Item 21
Unless otherwise agreed in writing signed by TIP, invoices for the following charges and fees owed TIP or others hereunder shall be invoiced to the following parties and the following parties shall be responsible for the payment thereof:
Fees/Charges
(a) Dockage; Failure to Vacate Berth; Unloading Delays Caused by Vessel; Fresh Water; Line Handling; Damages to Port by Vessel; Security Surcharge
(b) Wharfage; Terminal Storage Fees; Security Surcharge
Invoiced Party
(a) Vessel’s agent of record with TIP; invoiced at Agent’s address or by hand delivery at Port
(b) Charges for wharfage are due and collectible from the owner of the cargo; invoiced at owners address or by hand delivery at port.
Responsible Party
(a) The vessel and its owner shall be liable for said fees/charges; provided that if not paid within 30 days after invoice date, Agent of record shall also be jointly and severally liable for all fees/charges.
(b) The owner of the cargo shall be liable for all said fees/charges; provided that if not paid within 30 days after invoice date, TIP may in its discretion seek recovery from freight forwarders, custom house brokers, steamship agents, stevedore companies, or any other party who by act or appearance gives evidence to TIP of representing the owner. Ultimate payment of charges must be guaranteed by the vessel.