Notice of Readiness (NOR)

The Notice of Readiness is tendered by the Master to notify concerned parties (the Charterer, the Shipowner and the Agent) that the vessel has reached agreed point (e.g. commercial limits of the port) in loadready condition, and that the vessel is in all respect ready to commence loading (or discharging) the cargo.

For example, NOR may look like as follows: MV LIN QIN/OGHU at 0815 LT (1115 UTC) on 5th of June anchored at Santos anchorage No. 5 because the berth is occupied. Position 2403S/04613N. On arrival at this position vessel is considered as arived vessel at the port of Santos and she is in every respect ready to commence loading cargo of corn in bulk ttl abt 30120 mts into holds Nos. 1,2,3,4 and 5 according to the terms and conditions of the Charter party dated 20/05/2010. Valid as Notice of Readiness.