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Bareboat charter

A charter where the charterer operates the vessel without crew or management from the owner.

A bareboat charter (or demise charter) gives the charterer operational control of a vessel without crew. Rare in spot oil trade; more common in long-term asset leasing.

Related: Charterparty.

What does Bareboat charter mean in oil and commodity trading?
A charter where the charterer operates the vessel without crew or management from the owner.
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