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BAREBOAT (DEMISE) CHARTER AGREEMENT & ACKNOWLEDGMENT



PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. THIS IS A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT.


This Bareboat (Demise) Charter Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into between the undersigned Charterer (“Charterer”) and the vessel owner (“Owner”) as of the date of electronic signature below.





1. VESSEL INFORMATION



Vessel Name: ______________________________

Make / Model: _____________________________

Year: __________

Hull Identification Number (HIN): __________________

Registration / Documentation No.: __________________





2. NATURE OF CHARTER – TRUE BAREBOAT



This is a true bareboat (demise) charter.


Owner hereby transfers full possession, command, and control of the Vessel to Charterer for the duration of the charter (“Charter Period”). During the Charter Period, Charterer is deemed the owner pro hac vice of the Vessel.


Owner shall not control, direct, operate, navigate, crew, or manage the Vessel in any manner during the Charter Period.



☐ INITIALS REQUIRED 

Charterer acknowledges that Charterer has full possession, command, and control of the Vessel.





3. CHARTER PERIOD



Charter Start Date & Time: __________________________ 

Charter End Date & Time: ____________________________ 





4. DELIVERY AND CONDITION



Charterer acknowledges that the Vessel has been inspected and is accepted AS IS, in seaworthy condition and suitable for the intended use.


Charterer agrees to return the Vessel at the end of the Charter Period in substantially the same condition, reasonable wear and tear excepted.





5. USE OF VESSEL



The Vessel shall be used solely for private recreational purposes.


Charterer shall NOT:

• Carry passengers for hire

• Engage in commercial activity

• Engage in illegal activity

• Violate any federal, state, or local law


Operating area is limited to:






6. CAPTAIN AND CREW



Charterer has sole authority to select, employ, direct, and compensate any captain or crew.


Any captain or crew engaged are the exclusive agents and employees of Charterer, not Owner.


Owner does not provide, require, recommend, approve, or restrict any captain or crew.



☐ INITIALS REQUIRED 

Charterer understands Owner has no operational control over the Vessel.





7. EXPENSES AND MAINTENANCE



Charterer is solely responsible for all expenses during the Charter Period, including but not limited to fuel, dockage, crew compensation, fines, penalties, and operating costs.


Charterer shall promptly notify Owner of any damage or mechanical issues.





8. MANDATORY INSURANCE – BUOY.RENT



Charterer is required to obtain marine insurance coverage through Buoy.Rent for the entire Charter Period.


Insurance must be obtained prior to boarding the Vessel by scanning the QR code provided by Owner.


Required coverage includes, at minimum:

• Protection & Indemnity (P&I)

• Liability coverage as required by Buoy.Rent


Owner shall be named as Additional Insured and Loss Payee, where applicable.


⬜ SCAN THE QR CODE ABOVE TO OBTAIN BUOY.RENT INSURANCE BEFORE BOARDING



☐ INITIALS REQUIRED 

Charterer acknowledges that insurance is mandatory and required to proceed.


Failure to obtain insurance renders this Agreement null and void.





9. ASSUMPTION OF RISK



Charterer voluntarily assumes all risks associated with possession, operation, and use of the Vessel, including risks of injury, death, or property damage.



Charterer knowingly and voluntarily assumes all risks.







10. INDEMNIFICATION



Charterer agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Owner from any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising out of or related to:

• Operation or use of the Vessel

• Acts or omissions of Charterer or Charterer’s guests

• Acts or omissions of Charterer’s captain or crew

• Injury, death, or property damage occurring during the Charter Period


This obligation survives termination of this Agreement.





11. DAMAGE OR LOSS



Charterer is responsible for any damage or loss to the Vessel occurring during the Charter Period, except where caused by Owner’s willful misconduct prior to delivery.





12. DEFAULT AND TERMINATION



Owner may immediately terminate this Agreement if Charterer:

• Fails to obtain insurance

• Operates the Vessel unlawfully

• Uses the Vessel for commercial purposes


Upon termination, Charterer shall immediately return the Vessel.





13. NO AGENCY OR PARTNERSHIP



Nothing in this Agreement creates an agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship between the Parties.





14. GOVERNING LAW



This Agreement is governed by General Maritime Law of the United States, and where applicable, the laws of the State of Florida.


Venue shall be in the State of Florida.





15. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE



This Agreement is valid and enforceable when signed electronically.





CHARTERER ACKNOWLEDGMENT



By signing below, Charterer certifies that:

• Charterer has read and understands this Agreement

• Charterer accepts full responsibility as owner pro hac vice

• Charterer agrees to all terms and conditions


Full Legal Name: ______________________________

Signature: ________

Date: ____________________________________


First Participant's Name
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First Participant's Date of Birth*
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Parent(s) or Court-Appointed Legal Guardian(s) must sign for any participating minor (those under 18 years of age) and agree that they and the minor are subject to all the terms of this document, as set forth above.


By signing below the Parent or Court-Appointed Legal Guardian agrees that they are also subject to all the terms of this document, as set forth above.
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 By checking here, you are consenting to the use of your electronic signature in lieu of an original signature on paper. You have the right to request that you sign a paper copy instead. By checking here, you are waiving that right. After consent, you may, upon written request to us, obtain a paper copy of an electronic record. No fee will be charged for such copy and no special hardware or software is required to view it. Your agreement to use an electronic signature with us for any documents will continue until such time as you notify us in writing that you no longer wish to use an electronic signature. There is no penalty for withdrawing your consent. You should always make sure that we have a current email address in order to contact you regarding any changes, if necessary.


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