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Professional Vessel Management • Private Vessel Charter Agreement • State of Florida
Private Vessel Charter Agreement
Agreement No. CHR-{{ '%04d' | format(charter.id) }}  •  Status: {{ charter.status | upper }}  •  Governing Law: State of Florida, United States
1. Parties
Owner's Agent (Lessor) Charterer (Lessee)
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Acting as authorized agent for the vessel owner
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{% endif %} ID / Passport No.: _______________________
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2. Vessel Description
Vessel NameHIN / USCG Doc.Make / ModelLOAEnginesMax. Passengers
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3. Charter Period
DateDeparture TimeReturn TimeDurationDeparture Port / Marina
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4. Charter Fee
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Damage Waiver (optional / non-refundable) ${{ '%.2f' | format(charter.damage_waiver) }}
TOTAL CHARTER FEE ${{ '%.2f' | format(charter.total_base_rate or 0) }}
All amounts in U.S. Dollars (USD). Payment due in full upon signing this Agreement. Captain's fees are separate and paid directly by Charterer to Captain.
5. Insurance Coverage
Policy / Rider No.:
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Insurer:
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Coverage Amount:
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Coverage Period:
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⚠ INSURANCE RIDER PENDING — Vessel is NOT authorized to depart until a valid rider number is assigned.
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6. Terms and Conditions
6.1 PRIVATE RECREATIONAL USE ONLY. This Agreement is strictly for private recreational use. The Charterer expressly agrees that the vessel shall not be used for any commercial purpose, for-hire passenger transport, commercial fishing, or any income-generating activity whatsoever. Any breach of this clause shall immediately void the insurance coverage and entitle the Owner's Agent to terminate this Agreement without refund.
6.2 CAPTAIN. The captain providing services during this charter is engaged directly by the Charterer pursuant to a separate Captain Services Agreement. The management company and vessel owner are not parties to that agreement and assume no liability for the captain's actions or compensation.
6.3 CHARTERER'S LIABILITY. The Charterer shall be responsible for all damage to the vessel, equipment, or third parties caused by the Charterer, guests, or any person aboard during the charter period, unless such damage results from normal wear and tear or a pre-existing condition documented prior to departure.
6.4 PASSENGER CAPACITY AND PROHIBITED CONDUCT. The Charterer shall not exceed the vessel's maximum rated passenger capacity. Operation of the vessel while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances, navigation outside agreed operational area, and overnight use without prior written consent are strictly prohibited.
6.5 CANCELLATION. Cancellations made 72 hours or more before departure: full refund. Cancellations within 72 hours: 50% of the charter fee is forfeited. No-shows: full charter fee is forfeited. Cancellation due to unsafe weather conditions at captain's sole discretion: full credit toward a future booking.
6.6 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. The Owner's Agent's total liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the total charter fee paid. In no event shall the Owner's Agent be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
6.7 GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, United States. Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be resolved by binding arbitration in Miami-Dade County, Florida, under the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
6.8 ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, together with the Insurance Rider and Captain Services Agreement (if applicable), constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations or understandings.
7. Signatures
By signing below, both parties confirm they have read, understood, and agree to all terms and conditions of this Private Vessel Charter Agreement.
OWNER'S AGENT
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Name: ___________________________
Signature    Date: _______________
CHARTERER
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ID / Passport No.: _______________
Signature    Date: _______________