and/or his agent’’, to debit Stevedoring related Charges to the shipper (under FOB terms of shipment) or to the consignee (under Free Out terms of shipment) or their agent.

For the purpose of Stevedoring Gang Idle Time, irrespective of the terms of shipment, any Gang Idle Time which is deemed by the Operator not to be part of Cargo operations shall be debited to the Vessel or his Agent. Gang Idle Time which the Operator does not consider being part of Cargo operations is

• The delayed arrival of a Vessel (in accordance to Clause 10.4.10)
• The delayed period until the Operator can commence the loading or discharging of a Vessel (i.e. till free pratique, completion of initial draft survey and the Vessel being ready in all aspects to receive or deliver Cargo);
• Excess time consumed by the Vessel to take draft surveys, including intermediate and final draft surveys;

For the purpose of Unworkable Vessel (as per Clause 10.4.26), Unworkable Vessel related charges are not deemed by the Operator to be Cargo related delays and, irrespective of the terms of shipment, will be debited to the Vessel or her Agent.10.3.4 Permissible time and Gang Idle Time

10.3.4 Permissible time and Gang Idle Time

Permissible time for	Grace Period
Vessel Arrival (up to all lines fast)	As per Clause 10.4.10
All lines fast up to the moment the Vessel is ready in all aspects to commence delivery or receipt of Cargo, which includes obtaining free pratique and conducting initial draft survey by the Vessel	120 minutes
Total time for intermediate draft surveys and final draft survey (to the extent not executed during break hours of the Operator)	90 minutes
Other delays during Cargo operations which are undisputable attributable to the Vessel	30 minutes

Gang Idle Time Rates:

Indicative Gang Idle Time Rate: OMR 500.000 per Gang hour or part thereof

Unless agreed otherwise or unless the Operator has informed the Vessel or his Agent 72 hours prior Vessel estimated time of arrival of a different Gang Idle Time Rate, the Indicative Gang Idle Time Rate will apply for that Vessel only.

10.3.5 Working hours for Cargo delivery and Cargo Receiving (Shore Handling)
Shall be standard working Hours or otherwise agreed working hours between the Operator and User.

10.3.6 Vessel Related Charges
Vessel Related Charges are irrespective of the terms of shipment debited to the Vessel or his Agent.

10.3.6.1 Quay Dues
Quay dues are charged to the Vessel or his Agent at a rate of OMR 2.090 per day multiplied by the Vessels LOA.

10.3.6.2 Garbage Collection and Garbage Skips

•  Garbage skips will be made available to all Vessels berthing alongside the Terminal.
• Skips may be used for general household garbage and for removed lashing material and dunnage.
• It is strictly prohibited to use the garbage skips for the disposal of Hazardous Substances (cfr. IMDG regulations). A separate authorization has to be obtained for the removal of such substances.
• Minimum one garbage skip will be provided for each Vessel berthing alongside the Terminal. For each waste category, a separate skip will be provided.
• Rental charges for the provided skip(s) include cost to remove the environmental harmless and not as dangerous good classified garbage will be debited at OMR 52.500 per skip and will be debited to the Vessel and/or Agent.
  
  10.3.6.3 Crew Changes
  Crew changes are allowed by the Operator for Cargo operating Vessels.
  For non-Cargo operating Vessels crew changing services will be offered on request.
  For Cargo operating Vessels such crew changes should be executed in between berthing and prior completion of discharge/loading operations.
  
  Charges for crew changes are as follows;
  
  •  Gate Pass Charges as per clause 10.6.4
  • Administrative Charges of OMR 30.000 per Vessel call
    
    

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10.3.6.4 Supplies
Supply of water, bunkering (foodstuff) and/or fuel trucks to Vessels
For all parties wanting to bring in water, bunkering (food) and/or fuel trucks to Vessels, the following charges per truck apply, which will be debited to the agent or relevant party:

Type of supply	Charges in OMR per truck
Water	22.500
Bunkering (food and other supplies)	22.500
Fuel	65.000
Above services per barge or the like	150.000 per call

10.3.6.5 Others
Offered on request.

10.3.7 Unworkable Vessel
Vessels are deemed unworkable when one of the following cases occur;

• Vessels on which the Stevedoring is stopped or completed and is technically or operationally not moveable, due to blackout, strike, dispute, or the like.
• Vessels are not sailed within 3 hours after completion of Vessel discharge/loading operation. A Vessel shall be deemed (for Dry Bulk) to have completed Vessel discharge/loading upon completion of final draft survey.
• Regardless the before mentioned, the Operator reserves the right to move/shift the Vessel away from her berths at all times at Vessel/owners expense.
  
  

Irrespective of the terms of shipment, Unworkable Vessel is always debited to the Vessel or his Agent.

Unworkable Vessel Charges: OMR 2.090 per hour multiplied by the Vessels LOA.

