Question 3034 Deck General

The correct answer is A) the vessel operator can collect demurrage. Demurrage is a fee paid by the charterer to the vessel operator when the vessel is delayed in loading or unloading cargo during the specified lay days in the charter party. If the charterer is unable to complete the loading during the lay days, the vessel operator is entitled to collect demurrage as compensation for the delay. The other options are incorrect because: B) the effective period of the charter is not automatically extended, C) the charterer does not pay dispatch money in this scenario (dispatch money is paid when the vessel is loaded/unloaded faster than the lay days), and D) the ship is not authorized extra time to discharge the cargo, as the delay is on the charterer's side.