BOAT’S ACCOMMODATION CONDITIONS
1. PAYMENT
The Client is obliged to make the down payment amounting 50% of the total amount within 7 days upon signing the accommodation agreement. The remaining amount of 50% he is obliged to pay 4 weeks before agreed accommodation. The price is inclusive of vessel use and insurance. The payment is being done in kunas on local currency account or in EUR through foreign currency account. Client is obliged to bear its bank costs. The bank details will be given to the Client on time.
2. OWNERS COMMITMENTS
The Owner hands over the vessel to the Client with full fuel and water tanks, in good working conditions, clean, and is obliged to do the check in together with the client according to the inventory list. In case the Owner is not able to hand over the vessel in agreed place and time, the Client is entitled to ask the refund for the days he’s not been able to use the vessel. In case the Owner is not able to hand over vessel within 24 hours after agreed deadline, he has to insure to the client another vessel of same or similar characteristics.
Any hidden defects of the yacht or its equipment, not known to the owner at the time when handing over the yacht, as well as any defects that occur after the yacht has been handed over to the customer, give no right for a request to lower the rental fee.
In the case that some equipment was damaged or lost during the previous charter, and can not be delivered before the departure, give no right for complaints if its lack does not influence on the navigation safety.
3. CLIENTS COMMITMENTS, OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
While handing over the vessel the Client is obliged to inspect the vessel together with the person in charge on behalf of the Owner and sign the inventory list. The Client is obliged to navigate only within Croatian territorial waters, and is not allowed to lease the vessel or use it in commercial purposes, such as professional fishing, diving etc.
The client is obliged to have required documents as passport or valid identity card, charter contract copy, sailing or motor boat licence inclusive of VHF operator licence, crew list with names and personal details of all crew members.
The client is obliged to return the vessel in agreed place and time, clean with full water and fuel tanks. In case the Client is in delay, the Owner will charge him the daily accommodation price for less then 3 hours delay and with 3 days accommodation price for any delay over 3 hours. The Client is obliged to inform the Owner about any delay caused by “force majour”; such delay will not be charged.
In case of failure of the vessel or its equipment the client has to inform the service provider immediately using the phone numbers stipulated in vessel documentation. The service provider is obliged to promptly correct the failure. In case the failure is corrected within 24 hours the client has no right to reimbursement.
Client must handle the yacht with due care and obey all the regulations. The client must be in possession of adequate skipper competency certificate. If the owner or the manager of the base come to conclusion that the skipper (client) does not have the required skills and edge he will have the opportunity of using assistance and help from a professional skipper, or the manager of the base will ask client not to use the yacht by himself but to do it with a skipper with an extra charge. If the client is not willing to be the skipper, he will name one before sailing. That person is co-responsible towards the owner. For all consequences in connection with handing over the role of the skipper to an unauthorized person, the client is responsible. The client is obligated to keep and fill out the ship's log correctly and handle the yacht carefully, as well as the inventory and equipment.
The client must check the engine oil and water every day. Damages in connection with a lack of oil or water in the engine are not insured and the client will be the one charged at his expense. In case of serious damage, as well as when there are other vessels involved, the whole accident must be written down, signed by all the parties involved and reported to the closest harbour master officer. Also, the owner must be notified immediately. If the client does not follow these instructions, he will be charged in full for all the damage. By signing check in list client confirms the reception of the boat in the condition as stated in check-in list which also includes under water part of the boat.
4. INSURANCE
Vessel insurance covers all maritime risks and is inclusive of obligatory insurance towards third persons. Any damage that happened during the accommodation period that wasn’t immediately reported to either NAVA or Insurance Company will not be admitted according to the insurance policy regulations. In such case the Client is held responsible for all the damage caused as he didn’t inform or didn’t inform on time NAVA or Insurance Company.
Personal property of skipper and the crew members is not insured so it is recommended to take out a separate insurance.
5. CHECK IN / CHECK OUT OF THE YACHT
check in: SATURDAY from 17.00 h
check out: SATURDAY until 9.00 h
6. DEPOSIT
Before the vessel hand over the Client is obliged to leave the security deposit as stipulated in charter agreement, this amount corresponds to the franchise defined by the insurance policy. The deposit can be left in cash or with credit card. In case of damage on the vessel equal to the franchise amount, the deposit the Client left will be used to cover the damage.
7. ACCOMMODATION CANCELLATION
In case the Client due to any cause is not able to take over the vessel, he can find another client who is willing to be accommodating on the vessel in the agreed period. In case the Client is not able to find the substitute client, the Owner will charge the Client as follow:
- 10 % of the total amount for the cancellation after booking confirmation (not refundable)
- 30 % of the total amount for cancellation 2 months before the accommodation period
- 50 % of the total amount for cancellation 1 month before the accommodation period
- 100 % of the total amount for cancellation 15 days before the accommodation period
8. COMPLAINTS
The complaints are being accepted only in written form upon the vessel return and only if signed by person in charge on behalf of NAVA.. The approved compensation can not be higher then rental price.
9. ARBITRAGE
In case of dispute that can not be resolved in friendly manner, the competence of Split Tribunal is being established.
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