To
Chartering Team
Ametheus Holdings Pvt Ltd
Subject: TC/VC Requirement – [Product] – [DWT Range] – [Laycan] – RFQ Number
Dear Sir,
We are interested in chartering a vessel on Time Charter/Voyage Charter basis and provide the following details for your review:
Preliminary Information Memorandum (PIM) for Vessel Chartering
1. RFQ Number : (Please generate a unique RFQ number using the format DDMMYYYYHOURMINUTES (e.g., 150720260334 for 15 July 2026 at 03:34).
2. Type of vessel: [VLCC, Suezmax, Panamext, MR, LR etc]
3. Required DWT: [Please specify required vessel size, e.g., 5,000–15,000 DWT / 20,000–35,000 DWT etc.]
4. Product [Product to be carried, e.g., LPG, EN590 10ppm Diesel, Furnace Oil, LNG, Chemicals, Wheat, Iron Ore, Soybean etc.]
5. Laycan: [Preferred Laycan / Delivery window, e.g., 15–25 July 2026 or as mutually agreed]
6. Delivery Port / Range: [e.g., Mumbai Port, West Coast India, Dhamra Port, Arabian Gulf, etc.]
7. Redelivery Port / Range: [e.g., Mumbai Port, West Coast India, Bangladesh, Arabian Gulf, Worldwide, etc.]
8. Charter Period: [e.g., 30 days ± 5 days / 3 months ± 15 days / 6 months firm with options, etc.]
9. KYC of Charterer: [Full company details: Name, Address, Years in business, Ownership, Experience, etc.]
10. Recent Fixtures: [Last 2–3 fixtures performed – Vessel name, Cargo, Period, Rate (if possible)]
11. Trading Area: [Intended trading limits, e.g., Arabian Gulf – India – Bangladesh – Far East, Safe ports/berths always afloat]
12. Use as Storage Tanker: Yes / No [If Yes, please mention any specific requirements regarding tank coating, heating capacity, etc.]
13. Indicative Rate Idea and Payment Terms:
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- Expected freight rate or hire rate range
- Preferred payment terms (e.g., freight payable on loading / discharge, demurrage terms, etc.)
14. Preferred Charter Party Basis or Draft Terms (if available)
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- Charter Party Form (e.g., SHELLVOY6, SHELLTIME, BPVOY, GENCON, etc.)
- Any specific clauses, riders, or amendments required
15. Your role in this RFQ: [ You are Broker or Charterer? Please specify your role in this deal]
16. Additional Requirements / Remarks [Please mention any other specific requirements such as vessel age limit, tank coating, pump capacity, IG system, etc.]
We look forward to receiving your best vessel proposals and indicative charter hire rates at the earliest.
Best regards,
[Client’s Full Name] [Designation] [Company Name] [Email] [Mobile] [Company Website]
Notes:
1. Request you to kindly generate a unique RFQ number for each inquiry. Without it, it becomes difficult to distinguish and track each inquiry separately.
2. In subject line mention the TC/VC Requirement – [Product] – [DWT Range] – [Laycan] – [RFQ Number]
3. Email us your RFQ at [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] then whatsapp us your RFQ detail at +91-9999099538, +91-9999156157
