Question 3032 Deck General

The correct answer is B) demurrage. Demurrage refers to the payment of a penalty or fee that is charged to a charterer or cargo owner for the delay of a ship beyond the agreed-upon time (known as "lay days") for loading or unloading the cargo. This delay is typically due to the fault or actions of the charterer or their agent, not the ship or its crew. The demurrage fee compensates the ship owner for the lost time and opportunity cost of the vessel being unable to move on to its next voyage or assignment. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not specifically describe the penalty payment for exceeding the agreed-upon lay days. Volatility (A) refers to price fluctuations, late fee (C) is a more general term, and miscibility (D) is a chemical property unrelated to maritime operations.