A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Charterer

The party who acquires the whole of the carrying capacity of ship for the transportation of cargo or passengers in accordance with the agreement made with the shipowner.

Charterer’s legal liability

Liability to/in respect of: third parties, including cargo owners; the shipowner; indemnity to owner for liability to third parties; general average and salvage (time charterers only). Insurance cover is available on a fixed premium basis and cover is limited to the amount the charterer would have been able to limit his liability had he been the shipowner. Shortfalls in cover may be arranged in P & I Clubs, a charterers’ club or in the London market.

Charterers’ Liability

This Policy covers the damage sustained by the vessel during the period of charter for which the characters are held legally liable. This Policy also covers demurrage if the vessel is delayed to carry out repairs for which the Charterers are held legally liable. Cover is normally provides for damage to the vessel death and personal injury, damage to property of third parties damage to cargo, collision wreck removal, quarantine costs, pollution, General Average, Costs of formal investigations, Sue and labor costs and fines. The main risk is liability to cargo due to bad stowage, handling damages, shortages, non-delivery or liability to damages to the vessel.

Charts

Group of patient medical records maintained by the physician. Each record documents the patient’s treatment in progress notes, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures or tests and their results, findings and conclusions from special examinations, correspondence from other providers, specialists, or consultants, medications, surgical operations, and other reports pertinent to the patient’s care.

Chattel

As personal property items.
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Something that is tangible or moveable, not connected to real estate. Examples – cows, clothing, furniture, automobiles, and other items.