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bareboat charter

noun/ˈbeəbəʊt ˈtʃɑːtə/

C2CEFR level
90/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

A charter under which the charterer takes full possession, control and management of the vessel, crewing and operating it as if the owner for the charter period.

On a bareboat charter, the charterers were responsible for insuring and manning the ship throughout the demise.

Similar: demise charter

Topic: Shipping & maritime in Legal English

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