What event triggers a Notice of Readiness?

What event triggers a Notice of Readiness?

• A. When the ship has arrived.
• B. When loading begins.
• C. When the voyage is terminated.
• D. When ballast water is exchanged.

Answer: (A)

A Notice of Readiness is tendered when the ship has arrived at the port and is ready in all respects to commence loading or discharge of cargo under the contract. This moment signals that the vessel is prepared to start cargo operations and typically triggers the start of laytime (or demurrage) as defined by the charter party or carriage contract. It isn’t about the act of loading beginning itself, nor about ending the voyage, or about ballast water exchange, which are separate events.

A Notice of Readiness is tendered when the ship has arrived at the port and is ready in all respects to commence loading or discharge of cargo under the contract. This moment signals that the vessel is prepared to start cargo operations and typically triggers the start of laytime (or demurrage) as defined by the charter party or carriage contract. It isn’t about the act of loading beginning itself, nor about ending the voyage, or about ballast water exchange, which are separate events.