Request charter of a US or foreign flag self-sustaining RO/RO vessel to move 365 TEU and 16,000 sqft +/-25% RO/RO broken stow. For the RO/RO cargo, this equates to a minimum cargo space of 25,000 sqft. Vessel is required to be completely self-sustaining for cargo loading and unloading operations. Vessel is required to have lashing points and provide all lashing gear. Should the selected vessel already have commercial cargo loaded aboard, or commercial cargo to be picked up, MSC will stipulate the carrier will ensure the cargo stipulated above is “last on and first off,” and that the contract carrier provides detailed stow plans with cargo stowage locations and the order of vessel ports of call within the same established time frames. Any delays in the presentation of these plans within these time frames shall result in the contract vessel/carrier being held responsible for any delays, regardless of the number of lay days established within the MSC contract. In accordance with the Cargo Preference Act of 1904 and Section IIIA.3 of the Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) (see 69 FEDERAL REGISTER 25166-25168, May 5, 2004), preference will be given to U.S. flag vessels and VISA participants.

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