1. The motor vessel “Louise of Granton” is operated by L. A. Marine Ltd. (hereinafter called “L. A. Marine”).

2. The charter agreement is made between L. A. Marine and the individual booking the charter (hereinafter called “the charterer”).The charter fee agreed by L. A. Marine and the charterer includes the cost of the hire of the charter vessel and its skipper and crew only, unless otherwise agreed.

3. All bookings must be accompanied by a booking form and non refundable deposit of 50% of charter cost. The full balance must be paid within 4 weeks of the charter date. Bookings made within 4 weeks of the charter date must be paid in full at that time. 

4. In the case of unavoidable cancellation of the charter by L. A. Marine, an alternative charter date may be offered. If this date is not acceptable, any payments will be returned. In the case of cancellation by the charterer within 4 weeks of the charter date the full charter sum will be forfeited. In the case of cancellation by the charterer at any other time, the deposit will be forfeited.

5. Decisions made by the professional skipper are final in respect of the safety of the vessel and clients. The skipper will remain the sole judge of all matters concerning the safety of the vessel and if any clients fail to comply with his reasonable requests, the charter may be terminated and the charterer will not be entitled to any refund.      

6. L. A. Marine will not be liable for any loss, damage, death or personal injury to any client. L. A. Marine has a £3,000,000 public liability insurance which affords protection on standard marine terms to any client in control of the charter vessel under the direct supervision of the skipper. L. A. Marine accepts no responsibility other than the provision of said insurance for any claim that may be brought to bear.