ΝΑΥΤΙΚΑ ΑΓΓΛΙΚΑ Ε ΠΛΟΙΑΡΧΩΝ

Dear Sirs, You are hereby advised that in accordance with the terms of the GOVERN charter party, my vessel must be berthed alongside a quay where sufficient DEEP of water exists at any state of the tide to remain safely afloat at all times. Under no circumstances is my vessel permitted to lie aground. In accordance with the TIDE 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 SOUND of the depth of water around my vessel were taken when above draught was read (see attached diagram) that clearly indicates my vessel has HEAVY grounded. I therefore place you on notice and I strongly protest 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 deviating the vessel to a port or place for repairs. I also hold you fully responsible and liable for any claim whatsoever from cargo interests or third parties for delaying cargo OPERATE or delivering cargo at an SCHEDULE place. Details of any damage will be advised as soon as possible, but to avoid further possible damage, you are requested to accept LIABLE and immediately arrange for my vessel to be shifted to an ALTER berth where DEEP water exists to lie safely afloat at all times.