Last updated: 3 March, 2025
CPBS Marine Services Terms and Conditions of hire
- A booking will only be confirmed when you have received an email confirming the times, dates and location from us.
- Rates will be confirmed in writing prior to the commencement of work.
- All marine services works are for a minimum 12 hour hire with additional hours or part thereof charged pro-rata unless specifically stated otherwise in writing. Due to crew logistics we are unable to reduce this minimum hire after the job has taken place.
- 48 hours notice is required for all cancellations or amendments, or full payment will be due.
- Unless otherwise stated travel time from (mobilisation) and to (demobilisation) CPBS marine base will be charged at the hourly rate agreed plus fuel costs.
- The decision regarding the timing of demobilisation will rest with CPBS and may not coincide directly with the conclusion of the charter.
- In most cases fuel is to the client’s account. Fuel costs will be calculated based on the local market rate. Fuel consumption data is recorded via pre-start checklists by the crew and can be provided to the charterer upon request.
- Locking, docking, port fees, and any associated charges are to the client’s account and will be forwarded once CPBS receives them from the 3rd party unless stated otherwise.
- CPBS will do its utmost to provide the vessel/plant discussed, however may for reasons outside of its control substitute another vessel of equivalent size and capabilities and will not be liable for any loss incurred by the client because of this.
- CPBS will not be liable for expenses incurred by the client if due to weather, tidal or other factors out of their control the work planned is changed or aborted.
- If required the client must provide a valid works/purchase order number at the time of booking. CPBS will not accept non-payment of an invoice due to a missing or incorrect works/purchase order number if received after this time.
- Payment is due within 30 days of invoice date. Invoices not settled after this time will have interest applied at 8% over the current Bank of England’s base rate.
