ARTICLE 5 – MAINTENANCE OF BOATS

• Every boat staying in the port must be kept in a good state of maintenance, floatability and

If the Concessionaire or its Agents observe that a boat has been abandoned, or that it is in such a state that it could sink or endanger nearby boats and facilities, the owner (or his designated agent) will be given formal notice to correct the problem or slip the boat. If the necessary work is not carried out within the allotted time, the boat may be hauled out of the water at the owner’s expense and risk.

In the event of non-appearance by the owner of the boat, the latter will be hauled out of the water at the expense and risk of the owner and without any liability by the Concessionaire or its Agents.

• If a boat sinks in the port or in a navigable pass, the owner or the owner’s agent is held responsible for lifting or moving it at his expense, without delay, after being advised by the Agents of the Concessionaire on the way to execute the manoeuvre.

In the event of failure by the owner to act, the staff will take all necessary measures to expedite the operations, at the owner’s expense and risk.