TERMS & CONDITIONS

Welcome to the commercial website of OCEAN CONNECT SHIPPING PTE. LTD. ("Ocean Connect"). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use this portal.

1. Informational & Commercial Scope

This website is designed exclusively as an informational and B2B commercial communication tool for shipowners, charterers, cargo interests, commodity houses, and professional logistics partners. Nothing on this website constitutes a binding offer of carriage, vessel hire fixture, or commodity sale.

2. Commercial Quotes & Vessel Fixtures

Any rate indications, slot allocations, or vessel fixture proposals provided through website enquiry forms or email correspondence are indicative only and subject to:

• Formal contract execution, stem confirmation, and vessel space availability at the time of booking.
• Mutual agreement on standard charter party terms (e.g. BIMCO GENCON, NYPE, or bespoke terms).
• Satisfactory counterparty due diligence, KYC verification, and international sanctions clearance.
• Port operational conditions, berth availability, and force majeure events.

3. Intellectual Property

All trademarks, logos, visual graphics, texts, photographs, and layout designs displayed on this website are the property of OCEAN CONNECT SHIPPING PTE. LTD. or used under license. Unauthorized reproduction or commercial distribution without written consent is strictly prohibited.

4. Limitation of Liability

While Ocean Connect makes reasonable efforts to maintain accurate information on this portal, we make no representations or warranties regarding market rates, vessel positions, or transit estimates displayed. Ocean Connect shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss arising from reliance on web portal content prior to formal contract signing.

5. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These terms and conditions and any non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Singapore. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Singapore or Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA) where agreed.