NYK Terms and Conditions

• If equipped with wheels, all wheels must be intact with fully inflated tires.
• If equipped with tracks, all tracks must be intact and fully functioning.
• Properly running engine. Engine must be able to start on own or with quick jump-start only.
• Properly functioning transmission and hydraulic systems. Unit must be able to operate in forward and reverse.
• Properly functioning brakes and steering unit.
• No leaking oil or fluids.
• Fuel tank must be less than ¼ full. Fully intact windshields and windows. No broken glass in unit.
• There must be no visible signs of blood or other bodily fluids.

Cargo Specifications:

• Lashing points should be clearly visible or marked in order to avoid damage to unit when lashing on board the vessel.
• All safety equipment used during normal operation of unit must be intact and fully functioning, including but not limited to: seat belt, roll-cage and/or safety bar, emergency shut-off or fuel cut-off switches, etc. Please contact NYK if cargo is delivered in a “stripped down” mode (e.g. cab, equipment, etc., is shipped separately and not intact).
• All federal, state, and local license plates and registration stickers must be removed from the unit prior to receiving at the terminal.
• Please include a New or Used description of such cargo upon receipt in terminal and recorded into respective tracking system. This will assist us in identifying potential risk cargo (Used) and assist in evaluating stowage position on board vessel.
• Unless otherwise instructed by NYK RoRo Operations staff, no cargo of any type shall be received if it contains dangerous goods (e.g. pressurized gas, hazardous chemicals, or biohazard materials other than fuel oils and lubricants used during normal operation of the unit). Prior to delivery and receipt, any used cargo that formerly did carry hazardous materials (i.e. fuel trucks or chemical sprayers) must have a certificate of inspection stating that the unit is clean and safe for marine transport.
• Shipper is responsible for all correct information and standards to be followed, in case of any extra cost or/and inability to load due to misinformation or faulty machine, shipper will be held accountable for.
• Unless otherwise instructed by NYK RoRo Operations staff, no cargo of any type shall be received with personal items or un-manifested cargo inside the unit. All contents and/or parts to units must be declared and listed on to ensure proper care.
• Keys for all locked compartments (e.g. storage boxes, battery compartments, tool boxes, etc.) must be available and kept with the unit when the unit is received at the terminal. This includes any keys for external pad-locks. If requested by the customer, these keys can be kept separate from the unit at the terminal and delivered to the Chief Officer when loaded onto the vessel.
• Ensure accurate measurement, length, overall width, and overall height. Measurements must take into account any items that protrude from the main body or unit (e.g. side mirrors, exhausts, booms, arms, cabs, spare tires, ladders, etc.). Measurements should be provided to NYK in metric format.
• Units must be able to be safely handled with standard fork-lift equipment. If other equipment is required, please contact NYK RoRo Operations staff to help coordinate delivery as per your terminal contract with NYK.
• Crated cargo must have center of gravity, dimensions, weight, and handling instructions properly marked. This is to insure safe storing and handling.
• Lashing points should be clearly visible or marked in order to avoid damage to unit when lashing on board the vessel.
• All cargo must be clean on the exterior and interior prior to receipt/handling by NYK. Contaminated cargo will be rejected until the customer will arrange for units to be free of dirt, concrete, mud, plant and insect matter, etc.
• All cargo must be free of trash and debris on the inside prior to receipt. Cargo will be rejected unless customer will arrange for units to be cleaned out prior to loading. Cargo should be generally clean all around the exterior. Any material contained upon or within cargo will be considered contraband/ contaminated and subject to regulatory enforcement.

Additional Remarks:

• ETA is subject to changes.
• Berth Term at both ends.
• Any Local charges at load/discharge ports are not carrier’s responsibility.
• Offer is valid for 30 days and is subject to equipment availability and space availability of the nominated vessel. (equipment = Roll Trailer (MAFI) & Tug Master).
• Any Local charges at load/discharge ports are not carrier’s responsibility.
• Cargo drawing shall be presented by shipper if requested by carrier.
• Carrier has a right to claim actual loss related to the cargo operation arising from or relating to the cancellation of the shipment after the booking confirmation.
• Transshipment is at Carrier's option.
• Transit time does not include dwelling time in the event of transshipment.
• Lashing & Unlashing from/ to Roll Trailer (MAFI) in POL/POD: - Shipper shall properly stow / secure the cargo onto Roll Trailer at their responsibility and alongside the vessel at POL.
• Any costs incurred from circumstances requiring additional handling or equipment, outside of normal vessel/terminal operations, will be for the account of the cargo.
• All origin receiving, destination delivery and local charges are for the account of the cargo.
• Transit time is subject to weather conditions, port rotations and overall connecting schedules.
• NYK Line reserves the right to correct any omission or clerical error made in the quote process.
• Cargo to be freighted on actual dimensions recorded at the terminal upon delivery, which may result in a higher rate/cost than quoted.
• Terms are Free Alongside Ship (FAS); the Freight includes loading of the cargo from alongside the vessel and unloading from the vessel to shipside at the Port of Discharge.
• Subject to operational approval.