Protest Ship shore diff.DOC

m.t. NORDMARK

NOTE OF PROTEST.

To,                                                                                                                              VOYAGE #:                                         

                            With regard to the cargo of approximately   of     loaded onboard the tanker  M.T. NORDMARK at      on the               of     1998.

                            On completion of loading the above cargo, the following apparent discrepancy was noted between the Gross Received Quantity as determined by measurement of the vessel's cargo tanksand the Bill of Lading Quantity:.

Bill of Lading Gross Delivered Volume :              MT.

Vessel's Gross Received Volume                            MT.

Difference                                                        MT.

                            In order to protect the interests of the Vessel, her Owners, Charterers and Agents,  I hereby Note Protest over this apparent discrepancy and, reserve the Rights of my Principals to take such action as they deem necessary to verify the true quantity of cargo delivered to the vessel and to recover the costs of any such actions and of any losses or penalties arising as a result of this discrepancy.

                            You are hereby also requested to deliver a copy of this Note of Protest to any party who becomes the subsequent owner of the cargo or the holder of the Bill of Lading.

Received by :

Representing:                                                                                                  Capt.T.Kostecki

Name & Company:                                                                                    Master