10.3.8 Aggregates and Limestone Export Tariff
10.3.8.1 Cargo Conditions
For Aggregates: This Tariff is based on coarse aggregates standard cargo sizes, inclusive 5-10mm, 10-20mm, 20-40mm, 40-60mm particle sizes. Crushed Sand (0-5mm) and cargo sizes exceeding 60mm on request and subject to Operator’s acceptance, other conditions, scope and tariffs.

For Limestone: This Tariff is based on Limestone with a particle size of up to 80 mm.

10.3.8.2 Aggregates and Limestone Stevedoring Tariff
Rates inclusive of Cargo handling from the Point of Rest at the Terminal, Cargo transportation to quay, quay handling, Stevedoring and the supply of lifting and loading equipment as available at the Terminal. Working hours; 24/7, Friday morning and officially declared holidays excluded unless used.

Shipment Size (metric tons)	Stevedoring Rate Aggregates (OMR per MT)	Stevedoring Rate Limestone (OMR per MT)
Up to 20,000	0.750	0.775
20,001 to 45,000	0.700	0.725
45,001 to 80,000	0.675	0.700
80,001 and above	0.650	0.675

10.3.8.3 Aggregates and Limestone Cargo Receiving Service (Shore Handling)

Shore Handling Charges Aggregates: OMR 0.175 per Metric Ton
Shore Handling Charges Limestone: OMR 0.200 per Metric Ton

Inclusive in the service

• a) Administration: issuing CDO (cargo delivery order)
• b) Cargo delivery coordination
• c) Issuance of gate passes (first 50 passes included, extra passes as per Tariff)
• d) Weight registration
• e) Receiving and stockpiling Cargo into storage areas (using wheel loaders or the like)
• f) Provision of dust suppressing machinery
• g) Cargo delivery during normal aggregate delivery hours (up to 24 hours per day, holidays excluded unless used)
• h) Provision of storage space during the free time, as specified in 10.3.8.4

10.3.8.4 Free Storage Time and demurrage

Shipment Size (metric tons)	Free Storage Time allocation in Calendar Days for Cargo Delivery Aggregates	Free Storage Time allocation in Calendar Days for Cargo Delivery Limestone
0 to 30,000	5	5
30,001 to 45,000	8	8
45,001 to 60,000	10	10
60,001 and above	12	12

Basis of Calculation as per Clause 2.1.10.3.2

Note: Users must reasonably spread Cargo delivery to the Terminal throughout the day and arrange transportation as such that trucks do not cluster and arrive in large quantities simultaneously. Failure to spread transportation throughout the free storage period may result in delayed delivery of the shipment to the Terminal which shall not constitute a delay to have been caused by the Operator neither an argument for a waiver of demurrage charges. The Operator can provide the User on request with Cargo delivery reports, free of charge, allowing it to monitor and manage its transportation to the Terminal.

Demurrage Charges: OMR 0.025 per day multiplied by the shipment size.

Extended period	Storage Charge in OMR for Aggregates and Limestone
Each extended Calendar Day	0.010 x shipment size in MT

Extension of Storage period:
On request, subject to possibilities and to be agreed between the User (entering into the export booking) and Operator. Granted extension of delivery days shall be charged as follows unless specifically agreed otherwise.

10.3.8.5 Excess delivered Cargo (Cargo Leftovers)
Users are allowed to deliver up to 2% extra Cargo in addition to the shipment size (basis quarry weight slips/records) for the purpose of ensuring sufficient Cargo availability and off-setting any differences
between scale and draft survey weight. Any remaining Cargo will be kept separate and should be collected within 3 days from the date of Vessel’s loading is completed.
The Operator will at its discretion shift the Cargo to a suitable storage area for collection by the User in the event leftovers block storage areas assigned for shipments.

Shifting of Cargo leftovers: OMR 0.175 per MT *
Storage Charges Cargo leftovers: OMR 0.025 per MT * after an initial 3 days free period
(date of sailing as first day of free period)
* charged over leftover quantity

10.3.8.6 Storage Laydown Areas

Operator and User may agree on the provision of a laydown area based on the business case and periodic tonnages of the User. Rates and conditions will be agreed bilaterally.

10.3.8.7 Stevedoring Gang Idle Time
Gang Idle Time Charges for Aggregates and Limestone: OMR 650.000 per Gang hour or part thereof.
Calculated in accordance to Clause 10.3.4

10.3.8.8 Vessel Related Charges
As per Clause 10.3.6 (and sub-clauses) and Clause 10.3.7

10.3.9 VAT (Value Added Tax)
All Rates set out in this Tariff and the Rates set by the Operator for any additional supplies are exclusive of VAT and where any such rate is the consideration for a supply which is subject to VAT, then the consideration is to be increased by the amount of VAT which is chargeable on that supply. In this Tariff, ‘’VAT’’ means ‘’Value added tax or any equivalent tax chargeable in Oman or any equivalent tax or duty which may be imposed in substitution for it or in addition to it at the rate applicable from time to time.

10.4.    Stevedoring rates