Laytime

Detailed explanation

Laytime is the period defined in the charter party allowed for discharging or yükleme a gemi without extra charges.

Why Laytime Matters

• •**Avoid penalties**: good planning prevents demurrage
• •**Improve efficiency**: a defined window drives the ekip
• •**Advance planning**: knowing the allowance helps koordinasyon
• •**Performance measure**: a KPI for the stevedoring company

Types of Laytime

1. General Laytime Covers all activities from gemi arrival until tahliye completes.

2. Special Laytime Defined for specific operasyonlar such as ambar opening or denetim.

Calculating Laytime

• •**Start date**: when the formal notice is received
• •**End date**: when tahliye or yükleme completes
• •**Actual duration**: real time spent
• •**Allowed duration**: time agreed in the contract
• •**Delay**: actual minus allowed (if positive)

Demurrage

If the allowed time is exceeded, daily penalties apply based on: - Number of delay days - yük value - Agreed charter terms