Alto Mare

Written by the charter company, in its own words and language. navi-gate is not a party to them.

Standard terms and conditions for yacht charter in Norway 1. Order and cancellation The order is valid from the time when the parties have signed the order confirmation for the charter contract. For cancellation within one month before the charter period starts, the charterer must pay compensation equivalent to 50% of the total agreed charter hire. For cancellation between one month, and one week before the charter period starts, the charterer must pay 75% of the total agreed charter hire. For cancellation later than one week before the charter period starts, the charterer must pay 100% of the total agreed charter hire. If Sebleke Sailing manages to charter out the yacht to others, such income shall be deducted from the agreed charter hire. In addition all substantiated expenses caused by cancellation will be charged the charterer. 2. Charterers duties towards Sebleke Sailing If charterer fails to appear later than one day to take over the yacht, the charter contract is cancelled. The charterer shall then pay 100% of the charter hire for the first hire week. For the following charter weeks the charterer shall pay 75% of the charter, but for these weeks any other income for the yacht shall be deducted the agreed charter hire. Any damage to the yacht and equipment in excess of normal wear and tear, shall be compensated to the Owner by the charterers. The charterer shall pay deductibles for any insurance claims. The charterer in full shall compensate loss of equipment for example winch handle, fenders and ropes. Sailng Area: Stavanger to Sognefjorden. Client can not sail offshore or outside this area without prior written consent. The charterer needs to have the necessary knowledge and skills to operate the actual yacht. The charterer is further committed to follow existing laws and regulations at any time in the sailing waters. Sailing experience and crew list shall be declared and signed as a personal declaration. If Sebleke Sailing doubt the charterer?s sailing skills and knowledge, Sebleke Sailing can ask for demonstration of the same onboard. If Sebleke Sailing is of the opinion that the charterer does not have the necessary sailing skills and knowledge, Sebleke Sailing has the right to cancel the charter contract and keep the charter hire. If Sebleke Sailing and the charterer disagree, a competent sailor can be placed onboard on the charterer?s account. Sebleke Sailing shall be informed about any delayed redelivery as soon as possible. Double day hire will be charged for every started day. If Sebleke Sailing can substantiate a loss caused by the delayed redelivery, the charterer shall cover such loss. If the charterer can substantiate that the delayed redelivery was outside his control, it shall be considered Force Majeur, and Sebleke Sailing cannot claim compensation. Weather conditions are not considered Force Majeur. 3. Sebleke Sailing duties If the yacht is not ready for delivery at the agreed time, the charter hire shall be reduced accordingly. If the delay is more than 1 day for less than 1 week charter, or 2 days for more than one week hire, the charterer have the option to cancel the charter contract. If the yacht is not in agreed condition, the charterer can claim reduced price. In the event of serious defects of shortcomings, the charterer has the option to cancel the charter contract. In the event of sudden substantial changes regarding the charter contract, Sebleke Sailing shall keep the charterer updated. If the charterer can substantiate loss caused by Sebleke Sailing, shall Sebleke Sailing cover the loss. This is not applicable if Sebleke Sailing can substantiate that the non-fulfilment has been caused by something outside Sebleke Sailing?s control, and that Sebleke Sailing could not expect such thing to happen (Force Majeur). 4. Inusrance Sebleke Sailing is resposible of full coverage insurace of the boat. 4. Fire, larceny and damage In case of fire, larceny or burglary, or other insurance claim in the charter period, the charterer shall immediately inform Sebleke Sailing and the insurance company. Larceny and burglary shall in addition also be reported to the nearest police authority. Other damages shall be reported to Sebleke Sailing, to agree the further handling of the situation. 5. Repairs The yacht owner or representative shall in advance approve repairs or permanent changes. Repairs of yacht or equipment shall only be carries out at authorised workshop approved by the yacht owner and insurance company. 6. Interruption If Sebleke Sailing does not fit the yacht for use in a part of the charter agreement due to faults, the charter hire shall be reduced accordingly. If the interruption is long lasting, the charterer can cancel the charter agreement if the charter is being considerably changed for him. If the charterer wants to redeliver the yacht before the charter period expires, that should be agreed within reasonable time. The charterers will, however not have any right for compensation in the charter hire. The charterer cannot claim compensation for loss of time/expenses caused by defects or misfuctions that can happen onboard, unless caused by non-fulfilment by Sebleke sailing. 7. Transfer of the charter agreement If the charterer cannot use the yacht in the agreed charter period, he can transfer the charter agreement to others, but subject to Sebleke Sailing approval. Sebleke Sailing cannot deny such transfer without particular reason. 8. Deposit The charter agreement includes terms and conditions regarding charter hire and deposit. The deposit shall secure any sudden conditions regarding the charter, such as damage, failing to fulfil obligations, expenses incurred etc. The deposit shall be put into a client account and shall be returned when the yacht is cleared after redelivery and latest one week unless dispute has occurred. (ref. Item 10) 9. Miscellaneous The yacht shall be delivered to the charterer and redelivered to Sebleke Sailing with water and fuel tanks filled up. ? Radio license is required for use of VHF. Without valid license the VHF radio shall only be used in case of emergency. The charterer shall pay any VHF charges. After signing the checklist form, the charterer takes over the full responsibility for the yacht with any defects that the yacht might have. Sebleke Sailing is acting on behalf of the yacht owner in good faith, and is without any responsibility for any of the parties, unless covered by these terms and conditions. Terms and conditions that are included in the charter contract is fully accepted and considered as a formal part of the agreement. 10. Complaints and disputes Disputes shall be negotiated on order to find a mutual solution. Otherwise the case shall be brought to the Consumer Office in Bergen or to Norwegian Court. Norwegian law to apply.