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Law of Tug and Tow and Offshore Contracts, 5th edition (c) 2026

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Appendix 26

Netherlands Tug Owners Conditions 1951

A document page titled“APPENDIX 20, Netherlands Tug Owners Conditions 1951.” An introductory paragraph explains the legal basis for the conditions. Article 1 details the conditions under which Tug Owners provide equipment and personnel. Article 2 states that management decides which tug and personnel are employed for a service. Article 3 outlines how work is carried out, giving priority to distress signals, and describes the liabilities if a ship is not prepared for towage.

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A document page labeled ’APPENDIX 20’ outlines contractual terms in four articles. Article 4 states the contract price is due before work begins. Article 5 addresses liability for delays caused by the ship. Article 6 details responsibilities for damages, assigning liability for third-party damages to the company or ship owner, while tug owners are accountable for their own faults or collisions. Article 7 specifies conditions, such as storm, ice, or fog, under which the tugs are not obligated to tow and may alter the service agreement.

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A document page labeled“APPENDIX 20” outlines Articles 8 through 11 of a set of regulations. Article 8 permits Tug Owners to assist vessels in distress without liability. Article 9 specifies that standard rates do not apply to damaged ships and allows for separate payment for extraordinary services. Article 10 details conditions for contract cancellation, such as war, strikes, or blockades. Article 11 establishes that the agreement is subject to the Law of the Netherlands and that disputes will be settled by the District Court at Rotterdam.

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A document page labeled“APPENDIX 20” outlines Articles 8 through 11 of a set of regulations. Article 8 permits Tug Owners to assist vessels in distress without liability. Article 9 specifies that standard rates do not apply to damaged ships and allows for separate payment for extraordinary services. Article 10 details conditions for contract cancellation, such as war, strikes, or blockades. Article 11 establishes that the agreement is subject to the Law of the Netherlands and that disputes will be settled by the District Court at Rotterdam.

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