Notice of readiness

How it is used

The master 'tenders' the NOR, usually by email through the agent, and the charterer 'accepts' it. Its timing matters because laytime normally starts from it, so the exact time and conditions are carefully recorded.

Example sentences

1. The master tendered notice of readiness at 1030 on arrival at the anchorage.

2. The charterers rejected the notice of readiness because the holds had not passed inspection.

Common collocations

• tender notice of readiness
• accept the NOR
• NOR tendered
• valid NOR

Related terms

• laytimeThe period of time agreed in a charter party for loading or discharging cargo without any extra payment to the shipowner.
• demurrageMoney that the charterer pays the shipowner when loading or discharging takes longer than the laytime agreed in the charter party. It is usually a fixed daily rate.
• masterThe officer in overall command of a merchant ship, legally responsible for the safety of the ship, crew, passengers and cargo. In everyday speech the master is called the captain.
• ship's agentA person or company in a port that looks after a ship's business on behalf of the owner or charterer, arranging berths, pilots, customs, crew changes and supplies.

More terms: Chartering & Shipping Documents

• bill of lading
• charter party
• shipowner
• charterer
• freight
• flag state