Voyage Charter (VC) Request Form – Dry Cargo

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

Voyage 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., 15 years]
  4. Minimum Service Speed: [e.g., 13.5 knots laden]
  5. Cargo Capacity Required:
    • Grain Capacity (cbm):
    • Bale Capacity (cbm):
  6. Hold & Hatch Configuration: [e.g., 5 holds / 5 hatches, box-shaped]
  7. Gear Requirements:
    • Geared / Gearless
    • Cranes: [Number × SWL, e.g., 4 × 30 MT]
    • Grab Suitability: Yes / No
  8. Intended Cargo: [Detailed description, e.g., Wheat, Coal, Iron Ore, Fertilizers]
  9. Cargo Quantity: [MT ± % tolerance, e.g., 55,000 MT ± 5%]
  10. Stowage Factor: [m³/MT]
  11. Special Cargo Requirements: [e.g., Moisture sensitive, Dust suppression, Australian hold cleaning standard, Ventilation needs]

C. Voyage Details

  1. Loading Port(s): [Name + Country, with any restrictions]
  2. Discharging Port(s): [Name + Country, with any restrictions]
  3. Laycan Period: [Start date – End date, e.g., 10–20 July 2026]
  4. Expected Loading Rate: [MT per Weather Working Day]
  5. Expected Discharging Rate: [MT per Weather Working Day]
  6. Voyage Type: [Single Voyage / Consecutive Voyages / Contract of Affreightment (COA)]
  7. Number of Voyages: [If multiple]
  8. Expected Voyage Duration: [Days]
  9. Demurrage Rate Expectation: [USD per day]
  10. Dispatch Rate Expectation: [USD per day]

D. Additional Requirements

  1. Required Certifications:
    • ISM, ISPS, Class (IACS)
    • RightShip Rating (minimum stars)
    • BWTS: Yes / No
  2. Trading Restrictions: [Allowed + Excluded areas]
  3. Hold Cleaning Standard:
  4. Performance Requirements: [Speed & Consumption]
  5. Freight Payment Terms: [e.g., 95% on B/L, balance after discharge]
  6. Special Clauses Required: [e.g., NOR tendering, Cargo quality on delivery, Force Majeure]
  7. Crew / Operational Preferences:
  8. Any Other Requirements: [Ice Class, Grab supply, etc.]

Additional Comments / Special Clauses:

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