Overview This 14-page booklet identifies the amendments to SHELLVOY 6 (2005 updated form of tanker voyage charterparty) and focuses on Parts I and II of the new form. It should be read in conjunction with INTERTANKO’s commentary on SHELLVOY 5, published in A Guide to Tanker Charters, which remains relevant to many of the clauses in SHELLVOY 6. On 16 March 2005 Shell launched Shellvoy 6, its updated form of tanker voyage charterparty. Shell’s stated intention is to include in the new form all current amendments issued since 1987 and to “clarify standard interpretations and practice”. Shell issued the new form together with an explanatory note and its standard template for recaps (both charter in and charter out) and accompanying notes as well as a note to brokers. The new charterparty form comprises three parts. Parts I and II form the main body of the form and Part III contains clauses for specific countries. INTERTANKO’s Commentary on Shellvoy 6 is not comprehensive as it is confined to the material new amendments not previously circulating in the market and focuses on Parts I and II of the new form. It should be read in conjunction with INTERTANKO’s commentary on the SHELLVOY 5, that is published in A Guide to Tanker Charters, which remains relevant to many of the clauses in SHELLVOY 6. Content Part I (A)(I) Description of Vessel 7 (B) Position/Readiness 7 (F) Cargo Description 7 (M) Worldscale 7 PART II 1. Condition of the Vessel 8 2. Cleaning of Tanks 8 3. Voyage 8 6. Claims, dues and other charges 9 9. Shifting 9 10. Charterer’s failure to give orders 9 11. Laydays/Termination 9 13. Notice of Readiness/Running Time 10 14. Supervision of Time 10 15. Demurrage 10 16./17. Vessel Inspection/Cargo Inspection 10 19. Inert gas 10 20. Crude Oil Washing 10 26. Charterer’s Orders/Change of Orders/Part Cargo Transhipment 10 28. ETA 11 30. Subletting/Assignment 11 31. Liberty 11 33. Bills of Lading 11 36. General Average 12 37. Clause Paramount 12 38. Back Loading 12 39. Bunkers 12 41. Oil Response Pollution and Insurance 12 52. Business Principles 12 54. Arbitration (b) 12 Order form: Tanker Bills of Lading and A Guide to Tanker Charters 13 Appendix 14 Details Title: INTERTANKO Commentary on SHELLVOY 6Edition: FirstNumber of Pages: 14Product Code: WS1027KPublished Date: March 2005Binding Format: PaperbackBook Height: 300 mmBook Width: 210 mmWeight: 0.30 kgAuthor: Intertanko
