Protest Slowload.DOC

m.t. NORDMARK

Voyage # :

NOTE OF PROTEST

To,

              With regard to the cargo of approximately   of    loaded on board the tanker                m.t.NORDMARK    at      on the     of    1998.

                            Please note that this vessel is fitted with  3 (THREE)   loading connections on each side and is capable of accepting a loading rate of  12,000 cum per hour.

                            I note that only    cargo loading arm / hose has been provided and that the loading rate is only               cum  per hour.

                            I hereby request that you increase the loading rate upto the maximum of 12,000  cum per hour.

                            In the event that you are unable to comply with the above request, and in order to protect the interests of the  Vessel, her Owners, Charterers and Agents, I hereby note protest at the low loading rate. I also advise you that I intend to hold you responsible for any extra costs or penalties incurred by and  delays suffered by the vessel as a result of the additional time which will be required for loading.

Capt.T.Kostecki

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