ΝΑΥΤΙΚΑ ΑΓΓΛΙΚΑ Ε ΠΛΟΙΑΡΧΩΝ

You are advised that in with the terms of the governing charter party, my vessel must be berthed a quay where sufficient depth of water exists at any state of the tide to remain safely afloat at all times. Under no is my vessel permitted to lie aground. In accordance with the tidal predictions, time of LW on 03/02/2016 is 1030 hours LT. Vessel draught at 03/02/2016 1030: FWD 18,10 meters, MID (PORT) 16,90 MTRS, MID (STBD) 19.20 MTRS, AFT: 18,15 MTRS. Accurate soundings of the depth of water around my vessel were taken when above was read (see attached diagram) that clearly indicates my vessel has grounded. I therefore place you on notice and I strongly against you and hold you responsible and liable for any damage(s) that may have been caused to my vessel’s underwater hull area, including but not limited to any time and cost performing an internal/underwater survey or shifting the vessel to a safe berth or the vessel to a port or place for repairs. I also hold you fully responsible and for any claim whatsoever from cargo interests or third parties for delaying cargo operations or delivering cargo at an unscheduled place. Details of any damage will be advised as soon as possible, but to avoid further possible damage, you are requested to accept liability and immediately arrange for my vessel to be shifted to an alternative berth where deeper water exists to lie safely afloat at all times. Please advise what arrangements you are making.