Time Charter Request Form – Dry Cargo

(For Bulk Carriers, General Cargo, MPP, etc.)

Time Charter (Dry Cargo) Request Form

A. Charterer’s Company Details

  1. Company Name: [Full legal name]
  2. Registered Address: [Full address with postal code & country]
  3. Company Registration / Tax ID:
  4. Primary Contact Person: [Full name & designation]
  5. Email Address:
  6. Telephone / Mobile:
  7. Secondary Contact: [Name, email & phone]

B. Vessel Requirements

  1. Vessel Type: [e.g., Supramax, Panamax, Kamsarmax, Ultramax, Handymax, Capesize, General Cargo, MPP]
  2. Deadweight Tonnage (DWT): [Min – Max, e.g., 50,000 – 65,000 MT]
  3. Maximum Vessel Age: [e.g., 10 / 12 / 15 years]
  4. Minimum Service Speed: [e.g., 13.5 knots laden / 14.0 knots ballast]
  5. Cargo Capacity Required:
    • Grain Capacity (cbm):
    • Bale Capacity (cbm):
  6. Hold & Hatch Configuration: [e.g., 5 holds / 5 hatches, box-shaped holds]
  7. Gear Requirements:
    • Geared / Gearless
    • Cranes: [Number × SWL, e.g., 4 × 30 MT]
    • Grab Suitability: Yes / No
  8. Intended Cargo Types: [List all possible cargoes, e.g., Grains, Coal, Iron Ore, Bauxite, Fertilizers, Steel Products, Cement, etc.]
  9. Special Cargo Requirements: [e.g., Dust suppression, Australian hold cleaning standard, moisture sensitive cargo]
  10. Trading Areas / Regions: [Allowed + Excluded areas]
  11. Delivery Period (Laycan): [Start date – End date]
  12. Delivery Port / Range:
  13. Redelivery Port / Range:

C. Charter Details

  1. Charter Duration: [e.g., 6 months, 12 months firm + 6 months option]
  2. Estimated Number of Voyages:
  3. Bunker Specifications:
    • Grade Preferred (VLSFO / ULSFO / LSMGO):
    • Expected Daily Consumption at Sea (Laden / Ballast):
    • Expected Daily Consumption in Port:
  4. Required Certifications:
    • ISM, ISPS, Class (IACS)
    • RightShip Rating (minimum stars):
    • BWTS (Ballast Water Treatment System): Yes / No
    • Cargo Hold Coating Condition:
  5. Performance Requirements:
    • Speed & Consumption Warranty:
    • Cargo Gear Performance:
  6. Crew Requirements / Preferences: [Nationality, experience]
  7. Additional Requirements:
    • Ice Class (if needed):
    • Hold Cleaning Standard:
    • Any other technical / operational preferences:

Additional Comments / Special Clauses: