UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 20-F
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(Mark One)
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REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) or (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016
OR
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Commission file number 1- 32479
  _______________________________  
TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
  _______________________________  
Republic of The Marshall Islands
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
4 th Floor, Belvedere Building, 69 Pitts Bay Road, Hamilton, HM 08, Bermuda
Telephone: (441) 298-2530
(Address and telephone number of principal executive offices)
Edith Robinson
4 th Floor, Belvedere Building, 69 Pitts Bay Road, Hamilton, HM 08, Bermuda
Telephone: (441) 298-2530
Fax: (441) 292-3931
(Contact information for company contact person)






Securities registered, or to be registered, pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act.
Title of each class
 
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Common Units
 
New York Stock Exchange
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TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P.
INDEX TO REPORT ON FORM 20-F
 
 
Page
 
 
Item 1.
Item 2.
Item 3.
 
 
Item 4.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 4A.
Item 5.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 6.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 7.
 
 
Item 8.
 
 
 

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Item 9.
Item 10.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 11.
Item 12.
 
 
 
 
 
Item 13.
Item 14.
Item 15.
Item 16A.
Item 16B.
Item 16C.
Item 16D.
Item 16E.
Item 16F.
Item 16G.
Item 16H.
 
 
 
 
 
Item 17.
Item 18.
Item 19.
 

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PART I
This annual report of Teekay LNG Partners L.P. on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2016 (or Annual Report ) should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in this report.

Unless otherwise indicated, references in this prospectus to “Teekay LNG Partners,” “we,” “us” and “our” and similar terms refer to Teekay LNG Partners L.P. and/or one or more of its subsidiaries, except that those terms, when used in this Annual Report in connection with the units described herein, shall mean specifically Teekay LNG Partners L.P. References in this Annual Report to “Teekay Corporation” refer to Teekay Corporation and/or any one or more of its subsidiaries.

In addition to historical information, this Annual Report contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events and our operations, objectives, expectations, performance, financial condition and intentions. When used in this Annual Report, the words “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this Annual Report include, in particular, statements regarding:
 
our distribution policy and our ability to make cash distributions on our units or any increases in quarterly distributions, and the impact of cash distribution reductions on our financial position;
our future financial condition and results of operations and our future revenues, expenses and capital expenditures, and our expected financial flexibility to pursue capital expenditures, acquisitions and other expansion opportunities;
our liquidity needs and meeting our going concern requirements, including our anticipated funds and sources of financing for liquidity needs and the sufficiency of cash flows, and our estimation that we will have sufficient liquidity for a one-year period;
our expected sources of funds for liquidity and working capital needs and our ability to enter into new bank financings and to refinance existing indebtedness;
growth prospects and future trends of the markets in which we operate;
liquefied natural gas (or LNG ), liquefied petroleum gas (or LPG ) and tanker market fundamentals, including the balance of supply and demand in the LNG, LPG and tanker markets and spot LNG, LPG and tanker charter rates;
the expected lifespan of our vessels, including our expectations as to any impairment of our vessels;
our expectations and estimates regarding future charter business, including with respect to minimum charter hire payments, revenues and our vessels’ ability to perform to specifications and maintain their hire rates in the future;
our expectations regarding the ability of I.M. Skaugen SE (or S kaugen ), Awilco LNG ASA (or Awilco ), and our other customers to make charter payments to us, and the ability of our customers to fulfill purchase obligations at the end of charter contracts, including obligations relating to two of our LNG carriers completing charters with Awilco in 2017 and 2018;
our ability to maximize the use of our vessels, including the redeployment or disposition of vessels no longer under long-term charter or whose charter contract is expiring in 2017 and 2018, specifically our 52% owned vessels, the Magellan Spirit and the Methane Spirit, our wholly-owned LNG carriers, the Torben Spirit , Arctic Spirit and Polar Spirit , and our wholly-owned Suezmax tankers, the African Spirit and European Spirit ;
the adequacy of our insurance coverage, less an applicable deductible;
the future resumption of a LNG plant in Yemen operated by Yemen LNG Company Limited (or YLNG ), the expected repayment of deferred hire amounts on our two 52% owned vessels, the Marib Spirit and Arwa Spirit , on charter to YLNG, and the expected reduction to our equity income in 2017 as a result of the charter payment deferral;
expected purchases and deliveries of newbuilding vessels, the newbuildings’ commencement of service under charter contracts, and estimated costs for newbuilding vessels;
expected deliveries of the LPG newbuilding vessels in Exmar LPG BVBA;
expected financing for our joint venture with China LNG Shipping (Holdings) Limited (or the Yamal LNG Joint Venture );
expected funding of our proportionate share of the remaining shipyard installment payments for our joint venture with China LNG, CETS Investment Management (HK) Co. Ltd. and BW LNG Investments Pte. Ltd. (or the BG Joint Venture );
the cost of supervision and crew training in relation to the BG Joint Venture, and our expected recovery of a portion of those costs;
the expected technical and operational capabilities of newbuildings, including the benefits of the M-type, Electronically Controlled, Gas Injection (or MEGI ) twin engines in certain LNG carrier newbuildings;
our ability to obtain financing for four of our unfinanced, wholly-owned LNG carrier newbuildings delivering in 2018 through 2019;
our ability to maintain long-term relationships with major LNG and LPG importers and exporters and major crude oil companies;
our ability to leverage to our advantage Teekay Corporation’s relationships and reputation in the shipping industry;
our continued ability to enter into long-term, fixed-rate time-charters with our LNG and LPG customers;

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our expectation of not earning revenues from voyage charters in the foreseeable future;
obtaining LNG and LPG projects that we or Teekay Corporation bid on;
the expected timing, amount and method of financing for our newbuilding vessels and the possible purchase of two of our leased Suezmax tankers, the Teide Spirit and the Toledo Spirit ;
our expectations regarding the schedule and performance of the receiving and regasification terminal in Bahrain, which will be owned and operated by a new joint venture, Bahrain LNG W.L.L., owned by us (30%), National Oil & Gas Authority (or Nogaholding ) (30%), Gulf Investment Corporation (or GIC ) (24%) and Samsung C&T (or Samsung ) (16%) (or the Bahrain LNG Joint Venture ), and our expectations regarding the supply, modification and charter of a floating storage unit (or FSU ) vessel for the project;
our ability to continue to obtain all permits, licenses, and certificates material to our operations;
the impact of, and our ability to comply with, new and existing governmental regulations and maritime self-regulatory organization standards applicable to our business, including the expected cost to install ballast water treatment systems on our tankers in compliance with IMO proposals;
the expected impact of heightened environmental and quality concerns of insurance underwriters, regulators and charterers;
the future valuation of goodwill;
our expectations regarding whether the UK taxing authority can successfully challenge the tax benefits available under certain of our former and current leasing arrangements, and the potential financial exposure to us if such a challenge is successful;
our hedging activities relating to foreign exchange, interest rate and spot market risks, and the effects of fluctuations in foreign exchange, interest rate and spot market rates on our business and results of operations;
the potential impact of new accounting guidance;
our and Teekay Corporation’s ability to maintain good relationships with the labor unions who work with us;
anticipated taxation of our partnership and its subsidiaries; and
our business strategy and other plans and objectives for future operations.

Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, those factors discussed in “Item 3 – Key Information: Risk Factors,” and other factors detailed from time to time in other reports we file with or furnish to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (or the SEC ).

We do not intend to revise any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any change in our expectations or events or circumstances that may subsequently arise. You should carefully review and consider the various disclosures included in this Annual Report and in our other filings made with the SEC that attempt to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect our business prospects and results of operations.
Item 1.
Identity of Directors, Senior Management and Advisers
Not applicable.
Item 2. Offer Statistics and Expected Timetable
Not applicable.
Item 3. Key Information
Selected Financial Data
Set forth below is selected consolidated financial and other data of Teekay LNG Partners and its subsidiaries for the fiscal years 2012 through 2016, which have been derived from our consolidated financial statements. The following table should be read together with, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, (a) “Item 5 – Operating and Financial Review and Prospects,” included herein, and (b) the historical consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes and the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm therein (which are included herein), with respect to the consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014.

Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (or GAAP ).

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(in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per unit and fleet data)
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2016
$
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2015
$
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
$
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2013
$
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2012
$
Income Statement Data:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Voyage revenues
 
396,444

 
397,991

 
402,928

 
399,276

 
392,900

Income from vessel operations (1)
 
153,181


181,372


183,823


176,356

 
147,791

Equity income (2)
 
62,307

 
84,171

 
115,478

 
123,282

 
78,866

Interest expense
 
(58,844
)
 
(43,259
)
 
(60,414
)
 
(55,703
)
 
(54,211
)
Interest income
 
2,583

 
2,501

 
3,052

 
2,972

 
3,502

Realized and unrealized loss on non-designated derivative instruments (3)
 
(7,161
)
 
(20,022
)
 
(44,682
)
 
(14,000
)
 
(29,620
)
Foreign currency exchange gain (loss) (4)
 
5,335

 
13,943

 
28,401

 
(15,832
)
 
(8,244
)
Other income
 
1,537

 
1,526

 
836

 
1,396

 
1,683

Income tax expense
 
(973
)
 
(2,722
)
 
(7,567
)
 
(5,156
)
 
(625
)
Net income
 
157,965


217,510


218,927


213,315

 
139,142

Non-controlling and other interests in net income
 
22,988

 
42,903

 
44,676

 
37,438

 
36,740

Limited partners’ interest in net income
 
134,977

 
174,607

 
174,251

 
175,877

 
102,402

Limited partners’ interest in net income per:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common unit - basic
 
1.70

 
2.21

 
2.30

 
2.48

 
1.54

Common unit - diluted
 
1.69

 
2.21

 
2.30

 
2.48

 
1.54

Cash distributions declared per common unit
 
0.5600

 
2.8000

 
2.7672

 
2.7000

 
2.6550

Balance Sheet Data  (at end of period):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
126,146

 
102,481

 
159,639

 
139,481

 
113,577

Restricted cash
 
117,027

 
111,519

 
45,997

 
497,298

 
528,589

Vessels and equipment (5)
 
2,215,983

 
2,108,160

 
1,989,230

 
1,922,662

 
1,949,640

Investment in and advances to equity accounted joint ventures
 
1,037,726

 
883,731

 
891,478

 
671,789

 
409,735

Net investments in direct financing leases (6)
 
643,008

 
666,658

 
682,495

 
699,695

 
403,386

Total assets
 
4,315,474

 
4,052,980

 
3,947,275

 
4,203,143

 
3,769,649

Total debt and capital lease obligations
 
2,184,065

 
2,058,336

 
1,970,531

 
2,359,385

 
2,035,130

Partners’ equity
 
1,738,506

 
1,519,062

 
1,537,752

 
1,390,790

 
1,212,980

Total equity
 
1,777,412

 
1,543,679

 
1,547,371

 
1,443,784

 
1,254,274

Common units outstanding
 
79,571,820

 
79,551,012

 
78,353,354

 
74,196,294

 
69,683,763

Preferred units outstanding
 
5,000,000

 

 

 

 

Other Financial Data:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net voyage revenues (7)
 
394,788

 
396,845

 
399,607

 
396,419

 
391,128

EBITDA (8)
 
310,741

 
353,243

 
377,983

 
369,086

 
290,950

Adjusted EBITDA (8)
 
445,341

 
442,463

 
468,954

 
461,018

 
413,033

Capital expenditures:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Expenditures for vessels and equipment
 
344,987

 
191,969

 
194,255

 
470,213

 
39,894

Liquefied Gas Fleet Data:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Calendar-ship-days (9)
 
7,440

 
6,935

 
6,619

 
5,981

 
5,856

Average age of our fleet (in years at end of year)
 
9.0

 
8.9

 
7.9

 
6.7

 
6.6

Vessels at end of year (11)
 
21

 
19

 
19

 
18

 
16

Equity Accounted: (10)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Calendar-ship-days (9)
 
12,285

 
11,720

 
11,338

 
11,059

 
5,481

Average age of our fleet (in years at end of year)
 
8.7

 
8.5

 
8.0

 
9.4

 
3.4

Vessels at end of year (11)
 
35

 
32

 
31

 
32

 
16

Conventional Fleet Data:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Calendar-ship-days (9)
 
2,439

 
2,920

 
3,202

 
3,994

 
4,026

Average age of our fleet (in years at end of year)
 
11.7

 
9.5

 
8.5

 
8.5

 
7.9

Vessels at end of year
 
6

 
8

 
8

 
10

 
11

(1)
Income from vessel operations includes write-down and loss on sale of vessels of $39.0 million and $29.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2012, respectively.
(2)
Equity income includes unrealized gains on non-designated derivative instruments, and any ineffectiveness of derivative instruments designated as hedges for accounting purposes of $7.3 million, $10.2 million, $1.6 million, $25.9 million, and $5.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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(3)
We entered into interest rate swap and swaption agreements to mitigate our interest rate risk from our floating-rate debt, leases and restricted cash. We also have entered into an agreement with Teekay Corporation relating to the Toledo Spirit time-charter contract under which Teekay Corporation pays us any amounts payable to the charterer as a result of spot rates being below the fixed rate, and we pay Teekay Corporation any amounts payable to us as a result of spot rates being in excess of the fixed rate. We have not applied hedge accounting treatment to these derivative instruments except for several interest rate swaps in certain of our equity accounted joint ventures, and as a result, changes in the fair value of our derivatives are recognized immediately into income and are presented as realized and unrealized loss on derivative instruments in the consolidated statements of income. Please see “Item 18 – Financial Statements: Note 12 – Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.”
(4)
Substantially all of these foreign currency exchange gains and losses were unrealized. Under GAAP, all foreign currency-denominated monetary assets and liabilities, such as cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, restricted cash, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, unearned revenue, advances from affiliates and long-term debt, are revalued and reported based on the prevailing exchange rate at the end of the period. Foreign exchange gains and losses include realized and unrealized gains and losses on our cross-currency swaps. Our primary sources for the foreign currency exchange gains and losses are our Euro-denominated term loans and Norwegian Kroner-denominated (or NOK ) bonds. Euro-denominated term loans totaled 208.9 million Euros ( $219.7 million ) at December 31, 2016, 222.7 million Euros ($241.8 million) at December 31, 2015, 235.6 million Euros ($285.0 million) at December 31, 2014, 247.6 million Euros ($340.2 million) at December 31, 2013, and 258.8 million Euros ($341.4 million) at December 31, 2012. Our NOK-denominated bonds totaled 3.5 billion NOK ($371.3 million) at December 31, 2016, 2.6 billion NOK ($294.0 million) at December 31, 2015, 1.6 billion NOK ($214.7 million) at December 31, 2014, 1.6 billion NOK ($263.5 million) at December 31, 2013, and 700.0 million NOK ($125.8 million) at December 31, 2012.
(5)
Vessels and equipment consist of (a) our vessels, at cost less accumulated depreciation, (b) vessels under capital leases, at cost less accumulated depreciation and (c) advances on our newbuildings.
(6)
The external charters that commenced in 2009 with The Tangguh Production Sharing Contractors and in 2013 with Awilco LNG ASA (or Awilco ) have been accounted for as direct financing leases. As a result, the two LNG vessels chartered to The Tangguh Production Sharing Contractors and the two LNG vessels chartered to Awilco are not included as part of vessels and equipment.
(7)
Net voyage revenues is a non-GAAP financial measure. Consistent with general practice in the shipping industry, we use net voyage revenues (defined as voyage revenues less voyage expenses) as a measure of equating revenues generated from voyage charters to revenues generated from time-charters, which assists us in making operating decisions about the deployment of our vessels and their performance. Under time-charters the charterer pays the voyage expenses, whereas under voyage charter contracts the ship owner pays these expenses. Some voyage expenses are fixed, and the remainder can be estimated. If we, as the ship owner, pay the voyage expenses, we typically pass the approximate amount of these expenses on to our customers by charging higher rates under the contract or billing the expenses to them. As a result, although voyage revenues from different types of contracts may vary, the net voyage revenues are comparable across the different types of contracts. We principally use net voyage revenues because it provides more meaningful information to us than voyage revenues, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. Net voyage revenues are also widely used by investors and analysts in the shipping industry for comparing financial performance between companies and to industry averages. The following table reconciles net voyage revenues with voyage revenues.
(in thousands of U.S. Dollars)
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2016
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2015
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2013
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2012
Voyage revenues
 
396,444

 
397,991

 
402,928

 
399,276

 
392,900

Voyage expenses
 
(1,656
)
 
(1,146
)
 
(3,321
)
 
(2,857
)
 
(1,772
)
Net voyage revenues
 
394,788


396,845


399,607


396,419

 
391,128

(8)
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures. EBITDA represents net income before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA before restructuring charges, net of reimbursement, write-down and loss on sale of vessels, foreign currency exchange (gain) loss, amortization of in-process contracts included in voyage revenues net of offsetting vessel operating expenses, unrealized (gain) loss on non-designated derivative instruments, realized loss on interest rate swaps and Adjustments to Equity Income. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are used as a supplemental financial measure by management and by external users of our financial statements, such as investors, as discussed below:
Financial and operating performance. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA assist our management and investors by increasing the comparability of our fundamental performance from period to period and against the fundamental performance of other companies in our industry that provide EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA information. This increased comparability is achieved by excluding the potentially disparate effects between periods or companies of interest expense, taxes, depreciation or amortization, amortization of in-process revenue contracts and realized and unrealized loss on derivative instruments relating to interest rate swaps, interest rate swaptions, and cross-currency swaps, which items are affected by various and possibly changing financing methods, capital structure and historical cost basis and which items may significantly affect net income between periods. We believe that including EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as financial and operating measures benefits investors in (a) selecting between investing in us and other investment alternatives and (b) monitoring our ongoing financial and operational strength and health in assessing whether to continue to hold our common and preferred units.
Liquidity. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA allow us to assess the ability of assets to generate cash sufficient to service debt, pay distributions and undertake capital expenditures. By eliminating the cash flow effect resulting from our existing capitalization and other items such as dry-docking expenditures, working capital changes and foreign currency exchange gains and losses, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA provides a consistent measure of our ability to generate cash over the long term. Management uses this information as a significant factor in determining (a) our proper capitalization (including assessing how much debt to incur and whether changes to the capitalization should be made) and (b) whether to undertake material capital expenditures and how to finance them, all in light of our cash distribution policy. Use of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as liquidity measures also permits investors to assess the fundamental ability of our business to generate cash sufficient to meet cash needs, including distributions on our common and preferred units.

Neither EBITDA nor Adjusted EBITDA should be considered as an alternative to net income, cash flow from operating activities or any other measure of financial performance or liquidity presented in accordance with GAAP. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA exclude some, but not all, items that affect net income and income from vessel operations and these measures may vary among other companies. Therefore, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as presented in this Annual Report may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
The following table reconciles our historical consolidated EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to net income, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, and our historical consolidated Adjusted EBITDA to net operating cash flow, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.

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(in thousands of U.S. Dollars)
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2016
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2015
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2013
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2012
Reconciliation of “EBITDA” and “Adjusted EBITDA” to “Net income”:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
157,965

 
217,510

 
218,927

 
213,315

 
139,142

Depreciation and amortization
 
95,542

 
92,253

 
94,127

 
97,884

 
100,474

Interest expense, net of interest income
 
56,261

 
40,758

 
57,362

 
52,731

 
50,709

Income tax expense
 
973

 
2,722

 
7,567

 
5,156

 
625

EBITDA
 
310,741


353,243


377,983


369,086

 
290,950

Restructuring charges, net of reimbursement
 

 

 
1,989

 
1,786

 

Write-down and loss on sale of vessels
 
38,976

 

 

 

 
29,367

Foreign currency exchange (gain) loss
 
(5,335
)
 
(13,943
)
 
(28,401
)
 
15,832

 
8,244

Amortization of in-process contracts included in voyage revenues, net of offsetting vessel operating expenses
 
(1,113
)
 
(1,113
)
 
(1,113
)
 
(1,113
)
 
(649
)
Unrealized (gain) loss on non-designated derivative instruments
 
(19,433
)
 
(12,375
)
 
2,096

 
(22,568
)
 
(6,900
)
Realized loss on interest rate swaps
 
25,940

 
28,968

 
41,725

 
38,089

 
37,427

Adjustments to Equity Accounted EBITDA (12)(13)
 
95,565

 
87,683

 
74,675

 
59,906

 
54,594

Adjusted EBITDA
 
445,341


442,463


468,954


461,018

 
413,033

Reconciliation of “Adjusted EBITDA” to “Net operating cash flow”:
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net operating cash flow
 
166,492

 
239,729

 
191,097

 
183,532

 
192,013

Expenditures for dry docking
 
12,686

 
10,357

 
13,471

 
27,203

 
7,493

Interest expense, net of interest income
 
56,261

 
40,758

 
57,362

 
52,731

 
50,709

Income tax expense
 
973

 
2,722

 
7,567

 
5,156

 
625

Change in operating assets and liabilities
 
20,669

 
34,187

 
(18,822
)
 
(10,078
)
 
7,307

Equity income from joint ventures
 
62,307

 
84,171

 
115,478

 
123,282

 
78,866

Dividends received from equity accounted joint ventures
 
(31,113
)
 
(97,146
)
 
(11,005
)
 
(13,738
)
 
(14,700
)
Restructuring charges, net of reimbursement
 

 

 
1,989

 
1,786

 

Realized loss on interest rate swaps
 
25,940

 
28,968

 
41,725

 
38,089

 
37,427

Realized loss (gain) on cross-currency swaps recorded in foreign currency exchange (gain) loss
 
26,774

 
7,640

 
2,222

 
338

 
(257
)
Adjustments to Equity Accounted EBITDA (12)(13)
 
95,565

 
87,683

 
74,675

 
59,906

 
54,594

Other, net
 
8,787

 
3,394

 
(6,805
)
 
(7,189
)
 
(1,044
)
Adjusted EBITDA
 
445,341


442,463


468,954


461,018

 
413,033

(9)
Calendar-ship-days are equal to the aggregate number of calendar days in a period that our vessels were in our possession during that period.
(10)
Equity accounted vessels include (i) six LNG carriers (or the MALT LNG Carriers ) relating to the Teekay LNG-Marubeni Joint Venture from 2012, (ii) four LNG carriers (or the RasGas 3 LNG Carriers ) relating to our joint venture with QGTC Nakilat (1643-6) Holdings Corporation from 2008, (iii) four LNG carriers relating to the Angola Project (or the Angola LNG Carriers ) in our joint venture with Mitsui & Co. Ltd. and NYK Energy Transport (Atlantic) Ltd. from 2011, (iv) two LNG carriers (or the Exmar LNG Carriers ) relating our LNG joint venture with Exmar NV (or Exmar ) and (v) 19, 16, and 15 LPG carriers (or the Exmar LPG Carriers ) from 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively, relating to our LPG joint venture with Exmar. The figures in the selected financial data for our equity accounted vessels are at 100% and not based on our ownership percentages.
(11)
For 2016, the number of vessels indicated do not include nine LNG carriers newbuildings in our consolidated liquefied gas fleet and 14 LNG and LPG carriers newbuildings in our equity accounted liquefied gas fleet.
(12)
Adjusted Equity Accounted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. Adjusted Equity Accounted EBITDA represents equity income after Adjustments to Equity Income. Adjustments to Equity Income consist of depreciation and amortization, interest expense net of interest income, income tax expense (recovery), amortization of in-process revenue contracts, foreign currency exchange loss (gain), write-down and loss (gain) on sales of vessels, unrealized gain on non-designated derivative instruments and realized loss on interest rate swaps, in each case related to our equity accounted entities, on the basis of our ownership percentages of such entities. Neither Adjusted Equity Accounted EBITDA nor Adjustments to Equity Accounted EBITDA should be considered as an alternative to equity income or any other measure of financial performance or liquidity presented in accordance with GAAP. Adjustments to Equity Accounted EBITDA exclude some, but not all, items that affect equity income and these measures may vary among other companies. Therefore, Adjustments to Equity Accounted EBITDA as presented in this Annual Report may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of the other companies. When using Adjusted EBITDA as a measure of liquidity, it should be noted that this measure includes the Adjusted EBITDA from our equity accounted for investments. We do not have control over the operations, nor do we have any legal claim to the revenue and expenses of our equity accounted for investments. Consequently, the cash flow generated by our equity accounted for investments, as measured by Adjusted Equity Accounted EBITDA, may not be available for use by us in the period generated.
(13)
Adjustments relating to equity income from our equity accounted joint ventures are as follows:

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(in thousands of U.S. Dollars)
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2016
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2015
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2013
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2012
Reconciliation of “Adjusted Equity Accounted EBITDA” to “Equity Income”:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity Income
 
62,307

 
84,171

 
115,478

 
123,282

 
78,866

Depreciation and amortization
 
52,095

 
48,702

 
45,885

 
45,664

 
25,589

Interest expense, net of interest income
 
39,849

 
37,376

 
36,916

 
35,110

 
26,622

Income tax expense (recovery)
 
352

 
315

 
(155
)
 
163

 
87

Amortization of in-process revenue contracts
 
(5,482
)
 
(7,153
)
 
(8,295
)
 
(14,173
)
 
(11,083
)
Foreign currency exchange loss (gain)
 
125

 
(527
)
 
(441
)
 
149

 
(18
)
Write-down and loss (gain) on sales of vessels
 
4,861

 
1,228

 
(16,923
)
 

 

Unrealized gain on non-designated derivative instruments
 
(6,963
)
 
(10,945
)
 
(1,563
)
 
(26,432
)
 
(5,549
)
Realized loss on interest rate swaps
 
10,728

 
18,687

 
19,251

 
19,425

 
18,946

Adjustments to Equity Accounted EBITDA
 
95,565


87,683


74,675


59,906

 
54,594

Adjusted Equity Accounted EBITDA
 
157,872


171,854


190,153


183,188

 
133,460

RISK FACTORS
Some of the following risks relate principally to the industry in which we operate and to our business in general. Other risks relate principally to the securities market and to ownership of our common or preferred units. The occurrence of any of the events described in this section could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and ability to pay distributions on, and the trading price of, our common and preferred units.
We may not have sufficient cash from operations to enable us to pay the current levels of quarterly distributions on our common and preferred units following the establishment of cash reserves and payment of fees and expenses.
The amount of cash we can distribute on our common and preferred units principally depends upon the amount of cash we generate from our operations, which may fluctuate based on, among other things:

the rates we obtain from our charters;
the expiration of charter contracts;
the charterers options to terminate charter contracts or repurchase vessels;
the level of our operating costs, such as the cost of crews and insurance;
the continued availability of LNG and LPG production, liquefaction and regasification facilities;
the number of unscheduled off-hire days for our fleet and the timing of, and number of days required for, scheduled dry docking of our vessels;
delays in the delivery of newbuildings and the beginning of payments under charters relating to those vessels;
prevailing global and regional economic and political conditions;
currency exchange rate fluctuations;
the effect of governmental regulations and maritime self-regulatory organization standards on the conduct of our business; and
limitation of obtaining cash distributions from joint venture entities due to similar restrictions within the joint venture entities.

The actual amount of cash we will have available for distribution also will depend on factors such as:

the level of capital expenditures we make, including for maintaining vessels, building new vessels, acquiring existing vessels and complying with regulations;
our debt service requirements and restrictions on distributions contained in our debt instruments;
fluctuations in our working capital needs;
our ability to make working capital borrowings, including to pay distributions to unitholders; and
the amount of any cash reserves, including reserves for future capital expenditures, anticipated future credit needs and other matters, established by Teekay GP L.L.C., our general partner (or our General Partner ) in its discretion.

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The amount of cash we generate from our operations may differ materially from our profit or loss for the period, which will be affected by non-cash items. As a result of this and the other factors mentioned above, we may make cash distributions during periods when we record losses and may not make cash distributions during periods when we record net income.
Our ability to grow may be adversely affected by our cash distribution policy.
Our cash distribution policy, which is consistent with our partnership agreement, requires us to distribute each quarter all of our Available Cash (as defined in our partnership agreement, which takes into account cash reserves for, among other things, future capital expenditures and credit needs). Accordingly, our growth may not be as fast as businesses that reinvest their Available Cash to expand ongoing operations.

In determining the amount of cash available for distribution, the board of directors of our General Partner, in making the determination on our behalf, approves the amount of cash reserves to set aside, including reserves for future maintenance capital expenditures, anticipated future credit needs, working capital and other matters. We also rely upon external financing sources, including commercial borrowings and proceeds from debt and equity offerings, to fund our capital expenditures. Accordingly, to the extent we do not have sufficient cash reserves or are unable to obtain financing, our cash distribution policy may significantly impair our ability to meet our financial needs or to grow.

Global crude oil prices have significantly declined since mid-2014. The significant decline in oil prices has also contributed to depressed natural gas prices. Lower oil prices may negatively affect both the competitiveness of natural gas as a fuel for power generation and the market price of natural gas, to the extent that natural gas prices are benchmarked to the price of crude oil. These declines in energy prices, combined with other factors beyond our control, have adversely affected energy and master limited partnership capital markets and available sources of financing for our capital expenditures and debt repayment obligations. As a result, effective for the quarterly distribution for the fourth quarter of 2015, we reduced our quarterly cash distributions per common unit to $0.14 from $0.70, and our near-term business strategy is primarily to focus on funding and implementing existing growth projects and repaying or refinancing scheduled debt obligations with cash flows from operations rather than pursuing additional growth projects. It is uncertain when the energy and capital markets will normalize and when, if at all, the board of directors of our General Partner may increase quarterly cash distributions on our common units.
Our ability to repay or refinance our debt obligations and to fund our capital expenditures will depend on certain financial, business and other factors, many of which are beyond our control. To the extent we are able to finance these obligations and expenditures with cash from operations or by issuing debt or equity securities, our ability to make cash distributions may be diminished or our financial leverage may increase or our unitholders may be diluted. Our business may be adversely affected if we need to access other sources of funding.
To fund our existing and future debt obligations and capital expenditures, including our LNG carrier newbuildings, we will be required to use cash from operations, incur borrowings, and/or seek to access other financing sources. Our access to potential funding sources and our future financial and operating performance will be affected by prevailing economic conditions and financial, business, regulatory and other factors, many of which are beyond our control. If we are unable to access additional bank financing and generate sufficient cash flow to meet our debt, capital expenditure and other business requirements, we may be forced to take actions such as:

restructuring our debt;
seeking additional debt or equity capital;
selling assets;
further reducing distributions;
reducing, delaying or cancelling our business activities, acquisitions, investments or capital expenditures; or
seeking bankruptcy protection.

Such measures might not be successful, available on acceptable terms or enable us to meet our debt, capital expenditure and other obligations. Some of such measures may adversely affect our business and reputation. In addition, our financing agreements may restrict our ability to implement some of these measures.

Use of cash from operations and possible future sale of certain assets will reduce cash available for distribution to unitholders. Our ability to obtain bank financing or to access the capital markets for future offerings may be limited by our financial condition at the time of any such financing or offering as well as by adverse market conditions. Even if we are successful in obtaining necessary funds, the terms of such financings could limit our ability to pay cash distributions to unitholders or operate our business as currently conducted. In addition, incurring additional debt may significantly increase our interest expense and financial leverage, and issuing additional equity securities may result in significant unitholder dilution and would increase the aggregate amount of cash required to maintain our quarterly distributions to unitholders.
We have limited current liquidity.
As at December 31, 2016, we had total liquidity of $369.8 million, consisting of $126.1 million of cash and cash equivalents and $243.7 million of undrawn borrowings under our revolving credit facilities, subject to limitations in the credit facilities.  Our primary near-term liquidity needs include payment of our quarterly distributions, including distributions on our common units and Series A Preferred Units, operating expenses, dry-docking expenditures, debt service costs, scheduled repayments of long-term debt, committed capital expenditures and the funding of

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general working capital requirements. We expect to manage our near-term liquidity needs from cash flows from operations, proceeds from new debt financings and refinancings, proceeds from equity offerings, and dividends from our equity accounted joint ventures, however, there can be no assurance that any such funding will be available to us on acceptable terms, if at all.
We make substantial capital expenditures to maintain the operating capacity of our fleet, which reduce our cash available for distribution. In addition, each quarter our General Partner is required to deduct estimated maintenance capital expenditures from operating surplus, which may result in less cash available to unitholders than if actual maintenance capital expenditures were deducted.
We must make substantial capital expenditures to maintain, over the long term, the operating capacity of our fleet. These maintenance capital expenditures include capital expenditures associated with dry docking a vessel, modifying an existing vessel or acquiring a new vessel to the extent these expenditures are incurred to maintain the operating capacity of our fleet. These expenditures could increase as a result of changes in:

the cost of labor and materials;
customer requirements;
increases in the size of our fleet;
governmental regulations and maritime self-regulatory organization standards relating to safety, security or the environment; and
competitive standards.

In addition, our actual maintenance capital expenditures vary significantly from quarter to quarter based on, among other things, the number of vessels dry docked during that quarter. Certain repair and maintenance items are more efficient to complete while a vessel is in dry dock. Consequently, maintenance capital expenditures will typically increase in periods when there is an increase in the number of vessels dry docked. Our significant maintenance capital expenditures reduce the amount of cash we have available for distribution to our unitholders.

Our partnership agreement requires our General Partner to deduct estimated, rather than actual, maintenance capital expenditures from operating surplus (as defined in our partnership agreement) each quarter in an effort to reduce fluctuations in operating surplus. The amount of estimated maintenance capital expenditures deducted from operating surplus is subject to review and change by the conflicts committee of our General Partner’s board of directors at least once a year. In years when estimated maintenance capital expenditures are higher than actual maintenance capital expenditures – as we expect will be the case in the years we are not required to make expenditures for mandatory dry dockings – the amount of cash available for distribution to unitholders will be lower than if actual maintenance capital expenditures were deducted from operating surplus. If our General Partner underestimates the appropriate level of estimated maintenance capital expenditures, we may have less cash available for distribution in future periods when actual capital expenditures begin to exceed our previous estimates.
We will be required to make substantial capital expenditures to expand the size of our fleet and generally will be required to make significant installment payments for acquisitions of newbuilding vessels prior to their delivery and generation of revenue.
We make substantial capital expenditures to increase the size of our fleet. Please read “Item 5 – Operating and Financial Review and Prospects,” for additional information about our newbuilding acquisitions. As at December 31, 2016, we have 19 LNG carrier newbuildings scheduled for delivery between 2017 and 2020, and four LPG carrier newbuildings scheduled for delivery between 2017 and 2018. We may also be obligated to purchase two of our leased Suezmax tankers, the Teide Spirit and Toledo Spirit , upon the charterer’s option, which may occur in 2018 and have an aggregate purchase price of approximately $58.2 million at December 31, 2016.

We and Teekay Corporation regularly evaluate and pursue opportunities to provide the marine transportation requirements for new or expanding LNG and LPG projects. The award process relating to LNG transportation opportunities typically involves various stages and takes several months to complete. Neither we nor Teekay Corporation may be awarded charters relating to any of the projects we or it pursues. If any LNG project charters are awarded to Teekay Corporation, it must offer them to us pursuant to the terms of an omnibus agreement entered into in connection with our initial public offering. If we elect pursuant to the omnibus agreement to obtain Teekay Corporation’s interests in any projects Teekay Corporation may be awarded, or if we bid on and are awarded contracts relating to any LNG and LPG project, we will need to incur significant capital expenditures to buy Teekay Corporation’s interest in these LNG and LPG projects or to build the LNG and LPG carriers.

Our substantial capital expenditures may reduce our cash available for distribution to our unitholders. Funding of any capital expenditures with debt may significantly increase our interest expense and financial leverage, and funding of capital expenditures through issuing additional equity securities may result in significant unitholder dilution. Our failure to obtain the funds for necessary future capital expenditures could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition and on our ability to make cash distributions to unitholders.

A shipowner is typically required to expend substantial sums as progress payments during construction of a newbuilding, but does not derive any income from the vessel until after its delivery. If we were unable to obtain financing required to complete payments on any future newbuilding orders, we could effectively forfeit all or a portion of the progress payments previously made.
Our substantial debt levels may limit our flexibility in obtaining additional financing, refinancing credit facilities upon maturity, pursuing other business opportunities and paying distributions.

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As at December 31, 2016, our consolidated debt, capital lease obligations and advances from affiliates totaled $2.2 billion and we had the capacity to borrow an additional $243.7 million under our revolving credit facilities. These facilities may be used by us for general partnership purposes. If we are awarded contracts for new LNG or LPG projects, our consolidated debt and capital lease obligations will increase, perhaps significantly. We will continue to have the ability to incur additional debt, subject to limitations in our credit facilities. Our level of debt could have important consequences to us, including the following:

our ability to obtain additional financing, if necessary, for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions or other purposes may be impaired or such financing may not be available on favorable terms;
we will need a substantial portion of our cash flow to make principal and interest payments on our debt, reducing the funds that would otherwise be available for operations, future business opportunities and distributions to unitholders;
our debt level may make us more vulnerable than our competitors with less debt to competitive pressures or a downturn in our industry or the economy generally; and
our debt level may limit our flexibility in responding to changing business and economic conditions.

Our ability to service our debt depends upon, among other things, our future financial and operating performance, which is affected by prevailing economic conditions and financial, business, regulatory and other factors, some of which are beyond our control. If our operating results are not sufficient to service our current or future indebtedness, we will be forced to take actions such as further reducing distributions, reducing, cancelling or delaying our business activities, acquisitions, investments or capital expenditures, selling assets, seeking to restructure or refinance our debt, seeking additional debt or equity capital or seeking bankruptcy protection. We may not be able to effect any of these remedies on satisfactory terms, or at all.
Financing agreements containing operating and financial restrictions may restrict our business and financing activities.
The operating and financial restrictions and covenants in our financing arrangements and any future financing agreements for us could adversely affect our ability to finance future operations or capital needs or to engage, expand or pursue our business activities. For example, the arrangements may restrict our ability to:

incur or guarantee indebtedness;
change ownership or structure, including mergers, consolidations, liquidations and dissolutions;
make dividends or distributions when in default of the relevant loans;
make certain negative pledges and grant certain liens;
sell, transfer, assign or convey assets;
make certain investments; and
enter into new lines of business.

Some of our financing arrangements require us to maintain a minimum level of tangible net worth, to maintain certain ratios of vessel values as it relates to the relevant outstanding principal balance, a minimum level of aggregate liquidity, a maximum level of leverage and require certain of our subsidiaries to maintain restricted cash deposits. Please read "Item 5 – Operating and Financial Review and Prospects: Credit Facilities". Our ability to comply with covenants and restrictions contained in debt instruments may be affected by events beyond our control, including prevailing economic, financial and industry conditions. If market or other economic conditions deteriorate, compliance with these covenants may be impaired. If restrictions, covenants, ratios or tests in the financing agreements are breached, a significant portion or all of the obligations may become immediately due and payable, and the lenders’ commitment to make further loans may terminate. This could lead to cross-defaults under other financing agreements and result in obligations becoming due and commitments being terminated under such agreements. We might not have or be able to obtain sufficient funds to make these accelerated payments. In addition, our obligations under our existing credit facilities are secured by certain of our vessels, and if we are unable to repay debt under the credit facilities, the lenders could seek to foreclose on those assets.

Restrictions in our debt agreements may prevent us from paying distributions.

The payment of principal and interest on our debt and capital lease obligations reduces cash available for distribution on our units. In addition, our financing agreements prohibit the payment of distributions upon the occurrence of the following events, among others:

failure to pay any principal, interest, fees, expenses or other amounts when due;
failure to notify the lenders of any material oil spill or discharge of hazardous material, or of any action or claim related thereto;
breach or lapse of any insurance with respect to vessels securing the facility;
breach of certain financial covenants;
failure to observe any other agreement, security instrument, obligation or covenant beyond specified cure periods in certain cases;
default under other indebtedness;

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bankruptcy or insolvency events;
failure of any representation or warranty to be materially correct;
a change of control, as defined in the applicable agreement; and
a material adverse effect, as defined in the applicable agreement.
We derive a substantial majority of our revenues from a limited number of customers, and the loss of any customer, charter or vessel, or any adjustment to our charter contracts could result in a significant loss of revenues and cash flow.
We have derived, and believe that we will continue to derive, a significant portion of our revenues and cash flow from a limited number of customers. Please read “Item 18 – Financial Statements: Note 4 – Segment Reporting.”

We could lose a customer or the benefits of a time-charter if:

the customer fails to make charter payments because of its financial inability, disagreements with us or otherwise;
we agree to reduce the charter payments due to us under a charter because of the customer’s inability to continue making the original payments;
the customer exercises certain rights to terminate the charter, purchase or cause the sale of the vessel or, under some of our charters, convert the time-charter to a bareboat charter (some of which rights are exercisable at any time);
the customer terminates the charter because we fail to deliver the vessel within a fixed period of time, the vessel is lost or damaged beyond repair, there are serious deficiencies in the vessel or prolonged periods of off-hire, or we default under the charter; or
under some of our time-charters, the customer terminates the charter because of the termination of the charterer’s sales agreement or a prolonged force majeure event affecting the customer, including damage to or destruction of relevant facilities, war or political unrest preventing us from performing services for that customer.

If we lose a key LNG time-charter, we may be unable to redeploy the related vessel on terms as favorable to us due to the long-term nature of most LNG time-charters and the lack of an established LNG spot market. If we are unable to redeploy a LNG carrier, we will not receive any revenues from that vessel, but we may be required to pay expenses necessary to maintain the vessel in proper operating condition. In addition, if a customer exercises its right to purchase a vessel, we would not receive any further revenue from the vessel and may be unable to obtain a substitute vessel and charter. This may cause us to receive decreased revenue and cash flows from having fewer vessels operating in our fleet. Any compensation under our charters for a purchase of the vessels may not adequately compensate us for the loss of the vessel and related time-charter.

If we lose a key conventional tanker customer, we may be unable to obtain other long-term conventional charters and may become subject to the volatile spot market, which is highly competitive and subject to significant price fluctuations. If a customer exercises its right under some charters to purchase or force a sale of the vessel, we may be unable to acquire an adequate replacement vessel or may be forced to construct a new vessel. Any replacement newbuilding would not generate revenues during its construction and we may be unable to charter any replacement vessel on terms as favorable to us as those of the terminated charter.

The loss of certain of our customers, time-charters or vessels, or a decline in payments under our charters, could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition and our ability to make cash distributions to unitholders.
We depend on Teekay Corporation and certain of our joint venture partners to assist us in operating our business and competing in our markets.
Pursuant to certain services agreements between us and certain of our operating subsidiaries, on the one hand, and certain direct and indirect subsidiaries of Teekay Corporation and certain of our joint venture partners, on the other hand, the Teekay Corporation subsidiaries and certain of our joint venture partners provide to us various services including, in the case of operating subsidiaries, substantially all of their managerial, operational and administrative services (including vessel maintenance, crewing for some of our vessels, purchasing, shipyard supervision, insurance and financial services) and other technical and advisory services, and in the case of Teekay LNG Partners L.P., various administrative services. Our operational success and ability to execute our growth strategy depend significantly upon Teekay Corporation’s and certain of our joint venture partners’ satisfactory performance of these services. Our business will be harmed if Teekay Corporation or certain of our joint venture partners fail to perform these services satisfactorily or if Teekay Corporation or certain of our joint venture partners stop providing these services to us.

Our ability to compete for the transportation requirements of LNG and oil projects and to enter into new time-charters and expand our customer relationships depends largely on our ability to leverage our relationship with Teekay Corporation and its reputation and relationships in the shipping industry. Our ability to compete for the transportation requirement of LPG projects and to enter into new charters and expand our customer relationships depends largely on our ability to leverage our relationship with one of our joint venture partners and its reputation and relationships in the shipping industry. If Teekay Corporation or certain of our joint venture partners suffer material damage to its reputation or relationships it may harm our ability to:

renew existing charters upon their expiration;

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obtain new charters;
successfully interact with shipyards during periods of shipyard construction constraints;
obtain financing on commercially acceptable terms; or
maintain satisfactory relationships with our employees and suppliers.

If our ability to do any of the things described above is impaired, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition and our ability to make cash distributions to unitholders.

Our operating subsidiaries may also contract with certain subsidiaries of Teekay Corporation and certain of our joint venture partners to have newbuildings constructed on behalf of our operating subsidiaries and to incur the construction-related financing. Our operating subsidiaries would purchase the vessels on or after delivery based on an agreed-upon price. None of our operating subsidiaries currently has this type of arrangement with Teekay Corporation or any of its affiliates or any joint venture partners.
A continuation of the recent significant declines in natural gas and oil prices may adversely affect our growth prospects and results of operations.
Global crude oil prices have significantly declined since mid-2014. The significant decline in oil prices has also contributed to depressed natural gas prices. A continuation of lower natural gas or oil prices or a further decline in natural gas or oil prices may adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition and our ability to make cash distributions, as a result of, among other things:

a reduction in exploration for or development of new natural gas reserves or projects, or the delay or cancelation of existing projects as energy companies lower their capital expenditures budgets, which may reduce our growth opportunities;
a reduction in both the competitiveness of natural gas as a fuel for power generation and the market price of natural gas, to the extent that natural gas prices are benchmarked to the price of crude oil;
lower demand for vessels of the types we own and operate, which may reduce available charter rates and revenue to us upon redeployment of our vessels following expiration or termination of existing contracts or upon the initial chartering of vessels, or which may result in extended periods of our vessels being idle between contracts;
customers potentially seeking to renegotiate or terminate existing vessel contracts, or failing to extend or renew contracts upon expiration, or seeking to negotiate cancelable contracts;
the inability or refusal of customers to make charter payments to us, including purchase obligations at the end of, or the early termination of, charter contracts with Awilco relating to two of our LNG carriers due in 2017 and 2018, due to financial constraints or otherwise; or
declines in vessel values, which may result in losses to us upon vessel sales or impairment charges against our earnings.
Our growth depends on continued growth in demand for LNG and LPG shipping.
Our growth strategy focuses on expansion in the LNG and LPG shipping sectors. Accordingly, our growth depends on continued growth in world and regional demand for LNG and LPG and marine transportation of LNG and LPG, as well as the supply of LNG and LPG. Demand for LNG and LPG and for the marine transportation of LNG and LPG could be negatively affected by a number of factors, such as:

increases in the cost of natural gas derived from LNG relative to the cost of natural gas generally;
increase in the cost of LPG relative to the cost of naphtha and other competing petrochemicals;
increases in the production of natural gas in areas linked by pipelines to consuming areas, the extension of existing, or the development of new, pipeline systems in markets we may serve, or the conversion of existing non-natural gas pipelines to natural gas pipelines in those markets;
decreases in the consumption of natural gas due to increases in its price relative to other energy sources or other factors making consumption of natural gas less attractive;
additional sources of natural gas, including shale gas;
availability of alternative energy sources; and
negative global or regional economic or political conditions, particularly in LNG and LPG consuming regions, which could reduce energy consumption or its growth.

Reduced demand for LNG and LPG shipping would have a material adverse effect on our future growth and could harm our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Changes in the oil markets could result in decreased demand for our conventional vessels and services in the future.
Demand for our vessels and services in transporting oil depends upon world and regional oil markets. Any decrease in shipments of crude oil in those markets could have a material adverse effect on our conventional tankers business, financial condition and results of operations.

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Historically, those markets have been volatile as a result of the many conditions and events that affect the price, production and transport of oil, including competition from alternative energy sources. Past slowdowns of the U.S. and world economies have resulted in reduced consumption of oil products and decreased demand for vessels and services, which reduced vessel earnings. Additional slowdowns could have similar effects on our operating results.
Changes in the LPG markets could result in decreased demand for our LPG vessels operating in the spot market.
We have several LPG carriers that operate in the LPG spot market and are either owned or chartered-in by Exmar LPG BVBA (or the Exmar LPG Joint Venture ), a joint venture entity formed pursuant to a joint venture agreement made in February 2013 between us and Belgium-based Exmar to own and charter-in LPG carriers with a primary focus on the mid-size gas carrier segment. The charters in the spot market operate for short durations and are priced on a current, or “spot,” market rate. The LPG spot market is highly volatile and fluctuates based upon the many conditions and events that affect the price, production and transport of LPG, including competition from alternative energy sources and negative global or regional economic or political conditions. Any adverse changes in the LPG markets may impact our ability to enter into economically beneficial charters when our LPG carriers complete their existing short-term charters in the LPG spot market, which may reduce vessel earnings and impact our operating results.
Future adverse economic conditions, including disruptions in the global credit markets, could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Economic downturns and financial crises in the global markets could produce illiquidity in the capital markets, market volatility, increased exposure to interest rate and credit risks and reduced access to capital markets. If global financial markets and economic conditions significantly deteriorate in the future, we may face restricted access to the capital markets or bank lending, which may make it more difficult and costly to fund future growth. Decreased access to such resources could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Future adverse economic conditions or other developments may affect our customers’ ability to charter our vessels and pay for our services and may adversely affect our business and results of operations.
Future adverse economic conditions or other developments relating directly to our customers may lead to a decline in our customers’ operations or ability to pay for our services, which could result in decreased demand for our vessels and services. Our customers’ inability to pay for any reason could also result in their default on our current contracts and charters. The decline in the amount of services requested by our customers or their default on our contracts with them could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Growth of the LNG market may be limited by infrastructure constraints and community environmental group resistance to new LNG infrastructure over concerns about the environment, safety and terrorism.
A complete LNG project includes production, liquefaction, regasification, storage and distribution facilities and LNG carriers. Existing LNG projects and infrastructure are limited, and new or expanded LNG projects are highly complex and capital-intensive, with new projects often costing several billion dollars. Many factors could negatively affect continued development of LNG infrastructure or disrupt the supply of LNG, including:

increases in interest rates or other events that may affect the availability of sufficient financing for LNG projects on commercially reasonable terms;
decreases in the price of LNG, which might decrease the expected returns relating to investments in LNG projects;
the inability of project owners or operators to obtain governmental approvals to construct or operate LNG facilities;
local community resistance to proposed or existing LNG facilities based on safety, environmental or security concerns;
any significant explosion, spill or similar incident involving an LNG facility or LNG carrier; and
labor or political unrest affecting existing or proposed areas of LNG production.

If the LNG supply chain is disrupted or does not continue to grow, or if a significant LNG explosion, spill or similar incident occurs, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition and our ability to make cash distributions to unitholders.
Our growth depends on our ability to expand relationships with existing customers and obtain new customers, for which we will face substantial competition.
One of our principal objectives is to enter into additional long-term, fixed-rate LNG, LPG and oil charters. The process of obtaining new long-term charters is highly competitive and generally involves an intensive screening process and competitive bids, and often extends for several months. Shipping contracts are awarded based upon a variety of factors relating to the vessel operator, including:

shipping industry relationships and reputation for customer service and safety;
shipping experience and quality of ship operations (including cost effectiveness);

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quality and experience of seafaring crew;
the ability to finance carriers at competitive rates and financial stability generally;
relationships with shipyards and the ability to get suitable berths;
construction management experience, including the ability to obtain on-time delivery of new vessels according to customer specifications;
willingness to accept operational risks pursuant to the charter, such as allowing termination of the charter for force majeure events; and
competitiveness of the bid in terms of overall price.

We compete for providing marine transportation services for potential energy projects with a number of experienced companies, including state-sponsored entities and major energy companies affiliated with the energy project requiring energy shipping services. Many of these competitors have significantly greater financial resources than we do or Teekay Corporation does. We anticipate that an increasing number of marine transportation companies – including many with strong reputations and extensive resources and experience – will enter the energy transportation sector. This increased competition may cause greater price competition for time-charters. As a result of these factors, we may be unable to expand our relationships with existing customers or to obtain new customers on a profitable basis, if at all, which would have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition and our ability to make cash distributions to unitholders.
Delays in deliveries of newbuildings or in conversions or upgrades of existing vessels could harm our operating results and lead to the termination of related charters.
The delivery of newbuildings or vessel conversions or upgrades we may order or undertake or otherwise acquire, could be delayed, which would delay our receipt of revenues under the charters for the vessels. In addition, under some of our charters if delivery of a vessel to our customer is delayed, we may be required to pay liquidated damages in amounts equal to or, under some charters, almost double, the hire rate during the delay. For prolonged delays, the customer may terminate the time-charter and, in addition to the resulting loss of revenues, we may be responsible for additional, substantial liquidated damages.

Our receipt of newbuildings or of vessel conversions or upgrades could be delayed because of:

quality or engineering problems;
changes in governmental regulations or maritime self-regulatory organization standards;
work stoppages or other labor disturbances at the shipyard;
bankruptcy or other financial crisis of the shipbuilder;
a backlog of orders at the shipyard;
political or economic disturbances where our vessels are being or may be built;
weather interference or catastrophic event, such as a major earthquake or fire;
our requests for changes to the original vessel specifications;
shortages of or delays in the receipt of necessary construction materials, such as steel;
our inability to finance the purchase or construction of the vessels; or
our inability to obtain requisite permits or approvals.

If delivery of a vessel is materially delayed, it could adversely affect our results or operations and financial condition and our ability to make cash distributions to unitholders.
We may be unable to recharter vessels at attractive rates, which may lead to reduced revenues and profitability.
Our ability to recharter our LNG and LPG carriers upon the expiration or termination of their current time charters and the charter rates payable under any renewal or replacement charters, including the 10-month charter contract plus one-year option for the Torben Spirit which commenced in March 2017, our wholly-owned LNG carriers, the Arctic Spirit and Polar Spirit whose charter contract ends with Teekay Corporation in April 2018, and our 52% owned vessels, the Magellan Spirit and Methane Spirit , which are currently trading in the spot market, will depend upon, among other things, the then current states of the LNG and LPG carrier markets. If charter rates are low when existing time charters expire, we may be required to recharter our vessels at reduced rates or even possibly at a rate whereby we incur a loss, which would harm our results of operations. Alternatively, we may determine to leave such vessels off-charter. The size of the current orderbooks for LNG carriers and LPG carriers is expected to result in the increase in the size of the world LNG and LPG fleets over the next few years. An over-supply of vessel capacity, combined with stability or any decline in the demand for LNG or LPG carriers, may result in a reduction of charter hire rates.
We may have more difficulty entering into long-term, fixed-rate LNG time-charters if an active short-term, medium-term or spot LNG shipping market develops.

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LNG shipping historically has been transacted with long-term, fixed-rate time-charters, usually with terms ranging from 20 to 25 years. One of our principal strategies is to enter into additional long-term, fixed-rate LNG time-charters. In recent years, the number of spot, short-term and medium-term LNG charters of under four years has been increasing. In 2016, they accounted for approximately 28% of global LNG trade.

If an active spot, short-term or medium-term market continues to develop, we may have increased difficulty entering into long-term, fixed-rate time-charters for our LNG carriers and, as a result, our cash flow may decrease and be less stable. In addition, an active short-term, medium-term or spot LNG market may require us to enter into charters based on changing market prices, as opposed to contracts based on a fixed rate, which could result in a decrease in our cash flow in periods when the market price for shipping LNG is depressed.
Over time vessel values may fluctuate substantially, which could adversely affect our operating results.
Vessel values for LNG and LPG carriers and conventional tankers can fluctuate substantially over time due to a number of different factors, including:

prevailing economic conditions in natural gas, oil and energy markets;
a substantial or extended decline in demand for natural gas, LNG, LPG or oil;
competition from more technologically advanced vessels;
increases in the supply of vessel capacity; and
the cost of retrofitting or modifying existing vessels, as a result of technological advances in vessel design or equipment, changes in applicable environmental or other regulation or standards, or otherwise.

Vessel values may decline from existing levels. If the operation of a vessel is not profitable, or if we cannot re-deploy a vessel at attractive rates upon termination of its contract, rather than continue to incur costs to maintain and finance the vessel, we may seek to dispose of it. Our inability to dispose of the vessel at a reasonable value could result in a loss on its sale and adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. Further, if we determine at any time that a vessel’s future useful life and earnings require us to impair its value on our financial statements, we may need to recognize a significant charge against our earnings.
Increased technological innovation in vessel design or equipment could reduce our charter hire rates and the value of our vessels.
The charter hire rates and the value and operational life of a vessel are determined by a number of factors, including the vessel’s efficiency, operational flexibility and physical life. Efficiency includes speed, fuel economy and the ability for LNG or LPG to be loaded and unloaded quickly. More efficient vessel designs, engines or other features may increase efficiency. Flexibility includes the ability to access LNG and LPG storage facilities, utilize related docking facilities and pass through canals and straits. Physical life is related to the original design and construction, maintenance and the impact of the stress of operations. If new LNG or LPG carriers are built that are more efficient or flexible or have longer physical lives than our vessels, competition from these more technologically advanced LNG or LPG carriers could reduce recharter rates available to our vessels and the resale value of the vessels. As a result, our business, results of operations and financial condition could be harmed.
We may be unable to perform as per specifications on our new engine designs.
We are investing in technology upgrades such as MEGI twin engines for certain LNG carrier newbuildings. These new engine designs may not perform to expectations which may result in performance issues or claims based on charter party agreements.
We or our joint venture partners may be unable to deliver or operate a FSU or a LNG receiving and regasification terminal.
We are modifying one of our LNG carrier newbuildings into a FSU to service a LNG regasification and receiving terminal in Bahrain in which we will have a 30% ownership interest, please read “Item 18 – Financial Statements: Note 6a (i) – Equity Accounted Investments.” We may be unable to operate the FSU efficiently, which may result in performance issues or claims based on charter party agreements. In addition, we or our joint venture partners may be unable to operate a LNG receiving and regasification terminal properly, which could reduce the expected output of this terminal. As a result, our business, results of operations and financial condition could be harmed.
Climate change and greenhouse gas restrictions may adversely impact our operations and markets.
Due to concern over the risk of climate change, a number of countries have adopted, or are considering the adoption of, regulatory frameworks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These regulatory measures include, among others, adoption of cap and trade regimes, carbon taxes, increased efficiency standards, and incentives or mandates for renewable energy. Compliance with changes in laws, regulations and obligations relating to climate change could increase our costs related to operating and maintaining our vessels and require us to install new emission controls, acquire allowances or pay taxes related to our greenhouse gas emissions, or administer and manage a greenhouse gas emissions program. Revenue generation and strategic growth opportunities may also be adversely affected.
Adverse effects upon the oil and gas industry relating to climate change may also adversely affect demand for our services. Although we do not expect that demand for oil and gas will lessen dramatically over the short term, in the long term climate change may reduce the demand for oil and gas or increased regulation of greenhouse gases may create greater incentives for use of alternative energy sources. Any long-

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term material adverse effect on the oil and gas industry could have a significant financial and operational adverse impact on our business that we cannot predict with certainty at this time.
We may be unable to make or realize expected benefits from acquisitions, and implementing our growth strategy through acquisitions may harm our business, financial condition and operating results.
Our growth strategy includes selectively acquiring existing LNG and LPG carriers or LNG and LPG shipping businesses. Historically, there have been very few purchases of existing vessels and businesses in the LNG and LPG shipping industries. Factors that may contribute to a limited number of acquisition opportunities in the LNG and LPG industries in the near term include the relatively small number of independent LNG and LPG fleet owners and the limited number of LNG and LPG carriers not subject to existing long-term charter contracts. In addition, competition from other companies could reduce our acquisition opportunities or cause us to pay higher prices.

Any acquisition of a vessel or business may not be profitable to us at or after the time we acquire it and may not generate cash flow sufficient to justify our investment. In addition, our acquisition growth strategy exposes us to risks that may harm our business, financial condition and operating results, including risks that we may:

fail to realize anticipated benefits, such as new customer relationships, cost-savings or cash flow enhancements;
be unable to hire, train or retain qualified shore and seafaring personnel to manage and operate our growing business and fleet;
decrease our liquidity by using a significant portion of our available cash or borrowing capacity to finance acquisitions;
significantly increase our interest expense or financial leverage if we incur additional debt to finance acquisitions;
incur or assume unanticipated liabilities, losses or costs associated with the business or vessels acquired; or
incur other significant charges, such as impairment of goodwill or other intangible assets, asset devaluation or restructuring charges.

Unlike newbuildings, existing vessels typically do not carry warranties as to their condition. While we generally inspect existing vessels prior to purchase, such an inspection would normally not provide us with as much knowledge of a vessel’s condition as we would possess if it had been built for us and operated by us during its life. Repairs and maintenance costs for existing vessels are difficult to predict and may be substantially higher than for vessels we have operated since they were built. These costs could decrease our cash flow and reduce our liquidity.
Marine transportation is inherently risky, and an incident involving significant loss of or environmental contamination by any of our vessels could harm our reputation and business.
Our vessels and their cargoes are at risk of being damaged or lost because of events such as:

marine disasters;
bad weather or natural disasters;
mechanical failures;
grounding, fire, explosions and collisions;
piracy;
human error; and
war and terrorism.

An accident involving any of our vessels could result in any of the following:

death or injury to persons, loss of property or environmental damage;
delays in the delivery of cargo;
loss of revenues from or termination of charter contracts;
governmental fines, penalties or restrictions on conducting business;
higher insurance rates; and
damage to our reputation and customer relationships generally.
Any of these results could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results. In addition, any damage to, or environmental contamination involving, oil production facilities serviced could suspend that service and result in loss of revenues.
Our insurance may be insufficient to cover losses that may occur to our property or result from our operations.

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The operation of LNG and LPG carriers and oil tankers is inherently risky. Although we carry hull and machinery (marine and war risks) and protection and indemnity insurance, all risks may not be adequately insured against, and any particular claim may not be paid. In addition, only certain of our LNG carriers carry insurance covering the loss of revenues resulting from vessel off-hire time based on its cost compared to our off-hire experience. Any significant off-hire time of our vessels could harm our business, operating results and financial condition. Any claims covered by insurance would be subject to deductibles, and since it is possible that a large number of claims may be brought, the aggregate amount of these deductibles could be material. Certain of our insurance coverage is maintained through mutual protection and indemnity associations, and as a member of such associations we may be required to make additional payments over and above budgeted premiums if member claims exceed association reserves.

We may be unable to procure adequate insurance coverage at commercially reasonable rates in the future. For example, more stringent environmental regulations have led in the past to increased costs for, and in the future may result in the lack of availability of, insurance against risks of environmental damage or pollution. A catastrophic oil spill, marine disaster or natural disasters could result in losses that exceed our insurance coverage, which could harm our business, financial condition and operating results. Any uninsured or underinsured loss could harm our business and financial condition. In addition, our insurance may be voidable by the insurers as a result of certain of our actions, such as our ships failing to maintain certification with applicable maritime regulatory organizations.

Changes in the insurance markets attributable to terrorist attacks or political change may also make certain types of insurance more difficult for us to obtain. In addition, the insurance that may be available may be significantly more expensive than our existing coverage.
Our and many of our customers’ substantial operations outside the United States expose us and them to political, governmental and economic instability, which could harm our operations.
Because our operations, and the operations of certain of our customers, are primarily conducted outside of the United States, they may be affected by economic, political and governmental conditions in the countries where we and they engage in business. Any disruption caused by these factors could harm our business or the business of these customers, including by reducing the levels of oil and gas exploration, development and production activities in these areas. We derive some of our revenues from shipping oil, LNG and LPG from politically and economically unstable regions, such as Angola and Yemen. Hostilities, strikes, or other political or economic instability in regions where we or these customers operate or where we or they may operate could have a material adverse effect on the growth of our business, results of operations and financial condition and ability to make cash distributions, or on the ability of these customers to make payments or otherwise perform their obligations to us. In addition, tariffs, trade embargoes and other economic sanctions by the United States or other countries against countries in which we operate or to which we trade may harm our business and ability to make cash distributions and a government could requisition one or more of our vessels, which is most likely during war or national emergency. Any such requisition would cause a loss of the vessel and could harm our cash flow and financial results.

Two vessels owned by the Teekay LNG-Marubeni Joint Venture, the Marib Spirit and Arwa Spirit , are currently under long-term contracts expiring in 2029 with YLNG, a consortium led by Total SA. Due to the political situation in Yemen, YLNG decided to temporarily close operation of its LNG plant in Yemen in 2015. As a result, the Teekay LNG-Marubeni Joint Venture agreed in December 2015 to defer a portion of the charter payments for the two LNG carriers from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016 and a further deferral was agreed and effective in August 2016 and in January 2017, the deferred period was extended to December 31, 2017. Once the LNG plant in Yemen resumes operations, it is intended that YLNG will repay the deferred amounts in full, plus interest over a period of time to be agreed upon. However, there is no assurance if or when the LNG plant will resume operations or if YLNG will repay the deferred amounts, and this deferral period may extend beyond 2017. Our proportionate share of the impact of the charter payment deferral for 2016 was a reduction to equity income of $21.2 million. Our proportionate share of the estimated impact of the charter payment deferral for 2017 compared to original charter rates earned prior to December 31, 2015 is estimated to be a reduction to equity income ranging from $20 million to $30 million depending on any sub-chartering employment opportunities.
Terrorist attacks, piracy, increased hostilities, political change or war could lead to further economic instability, increased costs and disruption of our business.
Terrorist attacks, piracy, the current conflicts in the Middle East, other current and future conflicts and political change, may adversely affect our business, operating results, financial condition, ability to raise capital and future growth. Continuing hostilities in the Middle East may lead to additional armed conflicts or to further acts of terrorism and civil disturbance in the United States, or elsewhere, which may contribute to economic instability and disruption of LNG, LPG and oil production and distribution, which could result in reduced demand for our services or impact on our operations and or our ability to conduct business.

In addition, LNG, LPG and oil facilities, shipyards, vessels, pipelines and oil and gas fields could be targets of future terrorist attacks and warlike operations and our vessels could be targets of pirates, hijackers, terrorists or warlike operations. Any such attacks could lead to, among other things, bodily injury or loss of life, vessel or other property damage, increased vessel operational costs, including insurance costs, and the inability to transport LNG, LPG and oil to or from certain locations. Terrorist attacks, war, piracy, hijacking or other events beyond our control that adversely affect the distribution, production or transportation of LNG, LPG or oil to be shipped by us could entitle our customers to terminate our charter contracts, which would harm our cash flow and our business.

Terrorist attacks, or the perception that LNG or LPG facilities and carriers are potential terrorist targets, could materially and adversely affect expansion of LNG and LPG infrastructure and the continued supply of LNG and LPG to the United States and other countries. Concern that LNG or LPG facilities may be targeted for attack by terrorists has contributed to significant community and environmental resistance to the construction of a number of LNG or LPG facilities, primarily in North America. If a terrorist incident involving a LNG or LPG facility or LNG or

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LPG carrier did occur, in addition to the possible effects identified in the previous paragraph, the incident may adversely affect construction of additional LNG or LPG facilities in the United States and other countries or lead to the temporary or permanent closing of various LNG or LPG facilities currently in operation.
Acts of piracy on ocean-going vessels continue to be a risk, which could adversely affect our business.
Acts of piracy have historically affected ocean-going vessels trading in regions of the world such as the South China Sea, Gulf of Guinea and the Indian Ocean off the coast of Somalia. While there continues to be a significant risk of piracy in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean, recently there have been increases in the frequency and severity of piracy incidents off the coast of West Africa and a resurgent piracy risk in the Straits of Malacca and surrounding waters. If these piracy attacks result in regions in which our vessels are deployed being named on the Joint War Committee Listed Areas, war risk insurance premiums payable for such coverage can increase significantly and such insurance coverage may be more difficult to obtain. In addition, crew costs, including costs which may be incurred to the extent we employ on-board armed security guards and escort vessels, could increase in such circumstances. We may not be adequately insured to cover losses from these incidents, which could have a material adverse effect on us. In addition, hijacking as a result of an act of piracy against our vessels, or an increase in cost or unavailability of insurance for our vessels, could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The ARC7 Ice-Class LNG carrier newbuildings for the Yamal LNG Project are customized vessels and our financial condition, results of operations and ability to make distributions on our common and preferred units could be substantially affected if the Yamal LNG Project is not completed.
On July 9, 2014, we entered into a 50 /50 joint venture with China LNG (or the Yamal LNG Joint Venture) and ordered six internationally-flagged icebreaker LNG carriers for a project located on the Yamal Peninsula in Northern Russia (or the Yamal LNG Project ). The Yamal LNG Project is a joint venture between Russia-based Novatek OAO ( 50.1% ), France-based Total S.A. ( 20% ), China-based China National Petroleum Corporation ( 20% ) and Silk Road Fund ( 9.9% ).

The LNG carrier newbuildings ordered by the Yamal LNG Joint Venture, which are scheduled for delivery between 2018 and 2020, will be specifically built for the Arctic requirements of the Yamal LNG Project and will have limited redeployment opportunities to operate as conventional trading LNG carriers if the project is abandoned or cancelled. If the project is abandoned or cancelled for any reason, either before or after commencement of operations, the Yamal LNG Joint Venture may be unable to reach an agreement with the shipyard allowing for the termination of the shipbuilding contracts (since no such optional termination right exists under these contracts), change the vessel specifications to reflect those applicable to more conventional LNG carriers and which do not incorporate ice-breaking capabilities, or find suitable alternative employment for the newbuilding vessels on a long-term basis with other LNG projects or otherwise.

The Yamal LNG Project may be abandoned or not completed for various reasons, including, among others:

failure to achieve expected operating results;
changes in demand for LNG;
adverse changes in Russian regulations or governmental policy relating to the project or the export of LNG;
technical challenges of completing and operating the complex project, particularly in extreme Arctic conditions;
labor disputes; and
environmental regulations or potential claims.

If the project is not completed or is abandoned, proceeds if any, received from limited Yamal LNG project sponsor guarantees and potential alternative employment, if any, of the vessels and from potential sales of components and scrapping of the vessels likely would fall substantially short of the cost of the vessels to the Yamal LNG Joint Venture. Any such shortfall could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and ability to make distributions to unitholders.
Sanctions against key participants in the Yamal LNG Project could impede completion or performance of the Yamal LNG Project, which could have a material adverse effect on us.
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (or OFAC ) placed Russia-based Novatek OAO (or Novatek ), a 50.1% owner of the Yamal LNG Project, on the Sectoral Sanctions Identifications List. OFAC also previously imposed sanctions on an investor in Novatek and these sanctions also remain in effect. The restrictions on Novatek prohibit U.S. persons (and their subsidiaries) from participating in debt financing transactions of greater than 90 days maturity with Novatek and, by virtue of Novatek’s 50.1% ownership interest, the Yamal LNG Project. The European Union also imposed certain sanctions on Russia. These sanctions require a European Union license or authorization before a party can provide certain technologies or technical assistance, financing, financial assistance, or brokering with regard to these technologies. However, the technologies being currently sanctioned by the EU appear to focus on oil exploration projects, not gas projects. Future sanctions may prohibit the Yamal LNG Joint Venture from performing under its contracts with the Yamal LNG Project, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and ability to make distributions on our common and preferred units. We believe that we are in compliance with all applicable sanctions laws and regulations and intend to maintain such compliance.

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Neither the Yamal LNG Joint Venture nor our joint venture partner may be able to obtain financing for the six LNG ARC7 Ice-Class carrier newbuildings for the Yamal LNG Project.
The Yamal LNG Joint Venture does not yet have in place financing for the six ARC7 Ice-Class LNG carrier newbuildings that will service the Yamal LNG Project. The estimated total fully built-up cost for the vessels is approximately $2.1 billion. As of December 31, 2016, $306.6 million has been funded by us and China LNG based on our proportionate ownership interests in the Yamal LNG Joint Venture. If the Yamal LNG Joint Venture is unable to obtain debt financing for the vessels on acceptable terms, if at all, or if our joint venture partner fails to fund its portion of the newbuilding financing, we may be unable to purchase the vessels and participate in the Yamal LNG Project.
Failure of the Yamal LNG Project to achieve expected results could lead to a default under the time-charter contracts by the charter party.
The charter party under the Yamal LNG Joint Venture’s time-charter contracts for the Yamal LNG Project is Yamal Trade Pte. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yamal LNG, the project’s sponsor. If the Yamal LNG Project does not achieve expected results, the risk of charter party default may increase. Any such default could adversely affect our results of operations and ability to make distributions on our common and preferred units. If the charter party defaults on the time-charter contracts, we may be unable to redeploy the vessels under other time-charter contracts or may be forced to scrap the vessels.

We assume credit risk by entering into agreements with unrated entities.
Some of our vessels are chartered to unrated entities and some of these unrated entities will use revenue generated from the sale of the shipped gas to pay their shipping and other operating expenses, including the charter fees. The price of the gas may be subject to market fluctuations and the LNG supply may be curtailed by start-up delays and stoppages. If the revenue generated by the charterer is insufficient to pay the charter fees, we may be unable to realize the expected economic benefit from these charter agreements.

The marine energy transportation industry is subject to substantial environmental and other regulations, which may significantly limit our operations or increase our expenses.
Our operations are affected by extensive and changing international, national and local environmental protection laws, regulations, treaties and conventions in force in international waters, the jurisdictional waters of the countries in which our vessels operate, as well as the countries of our vessels’ registration, including those governing oil spills, discharges to air and water, and the handling and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes. Many of these requirements are designed to reduce the risk of oil spills and other pollution. In addition, we believe that the heightened environmental, quality and security concerns of insurance underwriters, regulators and charterers will lead to additional regulatory requirements, including enhanced risk assessment and security requirements and greater inspection and safety requirements on vessels. We expect to incur substantial expenses in complying with these laws and regulations, including expenses for vessel modifications and changes in operating procedures.

These requirements can affect the resale value or useful lives of our vessels, require a reduction in cargo capacity, ship modifications or operational changes or restrictions, lead to decreased availability of insurance coverage for environmental matters or result in the denial of access to certain jurisdictional waters or ports, or detention in certain ports. Under local, national and foreign laws, as well as international treaties and conventions, we could incur material liabilities, including cleanup obligations, in the event that there is a release of petroleum or other hazardous substances from our vessels or otherwise in connection with our operations. We could also become subject to personal injury or property damage claims relating to the release of or exposure to hazardous materials associated with our operations. In addition, failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations may result in administrative and civil penalties, criminal sanctions or the suspension or termination of our operations, including, in certain instances, seizure or detention of our vessels. For further information about regulations affecting our business and related requirements on us, please read “Item 4 – Information on the Partnership: B. Operations - Regulations.”

Exposure to currency exchange rate fluctuations will result in fluctuations in our cash flows and operating results.
We are paid in Euros under some of our charters, and certain of our vessel operating expenses and general and administrative expenses currently are denominated in Euros, which is primarily a function of the nationality of our crew and administrative staff. We also make payments under two Euro-denominated term loans. If the amount of our Euro-denominated obligations exceeds our Euro-denominated revenues, we must convert other currencies, primarily the U.S. Dollar, into Euros. An increase in the strength of the Euro relative to the U.S. Dollar would require us to convert more U.S. Dollars to Euros to satisfy those obligations, which would cause us to have less cash available for distribution to unitholders. In addition, if we do not have sufficient U.S. Dollars, we may be required to convert Euros into U.S. Dollars for distributions to unitholders. An increase in the strength of the U.S. Dollar relative to the Euro could cause us to have less cash available for distribution in this circumstance. We have not entered into currency swaps or forward contracts or similar derivatives to mitigate this risk.

Because we report our operating results in U.S. Dollars, changes in the value of the U.S. Dollar relative to the Euro and Norwegian Kroner also result in fluctuations in our reported revenues and earnings. In addition, under U.S. accounting guidelines, all foreign currency-denominated monetary assets and liabilities such as cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, restricted cash, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, unearned revenue, advances from affiliates and long-term debt, are revalued and reported based on the prevailing exchange rate at the end

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of the period. This revaluation historically has caused us to report significant non-monetary foreign currency exchange gains or losses each period. The primary source for these gains and losses is our Euro-denominated term loans and our Norwegian Kroner-denominated (or NOK ) bonds. We incur interest expense on our NOK bonds and we have entered into cross-currency swaps to economically hedge the foreign exchange risk on the principal and interest payments of our NOK bonds. If the Norwegian Kroner depreciates relative to the U.S. Dollar beyond a certain threshold, we are required to place cash collateral with our swap providers.
Many of our seafaring employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements and the failure to renew those agreements or any future labor agreements may disrupt our operations and adversely affect our cash flows.
A significant portion of our seafarers, and the seafarers employed by Teekay Corporation and its other affiliates that crew some of our vessels, are employed under collective bargaining agreements. While some of our labor agreements have recently been renewed, crew compensation levels under future collective bargaining agreements may exceed existing compensation levels, which would adversely affect our results of operations and cash flows. We may be subject to labor disruptions in the future if our relationships deteriorate with our seafarers or the unions that represent them. Our collective bargaining agreements may not prevent labor disruptions, particularly when the agreements are being renegotiated. Any labor disruptions could harm our operations and could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition and our ability to make cash distributions to unitholders.
Teekay Corporation and certain of our joint venture partners may be unable to attract and retain qualified, skilled employees or crew necessary to operate our business, or may have to pay substantially increased costs for its employees and crew.
Our success depends in large part on Teekay Corporation’s and certain of our joint venture partners’ ability to attract and retain highly skilled and qualified personnel. In crewing our vessels, we require technically skilled employees with specialized training who can perform physically demanding work. The ability to attract and retain qualified crew members under a competitive industry environment continues to put upward pressure on crew manning costs.

If we are not able to increase our charter rates to compensate for any crew cost increases, our financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected. Any inability we experience in the future to hire, train and retain a sufficient number of qualified employees could impair our ability to manage, maintain and grow our business.
Due to our lack of diversification, adverse developments in our LNG, LPG or oil marine transportation businesses could reduce our ability to make distributions to our unitholders.
We rely exclusively on the cash flow generated from our LNG and LPG carriers and conventional oil tankers that operate in the LNG, LPG and oil marine transportation business. Due to our lack of diversification, an adverse development in the LNG, LPG or oil shipping industry would have a significantly greater impact on our financial condition and results of operations than if we maintained more diverse assets or lines of business.
Teekay Corporation and its affiliates may engage in competition with us.
Teekay Corporation and its affiliates, including Teekay Offshore Partners L.P. (or Teekay Offshore ), may engage in competition with us. Pursuant to an omnibus agreement between Teekay Corporation, Teekay Offshore, us and other related parties, Teekay Corporation, Teekay Offshore and their respective controlled affiliates (other than us and our subsidiaries) generally have agreed not to own, operate or charter LNG carriers without the consent of our General Partner. The omnibus agreement, however, allows Teekay Corporation, Teekay Offshore or any of such controlled affiliates to:
 
acquire LNG carriers and related time-charters as part of a business if a majority of the value of the total assets or business acquired is not attributable to the LNG carriers and time-charters, as determined in good faith by the board of directors of Teekay Corporation or the board of directors of Teekay Offshore’s general partner; however, if at any time Teekay Corporation or Teekay Offshore completes such an acquisition, it must offer to sell the LNG carriers and related time-charters to us for their fair market value plus any additional tax or other similar costs to Teekay Corporation or Teekay Offshore that would be required to transfer the LNG carriers and time-charters to us separately from the acquired business; or
own, operate and charter LNG carriers that relate to a bid or award for an LNG project that Teekay Corporation or any of its subsidiaries submits or receives; however, at least 180 days prior to the scheduled delivery date of any such LNG carrier, Teekay Corporation must offer to sell the LNG carrier and related time-charter to us, with the vessel valued at its “fully-built-up cost,” which represents the aggregate expenditures incurred (or to be incurred prior to delivery to us) by Teekay Corporation to acquire or construct and bring such LNG carrier to the condition and location necessary for our intended use, plus a reasonable allocation of overhead costs related to the development of such a project and other projects that would have been subject to the offer rights set forth in the omnibus agreement but were not completed.

If we decline the offer to purchase the LNG carriers and time-charters described above, Teekay Corporation or Teekay Offshore may own and operate the LNG carriers, but may not expand that portion of its business.

In addition, pursuant to the omnibus agreement, Teekay Corporation, Teekay Offshore or any of their respective controlled affiliates (other than us and our subsidiaries) may:


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acquire, operate or charter LNG carriers if our General Partner has previously advised Teekay Corporation or Teekay Offshore that the board of directors of our General Partner has elected, with the approval of its conflicts committee, not to cause us or our subsidiaries to acquire or operate the carriers;
acquire up to a 9.9% equity ownership, voting or profit participation interest in any publicly traded company that owns or operates LNG carriers; and
provide ship management services relating to LNG carriers.

If there is a change of control of Teekay Corporation or Teekay Offshore, the non-competition provisions of the omnibus agreement may terminate, which termination could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition and our ability to make cash distributions to unitholders.
Our General Partner and its other affiliates own a controlling interest in us and have conflicts of interest and limited fiduciary duties, which may permit them to favor their own interests to those of unitholders.
Teekay Corporation, which owns and controls our General Partner, indirectly owns our 2% general partner interest and as at December 31, 2016 owned 31.7% of our common units. Although our General Partner has a fiduciary duty to manage us in a manner beneficial to us and our unitholders, the directors and officers of our General Partner have a fiduciary duty to manage our General Partner in a manner beneficial to Teekay Corporation. Furthermore, certain directors and officers of our General Partner are directors or officers of affiliates of our General Partner . Conflicts of interest may arise between Teekay Corporation and its affiliates, including our General Partner, on the one hand, and us and our unitholders, on the other hand. As a result of these conflicts, our General Partner may favor its own interests and the interests of its affiliates over the interests of our unitholders. These conflicts include, among others, the following situations:

neither our partnership agreement nor any other agreement requires our General Partner or Teekay Corporation to pursue a business strategy that favors us or utilizes our assets, and Teekay Corporation’s officers and directors have a fiduciary duty to make decisions in the best interests of the shareholders of Teekay Corporation, which may be contrary to our interests;
executive officers of Teekay Gas Group Ltd., our newly formed subsidiary, and two of the directors of our General Partner also currently serve as officers or directors of Teekay Corporation;
our General Partner is allowed to take into account the interests of parties other than us, such as Teekay Corporation, in resolving conflicts of interest, which has the effect of limiting its fiduciary duty to our unitholders;
our General Partner has limited its liability and reduced its fiduciary duties under the laws of The Marshall Islands, while also restricting the remedies available to our unitholders, and as a result of purchasing units, unitholders are treated as having agreed to the modified standard of fiduciary duties and to certain actions that may be taken by our General Partner, all as set forth in our partnership agreement;
our General Partner determines the amount and timing of our asset purchases and sales, capital expenditures, borrowings, issuances of additional partnership securities and reserves, each of which can affect the amount of cash that is available for distribution to our unitholders;
in some instances, our General Partner may cause us to borrow funds in order to permit the payment of cash distributions, even if the purpose or effect of the borrowing is to make incentive distributions to affiliates to Teekay Corporation;
our General Partner determines which costs incurred by it and its affiliates are reimbursable by us;
our partnership agreement does not restrict our General Partner from causing us to pay it or its affiliates for any services rendered to us on terms that are fair and reasonable or entering into additional contractual arrangements with any of these entities on our behalf;
our General Partner controls the enforcement of obligations owed to us by it and its affiliates; and
our General Partner decides whether to retain separate counsel, accountants or others to perform services for us.
The fiduciary duties of the officers and directors of our General Partner may conflict with those of the officers and directors of Teekay Corporation.
Our General Partner’s officers and directors have fiduciary duties to manage our business in a manner beneficial to us and our partners. Our General Partner has a Corporate Secretary but does not have a Chief Executive Officer or a Chief Financial Officer.  The Corporate Secretary and all of the non-independent directors of our General Partner also serve as officers, management or directors of Teekay Corporation and/or other affiliates of Teekay Corporation. Consequently, these officers and directors may encounter situations in which their fiduciary obligations to Teekay Corporation or its other affiliates, on one hand, and us, on the other hand, are in conflict. The resolution of these conflicts may not always be in the best interest of us or our unitholders.
Certain of our lease arrangements contain provisions whereby we have provided a tax indemnification to third parties, which may result in increased lease payments or termination of favorable lease arrangements.
We and certain of our joint ventures are party and were party to lease arrangements whereby the lessor could claim tax depreciation on the capital expenditures it incurred to acquire these vessels subject to the lease arrangements. As is typical in these leasing arrangements, tax and change of law risks are assumed by the lessee. The rentals payable under the lease arrangements are predicated on the basis of certain

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tax and financial assumptions at the commencement of the leases. If an assumption proves to be incorrect or there is a change in the applicable tax legislation or the interpretation thereof by the United Kingdom (or UK) taxing authority, the lessor is entitled to increase the rentals so as to maintain its agreed after-tax margin. Under the capital lease arrangements, we do not have the ability to pass these increased rentals onto our charter party. However, the terms of the lease arrangements enable us and our joint venture partner to jointly terminate the lease arrangement on a voluntary basis at any time. In the event of an early termination of the lease arrangements, the joint venture is obliged to pay termination sums to the lessor sufficient to repay its investment in the vessels and to compensate it for the tax effect of the terminations, including recapture of tax depreciation, if any.

We own a 70% interest in Teekay Nakilat Corporation (or Teekay Nakilat Joint Venture ) that was the lessee under three separate 30-year capital lease arrangements with a third party for three LNG carriers (or the RasGas II LNG Carriers ). Under the terms of the leasing arrangements for the RasGas II LNG Carriers, the lessor claimed tax depreciation on the capital expenditures it incurred to acquire these vessels. As is typical in these leasing arrangements, tax and change of law risks were assumed by the lessee, in this case the Teekay Nakilat Joint Venture. Lease payments under the lease arrangements were based on certain tax and financial assumptions at the commencement of the leases and subsequently adjusted to maintain the lessor’s agreed after-tax margin. On December 22, 2014, the Teekay Nakilat Joint Venture terminated the leasing of the RasGas II LNG Carriers. However, the Teekay Nakilat Joint Venture remains obligated to the lessor to maintain the lessor’s agreed after-tax margin from the commencement of the lease to the lease termination date and placed $6.8 million on deposit with the lessor as security against any future claims.

The UK taxing authority (or HMRC ) has been challenging the use of similar lease structures in the UK courts. One of those challenges was eventually decided in favour of HMRC (Lloyds Bank Equipment Leasing No. 1 or LEL1 ), with the lessor and lessee choosing not to appeal further. The LEL1 tax case concluded that capital allowances were not available to the lessor. On the basis of this conclusion, HMRC is now asking lessees on other leases, including the Teekay Nakilat Joint Venture, to accept that capital allowances are not available to the lessor. The Teekay Nakilat Joint Venture does not accept this contention and has informed HMRC of this position. It is not known at this time whether the Teekay Nakilat Joint Venture would eventually prevail in court. If the former lessor of the RasGas II LNG Carriers were to lose on a similar claim from HMRC, our 70% share of the Teekay Nakilat Joint Venture's potential exposure is estimated to be approximately $60 million. Such estimate is primarily based on information received from the lessor.

In addition, the subsidiaries of another joint venture formed to service the Tangguh LNG project in Indonesia have lease arrangements with a third party for two LNG carriers. The terms of the lease arrangements provide similar tax and change of law risk assumption by this joint venture as we have with the three RasGas II LNG Carriers.
Our joint venture arrangements impose obligations upon us but limit our control of the joint ventures, which may affect our ability to achieve our joint venture objectives.
For financial or strategic reasons, we conduct a portion of our business through joint ventures. Generally, we are obligated to provide proportionate financial support for the joint ventures although our control of the business entity may be substantially limited. Due to this limited control, we generally have less flexibility to pursue our own objectives through joint ventures or to access available cash of the joint ventures than we would with our own subsidiaries. There is no assurance that our joint venture partners will continue their relationships with us in the future or that we will be able to achieve our financial or strategic objectives relating to the joint ventures and the markets in which they operate. In addition, our joint venture partners may have business objectives that are inconsistent with ours, experience financial and other difficulties that may affect the success of the joint venture, or be unable or unwilling to fulfill their obligations under the joint ventures, which may affect our financial condition or results of operations.
TAX RISKS
In addition to the following risk factors, you should read “Item 10. Additional Information — Taxation” for a more complete discussion of the expected material U.S. federal and non-U.S. income tax considerations relating to us and the ownership and disposition of our units.
United States unitholders will be required to pay U.S. taxes on their share of our income even if they do not receive any cash distributions from us.
U.S. citizens, residents or other U.S. taxpayers will be required to pay U.S. federal income taxes and, in some cases, U.S. state and local income taxes on their share of our taxable income, whether or not they receive cash distributions from us. U.S. unitholders may not receive cash distributions from us equal to their share of our taxable income or even equal to the actual tax liability that results from their share of our taxable income.
Because distributions may reduce a common unitholder’s tax basis in our common units, common unitholders may realize greater gain on the disposition of their common units than they otherwise may expect, and common unitholders may have a tax gain even if the price they receive is less than their original cost.
If common unitholders sell their common units, they will recognize gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes that is equal to the difference between the amount realized and their tax basis in those common units. Prior distributions in excess of the total net taxable income allocated decrease a common unitholder’s tax basis and will, in effect, become taxable income if common units are sold at a price greater than their tax basis, even if the price received is less than the original cost. Assuming we are not treated as a corporation for U.S. federal

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income tax purposes, a substantial portion of the amount realized on a sale of common units, whether or not representing gain, may be ordinary income.

The after-tax benefit of an investment in the common units may be reduced if we are not treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
The anticipated after-tax benefit of an investment in common units may be reduced if we are not treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes. If we are not treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we would be treated as a corporation for such purposes, and common unitholders could suffer material adverse tax or economic consequences, including the following:

The ratio of taxable income to distributions with respect to common units would be expected to increase because items would not be allocated to account for any differences between the fair market value and the basis of our assets at the time our common units are issued.
Common unitholders may recognize income or gain on any change in our status from a partnership to a corporation that occurs while they hold common units.
We would not be permitted to adjust the tax basis of a secondary market purchaser in our assets under Section 743(b) of the Code. As a result, a person who purchases common units from a common unitholder in the secondary market may realize materially more taxable income each year with respect to the units. This could reduce the value of common unitholders’ common units.
Common unitholders would not be entitled to claim any credit against their U.S. federal income tax liability for non-U.S. income tax liabilities incurred by us.
As to the U.S. source portion of our income attributable to transportation that begins or ends (but not both) in the United States, we will be subject to U.S. tax on such income on a gross basis (that is, without any allowance for deductions) at a rate of 4 percent. The imposition of this tax would have a negative effect on our business and would result in decreased cash available for distribution to common unitholders.
We also may be considered a passive foreign investment company (or PFIC ) for U.S. federal income tax purposes. U.S. shareholders of a PFIC are subject to an adverse U.S. federal income tax regime with respect to the income derived by the PFIC, the distributions they receive from the PFIC, and the gain, if any, they derive from the sale or other disposition of their interests in the PFIC.

Please read “Item 10 – Additional Information: Taxation – United States Tax Consequences — Possible Classification as a Corporation.”
The tax treatment of publicly traded partnerships or an investment in our units could be subject to potential legislative, judicial or administrative changes or differing interpretations, possibly on a retroactive basis.
The present U.S. federal income tax treatment of publicly traded partnerships, including us, or an investment in our units may be modified by administrative, legislative or judicial interpretation at any time. For example, members of Congress propose and consider substantive changes to the existing U.S. federal income tax laws that affect publicly traded partnerships. Further, on January 24, 2017, the U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS published in the Federal Register final regulations effective as of January 19, 2017 interpreting the scope of activities that generate qualifying income under Section 7704 of the Code. We believe that the income we currently treat as qualifying income satisfies the requirements for qualifying income under the final regulations. However, the impact on the final regulations of a regulatory freeze imposed by the income administration in a January 20, 2017 White House memorandum is not immediately clear. Should the final regulations be withdrawn or otherwise deemed inapplicable, we would need to rely on other guidance to determine if we satisfy the qualifying income exception and there could be some uncertainty as to whether we would be classified as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Any modification to the U.S. federal income tax laws may be applied retroactively and could make it more difficult or impossible for us to meet the exception for certain publicly traded partnerships to be treated as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes. We are unable to predict whether any of these changes or other proposals will ultimately be enacted. Any such changes could negatively impact the amount of cash available for distribution to our unitholders and the value of an investment in our units.
If the IRS contests the U.S. federal income tax positions we take, the value of our units could be adversely affected and the costs of any such contest will reduce cash available for distribution to unitholders. The procedures for assessing and collecting taxes due with respect to partnerships for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017, have been altered in a manner that could substantially reduce cash available for distribution to unitholders.
The IRS may contest the U.S. federal income tax positions we take and there is no assurance that our tax positions would be sustained by a court. Any contest with the IRS may materially and adversely affect the value of our units. In addition, the costs of any contest with the IRS will be borne by us reducing the cash available for distribution to our unitholders.

For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017 the procedures for auditing large partnerships and for assessing and collecting taxes due (including applicable penalties and interest) as a result of a partnership audit have been changed. Unless we are eligible to (and choose to) elect to issue revised Schedules K-1 to our partners with respect to an audited and adjusted return, the IRS may assess and collect taxes (including any applicable penalties and interest) directly from us in the year in which the audit is completed under the new rules. If we are required to pay taxes, penalties and interest as the result of audit adjustments, cash available for distribution to our unitholders may be substantially reduced. In addition, because payment would be due for the taxable year in which the audit is completed, unitholders during that taxable year would bear the expense of the adjustment even if they were not unitholders during the audited taxable year.

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The IRS may challenge the manner in which we prorate our items of income, gain, loss and deduction between transferors and transferees of our common units and, if successful, we may be required to change the allocation of items of income, gain, loss and deduction among our common unitholders.
We generally prorate our items of income, gain, loss and deduction between transferors and transferees of our units each month based upon the ownership of our common units on the first business day of each month, instead of on the basis of the date a particular unit is transferred. Treasury Regulations allow a similar monthly simplifying convention starting with our taxable years beginning January 1, 2016. However, such regulations do not specifically authorize all aspects of the proration method we have adopted. If the IRS were to challenge our proration method, we may be required to change the allocation of items of income, gain, loss and deduction among our common unitholders.
U.S. tax-exempt entities and non-U.S. persons face unique U.S. tax issues from owning units that may result in adverse U.S. tax consequences to them.
Investments in units by U.S. tax-exempt entities, including individual retirement accounts (known as IRAs), other retirement plans and non-U.S. persons raise issues unique to them. Assuming we are classified as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes, virtually all of our income allocated to organizations exempt from U.S. federal income tax will be unrelated business taxable income and generally will be subject to U.S. federal income tax. In addition, non-U.S. persons may be subject to a 4 percent U.S. federal income tax on the U.S. source portion of our gross income attributable to transportation that begins or ends (but not both) in the United States, or distributions to them may be reduced on account of withholding of U.S. federal income tax by us in the event we are treated as having a fixed place of business in the United States or otherwise earn U.S. effectively connected income, unless an exemption applies and they file U.S. federal income tax returns to claim such exemption. Furthermore, the U.S. federal income tax consequences to U.S. tax-exempt entities and non-U.S. persons with respect to an investment in our Series A preferred units is uncertain. Please read "Item 10 — Additional Information: Taxation — United States Tax Consequences — Tax-Exempt Organizations and Non-U.S. Investors."
The sale or exchange of 50 percent or more of our capital or profits interests in any 12-month period will result in the termination of our partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
We will be considered to have been terminated for U.S. federal income tax purposes if there is a sale or exchange of 50 percent or more of the total interests in our capital or profits within any 12-month period. Our termination would, among other things, result in the closing of our taxable year for all unitholders and could result in a deferral of depreciation deductions allowable in computing our taxable income. Please read “Item 10 – Additional Information: Taxation – United States Tax Consequences — Disposition of Common Units — Constructive Termination.”
Teekay Corporation owns less than 50 percent of our outstanding equity interests, which could cause certain of our subsidiaries and us to be subject to additional tax.
Certain of our subsidiaries are and have been classified as corporations for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As such, these subsidiaries would be subject to U.S. federal income tax on the U.S. source portion of our income attributable to transportation that begins or ends (but not both) in the United States if they fail to qualify for an exemption from U.S. federal income tax (the Section 883 Exemption ). Teekay Corporation indirectly owns less than 50 percent of certain of our subsidiaries’ and our outstanding equity interests. Consequently, we expect these subsidiaries failed to qualify for the Section 883 Exemption in 2016 and that Teekay LNG Holdco L.L.C., our sole remaining regarded corporate subsidiary as of January 1, 2016, failed to qualify for the Section 883 Exemption in 2016 and will fail to so qualify in 2017 and subsequent tax years. Any resulting imposition of U.S. federal income taxes will result in decreased cash available for distribution to unitholders. Please read “Item 10 – Additional Information: Taxation – United States Tax Consequences –Taxation of Our Subsidiary Corporations.”

In addition, if we are not treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we expect that we also would fail to qualify for the Section 883 Exemption and that any resulting imposition of U.S. federal income taxes would result in decreased cash available for distribution to unitholders.
The IRS may challenge the manner in which we value our assets in determining the amount of income, gain, loss and deduction allocable to the common unitholders and to the General Partner and certain other tax positions, which could adversely affect the value of the common units.
A unitholder’s taxable income or loss with respect to a common unit each year will depend upon a number of factors, including the nature and fair market value of our assets at the time the holder acquired the common unit, whether we issue additional units or whether we engage in certain other transactions, and the manner in which our items of income, gain, loss and deduction are allocated among our partners. For this purpose, we determine the value of our assets and the relative amounts of our items of income, gain, loss and deduction allocable to our common unitholders and our General Partner as holder of the incentive distribution rights by reference to the value of our interests, including the incentive distribution rights. The IRS may challenge any valuation determinations that we make, particularly as to the incentive distribution rights, for which there is no public market. In addition, the IRS could challenge certain other aspects of the manner in which we determine the relative allocations made to our common unitholders and to the General Partner as holder of our incentive distribution rights. A successful IRS challenge to our valuation or allocation methods could increase the amount of net taxable income and gain realized by a common unitholder with respect to a common unit. The IRS could also challenge certain other tax positions that we have taken, including our position that certain of our subsidiaries that have been classified as corporations for U.S. federal income tax purposes in past years are not PFICs for federal income tax purposes. Any such IRS challenges, whether or not successful, could adversely affect the value of our common units.

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Unitholders may be subject to income tax in one or more non-U.S. countries, including Canada, as a result of owning our units if, under the laws of any such country, we are considered to be carrying on business there. Such laws may require unitholders to file a tax return with, and pay taxes to, those countries. Any foreign taxes imposed on us or any of our subsidiaries will reduce our cash available for distribution to unitholders.
Unitholders may be subject to tax in one or more countries, including Canada, as a result of owning our units if, under the laws of any such country, we are considered to be carrying on business there. If unitholders are subject to tax in any such country, unitholders may be required to file a tax return with, and pay taxes to, that country based on their allocable share of our income. We may be required to reduce distributions to unitholders on account of any withholding obligations imposed upon us by that country in respect of such allocation to unitholders. The United States may not allow a tax credit for any foreign income taxes that unitholders directly or indirectly incur. Any foreign taxes imposed on us or any of our subsidiaries will reduce our cash available for unitholders.

Item 4. Information on the Partnership
A.
Overview, History and Development
Overview and History
Teekay LNG Partners L.P. is an international provider of marine transportation services for LNG, LPG and crude oil. We were formed in 2004 by Teekay Corporation (NYSE: TK), a portfolio manager of marine services to the global oil and natural gas industries, to expand its operations in the LNG shipping sector. Our primary growth strategy focuses on expanding our fleet of LNG and LPG carriers under long-term, fixed-rate charters. In executing our growth strategy, we may engage in vessel or business acquisitions or enter into joint ventures and partnerships with companies that provide increased access to emerging opportunities from global expansion of the LNG and LPG sectors. We seek to leverage the expertise, relationships and reputation of Teekay Corporation and its affiliates to pursue these opportunities in the LNG and LPG sectors and may consider other opportunities to which our competitive strengths are well suited. Although we may acquire additional crude oil tankers from time to time, we view our conventional tanker fleet primarily as a source of stable cash flow as we seek to continue to expand our LNG and LPG operations.

Please see “Item 5 – Operating and Financial Review and Prospects: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Significant Developments in 2016 and Early 2017.”

As of December 31, 2016 , our fleet, excluding newbuildings, consisted of 31 LNG carriers (including the six MALT LNG Carriers, four RasGas 3 LNG Carriers, four Angola LNG Carriers, and two Exmar LNG Carriers that are all accounted for under the equity method), 25 LPG carriers (including the 19 Exmar LPG Carriers that are accounted for under the equity method), five Suezmax-class crude oil tankers, and one Handymax product tanker, all of which are double-hulled. Our fleet is relatively young and has an average age of approximately nine years for our LNG carriers, approximately nine years for our LPG carriers and approximately 12 years for our conventional tankers (Suezmax and Handymax), compared to world averages of 11 , 15  and nine years, respectively, as of December 31, 2016 .

Our fleets of LNG and LPG carriers currently have approximately 4.9 million and 0.8 million cubic meters of total capacity, respectively. The aggregate capacity of our conventional tanker fleet is approximately 0.8 million deadweight tonnes (or dwt ).

We were formed under the laws of the Republic of The Marshall Islands as a limited partnership, Teekay LNG Partners L.P., on November 3, 2004, and maintain our principal executive offices at 4 th Floor, Belvedere Building, 69 Pitts Bay Road, Hamilton, HM 08, Bermuda. Our telephone number at such address is (441) 298-2530.
B.
Operations
Our Charters
We generate revenues by charging customers for the transportation of their LNG, LPG and crude oil using our vessels. The majority of these services are provided through either a time-charter or bareboat charter contract, where vessels are chartered to customers for a fixed period of time at rates that are generally fixed but may contain a variable component based on inflation, interest rates or current market rates.

Our vessels and our regasification terminal under construction in Bahrain primarily operate under fixed-rate contracts with major energy and utility companies and Teekay Corporation. As of December 31, 2016 , the average remaining term for these contracts, including assets under construction, is approximately 13 years for our LNG carriers and regasification terminal, approximately five years for our LPG carriers and approximately one year for our conventional tankers (Suezmax and Handymax), subject, in certain circumstances, to termination or vessel purchase rights.

“Hire” rate refers to the basic payment from the customer for the use of a vessel. Hire is payable monthly, in advance, in U.S. Dollars or Euros, as specified in the charter. The hire rate generally includes two components – a capital cost component and an operating expense component. The capital component typically approximates the amount we are required to pay under vessel financing obligations and, for two of our conventional tankers, adjusts for changes in the floating interest rates relating to the underlying vessel financing. The operating component, which adjusts annually for inflation, is intended to compensate us for vessel operating expenses. In addition, we may receive additional revenues beyond the fixed hire rate when current market rates exceed specified amounts under our time-charter contracts for two of our Suezmax tankers.

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Hire payments may be reduced or, under some charters, we must pay liquidated damages, if the vessel does not perform to certain of its specifications, such as if the average vessel speed falls below a guaranteed speed or the amount of fuel consumed to power the vessel under normal circumstances exceeds a guaranteed amount.

When a vessel is “off-hire” – or not available for service – the customer generally is not required to pay the hire rate and we are responsible for all costs. Prolonged off-hire may lead to vessel substitution or termination of the time-charter. A vessel will typically be deemed to be off-hire if it is in dry dock unless our contract specifies drydocking is not considered off-hire. We must periodically dry dock each of our vessels for inspection, repairs and maintenance and any modifications to comply with industry certification or governmental requirements. In addition, a vessel generally will be deemed off-hire if there is a loss of time due to, among other things: operational deficiencies; equipment breakdowns; delays due to accidents, crewing strikes, certain vessel detentions or similar problems; or our failure to maintain the vessel in compliance with its specifications and contractual standards or to provide the required crew.
Liquefied Gas Segment
LNG Carriers
The LNG carriers in our liquefied gas segment compete in the LNG market. LNG carriers are usually chartered to carry LNG pursuant to time-charter contracts, where a vessel is hired for a fixed period of time and the charter rate is payable to the owner on a monthly basis. LNG shipping historically has been transacted with long-term, fixed-rate time-charter contracts. LNG projects require significant capital expenditures and typically involve an integrated chain of dedicated facilities and cooperative activities. Accordingly, the overall success of an LNG project depends heavily on long-range planning and coordination of project activities, including marine transportation. Most shipping requirements for new LNG projects continue to be provided on a long-term basis, though the levels of spot voyages (typically consisting of a single voyage), short-term time-charters and medium-term time-charters have grown in the past few years. The amount of LNG traded on a spot and short-term basis (defined as contracts with a duration of 4 years or less) has increased from approximately 19% of total LNG trade in 2010 to 28% in 2016.

In the LNG market, we compete principally with other private and state-controlled energy and utilities companies that generally operate captive fleets, and independent ship owners and operators. Many major energy companies compete directly with independent owners by transporting LNG for third parties in addition to their own LNG. Given the complex, long-term nature of LNG projects, major energy companies historically have transported LNG through their captive fleets. However, independent fleet operators have been obtaining an increasing percentage of charters for new or expanded LNG projects as some major energy companies have continued to divest non-core businesses.

LNG carriers transport LNG internationally between liquefaction facilities and import terminals. After natural gas is transported by pipeline from production fields to a liquefaction facility, it is supercooled to a temperature of approximately negative 260 degrees Fahrenheit. This process reduces its volume to approximately 1/600 th of its volume in a gaseous state. The reduced volume facilitates economical storage and transportation by ship over long distances, enabling countries with limited natural gas reserves or limited access to long-distance transmission pipelines to import natural gas. LNG carriers include a sophisticated containment system that holds the LNG and provides insulation to reduce the amount of LNG that boils off naturally. The natural boil off is either used as fuel to power the engines on the ship or it can be reliquefied and put back into the tanks. LNG is transported overseas in specially built tanks in double-hulled ships to a receiving terminal, where it is offloaded and stored in insulated tanks. In regasification facilities at the receiving terminal, the LNG is returned to its gaseous state (or regasified ) and then shipped by pipeline for distribution to natural gas customers.

With the exception of the Arctic Spirit and Polar Spirit, which are the only two ships in the world that utilize the Ishikawajima Harima Heavy Industries Self Supporting Prismatic Tank IMO Type B (or IHI SPB ) independent tank technology, our fleet makes use of one of the Gaz Transport and Technigaz (or GTT ) membrane containment systems. The GTT membrane systems are used in the majority of LNG tankers now being constructed. New LNG carriers generally have an expected lifespan of approximately 35 to 40 years. Unlike the oil tanker industry, there are currently no regulations that require the phase-out from trading of LNG carriers after they reach a certain age. As at December 31, 2016 , our LNG carriers, excluding newbuilding vessels, had an average age of approximately nine years, compared to the world LNG carrier fleet average age of approximately 11 years. In addition, as at that date, there were approximately 472 vessels in the world LNG fleet and approximately 133 additional LNG carriers under construction or on order for delivery through 2020.

The following table provides additional information about our LNG carriers as of December 31, 2016, excluding our 19 newbuildings scheduled for delivery between 2017 and 2020 in which our ownership interests range from 20% to 100%, of which one LNG carrier newbuilding was delivered in February 2017:
 

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Vessel
 
Capacity
 
Delivery
 
Our Ownership
 
 
 
Charterer
 
Expiration of
Charter (1)
 
 
(cubic meters)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating LNG carriers:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hispania Spirit
 
137,814

 
2002
 
100
%
 
 
 
Shell Spain LNG S.A.U.
 
Sep. 2022 (2)
Catalunya Spirit
 
135,423

 
2003
 
100
%
 
 
 
Gas Natural SDG
 
Aug. 2023 (2)
Galicia Spirit
 
137,814

 
2004
 
100
%
 
 
 
Uniòn Fenosa Gas
 
Jun. 2029 (3)
Madrid Spirit
 
135,423

 
2004
 
100
%
 
 
 
Shell Spain LNG S.A.U.
 
Dec. 2024 (2)
Al Marrouna
 
149,539

 
2006
 
70
%
 
 
 
Ras Laffan Liquefied
Natural Gas Company Ltd.
 
Oct. 2026 (4)
Al Areesh
 
148,786

 
2007
 
70
%
 
 
 
Ras Laffan Liquefied
Natural Gas Company Ltd.
 
Jan. 2027 (4)
Al Daayen
 
148,853

 
2007
 
70
%
 
 
 
Ras Laffan Liquefied
Natural Gas Company Ltd.
 
Apr. 2027 (4)
Tangguh Hiri
 
151,885

 
2008
 
69
%
 
 
 
The Tangguh Production
Sharing Contractors
 
Jan. 2029
Tangguh Sago
 
155,000

 
2009
 
69
%
 
 
 
The Tangguh Production
Sharing Contractors
 
May 2029
Arctic Spirit
 
87,305

 
1993
 
99
%
 
 
 
Teekay Corporation
 
Apr. 2018 (4)
Polar Spirit
 
87,305

 
1993
 
99
%
 
 
 
Teekay Corporation
 
Apr. 2018 (4)
Wilforce
 
155,900

 
2013
 
99
%
 
 
 
Awilco LNG ASA
 
Sep. 2018 (5)
Wilpride
 
155,900

 
2013
 
99
%
 
 
 
Awilco LNG ASA
 
Nov. 2017 (5)
Creole Spirit
 
173,000

 
2016
 
100% –
Capital lease

 
 
 
Cheniere Marketing, LLC
 
Feb. 2021 (6)
Oak Spirit
 
173,000

 
2016
 
100% –
Capital lease

 
 
 
Cheniere Marketing, LLC 
 
Aug. 2021 (6)
Equity Accounted
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
Al Huwaila
 
214,176

 
2008
 
40
%
 
(8)   
 
Ras Laffan Liquefied
Natural Gas Company Ltd.
 
Apr. 2033 (2)
Al Kharsaah
 
214,198

 
2008
 
40
%
 
(8)   
 
Ras Laffan Liquefied
Natural Gas Company Ltd.
 
Apr. 2033 (2)
Al Shamal
 
213,536

 
2008
 
40
%
 
(8)   
 
Ras Laffan Liquefied
Natural Gas Company Ltd.
 
May 2033 (2)
Al Khuwair
 
213,101

 
2008
 
40
%
 
(8)   
 
Ras Laffan Liquefied
Natural Gas Company Ltd.
 
Jun. 2033 (2)
Excelsior
 
138,087

 
2005
 
50
%
 
(9)   
 
Excelerate Energy LP
 
Jan. 2025 (2)
Excalibur
 
138,034

 
2002
 
49
%
 
(9)   
 
Excelerate Energy LP
 
Mar. 2022
Soyo
 
160,400

 
2011
 
33
%
 
(10)   
 
Angola LNG Supply Services LLC
 
Aug. 2031 (2)
Malanje
 
160,400

 
2011
 
33
%
 
(10)   
 
Angola LNG Supply Services LLC
 
Sep. 2031 (2)
Lobito
 
160,400

 
2011
 
33
%
 
(10)   
 
Angola LNG Supply Services LLC
 
Oct. 2031 (2)
Cubal
 
160,400

 
2012
 
33
%
 
(10)   
 
Angola LNG Supply Services LLC
 
Jan. 2032 (2)
Meridian Spirit
 
165,700

 
2010
 
52
%
 
(11)   
 
Total E&P Norge AS Mansel Limited
 
Nov. 2030 (7)
Magellan Spirit
 
165,700

 
2009
 
52
%
 
(11)   
 
Spot market
 
 -
Marib Spirit
 
165,500

 
2008
 
52
%
 
(11)   
 
Yemen LNG Company Limited (12)
 
Mar. 2029 (7)
Arwa Spirit
 
165,500

 
2008
 
52
%
 
(11)   
 
Yemen LNG Company Limited (12)
 
Apr. 2029 (7)
Methane Spirit
 
165,500

 
2008
 
52
%
 
(11)   
 
Spot market
 
 -
Woodside Donaldson
 
165,500

 
2009
 
52
%
 
(11)   
 
Pluto LNG Party Limited
 
Jun. 2026 (13)
 
 
4,899,079

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1)
Each of our time-charters are subject to certain termination and purchase provisions.
(2)
The charterer has two options to extend the term for an additional five years each.
(3)
The charterer has one option to extend the term for an additional five years.
(4)
The charterer has three options to extend the term for an additional five years each.

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(5)
The charterer has an option to extend the term for one additional year and at the end of the charter period the charterer has an obligation to purchase each vessel at a fixed price.
(6)
We are the lessee under capital lease arrangement and will be required to purchase the vessel after the end of the lease terms for a fixed price.
(7)
The charterer has three options to extend the term for one, five and five additional years, respectively.
(8)
The RasGas 3 LNG Carriers are accounted for under the equity method.
(9)
The Exmar LNG Carriers are accounted for under the equity method.
(10)
The Angola LNG Carriers are accounted for under the equity method.
(11)
The MALT LNG Carriers are accounted for under the equity method.
(12)
Please see "Item 5 Operating and Financial Review and Prospects: Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Significant Developments in 2016 and early 2017" relating to the status of this charter contract.
(13) The charterer has four options to extend the term for an additional five years each.


The following table presents the percentage of our consolidated voyage revenues from LNG customers that accounted for more than 10% of our consolidated voyage revenues during 2016 , 2015 and 2014 .

 
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Company Ltd.
 
18
%
 
18
%
 
17
%
Shell Spain LNG S.A.U. (1)
 
12
%
 
12
%
 
13
%
The Tangguh Production Sharing Contractors
 
11
%
 
11
%
 
11
%
(1)
Shell Spain LNG S.A.U. acquired the charter contracts from Repsol YPF, S.A in March 2014. The voyage revenues in 2014 consisted of the voyage revenues from both customers relating to the same charter contracts.

No other LNG customer accounted for 10% or more of our consolidated voyage revenues during any of these periods. The loss of any significant customer or a substantial decline in the amount of services requested by a significant customer could harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.
LPG Carriers
LPG shipping involves the transportation of three main categories of cargo: liquid petroleum gases, including propane, butane and ethane; petrochemical gases including ethylene, propylene and butadiene; and ammonia.

As of December 31, 2016 , our LPG carriers had an average age of approximately nine years, compared to the world LPG carrier fleet average age of approximately 15 years. As of that date, the worldwide LPG tanker fleet consisted of approximately 1,410 vessels and approximately 114 additional LPG vessels were on order for delivery through 2019. LPG carriers range in size from approximately 100 to approximately 87,000 cubic meters. Approximately 45% of the vessels in the worldwide fleet are less than 5,000 cubic meters in size. New LPG carriers generally have an expected lifespan of approximately 30 to 35 years .

LPG carriers are mainly chartered to carry LPG on time-charters, contracts of affreightment or spot voyage charters. The two largest consumers of LPG are residential users and the petrochemical industry. Residential users, particularly in developing regions where electricity and gas pipelines are not developed, do not have fuel switching alternatives and generally are not LPG price sensitive. The petrochemical industry, however, has the ability to switch between LPG and other feedstock fuels depending on price and availability of alternatives.

The following table provides additional information about our LPG carriers as of December 31, 2016 , and excludes our 50% ownership interest in four newbuildings scheduled for delivery between 2017 and 2018 of which one LPG carrier newbuilding was delivered in March 2017:



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Vessel
 
Capacity
 
Delivery
 
Ownership
 
Contract Type
 
Charterer
 
Expiration of
Charter
 
 
(cubic meters)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating LPG carriers:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Norgas Pan
 
10,000

 
2009
 
99%
 
Bareboat
 
I.M. Skaguen SE (1)
 
Mar. 2024
Norgas Cathinka
 
10,000

 
2009
 
99%
 
Bareboat
 
I.M. Skaguen SE (1)
 
Oct. 2024
Norgas Camilla
 
10,000

 
2011
 
99%
 
Bareboat
 
I.M. Skaguen SE (1)
 
Sep. 2026
Norgas Unikum
 
12,000

 
2011
 
99%
 
Bareboat
 
I.M. Skaguen SE (1)
 
Jun. 2026
Bahrain Vision
 
12,000

 
2011
 
99%
 
Bareboat
 
I.M. Skaguen SE (1)
 
Oct. 2026
Norgas Napa
 
10,200

 
2003
 
99%
 
Bareboat
 
I.M. Skaguen SE (1)
 
Nov. 2019
Equity Accounted
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Brugge Venture (2)
 
35,418

 
1997
 
50%
 
Time charter
 
An international fertilizer company
 
Jan. 2017
Temse
 
12,030

 
1995
 
50% –
Capital lease
 
Time charter
 
An international fertilizer company
 
Mar. 2017
Libramont
 
38,455

 
2006
 
50%
 
Time charter
 
An international fertilizer company
 
Jun. 2026
Sombeke
 
38,447

 
2006
 
50%
 
Time charter
 
An international fertilizer company
 
Jul. 2027
Touraine
 
39,270

 
1996
 
50%
 
Spot
 
Spot market
 
Bastogne
 
35,229

 
2002
 
50%
 
Spot
 
Spot market
 
Courcheville
 
28,006

 
1989
 
50%
 
Time charter
 
An international energy company
 
Mar. 2017
Eupen
 
38,961

 
1999
 
50%
 
Time charter
 
An international mining company
 
Dec. 2018
Brussels
 
35,454

 
1997
 
50%
 
Time charter
 
An international fertilizer company
 
Dec. 2017
Antwerpen
 
35,223

 
2005
 
50% – In-chartered
 
Time charter
 
An international energy company
 
Oct. 2017
BW Tokyo
 
83,270

 
2009
 
50% – In-chartered
 
Spot
 
Spot market

 
Waregem
 
38,189

 
2014
 
50%
 
Time charter
 
An international trading company
 
Jan. 2020
Warinsart
 
38,213

 
2014
 
50%
 
Time charter
 
An international energy company
 
Nov. 2017
Waasmunster
 
38,245

 
2014
 
50%
 
Spot
 
Spot market

 
Warisoulx
 
38,000

 
2015
 
50%
 
Time charter
 
An international trading company
 
Jun. 2018
Kaprijke
 
38,000

 
2015
 
50%
 
Time charter
 
An international fertilizer company
 
Jan. 2026
Knokke
 
38,000

 
2016
 
50%
 
Time charter
 
An international energy company
 
Apr. 2021
Kontich
 
38,000

 
2016
 
50%
 
Time charter
 
An international energy company
 
Aug. 2021
Kortrijk
 
38,000

 
2016
 
50%
 
Time charter
 
An international trading company
 
Nov. 2018
 
 
788,610

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1)
Please see "Item 5 Operating and Financial Review and Prospects: Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Significant Developments in 2016 and early 2017" relating to the status of these charter contracts.
(2)
The Brugge Venture was sold on January 10, 2017.

No LPG customer accounted for 10% or more of our consolidated voyage revenues during any of 2016 , 2015 , or 2014 . The loss of any significant customer or a substantial decline in the amount of services requested by a significant customer could harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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Conventional Tanker Segment
Oil has been the world’s primary energy source for decades. Seaborne crude oil transportation is a mature industry. The two main types of oil tanker operators are major oil companies (including state-owned companies) that generally operate captive fleets, and independent operators that charter out their vessels for voyage or time-charter use. Most conventional oil tankers controlled by independent fleet operators are hired for one or a few voyages at a time at fluctuating market rates based on the existing tanker supply and demand. These charter rates are extremely sensitive to this balance of supply and demand, and small changes in tanker utilization have historically led to relatively large short-term rate changes. Long-term, fixed-rate charters for crude oil transportation, such as those applicable to our conventional tanker fleet, are less typical in the industry. As used in this discussion, “conventional” oil tankers exclude those vessels that can carry dry bulk and ore, tankers that currently are used for storage purposes and shuttle tankers that are designed to transport oil from offshore production platforms to onshore storage and refinery facilities.

Oil tanker demand is a function of several factors, primarily the locations of oil production, refining and consumption and world oil demand and supply, while oil tanker supply is primarily a function of new vessel deliveries, vessel scrapping and the conversion or loss of tonnage.

The majority of crude oil tankers range in size from approximately 80,000 dwt to approximately 320,000 dwt. Suezmax tankers, which typically range from 120,000 dwt to 200,000 dwt, are the mid-size of the various primary oil tanker types. As of December 31, 2016 , the world tanker fleet included 468 conventional Suezmax tankers, representing approximately 14% of worldwide oil tanker capacity, excluding tankers under 10,000 dwt.

As of December 31, 2016 , our conventional tankers had an average age of approximately 12 years, compared to the average age for the world conventional tanker fleet of approximately nine years . New conventional tankers generally have an expected lifespan of approximately 25 to 30 years, based on estimated hull fatigue life.

The following table provides additional information about our conventional oil tankers as of December 31, 2016 :

Tanker (1)
 
Capacity
 
Delivery
 
Our Ownership
 
Charterer
 
Expiration of
Charter
 
 
(dwt)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Conventional tankers:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Teide Spirit
 
149,999

 
2004
 
100% – Capital
lease  (2)
 
CEPSA
 
Oct. 2017 (3)
Toledo Spirit
 
159,342

 
2005
 
100% – Capital
lease  (2)
 
CEPSA
 
Jul. 2018 (3)
European Spirit
 
151,849

 
2003
 
100%
 
ConocoPhillips Shipping LLC
 
Sep. 2017 (4)
African Spirit
 
151,736

 
2003
 
100%
 
ConocoPhillips Shipping LLC
 
Nov. 2017 (4)
Asian Spirit (5)
 
151,693

 
2004
 
100%
 
ConocoPhillips Shipping LLC
 
Jan. 2017 (4)
Alexander Spirit
 
40,083

 
2007
 
100%
 
Caltex Australian Petroleum Pty Ltd.
 
Sep. 2019
 
 
804,702

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1)
The conventional tankers listed in the table are all Suezmax tankers, with the exception of the Alexander Spirit , which is a Handymax tanker.
(2)
We are the lessee under a capital lease arrangement and may be required to purchase the vessel after the end of the lease terms for a fixed price. Please read “Item 18 - Financial Statements: Note 5 – Leases and Restricted Cash.”
(3)
Compania Espanole de Petroleos, S.A. (or CEPSA ) has the right to terminate the time-charter 13 years after the original delivery date without penalty. The expiration date presented in the table assumes the termination at the end of year 13 of the charter contract; however, if the charterer does not exercise its annual termination rights, from the end of year 13 onward, the charter contract could extend to 20 years after the original delivery date.
(4)
The term of the time-charter is 12 years from the original delivery date, which may be extended at the customer’s option for up to an additional six years. In addition, the customer has the right to terminate the time-charter upon notice and payment of a cancellation fee. Either party also may require the sale of the vessel to a third party at any time, subject to the other party’s right of first refusal to purchase the vessel.
(5)
The Asian Spirit was sold on March 21, 2017.

No conventional tanker customer accounted for 10% or more of our consolidated voyage revenues during 2016, 2015, and 2014. The loss of any significant customer or a substantial decline in the amount of services requested by a significant customer could harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Business Strategies
Our primary long-term business objective is to increase distributable cash flow per unit. However, based on upcoming capital requirements for our committed growth projects and scheduled debt repayment obligations, coupled with relative weakness in energy and master limited partnership capital markets, we believe it is in the best interests of our common unitholders to conserve more of our internally generated cash flows to fund these projects and to reduce debt levels. As a result, in December 2015, we reduced our quarterly distributions on our common

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units and our near-term business strategy is primarily to focus on funding and implementing existing growth projects and repaying or refinancing scheduled debt obligations. Our operating cash flows remain largely stable and growing, supported by a large and well-diversified portfolio of fee-based contracts with high-quality counterparties.

We intend to achieve our long-term business objective, as stated above, by executing the following strategies:

Provide superior customer service by maintaining high reliability, safety, environmental and quality standards. LNG and LPG project operators seek LNG and LPG transportation partners that have a reputation for high reliability, safety, environmental and quality standards. We seek to leverage our own and Teekay Corporation’s operational expertise to create a sustainable competitive advantage with consistent delivery of superior customer service.

Expand our LNG and LPG business globally . We seek to capitalize on opportunities emerging from the global expansion of the LNG and LPG sectors by selectively targeting:
projects which involve medium-to long-term, fixed-rate charters;
cost-effective LNG and LPG newbuilding contracts;
joint ventures and partnerships with companies that may provide increased access to opportunities in attractive LNG and LPG importing and exporting geographic regions;
strategic vessel and business acquisitions; and
specialized projects in adjacent areas of the business, including floating storage and regasification units (or FSRUs ).

Safety, Management of Ship Operations and Administration
Teekay Corporation, through its subsidiaries, assists us in managing our ship operations, other than the vessels owned or chartered-in by our joint ventures with Exmar, which are commercially and technically managed by Exmar, and two of the Angola LNG Carriers, which are commercially and technically managed by NYK Energy Transport (Atlantic) Ltd. Safety and environmental compliance are our top operational priorities. We operate our vessels in a manner intended to protect the safety and health of the employees, the general public and the environment. We seek to manage the risks inherent in our business and are committed to eliminating incidents that threaten the safety and integrity of our vessels, such as groundings, fires, collisions and petroleum spills. In 2007, Teekay Corporation introduced a behavior-based safety program called “Safety in Action” to further enhance the safety culture in our fleet. We are also committed to reducing our emissions and waste generation. In 2008, Teekay Corporation introduced the Quality Assurance and Training Officers (or QATO ) program to conduct rigorous internal audits of our processes and provide the seafarers with onboard training. In 2010, Teekay Corporation introduced a training program for our employees titled “Operational Leadership, The Journey” which sets out Teekay Corporation's operational expectations, the responsibilities of individual employees and our commitment to empowering our employees to work safely and live Teekay Corporation’s vision through a positive and responsible attitude .

Key performance indicators facilitate regular monitoring of our operational performance. Targets are set on an annual basis to drive continuous improvement, and indicators are reviewed monthly to determine if remedial action is necessary to reach the targets .

Teekay Corporation has achieved certification under the standards reflected in International Standards Organization’s (or ISO ) 9001 for Quality Assurance, ISO 14001 for Environment Management Systems, Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Services 18001 for Occupational Health and Safety, and the IMO’s International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and Pollution Prevention (or ISM Code ) on a fully integrated basis. As part of Teekay Corporation’s compliance with the ISM Code, all of our vessels’ safety management certificates are maintained through ongoing internal audits performed by our certified internal auditors and intermediate external audits performed by the classification society DNV-GL. Subject to satisfactory completion of these internal and external audits, certification is valid for five years.


In addition to our operational experience, Teekay Corporation’s in-house global shore staff performs, through its subsidiaries, the full range of technical, commercial and business development services for our LNG, LPG and conventional operations. This staff also provides administrative support to our operations in finance, accounting and human resources. We believe this arrangement affords a safe, efficient and cost-effective operation. Vessel management services are provided by subsidiaries of Teekay Corporation, located in various offices around the world. These include critical vessel management functions such as:

vessel maintenance (including repairs and dry docking) and certification ;
crewing by competent seafarers ;
procurement of stores, bunkers and spare parts ;
management of emergencies and incidents;
supervision of shipyard and projects during construction of newbuildings and conversions ;
insurance; and

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financial management services.

These functions are supported by onboard and onshore systems for maintenance, inventory, purchasing and budget management.

In addition, Teekay Corporation’s day-to-day focus on cost control is applied to our operations. In 2003, Teekay Corporation and two other shipping companies established a purchasing cooperation agreement called the TBW Alliance, which leverages the purchasing power of the combined fleets, mainly in such commodity areas as marine lubricants, coatings and chemicals and gases. Through our arrangements with Teekay Corporation, we benefit from this purchasing alliance.

We believe that the generally uniform design of some of our existing and newbuilding vessels and the adoption of common equipment standards provide operational efficiencies, including with respect to crew training and vessel management, equipment operation and repair, and spare parts ordering.
Risk of Loss, Insurance and Risk Management
The operation of any ocean-going vessel carries an inherent risk of catastrophic marine disasters, death or injury of persons and property losses caused by adverse weather conditions, mechanical failures, human error, war, terrorism, piracy and other circumstances or events. In addition, the transportation of crude oil, petroleum products, LNG and LPG are subject to the risk of spills and to business interruptions due to political circumstances in foreign countries, hostilities, labor strikes, sanctions and boycotts. The occurrence of any of these events may result in loss of revenues or increased costs.

We carry hull and machinery (marine and war risks) and protection and indemnity insurance coverage to protect against most of the accident-related risks involved in the conduct of our business. Hull and machinery insurance covers loss of or damage to a vessel due to marine perils such as collision, grounding and weather. Protection and indemnity insurance indemnifies us against liabilities incurred while operating vessels, including injury to our crew or third parties, cargo loss and pollution. The current maximum amount of our coverage for pollution is $1 billion per vessel per incident. We also carry insurance policies covering war risks (including piracy and terrorism) and, for some of our LNG carriers, loss of revenues resulting from vessel off-hire time due to a marine casualty. We believe that our current insurance coverage is adequate to protect against most of the accident-related risks involved in the conduct of our business and that we maintain appropriate levels of environmental damage and pollution insurance coverage. However, we cannot guarantee that all covered risks are adequately insured against, that any particular claim will be paid or that we will be able to procure adequate insurance coverage at commercially reasonable rates in the future. More stringent environmental regulations have resulted in increased costs for, and may result in the lack of availability of, insurance against risks of environmental damage or pollution.

In our operations, we use Teekay Corporation’s thorough risk management program that includes, among other things, risk analysis tools, maintenance and assessment programs, a seafarers competence training program, seafarers workshops and membership in emergency response organizations. We believe that we benefit from Teekay Corporation’s commitment to safety and environmental protection because certain of its subsidiaries assist us in managing our vessel operations.
Flag, Classification, Audits and Inspections
Our vessels are registered with reputable flag states, and the hull and machinery of all of our vessels have been “Classed” by one of the major classification societies and members of International Association of Classification Societies Ltd. (or IACS ): Bureau Veritas (or BV ), Lloyd’s Register of Shipping, the American Bureau of Shipping or DNV-GL.

The applicable classification society certifies that the vessel’s design and build conforms to the applicable Class rules and meets the requirements of the applicable rules and regulations of the country of registry of the vessel and the international conventions to which that country is a signatory. The classification society also verifies throughout the vessel’s life that it continues to be maintained in accordance with those rules. In order to validate this, the vessels are surveyed by the classification society, in accordance to the classification society rules, which in the case of our vessels follows a comprehensive five-year special survey cycle, renewed every fifth year. During each five-year period the vessel undergoes annual and intermediate surveys, the scrutiny and intensity of which is primarily dictated by the age of the vessel. As our vessels are modern and we have enhanced the resiliency of the underwater coatings of each vessel hull and marked the hull to facilitate underwater inspections by divers, their underwater areas are inspected in a dry-dock at five-year intervals. In-water inspection is carried out during the second or third annual inspection (i.e. during an Intermediate Survey).

In addition to class surveys, the vessel’s flag state also verifies the condition of the vessel during annual flag state inspections, either independently or by additional authorization to class. Also, port state authorities of a vessel’s port of call are authorized under international conventions to undertake regular and spot checks of vessels visiting their jurisdiction.

Processes followed onboard are audited by either the flag state or classification society acting on behalf of the flag state to ensure that they meet the requirements of the ISM Code. We also follow an internal process of internal audits undertaken annually at each office and vessel.

We follow a comprehensive inspections and audit regime supported by our sea staff, shore-based operational and technical specialists and members of our QATO program. We carry out two internal inspections and one internal audit annually, which helps ensure us that:

our vessels and operations adhere to our operating standards;
the structural integrity of the vessel is being maintained;

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machinery and equipment is being maintained to give reliable service;
we are optimizing performance in terms of speed and fuel consumption; and
our vessel’s appearance supports our brand and meets customer expectations.

Our customers also often carry out vetting inspections under the Ship Inspection Report Program, which is a significant safety initiative introduced by the Oil Companies International Marine Forum to specifically address concerns about sub-standard vessels. The inspection results permit charterers to screen a vessel to ensure that it meets their general and specific risk-based shipping requirements.

We believe that the heightened environmental and quality concerns of insurance underwriters, regulators and charterers will generally lead to greater scrutiny, inspection and safety requirements on all vessels in the oil tanker, LNG and LPG carrier markets and will accelerate the scrapping or phasing out of older vessels throughout these markets.

Overall we believe that our relatively new, well-maintained and high-quality vessels provide us with a competitive advantage in the current environment of increasing regulation and customer emphasis on quality of service.
Regulations
General
Our business and the operation of our vessels are significantly affected by international conventions and national, state and local laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in which our vessels operate, as well as in the country or countries of their registration. Because these conventions, laws and regulations change frequently, we cannot predict the ultimate cost of compliance or their impact on the resale price or useful life of our vessels. Additional conventions, laws, and regulations may be adopted that could limit our ability to do business or increase the cost of our doing business and that may materially affect our operations. We are required by various governmental and quasi-governmental agencies to obtain permits, licenses and certificates with respect to our operations. Subject to the discussion below and to the fact that the kinds of permits, licenses and certificates required for the operations of the vessels we own will depend on a number of factors, we believe that we will be able to continue to obtain all permits, licenses and certificates material to the conduct of our operations.
International Maritime Organization (or IMO)
The IMO is the United Nations’ agency for maritime safety and prevention of pollution. IMO regulations relating to pollution prevention for oil tankers have been adopted by many of the jurisdictions in which our tanker fleet operates. Under IMO regulations and subject to limited exceptions, a tanker must be of double-hull construction in accordance with the requirements set out in these regulations, or be of another approved design ensuring the same level of protection against oil pollution. All of our tankers are double hulled.

Many countries, but not the United States, have ratified and follow the liability regime adopted by the IMO and set out in the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1969, as amended (or CLC ). Under this convention, a vessel’s registered owner is strictly liable for pollution damage caused in the territorial waters of a contracting state by discharge of persistent oil (e.g. crude oil, fuel oil, heavy diesel oil or lubricating oil), subject to certain defenses. The right to limit liability to specified amounts that are periodically revised is forfeited under the CLC when the spill is caused by the owner’s actual fault or when the spill is caused by the owner’s intentional or reckless conduct. Vessels trading to contracting states must provide evidence of insurance covering the limited liability of the owner. In jurisdictions where the CLC has not been adopted, various legislative regimes or common law governs, and liability is imposed either on the basis of fault or in a manner similar to the CLC.

IMO regulations also include the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea (or SOLAS ), including amendments to SOLAS implementing the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (or ISPS ), the ISM Code, the International Convention on Load Lines of 1966, and, specifically with respect to LNG and LPG carriers, the International Code for Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (the IGC Code ). SOLAS provides rules for the construction of and the equipment required for commercial vessels and includes regulations for their safe operation. Flag states which have ratified the convention and the treaty generally employ the classification societies, which have incorporated SOLAS requirements into their class rules, to undertake surveys to confirm compliance.

SOLAS and other IMO regulations concerning safety, including those relating to treaties on training of shipboard personnel, lifesaving appliances, radio equipment and the global maritime distress and safety system, are applicable to our operations. Non-compliance with IMO regulations, including SOLAS, the ISM Code, ISPS and the IGC Code, may subject us to increased liability or penalties, may lead to decreases in available insurance coverage for affected vessels and may result in the denial of access to or detention in some ports. For example, the U.S. Coast Guard (or USCG ) and European Union authorities have indicated that vessels not in compliance with the ISM Code will be prohibited from trading in U.S. and European Union ports. The ISM Code requires vessel operators to obtain a safety management certification for each vessel they manage, evidencing the ship owner’s development and maintenance of an extensive safety management system. Each of the existing vessels in our fleet is currently ISM Code-certified, and we expect to obtain safety management certificates for each newbuilding vessel upon delivery.

LNG and LPG carriers are also subject to regulation under the IGC Code. Each LNG and LPG carrier must obtain a certificate of compliance evidencing that it meets the requirements of the IGC Code, including requirements relating to its design and construction. Each of our LNG and LPG carriers is currently IGC Code compliant, and each of the shipbuilding contracts for our LNG carrier newbuildings and for the LPG carrier newbuildings requires IGC Code compliance prior to delivery. A revised and updated IGC Code, which takes account of

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advances in science and technology, was adopted by the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (or MSC ) on May 22, 2014 and entered into force on January 1, 2016 with an implementation/application date of July 1, 2016.

In addition, the IMO’s MSC has adopted the International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels (or the IGF Code ), which is a mandatory code for ships fueled by gases or other low-flashpoint fuels. The IGF Code, which is applicable from January 1, 2017, sets out mandatory provisions for the arrangement, installation, control and monitoring of machinery, equipment and systems using low-flashpoint fuel, in order to minimize the risk to the ship, its crew and the environment taking into account the nature of these fuels.

Annex VI of the IMO’s International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (or MARPOL ) (or Annex VI ) sets limits on sulfur oxide and nitrogen oxide emissions from ship exhausts and prohibits emissions of ozone depleting substances, emissions of volatile compounds from cargo tanks and the incineration of specific substances. Annex VI also includes a world-wide cap on the sulfur content of fuel oil and allows for special "emission control areas" (or ECAs ) to be established with more stringent controls on sulfur emissions.

Annex VI also provides for a three-tier reduction in nitrogen oxide (or NOx ) emissions from marine diesel engines, with the final tier (‘‘Tier III’’) to apply to engines installed on vessels constructed on or after January 1, 2016 and which operate in the North American ECA or the U.S. Caribbean Sea ECA. The Tier III requirements are also to apply to ECAs designated in the future by the IMO. In October 2016, the IMO’s MEPC approved the designation of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea as ECAs for NOx emissions. These two new NOx ECAs and the related amendments to Annex VI of MARPOL are expected to be formally adopted by IMO’s MEPC in 2017 and the two new ECAs are expected to enter into effect on January 1, 2021.

The IMO has issued guidance regarding protecting against acts of piracy off the coast of Somalia. We comply with these guidelines.

The IMO Ballast Water Management Convention has been adopted by 54 countries, the combined merchant fleets of which represent 53.30% of the gross tonnage of the world’s merchant shipping, and will enter into force on September 8, 2017. The convention stipulates two standards for discharged ballast water. The D-1 standard covers ballast water exchange while the D-2 standard covers ballast water treatment. Once effective, the convention will require the implementation of either the D-1 or D-2 standard. There will be a transitional period from the entry into force to the International Oil Pollution Prevention (or IOPP ) renewal survey in which ballast water exchange (reg. D-1) can be employed. After the first IOPP renewal survey, vessels will be required to meet the discharge standard D-2 by installing an approved Ballast Water Management System (or BWMS ). Ships constructed after entry into force will be required to have a treatment system installed at delivery. Besides the IMO convention, ships sailing in U.S. waters are required to employ a type-approved BWMS which is compliant with United States Coast Guard (or USCG ) regulations. So far the USCG have issued Type Approval (or TA ) for the following ballast water treatment systems (or BWTS ):
Alfa Laval;
Ocean Saver; and
Optimarin.
We expect the USCG will issue more TAs for BWTS in the future. Plans have been set for the decoupling of IOPP surveys with Harmonised System of Survey and Certification for vessels planning to drydock in 2018 with approval from the Flag and Classification Society. We estimate that the installation of approved BWTS may cost between $2 million and $3 million per vessel.
The IMO has also developed and adopted an International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters ( or Polar Code ) which deals with matters regarding the design, construction, equipment, operation, search and rescue and environmental protection in relation to ships operating in waters surrounding the two poles. The Polar Code includes both safety and environmental provisions and will be mandatory, with the safety provisions becoming part of SOLAS and the environmental provisions becoming part of MARPOL. In November 2014, the IMO’s MSC adopted the Polar Code and the related amendments to SOLAS in relation to safety, while in May 2015, the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (or MEPC ) adopted the environmental provisions of the Polar Code and associated amendments to MARPOL. The Polar Code has become mandatory for new vessels built after January 1, 2017. For existing ships, this code will be applicable from the first intermediate or renewal survey beginning on or after January 1, 2018.

In addition to the requirements of major IMO shipping conventions, the exploration for and production of oil and gas within the Newfoundland & Labrador (or NL ) offshore area is conducted pursuant to the Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act (or the Accord Act ) in accordance with the conditions of a license and authorization issued by the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (or CNLOPB ). Various regulations dealing with environmental, occupational health and safety, and other aspects of offshore oil and gas activities have been enacted under the Accord Act. The CNLOPB has also issued interpretive guidelines concerning compliance with the regulations, and compliance with CNLOPB guidelines may be a condition of the issuance or renewal of the license and authorizations. These regulations and guidelines require that shuttle tankers in the NL offshore area meet stringent standards for equipment, reporting and redundancy systems, and for the training and equipping of seagoing staff. Further, licensees are required by the Accord Act to provide a benefits plan satisfactory to CNLOPB. Such plans generally require the licensee to: establish an office in NL; give NL residents first consideration for training and employment; make expenditures for research and development and education and training to be carried out in NL; and give first consideration to services provided from within NL and to goods manufactured in NL. These regulatory requirements may change as regulations and CNLOPB guidelines are amended or replaced from time to time.

MARPOL Annex I also states that oil residue may be discharged directly from the sludge tank to the shore reception facility through standard discharge connections. They may also be discharged to the incinerator or to an auxiliary boiler suitable for burning the oil by means of a dedicated discharge pump. Oil residue tanks shall have no discharge connection to the engine room bilge system, bilge tank or OWS except in following cases:

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the residue tank may be fitted with manually operated self-closing valves and arrangements for subsequent visual monitoring of the settled water that lead to an oily water holding tank or bilge well;
the sludge tank discharge piping and bilge water piping may be connected to a common line leading to the standard discharge connection; however, the interconnection of line shall not allow for the transfer of sludge to the bilge system; and
a screw down non-return valve in lines connecting to the standard discharge connection, provides an acceptable means for not allowing for the transfer of sludge to the bilge system. Ship operators and managers should, before the first IOPP renewal survey, ensure that such systems are compliant. In the event that modifications are required, system drawings will be subject to approval.
Annex I is applicable for existing vessels with a first renewal survey beginning on or after January 1, 2017. It is anticipated that most vessels constructed after December 31, 1991 already comply with Annex I as MARPOL has since provided a unified interpretation prohibiting interconnections between sludge and bilge systems.
MSC 91 adopted amendments to SOLAS Regulation II-2/10 to add a new paragraph 10.4 to clarify that a minimum of two-way portable radiotelephone apparatus for each fire party for fire-fighters' communication shall be carried on board. These radio devices shall be of explosion proof type or intrinsically safe type. All existing ships built before July 1, 2014 should comply with this requirement by the first safety equipment survey after July 1, 2018. All new vessels constructed (keel laid) on or after July 1, 2014 must comply with this requirement at the time of delivery.
As per MSC. 338(91), requirements have been highlighted for audio and visual indicators for breathing apparatus which will alert the user before the volume of the air in the cylinder has been reduced to no less than 200 liters. This applies to ships constructed on or after July 1, 2014. Ships constructed before July 1, 2014 must comply no later than July 1, 2019.
European Union (or EU)
Like the IMO, the EU has adopted regulations phasing out single-hull tankers. All of our tankers are double-hulled. On May 17, 2011, the European commission carried out a number of unannounced inspections at the offices of some of the world’s largest container line operators starting an antitrust investigation. We are not directly affected by this investigation and believe that we are compliant with antitrust rules. Nevertheless, it is possible that the investigation could be widened and new companies and practices come under scrutiny within the EU.

The EU has also adopted legislation (Directive 2009/16/EC on Port State Control as subsequently amended) that: bans from European waters manifestly sub-standard vessels (defined as vessels that have been detained twice by EU port authorities, in the preceding two years); creates obligations on the part of EU member port states to inspect minimum percentages of vessels using these ports annually; provides for increased surveillance of vessels posing a high risk to maritime safety or the marine environment; and provides the EU with greater authority and control over classification societies, including the ability to seek to suspend or revoke the authority of negligent societies (Directive 2009/15/EC as amended by Directive 2014/111/EU of December 17, 2014). Two new regulations were introduced by the European Commission in September 2010, as part of the implementation of the Port State Control Directive. These came into force on January 1, 2011 and introduce a ranking system (published on a public website and updated daily) displaying shipping companies operating in the EU with the worst safety records. The ranking is judged upon the results of the technical inspections carried out on the vessels owned be a particular shipping company. Those shipping companies that have the most positive safety records are rewarded by subjecting them to fewer inspections, while those with the most safety shortcomings or technical failings recorded upon inspection will in turn be subject to a greater frequency of official inspections to their vessels.

The EU has, by way of Directive 2005/35/EC, which has been amended by Directive 2009/123/EC, created a legal framework for imposing criminal penalties in the event of discharges of oil and other noxious substances from ships sailing in its waters, irrespective of their flag. This relates to discharges of oil or other noxious substances from vessels. Minor discharges shall not automatically be considered as offences, except where repetition leads to deterioration in the quality of the water. The persons responsible may be subject to criminal penalties if they have acted with intent, recklessly or with serious negligence and the act of inciting, aiding and abetting a person to discharge a polluting substance may also lead to criminal penalties.

The EU has adopted a Directive requiring the use of low sulfur fuel. Since January 1, 2015, vessels have been required to burn fuel with sulfur content not exceeding 0.1% while within EU member states’ territorial seas, exclusive economic zones and pollution control zones that are included in SOX Emission Control Areas. Other jurisdictions have also adopted regulations requiring the use of low sulfur fuel. Since January 1, 2014, the California Air Resources Board has required vessels to burn fuel with 0.1% sulfur content or less within 24 nautical miles of California. China also established emission control areas in the Pearl River Delta, the Yangtze River Delta and the Bohai Bay rim area with restrictions, commencing on January 1, 2016, in the maximum sulfur content of the fuel to be used by vessels within those areas, which limits become progressively stricter over time. Commencing January 1, 2017, all the key ports within the three China ECAs (i.e. Tianjin, Qinhuangdao, Tangshan, Huanghua, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Zhuhai, Shanghai, Ningbo-Zhoushan, Suzhou and Nantong) have implemented the low sulfur bunker requirements.

IMO regulations require that, as of January 1, 2015, all vessels operating within ECAs worldwide recognized under MARPOL Annex VI must comply with 0.1% sulfur requirements. Currently, the only grade of fuel meeting this low sulfur content requirement is 0.1% sulfur marine gas oil (or LSMGO) . Since January 1, 2015, the applicable sulfur content limits in the North Sea, the Baltic Sea and the English Channel ECAs have been 0.1%. Other established ECAs under Annex VI to MARPOL are the North American ECA and the United States Caribbean Sea ECA. Certain modifications were completed on our Suezmax tankers in order to optimize operation on LSMGO of equipment originally designed to operate on Heavy Fuel Oil (or HFO ), and to ensure our compliance with the EU Directive. In addition, LSMGO is more expensive than HFO and this impacts the costs of operations. However, for vessels employed on fixed-term business, all fuel costs, including any increases, are borne by the charterer. Our exposure to increased cost is in our spot trading vessels, although our competitors bear a similar cost increase as this is a regulatory item applicable to all vessels. All required vessels in our fleet trading to and within

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regulated low sulfur areas are able to comply with fuel requirements. The global cap on the sulfur content of fuel oil is currently 3.5%, to be reduced to 0.5% by January 1, 2020. The reduced global cap of 0.5% by January 1, 2020 was subject to a feasibility review, which was completed in 2016 and on the basis of which the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (or the MEPC ) decided in October 2016 to implement the 0.5% global sulfur cap as of January 1, 2020.

The EU Ship Recycling Regulation (1257/2013) (or the EU Ship Recycling Regulation ) entered into force on December 30, 2013. It aims to prevent, reduce and minimize accidents, injuries and other negative effects on human health and the environment when ships are recycled and the hazardous waste they contain is removed. The legislation applies to all ships flying the flag of an EU country and to vessels with non-EU flags that call at an EU port or anchorage. It sets out responsibilities for ship owners and for recycling facilities both in the EU and in other countries. Each new ship is required to have on board an inventory of the hazardous materials (such as asbestos, lead or mercury) it contains in either its structure or equipment. The use of certain hazardous materials is forbidden. Before a ship is recycled, its owner must provide the company carrying out the work with specific information about the vessel and prepare a ship recycling plan. Recycling may only take place at facilities listed on the EU ‘List of facilities’. In 2014, the Council Decision 2014/241/EU was adopted, authorizing EU countries having ships flying their flag or registered under their flag to ratify or to accede to the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships. The EU Ship Recycling Regulation is to apply not later than December 31, 2018, although certain of its provisions are to apply at different stages, with some of them being applicable from December 31, 2020. Pursuant to the EU Ship Recycling Regulation, the EU Commission has recently published the first version of a European List of approved ship recycling facilities meeting the requirements of the regulation, as well as four further implementing decisions dealing with certification and other administrative requirements set out in the EU Ship Recycling Regulation .
United States
The United States has enacted an extensive regulatory and liability regime for the protection and cleanup of the environment from oil spills, including discharges of oil cargoes, bunker fuels or lubricants, primarily through the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (or OPA 90 ) and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (or CERCLA ). OPA 90 affects all owners, bareboat charterers, and operators whose vessels trade to the United States or its territories or possessions or whose vessels operate in United States waters, which include the U.S. territorial sea and 200-mile exclusive economic zone around the United States. CERCLA applies to the discharge of “hazardous substances” rather than “oil” and imposes strict joint and several liability upon the owners, operators or bareboat charterers of vessels for cleanup costs and damages arising from discharges of hazardous substances. We believe that petroleum products, LNG and LPG should not be considered hazardous substances under CERCLA, but additives to oil or lubricants used on LNG or LPG carriers might fall within its scope.

Under OPA 90, vessel owners, operators and bareboat charters are “responsible parties” and are jointly, severally and strictly liable (unless the oil spill results solely from the act or omission of a third party, an act of God or an act of war and the responsible party reports the incident and reasonably cooperates with the appropriate authorities) for all containment and cleanup costs and other damages arising from discharges or threatened discharges of oil from their vessels. These other damages are defined broadly to include:

natural resources damages and the related assessment costs;
real and personal property damages;
net loss of taxes, royalties, rents, fees and other lost revenues;
lost profits or impairment of earning capacity due to property or natural resources damage;
net cost of public services necessitated by a spill response, such as protection from fire, safety or health hazards; and
loss of subsistence use of natural resources.

OPA 90 limits the liability of responsible parties in an amount it periodically updates. The liability limits do not apply if the incident was proximately caused by violation of applicable U.S. federal safety, construction or operating regulations, including IMO conventions to which the United States is a signatory, or by the responsible party’s gross negligence or willful misconduct, or if the responsible party fails or refuses to report the incident or to cooperate and assist in connection with the oil removal activities. Liability under CERCLA is also subject to limits unless the incident is caused by gross negligence, willful misconduct or a violation of certain regulations. We currently maintain for each of our vessels pollution liability coverage in the maximum coverage amount of $1 billion per incident. A catastrophic spill could exceed the coverage available, which could harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Under OPA 90, with limited exceptions, all newly built or converted tankers delivered after January 1, 1994 and operating in U.S. waters must be double-hulled. All of our tankers are double-hulled.

OPA 90 also requires owners and operators of vessels to establish and maintain with the Coast Guard evidence of financial responsibility in an amount at least equal to the relevant limitation amount for such vessels under the statute. The Coast Guard has implemented regulations requiring that an owner or operator of a fleet of vessels must demonstrate evidence of financial responsibility in an amount sufficient to cover the vessel in the fleet having the greatest maximum limited liability under OPA 90 and CERCLA. Evidence of financial responsibility may be demonstrated by insurance, surety bond, self-insurance, guaranty or an alternate method subject to approval by the Coast Guard. Under the self-insurance provisions, the shipowner or operator must have a net worth and working capital, measured in assets located in the United States against liabilities located anywhere in the world, that exceeds the applicable amount of financial responsibility. We have complied with the Coast Guard regulations by using self-insurance for certain vessels and obtaining financial guaranties from a third party for the remaining vessels. If other vessels in our fleet trade into the United States in the future, we expect to obtain guaranties from third-party insurers.


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OPA 90 and CERCLA permit individual U.S. states to impose their own liability regimes with regard to oil or hazardous substance pollution incidents occurring within their boundaries, and some states have enacted legislation providing for unlimited strict liability for spills. Several coastal states, such as California and Alaska, require state-specific evidence of financial responsibility and vessel response plans. We intend to comply with all applicable state regulations in the ports where our vessels call.

Owners or operators of vessels, including tankers operating in U.S. waters, are required to file vessel response plans with the Coast Guard, and their tankers are required to operate in compliance with their Coast Guard approved plans. Such response plans must, among other things:

address a “worst case” scenario and identify and ensure, through contract or other approved means, the availability of necessary private response resources to respond to a “worst case discharge”;
describe crew training and drills; and
identify a qualified individual with full authority to implement removal actions.

We have filed vessel response plans with the Coast Guard and have received its approval of such plans. In addition, we conduct regular oil spill response drills in accordance with the guidelines set out in OPA 90. The Coast Guard has announced it intends to propose similar regulations requiring certain vessels to prepare response plans for the release of hazardous substances.

OPA 90 and CERCLA do not preclude claimants from seeking damages resulting from the discharge of oil and hazardous substances under other applicable law, including maritime tort law. Such claims could include attempts to characterize the transportation of LNG or LPG aboard a vessel as an ultra-hazardous activity under a doctrine that would impose strict liability for damages resulting from that activity. The application of this doctrine varies by jurisdiction.

The U.S. Clean Water Act (or the Clean Water Act ) also prohibits the discharge of oil or hazardous substances in U.S. navigable waters and imposes strict liability in the form of penalties for unauthorized discharges. The Clean Water Act imposes substantial liability for the costs of removal, remediation and damages and complements the remedies available under OPA 90 and CERCLA discussed above.

Our vessels that discharge certain effluents, including ballast water, in U.S. waters must obtain a Clean Water Act permit from the Environmental Protection Agency (or EPA ) titled the “Vessel General Permit” and comply with a range of effluent limitations, best management practices, reporting, inspections and other requirements. The current Vessel General Permit incorporates Coast Guard requirements for ballast water exchange and includes specific technology-based requirements for vessels, and includes an implementation schedule to require vessels to meet the ballast water effluent limitations by the first drydocking after January 1, 2014 or January 1, 2016, depending on the vessel size. Vessels that are constructed after December 1, 2013 are subject to the ballast water numeric effluent limitations immediately upon the effective date of the 2013 Vessel General Permit. Several U.S. states have added specific requirements to the Vessel General Permit and, in some cases, may require vessels to install ballast water treatment technology to meet biological performance standards.
Greenhouse Gas Regulation
In February 2005, the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (or the Kyoto Protocol ) entered into force. Pursuant to the Kyoto Protocol, adopting countries are required to implement national programs to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. In December 2009, more than 27 nations, including the United States, entered into the Copenhagen Accord. The Copenhagen Accord is non-binding, but is intended to pave the way for a comprehensive, international treaty on climate change. In December 2015 the Paris Agreement (or the Paris Agreement ) was adopted by a large number of countries at the 21st Session of the Conference of Parties (commonly known as COP 21, a conference of the countries which are parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change; the COP is the highest decision-making authority of this organization). The Paris Agreement, which entered into force on November 4, 2016, deals with greenhouse gas emission reduction measures and targets from 2020 in order to limit the global temperature increases to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Although shipping was ultimately not included in the Paris Agreement, it is expected that the adoption of the Paris Agreement may lead to regulatory changes in relation to curbing greenhouse gas emissions from shipping.

In July 2011, the IMO adopted regulations imposing technical and operational measures for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. These new regulations formed a new chapter in Annex VI and became effective on January 1, 2013. The new technical and operational measures imposed by these new regulations include the “Energy Efficiency Design Index” (or the EEDI ), which is mandatory for newbuilding vessels, and the “Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan,” which is mandatory for all vessels. In October 2016, the IMO’s MEPC adopted updated guidelines for the calculation of the EEDI. In addition, the IMO is evaluating various mandatory measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping, which may include market-based instruments or a carbon tax. In October 2014, the IMO’s MEPC agreed in principle to develop a system of data collection regarding fuel consumption of ships. In October 2016, the IMO adopted a mandatory data collection system under which vessels of 5,000 gross tonnage and above are to collect fuel consumption and other data and to report the aggregated data so collected to their flag state at the end of each calendar year. The new requirements are expected to enter into force on March 1, 2018. The IMO also approved a roadmap for the development of a comprehensive IMO strategy on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships with an initial strategy to be adopted in 2018 and a revised strategy to be adopted in 2023.

The EU also has indicated that it intends to propose an expansion of an existing EU emissions trading regime to include emissions of greenhouse gases from vessels, and individual countries in the EU may impose additional requirements. The EU has adopted Regulation (EU) 2015/757 on the monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon dioxide (or CO2 ) emissions from vessels (or the MRV Regulation ), which entered into force on July 1, 2015. The regulation aims to quantify and reduce CO2 emissions from shipping. It lists the requirements on monitoring, reporting and verification (or MRV ) of carbon dioxide emissions and requires ship owners and operators to annually monitor,

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report and verify CO2 emissions for vessels larger than 5,000 gross tonnage calling at any EU and EFTA (Norway and Iceland) port (with a few exceptions, such as fish-catching or fish-processing vessels). Data collection takes place on a per voyage basis and starts January 1, 2018. The reported CO2 emissions, together with additional data, such as cargo and energy efficiency parameters, are to be verified by independent verifiers and sent to a central database, managed by the European Maritime Safety Agency. To comply with the EU MRV regulation, Teekay Corporation has prepared an EU MRV monitoring plan and EU MRV monitoring template in line with legislative requirement. The approved EU-MRV monitoring plan is expected to be placed on all our vessels by August 31, 2017. The EU is currently considering a proposal for the inclusion of shipping in the EU Emissions Trading System as from 2021 in the absence of a comparable system operating under the IMO .
In the United States, the EPA issued an “endangerment finding” regarding greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act. While this finding in itself does not impose any requirements on our industry, it authorizes the EPA to regulate directly greenhouse gas emissions through a rule-making process. In addition, climate change initiatives are being considered in the United States Congress and by individual states. Any passage of new climate control legislation or other regulatory initiatives by the IMO, EU, the United States or other countries or states where we operate that restrict emissions of greenhouse gases could have a significant financial and operational impact on our business that we cannot predict with certainty at this time.
Vessel Security
The ISPS was adopted by the IMO in December 2002 in the wake of heightened concern over worldwide terrorism and became effective on July 1, 2004. The objective of ISPS is to enhance maritime security by detecting security threats to ships and ports and by requiring the development of security plans and other measures designed to prevent such threats. Each of the existing vessels in our fleet currently complies with the requirements of ISPS and the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (U.S. specific requirements). Procedures are in place to inform the Maritime Security Council Horn of Africa (or MSCHOA ) whenever our vessels are calling in the Indian Ocean Region or West Coast of Africa (or WAC ) high risk area. In order to mitigate the security risk, security arrangements are required for vessels which travel through Gulf of Aden and WAC region.
C. Organizational Structure
Our sole General Partner is Teekay GP L.L.C., which is a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Teekay Corporation (NYSE: TK). Teekay Corporation also controls its public subsidiaries Teekay Offshore Partners L.P. (NYSE: TOO) and Teekay Tankers Ltd. (NYSE: TNK).

Please read Exhibit 8.1 to this Annual Report for a list of our subsidiaries as at December 31, 2016 .
D.
Properties
Other than our vessels, we do not have any material property.
Item 4A.
Unresolved Staff Comments
Not applicable.
Item 5.
Operating and Financial Review and Prospects
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Overview
Teekay LNG Partners L.P. is an international provider of marine transportation services for LNG, LPG and crude oil. Our primary growth strategy focuses on expanding our fleet of LNG and LPG carriers under medium to long-term, fixed-rate charters. In executing our growth strategy, we may engage in vessel or business acquisitions or enter into joint ventures and partnerships with companies that provide increased access to emerging opportunities from global expansion of the LNG and LPG sectors. We seek to leverage the expertise, relationships and reputation of Teekay Corporation and its affiliates to pursue these opportunities in the LNG and LPG sectors and may consider other opportunities to which our competitive strengths are well suited. Although we may acquire additional crude oil tankers from time to time, we view our conventional tanker fleet primarily as a source of stable cash flow as we continue to expand our LNG and LPG operations.

Global natural gas and crude oil prices have significantly declined since mid-2014. A continuation of lower natural gas or oil prices or a further decline in natural gas or oil prices may adversely affect investment in the exploration for or development of new or existing natural gas reserves or projects and limit our growth opportunities, as well as reduce our revenues upon entering into replacement or new charter contracts. In addition, lower oil prices may negatively affect both the competitiveness of natural gas as a fuel for power generation and the market price of natural gas, to the extent that natural gas prices are benchmarked to the price of crude oil. These changes may impact our ability to charter our LNG carriers after expiration of their charter contracts or impact the daily hire rates we are able to negotiate on any charters we are able to obtain. In addition, these changes may also impact our ability to access public debt and equity markets, which in turn may result in us having to obtain more expensive sources of financing for our committed capital expenditures.
SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS IN 2016 AND EARLY 2017
Bahrain LNG Joint Venture

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On November 15, 2016, the Bahrain LNG Joint Venture secured debt financing of $741.1 million related to the development of an LNG receiving and regasification terminal in Bahrain. The receiving and regasification terminal will be owned and operated by the Bahrain LNG Joint Venture under a 20-year agreement with Nogaholding which is scheduled to commence in early-2019. In conjunction with this project, we will supply a FSU, which will be modified from one of our nine wholly-owned LNG carrier newbuildings, and charter the FSU to the Bahrain LNG Joint Venture through a 20-year time-charter contract.
Charter Contracts with Skaugen
We have six LPG carriers currently on bareboat charter contracts with Skaugen with contract terms ending between 2019 and 2026. As at December 31, 2016 , we had not been paid by Skaugen for a portion of the hire invoices for the period from August 2016 to December 2016 relating to these six vessels and totaling approximately $9.2 million. As an alternative payment for a portion of these amounts, Skaugen offered to us its 35% ownership interest in an LPG carrier, the Norgas Sonoma , which is owned by Skaugen Gulf Petchem Carriers B.S.C.(c), a joint venture between Skaugen (35%), Nogaholding (35%) and Suffun Bahrain W.L.L. (or Suffun ) (30%) (or the Skaugen LPG Joint Venture ). Both Nogaholding and Suffun exercised their option to participate in the sale of the Norgas Sonoma and as a result, on April 20, 2017, we acquired 100% ownership interest in the Skaugen LPG Joint Venture for $13.2 million. Upon closing this transaction on April 20, 2017, we applied the purchase price of $4.7 million, before taking into account working capital adjustments, relating to Skaugen's 35% ownership interest in the Skaugen LPG Joint Venture to the outstanding hire invoices owed by Skaugen to us. As a result, as at December 31, 2016, we had not recognized the revenue relating to the remaining $4.5 million of hire invoices outstanding from Skaugen given the uncertainty of its collection. Upon acquisition of the Skaugen LPG Joint Venture, we expect to continue to trade the Norgas Sonoma in the Norgas pool. In addition, there is uncertainty about Skaugen's ability to pay future invoices for our six LPG carriers on charter to them which may impact our revenues and cash flows in future periods if we are not able to redeploy the vessels at similar rates. Currently, lease payments from Skaugen represent approximately $6 million of revenue each quarter.
Charter Contracts with Awilco
We have two LNG carriers currently on bareboat charter contracts with Awilco with fixed contract terms ending in November 2017 and September 2018 with one-year extension options, in which Awilco has a purchase obligation to repurchase each vessel from us at the end of their respective contract terms. Awilco is currently facing financial challenges, including going concern issues, and their ability to continue to make charter payments to us and to honor their purchase obligations is in question. We are currently in discussions with them on possible financial alternatives, however, if no solution is reached, we would expect the two vessels to be redelivered to us prior to their contract maturities. If we are unable to reach an arrangement with them, our operating cash flows and voyage revenues may be negatively impacted from mid-2017 to the end of the firm contract periods by approximately $5 million and $3 million per vessel per quarter, respectively, which may be mitigated with any redeployment opportunities we are able to secure.
Preferred Share Issuance
On October 5, 2016, we issued in a public offering 5.0 million of our 9.0% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Units (or Series A Preferred Units ) at $25.00 per unit for net proceeds of approximately $120.7 million. Distributions are payable on the Series A Preferred Units at a rate of 9.0% per annum of the stated liquidation preference of $25.00. At any time on or after October 5, 2021, we may redeem the Series A Preferred Units, in whole or in part, at a redemption price of $25.00 per unit plus all accumulated and unpaid distributions to the date of redemption, whether or not declared. We used the net proceeds from the public offering for general partnership purposes, which included debt repayments and funding installment payments on future newbuilding deliveries. The Series A Preferred Units are listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Bond Issuances
On October 28, 2016, we issued in the Norwegian bond market Norwegian Kroner (or NOK ) 900 million in new senior unsecured bonds which mature in October 2021. The new bond issuance has an aggregate principal amount equivalent to approximately $110 million and all principal and interest payments have been economically swapped into U.S. Dollars with a fixed interest rate of approximately 7.72%. We used a portion of the net proceeds of the new bond issuance to repurchase a portion of our NOK bonds maturing in May 2017, at a price equal to 101.50% of the principal amount of the repurchased bonds of NOK 292 million ($35.3 million) for a total purchase price of NOK 296 million ($35.8 million). We used the remaining net proceeds for general partnership purposes, which included funding of newbuilding installments. The bonds are listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.

On January 23, 2017, we issued in the Norwegian bond market NOK 300 million (equivalent to approximately $36 million) in new senior unsecured bonds through an add-on to our existing NOK bonds due in October 2021 priced at 103.75% of face value. All principal and interest payments have been economically swapped into U.S. Dollars with a fixed interest rate of 7.69%.
Sales of Suezmax Tankers
During February and March 2016, Centrofin Management Inc. (or Centrofin ), the charterer for both the Bermuda Spirit and Hamilton Spirit Suezmax tankers, exercised its option under the charter contracts to purchase both vessels. As a result of Centrofin’s acquisition of the vessels, we recorded a $27.4 million loss on the sale of the vessels and associated charter contracts in the first quarter of 2016. The Bermuda

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Spirit was sold on April 15, 2016 and the Hamilton Spirit was sold on May 17, 2016. We used the total proceeds of $94.3 million from the sales primarily to repay existing term loans associated with these vessels.

On November 30, 2016, we reached an agreement to sell the Asian Spirit for net proceeds of $20.6 million. As a result, we recorded an $11.5 million impairment on the write-down of the vessel in the fourth quarter of 2016. Delivery of the vessel to the new owners occurred on March 21, 2017. We used the net proceeds from the sales primarily to repay an existing term loan associated with the vessel.
LNG Carrier Newbuildings
On February 18, 2016 and July 19, 2016, we took delivery of the first two of the 11 MEGI LNG carrier newbuildings on order, which commenced their five-year charter contracts with a subsidiary of Cheniere Energy, Inc. on February 29, 2016 and August 1, 2016, respectively. As at December 31, 2016 , we had nine wholly-owned LNG carrier newbuildings on order, of which one, the Torben Spirit , was delivered on February 28, 2017 and the remaining eight are scheduled for delivery between late-2017 and early-2019.

On September 27, 2016, we entered into a 15-year time-charter contract with the Yamal LNG project (or the Yamal LNG Project ), sponsored by Novatek OAO, Total SA, China National Petroleum Corporation and Silk Road Fund, to provide the Yamal LNG Project with conventional LNG transportation services. The Yamal LNG Project, which is now fully financed, is currently scheduled to commence production in late-2017. The charter contract will be serviced by one of our previously unchartered 174,000 cubic meter ( cbm ) MEGI LNG carrier newbuilding that is scheduled for delivery in early-2019.

Additionally, in November 2016, we entered into a 10-month plus one-year option charter contract with a major energy company. The charter contract commenced on March 3, 2017 and is being serviced by our final previously unchartered 173,400 cbm MEGI LNG carrier newbuilding, the Torben Spirit , which was delivered to us on February 28, 2017. Prior to the conclusion of this charter, we will seek to secure a long-term contract on this vessel.

In December 2016, we entered into a 10-year $682.8 million sale-leaseback agreement with ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (or ICBC Leasing ) for four of our nine wholly-owned LNG carrier newbuildings delivering in 2017 and 2018, and at such dates, ICBC Leasing will take delivery and charter each respective vessel back to us. At the end of the 10-year tenor of these leases, we have an obligation to repurchase the vessels from ICBC Leasing. In April 2017, we entered into a 10-year $174.3 million sale-leaseback agreement with China Construction Bank Financial Leasing Co. Ltd. (or CCBL ) for one of our nine wholly-owned LNG carrier newbuildings scheduled to deliver in late-2017, and at such date, CCBL will take delivery and charter the vessel back to us. At the end of the 10-year tenor of this lease, we have an obligation to repurchase the vessel from CCBL.

In addition to our nine wholly-owned LNG carrier newbuildings, we have a 20% interest in two LNG carrier newbuildings and a 30% interest in another two LNG carrier newbuildings (or the BG Joint Venture ) scheduled for delivery between 2017 and 2019 and six LNG carrier newbuildings relating to our 50% owned joint venture with China LNG Shipping (Holdings) Limited (or the Yamal LNG Joint Venture ) scheduled for delivery between 2018 and 2020. Including the transactions described above, we have entered into time-charter contracts for all of our remaining newbuildings.
LPG Carrier Newbuildings
In February, June, and November, 2016, Exmar LPG BVBA (or the Exmar LPG Joint Venture ), of which we have a 50% ownership interest, took delivery of the sixth, seventh, and eighth of its 12 LPG carrier newbuildings on order. The five-year charter contracts for the sixth and seventh LPG carriers with an international energy company based in Norway commenced in February, 2016 and August 2016, respectively. As at December 31, 2016, the Exmar LPG Joint Venture had four LPG carrier newbuildings, of which one delivered in March 2017 and the remaining three are scheduled for delivery between mid-2017 and early-2018. The Exmar LPG Joint Venture has secured financing in place upon delivery of each respective vessel.
Charter Contracts for MALT LNG Carriers
Two of the six LNG carriers (or MALT LNG Carriers ) in our 52% joint venture with Marubeni Corporation (or the Teekay LNG-Marubeni Joint Venture ), the Marib Spirit and Arwa Spirit , are currently under long-term contracts expiring in 2029 with Yemen LNG Ltd. (or YLNG ), a consortium led by Total SA. Due to the political situation in Yemen, YLNG decided to temporarily close operation of its LNG plant in Yemen in 2015. As a result, the Teekay LNG-Marubeni Joint Venture agreed in December 2015 to defer a portion of the charter payments for the two LNG carriers from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016 and a further deferral was agreed and effective in August 2016 and in January 2017, the deferral period was extended to December 31, 2017. Once the LNG plant in Yemen resumes operations, it is intended that YLNG will repay the deferred amounts in full, plus interest over a period of time to be agreed upon. However, there is no assurance if or when the LNG plant will resume operations or if YLNG will repay the deferred amounts, and this deferral period may extend beyond 2017. Our proportionate share of the impact of the charter payment deferral for 2016 was a reduction to equity income of $ 21.2 million and this deferral period may extend beyond 2017. Our proportionate share of the estimated impact of the charter payment deferral for 2017 compared to original charter rates earned prior to December 31, 2015 is estimated to be a reduction to equity income ranging from $20 million to $30 million depending on any sub-chartering employment opportunities.

In 2015, the Magellan Spirit , one of the MALT LNG Carriers in the Teekay LNG-Marubeni Joint Venture, had a grounding incident. The charterer during that time claimed that the vessel was off-hire for more than 30 consecutive days during the first quarter of 2015, which, in the view of the charterer, permitted the charterer to terminate the charter contract. The Teekay LNG-Marubeni Joint Venture disputed both the charterer’s

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aggregate off-hire claims as well as the charterer’s ability to terminate the charter contract, which originally would have expired in August 2016. In May 2016, the Teekay LNG-Marubeni Joint Venture reached a settlement agreement with the charterer, under which the charterer paid $39.0 million to the Teekay LNG-Marubeni Joint Venture for lost revenues, of which our proportionate share was $20.3 million, which was received and included in equity income in the year ended December 31, 2016 .
Equity Accounted Joint Ventures' Refinancings
On December 21, 2016, Teekay Nakilat (III) Corporation (or the RasGas 3 Joint Venture ), of which we have a 40% ownership interest, completed its debt refinancing by entering into a $723 million secured term loan facility maturing in 2026 which replaced its outstanding term loan of $610 million. As a result, the RasGas 3 Joint Venture distributed $100 million in February 2017 to its shareholders, of which our proportionate share was $40 million.

On March 31, 2017, the Teekay LNG-Marubeni Joint Venture completed the refinancing of its existing $396 million debt facility by entering into a new $335 million U.S. Dollar-denominated term loan maturing in September 2019. The term loan is collateralized by first-priority statutory mortgages over the Marib Spirit , Arwa Spirit , Methane Spirit and Magellan Spirit , first priority pledges or charges of all the issued shares of the respective vessel owning subsidiaries, and guaranteed by us and Marubeni Corporation on a several basis. As part of the completed refinancing, we invested $57 million of additional equity, based on our proportionate ownership interest, into the Teekay LNG-Marubeni Joint Venture.

Important Financial and Operational Terms and Concepts
We use a variety of financial and operational terms and concepts when analyzing our performance. These include the following:

Voyage Revenues . Voyage revenues currently include revenues from charters accounted for under operating and direct financing leases. Voyage revenues are affected by hire rates and the number of calendar-ship-days a vessel operates. Voyage revenues are also affected by the mix of business between time and voyage charters. Hire rates for voyage charters are more volatile than for time charters, as they are typically tied to prevailing market rates at the time of a voyage.

Voyage Expenses . Voyage expenses are all expenses unique to a particular voyage, including any bunker fuel expenses, port fees, cargo loading and unloading expenses, canal tolls, agency fees and commissions. Voyage expenses are typically paid by the customer under charters and by us under voyage charters.

Net Voyage Revenues . Net voyage revenues represent voyage revenues less voyage expenses. Because the amount of voyage expenses we incur for a particular charter depends upon the type of the charter, we use net voyage revenues to improve the comparability between periods of reported revenues that are generated by the different types of charters. We principally use net voyage revenues, a non-GAAP financial measure, because it provides more meaningful information to us about the deployment of our vessels and their performance than voyage revenues, the most directly comparable financial measure under GAAP.

Vessel Operating Expenses . Under all types of charters and contracts for our vessels, except for bareboat charters, we are responsible for vessel operating expenses, which include crewing, ship management services, repairs and maintenance, insurance, stores, lube oils and communication expenses. The two largest components of our vessel operating expenses are crew costs and repairs and maintenance. We expect these expenses to increase as our fleet matures and to the extent that it expands.

Income from Vessel Operations . To assist us in evaluating our operations by segment, we analyze the income we receive from each segment after deducting operating expenses, but prior to the inclusion or deduction of equity income, interest expense, taxes, foreign currency and derivative gains or losses and other income. For more information, please read “Item 18 – Financial Statements: Note 4 – Segment Reporting.”

Dry docking . We must periodically dry dock each of our vessels for inspection, repairs and maintenance and any modifications required to comply with industry certification or governmental requirements. Generally, we dry dock each of our vessels every two and a half to five years, depending upon the type of vessel and its age. In addition, a shipping society classification intermediate survey is performed on our LNG carriers between the second and third year of a five-year dry-docking period. We capitalize a substantial portion of the costs incurred during dry docking and for the survey, and amortize those costs on a straight-line basis from the completion of a dry docking or intermediate survey over the estimated useful life of the dry dock. We expense as incurred costs for routine repairs and maintenance performed during dry docking or intermediate survey that do not improve or extend the useful lives of the assets. The number of dry dockings undertaken in a given period and the nature of the work performed determine the level of dry-docking expenditures.

Depreciation and Amortization . Our depreciation and amortization expense typically consists of the following three components:

charges related to the depreciation of the historical cost of our fleet (less an estimated residual value) over the estimated useful lives of our vessels;
charges related to the amortization of dry-docking expenditures over the useful life of the dry dock; and
charges related to the amortization of the fair value of the time-charters acquired in a 2004 acquisition of four LNG carriers (over the expected remaining terms of the charters).

Revenue Days . Revenue days are the total number of calendar days our vessels were in our possession during a period less the total number of off-hire days during the period associated with major repairs, dry dockings or special or intermediate surveys. Consequently, revenue days

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represents the total number of days available for the vessel to earn revenue. Idle days, which are days when the vessel is available to earn revenue, yet is not employed, are included in revenue days. We use revenue days to explain changes in our net voyage revenues between periods.

Calendar-Ship-Days . Calendar-ship-days are equal to the total number of calendar days that our vessels were in our possession during a period. As a result, we use calendar-ship-days primarily in explaining changes in vessel operating expenses and depreciation and amortization.

Utilization . Utilization is an indicator of the use of our fleet during a given period, and is determined by dividing our revenue days by our calendar-ship-days for the period.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Items You Should Consider When Evaluating Our Results of Operations
Some factors that have affected our historical financial performance and may affect our future performance are listed below:

The amount and timing of dry docking of our vessels can significantly affect our revenues between periods.  Our vessels are off-hire at various times due to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. During 2016, 2015 and 2014, we had none, 69 and 140 of scheduled off-hire days, respectively, relating to the dry docking of our vessels which are consolidated for accounting purposes. In addition, certain of our consolidated vessels had unplanned off-hire of 39 days in 2016, 14 days in 2015 and 26 days in 2014 relating to repairs and work stoppage. The financial impact from these periods of off-hire, if material, is explained in further detail below.
The size of our fleet changes . Our historical results of operations reflect changes in the size and composition of our fleet due to certain vessel deliveries and sales. Please read “Liquefied Gas Segment” and “Conventional Tanker Segment” below and “Significant Developments in 2016 and Early 2017” above for further details about certain prior and future vessel deliveries and sales.
Vessel operating and other costs are facing industry-wide cost pressures . The shipping industry continues to forecast a shortfall in qualified personnel, although weak shipping markets and slowing growth may ease officer shortages. We will continue to focus on our manning and training strategies to meet future needs, but going forward crew compensation may increase. In addition, factors such as pressure on commodity and raw material prices, as well as changes in regulatory requirements could also contribute to operating expenditure increases. We continue to take action aimed at improving operational efficiencies, and to temper the effect of inflationary and other price escalations; however, increases to operational costs are still likely to occur in the future.
Our financial results are affected by fluctuations in the fair value of our derivative instruments. The change in fair value of our derivative instruments is included in our net income as the majority of our derivative instruments are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes. These changes may fluctuate significantly as interest rates, foreign exchange rates and spot tanker rates fluctuate relating to our interest rate swaps, interest rate swaptions, cross-currency swaps and to the agreement we have with Teekay Corporation relating to the time charter contract for the Toledo Spirit Suezmax tanker. Please read “Item 18 – Financial Statements: Note 11c – Related Party Transactions” and “Note 12 – Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” The unrealized gains or losses relating to changes in fair value of our derivative instruments do not impact our cash flows.
Our financial results are affected by fluctuations in currency exchange rates. Under GAAP, all foreign currency-denominated monetary assets and liabilities (including cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, unearned revenue, advances from affiliates, and long-term debt) are revalued and reported based on the prevailing exchange rate at the end of the period. These foreign currency translations fluctuate based on the strength of the U.S. Dollar relative mainly to the Euro and NOK and are included in our results of operations. The translation of all foreign currency-denominated monetary assets and liabilities at each reporting date results in unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or losses but do not impact our cash flows.
Three of our consolidated Suezmax tankers, one of our consolidated LPG carriers and certain of our LNG and LPG carriers in our equity accounted joint ventures earned revenues based partly on spot market rates. The time-charter contract for one of our Suezmax tankers, the Teide Spirit, and one of our LPG carriers, the Norgas Napa, contain a component providing for additional revenue to us beyond the fixed-hire rate when spot market rates exceed certain threshold amounts. The time-charter contracts for the Bermuda Spirit and Hamilton Spirit Suezmax tankers were amended in the fourth quarter of 2012 for a period of 24 months, which ended on September 30, 2014, and during this period these charters contained a component providing for additional revenues to us beyond the fixed-hire rate when spot market rates exceed certain threshold amounts. Accordingly, even though declining spot market rates would not result in our receiving less than the fixed-hire rate, our results of operations and cash flow from operations would be influenced by the variable component of the charters in periods where the spot market rates exceed the threshold amounts. Two of our 52%-owned LNG carriers in the Teekay LNG-Marubeni Joint Venture, the Magellan Spirit and Methane Spirit , and certain of our LPG carriers in our 50%-owned Exmar LPG Joint Venture are trading in the spot market.
Year Ended December 31, 2016 versus Year Ended December 31, 2015
Liquefied Gas Segment
As at December 31, 2016 , our liquefied gas segment fleet, including newbuildings, included 50 LNG carriers and 29 LPG/Multigas carriers, in which our interests ranged from 20% to 100%. However, the table below only includes the 15 LNG carriers and six LPG/Multigas carriers that are accounted for under the consolidation method of accounting, 19 of which we own and two of which we lease under capital leases. The table excludes nine LNG carrier newbuildings under construction and the following vessels accounted for under the equity method: (i)

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the six MALT LNG Carriers in which we have a 52% ownership interest, (ii) four LNG carriers relating to the Angola LNG project (or the Angola LNG Carriers ) in which we have a 33% ownership interest, (iii) four LNG carriers relating to our joint venture with QGTC Nakilat (1643-6) Holdings Corporation (or the RasGas 3 LNG Carriers ) in which we have a 40% ownership interest, (iv) four LNG carrier newbuildings in the BG Joint Venture in which we have a 30% ownership interest in two LNG carrier newbuildings and a 20% ownership interest in the other two LNG carrier newbuildings, (v) six LNG carrier newbuildings relating to the Yamal LNG Joint Venture in which we have a 50% ownership interest, (vi) two LNG carriers in which we have ownership interests ranging from 49% to 50% with Exmar (or the Exmar LNG Carriers ), (vii) 19 LPG carriers and four LPG carrier newbuildings (or the Exmar LPG Carriers ) relating to our 50/50 joint venture with Exmar, and (viii) the assets for the development of an LNG receiving and regasification terminal in Bahrain in which we have a 30% ownership interest (or the Bahrain LNG Joint Venture ). The comparison of the results from vessels accounted for under the equity method are described below under Other Operating Results – Equity Income.

The following table compares our liquefied gas segment’s operating results for 2016 and 2015 , and compares its net voyage revenues (which is a non-GAAP financial measure) for 2016 and 2015 , to voyage revenues, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. The following table also provides a summary of the changes in calendar-ship-days and revenue days for our liquefied gas segment:

(in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except revenue days,
calendar-ship-days and percentages)
Year Ended December 31,
 % Change
2016
2015
Voyage revenues
336,530

305,056

10.3

Voyage (expenses) recoveries
(449
)
203

321.2

Net voyage revenues
336,081

305,259

10.1

Vessel operating expenses
(66,087
)
(63,344
)
4.3

Depreciation and amortization
(80,084
)
(71,323
)
12.3

General and administrative expenses (1)
(15,310
)
(19,392
)
(21.0
)
Income from vessel operations
174,600

151,200

15.5

Operating Data:
 
 
 
Revenue Days (A)
7,374

6,888

7.1

Calendar-Ship-Days (B)
7,440

6,935

7.3

Utilization (A)/(B)
99.1
%
99.3
%
 

(1)
Includes direct general and administrative expenses and indirect general and administrative expenses (allocated to each segment based on estimated use of resources).

Our liquefied gas segment’s total calendar-ship-days increased by 7.3% to 7,440 days in 2016 from 6,935 days in 2015 , as a result of the deliveries to us of the Creole Spirit and Oak Spirit on February 18, 2016 and July 19, 2016, respectively. During 2016 , one of our consolidated vessels in this segment was off-hire for a scheduled in-water survey, the Creole Spirit was off-hire for 32 days for repairs covered under warranty, and the Creole Spirit and Oak Spirit's time-charter contracts commenced in February and August 2016, respectively, compared to one consolidated vessel in this segment being off-hire for 47 days in 2015 . As a result, our utilization decreased to 99.1% for 2016 , compared to 99.3% in 2015 .

Net Voyage Revenues . Net voyage revenues increased during 2016 compared to 2015 , primarily as a result of:

an increase of $22.4 million as a result of the Creole Spirit charter contract commencing in February 2016;
an increase of $12.7 million as a result of the Oak Spirit charter contract commencing in August 2016;
an increase of $2.2 million due to the Polar Spirit being off-hire for 47 days in 2015 for a scheduled dry docking; and
an increase of $2.1 million relating to amortization of in-process contracts recognized into revenue with respect to our shipbuilding and site supervision contract associated with the four LNG newbuilding carriers in the BG Joint Venture (however, we had a corresponding increase in vessel operating expenses);

partially offset by:

a decrease of $4.5 million due to uncertainty of collection for outstanding hire receivable relating to our six LPG carriers on charter to Skaugen in the fourth quarter of 2016; and
a decrease of $2.0 million for our Spanish LNG carriers primarily due to a performance claim related to the Hispania Spirit recorded in the fourth quarter of 2016 and the Catalunya Spirit being off-hire for six days in the first quarter of 2016 for a scheduled in-water survey.

Vessel Operating Expenses . Vessel operating expenses increased during 2016 compared to 2015 , primarily as a result of:

an increase of $3.9 million due to the delivery of the Creole Spirit in February 2016;

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an increase of $2.5 million due to the delivery of the Oak Spirit in July 2016; and
an increase of $2.1 million in relation to our agreement to provide shipbuilding and site supervision costs associated with the four LNG newbuilding carriers in the BG Joint Venture;

partially offset by:

a decrease of $3.8 million due to the charterer, Teekay Corporation, not being able to find employment for the Arctic Spirit and Polar Spirit for a significant portion of 2016, which permitted us to operate the vessels with a reduced average number of crew on board and reduce the amount of repair and maintenance activities performed; and
a decrease of $1.3 million relating to crew training costs for our LNG carrier newbuildings as a result of the deliveries of the Creole Spirit and Oak Spirit in 2016.
Depreciation and Amortization . Depreciation and amortization increased by $8.8 million in 2016 compared to 2015 primarily due to the deliveries of the Creole Spirit and Oak Spirit in February and July 2016, respectively.

Conventional Tanker Segment
As at December 31, 2016 , our fleet included five Suezmax-class double-hulled conventional crude oil tankers and one Handymax product tanker, three of which we own, two of which we lease under capital leases, and one vessel held for sale.

The following table compares our conventional tanker segment’s operating results for 2016 and 2015 , and compares its net voyage revenues (which is a non-GAAP financial measure) for 2016 and 2015 to voyage revenues, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. The following table also provides a summary of the changes in calendar-ship-days and revenue days for our conventional tanker segment:
(in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except revenue days,
calendar-ship-days and percentages)
Year Ended December 31,
% Change
2016
2015
Voyage revenues
59,914

92,935

(35.5
)
Voyage expenses
(1,207
)
(1,349
)
(10.5
)
Net voyage revenues
58,707

91,586

(35.9
)
Vessel operating expenses
(22,503
)
(30,757
)
(26.8
)
Depreciation and amortization
(15,458
)
(20,930
)
(26.1
)
General and administrative expenses (1)
(3,189
)
(5,726
)
(44.3
)
Write-down and loss on sale of vessels
(38,976
)

100.0

Restructuring charges

(4,001
)
(100.0
)
(Loss) income from vessel operations
(21,419
)
30,172

(171.0
)
Operating Data:
 
 
 
Revenue Days (A)
2,439

2,884

(15.4
)
Calendar-Ship-Days (B)
2,439

2,920

(16.5
)
Utilization (A)/(B)
100.0
%
98.8
%
 
(1)
Includes direct general and administrative expenses and indirect general and administrative expenses (allocated to each segment based on estimated use of corporate resources).

Our conventional tanker segment's total calendar ship days decreased by 16.5% to 2,439 days in 2016 from 2,920 days in 2015 primarily as a result of the sales of the Bermuda Spirit and Hamilton Spirit in April 2016 and May 2016, respectively . During 2016 , none of our vessels in this segment were off-hire for scheduled dry dockings, compared to two of our vessels in this segment being off-hire for a total of 24 days for scheduled dry dockings and another vessel being off-hire for 12 days relating to a crew work stoppage during 2015 . As a result, our utilization increased to 100.0% in 2016 compared to 98.8% in 2015 .

Net Voyage Revenues . Net voyage revenues decreased during 2016 compared to 2015 , primarily as a result of:

a decrease of $14.2 million due to the sales of the Bermuda Spirit and Hamilton Spirit in April 2016 and May 2016, respectively;
a decrease of $4.4 million due to lower revenues earned by the Teide Spirit relating to the profit-sharing agreement between us and CEPSA;
a decrease of $4.2 million in pass-through vessel operating expenses due to the change in crew nationality on board the Alexander Spirit in September 2015 (however, we had a corresponding decrease in vessel operating expenses);
a decrease of $4.0 million due to our recovery during 2015 of crew restructuring charges in that amount from the charterer of the Alexander Spirit , who had requested we change the crew nationality on board the vessel (however, because we had a corresponding increase in our restructuring charges, this increase in revenue did not affect our cash flow or net income);

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a decrease of $3.6 million relating to the European Spirit , African Spirit and Asian Spirit upon the charterer exercising its one-year extension options in September 2015, November 2015 and January 2016, respectively, at lower charter rates than the original charter rates; and
a decrease of $2.8 million due to lower revenues earned by the Toledo Spirit in 2016 relating to the profit-sharing agreement between us and CEPSA (however, we had a corresponding decrease in our realized loss on our associated derivative contract with Teekay Corporation; therefore, this decrease and future increases or decreases related to this agreement did not and will not affect our cash flow or net income).

Vessel Operating Expenses . Vessel operating expenses decreased during 2016 compared to 2015 primarily as a result of:

a decrease of $4.2 million in crew wages due to the change in crew nationality on board the Alexander Spirit in September 2015; and
a decrease of $3.6 million due to the sales of the Bermuda Spirit and Hamilton Spirit in April 2016 and May 2016, respectively.

Depreciation and Amortization . Depreciation and amortization decreased by $5.5 million during 2016 compared to 2015, primarily as a result of Centrofin exercising its purchase options on the Bermuda Spirit and Hamilton Spirit in February 2016 and March 2016, respectively, and our subsequent sales of these vessels.

Write-down and loss on sale of vessels . During 2016 , we incurred a loss on sale of vessels of $27.4 million upon Centrofin exercising its purchase options on the Bermuda Spirit and Hamilton Spirit in February 2016 and March 2016, respectively. In addition, we incurred a loss of $11.5 million when we agreed to sell the Asian Spirit in November 2016. This vessel was classified as held for sale at December 31, 2016.

Restructuring Charges . The restructuring charges of $4.0 million for 2015 related to seafarer severance payments made as a result of the request by the charterer to change the crew nationality on board the Alexander Spirit (however, we had a corresponding increase in our net voyage revenues as the charterer is responsible for all the severance payments; therefore, this increase in restructuring expense did not affect our cash flow or net income).
Other Operating Results
General and Administrative Expenses . General and administrative expenses decreased to $18.5 million for 2016, from $25.1 million for 2015, primarily due to reimbursement from the Bahrain Joint Venture in 2016 of our proportionate share of certain costs we paid, including pre-operation, engineering and financing-related expenses, upon the joint venture securing debt financing in the fourth quarter of 2016. A reduced amount of business development activities in 2016 also contributed to the decrease in general and administrative expenses.

Equity Income. Equity income decreased to $62.3 million for 2016 , from $84.2 million for 2015 , as set forth in the table below:
(in thousands of U.S. Dollars)
Year Ended December 31,
 
Angola
LNG
Carriers
Exmar
LNG
Carriers
Exmar
LPG
Carriers
MALT
LNG
Carriers
RasGas 3
LNG
Carriers
Other
Total
Equity
Income
2016
15,713

9,038

13,674

4,503

19,817

(438
)
62,307

2015
16,144

9,332

32,733

4,620

21,527

(185
)
84,171

Difference
(431
)
(294
)
(19,059
)
(117
)
(1,710
)
(253
)
(21,864
)

The $0.4 million decrease in our 33% investment in the four Angola LNG Carriers was primarily due to decreases in voyage revenues due to the positive impact of charter contract amendments in the second quarter of 2015 to allow for dry docking and operating costs to be passed-through to the charterer, retroactive to the beginning of the charter contract, which was partially offset by scheduled dry dockings for all four vessels in the joint venture in 2015 and higher unrealized gains on non-designated derivative instruments in 2016 as a result of a higher increase in long-term LIBOR benchmark interest rates compared to last year.

Equity income from our 50% ownership interest in Exmar LPG BVBA decrease d by $19.1 million primarily due to: more vessels trading in the spot market in 2016 compared to higher fixed rates earned in 2015; the redelivery of the in-chartered vessel Odin back to its owner in November 2015; and the write-down of the Brugge Venture recorded in the fourth quarter of 2016, which was sold in January 2017. These decreases were partially offset by the deliveries to the joint venture of four LPG carrier newbuildings between September 2015 and November 2016.

The slight decrease in equity income from our 52% investment in the MALT LNG Carriers was primarily due to the deferral during 2016 (and which will continue through 2017) of a significant portion of the charter payments for the Marib Spirit and Arwa Spirit LNG carriers chartered to support the LNG plant in Yemen, and a lower charter rate on the redeployment of the Methane Spirit after its original time-charter contract expired in March 2015. These decreases were partially offset by the settlement payment awarded to us in 2016 for the disputed contract termination relating to the Magellan Spirit , and unscheduled off-hire relating to the Woodside Donaldson to repair a damaged propulsion motor in January 2015.

The $1.7 million decrease in equity income from our 40% investment in the RasGas 3 LNG Carriers was primarily due to the scheduled maturity of the joint venture's interest rate swaps, which resulted in lower unrealized gain on non-designated derivative instruments, which was partially offset by lower combined interest expense and realized loss on non-designated derivative instruments.

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Interest Expense . Interest expense increased to $58.8 million for 2016 , from $43.3 million for 2015 . Interest expense primarily reflects interest incurred on our long-term debt and capital lease obligations. This increase was primarily the result of:

an increase of $8.0 million relating to interest incurred on the capital lease obligation for the Creole Spirit commencing upon its delivery in February 2016;
an increase of $4.1 million relating to interest incurred on the capital lease obligation for the Oak Spirit commencing upon its delivery in July 2016; and
a net increase of $3.3 million due to the combined effect of an increase in LIBOR on our floating-rate debt, and lower principal balances due to debt repayments during 2016 and 2015.

Realized and Unrealized Loss on Non-Designated Derivative Instruments . Net realized and unrealized losses on non-designated derivative instruments decreased to $7.2 million for 2016 , from $20.0 million for 2015 as set forth in the table below.
(in thousands of U.S. Dollars)
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
2015
 
Realized
gains
(losses)
Unrealized
gains
(losses)
Total
Realized
gains
(losses)
Unrealized
gains
(losses)
Total
Interest rate swap agreements
(25,940
)
15,627

(10,313
)
(28,968
)
14,768

(14,200
)
Interest rate swaption agreements

(164
)
(164
)

(783
)
(783
)
Toledo Spirit time-charter derivative
(654
)
3,970

3,316

(3,429
)
(1,610
)
(5,039
)
 
(26,594
)
19,433

(7,161
)
(32,397
)
12,375

(20,022
)

As at December 31, 2016 and 2015 , we had interest rate swap agreements, excluding our swap agreements with future commencement
dates, with aggregate average net outstanding notional amounts of approximately $755 million and $819 million, respectively, with average
fixed rates of 3.8% for both years. The decreases in realized losses relating to our interest rate swaps from 2015 to 2016 was primarily due to an increase in LIBOR compared to last year, which decreased our settlement payments.

During 2016, we recognized unrealized gains on our interest rate swap and swaption agreements associated with our U.S. Dollar-denominated long-term debt. This resulted from transfers of $17.9 million of previously recognized unrealized losses to realized losses related to actual cash settlements of our interest rate swaps, partially offset by $3.7 million of unrealized losses relating to decreases in long-term forward LIBOR benchmark interest rates relative to the beginning of 2016.

During 2016, we recognized unrealized gains on our interest rate swap agreements associated with our EURO-denominated long-term debt. This resulted from transfers of $8.1 million of previously recognized unrealized losses to realized losses related to actual cash settlements of our interest rate swaps, partially offset by $6.7 million of unrealized losses relating to decreases in long-term forward EURIBOR benchmark interest rates, relative to the beginning of 2016.

The projected forward average tanker rates in the tanker market decreased at December 31, 2016 compared to the beginning of 2016, which resulted in $4.0 million of unrealized gains on our Toledo Spirit time-charter derivative. The Toledo Spirit time-charter derivative is the agreement with Teekay Corporation under which Teekay Corporation pays us any amounts payable to the charterer of the Toledo Spirit as a result of spot rates being below the fixed rate, and we pay Teekay Corporation any amounts payable to us by the charterer of the Toledo Spirit as a result of spot rates being in excess of the fixed rate.

During 2015, we recognized unrealized gains on our interest rate swap and swaption agreements associated with our U.S. Dollar-denominated long-term debt. This resulted from transfers of $21.0 million of previously recognized unrealized losses to realized losses related to actual cash settlements of our interest rate swaps, partially offset by $17.1 million of unrealized losses relating to decreases in long-term forward LIBOR benchmark interest rates relative to the beginning of 2015.

During 2015, we recognized unrealized gains on our interest rate swap agreements associated with our Euro-denominated long-term debt. This resulted from transfers of $7.9 million of previously recognized unrealized losses to realized losses related to actual cash settlements of our interest rate swaps, and $2.2 million of unrealized gains relating to increases in long-term forward EURIBOR benchmark interest rates relative to the beginning of 2015.

The projected forward average tanker rates in the tanker market increased at December 31, 2015 compared to the beginning of 2015, which resulted in $1.6 million of unrealized losses on our Toledo Spirit time-charter derivative.

Please see “Item 5 – Operating and Financial Review and Prospects: Critical Accounting Estimates – Valuation of Derivative Instruments,” which explains how our derivative instruments are valued, including the significant factors and uncertainties in determining the estimated fair value and why changes in these factors result in material variances in realized and unrealized gain (loss) on non-designated derivative instruments.


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Foreign Currency Exchange Gains . Foreign currency exchange gains were $5.3 million and $13.9 million for 2016 and 2015, respectively. These foreign currency exchange gains are due primarily to the relevant period-end revaluation of our NOK-denominated debt and our Euro-denominated term loans for financial reporting purposes into U.S. Dollars, net of the realized and unrealized gains and losses on our cross-currency swaps. Gains on NOK-denominated and Euro-denominated monetary liabilities reflect a stronger U.S. Dollar against the NOK and Euro on the date of revaluation or settlement compared to the rate in effect at the beginning of the period. Losses on NOK-denominated and Euro-denominated monetary liabilities reflect a weaker U.S. Dollar against the NOK and Euro on the date of revaluation or settlement compared to the rate in effect at the beginning of the period.

For 2016, foreign currency exchange gains (losses) included realized gains of $16.8 million on the repurchase of a portion our NOK bonds maturing in 2017, the transfer of $17.7 million of previously recognized unrealized losses to realized losses related to our cross-currency swaps associated with the NOK bond repurchase, unrealized gains of $11.2 million on our cross-currency swaps primarily due to appreciation of long-term NOK forward exchange rates and increases in long-term forward NIBOR benchmark interest rates relative to the beginning of 2016, and $5.4 million on the revaluation of our Euro-denominated cash, restricted cash and debt. These gains were partially offset by transfers of ($16.8) million of previously recognized unrealized gains to realized gains related to the repurchase of the NOK bonds in October 2016, ($17.7) million of realized losses related to the termination of our cross-currency swaps associated with the NOK bond repurchase, ($9.1) million realized losses on settlements of our cross currency swaps and a ($2.2) million loss on the revaluation of our NOK-denominated debt.

For 2015, foreign currency exchange gains (losses) included the revaluation of our Euro-denominated cash, restricted cash and debt of $25.6 million and the revaluation of our NOK-denominated debt of $54.7 million. These gains were partially offset by realized losses of ($7.6) million on settlements of our cross-currency swaps and unrealized losses of ($57.8) million on our cross currency swaps primarily due to depreciation of long-term NOK forward exchange rates relative to the beginning of 2015.

Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense decreased to $(1.0) million for 2016, from $(2.7) million for 2015, primarily as a result of additional income taxes in 2015 from the termination of capital lease obligations and refinancing in the Teekay Nakilat Joint Venture.

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (or OCI ) . OCI was $2.8 million in 2016 compared to $(0.6) million in 2015, due to changes in the valuation of interest rate swaps accounted for using hedge accounting within the consolidated Teekay Nakilat Joint Venture and certain of our equity accounted joint ventures. During 2016, we recognized unrealized gains on our interest rate swaps accounted for using hedge accounting relating to increases in long-term forward LIBOR benchmark interest rates, relative to the beginning of 2016. During 2015, we recognized unrealized losses on our interest rate swaps accounted for using hedge accounting relating to decreases in long-term forward LIBOR benchmark interest rates, relative to the beginning of 2015.
Year Ended December 31, 2015 versus Year Ended December 31, 2014
Liquefied Gas Segment
As at December 31, 2015, our liquefied gas segment fleet, including newbuildings, included 50 LNG carriers and 29 LPG/Multigas carriers, in which our interests ranged from 20% to 100%. However, the table below only includes 13 LNG carriers and six LPG/Multigas carriers. The table excludes 11 LNG carrier newbuildings under construction and the following vessels accounted for under the equity method: (i) the six MALT LNG Carriers in which we have a 52% ownership interest, (ii) the four Angola LNG Carriers in which we have a 33% ownership interest, (iii) the four RasGas 3 LNG Carriers in which we have a 40% ownership interest, (iv) four LNG carrier newbuildings in the BG Joint Venture in which we have a 30% ownership interest in two LNG carrier newbuildings and a 20% ownership interest in the other two LNG carrier newbuildings, (v) six LNG carrier newbuildings relating to the Yamal LNG Joint Venture in which we have a 50% ownership interest, (vi) the two Exmar LNG Carriers in which we have ownership interests ranging from 49% to 50% and (vii) 16 LPG carriers and seven LPG carrier newbuildings (or the Exmar LPG Carriers ) relating to our 50/50 joint venture with Exmar. The comparison of the results from vessels accounted for under the equity method are described below under Other Operating Results – Equity Income.

The following table compares our liquefied gas segment’s operating results for 2015 and 2014, and compares its net voyage revenues (which is a non-GAAP financial measure) for 2015 and 2014, to voyage revenues, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. The following table also provides a summary of the changes in calendar-ship-days and revenue days for our liquefied gas segment:

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(in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except revenue days,
calendar-ship-days and percentages)
Year Ended December 31,
 % Change
2015
2014
Voyage revenues
305,056

307,426

(0.8
)
Voyage recoveries (expenses)
203

(1,768
)
(111.5
)
Net voyage revenues
305,259

305,658

(0.1
)
Vessel operating expenses
(63,344
)
(59,087
)
7.2

Depreciation and amortization
(71,323
)
(71,711
)
(0.5
)
General and administrative expenses (1)
(19,392
)
(17,992
)
7.8

Income from vessel operations
151,200

156,868

(3.6
)
Operating Data:
 
 
 
Revenue Days (A)
6,888

6,534

5.4

Calendar-Ship-Days (B)
6,935

6,619

4.8

Utilization (A)/(B)
99.3
%
98.7
%
 
(1) Includes direct general and administrative expenses and indirect general and administrative expenses (allocated to each segment based on estimated use of resources).

Our liquefied gas segment’s total calendar-ship-days increased by 5% to 6,935 days in 2015 from 6,619 days in 2014, as a result of the acquisition and delivery of the Norgas Napa on November 13, 2014. During 2015, the Polar Spirit was off-hire for 47 days for a scheduled dry docking, compared to the Galicia Spirit, Madrid Spirit and Polar Spirit being off-hire for 28, 24 and 6 days, respectively, for scheduled dry dockings and an in-water survey in 2014. As a result, our utilization increased to 99.3% for 2015, compared to 98.7% for 2014.

Net Voyage Revenues . Net voyage revenues decreased during 2015 compared to 2014, primarily as a result of:

a decrease of $10.6 million due to the effect on our Euro-denominated revenues from the depreciation of the Euro against the U.S. Dollar compared to 2014;
a decrease of $2.4 million due to the Polar Spirit being off-hire for 47 days in 2015 for a scheduled dry docking, partially offset by the Polar Spirit being off-hire for six days in 2014 for a scheduled in-water survey and a further eight days of unscheduled off-hire in 2014 for repairs;
a decrease of $1.2 million due to operating expense flow-through adjustments under our charter provisions for the Tangguh Hiri and Tangguh Sago relating to timing of main engine overhauls (however, we had a corresponding decrease in vessel operating expenses); and
a decrease of $0.7 million due to a performance claim on the Madrid Spirit in 2015;

partially offset by:
 
an increase of $4.8 million relating to amortization of in-process contracts recognized into revenue with respect to our shipbuilding and site supervision contract associated with the four LNG newbuilding carriers in the BG Joint Venture (however, we had a corresponding increase in vessel operating expenses);
an increase of $3.2 million as a result of the acquisition and delivery of the Norgas Napa in November 2014;
an increase of $2.6 million due to the Galicia Spirit being off-hire for 28 days in 2014 for a scheduled dry docking;
an increase of $2.4 million relating to 18 days of unscheduled off-hire in 2014 due to repairs required for one of our LNG carriers; and
an increase of $1.9 million due to the Madrid Spirit being off-hire for 24 days in 2014 for a scheduled dry docking.

Vessel Operating Expenses . Vessel operating expenses increased during 2015 compared to 2014, primarily as a result of:

an increase of $4.8 million in relation to our agreement to provide shipbuilding and site supervision costs associated with the four LNG newbuilding carriers in the BG Joint Venture;
an increase of $1.6 million in ship management fees for our LNG carriers compared to 2014; and
an increase of $0.6 million relating to costs to train our crew for two LNG carrier newbuildings that are expected to deliver in the first half of 2016;

partially offset by:

a decrease of $1.3 million in crew wages due to favorable foreign exchange impacts on crew wages denominated in foreign currencies relating to certain of our LNG carriers; and
a decrease of $1.2 million as a result of timing of main engine overhauls on the Tangguh Hiri and Tangguh Sago.

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Conventional Tanker Segment
As at December 31, 2015, our fleet included seven Suezmax-class double-hulled conventional crude oil tankers and one Handymax product tanker, six of which we owned and two of which we leased under capital leases. All of our conventional tankers operate under fixed-rate charters. The Bermuda Spirit’s and Hamilton Spirit’s time-charter contracts were amended in the fourth quarter of 2012 to reduce the daily hire rate on each by $12,000 per day through September 30, 2014. However, during this renegotiated period, Suezmax tanker spot rates exceeded the renegotiated charter rate, and the charterer paid us the excess amount up to a maximum of the original charter rate, as specified in the amended charter contracts. The impact of the change in hire rates is not fully reflected in the table below as the change in the lease payments is being recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

In addition, CEPSA, the charterer and owner of our conventional vessels under capital lease, sold the Algeciras Spirit in February 2014 and the Huelva Spirit in August 2014, and on redelivery of the vessels to CEPSA, the charter contracts with us were terminated. Upon sale of the vessels, we were not required to pay the balance of the capital lease obligations, as the vessels under capital lease were returned to the owner and the capital lease obligations were concurrently extinguished. When the vessels were sold to a third party, we were subject to seafarer severance related costs.

The following table compares our conventional tanker segment’s operating results for 2015 and 2014, and compares its net voyage revenues (which is a non-GAAP financial measure) for 2015 and 2014 to voyage revenues, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. The following table also provides a summary of the changes in calendar-ship-days and revenue days for our conventional tanker segment:
(in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except revenue days,
calendar-ship-days and percentages)
Year Ended December 31,
% Change
2015
2014
Voyage revenues
92,935

95,502

(2.7
)
Voyage expenses
(1,349
)
(1,553
)
(13.1
)
Net voyage revenues
91,586

93,949

(2.5
)
Vessel operating expenses
(30,757
)
(36,721
)
(16.2
)
Depreciation and amortization
(20,930
)
(22,416
)
(6.6
)
General and administrative expenses (1)
(5,726
)
(5,868
)
(2.4
)
Restructuring charges
(4,001
)
(1,989
)
101.2

Income from vessel operations
30,172

26,955

11.9

Operating Data:
 
 
 
Revenue Days (A)
2,884

3,121

(7.6
)
Calendar-Ship-Days (B)
2,920

3,202

(8.8
)
Utilization (A)/(B)
98.8
%
97.5
%
 
(1) Includes direct general and administrative expenses and indirect general and administrative expenses (allocated to each segment based on estimated use of corporate resources).

Our conventional segment’s total calendar-ship-days decreased by 9% to 2,920 days in 2015 from 3,202 days in 2014, as a result of the sales of the Algeciras Spirit and Huelva Spirit in February 2014 and August 2014, respectively. During 2015, the Toledo Spirit was off-hire for 22 days for a scheduled dry docking, compared to the Bermuda Spirit , Hamilton Spirit and Teide Spirit being off-hire for 27, 24 and 31 days, respectively, for scheduled dry dockings in 2014. As a result, our utilization increased to 98.8% for 2015, compared to 97.5% for 2014.

Net Voyage Revenues . Net voyage revenues decreased during 2015 compared to 2014, primarily as a result of:

a decrease of $7.9 million due to the sales of the Algeciras Spirit and Huelva Spirit in February 2014 and August 2014, respectively;
a decrease of $3.0 million due to higher revenues recognized in the same periods last year by the Bermuda Spirit and Hamilton Spirit relating to an agreement between us and the charterer that ended in September 2014, which resulted in us recognizing additional revenues in 2014 when Suezmax tanker spot rates exceeded a certain amount;
a decrease of $1.0 million in flow-through operating expenses due to the change in crew nationality on board the Alexander Spirit in September 2015 (however, we had a corresponding decrease in vessel operating expenses);
a decrease of $0.9 million due to the Alexander Spirit being off-hire for 12 days in the third quarter of 2015 due to a crew work stoppage and as a result of the depreciation of the Australian Dollar (or AUD ) against the U.S. Dollar compared to 2014, affecting our AUD-denominated revenues;
a decrease of $0.6 million due to the Toledo Spirit being off-hire for 22 days for a scheduled dry docking in 2015; and
a decrease of $0.6 million due to lower revenues from the European Spirit and Asian Spirit upon the charterer exercising its one-year option in September and November 2015, respectively, with the option rate being lower than the original charter rate;

partially offset by:

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an increase of $4.0 million due to our recovery during 2015 of crew restructuring charges from the charterer of the Alexander Spirit , who had requested we change the crew nationality on board the vessel, which resulted in seafarer severance payments (however, as we had a corresponding increase in our restructuring charges, this increase in revenue did not affect our cash flow or net income);
an increase of $3.7 million due to higher revenues earned by the Teide Spirit in 2015 relating to the agreement between us and CEPSA;
an increase of $2.6 million due to higher revenues earned by the Toledo Spirit in 2015 relating to the agreement between us and CEPSA (however, we had a corresponding increase in our realized loss on our associated derivative contract with Teekay Corporation; therefore, this increase and future increases or decreases related to this agreement did not and will not affect our cash flow or net income);
an increase of $0.9 million due to the Teide Spirit being off-hire for 31 days for a scheduled dry docking in 2014; and
an increase of $0.7 million due to the Bermuda Spirit being off-hire for 27 days in 2014 and the Hamilton Spirit being off-hire for 24 days in 2014 for scheduled dry dockings.

Vessel Operating Expenses . Vessel operating expenses decreased during 2015 compared to 2014 primarily as a result of:

a decrease of $3.0 million due to the sales of the Algeciras Spirit and Huelva Spirit in February 2014 and August 2014, respectively;
a decrease of $1.6 million in crew wages due to favorable foreign exchange impacts on crew wages denominated in foreign currencies; and
a decrease of $1.0 million in crew wages due to the change in crew nationality on board the Alexander Spirit in September 2015.

Depreciation and Amortization . Depreciation and amortization decreased by $1.5 million during 2015 compared to 2014, as a result of the sales of the Algeciras Spirit and Huelva Spirit in February 2014 and August 2014, respectively.

Restructuring Charges . The restructuring charges of $4.0 million for 2015 related to seafarer severance payments made as a result of the request by the charterer to change the crew nationality on board the Alexander Spirit (however, we had a corresponding increase in our net voyage revenues as the charterer is responsible for all the severance payments; therefore, this increase in restructuring expense did not affect our cash flow or net income). The restructuring charges of $2.0 million for 2014 related to the seafarer severance payments upon CEPSA’s sale of our vessel under capital lease, the Huelva Spirit , in August 2014.
Other Operating Results
General and Administrative Expenses . General and administrative expenses increased to $25.1 million for 2015, from $23.9 million for 2014, primarily due to a greater amount of business development, commercial activities, and legal and tax services provided to us by Teekay Corporation to support our growth, and higher advisory fees incurred to support our business development and commercial activities.

Equity Income. Equity income decreased to $84.2 million for 2015, from $115.5 million for 2014, as set forth in the table below:
(in thousands of U.S. Dollars)
Year Ended December 31,
 
Angola
LNG
Carriers
Exmar
LNG
Carriers
Exmar
LPG
Carriers
MALT
LNG
Carriers
RasGas 3
LNG
Carriers
Other
Total
Equity
Income
2015
16,144

9,332

32,733

4,620

21,527

(185
)
84,171

2014
3,472

10,651

44,114

36,805

20,806

(370
)
115,478

Difference
12,672

(1,319
)
(11,381
)
(32,185
)
721

185

(31,307
)

The $12.7 million increase for 2015 in our 33% investment in the four Angola LNG Carriers was primarily due to unrealized gains on non- designated derivative instruments in 2015 as a result of long-term LIBOR benchmark interest rates increasing for interest rate swaps compared to unrealized losses on non-designated derivative instruments last year, and an increase in voyage revenues upon amending the charter contract in the second quarter of 2015 to allow for drydocking and operating costs to pass-through to the charterer, retroactive to the beginning of the charter contract.

The $1.3 million decrease for 2015 in equity income from the two Exmar LNG Carriers, in which we have ownership interests ranging from 49% to 50%, was primarily due to higher interest expense as a result of the completion of the joint venture’s debt refinancing in 2015.

The $11.4 million decrease for 2015 in equity income from our 50% ownership interest in Exmar LPG BVBA was primarily due to the gains on the sales of the Flanders Tenacity , Eeklo and Flanders Harmony , which were sold during the second and third quarters of 2014, a loss on sale of the Temse (formerly Kemira Gas ) in 2015, redelivery of the in-chartered vessel Odin back to its owner in November 2015, and hedge ineffectiveness of interest rate swaps in 2015. These decreases were partially offset by higher contracted charter rates from five LPG carrier newbuildings which delivered from September 2014 to September 2015, net of four disposed of LPG carriers during 2014, and a loss on the sale of the Temse in the first quarter of 2014.


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The $32.2 million decrease for 2015 in our 52% investment in the MALT LNG Carriers was primarily due to fewer revenue days compared to 2014 as a result of the disputed termination of the charter contract and unscheduled off-hire days relating to a grounding incident for the Magellan Spirit in the first quarter of 2015, the scheduled expiration of the charter contract for the Methane Spirit in March 2015 and the unscheduled off-hire days relating to the Woodside Donaldson to repair a damaged propulsion motor in January 2015.

The $0.7 million increase for 2015 in our 40% investment in the RasGas 3 LNG Carriers primarily resulted from lower interest expense due to principal repayments made during 2014 and 2015.

Interest Expense . Interest expense decreased to $43.3 million for 2015, from $60.4 million for 2014. Interest expense primarily reflects interest incurred on our long-term debt and capital lease obligations. This decrease was primarily the result of:

a decrease of $5.1 million due to an increase in capitalized interest as a result of our exercising three newbuildings options with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. (or DSME ) in December 2014, and entering into an additional newbuilding agreement with DSME in February 2015 and two additional newbuilding agreements with HHI in June 2015;
a decrease of $3.6 million due to a lower interest rate on debt facilities and elimination of interest on capital lease obligations relating to our LNG carriers in the Teekay Nakilat Joint Venture upon debt refinancing and termination of capital lease obligations in December 2014;
a decrease of $3.1 million relating to accelerated amortization of Teekay Nakilat Joint Venture’s deferred debt issuance cost upon completion of its debt refinancing in December 2014;
a decrease of $2.6 million due to lower interest on capital lease obligations associated with the sales of the Algeciras Spirit and Huelva Spirit conventional tankers in February 2014 and August 2014, respectively;
a decrease $2.6 million relating to capitalized interest on the advances we made to the Yamal LNG Joint Venture in July 2014 to fund our proportionate share of the joint venture’s newbuilding installments; and
a decrease of $1.7 million due to the impact of a decrease in EURIBOR and depreciation of the Euro against the U.S. Dollar on our Euro-denominated debt facilities;

partially offset by:

an increase of $0.8 million relating to a new debt facility used to fund the delivery of the Wilpride in April 2014.

Realized and Unrealized Loss on Non-Designated Derivative Instruments . Net realized and unrealized losses on non-designated derivative instruments decreased to $20.0 million for 2015, from $44.7 million for 2014 as set forth in the table below.
(in thousands of U.S. Dollars)
Year Ended December 31,
 
2015
2014
 
Realized
gains
(losses)
Unrealized
gains
(losses)
Total
Realized
gains
(losses)
Unrealized
gains
(losses)
Total
Interest rate swap agreements
(28,968
)
14,768

(14,200
)
(39,406
)
4,204

(35,202
)
Interest rate swaption agreements

(783
)
(783
)



Interest rate swap agreements termination



(2,319
)

(2,319
)
Toledo Spirit time-charter derivative
(3,429
)
(1,610
)
(5,039
)
(861
)
(6,300
)
(7,161
)
 
(32,397
)
12,375

(20,022
)
(42,586
)
(2,096
)
(44,682
)

As at December 31, 2015 and 2014, we had interest rate swap and interest rate swaption agreements with aggregate average net outstanding notional amounts of approximately $1.6 billion and $1.0 billion, respectively, with average fixed rates of 3.3% and 4.1%, respectively. The decrease in realized losses from 2014 to 2015 relating to our interest rate swaps was primarily due to the termination of interest rate swaps in December 2014 that had been held by the Teekay Nakilat Joint Venture and higher short-term variable interest rates in 2015 compared to the same period in 2014.

During 2015, we recognized unrealized gains on our interest rate swap and swaption agreements associated with our U.S. Dollar-denominated long-term debt. This resulted from transfers of $21.0 million of previously recognized unrealized losses to realized losses related to actual cash settlements of our interest rate swaps, partially offset by $17.1 million of unrealized losses relating to decreases in long-term forward LIBOR benchmark interest rates, relative to the beginning of 2015.

During 2015, we recognized unrealized gains on our interest rate swap agreements associated with our EURO-denominated long-term debt. This resulted from transfers of $7.9 million of previously recognized unrealized losses to realized losses related to actual cash settlements of our interest rate swaps, and $2.2 million of unrealized gains relating to increases in long-term forward EURIBOR benchmark interest rates, relative to the beginning of 2015.

The projected forward average tanker rates in the tanker market increased at December 31, 2015 compared to the beginning of 2015, which resulted in $1.6 million of unrealized losses on our Toledo Spirit time-charter derivative. The Toledo Spirit time-charter derivative is the agreement with Teekay Corporation under which Teekay Corporation pays us any amounts payable to the charterer of the Toledo

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Spirit as a result of spot rates being below the fixed rate, and we pay Teekay Corporation any amounts payable to us by the charterer of the Toledo Spirit as a result of spot rates being in excess of the fixed rate.

During 2014, we recognized unrealized losses on our interest rate swaps associated with our U.S. Dollar-denominated restricted cash deposits, which were terminated in December 2014. This resulted from transfers of $172.5 million of previously recognized unrealized gains to realized gains related to actual cash settlements of our interest rate swaps, partially offset by $90.0 million of unrealized gains relating to decreases in long-term forward LIBOR benchmark interest rates relative to the beginning of 2014.

During 2014, we recognized unrealized gains on our interest rate swaps associated with our U.S. Dollar-denominated long-term debt and capital leases. This resulted from transfers of $204.9 million of previously recognized unrealized losses to realized losses related to actual cash settlements of our interest rate swaps, partially offset by $104.0 million of unrealized losses relating to decreases in long-term forward LIBOR benchmark interest rates relative to the beginning of 2014.

During 2014, we recognized unrealized losses on our interest rate swap agreements associated with our Euro-denominated long-term debt. This resulted from $23.5 million of unrealized losses relating to decreases in long-term forward EURIBOR benchmark interest rates, relative to the beginning of 2014, partially offset by transfers of $9.3 million of previously recognized unrealized losses to realized losses related to actual cash settlements of our interest rate swaps.

The projected average tanker rates in the tanker market at December 31, 2014 increased compared to the beginning of 2014, which resulted in $6.3 million of unrealized losses on our Toledo Spirit time-charter derivative in 2014.

Please see “Item 5 – Operating and Financial Review and Prospects: Critical Accounting Estimates – Valuation of Derivative Instruments,” which explains how our derivative instruments are valued, including the significant factors and uncertainties in determining the estimated fair value and why changes in these factors result in material variances in realized and unrealized gain (loss) on non-designated derivative instruments.

Foreign Currency Exchange Gains . Foreign currency exchange gains were $13.9 million and $28.4 million for 2015 and 2014, respectively. These foreign currency exchange gains, substantially all of which were unrealized, are due primarily to the relevant period-end revaluation of our NOK-denominated debt and our Euro-denominated term loans for financial reporting purposes into U.S. Dollars, net of the realized and unrealized gains and losses on our cross-currency swaps. Gains on NOK-denominated and Euro-denominated monetary liabilities reflect a stronger U.S. Dollar against the NOK and Euro on the date of revaluation or settlement compared to the rate in effect at the beginning of the period. Losses on NOK-denominated and Euro-denominated monetary liabilities reflect a weaker U.S. Dollar against the NOK and Euro on the date of revaluation or settlement compared to the rate in effect at the beginning of the period.

For 2015, foreign currency exchange gains included the revaluation of our Euro-denominated cash, restricted cash and debt of $25.6 million and the revaluation of our NOK-denominated debt of $54.7 million. These gains were partially offset by realized losses of ($7.6) million on settlements of our cross currency swaps and unrealized losses of ($57.8) million on our cross currency swaps primarily due to depreciation of long-term NOK forward exchange rates relative to the beginning of 2015.

For 2014, foreign currency exchange gains included the revaluation of our Euro-denominated restricted cash and debt resulting in an unrealized gain of $34.3 million and revaluation of our NOK-denominated debt of $48.8 million. These gains were partially offset by realized losses of ($2.2) million on settlements of our cross currency swaps and unrealized losses of ($51.8) million on our cross-currency swaps primarily due to depreciation of long-term NOK forward exchange rates relative to the beginning of 2015.

Other Income. Other income increased by $0.7 million for 2015 compared to 2014 primarily due to amortization of additional guarantee liabilities in 2015 relating to our guarantees of Exmar LNG Joint Venture’s and Exmar LPG Joint Venture’s debt upon refinancing in 2015.

Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense decreased to $2.7 million for 2015, from $7.6 million for 2014, primarily as a result of higher income taxes in 2014 from the termination of capital lease obligations and refinancing in the Teekay Nakilat Joint Venture.

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss). OCI decreased to a loss of ($0.6) million for 2015, from a loss of ($1.5) million for 2014, due to lower unrealized losses on the valuation of interest rate swaps accounted for using hedge accounting within the equity accounted Teekay LNG-Marubeni Joint Venture, Exmar LNG Joint Venture, and Exmar LPG Joint Venture.
Liquidity and Cash Needs
Our business model is to employ our vessels on fixed-rate contracts primarily with large energy companies and their transportation subsidiaries. Prior to the fourth quarter of 2015, the operating cash flow generated by our vessels each quarter, excluding a reserve for maintenance capital expenditures and debt repayments, was generally paid out to our unitholders and General Partner as cash distributions within approximately 45 days after the end of each quarter. Global crude oil prices have significantly declined since mid-2014 and has contributed to depressed natural gas prices. Lower oil prices may negatively affect both the competitiveness of natural gas as a fuel for power generation and the market price of natural gas, to the extent that natural gas prices are benchmarked to the price of crude oil. These declines in energy prices, combined with other factors beyond our control, have adversely affected energy and master limited partnership capital markets and available sources of financing. Based on upcoming capital requirements for our committed growth projects and scheduled debt repayment obligations, coupled with relative weakness in energy and master limited partnership capital markets, we believe that it is in the best interests of our unitholders to conserve more of our internally generated cash flows to fund future growth projects and to reduce debt levels. Consequently, effective for the quarterly distribution for the fourth quarter of 2015, we reduced our quarterly cash distribution per common unit to $0.14 from $0.70.

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Our primary liquidity needs for 2017 through 2018 include payment of our quarterly distributions, including distributions on our common units and Series A Preferred Units, operating expenses, dry-docking expenditures, debt service costs, scheduled repayments of long-term debt, bank debt maturities, committed capital expenditures and the funding of general working capital requirements. We anticipate that our primary sources of funds for our short-term liquidity needs will be cash flows from operations, proceeds from debt financings, proceeds from equity offerings, and dividends from our equity accounted joint ventures. For 2017 through 2018, we expect that our existing liquidity, combined with the cash flow we expect to generate from our operations and receive as dividends from our equity accounted joint ventures will be sufficient to finance a portion of our liquidity needs, including the equity portion of our committed capital expenditures. Our remaining liquidity needs include the requirement to secure debt financing for an adequate portion of our committed capital expenditures, to refinance our loan facilities maturing in 2017 to 2018 and our NOK-denominated bonds due in 2018, to possibly fund the potential exposure relating to the lease arrangements that the Teekay Nakilat Joint Venture had previously entered into (please read “Item 1 - Financial Statements: Note 13c - Commitments and Contingencies"). We already have committed debt financing in place for the following vessels and projects: three of our LNG carriers under construction that will be chartered to a wholly-owned subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell PLC; the Torben Spirit , which was delivered to us on February 28, 2017 and chartered out to a major energy company; the vessels under construction in the BG Joint Venture and the Exmar LPG Joint Venture; and the assets of the Bahrain LNG Joint Venture formed for the development of an LNG receiving and regasification terminal in Bahrain. We are actively seeking debt financings for our other five wholly-owned LNG carriers under construction, the six LNG carriers under construction for the Yamal LNG Joint Venture and for the other requirements described above.

Our liquidity needs beyond 2018 are currently expected to decline compared to 2017 to 2018, as a majority of our capital expenditures commitments relate to 2017 to 2018. Our ability to continue to expand the size of our fleet over the long-term is dependent upon our ability to generate operating cash flow, obtain long-term bank borrowings and other debt, as well as our ability to raise debt or equity financing through public or private offerings.

Our revolving credit facilities and term loans are described in Item 1 - Financial Statements: Note 9 - Long-Term Debt. They contain covenants and other restrictions typical of debt financing secured by vessels, which restrict the vessel-owning subsidiaries from: incurring or guaranteeing indebtedness; changing ownership or organizational structure, including mergers, consolidations, liquidations and dissolutions; paying dividends or distributions if we are in default; making capital expenditures in excess of specified levels; making certain negative pledges and granting certain liens; selling, transferring, assigning or conveying assets; making certain loans and investments; and entering into new lines of business. Certain of our revolving credit facilities and term loans require us to maintain financial covenants. If we do not meet these financial covenants, the lender may accelerate the repayment of our revolving credit facilities and term loans, which would have a significant impact on our short-term liquidity requirements. As at December 31, 2016 , we and our affiliates were in compliance with all covenants relating to our credit facilities and term loans. As at December 31, 2016 , we had two facilities with an aggregate outstanding loan balance of $127.8 million that require us to maintain minimum vessel-value-to-outstanding-loan-principal-balance ratios ranging from 110% to 115% , which as at December 31, 2016 ranged from 133% to 209% . The vessel values were determined using a current market value for comparable second-hand vessels. Since vessel values can be volatile, our estimate of market value may not be indicative of either the current or future price that could be obtained if the related vessels were actually sold.

As at December 31, 2016 , our consolidated cash and cash equivalents were $126.1 million , compared to $102.5 million at December 31, 2015. Our total liquidity, which consists of cash, cash equivalents and undrawn credit facilities, was $369.8 million as at December 31, 2016 , compared to $232.5 million as at December 31, 2015. The increase in total consolidated liquidity was primarily due to proceeds of $355.3 million from our sale-leaseback financing transactions in February 2016 and July 2016 relating to the Creole Spirit and Oak Spirit , respectively, proceeds from the issuance of our Series A Preferred Units in October 2016 and the issuance of our NOK bonds net of buyback, in October 2016, and reduced quarterly distributions in 2016.

As at December 31, 2016 , we had a working capital deficit of $29.0 million , which is primarily the result of $47.3 million of our NOK bonds maturing in May 2017, and $26.0 million of current capital lease obligations relating to one Suezmax tanker under which the owner has the option to require us to purchase the vessels. We expect to manage our working capital deficit primarily with net operating cash flows, dividends from our equity accounted joint ventures, debt refinancings and, to a lesser extent, existing undrawn revolving credit facilities. As at December 31, 2016 , we had undrawn revolving credit facilities of $243.7 million . In addition, in January 2017, we raised in the Norwegian bond market, NOK 300 million (equivalent to approximately $36 million) in new senior unsecured bonds through an add-on to our existing NOK bonds due in October 2021 and received $40 million in cash distributions in February 2017 from the RasGas 3 Joint Venture upon completion of its debt refinancing in December 2016, which were partially offset by our additional equity investment of $57 million in the Teekay LNG-Marubeni Joint Venture upon completion of its debt refinancing in March 2017.

As described under “Item 4 – Information on the Partnership: B. Operations - Regulations,” passage of any climate control legislation or other regulatory initiatives that restrict emissions of greenhouse gases could have a significant financial and operational impact on our business, which we cannot predict with certainty at this time. Such regulatory measures could increase our costs related to operating and maintaining our vessels and require us to install new emission controls, acquire allowances or pay taxes related to our greenhouse gas emissions, or administer and manage a greenhouse gas emissions program. In addition, increased regulation of greenhouse gases may, in the long term, lead to reduced demand for oil and gas and reduced demand for our services.

Cash Flows. The following table summarizes our cash flow for the periods presented:

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(in thousands of U.S. Dollars)
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
2015
2014
Net cash flow from operating activities
166,492

239,729

191,097

Net cash flow (used for) from financing activities
(154,925
)
(84,357
)
100,069

Net cash flow from (used for) investing activities
12,098

(212,530
)
(271,008
)

Operating Cash Flows. Net cash flow from operating activities decreased to $166.5 million in 2016 from $239.7 million in 2015, primarily due to a lower aggregate amount of dividends received from our equity accounted joint ventures, the sales of the Bermuda Spirit and Hamilton Spirit in April 2016 and May 2016, respectively, an increase in restricted cash relating to operating activities, reduced revenues in the fourth quarter of 2016 for uncollected hire invoices relating to our six LPG carriers on charter to Skaugen, lower revenues earned by the Teide Spirit relating to the profit-sharing agreement between us and CEPSA, and lower charter rates on the European Spirit , African Spirit and Asian Spirit . These decreases were partially offset by the commencement of charter contracts for the Creole Spirit and Oak Spirit in February 2016 and August 2016, respectively, fewer off-hire days relating to scheduled dry dockings during 2016, the timing of collection and payments owing from and to our affiliates, and one additional calendar day in 2016.

Net cash flow from operating activities increased to $239.7 million in 2015 from $191.1 million in 2014 primarily due to a greater aggregate amount of dividends received from our equity accounted joint ventures, the acquisition of the Norgas Napa in November 2014, upfront hire payments received relating to our six LPG carriers chartered out to Skaugen, higher charter rates received from the Bermuda Spirit and Hamilton Spirit relating to an agreement between us and the charterer that ended in October 2014, a lower number of off-hire days relating to scheduled dry dockings during 2015 compared to 2014, and 18 days of unscheduled off-hire during the first quarter of 2014 due to repairs required for one of our LNG carriers. These increases were partially offset by the sales of the Algeciras Spirit and Huelva Spirit conventional tankers in February 2014 and August 2014, respectively, and the timing of payments to affiliates.

Net cash flow from operating activities depends upon the timing and amount of dry-docking expenditures, repair and maintenance activity, the impact of vessel additions and dispositions on operating cash flows, foreign currency rates, changes in interest rates, timing of dividends received from equity accounted investments, fluctuations in working capital balances and spot market hire rates (to the extent we have vessels operating in the spot tanker market or our hire rates are partially affected by spot market rates). The number of vessel dry dockings tends to vary each period depending on the vessels’ maintenance schedule.

Our equity accounted joint ventures are generally required to distribute all available cash to their owners. However, the timing and amount of dividends from each of our equity accounted joint ventures may not necessarily coincide with the operating cash flow generated from each respective equity accounted joint venture. The timing and amount of dividends distributed by our equity accounted joint ventures are affected by the timing and amounts of debt repayments in the joint ventures, capital requirements of the joint ventures, as well as any cash reserves maintained in the joint ventures for operations, capital expenditures and/or as required under financing agreements.

Financing Cash Flows. Net cash flow used for financing activities increased to $154.9 million in 2016 from $84.4 million in 2015 primarily as a result of a $563.3 million increase in scheduled repayments and prepayments of long-term debt in 2016 (primarily due to prepayments of revolving credit facilities, repurchase of a portion of our NOK bonds, and payments of term loans associated with the sales of the Bermuda Spirit and Hamilton Spirit in April 2016 and May 2016, respectively), and a $17.2 million increase in capital lease repayments due to the sale-leaseback financing transactions completed on the Creole Spirit and Oak Spirit in February 2016 and July 2016, respectively. These increases in cash flows used for financing activities were partially offset by a $210.1 million decrease in cash distributions paid to our common unitholders and General Partner due to the decrease in our quarterly distribution to $0.14 per common unit from $0.70 per common unit, higher net proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt of $181.3 million primarily relating to the issuance of NOK bonds in October 2016, $85.3 million higher proceeds from equity offerings due to the issuance of preferred units in 2016, and a decrease in restricted cash of $4.7 million for 2016 compared to a $30.3 million increase in restricted cash in 2015, primarily due to changes in the amount of margin call collateral related to our NOK cross-currency swaps.

Net cash flow used for financing activities was $84.4 million in 2015, compared to cash flow from financing activities of $100.1 million in 2014, primarily as a result of an increase in restricted cash of $30.3 million in 2015 compared to a $448.9 million decrease in restricted cash in 2014, $146.8 million lower proceeds from equity offerings, $56.2 million lower proceeds from debt financings net of scheduled repayments, prepayments and debt issuance costs, due to the completed debt refinancing in the Teekay Nakilat Joint Venture in 2014, and a $15.0 million increase in cash distributions paid to our common unitholders and General Partner. These increases were partially offset by a $474.7 million decrease in prepayments of capital lease obligations due to the acquisition of the RasGas II LNG Carriers under capital lease in the Teekay Nakilat Joint Venture in 2014, and $41.1 million less dividends paid to non-controlling interest. The increase in restricted cash in 2015 primarily resulted from a $28.6 million increase in 2015 due to a higher margin call collateral related to our NOK cross-currency swaps, and the $448.9 million decrease in 2014 primarily related to the acquisition of the RasGas II LNG Carriers under capital lease in the Teekay Nakilat Joint Venture funded by our restricted cash in 2014. Cash distributions paid during 2015 increased to $255.5 million from $240.5 million for 2014 due to an increase in the number of common units eligible to receive cash distributions from us as a result of equity offerings during 2014 and 2015 and an increase in our quarterly cash distribution to $0.7000 per common unit from $0.6918 per common unit paid in the first quarter of 2015.

After December 31, 2016, cash distributions of $11.4 million were declared to holders of common units with respect to the fourth quarter of 2016, which was paid in February 2017. In addition, we paid cash dividends of $2.7 million on the preferred units in January 2017.


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Investing Cash Flows. Net cash flow from investing activities was $12.1 million in 2016 compared to net cash flow used for investing activities of $212.5 million in 2015. During 2016, we received $355.3 million from the sale-leaseback financing transactions completed on the Creole Spirit and Oak Spirit in February and July 2016, respectively, and we received $94.3 million in proceeds from the sales of the Bermuda Spirit and Hamilton Spirit in April 2016 and May 2016, respectively. Receipts from direct financing leases increased by $7.8 million due to the timing of payments. We contributed $120.9 million to our equity accounted joint ventures in 2016 compared to $25.9 million in 2015, primarily to fund newbuilding installments in the Yamal LNG Joint Venture and project expenditures for the Bahrain LNG project. During 2016, we used $345.8 million for capital expenditures, primarily for newbuilding installment payments and shipbuilding supervision costs for our LNG carrier newbuildings, compared to $192.0 million in 2015. During 2016, we received a $5.5 million repayment of a shareholder loan from the Exmar LPG Joint Venture, compared to $23.7 million repayment of a shareholder loan from the Exmar LPG Joint Venture during 2015. There was no change in the amount of the $34.3 million relating to a performance bond placed in 2015 on the Bahrain LNG Joint Venture project.

Net cash flow used for investing activities decreased to $212.5 million in 2015 from $271.0 million in 2014. We used cash of $192.0 million, primarily relating to newbuilding installment payments and shipbuilding supervision costs for our LNG carrier newbuildings. Restricted cash increased in 2015 by $34.3 million relating to a performance bond placed on the Bahrain LNG Joint Venture project. In addition, we used cash of $25.9 million to provide capital to our equity accounted investments primarily to prepay debt within the Teekay LNG-Marubeni Joint Venture, partially offset by a $23.7 million shareholder loan repayment to us by Exmar LPG BVBA in 2015. During 2014, we used cash of $100.2 million primarily to acquire and fund our proportionate interest of newbuilding installments in the BG Joint Venture and the Yamal LNG Joint Venture, $140.4 million relating to newbuilding installments for our wholly-owned LNG carrier newbuildings, $23.1 million relating to the early termination fee on the termination of the leasing of the RasGas II LNG Carriers (which was capitalized as part of the vessels’ costs) and $21.6 million, which is net of $5.4 million owing to Skaugen, to fund our acquisition of the Norgas Napa in November 2014, and $3.8 million relating to certain vessel upgrades.
Credit Facilities
Our revolving credit facilities and term loans are described in Item 18 – Financial Statements: Note 9 – Long-Term Debt. Our term loans and revolving credit facilities contain covenants and other restrictions typical of debt financing secured by vessels, including, among others, one or more of the following that restrict the ship-owning subsidiaries from:

incurring or guaranteeing indebtedness;
changing ownership or structure, including mergers, consolidations, liquidations and dissolutions;
making dividends or distributions if we are in default;
making capital expenditures in excess of specified levels;
making certain negative pledges and granting certain liens;
selling, transferring, assigning or conveying assets;
making certain loans and investments; and
entering into a new line of business.

Certain loan agreements require (a) that minimum levels of tangible net worth and aggregate liquidity be maintained, (b) that we maintain certain ratios of vessel values as it relates to the relevant outstanding loan principal balance, (c) that we do not exceed a maximum amount of leverage and (d) certain of our subsidiaries to maintain restricted cash deposits. As at December 31, 2016 , we had two facilities with an aggregate outstanding loan balance of $127.8 million that require us to maintain minimum vessel-value-to-outstanding-loan-principal-balance ratios ranging from 110% to 115% , which as at December 31, 2016 ranged from 133% to 209% . The vessel values were determined using a current market value for comparable second-hand vessels. Since vessel values can be volatile, our estimate of market value may not be indicative of either the current or future price that could be obtained if the related vessel was actually sold. Our ship-owning subsidiaries may not, among other things, pay dividends or distributions if they are in default under their term loans or revolving credit facilities. As at December 31, 2016, we and our affiliates were in compliance with all covenants relating to our credit facilities and capital leases.
Contractual Obligations and Contingencies
The following table summarizes our contractual obligations as at December 31, 2016 :


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Total
 
2017
 
2018
 
2019
 
2020
 
2021
 
Beyond
2021
 
 
(in millions of U.S. Dollars)
U.S. Dollar-Denominated Obligations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-term debt: (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Scheduled repayments
 
460.5

 
102.2

 
81.4

 
53.2

 
52.7

 
31.1

 
139.9

Repayments at maturity
 
753.0

 
25.0

 
409.4

 
20.4

 

 
142.9

 
155.3

Commitments under capital leases (2)
 
536.3

 
61.0

 
57.3

 
30.1

 
30.1

 
30.1

 
327.7

Commitments under operating leases (3)
 
295.5

 
24.1

 
24.1

 
24.1

 
24.1

 
24.1

 
175.0

Newbuilding installments/shipbuilding supervision (4)
 
2,876.9

 
1,050.0

 
1,067.2

 
561.1

 
198.6

 

 

Total U.S. Dollar-denominated obligations
 
4,922.2

 
1,262.3

 
1,639.4

 
688.9

 
305.5

 
228.2

 
797.9

Euro-Denominated Obligations:   (5)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-term debt (6)
 
219.7

 
15.6

 
124.8

 
8.9

 
9.6

 
10.3

 
50.5

Total Euro-denominated obligations
 
219.7

 
15.6

 
124.8

 
8.9

 
9.6

 
10.3

 
50.5

Norwegian Kroner-Denominated Obligations: (5)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-term debt  (7)
 
371.3

 
47.3

 
104.2

 

 
115.7

 
104.1

 

Total Norwegian Kroner-Denominated obligations 
 
371.3

 
47.3

 
104.2

 

 
115.7

 
104.1

 

Totals
 
5,513.2

 
1,325.2

 
1,868.4

 
697.8

 
430.8

 
342.6

 
848.4


1.
Excludes expected interest payments of $28.8 million ( 2017 ), $20.8 million ( 2018 ), $13.6 million ( 2019 ), $12.5 million ( 2020 ), $10.2 million ( 2021 ) and $29.8 million ( beyond 2021 ). Expected interest payments are based on the existing interest rates (fixed-rate loans) and LIBOR at December 31, 2016 , plus margins on debt that has been drawn that ranges up to 2.80% (variable-rate loans). The expected interest payments do not reflect the effect of related interest rate swaps or swaptions that we have used as an economic hedge for certain of our variable-rate debt. In addition, the above table does not reflect scheduled debt repayments in our equity accounted joint ventures.
Upon the completion of the Teekay-LNG Marubeni Joint Venture’s debt refinancing in March 2017, we invested $57.2 million of additional equity into the Teekay-LNG Marubeni Joint Venture through a $44.2 million payment in March 2017 and a $13.0 million payment in April 2017, which is not reflected in the table above.
2.
Includes, in addition to lease payments, amounts we may be or are required to pay to purchase the leased vessels at the end of their respective lease terms. For two of our four capital lease obligations, the lessor has the option to sell two Suezmax tankers under capital lease to us at any time during the remaining lease terms; however, in this table we have assumed the lessor will not exercise its right to sell the two Suezmax tankers to us until after the lease term expires, which is during the years 2017 and 2018 . The purchase price for any Suezmax tanker we are required to purchase would be based on the unamortized portion of the vessel construction financing costs for the vessels, which are included in the table above. We expect to satisfy any such purchase price by assuming the existing vessel financing, although we may be required to obtain separate debt or equity financing to complete any purchases if the lenders do not consent to our assuming the financing obligations. Please read “Item 1 - Financial Statements: Note 5 - Leases and Restricted Cash”.
3.
We have corresponding leases whereby we are the lessor and expect to receive approximately $260.3 million under these leases from 2017 to 2029.
4.
As of December 31, 2016 , we have agreements for the construction of nine wholly-owned LNG carrier newbuildings, for which the estimated remaining costs for these newbuildings totaled $1.5 billion , including estimated interest and construction supervision fees. We have secured $857.1 million of financing related to the commitments for five of the LNG carrier newbuildings included in the table above.
As part of the acquisition of an ownership interest in the BG Joint Venture, we agreed to assume Shell’s obligation to provide shipbuilding supervision and crew training services for the four LNG carrier newbuildings and to fund our proportionate share of the remaining newbuilding installments. The estimated remaining costs for the shipbuilding supervision and crew training services and our proportionate share of newbuilding installments totaled $195.6 million as of December 31, 2016 . However, as part of this agreement with Shell, we expect to recover $10.9 million of the shipbuilding supervision and crew training costs from Shell between 2017 and 2019 and the BG Joint Venture has secured financing of $137.1 million based on our proportionate share of the remaining newbuilding installments as of December 31, 2016 .
In July 2014, the Yamal LNG Joint Venture, in which we have a 50% ownership interest, entered into agreements for the construction of six LNG carrier newbuildings. As at December 31, 2016 , our 50% share of the estimated remaining costs for these six newbuildings totaled $883.0 million . The Yamal LNG Joint Venture intends to secure debt financing for approximately 80% of the estimated fully built-up cost of the six newbuildings, which is estimated to be $2.1 billion.
The Bahrain LNG Joint Venture, in which we have a 30% ownership interest, is developing an LNG receiving and regasification terminal in Bahrain. The project will be owned and operated under a 20-year agreement commencing in early-2019 with an estimated fully-built up cost of approximately $960.0 million . As at December 31, 2016 , our 30% share of the estimated remaining costs is $224.1 million . The Bahrain LNG Joint Venture has secured debt financing for approximately 75% of the fully built-up cost of the LNG receiving and regasification terminal in Bahrain.
The table above includes our proportionate share of the newbuilding costs for four LPG carrier newbuildings scheduled for delivery between 2017 and 2018 in the Exmar LPG Joint Venture. As at December 31, 2016 , our 50% share of the estimated remaining costs for these four newbuildings totaled $77.5 million , including estimated interest and construction supervision fees. The Exmar LPG Joint Venture has secured financing for the four LPG carrier newbuildings.

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5.
Euro-denominated and NOK-denominated obligations are presented in U.S. Dollars and have been converted using the prevailing exchange rate as of December 31, 2016 .
6.
Excludes expected interest payments of $2.5 million ( 2017 ), $1.3 million ( 2018 ), $0.2 million ( 2019 ), $0.2 million ( 2020 ), $0.2 million ( 2021 ) and $0.2 million ( beyond 2021 ). Expected interest payments are based on EURIBOR at December 31, 2016 , plus margins that range up to 2.25%, as well as the prevailing U.S. Dollar/Euro exchange rate as of December 31, 2016 . The expected interest payments do not reflect the effect of related interest rate swaps that we have used as an economic hedge of certain of our variable-rate debt.
7.
Excludes expected interest payments of $15.5 million ( 2017 ), $16.8 million ( 2018 ), $12.9 million ( 2019 ), $10.2 million ( 2020 ), and $3.7 million ( 2021 ). Expected interest payments are based on NIBOR at December 31, 2016 , plus margins that range up to 6.00%, as well as the prevailing U.S. Dollar/NOK exchange rate as of December 31, 2016 . The expected interest payments do not reflect the effect of the related cross-currency swaps that we have used as an economic hedge of our foreign exchange and interest rate exposure associated with our NOK-denominated long-term debt.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future material effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources . The details of our equity accounted investments are shown in Item 18 – Financial Statements: Note 6 – Equity Accounted Investments.
Critical Accounting Estimates
We prepare our consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP, which requires us to make estimates in the application of our accounting policies based on our best assumptions, judgments and opinions. On a regular basis, management reviews the accounting policies, assumptions, estimates and judgments to ensure that our consolidated financial statements are presented fairly and in accordance with GAAP. However, because future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty, actual results could differ from our assumptions and estimates, and such differences could be material. Accounting estimates and assumptions discussed in this section are those that we consider to be the most critical to an understanding of our financial statements, because they inherently involve significant judgments and uncertainties. For a further description of our material accounting policies, please read “Item 18 – Financial Statements: Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.”
Vessel Lives and Impairment
Description. The carrying value of each of our vessels represents its original cost at the time of delivery or purchase less depreciation and impairment charges. We depreciate the original cost, less an estimated residual value, of our vessels on a straight-line basis over each vessel’s estimated useful life. The carrying values of our vessels may not represent their market value at any point in time because the market prices of second-hand vessels tend to fluctuate with changes in charter rates and the cost of newbuildings. Both charter rates and newbuilding costs tend to be cyclical in nature.

We review vessels and equipment for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset, including the carrying value of the charter contract, if any, under which the vessel is employed, may not be recoverable. This occurs when the asset’s carrying value is greater than the future undiscounted cash flows the asset is expected to generate over its remaining useful life. For a vessel under charter, the discounted cash flows from that vessel may exceed its market value, as market values may assume the vessel is not employed on an existing charter. If the estimated future undiscounted cash flows of an asset exceed the asset’s carrying value, no impairment is recognized even though the fair value of the asset may be lower than its carrying value. If the estimated future undiscounted cash flows of an asset is less than the asset’s carrying value and the fair value of the asset is less than its carrying value, the asset is written down to its fair value. Fair value is calculated as the net present value of estimated future cash flows, which, in certain circumstances, will approximate the estimated market value of the vessel.

Our business model is to employ our vessels on fixed-rate contracts with large energy companies and their transportation subsidiaries. These contracts generally have original terms between five to 25 years in length. Consequently, while the market value of a vessel may decline below its carrying value, the carrying value of a vessel may still be recoverable based on the future undiscounted cash flows the vessel is expected to obtain from servicing its existing contract and future contracts.

The following table presents by segment the aggregate market values and carrying values of certain of our vessels that we have determined have a market value that is less than their carrying value as of December 31, 2016. Specifically, the following table reflects all such vessels, except those operating on contracts where the remaining term is significant and the estimated future undiscounted cash flows relating to such contracts are sufficiently greater than the carrying value of the vessels such that we consider it unlikely an impairment would be recognized in the following year. Consequently, the vessels included in the following table generally include those vessels near the end of existing charters or other operational contracts. While the market values of these vessels are below their carrying values, no impairment has been recognized on any of these vessels as the estimated future undiscounted cash flows relating to such vessels are greater than their carrying values.

We would consider the vessels reflected in the following table to be at a higher risk of future impairment. The estimated future undiscounted cash flows of the vessels reflected in the following table are significantly greater than their respective carrying values. Consequently, in these cases the following table would not necessarily represent vessels that would likely be impaired in the next 12 months, and the recognition of an impairment in the future for those vessels may primarily depend upon our deciding to dispose of the vessel instead of continuing to operate it. In deciding whether to dispose of a vessel, we determine whether it is economically preferable to sell the vessel or continue to operate it. This assessment includes an estimate of the net proceeds expected to be received if the vessel is sold in its existing condition compared to

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the present value of the vessel’s estimated future revenue, net of operating costs. Such estimates are based on the terms of the existing charter, charter market outlook and estimated operating costs, given a vessel’s type, condition and age. In addition, we typically do not dispose of a vessel that is servicing an existing customer contract.
 
(in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except number of vessels)
Reportable Segment ___________________________________
 
Number of Vessels
 
Market Values (1)
$
 
Carrying Values
$
Liquefied Gas Segment (2)
 
8

 
244,462

 
341,851

Conventional Tanker Segment (2)
 
3

 
58,276

 
88,246

Total
 
11


302,738


430,097

(1)
Market values are determined using reference to second-hand market comparable values as at December 31, 2016. Since vessel values can be volatile, our estimates of market value may not be indicative of either the current or future prices we could obtain if we sold any of the vessels.
(2)
Undiscounted cash flows are significantly greater than the carrying values.

Judgments and Uncertainties. Depreciation is calculated using an estimated useful life of 25 years for conventional tankers, 30 years for LPG Carriers and 35 years for LNG carriers, commencing at the date the vessel was originally delivered from the shipyard. However, the actual life of a vessel may be different than the estimated useful life, with a shorter actual useful life resulting in an increase in the quarterly depreciation and potentially resulting in an impairment loss. The estimated useful life of our vessels takes into account design life, commercial considerations and regulatory restrictions. Our estimates of future cash flows involve assumptions about future charter rates, vessel utilization, operating expenses, dry-docking expenditures, vessel residual values and the remaining estimated life of our vessels. Our estimated charter rates are based on rates under existing vessel contracts and market rates at which we expect we can re-charter our vessels. Our estimates of vessel utilization, including estimated off-hire time, are based on historical experience. Our estimates of operating expenses and dry-docking expenditures are based on historical operating and dry-docking costs and our expectations of future inflation and operating requirements. Vessel residual values are a product of a vessel’s lightweight tonnage and an estimated scrap rate. The remaining estimated lives of our vessels used in our estimates of future cash flows are consistent with those used in the calculation of depreciation.

Certain assumptions relating to our estimates of future cash flows are more predictable by their nature in our historical experience, including estimated revenue under existing contract terms, on-going operating costs and remaining vessel life. Certain assumptions relating to our estimates of future cash flows require more discretion and are inherently less predictable, such as future charter rates beyond the firm period of existing contracts and vessel residual values, due to factors such as the volatility in vessel charter rates and vessel values. We believe that the assumptions used to estimate future cash flows of our vessels are reasonable at the time they are made. We can make no assurances, however, as to whether our estimates of future cash flows, particularly future vessel charter rates or vessel values, will be accurate.

Effect if Actual Results Differ from Assumptions. If we conclude that a vessel or equipment is impaired, we recognize a loss in an amount equal to the excess of the carrying value of the asset over its fair value at the date of impairment. The written-down amount becomes the new lower cost basis and will result in a lower annual depreciation expense than for periods before the vessel impairment.
Dry-docking Life
Description . We capitalize a portion of the costs we incur during dry docking and for an intermediate survey and amortize those costs on a straight-line basis over the useful life of the dry dock. We expense costs related to routine repairs and maintenance incurred during dry docking that do not improve operating efficiency or extend the useful lives of the assets.

Judgments and Uncertainties. Amortization of capitalized dry-dock expenditures requires us to estimate the period of the next dry docking and useful life of dry-dock expenditures. While we typically dry dock each vessel every five years and have a shipping society classification intermediate survey performed on our LNG and LPG carriers between the second and third year of the five-year dry-docking period, we may dry dock the vessels at an earlier date, with a shorter life resulting in an increase in the amortization.

Effect if Actual Results Differ from Assumptions. If we change our estimate of the next dry-dock date for a vessel, we will adjust our annual amortization of dry-docking expenditures. Amortization expense of capitalized dry-dock expenditures for 2016, 2015, and 2014 were $11.5 million, $10.1 million, and $14.8 million, respectively. As at December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, our capitalized dry-dock expenditures were$13.9 million, $10.4 million, and $13.5 million, respectively. A one-year reduction in the estimated useful lives of capitalized dry-dock expenditures would result in an increase in our current annual amortization by approximately $2.8 million.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Description . We allocate the cost of acquired companies, including acquisitions of equity accounted investments, to the identifiable tangible and intangible assets and liabilities acquired, with the remaining amount being classified as goodwill. Certain intangible assets, such as time-charter contracts, are being amortized over time. Our future operating performance will be affected by the amortization of intangible assets and potential impairment charges related to goodwill and intangibles. Accordingly, the allocation of purchase price to intangible assets and goodwill may significantly affect our future operating results.

Goodwill is not amortized, but reviewed for impairment at the reporting unit level on an annual basis or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit to below its carrying value. When goodwill is

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reviewed for impairment, we may elect to assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, including goodwill. Alternatively, we may bypass this step and use a fair value approach to identify potential goodwill impairment and, when necessary, measure the amount of impairment. The Partnership uses a discounted cash flow model to determine the fair value of reporting units, unless there is a readily determinable fair market value. Intangible assets are assessed for impairment when and if impairment indicators exist. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of an intangible asset is not recoverable and its carrying amount exceeds its fair value.

Judgments and Uncertainties . The allocation of the purchase price of acquired companies to intangible assets and goodwill requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions, including estimates of future cash flows expected to be generated by the acquired assets and the appropriate discount rate to value these cash flows. In addition, the process of evaluating the potential impairment of goodwill and intangible assets is highly subjective and requires significant judgment at many points during the analysis. The fair value of our reporting units was estimated based on discounted expected future cash flows using a weighted-average cost of capital rate. The estimates and assumptions regarding expected cash flows and the discount rate require considerable judgment and are based upon existing contracts, historical experience, financial forecasts and industry trends and conditions.

At December 31, 2016, we had one reporting unit with goodwill attributable to it. As of the date of this filing, we do not believe that there is a reasonable possibility that the goodwill attributable to this reporting unit might be impaired within the next year. However, certain factors that impact this assessment are inherently difficult to forecast and as such we cannot provide any assurances that an impairment will or will not occur in the future. An assessment for impairment involves a number of assumptions and estimates that are based on factors that are beyond our control. These are discussed in more detail in Part I – Forward-Looking Statements.

Amortization expense of intangible assets for each of the years 2016, 2015, and 2014 was $8.9 million, $8.9 million, and $9.2 million, respectively. If actual results are not consistent with our estimates used to value our intangible assets, we may be exposed to an impairment charge and a decrease in the annual amortization expense of our intangible assets.
Valuation of Derivative Instruments
Description. Our risk management policies permit the use of derivative financial instruments to manage interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk and spot tanker market risk. Changes in fair value of derivative financial instruments that are not designated as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes are recognized in earnings.

Judgments and Uncertainties. A substantial majority of the fair value of our derivative instruments and the change in fair value of our derivative instruments from period to period result from our use of interest rate swap agreements. The fair value of our derivative instruments is the estimated amount that we would receive or pay to terminate the agreements at the reporting date, taking into account current interest rates and the current credit worthiness of both us and the swap counterparties. The estimated amount is the present value of estimated future cash flows, being equal to the difference between the benchmark interest rate and the fixed rate in the interest rate swap agreement, multiplied by the notional principal amount of the interest rate swap agreement at each interest reset date.

The fair value of our interest and cross-currency swap agreements at the end of each period are most significantly affected by the interest rate implied by the benchmark interest yield curve, including its relative steepness, and forward foreign exchange rates. Interest rates and foreign exchange rates have experienced significant volatility in recent years in both the short and long term. While the fair value of our interest and cross-currency swap agreements are typically more sensitive to changes in short-term rates, significant changes in the long-term benchmark interest and foreign exchange rates also materially impact our interest and cross-currency swap agreements.

The fair value of our interest and cross-currency swap agreements are also affected by changes in our specific credit risk included in the discount factor. We discount our interest rate swap agreements with reference to the credit default swap spreads of similarly rated global industrial companies and by considering any underlying collateral. The process of determining credit worthiness requires significant judgment in determining which source of credit risk information most closely matches our risk profile.

The benchmark interest rate yield curve and our specific credit risk are expected to vary over the life of the interest rate swap agreements. The larger the notional amount of the interest rate swap agreements outstanding and the longer the remaining duration of the interest rate swap agreements, the larger the impact of any variability in these factors will be on the fair value of our interest rate swaps. We economically hedge the interest rate exposure on a significant amount of our long-term debt and for long durations. As such, we have historically experienced, and we expect to continue to experience, material variations in the period-to-period fair value of our derivative instruments.

The fair value of our derivative instrument relating to the agreement between us and Teekay Corporation for the Toledo Spirit time-charter contract is the estimated amount that we would receive or pay to terminate the agreement at the reporting date. This amount is estimated using the present value of our projected future spot market tanker rates, which has been derived from current spot market rates and long-term historical average rates.

Effect if Actual Results Differ from Assumptions. Although we measure the fair value of our derivative instruments utilizing the inputs and assumptions described above, if we were to terminate the agreements at the reporting date, the amount we would pay or receive to terminate the derivative instruments may differ from our estimate of fair value. If the estimated fair value differs from the actual termination amount, an adjustment to the carrying amount of the applicable derivative asset or liability would be recognized in earnings for the current period. Such adjustments could be material. See “Item 18 – Financial Statements: Note 12 – Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” for the effects on the change in fair value of our derivative instruments on our consolidated statements of income and statements of comprehensive income.

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Taxes
Description . We record a valuation allowance to reduce our deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized.

Judgments and Uncertainties . The future realization of deferred tax assets depends on the existence of sufficient taxable income of the appropriate character in either the carryback or carryforward period. This analysis requires, among other things, the use of estimates and projections in determining future reversals of temporary differences, forecasts of future profitability and evaluating potential tax-planning strategies.

Effect if Actual Results Differ from Assumptions. If we determined that we were able to realize a net deferred tax asset in the future, in excess of the net recorded amount, an adjustment to the deferred tax assets would typically increase our net income in the period such determination was made. Likewise, if we determined that we were not able to realize all or a part of our deferred tax asset in the future, an adjustment to the deferred tax assets would typically decrease our net income in the period such determination was made. As at December 31, 2016, we had recorded valuation allowances of $41.1 million (2015 – $53.2 million).
Item 6.
Directors, Senior Management and Employees
Management of Teekay LNG Partners L.P.
Teekay GP L.L.C., our General Partner, manages our operations and activities. Unitholders are not entitled to elect the directors of our General Partner or directly or indirectly participate in our management or operation.

Our General Partner owes a fiduciary duty to our unitholders. Our General Partner is liable, as general partner, for all of our debts (to the extent not paid from our assets), except for indebtedness or other obligations that are expressly nonrecourse to it. Whenever possible, our General Partner intends to cause us to incur indebtedness or other obligations that are nonrecourse to it.

The directors of our General Partner oversee our operations. Effective February 1, 2017, our General Partner has a Corporate Secretary but does not have any other officers. Instead, the Partnership and our wholly-owned subsidiary, Teekay LNG Operating L.L.C. (or Opco ), have entered into a services agreement with Teekay Gas Group Ltd. (or the Service Provider ), a subsidiary of Opco. Employees of certain subsidiaries of Teekay Corporation provide various services to us including in the case of our operating subsidiaries, substantially all of their managerial, operational and administrative services and other technical and advisory services, and in the case of the Partnership, various administrative services. Please read “Item 7 – Major Unitholders and Related Party Transactions.”

Those individuals providing services to us or our subsidiaries may face a conflict regarding the allocation of their time between our business and the other business interests of Teekay Corporation or its affiliates. The various services agreements require the service providers to provide the services diligently and in a commercially reasonable manner.
Directors of Teekay GP L.L.C.
The following table provides information about the directors as at the date of our Annual Report. Directors are elected for one-year terms. The business address of each of our directors listed below is c/o 4 th Floor, Belvedere Building, 69 Pitts Bay Road, Hamilton, HM 08, Bermuda. Ages of the individuals are as of December 31, 2016.

Name
 
Age
 
Position
Ida Jane Hinkley
 
66
 
Chairperson (1)(2)(3)
Beverlee F. Park
 
54
 
Director (1)(2)(3)
Vincent Lok
 
48
 
Director
C. Sean Day
 
67
 
Director (3)
Joseph E. McKechnie
 
58
 
Director (1)(2)(3)
(1)
Member of Audit Committee.
(2)
Member of Conflicts Committee.
(3)
Member of Corporate Governance Committee.

Certain biographical information about each of these individuals is set forth below:

Ida Jane Hinkley serves as Chair of Teekay GP L.L.C. and has served as director since 2005. From 1998 to 2001, she served as Managing Director of Navion Shipping AS, a shipping company at that time affiliated with the Norwegian state-owned oil company Statoil ASA (and subsequently acquired by Teekay Corporation’s in 2003). From 1980 to 1997, Ms. Hinkley was employed by the Gotaas-Larsen Shipping Corporation, an international provider of marine transportation services for crude oil and gas (including LNG), serving as its Chief Financial Officer from 1988 to 1992 and its Managing Director from 1993 to 1997. She currently serves as a non-executive director on the Board of Premier Oil plc, a London Stock Exchange listed oil exploration and production company and as a non-executive director of Vesuvius plc, a

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London Stock Exchange listed engineering company. From 2007 to 2008 she served as a non-executive director on the Board of Revus Energy ASA, a Norwegian listed oil company.

Beverlee F. Park joined the Board of Teekay GP L.L.C. in March 2014. From 2000 to 2013, Ms. Park served as COO, Interim CEO, and EVP/CFO at TimberWest, the largest private forest land owner in Western Canada. During this time, Ms. Park also served as President and COO, Couverdon Real Estate, a division of TimberWest. From 2003 to 2010, Ms. Park served as Board Member, Audit Committee Chair of BC Transmission Corp., the entity responsible for the operation and maintenance of 18,000km of electrical transmission in British Columbia and 300 substations. Previously, Ms. Park was employed by BC Hydro, British Columbia’s electricity, transmission and distribution utility company, in a range of senior financial roles and by KPMG. Ms. Park is currently a Board member of TransAlta Corporation, serving as a member of the Audit and Risk Committee and the Human Resources Committee, InTransit BC, serving as Chair of the Audit Committee, and of Silver Standard Resources Inc., serving as a member of the company’s Audit Committee and Safety and Sustainability Committee. She was appointed to the University of British Columbia’s Board of Governors in February 2016.

Vincent Lok joined the board of Teekay GP L.L.C. in June 2015. Mr. Lok has served as Teekay Corporation’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since 2007. He has held a number of finance and accounting positions with Teekay, including Controller from 1997 until his promotions to the positions of Vice President, Finance in 2002, Senior Vice President and Treasurer in 2004, and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in 2006. Mr. Lok has also served as the Chief Financial Officer of Teekay Tankers Ltd. since 2007. Prior to joining Teekay, Mr. Lok worked as a Chartered Accountant with Deloitte & Touche LLP. Mr. Lok is also a Chartered Financial Analyst.

C. Sean Day served as Chairman of Teekay GP L.L.C. since it was formed in November 2004 until June 2015 and continues to serve as a Director. Mr. Day has also served as Chairman of the Board for Teekay Corporation since September 1999 and for Teekay Offshore GP L.L.C., the general partner of Teekay Offshore, since it was formed in August 2006. He will resign as Chairman of those two entities effective June 15, 2017 but intends to continue on as a director of each. He served as a Chairman of Teekay Tankers Ltd. from October 2007 until June 2013. From 1989 to 1999, he was President and Chief Executive Officer of Navios Corporation, a large bulk shipping company based in Stamford, Connecticut. Prior to this, Mr. Day held a number of senior management positions in the shipping and finance industry. He is currently serving as a Director of Kirby Corporation and Chairman of Compass Diversified Holdings. Mr. Day is engaged as a consultant to Kattegat Limited, the parent company of Teekay’s largest shareholder, to oversee its investments, including that in the Teekay group of companies.

Joseph E. McKechnie joined the board of Teekay GP L.L.C. in February 2013. Mr. McKechnie is a retired United States Coast Guard Officer, having served for more than 23 years, many of which focused on marine safety and security with an emphasis on LNG. In 2000 he joined Tractebel LNG North America (formerly Cabot LNG) in Boston, Massachusetts as the Vice President of Shipping, where he oversaw the LNG shipping operations for the Port of Boston. From 2006 to 2011, Mr. McKechnie was transferred to London and then Paris to continue his work with SUEZ, (the parent company of Tractebel) and ultimately GDF-SUEZ, as the Senior Vice President of Shipping, and Deputy Head of the Shipping Department. He is a former member of the board of directors of Society of International Gas Tankers and Terminal Operators, and Gaz-Ocean, the GDF-SUEZ Owned LNG vessel operating company. In 2011, he left GDF-SUEZ following the successful merger of GDF and SUEZ, and ultimately formed J.E. McKechnie L.L.C. in early 2011.

Our Management

Our General Partner has a Corporate Secretary but does not have any other officers. On February 1, 2017, the Partnership and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Opco, entered into a service agreement with the Service Provider, a subsidiary of Opco. The following table provides certain information about the senior management team that is principally responsible for our operations and their positions in the Service Provider as at the date of this Annual Report. The business address of each of the executive officers of the Service Provider and the Corporate Secretary of our General Partner listed below is c/o 4th Floor, Belvedere Building, 69 Pitts Bay Road, Hamilton, HM 08, Bermuda.

Name
 
Age
 
Position
Mark Kremin
 
46
 
President and Chief Executive Officer, Teekay Gas Group Ltd. - effective February 1, 2017
Brody Speers
 
33
 
Chief Financial Officer, Teekay Gas Group Ltd. - effective February 1, 2017
Edith Robinson
 
52
 
Corporate Secretary, Teekay GP L.L.C.; Corporate Secretary, Teekay Gas Group Ltd. - effective February 1, 2017


Mark Kremin was appointed President and CEO of Service Provider on February 1, 2017. He was appointed President of Teekay Gas Services in 2015 having acted as its Vice President since 2006. Mr. Kremin has over 20 years of experience in shipping. In 2000, he joined Teekay Corporation as in-house counsel.  He subsequently held commercial roles within Teekay Gas Services.  He represents us on the boards of joint ventures with partners in Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Prior to joining Teekay Corporation, he was an attorney in an admiralty law firm in Manhattan. Prior to attending law school in New York City, he worked for a leading owner and operator of container ships.
Brody Speers  was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Service Provider on February 1, 2017. He joined Teekay Corporation in 2008 and has served in progressive financial positions including roles in Teekay Corporation’s Strategic Development and Finance departments. In 2013, he was promoted to Director, Finance, and to Vice President, Finance on February 1, 2017. He has had responsibility for completing financings for the Teekay Group, with a focus on financings for us. He represents us on the boards of joint ventures with partners in Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Prior to joining Teekay, Mr. Speers worked as a Chartered Professional Accountant for an accounting firm in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Speers is also a Chartered Business Valuator.


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Edith Robinson  was appointed as the Corporate Secretary of Teekay GP L.L.C., the general partner of Teekay LNG Partners L.P., in September 2014 and also currently serves as an Associate General Counsel for Teekay Corporation. Ms. Robinson joined Teekay Corporation in 2014. She was appointed Corporate Secretary of Teekay Gas Group Ltd. on February 1, 2017. Prior to joining Teekay Corporation, Ms. Robinson served as the General Counsel for a utility group in Bermuda. She has over twenty years of legal experience and is qualified to practice law in Bermuda, Ontario Canada, and England. Ms. Robinson has an MBA from Cornell University in addition to her legal qualifications.
Annual Executive Compensation
During 2016 and until his resignation on January 31, 2017, Peter Evensen served as our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Because Mr. Evensen was an employee of Teekay Corporation, his compensation (other than any awards under the long-term incentive plan described below) was set and paid by Teekay Corporation, and we reimbursed Teekay Corporation for time he spent on partnership matters. O ur General Partner did not appoint any executive officers to replace Mr. Evensen. Instead, the Partnership entered into a service agreement pursuant to which the Service Provider (an indirect subsidiary of the Partnership) provides the Partnership and Opco (a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Partnership) and its subsidiaries with the services of its CEO, Mark Kremin and its CFO, Brody Speers .
During 2016, the aggregate amount for which we reimbursed Teekay Corporation for compensation expenses of the former Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the General Partner, excluding any long-term incentive plan awards issued directly by the Partnership as described below, was $2.0 million. The amounts were paid in U.S. Dollars. Teekay Corporation’s annual bonus plan, in which the former CEO and CFO of the General Partner participated, considers both company performance and team performance.
Compensation of Directors
Officers of our General Partner or Teekay Corporation who also serve as directors of our General Partner do not receive additional compensation for their service as directors. During 2016, each non-management director received compensation for attending meetings of the Board of Directors, as well as committee meetings. Non-management directors received a director fee of $50,000 and common units with a value of approximately $70,000 for the 2016 year. The Chairman received an additional annual fee of $37,500 and common units with a value of approximately $87,500. In addition, members of the audit, conflicts and governance committees each received a committee fee of $5,000 for the 2016 year, and the chairs of the audit, conflicts and governance committees each received an additional fee of $12,000, for serving in that role. Each director is fully indemnified by us for actions associated with being a director to the extent permitted under Marshall Islands law.

During 2016, the five non-management directors received, in the aggregate, $368,500 in cash fees for their services as directors, plus reimbursement of their out-of-pocket expenses. In March 2016, our General Partner’s Board of Directors granted to the five non-management directors an aggregate of 32,723 common units.
2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan
Our General Partner adopted the Teekay LNG Partners L.P. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan for employees and directors of and consultants to our General Partner and employees and directors of and consultants to its affiliates, who perform services for us. The plan provides for the award of restricted units, phantom units, unit options, unit appreciation rights and other unit or cash-based awards. In 2016, the General Partner awarded 132,582 restricted units to the Teekay employees who provide services to our business. The restricted units vest evenly over a three-year period from the grant date.
Board Practices
Teekay GP L.L.C., our General Partner, is responsible for the management of our operations and activities. Unitholders are not entitled to elect the directors of our General Partner or directly or indirectly participate in our management or operation.

Our General Partner’s board of directors (or the Board ) currently consists of five members. Directors are appointed to serve until their successors are appointed or until they resign or are removed.

There are no service contracts between us and any of our directors providing for benefits upon termination of their employment or service.

The Board has the following three committees: Audit Committee, Conflicts Committee, and Corporate Governance Committee. The membership of these committees and the function of each of the committees are described below. Each of the committees is currently comprised of independent members and operates under a written charter adopted by the Board. The committee charters for the Audit Committee, the Conflicts Committee and the Corporate Governance Committee are available under “Investors – Teekay LNG Partners L.P. - Governance” from the home page of our web site at www.teekay.com. During 2016, the Board held five meetings. Each director attended all Board meetings, with the exception of one director who did not attend one Board meeting. The members of the Audit Committee, Conflicts Committee and Corporate Governance Committee attended all meetings, with the exception of one director who did not attend two Audit Committee meetings, one Conflicts Committee meeting and one Corporate Governance Committee meeting.

Audit Committee . The Audit Committee of our General Partner is composed of at least three directors, each of whom must meet the independence standards of the New York Stock Exchange (or NYSE) and the SEC. This committee is comprised of directors Beverlee F. Park

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(Chair), Ida Jane Hinkley, and Joseph E. McKechnie. All members of the committee are financially literate and the Board has determined that Ms. Park qualifies as the audit committee financial expert.

The Audit Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities for general oversight of:

the integrity of our consolidated financial statements;
our compliance with legal and regulatory requirements;
the independent auditors’ qualifications and independence; and
the performance of our internal audit function and independent auditors.

Conflicts Committee.  The Conflicts Committee of our General Partner is comprised of Beverlee F. Park (Chair), Joseph E. McKechnie and Ida Jane Hinkley. The members of the Conflicts Committee may not be officers or employees of our General Partner or directors, officers or employees of its affiliates, and must meet the heightened NYSE and SEC director independence standards applicable to audit committee membership and certain other requirements.

The Conflicts Committee:

reviews specific matters that the Board believes may involve conflicts of interest; and
determines if the resolution of the conflict of interest is fair and reasonable to us.

Any matters approved by the Conflicts Committee will be conclusively deemed to be fair and reasonable to us, approved by all of our partners, and not a breach by our General Partner of any duties it may owe us or our unitholders. The Board is not obligated to seek approval of the Conflicts Committee on any matter, and may determine the resolution of any conflict of interest itself.

Corporate Governance Committee . The Corporate Governance Committee of our General Partner is composed of at least two directors, a majority of whom must meet the director independence standards established by the NYSE. This committee is currently comprised of directors Joseph E. McKechnie (Chair), C. Sean Day, Ida Jane Hinkley, and Beverlee F. Park.

The Corporate Governance Committee:

oversees the operation and effectiveness of the Board and its corporate governance;
develops and recommends to the Board corporate governance principles and policies applicable to us and our General Partner and monitors compliance with these principles and policies and recommends to the Board appropriate changes; and
oversees director compensation and the long-term incentive plan described above.
Crewing and Staff
As of December 31, 2016, approximately 1,700 seagoing staff served on our consolidated and equity accounted for vessels that were managed by subsidiaries of Teekay Corporation and approximately nine staff served on shore in technical, commercial and administrative roles in various countries, compared to approximately 1,800 seagoing staff and 11 on shore staff as of December 31, 2015 and approximately 1,600 seagoing staff and 11 on shore staff as of December 31, 2014. Certain subsidiaries of Teekay Corporation employ the crews, who serve on the vessels pursuant to agreements with the subsidiaries, and Teekay Corporation subsidiaries also provide on-shore advisory, operational and administrative support to our operating subsidiaries pursuant to service agreements. Please read “Item 7 – Major Unitholders and Related Party Transactions.”

We regard attracting and retaining motivated seagoing personnel as a top priority. Like Teekay Corporation, we offer our seafarers competitive employment packages and comprehensive benefits and opportunities for personal and career development, which relates to a philosophy of promoting internally.

Teekay Corporation has entered into a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Philippine Seafarers’ Union, an affiliate of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (or ITF ), and a Special Agreement with ITF London, which cover substantially all of the officers and seamen that operate our Bahamian-flagged vessels. Our Spanish officers and seamen for our Spanish-flagged vessels are covered by two different collective bargaining agreements (one for Suezmax tankers and one for LNG carriers) with Spain’s Union General de Trabajadores and Comisiones Obreras, and the Filipino crewmembers employed on our Spanish-flagged LNG and Suezmax tankers are covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Philippine Seafarer’s Union. We believe Teekay Corporation’s and our relationships with these labor unions are good.

Our commitment to training is fundamental to the development of the highest caliber of seafarers for our marine operations. Teekay Corporation has agreed to allow our personnel to participate in its training programs. Teekay Corporation’s cadet training approach is designed to balance academic learning with hands-on training at sea. Teekay Corporation has relationships with training institutions in Canada, Croatia, India, Latvia, Norway, Philippines, Turkey and the United Kingdom. After receiving formal instruction at one of these institutions, our cadets’ training continues on board one of our vessels. Teekay Corporation also has a career development plan that we follow, which was designed to ensure a continuous flow of qualified officers who are trained on its vessels and familiarized with its operational standards, systems and policies. We

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believe that high-quality crewing and training policies will play an increasingly important role in distinguishing larger independent shipping companies that have in-house or affiliate capabilities from smaller companies that must rely on outside ship managers and crewing agents on the basis of customer service and safety. As such, we have a LNG training facility in Glasgow that serves this purpose.
Common Unit Ownership
The following table sets forth certain information regarding beneficial ownership, as of December 31, 2016 , of our common units by all directors of our General Partner. The information is not necessarily indicative of beneficial ownership for any other purpose. Under SEC rules, a person or entity beneficially owns any units that the person has the right to acquire as of March 1, 2017 (60 days after December 31, 2016 ) through the exercise of any unit option or other right. Unless otherwise indicated, each person has sole voting and investment power (or shares such powers with his or her spouse) with respect to the common units set forth in the following table. Information for all persons listed below is based on information delivered to us.

Identity of Person or Group
 
Common Units
Owned
 
Percentage of
Common Units
Owned (3)
All directors and officers of Teekay GP L.L.C. as a group (6 persons)  (1) (2)
 
108,847

 
0.14
%
(1)
Excludes units owned by Teekay Corporation which controls us and on the board of which serve the directors of our General Partner, C. Sean Day and Vincent Lok. Mr. Lok is also the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Teekay Corporation. Please read “Item 7 – Major Unitholders and Related Party Transactions" for more detail.
(2)
Each director, executive officer and key employee beneficially owns less than 1% of the outstanding common units. Under SEC rules, a person beneficially owns any units as to which the person has or shares voting or investment power.
(3)
Excludes the 2% general partner interest held by our General Partner, a wholly owned subsidiary of Teekay Corporation.
Item 7. Major Common Unitholders and Related Party Transactions
Major Common Unitholders
The following table sets forth information regarding beneficial ownership, as of December 31, 2016, of our common units by each person we know to beneficially own more than 5% of the outstanding common units. The number of units beneficially owned by each person is determined under SEC rules and the information is not necessarily indicative of beneficial ownership for any other purpose. Under SEC rules a person beneficially owns any units as to which the person has or shares voting or investment power. In addition, a person beneficially owns any units that the person or entity has the right to acquire as of March 1, 2017 (60 days after December 31, 2016) through the exercise of any unit option or other right. Unless otherwise indicated, each unitholder listed below has sole voting and investment power with respect to the units set forth in the following table.

Identity of Person or Group
 
Common Units
Owned
 
Percentage of
Common Units
Owned (1)
Teekay Corporation  (1)
 
25,208,274

 
31.7
%
FMR LLC (2)
 
7,957,182

 
10.0
%
Neuberger Berman Group LLC (3)
 
6,642,979

 
8.4
%
OppenheimerFunds, Inc. (4)
 
4,906,417

 
6.2
%
(1)
Excludes the 2% general partner interest held by our General Partner, a wholly owned subsidiary of Teekay Corporation.
(2)
FMR LLC has the sole dispositive power, but does not have voting power as to these units. This information is based on the Schedule 13G filed by this group with the SEC on October 11, 2016.
(3)
Neuberger Berman Group LLC and Neuberger Berman Investment Advisors LLC each have shared voting power as to 6,385,625 common units and shared dispositive power as to 6,642,979 common units. This information is based on the Schedule 13G/A filed by this group with the SEC on February 15, 2017.
(4)
OppenheimerFunds, Inc., an investment advisor, has shared voting power and shared dispositive power as to 4,906,417 common units. This information is based on the Schedule 13G/A filed by this group with the SEC on February 6, 2017.

Teekay Corporation has the same voting rights with respect to common units it owns as our other common unitholders. We are controlled by Teekay Corporation. We are not aware of any arrangements, the operation of which may at a subsequent date result in a change in control of us.
Related Party Transactions

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a)
We have entered into an amended and restated omnibus agreement with Teekay Corporation, our General Partner, our operating company, Teekay LNG Operating L.L.C., Teekay Offshore and related parties. The following discussion describes certain provisions of the omnibus agreement.

Noncompetition . Under the omnibus agreement, Teekay Corporation and Teekay Offshore have agreed, and have caused their controlled affiliates (other than us) to agree, not to own, operate or charter LNG carriers. This restriction does not prevent Teekay Corporation, Teekay Offshore or any of their controlled affiliates (other than us) from, among other things:

acquiring LNG carriers and related time-charters as part of a business and operating or chartering those vessels if a majority of the value of the total assets or business acquired is not attributable to the LNG carriers and related time-charters, as determined in good faith by the board of directors of Teekay Corporation or the conflicts committee of the board of directors of Teekay Offshore’s general partner; however, if at any time Teekay Corporation or Teekay Offshore completes such an acquisition, it must offer to sell the LNG carriers and related time-charters to us for their fair market value plus any additional tax or other similar costs to Teekay Corporation or Teekay Offshore that would be required to transfer the LNG carriers and time-charters to us separately from the acquired business;
owning, operating or chartering LNG carriers that relate to a bid or award for a proposed LNG project that Teekay Corporation or any of its subsidiaries has submitted or hereafter submits or receives; however, at least 180 days prior to the scheduled delivery date of any such LNG carrier, Teekay Corporation must offer to sell the LNG carrier and related time-charter to us, with the vessel valued at its “fully-built-up cost,” which represents the aggregate expenditures incurred (or to be incurred prior to delivery to us) by Teekay Corporation to acquire or construct and bring such LNG carrier to the condition and location necessary for our intended use, plus a reasonable allocation of overhead costs related to the development of such project and other projects that would have been subject to the offer rights set forth in the omnibus agreement but were not completed; or
acquiring, operating or chartering LNG carriers if our General Partner has previously advised Teekay Corporation or Teekay Offshore that the board of directors of our General Partner has elected, with the approval of its conflicts committee, not to cause us or our subsidiaries to acquire or operate the carriers.

In addition, under the omnibus agreement we have agreed not to own, operate or charter crude oil tankers or the following “offshore vessels” – dynamically positioned shuttle tankers, floating storage and off-take units or floating production, storage and off-loading units, in each case that are subject to contracts with a remaining duration of at least three years, excluding extension options. This restriction does not apply to any of the conventional tankers in our current fleet, and the ownership, operation or chartering of any oil tankers that replace any of those oil tankers in connection with certain events. In addition, the restriction does not prevent us from, among other things:

acquiring oil tankers or offshore vessels and any related time-charters or contracts of affreightment as part of a business and operating or chartering those vessels, if a majority of the value of the total assets or business acquired is not attributable to the oil tankers and offshore vessels and any related charters or contracts of affreightment, as determined by the conflicts committee of our General Partner’s board of directors; however, if at any time we complete such an acquisition, we are required to promptly offer to sell to Teekay Corporation the oil tankers and time-charters or to Teekay Offshore the offshore vessels and time-charters or contracts of affreightment for fair market value plus any additional tax or other similar costs to us that would be required to transfer the vessels and contracts to Teekay Corporation or Teekay Offshore separately from the acquired business; or
acquiring, operating or chartering oil tankers or offshore vessels if Teekay Corporation or Teekay Offshore, respectively, has previously advised our General Partner that it has elected not to acquire or operate those vessels.

Rights of First Offer on Suezmax Tankers, LNG Carriers and Offshore Vessels. Under the omnibus agreement, we have granted to Teekay Corporation and Teekay Offshore a 30-day right of first offer on any proposed (a) sale, transfer or other disposition of any of our conventional tankers, in the case of Teekay Corporation, or certain offshore vessels in the case of Teekay Offshore, or (b) re-chartering of any of our conventional tankers or offshore vessels pursuant to a time-charter or contract of affreightment with a term of at least three years if the existing charter expires or is terminated early. Likewise, each of Teekay Corporation and Teekay Offshore has granted a similar right of first offer to us for any LNG carriers it might own. These rights of first offer do not apply to certain transactions.

b)
C. Sean Day was the Chairman of our General Partner, Teekay GP L.L.C. since it was formed in November 2004 until June 2015 and continues to serve as a director. Mr. Day also serves as the Chairman of Teekay Corporation and Teekay Offshore GP L.L.C. (the general partner of Teekay Offshore Partners L.P., a publicly held partnership controlled by Teekay Corporation). He will be resigning as Chairman of those two entities effective June 15, 2017 but continuing as a director of each entity.

Peter Evensen was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Teekay Corporation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Teekay Offshore GP L.L.C. and Teekay GP L.L.C., and a Director of Teekay Corporation, Teekay GP L.L.C., Teekay Offshore GP L.L.C. and Teekay Tankers Ltd. through January 31, 2017.

Because Mr. Evensen was an employee of a subsidiary of Teekay Corporation, his compensation (other than any awards under the long-term incentive plan) was set and paid by the Teekay Corporation subsidiary. Pursuant to our partnership agreement, we have agreed to reimburse Teekay Corporation for time spent by Mr. Evensen on our partnership matters.

Vincent Lok joined the board of Teekay GP L.L.C. as a director in June 2015. Mr. Lok is also Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Teekay Corporation and the Chief Financial Officer of Teekay Tankers Ltd.


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On February 1, 2017, the Partnership and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Opco, entered into a service agreement with the Service Provider, a management services company that is a subsidiary of Opco. The Service Provider provides services using persons employed by various subsidiaries of Teekay Corporation, including the services of Mark Kremin, the President and CEO of Service Provider, and Brody Speers, the CFO of Service Provider. In addition, we have entered into various service agreements with certain direct and indirect subsidiaries of Teekay Corporation pursuant to which those subsidiaries provide to us various services including, in the case of the operating subsidiaries, substantially all of their managerial, operational and administrative services (including vessel maintenance, crewing, crew training, purchasing, shipyard supervision, insurance and financial services) and other technical and advisory services, and in the case of Teekay LNG Partners L.P., various administrative services.  Because Mr. Kremin and Mr. Speers and the other persons providing services to the Partnership and its subsidiaries are employees of various subsidiaries of Teekay Corporation, their compensation (other than any awards under the long-term incentive plan) is set and paid by the Teekay Corporation subsidiary that employs them. Pursuant to our agreements with Teekay Corporation and its subsidiaries, we have agreed to reimburse Teekay Corporation for time spent by such persons on providing services to the Partnership and our subsidiaries.

Please read “Item 18. – Financial Statements: Note 11 – Related Party Transactions” for a description of our various related-party transactions.

Item 8.
Financial Information
A.
Consolidated Financial Statements and Other Financial Information
Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes
Please see “Item 18 – Financial Statements” below for additional information required to be disclosed under this Item.
Legal Proceedings
From time to time we have been, and expect to continue to be, subject to legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of our business, principally personal injury and property casualty claims. These claims, even if lacking merit, could result in the expenditure of significant financial and managerial resources. We are not aware of any legal proceedings or claims that we believe will have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on us, other than those set forth in "Item 18. - Financial Statements: Note 13c - Commitments and Contingencies".
Cash Distribution Policy for Common Unitholders
Rationale for Our Cash Distribution Policy
Our general cash distribution policy reflects a basic judgment that our common unitholders are better served by our distributing our cash available after expenses and reserves rather than our retaining it. However, commencing with our distribution on common units relating to the fourth quarter of 2015, we significantly reduced the amount of our quarterly per common unit cash distributions. Global crude oil prices have significantly declined since mid-2014 and has contributed to depressed natural gas prices. These declines in energy prices, combined with other factors beyond our control, have adversely affected energy and master limited partnership capital markets and available sources of financing. Based on upcoming capital requirements for our committed growth projects and scheduled debt repayment obligations, coupled with relative weakness in energy and master limited partnership capital markets, the board of directors of our General Partner believes it is in the best interests of our unitholders to conserve more of our internally generated cash flows to fund these projects and to reduce debt levels. As a result, in December 2015, we reduced our quarterly distributions on our common units. This reduction in the amount of common unit distributions to establish cash reserves for these purposes is consistent with our cash distribution policy and the terms of our partnership agreement, which requires that we distribute all of our Available Cash within approximately 45 days after the end of each quarter.
Limitations on Cash Distributions and Our Ability to Change Our Cash Distribution Policy
There is no guarantee that common unitholders will receive quarterly distributions from us. Our distribution policy is subject to certain restrictions and may be changed at any time, including:

Our common unitholders have no contractual or other legal right to receive distributions other than the obligation under our partnership agreement to distribute Available Cash on a quarterly basis, which is subject to our General Partner’s broad discretion to establish reserves (including, among others, reserves for future capital expenditures and our anticipated future credit needs) and other limitations (including as required by law, credit facilities or other agreements or obligations).
While our partnership agreement requires us to distribute all of our Available Cash, our partnership agreement, including provisions requiring us to make cash distributions contained therein, may be amended with the approval of a majority of the outstanding common units.
Even if our cash distribution policy is not modified or revoked, the amount of distributions we pay under our cash distribution policy and the decision to make any distribution is determined by the board of directors of our General Partner, taking into consideration the terms of our partnership agreement.

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Under Section 51 of The Marshall Islands Limited Partnership Act, we may not make a distribution to unitholders to the extent that at the time of the distribution, after giving effect to the distribution, all of our liabilities, other than liabilities to partners on account of their partnership interests and liabilities for which the recourse of creditors is limited to specified property of ours, exceed the fair value of our assets, except that the fair value of property that is subject to a liability for which the recourse of creditors is limited shall be included in our assets only to the extent that the fair value of that property exceeds that liability.
We may lack sufficient cash to pay distributions to our unitholders due to decreases in net revenues or increases in our operating expenses, principal and interest payments on outstanding debt, tax expenses, working capital requirements, maintenance capital expenditures or anticipated cash needs.
Our distribution policy may be affected by restrictions on distributions under our credit facility agreements, which contain material financial tests and covenants that must be satisfied and complied with. Should we be unable to satisfy these restrictions included in our credit agreements or if we are otherwise in default under our credit agreements, we would be prohibited from making cash distributions, which would materially hinder our ability to make cash distributions to unitholders, notwithstanding our stated cash distribution policy.
If we make distributions out of capital surplus, as opposed to operating surplus (as such terms are defined in our partnership agreement), those distributions will constitute a return of capital and will result in a reduction in the minimum quarterly distribution and the target distribution levels under our partnership agreement. We do not anticipate that we will make any distributions from capital surplus.
Incentive Distribution Rights
Incentive distribution rights represent the right to receive an increasing percentage of quarterly distributions of Available Cash from operating surplus (as defined in our partnership agreement) after the minimum quarterly distribution to our common unitholders and the target distribution levels have been achieved. Our General Partner currently holds the incentive distribution rights, but may transfer these rights separately from its general partner interest, subject to restrictions in our partnership agreement.

The following table illustrates the percentage allocations of the additional Available Cash from operating surplus among the common unitholders and our General Partner up to the various target distribution levels. The amounts set forth under “Marginal Percentage Interest in Distributions’’ are the percentage interests of the common unitholders and our General Partner in any Available Cash from operating surplus we distribute up to and including the corresponding amount in the column “Quarterly Distribution Target Amount,’’ until Available Cash from operating surplus we distribute reaches the next target distribution level, if any. The percentage interests shown for the common unitholders and our General Partner for the minimum quarterly distribution are also applicable to quarterly distribution amounts that are less than the minimum quarterly distribution. The percentage interests shown for our General Partner include its 2.0% general partner interest and assume the General Partner has contributed any capital necessary to maintain its 2.0% general partner interest and has not transferred the incentive distribution rights.

 
 
Quarterly Distribution Target Amount (per unit)
 
Marginal Percentage Interest In Distributions
 
 
 
 
Unitholders
 
General Partner
Minimum Quarterly Distribution
 
$0.4125
 
98%
 
2%
First Target Distribution
 
Up to $0.4625
 
98%
 
2%
Second Target Distribution
 
Above $0.4625 up to $0.5375
 
85%
 
15%
Third Target Distribution
 
Above $0.5375 up to $0.6500
 
75%
 
25%
Thereafter
 
Above $0.6500
 
50%
 
50%

During 2016 , cash distributions were below $0.4625 per common unit and, consequently, the assumed distribution of net income was based on the limited partners' and General Partner’s ownership percentage for the purposes of the net income per common unit calculation. During 2015 and 2014 , cash distributions exceeded $0.4625 per unit and, consequently, the assumed distribution of net income resulted in the use of the increasing percentages to calculate the General Partner’s interest in net income for the purposes of the net income per common unit calculation.

B.
Significant Changes
Please read “Item 18 – Financial Statements: Note 19 – Subsequent Events.”
Item 9.
The Offer and Listing
Our common units are listed on the NYSE under the symbol “TGP”. The following table sets forth the high and low prices for our common units on the NYSE for each of the periods indicated.


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Years Ended
 
Dec. 31,
2016
 
Dec. 31,
2015
 
Dec. 31,
2014
 
Dec. 31,
2013
 
Dec. 31,
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
High
 
$
16.94

 
$
43.38

 
$
47.49

 
$
45.42

 
$
42.26

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Low
 
7.92

 
8.80

 
33.02

 
37.73

 
33.00

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Quarters Ended
 
Mar. 31,
2017
 
Dec. 31,
2016
 
Sept. 30,
2016
 
June 30,
2016
 
Mar. 31,
2016
 
Dec. 31,
2015
 
Sept. 30,
2015
 
June 30,
2015
 
Mar. 31,
2015
High
 
$
19.90

 
$
16.94

 
$
15.81

 
$
15.02

 
$
14.80

 
$
27.04

 
$
32.30

 
$
40.73

 
$
43.38

Low
 
14.25

 
13.06

 
9.47

 
10.30

 
7.92

 
8.80

 
22.03

 
31.64

 
34.13

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Months Ended
 
Mar. 31,
2017
 
Feb. 28,
2017
 
Jan. 31,
2017
 
Dec. 31,
2016
 
Nov. 30,
2016
 
Oct. 31,
2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
High
 
$
19.15

 
$
19.90

 
$
19.90

 
$
16.35

 
$
15.75

 
$
16.94

 
 
 
 
 
 
Low
 
16.14

 
17.95

 
14.25

 
13.80

 
13.06

 
14.25

 
 
 
 
 
 

Our Series A Preferred Units are listed on the NYSE under the symbol “TGPPA”. The following table sets forth the high and low prices for our Series A Preferred Units on the NYSE for each of the periods indicated.


Years Ended
 
Dec. 31,
2016
(1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
High
 
$
25.06

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Low
 
22.66

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Quarters Ended
 
Mar. 31,
2017
 
Dec. 31,
2016
(1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
High
 
$
25.60

 
$
25.06

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Low
 
23.52

 
22.66

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Months Ended
 
Mar. 31,
2017
 
Feb. 28,
2017
 
Jan. 31,
2017
 
Dec. 31,
2016
 
Nov. 30,
2016
 
Oct. 31,
2016
(2)
 
High
 
$
25.60

 
$
25.34

 
$
25.44

 
$
24.12

 
$
25.00

 
$
25.06

 
Low
 
24.80

 
24.76

 
23.52

 
22.66

 
23.00

 
24.52

 

(1) Period from October 10, 2016, when the Series A Preferred Units started trading on the NYSE, to December 31, 2016.
(2) Period from October 10, 2016, when the Series A Preferred Units started trading on the NYSE, to October 31, 2016.
Item 10.
Additional Information
Memorandum and Articles of Association
The information required to be disclosed under Item 10B is incorporated by reference to our Registration Statement on Form 8-A/A filed with the SEC on May 13, 2011 and our Registration Statement on Form 8/A filed with the SEC on October 5, 2016 .
Material Contracts
The following is a summary of each material contract, other than material contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business, to which we or any of our subsidiaries is a party, for the two years immediately preceding the date of this Annual Report, each of which is included in the list of exhibits in Item 19:

(a)
Amended and Restated Omnibus agreement with Teekay Corporation, Teekay Offshore, our General Partner and related parties. Please read “Item 7 – Major Unitholders and Related Party Transactions” for a summary of certain contract terms.
(b)
We and certain of our operating subsidiaries have entered into services agreements with certain subsidiaries of Teekay Corporation pursuant to which the Teekay Corporation subsidiaries provide administrative services to the Partnership and administrative, advisory, technical, strategic consulting services, business development and ship management services to operating subsidiaries for a reasonable fee that includes reimbursement of these direct and indirect expenses incurred in providing these services. Please read “Item 7 – Major Unitholders and Related Party Transactions” for a summary of certain contract terms.

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(c)
Syndicated Loan Agreement between Naviera Teekay Gas III, S.L. (formerly Naviera F. Tapias Gas III, S.A.) and Caixa de Aforros de Vigo Ourense e Pontevedra, as Agent, dated as of October 2, 2000, as amended. This facility was used to make restricted cash deposits that fully fund payments under a capital lease for one of our LNG carriers, the Catalunya Spirit . Interest payments are based on EURIBOR plus a margin. The term loan matures in 2023 with monthly payments that reduce over time.
(d)
Amended Teekay LNG Partners L.P. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Please read “Item 6 – Directors, Senior Management and Employees” for a summary of certain plan terms.
(e)
Agreement dated August 23, 2006, for a U.S. $330,000,000 Secured Revolving Loan Facility between Teekay LNG Partners L.P., ING Bank N.V. and various other banks. This facility bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 0.55%. The amount available under the facility reduces semi-annually by amounts ranging from $4.3 million to $8.4 million, with a bullet reduction of $188.7 million on maturity in August 2018. The revolver is collateralized by first-priority mortgages granted on two of our LNG carriers. The credit facility may be used for general partnership purposes and to fund cash distributions.
(f)
Agreement dated June 30, 2008, for a U.S. $172,500,000 Secured Revolving Loan Facility between Arctic Spirit L.L.C., Polar Spirit L.L.C. and DnB Nor Bank A.S.A. and various other banks. This facility bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 0.80%. The amount available under the facility reduces by $6.1 million semi-annually, with a balloon reduction of $56.6 million on maturity in June 2018. The revolver is collateralized by first-priority mortgages granted on two of our LNG carriers. The credit facility may be used for general partnership purposes and to fund cash distributions.
(g)
Deed of Amendment and Restatement dated October 10, 2008, relating to a Loan Agreement for a U.S. $92,400,000 Buyer Credit and a U.S. $117,600,000 Commercial Loan between MiNT LNG I, Ltd., BNP Paribas S.A., and various other banks. The Buyer Credit bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 0.78% and the Commercial Loan bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 1.30%. In addition, a commitment fee will be charged at the rate of 0.25% and 0.45% on undrawn and uncancelled amounts of the Buyer Credit and Commercial Loan, respectively. The amount available under the facilities reduces quarterly by amounts ranging from $1.2 million to $2.5 million. The Commercial Loan is due by one installment on maturity in 2023.
(h)
Deed of Amendment and Restatement dated October 10, 2008, relating to a Loan Agreement for a U.S. $92,400,000 Buyer Credit and a U.S. $117,600,000 Commercial Loan between MiNT LNG II, Ltd., BNP Paribas S.A., and various other banks. The Buyer Credit bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 0.78% and the Commercial Loan bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 1.30%. In addition, a commitment fee will be charged at the rate of 0.25% and 0.45% on undrawn and uncancelled amounts of the Buyer Credit and Commercial Loan, respectively. The amount available under the facilities reduces quarterly by amounts ranging from $1.2 million to $2.5 million. The Commercial Loan is due by one installment on maturity in 2023.
(i)
Deed of Amendment and Restatement dated October 10, 2008, relating to a Loan Agreement for a U.S. $92,400,000 Buyer Credit and a U.S. $117,600,000 Commercial Loan between MiNT LNG III, Ltd., BNP Paribas S.A., and various other banks. The Buyer Credit bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 0.78% and the Commercial Loan bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 1.30%. In addition, a commitment fee will be charged at the rate of 0.25% and 0.45% on undrawn and uncancelled amounts of the Buyer Credit and Commercial Loan, respectively. The amount available under the facilities reduces quarterly by amounts ranging from $1.2 million to $2.5 million. The Commercial Loan is due by one installment on maturity in 2023.
(j)
Deed of Amendment and Restatement dated October 10, 2008, relating to a Loan Agreement for a U.S. $92,400,000 Buyer Credit and a U.S. $117,600,000 Commercial Loan between MiNT LNG IV, Ltd., BNP Paribas S.A., and various other banks. The Buyer Credit bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 0.78% and the Commercial Loan bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 1.30%. In addition, a commitment fee will be charged at the rate of 0.25% and 0.45% on undrawn and uncancelled amounts of the Buyer Credit and Commercial Loan, respectively. The amount available under the facilities reduces quarterly by amounts ranging from $1.2 million to $2.5 million. The Commercial Loan is due by one installment on maturity in 2024.
(k)
Agreement dated October 27, 2009, for a U.S. $122,000,000 Credit Facility that is secured by the LPG carriers and multigas carriers chartered to I.M. Skaugen SE. Interest payments under the facility are based on three months LIBOR plus 2.75% and require quarterly payments. This loan facility is collateralized by first priority mortgages on the five vessels to which the loans relate, together with certain other related security and is guaranteed by us. The loans have varying maturities through 2018.
(l)
Agreement dated September 30, 2011, for a EURO 149,933,766 Credit Facility between Naviera Teekay Gas IV S.L.U., ING Bank N.V. and various other banks. This facility bears interest at EURIBOR plus a margin of 2.25%. The amount available under the facility reduces monthly by amounts ranging from $0.4 million to $0.7 million, with a bullet reduction of $104.4 million on maturity in 2018. The loan facility is guaranteed by us.
(m)
Agreement dated February 28, 2012; Teekay LNG Operating L.L.C. and Marubeni Corporation entered into an agreement to acquire, through the Teekay LNG-Marubeni Joint Venture, 100% ownership of six LNG carriers from AP Moller-Maersk A/S.
(n)
Agreement dated April 30, 2012, for NOK 700,000,000, Senior Unsecured Bonds due May 2017, between Teekay LNG Partners L.P. and Norsk Tillitsmann ASA.
(o)
Agreement dated February 12, 2013; Teekay Luxembourg S.a.r.l. entered into a share purchase agreement with Exmar and Exmar Marine NV to purchase 50% of the shares in Exmar LPG BVBA.
(p)
Agreement dated June 27, 2013, for U.S. $195,000,000 Senior Secured Notes between Meridian Spirit ApS and Wells Fargo Bank Northwest N.A. The loan bears interest at fixed rate of 4.11%. The facility requires quarterly repayments through 2030.
(q)
Agreement dated June 28, 2013, for a U.S. $160,000,000 Loan Facility between Malt Singapore Pte. Ltd. and Commonwealth Bank of Australia. The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 2.60%. The facility requires quarterly repayments, with a bullet payment on maturity in 2021.

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Agreement dated July 30, 2013, for a U.S. $608,000,000 Loan Facility between Malt LNG Netherlands Holdings B.V. and DNB Bank ASA, acting as agent and security trustee. The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 3.15% for Tranche A and LIBOR plus a margin of 0.5% for Tranche B. The facility requires quarterly repayments, with a bullet payment on maturity in 2017. The loan facility is guaranteed by us and Marubeni Corporation based on our proportionate ownership percentages in the Teekay LNG-Marubeni Joint Venture.
(s)
Agreement dated August 30, 2013, for NOK 900,000,000, Senior Unsecured Bonds due September 2018 between Teekay LNG Partners L.P. and Norsk Tillitsmann ASA.
(t)
Agreement dated December 9, 2013, for a U.S. $125,000,000 Secured Credit Facility between Wilforce L.L.C. and Credit Suisse AG and others. The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 3.20% until June 2014 and a margin of 2.80% thereafter. The facility requires quarterly repayments, with a bullet payment in 2018.
(u)
Agreement dated March 28, 2014, for a U.S. $130,000,000 Secured Credit Facility between Wilpride L.L.C., Nordea Bank Finland and various other banks. The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 2.75%. The facility requires quarterly repayments, with a bullet payment in 2018.
(v)
Agreement dated July 7, 2014; Teekay LNG Operating L.L.C. entered into a shareholder agreement with China LNG Shipping (Holdings) Limited to form TC LNG Shipping L.L.C. in connection with the Yamal LNG Project.
(w)
Agreement dated November 7, 2014, for a U.S. $175,000,000 Secured Loan Facility between Solaia Shipping L.L.C. and Excelsior BVBA, Nordea Bank Norge ASA and various other banks. The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 2.75%. The facility requires quarterly repayments, with a bullet payment in 2019. The loan facility is guaranteed by us and Exmar based on our proportionate ownership percentages in the Exmar LNG Carriers.
(x)
Agreement dated December 17, 2014, for a U.S. $450,000,000 Secured Loan Facility between Nakilat Holdco L.L.C. and Qatar National Bank SAQ. The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 1.85%. The facility requires quarterly repayments, with a bullet payment in 2026.
(y)
Agreement dated May 18, 2015, for NOK 1,000,000,000, Senior Unsecured Bonds due May 2020 between Teekay LNG Partners L.P. and Nordic Trustee ASA.
(z)
Amending and Restating Agreement dated June 5, 2015, for a U.S. $460,000,000 Secured Loan Facility between Exmar LPG BVBA, Nordea Bank Norge ASA and various other banks. The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 1.90%. The facility requires quarterly repayments with a balloon payment in 2021. The loan facility is guaranteed by us and Exmar based on our proportionate ownership percentages in Exmar LPG BVBA.
(aa)
Agreement dated February 11, 2016 for a sale leaseback agreement between Creole Spirit L.L.C. and Hai Jiao 1601 Limited (a subsidiary of ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.). The lease agreement requires quarterly lease payments. At the end of the 10-year tenor of the lease, we have an obligation of $100.0 million to repurchase the vessel from ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
(ab)
Agreement dated February 11, 2016 for a sale leaseback agreement between Oak Spirit L.L.C. and Hai Jiao 1602 Limited (a subsidiary of ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.). The lease agreement requires quarterly lease payments. At the end of the 10-year tenor of the lease, we have an obligation of $100.0 million to repurchase the vessel from ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
(ac)
Agreement dated May 4, 2016, for a U.S. $60,000,000 secured loan facility between African Spirit L.L.C., European Spirit L.L.C. and Asian Spirit L.L.C., and Scotiabank Europe plc. The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 1.65%. The facility requires quarterly repayments with a balloon payment in May 2019.
(ad)
Agreement dated November 15, 2016, for a U.S. $730,000,000 Secured Loan Facility between Bahrain LNG W.L.L. and Standard Chartered Bank and various other banks. The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 1.50% to 3.60% over the agreement duration. The facility requires semi-annual repayments 12 months after the estimated scheduled commercial start date in February 2019, with a balloon payment in 2036.
(ae)
Agreement dated November 17, 2016, for U.S. $170,000,000 unsecured Revolving Credit Facility between Teekay LNG Partners L.P. and Citigroup Global Markets Limited and various other banks. The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 1.10% and additional utilization fees up to 0.40%. The facility requires a bullet payment in November 2017. The credit facility may be used for General Partnership purposes and to fund cash distributions.
(af)
Agreement dated December 20, 2016 for a sale leaseback agreement between DSME Hull No. 2416 L.L.C. and Hai Jiao 1605 Limited (a subsidiary of ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.). The lease agreement requires quarterly lease payments. At the end of the 10-year tenor of the lease, we have an obligation of $100.0 million to repurchase the vessel from ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
(ag)
Agreement dated December 20, 2016 for a sale leaseback agreement between DSME Option Vessel No.1 L.L.C. and Hai Jiao 1606 Limited (a subsidiary of ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.). The lease agreement requires quarterly lease payments. At the end of the 10-year tenor of the lease, we have an obligation of $100.0 million to repurchase the vessel from ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
(ah)
Agreement dated December 20, 2016 for a sale leaseback agreement between DSME Option Vessel No.3 L.L.C. and Hai Jiao 1607 Limited (a subsidiary of ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.). The lease agreement requires quarterly lease payments. At the end of the 10-year tenor of the lease, we have an obligation of $100.0 million to repurchase the vessel from ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
(ai)
Agreement dated December 21, 2016, for a U.S. $723,200,000 Secured Loan Facility between Teekay Nakilat (III) Corporation and Qatar National Bank SAQ. The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 2.25% for the first 12 months and 2.50% thereafter. The facility requires quarterly repayments, with a balloon payment in 2026.

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Exchange Controls and Other Limitations Affecting Unitholders
We are not aware of any governmental laws, decrees or regulations, including foreign exchange controls, in the Republic of The Marshall Islands that restrict the export or import of capital, or that affect the remittance of dividends, interest or other payments to holders of our securities that are non-resident and not citizens.

We are not aware of any limitations on the right of non-resident or foreign owners to hold or vote our securities imposed by the laws of the Republic of The Marshall Islands or our partnership agreement.
Taxation
Marshall Islands Tax Consequences . We and our subsidiaries do not, and we do not expect that we and our subsidiaries will, conduct business or operations in the Republic of The Marshall Islands. Consequently, neither we nor our subsidiaries will be subject to income, capital gains, profits or other taxation under current Marshall Islands law, other than taxes or fees due to (i) the continued existence of legal entities registered in the Republic of The Marshall Islands, (ii) the incorporation or dissolution of legal entities registered in the Republic of The Marshall Islands, (iii) filing certificates (such as certificates of incumbency, merger, or redomiciliation) with The Marshall Islands registrar, (iv) obtaining certificates of goodstanding from, or certified copies of documents filed with, The Marshall Islands registrar, or (v) compliance with Marshall Islands law concerning vessel ownership, such as tonnage tax. As a result, distributions by our subsidiaries to us will not be subject to Marshall Islands taxation. In addition, because all documentation related to our initial public offering and follow-on offerings were executed outside of the Republic of The Marshall Islands, under current Marshall Islands law, no taxes or withholdings are imposed by the Republic of The Marshall Islands on distributions, including upon a return of capital, made to unitholders, so long as such persons are not citizens of and do not reside in, maintain offices in, nor engage in business or transactions in the Republic of The Marshall Islands. In addition, no stamp, capital gains or other taxes are imposed by the Republic of The Marshall Islands on the purchase, ownership or disposition by such persons of our common units.

United States Tax Consequences . The following is a discussion of certain material U.S. federal income tax considerations that may be relevant to unitholders who are individual citizens or residents of the United States. This discussion is based upon provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (or the Code ), legislative history, applicable U.S. Treasury Regulations (or Treasury Regulations ), judicial authority and administrative interpretations, all as in effect on the date of this Annual Report, and which are subject to change, possibly with retroactive effect, or are subject to different interpretations. Changes in these authorities may cause the tax consequences to vary substantially from the consequences described below. Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this section to “we,” “our” or “us” are references to Teekay LNG Partners L.P.

This discussion is limited to unitholders who hold their units as capital assets for tax purposes. This discussion does not address all tax considerations that may be important to a particular unitholder in light of the unitholder’s circumstances, or to certain categories of unitholders that may be subject to special tax rules, such as:

dealers in securities or currencies;
traders in securities that have elected the mark-to-market method of accounting for their securities;
persons whose functional currency is not the U.S. Dollar;
persons holding our units as part of a hedge, straddle, conversion or other “synthetic security” or integrated transaction;
certain U.S. expatriates;
financial institutions;
insurance companies;
persons subject to the alternative minimum tax;
persons that actually or under applicable constructive ownership rules own 10 percent or more of our units; and
entities that are tax-exempt for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

If a partnership (including any entity or arrangement treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes) holds our units, the tax treatment of a partner generally will depend upon the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. Partners in partnerships holding our units should consult their tax advisors to determine the appropriate tax treatment of the partnership’s ownership of our units.

This discussion does not address any U.S. estate tax considerations or tax considerations arising under the laws of any state, local or non-U.S. jurisdiction. Each unitholder is urged to consult its tax advisor regarding the U.S. federal, state, local and other tax consequences of the ownership or disposition of our units.
Classification as a Partnership
For U.S. federal income tax purposes, a partnership is not a taxable entity, and although it may be subject to withholding taxes on behalf of its partners under certain circumstances, a partnership itself incurs no U.S. federal income tax liability. Instead, each partner of a partnership is required to take into account its share of items of income, gain, loss, deduction and credit of the partnership in computing its U.S. federal

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income tax liability, regardless of whether cash distributions are made to it by the partnership. Distributions by a partnership to a partner generally are not taxable unless the amount of cash distributed exceeds the partner’s adjusted tax basis in its partnership interest.

Section 7704 of the Code provides that a publicly traded partnership generally will be treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes. However, an exception, referred to as the “Qualifying Income Exception,” exists with respect to a publicly traded partnership whose “qualifying income” represents 90 percent or more of its gross income for every taxable year. Qualifying income includes income and gains derived from the transportation and storage of crude oil, natural gas and products thereof, including liquefied natural gas. Other types of qualifying income include interest (other than from a financial business), dividends, gains from the sale of real property and gains from the sale or other disposition of capital assets held for the production of qualifying income, including stock. We have received a ruling from the IRS that we requested in connection with our initial public offering that the income we derive from transporting LNG and crude oil pursuant to time charters existing at the time of our initial public offering is qualifying income within the meaning of Section 7704. Furthermore, on January 24, 2017, The U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS published in the Federal Register final regulations effective as of January 19, 2017 which, among other things, provide that income derived from the transportation of LNG, crude oil and products derived therefrom pursuant to time charters is qualifying income. However, the impact on the final regulations of a regulatory freeze imposed by the incoming administration in a January 20, 2017 White House memorandum is not immediately clear. Should the final regulations be withdrawn or otherwise deemed inapplicable, we would need to continue to rely on the ruling that we received from the IRS. A ruling from the IRS, while generally binding on the IRS, may under certain circumstances be revoked or modified by the IRS retroactively.

We estimate that less than 5 percent of our current income is not qualifying income and therefore we believe that we will be treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes. However, this estimate could change from time to time for various reasons. Because we have not received an IRS ruling or an opinion of counsel that any (1) income we derive from transporting crude oil, natural gas and products thereof, including LNG, pursuant to bareboat charters or (2) income or gain we recognize from foreign currency transactions, is qualifying income, we currently are not treating income from those sources as qualifying income. Under some circumstances, such as a significant change in foreign currency rates, the percentage of income or gain from foreign currency transactions in relation to our total gross income could be substantial. We do not expect income or gains from these sources and other income or gains that are not qualifying income to constitute 10 percent or more of our gross income for U.S. federal income tax purposes. However, it is possible that the operation of certain of our vessels pursuant to bareboat charters could, in the future, cause our non-qualifying income to constitute 10 percent or more of our future gross income if such vessels were held in a pass-through structure. In order to preserve our status as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we have received a ruling from the IRS that effectively allows us to conduct our bareboat charter operations in a subsidiary corporation.
Status as a Partner
The treatment of unitholders described in this section applies only to unitholders treated as partners in us for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Common unitholders who have been properly admitted as limited partners of Teekay LNG Partners L.P. will be treated as partners in us for U.S. federal income tax purposes. In addition, although there is no direct controlling authority with respect to our Series A preferred units, we will treat Series A preferred unitholders who have been properly admitted as limited partners of Teekay LNG Partners L.P. as partners for U.S. federal income tax purposes and the discussion in this Annual Report assumes that the Series A preferred units will be treated as partnership interests. Other U.S. tax consequences would result in the event that the Series A preferred units are treated as indebtedness for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

Assignees of units who have executed and delivered transfer applications, and are awaiting admission as limited partners and unitholders whose units are held in street name or by a nominee and who have the right to direct the nominee in the exercise of all substantive rights attendant to the ownership of their units will be treated as partners in us for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

The status of assignees of units who are entitled to execute and deliver transfer applications and thereby become entitled to direct the exercise of attendant rights, but who fail to execute and deliver transfer applications, is unclear. In addition, a purchaser or other transferee of units who does not execute and deliver a transfer application may not receive some U.S. federal income tax information or reports furnished to record holders of units, unless the units are held in a nominee or street name account and the nominee or broker has executed and delivered a transfer application for those units.

Under certain circumstances, a beneficial owner of units whose units have been loaned to another may lose its status as a partner with respect to those units for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

In general, a person who is not a partner in a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes is not required or permitted to report any share of the partnership’s income, gain, deductions or losses for such purposes, and any cash distributions received by such a person from the partnership therefore may be fully taxable as ordinary income. Common unitholders not described here and Series A preferred unitholders are urged to consult their tax advisors with respect to their status as partners in us for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Consequences of Unit Ownership
Flow-through of Taxable Income. Each unitholder is required to include in computing its taxable income its allocable share of our items of income, gain, loss, deduction and credit for our taxable year ending with or within its taxable year, without regard to whether we make corresponding cash distributions to it. Our taxable year ends on December 31. Consequently, we may allocate income to a unitholder as of December 31 of a given year, and the unitholder will be required to report this income on its tax return for its tax year that ends on or includes such date, even if it has not received a cash distribution from us as of that date. As discussed further below under “ Allocation of Income,

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Gain, Loss, Deduction and Credit,” we do not expect to allocate any income, gain, loss, deduction or credit in respect of the Series A preferred units except in limited circumstances.

In addition, certain U.S. unitholders who are individuals, estates or trusts currently are required to pay an additional 3.8 percent tax on, among other things, the income allocated to them. Unitholders should consult their tax advisors regarding the effect, if any, of this tax on their ownership of our units.

Treatment of Distributions. Except as described below with respect to distributions in respect of Series A preferred units, distributions by us to a unitholder generally will not be taxable to the unitholder for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the extent of its tax basis in its common units immediately before the distribution. Our cash distributions in excess of a unitholder’s tax basis generally will be considered to be gain from the sale or exchange of common units, taxable in accordance with the rules described under “—Disposition of Common Units” below. Any reduction in a unitholder’s share of our liabilities for which no partner, including the general partner, bears the economic risk of loss, known as “nonrecourse liabilities,” will be treated as a distribution of cash to that unitholder. A decrease in a unitholder’s percentage interest in us because of our issuance of additional common units will decrease its share of our nonrecourse liabilities, and thus will result in a corresponding deemed distribution of cash. To the extent our distributions cause a unitholder’s “at risk” amount to be less than zero at the end of any taxable year, it must recapture any losses deducted in previous years.

A non-pro rata distribution of money or property may result in ordinary income to a unitholder, regardless of its tax basis in its common units, if the distribution reduces the unitholder’s share of our “unrealized receivables,” including depreciation recapture, and/or substantially appreciated “inventory items,” both as defined in the Code (or, collectively, Section 751 Assets ). To that extent, a unitholder will be treated as having been distributed its proportionate share of the Section 751 Assets and having exchanged those assets with us in return for the non-pro rata portion of the actual distribution made to him. This latter deemed exchange will generally result in the unitholder’s realization of ordinary income, which will equal the excess of (1) the non-pro rata portion of that distribution over (2) the unitholder’s tax basis for the share of Section 751 Assets deemed relinquished in the exchange.

We will treat distributions on the Series A preferred units (including the distribution of any accumulated and previously unpaid distributions upon our liquidation) as guaranteed payments for the use of capital that generally will be taxable to Series A preferred unitholders as ordinary income and will be deductible by us. Distributions on the Series A preferred units will accrue and be paid quarterly to Series A preferred unitholders who hold their Series A preferred units on the last day of each calendar quarter. However, it is not entirely certain that this treatment would be respected by the IRS. Consequently, it is possible that a Series A preferred unitholder could recognize taxable income from the accrual of a guaranteed payment even in the absence of a contemporaneous distribution. Series A preferred unitholders should consult their tax advisors as to the amount and timing of taxable income with respect to their Series A preferred units.

Certain U.S. Series A preferred unitholders who are individuals, estates or trusts currently are required to pay an additional 3.8 percent tax on, among other things, guaranteed payments for the use of capital. Series A preferred unitholders should consult their tax advisors regarding the effect, if any, of this tax on their ownership of our Series A preferred units.

Tax Basis of Common Units. A unitholder’s initial U.S. federal income tax basis for its units will be the amount it paid for the units plus its share of our nonrecourse liabilities. That tax basis will be increased by its share of our income and by any increases in its share of our nonrecourse liabilities and by its share of our tax-exempt income, if any, and decreased, but not below zero, by distributions from us, by the unitholder’s share of our losses, by any decreases in its share of our nonrecourse liabilities and by its share of our expenditures that are not deductible in computing taxable income and are not required to be capitalized. A unitholder will have no share of our debt that is recourse to the general partner, but will have a share, generally based on its share of profits, of our nonrecourse liabilities.

A Series A preferred unitholder will not be allocated any of our nonrecourse liabilities and distributions made by us, to the extent treated as guaranteed payments, will not affect a Series A preferred unitholder’s tax basis. Accordingly, except in certain limited situations, as discussed below under “ Allocation of Income, Gain, Loss, Deduction and Credit,” a Series A preferred unitholder’s tax basis with respect to Series A preferred units is not expected to change. The IRS has ruled that a partner who acquires interests in a partnership in separate transactions must combine those interests and maintain a single adjusted tax basis for all of those interests. Series A preferred unitholders who also own common units should consult their tax advisors with respect to determining the tax basis in their units.

Limitations on Deductibility of Losses. The deduction by a unitholder of its share of our losses will be limited to the tax basis in its units and, in the case of an individual unitholder or a corporate unitholder more than 50 percent of the value of the stock of which is owned directly or indirectly by five or fewer individuals or some tax-exempt organizations, to the amount for which the unitholder is considered to be “at risk” with respect to our activities, if that is less than its tax basis. In general, a unitholder will be at risk to the extent of the tax basis of its units, excluding any portion of that basis attributable to its share of our nonrecourse liabilities, reduced by any amount of money it borrows to acquire or hold its units, if the lender of those borrowed funds owns an interest in us, is related to the unitholder or can look only to the units for repayment. A unitholder must recapture losses deducted in previous years to the extent that distributions cause its at risk amount to be less than zero at the end of any taxable year. Losses disallowed to a unitholder or recaptured as a result of these limitations will carry forward and will be allowable to the extent that its tax basis or at risk amount, whichever is the limiting factor, is subsequently increased. Upon the taxable disposition of a unit, any gain recognized by a unitholder can be offset by losses that were previously suspended by the at risk limitation but may not be offset by losses suspended by the basis limitation. Any excess suspended loss above that gain is no longer utilizable.

The passive loss limitations generally provide that individuals, estates, trusts and some closely-held corporations and personal service corporations can deduct losses from a passive activity only to the extent of the taxpayer’s income from the same passive activity. Passive activities generally are corporate or partnership activities in which the taxpayer does not materially participate. The passive loss limitations are applied separately with respect to each publicly traded partnership. Consequently, any passive losses we generate only will be available

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to offset our passive income generated in the future and will not be available to offset income from other passive activities or investments, including our investments or investments in other publicly traded partnerships, or salary or active business income. Passive losses that are not deductible because they exceed a unitholder’s share of income we generate may be deducted in full when it disposes of its entire investment in us in a fully taxable transaction with an unrelated party. The passive activity loss rules are applied after other applicable limitations on deductions, including the at risk rules and the basis limitation.

Dual consolidated loss restrictions also may apply to limit the deductibility by a corporate unitholder of losses we incur. Corporate unitholders are urged to consult their own tax advisors regarding the applicability and effect to them of dual consolidated loss restrictions.

Limitations on Interest Deductions. The deductibility of a non-corporate taxpayer’s “investment interest expense” generally is limited to the amount of that taxpayer’s “net investment income.” For this purpose, investment interest expense includes, among other things, a unitholder’s share of our interest expense attributed to portfolio income. The IRS has indicated that net passive income earned by a publicly traded partnership will be treated as investment income to its unitholders. In addition, the unitholder’s share of our portfolio income will be treated as investment income.

Entity-Level Collections. If we are required or elect under applicable law to pay any U.S. federal, state or local or foreign income or withholding taxes on behalf of any present or former unitholder or the general partner, we are authorized to pay those taxes from our funds. That payment, if made, will be treated as a distribution of cash to the partner on whose behalf the payment was made. We are authorized to amend the partnership agreement in the manner necessary to maintain uniformity of intrinsic tax characteristics of units and to adjust later distributions, so that after giving effect to these distributions, the priority and characterization of distributions otherwise applicable under the partnership agreement are maintained as nearly as is practicable. Payments by us as described above could give rise to an overpayment of tax on behalf of an individual partner, in which event the partner would be required to file a claim in order to obtain a credit or refund of tax paid.

Allocation of Income, Gain, Loss, Deduction and Credit. In general, if we have a net profit, our items of income, gain, loss, deduction and credit will be allocated among the general partner and the common unitholders in accordance with their percentage interests in us. At any time that incentive distributions are made to the general partner, gross income will be allocated to the general partner to the extent of these distributions. If we have a net loss for the entire year, that loss generally will be allocated first to the general partner and the common unitholders in accordance with their percentage interests in us to the extent of their positive capital accounts and, second, to the general partner.

Series A preferred unitholders will be allocated loss to the extent of their positive capital accounts only after the capital accounts of the general partner and the common unitholders have been reduced to zero. In general, the capital account with respect to a Series A preferred unit will be equal to the liquidation preference of the Series A preferred unit, or $25.00, without regard to the price paid for such units, but will have an initial tax basis with respect to the Series A preferred unit equal to the price paid for such unit. To the extent the purchase price paid for a Series A preferred unit exceeds the liquidation preference of such unit, we will have income that will be allocated to our general partner and the holders of units other the Series A preferred units in accordance with their percentage interest. In the event that a Series A preferred unitholder is allocated net loss with respect to a taxable year, such Series A preferred unitholder will be allocated items of income and gain in the earliest succeeding taxable year or years in which there are items of income and gain to the extent necessary to restore its capital account with respect to each Series A preferred unit to equal the liquidation preference. Except as specifically provided in this paragraph, we do not expect to allocated any income or loss in respect of our Series A preferred units.

Specified items of our income, gain, loss and deduction will be allocated to account for any difference between the tax basis and fair market value of any property held by the partnership immediately prior to an offering of units, referred to in this discussion as “Adjusted Property.” The effect of these allocations to a unitholder purchasing units in an offering essentially will be the same as if the tax basis of our assets were equal to their fair market value at the time of the offering. In addition, items of recapture income will be allocated to the extent possible to the partner who was allocated the deduction giving rise to the treatment of that gain as recapture income in order to minimize the recognition of ordinary income by some unitholders. Finally, although we do not expect that our operations will result in the creation of negative capital accounts, if negative capital accounts nevertheless result, items of our income and gain will be allocated in an amount and manner to eliminate the negative balance as quickly as possible.

An allocation of items of our income, gain, loss, deduction or credit, other than an allocation required by the Code to eliminate the difference between a partner’s “book” capital account, which is credited with the fair market value of Adjusted Property, and “tax” capital account, which is credited with the tax basis of Adjusted Property, referred to in this discussion as the “Book-Tax Disparity,” generally will be given effect for U.S. federal income tax purposes in determining a partner’s share of an item of income, gain, loss, deduction or credit only if the allocation has substantial economic effect. In any other case, a partner’s share of an item will be determined on the basis of its interest in us, which will be determined by taking into account all the facts and circumstances, including:

the type of interest held by the partner;
its relative contributions to us;
the interests of all the partners in profits and losses;
the interest of all the partners in cash flow; and
the rights of all the partners to distributions of capital upon liquidation.

A unitholder’s taxable income or loss with respect to a unit each year will depend upon a number of factors, including (1) the nature and fair market value of our assets at the time the holder acquired the unit, (2) whether we issue additional units or we engage in certain other transactions and (3) the manner in which our items of income, gain, loss, deduction and credit are allocated among our partners. For this

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purpose, we determine the value of our assets and the relative amounts of our items of income, gain, loss, deduction and credit allocable to our unitholders and our General Partner as holder of the incentive distribution rights by reference to the value of our interests, including the incentive distribution rights. The IRS may challenge any valuation determinations that we make, particularly as to the incentive distribution rights, for which there is no public market. Moreover, the IRS could challenge certain other aspects of the manner in which we determine the relative allocations made to our unitholders and to the General Partner as holder of our incentive distribution rights. A successful IRS challenge to our valuation or allocation methods could increase the amount of net taxable income and gain realized by a unitholder with respect to a unit.

Section 754 Election . We have made an election under Section 754 of the Code to adjust a unit purchaser’s U.S. federal income tax basis in our assets (or inside basis ) to reflect the purchaser’s purchase price (or a Section 743(b) adjustment ). The Section 743(b) adjustment belongs to the purchaser and not to other unitholders and does not apply to unitholders who acquire their units directly from us. For purposes of this discussion, a unitholder’s inside basis in our assets will be considered to have two components: (1) its share of our tax basis in our assets (or common basis ) and (2) its Section 743(b) adjustment to that basis.

In general, a purchaser’s common basis is depreciated or amortized according to the existing method utilized by us. A positive Section 743(b) adjustment to that basis generally is depreciated or amortized in the same manner as property of the same type that has been newly placed in service by us. A negative Section 743(b) adjustment to that basis generally is recovered over the remaining useful life of the partnership’s recovery property.

The calculations involved in the Section 743(b) adjustment are complex and will be made on the basis of assumptions as to the value of our assets and in accordance with the Code and applicable Treasury Regulations. We cannot assure you that the determinations we make will not be successfully challenged by the IRS and that the deductions resulting from them will not be reduced or disallowed altogether. Should the IRS require a different basis adjustment to be made, and should, in our judgment, the expense of compliance exceed the benefit of the election, we may seek consent from the IRS to revoke our Section 754 election. If such consent is given, a subsequent purchaser of units may be allocated more income than it would have been allocated had the election not been revoked.

Treatment of Short Sales.  A unitholder whose units are loaned to a “short seller” who sells such units may be considered to have disposed of those units. If so, the unitholder would no longer be a partner with respect to those units until the termination of the loan and may recognize gain or loss from the disposition. As a result, any of our income, gain, loss, deduction or credit with respect to the units may not be reportable by the unitholder who loaned them and any cash distributions received by such unitholder with respect to those units may be fully taxable as ordinary income.

Unitholders desiring to assure their status as partners and avoid the risk of gain recognition from a loan to a short seller are urged to ensure that any applicable brokerage account agreements prohibit their brokers from borrowing their units.
Tax Treatment of Operations
Accounting Method and Taxable Year. We use the calendar year as our taxable year and the accrual method of accounting for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Each unitholder will be required to include in income its share of our income, gain, loss, deduction and credit (and, for Series A preferred unitholders, its income from our guaranteed payments) for our taxable year ending within or with its taxable year. In addition, a unitholder who disposes of all of its units must include its share of our income, gain, loss, deduction and credit through the date of disposition in income for its taxable year that includes the date of disposition, with the result that a unitholder who has a taxable year ending on a date other than December 31 and who disposes of all of its units following the close of our taxable year but before the close of its taxable year must include its share of more than one year of our income, gain, loss, deduction and credit in income for the year of the disposition. Similarly, a Series A preferred unitholder that has a taxable year ending on a date other than December 31 and that disposes of all its units following the close of our taxable year but before the close of its taxable year will be required to include in income for its taxable year income from more than one year of guaranteed payments.

Asset Tax Basis, Depreciation and Amortization. The tax basis of our assets will be used for purposes of computing depreciation and cost recovery deductions and, ultimately, gain or loss on the disposition of these assets. The U.S. federal income tax burden associated with any difference between the fair market value of our assets and their tax basis immediately prior to an offering of units will be borne by the general partner and the existing limited partners.

To the extent allowable, we may elect to use the depreciation and cost recovery methods that will result in the largest deductions being taken in the earliest years after assets are placed in service. Property we subsequently acquire or construct may be depreciated using any method permitted by the Code.

If we dispose of depreciable property by sale, foreclosure or otherwise, all or a portion of any gain, determined by reference to the amount of depreciation previously deducted and the nature of the property, may be subject to the recapture rules and taxed as ordinary income rather than capital gain. Similarly, a unitholder who has taken cost recovery or depreciation deductions with respect to property we own likely will be required to recapture some or all of those deductions as ordinary income upon a sale of its interest in us.

The U.S. federal income tax consequences of the ownership and disposition of units will depend in part on our estimates of the relative fair market values, and the tax bases, of our assets at the time (a) the unitholder acquired its unit, (b) we issue additional units or (c) we engage in certain other transactions. Although we may from time to time consult with professional appraisers regarding valuation matters, we will make many of the relative fair market value estimates ourselves. These estimates and determinations of basis are subject to challenge and will not be binding on the IRS or the courts. If the estimates of fair market value or basis are later found to be incorrect, the character and

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amount of items of income, gain, loss, deductions or credits previously reported by unitholders might change, and unitholders might be required to adjust their tax liability for prior years and incur interest and penalties with respect to those adjustments.
Disposition of Units
Recognition of Gain or Loss. In general, gain or loss will be recognized on a sale of units equal to the difference between the amount realized and the unitholder’s tax basis in the units sold. A unitholder’s amount realized will be measured by the sum of the cash, the fair market value of other property received by it and, in the case of a common unitholder, its share of our nonrecourse liabilities. Because the amount realized by a common unitholder includes a common unitholder’s share of our nonrecourse liabilities, the gain recognized on the sale of units could result in a tax liability in excess of any cash or property received from the sale.

Prior distributions from us in excess of cumulative net taxable income for a common unit that decreased a common unitholder’s tax basis in that common unit will, in effect, become taxable income if the common unit is sold at a price greater than the common unitholder’s tax basis in that common unit, even if the price received is less than its original cost. Except as noted below, gain or loss recognized by a unitholder on the sale or exchange of a unit generally will be taxable as capital gain or loss. Capital gain recognized by an individual on the sale of units held more than one year generally will be taxed at preferential tax rates. Capital loss may offset capital gains and, in the case of an individual, up to $3,000 of ordinary income per year.

A portion of a common unitholder’s amount realized may be allocable to “unrealized receivables” or to “inventory items” we own. The term “unrealized receivables” includes potential recapture items, including depreciation and amortization recapture. A common unitholder will recognize ordinary income or loss to the extent of the difference between the portion of the common unitholder’s amount realized allocable to unrealized receivables or inventory items and the common unitholder’s share of our basis in such receivables or inventory items. Ordinary income attributable to unrealized receivables, inventory items and depreciation or amortization recapture may exceed net taxable gain realized upon the sale of a common unit and may be recognized even if a net taxable loss is realized on the sale of a common unit. Thus, a common unitholder may recognize both ordinary income and a capital loss upon a sale of common units. Because Series A preferred unitholders generally are not expected to be allocated a share of our items of depreciation, depletion or amortization, it is not anticipated that Series A preferred unitholders would be required to recharacterize any portion of their gain as ordinary income as a result of these rules. However, it is uncertain as to whether a portion of their gain may be required to be recharacterized as ordinary income to the extent that it represents the accrued but unpaid portion of the guaranteed payment to be paid on the next distribution date.

The IRS has ruled that a partner who acquires interests in a partnership in separate transactions must combine those interests and maintain a single adjusted tax basis for all those interests. Upon a sale or other disposition of less than all of those interests, a portion of that tax basis must be allocated to the interests sold using an “equitable apportionment” method. Treasury Regulations under Section 1223 of the Code allow a selling unitholder who can identify units transferred with an ascertainable holding period to elect to use the actual holding period of the units transferred. Thus, according to the ruling, a unitholder will be unable to select high or low basis units to sell as would be the case with corporate stock, but, according to the Treasury Regulations, may designate specific units sold for purposes of determining the holding period of units transferred. A unitholder electing to use the actual holding period of units transferred must consistently use that identification method for all subsequent sales or exchanges of units. A unitholder considering the purchase of additional units or a sale of units purchased in separate transactions is urged to consult its tax advisor as to the possible consequences of this ruling and application of the Treasury Regulations.

In addition, certain U.S. unitholders who are individuals, estates or trusts are required to pay an additional 3.8 percent tax on, among other things, capital gain from the sale or other disposition of their units. Unitholders should consult their tax advisors regarding the effect, if any, of this tax on their ownership of our units.

Allocations Between Transferors and Transferees. In general, our taxable income or loss will be determined annually, will be prorated on a monthly basis and will be subsequently apportioned among the common unitholders in proportion to the number of common units owned by each of them as of the opening of the applicable exchange on the first business day of the month. However, gain or loss realized on a sale or other disposition of our assets other than in the ordinary course of business will be allocated among the common unitholders on the first business day of the month in which that gain or loss is recognized. As a result of the foregoing, a common unitholder transferring common units may be allocated income, gain, loss, deduction and credit realized after the date of transfer. A common unitholder who owns common units at any time during a calendar quarter and who disposes of them prior to the record date set for a cash distribution for that quarter will be allocated items of our income, gain, loss, deductions and credit attributable to months within that quarter in which the common units were held but will not be entitled to receive that cash distribution. Treasury Regulations allow a similar monthly simplifying convention starting with our taxable years beginning January 1, 2016. However, such regulations do not specifically authorize all aspects of the proration method we have adopted. If the IRS were to challenge our proration method, we may be required to change the allocation of items of income, gain, loss and deduction among our common unitholders. Because Series A preferred unitholders generally are not expected to be allocated a share of our items of depreciation, depletion or amortization, it is not anticipated that Series A preferred unitholders would be affected by the proration method we have adopted.

Holders of Series A preferred units owning Series A preferred units as of the close of the applicable exchange on the last business day of a calendar quarter (or the Allocation Date ) will be entitled to receive the distribution of the guaranteed payment payable with respect to their Series A preferred units for that quarter on the next distribution payment date. Purchasers of Series A preferred units after the Allocation Date will therefore not be entitled to a cash distribution on their Series A preferred units until the next Allocation Date.

Transfer Notification Requirements. A unitholder who sells any of its units, other than through a broker, generally is required to notify us in writing of that sale within 30 days after the sale (or, if earlier, January 15 of the year following the sale). A unitholder who acquires units

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generally is required to notify us in writing of that acquisition within 30 days after the purchase, unless a broker or nominee will satisfy such requirement. We are required to notify the IRS of any such transfers of units and to furnish specified information to the transferor and transferee. Failure to notify us of a transfer of units may lead to the imposition of substantial penalties.

Constructive Termination. We will be considered to have been terminated for U.S. federal income tax purposes if there is a sale or exchange of 50 percent or more of the total interests in our capital and profits within a 12-month period. A constructive termination results in the closing of our taxable year for all unitholders. In the case of a unitholder reporting on a taxable year other than a calendar year, the closing of our taxable year may result in more than 12 months of our taxable income or loss being includable in its taxable income for the year of termination. We would be required to make new tax elections after a termination, including a new election under Section 754 of the Code, and a termination would result in a deferral of our deductions for depreciation. A termination could also result in penalties if we were unable to determine that the termination had occurred. Moreover, a termination might either accelerate the application of, or subject us to, tax legislation applicable to a newly formed partnership.
Foreign Tax Credit Considerations
Subject to detailed limitations set forth in the Code, a unitholder may elect to claim a credit against its liability for U.S. federal income tax for its share of foreign income taxes (and certain foreign taxes imposed in lieu of a tax based upon income) paid by us. Income allocated to unitholders generally will constitute foreign source income falling in the passive foreign tax credit category for purposes of the U.S. foreign tax credit limitation. The rules relating to the determination of the foreign tax credit are complex and unitholders are urged to consult their tax advisors to determine whether or to what extent they would be entitled to such credit. A unitholder who does not elect to claim foreign tax credits may instead claim a deduction for its share of foreign taxes paid by us.
Tax-Exempt Organizations and Non-U.S. Investors
Investments in units by employee benefit plans, other tax-exempt organizations and non-U.S. persons, including nonresident aliens of the United States, non-U.S. corporations and non-U.S. trusts and estates (collectively, non-U.S. unitholders) raise issues unique to those investors and, as described below, may result in substantially adverse tax consequences to them.

Employee benefit plans and most other organizations exempt from U.S. federal income tax, including individual retirement accounts and other retirement plans, are subject to U.S. federal income tax on unrelated business taxable income (or UBTI ). Virtually all of our income allocated to a unitholder that is such a tax-exempt organization will be UBTI to it subject to U.S. federal income tax. As described above, we will treat distributions on the Series A preferred units as guaranteed payments for the use of capital. The treatment of guaranteed payments for the use of capital to tax-exempt investors is not certain because there is no direct controlling authority on such treatment. Accordingly, such guaranteed payments may be treated as UBTI. Series A preferred unitholders that are tax-exempt organizations are encouraged to consult with their tax advisors regarding the tax consequences to them of the receipt of guaranteed payments for the use of capital.

A non-U.S. common unitholder may be subject to a 4 percent U.S. federal income tax on its share of the U.S. source portion of our gross income attributable to transportation that begins or ends (but not both) in the United States, unless either (a) an exemption applies and it files a U.S. federal income tax return to claim that exemption or (b) that income is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States (or U.S. effectively connected income ). The applicability of this tax to the guaranteed payments made to Series A preferred unitholders is uncertain. For this purpose, transportation income includes income from the use, hiring or leasing of a vessel to transport cargo, or the performance of services directly related to the use of any vessel to transport cargo. The U.S. source portion of our transportation income is deemed to be 50 percent of the income attributable to voyages that begin or end (but not both) in the United States. Generally, no amount of the income from voyages that begin and end outside the United States is treated as U.S. source, and consequently a non-U.S. unitholder would not be subject to U.S. federal income tax with respect to our transportation income attributable to such voyages. Although the entire amount of transportation income from voyages that begin and end in the United States would be fully taxable in the United States, we currently do not expect to have a material amount of transportation income from voyages that begin and end in the United States.

A non-U.S. unitholder may be entitled to an exemption from the 4 percent U.S. federal income tax or a refund of tax withheld on U.S. effectively connected income that constitutes transportation income if any of the following applies: (1) such non-U.S. unitholder qualifies for an exemption from this tax under an income tax treaty between the United States and the country where such non-U.S. unitholder is resident; (2) in the case of an individual non-U.S. unitholder, it qualifies for the exemption from tax under Section 872(b)(1) of the Code as a resident of a country that grants an equivalent exemption from tax to residents of the United States; or (3) in the case of a corporate non-U.S. unitholder, it qualifies for the exemption from tax under Section 883 of the Code (or the Section 883 Exemption ) (for the rules relating to qualification for the Section 883 Exemption, please read below under “— Possible Classification as a Corporation — The Section 883 Exemption”).

We may be required to withhold U.S. federal income tax, computed at the highest statutory rate, from cash distributions to non-U.S. unitholders with respect to their shares of our income that is U.S. effectively connected income. Our transportation income generally should not be treated as U.S. effectively connected income unless we have a fixed place of business in the United States and substantially all of such transportation income is attributable to either regularly scheduled transportation or, in the case of income derived from bareboat charters, is attributable to the fixed place of business in the United States. While we do not expect to have any regularly scheduled transportation or a fixed place of business in the United States, there can be no guarantee that this will not change. Under a ruling of the IRS, a portion of any gain recognized on the sale or other disposition of a unit by a non-U.S. unitholder may be treated as U.S. effectively connected income to the extent we have a fixed place of business in the United States and a sale of our assets would have given rise to U.S. effectively connected income. If we were to earn any U.S. effectively connected income, we believe a non-U.S. unitholder (including a non-U.S. Series A preferred unitholder) would be treated as being engaged in such business and would be required to file a U.S. federal income tax return to report its U.S. effectively

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connected income (including its share of any such income earned by us) and to pay U.S. federal income tax, or claim a credit or refund for tax withheld on such income. Further, unless an exemption applies, a non-U.S. corporation investing in units may be subject to a branch profits tax, at a 30 percent rate or lower rate prescribed by a treaty, with respect to its U.S. effectively connected income.

Non-U.S. unitholders must apply for and obtain a U.S. taxpayer identification number in order to file U.S. federal income tax returns and must provide that identification number to us for purposes of any U.S. federal income tax information returns we may be required to file. Non-U.S. unitholders are encouraged to consult with their tax advisors regarding the U.S. federal, state, local and other tax consequences of an investment in units and any filing requirements related thereto.
Functional Currency
We are required to determine the functional currency of any of our operations that constitute a separate qualified business unit (or QBU ) for U.S. federal income tax purposes. For purposes of the foreign currency rules, a QBU includes a separate trade or business owned by a partnership in the event separate books and records are maintained for that separate trade or business. The functional currency of a QBU is determined based upon the economic environment in which the QBU operates. Thus, a QBU whose revenues and expenses are primarily determined in a currency other than the U.S. Dollar will have a non-U.S. Dollar functional currency. We believe our principal operations constitute a QBU whose functional currency is the U.S. Dollar, but certain of our operations constitute separate QBUs whose functional currencies are other than the U.S. Dollar. Any transactions conducted by us other than in the U.S. Dollar or by a QBU other than in its functional currency may give rise to foreign currency exchange gain or loss. The U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS recently issued final regulations relating to the amount of foreign currency translation gain or loss. However, the final regulations did not address the application of the foreign currency translation gain and loss rules to partnerships such as us, and in the preamble to the final regulations, indicated that further regulations will developed under a separate project. As a result, the manner in which foreign currency translation gain or loss may be recognized by unitholders is uncertain. Despite this uncertainty, based upon our current projections of the capital invested in and profits of the non-U.S. Dollar QBUs and the different ways in which foreign currency translation gain or loss could be recognized, we believe that only a nominal amount of foreign currency translation gain or loss would be recognized each year. Unitholders are urged to consult their tax advisors for specific advice regarding the application of the rules for recognizing foreign currency translation gain or loss.
Information Returns and Audit Procedures
We intend to furnish to each unitholder, within 90 days after the close of each calendar year, specific U.S. federal income tax information, including a document in the form of IRS Form 1065, Schedule K-1, which sets forth its share of our items of income, gain, loss, deductions and credits as computed for U.S. federal income tax purposes and, with respect to a Series A preferred unitholder, the amount of the Series A preferred unitholder’s guaranteed payments, for our preceding taxable year. In preparing this information, which will not be reviewed by counsel, we will take various accounting and reporting positions, some of which have been mentioned earlier, to determine each unitholder’s share of such items of income, gain, loss, deduction and credit. We cannot assure you that those positions will yield a result that conforms to the requirements of the Code, Treasury Regulations or administrative interpretations of the IRS. We cannot assure unitholders that the IRS will not successfully contend that those positions are impermissible. Any challenge by the IRS could negatively affect the value of the units.

We will be obligated to file U.S. federal income tax information returns with the IRS for any year in which we earn any U.S. source income or U.S. effectively connected income. In the event we were obligated to file a U.S. federal income tax information return but failed to do so, unitholders would not be entitled to claim any deductions, losses or credits for U.S. federal income tax purposes relating to us. Consequently, we may file U.S. federal income tax information returns for any given year. The IRS may audit any such information returns that we file. Adjustments resulting from an IRS audit of our return may require each unitholder to adjust a prior year’s tax liability, and may result in an audit of its return. Any audit of a unitholder’s return could result in adjustments not related to our returns as well as those related to our returns. Any IRS audit relating to our items of income, gain, loss, deduction or credit for years in which we are not required to file and do not file a U.S. federal income tax information return would be conducted at the partner-level, and each unitholder may be subject to separate audit proceedings relating to such items.

For years in which we file or are required to file U.S. federal income tax information returns, we will be treated as a separate entity for purposes of any U.S. federal income tax audits, as well as for purposes of judicial review of administrative adjustments by the IRS and tax settlement proceedings. For such years, the tax treatment of partnership items of income, gain, loss, deduction and credit will be determined in a partnership proceeding rather than in separate proceedings with the partners. The Code requires that one partner be designated as the “Tax Matters Partner” for these purposes. The partnership agreement names Teekay GP L.L.C. as our Tax Matters Partner.

The Tax Matters Partner will make some U.S. federal tax elections on our behalf and on behalf of unitholders. In addition, the Tax Matters Partner can extend the statute of limitations for assessment of tax deficiencies against unitholders for items reported in the information returns we file. The Tax Matters Partner may bind a unitholder with less than a 1 percent profits interest in us to a settlement with the IRS with respect to these items unless that unitholder elects, by filing a statement with the IRS, not to give that authority to the Tax Matters Partner. The Tax Matters Partner may seek judicial review, by which all the unitholders are bound, of a final partnership administrative adjustment and, if the Tax Matters Partner fails to seek judicial review, judicial review may be sought by any unitholder having at least a 1 percent interest in profits or by any group of unitholders having in the aggregate at least a 5 percent interest in profits. However, only one action for judicial review will go forward, and each unitholder with an interest in the outcome may participate.

For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017, the procedures for auditing large partnerships and for assessing and collecting taxes due (including applicable penalties and interest) as a result of an audit have been altered. Unless we are eligible to (and choose to) elect to issue revised schedules K-1 to our partners with respect to an audited and adjusted return, the IRS may assess and collect taxes (including

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any applicable penalties and interest) directly from us in the year in which the audit is completed under the new rules. If we are required to pay taxes, penalties and interest as the result of audit adjustments, cash available for distribution to our unitholders may be substantially reduced. In addition, because payment would be due for the taxable year in which the audit is completed, unitholders during that taxable year would bear the expense of the adjustment even if they were not unitholders during the audited taxable year. Pursuant to this new legislation, we will designate a person (our General Partner) to act as the partnership representative who shall have the sole authority to act on behalf of the partnership with respect to dealings with the IRS under these new audit procedures.

A unitholder must file a statement with the IRS identifying the treatment of any item on its U.S. federal income tax return that is not consistent with the treatment of the item on an information return that we file. Intentional or negligent disregard of this consistency requirement may subject a unitholder to substantial penalties.
Special Reporting Requirements for Owners of Non-U.S. Partnerships.
A U.S. person who either contributes more than $100,000 to us (when added to the value of any other property contributed to us by such person or a related person during the previous 12 months) or following a contribution owns, directly, indirectly or by attribution from certain related persons, at least a 10 percent interest in us, is required to file IRS Form 8865 with its U.S. federal income tax return for the year of the contribution to report the contribution and provide certain details about himself and certain related persons, us and any persons that own a 10 percent or greater direct interest in us. We will provide each unitholder with the necessary information about us and those persons who own a 10 percent or greater direct interest in us along with the Schedule K-1 information described previously.

In addition to the foregoing, a U.S. person who directly owns at least a 10 percent interest in us may be required to make additional disclosures on IRS Form 8865 in the event such person acquires, disposes or has its interest in us substantially increased or reduced. Further, a U.S. person who directly, indirectly or by attribution from certain related persons, owns at least a 10 percent interest in us may be required to make additional disclosures on IRS Form 8865 in the event such person, when considered together with any other U.S. persons who own at least a 10 percent interest in us, owns a greater than 50 percent interest in us. For these purposes, an “interest” in us generally is defined to include an interest in our capital or profits or an interest in our deductions or losses.

Significant penalties may apply for failing to satisfy IRS Form 8865 filing requirements and thus common unitholders are advised to contact their tax advisors to determine the application of these filing requirements under their own circumstances.

In addition, individual citizens or residents of the United States who hold certain specified foreign financial assets, including units in a foreign partnership not held in an account maintained by a financial institution, with an aggregate value in excess of $50,000, on the last day of a taxable year, or $75,000 at any time during that taxable year, may be required to report such assets on IRS Form 8938 with their U.S. federal income tax return for that taxable year. Penalties apply for failure to properly complete and file IRS Form 8938. Investors are encouraged to consult with your tax advisor regarding the potential application of this disclosure requirement.

Accuracy-related Penalties

An additional tax equal to 20 percent of the amount of any portion of an underpayment of U.S. federal income tax attributable to one or more specified causes, including negligence or disregard of rules or regulations and substantial understatements of income tax, is imposed by the Code. No penalty will be imposed, however, for any portion of an underpayment if it is shown that there was a reasonable cause for that portion and that the taxpayer acted in good faith regarding that portion.

A substantial understatement of income tax in any taxable year exists if the amount of the understatement exceeds the greater of 10 percent of the tax required to be shown on the return for the taxable year or $5,000. The amount of any understatement subject to penalty generally is reduced if any portion is attributable to a position adopted on the return:

(1)
for which there is, or was, “substantial authority”; or
(2)
as to which there is a reasonable basis and the pertinent facts of that position are disclosed on the return.

More stringent rules, including additional penalties and extended statutes of limitations, may apply as a result of our participation in “listed transactions” or “reportable transactions with a significant tax avoidance purpose.” While we do not anticipate participating in such transactions, if any item of income, gain, loss, deduction or credit included in the distributive shares of unitholders for a given year might result in an “understatement” of income relating to such a transaction, we will disclose the pertinent facts on a U.S. federal income tax information return for such year. In such event, we also will make a reasonable effort to furnish sufficient information for unitholders to make adequate disclosure on their returns and to take other actions as may be appropriate to permit unitholders to avoid liability for penalties.
Possible Classification as a Corporation
If we fail to meet the Qualifying Income Exception described above with respect to our classification as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes, other than a failure that is determined by the IRS to be inadvertent and that is cured within a reasonable time after discovery, we will be treated as a non-U.S. corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes. If previously treated as a partnership, our change in status would be deemed to have been effected by our transfer of all of our assets, subject to liabilities, to a newly formed non-U.S. corporation, in return for stock in that corporation, and then our distribution of that stock to our unitholders and other owners in liquidation of their interests in us. Unitholders that are U.S. persons would be required to file IRS Form 926 to report these deemed transfers and any other transfers they made to us while we were treated as a corporation and may be required to recognize income or gain for U.S. federal income tax purposes

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to the extent of certain prior deductions or losses and other items. Substantial penalties may apply for failure to satisfy these reporting requirements, unless the person otherwise required to report shows such failure was due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect.

If we were treated as a corporation in any taxable year, either as a result of a failure to meet the Qualifying Income Exception or otherwise, our items of income, gain, loss, deduction and credit would not pass through to unitholders. Instead, we would be subject to U.S. federal income tax based on the rules applicable to foreign corporations, not partnerships, and such items would be treated as our own. In addition, Section 743(b) adjustments to the basis of our assets would no longer be available to purchasers in the marketplace. Subject to the discussion of passive foreign investment companies (or PFICs ) below, any distribution made to a unitholder would be treated as taxable dividend income to the extent of our current and accumulated earnings and profits, as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles. Distributions in excess of our earnings and profits would be treated first as a nontaxable return of capital to the extent of the unitholder’s tax basis in its units, and taxable capital gain thereafter. Dividends paid on our units to U.S. unitholders who are individuals, estates or trusts generally would be treated as “qualified dividend income” that is subject to tax at preferential capital gain rates, subject to certain holding period and other requirements. In addition, certain U.S. unitholders who are individuals, estates or trusts would be required to pay an additional 3.8 percent tax on the dividends and distributions taxable as capital gain paid to them.

Taxation of Operating Income . We expect that substantially all of our gross income and the gross income of our corporate subsidiaries will be attributable to the transportation of LNG, LPG, ammonia, crude oil and related products. For this purpose, gross income attributable to transportation (or Transportation Income ) includes income derived from, or in connection with, the use (or hiring or leasing for use) of a vessel to transport cargo, or the performance of services directly related to the use of any vessel to transport cargo, and thus includes both time charter and bareboat charter income.

Fifty percent (50%) of Transportation Income attributable to transportation that either begins or ends, but that does not both begin and end, in the United States (or U.S. Source International Transportation Income ) is considered to be derived from sources within the United States. Transportation Income attributable to transportation that both begins and ends in the United States (or U.S. Source Domestic Transportation Income ) is considered to be 100 percent derived from sources within the United States. Transportation Income attributable to transportation exclusively between non-U.S. destinations is considered to be 100 percent derived from sources outside the United States. Transportation Income derived from sources outside the United States generally is not subject to U.S. federal income tax.

Based on our current operations and the operations of our subsidiaries, we expect substantially all of our Transportation Income to be from sources outside the United States and not subject to U.S. federal income tax. In addition, we believe that we have not earned a material amount of U.S. Source Domestic Transportation Income, and we expect that we will not earn a material amount of such income in future years. However, in the event we were treated as a corporation, if we or any of our subsidiaries does earn U.S. Source International Transportation Income or U.S. Source Domestic Transportation Income, our income or our subsidiaries’ income would be subject to U.S. federal income taxation under either the net basis and branch profits taxes or the 4 percent gross basis tax, each of which is discussed below, unless the exemption from U.S. taxation under Section 883 of the Code (or the Section 883 Exemption ) applies.

The Section 883 Exemption. In general, the Section 883 Exemption provides that if a non-U.S. corporation satisfies the requirements of Section 883 of the Code and the Treasury Regulations thereunder, it will not be subject to the net basis and branch profits taxes or the 4% gross basis tax described below on its U.S. Source International Transportation Income. The Section 883 Exemption does not apply to U.S. Source Domestic Transportation Income.

In the event we were treated as a corporation, we do not believe that we would be able to qualify for the Section 883 Exemption and therefore our U.S. Source International Transportation Income would not be exempt from U.S. federal income taxation.

Net Basis Tax and Branch Profits Tax.  If we were to be treated as a corporation and if the Section 883 Exemption does not apply, our U.S. Source International Transportation Income may be treated as effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States (or Effectively Connected Income ) if we have a fixed place of business in the United States and substantially all of our U.S. Source International Transportation Income is attributable to regularly scheduled transportation or, in the case of income derived from bareboat charters, is attributable to a fixed place of business in the United States. Based on our current operations, none of our potential U.S. Source International Transportation Income is attributable to regularly scheduled transportation or is derived from bareboat charters attributable to a fixed place of business in the United States. As a result, if we were classified as a corporation, we do not anticipate that any of our U.S. Source International Transportation Income would be treated as Effectively Connected Income. However, there is no assurance that we would not earn income pursuant to regularly scheduled transportation or bareboat charters attributable to a fixed place of business in the United States in the future, which would result in such income being treated as Effectively Connected Income if we were classified as a corporation. U.S. Source Domestic Transportation Income generally would be treated as Effectively Connected Income. However, we do not anticipate that a material amount of our income has been, or will be, U.S. Source Domestic Transportation Income.

Any income that we earn that is treated as Effectively Connected Income would be subject to U.S. federal corporate income tax (the highest statutory rate currently is 35%) and a 30% branch profits tax imposed under Section 884 of the Code. In addition, a branch interest tax could be imposed on certain interest paid or deemed paid by us if we were classified as a corporation.

On the sale of a vessel that has produced Effectively Connected Income, we generally would be subject to the net basis and branch profits taxes with respect to our gain recognized up to the amount of certain prior deductions for depreciation that reduced Effectively Connected Income. Otherwise, we would not be subject to U.S. federal income tax with respect to gain realized on sale of a vessel, provided the sale is considered to occur outside of the United States under U.S. federal income tax principles.


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The 4 Percent Gross Basis Tax.  If we were to be treated as a corporation and if the Section 883 Exemption does not apply and we are not subject to the net basis and branch profits taxes described above, we would be subject to a 4% U.S. federal income tax on our U.S. Source International Transportation Income, without benefit of deductions. We estimate that, in this event, we would be subject to less than $700,000 of U.S. federal income tax in 2017 and in each subsequent year (in addition to any U.S. federal income taxes on our subsidiaries, as described below) based on the amount of U.S. Source International Transportation Income we earned for 2016 and our expected U.S. Source International Transportation Income for 2017 and subsequent years. The amount of such tax for which we would be liable in any year in which we were treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes would depend upon the amount of income we earn from voyages into or out of the United States in such year, however, which is not within our complete control.
Consequences of Possible PFIC Classification.
A non-U.S. entity treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes will be a PFIC in any taxable year in which, after taking into account the income and assets of the corporation and certain subsidiaries pursuant to a “look through” rule, either (i) at least 75% of its gross income is “passive” income or (ii) at least 50% of the average value of its assets is attributable to assets that produce or are held for the production of passive income. For purposes of these tests, “passive income” includes dividends, interest, gains from the sale or exchange of investment property and rents and royalties other than rents and royalties that are received from unrelated parties in connection with the active conduct of a trade or business. By contrast, income derived from the performance of services does not constitute “passive income.”

There are legal uncertainties involved in determining whether the income derived from our time-chartering activities would constitute rental income or income derived from the performance of services, including legal uncertainties arising from the decision in Tidewater Inc. v. United States. 565 F.3d 299 (5th Cir. 2009), which held that income derived from certain time-chartering activities should be treated as rental income rather than services income for purposes of a foreign sales corporation provision of the Code. However, the IRS stated in an Action on Decision (AOD 2010-01) that it disagrees with, and will not acquiesce to, the way that the rental versus services framework was applied to the facts in the Tidewater decision, and in its discussion stated that the time charters at issue in Tidewater would be treated as producing services income for PFIC purposes. The IRS’s statement with respect to Tidewater cannot be relied upon or otherwise cited as precedent by taxpayers. Consequently, in the absence of any binding legal authority specifically relating to the statutory provisions governing PFICs, there can be no assurance that the IRS or a court would not follow the Tidewater decision in interpreting the PFIC provisions under the Code. Nevertheless, based on our current assets and operations, we believe that we would not now be nor would have ever been a PFIC even if we were treated as a corporation. No assurance can be given, however, that the IRS would accept this position or that we would not constitute a PFIC for any future taxable year if we were treated as a corporation and there were to be changes in our assets, income or operations.

If we were to be treated as a PFIC for any taxable year during which a unitholder owns units, a U.S. unitholder generally would be subject to special rules (regardless of whether we continue thereafter to be a PFIC) resulting in increased tax liability with respect to (1) any “excess distribution” (i.e., the portion of any distributions received by a unitholder on our common units in a taxable year in excess of 125 percent of the average annual distributions received by the unitholder in the three preceding taxable years or, if shorter, the unitholder’s holding period for the units) and (2) any gain realized upon the sale or other disposition of units. Under these rules:

the excess distribution or gain will be allocated ratably over the unitholder’s aggregate holding period for the common units;
the amount allocated to the current taxable year and any taxable year prior to the taxable year we were first treated as a PFIC with respect to the unitholder would be taxed as ordinary income in the current taxable year;
the amount allocated to each of the other taxable years would be subject to U.S. federal income tax at the highest rate in effect for the applicable class of taxpayer for that year; and
an interest charge for the deemed deferral benefit would be imposed with respect to the resulting tax attributable to each such other taxable year.

In addition, for each year during which a U.S. unitholder holds units, we were treated as a PFIC, and the total value of all PFIC stock that such U.S. unitholder directly or indirectly owns exceeds certain thresholds, such unitholder would be required to file IRS Form 8621 with its annual U.S. federal income tax return to report its ownership of our units.

Certain elections, such as a qualified electing fund (or QEF ) election or mark to market election, may be available to a unitholder if we were classified as a PFIC. If we determine that we are or will be a PFIC, we will provide unitholders with information concerning the potential availability of such elections.

Taxation of Our Subsidiary Corporation
Our subsidiary Teekay LNG Holdco L.L.C. is wholly-owned by a U.S. partnership and has been classified as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes and is subject to U.S. federal income tax based on the rules applicable to foreign corporations described above under “Possible Classification as a Corporation — Taxation of Operating Income,” including, but not limited to, the 4% gross basis tax or the net basis tax if the Section 883 Exemption does not apply. We believe that the Section 883 Exemption would apply to our corporate subsidiary only to the extent that it would apply to us if we were to be treated as a corporation. As such, we believe that the Section 883 Exemption did not apply for 2016 and will not apply in 2017 or subsequent years and therefore, the 4% gross basis tax applied to our subsidiary corporation in 2016 and will apply to our subsidiary corporation in 2017 and subsequent years. In this regard, we estimate that we will be subject to approximately $100,000 or less of U.S. federal income tax in 2017 and in each subsequent year based on the amount of U.S. Source

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International Transportation Income our corporate subsidiary earned for 2016 and its expected U.S. Source International Transportation Income for 2017 and subsequent years. The amount of such tax for which it would be liable for any year will depend upon the amount of income earned from voyages into or out of the United States in such year, which, however, is not within its complete control.

As a non-U.S. entity classified as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, Teekay LNG Holdco L.L.C. could be considered a PFIC. However, we have received a ruling from the IRS that Teekay LNG Holdco L.L.C. will be classified as a controlled foreign corporation (or a CFC ) rather than a PFIC as long as it is wholly-owned by a U.S. partnership.

In past years, certain other of our subsidiaries were classified as corporations for U.S. federal income tax purposes. We have and will continue to take the position that these subsidiaries, to the extent they were owned by our U.S. partnership, should also have been treated as CFCs rather than PFICs. Moreover, we have and will continue to take the position that these subsidiaries were not PFICs at any time prior to being owned by our U.S. partnership. No assurance can be given, however, that the IRS, or a court of law, will accept this position or would not follow the Tidewater decision in interpreting the PFIC provisions under the Code (as discussed above).

Canadian Federal Income Tax Considerations. The following discussion is a summary of the material Canadian federal income tax considerations under the Income Tax Act (Canada) (or the Canada Tax Act ) that we believe are relevant to holders of units who, for the purposes of the Canada Tax Act and the Canada-United States Tax Convention 1980 (or the Canada-U.S. Treaty ), are at all relevant times resident in the United States and entitled to all of the benefits of the Canada – U.S. Treaty and who deal at arm’s length with us and Teekay Corporation (or U.S. Resident Holders ). This discussion takes into account all proposed amendments to the Canada Tax Act and the regulations thereunder that have been publicly announced by or on behalf of the Minister of Finance (Canada) prior to the date hereof and assumes that such proposed amendments will be enacted substantially as proposed. However, no assurance can be given that such proposed amendments will be enacted in the form proposed or at all. This discussion assumes that Teekay LNG Partners L.P. is, and will continue to be, classified as a partnership for United States federal income tax purposes.

Teekay LNG Partners L.P. is considered to be a partnership under Canadian federal income tax law and therefore not a taxable entity for Canadian income tax purposes. A U.S. Resident Holder will not be liable to tax under the Canada Tax Act on any income or gains allocated by Teekay LNG Partners L.P. to the U.S. Resident Holder in respect of such U.S. Resident Holder’s units, provided that for purposes of the Canada-U.S. Treaty, (a) Teekay LNG Partners L.P. does not carry on business through a permanent establishment in Canada and (b) such U.S. Resident Holder does not hold such units in connection with a business carried on by such U.S. Resident Holder through a permanent establishment in Canada.

A U.S. Resident Holder will not be liable to tax under the Canada Tax Act on any income or gain from the sale, redemption or other disposition of such U.S. Resident Holder’s units, provided that, for purposes of the Canada-U.S. Treaty, such units do not, and did not at any time in the twelve-month period preceding the date of disposition, form part of the business property of a permanent establishment in Canada of such U.S. Resident Holder.

We believe that the activities and affairs of Teekay LNG Partners L.P. are conducted in such a manner that Teekay LNG Partners L.P. is not carrying on business in Canada and that U.S. Resident Holders should not be considered to be carrying on business in Canada for purposes of the Canada Tax Act or the Canada-U.S. Treaty solely by reason of the acquisition, holding, disposition or redemption of units. We intend that this is and continues to be the case, notwithstanding that Teekay Shipping Limited (a subsidiary of Teekay Corporation that is a non-resident of Canada) and Service Provider (an indirect subsidiary of Teekay LNG Partners L.P. that is a non-resident of Canada) provide certain services to Teekay LNG Partners L.P. and obtain some or all such services under subcontracts with Canadian service providers. If the arrangements we have entered into result in Teekay LNG Partners L.P. being considered to carry on business in Canada for purposes of the Canada Tax Act, U.S. Resident Holders would be considered to be carrying on business in Canada and may be required to file Canadian tax returns and would be subject to taxation in Canada on any income from such business that is considered to be attributable to a permanent establishment in Canada for purposes of the Canada-U.S. Treaty.

Although we do not intend to do so, there can be no assurance that the manner in which we carry on our activities will not change from time to time as circumstances dictate or warrant in a manner that may cause U.S. Resident Holders to be carrying on business in Canada for purposes of the Canada Tax Act. Further, the relevant Canadian federal income tax law may change by legislation or judicial interpretation and the Canadian taxing authorities may take a different view than we have of the current law.
Other Taxation
We and our subsidiaries are subject to taxation in certain non-U.S. jurisdictions because we or our subsidiaries are either organized, or conduct business or operations, in such jurisdictions, but we do not expect any such tax to be material. However, we cannot assure this result as tax laws in these or other jurisdictions may change or we may enter into new business transactions relating to such jurisdictions, which could affect our tax liability. Please read “Item 18 – Financial Statements: Note 10 – Income Tax.”
Documents on Display
Documents concerning us that are referred to herein may be inspected at our principal executive offices at 4 th Floor, Belvedere Building, 69 Pitts Bay Road, Hamilton, HM 08, Bermuda. Those documents electronically filed via the SEC’s Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (or EDGAR ) system may also be obtained from the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov , free of charge, or from the SEC’s Public Reference Section at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549, at prescribed rates. Further information on the operation of the SEC public reference rooms may be obtained by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330.

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Item 11.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Interest Rate Risk
We are exposed to the impact of interest rate changes primarily through our borrowings that require us to make interest payments based on LIBOR, EURIBOR or NIBOR. Significant increases in interest rates could adversely affect our operating margins, results of operations and our ability to service our debt. From time to time, we use interest rate swaps to reduce our exposure to market risk from changes in interest rates. The principal objective of these contracts is to minimize the risks and costs associated with our floating-rate debt.

We are exposed to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the counterparties to the interest rate swap agreements. In order to minimize counterparty risk, we only enter into derivative transactions with counterparties that are rated A- or better by Standard & Poor’s or A3 or better by Moody’s at the time of the transactions. In addition, to the extent practical, interest rate swaps are entered into with different counterparties to reduce concentration risk.

The table below provides information about our financial instruments at December 31, 2016 , that are sensitive to changes in interest rates. For long-term debt and capital lease obligations, the table presents principal payments and related weighted-average interest rates by expected maturity dates. For interest rate swaps, the table presents notional amounts and weighted-average interest rates by expected contractual maturity dates. The expected contractual maturity dates do not reflect potential prepayments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations as well as the potential exercise of early termination options for certain of our interest rate swaps.
Expected Maturity Date
 
 
2017
 
2018
 
2019
 
2020
 
2021
 
There-
after
 
Total
 
Fair
Value
Liability
 
Rate (1)
 
 
(in millions of U.S. Dollars, except percentages)
Long-Term Debt:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Variable-Rate ($U.S.) (2)
 
127.2

 
490.8

 
73.6

 
52.7

 
174.0

 
295.2

 
1,213.5

 
(1,171.5
)
 
2.5
%
Variable-Rate (Euro) (3) (4)
 
15.6

 
124.8

 
8.9

 
9.6

 
10.3

 
50.5

 
219.7

 
(209.8
)
 
1.2
%
Variable-Rate (NOK) (4) (5)
 
47.3

 
104.2

 

 
115.7

 
104.1

 

 
371.3

 
(366.4
)
 
5.8
%
Capital Lease Obligations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Variable-Rate ($U.S.) (6)
 
40.3

 
39.1

 
13.5

 
14.3

 
14.9

 
270.7

 
392.8

 
(392.8
)
 
5.5
%
Average Interest Rate (7)
 
4.9
%
 
6.1
%
 
5.5
%
 
5.5
%
 
5.5
%
 
5.5
%
 
5.5
%
 
 
 
 
Interest Rate Swaps :   (8)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contract Amount ($U.S.) (9)
 
324.5

 
232.9

 
155.8

 
35.3

 
35.9

 
241.4

 
1,025.8

 
(52.3
)
 
3.6
%
Average Fixed-Pay Rate (2)
 
4.1
%
 
3.6
%
 
2.7
%
 
3.5
%
 
3.4
%
 
3.4
%
 
3.6
%
 
 
 
 
Contract Amount (Euro) (4) (10)
 
15.6

 
124.8

 
8.9

 
9.6

 
10.3

 
50.5

 
219.7

 
(34.3
)
 
3.1
%
Average Fixed-Pay Rate (3)
 
3.1
%
 
2.6
%
 
3.7
%
 
3.7
%
 
3.7
%
 
3.9
%
 
3.1
%
 
 
 
 
(1)
Rate refers to the weighted-average effective interest rate for our long-term debt and capital lease obligations, including the margin we pay on our floating-rate debt and the average fixed pay rate for our interest rate swap agreements. The average interest rate for our capital lease obligations is the weighted-average interest rate implicit in our lease obligations at the inception of the leases. The average fixed pay rate for our interest rate swaps excludes the margin we pay on our drawn floating-rate debt, which as of December 31, 2016 ranged from 0.30% to 2.80%. Please read “Item 18 – Financial Statements: Note 10 – Long-Term Debt.”
(2)
Interest payments on U.S. Dollar-denominated debt and interest rate swaps are based on LIBOR.
(3)
Interest payments on Euro-denominated debt and interest rate swaps are based on EURIBOR.
(4)
Euro-denominated and NOK-denominated amounts have been converted to U.S. Dollars using the prevailing exchange rate as of December 31, 2016 .
(5)
Interest payments on our NOK-denominated debt and on our cross-currency swaps are based on NIBOR. Our NOK-denominated bonds have been economically hedged with cross-currency swaps, to swap all interest and principal payments into U.S. Dollars, with the respective interest payments fixed at a rate ranging from 5.92% to 7.72% , and the transfer of principal locked in at $467.3 million upon maturities. Please see below in the foreign currency fluctuation section and read “Item 18 – Financial Statements: Note 12 – Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.”
(6)
The amount of capital lease obligations represents the present value of minimum lease payments together with our purchase obligation, as applicable.
(7)
The average interest rate is the weighted-average interest rate implicit in the capital lease obligations at the inception of the leases. Interest rate adjustments on certain of these leases have corresponding adjustments in charter receipts under the terms of the charter contracts to which these certain leases relate.
(8)
The table above does not reflect our interest rate swaption agreements, whereby we have a one-time option to enter into an interest rate swap at a fixed rate with a third party, and the third party has a one-time option to require us to enter into an interest rate swap at a fixed rate. If we or the third party exercises its option, there will be cash settlements for the fair value of the interest rate swap in lieu of taking delivery of the actual interest rate swap. The net fair value of the interest rate swaption agreements as at December 31, 2016 was a liability of $0.9 million . Please read “Item 18 – Financial Statements: Note 12 – Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”.

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(9)
The average variable receive rate for our U.S. Dollar-denominated interest rate swaps is set at 3-month or 6-month LIBOR.
(10)
The average variable receive rate for our Euro-denominated interest rate swaps is set at 1-month EURIBOR.
Spot Market Rate Risk
One of our Suezmax tankers, the Toledo Spirit , operates pursuant to a time-charter contract that increases or decreases the otherwise fixed-rate established in the charter depending on the spot charter rates that we would have earned had we traded the vessel in the spot tanker market. The time-charter contract expires in August 2025, although the charterer has the right to terminate the time-charter in July 2018. We have entered into an agreement with Teekay Corporation under which Teekay Corporation pays us any amounts payable to the charterer as a result of spot rates being below the fixed rate, and we pay Teekay Corporation any amounts payable to us from the charterer as a result of spot rates being in excess of the fixed rate. The amounts payable to or receivable from Teekay Corporation are settled at the end of each year. At December 31, 2016 , the fair value of this derivative asset was $2.1 million and the change from December 31, 2015 to the reporting period has been reported in realized and unrealized loss on non-designated derivative instruments.
Foreign Currency Fluctuations
Our functional currency is U.S. Dollars because primarily all of our revenues and most of our operating costs are in U.S. Dollars. Our results of operations are affected by fluctuations in currency exchange rates. The volatility in our financial results due to currency exchange rate fluctuations is attributed primarily to foreign currency revenues and expenses, our Euro-denominated loans and restricted cash deposits and our NOK-denominated bonds. A portion of our voyage revenues are denominated in Euros. A portion of our vessel operating expenses and general and administrative expenses are denominated in Euros, which is primarily a function of the nationality of our crew and administrative staff. We have Euro-denominated interest expense and Euro-denominated interest income related to our Euro-denominated loans of 208.9 million Euros ( $219.7 million ) and Euro-denominated restricted cash deposits of 18.3 million Euros ( $19.2 million ), respectively, as at December 31, 2016 . We also incur NOK-denominated interest expense on our NOK-denominated bonds; however, we entered into cross-currency swaps and pursuant to these swaps we receive the principal amount in NOK on the maturity date of the swap, in exchange for payment of a fixed U.S. Dollar amount. In addition, the cross-currency swaps exchange a receipt of floating interest in NOK based on NIBOR plus a margin for a payment of U.S. Dollar fixed interest. The purpose of the cross-currency swaps is to economically hedge the foreign currency exposure on the payment of interest and principal of our NOK bonds due in 2017 through 2021, and to economically hedge the interest rate exposure. We have not designated, for accounting purposes, these cross-currency swaps as cash flow hedges of the NOK-denominated bonds due in 2017 through 2021. Please read “Item 18 – Financial Statements: Note 12 – Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” At December 31, 2016 , the fair value of the cross-currency swaps derivative liabilities was $99.8 million and the change from December 2015 to the reporting period has been reported in foreign currency exchange gain in the consolidated statements of income. As a result, fluctuations in the Euro and NOK relative to the U.S. Dollar have caused, and are likely to continue to cause, fluctuations in our reported voyage revenues, vessel operating expenses, general and administrative expenses, interest expense, interest income, realized and unrealized loss on non-designated derivative instruments and foreign currency exchange gain.
Item 12.
Description of Securities Other than Equity Securities
Not applicable.
PART II
Item 13.
Defaults, Dividend Arrearages and Delinquencies
None.
Item 14.
Material Modifications to the Rights of Unitholders and Use of Proceeds
Not applicable.
Item 15.
Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (or the Exchange Act)) that are designed to ensure that (i) information required to be disclosed in our reports that are filed or submitted under the Exchange Act, are recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (ii) information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

We conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures under the supervision and with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Service Provider. Based on the evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Service Provider concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of December 31, 2016.


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The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Service Provider do not expect that our disclosure controls or internal controls will prevent all errors and all fraud. Although our disclosure controls and procedures were designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives, a control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within us have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any system of controls also is based partly on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions.
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining for us adequate internal controls over financial reporting.

Our internal controls are designed to provide reasonable assurance as to the reliability of our financial reporting and the preparation and presentation of the consolidated financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Our internal controls over financial reporting include those policies and procedures that: 1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets; 2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of the financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made in accordance with authorizations of management and the directors; and 3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

We conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based upon the framework in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. This evaluation included review of the documentation of controls, evaluation of the design effectiveness of controls, testing of the operating effectiveness of controls and a conclusion on this evaluation.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal controls over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements even when determined to be effective and can only provide reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies and procedures may deteriorate. Based on the evaluation, management has determined that the internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2016.

Our independent auditors, KPMG LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements and our internal control over financial reporting. Their attestation report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting can be found on page F-2 of this Annual Report.

There were no changes in our internal controls that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a – 15 (f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the year ended December 31, 2016.
Item 16A.
Audit Committee Financial Expert
The Board of Directors of our General Partner has determined that director Ms. Beverlee F. Park qualifies as an audit committee financial expert and is independent under applicable NYSE and SEC standards.
Item 16B.
Code of Ethics
We have adopted a Standards of Business Conduct that applies to all our employees and the employees and directors of our General Partner. This document is available under “Investors – Teekay LNG Partners L.P.- Governance” from the home page of our web site ( www.teekay.com ). We intend to disclose, under “Investors – Teekay LNG Partners L.P. - Governance” in the Investors section of our web site, any waivers to or amendments of our Standards of Business Conduct for the benefit of any directors and executive officers of our General Partner.
Item 16C.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Our principal accountant for 2016 and 2015 was KPMG LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants. The following table shows the fees we paid or accrued for audit and audit-related services provided by KPMG LLP for 2016 and 2015 .


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Fees  (in thousands of U.S. Dollars)
 
2016
$
 
2015
$
Audit Fees (1)
 
745

 
729

Audit-Related Fees (2)
 

 
3

Total
 
745

 
732

(1)
Audit fees represent fees for professional services provided in connection with the audit of our consolidated financial statements, review of our quarterly consolidated financial statements, audit services provided in connection with other statutory audits and professional services in connection with the review of our regulatory filings for our equity offerings.
(2)
Audit-related fees relate to other accounting consultations.

No fees for tax services were provided to the Partnership by the auditor during the term of their appointments in 2016 and 2015 .

The Audit Committee of our General Partner’s Board of Directors has the authority to pre-approve permissible audit, audit-related and non-audit services not prohibited by law to be performed by our independent auditors and associated fees. Engagements for proposed services either may be separately pre-approved by the Audit Committee or entered into pursuant to detailed pre-approval policies and procedures established by the Audit Committee, as long as the Audit Committee is informed on a timely basis of any engagement entered into on that basis. The Audit Committee pre-approved all engagements and fees paid to our principal accountant in 2016 and in 2015 .
Item 16D.
Exemptions from the Listing Standards for Audit Committees
Not applicable.
Item 16E.
Purchases of Units by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
Not applicable.

Item 16F.
Change in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant
Not applicable.
Item 16G.
Corporate Governance
As a foreign private issuer, we are not required to obtain unitholder approval prior to the adoption of equity compensation plans or certain equity issuances, including, among others, issuing 20% or more of our outstanding common units or voting power in a transaction .
There are no other significant ways in which our corporate governance practices differ from those followed by domestic companies under the listing requirements of the New York Stock Exchange.
Item 16H.
Mine Safety Disclosure
Not applicable.
PART III
Item 17.
Financial Statements
Not applicable.
Item 18.
Financial Statements
The following financial statements, together with the related reports of KPMG LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm are filed as part of this Annual Report:


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All schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulations of the SEC are not required, are inapplicable or have been disclosed in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements and therefore have been omitted.
Item 19.
Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed as part of this Annual Report:

1.1
  
Certificate of Limited Partnership of Teekay LNG Partners L.P. (1)
1.2
  
First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Teekay LNG Partners L.P., dated May 10, 2005, as amended by Amendment No. 1 dated as of May 31, 2006 and Amendment No. 2 effective as of January 1, 2007. (2)
1.3
  
Certificate of Formation of Teekay GP L.L.C. (1)
1.4
  
Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Teekay GP L.L.C., dated March 2005, as amended by Amendment No. 1, dated February 25, 2008, and Amendment No.2, dated February 29, 2008. (3)
2.1
  
Agreement, dated April 30, 2012, for NOK 700,000,000, Senior Unsecured Bonds due May 2017, between Teekay LNG Partners L.P. and Norsk Tillitsmann ASA.  (4)
2.2
  
Agreement, dated August 30, 2013, for NOK 900,000,000, Senior Unsecured Bonds due September 2018, between Teekay LNG Partners L.P. and Norsk Tillitsmann ASA.  (5)
2.3
  
Agreement, dated May 18, 2015, for NOK 1,000,000,000, Senior Unsecured Bonds due May 2020, between Teekay LNG Partners L.P. and Nordic Trustee ASA. (17)
4.2
  
Amended Teekay LNG Partners L.P. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan.  (3)
4.3
  
Amended and Restated Omnibus Agreement with Teekay Corporation, Teekay Offshore, our General Partner and related parties. (6)
4.4
  
Administrative Services Agreement with Teekay Shipping Limited.  (3)
4.5
  
Advisory, Technical and Administrative Services Agreement between Teekay Shipping Spain S.L. and Teekay Shipping Limited. (3)
4.6
  
LNG Strategic Consulting and Advisory Services Agreement between Teekay LNG Partners L.P. and Teekay Shipping Limited.  (3)
4.7
  
Syndicated Loan Agreement between Naviera Teekay Gas III, S.L. (formerly Naviera F. Tapias Gas III, S.A.) and Caixa de Aforros de Vigo Ourense e Pontevedra, as Agent, dated as of October 2, 2000, as amended. (3)
4.11
  
Agreement, dated August 23, 2006, for a U.S. $330,000,000 Secured Revolving Loan Facility between Teekay LNG Partners L.P., ING Bank N.V. and other banks.  (7)
4.12
  
Purchase Agreement, dated November 2005, for the acquisition of Asian Spirit L.L.C., African Spirit L.L.C. and European Spirit L.L.C. (8)
4.13
  
Agreement, dated June 30, 2008, for a U.S. $172,500,000 Secured Revolving Loan Facility between Arctic Spirit L.L.C., Polar Spirit L.L.C. and DnB Nor Bank A.S.A. and other banks. (8)
4.14
  
Credit Facility Agreement between Taizhou L.L.C. and DHJS L.L.C. and Calyon, as Agent, dated as of October 27, 2009. (9)
4.16
  
Credit Facility Agreement between Great East Hull No. 1717 L.L.C., Great East Hull No. 1718 L.L.C., H.S.H.I. Hull No. S363 L.L.C., H.S.H.I. Hull No. S364 L.L.C. and Calyon, dated December 15, 2006. (10)
4.17
  
Agreement, dated September 30, 2011, for a EURO 149,933,766 Credit Facility between Naviera Teekay Gas IV S.L.U., ING Bank N.V. and other banks. (11)
4.18
  
Deed of Amendment and Restatement dated October 10, 2008, relating to a Loan Agreement for a U.S. $92,400,000 Buyer Credit and a U.S. $117,600,000 Commercial Loan between MiNT LNG I, Ltd., BNP Paribas S.A., and other banks. (12)

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4.19
  
Deed of Amendment and Restatement dated October 10, 2008, relating to a Loan Agreement for a U.S. $92,400,000 Buyer Credit and a U.S. $117,600,000 Commercial Loan between MiNT LNG II, Ltd. , BNP Paribas S.A., and other banks. (12)
4.20
  
Deed of Amendment and Restatement dated October 10, 2008, relating to a Loan Agreement for a U.S. $92,400,000 Buyer Credit and a U.S. $117,600,000 Commercial Loan between MiNT LNG III, Ltd ., BNP Paribas S.A., and other banks.  (12)
4.21
  
Deed of Amendment and Restatement dated November 10, 2008, relating to a Loan Agreement for a U.S. $92,400,000 Buyer Credit and a U.S. $117,600,000 Commercial Loan between MiNT LNG IV, Ltd., BNP Paribas S.A., and other banks. (12)
4.22
  
Share purchase agreement dated February 28, 2012 to purchase Maersk LNG A/S through the Teekay LNG- Marubeni Joint Venture from AP Moller-Maersk A/S. (12)
4.23
  
Agreement dated January 1, 2012, for business development services between Teekay LNG Operating L.L.C. and Teekay Shipping Limited. (13)
4.24
  
Agreement dated June 27, 2013, for U.S. $195,000,000 senior secured notes between Meridian Spirit ApS and Wells Fargo Bank Northwest N.A. (14)
4.25
  
Agreement dated June 28, 2013, for U.S. $160,000,000 loan facility between Malt Singapore Pte. Ltd. and Commonwealth Bank of Australia. (14)
4.26
  
Agreement dated July 30, 2013, for U.S. $608,000,000 loan facility between Malt LNG Netherlands Holdings B.V. and DNB Bank ASA, acting as agent and security trustee. (14)
4.27
  
Agreement dated December 9, 2013, for U.S. $125,000,000 loan facility between Wilforce L.L.C. and Credit Suisse AG and others.  (5)
4.28
  
Agreement dated February 12, 2013; Teekay Luxembourg S.a.r.l. entered into a share purchase agreement with Exmar NV and Exmar Marine NV to purchase 50% of the shares in Exmar LPG BVBA. (5)
4.29
  
Agreement dated July 7, 2014; Teekay LNG Operating L.L.C. entered into a shareholder agreement with China LNG Shipping (Holdings) Limited to form TC LNG Shipping L.L.C. in connection with the Yamal LNG Project. (15)
4.30
  
Agreement dated December 17, 2014, for U.S. $450,000,000 loan facility between Nakilat Holdco L.L.C. and Qatar National Bank SAQ. (15)
4.31
  
Agreement dated November 7, 2014, for a U.S. $175,000,000 secured loan facility between Solaia Shipping L.L.C. and Excelsior BVBA, and Nordea Bank Norge ASA and other banks. (16)
4.33
  
Agreement dated March 28, 2014, for U.S. $130,000,000 secured loan facility between Wilpride L.L.C. and Nordea Bank Finland and other banks. (17)
4.34
  
Amending and Restating Agreement dated June 5, 2015, for a U.S. $460,000,000 secured loan facility between Exmar LPG BVBA and Nordea Bank Norge ASA and other banks. (17)
4.36
 
Agreement dated May 4, 2016, for a U.S. $60,000,000 secured loan facility between African Spirit L.L.C., European Spirit L.L.C. and Asian Spirit L.L.C., and Scotiabank Europe plc. (18)
4.37
 
Agreement dated November 15, 2016, for a U.S. $730,000,000 Secured Loan Facility between Bahrain LNG W.L.L. and Standard Chartered Bank and other banks.
4.38
 
Agreement dated November 17, 2016, for U.S. $170,000,000 unsecured Revolving Credit Facility between Teekay LNG Partners L.P. and Citigroup Global Markets Limited and other banks.
4.39
 
Agreement dated December 21, 2016, for a U.S. $723,200,000 Secured Loan Facility between Teekay Nakilat (III) Corporation and Qatar National Bank SAQ.
4.40
 
Agreement dated February 11, 2016 for a sale leaseback agreement between Creole Spirit L.L.C. and Hai Jiao 1601 Limited (a subsidiary of ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.).
4.41
 
Agreement dated February 11, 2016 for a sale leaseback agreement between Oak Spirit L.L.C. and Hai Jiao 1602 Limited (a subsidiary of ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.).
4.42
 
Agreement dated December 20, 2016 for a sale leaseback agreement between DSME Hull No. 2416 L.L.C. and Hai Jiao 1605 Limited (a subsidiary of ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.).
4.43
 
Agreement dated December 20, 2016 for a sale leaseback agreement between DSME Option Vessel No.1 L.L.C. and Hai Jiao 1606 Limited (a subsidiary of ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.).
4.44
 
Agreement dated December 20, 2016 for a sale leaseback agreement between DSME Option Vessel No.3 L.L.C. and Hai Jiao 1607 Limited (a subsidiary of ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.).
8.1
  
List of Subsidiaries of Teekay LNG Partners L.P.
12.1
  
Rule 13a-15(e)/15d-15(e) Certification of Mark Kremin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Teekay Gas Group Ltd.
12.2
  
Rule 13a-15(e)/15d-15(e) Certification of Brody Speers, Chief Financial Officer of Teekay Gas Group Ltd.
13.1
  
Certification of Mark Kremin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Teekay Gas Group Ltd., pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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13.2
 
Certification of Brody Speers, Chief Financial Officer of Teekay Gas Group Ltd., pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
15.1
  
Consent of KPMG LLP, as independent registered public accounting firm, for Teekay LNG Partners L.P.
15.2
  
Consolidated Financial Statements of Exmar LPG BVBA.
101.INS
  
XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCJ
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.
101.CAL
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.
101.DEF
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase.
101.LAB
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.
101.PRE
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.
____________________________
(1)
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Partnership’s Registration Statement on Form F-1 (File No. 333-120727), filed with the SEC on November 24, 2004, and hereby incorporated by reference to such Annual Report.
(2)
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Partnership’s Report on Form 20F filed with the SEC on April 4, 2011, and hereby incorporated by reference to such Report.
(3)
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Partnership’s Amendment No. 3 to Registration Statement on Form F-1 (File No. 333-120727), filed with the SEC on April 11, 2005, and hereby incorporated by reference to such Registration Statement.
(4)
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Partnership’s Report on Form 6-K filed with the SEC on September 27, 2012, and hereby incorporated by reference to such Report.
(5)
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Partnership’s Annual Report on Form 20-F (File No. 1-32479), filed with the SEC on April 29, 2014 and hereby incorporated by reference to such report.
(6)
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Partnership’s Annual Report on Form 20-F (File No. 1-32479), filed with the SEC on April 19, 2007 and hereby incorporated by reference to such report.
(7)
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Partnership’s Report on Form 6-K (File No. 1-32479), filed with the SEC on December 21, 2006 and hereby incorporated by reference to such report.
(8)
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Partnership’s Report on Form 6-K (File No. 1-32479), filed with the SEC on March 20, 2009 and hereby incorporated by reference to such report.
(9)
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Partnership’s Report on Form 20F (File No. 1-32479), filed with the SEC on April 26, 2010 and hereby incorporated by reference to such report.
(10)
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Partnership’s Report on Form 6-K (File No. 1-32479), filed with the SEC on June 1, 2010 and hereby incorporated by reference to such report.
(11)
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Partnership’s Report on Form 6-K (File No. 1-32479), filed with the SEC on December 1, 2011 and hereby incorporated by reference to such report.
(12)
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Partnership’s Report on Form 20-F (File No. 1-32479), filed with the SEC on April 11, 2011 and hereby incorporated by reference to such report.
(13)
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Partnership’s Report on Form 20-F (File No. 1-32479), filed with the SEC on April 16, 2012 and hereby incorporated by reference to such report.
(14)
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Partnership’s Report on Form 6-K (File No. 1-32479), filed with the SEC on November 27, 2013 and hereby incorporated by reference to such report.
(15)
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Partnership’s Annual Report on Form 20-F (File No. 1-32479), filed with the SEC on April 23, 2015 and hereby incorporated by reference to such report.
(16)
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Partnership’s Report on Form 6-K (File No. 1-32479), filed with the SEC on May 26, 2015 and hereby incorporated by reference to such report.
(17)
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Partnership’s Annual Report on Form 20-F (File No. 1-32479), filed with the SEC on April 27, 2016 and hereby incorporated by reference to such report.
(18)
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Partnership’s Report on Form 6-K (File No. 1-32479), filed with the SEC on August 19, 2016 and hereby incorporated by reference to such report.

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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 
 
 
 
TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P.
 
 
 
 
By:
 
Teekay GP L.L.C., its General Partner
Date: April 25, 2017
 
 
 
By:
 
/s/ Edith Robinson
 
 
 
 
 
 
Edith Robinson
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate Secretary
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


The Board of Directors and Unitholders of Teekay LNG Partners L.P.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Teekay LNG Partners L.P. and subsidiaries (the “Partnership”) as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, cash flows, and changes in total equity for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2016 . These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Partnership’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Partnership as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2016 , in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016 , based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) and our report dated April 25 , 2017 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting.

Chartered Professional Accountants
Vancouver, Canada
April 25 , 2017



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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


The Board of Directors and Unitholders of Teekay LNG Partners L.P.

We have audited Teekay LNG Partners L.P. and subsidiaries (the “Partnership") internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, based on the criteria established in Internal Control- Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Partnership's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting in the accompanying Form 20-F. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Partnership's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
An entity's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. An entity's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the entity; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the entity are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the entity; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the entity's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, the Partnership maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, based on the criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of the Partnership as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, cash flows, and changes in total equity for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2016, and our report dated April 25, 2017, expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.


Chartered Professional Accountants Vancouver, Canada
April 25, 2017




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TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except unit and per unit data)
 
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2016
$
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2015
$
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
$
Voyage revenues (note 11)
 
396,444

 
397,991

 
402,928

Voyage expenses
 
(1,656
)
 
(1,146
)
 
(3,321
)
Vessel operating expenses (note 11)
 
(88,590
)
 
(94,101
)
 
(95,808
)
Depreciation and amortization
 
(95,542
)
 
(92,253
)
 
(94,127
)
General and administrative expenses (notes 11 and 16)
 
(18,499
)
 
(25,118
)
 
(23,860
)
Restructuring charges  (note 17)
 

 
(4,001
)
 
(1,989
)
Write-down and loss on sale of vessels (note 18)
 
(38,976
)
 

 

Income from vessel operations
 
153,181

 
181,372

 
183,823

Equity income (notes 6 and 13d )
 
62,307

 
84,171

 
115,478

Interest expense
 
(58,844
)
 
(43,259
)
 
(60,414
)
Interest income
 
2,583

 
2,501

 
3,052

Realized and unrealized loss on non-designated
  derivative instruments (note 12)
 
(7,161
)
 
(20,022
)
 
(44,682
)
Foreign currency exchange gain (notes 9 and 12)
 
5,335

 
13,943

 
28,401

Other income
 
1,537

 
1,526

 
836

Net income before income tax expense
 
158,938

 
220,232

 
226,494

Income tax expense (note 10)
 
(973
)
 
(2,722
)
 
(7,567
)
Net income
 
157,965

 
217,510

 
218,927

Non-controlling interest in net income
 
17,514

 
16,627

 
13,489

Preferred unitholders' interest in net income
 
2,719

 

 

General Partner's interest in net income
 
2,755

 
26,276

 
31,187

Limited partners’ interest in net income
 
134,977

 
174,607

 
174,251

Limited partners’ interest in net income per common unit  (note 15) :
 
 
 
 
 
 
• Basic
 
1.70

 
2.21

 
2.30

• Diluted
 
1.69

 
2.21

 
2.30

Weighted-average number of common units outstanding (note 15) :
 
 
 
 
 
 
• Basic
 
79,568,352

 
78,896,767

 
75,664,435

• Diluted
 
79,671,858

 
78,961,102

 
75,702,886

Cash distributions declared per common unit
 
0.56

 
2.80

 
2.77

Related party transactions (note 11)
Subsequent events (notes 18b and 19)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands of U.S. Dollars)
 
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2016
$
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2015
$
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
$
Net income
 
157,965

 
217,510

 
218,927

Other comprehensive income (loss) :
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Unrealized loss on qualifying cash flow hedging instruments,
net of tax
(note 12)
 
(486
)
 
(1,723
)
 
(3,085
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
   To equity income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Realized loss on qualifying cash flow hedging instruments
 
3,289

 
1,075

 
1,551

Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
2,803

 
(648
)
 
(1,534
)
Comprehensive income
 
160,768

 
216,862

 
217,393

Non-controlling interest in comprehensive income
 
17,691

 
16,627

 
13,489

Preferred unitholders' interest in comprehensive income (note 15)
 
2,719

 

 

General and limited partners' interest in comprehensive income
 
140,358

 
200,235

 
203,904

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

F-4




TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands of U.S. Dollars)
 
 
As at
December 31,
2016
$
 
As at
December 31,
2015
$
 
 
 
 
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
Current
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
126,146

 
102,481

Restricted cash - current (note 5)
 
10,145

 
6,600

Accounts receivable, including non-trade of $19,325 (2015 – $7,058) (note 6a iii)
 
25,224

 
22,081

Prepaid expenses
 
3,724

 
4,469

Vessel held for sale (note 18)
 
20,580

 

Current portion of derivative assets (note 12)
 
531

 

Current portion of net investments in direct financing leases (note 5)
 
150,342

 
20,606

Advances to affiliates (notes 11g and 12)
 
9,739

 
13,026

Total current assets
 
346,431

 
169,263

Restricted cash – long-term (note 5)
 
106,882

 
104,919

Vessels and equipment
 
 
 
 
At cost, less accumulated depreciation of $668,969 (2015 – $666,710)
 
1,374,128

 
1,595,077

Vessels under capital leases, at cost, less accumulated depreciation of $69,072 (2015 – $56,316) (note 5)
 
484,253

 
88,215

Advances on newbuilding contracts (notes 11f and 13a )
 
357,602

 
424,868

Total vessels and equipment
 
2,215,983

 
2,108,160

Investment in and advances to equity accounted joint ventures (note 6)
 
1,037,726

 
883,731

Net investments in direct financing leases (note 5)
 
492,666

 
646,052

Other assets (note 6a iii)
 
5,529

 
20,811

Derivative assets (note 12)
 
4,692

 
5,623

Intangible assets – net (note 7)
 
69,934

 
78,790

Goodwill – liquefied gas segment (note 7)
 
35,631

 
35,631

Total assets
 
4,315,474

 
4,052,980

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
 
 
Current
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
5,562

 
2,770

Accrued liabilities (notes 8, 12 and 17)
 
35,881

 
37,456

Unearned revenue (note 5)
 
16,998

 
19,608

Current portion of long-term debt (note 9)
 
188,511

 
197,197

Current obligations under capital lease (note 5)
 
40,353

 
4,546

Current portion of in-process contracts (note 6a iii)
 
15,833

 
12,173

Current portion of derivative liabilities (note 12)
 
56,800

 
52,083

Advances from affiliates (notes 11g and 12)
 
15,492

 
22,987

Total current liabilities
 
375,430

 
348,820

Long-term debt (note 9)
 
1,602,715

 
1,802,012

Long-term obligations under capital lease (note 5)
 
352,486

 
54,581

Long-term unearned revenue
 
10,332

 
30,333

Other long-term liabilities (notes 5, 6a and 6b)
 
60,573

 
71,152

In-process contracts (note 6a iii)
 
8,233

 
20,065

Derivative liabilities (note 12)
 
128,293

 
182,338

Total liabilities
 
2,538,062

 
2,509,301

Commitments and contingencies (notes 5, 6, 9, 12, and 13)
 

 

Equity
 
 
 
 
Limited Partners - common units (79.6 million units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2016 and 2015) (note 15)
 
1,563,852

 
1,472,327

Limited Partners - preferred units (5.0 million and nil units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively) (note 15)
 
123,426

 

General Partner
 
50,653

 
48,786

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 
575

 
(2,051
)
Partners' equity
 
1,738,506

 
1,519,062

Non-controlling interest
 
38,906

 
24,617

Total equity
 
1,777,412

 
1,543,679

Total liabilities and total equity
 
4,315,474

 
4,052,980

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

F-5




TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands of U.S. Dollars)
 
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2016
$
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2015
$
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
$
Cash and cash equivalents provided by (used for)
 
 
 
 
 
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
157,965

 
217,510

 
218,927

Non-cash items:
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments (note 12)
 
(19,433
)
 
(12,375
)
 
2,096

   Depreciation and amortization
 
95,542

 
92,253

 
94,127

   Write-down and loss on sale of vessels
 
38,976

 

 

   Unrealized foreign currency exchange gain and other                   (notes 9 and 12)
 
(42,009
)
 
(26,090
)
 
(24,931
)
   Equity income, net of dividends received of $31,113 (2015 – $97,146 and 2014 – $11,005)
 
(31,194
)
 
12,975

 
(104,473
)
Change in operating assets and liabilities (note 14a)
 
(20,669
)
 
(34,187
)
 
18,822

Expenditures for dry docking
 
(12,686
)
 
(10,357
)
 
(13,471
)
Net operating cash flow
 
166,492


239,729

 
191,097

FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
 
573,514

 
391,574

 
944,123

Scheduled repayments of long-term debt
 
(316,450
)
 
(126,557
)
 
(100,804
)
Prepayments of long-term debt
 
(463,422
)
 
(90,000
)
 
(608,501
)
Debt issuance costs
 
(3,462
)
 
(2,856
)
 
(6,431
)
Scheduled repayments and prepayments of capital lease obligations
 
(21,594
)
 
(4,423
)
 
(479,115
)
Proceeds from equity offerings, net of offering costs (note 15)
 
120,707

 
35,374

 
182,139

Decrease (increase) in restricted cash
 
4,651

 
(30,321
)
 
448,914

Cash distributions paid
 
(45,467
)
 
(255,519
)
 
(240,525
)
Novation of derivative liabilities (note 11e)
 

 

 
2,985

Dividends paid to non-controlling interest
 
(3,402
)
 
(1,629
)
 
(42,716
)
Net financing cash flow
 
(154,925
)

(84,357
)
 
100,069

INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchase of and additional capital contributions in equity accounted investments
 
(120,879
)
 
(25,852
)
 
(100,200
)
Loan repayments from equity accounted joint ventures
 
5,500

 
23,744

 
631

Receipts from direct financing leases
 
23,650

 
15,837

 
17,200

Proceeds from sale of vessels (note 18a)
 
94,311

 

 

Proceeds from sale-lease back of vessels
 
355,306

 

 

Expenditures for vessels and equipment (note 14e)
 
(345,790
)
 
(191,969
)
 
(188,855
)
Increase in restricted cash
 

 
(34,290
)
 

Other
 

 

 
216

Net investing cash flow
 
12,098


(212,530
)
 
(271,008
)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 
23,665

 
(57,158
)
 
20,158

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the year
 
102,481

 
159,639

 
139,481

Cash and cash equivalents, end of the year
 
126,146

 
102,481

 
159,639

Supplemental cash flow information (note 14)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.



F-6




TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN TOTAL EQUITY
(in thousands of U.S. Dollars)
 
 
TOTAL EQUITY
 
 
Partners’ Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
Limited Partners
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common
Units
 
Common
Units
 
Preferred
Units
 
Preferred
Units
 
General
Partner
 
Accumulated
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
Non-
controlling
Interest
 
Total
 
 
#
 
$
 
#
 
$
 
$
 
$
 
$
 
$
Balance as at December 31, 2013
 
74,196

 
1,338,133

 

 

 
52,526

 
131

 
52,994

 
1,443,784

Net income
 

 
174,251

 

 

 
31,187

 

 
13,489

 
218,927

Other comprehensive loss
 

 

 

 

 

 
(1,534
)
 

 
(1,534
)
Cash distributions
 

 
(209,625
)
 

 

 
(30,900
)
 

 

 
(240,525
)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(57,080
)
 
(57,080
)
Equity based compensation
 
17

 
1,415

 

 

 
29

 

 

 
1,444

Proceeds from equity offerings
 
4,140

 
178,473

 

 

 
3,666

 

 

 
182,139

Sale of 1% interest in Norgas Napa  to General Partner (note 11d)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
216

 
216

Balance as at December 31, 2014
 
78,353

 
1,482,647

 

 

 
56,508

 
(1,403
)
 
9,619

 
1,547,371

Net income
 

 
174,607

 

 

 
26,276

 

 
16,627

 
217,510

Other comprehensive loss
 

 

 

 

 

 
(648
)
 

 
(648
)
Cash distributions
 

 
(220,772
)
 

 

 
(34,747
)
 

 

 
(255,519
)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(1,629
)
 
(1,629
)
Equity based compensation, net of tax of $0.4 million
 
25

 
1,196

 

 

 
24

 

 

 
1,220

Proceeds from equity offerings
 
1,173

 
34,649

 

 

 
725

 

 

 
35,374

Balance as at December 31, 2015
 
79,551

 
1,472,327

 

 

 
48,786

 
(2,051
)
 
24,617

 
1,543,679

Net income
 

 
134,977

 

 
2,719

 
2,755

 

 
17,514

 
157,965

Other comprehensive income
 

 

 

 

 

 
2,626

 
177

 
2,803

Cash distributions
 

 
(44,557
)
 

 

 
(910
)
 

 

 
(45,467
)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(3,402
)
 
(3,402
)
Equity based compensation, net of tax of $0.2 million
 
21

 
1,105

 

 

 
22

 

 

 
1,127

Proceeds from equity offerings
 

 

 
5,000

 
120,707

 

 

 

 
120,707

Balance as at December 31, 2016
 
79,572

 
1,563,852

 
5,000

 
123,426

 
50,653

 
575

 
38,906

 
1,777,412

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.


F-7



TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except unit and per unit data or unless otherwise indicated)


1.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (or GAAP ). These financial statements include the accounts of Teekay LNG Partners L.P. (or the Partnership ), which is a limited partnership organized under the laws of the Republic of The Marshall Islands and its wholly owned or controlled subsidiaries. The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

Significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation. In addition, certain of the comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the presentation adopted in the current period relating to certain operating activities in the Partnership's consolidated statements of cash flows and certain of the summarized financial information in Note 6c.
Foreign currency
The consolidated financial statements are stated in U.S. Dollars and the functional currency of the Partnership and its subsidiaries is the U.S. Dollar. Transactions involving other currencies during the year are converted into U.S. Dollars using the exchange rates in effect at the time of the transactions. At the balance sheet date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar are translated to reflect the year-end exchange rates. Resulting gains or losses are reflected separately in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.
Operating revenues and expenses
The lease element of time-charters and bareboat charters accounted for as operating leases are recognized by the Partnership on a straight-line basis daily over the term of the charter as the applicable vessel operates under the charter. The lease element of the Partnership’s time-charters that are accounted for as direct financing leases are reflected on the balance sheets as net investments in direct financing leases. The lease element is recognized over the lease term using the effective interest rate method and is included in voyage revenues. The Partnership recognizes revenues from the non-lease element of time-charter contracts as services are performed. The Partnership does not recognize revenues during days that the vessel is off-hire.

Voyage expenses are all expenses unique to a particular voyage, including bunker fuel expenses, port fees, cargo loading and unloading expenses, canal tolls, agency fees and commissions. Vessel operating expenses include crewing, ship management services, repairs and maintenance, insurance, stores, lube oils and communication expenses. Voyage expenses and vessel operating expenses are recognized when incurred.
Cash and cash equivalents
The Partnership classifies all highly-liquid investments with a maturity date of three months or less when purchased as cash and cash equivalents.
Accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts
Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts is the Partnership’s best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in existing accounts receivable. The Partnership determines the allowance based on historical write-off experience and customer economic data. The Partnership reviews the allowance for doubtful accounts regularly and past due balances are reviewed for collectability. Account balances are charged against the allowance when the Partnership believes that the receivable will not be recovered.
Vessels and equipment
All pre-delivery costs incurred during the construction of newbuildings, including interest and supervision and technical costs, are capitalized. The acquisition cost and all costs incurred to restore used vessels purchased by the Partnership to the standards required to properly service the Partnership’s customers are capitalized.

Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over a vessel’s estimated useful life, less an estimated residual value. Depreciation is calculated using an estimated useful life of 25 years for conventional tankers, 30 years for liquefied petroleum gas (or LPG ) carriers and 35 years for liquefied natural gas (or LNG ) carriers, from the date the vessel is delivered from the shipyard, or a shorter period if regulations prevent the Partnership from operating the vessels for 25 years , 30 years , or 35 years , respectively. Depreciation of vessels and equipment for the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 aggregated $86.6 million , $83.4 million and $70.1 million , respectively. Depreciation and amortization includes depreciation on all owned vessels and amortization of vessels accounted for as capital leases.



F-8



TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except unit and per unit data or unless otherwise indicated)

Vessel capital modifications include the addition of new equipment or can encompass various modifications to the vessel which are aimed at improving or increasing the operational efficiency and functionality of the asset. This type of expenditure is amortized over the estimated useful life of the modification. Expenditures covering recurring routine repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.

Interest costs capitalized to vessels and equipment for the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 aggregated $9.9 million , $8.2 million and $3.1 million , respectively.

Generally, the Partnership dry docks each of its vessels every five years. In addition, a shipping society classification intermediate survey is performed on the Partnership’s LNG and LPG carriers between the second and third year of the five -year dry-docking cycle. The Partnership capitalizes certain costs incurred during dry docking and for the survey and amortizes those costs on a straight-line basis from the completion of a dry docking or intermediate survey over the estimated useful life of the dry dock. The Partnership includes in capitalized dry docking those costs incurred as part of the dry docking to meet regulatory requirements, or expenditures that either add economic life to the vessel, increase the vessel’s earning capacity or improve the vessel’s operating efficiency. The Partnership expenses costs related to routine repairs and maintenance performed during dry docking that do not improve operating efficiency or extend the useful lives of the assets.

The following table summarizes the change in the Partnership’s capitalized dry docking costs, from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2016 :

 
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
 
2016
$
 
2015
$
 
2014
$
Balance at January 1,
 
33,916

 
33,635

 
40,328

Cost incurred for dry docking
 
13,944

 
10,357

 
13,471

Sales of vessels
 
(2,886
)
 

 
(5,327
)
Dry-dock amortization
 
(11,436
)
 
(10,076
)
 
(14,837
)
Balance at December 31,
 
33,538

 
33,916

 
33,635


Vessels and equipment that are “held and used” are assessed for impairment when events or circumstances indicate the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. If the asset’s net carrying value exceeds the net undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated over its remaining useful life, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its estimated fair value. The estimated fair value for the Partnership’s impaired vessels is determined using discounted cash flows or appraised values. In cases where an active second hand sale and purchase market does not exist, the Partnership uses a discounted cash flow approach to estimate the fair value of an impaired vessel. In cases where an active second hand sale and purchase market exists, an appraised value is generally the amount the Partnership would expect to receive if it were to sell the vessel. Such appraisal is normally completed by the Partnership.

Vessels and equipment that are held for sale are measured at the lower of their carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell and are not depreciated while classified as held for sale. Interest and other expenses attributable to vessels and equipment classified as held for sale, or to their related liabilities, continue to be recognized as incurred.

Gains on vessels sold and leased back under capital leases are deferred and amortized over the remaining term of the capital lease. Losses on vessels sold and leased back under capital leases are recognized immediately when the fair value of the vessel at the time of sale and lease-back is less than its book value. In such case, the Partnership would recognize a loss in the amount by which book value exceeds fair value.
Investments in and advances to equity accounted joint ventures
The Partnership’s investments in certain joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Under the equity method of accounting, investments are stated at initial cost and are adjusted for subsequent additional investments and the Partnership’s proportionate share of earnings or losses and distributions. In addition, the Partnership’s advances to equity accounted joint ventures are recorded at cost. The Partnership evaluates its investment in and advances to equity accounted joint ventures for impairment when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of such investments may have experienced an other-than-temporary decline in value below its carrying value. If the estimated fair value is less than the carrying value, the carrying value is written down to its estimated fair value and the resulting impairment is recorded in the Partnership’s consolidated statements of income.
Debt issuance costs
Debt issuance costs, including fees, commissions and legal expenses, are presented as a direct reduction from the carrying amount of the debt liability with the exception if debt issuance costs are not attributable to a specific debt liability or the debt issuance costs exceed the carrying value of the related debt liability, the debt issuance costs are deferred and presented as other assets in the Partnership's consolidated balance sheets. Debt issuance costs are amortized on an effective interest rate method over the term of the relevant loan. Amortization of debt issuance costs is included in interest expense.



F-9



TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except unit and per unit data or unless otherwise indicated)

Goodwill and intangible assets
Goodwill is not amortized, but reviewed for impairment at the reporting unit level on an annual basis or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. When goodwill is reviewed for impairment, the Partnership may elect to assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, including goodwill. Alternatively, the Partnership may bypass this step and use a fair value approach to identify potential goodwill impairment and, when necessary, measure the amount of impairment. The Partnership uses a discounted cash flow model to determine the fair value of reporting units, unless there is a readily determinable fair market value. Intangible assets are assessed for impairment when and if impairment indicators exist. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of an intangible asset is not recoverable and its carrying amount exceeds its fair value.

The Partnership’s finite life intangible assets consist of acquired time-charter contracts and are amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining term of the time-charters. Finite life intangible assets are assessed for impairment when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.
Derivative instruments
All derivative instruments are initially recorded at fair value as either assets or liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and subsequently remeasured to fair value, regardless of the purpose or intent for holding the derivative. The method of recognizing the resulting gain or loss is dependent on whether the derivative contract is designed to hedge a specific risk and whether the contract qualifies for hedge accounting.

When a derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, the Partnership formally documents the relationship between the derivative and the hedged item. This documentation includes the strategy and risk management objective for undertaking the hedge and the method that will be used to assess the effectiveness of the hedge. Any hedge ineffectiveness is recognized immediately in earnings, as are any gains and losses on the derivative that are excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. The Partnership does not apply hedge accounting if it is determined that the hedge was not effective or will no longer be effective, the derivative was sold or exercised, or the hedged item was sold, repaid or no longer possible of occurring.

For derivative financial instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges, changes in the fair value of the effective portion of the derivative financial instruments are initially recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in total equity. In the periods when the hedged items affect earnings, the associated fair value changes on the hedging derivatives are transferred from total equity to the corresponding earnings line item in the consolidated statements of income. The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivative financial instruments is immediately recognized in earnings in the consolidated statements of income. If a cash flow hedge is terminated and the originally hedged item is still considered possible of occurring, the gains and losses initially recognized in total equity remain there until the hedged item impacts earnings, at which point they are transferred to the corresponding earnings line item (e.g. interest expense) in the consolidated statements of income. If the hedged items are no longer possible of occurring, amounts recognized in total equity are immediately transferred to the earnings item in the consolidated statements of income.

For derivative financial instruments that are not designated or that do not qualify as hedges under Financial Accounting Standards Board (or FASB ) Accounting Standards Codification (or ASC ) 815, Derivatives and Hedging , the changes in the fair value of the derivative financial instruments are recognized in earnings. Gains and losses from the Partnership’s non-designated interest rate swaps, interest rate swaptions, and the Partnership’s agreement with Teekay Corporation for the Suezmax tanker the Toledo Spirit (see Note 11c) are recorded in realized and unrealized loss on non-designated derivative instruments in the Partnership’s consolidated statements of income. Gains and losses from the Partnership’s cross currency swaps are recorded in foreign exchange gain in the Partnership’s consolidated statements of income.
Unit-based compensation
The Partnership grants restricted unit awards as incentive-based compensation under the Teekay LNG Partners L.P. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan to certain of the Partnership’s employees and to certain employees of Teekay Corporation’s subsidiaries that provide services to the Partnership and its subsidiaries. The Partnership measures the cost of such awards using the grant date fair value of the award and recognizes that cost, net of estimated forfeitures, over the requisite service period. The requisite service period consists of the period from the grant date of the award to the earlier of the date of vesting or the date the recipient becomes eligible for retirement. For unit-based compensation awards subject to graded vesting, the Partnership calculates the value for the award as if it was one single award with one expected life and amortizes the calculated expense for the entire award on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. The compensation cost of the Partnership’s unit-based compensation awards are reflected in general and administrative expenses in the Partnership’s consolidated statements of income.
Income taxes
The Partnership accounts for income taxes using the liability method. All but two of the Partnership’s Spanish-flagged vessels are subject to the Spanish Tonnage Tax Regime (or TTR ). Under this regime, the applicable tax is based on the weight (measured as net tonnage) of the vessel and the number of days during the taxable period that the vessel is at the Partnership’s disposal, excluding time required for repairs. The income the Partnership receives with respect to the remaining two Spanish-flagged vessels is taxed in Spain at a rate of 25% . However,



F-10



TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except unit and per unit data or unless otherwise indicated)

these two vessels are registered in the Canary Islands Special Ship Registry. Consequently, the Partnership is allowed a credit, equal to 90% of the tax payable on income from the commercial operation of these vessels, against the tax otherwise payable. This effectively results in an income tax rate of approximately 2.5% on income from the operation of these two Spanish-flagged vessels.

The Partnership recognizes the benefits of uncertain tax positions when it is more-likely-than-not that a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return will be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. If a tax position meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, it is measured to determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the financial statements. The Partnership recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense in the Partnership’s consolidated statements of income.
Guarantees
Guarantees issued by the Partnership, excluding those that are guaranteeing its own performance, are recognized at fair value at the time the guarantees are issued and are presented in the Partnership’s consolidated balance sheets as other long-term liabilities. The liability recognized on issuance is amortized to other income on the Partnership’s consolidated statements of income over the term of the guarantee. If it becomes probable that the Partnership will have to perform under a guarantee, the Partnership will recognize an additional liability if the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated.
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
The following table contains the changes in the balance of the Partnership’s only component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the periods presented:

 
Qualifying Cash
Flow Hedging
Instruments
$
Balance as at December 31, 2013
131

Other comprehensive loss
(1,534
)
Balance as at December 31, 2014
(1,403
)
Other comprehensive loss
(648
)
Balance as at December 31, 2015
(2,051
)
Other comprehensive income
2,626

Balance as at December 31, 2016
575

2.
Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers , (or ASU 2014-09 ). ASU 2014-09 will require an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This update creates a five-step model that requires entities to exercise judgment when considering the terms of the contract(s) which include (i) identifying the contract(s) with the customer, (ii) identifying the separate performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determining the transaction price, (iv) allocating the transaction price to the separate performance obligations, and (v) recognizing revenue as each performance obligation is satisfied. ASU 2014-09 is effective for the Partnership on January 1, 2018 and shall be applied, at the Partnership’s option, retrospectively to each period presented or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. The Partnership’s only significant source of revenue that will be accounted for pursuant to ASU 2014-09 is its non-lease portion of time-charter contracts. Based on the Partnership’s preliminary assessment of ASU 2014-09, when applied to the standard terms of the Partnership’s time-charter contracts, no significant impact on the accounting for the non-lease portion of time-charter contracts is expected. The Partnership is in the process of validating aspects of its preliminary assessment of ASU 2014-09, determining the transitional impact and completing other items required for the adoption of ASU 2014-09.

In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-02, Leases (or ASU 2016-02 ). ASU 2016-02 establishes a right-of-use model that requires a lessee to record a right of use asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. The Partnership expects to adopt ASU 2016-02 on January 1, 2018. A modified retrospective transition approach is required for lessees for capital and operating leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements, with certain practical expedients available. The Partnership’s lessee-related leasing activities primarily consist of on-balance sheet finance leases. The accounting for such transactions is not significantly impacted by ASU 2016-02. The Partnership also has extensive lessor-related leasing activities, which consist of bareboat charter contracts and the lease portion of time-charter contracts. However, ASU 2016-02 does not make extensive changes to lessor accounting. Based on the Partnership’s preliminary assessment of ASU 2016-02 no significant impact on the accounting for its lessor-related leasing activities is expected. The Partnership is in the process of validating aspects of its preliminary assessment of ASU 2016-02, determining the transitional impact and completing other items required for the adoption of ASU 2016-02.


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TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except unit and per unit data or unless otherwise indicated)


In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses
on Financial Instruments . This update replaces the incurred loss impairment methodology with a methodology that reflects expected credit
losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. This update
is effective for the Partnership January 1, 2020, with a modified-retrospective approach. The Partnership is currently evaluating the effect of
adopting this new guidance.

In August 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows: Classification of Certain Cash Receipts
and Cash Payments , which, among other things, provides guidance on two acceptable approaches of classifying distributions received from
equity method investees in the statement of cash flows. This update is effective for the Partnership January 1, 2018, with a retrospective
approach. The Partnership is currently evaluating the effect of adopting this new guidance.

3.
Financial Instruments
 
a)
Fair Value Measurements

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument:

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash – The fair value of the Partnership’s cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash approximates its carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets.

Interest rate swap/swaption and cross-currency swap agreements – The fair value of the Partnership’s derivative instruments is the estimated amount that the Partnership would receive or pay to terminate the agreements at the reporting date, taking into account current interest rates, foreign exchange rates and the current credit worthiness of both the Partnership and the derivative counterparties. The estimated amount is the present value of future cash flows. The Partnership transacts all of its derivative instruments through investment-grade rated financial institutions at the time of the transaction and requires no collateral from these institutions. Given the current volatility in the credit markets, it is reasonably possible that the amount recorded as a derivative asset or liability could vary by a material amount in the near term.

Other derivative – The Partnership’s other derivative agreement is between Teekay Corporation and the Partnership and relates to hire payments under the time-charter contract for the Suezmax tanker Toledo Spirit (see Note 11c). The fair value of this derivative agreement is the estimated amount that the Partnership would receive or pay to terminate the agreement at the reporting date, based on the present value of the Partnership’s projection of future spot market tanker rates, which have been derived from current spot market tanker rates and long-term historical average rates. As projections of future spot rates are specific to the Partnership, these are considered Level 3 inputs for the purposes of estimating the fair value.

Long-term receivable included in accounts receivable and other assets – The fair values of the Partnership’s long-term loan receivable is estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on rates currently available for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities and the current credit worthiness of the counterparty.

Long-term debt – The fair values of the Partnership’s fixed-rate and variable-rate long-term debt is either based on quoted market prices or estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on rates currently available for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities and the current credit worthiness of the Partnership.

The Partnership categorizes the fair value estimates by a fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used to measure fair value. The fair value hierarchy has three levels based on the reliability of the inputs used to determine fair value as follows:

Level 1.
Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;
Level 2.
Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and
Level 3.
Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

The following table includes the estimated fair value and carrying value of those assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis, as well as the estimated fair value of the Partnership’s financial instruments that are not accounted for at a fair value on a recurring basis.

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TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except unit and per unit data or unless otherwise indicated)

 
 
 
 
December 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
 
Fair Value
Hierarchy
Level
 
Carrying
Amount
Asset
(Liability)
$
 
Fair
Value
Asset
(Liability)
$
 
Carrying
Amount
Asset
(Liability)
$
 
Fair
Value
Asset
(Liability)
$
Recurring:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
 
Level 1
 
243,173

 
243,173

 
214,000

 
214,000

   Derivative instruments (note 12)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Interest rate swap agreements – assets
 
Level 2
 
1,080

 
1,080

 

 

      Interest rate swap agreements – liabilities
 
Level 2
 
(87,681
)
 
(87,681
)
 
(104,137
)
 
(104,137
)
      Interest rate swaption agreements – assets
 
Level 2
 
3,283

 
3,283

 
5,623

 
5,623

      Interest rate swaption agreements – liabilities
 
Level 2
 
(4,230
)
 
(4,230
)
 
(6,406
)
 
(6,406
)
      Cross-currency swap agreements
 
Level 2
 
(99,786
)
 
(99,786
)
 
(128,782
)
 
(128,782
)
      Other derivative
 
Level 3
 
2,134

 
2,134

 
(6,296
)
 
(6,296
)
Non-recurring:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Vessel held for sale
 
Level 2
 
20,580

 
20,580

 

 

Other:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advances to equity accounted joint ventures (note 6)
 
(i)  
 
272,514

 
(i)  

 
159,870

 
(i)  

Long-term receivable included in accounts receivable and other assets (ii)
 
Level 3
 
10,985

 
10,944

 
16,453

 
16,427

Long-term debt – public (note 9)
 
Level 1
 
(368,612
)
 
(366,418
)
 
(291,247
)
 
(288,333
)
Long-term debt – non-public (note 9)
 
Level 2
 
(1,422,614
)
 
(1,381,287
)
 
(1,707,962
)
 
(1,677,139
)
(i)
The advances to equity accounted joint ventures together with the Partnership’s equity investments in the joint ventures form the net aggregate carrying value of the Partnership’s interests in the joint ventures in these consolidated financial statements. The fair values of the individual components of such aggregate interests are not determinable.
(ii)
As at December 31, 2016 , the estimated fair value of the non-interest bearing receivable is based on the remaining future fixed payments of $10.9 million to be received from Royal Dutch Shell Plc (or Shell ) (formerly BG International Limited (or BG )), as part of the ship construction support agreement, as well as an estimated discount rate of 8.0% . As there is no market rate for the equivalent of an unsecured non-interest bearing receivable from Shell, the discount rate is based on unsecured debt instruments of similar maturity held, adjusted for a liquidity premium. A higher or lower discount rate would result in a lower or higher fair value asset.

Changes in fair value during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 for the Partnership’s other derivative asset, the Toledo Spirit time-charter derivative, which is described below and is measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), are as follows:

 
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
 
2016
$
 
2015
$
Fair value at beginning of year
 
(6,296
)
 
(2,137
)
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings
 
3,316

 
(5,039
)
Settlements
 
5,114

 
880

Fair value at end of year
 
2,134

 
(6,296
)

The Partnership’s Suezmax tanker the Toledo Spirit operates pursuant to a time-charter contract that increases or decreases the otherwise fixed-hire rate established in the charter depending on the spot charter rates that the Partnership would have earned had it traded the vessel in the spot tanker market. The time-charter contract ends in August 2025, although the charterer has the right to terminate the time-charter contract in July 2018. In order to reduce the variability of its revenue under the Toledo Spirit time-charter, the Partnership entered into an agreement with Teekay Corporation under which Teekay Corporation pays the Partnership any amounts payable to the charterer of the Toledo Spirit as a result of spot rates being below the fixed rate, and the Partnership pays Teekay Corporation any amounts payable to the Partnership by the charterer of the Toledo Spirit as a result of spot rates being in excess of the fixed rate. The estimated fair value of this other derivative is based in part upon the Partnership’s projection of future spot market tanker rates, which has been derived from current spot market tanker rates and long-term historical average rates as well as an estimated discount rate. The estimated fair value of this other derivative as of December 31, 2016 is based upon an average daily tanker rate of $22,875 ( December 31, 2015 $34,093 ) over the remaining duration of the charter contract and a discount rate of 8.4% ( December 31, 2015 7.5% ). In developing and evaluating this estimate, the Partnership considers the current tanker market fundamentals as well as the short and long-term outlook. A higher or lower average daily tanker rate would result in a higher or lower fair value liability or a lower or higher fair value asset. A higher or lower discount rate would result in a lower or higher fair value asset or liability.



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TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except unit and per unit data or unless otherwise indicated)


b)
Financing Receivables

The following table contains a summary of the Partnership’s loan receivables and other financing receivables by type of borrower and the method by which the Partnership monitors the credit quality of its financing receivables on a quarterly basis.

Class of Financing Receivable
 
Credit Quality Indicator
 
Grade
 
December 31
2016
$
 
December 31
2015
$
Direct financing leases
 
Payment activity
 
Performing
 
643,008

 
666,658

Other receivables:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-term receivable and accrued revenue included in accounts receivable and other assets
 
Payment activity
 
Performing
 
12,171

 
28,256

   Advances to equity accounted joint ventures
 
Other internal metrics
 
Performing
 
272,514

 
159,870

 
 
 
 
 
 
927,693


854,784

4.
Segment Reporting
The Partnership has two reportable segments, its liquefied gas segment and its conventional tanker segment. The Partnership’s liquefied gas segment consists of LNG carriers, LPG carriers and multigas carriers, which can carry both LNG and LPG, which generally operate under long-term, fixed-rate charters to international energy companies and Teekay Corporation (see Note 11a). As at December 31, 2016 , the Partnership’s liquefied gas segment consisted of 50 LNG carriers and LNG carrier newbuildings (including 26 LNG carriers and LNG carrier newbuildings included in joint ventures that are accounted for under the equity method), and 29 LPG/Multigas carriers and LPG carrier newbuildings (including 23 LPG carriers and LPG carrier newbuildings included in a joint venture that is accounted for under the equity method). As at December 31, 2016 , the Partnership’s conventional tanker segment consisted of five Suezmax-class crude oil tankers and one Handymax product tanker. Segment results are evaluated based on income from vessel operations. The accounting policies applied to the reportable segments are the same as those used in the preparation of the Partnership’s consolidated financial statements.

The following table presents voyage revenues and percentage of consolidated voyage revenues for the Partnership’s customers who accounted for 10% or more of the Partnership's consolidated voyage revenues during any of the periods presented.

(U.S. Dollars in millions)
Year Ended
December 31, 2016
  
Year Ended
December 31, 2015
  
Year Ended
December 31, 2014
Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Company Ltd. (i)
$70.3 or 18%
  
$70.1 or 18%
  
$69.8 or 17%
Shell Spain LNG S.A.U. (i),(ii)
$48.2 or 12%
  
$48.5 or 12%
  
$51.8 or 13%
The Tangguh Production Sharing Contractors (i)
$44.4 or 11%
  
$44.9 or 11%
  
$44.3 or 11%
(i)
Liquefied gas segment.
(ii)
Shell Spain LNG S.A.U. acquired the charter contracts from Repsol YPF, S.A. in March 2014. The voyage revenues in 2014 consisted of the voyage revenues from both customers relating to the same charter contract.


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TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except unit and per unit data or unless otherwise indicated)


The following tables include results for these segments for the years presented in these financial statements.

 
Year Ended December 31, 2016
 
Liquefied Gas
Segment
$
 
Conventional
Tanker
Segment
$
 
Total
$
Voyage revenues
336,530

 
59,914

 
396,444

Voyage expenses
(449
)
 
(1,207
)
 
(1,656
)
Vessel operating expenses
(66,087
)
 
(22,503
)
 
(88,590
)
Depreciation and amortization
(80,084
)
 
(15,458
)
 
(95,542
)
General and administrative expenses (i)
(15,310
)
 
(3,189
)
 
(18,499
)
Write-down and loss on sale of vessels

 
(38,976
)
 
(38,976
)
Income (loss) from vessel operations
174,600

 
(21,419
)
 
153,181

Equity income
62,307

 

 
62,307

Investment in and advances to equity accounted joint ventures
1,037,726

 

 
1,037,726

Total assets at December 31, 2016
3,957,088

 
193,553

 
4,150,641

Expenditures for vessels and equipment
(344,924
)
 
(63
)
 
(344,987
)
Expenditures for dry docking
(13,944
)
 

 
(13,944
)

 
Year Ended December 31, 2015
 
Liquefied Gas
Segment
$
 
Conventional
Tanker
Segment
$
 
Total
$
Voyage revenues
305,056

 
92,935

 
397,991

Voyage recoveries (expenses)
203

 
(1,349
)
 
(1,146
)
Vessel operating expenses
(63,344
)
 
(30,757
)
 
(94,101
)
Depreciation and amortization
(71,323
)
 
(20,930
)
 
(92,253
)
General and administrative expenses (i)
(19,392
)
 
(5,726
)
 
(25,118
)
Restructuring charges

 
(4,001
)
 
(4,001
)
Income from vessel operations
151,200

 
30,172

 
181,372

Equity income
84,171

 

 
84,171

Investment in and advances to equity accounted joint ventures
883,731

 

 
883,731

Total assets at December 31, 2015
3,550,396

 
360,527

 
3,910,923

Expenditures for vessels and equipment
(191,642
)
 
(327
)
 
(191,969
)
Expenditures for dry docking
(8,659
)
 
(1,698
)
 
(10,357
)

 
Year Ended December 31, 2014
 
Liquefied Gas
Segment
$
 
Conventional
Tanker
Segment
$
 
Total
$
Voyage revenues
307,426

 
95,502

 
402,928

Voyage expenses
(1,768
)
 
(1,553
)
 
(3,321
)
Vessel operating expenses
(59,087
)
 
(36,721
)
 
(95,808
)
Depreciation and amortization
(71,711
)
 
(22,416
)
 
(94,127
)
General and administrative expenses (i)
(17,992
)
 
(5,868
)
 
(23,860
)
Restructuring charges

 
(1,989
)
 
(1,989
)
Income from vessel operations
156,868

 
26,955

 
183,823

Equity income
115,478

 

 
115,478

Expenditures for vessels and equipment
(193,669
)
 
(586
)
 
(194,255
)
Expenditures for dry docking
(8,127
)
 
(5,344
)
 
(13,471
)

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TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except unit and per unit data or unless otherwise indicated)

(i)
Includes direct general and administrative expenses and indirect general and administrative expenses (allocated to each segment based on estimated use of corporate resources).

A reconciliation of total segment assets presented in the consolidated balance sheets is as follows:

 
December 31
2016
$
 
December 31
2015
$
Total assets of the liquefied gas segment
3,957,088

 
3,550,396

Total assets of the conventional tanker segment
193,553

 
360,527

Unallocated:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
126,146

 
102,481

Accounts receivable and prepaid expenses
28,948

 
26,550

Advances to affiliates
9,739

 
13,026

Consolidated total assets
4,315,474

 
4,052,980

5.
Leases and Restricted Cash
Capital Lease Obligations
 
 
December 31
2016
$
 
December 31
2015
$
LNG Carriers
 
338,257

 

Suezmax Tankers
 
54,582

 
59,127

Total obligations under capital lease
 
392,839

 
59,127

Less current portion
 
(40,353
)
 
(4,546
)
Long-term obligations under capital lease
 
352,486

 
54,581


LNG Carriers. As at December 31, 2016 , the Partnership was a party to capital leases on two LNG carriers, the Creole Spirit and Oak Spirit . Upon delivery of the Creole Spirit in February 2016 and the Oak Spirit in July 2016, the Partnership sold these vessels to a third party and leased them back under 10 -year bareboat charter contracts ending in 2026. The bareboat charter contracts are fixed-rate capital leases with a fixed-price purchase obligation at the end of the lease terms. At inception of these leases, the weighted-average interest rate implicit in these leases was 5.5% . The Partnership guarantees the obligations of the bareboat charter contracts. In addition, the guarantee agreements require the Partnership to maintain minimum levels of tangible net worth and aggregate liquidity, and not to exceed a maximum amount of leverage. In December 2016, the Partnership entered into a $682.8 million sale-leaseback agreement for four of the Partnership’s LNG carrier newbuildings equipped with the M-type, Electronically Controlled, Gas Injection (or MEGI ) twin engines, delivering in 2017 and 2018, and at such dates, the buyer will take delivery and charter each respective vessel back to the Partnership.

As at December 31, 2016 , the remaining commitments under the two capital leases for the Creole Spirit and the Oak Spirit , including the related purchase obligations, approximated $478.1 million , including imputed interest of $139.8 million , repayable from 2017 through 2026, as indicated below:

Year
 
Commitment
2017
 
$
30,065

2018
 
$
30,065

2019
 
$
30,065

2020
 
$
30,147

2021
 
$
30,065

Thereafter
 
$
327,686


Suezmax Tankers. As at December 31, 2016 , the Partnership was a party to capital leases on two Suezmax tankers. Under these capital leases, the owner has the option to require the Partnership to purchase the two vessels. The charterer, who is also the owner, also has the option to cancel the charter contracts and the cancellation options are first exercisable in October 2017 and July 2018, respectively.

The amounts in the table below assume the owner will not exercise its options to require the Partnership to purchase either of the two remaining vessels from the owner, but rather it assumes the owner will cancel the charter contracts when the cancellation right is first exercisable (in October 2017 and July 2018, respectively) and sell the vessels to a third party, upon which the remaining lease obligations will be extinguished.

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TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except unit and per unit data or unless otherwise indicated)

At the inception of these leases, the weighted-average interest rate implicit in these leases was 5.5% . These capital leases are variable-rate capital leases. However, any change in the lease payments resulting from changes in interest rates is offset by a corresponding change in the charter hire payments received by the Partnership.

As at December 31, 2016 , the remaining commitments under the two capital leases for Suezmax tankers, including the related purchase obligations, approximated $58.2 million , including imputed interest of $3.6 million , repayable from 2017 through 2018, as indicated below:

Year
 
Commitment
2017
 
$
30,953

2018
 
$
27,296


The Partnership’s capital leases relating to its Suezmax tankers do not contain financial or restrictive covenants other than those relating to operation and maintenance of the vessels.
Restricted Cash
The Partnership maintains restricted cash deposits relating to certain term loans, collateral for cross-currency swaps, project tenders, leasing arrangements (see Note 13c) and amounts received from charterers to be used only for dry-docking expenditures and emergency repairs, which cash totaled $117.0 million and $111.5 million as at December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively.
Operating Lease Obligations
Teekay Tangguh Joint Venture
As at December 31, 2016 , the Teekay BLT Corporation (or the Teekay Tangguh Joint Venture ) was a party to operating leases (or Head Leases ) whereby it is leasing its two LNG carriers (or the Tangguh LNG Carriers ) to a third party company. The Teekay Tangguh Joint Venture is then leasing back the LNG carriers from the same third party company (or the Subleases ). Under the terms of these leases, the third party company claims tax depreciation on the capital expenditures it incurred to lease the vessels. As is typical in these leasing arrangements, tax and change of law risks are assumed by the Teekay Tangguh Joint Venture. Lease payments under the Subleases are based on certain tax and financial assumptions at the commencement of the leases. If an assumption proves to be incorrect, the lease payments are increased or decreased under the Sublease to maintain the agreed after-tax margin. The Teekay Tangguh Joint Venture’s carrying amounts of this tax indemnification guarantee as at December 31, 2016 and 2015 were $7.5 million and $8.0 million , respectively, and are included as part of other long-term liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets of the Partnership. The tax indemnification is for the duration of the lease contract with the third party plus the years it would take for the lease payments to be statute barred, and ends in 2033. Although there is no maximum potential amount of future payments, the Teekay Tangguh Joint Venture may terminate the lease arrangements on a voluntary basis at any time. If the lease arrangements terminate, the Teekay Tangguh Joint Venture will be required to make termination payments to the third party company sufficient to repay the third party company’s investment in the vessels and to compensate it for the tax effect of the terminations, including recapture of any tax depreciation. The Head Leases and the Subleases have 20 -year terms and are classified as operating leases. The Head Leases and the Subleases for the two Tangguh LNG Carriers commenced in November 2008 and March 2009, respectively.

As at December 31, 2016 , the total estimated future minimum rental payments to be received and paid under the lease contracts are as follows:

Year
 
Head Lease Receipts (i)
 
Sublease Payments (i) (ii)
2017
 
$
21,242

 
$
24,113

2018
 
$
21,242

 
$
24,113

2019
 
$
21,242

 
$
24,113

2020
 
$
21,242

 
$
24,113

2021
 
$
21,242

 
$
24,113

Thereafter
 
$
154,095

 
$
174,959

Total
 
$
260,305

 
$
295,524

(i)
The Head Leases are fixed-rate operating leases while the Subleases have a small variable-rate component. As at December 31, 2016 , the Partnership had received $250.0 million of aggregate Head Lease receipts and had paid $187.9 million of aggregate Sublease payments. The portion of the Head Lease receipts that have not been recognized into earnings are deferred and amortized on a straight line basis over the lease terms and, as at December 31, 2016 , $3.7 million (December 31, 2015 $3.8 million ) and $36.7 million (December 31, 2015 $40.4 million ) of Head Lease receipts had been deferred and included in unearned revenue and other long-term liabilities, respectively, in the Partnership’s consolidated balance sheets.
(ii)
The amount of payments under the Subleases are updated annually to reflect any changes in the lease payments due to changes in tax law.


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TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except unit and per unit data or unless otherwise indicated)


Net Investments in Direct Financing Leases
The Tangguh LNG Carriers commenced their time-charters with their charterers in January and May 2009, respectively. Both time-charters are accounted for as direct financing leases with 20-year terms. In September and November 2013, the Partnership acquired two 155,900 -cubic meter LNG carriers (or Awilco LNG Carriers ) from Norway-based Awilco LNG ASA (or Awilco ) and chartered them back to Awilco on five - and four -year fixed-rate bareboat charter contracts ( plus a one - year extension option ), respectively, with Awilco holding fixed-price purchase obligations at the end of the charter. The bareboat charters with Awilco are accounted for as direct financing leases. The purchase price of each vessel was $205.0 million less a $51.0 million upfront prepayment of charter hire by Awilco (inclusive of a $1.0 million upfront fee), which is in addition to the daily bareboat charter rate. The following table lists the components of the net investments in direct financing leases:

 
 
December 31
2016
$
 
December 31
2015
$
Total minimum lease payments to be received
 
764,970

 
843,079

Estimated unguaranteed residual value of leased properties
 
194,965

 
194,965

Initial direct costs
 
393

 
425

Less unearned revenue
 
(317,320
)
 
(371,811
)
   Total net investments in direct financing leases
 
643,008

 
666,658

Less current portion
 
(150,342
)
 
(20,606
)
Net investments in direct financing leases
 
492,666

 
646,052


As at December 31, 2016 , estimated minimum lease payments to be received by the Partnership under the Tangguh LNG Carrier leases in each of the next five succeeding fiscal years are approximately $39.1 million per year from 2017 through 2021. Both leases are scheduled to end in 2029. In addition, estimated minimum lease payments in the next two years to be received by the Partnership under the Awilco LNG Carrier leases are approximately $162.0 million ( 2017 ) and $134.6 million ( 2018 ).
Operating Leases
As at December 31, 2016 , the minimum scheduled future revenues to be received by the Partnership in each of the next five years for the lease and non-lease elements under charters that were accounted for as operating leases are approximately $349.2 million ( 2017 ), $372.2 million ( 2018 ), $404.0 million ( 2019 ), $393.3 million ( 2020 ), and $353.5 million ( 2021 ). Minimum scheduled future revenues do not include revenue generated from new contracts entered into after December 31, 2016 , revenue from vessels in the Partnership’s equity accounted investments, revenue from unexercised option periods of contracts that existed on December 31, 2016 , or variable or contingent revenues. Therefore, the minimum scheduled future revenues should not be construed to reflect total charter hire revenues for any of these five years.
6.
Equity Accounted Investments
a)
A summary of the Partnership's investments in and advances to equity accounted investees are as follows:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As at December 31,
Name
 
Ownership Percentage
 
# of Delivered Vessels
 
Newbuildings on order
 
2016
$
 
2015
$
Bahrain LNG Joint Venture  (i)
 
30%
 
-
 
1
 
63,933

 

Yamal LNG Joint Venture  (ii)
 
50%
 
-
 
6
 
152,702

 
99,886

BG Joint Venture (iii)
 
20%-30%
 
-
 
4
 
33,860

 
25,574

Exmar LPG Joint Venture  (iv)
 
50%
 
19
 
4
 
167,763

 
166,430

Teekay LNG-Marubeni Joint Venture (v)
 
52%
 
6
 
-
 
299,601

 
294,433

Excalibur and Excelsior Joint Ventures (vi)
 
49%-50%
 
2
 
-
 
79,577

 
77,845

Angola Joint Venture  (vii)
 
33%
 
4
 
-
 
65,644

 
58,170

RasGas 3 Joint Venture  (viii)
 
40%
 
4
 
-
 
174,646

 
161,393

 
 
 
 
35
 
15
 
1,037,726

 
883,731

(i)
Bahrain LNG Joint Venture
On December 2, 2015, the Partnership ( 30% ) entered into a joint venture agreement with National Oil & Gas Authority (or Nogaholding ) ( 30% ), Gulf Investment Corporation (or GIC ) ( 24% ) and Samsung C&T (or Samsung ) ( 16% ) to form a joint venture, Bahrain LNG W.L.L. (or the Bahrain LNG Joint

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except unit and per unit data or unless otherwise indicated)

Venture ), for the development of an LNG receiving and regasification terminal in Bahrain. The project will include an offshore LNG receiving jetty and breakwater, an adjacent regasification platform, subsea gas pipelines from the platform to shore, an onshore gas receiving facility, and an onshore nitrogen production facility with a total LNG terminal capacity of 800 million standard cubic feet per day and will be owned and operated under a 20 -year agreement commencing in early-2019. In addition, the Partnership will supply a floating storage unit (or FSU ) in connection with this project, which will be modified from one of the Partnership’s nine MEGI LNG carrier newbuildings ordered from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. (or DSME ) (see Note 13a), through a 20 -year time-charter contract with the Bahrain LNG Joint Venture.
As at December 31, 2016 , the Partnership had advanced $62.9 million ( December 31, 2015 – $ nil ) to the Bahrain LNG Joint Venture. These advances bear interest at LIBOR plus 1.25% and as at December 31, 2016 , the interest accrued on these advances was $0.1 million ( December 31, 2015 – $ nil ). These amounts are included in the table above.
(ii)
Yamal LNG Joint Venture
On July 9, 2014, the Partnership entered into a 50 /50 joint venture (or the Yamal LNG Joint Venture ) with China LNG Shipping (Holdings) Limited and ordered six internationally-flagged icebreaker LNG carriers for a project located on the Yamal Peninsula in Northern Russia (or the Yamal LNG Project ).
As at December 31, 2016 , the Partnership had advanced $146.7 million to the Yamal LNG Joint Venture ( December 31, 2015 $96.9 million ). The advances bear interest at LIBOR plus 3.00% compounded semi-annually. As of December 31, 2016 , the interest accrued on these advances was $9.4 million ( December 31, 2015 $4.8 million ). These amounts are included in the table above.
(iii)
BG Joint Venture
On June 27, 2014, the Partnership acquired from BG (which was subsequently acquired by Shell) its ownership interests in four 174,000 -cubic meter Tri-Fuel Diesel Electric LNG carrier newbuildings, which will be constructed by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd. in China for an estimated total fully built-up cost to the joint venture of approximately $1.0 billion . Through this transaction, the Partnership has a 30% ownership interest in two LNG carrier newbuildings and a 20% ownership interest in the remaining two LNG carrier newbuildings (or collectively, the BG Joint Venture ). As compensation for Shell’s ownership interest in these four LNG carrier newbuildings, the Partnership assumed Shell’s obligation to provide the shipbuilding supervision and crew training services for the four LNG carrier newbuildings up to their delivery date pursuant to a ship construction support agreement. The Partnership estimates it will incur approximately $36.9 million of costs to provide these services, of which Shell has agreed to pay a fixed amount of $20.3 million . The Partnership estimated that the fair value of the service obligation was $33.3 million and the fair value of the amount due from Shell was $16.5 million . As at December 31, 2016 , the carrying value of the service obligation of $22.6 million ( December 31, 2015 $29.7 million ) is included in both the current portion of in-process contracts and in-process contracts and the carrying value of the receivable from Shell of $10.9 million ( December 31, 2015 $16.5 million ) is included in both accounts receivable and other assets in the Partnership’s consolidated balance sheets.
As at December 31, 2016 , the excess of the carrying value of the Partnership's investment over the carrying value of the BG Joint Venture's net assets was $16.8 million ( December 31, 2015 $16.8 million ). This basis difference has been allocated notionally to the ship construction support agreements and the time-charter contracts.
As at December 31, 2016 , to fund its newbuilding installments, the BG Joint Venture has drawn $221.0 million ( December 31, 2015 $110.3 million ) from its $787.0 million long-term debt facility and received $16.6 million of capital contributions from the Partnership ( December 31, 2015 $8.6 million ), representing the Partnership’s proportionate share.
(iv)
Exmar LPG Joint Venture
The Partnership has a joint venture agreement with Exmar NV (or Exmar ). In June 2015, Exmar LPG BVBA (or the Exmar LPG Joint Venture ) completed a refinancing of its existing debt facility by entering into a $460.0 million long-term debt facility bearing interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 1.90% , maturing in 2021. The Partnership has guaranteed its 50% share of the secured loan facility in the Exmar LPG Joint Venture and, as a result, recorded a guarantee liability of $1.7 million . The carrying value of the guarantee liability as at December 31, 2016 was $1.3 million ( December 31, 2015 $1.5 million ) and is included as part of other long-term liabilities in the Partnership’s consolidated balance sheets.
As at December 31, 2016 , the Partnership had advanced $52.3 million ( December 31, 2015 $57.8 million ) to the Exmar LPG Joint Venture, which bears interest at LIBOR plus 0.50% and has no fixed repayment terms. As at December 31, 2016 , the interest accrued on these advances was $1.1 million ( December 31, 2015 $0.4 million ). These amounts are included in the table above.
As at December 31, 2016 , the excess of the carrying value of the Partnership's investment over the carrying value of the Exmar LPG Joint Venture's net assets was $30.2 million ( December 31, 2015 $36.4 million ). The basis difference has been accounted for as an adjustment to the value of the vessels and charter agreements of the Exmar LPG Joint Venture and recognition of goodwill in accordance with the finalized purchase price allocation.
(v)
Teekay LNG-Marubeni Joint Venture
The Partnership has a joint venture with Marubeni Corporation and the Partnership (or the Teekay LNG-Marubeni Joint Ventur e). Since control of the Teekay LNG-Marubeni Joint Venture is shared jointly between Marubeni and the Partnership, the Partnership accounts for its investment in the Teekay LNG-Marubeni Joint Venture using the equity method. From June to July 2013, the Teekay LNG Marubeni Joint Venture completed a refinancing of its short-term loan facilities by entering into separate long-term debt facilities totaling approximately $963 million . These debt facilities mature between 2017 and 2030 (see Note 19e). The Partnership has guaranteed its 52% share of the secured loan facilities of the Teekay LNG-Marubeni Joint Venture and, as a result, recorded a guarantee liability of $0.7 million . The carrying value of the guarantee liability as at December 31, 2016 was $0.1 million ( December 31, 2015 $0.2 million ) and is included as part of other long-term liabilities in the Partnership’s consolidated balance sheets.
(vi)
Excalibur and Excelsior Joint Ventures
The Partnership has joint ventures with Exmar (or the Excalibur Joint Venture and the Excelsior Joint Venture ). In February 2015, the Excalibur and Excelsior Joint Ventures completed refinancing of their existing debt facilities by entering into a $172.8 million long-term debt facility bearing interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 2.75% , maturing in 2019. The Partnership has guaranteed its 50% share of the secured loan facilities of the Excalibur and Excelsior Joint Ventures and, as a result, recorded a guarantee liability of $0.4 million . The carrying value of the guarantee liability as of December 31, 2016 was $0.2 million ( December 31, 2015 $0.3 million ) and is included as part of other long-term liabilities in the Partnership’s consolidated balance sheets.

As at December 31, 2016 , the excess of the carrying value of the Partnership's investment over the carrying value of the Excalibur and Excelsior Joint Venture's net assets was $37.2 million ( December 31, 2015 $38.6 million ). The basis difference has substantially been accounted for as an increase to the carrying value of the vessels of the Excalibur and Excelsior Joint Ventures in accordance with the finalized purchase price allocation.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except unit and per unit data or unless otherwise indicated)

(vii)
Angola Joint Venture
The Partnership has a 33% ownership interest in a joint venture (or the Angola Joint Venture ) that owns four 160,400 -cubic meter LNG carriers (or the Angola LNG Carriers ). The other partners of the Angola Joint Venture are NYK Energy Transport (or NYK ) ( 33% ) and Mitsui & Co. Ltd. ( 34% ).
(viii)
RasGas 3 Joint Venture
The Partnership has a 40% ownership interest in Teekay Nakilat (III) Corporation (or the RasGas 3 Joint Venture ), and the remaining 60% is held by Qatar Gas Transport Company Ltd. (Nakilat).

b)
The RasGas 3 Joint Venture, the Excelsior Joint Venture, the Angola Joint Venture, the Yamal LNG Joint Venture, and the Bahrain LNG Joint Venture are considered variable interest entities; however, the Partnership is not the primary beneficiary and consolidation of these entities with the Partnership is not required. The Partnership’s maximum exposure to loss as a result of its investment in the RasGas 3 Joint Venture, the Excelsior Joint Venture, the Angola LNG Joint Venture, the Yamal LNG Joint Venture, and the Bahrain LNG Joint Venture is the amount it has invested and advanced in these joint ventures, which are $174.6 million , $50.3 million , $65.6 million , $152.7 million and $63.9 million , respectively, as at December 31, 2016 . In addition, the Partnership guarantees its portion of the Excelsior Joint Venture’s debt of $45.0 million and the Angola Joint Ventures’ debt and swaps of $256.1 million and provides a guarantee against a charter termination. The carrying value of Angola Joint Venture's guarantee liability as of December 31, 2016 was $1.0 million ( December 31, 2015 $1.2 million ) and is included as part of other liabilities in the Partnership’s consolidated balance sheets.

c)
The follo wing table presents aggregated summarized financial information reflecting a 100% ownership interest in the Partnership’s equity method investments and excluding the impact from purchase price adjustments arising from the acquisition of Exmar LPG BVBA, the Excalibur and Excelsior Joint Ventures and the BG Joint Venture. The results include the Excalibur and Excelsior Joint Ventures, the RasGas 3 Joint Venture, the Angola Joint Venture, the Exmar LPG Joint Venture, the Teekay LNG-Marubeni Joint Venture, the BG Joint Venture from June 2014, the Yamal LNG Joint Venture from July 2014, and the Bahrain LNG Joint Venture from December 2015.

 
 
As at December 31,
 
 
2016
$
 
2015
$
Cash and restricted cash – current
 
388,007

 
281,943

Other assets current
 
111,847

 
77,861

Vessels and equipment
 
2,837,870

 
2,343,397

Net investments in direct financing leases – non-current
 
1,776,954

 
1,813,991

Other assets – non-current
 
37,132

 
22,120

Current portion of long-term debt and obligations under capital lease
 
209,814

 
166,522

Other liabilities – current
 
102,385

 
97,405

Long-term debt and obligations under capital lease
 
3,233,425

 
2,787,055

Other liabilities – non-current
 
157,025

 
177,879


 
 
Years ended December 31,
 
 
2016
$
 
2015
$
 
2014
$
Voyage revenues
 
549,646

 
596,093

 
640,105

Income from vessel operations
 
268,049

 
302,731

 
398,836

Realized and unrealized loss on non-designated derivative instruments
 
(12,277
)
 
(25,108
)
 
(52,938
)
Net income
 
167,052

 
203,280

 
267,990


7.
Intangible Assets and Goodwill
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015 , intangible assets consisted of acquired time-charter contracts with a weighted-average amortization period of 20.7 years . The carrying amount of intangible assets for the Partnership’s liquefied gas segment is as follows:

 
 
December 31
2016
$
 
December 31
2015
$
Gross carrying amount
 
179,813

 
179,813

Accumulated amortization
 
(109,879
)
 
(101,023
)
Net carrying amount
 
69,934

 
78,790


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TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except unit and per unit data or unless otherwise indicated)


Amortization expense associated with intangible assets was $8.9 million , $8.9 million and $9.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Amortization expense associated with intangible assets is expected to be approximately $8.9 million per year in each of the next five years.

The carrying amount of goodwill as at each of December 31, 2016 and 2015 for the Partnership’s liquefied gas segment was $35.6 million . In 2016 and 2015 , the Partnership conducted its annual goodwill impairment review of its liquefied gas segment and concluded that no impairment had occurred.
8.
Accrued Liabilities
 
 
December 31
2016
$
 
December 31
2015
$
Interest including interest rate swaps
 
19,957

 
17,484

Voyage and vessel expenses
 
9,311

 
9,315

Payroll and benefits
 
3,355

 
5,431

Other general expenses
 
3,069

 
2,785

Income tax payable and other
 
189

 
2,441

Total
 
35,881

 
37,456

9.
Long-Term Debt
 
December 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
$
 
$
U.S. Dollar-denominated Revolving Credit Facilities due from 2017 to 2018
208,222

 
329,222

U.S. Dollar-denominated Term Loans due from 2018 to 2026
1,005,199

 
1,150,436

Norwegian Kroner-denominated Bonds due from 2017 to 2021
371,329

 
294,016

Euro-denominated Term Loans due from 2018 to 2023
219,733

 
241,798

    Total principal
1,804,483

 
2,015,472

Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs
(13,257
)
 
(16,263
)
    Total debt
1,791,226

 
1,999,209

Less current portion
(188,511
)
 
(197,197
)
    Long-term debt
1,602,715

 
1,802,012


As at December 31, 2016 , the Partnership had three revolving credit facilities available of which two credit facilities are long-term and one is current. The three credit facilities, as at such date, provided for borrowings of up to $451.9 million (December 31, 2015 $459.2 million ) , of which $243.7 million (December 31, 2015 $130.0 million ) was undrawn. Interest payments are based on LIBOR plus margins, which ranged from 0.55% to 1.25% . The amount available under the three revolving credit facilities reduces by $198.2 million ( 2017 ) and $253.7 million ( 2018 ). The revolving credit facilities may be used by the Partnership to fund general partnership purposes and to fund cash distributions. The Partnership is required to repay all borrowings used to fund cash distributions within 12 months of their being drawn, from a source other than further borrowings. One of the revolving credit facilities is unsecured while the other two revolving credit facilities are collateralized by first-priority mortgages granted on four of the Partnership’s vessels, together with other related security, and include a guarantee from the Partnership or its subsidiaries of all outstanding amounts.

As at December 31, 2016 , the Partnership had six U.S. Dollar-denominated term loans outstanding which totaled $1.0 billion in aggregate principal amount. Interest payments on the term loans are based on LIBOR plus a margin, which ranged from 0.30% to 2.80% . The six term loans require quarterly interest and principal payments and have balloon or bullet repayments due at maturity. The term loans are collateralized by first-priority mortgages on 15 of the Partnership’s vessels to which the loans relate, together with certain other related security. In addition, at December 31, 2016 , all of the outstanding term loans were guaranteed by either the Partnership or Teekay Nakilat Corporation (or the Teekay Nakilat Joint Venture ) , a joint venture in which the partnership has a 70% ownership interest and which owns three LNG carriers.

The Partnership has Norwegian Kroner (or NOK ) 3.2 billion of senior unsecured bonds in the Norwegian bond market that mature through 2021. As at December 31, 2016 , the total amount of the bonds, which are listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange was $371.3 million . The interest payments on the bonds are based on NIBOR plus a margin, which ranges from 3.70% to 6.00% . The Partnership entered into cross-currency rate swaps, to swap all interest and principal payments of the bonds into U.S. Dollars, with the interest payments fixed at rates ranging from 5.92% to 7.72% and the transfer of principal fixed at $467 million upon maturity in exchange for NOK 3.2 billion (see Note 12).


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TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except unit and per unit data or unless otherwise indicated)

The Partnership has two Euro-denominated term loans outstanding, which as at December 31, 2016 , totaled 208.9 million Euros ( $219.7 million ). Interest payments are based on EURIBOR plus margins, which ranged from 0.60% to 2.25% as at December 31, 2016 , and the loans require monthly interest and principal payments. The term loans have varying maturities through 2023. The term loans are collateralized by first-priority mortgages on two vessels to which the loans relate, together with certain other related security and are guaranteed by the Partnership and one of its subsidiaries.

The weighted-average effective interest rate for the Partnership’s long-term debt outstanding at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were 3.03% and 2.33% , respectively. These rates do not reflect the effect of related interest rate swaps that the Partnership has used to economically hedge certain of its floating-rate debt (see Note 12). At December 31, 2016 , the margins on the Partnership’s outstanding revolving credit facilities and term loans ranged from 0.30% to 2.80% .

All Euro-denominated term loans and NOK-denominated bonds are revalued at the end of each period using the then-prevailing U.S. Dollar exchange rate. Due primarily to the revaluation of the Partnership’s NOK-denominated bonds, the Partnership’s Euro-denominated term loans and restricted cash, the repayment of the Partnership's NOK-denominated bonds and the termination of the associated cross-currency swaps, and the change in the valuation of the Partnership’s cross-currency swaps, the Partnership incurred foreign exchange gains of $5.3 million , $13.9 million , and $28.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively.

The aggregate annual long-term debt principal repayments required subsequent to December 31, 2016 are $190.1 million ( 2017 ), $719.8 million ( 2018 ), $82.5 million ( 2019 ), $178.0 million ( 2020 ), $288.4 million ( 2021 ) and $345.7 million ( thereafter ).

Certain loan agreements require that (a) the Partnership maintains minimum levels of tangible net worth and aggregate liquidity, (b) the Partnership maintain certain ratios of vessel values related to the relevant outstanding loan principal balance, (c) the Partnership not exceed a maximum amount of leverage, and (d) certain of the Partnership’s subsidiaries maintains restricted cash deposits. As at December 31, 2016 , the Partnership had two facilities with an aggregate outstanding loan balance of $127.8 million that require it to maintain minimum vessel-value-to-outstanding-loan-principal-balance ratios ranging from 110% to 115% , which as at December 31, 2016 ranged from 133% to 209% . The vessel values were determined using second-hand market comparables or using a depreciated replacement cost approach. Since vessel values can be volatile, the Partnership’s estimates of market value may not be indicative of either the current or future prices that could be obtained if the Partnership sold any of the vessels. The Partnership’s ship-owning subsidiaries may not, among other things, pay dividends or distributions if the Partnership's subsidiaries are in default under their term loans or revolving credit facilities. As at December 31, 2016 , the Partnership was in compliance with all covenants relating to the Partnership’s credit facilities and term loans.
10.
Income Tax
The components of the provision for income taxes were as follows:

 
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2016
$
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2015
$
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
$
Current
 
(962
)
 
(2,646
)
 
(5,212
)
Deferred
 
(11
)
 
(76
)
 
(2,355
)
Income tax expense
 
(973
)
 
(2,722
)
 
(7,567
)

The Partnership operates in countries that have differing tax laws and rates. Consequently, a consolidated weighted average tax rate will vary from year to year according to the source of earnings or losses by country and the change in applicable tax rates. Reconciliations of the tax charge related to the relevant year at the applicable statutory income tax rates and the actual tax charge related to the relevant year are as follows:

 
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2016
$
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2015
$
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
$
Net income before income tax expenses
 
158,938

 
220,232

 
226,494

Net income not subject to taxes
 
(138,542
)
 
(173,298
)
 
(81,604
)
Net income subject to taxes
 
20,396

 
46,934

 
144,890

At applicable statutory tax rates
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amount computed using the standard rate of corporate tax
 
(3,338
)
 
(12,007
)
 
(33,083
)
Adjustments to valuation allowance and uncertain tax positions
 
11,802

 
5,362

 
14,851

Permanent and currency differences
 
(9,125
)
 
4,204

 
11,507

Change in tax rate
 
(312
)
 
(281
)
 
(842
)
Tax expense related to the current year
 
(973
)
 
(2,722
)
 
(7,567
)


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TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except unit and per unit data or unless otherwise indicated)

The significant components of the Partnership’s deferred tax assets (liabilities) were as follows:

 
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2016
$
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2015
$
Derivative instruments
 
4,523

 
7,021

Taxation loss carryforwards and disallowed finance costs
 
34,927

 
44,823

Vessels and equipment
 
3,554

 
3,462

Capitalized interest
 
(2,027
)
 
(2,184
)
 
 
40,977

 
53,122

Valuation allowance
 
(41,064
)
 
(53,198
)
Net deferred tax liabilities included in accrued liabilities
 
(87
)
 
(76
)

The Partnership had tax losses in the United Kingdom (or UK ) of $12.7 million as at December 31, 2016 (December 31, 2015 $12.7 million ) that are available indefinitely for offset against future taxable income in the UK. The Partnership had tax losses and disallowed finance costs in Spain of 110.3 million Euros or approximately $116.1 million (December 31, 2015 110.3 million Euros or approximately $119.8 million ) and 34.6 million Euros or approximately $36.4 million (December 31, 2015 34.2 million Euros or approximately $37.2 million ), respectively, at December 31, 2016 that are available indefinitely for offset against future taxable income in Spain. During 2015, as a result of an audit performed by the Spanish tax authorities on the Partnership’s Spanish subsidiaries, the Partnership and the Spanish tax authorities reached an agreement to reduce the Partnership’s tax losses in Spain by 29.0 million Euros or approximately $30.5 million . The losses were subject to a full valuation allowance, and therefore no change in income tax expense or assets will occur as a result of this agreement. The Partnership also had tax losses in Luxembourg of 93.3 million Euros or approximately $98.1 million as at December 31, 2016 (December 31, 2015 120.9 million Euros or approximately $131.3 million ) that are available indefinitely for offset against taxable future income in Luxembourg.

The Partnership recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. The tax years 2007 through 2016 currently remain open to examination by the major tax jurisdictions to which the Partnership is subject.
11.
Related Party Transactions
a)
Two of the Partnership’s LNG carriers, the Arctic Spirit and Polar Spirit , are employed on long-term charter contracts with subsidiaries of Teekay Corporation. In addition, the Partnership and certain of its operating subsidiaries have entered into services agreements with certain subsidiaries of Teekay Corporation pursuant to which the Teekay Corporation subsidiaries provide the Partnership and its subsidiaries with administrative, commercial, crew training, advisory, business development, technical and strategic consulting services. In addition, as part of the Partnership’s acquisition of its ownership interest in the BG Joint Venture (see Notes 6a iii and 13a iv), the Partnership entered into an agreement with a subsidiary of Teekay Corporation whereby Teekay Corporation’s subsidiary will, on behalf of the Partnership, provide shipbuilding supervision and crew training services for the four LNG carrier newbuildings in the BG Joint Venture up to their delivery date. All costs incurred by Teekay Corporation’s subsidiary will be charged to the Partnership and recorded as part of vessel operating expenses. Finally, the Partnership reimburses the General Partner for expenses incurred by the General Partner that are necessary for the conduct of the Partnership’s business. Such related party transactions were as follows for the periods indicated: 

 
 
Year Ended
 
 
December 31
2016
$
 
December 31
2015
$
 
December 31
2014
$
Voyage revenues (i)
 
37,336

 
35,887

 
37,596

Vessel operating expenses
 
(20,438
)
 
(19,914
)
 
(12,703
)
General and administrative expenses (ii)
 
(11,890
)
 
(14,485
)
 
(13,708
)
General and administrative expenses deferred and capitalized (iii)
 
(571
)
 

 

(i)
Commencing in 2008, the Arctic Spiri t and Polar Spirit were time-chartered to Teekay Corporation at a fixed-rate for a period of 10 years (plus options exercisable by Teekay Corporation to extend up to an additional 15 years ).
(ii)
Includes commercial, strategic, advisory, business development and administrative management fees charged by Teekay Corporation and reimbursements to Teekay Corporation and our General Partner for costs incurred on the Partnership’s behalf.
(iii)
Includes the Partnership's proportionate costs associated with the Bahrain LNG Joint Venture including pre-operation, engineering and financing-related expenses, of which $0.4 million was reimbursed by the Bahrain LNG Joint Venture during 2016. The net costs are recorded as part of investments in and advances to equity accounted joint ventures in the Partnership's consolidated balance sheets.

b)
In connection with the Partnership’s initial public offering in May 2005, the Partnership entered into an omnibus agreement with Teekay Corporation, the General Partner and other related parties governing, among other things, when the Partnership and Teekay Corporation

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TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except unit and per unit data or unless otherwise indicated)

may compete with each other and certain rights of first offer on LNG carriers and Suezmax tankers. In December 2006, the omnibus agreement was amended in connection with the initial public offering of Teekay Offshore Partners L.P. (or Teekay Offshore ). As amended, the agreement governs, among other things, when the Partnership, Teekay Corporation and Teekay Offshore may compete with each other and certain rights of first offer on LNG carriers, oil tankers, shuttle tankers, floating storage and offtake units and floating production, storage and offloading units.
c)
The Partnership’s Suezmax tanker the Toledo Spirit operates pursuant to a time-charter contract that increases or decreases the otherwise fixed-hire rate established in the charter depending on the spot charter rates that the Partnership would have earned had it traded the vessel in the spot tanker market. The time-charter contract ends in August 2025, although the charterer has the right to terminate the time-charter in July 2018. The Partnership has entered into an agreement with Teekay Corporation under which Teekay Corporation pays the Partnership any amounts payable to the charterer as a result of spot rates being below the fixed rate, and the Partnership pays Teekay Corporation any amounts payable to the Partnership as a result of spot rates being in excess of the fixed rate. The amounts receivable or payable to Teekay Corporation are settled at the end of each year (see Notes 3 and 12).
d)
On November 13, 2014, the Partnership acquired a 2003-built 10,200 cubic meter LPG carrier, the Norgas Napa , from I.M. Skaugen SE (or Skaugen ) for $27.0 million . The Partnership took delivery of the vessel on November 13, 2014 and chartered the vessel back to Skaugen on a bareboat contract for a period of five years at a fixed rate plus a profit share component based on a portion of the vessel’s earnings from the Skaugen’s Norgas pool in excess of the fixed charter rate. In connection with the acquisition of the Norgas Napa , the General Partner acquired a 1% ownership interest in the Norgas Napa from the Partnership for approximately $0.2 million .
e)
In March 2014, two interest rate swap agreements were novated from Teekay Corporation to the Partnership. Teekay Corporation concurrently paid the Partnership $3.0 million in cash consideration, which represented the estimated fair value of the interest rate swap liabilities on the novation date.
f)
The Partnership entered into services agreements with certain subsidiaries of Teekay Corporation pursuant to which the Teekay Corporation subsidiaries provide the Partnership with shipbuilding and site supervision services relating to nine LNG carrier newbuildings the Partnership has ordered ( December 31, 2015 11 LNG carrier newbuildings) (see Notes 13a i and ii). These costs are capitalized and included as part of advances on newbuilding contracts in the Partnership’s consolidated balance sheets. During the years ended 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , the Partnership incurred shipbuilding and site supervision costs with Teekay Corporation subsidiaries of $8.5 million , $4.3 million and $3.1 million , respectively. As at December 31, 2016 and 2015 , shipbuilding and site supervision costs provided by Teekay Corporation subsidiaries included in advances on newbuilding contracts in the Partnership's consolidated balance sheets totaled $10.1 million and $7.6 million , respectively.
g)
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015 , non-interest bearing advances to affiliates totaled $9.7 million and $13.0 million , respectively, and non-interest bearing advances from affiliates totaled $15.5 million and $23.0 million , respectively. These advances are unsecured and have no fixed repayment terms. Affiliates are entities that are under the same common control.
12.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
The Partnership uses derivative instruments in accordance with its overall risk management policy.
Foreign Exchange Risk
From 2013 through 2016 , concurrently with the issuance of NOK 3.5 billion of senior unsecured bonds (see Note 9) during that time, the Partnership entered into cross-currency swaps, and pursuant to these swaps, the Partnership receives the principal amount in NOK on maturity dates of the swaps in exchange for payments of a fixed U.S. Dollar amount. In addition, the cross-currency swaps exchange a receipt of floating interest in NOK based on NIBOR plus a margin for a payment of U.S. Dollar fixed interest. The purpose of the cross-currency swaps is to economically hedge the foreign currency exposure on the payment of interest and principal of the Partnership’s NOK-denominated bonds due in 2017, 2018, 2020 and 2021, and to economically hedge the interest rate exposure. The following table reflects information relating to the cross-currency swaps as at December 31, 2016 .

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Floating Rate Receivable
 
 
 
 
 
 
Principal
Amount
NOK
 
Principal
Amount
$
 
     Reference
Rate
 
Margin
 
Fixed Rate
Payable
 
Fair Value /
Carrying
Amount of
(Liability)
$
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Term (Years)
408,500

 
72,946

 
NIBOR
 
5.25
%
 
6.88
%
 
(26,417
)
 
0.3
900,000

 
150,000

 
NIBOR
 
4.35
%
 
6.43
%
 
(49,655
)
 
1.7
1,000,000

 
134,000

 
NIBOR
 
3.70
%
 
5.92
%
 
(19,900
)
 
3.4
900,000
 
110,400

 
NIBOR
 
6.00
%
 
7.72
%
 
(3,814
)
 
4.8
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(99,786
)
 
 

Interest Rate Risk

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TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except unit and per unit data or unless otherwise indicated)


The Partnership enters into interest rate swaps which exchange a receipt of floating interest for a payment of fixed interest to reduce the Partnership’s exposure to interest rate variability on certain of its outstanding floating-rate debt. As at December 31, 2016 , the Partnership was committed to the following interest rate swap agreements:
 
 
Interest
Rate
Index
 
Principal
Amount
$
 
Fair Value /
Carrying
Amount of
Assets
(Liability)
$
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Term
(years)
 
Fixed
Interest
Rate
(%) (i)
LIBOR-Based Debt:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Dollar-denominated interest rate swaps
 
LIBOR
 
90,000

 
(5,748
)
 
1.7
 
4.9

U.S. Dollar-denominated interest rate swaps
 
LIBOR
 
100,000

 
(1,145
)
 
0.0
 
5.3

U.S. Dollar-denominated interest rate swaps (ii)
 
LIBOR
 
156,250

 
(26,765
)
 
12.0
 
5.2

U.S. Dollar-denominated interest rate swaps (ii)
 
LIBOR
 
53,557

 
(1,494
)
 
4.6
 
2.8

U.S. Dollar-denominated interest rate swaps (iii)
 
LIBOR
 
320,000

 
(17,079
)
 
1.0
 
3.4

U.S. Dollar-denominated interest rate swaps (iv)
 
LIBOR
 
108,333

 
(665
)
 
2.0
 
1.7

U.S. Dollar-denominated interest rate swaps (v)
 
LIBOR
 
197,629

 
590

 
9.2
 
2.3

EURIBOR-Based Debt:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Euro-denominated interest rate swaps (vi)
 
EURIBOR
 
219,733

 
(34,295
)
 
4.0
 
3.1

 
 
 
 
 
 
(86,601
)
 
 
 
 
(i)
Excludes the margins the Partnership pays on its floating-rate term loans, which, at December 31, 2016 , ranged from 0.30% to 2.80% .
(ii)
Principal amount reduces semi-annually.
(iii)
These interest rate swaps are being used to economically hedge expected interest payments on future debt that is planned to be outstanding from 2017 to 2024. These interest rate swaps are subject to mandatory early termination in 2017 and 2018 whereby the swaps will be settled based on their fair value at that time.
(iv)
Principal amount reduces quarterly.
(v)
Principal amount reduces quarterly commencing December 2017.
(vi)
Principal amount reduces monthly to 70.1 million Euros ( $73.7 million ) by the maturity dates of the swap agreements.

During 2015, as part of its economic hedging program, the Partnership entered into three interest rate swaption agreements, whereby the Partnership has a one-time option (or Call Option ) to enter into an interest rate swap with a third party, and the third party has a one-time option (or Put Option ) to require the Partnership to enter into interest swap agreements. If the Partnership or the third parties exercises its options, there will be cash settlements for the fair value of the interest rate swap, in lieu of taking delivery of the actual interest rate swaps. At December 31, 2016 , the terms of the interest rate swaps underlying the interest rate swaptions were as follows:


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TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except unit and per unit data or unless otherwise indicated)

 
 
Interest
Rate
Index
 
Principal
Amount
$
 
 
 
Option
Exercise
Date
 
Fair Value /
Carrying
Amount of
Assets
(Liability)
 
Remaining
Term
(Years)
 
Interest
Rate
(%)
Interest rate swaption - Call Option
 
LIBOR
 
155,000

 
(i)   
 
April 28, 2017
 
31

 
7.5
 
3.3

Interest rate swaption - Put Option
 
LIBOR
 
155,000

 
(i)   
 
April 28, 2017
 
(1,525
)
 
7.5
 
2.2

Interest rate swaption - Call Option
 
LIBOR
 
160,000

 
(ii)   
 
January 31, 2018
 
1,140

 
8.0
 
3.1

Interest rate swaption - Put Option
 
LIBOR
 
160,000

 
(ii)   
 
January 31, 2018
 
(1,457
)
 
8.0
 
2.0

Interest rate swaption - Call Option
 
LIBOR
 
160,000

 
(iii)   
 
July 16, 2018
 
2,112

 
8.0
 
2.9

Interest rate swaption - Put Option
 
LIBOR
 
160,000

 
(iii)   
 
July 16, 2018
 
(1,248
)
 
8.0
 
1.8

(i)
Amortizing every three months from $155.0 million in April 2017 to $85.4 million in October 2024.
(ii)
Amortizing every three months from $160.0 million in January 2018 to $82.5 million in January 2026.
(iii)
Amortizing every three months from $160.0 million in July 2018 to $82.5 million in July 2026.

As at December 31, 2016 , the Partnership had multiple interest rate swaps, interest rate swaptions, and cross-currency swaps with the same counterparty that are subject to the same master agreement. Each of these master agreements provide for the net settlement of all swaps subject to that master agreement through a single payment in the event of default or termination of any one swap. The fair value of these derivative instruments are presented on a gross basis in the Partnership’s consolidated balance sheets. As at December 31, 2016 , these interest rate swaps, interest rate swaptions, and cross-currency swaps had an aggregate fair value assets of $4.2 million and an aggregate fair value liability of $173.6 million . As at December 31, 2016 , the Partnership had $37.8 million ( December 31, 2015 $44.8 million ) on deposit as security for swap liabilities under certain master agreements. The deposit is presented in restricted cash – current and – long-term on the Partnership’s consolidated balance sheets.
Credit Risk
The Partnership is exposed to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the counterparties to the interest rate swap agreements. In order to minimize counterparty risk, the Partnership only enters into derivative transactions with counterparties that are rated investment grade by Standard & Poor’s or A3 or better by Moody’s at the time of the transactions. In addition, to the extent practical, interest rate swaps are entered into with different counterparties to reduce concentration risk.
Other Derivatives
In order to reduce the variability of its revenue, the Partnership has entered into an agreement with Teekay Corporation under which Teekay Corporation pays the Partnership any amounts payable to the charterer of the Toledo Spirit as a result of spot rates being below the fixed rate, and the Partnership pays Teekay Corporation any amounts payable to the Partnership by the charterer of the Toledo Spirit as a result of spot rates being in excess of the fixed rate. The fair value of the derivative asset at December 31, 2016 was $2.1 million ( December 31, 2015 – a liability of $6.3 million ).

The following table presents the location and fair value amounts of derivative instruments, segregated by type of contract, on the Partnership’s consolidated balance sheets.


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TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except unit and per unit data or unless otherwise indicated)

 
 



Advances
to affiliates
 

Current
portion of
derivative
assets
 
Derivative
assets
 
Accrued
liabilities/
Advances
from
affiliates
 
Current
portion of
derivative
liabilities
 
Derivative
liabilities
As at December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swap agreements
 

 

 
1,080

 
(5,514
)
 
(22,432
)
 
(59,735
)
Interest rate swaption agreements
 

 
31

 
3,252

 

 
(1,525
)
 
(2,705
)
Cross-currency swap agreements
 

 

 

 
(1,090
)
 
(32,843
)
 
(65,853
)
Toledo Spirit time-charter derivative
 
1,274

 
500

 
360

 

 

 

 
 
1,274

 
531

 
4,692

 
(6,604
)
 
(56,800
)
 
(128,293
)
As at December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swap agreements
 

 

 

 
(6,833
)
 
(41,028
)
 
(56,276
)
Interest rate swaption agreements
 

 

 
5,623

 

 

 
(6,406
)
Cross-currency swap agreements
 

 

 

 
(1,181
)
 
(9,755
)
 
(117,846
)
Toledo Spirit time-charter derivative
 

 

 

 
(3,186
)
 
(1,300
)
 
(1,810
)
 
 

 

 
5,623

 
(11,200
)
 
(52,083
)
 
(182,338
)

Realized and unrealized gains (losses) relating to non-designated interest rate swap agreements, interest rate swaption agreements, and the Toledo Spirit time-charter derivative are recognized in earnings and reported in realized and unrealized loss on non-designated derivative instruments in the Partnership’s consolidated statements of income. The effect of the gain (loss) on these derivatives on the Partnership’s consolidated statements of income is as follows:
 
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
Realized
gains
(losses)
 
Unrealized
gains
(losses)
 
Total
 
Realized
gains
(losses)
 
Unrealized
gains
(losses)
 
Total
 
Realized
gains
(losses)
 
Unrealized
gains
(losses)
 
Total
Interest rate swap agreements
 
(25,940
)
 
15,627

 
(10,313
)
 
(28,968
)
 
14,768

 
(14,200
)
 
(39,406
)
 
4,204

 
(35,202
)
Interest rate swaption agreements
 

 
(164
)
 
(164
)
 

 
(783
)
 
(783
)
 

 

 

Interest rate swap agreements termination
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(2,319
)
 

 
(2,319
)
Toledo Spirit time-charter derivative
 
(654
)
 
3,970

 
3,316

 
(3,429
)
 
(1,610
)
 
(5,039
)
 
(861
)
 
(6,300
)
 
(7,161
)
 
 
(26,594
)

19,433


(7,161
)

(32,397
)

12,375


(20,022
)

(42,586
)

(2,096
)

(44,682
)

Unrealized and realized gains (losses) relating to cross-currency swap agreements are recognized in earnings and reported in foreign currency exchange gain in the Partnership’s consolidated statements of income. The effect of the gain (loss) on these derivatives on the Partnership's consolidated statements of income is as follows:

 
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
Realized
gains
(losses)
 
Unrealized
gains
(losses)
 
Total
 
Realized
gains
(losses)
 
Unrealized
gains
(losses)
 
Total
 
Realized
gains
(losses)
 
Unrealized
gains
(losses)
 
Total
Cross-currency swap agreements
 
(9,063
)
 
28,905

 
19,842

 
(7,640
)
 
(57,759
)
 
(65,399
)
 
(2,222
)
 
(51,762
)
 
(53,984
)
Cross-currency swap agreements termination
 
(17,711
)
 

 
(17,711
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
(26,774
)
 
28,905

 
2,131

 
(7,640
)
 
(57,759
)
 
(65,399
)
 
(2,222
)
 
(51,762
)
 
(53,984
)

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TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except unit and per unit data or unless otherwise indicated)


For the year ended December 31, 2016 (no activity for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 ), the following table presents the effective and ineffective portion of losses on interest rate swap agreements designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges. The following table excludes any interest rate swap agreements designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges in the Partnership’s equity accounted joint ventures.
Year Ended December 31, 2016
Effective Portion Recognized in AOCI (i) $
 
Effective Portion Reclassified from AOCI  (ii)                                $
 
Ineffective Portion (iii) $
 
 
590
 
 

 
Interest expense
590
 
 

 
 

(i)
Effective portion of designated and qualifying cash flow hedges recognized in other comprehensive income (loss).
(ii)
Effective portion of designated and qualifying cash flow hedges recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (or AOCI ) during the term of the hedging relationship and reclassified to earnings.
(iii)
Ineffective portion of designated and qualifying cash flow hedges.
13.
Commitments and Contingencies
a)
The Partnership’s share of commitments to fund newbuilding and other construction contract costs as at December 31, 2016 are as follows:
 
Total
$
2017
$
2018
$
2019
$
2020
$
DSME  (i)
1,118,345

627,181

491,164



Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co. (ii)
378,347

82,507

45,533

250,307


Yamal LNG Joint Venture  (iii)
883,030

91,800

344,850

247,800

198,580

BG Joint Venture  (iv)
195,565

80,010

86,154

29,401


Bahrain LNG Joint Venture (v)
224,080

110,364

80,097

33,619


Exmar LPG Joint Venture (vi)
77,504

58,096

19,408



 
2,876,871

1,049,958

1,067,206

561,127

198,580

(i)
As at December 31, 2016 , the Partnership had seven LNG carrier newbuildings on order with DSME which are scheduled for delivery between 2017 and 2019. As at December 31, 2016 , costs incurred under these newbuilding contracts totaled $316.1 million . The Partnership has secured $682.8 million of financing during 2016 related to the commitments for four LNG carrier newbuildings included in the table above (see Note 5) and in April 2017, secured $174.3 million of additional financing for one LNG carrier newbuilding included in the table above.
(ii)
As at December 31, 2016 , the Partnership had two LNG carrier newbuildings on order with Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co. (or HHI ) scheduled for delivery in 2019. As at December 31, 2016 , costs incurred under these newbuilding contracts totaled $41.5 million . The Partnership intends to finance the newbuilding payments through existing liquidity and expects to secure long-term debt financing for the vessels prior to their scheduled deliveries.
(iii)
The Partnership, through the Yamal LNG Joint Venture, has a 50% ownership interest in six 172,000 -cubic meter ARC7 LNG carrier newbuildings that have an estimated total fully built-up cost of $2.1 billion . As at December 31, 2016 , the Partnership’s proportionate costs incurred under these newbuilding contracts totaled $153.3 million . The Yamal LNG Joint Venture intends to secure debt financing for the six LNG carrier newbuildings prior to their scheduled deliveries.
(iv)
The Partnership acquired an ownership interest in the BG Joint Venture and, as part of the acquisition, agreed to assume Shell’s obligation to provide shipbuilding supervision and crew training services for the four LNG carrier newbuildings up to their delivery dates pursuant to a ship construction support agreement. The BG Joint Venture has secured financing of $137.1 million related to the commitments included in the table above and the Partnership is scheduled to receive $10.9 million of reimbursement directly from Shell.
(v)
The Partnership has a 30% ownership interest in the Bahrain LNG Joint Venture for the development of an LNG receiving and regasification terminal in Bahrain. The project will include a FSU, which will be modified from one of the Partnership’s existing MEGI LNG carrier newbuildings, an offshore gas receiving facility, and an onshore nitrogen production facility. The terminal will have a capacity of 800 million standard cubic feet per day and will be owned and operated under a 20 -year agreement commencing early-2019. The receiving and regasification terminal is expected to have a fully-built up cost of approximately $960.0 million . The Bahrain LNG Joint Venture has secured debt financing for approximately 75% of the estimated fully built-up cost of the LNG receiving and regasification terminal in Bahrain.
(vi)
The Partnership has a 50% ownership interest in the Exmar LPG Joint Venture which has four LPG newbuilding vessels scheduled for delivery between 2017 and 2018 and has secured financing for the four LPG carrier newbuildings.
b)
As of December 31, 2016, the Partnership adopted the new accounting standard ASC-205-40, Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern , which requires management to assess if the Partnership will have sufficient liquidity to continue as a going concern for the one-year period following the issuance of its financial statements. The Partnership anticipates making payments related to

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TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except unit and per unit data or unless otherwise indicated)

commitments to fund its wholly-owned vessels under construction of $709.7 million during 2017 and $536.7 million during 2018 as well as other payments relating to its joint ventures (see Note 13a).

Based on these factors, over the one-year period following the issuance of its financial statements, the Partnership will need to obtain additional sources of financing, in addition to amounts generated from operations, to meet its minimum liquidity requirements under its financial covenants. These anticipated sources of financing include refinancing a loan facility maturing in the fourth quarter of 2017 as well as obtaining new debt financing for the unfinanced portion of its vessels under construction.
The Partnership is actively pursuing the alternatives described above, which it considers probable of completion based on the Partnership’s history of being able to refinance similar loan facilities and to obtain new debt financing for its vessels under construction, as well as the progress it has made on the financing process to date. The Partnership is in various stages of completion with respect to its anticipated new financing facilities.
Based on the Partnership’s liquidity at the date these consolidated financial statements were issued, the liquidity it expects to generate from operations over the following year, and by incorporating the Partnership’s plans to raise additional liquidity that it considers probable of completion, the Partnership estimates that it will have sufficient liquidity to continue as a going concern for at least the one-year period following the issuance of these consolidated financial statements.
c)
The Partnership owns a 70% ownership interest in the Teekay Nakilat Joint Venture, which was the lessee under three separate 30 -year capital lease arrangements with a third party for three LNG carriers (or the RasGas II LNG Carriers ). Under the terms of the leasing arrangements for the RasGas II LNG Carriers, the lessor claimed tax depreciation on the capital expenditures it incurred to acquire these vessels. As is typical in these leasing arrangements, tax and change of law risks were assumed by the lessee, in this case the Teekay Nakilat Joint Venture. Lease payments under the lease arrangements were based on certain tax and financial assumptions at the commencement of the leases and subsequently adjusted to maintain the lessor’s agreed after-tax margin. On December 22, 2014, the Teekay Nakilat Joint Venture terminated the leasing of the RasGas II LNG Carriers. However, the Teekay Nakilat Joint Venture remains obligated to the lessor to maintain the lessor’s agreed after-tax margin from the commencement of the lease to the lease termination date and placed $6.8 million on deposit with the lessor as security against any future claims and recorded as part of restricted cash - long-term in the Partnership’s consolidated balance sheets.

The UK taxing authority (or HMRC ) has been challenging the use of similar lease structures in the UK courts. One of those challenges was eventually decided in favor of HMRC (Lloyds Bank Equipment Leasing No. 1 or LEL1 ), with the lessor and lessee choosing not to appeal further. The LEL1 tax case concluded that capital allowances were not available to the lessor. On the basis of this conclusion, HMRC is now asking lessees on other leases, including the Teekay Nakilat Joint Venture, to accept that capital allowances are not available to their lessor. The Teekay Nakilat Joint Venture does not accept this contention and has informed HMRC of this position. It is not known at this time whether the Teekay Nakilat Joint Venture would eventually prevail in court. If the former lessor of the RasGas II LNG Carriers were to lose on a similar claim from HMRC, the Partnership’s 70% share of Teekay Nakilat Joint Venture's potential exposure is estimated to be approximately $60 million . Such estimate is primarily based on information received from the lessor.
d)
In May 2016, the Teekay LNG-Marubeni Joint Venture reached a settlement agreement with a charterer relating to a disputed charter contract termination for one of its LNG carriers that occurred in 2015. The charterer paid $39.0 million to the Teekay LNG-Marubeni Joint Venture in June 2016 for lost revenues, of which the Partnership’s share of $20.3 million was recorded in equity income for the year ended December 31, 2016 .
14.
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
a)
The changes in operating assets and liabilities for years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2016
$
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2015
$
 
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
$
Accounts receivable
 
5,494

 
(5,140
)
 
9,957

Prepaid expenses
 
745

 
(494
)
 
1,781

Accounts payable
 
2,791

 
2,127

 
(1,098
)
Accrued liabilities
 
(1,572
)
 
(1,581
)
 
(6,759
)
Unearned revenue and long-term unearned revenue
 
(3,218
)
 
(562
)
 
(536
)
Restricted cash
 
(10,808
)
 
(2,785
)
 

Advances to and from affiliates
 
(9,699
)
 
(23,714
)
 
17,953

Other operating assets and liabilities
 
(4,402
)
 
(2,038
)
 
(2,476
)
Total
 
(20,669
)
 
(34,187
)
 
18,822



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TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except unit and per unit data or unless otherwise indicated)

b)
Cash interest paid (including realized losses on interest rate swaps) on long-term debt, advances from affiliates and capital lease obligations, net of amounts capitalized, during the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 totaled $100.9 million , $94.5 million , and $128.7 million , respectively.
c)
During the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , cash paid for corporate income taxes was $4.9 million , $7.8 million and $2.3 million , respectively.
d)
During 2014, the sales of the Huelva Spirit and Algeciras Spirit conventional tankers resulted in the vessels under capital lease being returned to the owner and the capital lease obligations concurrently extinguished. Therefore, the sales of the Algeciras Spirit and Huelva Spirit under capital lease obligations of $56.2 million in 2014 and the concurrent extinguishment of the corresponding capital lease obligation of $56.2 million in 2014 were treated as non-cash transactions in the Partnership’s consolidated statements of cash flows.
e)
During 2014, the Partnership acquired an LPG carrier, the Norgas Napa , from Skaugen for $27.0 million , of which $21.6 million was paid in cash upon delivery and the remaining $5.4 million is an interest-bearing loan to Skaugen.
f)
A portion of the dividends declared by the Teekay Tangguh Joint Venture on February 1, 2014 that was used to settle advances made by the Teekay Tangguh Joint Venture to BLT LNG Tangguh Corporation and P.T. Berlian Laju Tanker of $14.4 million , was treated as a non-cash transaction in the Partnership’s consolidated statements of cash flows.
g)
As described in Notes 6a iii – Equity Accounted Investments, during 2014, the Partnership acquired the ownership interest of BG (which was subsequently acquired by Shell) in the BG Joint Venture. As compensation, the Partnership assumed Shell’s obligation (net of an agreement by Shell to pay the Partnership approximately $20.3 million ) to provide shipbuilding supervision and crew training services for the four LNG carrier newbuildings up to their delivery dates pursuant to a ship construction support agreement. The estimated fair value of the assumed obligation of approximately $33.3 million was used to offset the purchase price and the Partnership’s receivable from Shell and was treated as a non-cash transaction in the Partnership’s consolidated statements of cash flows.
15.
Total Capital and Net Income Per Common Unit
As at December 31, 2016 , a total of 68.3% of the Partnership's common units outstanding were held by the public. The remaining common units, as well as the 2% general partner interest, were held by a subsidiary of Teekay Corporation. All of the Partnership's outstanding 9.00% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Units (or the Series A Preferred Units ) are held by the public.
Limited Partners’ Rights
Significant rights of the Partnership’s limited partners include the following:

Right to receive distribution of Available Cash (as defined in the partnership agreement and which takes into account cash reserves for, among other things, future capital expenditures and future credit needs of the Partnership) within approximately 45 days after the end of each quarter.
No limited partner shall have any management power over the Partnership’s business and affairs; the General Partner is responsible for the conduct, directions and management of the Partnership’s activities.
The General Partner may be removed if such removal is approved by unitholders holding at least 66-2/3% of the outstanding units voting as a single class, including units held by our General Partner and its affiliates.
Incentive Distribution Rights
The General Partner is entitled to incentive distributions if the amount the Partnership distributes to common unitholders with respect to any quarter exceeds specified target levels shown below:

Quarterly Distribution Target Amount (per unit)
 
Unitholders
 
General Partner
Minimum quarterly distribution of $0.4125
 
98
%
 
2
%
Up to $0.4625
 
98
%
 
2
%
Above $0.4625 up to $0.5375
 
85
%
 
15
%
Above $0.5375 up to $0.6500
 
75
%
 
25
%
Above $0.6500
 
50
%
 
50
%

During 2016 , the quarterly cash distributions were below $0.4625 per common unit and, consequently, the assumed distribution of net income was based on the limited partners' and General Partner’s ownership percentage for the purposes of the net income per common unit calculation. During 2015 and 2014 , quarterly cash distributions exceeded $0.4625 per common unit and, consequently, the assumed distribution of net income resulted in the use of the increasing percentages to calculate the General Partner’s interest in net income for the purposes of the net income per common unit calculation. For more information on the increasing percentages to calculate the General Partner’s interest in net income, please refer to the Partnership’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2016.


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TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except unit and per unit data or unless otherwise indicated)

In the event of a liquidation, all property and cash in excess of that required to discharge all liabilities and liquidation amounts on the Series A Preferred Units will be distributed to the common unitholders and the General Partner in proportion to their capital account balances, as adjusted to reflect any gain or loss upon the sale or other disposition of the Partnership’s assets in liquidation in accordance with the partnership agreement.
Net Income Per Common Unit
Limited partners' interest in net income per common unit is determined by dividing net income, after deducting the amount of net income attributable to the non-controlling interests, the General Partner’s interest and the distributions on the Series A Preferred Units by the weighted-average number of common units outstanding during the period. The distributions payable on the Series A Preferred Units (which were issued on October 5, 2016) for the year ended December 31, 2016 were $2.7 million ( December 31, 2015 and 2014 nil ).

The General Partner’s and common unitholders’ interests in net income are calculated as if all net income was distributed according to the terms of the Partnership’s partnership agreement, regardless of whether those earnings would or could be distributed. The partnership agreement does not provide for the distribution of net income; rather, it provides for the distribution of available cash, which is a contractually defined term that generally means all cash on hand at the end of each quarter after establishment of cash reserves determined by the Partnership’s board of directors to provide for the proper conduct of the Partnership’s business, including reserves for maintenance and replacement capital expenditure and anticipated credit needs. In addition, the General Partner is entitled to incentive distributions if the amount the Partnership distributes to common unitholders with respect to any quarter exceeds specified target levels. Unlike available cash, net income is affected by non-cash items, such as depreciation and amortization, unrealized gains or losses on non-designated derivative instruments and foreign currency translation gains (losses).

Pursuant to the Partnership agreement, allocations to partners are made on a quarterly basis.
Equity Offerings
The following table summarizes the issuances of common and preferred units over the three years ending December 31, 2016 :

Date
 
Units
Issued
 
Type of Units
 
Offering
Price
 
Gross Proceeds (i)
$
 
Net Proceeds
$
 
Teekay
Corporation’s
Ownership
After the
Offering (ii)
 
Use of Proceeds
July 2014 Public Offering
 
3,090,000

 
Common
 
$
44.65

 
140,784

 
140,484

 
33.96
%
 
Prepayment of revolving credit facilities, funding of the Yamal LNG Project and funding newbuilding installments
Continuous offering program during 2014
 
1,050,463

 
Common
 
(iii)  

 
42,556

 
41,655

 
(iii)  

 
General partnership purposes including funding newbuilding installments
Continuous offering program during 2015 (iv)
 
1,173,428

 
Common
 
(iii)  

 
36,274

 
35,374

 
(iii)  

 
General partnership purposes, including funding newbuilding installments
October 2016 Public Offering  (v)
 
5,000,000

 
Preferred
 
$
25.00

 
125,000

 
120,707

 
(v)  

 
General partnership purposes, including debt repayments and funding newbuilding installments
(i)
Including the General Partner’s 2% proportionate capital contribution.
(ii)
Including Teekay Corporation’s indirect 2% general partner interest relating to common unit offerings.
(iii)
Commencing in May 2013, the Partnership implemented a continuous offering program (or COP ) under which the Partnership may issue new common units, representing limited partner interests, from time to time at market prices up to a maximum aggregate amount of $100 million .
(iv)
Includes 160,000 common units sold under the COP in December 2014 for which net proceeds of $6.8 million (including the General Partner’s 2% proportionate capital contribution) were received in January 2015.
(v)
On October 5, 2016, the Partnership issued Series A Preferred Units at a rate of 9.0% per annum of the stated liquidation preference of $25.00 per unit. At any time on or after October 5, 2021, the Partnership may redeem the Series A Preferred Units, in whole or in part, at a redemption price of $25.00 per unit plus all accumulated and unpaid distributions to the date of redemption, whether or not declared.

16.
Unit-Based Compensation

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TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except unit and per unit data or unless otherwise indicated)

In March 2016, a total of 32,723 common units, with an aggregate value of $0.4 million , were granted to the non-management directors of the General Partner as part of their annual compensation for 2016. These common units were fully vested upon grant. During 2015 and 2014, the Partnership awarded 10,447 and 9,521 common units, respectively, as compensation to non-management directors. The awards were fully vested in March 2015 and March 2014, respectively. The compensation to the non-management directors is included in general and administrative expenses on the Partnership’s consolidated statements of income.

The Partnership grants restricted unit awards as incentive-based compensation under the Teekay LNG Partners L.P. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan to certain of the Partnership’s employees and to certain employees of Teekay Corporation’s subsidiaries that provide services to the Partnership. The Partnership measures the cost of such awards using the grant date fair value of the award and recognizes that cost, net of estimated forfeitures, over the requisite service period. The requisite service period consists of the period from the grant date of the award to the earlier of the date of vesting or the date the recipient becomes eligible for retirement. For unit-based compensation awards subject to graded vesting, the Partnership calculates the value for the award as if it was one single award with one expected life and amortizes the calculated expense for the entire award on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. The compensation cost of the Partnership’s unit-based compensation awards are reflected in general and administrative expenses in the Partnership’s consolidated statements of income.

During March 2016, 2015 and 2014, the Partnership granted 132,582 , 32,054 and 31,961 restricted units, respectively, with grant date fair values of $1.5 million , $1.1 million and $1.3 million , respectively, to certain of the Partnership’s employees and to certain employees of Teekay Corporation’s subsidiaries who provide services to the Partnership, based on the Partnership’s closing common unit price on the grant date. Each restricted unit is equal in value to one of the Partnership's common units plus reinvested distributions from the grant date to the vesting date. The restricted units vest equally over three years from the grant date. Any portion of a restricted unit award that is not vested on the date of a recipient’s termination of service is canceled, unless their termination arises as a result of the recipient’s retirement, and in this case, the restricted unit award will continue to vest in accordance with the vesting schedule. Upon vesting, the value of the restricted unit awards is paid to each recipient in the form of common units, net of withholding tax. During the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , the Partnership recorded an expense of $1.3 million , $1.2 million , and $1.0 million , respectively, related to the restricted units.
17.
Restructuring Charges
a)
Compania Espanole de Petroles, S.A., the charterer and owner of the Partnership’s former conventional vessels under capital lease, sold the Tenerife Spirit , Algeciras Spirit , and Huelva Spirit between December 2013 and August 2014. On redeliveries of the vessels, the charter contract with the Partnership was terminated. As a result of these sales, the Partnership recorded restructuring charges of nil , nil and $2.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. The balances outstanding of $0.7 million as at December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, are included in accrued liabilities in the Partnership’s consolidated balance sheets.
b)
During 2015, pursuant to a request by the charterer of the Alexander Spirit , the Partnership changed the crew on the vessel which resulted in a restructuring charge of $4.0 million relating to seafarer severance payments. The full amount of the restructuring charge was recovered from the charterer and the recovery was included in voyage revenues in the Partnership’s consolidated statements of income. The balances outstanding of nil and $1.1 million as at December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, are included in accrued liabilities in the Partnership's consolidated balance sheets.
18.
Write-Down and Loss on Sale of Vessels
a)
During February and March 2016, Centrofin Management Inc. (or Centrofin ), the charterer for both the Bermuda Spirit and Hamilton Spirit Suezmax tankers, exercised its option under the charter contracts to purchase both vessels. As a result of Centrofin’s acquisition of the vessels, the Partnership recorded a $27.4 million loss on the sale of the vessels and associated charter contracts in the first quarter of 2016. The Bermuda Spirit was sold on April 15, 2016 and the Hamilton Spirit was sold on May 17, 2016. The Partnership used the total proceeds of $94.3 million from the sales primarily to repay existing term loans associated with these vessels.

b)
On November 30, 2016, the Partnership reached an agreement to sell the Asian Spirit Suezmax tanker for net proceeds of $20.6 million and as a result, recorded an $11.5 million impairment on the write-down of the vessel. Delivery of the vessel to the new owner occurred on March 21, 2017. The Partnership used the net proceeds from the sales primarily to repay existing term loans associated with the vessel. As at December 31, 2016 , the vessel was classified as held for sale in the Partnership’s consolidated balance sheets.

19.
Subsequent Events
a)
In December 2016, the Partnership entered into an agreement to acquire Skaugen's 35% ownership interest in Skaugen Gulf Petchem Carriers B.S.C.(c) (or the Skaugen LPG Joint Venture ) which owns the LPG carrier Norgas Sonoma . The Partnership entered into this transaction in exchange for a portion of past due amounts owed to the Partnership by Skaugen. The Skaugen LPG Joint Venture’s other shareholders include Nogaholding, which has a 35% ownership interest and Suffun Bahrain W.L.L.,which has a 30% ownership interest. Both Nogaholding and Suffun exercised their respective option to participate in the sale of the Norgas Sonoma and as a result, on April 20, 2017, the Partnership acquired 100% ownership interest in the Norgas Sonoma for $13 million .
b)
On January 23, 2017, the Partnership issued in the Norwegian bond market NOK 300 million (equivalent to approximately $36 million ) in new senior unsecured bonds through an add-on to its existing NOK bonds due in October 2021, priced at 103.75% of face value. All principal and interest payments have been economically swapped into U.S. Dollars with a fixed interest rate of 7.69% .

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TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except unit and per unit data or unless otherwise indicated)

c)
On February 28, 2017, the Partnership took delivery of its third MEGI LNG carrier newbuilding, the Torben Spirit , which commenced its 10 -month plus one -year option charter contract with a major energy company on March 3, 2017. The Partnership received proceeds through a sale-leaseback transaction of approximately $125 million in March 2017 for this MEGI LNG carrier newbuilding.
d)
On December 21, 2016, the RasGas 3 Joint Venture, of which the Partnership has a 40% ownership interest, completed its debt refinancing by entering into a $723 million secured term loan facility maturing in 2026 which replaced its outstanding term loan of $610 million . As a result, the RasGas 3 Joint Venture distributed $100 million in February 2017 to its shareholders, of which the Partnership's proportionate share was $40 million .
e)
On March 31, 2017, the Teekay LNG-Marubeni Joint Venture completed the refinancing of its existing $396 million debt facility by entering into a new $335 million U.S. Dollar-denominated term loan maturing in September 2019. As part of the completed refinancing, the Partnership invested $57 million of additional equity, based on its proportionate ownership interest, into the Teekay LNG-Marubeni Joint Venture.
f)
On April 21, 2017, the Partnership entered into a 10 -year $174 million sale-leaseback agreement with China Construction Bank Financial Leasing Co. Ltd. (or CCBL ) for one of our nine wholly-owned LNG carrier newbuildings scheduled to deliver in late-2017, and at such date, CCBL will take delivery and charter the vessel back to the Partnership. At the end of the 10 -year tenor of this lease, the Partnership has an obligation to repurchase the vessel from CCBL.





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dated 15 November 2016

BAHRAIN LNG W.L.L.
as Company

STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
as K-SURE Covered Facility Agent

STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
as Global Facility Agent

STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
as K-SURE Coordination Bank

THE KOREA DEVELOPMENT BANK
as K-SURE Covered Facility Syndication Arranger

and

K-SURE COVERED FACILITY LENDERS

_________________________________________
k-sure COVERED FACILITY AGREEMENT
_________________________________________



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CONTENTS
Clause
Page
1.
DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
2

2.
GRANT OF THE FACILITY AND PURPOSE
6

3.
CONDITIONS OF UTILISATION
8

4.
UTILISATION
10

5.
REPAYMENT
11

6.
INTEREST PERIODS
14

7.
PAYMENT AND CALCULATION OF INTEREST
15

8.
CHANGES TO THE CALCULATION OF INTEREST
16

9.
INCREASED COSTS
17

10.
MITIGATION BY THE K-SURE COVERED FACILITY LENDERS
19

11.
COMMITMENT FEES
19

12.
SUBROGATION AND REIMBURSEMENT
20

13.
ROLE OF K-SURE COVERED FACILITY AGENT
23

14.
EVENTS OF DEFAULT
33

15.
REQUIRED CONSENTS
33

16.
PAYMENT MECHANICS
35

17.
COUNTERPARTS
36

18.
GOVERNING LAW
36

19.
ARBITRATION
36

20.
SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY
38

SCHEDULE 1 THE ORIGINAL K-SURE COVERED FACILITY LENDERS
39

SCHEDULE 2 REPAYMENT SCHEDULE
40







THIS AGREEMENT is made on _15____ November 2016 between:
(1)
BAHRAIN LNG W.L.L. , a limited liability company incorporated and existing under the laws of Bahrain, having commercial registration number 95522-1 with its principal office at GBCORP Tower, 13th Floor Building No. 1411, Road No. 4626, Block 346 Bahrain Financial Harbour District, P.O. Box 2417, Sea Front, Manama, Bahrain (the " Company ");
(2)
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK , as facility agent to the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders (the " K-SURE Covered Facility Agent ");
(3)
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK , as global facility agent for and on behalf of itself and the other Finance Parties under the Finance Documents (the " Global Facility Agent ");
(3)
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK , as K-SURE coordinator for and on behalf of itself and the other K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders (the " K-SURE Coordination Bank ");
(3)
THE KOREA DEVELOPMENT BANK (the " K-SURE Covered Facility Syndication Arranger "); and
(4)
THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS set out in Schedule 1 ( The Original K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders ) as the original lenders of the K-SURE Covered Facility (the " K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders " and together with the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent, the " K-SURE Covered Facility Finance Parties ").
RECITALS :
(A)
The Company wishes to undertake the Project.
(B)
The Company has entered into a common terms agreement on or about the date hereof (the " Common Terms Agreement ") with, inter alios , Standard Chartered Bank as the Global Facility Agent, K-SURE Covered Facility Agent and Offshore Security Trustee and Ahli United Bank B.S.C. as the Onshore Security Agent and the K-SURE Covered Facility Finance Parties, in respect of the common terms and conditions for the financing of the Project.
(C)
In respect of a portion of the financing of the Project, the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders have agreed to provide the Company with loan facilities in an amount not exceeding US$581,851,136.00 on the terms and subject to the conditions set out in this Agreement.
(D)
This Agreement is entered into with the benefit of the provisions, and subject to the terms, of the Common Terms Agreement.
IT IS AGREED as follows:
1.
Definitions and Interpretation
1.1
Definitions
In this Agreement:
" Arbitral Tribunal " has the meaning given to it in Clause 19(b) ( Arbitration ).
" Break Costs " means the amount (if any) by which:
(a)
the interest (other than that attributable to the applicable Margin) which a K-SURE Covered Facility Lender should have received for the period from the date of receipt of all or any part of its participation in a K-SURE Covered Facility Advance or Unpaid Sum to the last day of the current Interest Period in respect of that K-SURE Covered Facility Advance or Unpaid Sum, had the amount of that K-SURE




Covered Facility Advance or Unpaid Sum received been paid on the last day of that Interest Period; or
(b)
where a K-SURE Covered Facility Lender funds its participation in a K-SURE Covered Facility Advance requested by the Company in a Notice of Drawdown and such K-SURE Covered Facility Advance is not made by reason of the operation of any one or more of the provisions of the Finance Documents, the interest to the last day of the Interest Period that would have been applicable to such K-SURE Covered Facility Advance (other than that attributable to the applicable Margin) which the K-SURE Covered Facility Lender would have received from the Company if the K-SURE Covered Facility Advance had been made,
exceeds:
(c)
the amount which that K-SURE Covered Facility Lender would be able to obtain by placing an amount equal to the amount of that K-SURE Covered Facility Advance or Unpaid Sum received by it or the amount of the funding arranged by it (as the case may be) on deposit with a leading bank in the London interbank market for a period starting on the Business Day following receipt or recovery of funding and ending on the last day of the current Interest Period.
" Commitment Fee " means the fee or fees specified in Clause 11.1 ( Commitment Fee ).
" Deferred Amount " has the meaning given to it in Clause 5.1(b) ( Repayment of the K-SURE Covered Facility Loan ).
" Dispute " has the meaning given to it in Clause 19(a) ( Arbitration ).
" Existing Dispute " has the meaning given to it in Clause 19(h) ( Arbitration ).
" Existing Interest Period " has the meaning given to it in Clause 6.3(b) ( Consolidation of K-SURE Covered Facility Advances ).
" Interest Period " means in relation to a K-SURE Covered Facility Advance, each period determined in accordance with Clause 6.1 ( Interest Periods ) and, in relation to an Unpaid Sum, each period determined in accordance with Clause 7.3 ( Default Interest Periods ).
" Interpolated Screen Rate " means, in relation to any K-SURE Covered Facility Advance, the rate which results from interpolating on a linear basis between:
(a)
the applicable Screen Rate for the longest period (for which that Screen Rate is available) which is less than the Interest Period of that K-SURE Covered Facility Advance; and
(b)
the applicable Screen Rate for the shortest period (for which that Screen Rate is available) which exceeds the Interest Period of that K-SURE Covered Facility Advance,
each as of the Specified Time for the currency of that K-SURE Covered Facility Advance.
" K-SURE " means the Korea Trade Insurance Corporation.
" K-SURE Commitment Letter " means the written commitment letter from K-SURE pursuant to which it undertakes to provide the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract.
" K-SURE Covered Facility Advance " means an advance (as from time to time reduced by repayment) made, or to be made, by the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders under the K-SURE Covered Facility.
" K-SURE Covered Facility Repayment Instalment " has the meaning given to it in Clause 5.1(a) ( Repayment of the K-SURE Covered Facility Loan ) .
" K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract " means collectively (i) the insurance policy (the " Insurance Policy ") for medium and long term export insurance (buyer credit, standard), providing political




and commercial cover for one hundred per cent. (100%) of the Total K-SURE Covered Facility Commitments, to be issued by K-SURE in favour of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent (acting on behalf of the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders), (ii) the general terms and conditions (the " General Terms and Conditions ") of overseas business credit insurance of K-SURE, and (iii) the special terms and conditions entered into between K-SURE and the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent (acting on behalf of the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders).
" K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract Payments " has the meaning given to it in Clause 12.2(a) ( Reimbursement ).
" LCIA " has the meaning given to it in Clause 19(a) ( Arbitration ).
" Majority K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders " means:
(a)
if there are no K-SURE Covered Facility Advances outstanding under the K-SURE Covered Facility Agreement, a K-SURE Covered Facility Lender or K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders whose K-SURE Covered Facility Commitments aggregate more than sixty six and two thirds per cent (66.67%) of the Total K-SURE Covered Facility Commitments (or, if the Total K-SURE Covered Facility Commitments have been reduced to zero, aggregated more than sixty six and two thirds per cent (66.67%) of the Total K-SURE Covered Facility Commitments immediately prior to the reduction); or
(b)
at any other time a K-SURE Covered Facility Lender or K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders whose participations in the K-SURE Covered Facility Advances then outstanding aggregate more than sixty six and two thirds per cent (66.67%) of all the K-SURE Covered Facility Advances then outstanding,

provided that the participation or K-SURE Covered Facility Commitments of any K-SURE Covered Facility Lender that does not respond to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent within the Majority Voting Period shall be excluded from the calculations of aggregate participations and K-SURE Covered Facility Commitments, as the case may be, described above.
" Majority Voting Period " means a period of fourteen (14) days or, if requested by any K-SURE Covered Facility Lender with respect to any decision that requires the vote of the Majority K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders, twenty-one (21) days, from notification by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent that a decision requires the vote of the Majority K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders.
" Margin " means:
(c)
subject to paragraph (b) below and at any time that a K-SURE Cover Event is not continuing, 1.5 per cent. per annum; and
(d)
at any time that a K-SURE Cover Event is continuing, an amount equal to the Margin (as defined in the Commercial Bank Facility Agreement) that is payable at such time and for the duration of the period during which that K-SURE Cover Event is continuing.

" Market Disruption Event " has the meaning given to it in Clause 8.3 ( Market Disruption ).
" Original Repayment Schedule " has the meaning given to it in Clause 5.1(b) ( Repayment of the K-SURE Covered Facility Loan ).
" Party " means a party to this Agreement.
" Quotation Day " means, in relation to any period for which an interest rate is to be determined, two (2) Business Days before the first day of that period, unless market practice differs in the London interbank market for a currency, in which case the Quotation Day will be determined by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent




in accordance with market practice in the London interbank market (and if quotations would normally be given by leading banks in the London interbank market on more than one (1) day, the Quotation Day will be the last of those days).
" Related Dispute " has the meaning given to it in Clause 19(h) ( Arbitration ).
" Reference Bank Rate " means      the arithmetic mean of the rates (rounded upwards to four decimal places) as supplied to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent at its request by the Reference Banks:
(d)
(other than where paragraph (b) below applies) as the rate at which the relevant Reference Bank could borrow funds in the London interbank market in the relevant currency and for the relevant period were it to do so by asking for and then accepting interbank offers for deposits in reasonable market size in that currency and for that period; or
(e)
if different, as the rate (if any and applied to the relevant Reference Bank and the relevant currency and period) which contributors to the applicable Screen Rate are asked to submit to the relevant administrator.

" Requested Disbursement Date " means the Drawdown Date specified in accordance with clause 5.3(a) ( Completion of a Notice of Drawdown ) of the Common Terms Agreement.
" Required Payment " means any outstanding payment that has arisen and is owing to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent due to a K-SURE Covered Facility Lender failing to make payment of a scheduled K-SURE Covered Facility Advance.
" Revised Repayment Schedule " has the meaning given to it in Clause 5.1(c) ( Repayment of the K-SURE Covered Facility Loan ).
" Rules " has the meaning given to it in Clause 19(a) ( Arbitration ).
" Total K-SURE Covered Facility Commitments " means at any time, the aggregate of the K-SURE Covered Facility Commitments, being US$581,851,136.00 at the date of this Agreement.
1.2
Interpretation
(a)
Capitalised terms used (but not otherwise defined) in this Agreement and its recitals have the meaning given to them in the Common Terms Agreement.
(b)
The provisions of clauses 1.2 ( Interpretation ) and 1.3 ( Currency Symbols and Definitions ) of the Common Terms Agreement apply to this Agreement as if set forth herein, mutatis mutandis .

1.3
Third Party Rights
Other than K-SURE as expressly provided in this Agreement, unless expressly provided to the contrary in this Agreement, a person who is not a Party has no right under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce or enjoy the benefit of any term of this Agreement.
1.4
Common Terms Agreement
This Agreement and the Common Terms Agreement shall be viewed as, and shall constitute, one agreement so far as concerns the terms and conditions applicable to the K-SURE Covered Facility and the rights and obligations of the parties thereto. In case of any conflict or inconsistency between the terms of this Agreement and the terms of the Common Terms Agreement, the terms of the Common Terms Agreement shall prevail.
1.5
Coordination Deed
The rights of the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders under, and in respect of, this Agreement shall be exercised in accordance with and subject to the terms of the Coordination Deed. In case of any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the terms of the Coordination Deed, as among the Parties to this Agreement, the




terms of the Coordination Deed shall prevail and, in the case of any conflict between the terms of the Coordination Deed and the terms of the Common Terms Agreement, as among the Parties to this Agreement, the terms of the Coordination Deed shall prevail.
2.
Grant of the Facility and Purpose
2.1
Grant of the K-SURE Covered Facility
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract and the Common Terms Agreement, the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders shall make available to the Company a US$ term loan in an aggregate amount not exceeding US$581,851,136.00.
2.2
Purpose
The Company shall, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Common Terms Agreement, utilise each K-SURE Covered Facility Advance for the purpose set out in clause 3.1(b) ( Purpose ) of the Common Terms Agreement.
2.3
K-SURE Override
(a)
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement (except as provided in paragraph (c) below), nothing in this Agreement shall oblige any K-SURE Covered Facility Lender or the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent to act (or omit to act) in a manner that is inconsistent with any requirement of K-SURE under or in connection with the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract and, in particular:
(i)
the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent shall be authorised to take all such actions as it may deem necessary to ensure that all requirements of K-SURE under or in connection with the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract are complied with; and
(ii)
the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent shall not be obliged to do anything if, in its opinion, to do so could result in a breach of any requirements of K-SURE under or in connection with the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract or affect the validity of the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract.
(b)
If, in the opinion of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent (acting reasonably), any terms of the Finance Documents contradicts or conflicts with any provision of the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract such that compliance by a K-SURE Covered Facility Finance Party with the terms of the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract could result in a breach by K-SURE Covered Facility Finance Party of the terms of any Finance Document, the relevant terms of the Finance Documents will be amended or supplemented as necessary so that compliance by any K-SURE Covered Facility Finance Party with the terms of the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract will not result in a breach of the terms of the Finance Documents, provided that such amendment shall not affect the rights or obligations of the Company without the prior written consent of the Company.
(c)
Nothing in this Clause 2.3 ( K-SURE Override ) shall affect the rights or obligations of the Company.
(d)
In case of any conflict or inconsistency between the terms of the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract and the terms of the Finance Documents, the terms of the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract shall prevail as between the K-SURE Covered Facility Finance Parties and K-SURE, and to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency, that K-SURE Covered Facility Finance Parties shall not assert to K-SURE the terms of the Finance Documents.

2.4
Separate agreements
The Company agrees and acknowledges that the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract is a separate arrangement between K-SURE and the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent (acting on behalf of the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders) and the Company shall not have any right or recourse against the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent in respect of or arising by reason of any payment made by K-SURE to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent pursuant to the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract.
2.5
Company's Obligations
The obligations of the Company under this Agreement shall constitute absolute, unconditional and irrevocable financial obligations to the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders.




2.6
Company's Obligations and K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract
(e)
The Company agrees and acknowledges that its payment obligations under this Agreement shall in no way be affected by the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract. In the case of any payment to any K-SURE Covered Facility Finance Party pursuant to the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract, the Company acknowledges that K-SURE shall, in addition to any other rights which it may have under the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract or otherwise, have full rights of recourse against the Company pursuant to its right of subrogation as referred to in Clause ý2.7 ( K-SURE Subrogation ).
(f)
The Company acknowledges and agrees that the rights of recourse of K-SURE shall in no way be affected by any dispute, claim or counterclaim whatsoever between the Company and the K-SURE Covered Facility Finance Parties or any K-SURE Covered Facility Finance Party or between any other parties.

2.7
K-SURE Subrogation
The Company acknowledges that, upon payment by K-SURE of amounts due and payable under this Agreement in accordance with the provisions of the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract, K-SURE will have the right to be subrogated to the rights of the relevant K-SURE Covered Facility Finance Parties.
3.
Conditions of Utilisation
3.1
Initial Conditions Precedent
The Company may not deliver a Notice of Drawdown under this Agreement unless the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent and the Company have received notice from the Global Facility Agent under clause 4.6 ( Notice of Satisfaction ) of the Common Terms Agreement confirming that the conditions precedent listed in clause 4.1 ( Conditions Precedent to Financial Close ) to the Common Terms Agreement have either been satisfied or waived in writing by the Global Facility Agent in accordance with the Coordination Deed.
3.2
Conditions Precedent to each K-SURE Covered Facility Advance
(a)
A K-SURE Covered Facility Advance may only be made if the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent shall have received a Notice of Drawdown (with a copy to the Global Facility Agent), appropriately completed in accordance with paragraph (a) of clause 5.3 ( Completion of a Notice of Drawdown ) of the Common Terms Agreement, executed by a person duly authorised to do so on behalf of the Company and, with respect to the Notice of Drawdown for the first K-SURE Covered Facility Advance only, including a representation by the Company that all or part of the proceeds of the K-SURE Covered Facility Advance requested in such Notice of Drawdown will be applied towards payment of the full amount of the K-SURE Insurance Premium.
(b)
The K-SURE Covered Facility Agent shall notify the Company and the Global Facility Agent promptly upon receiving all the relevant documents and evidence in a satisfactory form in accordance with paragraph (a) of Clause 3.2 ( Conditions Precedent to each K-SURE Covered Facility Advance ). The K-SURE Covered Facility Agent shall not be liable for any damages, costs or losses whatsoever as a result of giving any such notification.
3.3
Further Conditions Precedent
(a)
The K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders will only be obliged to comply with Clause 4.4 ( K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders' participation in K-SURE Covered Facility Advances ) if:
(i)
by the Requested Disbursement Date, the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent has:
(A)
received from the Global Facility Agent notification that the conditions, documents and evidence set out in clause 4.2 ( Conditions Precedent to all Advances ) of the Common Terms Agreement have been satisfied or waived;
(B)
notified, in accordance with clause 4.4(b) ( Additional Conditions Precedent to K-SURE Covered Advances ) of the Common Terms Agreement, the Global Facility Agent that the conditions, documents and evidence set out in Clause 3.2 ( Conditions Precedent to each K-SURE Covered Facility Advance ) and this Clause 3.3 ( Further Conditions Precedent ) have been satisfied or waived; and




(C)
confirmed that the proposed K-SURE Covered Facility Advance will be in compliance with clauses 5.2 ( Delivery of a Notice of Drawdown ) and 5.3 ( Completion of a Notice of Drawdown ) of the Common Terms Agreement;
(ii)
there is no outstanding notice from K-SURE instructing, advising or requiring the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders to suspend the disbursement of the K-SURE Covered Facility Advances;
(iii)
solely with respect to the first K-SURE Covered Facility Advance, the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent has received a copy of the K-SURE Commitment Letter duly executed by K-SURE;
(iv)
solely with respect to the first K-SURE Covered Facility Advance, the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent has received evidence in form and substance satisfactory to it that an amount equal to the K-SURE Insurance Premium will be paid from the proceeds of the first K-SURE Covered Facility Advance or the Equity Bridge Loans;
(v)
solely with respect to the first K-SURE Covered Facility Advance, the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent has received an executed copy of the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract in form and substance satisfactory to it and the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent is satisfied (acting reasonably) that all conditions for the effectiveness of the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract (other than payment of the K-SURE Insurance Premium) have been satisfied or waived;
(vi)
following the application of the proceeds from the first K-SURE Covered Facility Advance, the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract is in full force and effect and has not:
(A)
been declared (and is not reasonably likely to be declared as a result of making the Advance) by K-SURE to be ineffective as to the coverage provided by K-SURE; and
(B)
ceased (and is not reasonably likely to cease as a result of making the Advance) to be in full force and effect as to the amount of coverage provided by K-SURE,

in each case only insofar as, and to the extent that, such effectiveness or invalidity described in paragraphs 3.3(a)(vi)(A) and 3.3(a)(vi)(B) above is a consequence of an act (or an omission to act) by the Company or its Subsidiaries which is a breach of an obligation of the Company or its Subsidiary (as the case may be) under a Transaction Document, in each case, to which it is a party;
(vii)
solely with respect to the first K-SURE Covered Facility Advance, an executed legal opinion from the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders' Korean counsel, in connection with: (a) the validity and enforceability of the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract; and (b) the due execution, capacity, power and authority of K-SURE to enter into the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract, addressed to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent for and on behalf of the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders (and in form and substance satisfactory to the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders) shall have been delivered to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent;
(viii)
the K-SURE Covered Facility Advance requested in the Notice of Drawdown is in compliance with clause 5.1 ( Pro-rata Utilisation ) of the Common Terms Agreement; and
(ix)
solely with respect to the second K-SURE Covered Facility Advance, the K-SURE Insurance Premium has been duly paid in full.
(b)
The K-SURE Covered Facility Agent shall notify the Company and the Global Facility Agent promptly upon receiving all the relevant documents and evidence in a satisfactory form in accordance with paragraph (a) of Clause 3.3 ( Further Conditions Precedent ).
(c)
The conditions in Clause 3.2 ( Conditions Precedent to each K-SURE Covered Facility Advance ) and this Clause 3.3 ( Further Conditions Precedent ) are for the benefit of K-SURE, the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders and the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent and may be waived in respect of any K-SURE Covered Facility Advance only by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent (acting in accordance




with the provisions of this Agreement, the Coordination Deed and the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract).

3.4
K-SURE Covered Facility Advance Funding
On each Notice of Drawdown when the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders are required to make a K-SURE Covered Facility Advance, each of the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders shall make available to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent, in Dollars in immediately available funds, such K-SURE Covered Facility Lender's pro rata share of each K-SURE Covered Facility Advance requested in the corresponding Notice of Drawdown. The failure of any K-SURE Covered Facility Lender to advance its pro rata share of any K-SURE Covered Facility Advance so requested shall not relieve any other K-SURE Covered Facility Lender of its obligation to advance its pro rata share of such K-SURE Covered Facility Advance on such Drawdown Date, but no K-SURE Covered Facility Lender shall be responsible for the failure of any other K-SURE Covered Facility Lender to advance its pro rata share of any K-SURE Covered Facility Advance.
4.
Utilisation
4.1
Delivery of a Notice of Drawdown
The Company may utilise the K-SURE Covered Facility by delivery to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent of a duly completed Notice of Drawdown in accordance with clause 5.2 ( Delivery of a Notice of Drawdown ) and clause 5.6 ( Limitations on Utilisation ) of the Common Terms Agreement.
4.2
Completion of a Notice of Drawdown
Each Notice of Drawdown is irrevocable and will not be regarded as having been duly completed unless it complies with the provisions of clause 5.3 ( Completion of a Notice of Drawdown ) of the Common Terms Agreement.
4.3
Currency and Amount
(a)
The currency specified in a Notice of Drawdown must be in Dollars.
(b)
The amount specified in a Notice of Drawdown shall comply with clause 5.4(c) ( Currency and Amount ) of the Common Terms Agreement.

4.4
K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders' participation in K-SURE Covered Facility Advances
(a)
If the conditions set out in this Agreement have been met, each K-SURE Covered Facility Lender shall make its participation in each K-SURE Covered Facility Advance available through its Facility Office.
(b)
The amount of each K-SURE Covered Facility Lender's participation in each K-SURE Covered Facility Advance will be equal to the proportion borne by its relevant Available K-SURE Covered Facility Commitment to the Available K-SURE Covered Facility immediately prior to making the K-SURE Covered Facility Advance.

4.5
Nature of Company's obligations
(a)
The obligations of the Company under this Agreement shall not be in any way conditional upon the performance by any person of its obligations under any other Transaction Document nor affected by any dispute under or unenforceability of any other Transaction Document for any other reason whatsoever.
(b)
Neither the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent nor any K-SURE Covered Facility Lender shall be under any obligation to enquire into the adequacy or enforceability of the Transaction Documents or as to whether any default, dispute or non-performance has arisen thereunder.

5.
Repayment
5.1
Repayment of the K-SURE Covered Facility Loan
(a)
Subject to paragraphs (b) to (e) (inclusive) of this Clause 5.1 ( Repayment of the K-SURE Covered Facility Loan ), the Company shall repay the K-SURE Covered Facility Loan in instalments on the Repayment Dates and in the amounts equal to the percentages of all K-SURE Covered Facility Loans made to the Company as at close of business in London on the last day of the Availability Period set




out in Schedule 2 ( Repayment Schedule ) (as reduced from time to time by any prepayment and as may be adjusted by the Parties subject to either (i) the terms of the Coordination Deed; or (ii) paragraph (c) below) (each a " K-SURE Covered Facility Repayment Instalment ").
(b)
If the First Repayment Date occurs less than six (6) months prior to the Second Repayment Date (or on the same date as the Second Repayment Date), the amount of the K-SURE Covered Facility Loans to be repaid by the Company on the First Repayment Date shall be reduced on a pro rata basis by the following amount (the " Deferred Amount "):
D = O * N1/180
Where:
D = the Deferred Amount (expressed as a percentage);
O = an amount equivalent to the fixed percentage (expressed as a whole number rather than a percentage) of the K-SURE Covered Facility Repayment Instalment due on the First Repayment Date pursuant to the repayment schedule set out in Schedule 2 (Repayment Schedule) on the date of this Agreement (the " Original Repayment Schedule "); and
N1 = the number of days between (a) the date falling six (6) months after the Initial Scheduled Commercial Start Date; and (b) the First Repayment Date.
For example:
(i)
if the First Repayment Date occurs ninety (90) days prior to the Second Repayment Date, an amount equal to fifty per cent. (50%) of the K-SURE Covered Facility Repayment Instalment shown in the Original Repayment Schedule will be payable by the Company on the First Repayment Date; and
(ii)
if the First Repayment Date occurs on the date contemplated by paragraph (b) of the definition thereof, the entirety of the amount payable by the Company on the First Repayment Date will constitute a Deferred Amount for application in accordance with paragraph (c) below.
(c)
If paragraph (b) above applies to the First Repayment Date, the Company shall supply to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent a revised repayment schedule to replace Schedule 2 ( Repayment Schedule ) reflecting the application of any Deferred Amount to the remaining K-SURE Covered Facility Repayment Instalments on each Repayment Date (other than the Final Maturity Date) commencing on the Second Repayment Date, on a pro rata basis to the amount otherwise falling due on each such Repayment Date (the " Revised Repayment Schedule ").
(d)
Notwithstanding anything contained in paragraphs (b) and (c) above, the application of the Deferred Amount shall only be permitted if after such deferral the Projected DSCR for each Calculation Date falling on or prior to the Final Maturity Date calculated on the basis of the Revised Repayment Schedule would be not less than 1.25:1.
(e)
Any K-SURE Covered Facility Loan outstanding on the last Repayment Date (if any) shall be repaid in full on the Final Maturity Date.

5.2
Amounts paid to or received by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent
(g)
Without prejudice to the order of priority as set forth in the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract that shall be applicable as between K-SURE and K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders, amounts paid to or received by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent from K-SURE in respect of the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract shall be promptly paid by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent to the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders or the Global Facility Agent (or retained by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent in the case of amounts payable to it pursuant to item (i) below) for application in the following order of priority:
(i)
first, to the outstanding fees, costs, expenses and indemnities then due and payable to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent;




(ii)
second, to the outstanding fees, costs, expenses and indemnities then due and payable to the Global Facility Agent;
(iii)
third, pro rata in accordance with the respective fees, costs, expenses, and indemnities then due and payable to the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders hereunder and under the Common Terms Agreement;
(iv)
fourth, in or towards payments pro rata of any accrued interest, fees or commission due but unpaid to the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders under the Finance Documents;
(v)
fifth, in or towards payment pro rata of any principal sum due to the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders but unpaid under the Finance Documents; and
(vi)
sixth, in or towards payment pro rata of any other sum due to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent or the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders but unpaid under the Finance Documents,
provided however, that the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent shall not be required to pay such amounts to any K-SURE Covered Facility Lender if and to the extent that such K-SURE Covered Facility Lender has failed to reimburse the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent for any Required Payment and interest thereon, in which case such amounts shall be applied to the payment of such unpaid reimbursement obligation in relation to any such Required Payment.
(h)
The K-SURE Covered Facility Agent must, if so directed by the Majority K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders, vary the order set out in paragraphs (a)(i) to (a)(vi) above.
(i)
Paragraphs (a) and (b) above will override any appropriation made by the Company.

5.3
Prepayment and cancellation
(a)
The Company may only prepay or cancel any part of the K-SURE Covered Facility in accordance with clause 6 ( Prepayment and Cancellation ) of the Common Terms Agreement.
(b)
The undrawn Commitment of each K-SURE Covered Facility Lender will automatically be cancelled on the last day of the Availability Period.
(c)
Upon receipt of notice of prepayment or cancellation of any part (but not the whole) of the K-SURE Covered Facility, the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent shall notify K-SURE of such prepayment or cancellation of any part (but not the whole) of the K-SURE Covered Facility.

5.4
K-SURE Insurance Premium
(a)
The Company shall pay the K-SURE Insurance Premium required by K-SURE under the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract in accordance with the terms thereof.
(b)
The K-SURE Insurance Premium shall be paid in full from all or part of the proceeds of:
(i)
the first K-SURE Covered Facility Advance; or
(ii)
the Equity Bridge Loans.
(c)
If the Company fails to make any payment as required pursuant to paragraph (a) above, the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders may, in their sole discretion, make such payment on behalf of the Company and the Company shall reimburse the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders to the extent of any such payment immediately upon demand therefor.

6.
Interest Periods
6.1
Interest Periods
(a)
Each Interest Period for a K-SURE Covered Facility Advance prior to the Commercial Start Date will be one (1) month, and thereafter, six (6) months.
(b)
Subject to paragraphs (c), (d) and (e) below, each Interest Period shall end on the same numbered day (the " later equivalent day "), in the calendar month in which it is to end, as the numbered day on which the first Interest Period for that K-SURE Covered Facility Advance would have ended, in each case in the absence of (and before) any adjustment pursuant to Clause 6.2 ( Non-Business Days ). Where there is no later equivalent day then, subject to paragraphs (c), (d) and (e) below, the relevant Interest Period shall end on the last calendar day of the calendar month in which it is to end, subject to adjustment pursuant to Clause 6.2 ( Non-Business Days ).




(c)
An Interest Period for a K-SURE Covered Facility Advance shall not extend beyond the Final Maturity Date.
(d)
Each Interest Period for a K-SURE Covered Facility Advance under this Agreement shall start on the Drawdown Date for such K-SURE Covered Facility Advance or (if already made) on the last day of its preceding Interest Period save in relation to any Interest Period which would otherwise end during the month preceding, or extending beyond, a Repayment Date, in which case, such Interest Period shall be of such duration that it shall end on that Repayment Date.
(e)
The Company agrees that the Interest Periods pursuant to this Clause 6.1 ( Interest Periods ) shall conform to the requirements of any Hedging Agreements entered into from time to time, so far as practically possible.

6.2
Non-Business Days
If an Interest Period would otherwise end on a day which is not a Business Day, that Interest Period will instead end on the next Business Day in that calendar month (if there is one) or the preceding Business Day (if there is not).
6.3
Consolidation of K-SURE Covered Facility Advances
(a)
If two (2) or more Interest Periods relating to K-SURE Covered Facility Advances made in the same currency end on the same date, those K-SURE Covered Facility Advances will be consolidated into, and treated as, a single K-SURE Covered Facility Advance made under the K-SURE Covered Facility on the last day of the Interest Period.
(b)
Any K-SURE Covered Facility Advance under the K-SURE Covered Facility made during an Interest Period for a previous Advance (an " Existing Interest Period ") will, subject to paragraphs (c) and (d) below, have an initial Interest Period ending on the last day of such Existing Interest Period.
(c)
The K-SURE Covered Facility Agent shall be entitled to shorten any Interest Period for any K-SURE Covered Facility Advance to ensure that the aggregate principal amount of K-SURE Covered Facility Advances with an Interest Period ending on a Repayment Date is not less than the amount of principal due to be repaid on that Repayment Date.
(d)
If paragraph (b) above would result in a K-SURE Covered Facility Advance having an Interest Period of less than one (1) month, then the initial Interest Period for such K-SURE Covered Facility Advance will be such period as the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent and the Company may agree.
(e)
If the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent makes any change to the Interest Period referred to in paragraph (c) of this Clause 6.3 ( Consolidation of K-SURE Covered Facility Advances ), it shall promptly notify the Company and the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders.

7.
Payment and Calculation of INTEREST
7.1
Payment of Interest
(a)
On the last day of each Interest Period, the Company shall pay accrued interest on the K-SURE Covered Facility Advance to which that Interest Period relates.
(b)
In the event the Company prepays all or any part of a K-SURE Covered Facility Advance or Unpaid Sum on any day other than the last day of an Interest Period, the Company shall pay interest accrued on that K-SURE Covered Facility Advance or Unpaid Sum (or part thereof) from the first day of the Interest Period during which such prepayment occurs until the date of prepayment, and, in addition, any amounts payable pursuant to Clause 8.5 ( Break Costs ).

7.2
Calculation of Interest
The rate of interest on each K-SURE Covered Facility Advance for each Interest Period is the percentage rate per annum which is the aggregate of the applicable:
(a)
Margin relating to the relevant K-SURE Covered Facility Advance at that time; and
(b)
LIBOR.





7.3
Default Interest Periods
(a)
Default interest shall accrue on any Unpaid Sum from the due date up to the date of actual payment (both before and after judgement) at a rate of 2.00 per cent. per annum higher than the rate which would have been payable if the Unpaid Sum had, during the period of non-payment, constituted a K-SURE Covered Facility Advance in the currency of the Unpaid Sum, as the case may be, for successive Interest Periods, each of a duration selected by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent. Any interest accruing under this Clause 7.3 ( Default Interest Periods ) shall be immediately payable by the Company on demand by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent.
(b)
Default interest (if unpaid) arising on an Unpaid Sum will be compounded with the Unpaid Sum at the end of each Interest Period applicable to that Unpaid Sum but will remain immediately due and payable.

7.4
Notification of rates of interest
The K-SURE Covered Facility Agent shall promptly notify the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders and the Company of the determination of a rate of interest under this Agreement.
8.
Changes to the Calculation of Interest
8.1
Unavailability of Screen Rate
(a)
Interpolated Screen Rate : If no Screen Rate is available for LIBOR for the Interest Period of a K-SURE Covered Facility Advance, the applicable LIBOR shall be the Interpolated Screen Rate for a period equal in length to the Interest Period of that K-SURE Covered Facility Advance.
(b)
Reference Bank Rate : If paragraph (a) above applies but it is not possible to calculate the Interpolated Screen Rate for that K-SURE Covered Facility Advance, the applicable LIBOR shall be the Reference Bank Rate as of the Specified Time on the Quotation Day for the currency of that K-SURE Covered Facility Advance, and for a period equal in length to the Interest Period of that K-SURE Covered Facility Advance.

8.2
Absence of quotations
Subject to Clause 8.3 ( Market Disruption ), if LIBOR is to be determined by reference to the Reference Bank(s) but a Reference Bank does not supply a quotation by the Specified Time on the Quotation Day, the applicable LIBOR shall be determined on the basis of the quotations of the remaining Reference Bank(s).
8.3
Market Disruption
(a)
If a Market Disruption Event occurs in relation to a K-SURE Covered Facility Advance for any Interest Period, then the rate of interest on each K-SURE Covered Facility Lender's share of that K-SURE Covered Facility Advance for that Interest Period shall be the rate per annum which is the sum of:
i.
the applicable Margin; and
ii.
the rate specified by notice to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent from that K-SURE Covered Facility Lender as soon as practicable, and in any event before interest is due to be paid in respect of that Interest Period, to be that which expresses as a percentage rate per annum the cost to that K-SURE Covered Facility Lender of funding its participation in that K-SURE Covered Facility Advance from whatever source it may reasonably select.
(b)
In this Agreement, " Market Disruption Event " means:
i.
at or about noon on the Quotation Day for the relevant Interest Period, the Screen Rate is not available and none or only one of the Reference Banks supplies a rate to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent to determine LIBOR for Dollars for the relevant Interest Period; or
ii.
before close of business in London on the Quotation Day for the relevant Interest Period, the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent receives notification from a K-SURE Covered Facility Lender or K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders that the cost to it (or them) of obtaining matching deposits from whatever source it reasonably selects would be in excess of LIBOR for the relevant Interest Period.




8.4
Alternative Basis of Interest or Funding
(a)
If a Market Disruption Event occurs and the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent or the Company so requires, the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent and the Company shall enter into negotiations (for a period of not more than thirty (30) days) with a view to agreeing a substitute basis for determining the rate of interest.
(b)
Any alternative basis agreed pursuant to paragraph (a) above shall, with the prior consent of K-SURE, all the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders and the Company, be binding on all Parties.

8.5
Break Costs
The Company shall, within three (3) Business Days of demand by a K-SURE Covered Facility Lender, pay to that K-SURE Covered Facility Lender its Break Costs attributable to:
(a)
all or any part of a K-SURE Covered Facility Advance or an Unpaid Sum being paid by the Company on a day other than the last day of an Interest Period for that K-SURE Covered Facility Advance or Unpaid Sum; or
(b)
a K-SURE Covered Facility Lender funding its participation in a K-SURE Covered Facility Advance requested by the Company in a Notice of Drawdown where such K-SURE Covered Facility Advance is not made by reason of the operation of any one or more of the provisions of this Agreement,
and in each case as set out in a certificate of the K-SURE Covered Facility Lender in reasonable detail.
9.
Increased Costs
9.1
Increased Costs
(a)
Subject to Clause 9.3 ( Exceptions ), the Company shall, within five (5) Business Days of a demand by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent, pay for the account of a K-SURE Covered Facility Lender the amount of any Increased Costs incurred by that K-SURE Covered Facility Lender or any of its Affiliates as a result of:
(i)
the introduction of or any change in (or in the interpretation, administration or application of) any law or regulation; or
(ii)
compliance with any law or regulation made after the date of this Agreement.
(b)
In this Agreement:
(i)
" Increased Costs " means:
(A)
a reduction in the rate of return from the K-SURE Covered Facility Loan or on a K-SURE Covered Facility Lender (or its Affiliates') overall capital;
(B)
an additional or increased cost; or
(C)
a reduction of any amount due and payable under any Finance Document,
which is incurred or suffered by a K-SURE Covered Facility Lender or any of its Affiliates to the extent that it is attributable to the K-SURE Covered Facility Lender having entered into its K-SURE Covered Facility Commitment, or funding or performing its obligations under this Agreement or the Common Terms Agreement, as the case may be; and
(ii)
" Basel III " means:
(A)
the agreements on capital requirements, a leverage ratio and liquidity standards contained in "Basel III: A global regulatory framework for more resilient banks and banking systems", "Basel III: International framework for liquidity risk measurement, standards and monitoring" and "Guidance for national authorities operating the countercyclical capital buffer" published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in December 2010, each as amended, supplemented or restated;
(B)
the rules for global systemically important banks contained in "Global systemically important banks: assessment methodology and the additional loss absorbency requirement - Rules text" published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in November 2011, as amended, supplemented or restated; and
(C)
any further guidance or standards published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision relating to Basel III.




9.2
Increased Cost Claims
(j)
A K-SURE Covered Facility Lender intending to make a claim pursuant to Clause 9.1 ( Increased Costs ) shall notify the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent of the event giving rise to the claim, following which the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent shall promptly notify the Company.
(k)
Each K-SURE Covered Facility Lender shall, as soon as practicable after a demand by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent, provide a certificate confirming the amount of its Increased Costs.

9.3
Exceptions
Clause 9.1 ( Increased Costs ) does not apply to the extent any Increased Cost is:
(a)
attributable to a Tax Deduction required by law to be made by the Company;
(b)
attributable to a FATCA Deduction required to be made by a Party;
(c)
compensated for by clause 8.2(b) ( Gross-up of Payments/Tax Indemnity ) of the Common Terms Agreement or a payment in respect of Excluded Tax;
(d)
attributable to the wilful breach by the relevant K-SURE Covered Facility Lender or its Affiliates of any law or regulation; or
(e)
attributable to the implementation or application of or compliance with the "International Convergence of Capital Measurement and Capital Standards, a Revised Framework" published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in June 2004 in the form existing on the date of this Agreement (but excluding any amendment arising out of Basel III after the date of this Agreement) (" Basel II ") or any other law or regulation which implements Basel II (whether such implementation, application or compliance is by a government, regulator, K-SURE Covered Facility Lender or any of its Affiliates).

10.
Mitigation by the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders
10.1
Mitigation by the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders
(a)
Each K-SURE Covered Facility Lender shall, in consultation with the Company, use reasonable endeavours to mitigate any circumstances which arise and which would result in any amount becoming payable under, or cancelled pursuant to, Clause 9 ( Increased Costs ) provided that, in order to comply with such duty, no K-SURE Covered Facility Lender shall be required to transfer any of its rights and obligations under the Finance Documents to an entity other than another Affiliate or Facility Office.
(b)
Paragraph (a) above does not in any way (i) limit the obligations of the Company under the Finance Documents, or reduce any rights of the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders, in each case, under the Finance Documents.

10.2
Limitation of Liability
(a)
The Company shall promptly indemnify each K-SURE Covered Facility Lender for all costs and expenses reasonably incurred by that K-SURE Covered Facility Lender as a result of steps taken by it under Clause 10.1 ( Mitigation by the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders ).
(b)
A K-SURE Covered Facility Lender is not obliged to take any steps under Clause 10.1 ( Mitigation by the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders ) if, in the opinion of that K-SURE Covered Facility Lender (acting reasonably), to do so might be prejudicial to it or would be unlawful.

11.
Commitment Fees
11.1
Commitment Fee
(a)
The Company shall pay to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent, for the account of each K-SURE Covered Facility Lender, a commitment fee in Dollars of zero point six per cent. (0.6%) per annum, which shall start accruing from the earlier of Financial Close and the date which falls thirty (30) days after the signing of this Agreement, until the last day of the Availability Period on that K-SURE Covered Facility Lender's Available K-SURE Covered Facility Commitment.
(b)
The accrued commitment fees shall be payable:
(i)
on the last day of each successive period of one (1) month which ends during the Availability Period;
(ii)
on the last day of the Availability Period; and




(iii)
on the cancelled amount of the relevant K-SURE Covered Facility Lender's Commitment at the time the cancellation is effective.

12.
SUBROGATION AND REIMBURSEMENT
12.1
Subrogation
(a)
Without prejudice to Clause 12.2 ( Reimbursement ) and subject to paragraph (b) below, each of the Parties agrees that K-SURE may, at its option, be subrogated to the rights of the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders under this Agreement upon the making of any payment made by or on behalf of K-SURE under the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract in respect of the payment obligations of the Company under the Finance Documents and the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders shall act in accordance with the instructions of K-SURE in the enforcement of their rights under this Agreement and the other Finance Documents following such subrogation.
(b)
The Parties agree that the right of subrogation under paragraph (a) above shall arise irrespective of, and prevail over, any inconsistency with any right of subrogation arising under the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract, or under English law, and notwithstanding any conduct on the part of K-SURE or the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders.

12.2
Reimbursement
(a)
Without prejudice to Clause 12.1 ( Subrogation ), the Company agrees that it will promptly reimburse K-SURE for any payment made by K-SURE under the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract, whether by direct payment or offset, in respect of, and to the extent of, the Company's obligations to the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders under this Agreement (such amounts, the " K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract Payments ").
(b)
The Company further agrees that its obligation to reimburse K-SURE is regardless of whether or not the Company is itself liable to make payment or is disputing its liability to make payment under this Agreement or any of the other Finance Documents (including, for the avoidance of doubt but without limitation, any payment paid by K-SURE in respect of withholding tax in any jurisdiction).
(c)
The obligations of the Company to reimburse K-SURE will be due and payable in Dollars on the date that any amount is paid by K-SURE in an amount equal to (without double counting):
(i)
the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract Payments; and
(ii)
all previously paid K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract Payments which remain unreimbursed, together with interest on any and all amounts remaining unreimbursed from and including the date on which such amounts become due until and including the date on which such amounts are paid in full.
(d)
The Company undertakes to pay to K-SURE an amount in Dollars equal to:
(i)
for each payment made by K-SURE to any of the K-SURE Covered Facility Finance Parties or any person on any of their behalf under the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract, an amount equal to the amount of such payment; and
(ii)
for each deduction or withholding imposed, levied, collected, withheld or assessed on any payment by K-SURE to any of the K-SURE Covered Facility Finance Parties or any person on any of their behalf under the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract, an amount equal to the amount of such deduction or withholding,
together with interest thereon (calculated in accordance with the K-SURE Insurance Policy and internal regulations)).
(e)
For the avoidance of doubt, clause 8.2 ( Gross-up of Payments/Tax Indemnity ) of the Common Terms Agreement will apply in respect of any reimbursement made pursuant to this Clause 12.2 ( Reimbursement ).

12.3
Satisfaction of Obligations
The Parties acknowledge and agree that the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract Payments that are reimbursed by the Company to K-SURE pursuant to this Clause 12 ( Subrogation and Reimbursement ) shall satisfy the obligation of the Company to make payments to the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders under




this Agreement of the corresponding amounts of principal and interest in respect of which the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract Payments were paid to the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders by K-SURE.
12.4
Obligations Absolute
(a)
The obligations of the Company to K-SURE under Clauses 12.1 ( Subrogation ), 12.2 ( Reimbursement ) and 12.3 ( Satisfaction of Obligations ):
(i)
are absolute and unconditional;
(ii)
are to be discharged and/or performed strictly in accordance with this Agreement under all circumstances;
(iii)
are continuing obligations and will extend to the ultimate balance of sums payable by K-SURE to any of the Finance Parties or any person on any of their behalf under the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract, regardless of any intermediate or discharge in whole or in part; and
(iv)
will not be affected by an act, omission, matter or thing which, but for this Clause 12.4 ( Obligations Absolute ), would reduce, release or prejudice any of its obligations under Clause 12.2 ( Reimbursement ) (without limitation and whether or not known to it or any Finance Party) including:
(A)
any time, waiver or consent granted to, or composition with the Company;
(B)
any lack of validity or enforceability of, or any amendment or other modifications of, or waiver with respect to, any of the Finance Documents;
(C)
any reduction or release of any other obligations under this Agreement;
(D)
the release of the Company or any Equity Obligor or any other person under the terms of any composition or arrangement;
(E)
the taking, variation, compromise, exchange, renewal, discharge, substitution or release of, or refusal or neglect to perfect, take up, realise or enforce, any rights against, or security over assets of, the Company or any non-presentation or non-observance of any formality or other requirement in respect of any instrument or any failure to realise the full value of any security;
(F)
any incapacity or lack of power, authority or legal personality of or dissolution or change in the members or status of the Company, any of the Finance Parties or any other person;
(G)
any amendment (however fundamental and whether or not more onerous) or replacement of a Finance Document, the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract or any other document or security;
(H)
any unenforceability, illegality or invalidity of any obligation of any person under any Finance Document, the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract or any other document or security;
(I)
any insolvency or similar proceedings;
(J)
the existence of any claim, set-off, defence, reduction, abatement or other right which the Company may have at any time against K-SURE;
(K)
any document presented in connection with the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract proving to be forged, fraudulent, invalid or insufficient in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect;
(L)
any payment by K-SURE against presentation of a payment demand which substantially, on its face, appears to be in the form of a claim under the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract where any certificate or other document required to be provided with such claim in accordance with the terms of the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract either is not provided or does not comply with the terms of the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract; and
(M)
any other circumstances, other than payment in full, which might otherwise constitute a defence available to, or discharge of the Company in respect of any Finance Document.




12.5
Claims under the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract
Each K-SURE Covered Facility Lender undertakes to the Company that it will not make a claim (or request that the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent makes a claim on its behalf) for any amount under the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract unless an amount equal to the amount claimed:
(a)
is validly due and payable to such K-SURE Covered Facility Lender by the Company under the Finance Documents; and
(b)
is not paid by the Company on its due date and remains outstanding.

13.
Role of K-SURE Covered Facility Agent
13.1
Appointment of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent
(a)
Subject to Clause 13.10 ( Resignation of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent ), each of the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders hereby irrevocably appoints the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent to act as its agent under and in connection with the Finance Documents and the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract (including, but not limited to, the matters set out in Article 14 ( Appointment of Agent for Insurance-Related Matters ) of the General Terms and Conditions (as defined in the definition of K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract)).
(b)
Each of the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders authorises the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent to exercise the rights, powers, authorities and discretions specifically given to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent under or in connection with the Finance Documents together with any other incidental rights, powers, authorities and discretions.
(c)
The K-SURE Covered Facility Agent's duties, rights and discretions are only those which are expressly specified in this Agreement and the Finance Documents, and no other duties, rights or discretions shall be implied.

13.2
Duties of the Agent
(a)
The K-SURE Covered Facility Agent shall promptly forward to a Party or K-SURE (as the case may be) the original or a copy of any document which is delivered to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent for such Party by any other Party or K-SURE (as the case may be).
(b)
Except where a Finance Document specifically provides otherwise, the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent is not obliged to review or check the adequacy, accuracy or completeness of any document it forwards to another Party.
(c)
If the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent receives notice from a Party referring to this Agreement, describing a Default and stating that the circumstance described is a Default, it shall promptly notify the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders.
(d)
If the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent is aware of the non-payment of any principal, interest, Commitment Fee or other fee payable to a K-SURE Covered Facility Lender (other than the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent) under this Agreement it shall promptly notify the other K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders.
(e)
The K-SURE Covered Facility Agent's duties under this Agreement are solely mechanical and administrative in nature.

13.3
No fiduciary duties
(a)
Nothing in this Agreement constitutes the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent as a trustee or fiduciary of any other person.
(b)
The K-SURE Covered Facility Agent shall not be bound to account to any K-SURE Covered Facility Lender for any sum or the profit element of any sum received by it for its own account.

13.4
Rights and discretions of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent
(a)
The K-SURE Covered Facility Agent may:
(i)
rely on:
(N)
any representation, notice or document believed by it to be genuine, correct and appropriately authorised; and




(O)
any statement made by a director, authorised signatory or employee of any person regarding any matters which may reasonably be assumed to be within his knowledge or within his power to verify.
(i)
assume that:
(A)
any instructions received by it from the Majority K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders, any K-SURE Covered Facility Lender or any group of K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders are duly given in accordance with the terms of the Finance Documents; and
(B)
unless it has received notice of revocation, that those instructions have not been revoked; and
(i)
rely on a certificate from any person:
(C)
as to any matter of fact or circumstance which might reasonably be expected to be within the knowledge of that person; or
(D)
to the effect that such person approves of any particular dealing, transaction, step, action or thing,
as sufficient evidence that that is the case and, in the case of paragraph (iii) above, may assume the truth and accuracy of that certificate.
(b)
The K-SURE Covered Facility Agent may assume (unless it has received notice to the contrary in its capacity as agent for the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders) that:
(i)
no Event of Default has occurred (unless it has actual knowledge of an Event of Default arising under clause 27.2 ( Non-Payment by Company ) of the Common Terms Agreement); and
(ii)
any right, power, authority or discretion vested in any Party or the Majority K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders has not been exercised.
(c)
The K-SURE Covered Facility Agent may, at its own cost, engage, pay for and rely on the advice or services of any lawyers, accountants, surveyors or other experts.
(d)
Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (c) above or paragraph (e) below, the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent may at any time engage and pay for the services of any lawyers to act as independent counsel to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent (and so separate from any lawyers instructed by the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders) if the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent in its reasonable opinion deems this to be desirable.
(e)
The K-SURE Covered Facility Agent may rely on the advice or services of any lawyers, accountants, tax advisers, surveyors or other professional advisers or experts (whether obtained by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent or by any other Party) and shall not be liable for any damages, costs or losses to any person, any diminution in value or any liability whatsoever arising as a result of its so relying.
(f)
The K-SURE Covered Facility Agent may act in relation to the Finance Documents through its personnel and agents.
(g)
The K-SURE Covered Facility Agent may disclose to any other Party any information it reasonably believes it has received as agent under this Agreement.
(c)
Notwithstanding any other provision of any Finance Document to the contrary, the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent is not obliged to do or omit to do anything if it would, or might in its reasonable opinion, constitute a breach of any law or regulation or a breach of a fiduciary duty or duty of confidentiality.

13.5
Excluded Obligations of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary expressed or implied herein and without prejudice to the obligations of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent under the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract, the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent shall not:
(a)
be bound to enquire as to:
(i)
whether or not any representation made by any person in connection with a Transaction Document is true;
(ii)
the occurrence or otherwise of any Event of Default or Potential Event of Default;
(iii)
the performance by any other party to a Transaction Document of its obligations thereunder; or




(iv)
any breach of or default by the Company or any other person of or under its obligations under any Transaction Document;
(b)
be bound to account to any K-SURE Covered Facility Lender for any sum or the profit element of any sum received by it for its own account;
(c)
be bound to disclose to any other person any information if such disclosure would or might in its opinion constitute a breach of any law or regulation or be otherwise actionable at the suit of any person;
(d)
be under any obligations other than those for which express provision is made in the Finance Documents; or
(e)
be bound to take any action which it reasonably considers to be contrary to law or regulation.

13.6
Majority K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders' instructions
(a)
Subject to the Coordination Deed, the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent shall (i) exercise any right, power, authority or discretion vested in it as K-SURE Covered Facility Agent in accordance with any instructions given to it by the Majority K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders (or, if so instructed by the Majority K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders, refrain from exercising any right, power, authority or discretion vested in it as K-SURE Covered Facility Agent), which such instructions shall be binding on all of the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders and (ii) not be liable for any act (or omission) if it acts (or refrains from taking any action) in accordance with an instruction of the Majority K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders.
(b)
Subject to the Coordination Deed, any instructions given by the Majority K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders will be binding on all the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders.
(c)
The K-SURE Covered Facility Agent shall be entitled to request instructions, or clarification of any instruction, from the Majority K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders as to whether, and in what manner, it should exercise or refrain from exercising any right, power, authority or discretion and the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent may refrain from acting unless and until it receives any such instructions or clarification that it has requested.
(d)
The K-SURE Covered Facility Agent may refrain from acting in accordance with the instructions of the Majority K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders (or, if appropriate, the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders) until it has received any indemnification and/or security as it may require for any cost, loss or liability (together with any associated VAT) which it may incur in complying with the instructions.
(e)
In the absence of instructions from the Majority K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders, (or, if appropriate, the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders) the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent may act (or refrain from taking action) as it considers to be in the best interest of the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders.

13.7
No duty to monitor
The K-SURE Covered Facility Agent shall not be bound to enquire:
(a)
whether or not any Default has occurred;
(l)
as to the performance, default or any breach by any Party of its obligations under any Finance Document; or
(m)
whether any other event specified in any Finance Document has occurred.

13.8
Exclusion of liability
(a)
Without limiting paragraph (b) below, the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent will not be liable for:
(i)
any failure:
(A)
to obtain any licence, consent or other authority for the execution, delivery, validity, legality, adequacy, performance, enforceability or admissibility in evidence of any Finance Document or the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract;
(B)
to register or notify any of the foregoing in accordance with the provisions of any of the documents of title of such person;
(C)
to effect or procure registration of or otherwise perfect or protect any of the Security Interests by registering the same under any applicable registration laws in any territory (other than for additional costs (excluding losses) arising due to any such failure);




(D)
to take, or to require of the Company or any other person to take, any steps to render any of the Security Interests effective or to secure the creation of any ancillary charge under the laws of any jurisdiction; or
(E)
to require any further assurances in relation to any of the Security Documents,
provided that, prior to the enforcement of any Security Interests, the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent shall be so liable if directly resulting from its gross negligence or wilful default;
(ii)
exercising, or not exercising, any right, power, authority or discretion given to it by, or in connection with, any Finance Document or any other agreement, arrangement or document entered into, made or executed in anticipation of, under or in connection with, any Finance Document; or
(iii)
without prejudice to the generality of paragraphs (i) and (ii) above, any damages, costs or losses to any person, any diminution in value or any liability whatsoever arising as a result of:
(A)
any act, event or circumstance not reasonably within its control; or
(B)
the general risks of investment in, or the holding of assets in, any jurisdiction,
including (in each case and without limitation) such damages, costs, losses, diminution in value or liability arising as a result of: nationalisation, expropriation or other governmental actions; any regulation, currency restriction, devaluation or fluctuation; market conditions affecting the execution or settlement of transactions or the value of assets (including any Disruption Event); breakdown, failure or malfunction of any third party transport, telecommunications, computer services or systems; natural disasters or acts of God; war, terrorism, insurrection or revolution; or strikes or industrial action.
(b)
No Party (other than the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent) may take any proceedings against any officer, employee or agent of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent in respect of any claim it might have against the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent or in respect of any act or omission of any kind by that officer, employee or agent in relation to any Finance Document or the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract and any officer, employee or agent of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent may rely on this Clause 13.8 ( Exclusion of liability ).
(c)
The K-SURE Covered Facility Agent will not be liable for any delay (or any related consequences) in crediting an account with an amount required under the Finance Documents to be paid by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent if the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent has taken all necessary steps as soon as reasonably practicable to comply with the regulations or operating procedures of any recognised clearing or settlement system used by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent for that purpose.
(d)
Nothing in this Agreement shall oblige the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent to carry out:
(iv)
any "know your customer" or other checks in relation to any person; or
(v)
any check on the extent to which any transaction contemplated by this Agreement might be unlawful for any K-SURE Covered Facility Lender,
on behalf of any K-SURE Covered Facility Lender and each K-SURE Covered Facility Lender confirms to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent that it is solely responsible for any such checks it is required to carry out and that it may not rely on any statement in relation to such checks made by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent.
(e)
Without prejudice to any provision of any Finance Document excluding or limiting the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent's liability, any liability of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent arising under or in connection with any Finance Document shall be limited to the amount of actual loss which has been finally judicially determined to have been suffered (as determined by reference to the date of default of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent or, if later, the date on which the loss arises as a result of such default) but without reference to any special conditions or circumstances known to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent at any time which increase the amount of that loss. In no event shall the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent be liable for any loss of profits, goodwill, reputation, business opportunity or anticipated saving, or for special, punitive, indirect or consequential damages, whether or not the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent has been advised of the possibility of such loss or damages.




13.9
K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders' indemnity to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent
Each K-SURE Covered Facility Lender shall (in proportion to its share of the Total K-SURE Covered Facility Commitments or, if the Total K-SURE Covered Facility Commitments are then zero, to its share of the Total K-SURE Covered Facility Commitments immediately prior to their reduction to zero) indemnify the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent, within three (3) Business Days of demand, against any cost, loss or liability (including, without limitation, for negligence, in relation to any FATCA-related liability or any other category of liability whatsoever) incurred by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent (otherwise than by reason of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent's gross negligence or wilful misconduct) in acting as K-SURE Covered Facility Agent under this Agreement or the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract, save to the extent that the same is recovered from the Company.
13.10
Resignation of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent
(a)
The K-SURE Covered Facility Agent may resign and (with the prior written approval of K-SURE) appoint one of its Affiliates as successor by giving not less than thirty (30) days prior written notice to the other K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders and the Company.
(b)
Alternatively the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent may resign by giving not less than thirty (30) days' prior written notice to K-SURE, the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders and the Company, in which case the Majority K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders (after consultation with the Company and with the prior written approval of K-SURE) may appoint a successor K-SURE Covered Facility Agent.
(c)
If the Majority K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders have not appointed a successor K-SURE Covered Facility Agent in accordance with paragraph (b) above within thirty (30) days' after notice of resignation was given, the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent (after consultation with the Company and with the prior written approval of K-SURE) may appoint a successor K-SURE Covered Facility Agent.
(d)
The retiring K-SURE Covered Facility Agent shall, at the sole cost of the Company, make available to the successor K-SURE Covered Facility Agent such documents and records and provide such assistance as the successor K-SURE Covered Facility Agent may reasonably request for the purposes of performing its functions as K-SURE Covered Facility Agent under the Finance Documents.
(e)
The K-SURE Covered Facility Agent's resignation notice shall only take effect upon:
(i)
the appointment of a successor;
(ii)
the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent's rights, benefits and obligations under the Finance Documents being transferred to its successor; and
(iii)
the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent's successor confirming its agreement to be bound by the provisions of the Finance Documents and all the other related agreements to which it is a party.
(f)
Upon the appointment of a successor, the retiring K-SURE Covered Facility Agent shall be discharged from any further obligation in respect of the Finance Documents but shall remain entitled to the benefit of this Clause 13 ( Role of K-SURE Covered Facility Agent ). Its successor and each of the other Parties shall have the same rights and obligations amongst themselves as they would have had if such successor had been an original Party.
(g)
After consultation with the Company, the Majority K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders may (with the prior written approval of K-SURE), by notice to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent, require it to resign in accordance with paragraph (b) above. In this event, the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent shall resign in accordance with paragraph (b) above (and, if an Insolvency Event has occurred in respect of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent, the Majority K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders or the Company may remove the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent immediately from its appointment hereunder by notice to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent, the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders and K-SURE and otherwise in accordance with paragraph (b)). The K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders shall, acting reasonably, consider any request by the Company to replace the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent if the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent is entitled to make a deduction or withholding in accordance with Clause 13.19 ( K-SURE Covered Facility Agent's Taxes ).





13.11
Resignation of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent due to FATCA
The K-SURE Covered Facility Agent shall resign in accordance with Clause 13.10 ( Resignation of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent ) (and, to the extent applicable, shall use reasonable endeavours to appoint a successor K-SURE Covered Facility Agent pursuant to Clause 13.10 ( Resignation of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent )) if on or after the date which is three (3) months before the earliest FATCA Application Date relating to any payment to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent under this Agreement, either:
(a)
the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent fails to respond to a request under clause 8.6 ( FATCA Information ) of the Common Terms Agreement and the Company or a K-SURE Covered Facility Lender reasonably believes that the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent will not be (or will have ceased to be) a FATCA Exempt Party on or after that FATCA Application Date;
(b)
the information supplied by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent pursuant to clause 8.6 ( FATCA Information ) of the Common Terms Agreement indicates that the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent will not be (or will have ceased to be) a FATCA Exempt Party on or after that FATCA Application Date; or
(c)
the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent notifies the Company and the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders that the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent will not be (or will have ceased to be) a FATCA Exempt Party on or after that FATCA Application Date,
and (in each case) a K-SURE Covered Facility Lender reasonably believes that a Party will be required to make a FATCA Deduction that would not be required if the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent were a FATCA Exempt Party, and the Company or that K-SURE Covered Facility Lender, by notice to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent, requires it to resign.
13.12
Confidentiality
(a)
In acting as agent for the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders, the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent shall be regarded as acting through its agency division which shall be treated as a separate entity from any other of its divisions or departments.
(b)
If information is received by another division or department of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent, it may be treated as confidential to that division or department and the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent shall not be deemed to have notice of it.

13.13
Other Finance Documents
Each K-SURE Covered Facility Lender irrevocably authorises the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent to execute on its behalf the Finance Documents which are expressed to be executed by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent as agent for such K-SURE Covered Facility Lender.
13.14
K-SURE Covered Facility Agent's Business
The K-SURE Covered Facility Agent may accept deposits from, lend money to and generally engage in any kind of lending or other business with any person including the Company and any party to any Transaction Document.
13.15
Compliance with Terms of the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract
(a)
Each K-SURE Covered Facility Lender will co-operate with the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent and each other K-SURE Covered Facility Lender, and take such action and/or refrain from taking such action as may be reasonably necessary, to ensure that the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract continues in full force and effect. The Company shall provide information requested by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent if required to be provided to K-SURE under the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract.
(b)
Each K-SURE Covered Facility Lender is severally responsible for complying with the terms of the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract.

13.16
Exclusion of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent's Liabilities
Without prejudice to the obligations of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent under the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract, the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent does not accept any responsibility




for the accuracy and/or completeness of any other information supplied in connection with any Transaction Document or for the legality, validity, effectiveness, adequacy or enforceability of any Transaction Document and the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent shall not be under any liability as a result of taking or omitting to take any action in relation thereto save in the case of gross negligence or wilful misconduct.
13.17
K-SURE Covered Facility Lender's Responsibility
It is understood and agreed by each K-SURE Covered Facility Lender that it has itself been, and will continue to be, solely responsible for making its own independent appraisal of and investigations into the financial condition, creditworthiness, condition, affairs, status and nature of the Company, each other party to any Transaction Document and the Project and, accordingly, each K-SURE Covered Facility Lender warrants to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent that it has not relied on and will not hereafter rely on the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent:
(a)
to check or enquire on its behalf into the adequacy, accuracy or completeness of any information provided by any person in connection with any of the Transaction Documents or the transactions therein contemplated (whether or not such information has been approved by or circulated to such K-SURE Covered Facility Lender by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent);
(b)
to check or enquire on its behalf into the adequacy, accuracy or completeness of any communication delivered to it under any Finance Document any legal or other opinions, reports, valuations, certificates, appraisals or other documents delivered or made or required to be delivered or made at any time in connection with any Finance Document, any Security Interest to be constituted thereby or any other report or other document, statement or information circulated, delivered or made, whether orally or otherwise and whether before, on or after the date of this Agreement;
(c)
to check or enquire on its behalf into the due execution, delivery, validity, legality, adequacy, suitability, performance, enforceability or admissibility in evidence of any Finance Document or any other document referred to in paragraph (b) above or of any guarantee, indemnity or security given or created thereby or any obligations imposed thereby or assumed thereunder;
(d)
to check or enquire on its behalf into the ownership, value or sufficiency of any property the subject of any of the Security Interests, the priority of any of the Security Interests, the right or title of any person in or to any property comprised therein or the existence of any Security Interest affecting the same; or
(e)
to assess or keep under review on its behalf the financial condition, creditworthiness, condition, affairs, status or nature of any person or the Project.

13.18
K-SURE Covered Facility Agent as a K-SURE Covered Facility Lender
The K-SURE Covered Facility Agent shall, if it is also a K-SURE Covered Facility Lender, have the same rights and powers under this Agreement as any other K-SURE Covered Facility Lender and may exercise those rights and powers as though it were not the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent.
13.19
K-SURE Covered Facility Agent's Taxes
The K-SURE Covered Facility Agent shall be entitled to make the deductions and withholdings (on account of Taxes or otherwise) from payments to any person under the Finance Documents which it is required by any Applicable Law to make, in respect of anything done by it in its capacity as K-SURE Covered Facility Agent or otherwise by virtue of its capacity as K-SURE Covered Facility Agent. The Company agrees that the Secured Obligations shall only be discharged by virtue of receipt of recovery by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent of proceeds recovered following enforcement, or of payments made by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent hereunder, to the extent that the ultimate recipient actually receives monies from the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent.
13.20
Impaired K-SURE Covered Facility Agent
(a)
If, at any time, the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent becomes an Impaired Agent, the Company or a Finance Party which is required to make a payment under the Finance Documents or the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent in accordance with clause 36.1 ( Payments to the Senior Lenders and Hedge Providers ) of the Common Terms




Agreement may instead either (i) pay that amount directly to the required recipient or (ii) pay that amount to the Relevant Account. In each case such payments must be made on the due date for payment under the Finance Documents or the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract (as applicable).
(b)
All interest accrued on the amount standing to the credit of the Relevant Account will be for the benefit of the beneficiaries of that trust account pro rata to their respective entitlements.
(c)
A Party to a Finance Document or the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract which has made a payment in accordance with this Clause 13.20 ( Impaired K-SURE Covered Facility Agent ) shall be discharged of the relevant payment obligation under the Finance Documents or K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract (as applicable) and will not take any credit risk with respect to the amounts standing to the credit of the Relevant Account.
(d)
Promptly upon the appointment of a successor K-SURE Covered Facility Agent in accordance with Clause 13.10 ( Resignation of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent ), each Party to a Finance Document or the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract which has made a payment to a Relevant Account in accordance with this Clause 13.20 ( Impaired K-SURE Covered Facility Agent ) must give all requisite instructions to the bank with whom the Relevant Account is held to transfer the amount (together with any accrued interest) to the successor K-SURE Covered Facility Agent for distribution in accordance with clause 36.3 ( Distributions by Agents ) of the Common Terms Agreement.

13.21
Communication when K-SURE Covered Facility Agent is an Impaired Agent
If the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent is an Impaired Agent, the Parties may, instead of communicating with each other through the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent, communicate with each other directly and (while the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent is an Impaired Agent) all the provisions of the Finance Documents and the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract which require communications to be made or notices to be given to or by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent will be varied so that communications may be made and notices given to or by the relevant Parties directly. This provision will not operate after a replacement K-SURE Covered Facility Agent has been appointed.
14.
Events of Default
(a)
The K-SURE Covered Facility Advances (and any other sums then owed by the Company to the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders under this Agreement) shall become immediately due and payable upon a declaration to that effect by the Global Facility Agent pursuant to clause 28.1 ( Remedies Following Event of Default ) of the Common Terms Agreement, whereupon the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent shall become entitled to select as the duration of each Interest Period that begins thereafter any period of six (6) months or less.
(b)
The Available K-SURE Covered Facility Commitments of each K-SURE Covered Facility Lender shall be cancelled upon a declaration to that effect by Global Facility Agent pursuant to clause 28 ( Remedies Following Event of Default ) of the Common Terms Agreement.
15.
Required Consents
(a)
Subject to the Coordination Deed and Clause 1.3 ( Third Party Rights ) and Clause 15.1 ( Exceptions ) below, any term of this Agreement may be amended or waived only by an agreement in writing signed by the Company and the Majority K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders, or by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent acting on the instructions of the Majority K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders and any such amendment or waiver will be binding on all the Parties.
(n)
The K-SURE Covered Facility Agent may effect, on behalf of any K-SURE Covered Facility Lender, any amendment or waiver permitted by this Clause 15 ( Required Consents ). The K-SURE Covered Facility Agent must notify the other Parties promptly of any amendment or waiver effected by it under this paragraph.
15.1
Exceptions
(a)
An amendment or waiver that has the effect of changing or which relates to:
(i)
the definition of " Majority K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders " in Clause 1.1 ( Definitions );
(ii)
an extension of the date of payment of any amount to a K-SURE Covered Facility Lender under the Finance Documents;




(iii)
a reduction in any Margin or a reduction in the amount or change in currency of any payment of principal, interest, fees or other amount payable to a K-SURE Covered Facility Lender under the Finance Documents;
(iv)
an increase in, or an extension of, any Commitment of any K-SURE Covered Facility Lender or the Total K-SURE Covered Facility Commitments or any requirement that a cancellation of any part of the Total K-SURE Covered Facility Commitments reduces the Commitments of the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders rateably under the K-SURE Covered Facility;
(v)
any provision of a Finance Document which expressly requires the consent of all the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders; or
(vi)
this Clause 15 ( Required Consents ),
shall not be made without the prior written consent of K-SURE, all the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders (or by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent on their behalf) and the Company.
(b)
Any reduction in the Commitments of a K-SURE Covered Facility Lender, other than in accordance with clause 6.3 ( Voluntary Cancellation ) or clause 6.16 ( Right of Cancellation and Repayment in relation to a Single Lender ) of the Common Terms Agreement, shall require that K-SURE Covered Facility Lender's prior written consent.
(c)
An amendment or waiver which relates to the rights or obligations of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent may only be made with the consent of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent.
(d)
Notwithstanding paragraph (a) above, a Fee Letter relating to a fee payable to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent may be amended or waived with the agreement of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent and the Company.

15.2
K-SURE
(a)
The K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders and the Company acknowledge that, pursuant to the terms of the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract, K-SURE shall be entitled to direct the manner in which voting rights or any other rights, powers, authorities and discretions held by the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders with respect to the K-SURE Covered Facility are exercised.
(b)
The K-SURE Covered Facility Agent shall seek the instructions of K-SURE with respect to any matter on which any K-SURE Covered Facility Lender is entitled to vote or exercise any right, power, authority or discretion (whether under this Agreement, any other Finance Document or any related agreement). The K-SURE Covered Facility Agent shall notify the relevant K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders promptly of K-SURE's instructions.
(c)
K-SURE may assign or transfer to any bank, export credit agency, development finance institution or multilateral financial institution any of K-SURE's rights and/or interest in this Agreement, on such terms and conditions as K-SURE in its sole discretion determines.

16.
Payment Mechanics
16.1
Payments to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent
(a)
Save as otherwise provided in any Finance Document, each payment received by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent for the account of a K-SURE Covered Facility Lender shall be made available by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent to such K-SURE Covered Facility Lender (or, as the case may be, its own account) for value on the due date for payment in same day funds to such account or bank as the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent may have specified for this purpose.
(b)
Payment shall be made to such account in the principal financial centre of the country of that currency with such bank as the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent specifies.

16.2
Distributions by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent
Each payment received by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent under the Finance Documents or the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract for another Party shall, subject to Clause 16.3 ( Distributions to the Company ) and Clause 16.4 ( Clawback ), be made available by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent as soon as practicable after receipt to the Party entitled to receive payment in accordance with this Agreement or the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract (in the case of a K-SURE Covered Facility Lender, for




the account of its Facility Office), to such account as that Party may notify to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent by not less than five (5) Business Days' notice with a bank in the principal financial centre of the country of that currency.
16.3
Distributions to the Company
The K-SURE Covered Facility Agent may (in accordance with clause 37 ( Set-off ) of the Common Terms Agreement) apply any amount received by it for the Company in or towards payment (on the date and in the currency and funds of receipt) of any amount due from the Company under the Finance Documents or in or towards purchase of any amount of any currency to be so applied.
16.4
Clawback
(a)
Where a sum is to be paid to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent under the Finance Documents or the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract for another Party, the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent is not obliged to pay that sum to that other Party until it has been able to establish to its satisfaction that it has actually received that sum.
(b)
If the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent pays an amount to another Party and it proves to be the case that the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent had not actually received that amount, then the Party to whom that amount was paid by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent shall on demand refund the same to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent together with commission on that amount from the date of payment to the date of receipt by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent, calculated by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent to reflect its actual cost of funds.
(c)
If the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent is willing to make available amounts for the account of the Company before receiving funds from the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders, then if and to the extent that the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent does so but it proves to be the case that it does not then receive funds from a K-SURE Covered Facility Lender in respect of a sum which it paid to the Company:
(i)
the Company shall on demand refund it to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent; and
(ii)
the K-SURE Covered Facility Lender by whom those funds should have been made available or, if that K-SURE Covered Facility Lender fails to do so, the Company, shall on demand pay to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent the amount (as certified by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent) which will indemnify the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent against any funding cost incurred by it as a result of paying out that sum before receiving those funds from that K-SURE Covered Facility Lender.
16.5
Business Days
(a)
Any payment which is due to be made on a day that is not a Business Day shall be made on the next Business Day in the same calendar month (if there is one) or the preceding Business Day (if there is not).
(b)
During any extension of the due date for payment of any principal or an Unpaid Sum under this Agreement interest is payable on the principal or Unpaid Sum at the rate payable on the original due date.

17.
Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, and this has the same effect as if the signatures on the counterparts were on a single copy of this Agreement.
18.
Governing Law
This Agreement and any non-contractual obligations arising out of, or in connection with, it are governed by English law.
19.
ARBITRATION
(a)
Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the breach, termination, existence or validity thereof or any non-contractual obligations arising out of or relating to this Agreement (a " Dispute ") shall be referred to and finally settled by arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of the London Court of International Arbitration (respectively, the " LCIA " and the




" Rules ") as in force at the date of this Agreement (which Rules are deemed to be incorporated by reference into this Clause 19 ( Arbitration ) (save as expressly amended herein)). Service of any request made pursuant to this Clause 19 ( Arbitration ) shall be in accordance with the provisions for the sending of notices under clause 38 ( Notices ) of the Common Terms Agreement.
(b)
The arbitral tribunal (the " Arbitral Tribunal ") shall consist of three (3) arbitrators. The claimant(s) in their request for arbitration shall jointly nominate one (1) arbitrator and the respondent(s) shall jointly nominate one (1) arbitrator provided that if a party fails to nominate an arbitrator within thirty (30) days of receipt of the request for arbitration, such appointment shall be made, at the request of such other party, by the LCIA. The third arbitrator, who shall serve as the presiding arbitrator, shall be jointly nominated by the other two arbitrators within thirty (30) days of the confirmation of the second arbitrator. If the presiding arbitrator is not nominated within this time period, the LCIA shall appoint such arbitrator.
(c)
The seat, or legal place, of arbitration shall be London, England and the procedural law applicable to the arbitration proceedings shall be English law. The language used in the arbitral proceedings shall be English and all documents submitted in the arbitral proceedings shall be in the English language or, if in another language, accompanied by an English translation.
(d)
Any award of the Arbitral Tribunal shall be immediately binding on the Parties. Any monetary award shall be made and payable in dollars and the Arbitral Tribunal shall be authorised to grant pre-award and post-award interest at commercial rates. The Parties waive any right of application to determine a preliminary point of law under section 45 of the Arbitration Act 1996 or appeal on a point of law to a court of law under section 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996.
(e)
This Agreement and the rights and obligations of the Parties shall remain in full force and effect pending the award in any arbitration proceeding hereunder.
(f)
Nothing in these dispute resolution provisions shall be construed as preventing any Party from seeking conservatory or similar interim relief from any court of competent jurisdiction.
(g)
The Arbitral Tribunal shall have the power to allow third parties to be joined in the arbitration as a party in accordance with the Rules and may make a single, final award determining all Disputes between them.
(h)
Where: (a) a Dispute has been referred to arbitration under this Agreement or under the Common Terms Agreement, any other Facility Agreement, the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement, the Coordination Deed, the English Charge and Assignment, the Assignment of Reinsurances, any Subordination Agreement, any Subordinated Loan Assignment Agreement, any Hedging Agreement and any Direct Agreement (except the Consolidated Project Agreement Direct Agreement) (each an " Existing Dispute "); and (b) a new Dispute has arisen under this Agreement relating either to issues or to facts which are substantially the same as those to be determined in an Existing Dispute (a " Related Dispute ");
(i)
the Parties may agree that the Arbitral Tribunal appointed or to be appointed in respect of such Existing Dispute shall also be appointed in respect of such Related Dispute; and
(ii)
if an Arbitral Tribunal has been appointed in the Existing Dispute, and no Arbitral Tribunal has been appointed in a Related Dispute or is composed of the same arbitrators as in the Existing Dispute, the Arbitral Tribunal in the Existing Dispute shall have the power, upon the request of a party to the Existing Dispute or a Related Dispute, to order the consolidation of the whole or part of both sets of arbitration proceedings in accordance with the Rules, provided it determines that:
(A)
it would be just and equitable and procedurally efficient to do so; and
(B)
no party to either the Existing Dispute or the Related Dispute would be materially prejudiced as a result.
(i)
This agreement to arbitrate shall be binding upon the successors, assigns and any trustee or receiver of each party.





20.
Sovereign Immunity
To the extent that the Company may in any jurisdiction claim for itself or its assets immunity from suit, execution, attachment (whether before the issue of an award or judgment or otherwise) or other legal process and to the extent that in any such jurisdiction there may be attributed to itself or its assets or revenues such immunity (whether or not claimed), the Company hereby irrevocably agrees not to claim and hereby irrevocably waives such immunity to the full extent permitted by the laws of such jurisdiction.




This Agreement has been entered into on the date stated at the beginning of this Agreement.

SCHEDULE 1
The Original K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders

Name of Original K-SURE Covered Facility Lender
Amount (US$)
Banco Santander, S.A.
24,243,797.00
Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
48,487,595.00
ING Bank, a branch of ING-DIBA AG
96,975,189.00
The Korea Development Bank
145,462,784.00
NATIXIS (DIFC Branch)
96,975,189.00
Société Générale
145,462,784.00
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
24,243,798.00
Total
$581,851,136.00





SCHEDULE 2
Repayment Schedule
Repayment Date
K-SURE Covered Facility Percentage
First Repayment Date
2.0898%
Second Repayment Date
2.0981%
Second Repayment Date + 6 Months
1.9617%
Second Repayment Date + 12 Months
1.9840%
Second Repayment Date + 18 Months
2.0717%
Second Repayment Date + 24 Months
2.0849%
Second Repayment Date + 30 Months
2.1733%
Second Repayment Date + 36 Months
2.1906%
Second Repayment Date + 42 Months
2.2556%
Second Repayment Date + 48 Months
2.2771%
Second Repayment Date + 54 Months
2.3567%
Second Repayment Date + 60 Months
2.3939%
Second Repayment Date + 66 Months
2.4862%
Second Repayment Date + 72 Months
2.5173%
Second Repayment Date + 78 Months
2.6109%
Second Repayment Date + 84 Months
2.6473%
Second Repayment Date + 90 Months
2.7219%
Second Repayment Date + 96 Months
2.7638%
Second Repayment Date + 102 Months
2.8521%
Second Repayment Date + 108 Months
2.9082%
Second Repayment Date + 114 Months
3.0057%
Second Repayment Date + 120 Months
3.0596%
Second Repayment Date + 126 Months
3.1587%
Second Repayment Date + 132 Months
3.2191%
Second Repayment Date + 138 Months
3.3108%




Second Repayment Date + 144 Months
3.3781%
Second Repayment Date + 150 Months
3.4757%
Second Repayment Date + 156 Months
3.5553%
Second Repayment Date + 162 Months
3.6592%
Second Repayment Date + 168 Months
3.7414%
Second Repayment Date + 174 Months
3.8466%
Second Repayment Date + 180 Months
3.9367%
Second Repayment Date + 186 Months
4.0435%
Second Repayment Date + 192 Months
2.8355%
Second Repayment Date + 198 Months
2.8874%
Final Maturity Date
1.4416%





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CONFORMED VERSION
    





Dated ___15___November 2016

among

BAHRAIN LNG W.L.L.
as Company


AHLI UNITED BANK B.S.C.
ARAB PETROLEUM INVESTMENTS CORPORATION (APICORP)
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
CRÉDIT AGRICOLE CORPORATE AND INVESTMENT BANK
ING BANK, a branch of ING-DIBA AG
THE KOREA DEVELOPMENT BANK
NATIXIS
SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK, DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE
as Mandated Lead Arrangers


STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
as Global Facility Agent


CERTAIN OTHER FACILITY AGENTS


STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
as Offshore Security Trustee

AHLI UNITED BANK B.S.C.
as Onshore Security Agent


THE ACCOUNT BANKS


THE KOREA DEVELOPMENT BANK
as K-SURE Covered Facility Syndication Arranger

and

CERTAIN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

_____________________________________

COMMON TERMS AGREEMENT
_____________________________________


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CONTENTS
Page

1.
DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
4

2.
THE FACILITIES
67

3.
PURPOSE
67

4.
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
68

5.
UTILISATION
71

6.
PREPAYMENT AND CANCELLATION
73

7.
FEES
82

8.
TAX
83

9.
OTHER INDEMNITIES
87

10.
MITIGATION BY THE LENDERS
89

11.
COSTS AND EXPENSES
89

12.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
90

13.
CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT REPORTS
92

14.
OPERATING REPORTS
94

15.
REPORT UNDERTAKINGS
95

16.
ACCESS TO THE SITE
95

17.
PROJECT BUDGET
96

18.
OPERATING BUDGET
97

19.
HISTORIC DSCR AND AUDITORS' DETERMINATION
99

20.
PROJECTED DSCRS AND LLCR
101

21.
HEDGING
104

22.
PERMITTED INVESTMENTS
115

23.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
117

24.
POSITIVE COVENANTS
126

25.
INSURANCE
137

26.
NEGATIVE COVENANTS
137

27.
EVENTS OF DEFAULT
143

28.
REMEDIES FOLLOWING EVENT OF DEFAULT
151

29.
WORKING CAPITAL FACILITY AGREEMENT; ACCESSION
153

30.
THE GLOBAL FACILITY AGENT AND THE MANDATED LEAD ARRANGERS
154

31.
THE ACCOUNT BANKS
164

32.
CONDUCT OF BUSINESS BY THE FINANCE PARTIES
170

33.
BENEFIT OF THIS AGREEMENT
170

34.
CHANGES TO THE LENDERS
170

35.
CHANGES TO THE COMPANY
177

36.
PAYMENT MECHANICS
177

37.
SET-OFF
181

38.
NOTICES
181

39.
CALCULATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
183

40.
PARTIAL INVALIDITY
184

41.
REMEDIES AND WAIVERS
184

42.
CONFIDENTIALITY
184

43.
COUNTERPARTS
187

44.
AMENDMENTS AND WAIVERS
187

45.
LIMITED LIABILITY
187


46



46.
GOVERNING LAW
187

47.
ARBITRATION
187

48.
SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY
189

SCHEDULE 1 LENDERS
190


 
Part A Original Commercial Lenders
190

 
Part B Original K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders
191

 
Part C Original Hedge Providers
192

SCHEDULE 2 CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
193

SCHEDULE 3 ACCOUNTS
209

SCHEDULE 4 NOTICE OF DRAWDOWN AND LENDERS' TECHNICAL CONSULTANT CERTIFICATE
232

 
Part A Notice of Drawdown
232

 
Part B Form of Lenders' Technical Consultant's Certificate
234

SCHEDULE 5 SPECIFIED TIMES
236

SCHEDULE 6 ASSUMPTIONS
237

 
Part A Economic Assumptions
237

 
Part B Technical Assumptions
239

SCHEDULE 7
240

 
FORM OF DEED OF ACCESSION
240

SCHEDULE 8 FORM OF TRANSFER CERTIFICATE
242

SCHEDULE 9 CONSENTS
244

 
Part A Financial Close Consents
244

 
Part B Other Consents
245

SCHEDULE 10 INSURANCES
248

SCHEDULE 11 FORM OF LETTER OF CREDIT
324

SCHEDULE 12 RESERVED DISCRETIONS
327

SCHEDULE 13 HEDGING STRATEGY
338

SCHEDULE 14 OPERATING PHASE REPORTING
339

SCHEDULE 15 FORM OF RATIO CALCULATION CERTIFICATE
340



47



THIS AGREEMENT is made on ___15____ November 2016
BETWEEN :
(1)
BAHRAIN LNG W.L.L. , a limited liability company incorporated and existing under the laws of Bahrain, having commercial registration number 95522-1, with its principal office at GBCORP Tower, 13 th Floor Building No. 1411, Road No. 4626, Block 346 Bahrain Financial Harbour District, P.O. Box 2417, Sea Front, Manama, Bahrain (the " Company ");
(2)
AHLI UNITED BANK B.S.C. , ARAB PETROLEUM INVESTMENTS CORPORATION (APICORP) , BANCO SANTANDER, S.A., CRÉDIT AGRICOLE CORPORATE AND INVESTMENT BANK, ING BANK, a branch of ING-DIBA AG, THE KOREA DEVELOPMENT BANK, NATIXIS, SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE, and STANDARD CHARTERED BANK, DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE (together, the " Mandated Lead Arrangers ");
(3)
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK , as global facility agent for and on behalf of itself and the other Finance Parties under the Finance Documents (the " Global Facility Agent ");
(4)
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK , as the commercial facilities agent for and on behalf of the Commercial Lenders (the " Commercial Facilities Agent ");
(5)
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK , as facility agent to the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders (the " K-SURE Covered Facility Agent ");
(6)
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK (the " Offshore Security Trustee ");
(7)
AHLI UNITED BANK B.S.C. (the " Onshore Security Agent ");
(8)
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK (the " Offshore Account Bank ");
(9)
AHLI UNITED BANK B.S.C. (the " Onshore Account Bank ");
(10)
THE KOREA DEVELOPMENT BANK (the " K-SURE Covered Facility Syndication Arranger ");
(11)
THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS listed in Part A ( Original Commercial Lenders ) of Schedule 1 ( Lenders ) as banks (the " Original Commercial Lenders ");
(12)
THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS listed in Part B ( Original K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders ) of Schedule 1 ( Lenders ) (the " Original K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders "); and
(13)
THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS listed in Part C of Schedule 1 ( Original Hedge Providers ) (the " Original Hedge Providers ").
IT IS AGREED as follows:
1.
DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
1.1
Definitions
In this Agreement:
" Acceptable Bank " has the meaning given to it in Clause 36.11(e) ( Impaired Agent ).
" Acceptable Hedge Provider " means a Senior Lender (or an Affiliate of such Senior Lender) that either has, or is guaranteed by a bank or other financial institution that has, the Initial Hedge Provider Rating Requirements, other than a Supported Hedge Provider.




" Acceptable On-going Hedge Provider " means a Hedge Provider that either has, or is guaranteed by a bank or other financial institution that has, the On-going Hedge Provider Rating Requirements.
" Acceptable Letter of Credit " means an on-demand, irrevocable letter of credit substantially in the form of the letter of credit attached in Schedule 11 ( Form of Letter of Credit ) or in such other form as is acceptable to the Required Majority, issued by an Approved Bank.
" Account Banks " means the Onshore Account Bank and the Offshore Account Bank or either of them, as the context requires.
" Account Pledge Agreement " means the account pledge agreement dated on or about the date of this Agreement between the Onshore Security Agent, the Onshore Account Bank and the Company.
" Acknowledgement " means the acknowledgement to be entered into by the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain (as represented by the Ministry of Oil) with respect to ensuring that amounts due and payable by NOGA to the Company under the Project Development Agreement, the Terminal Use Agreement and the Option Agreement are reflected in the relevant annual budgets of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
" Additional Termination Event " has the meaning given to such term in the ISDA Agreement.
" Administrative Power of Attorney " means the power of attorney appointing the Onshore Security Agent as the agent of the Company in connection with certain actions under each of the Bahraini law governed Security Documents other than the Share Pledges over Company's Shares.
" Advance " means an advance (as from time to time reduced by prepayment or repayment) made, or to be made, by the Senior Lenders under the Commercial Facilities (as defined in the Commercial Facilities Agreement) or the K-SURE Covered Facility.
" Advance Payment Bond " means the bond to be issued pursuant to clause 10.1(a) ( Advance Payment Bond ) of the EPC Contract.
" Affected Lender " means, in relation to a Market Disruption Event (howsoever defined) under a Facility Agreement:
(a)
which affects all Advances under the relevant Facility, all the Lenders under the relevant Facility; or
(b)
which affects only Lenders participating in a particular Advance under the relevant Facility, those Lenders who have a participation in the relevant Advance.
" Affected Party " has the meaning given to such term in the ISDA Agreement.
" Affected Portion " means, in respect of a Hedge Coordinator and a Market Hedge, the portion of such Market Hedge that the Hedge Coordinator was unable to novate to the Relevant Market Hedge Transferees within one (1) London and New York banking day of entry into the Market Hedge.
" Affected Transactions " has the meaning given to such term in the ISDA Agreement.
" Affiliate " means:
(a)
for the purposes of Clause 26.18 ( Transactions with Affiliates ) only, in relation to any person:
(i)
any other person that is directly or indirectly controlled by, under common control with or controls such person;
(ii)
any other person directly or indirectly owning beneficially or controlling 20% or more of the Voting Stock of such person; or
(iii)
any officer, director or partner of such person.




For the purposes of this definition, the term " control " means possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such person, whether through ownership of voting securities or partnership interest, by contract or otherwise; and
(b)
for all other purposes, in relation to any person, a Subsidiary of that person, a Holding Company of that person or any Subsidiary of that Holding Company.
" Agents " means the Global Facility Agent, each Facility Agent, the Offshore Security Trustee and the Onshore Security Agent.
" Agreed Power Supply Agreement " means the form of power supply agreement delivered pursuant to paragraph 4.2 of Schedule 2 ( Conditions Precedent ).
" Aggregate Notional Amount " means, in respect of any current or future Hedging Calculation Period, the aggregate of the Notional Amounts (as defined in the relevant Transaction confirmation) in respect of such Hedging Calculation Period, for all interest rate hedging Transactions under all Hedging Agreements entered into between the Company and the Hedge Providers.
" Aggregate Orphan Hedge Provider Notional Amount " means, in respect of any current or future Hedging Calculation Period, the aggregate of the Notional Amounts (as defined in the relevant Transaction confirmation) in respect of such Hedging Calculation Period, for all interest rate hedging Transactions under all Hedging Agreements entered into between the Company and the Orphan Hedge Providers.
" All Voting Institutions " has the meaning given to it in the Coordination Deed.
" Annual Operating Budget " means the operating budget described under and approved or deemed approved by the Global Facility Agent in accordance with Clause 18 ( Operating Budget ).
" Applicable Law " means any law, regulation, rule, executive order, decree, code of practice, circular, guidance note or injunction of, or made by, any Competent Authority, which is binding and enforceable on or against the Company, the Project or any party to any of the Transaction Documents or the subject matter of any of the Transaction Documents.
" Approved Bank " means:
(a)
any bank or financial institution which:
(i)
has a long-term unsecured indebtedness or issuer credit rating (by Moody's or S&P) of no less than A- by S&P or A3 by Moody's; and
(ii)
has Core Capital of not less than US$1,000,000,000; or
(b)
any person designated as such in accordance with the provisions of Clause 30.23 ( Approved Banks ),
to the extent, in any case, that such person has not ceased to be an Approved Bank in accordance with Clause 30.23 ( Approved Banks ).
" Approved Costs " means:
(a)
Taxes imposed by Applicable Law;
(b)
payments under the Land Agreements;
(c)
any costs incurred as the result of acting as a Reasonable and Prudent Operator with regard to an Emergency; and
(d)
any amounts then due to third parties in respect of which the Company has had a claim accepted by the relevant insurer(s) and where such proceeds will (after taking into account any deductible) be not less than the amount claimed by the relevant third party.
" Arbitral Tribunal " has the meaning given to it in Clause 47(b) ( Arbitration ).




" Assignment and Charge over Project Documents and Governmental Consents " means the assignment and charge over project documents and consents dated on or about the date of this Agreement between the Company and the Onshore Security Agent.
" Assignment of Insurances " means the insurance assignment agreement dated on or about the date of this Agreement between the Company and the Onshore Security Agent.
" Assignment of Reinsurances " means the assignment of reinsurances to be entered into prior to Financial Close between the Insurer(s), the Offshore Security Trustee and the Company.
" Associated Facilities " means any existing or future facilities which in relation to the Project satisfy the criteria for an associated facility set out in Performance Standard 1 (PS1) of the IFC Performance Standards and do not form part of the Project.
" Assumption Date " has the meaning given to it in Clause 34.9(a) ( Assumption of Commitments ).
" Assumptions " means the Economic Assumptions and the Technical Assumptions.
" AUB " means Ahli United Bank B.S.C.
" Auditors " has the meaning given to it in Clause 19.4 ( Referral to Auditors ).
" Availability Period " means:
(a)
with respect to the Base Facilities, from the date of Financial Close until the earliest of:
(i)
the date on which the Senior Lenders' aggregate commitments under such Base Facilities have been reduced to zero;
(ii)
one (1) year after the Initial Scheduled Commercial Start Date; and
(iii)
the date falling one (1) day before the First Repayment Date; and
(b)
with respect to the Contingent Facility, from the date of Financial Close until the earliest of:
(i)
the date on which the Senior Lenders' aggregate commitments under the Contingent Facility have been reduced to zero; and
(ii)
the earlier of:
(A)
the Completion Date; and
(B)
one (1) year after the Initial Scheduled Commercial Start Date.
" Available Cash Flow " means, in relation to the relevant Calculation Period:
(a)
the aggregate amount of:
(i)
Gross Revenues received (or in respect of a future period, forecast to be received) by the Company during such Calculation Period;
(ii)
amounts withdrawn from the Major Maintenance Reserve Account to pay Operating Costs incurred (or in respect of a future period, amounts forecast to be withdrawn in respect of Operating Costs projected to be incurred); and
(iii)
the net amount drawn (or minus the net amount repaid) under the Working Capital Facility during such period, but excluding any amounts drawn thereunder (or amounts repaid on account of amounts drawn thereunder) which were not drawn in order to meet Operating Costs falling due or expected to fall due during that Calculation Period, or the immediately succeeding six (6) months following that Calculation Period other than repayments of Working Capital Facility not available to be redrawn or replaced,
less
(b)
the aggregate of (but without double counting):
(i)
Operating Costs (other than those falling within paragraph (f) of the definition thereof to the extent that the related Insurance Proceeds are not included in Gross Revenues in the relevant




Calculation Period) and capital costs not constituting Operating Costs, in each case falling due for payment (or in respect of a future period, forecast to fall due for payment) during such Calculation Period;
(ii)
save to the extent funded (or projected to be funded) by the Senior Facilities, or Shareholders' Funds or under the Equity Bridge Facility Agreements, the aggregate amount of all costs, expenses and liabilities which are:
(A)
included in the Project Budget; and
(B)
accrued, paid, payable or reimbursable by the Company under the Project Documents or in respect of engineering, legal, accounting, agency (including pursuant to the Fee Letters), financial and other professional advisers properly incurred by the Company in connection with and attributable to the Project during that Calculation Period;
(iii)
costs paid (or, in respect of a future period, forecast to be paid) by the Company during that Calculation Period in connection with entering into any Hedging Agreements (which excludes any ongoing payments under the Hedging Agreements); and
(iv)
amounts paid (or, in respect of a future period, forecast to be paid) to the Major Maintenance Reserve Account during that Calculation Period,
provided that, for the purposes of any projection or estimate of Available Cash Flow for such Calculation Period, no account shall be taken of any portion of such Gross Revenues which consists of any delay liquidated damages payable under the EPC Contract (whether paid under the Performance Bond or otherwise), amounts that have been applied for prepayment pursuant to Clause 6.7 ( Mandatory Prepayment - EPC Contract ), refunds of Taxes or of any costs incurred by the Company in connection with the Project (including the Contract Price), Insurance Proceeds or any damages or any compensation for revenues whether as a result of termination or breach of any agreement or otherwise unless, in the case of each of the foregoing, at the time such determination falls to be made, the Company has the legal and unconditional right to receive such amount during such period.
" Available Commercial Bank Facility " means, at any time, the aggregate of the Available Commercial Bank Facility Commitments at such time.
" Available Commercial Bank Facility Commitment " means, in relation to a Commercial Lender at any time, its Commercial Bank Facility Commitment minus:
(a)
the amount of its participation in the outstanding Advances under the Commercial Bank Facility at such time; and
(b)
in relation to any proposed Advance under the Commercial Bank Facility, the amount of its proposed participation in any other Advance under the Commercial Bank Facility that is due to be made on or before the proposed Drawdown Date for such proposed Advance.
" Available Commitments " means the Available Commercial Bank Facility Commitments, the Available Contingent Facility Commitments and the Available K-SURE Covered Facility Commitments.
" Available Contingent Facility " means, at any time, the aggregate of the Available Contingent Facility Commitments at such time.
" Available Contingent Facility Commitment " means, in relation to a Commercial Lender at any time, its Contingent Facility Commitment minus:
(a)
the amount of its participation in the outstanding Advances under the Contingent Facility at such time; and
(b)
in relation to any proposed Advance under the Contingent Facility, the amount of its proposed participation in any other Advance under the Contingent Facility that is due to be made on or before the proposed Drawdown Date for such proposed Advance.
" Available K-SURE Covered Facility " means, at any time, the aggregate of the Available K-SURE Covered Facility Commitments at such time.




" Available K-SURE Covered Facility Commitment " means, in relation to a K-SURE Covered Facility Lender at any time, its K-SURE Covered Facility Commitment minus the sum of:
(a)
the amount of its participation in the outstanding Advances under the K-SURE Covered Facility at such time; and
(b)
in relation to any proposed Advance under the K-SURE Covered Facility, the amount of its proposed participation in any other Advance under the K-SURE Covered Facility that is due to be made on or before the proposed Drawdown Date for such proposed Advance.
" Bahrain " means the Kingdom of Bahrain.
" Base Case " means the base case financial projections and ratios to be provided as a condition precedent to Financial Close and demonstrating the values set out in Schedule 2 ( Conditions Precedent ).
" Base Facilities " means the Commercial Bank Facility and the K-SURE Covered Facility.
" Base Shareholder's Commitment " has the meaning given to it in the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement.
" Beneficiary " has the meaning given to it in Clause 8.3(a) ( Refund of Tax Credits ).
" Bond " means:
(a)
any Performance Bond;
(b)
any Advance Payment Bond;
(c)
any Warranty Bond; and
(d)
any other security provided, or to be provided, by the EPC Contractor to the Company in accordance with the EPC Contract.
" BPC " means the Bahrain Petroleum Company B.S.C. (Closed), a closed joint stock company incorporated and existing under the laws of Bahrain, having commercial registration number 48602 with its principal office located at P.O. Box 25555, Awaii, Bahrain.
" BPC Pipeline " means the onshore gas pipeline owned and operated by BPC, together with equipment and facilities related thereto required to receive regasified LNG from the Terminal.
" Business Day " means:
(a)
for the purposes of determining LIBOR, a day (other than a Saturday or Sunday) on which dealings in Dollar deposits are carried on in the London interbank market and on which banks are generally open for domestic and foreign exchange business in London;
(b)
for the purposes of Clauses 5.2 ( Delivery of a Notice of Drawdown ) and 5.3 ( Completion of a Notice of Drawdown ):
(i)
with respect to any Notice of Drawdown issued in connection with the Commercial Bank Facility, any day (other than a Friday, Saturday or Sunday) on which banks are open for domestic and foreign exchange business in Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, Madrid, Manama (Bahrain), New York, Paris and Seoul; and
(ii)
with respect to any Notice of Drawdown issued in connection with the K-SURE Covered Facility, any day (other than a Friday, Saturday or Sunday) on which banks are open for domestic and foreign exchange business in Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, Madrid, Manama (Bahrain), New York, Paris and Seoul;
(c)
for the purposes of Clause 5.5(d) ( Senior Lenders' Participation in Advances ):
(i)
with respect to any Commercial Bank Facility Advance, any day (other than a Friday, Saturday or Sunday) on which banks are open for domestic and foreign exchange business in Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, Madrid, Manama (Bahrain), New York, Paris and Seoul; and




(ii)
with respect to any K-SURE Covered Facility Advance, any day (other than a Friday, Saturday or Sunday) on which banks are open for domestic and foreign exchange business in Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, Madrid, Manama (Bahrain), New York, Paris and Seoul;
(d)
for the purposes of any payments to be made denominated in Dollars, any day (other than a Friday, Saturday or Sunday) on which banks are open for domestic and foreign exchange business in London, Manama (Bahrain) and New York; and
(e)
(for all other purposes) a day (other than a Friday, Saturday or Sunday) on which banks are open for domestic and foreign exchange business in Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, New York, Madrid, Manama (Bahrain), Paris and Seoul.
" Business Mortgage Deed " means the official mortgage deed for a business dated on or about the date of this Agreement between the Onshore Security Agent and the Company.
" Calculation Date " means the First Repayment Date, the Second Repayment Date, the Third Repayment Date and the date falling at the end of every consecutive six (6) month period falling after the Third Repayment Date.
" Calculation Period " means:
(a)
for the purposes of calculating the Historic DSCR, the relevant Historic DSCR Calculation Period;
(b)
for the purposes of calculating the Projected DSCR, the relevant Projected DSCR Calculation Period; and
(c)
for the purposes of calculating the LLCR, the relevant LLCR Calculation Period.
" Capital Compensation Proceeds " means:
(a)
all consideration received by the Company, any Shareholder or any Sponsor in respect of the nationalisation, expropriation or compulsory purchase of the Project, the Company or any material part thereof or any material interest therein other than amounts payable under Clause 6.8 ( Mandatory Prepayment - Purchase Options );
(b)
any amount to be paid to the Company as compensation under the Terminal Use Agreement;
(c)
any other amounts designated from time to time as Capital Compensation Proceeds by the Global Facility Agent and the Company;
(d)
any Net Termination Amounts; and
(e)
without duplication of any of the amounts described in paragraphs (a) to (d) above, any amounts received by the Company under the Government Guarantee or the O&M Guarantee, in each case, in respect of any of the foregoing.
" Capital Compensation Proceeds Accounts " means the Dollar Capital Compensation Proceeds Account and the Dinar Capital Compensation Proceeds Account.
" Cash Deficiency Support Limit " has the meaning given to it in the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement.
" Charterer Delay Event " has the meaning given to it in the Time Charter Party.
" Closing Representations " means the representations and warranties set out in Clauses 23.2 ( Status ) to 23.40 ( Private and Commercial Acts ) inclusive.
" Code " means the US Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
" Commercial Bank Facility " has the meaning given to it in the Commercial Facilities Agreement.
" Commercial Bank Facility Advance " means any Advance (as from time to time reduced by prepayment or repayment) made or to be made under the Commercial Bank Facility.
" Commercial Bank Facility Commitment " means:




(a)
in relation to an Original Commercial Lender, the amount set out opposite its name under the heading "Commitments in Dollars" in schedule 1 ( The Original Commercial Lenders and Facilities Commitments ) of the Commercial Facilities Agreement and the amount of any other Commercial Bank Facility Commitment transferred to it under the Commercial Facilities Agreement or this Agreement; and
(b)
in relation to any other Commercial Lender, the amount of any Commercial Bank Facility Commitment transferred to it under the Commercial Facilities Agreement or this Agreement,
in each case to the extent not cancelled, reduced or transferred by it under the Commercial Facilities Agreement or this Agreement.
" Commercial Bank Facility Loan " means, at any time, the aggregate principal amount of the Commercial Bank Facility Advances outstanding at such time.
" Commercial Bank Facility Repayment Instalment " has the meaning given to it in the Commercial Facilities Agreement.
" Commercial Facilities Agreement " means the loan agreement between the Company, the Global Facility Agent, the Commercial Facilities Agent and the Commercial Lenders dated on or about the date hereof.
" Commercial Facilities Commitments " has the meaning given to "Facilities Commitments" in the Commercial Facilities Agreement.
" Commercial Lenders " has the meaning given to it in the Commercial Facilities Agreement.
" Commercial Start Date " has the meaning given to it in the Project Development Agreement.
" Commissioning Agreement " means the agreement (if any) to be entered into between NOGA and the Company.
" Commitment " means, in relation to a Lender, its Commercial Facilities Commitments or its K-SURE Covered Facility Commitment, as applicable.
" Company Share " means a share in the share capital of the Company.
" Company's Insurance Adviser " means Marsh (Singapore) Pte Ltd.
" Company Powers of Attorney " means:
(a)
each power of attorney appointing the Onshore Security Agent as the agent of the Company in connection with certain actions under the Direct Agreements; and
(b)
the Administrative Power of Attorney.
" Competent Authority " means a government, supranational, local government, statutory or regulatory body or any subdivision thereof and any ministerial or governmental, quasi-governmental, electricity industry or other regulatory department, body, instrumentality, agency or official court or tribunal having jurisdiction over the Company, the Project or the subject matter of, or any party to, any of the Transaction Documents.
" Completion Date " means the date upon which the Global Facility Agent (acting reasonably and in consultation with (i) the Lenders' Technical Consultant with respect to paragraphs (a), (d), (i), (k), (l) and (m) below; (ii) the Lenders' Insurance Adviser with respect to paragraph (h) below; and (iii) the Lenders' Environmental Consultant with respect to paragraph (j) below) notifies the Company that the following criteria have, as at such date, been met to its satisfaction:
(a)
the Lenders' Technical Consultant has provided the Global Facility Agent with a certificate certifying that the Commercial Start Date has been achieved;
(b)
no Default is continuing;




(c)
the Global Facility Agent has received a legal opinion of Bahraini counsel to the Company confirming that all Consents necessary as of such date for constructing and operating the Project have been issued and remain in full force and effect and evidence that any conditions required to be satisfied at that time have been satisfied or waived;
(d)
the Company has paid all amounts due and payable by it under the EPC Contract (excluding the EPC Retention, if any, provided therein provided that the Company has reserved sufficient amounts to pay in full the amount of any EPC Retention) and all other amounts required to complete the construction and start-up of the Project, or in the event the Company is disputing any amounts alleged to be payable by it under the EPC Contract, the Company has reserved sufficient amounts to pay in full the disputed amounts save that the Completion Date can occur notwithstanding that the Company may retain the benefit of any Warranty Bond;
(e)
the aggregate of all funds standing to the credit of the Debt Service Reserve Account and the available amount of any DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit is at least equal to the DSRA Required Balance;
(f)
the aggregate of all funds standing to the credit of the Major Maintenance Reserve Account and the available amount of any MRA Acceptable Letter of Credit is at least equal to the MRA Required Balance;
(g)
all Shareholders' Funds that are due to have been contributed or advanced to the Company at that time have been so contributed or advanced;
(h)
the Insurances then required to be in effect pursuant to Clause 25 ( Insurance ) are in full force and effect;
(i)
the Initial Operating Budget has been delivered and approved or determined in accordance with Clause 18 ( Operating Budget );
(j)
the Operations Environmental and Social Management Plans have been delivered and the Lenders' Environmental Consultant has confirmed its satisfaction therewith;
(k)
the Lenders' Technical Consultant has provided the Global Facility Agent with a certificate certifying that:
(i)
the FSU meets the Required Performance Levels (as defined in the Time Charter Party) and the FSU has been accepted by the Company pursuant to the Time Charter Party;
(ii)
the O&M Contractor has successfully undertaken operation of the Terminal during the period for the Final Acceptance Tests (as defined in the EPC Contract) in accordance with the O&M Agreement, and
(iii)
NOGA has made payments to the Company under the Project Documents for a period of no less than three (3) months in the period commencing on the Commercial Start Date and ending on the date that is proposed for the occurrence of the Completion Date without any dispute in respect of such payments other than any dispute which is acceptable to the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority and in consultation with the Lenders' Technical Consultant);
(l)
the Lenders' Technical Consultant has provided the Global Facility Agent with a certificate certifying that the Terminal (other than the FSU) meets the Required Performance Levels (as defined in the EPC Contract) and the Final Acceptance Tests (as defined in the EPC Contract) have been passed to the reasonable satisfaction of the Lenders' Technical Consultant;
(m)
the Provisional Completion Date under the EPC Contract has occurred;
(n)
the First Repayment Date has occurred;
(o)
the D/E Ratio is no greater than 75:25;
(p)
the Equity Bridge Loans have been repaid in full and:
(i)
the Company has no further actual or contingent obligation to make any payments to any of the Equity Bridge Finance Parties under or pursuant to the terms of any Equity Bridge Finance Document; and
(ii)
no Equity Bridge Finance Party has any actual or contingent obligation or liability under or pursuant to any Equity Bridge Finance Document which will give rise to such an actual or contingent obligation of the Company; and
(q)
the Historic DSCR for the First Historic DSCR Calculation Period is at least 1.25:1 and the Projected DSCR for all Projected DSCR Calculation Periods up to and including the Final Maturity Date is no




lower than 1.25:1; provided that if the annual, semi-annual or quarterly Financial Statements are not available for purposes of the calculation of the Historic DSCR or Projected DSCR, the Company may use its most recent monthly management accounts.
" Computer Model " means the computer model which generates the Base Case.
" Consents " means:
(a)
those consents listed in Part A ( Financial Close Consents ) and B ( Other Consents ) of Schedule 9 ( Consents ); and
(b)
all other material governmental authorisations, and all other material consents, approvals, permits, resolutions, licences, exemptions, filings or registrations required from time to time in connection with the Project and:
(i)
the entry into and performance by the Company, any Shareholder or any Sponsor of and their compliance with the obligations under, in each case, the Transaction Documents and the Equity Bridge Finance Documents to which it is a party and the transactions contemplated thereby;
(ii)
the legality, validity and enforceability against the Company, any Shareholder or any Sponsor of the Transaction Documents and the Equity Bridge Finance Documents to which it is a party; and
(iii)
the admissibility in evidence in Bahrain and England and any other relevant jurisdiction of the Transaction Documents and the Equity Bridge Finance Documents to which the Company is a party.
" Consolidated Project Agreement Amendment Agreement " means the agreement so entitled entered into, or to be entered into, between NOGA, the Company and the Shareholders.
" Consolidated Project Agreement Direct Agreement " means the agreement so entitled entered into or, to be entered into, between NOGA, the Company and the Onshore Security Agent.
" Construction Environmental and Social Management Plans " means the environmental and social impact management plan for the Project in the period up to (and including) the Commercial Start Date and/or series of plans related to the Project that provide a programme of specific management, mitigation and monitoring measures to be implemented to address environmental and social risks and potential impacts.
" Construction Report " has the meaning given to it in Clause 13.1 ( Delivery of Construction Reports ).
" Contingent Facility " has the meaning given to it in the Commercial Facilities Agreement.
" Contingent Facility Advance " means any Advance (as from time to time reduced by prepayment or repayment) made or to be made under the Contingent Facility.
" Contingent Facility Commitment " means:
(a)
in relation to an Original Commercial Lender, the amount set out opposite its name under the heading "Commitments in Dollars" in schedule 1 ( The Original Commercial Lenders and Facilities Commitments ) of the Commercial Facilities Agreement and the amount of any other Contingent Facility Commitment transferred to it under the Commercial Facilities Agreement or this Agreement; and
(b)
in relation to any other Commercial Lender, the amount of any Contingent Facility Commitment transferred to it under the Commercial Facilities Agreement or this Agreement,
in each case to the extent not cancelled, reduced or transferred by it under the Commercial Facilities Agreement or this Agreement.
" Contingent Facility Loan " means, at any time, the aggregate principal amount of the Contingent Facility Advances outstanding at such time.




" Contingent Facility Repayment Instalment " has the meaning given to it in the Commercial Facilities Agreement.
" Contingent Shareholders' Commitments " has the meaning given to it in the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement.
" Contract Price " has the meaning given to it in the EPC Contract.
" Control " by one person (the " Controlling Company ") of another person (the " Controlled Company ") means that the Controlling Company:
(a)
beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, more than half of the voting rights in the share capital of the Controlled Company; or
(b)
is able to direct the affairs and/or control the board of directors or equivalent management body of the Controlled Company,
and " Control " shall be construed accordingly.
" Coordination Deed " means the coordination deed dated on or about the date of this Agreement between, among others, the Company, the Lenders, the Agents, the GIC EBL Facility Agent, the nogaholding EBL Facility Agent, the Teekay EBL Facility Agent, the Samsung Equity Bridge Facility Lender, the GIC (Shareholder) Equity Bridge Facility Lender, and the Hedge Providers.
" Coordination Deed of Accession " means a deed of accession substantially in the form set out in schedule 4 ( Form of Deed of Accession ) to the Coordination Deed.
" Core Capital " of a person means such person's common stockholders' equity, including related surplus, retained earnings and capital reserves.
" Cost Overrun " means an amount to be spent on Project Costs that is in excess of the aggregate amount projected to be spent on Project Costs in the Base Case.
" Cost Underrun Advance " means an Advance under the Base Facilities utilising:
(a)
the Available Commercial Bank Facility and the Available K-SURE Covered Facility as at the proposed Drawdown Date for the Cost Underrun Advance; less
(b)
the aggregate of all Project Costs due and payable as at the proposed Drawdown Date with respect to the Cost Underrun Advance,
the proceeds of which are to be applied in accordance with Clauses 3.1(a)(ii) and 3.1(b)(iii) ( Purpose ) and the amount of which is to be determined in accordance with Clause 4.5(b) ( Additional Conditions Precedent to payment of a Cost Underrun Advance ).
" Cost Underrun Reserve Account " means the account to be maintained by the Company pursuant to paragraph 1.1(k) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ).
" Current Exchange Rate " means the selling rate, rounded to the fourth decimal place, determined as of the date of calculation, for the relevant currency available from, in the case of Bahraini Dinars, the Central Bank of Bahrain or, if no such rate is available from the Central Bank of Bahrain and, in the case of all other currencies, from the Global Facility Agent.
" Customer Delay Event " has the meaning given to it in the Project Development Agreement.
" D/E Ratio " means, on any date, the ratio of:
(a)
an amount equal to the aggregate amount of all outstanding Advances; to
(b)
the amount of all Shareholders' Funds less the Cost Underrun Advance, if any.




" Debt Service Reserve Account " means the account to be maintained by the Company pursuant to paragraph 1.1(f) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ).
" Deed of Accession " means a deed of accession in the form set out in Schedule 7 ( Form of Deed of Accession ).
" Deed of Undertaking " means the deed of undertaking dated on or about the date of this Agreement in respect of payments to be made by NOGA under the Project Development Agreement, the Terminal Use Agreement and the Option Agreement entered into by NOGA in favour of the Company.
" Deemed CSD " means the date that the Terminal becomes operational prior to the Commercial Start Date and that the Company (after obtaining consent of the Global Facility Agent in accordance with part A ( Project Development Agreement ) paragraph 10 of Schedule 12 ( Reserved Discretions )) has agreed with NOGA to the commencement of provision and receipt of Services (as defined in the Terminal Use Agreement) as contemplated by clause 11 ( Services prior to Commercial Start Date ) of the Project Development Agreement.
" Default " means an Event of Default, Potential Event of Default, Sanctions Event or Potential Sanctions Event.
" Defaulting Party " has the meaning given to such term in the ISDA Agreement.
" Development Costs " means fees, costs and expenses in connection with the services provided by third party consultants, bid costs, travel expenses and other out of pocket expenses, each incurred by the Shareholders in connection with the Project.
" Development Costs Amount " means the amount of Development Costs set out in the relevant line item of the Project Budget at Financial Close pursuant to paragraph 13.3 ( Miscellaneous ) of Schedule 2 ( Conditions Precedent ).
" Dinar Capital Compensation Proceeds Account " means the account to be maintained by the Company pursuant to paragraph 1.1(g) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ).
" Dinar Operating Revenues Account " means the account to be maintained by the Company pursuant to paragraph 1.1(b) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ).
" Dinar Working Capital Account " means the account to be maintained by the Company under paragraph 1.1(l) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ).
" Direct Agreements " means the direct agreements or other arrangements delivered to the Global Facility Agent pursuant to paragraph 5 of Schedule 2 ( Conditions Precedent ) and any other agreement or arrangement designated as such by the Global Facility Agent and the Company.
" Discount Rate " means, in relation to any Calculation Date, an amount equal to the sum of A and B below, where:
" A "      is X / Y (expressed as a percentage)
and where:
" X "      is the sum of:
(i)
for each Hedging Agreement entered into for the purposes of hedging the interest rate risk in relation to the Floating Facilities, the fixed interest rate applicable thereunder (including any swap margin payable to the relevant Hedge Provider) multiplied by the applicable notional principal amount under such Hedging Agreement at that Calculation Date; plus
(ii)
the LIBOR specified under the "Floating Interest Rate Assumptions" (referred to in Part A ( Economic Assumptions ) of Schedule 6 ( Assumptions )), multiplied by the sum of the total




amount of the Loans under the Senior Facilities, as at that Calculation Date less the aggregate of the applicable notional principal amounts under each Hedging Agreement as referred to in paragraph (i) above;
" Y "
is the total amount outstanding under the Senior Facilities at that Calculation Date; and
" B "
is the average of the margins applicable under the Senior Facilities weighted as to the Loans outstanding under each relevant Facility at that Calculation Date.
" Dispute " has the meaning given to it in Clause 47(a) ( Arbitration ).
" Disruption Event " means either or both of:
(a)
a material disruption to those payment or communications systems or to those financial markets which are, in each case, required to operate in order for payments to be made in connection with the Senior Facilities (or otherwise in order for the transactions contemplated by the Finance Documents to be carried out), which disruption is not caused by, and is beyond the control of, any of the Parties; or
(b)
the occurrence of any other event which results in a disruption (of a technical or systems-related nature) to the treasury or payments operations of a Party preventing that, or any other Party:
(i)
from performing its payment obligations under the Finance Documents; or
(ii)
from communicating with other Parties in accordance with the terms of the Finance Documents,
and which (in either such case) is not caused by, and is beyond the control of, the Party whose operations are disrupted.
" Distribution Account " means any account to be maintained by the Company under paragraph 1.2 ( Distribution Accounts ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ).
" Dollar Capital Compensation Proceeds Account " means the account to be maintained by the Company pursuant to paragraph 1.1(f) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ).
" Dollar Disbursement Account " means the account to be maintained by the Company pursuant to paragraph 1.1(c) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ).
" Dollar Operating Revenues Account " means the account to be maintained by the Company pursuant to paragraph 1.1(a) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ).
" Dollar Working Capital Account " means the account to be maintained by the Company under paragraph 1.1(j) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ).
" Drawdown Date " means the date an Advance under any Facility is made or to be made.
" DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit " means an Acceptable Letter of Credit in favour of the Offshore Security Trustee issued by an Approved Bank in relation to the Debt Service Reserve Account on or after the Completion Date (except for any DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit procured prior to the Completion Date under, and in accordance with, clauses 11.17 ( DSRA Acceptable Letters of Credit ) and 14.10(h) ( Cure Rights ), in each case, of the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement), on terms that it is payable or callable as contemplated by, paragraphs 4.4 ( Payments to Fund Debt Service and Project Costs ) and 4.5 ( Calls on DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit ), in each case, of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ) and clause 6.2(b)(iii) ( Calls for Cash Deficiency Support ) of the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement, provided that the issuer or provider of such Acceptable Letter of Credit shall have no recourse to the Company or its assets in respect thereof.
" DSRA Excess Amount " has the meaning given to it in paragraph 4.3(a) ( Withdrawals of Balances in excess of DSRA Required Balance ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ).




" DSRA Required Balance " means:
(a)
on the date falling no later than the Initial Scheduled Commercial Start Date (or otherwise, in the circumstances contemplated by clause 11.17 ( DSRA Acceptable Letters of Credit ) of the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement on the earlier of (i) a Forecast Funding Shortfall; and (ii) the Initial Scheduled Commercial Start Date) up to (and including) the Completion Date, an amount equal to one hundred and fifty per cent. (150%) of Scheduled Debt Service for the period ending on the Completion Date (for the purposes of this paragraph (a), Scheduled Debt Service shall be calculated on the basis of the Repayment Instalments that are payable by the Company in the following six (6) months or the period up to the Completion Date (if such period is shorter than six (6) months) as contemplated on the date of signing of the Commercial Facilities Agreement and the K-SURE Covered Facility Agreement); and
(b)
from (but excluding) the Completion Date and in respect of any Repayment Date falling after the Completion Date (other than the Final Maturity Date), an amount equal to one hundred and twenty five per cent. (125%) of Scheduled Debt Service for the period from (but excluding) that Repayment Date up to and including the next Repayment Date,
in each case, as notified to the Company under paragraph 4.2 ( Notification of DSRA Required Balance ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ).
" Early Termination Date " has the meaning given to such term in the Hedging Agreement.
" Economic Assumptions " means each of the assumptions set out in Part A ( Economic Assumptions ) of Schedule 6 ( Assumptions ).
" Electrical Supply " means the electrical equipment and connections for both the Offshore LNG Reception and Regasification Facility and the Onshore Receiving Facility and a 440V connection to a valve station to allow for supply of electricity.
" Emergency " means a condition or situation which in the reasonable opinion of the Company:
(a)
materially and adversely affects, or is reasonably likely to materially and adversely affect, the ability of the Company to operate the Terminal safely and in accordance with international standards; or
(b)
presents, or is reasonably likely to present, a physical threat to persons or property or the security, integrity or reliability of the Terminal.
" End Date " means the date on which:
(a)
the Company has no further actual or contingent obligation to make any payments to any of the Finance Parties under or pursuant to the terms of any Finance Document or to K-SURE; and
(b)
no Finance Party has any actual or contingent obligation or liability under or pursuant to any Finance Document which will give rise to such an actual or contingent obligation of the Company.
" Enforceability Date " has the meaning given to it in the Coordination Deed.
" English Charge and Assignment " means the English charge and assignment dated on or about the date of this Agreement between the Company, the Offshore Security Trustee and the Offshore Account Bank.
" Environment " means all, or any, of the following:
(a)
the air (including, without limitation, the air within natural or man-made structures whether above or below ground);
(b)
water (including, without limitation, territorial, coastal and inland waters, ground and surface water and water in drains and sewers);
(c)
land (including, without limitation, surface and sub-surface soil and land under water);
(d)
flora, fauna, and natural habitats;
(e)
visual amenity, cultural heritage and archaeology; or




(f)
civil society, community and workforce health, safety and security, quality of life and human rights, including resettlement and land acquisition.
" Environmental and Social Action Plan " means the plan of environmental and social actions identified in the due diligence process as necessary for the Project to comply in all respects with the Environmental Requirements, as agreed between the Company and the Lenders.
" Environmental and Social Due Diligence Report " means the document so entitled and dated 5 July 2016 and the environmental and social due diligence memo dated 20 October 2016, in each case prepared by Arcadis ESG assessing the environmental and social effects of the Project.
" Environmental and Social Management Plans " means, as applicable, either or both of the Construction Environmental and Social Management Plans and the Operations Environmental and Social Management Plans.
" Environmental and Social Management System " means, those documented systems, policies and procedures (including the Construction Environmental and Social Management Plans and the Operations Environmental and Social Management Plans to the extent required at the relevant time) designed to enable the Project to meet the Environmental Requirements, including necessary environmental, safety and social impact assessment and implementation, organisation structure, impact management programs, technical and management capacity, training, community, relationships, environmental, safety and social monitoring and reporting.
" Environmental and Social Matters " means any of the following:
(a)
any release, emission, entry or introduction into the air of any Environmental Contaminants including the air within buildings and other natural or man-made structures above or below ground;
(b)
any discharge, release or entry into water of any Environmental Contaminants including into any river, watercourse, lake or pond (whether natural or artificial or above or below ground) or reservoir, or the surface of the riverbed or of other land supporting such waters, ground waters, sewers or the sea;
(c)
any release, deposit, keeping or disposal in land or on land whether or not covered by the sea or other waters of any Environmental Contaminants;
(d)
nuisance, noise, defective premises, health and safety at work, preservation or protection of the natural Environment or of man or any living organisms supported by the Environment;
(e)
any adverse impact on civil society including, without limitation, resettlement, land acquisition or any adverse impact upon the livelihood or living standards (excluding general inflationary changes) of those persons affected by resettlement or land acquisition at the time of or subsequent to but attributable to such resettlement or land acquisition; or
(f)
any other matter whatsoever directly affecting the Environment or any part of it or otherwise covered by the Environmental Guidelines and requirements of the Environmental and Social Due Diligence Report and the Environmental Impact Assessment.

" Environmental and Social Monitoring Report " means the report prepared by the Company (as contemplated by Clauses 13.2 ( Delivery of the Environmental and Social Monitoring Report during Construction ) and 14.3 ( Delivery of the Environmental and Social Monitoring Report during Operation )) setting out, without limitation, the following:
(a)
a description of the Project status including any change to the Project, the construction schedule and construction/operation overview;
(b)
the status of the Environmental and Social Action Plan;
(c)
the status of the Company's and the EPC Contractor's respective health, safety, social and environmental management systems, including any updates to such management systems, the results of any audit(s) and management review(s), the status of the health, safety, social, environmental and legal compliance and permitting, updates on the stakeholders management system, the grievance mechanism and the analysis of the changes to key project risks;




(d)
the environmental and social performance during planned operations (construction and/or exploitation) with respect to labour and working conditions, resources efficiency and pollution prevention, community health safety and security, biodiversity conservation and sustainable management of living natural resources and cultural heritage;
(e)
the environmental and social performance during unplanned operations (construction and/or exploitation);
(f)
the list and analysis of incidents including key risks and high potential near-miss events;
(g)
the status of the construction/operation emergency preparedness and response plans as required under the Environmental and Social Action Plan; and
(h)
the environmental and social status of Associated Facilities.

" Environmental Claim " means any claim, investigation or incident against the Company or any other persons in respect of the Project and arising out of a breach of Environmental Law or otherwise pertaining to Environmental and Social Matters.
" Environmental Contaminants " means any substance or emission whatsoever (whether natural or artificial, in a solid or liquid form or in the form of a gas or vapour and whether alone or in combination with any other substance) or waste that is capable of causing harm to man or any other living organism supported by the Environment, or damaging the Environment or public health or welfare, including but not limited to any controlled, special, hazardous, toxic, radioactive or dangerous substance or waste.
" Environmental Guidelines " means:
(a)
the IFC Performance Standards;
(b)
the Equator Principles; and
(c)
the World Bank Environmental Standards.

" Environmental Impact Assessment " or " EIA " means, collectively:
(a)
the environmental impact assessment of the Project prepared by Worley Parsons on behalf of the Company, dated July 2014; and
(b)
the subsequent environmental impact assessment addendum prepared by Hatch, dated September 2016.

" Environmental Law " means any Applicable Law with respect to or concerning pollution, protection of the Environment or natural resources, the effect of the Environment on human health, safety and well-being, or concerning the release, emission, leakage or spillage into the Environment of any toxic, radioactive, flammable, corrosive, explosive or otherwise hazardous substance or other material (including hydrocarbons) or concerning social and resettlement issues, including labour and working conditions standards, or otherwise relating to, harm to or the protection of humans, animals, plants or the Environment.
" Environmental Requirements " means all Environmental Laws, the Environmental and Social Action Plan and Environmental and Social Management Plan and the applicable standards and guidelines set out in the definition of Environmental Guidelines.
" EPC Contract " means the agreement entitled "Engineering, Procurement and Construction Contract for Bahrain LNG Import Terminal" entered into on 2 December 2015 and amended on 19 August 2016 between the Company and the EPC Contractor which sets out the terms and conditions upon which the EPC Contractor will undertake, amongst other things, the engineering, procurement and construction of the Terminal (excluding the FSU).
" EPC Contract Termination Date " means the latest of:
(a)
the date upon which the final warranty period under the EPC Contract expires;




(b)
if the amount of any outstanding warranty claim exceeds the available amount under the Warranty Bond, the date of payment by the EPC Contractor of the amount by which the outstanding warranty claim exceeds the amount available under the Warranty Bond; and
(c)
the date upon which the EPC Contractor has no further actual or contingent liabilities under the EPC Direct Agreement relating to the EPC Contract.
" EPC Contractor " means GS Engineering & Construction Corporation.
" EPC Direct Agreement " means the agreement so entitled entered into or, to be entered into, between the EPC Contractor, the Company and the Offshore Security Trustee.
" EPC Retention " means any monies retained by the Company under clause 20.5 ( Deduction ) of the EPC Contract .
" Equator Principles " means those principles so entitled and described in "The Equator Principles - a financial industry benchmark for determining, assessing and managing social and environmental risk in projects" dated June 2013 and adopted by the International Finance Corporation and various other banks and financial institutions and available, as at the date of this Agreement, at http://www.equator-principles.com.
" Equity Bridge Facility Agreements " means:
(a)
the GIC Equity Bridge Facility Agreement;
(b)
the nogaholding Equity Bridge Facility Agreement;
(c)
the Samsung Equity Bridge Facility Agreement;
(d)
the GIC (Shareholder) Equity Bridge Facility Agreement; and
(e)
the Teekay Equity Bridge Facility Agreement.
" Equity Bridge Finance Documents " means:
(a)
the GIC Equity Bridge Finance Documents;
(b)
the nogaholding Equity Bridge Finance Documents;
(c)
the Samsung Equity Bridge Finance Documents;
(d)
the GIC (Shareholder) Equity Bridge Finance Documents; and
(e)
the Teekay Equity Bridge Finance Documents.
" Equity Bridge Finance Parties " means:
(a)
the GIC Equity Bridge Finance Parties;
(b)
the nogaholding Equity Bridge Finance Parties;
(c)
the Samsung Equity Bridge Facility Lender;
(d)
the GIC (Shareholder) Equity Bridge Lender; and
(e)
the Teekay Equity Bridge Finance Parties.
" Equity Bridge Loans " means:
(a)
the GIC Equity Bridge Loans;
(b)
the nogaholding Equity Bridge Loans;
(c)
the Samsung Equity Bridge Loans;
(d)
GIC (Shareholder) Equity Bridge Loans; and
(e)
the Teekay Equity Bridge Loans.

" Equity Contribution Excess " has the meaning given to it in paragraph 4.3(b) ( Withdrawals of Balances in excess of DSRA Required Balance ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ).
" Equity Obligor " has the meaning given to it in the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement.




" Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement " means the agreement so entitled to be entered into between, amongst others, the Company, the Initial Shareholders (as defined therein), the Global Facility Agent, the Offshore Security Trustee and the Onshore Security Agent.
" ESCB Central Bank " means a central bank within the European System of Central Banks.
" Event of Default " means any event or circumstance specified as such in Clause 27 ( Events of Default ).
" Excess Cash Flow " means, as at the relevant Repayment Date, the aggregate balance of the Operating Revenues Accounts following payment or deduction for the amounts described in paragraphs (a) to (d)(vii) (inclusive) of paragraph 3.3 ( Withdrawals from the Operating Revenues Accounts ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ).
" Excluded Tax " means any Tax assessed on a Finance Party payable:
(a)
under the law of the jurisdiction in which that person is incorporated or, if different, the jurisdiction (or jurisdictions) in which that person is treated as resident for Tax purposes; or
(b)
under the law of the jurisdiction in which that person's Facility Office is located in respect of amounts received or receivable in that jurisdiction,
provided that such Tax is imposed on or calculated by reference to the net income received or receivable (but not any sum deemed to be received or receivable) by that person.
" Existing Dispute " has the meaning given to it in Clause 47(h) ( Arbitration ).
" Existing Lender " has the meaning given to it in Clause 34.1 ( Assignments or Transfers by the Lenders ).
" Expert " has the meaning given to it in Clause 20.9(a) ( Referral to Experts ).
" EWA " means the Electricity and Water Authority of the Government.
" Facilities " means the facilities made available to the Company under the Facility Agreements.
" Facility Agents " means the Commercial Facilities Agent and the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent.
" Facility Agreements " means the Commercial Facilities Agreement, the K-SURE Covered Facility Agreement and the Working Capital Facility Agreement.
" Facility Office " means the office notified by a Senior Lender to the Relevant Facility Representative in writing on or before the date it becomes a Senior Lender (or, following that date, by not less than seven (7) days' written notice) as the office through which it will perform its obligations under this Agreement and the relevant Finance Documents.
" FATCA " means:
(a)
sections 1471 to 1474 of the Code or any associated regulations;
(b)
any treaty, law or regulation of any other jurisdiction, or relating to an intergovernmental agreement between the US and any other jurisdiction, which (in either case) facilitates the implementation of any law or regulation referred to in paragraph (a) above; or
(c)
any agreement pursuant to the implementation of any treaty, law or regulation referred to in paragraphs (a) or (b) above with the US Internal Revenue Service, the US government or any governmental or taxation authority in any other jurisdiction.

" FATCA Application Date " means:
(a)
in relation to a "withholdable payment" described in section 1473(1)(A)(i) of the Code (which relates to payments of interest and certain other payments from sources within the US), 1 July 2014;




(b)
in relation to a "withholdable payment" described in section 1473(1)(A)(ii) of the Code (which relates to "gross proceeds" from the disposition of property of a type that can produce interest from sources within the US), 1 January 2019; or
(c)
in relation to a "passthru payment" described in section 1471(d)(7) of the Code not falling within paragraphs (a) or (b) above, 1 January 2019,
or, in each case, such other date from which such payment may become subject to a deduction or withholding required by FATCA as a result of any change in FATCA after the date of this Agreement.
" FATCA Deduction " means a deduction or withholding from a payment under a Finance Document required by FATCA.
" FATCA Exempt Party " means a Party that is entitled to receive payments free from any FATCA Deduction.
" FATCA FFI " means a foreign financial institution as defined in section 1471(d)(4) of the Code which, if any Finance Party is not a FATCA Exempt Party, could be required to make a FATCA Deduction.
" Fee Letter " means any letter or letters dated on or about the date of this Agreement between a Finance Party and the Company (or any Agent and the Company) setting out any of the fees referred to in Clause 7 ( Fees ).
" Final Maturity Date " means 14 November 2036.
" Finance Documents " means:
(a)
this Agreement;
(b)
each Facility Agreement;
(c)
the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement;
(d)
the Fee Letters;
(e)
the Hedging Agreements;
(f)
the Security Documents;
(g)
any DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit;
(h)
any MRA Acceptable Letter of Credit;
(i)
any Acceptable Contingent Equity Letter of Credit (as defined in the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement);
(j)
any Subordination Agreement;
(k)
the Finance Documents Amendment Agreement; and
(l)
any other document from time to time designated as such by the Global Facility Agent and the Company,

provided that , where the term "Finance Document" is used in, and construed for the purposes of, this Agreement only, a Hedging Agreement shall be a Finance Document only for the purposes of the definitions of "End Date", "Financing Costs", "Hedge Provider End Date", "Liabilities to Hedge Providers", "Material Adverse Effect", "Permitted Encumbrances", "Secured Obligations" and "Transaction Documents" and for the purposes of Clause 1.2 ( Interpretation ), Clause 1.4 ( Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 ), Clause 2.2 ( Finance Parties' Rights and Obligations ), Clause 6 ( Prepayment and Cancellation ), Clause 9.2 ( Third Party Indemnity ), Clause 9.3 ( Other Indemnities ), Clause 21.4 ( Hedge Provider Undertakings ), Clause 22.4 ( Disposal of Permitted Investments ), Clause 23.7(d) ( No Conflict ), Clause 23.8 ( Pari Passu Ranking ), Clause 23.18 ( Other Agreements ), Clause 23.24 ( Withholding Tax ), Clause 24.11 ( Pari Passu Ranking ), Clause 24.13 ( Application of Proceeds ), Clause 24.21 ( "Know your customer" checks ), Clause 26.22 ( Immunity ), Clause 27 ( Events of Default ), Clause 28.1(e) ( Remedies following Event of Default ), Clause 30 ( The Global Facility Agent and the Mandated Lead Arrangers ), Clause 31 ( The Account Banks ), Clause 35 ( Changes to the Company ), Clause 36 ( Payment Mechanics ), Clause 37 ( Set-Off ), Clause 39 ( Calculations and Certificates ), Clause 40 ( Partial Invalidity ), Clause 41 ( Remedies and Waivers ), Clause 42 ( Confidentiality ), Clause 44 ( Amendments and Waivers ) and Clause 45 ( Limited Liability ) and Schedule 2 ( Conditions Precedent ), Schedule 3 ( Accounts ), Schedule 7 ( Form of Deed of Accession ) and Schedule 10 ( Insurances ).




" Finance Documents Amendment Agreement " means the agreement so entitled to be entered into on or about the date of Financial Close between the Company, the Global Facility Agent, the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent, the Commercial Facilities Agent, the Shareholders and the Sponsors for the purpose of adjusting certain dates, amounts and percentages in the Finance Documents so as to reflect the revised Monthly Capacity Charge (as defined in the Terminal Use Agreement).
" Finance Parties " means:
(a)
the Lenders;
(b)
the Agents;
(c)
the Account Banks;
(d)
the Hedge Providers; and
(e)
the Mandated Lead Arrangers,

provided that , where the term "Finance Parties" is used in, and construed for the purposes of, this Agreement only, a Hedge Provider shall be a Finance Party only for the purposes of the definitions of "End Date", "Excluded Tax", "FATCA FFI", "Financing Costs", "Hedge Provider End Date", "Material Adverse Effect", "Permitted Indebtedness", "Project Party" and "Secured Obligations" and Clause 1.2 ( Interpretation ), Clause 2.2 ( Finance Parties' Rights and Obligations ), Clause 3 ( Purpose ), Clause 6 ( Prepayment and Cancellation ), Clause 8 ( Tax ), Clause 9 ( Other Indemnities ), Clause 11 ( Costs and Expenses ), Clause 21 ( Hedging ), Clause 23.1 ( Company Representations ), Clause 23.8 ( Pari Passu Ranking ), Clause 23.24 ( Withholding Tax ), Clause 24.7 ( Further Assurance ), Clause 24.11 ( Pari Passu Ranking ), Clause 24.21 (" Know your customer" checks ), Clause 24.26(a) ( Other Information ), Clause 26.3(c) ( New Agreements ),  Clause 26.28 ( Sanctions ), Clause 27.3(d) ( Breach of Finance Documents ), Clause 27.13 ( Repudiation or Illegality ), Clause 28.2 ( Action by Finance Party ), Clause 30 ( The Global Facility Agent and the Mandated Lead Arrangers ), Clause 31 ( The Account Banks ), Clause 32 ( Conduct of Business by the Finance Parties ), Clause 34 ( Changes to the Lenders ), Clause 36 ( Payment Mechanics ), Clause 37 ( Set-Off ), Clause 39 ( Calculations and Certificates ), Clause 40 ( Partial Invalidity ), Clause 41 ( Remedies and Waivers ), Clause 42 ( Confidentiality ) and Clause 45 ( Limited Liability ) and Schedule 2 ( Conditions Precedent ), Schedule 3 ( Accounts ), Schedule 7 ( Form of Deed of Accession ) and Schedule 10 ( Insurances ).
" Financial Close " means the first Business Day after which the Global Facility Agent notifies the Company, the Lenders and the Hedge Providers that all of the conditions precedent referred to in Schedule 2 ( Conditions Precedent ) have either been satisfied or waived.
" Financial Indebtedness " means all indebtedness of the Company in respect of:
(a)
borrowed money;
(b)
any bonds, notes, loan stock, commercial paper, acceptance credits, debentures and bills or promissory notes drawn, accepted, endorsed or issued by the Company;
(c)
any credit to the Company from a supplier of goods or under any instalment purchase or other similar arrangement in respect of goods or services (except trade accounts payable within sixty (60) days in the ordinary course of business);
(d)
obligations of the Company to reimburse any other person in respect of amounts paid under a letter of credit, guarantee, indemnity or similar instrument;
(e)
amounts raised under any other transaction having the commercial effect of a borrowing and which would be classified as a borrowing under the Relevant Accounting Standard including under leases or similar arrangements entered into primarily as a means of financing the asset leased; and
(f)
any derivative transactions.

" Financial Model " means the Base Case financial model on the date of Financial Close.
" Financial Statements " means, in respect of any person, the cashflow statement, balance sheet, profit and loss account and disclosure of material liabilities relating to such person.




" Financing Costs " means all amounts paid or payable to a Finance Party under the Finance Documents.
" First Consolidated Project Agreement Amendment Agreement " means the agreement so entitled to be entered into on or about the date of Financial Close between NOGA, the Company and the Shareholders.
" First Currency " has the meaning given to it in Clause 9.1(a) ( Currency Indemnity ).
" First Historic DSCR Calculation Period " means the period starting on the Relevant Start Date and ending on the first Calculation Date (both dates inclusive).
" First Projected DSCR Calculation Period " means the period from (and excluding) the First Repayment Date and ending on (and including):
(a)
the Second Repayment Date (if the First Repayment Date occurs on the date contemplated by paragraph (a) of the definition thereof); or
(b)
the Third Repayment Date (if the First Repayment Date occurs on the date contemplated by paragraph (b) of the definition thereof),
in each case both dates inclusive.
" First Repayment Date " means, in relation to each Senior Facility the earlier of:
(a)
the date falling six (6) months after the Relevant Start Date; and
(b)
the date falling twelve (12) months after the Initial Scheduled Commercial Start Date.
" Floating Facilities " has the meaning given to it in Schedule 13 ( Hedging Strategy ).
" Force Majeure Event " means a force majeure event under any Project Document.
" Forecast Funding Shortfall " means, at any time, a shortfall arising if the amount of remaining Project Costs estimated at that time, irrespective of whether or not included in the Project Budget, can reasonably be expected to be more than:
(a)
the aggregate Available Commitments plus available Shareholders' Funds required to be provided to the Company pursuant to the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement; plus
(b)
any other committed Financial Indebtedness comprising Permitted Indebtedness at the time available to the Company for the payment of Project Costs (other than Permitted Indebtedness falling within paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) or (f) of the definition thereof); plus
(c)
any other amounts agreed between the Company and the Global Facility Agent.
" FSU " means the Floating Storage Unit with Hull No. 2461 (IMO No. 9771080) including its appurtenances, machinery, equipment and fittings.
" FSU Building Contract " means the agreement entitled "Shipbuilding Contract for the Construction and Sale of one (1) 173,400 CBM Liquefied Natural Gas Carrier (Hull No. : 2461)", entered into on 2 February 2015 between the FSU Owner and the FSU Contractor.
" FSU Contractor " means Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd.
" FSU Guarantor " means Teekay LNG Partners LP.
" FSU Guarantee " means the agreement entitled "Guarantee", to be entered into between the FSU Guarantor and the Company (as charterer), substantially in the form scheduled to the Time Charter Party.
" FSU Letter of Credit " means the letter of credit provided (or procured) by the FSU Guarantor for the benefit of the Company in respect of the present and future obligations of the FSU Guarantor under the FSU Guarantee for the amount required under the FSU Guarantee from time to time.




" FSU Owner " means DSME Hull No. 2461 L.L.C., a company incorporated and existing under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered office is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, Marshall Islands, MH96960.
" Gas Pipeline " means the gas pipeline to be constructed between the Offshore LNG Reception and Regasification Facility and the Onshore Receiving Facility.
" GIC " means Gulf Investment Corporation G.S.C., a Gulf shareholding company incorporated and existing under the laws of Kuwait with registration number 37885, having its registered address at Jaber Mubarak Street, Sharq, Kuwait City, Kuwait.
" GIC EBL Facility " means the "EBL Facility" under, and as defined in, the GIC Equity Bridge Facility Agreement.
" GIC EBL Facility Agent " means Mizuho Bank, Ltd., or any successor agent appointed under the terms of the GIC Equity Bridge Finance Documents.
" GIC Equity Bridge Facility Lenders " has the meaning given to it in the Coordination Deed.
" GIC Equity Bridge Facility Agreement " means the agreement to be entered into between, among others, the Company and the GIC Equity Bridge Facility Lenders in respect of GIC's Base Shareholder's Commitment.
" GIC Equity Bridge Finance Documents " means the "EBL Finance Documents" under, and as defined in, the GIC Equity Bridge Facility Agreement.
" GIC Equity Bridge Finance Parties " means the GIC Equity Bridge Facility Lenders and the GIC EBL Facility Agent.
" GIC Equity Bridge Loans " means the aggregate of the "Loans" under, and as defined in, the GIC Equity Bridge Facility Agreement.
" GIC (Shareholder) EBL Facility " means the "EBL Facility" under, and as defined in, the GIC (Shareholder) Equity Bridge Facility Agreement.
" GIC (Shareholder) Equity Bridge Facility Agent " means GIC, or any successor agent appointed under the terms of the GIC (Shareholder) Equity Bridge Finance Documents.
" GIC (Shareholder) Equity Bridge Facility Lender " has the meaning given to it in the Coordination Deed.
" GIC (Shareholder) Equity Bridge Facility Agreement " means the agreement to be entered into between the Company and the GIC (Shareholder) Equity Bridge Facility Lender.
" GIC (Shareholder) Equity Bridge Finance Documents " means the "EBL Finance Documents" under, and as defined in, the GIC (Shareholder) Equity Bridge Facility Agreement.
" GIC (Shareholder) Equity Bridge Loans " means the aggregate of the "Loans" under, and as defined in, the GIC (Shareholder) Equity Bridge Facility Agreement.
" Global Facility Agent's Spot Rate of Exchange " means, in respect of Bahraini Dinar, the rate displayed by the Central Bank of Bahrain for the purchase of the relevant currency with Dollars in Manama, Bahrain at or about 12:00 p.m. (Manama time) on the relevant day.
" Government " means the government of Bahrain.




" Government Guarantee " means the agreement so entitled, entered into on 2 December 2015 between the MOF and the Company.
" Government Guarantee Amendment Agreement " means the agreement so entitled, entered into on or about the date of Financial Close between the MOF and the Company for the purpose of amending the Government Guarantee.
" Government Risk Event " has the meaning given to it in the Terminal Use Agreement.
" Gross Revenues " means, in relation to the relevant Calculation Period, the aggregate of:
(a)
Operating Revenues; and
(b)
Non-Operating Revenues,
for that Calculation Period.
" Hedge Coordinators " means Standard Chartered Bank and Société Générale.
" Hedge Excess " means, in respect of any current or future Hedging Calculation Period, the amount by which the Aggregate Notional Amount exceeds the Maximum Debt.
" Hedge Provider " means any entity which either:
(a)
is an Original Hedge Provider and is a party to the Coordination Deed as an "Original Hedge Provider"; or
(b)
has become a party to this Agreement and the Coordination Deed, in each case, as a Hedge Provider pursuant to Clause 21.1(b) ( Hedging ) and clause 3 ( Joining This Deed ) of the Coordination Deed, respectively.
" Hedge Provider End Date " means the date when:
(a)
the Company has no further actual or contingent obligation to make any payments to any of the Finance Parties (other than the Hedge Providers) under or pursuant to the terms of any Finance Document; and
(b)
no Finance Party (other than the Hedge Providers) has any actual or contingent obligation or liability under or pursuant to any Finance Document which will give rise to such an actual or contingent obligation of the Company.
" Hedge Provider's Aggregate Notional Amount " means, in respect of a Hedge Provider and any current or future Hedging Calculation Period, the aggregate of the Notional Amounts (as defined in the relevant Transaction confirmation(s)) in respect of such Hedging Calculation Period for all interest rate hedging Transactions under all Hedging Agreements between that Hedge Provider and the Company.
" Hedge Provider's Proportion " means, in respect of a Hedge Provider and any current or future Hedging Calculation Period, that Hedge Provider's Aggregate Notional Amount as a proportion of the Aggregate Notional Amount.
" Hedging Agreement " means each master agreement, schedule thereto and each confirmation or other document evidencing a Transaction thereunder, which may take the form of a novation agreement or confirmation evidencing the novation of any (or part of any) Transaction) (or such other agreement or document, where a hedging agreement is not in, or substantially in, the form of the Template ISDA and the Global Facility Agent has determined such other agreement or document to be substantially equivalent to the Template ISDA in accordance with the terms of the Coordination Deed), in each case, between the Company and a Hedge Provider available or used for hedging interest rate risk in connection with the Floating Facilities in accordance with the Hedging Strategy.




" Hedging Calculation Period " has the meaning given to the term "Calculation Period" under the relevant Hedging Agreement.
" Hedging Strategy " means the hedging strategy set out in Schedule 13 ( Hedging Strategy ).
" Hedging Termination Payment " means any amount falling due from or to the Company under a Hedging Agreement as a direct result of a termination in whole or in part of one or more Transactions under that Hedging Agreement.
" High-income OECD Member " means those members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development which have a gross national income per capita of US$44,311 or more, or as such definition may be revised from time to time.
" Hire " has the meaning given to it in the Time Charter Party.
" Historic DSCR " means, for any Historic DSCR Calculation Period, the ratio of:
(a)
Available Cash Flow during that period; to
(b)
the aggregate of:
(i)
Scheduled Debt Service during that period; and
(ii)
without double counting, all costs, fees and expenses, in each case, due in respect of the Facilities during that period.
" Historic DSCR Calculation Period " means:
(a)
the First Historic DSCR Calculation Period;
(b)
the Second Historic DSCR Calculation Period; and
(c)
in relation to any Calculation Date falling after:
(i)
the Second Repayment Date (if the First Repayment Date occurs on the date contemplated by paragraph (a) of the definition thereof); or
(ii)
the Third Repayment Date (if the First Repayment Date occurs on the date contemplated by paragraph (b) of the definition thereof),
the six (6) month period ending on (and including) that Calculation Date.
" Holding Company " means, in relation to a person, any other person in respect of which it is a Subsidiary.
" IFC " means the International Finance Corporation.
" IFC Performance Standards " means:
(a)
the IFC's Performance Standards on Social and Environmental Sustainability dated 1 January 2012; and
(b)
the Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines (effective April 2007).
" Illegality Lender " has the meaning give to it in Clause 6.1 ( Mandatory Prepayment - Illegality ).
" Impaired Agent " means an Agent at any time when:
(a)
it has failed to make (or has notified a Party that it will not make) a payment required to be made by it under the Finance Documents by the due date for payment;
unless:
(i)
its failure to pay is caused by:
(A)
administrative or technical error; or
(B)
a Disruption Event; and
payment is made within four (4) Business Days of its due date; or




(ii)
that Agent is disputing in good faith whether it is contractually obliged to make the payment in question;
(b)
that Agent otherwise rescinds or repudiates a Finance Document; or
(c)
an Insolvency Event has occurred and is continuing with respect to an Agent.

" Indemnitees " has the meaning given to it in Clause 9.2(a) ( Third Party Indemnity ).
" Information Memorandum " means the project information memorandum dated July 2016 provided to financial institutions in seeking to obtain their participation in the financing of the Project.
" Initial AUB Rating Requirements " means, in respect of AUB in its capacity as Hedge Provider:
(a)
a long-term unsecured indebtedness or issuer credit rating (by Moody's or S&P) of at least Baa2 by Moody's or BBB by S&P; and
(b)
Core Capital of not less than US$1,000,000,000.
" Initial Hedge Provider Rating Requirements " means:
(a)
a long-term unsecured indebtedness or issuer credit rating (by Moody's or S&P) of at least A3 by Moody's or A- by S&P; and
(b)
Core Capital of not less than US$1,000,000,000.
" Initial Operating Budget " means the operating budget described in and approved or deemed to be approved by the Global Facility Agent in accordance with Clause 18 ( Operating Budget ).
" Initial Scheduled Commercial Start Date " means 14 February 2019.
" Initial Sponsors " means Samsung, Teekay LNG Partners LP and GIC.
" Insolvency Event " means in relation to an Agent or Account Bank, that such party:
(a)
is dissolved (other than pursuant to a consolidation, amalgamation or merger);
(b)
becomes insolvent or is unable to pay its debts (in each case as determined in accordance with the laws applicable to such Agent or Account Bank) or fails or admits in writing its inability generally to pay its debts as they become due;
(c)
makes a general assignment, arrangement or composition with or for the benefit of its creditors;
(d)
institutes or has instituted against it, by a regulator, supervisor or any similar official with primary insolvency, rehabilitative or regulatory jurisdiction over it in the jurisdiction of its incorporation or organisation or the jurisdiction of its head or home office, a proceeding seeking a judgment of insolvency or bankruptcy or any other relief under any bankruptcy or insolvency law or other similar law affecting creditors' rights, or a petition is presented for its winding up or liquidation by it or such regulator, supervisor or similar official;
(e)
has instituted against it a proceeding seeking a judgment of insolvency or bankruptcy or any other relief under any bankruptcy or insolvency law or other similar law affecting creditors' rights, or a petition is presented for its winding up or liquidation, and, in the case of any such proceeding or petition instituted or presented against it, such proceeding or petition is instituted or presented by a person or entity not described in paragraph (d) above and:
(i)
results in a judgment of insolvency or bankruptcy or the entry of an order for relief or the making of an order for its winding up or liquidation; or
(ii)
is not dismissed, discharged, stayed or restrained in each case within thirty (30) days of the institution or presentation thereof;
(f)
has a resolution passed for its winding up, official management or liquidation (other than pursuant to a consolidation, amalgamation or merger);
(g)
seeks or becomes subject to the appointment of an administrator, provisional liquidator, conservator, receiver, trustee, custodian or other similar official for it or for all or substantially all its assets (other




than, for so long as it is required by law or regulation not to be publicly disclosed, any such appointment which is to be made, or is made, by a person or entity described in paragraph (d) above);
(h)
has a secured party take possession of all or substantially all its assets or has a distress, execution, attachment, sequestration or other legal process levied, enforced or sued on or against all or substantially all its assets and such secured party maintains possession, or any such process is not dismissed, discharged, stayed or restrained, in each case within thirty (30) days thereafter;
(i)
causes or is subject to any event with respect to it which, under the applicable laws of any jurisdiction, has an analogous effect to any of the events specified in paragraphs (a) to (h) (inclusive) above; or
(j)
takes any action in furtherance of, or indicating its consent to, approval of, or acquiescence in, any of the foregoing acts.

" Insurance Proceeds " means all proceeds of Insurances payable or paid to or on behalf of the Company.
" Insurance Proceeds Account " means the account to be maintained by the Company pursuant to paragraph 1.1(e) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ).
" Insurances " means each of the contracts of insurance or reinsurance entered into by or on behalf of the Company in respect of the Project and in accordance with its obligations under Schedule 10 ( Insurances ).
" Insurer " means any insurer with whom Insurances have been placed.
" Interest Period " has the meaning given to it in the relevant Facility Agreement.
" ISDA " means the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc.
" ISDA Agreement " means the ISDA 2002 Master Agreement.
" ISDA Definitions " means the 2006 ISDA Definitions.
" K-SURE " means Korea Trade Insurance Corporation.
" K-SURE Cover Event " means any of the following events or circumstances:
(a)
it is or becomes unlawful for K-SURE to perform or comply with any or all of its payment obligations pursuant to the K-SURE Insurance Policy;
(b)
any of the obligations of K-SURE under the K-SURE Insurance Policy are not or cease to be legal, valid, binding or in full force and effect; or
(c)
K-SURE otherwise avoids, cancels, rescinds, repudiates, suspends or terminates the K-SURE Insurance Policy in whole or in part,
in each case, except to the extent that such event or circumstance arises due to (i) a wilful act or wilful omission of a K-SURE Covered Facility Lender; or (ii) a wilful breach by a K-SURE Covered Facility Lender of its obligations under the K-SURE Insurance Policy, unless such act, omission or breach is, directly or indirectly, caused by an act, omission or breach by the Company.
" K-SURE Covered Facility " means the term loan facility made or to be made available pursuant to the terms of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agreement.
" K-SURE Covered Facility Advance " means any Advance (as from time to time reduced by repayment or prepayment) made or to be made under the K-SURE Covered Facility.
" K-SURE Covered Facility Agreement " means the loan agreement between the Company, the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent and the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders dated on or about the date hereof documenting the terms and conditions applying to the K-SURE Covered Facility.




" K-SURE Covered Facility Commitment " means:
(a)
in relation to a K-SURE Covered Facility Lender, the amounts set out opposite its name under the heading "Commitments in Dollars" in schedule 1 ( The Original K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders ) of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agreement and the amount of any other K-SURE Covered Facility Commitment transferred to it under the K-SURE Covered Facility Agreement or this Agreement; and
(b)
in relation to any other K-SURE Covered Facility Lender, the amount of any K-SURE Covered Facility Commitment transferred to it under the K-SURE Covered Facility Agreement or this Agreement,
in each case to the extent not cancelled, reduced or transferred by it under the K-SURE Covered Facility Agreement or this Agreement.
" K-SURE Covered Facility Lender " means any Original K-SURE Covered Facility Lender and any other bank or financial institution which has become a K-SURE Covered Facility Lender in accordance with the terms of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agreement and, in each case, has not ceased to be a K-SURE Covered Facility Lender in accordance with the terms of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agreement.
" K-SURE Covered Facility Loan " means, at any time, the aggregate principal amount of the K-SURE Covered Facility Advances outstanding at such time.
" K-SURE Covered Facility Repayment Instalment " has the meaning given to it in the K-SURE Covered Facility Agreement.
" K-SURE Insurance Policy " means the K-SURE Overseas Business Credit Insurance Contract, as defined in the K-SURE Covered Facility Agreement.
" K-SURE Insurance Premium " means the insurance premium payable by the Company in Dollars to K-SURE under the K-SURE Insurance Policy in respect of the cover provided by K-SURE under the K-SURE Insurance Policy as invoiced by K-SURE to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent.
" Land Agreements " means:
(a)
the Land Lease Agreement; and
(b)
the Pipeline Corridor Agreement.
" Land Lease Agreement " means the agreement so entitled, entered into on 2 December 2015 between NOGA and the Company.
" Land Lease Agreement Direct Agreement " means the agreement so entitled entered into or, to be entered into, between NOGA, the Company and the Onshore Security Agent.
" LCIA " has the meaning given to it in Clause 47(a) ( Arbitration ).
" Legal Opinion " means any legal opinion delivered to the Global Facility Agent under Clause 4.1 ( Conditions Precedent to Financial Close ).
" Lenders " means the Senior Lenders and the Working Capital Banks.
" Lenders' Environmental Consultant " means Arcadis ESG or such other advisor as may from time to time be appointed in relation to the Project by the Company with the consent of the Global Facility Agent.
" Lenders' Insurance Adviser " means Marsh Limited or such other advisor as may from time to time be appointed in relation to the Project by the Company with the consent of the Global Facility Agent.
" Lenders' Technical Consultant " means ThyssenKrupp Uhde Energy and Power Consultants Ltd or such other advisor as may from time to time be appointed in relation to the Project by the Company with the consent of the Global Facility Agent.




" Liabilities to Hedge Providers " means all amounts, present or future, actual or contingent, payable or owed by the Company to the Hedge Providers in their capacity as such under, or in connection with, any Finance Document.
" LIBOR " means, in relation to any Advance:
(a)
the applicable Screen Rate; or
(b)
(if no Screen Rate is available for Dollars for the Interest Period of that Advance) the arithmetic mean of the rates (rounded upwards to four decimal places) as supplied to the Global Facility Agent at its request quoted by the Reference Bank(s) to leading banks in the London interbank market,
as of the Specified Time on the Quotation Day for the offering of deposits in Dollars and for a period comparable to the relevant Interest Period for that Advance and, if any such rate is below zero, LIBOR will be deemed to be zero.
" Litigation " means legal actions, litigation, arbitration, administrative or winding up proceedings or analogous proceedings.
" LLCR " means, for the relevant LLCR Calculation Period, the ratio of:
(a)
an amount equal to the net present value as at the relevant Calculation Date of the forecast Available Cash Flow (discounted at the Discount Rate) for each LLCR Calculation Period from that Calculation Date up to and including the Final Maturity Date; to
(b)
an amount equal to the sum of:  
(i)
the aggregate of the Loans outstanding under the Senior Facilities on that Calculation Date (after taking account of all repayments of the Loans under the Base Facilities and the Contingent Facility or, in the case of the first Calculation Date, the amount of Loans projected to be outstanding as at the first Calculation Date before any repayment (if any) is made on such date); plus
(ii)
the aggregate of the Loans outstanding under the Working Capital Facility to the extent that such Loans are not available to be redrawn; plus
(iii)
for the Calculation Date falling immediately prior to the Final Maturity Date, the total amount of the Commitment under, and as defined in, the Working Capital Facility Agreement (unless any amount of such Commitment (if drawn) would only fall due for repayment on a date after the Final Maturity Date); minus
(iv)
the cash balance of the Debt Service Reserve Account and/or amounts available for drawing under any DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit on that Calculation Date (having made any repayments referred to in sub-paragraphs (i) and (ii) above),
calculated in accordance with the then-current Project Budget and applying the same principles as in the Base Case.
" LLCR Calculation Period " means, at any time, the period starting on any date from which the LLCR is to be calculated in accordance with this Agreement and ending on the Final Maturity Date.
" LNG " means natural gas in a liquid state at or below its point of boiling at a pressure of approximately one atmosphere.
" Loans " means the Commercial Bank Facility Loan, the K-SURE Covered Facility Loan and the Contingent Facility Loan.
" Local Business Day " has the meaning given to such term in the ISDA Agreement.
" Longstop Completion Date " means 29 March 2020.




" Major Maintenance Reserve Account " means the account to be maintained by the Company pursuant to paragraph 1.1 (i) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ).
" Major Project Document " means:
(a)
the Project Development Agreement;
(b)
the Terminal Use Agreement;
(c)
the Option Agreement;
(d)
the Government Guarantee;
(e)
the Land Lease Agreement;
(f)
the Time Charter Party;
(g)
the FSU Guarantee;
(h)
the O&M Agreement;
(i)
the O&M Guarantee;
(j)
the Pipeline Interconnection Agreement;
(k)
the Pipeline Corridor Agreement;
(l)
the EPC Contract;
(m)
any Power Supply Agreement;
(n)
the Quiet Enjoyment Agreement;
(o)
the Deed of Undertaking;
(p)
the Acknowledgement;
(q)
the Consolidated Project Agreement Amendment Agreement;
(r)
the First Consolidated Project Agreement Amendment Agreement;
(s)
the Government Guarantee Amendment Agreement;
(t)
any guarantee or letter of credit provided (or procured) by a Major Project Party or its Affiliate for the benefit of the Company in respect of the obligations of that Major Project Party or Affiliate pursuant to a Major Project Document; and
(u)
any other document designated as such by the Global Facility Agent and the Company.
" Major Project Party " means:
(a)
the Company;
(b)
each Shareholder;
(c)
each Sponsor;
(d)
NOGA;
(e)
until the EPC Contract Termination Date, the EPC Contractor;
(f)
the O&M Contractor;
(g)
the O&M Guarantor;
(h)
MOF;
(i)
the FSU Owner;
(j)
the FSU Guarantor;
(k)
BPC;
(l)
EWA;
(m)
the Government of Bahrain; and
(n)
any other counterparty to a Major Project Document designated as such by the Global Facility Agent and the Company,
in each case, while such person has any outstanding obligations under any Transaction Document to which it is, or is expressed to be, a party.
" Majority Commercial Lenders " has the meaning given to it in the Commercial Facilities Agreement.
" Majority K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders " has the meaning given to it in the K-SURE Covered Facility Agreement.
" Majority Voting Institutions " has the meaning given to it in the Coordination Deed.




" Market Hedges " means the interest rate swap transactions to be entered into between the Company and each of the Hedge Coordinators on or prior to Financial Close, on the understanding that portions of such interest rate swap transactions will be novated to one or more of the other Original Hedge Providers pursuant to certain novation confirmations and/or novation agreements to be entered into between the Company (as the remaining party), the relevant Hedge Coordinator (as the transferor) and each of the relevant Original Hedge Providers (other than the Hedge Coordinators) (as the transferee) (each such interest rate swap transaction, a " Market Hedge ").
" Market Disruption Event " has the meaning given to it in the applicable Facility Agreement.
" Material Adverse Effect " means, as of any date of determination, in respect of any event, circumstance or change in circumstance (or any combination thereof), an effect which, in the opinion of the Required Majority (acting reasonably) materially impairs, or is reasonably likely to materially impair:
(a)
the business, material assets, material property, financial condition or operation of the Company;
(b)
the ability of any Shareholder or any Sponsor to perform its payment and other material obligations under the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement, in each case, only for so long as it has any financial obligations under the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement;
(c)
the rights or remedies of any of the Lenders or K-SURE under the Finance Documents;
(d)
the legality, validity or enforceability of any Finance Document or any Security Interest created or purportedly created pursuant to any Security Document; or
(e)
the ability of:
(i)
the Company to perform and comply with any of its payment or other material obligations under any of the Transaction Documents to which it is a party; or
(ii)
a Major Project Party to perform and comply with any of its payment or other material obligations under any of the Transaction Documents to which it is a party where such ability is impaired in a manner or to an extent which is materially prejudicial to the interests of the Finance Parties under the Finance Documents.
" Maximum Debt " means, in respect of any current or future Hedging Calculation Period, one hundred per cent. (100%) of the aggregate principal amount outstanding or expected to be outstanding in respect of the Floating Facilities in respect of such Hedging Calculation Period, as set out in the Financial Model or, if the debt profile as set out in the Financial Model no longer reflects the Company's expectations of the debt profile, the expected debt profile at the relevant time.
" Minimum Hedge " means, in respect of any current or future Hedging Calculation Period, the minimum amount of the Floating Facilities required to be hedged in accordance with the Hedging Strategy.
" Minimum Hedge Excess " means, in respect of any current or future Hedging Calculation Period, the amount by which the Aggregate Notional Amount exceeds the Minimum Hedge.
" Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism " means Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism of the Government.
" Model Auditor " means PwC A.G. or such other advisor as may from time to time be appointed in relation to the Project by the Company with the consent of the Global Facility Agent.
" Modelling Bank " means Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP).
" MOF " means the Government as represented by the Ministry of Finance of Bahrain.
" Monthly Charges " has the meaning given to it in the Terminal Use Agreement.
" Moody's " means Moody's Investors Service, Ltd.
" MoWMA&UP " means the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning of the Government.




" MRA Acceptable Letter of Credit " means an Acceptable Letter of Credit in favour of the Offshore Security Trustee issued by an Approved Bank in relation to the Major Maintenance Reserve Account, on terms that it is payable or callable as contemplated by paragraph 10.6 ( MRA Acceptable Letter of Credit ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ), provided that the issuer or provider of such Acceptable Letter of Credit shall have no recourse to the Company or its assets in respect thereof.
" MRA Required Balance " means at any time on and after the Commercial Start Date, the cost of scheduled major maintenance that would have been included in the Contract Price as set out and defined in the O&M Agreement (as in effect immediately prior to an MRA Trigger Event), such amount to be equal to the costs forecast and estimated in the then-current Project Budget or Operating Budget (as applicable) to be incurred by the Company in relation to the next scheduled major inspection multiplied by a fraction:
(a)
the denominator of which is the number of Calculation Periods from and excluding the Calculation Period in which the completion of the preceding scheduled major inspection has occurred (the " First Calculation Period ") to and excluding the Calculation Period in which the completion of the next scheduled major inspection is projected to occur; and
(b)
the numerator of which is the number of Calculation Periods from and excluding the First Calculation Period up to and including the next Calculation Date,
provided that the MRA Required Balance shall never be less than zero and in each case such amounts shall be notified to the Company under paragraph 10.3 ( Notification of MRA Required Balance ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ).
" MRA Trigger Event " means the occurrence of any of the following:
(b)
the occurrence of any event of force majeure (however defined) or any other event (including a breach) which results in, or (in the opinion of the Lenders' Technical Consultant) is likely to result in, the termination of the O&M Agreement and/or suspension of any obligations of the O&M Contractor thereunder;
(c)
the occurrence of any suspension, revocation, unenforceability, invalidity, illegality or unlawfulness of the O&M Agreement;
(d)
any circumstance under which it becomes unlawful for any party to perform its obligations under the O&M Agreement; and
(e)
any insolvency, bankruptcy, winding up, the appointment of any liquidator, administrator or similar official or any analogous events or proceedings affecting the O&M Contractor.
" Net Interest Costs " means, in relation to any period:
(a)
all interest falling due on the Loans outstanding at that time plus all Scheduled Hedging Payments falling due from the Company plus all interest and fees falling due in respect of the Working Capital Facility; less
(b)
all Scheduled Hedging Payments falling due to the Company in respect of Hedging Agreements,
in each case, during such period.
" Net Termination Amounts " means:
(a)
any termination amounts payable to the Company under any Project Document (other than the EPC Contract, the Terminal Use Agreement and the Project Development Agreement); less
(b)
any amounts payable by the Company to any person entering into a replacement contract for such Project Document in consideration for entering into such replacement contract, but excluding any periodic or ongoing payments (including prepayments thereof) for services or goods provided or to be provided by such person thereunder.
" New Lender " has the meaning given to it in Clause 34.1 ( Assignments or Transfers by the Lenders ).
" NOGA " means the National Oil & Gas Authority, an authority existing under the laws of Bahrain with its principal office at P.O. Box 1426, Manama, Bahrain.




" nogaholding " has the meaning given to it in the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement.
" nogaholding EBL Facility " means the "EBL Facility" under, and as defined in, the nogaholding Equity Bridge Facility Agreement.
" nogaholding EBL Facility Agent " means Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP), or any successor agent appointed under the terms of the nogaholding Equity Bridge Finance Documents.
" nogaholding Equity Bridge Facility Lenders " has the meaning given to it in the Coordination Deed.
" nogaholding Equity Bridge Facility Agreement " means the agreement to be entered into between, among others, the Company and the nogaholding Equity Bridge Facility Lenders in respect of nogaholding's Base Shareholder's Commitment.
" nogaholding Equity Bridge Finance Documents " means the "EBL Finance Documents" under, and as defined in, the nogaholding Equity Bridge Facility Agreement.
" nogaholding Equity Bridge Finance Parties " means the nogaholding Equity Bridge Facility Lenders and the nogaholding EBL Facility Agent.
" nogaholding Equity Bridge Loans " means the aggregate of the "Loans" under, and as defined in, the nogaholding Equity Bridge Facility Agreement.
" Non-Funding Lender " means:
(a)
any Lender which has failed to make or participate in an Advance when required to do so under this Agreement and/or its respective Facility Agreement unless such failure is due solely to technical or administrative delays in the transmission of funds outside the control of the Lender and payment is made within three (3) Business Days (as defined under the relevant Facility Agreement) after becoming due;
(b)
any Lender which has, or a Holding Company of which has, given notice to the Company, any Sponsor, any Shareholder or an Agent that it does not intend to make or participate in an Advance when required to do so under this Agreement and/or its respective Facility Agreement or which has repudiated its obligation to do so;
(c)
any Lender which has rescinded or repudiated a Finance Document or evidenced an intention to rescind or repudiate a Finance Document; or
(d)
any Lender in respect of which (or, if the Required Majority agrees, in respect of whose Holding Company) an Insolvency Event has occurred.
" Non-Major Project Document " means any Project Document which is not a Major Project Document.
" Non-Operating Revenues " means all cash revenues received by the Company other than:
(a)
Operating Revenues;
(b)
Capital Compensation Proceeds;
(c)
amounts disbursed to the Company under the Commercial Bank Facility, the K-SURE Covered Facility, the Contingent Facility, the Working Capital Facility or other proceeds of Permitted Indebtedness, or other cash contributions made to the Company by way of subscription for equity;
(d)
amounts received by the Company under any Hedging Agreement;
(e)
interest or other investment income arising in respect of amounts standing to the credit of each Distribution Account;
(f)
amounts received by the Company by way of termination payments under the O&M Agreement; and
(g)
any other amounts designated from time to time as Non-Operating Revenues by the Global Facility Agent and the Company.




" Notice of Drawdown " means a request for an Advance substantially in the form set out in Part A ( Notice of Drawdown ) of Schedule 4 ( Notice of Drawdown and Lenders' Technical Consultant Certificate ).
" Novated Rights and Obligations " has the meaning given to it in Clause 34.4(d) ( Procedure for Transfer ).
" NTP " has the meaning given to it in the Project Development Agreement.
" O&M Agreement " means the agreement so entitled, to be entered into between the Company and the O&M Contractor.
" O&M Agreement Direct Agreement " means the agreement so entitled entered into or, to be entered into, between the Company, the O&M Contractor and the Offshore Security Trustee.
" O&M Contractor " means Teekay LNG Bahrain Operations L.L.C.
" O&M Guarantee " means the agreement so entitled to be entered into prior to Financial Close between the Company and the O&M Guarantor.
" O&M Guarantor " means Teekay LNG Partners LP.
" Offshore LNG Reception and Regasification Facility " means an offshore LNG reception and regasification facility with a gas production capacity of up to 800mmscfd.
" On-going AUB Rating Requirements " means:
(a)
a long-term unsecured indebtedness or issuer credit rating (by Moody's or S&P) of at least Baa3 by Moody's or BBB- by S&P; and
(b)
Core Capital of not less than US$1,000,000,000.
" On-going Hedge Provider Rating Requirements " means:
(a)
a long-term unsecured indebtedness or issuer credit rating (by Moody's or S&P) of at least Baa1 by Moody's or BBB+ by S&P; and
(b)
Core Capital of not less than US$1,000,000,000.
" Onshore Operating Account " means the account to be maintained by the Company pursuant to paragraph 1.1(h) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ).
" Onshore Receiving Facility " means an onshore receiving facility and connection for the Gas Pipeline with the Bahrain gas grid at the existing Hidd metering station containing pressure control, metering and nitrogen production and injection equipment with a 1,100t/day capacity.
" Operating Accounts " means the Operating Revenues Accounts, the Onshore Operating Account, the Working Capital Accounts, the Debt Service Reserve Account and the Major Maintenance Reserve Account.
" Operating Budget " means the Initial Operating Budget or an Annual Operating Budget.
" Operating Budget Excess " has the meaning given to it in Clause 18.4 ( Approval of Annual Operating Budgets ).
" Operating Costs " means, for any period, all costs, liabilities and expenses incurred by the Company in relation to the Project's operating, maintenance and other costs (including amounts payable to providers of trade credit and services pursuant to paragraph (c) of the definition of Permitted Indebtedness) during such period including:
(a)
in respect of each of the items set out in the Base Case or in the most recent Operating Budget as operating costs or maintenance costs (including capital expenditure, premiums in respect of the




Insurances, employees salaries, administration costs and payments by the Company under the Project Documents);
(b)
any Taxes;
(c)
Professional Expenses;
(d)
any costs, expenses and Taxes in relation to any Permitted Investment and any loss incurred in the realisation thereof;
(e)
any fees, costs or other expenses relating to the issue and maintenance of any Security Interests under the Security Documents;
(f)
any costs which are to be applied directly in reinstatement of a lost or damaged asset or to any other remedial purpose (in each case, relating to the Project) (" Remedial Costs ") for which Insurance Proceeds in an amount which (when taken together with all other Insurance Proceeds relating to the same event) does not exceed US$10,000,000 (or its equivalent in other currencies) have been paid to the Company;
(g)
amounts paid to third parties in respect of which the Company has had a claim accepted by the relevant Insurer(s) and where such proceeds will (after taking into account any deductible) be not less than the amount claimed by the relevant third party;
(h)
Redeployment Costs; and
(i)
such other amounts as the Company and the Global Facility Agent (after consulting the Lenders' Technical Consultant) agree to include as Operating Costs,
but excluding (to the extent included):
(i)
Financing Costs;
(ii)
any Remedial Costs not falling within paragraph (f) above; and
(iii)
amounts paid to third parties (other than amounts paid to third parties falling within paragraphs (a) to (f) and (h) of this definition) which do not fall within paragraph (g) above.
" Operating Report " has the meaning given to it in Clause 14.1 ( Delivery of Operating Reports ).
" Operating Revenues " means all cash revenues received by the Company in the ordinary course of its business, including:
(a)
revenues arising under the Terminal Use Agreement (including (i) any lump sum payments not required to be paid into any Project Account other than an Operating Revenues Account and (ii) any Redeployment Costs reimbursed to the Company by NOGA under the Terminal Use Agreement);
(b)
any Insurance Proceeds in respect of delay in start-up and business interruption;
(c)
any delay liquidated damages payable under the EPC Contract (whether paid under the Performance Bond or otherwise);
(d)
interest (including interest on the Project Accounts), investment income, profits, realised gains and any other income in respect of debt investments (including bank deposits) of any kind other than such income arising in respect of amounts standing to the credit of each Distribution Account;
(e)
Insurance Proceeds in amounts which, when taken together with all other Insurance Proceeds relating to the same event, do not exceed US$10,000,000 (or its equivalent in other currencies) which are to be applied directly in reinstatement of a lost or damaged asset or to any other remedial purpose for which such proceeds were paid;
(f)
Insurance Proceeds in respect of third party claims to the extent the Company has made payments in respect of, and in amounts not less than, such claims;
(g)
refunds of Tax; and
(h)
any other amounts designated from time to time as Operating Revenues by the Global Facility Agent and the Company,
but excluding (to the extent included):
i.
Capital Compensation Proceeds;
ii.
amounts disbursed to the Company under the Commercial Bank Facility, the K-SURE Covered Facility, the Contingent Facility, the Working Capital Facility or proceeds in respect of




Permitted Indebtedness or other cash contributions made to the Company by way of a subscription of equity;
iii.
amounts received by the Company by way of termination payments under the O&M Agreement; and
iv.
Insurance Proceeds not falling within paragraphs (e) or (f) above.
" Operating Revenues Accounts " means the Dollar Operating Revenues Account and the Dinar Operating Revenues Account.
" Operations Environmental and Social Management Plans " means the environmental and social impact management plans for the Project in the period from (but excluding) the Commercial Start Date and being the overall plan and/or series of plans related to the Project that provide a programme of specific management, mitigation and monitoring of measures to be implemented to address environmental and social risks and potential impacts.
" Option Agreement " means the agreement so entitled, entered into on 2 December 2015 between NOGA, the Company, Samsung HoldCo, Teekay and GIC.
" Orphan Hedge Provider " has the meaning given to it in Clause 21.6(d)(ii) ( Early Termination ).
" Orphan Hedge Provider’s Proportion " means, in respect of an Orphan Hedge Provider and any current or future Hedging Calculation Period, the aggregate of the Hedge Provider's Notional Amounts (as defined in the relevant Transaction confirmation) of that Orphan Hedge Provider as a proportion of the Aggregate Orphan Hedge Provider Notional Amount.
" Overdraft Amount " means, at any time, the aggregate of all the Working Capital Commitments at that time.
" Overdraft Default " means an Event of Default pursuant to Clauses 27.2 ( Non-Payment by Company ), 27.6 ( Insolvency Events ) or 27.13 ( Repudiation or Illegality ).
" Overdraft Facility " means a Working Capital Facility which:
(a)
denominated in Bahraini Dinars which is made available to the Company by way of an overdraft on the Dinar Working Capital Account; and/or
(b)
denominated in Dollars and made available to the Company by way of an overdraft on the Dollar Working Capital Account.
" Party " means a party to this Agreement.
" Performance Bond " means the bond to be issued pursuant to clause 10.2(a) ( Performance Bond ) of the EPC Contract.
" Performance Tests " means any acceptance test, final acceptance test or performance test to be held at or prior to the Commercial Start Date in accordance with the terms of the Project Documents.
" Permitted Encumbrances " means:
(a)
Security Interests arising under any Finance Document;
(b)
Security Interests arising solely by operation of law for amounts not yet due or for amounts being diligently contested by the Company in good faith by appropriate proceedings timely instituted, so long as (x) if continuing, the enforcement of the contested item could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect and (y) adequate cash reserves, as required by the Relevant Accounting Standard to ensure any contested item determined to be due will be promptly paid in full when such contest is resolved, are being maintained by the Company;
(c)
retentions of title in favour of material men, workers or repairmen, or other like Security Interests arising in the ordinary course of the Company's business or in connection with the construction of the




Project, either for amounts not yet due or for amounts being diligently contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings timely instituted, so long as adequate cash reserves, as required by the Relevant Accounting Standard to ensure any contested item determined to be due will be promptly paid in full when such contest is resolved, are being maintained by the Company;
(d)
Security Interests securing Financial Indebtedness under paragraph (c) of the definition of Permitted Indebtedness; and
(e)
Security Interests created with the prior written consent of the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority).
" Permitted Indebtedness " means:
(a)
Financial Indebtedness arising pursuant to the Transaction Documents and the Equity Bridge Finance Documents;
(b)
Shareholder Loans;
(c)
trade accounts payable arising in the ordinary course of business so long as the aggregate amount of such trade accounts does not, at any time, exceed US$5,000,000 (or its equivalent in other currencies) or such greater amount as may be approved in writing by the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority) and which are incurred in the ordinary course of business which are not more than 90 days past due, or if past due, are being contested in good faith;
(d)
Financial Indebtedness in relation to letters of credit issued pursuant to Clause 26.3(c) ( New Agreements );
(e)
unsecured Financial Indebtedness, the creditor(s) in respect of which has entered into a Subordination Agreement (or any other subordination agreement in favour of the Finance Parties on terms reasonably satisfactory to the Required Majority); provided that the amount of such Financial Indebtedness does not exceed, in aggregate, at any time, US$10,000,000 (or its equivalent in other currencies) or such greater amount as may be approved in writing by the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority); and
(f)
other indebtedness previously approved in writing by the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority).
" Permitted Investment " means, at any time but subject to market availability, any of the following:
(a)
a freely negotiable and marketable debt security which is denominated in Dollars and is issued by the United States of America or by any other sovereign government of a High-income OECD Member with a long term credit rating of at least A or the equivalent thereof by S&P or at least A2 or the equivalent thereof by Moody's, and has a maturity of less than five (5) years from the date of acquisition;
(b)
Dollar denominated time deposits, commercial paper and certificates of deposit, with maturities of not more than six (6) months from the date of acquisition, of any international commercial bank of recognised standing having a rating on its commercial paper of at least A-1 or the equivalent thereof by S&P or at least P-1 or the equivalent thereof by Moody's;
(c)
Dollar denominated investments in money market funds all the assets of which are comprised of securities of the types described in paragraphs (a) and (b) above;
(d)
United States Securities and Exchange Commission registered Dollar denominated money market mutual funds conforming to Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 in effect in the United States that invest in direct obligations issued by the United States Treasury and rated in the highest category by S&P and Moody's;
(e)
any other investment that the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority) agrees in writing shall constitute a Dollar-denominated Permitted Investment or a Bahraini Dinar-denominated Permitted Investment (as applicable); and
(f)
with respect to Bahraini Dinars, (x) securities issued or directly and fully guaranteed or insured by the Government and which have a maturity of less than five (5) years; (y) time deposits, savings accounts and certificates of deposit, with maturities of not more than six (6) months from the date of acquisition, of Bahraini banks and Bahraini branches of foreign banks where such Bahraini bank or foreign bank (as the case may be) is an Approved Bank,




provided that the Global Facility Agent may, on the instructions of the Required Majority (acting reasonably) at any time, designate that any of the foregoing which at the time is a Permitted Investment is no longer a Permitted Investment.
" Permitted Investment Security Document " has the meaning given to it in Clause 22.3 ( Security over Permitted Investments ).
" Pipeline Corridor Agreement " means the agreement so entitled, entered into on 2 December 2015 between NOGA and the Company.
" Pipeline Corridor Agreement Direct Agreement " means the agreement so entitled entered into or, to be entered into, between NOGA, the Company and the Onshore Security Agent.
" Pipeline Interconnection Agreement " means the agreement so entitled, entered into on 2 December 2015 between BPC and the Company.
" Pipeline Interconnection Agreement Direct Agreement " means the agreement so entitled entered into or, to be entered into, between BPC, the Company and the Onshore Security Agent.
" Potential Event of Default " means any event or circumstance which would (with the lapse of time, the expiry of a grace period, the giving of notice or the making of a determination of the presence of a Material Adverse Effect) become an Event of Default.
" Potential Sanctions Event " means any event or circumstance which would (with the lapse of time, the expiry of a grace period, the giving of notice or the making of a determination of the presence of a Material Adverse Effect) become a Sanctions Event.
" Power Supply Agreements " means any agreement with respect to the supply of power to the Company to be entered into between the Company and EWA.
" Professional Expenses " means the costs, fees, expenses and disbursements of engineering, legal, insurance, accounting, technical, environmental and other professional advisors properly incurred by the Company in connection with the Project.
" Project " means:
(a)
the long-term chartering, management and, if required, replacement, of an FSU with the ability to unload LNG carriers up to the capacity limit of the FSU's LNG storage tanks (with a minimum capacity of 173,400m 3 and a maximum capacity of 180,000m 3 ) and which is capable of redeployment as an LNG carrier in accordance with the Terminal Use Agreement;
(b)
the design, financing, construction and commissioning of the Offshore LNG Reception and Regasification Facility;
(c)
the design, financing, construction and commissioning of the Gas Pipeline;
(d)
the design, financing, construction and commissioning of the Electrical Supply;
(e)
the design, financing, construction and commissioning of the Onshore Receiving Facility;
(f)
the ownership, operation and maintenance of the Offshore LNG Reception and Regasification Facility, the Gas Pipeline and the Onshore Receiving Facility until its transfer to NOGA in accordance with the terms of the Terminal Use Agreement as well as the chartering and management of the FSU;
(g)
the dedication of capacity of the Project to NOGA under the Terminal Use Agreement; and
(h)
all other activities incidental thereto.





" Project Accounts " means the project accounts more particularly listed in paragraph 1.1 ( Project Accounts ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ) plus any other project accounts opened in accordance with paragraph 1.3 ( Other Project Accounts ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ), and all sub-accounts thereof.
" Project Budget " has the meaning given to it in Clause 17.1 ( Submission of the Project Budget ).
" Project Costs " means all costs and expenses relating to the Project paid or payable by the Company and set out in the Project Budget, including the following, without duplication:
(a)
all costs and expenses incurred under the Project Documents to design, develop, engineer, procure, obtain permits for, manufacture, construct, complete, test, commission, operate, maintain, manage and insure the Terminal (including reinstatement premia relating to the Insurances, undisputed penalties payable to NOGA and any contingency items identified in the Base Case but excluding any increased costs arising as a consequence of a Government Risk Event or a Customer Delay Event);
(b)
Punchlist Items;
(c)
all costs and expenses incurred to acquire all required interests in the Site for the Project and any other land necessary for the Project;
(d)
all costs and expenses incurred to establish an initial inventory of spares and other consumables for the Project;
(e)
working capital requirements up to the Completion Date (other than amounts financed under the Working Capital Facility) including payment of Hire under, and in accordance with, the Time Charter Party prior to the date of receipt of first payment of the Monthly Charges under the Terminal Use Agreement;
(f)
interest (including default interest), fees and other amounts (excluding principal and Hedging Termination Payments) payable in respect of the Senior Facilities and any Hedging Agreements and all agreed fees until the earlier of (i) the Commercial Start Date and (ii) the date that is nine (9) months after the Initial Scheduled Commercial Start Date, and other costs, charges and expenses associated with the financing of the Project including Professional Expenses, commitment fees, management fees, agency fees, up-front fees or arrangement fees, hedging costs, underwriting fees, Taxes, interest amounts and other related out-of-pocket expenses payable by the Company (other than, in respect of any of the foregoing, such amounts in respect of Shareholder Loans);
(g)
the following:
i.
the Success Fee;
ii.
the amount required to satisfy:
1.
the DSRA Required Balance; and
2.
the MRA Required Balance,
calculated for the purposes of meeting such balances as at (1) in the case of paragraph (A) above, the Initial Scheduled Commercial Start Date (or otherwise, in the circumstances contemplated by clause 11.17 ( DSRA Acceptable Letters of Credit ) of the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement on the earlier of (x) a Forecast Funding Shortfall; and (y) the Initial Scheduled Commercial Start Date); and (2) in the case of paragraph (B) above, the Commercial Start Date; and
iii.
Development Costs to the extent that these are properly documented;
(h)
costs and expenses incurred in establishing and operating the Company, and related venture costs, including all the Operating Costs of the Company prior to the Commercial Start Date;
(i)
amounts payable by the Company to the Equity Bridge Finance Parties (other than any Equity Bridge Finance Party that is a Shareholder, Sponsor or Affiliate thereof) (including interest, fees and other amounts but excluding principal) under the Equity Bridge Finance Documents on or before the earlier of (A) the Commercial Start Date; and (B) the date that is nine (9) months after the Initial Scheduled Commercial Start Date, in aggregate and together with amounts set forth in paragraph (j) below, not exceeding US$20,000,000, provided that Project Costs shall not include any payments by the Company to any Shareholder or Sponsor or, in each case, Affiliate thereof in respect of any guarantees or other credit support provided in favour of the Equity Bridge Finance Parties;




(j)
interest payable to any Equity Bridge Finance Party that is a Shareholder, Sponsor or Affiliate thereof, solely to the extent such interest rate is capped at the lowest rate payable to any other Equity Bridge Finance Party on an Equity Bridge Loan, in aggregate and together with amounts set forth in paragraph (i) above, not exceeding US$20,000,000; and
(k)
the K-SURE Insurance Premium.

" Project Development Agreement " means the agreement so entitled, entered into on 2 December 2015 between NOGA and the Company.
" Project Documents " means:
(a)
the Project Development Agreement;
(b)
the Terminal Use Agreement;
(c)
the Option Agreement;
(d)
the Government Guarantee;
(e)
the Land Lease Agreement;
(f)
the Time Charter Party;
(g)
the Shareholders' Agreement;
(h)
the O&M Agreement;
(i)
the O&M Guarantee;
(j)
the Pipeline Interconnection Agreement;
(k)
the Pipeline Corridor Agreement;
(l)
the EPC Contract;
(m)
any Bond;
(n)
the Technical Interface Agreement;
(o)
the Tug Charter;
(p)
the Commissioning Agreement, if any;
(q)
the Power Supply Agreements;
(r)
the Quiet Enjoyment Agreement, if any;
(s)
the FSU Guarantee;
(t)
the FSU Building Contract;
(u)
the Project Management Contract;
(v)
the Project Management Contract Guarantee;
(w)
the Deed of Undertaking;
(x)
the Acknowledgement;
(y)
the Consolidated Project Agreement Amendment Agreement;
(z)
the First Consolidated Project Agreement Amendment Agreement;
(aa)
FSU Letter of Credit;
(ab)
any guarantee or letter of credit provided (or procured) by a Project Party (other than a Major Project Party) or its Affiliate for the benefit of the Company in respect of the obligations of that Project Party or Affiliate pursuant to a Project Document (other than a Major Project Document); and
(ac)
any other document designated as such by the Global Facility Agent and the Company.

" Project Management Consultant/Contractor " means Whessoe Engineering Limited.
" Project Management Contract " means the agreement entitled project management consultancy services contract, entered into on 18 April 2016 between the Project Management Consultant/Contractor and the Initial Sponsors, and novated or to be novated to the Company by the Initial Sponsors.
" Project Management Contract Guarantee " means the guarantee of the Project Management Consultant/Contractor's obligations under the Project Management Contract provided to the Company in accordance with the terms of the Project Management Contract.




" Project Party " means any person (other than the Company or a Finance Party) party to a Project Document while such person has any outstanding obligations under such Project Document.
" Projected DSCR " means for any Projected DSCR Calculation Period, the ratio of:
(a)
projected Available Cash Flow during that period, calculated in accordance with Clause 20.1 ( Assumptions ); to
(b)
the aggregate of:
i.
Scheduled Debt Service during that period; and
ii.
without double counting, all costs, fees and expenses projected to be due in respect of the Facilities during that period, calculated in accordance with Clause 20.1 ( Assumptions ) and assuming for the purposes of projecting interest that no mandatory prepayments will be made pursuant to Clause 6.6 ( Mandatory Prepayment from Excess Cash Flow ) relating to that period.
" Projected DSCR Calculation Period " means:
(a)
the First Projected DSCR Calculation Period;
(b)
if the First Repayment Date occurs on the date contemplated by paragraph (a) of the definition thereof, the Second Projected DSCR Calculation Period; and
(c)
in relation to any other Calculation Date, the six (6) month period from (and excluding) that Calculation Date and ending on (and including) the Calculation Date thereafter.
" Punchlist Items " means items the absence of which would not impair the operation of the Project.
" Punchlist Item Sub-account " means the sub-account to be maintained by the Company pursuant to paragraph 1.1(c) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ).
" Quiet Enjoyment Agreement " means the quiet enjoyment agreement which may be entered into among the Company (as charterer), the FSU Owner, and any lenders to the FSU Owner in respect of the FSU substantially in the form of schedule VIII ( Form of Quiet Enjoyment Agreement ) of the Time Charter Party.
" Quotation Day " means, in relation to any period for which an interest rate is to be determined, two (2) Business Days before the first day of that period, unless market practice differs in the London interbank market, in which case the Quotation Day will be determined by the Global Facility Agent in accordance with market practice in the London interbank market (and if quotations would normally be given by leading banks in the London interbank market on more than one (1) day, the Quotation Day will be the last of those days).
" Reasonable and Prudent Operator " has the meaning given to it in the Terminal Use Agreement.
" Recipient " has the meaning given to it in Clause 8.5(b) ( Value added tax ).
" Redeployment " has the meaning given to it in the Terminal Use Agreement and " Redeploy " shall be construed accordingly.
" Redeployment Costs " means costs, expenses and liabilities incurred by the Company in connection with Redeployment, including costs of re-commissioning of the Terminal after any suspension.
" Redeployment Service Contract " means the agreement to be entered into between the Company and a third party redeployment service provider for the provision of redeployment services in connection with the FSU during operations.
" Reference Banks " means the principal office in London of such banks as may be appointed by the Global Facility Agent in consultation with the Company and that have accepted such appointment.




" Reinsurances " means each of the reinsurances taken out or maintained (or required to be taken out or maintained) in accordance with Clause 25 ( Insurance ) and Schedule 10 ( Insurances ), with respect to any part of the Insurances.
" Reinsurer " means any reinsurer with whom Reinsurances have been placed.
" Related Dispute " has the meaning given to it in Clause 47(h) ( Arbitration ).
" Related Fund " means, in relation to a fund (the " first fund "), a fund which is managed or advised by the same investment manager or investment adviser as the first fund or, if it is managed by a different investment manager or investment adviser, a fund whose investment manager or investment adviser is an Affiliate of the investment manager or investment adviser of the first fund.
" Relevant Account " has the meaning given to it in Clause 36.11(a) ( Impaired Agent ).
" Relevant Accounting Standard " means internationally generally accepted accounting principles in effect from time to time as applicable to the relevant person and, in the case of the Financial Statements of: (a) GIC, IFRS as adopted for use by the State of Kuwait consistently applied; (b) Teekay or Teekay LNG Partners LP, U.S. GAAP; (c) Samsung and the EPC Contractor, generally accepted accounting principles in the Republic of Korea; or (d) any Bahraini entity, Bahraini generally accepted accounting principles.
" Relevant Company " has the meaning given to it in paragraph 1 ( Corporate Documents ) of Schedule 2 ( Conditions Precedent ).
" Relevant Expert " has the meaning given to it in Clause 18.8(a) ( Expert Determination ).
" Relevant Facility Representative " means:
(a)
in respect of matters relating to all Lenders, the Global Facility Agent;
(b)
in respect of matters relating to the Commercial Lenders, the Commercial Facilities Agent;
(c)
in respect of matters relating to the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders, the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent; and
(d)
in respect of matters relating to any other Lender, the person designated in a Coordination Deed of Accession as the "Relevant Facility Representative" in respect of that Finance Document.
" Relevant Market Hedge Transferee " means:
(a)
in the case of Sociéte Générale, ING Bank N.V., NATIXIS and The Korea Development Bank; and
(b)
in the case of Standard Chartered Bank, Ahli United Bank B.S.C. and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
or such other Original Hedge Providers as may be agreed between the Hedge Coordinators, the Company and the relevant Original Hedge Provider on or prior to the novation of the Market Hedges.
" Relevant Party " has the meaning given to it in Clause 8.5(b) ( Value added tax ).
" Relevant Payment Date " has the meaning given to it in Clause 21.6(e) ( Early Termination ).
" Relevant Start Date " means the earlier of:
(a)
Deemed CSD; and
(b)
the Commercial Start Date.
" Remedial Cost " has the meaning given to it in paragraph (f) of the definition of Operating Costs.
" Repayment Date " means:
(a)
the First Repayment Date;




(b)
the Second Repayment Date;
(c)
the Third Repayment Date;
(d)
each date which falls at six (6) monthly intervals after the Third Repayment Date prior to the Final Maturity Date; and
(e)
the Final Maturity Date.
" Repayment Instalment " means a Commercial Bank Facility Repayment Instalment, a Contingent Facility Repayment Instalment or a K-SURE Covered Facility Repayment Instalment.
" Repayment Proportion " means, in respect of a Hedge Provider, the proportion of the outstanding Advances made by such Hedge Provider (or its Affiliates) in its capacity as Lender under the Floating Facilities that are repaid (or, if such Hedge Provider has not exercised its termination right pursuant to Clause 21.6(e) ( Early Termination ), have been repaid) in part to that Hedge Provider (or its Affiliate) in its capacity as Lender pursuant to Clause 6.2 ( Mandatory Prepayment - Sanctions Prepayment Event ) on each Relevant Payment Date.
" Repayment Representations " means the representations and warranties set out in Clauses 23.2 ( Status ), 23.3 ( Powers and Authorisation ) and 23.4 ( Execution and Delivery ).
" Repeating Representations " means the representations and warranties set out in Clause 23 ( Representations and Warranties ) other than those set out in Clause 23.8 ( Pari Passu Ranking ), Clause 23.9 ( Transactions with Affiliates ), Clause 23.10 ( Consents ), Clause 23.13 ( Labour Matters ), Clause 23.15 ( Assets ), Clause 23.16(b) ( Security Documents ), Clause 23.17 ( Compliance with Laws ), Clause 23.18 ( Other Agreements ), Clause 23.19 ( Other Business ), Clause 23.22 ( Project Documents ), Clause 23.24 ( Withholding Tax ), Clause 23.25 ( Stamp Taxes ), Clause 23.26 ( Intellectual Property ), Clause 23.27 ( Taxes ), Clause 23.29 ( Absence of Obligations ), Clause 23.30(b) ( Ownership of the Company ), Clause 23.36(a) ( Dissolution ) and Clause 23.37 ( FATCA ).
" Replacement Lender " has the meaning given to it in Clause 34.7(c)(i) ( Replacement of a Senior Lender ).
" Reporting Provisions " means:
a.
clause 5.3 ( Construction, Testing and Commissioning Progress Reports and Updates ) of the Project Development Agreement;
b.
clause 4.20 ( Records and Reporting Obligations ) of the Project Management Contract;
c.
clause 13.6 ( Progress Reporting ) of the EPC Contract;
d.
clause 50.6 ( Construction of the Vessel in the shipyard ) of the Time Charter Party; and
e.
article IV, 7 ( Progress Report ) of the FSU Building Contract.
" Required Majority " has the meaning given to it in the Coordination Deed.
" Required Portion " means, in respect of a Hedge Coordinator and a Market Hedge, the portion of such Market Hedge that such Hedge Coordinator has agreed (with the Company) to novate to the Relevant Market Hedge Transferees.
" Reserve Account " means the Debt Service Reserve Account or the Major Maintenance Reserve Account, as the case may be.
" Reserved Discretions " has the meaning given to it in Schedule 12 ( Reserved Discretions ).
" Response Date " has the meaning given to it in Clause 20.3(b) ( Agreement of Assumptions ).
" Restricted Party " means a person that is:
(a)
listed on, or owned or controlled by a person listed on, or acting on behalf of a person listed on, any Sanctions List;
(b)
located in, incorporated under the laws of, or owned or (directly or indirectly) controlled by, or acting on behalf of, a person located in or organized under the laws of a country or territory that is the target of country-wide or territory-wide Sanctions; or




(c)
otherwise a target of Sanctions ("target of Sanctions" signifying a person with whom a US person or other national of a Sanctions Authority would be prohibited or restricted by law from engaging in trade, business or other activities).
" Rules " has the meaning given to it in Clause 47(a) ( Arbitration ).
" S&P " means Standard & Poor's, a division of the McGraw Hill Companies.
" Samsung " means Samsung C&T Corporation, a company incorporated and existing under the laws of the Republic of Korea having its registered address at SAMSUNG C&T CORPORATION, 123, Olympic-ro 35-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05510, Korea.
" Samsung EBL Facility " means the "EBL Facility" under, and as defined in, the Samsung Equity Bridge Facility Agreement.
" Samsung Equity Bridge Facility Lenders " has the meaning given to it in the Coordination Deed.
" Samsung Equity Bridge Facility Agreement " means the agreement to be entered into between, among others, the Company and the Samsung Equity Bridge Facility Lenders in respect of Samsung's Base Shareholder's Commitment.
" Samsung Equity Bridge Finance Documents " means the "EBL Finance Documents" under, and as defined in, the Samsung Equity Bridge Facility Agreement.
" Samsung Equity Bridge Loans " means the aggregate of the "Loans" under, and as defined in, the Samsung Equity Bridge Facility Agreement.
" Samsung HoldCo " means Sam Gulf Investment Limited, a company incorporated and existing under the laws of the Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, United Arab Emirates with registration number 175863, having its registered address at Rolex Tower, 26 th Fl., Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box 33675, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
" Samsung Share Pledge " means the share pledge to be entered into as a condition precedent to Financial Close between the Offshore Security Trustee and Samsung in relation to the shares in Samsung HoldCo.
" Sanctions " means the economic sanctions laws, regulations, embargoes or restrictive measures administered, enacted or enforced by:
(a)
the United States government;
(b)
the United Nations;
(c)
the European Union;
(d)
the United Kingdom;
(e)
the Government of Korea; or
(f)
the respective governmental institutions and agencies of any of the foregoing, including, without limitation, the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the US Department of Treasury (" OFAC "), the United States Department of State and Her Majesty's Treasury (" HMT "),
(together, the " Sanctions Authorities ").

" Sanctions Event " means a failure to comply with any obligations or a breach of representation or warranty under:
(a)
Clause 26.28 ( Sanctions ) or clause 11.16 ( Sanctions ) of the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement;
(b)
Clause 23.39 ( Sanctions and anti-money laundering ), and the circumstances as a result of which the breach of representation or warranty has arisen have not been altered so as to correct the same to the satisfaction of the Required Majority within thirty (30) days of the Company becoming aware of the breach; or




(c)
clause 10.15 ( Sanctions ) of the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement.
" Sanctions List " means the "Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons", the "Sectoral Sanctions Identifications" list and the list of "Foreign Sanctions Evaders" list maintained by OFAC, the Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions Targets and the Investment Ban List maintained by HMT, or any similar list maintained by, or public announcement of Sanctions designation made by, any of the Sanctions Authorities, each as amended, supplemented or substituted from time to time.
" Sanctions Prepayment " has the meaning given to it in Clause 6.2(b) ( Mandatory Prepayment - Sanctions Prepayment Event ).
" Sanctions Prepayment Shortfall " has the meaning given to it in Clause 6.2(c)(i) ( Mandatory Prepayment - Sanctions Prepayment Event ).
" Scheduled Commercial Start Date " means the Initial Scheduled Commercial Start Date or such later date as may be determined in accordance with the Project Development Agreement.
" Scheduled Debt Service " means, in respect of any period, the sum of:
(a)
in respect of the Senior Facilities, the aggregate amount of Repayment Instalments falling due during that period;
(b)
the aggregate of the Loans outstanding under the Working Capital Facility to the extent that such Loans are not available to be redrawn during that period; and
(c)
Net Interest Costs falling due during that period,
provided that, solely for the purposes of calculating the Historic DSCR or Projected DSCR, in the case of the First Historic DSCR Calculation Period, the Second Historic DSCR Calculation Period or the First Projected DSCR Calculation Period only, such amounts shall be calculated on a pro rata basis to reflect the actual number of days of the First Historic DSCR Calculation Period, the Second Historic DSCR Calculation Period or the First Projected DSCR Calculation Period, as applicable if such period is less than six (6) months.
" Scheduled Hedging Payments " means any amount of a regular nature falling due from or to the Company under a Hedging Agreement together with any default interest, tax gross-up or indemnity payment due under the terms of sections 2(d) ( Deduction or Withholding for Tax ), 8(a) ( Payment in Contractual Currency ), 8(b) ( Judgments ), 9(h)(i) ( Prior to Early Termination ) and 11 ( Expenses ) of such Hedging Agreement.
" Scheduled Provisional Completion Date " has the meaning given to it in the EPC Contract.
" Screen Rate " means, the London interbank offered rate administered by ICE Benchmark Administration Limited (or any other person which takes over the administration of that rate) for the relevant currency and period displayed (before any correction, recalculation or republication by the administrator) on pages LIBOR01 or LIBOR02 of the Thomson Reuters screen (or any replacement Thomson Reuters page which displays that rate) or on the appropriate page of such other information service which published that rate from time to time in place of Thomson Reuters. If such page or services ceases to be available, the Global Facility Agent may specify another page or service displaying the relevant rate after consultation with the Company and the Lenders.
" Second Currency " has the meaning given to it in Clause 9.1(a) ( Currency Indemnity ).
" Second Historic DSCR Calculation Period " means the period starting on (and excluding) the First Repayment Date and ending on (and including):
(a)
the Second Repayment Date (if the First Repayment Date occurs on the date contemplated by paragraph (a) of the definition thereof); or




(b)
the Third Repayment Date (if the First Repayment Date occurs on the date contemplated by paragraph (b) of the definition thereof).
" Second Projected DSCR Calculation Period " means the period starting from (and excluding) the Second Repayment Date to (and including) the Third Repayment Date.
" Second Repayment Date " means, in relation to each Senior Facility, the earlier of:
(a)
the date falling twelve (12) months after the Relevant Start Date; and
(b)
14 February 2020 (which, in circumstances where the Commercial Start Date falls on a date falling six (6) months or more after the Initial Scheduled Commercial Start Date, will be the same date as the First Repayment Date).
" Secured Obligations " means all indebtedness and other liabilities of any nature of the Company due, owing or incurred under or in connection with the Finance Documents (or any of them) to any Finance Party (other than the Working Capital Banks) or K-SURE whether present or future, actual or contingent, matured or not matured, liquidated or unliquidated, whether incurred solely or jointly with any other person and whether as principal or surety, in any currency or currencies.
" Secured Parties " has the meaning given to it in the Coordination Deed.
"Security Agent" means the Offshore Security Trustee or the Onshore Security Agent.
" Security Documents " means:
(a)
the Coordination Deed;
(b)
the Business Mortgage Deed;
(c)
the Account Pledge Agreement;
(d)
the Assignment and Charge over Project Documents and Governmental Consents;
(e)
the Assignment of Insurances;
(f)
the Share Pledges;
(g)
the English Charge and Assignment;
(h)
the Assignment of Reinsurances;
(i)
any Subordinated Loan Assignment Agreement;
(j)
the notices of assignment or charge, acknowledgements and other documents referred to therein;
(k)
the Direct Agreements;
(l)
each Permitted Investment Security Document;
(m)
the Company Powers of Attorney; and
(n)
any other document from time to time designated as such by the Global Facility Agent and the Company.
" Security Interest " means a mortgage, charge, pledge, lien, encumbrance or other security interest securing any obligation of any person or any other agreement or arrangement having a similar effect.
" Senior Facilities " means the Commercial Bank Facility, the K-SURE Covered Facility and the Contingent Facility.
" Senior Lenders " means the Commercial Lenders and the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders.
" Shareholder Loans " means:
(a)
a "Subordinated Loan" as such term is defined in the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement; and
(b)
any shareholder loan made to the Company at any time and in respect of which the lender is either party to the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement or has entered into a Subordination Agreement.
" Shareholders " means GIC, nogaholding, Samsung HoldCo and Teekay.




" Shareholders' Agreement " means the agreement so entitled, entered into on 2 December 2015 between nogaholding, the Company, Samsung HoldCo, Teekay and GIC.
" Shareholders' Funds " means (without double counting):
(a)
funds provided pursuant to the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement in the form of Shareholder Loans and/or cash contributions made to the Company by way of subscription for equity; and
(b)
the Equity Bridge Loans.
" Share Pledges " means:
(a)
each Share Pledge over Company's Shares; and
(b)
the Samsung Share Pledge.
" Share Pledge over Company's Shares " means the share pledges between:
(a)
the Onshore Security Agent and Samsung HoldCo;
(b)
the Onshore Security Agent and Teekay;
(c)
the Onshore Security Agent and GIC; and
(d)
the Onshore Security Agent and nogaholding.
" Site " means the offshore site at which the FSU is to be moored and connected to the jetty and the onshore site upon which the Onshore Receiving Facility is to be constructed and operated, as the same is more fully described and defined in the Land Lease Agreement.
" Specified Time " means a time determined in accordance with Schedule 5 ( Specified Times ).
" Sponsors " means the Initial Sponsors, any Transferee and (in each case) any Affiliate (other than Samsung HoldCo and Teekay) that owns shares directly or indirectly in the Company.
" Stapled Facility " has the meaning given to it in Clause 34.1(g) ( Assignments or Transfers by the Lenders ).
" Subordinated Loan Assignment Agreement " means any assignment agreement in respect of a subordinated loan agreement entered into in accordance with clause 3.4(b) ( Subordinated Loan Agreements ) of the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement.
" Subordination Agreement " means a subordination agreement substantially in the form attached at schedule 2 ( Form of Subordination Agreement ) of the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement.
" Subsidiary " means in relation to any person, any other person:
(a)
which is under the Control, directly or indirectly, of the first mentioned person; or
(b)
which is a Subsidiary of another Subsidiary of the first mentioned person.
" Success Fee " means an amount not exceeding US$24,000,000 which shall accrue to the Sponsors on the Commercial Start Date, but which shall be retained by the Company until the Completion Date, for application (if required) pursuant to clause 6.2(b)(iv) ( Calls for Cash Deficiency Support ) of the Equity Subscription and Share Retention Agreement.
" Success Fee Sub-account " means the sub-account to be maintained by the Company pursuant to paragraph 1.1(c) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ).
" Sum " has the meaning given to it in Clause 9.1(a) ( Currency Indemnity ).
" Supplier " has the meaning given to it in Clause 8.5(b) ( Value added tax ).
" Supported Hedge Provider " means a Hedge Provider (other than AUB) which has:




(a)
ceased to be an Acceptable On-going Hedge Provider (or ceased to be a Supported Hedge Provider (other than where such Hedge Provider has reacquired the On-going Hedge Provider Rating Requirements); and
(b)
having received a request for credit support from the Global Facility Agent to accomplish any of the options set out in sub-paragraphs (1) to (5) of Clause 21.2(b)(xvi) ( Form of Hedging Agreement ), within ninety (90) days of receipt of such request has accomplished one of the options set out in sub-paragraphs (1), (3), (4) or (5) of Clause 21.2(b)(xvi) ( Form of Hedging Agreement ); and
(c)
such credit support remains in full force and effect until such time as the Hedge Provider re-acquires the On-going Hedge Provider Rating Requirements.
" Supported AUB Hedge Provider" means, in respect of AUB in its capacity as a Hedge Provider, AUB has:
(a)
ceased to have the On-going AUB Rating Requirements (or ceased to be a Supported AUB Hedge Provider (other than where AUB in its capacity as Hedge Provider has re-acquired the On-going AUB Rating Requirements); and
(b)
having received a request for credit support from the Global Facility Agent to accomplish any of the options set out in sub-paragraphs (1) to (5) of Clause 21.2(b)(xvi) ( Form of Hedging Agreement ), within ninety (90) days of receipt of such request has accomplished one of the options set out in sub-paragraphs (1), (3), (4) or (5) of Clause 21.2(b)(xvi) ( Form of Hedging Agreement ); and:
(c)
such credit support remains in full force and effect until such time as AUB re-acquires the On-going AUB Rating Requirements.
" Tax " means any tax, levy, impost, duty or other charge or withholding of a similar nature (including any penalty or interest payable in connection with any failure to pay or any delay in paying any of the same).
" Tax Credit " has the meaning given to it in Clause 8.3(b) ( Refund of Tax Credits ).
" Tax Deduction " means a deduction or withholding for or on account of Tax from a payment under a Finance Document other than a FATCA Deduction.
" Tax Payment " has the meaning given to it in Clause 8.3(a) ( Refund of Tax Credits ).
" Technical Assumption " means each assumption set out in Part B ( Technical Assumptions ) of Schedule 6 ( Assumptions ).
" Technical Interface Agreement " means the agreement so entitled, entered into on 2 December 2015 between the Government and the Company.
" Teekay " means Teekay LNG Operating L.L.C., a company incorporated and existing under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands with registration number 960612, having its registered address at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, Marshall Islands, MH96960.
" Teekay EBL Facility " means the "EBL Facility" under, and as defined in, the Teekay Equity Bridge Facility Agreement.
" Teekay EBL Facility Agent " means Teekay LNG Bahrain Operations LLC, or any successor agent appointed under the terms of the Teekay Equity Bridge Finance Documents.
" Teekay Equity Bridge Facility Lender " has the meaning given to it in the Coordination Deed.
" Teekay Equity Bridge Facility Agreement " means the agreement to be entered into between, among others, the Company, the Teekay Equity Bridge Facility Lender and the Teekay EBL Facility Agent in respect of Teekay's Base Shareholder's Commitment.
" Teekay Equity Bridge Finance Documents " means the "EBL Finance Documents" under, and as defined in, the Teekay Equity Bridge Facility Agreement.




" Teekay Equity Bridge Finance Parties " means the Teekay Equity Bridge Facility Lender and the Teekay EBL Facility Agent.
" Teekay Equity Bridge Loans " means the aggregate of the "Loans" under, and as defined in, the Teekay Equity Bridge Facility Agreement.
" Template ISDA " means (A) the ISDA Agreement (other than the schedule thereto) and (B) the template ISDA schedule thereto, delivered to the Global Facility Agent pursuant to paragraph 3.7 of Schedule 2 ( Conditions Precedent ).
" Terminal " means the Offshore LNG Reception and Regasification Facility, the FSU, the Onshore Receiving Facilities, the Gas Pipeline, the Electrical Supply and the appurtenant facilities up to the delivery point between the Terminal and the BPC Pipeline.
" Terminal Assets " has the meaning given to it in the Option Agreement.
" Terminal Use Agreement " means the agreement so entitled, entered into on 2 December 2015 between NOGA and the Company.
" Third Repayment Date " means, in relation to each Senior Facility, the earlier of:
a.
the date falling eighteen (18) months after the Relevant Start Date; and
b.
14 August 2020.
" Time Charter Party " means the agreement so entitled, entered into on 2 December 2015 between the FSU Owner and the Company (as charterer).
" Time Charter Party Direct Agreement " means the agreement so entitled entered into or, to be entered into, between the FSU Owner, the Company and the Offshore Security Trustee.
" Total Commitments " means, at any time, the aggregate of the Total Commercial Bank Facility Commitments, the Total Contingent Facility Commitments and the Total K-SURE Covered Facility Commitments at such time.
" Total Commercial Bank Facility Commitments " means, at any time, the aggregate of the Commercial Bank Facility Commitments.
" Total Contingent Facility Commitments " means, at any time, the aggregate of the Contingent Facility Commitments.
" Total K-SURE Covered Facility Commitments " means, at any time, the aggregate of the K-SURE Covered Facility Commitments.
" Transaction " has the meaning given to it in the relevant Hedging Agreement.
" Transaction Documents " means the Project Documents and the Finance Documents.
" Transferee " has the meaning given to it in the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement.
" Transfer Certificate " means the transfer certificate referred to in Clause 34.4(a) ( Procedure for Transfer ) substantially in the form attached as Schedule 8 ( Form of Transfer Certificate ).
" Transfer Date " means, in relation to a transfer, the later of:
(a)
the proposed Transfer Date specified in the Transfer Certificate; and
(b)
the date on which the Global Facility Agent executes the Transfer Certificate.




" Tug Charter " means the agreement so entitled, to be entered into on or before the Commercial Start Date between NOGA and the Tug Counterparty.
" Tug Counterparty " means the counterparty to the Tug Charter to be entered into on or before the Commercial Start Date.
" Unpaid Sum " means any sum due and payable but unpaid by the Company under the Finance Documents.
" US " means the United States of America.
" US Tax Obligor " means:
(a)
a borrower which is resident for tax purposes in the US; or
(b)
any of the Company, Shareholders or Sponsors some or all of whose payments under the Finance Documents are from sources within the US for US federal income tax purposes.
" VAT " means any goods and services tax, consumption tax, value added tax or any Tax of a similar nature.
" Voting Stock " means, with respect to any person, any and all shares, interests, participations and/or rights in or other equivalents (howsoever designated) in the equity or capital of such person (now or hereafter outstanding), and any rights, warrants or options exchangeable for or convertible into any thereof, the holders of which are ordinarily, in the absence of contingencies entitled to vote for the election of directors (or persons performing similar functions) of such person, even if the right so to vote has been suspended by the happening of any contingencies or any such contingency.
" Warranty Bond " means the bond to be issued pursuant to clause 10.3(a) ( Warranty Bond ) of the EPC Contract.
" Working Capital Accounts " means the Dinar Working Capital Account and the Dollar Working Capital Account.
" Working Capital Advance " means an advance (as from time to time reduced by repayment) made, or to be made, under the Working Capital Facility Agreement.
" Working Capital Bank " means, at any time, any Approved Bank which has executed a Deed of Accession and a Coordination Deed of Accession in the capacity of a Working Capital Bank and which has not ceased to be a Working Capital Bank in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
" Working Capital Commitment " means, at any time, an amount equal to the aggregate undrawn commitments of the Working Capital Banks under the Working Capital Facility Agreement plus the aggregate principal amount outstanding under the Working Capital Facility Agreement at that time.
" Working Capital Facility " means the working capital loan facility to be made available to the Company under the Working Capital Facility Agreement.
" Working Capital Facility Agreement " means, at any time, any proposed working capital facility agreement that has been approved at such time pursuant to Clause 29.1 ( Working Capital Facility Agreement ).
" World Bank Environmental Standards " means the World Bank/IFC Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines including the General EHS Guidelines (April 2007) and applicable Industry Sector Guidelines.
1.2
Interpretation
(a)
Unless a contrary indication appears a reference in this Agreement to:
(i)
" assets " includes present and future properties, revenues and rights of every description;
(ii)
the " Commercial Facilities Agent ", the " GIC EBL Facility Agent ", the " nogaholding EBL Facility Agent ", the " Teekay EBL Facility Agent ", the " Finance Parties ", the " Global Facility Agent ", the " K-SURE Covered Facility Agent ", a " Lender ", the " Offshore Account




Bank ", the " Offshore Security Trustee ", the " Onshore Account Bank ", the " Onshore Security Agent ", a " Party ", a " Reference Bank ", a " Senior Lender " or any other person shall be construed so as to include their respective permitted successors, transferees and assigns in accordance with their respective interests;
(iii)
a " Finance Document ", " Project Document ", " Security Document " or " Equity Bridge Finance Document " or any other agreement or instrument, is a reference to that Finance Document, Project Document, Security Document, Equity Bridge Finance Document or other agreement or instrument as supplemented, amended, varied or novated in accordance with the terms thereof, save that a reference to a document to which the Finance Parties are not party is, to the extent that any consent to an amendment to that document is required pursuant to the terms of any Finance Document, to that document as at the date hereof unless amended with such consent;
(iv)
the " equivalent " on any given date in one currency (the " first currency ") of an amount denominated in another currency (the " second currency ") is a reference to the amount of the first currency which can be purchased with the amount of the second currency at the Current Exchange Rate determined as at such date;
(v)
" include ", " includes " and " including " shall be construed without limitation;
(vi)
" indebtedness " includes any obligation (whether incurred as principal or as surety) for the payment or repayment of money, whether present or future, actual or contingent;
(vii)
a " person " includes any individual, firm, company, corporation, government, state or agency of a state or any association, trust, joint venture, consortium, partnership or other entity (whether or not having separate legal personality);
(viii)
a " quarter " is a reference to each consecutive period of three (3) months in each year commencing on 1 January;
(ix)
a " transferee " means a person to which another person seeks to assign and transfer all or part of its rights, benefits and obligations;
(x)
a provision of law, statute or treaty is a reference to that provision as amended or re-enacted; and
(xi)
a time of day is a reference to London time.
(b)
References to paragraphs, Clauses and Schedules are references to paragraphs, clauses and schedules of this Agreement unless stated otherwise.
(c)
Part, Clause, Paragraph and Schedule headings are for ease of reference only.
(d)
Unless a contrary indication appears, a term used in any other Finance Document or in any notice given under or in connection with any Finance Document has the same meaning in that Finance Document or notice as in this Agreement.
(e)
A Default is " continuing " if it has not been remedied or, in accordance with the terms of the Coordination Deed, waived in writing by the Global Facility Agent.
(f)
A K-SURE Cover Event is " continuing " if it has not been remedied or, in accordance with the terms of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agreement, waived in writing by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent.
(g)
For the purposes of any notice from a Lender to an Agent, " close of business " means 5.00 pm in the relevant jurisdiction.
(h)
The singular includes the plural and vice versa.

1.3
Currency Symbols and Definitions
(a)
" US$ " and " Dollars " denote the lawful currency of the United States of America.
(b)
" BD " and " Bahraini Dinars " denote the lawful currency of Bahrain.

1.4
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999
(a)
A person who is not a party to this Agreement has no right under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce or enjoy the benefit of any term or condition of this Agreement save for the Indemnitees (as and to the extent provided in Clause 9.2 ( Third Party Indemnity )) and, to the extent




expressly referred to in any provision of this Agreement and in respect of such provision only, K-SURE, unless expressly provided to the contrary in a Finance Document.
(b)
Notwithstanding any term of any Finance Document, the consent of any person who is not a Party is not required to rescind or vary this Agreement at any time (other than K-SURE to the extent that K-SURE consent is required by the terms of a Finance Document or the K-SURE Insurance Policy).

2.
THE FACILITIES
2.1
The Facilities
(a)
The Commercial Lenders grant to the Company: (i) the Commercial Bank Facility; and (ii) the Contingent Facility; and
(b)
the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders grant to the Company the K-SURE Covered Facility,
in each case, subject to the terms of the relevant Facility Agreement to which they are party and this Agreement.
2.2
Finance Parties' Rights and Obligations
(a)
The obligations of each Finance Party under the Finance Documents are several. Failure by a Finance Party to perform its obligations under the Finance Documents does not affect the obligations of any other Party under the Finance Documents. No Finance Party is responsible for, and nor shall it be liable for, the obligations of any other Finance Party under the Finance Documents.
(b)
The rights of each Finance Party under or in connection with the Finance Documents are separate and independent rights and any financial obligation arising under the Finance Documents to a Finance Party from the Company shall be a separate and independent financial obligation.
(c)
A Finance Party may, except as otherwise stated in the Finance Documents, separately enforce its rights under this Agreement.

3.
PURPOSE
3.1
Purpose
(a)
The Company shall apply all Commercial Bank Facility Advances:
(i)
in the case of any Advance other than the Cost Underrun Advance, in payment of Project Costs; and
(ii)
in the case of the Cost Underrun Advance but subject to Clause 4.5 ( Additional Conditions Precedent to payment of a Cost Underrun Advance ) and paragraph 11 ( Cost Underrun Reserve Account ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ), for the purposes of depositing the proceeds of the Cost Underrun Advance into the Cost Underrun Reserve Account.
(b)
The Company shall apply all K-SURE Covered Facility Advances:
(i)
in the case of the first Advance, in payment of the K-SURE Insurance Premium;
(ii)
in the case of any Advance other than the Cost Underrun Advance, in payment of Project Costs; and
(iii)
in the case of the Cost Underrun Advance but subject to Clause 4.5 ( Additional Conditions Precedent to payment of a Cost Underrun Advance ) and paragraph 11 ( Cost Underrun Reserve Account ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ), for the purposes of depositing the proceeds of the Cost Underrun Advance into the Cost Underrun Reserve Account.
(c)
The Company shall apply all Contingent Facility Advances in payment of Cost Overruns.

3.2
Monitoring
No Finance Party is bound to concern itself, monitor or verify the application of the proceeds of any Advance borrowed pursuant to this Agreement.
4.
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
4.1
Conditions Precedent to Financial Close
(a)
The Company may not deliver a Notice of Drawdown for the first Advance under any Facility unless the Global Facility Agent has received all of the documents and other evidence listed in Schedule 2 ( Conditions Precedent ) in form and substance satisfactory to the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of All Voting Institutions) or the Global Facility Agent has (acting upon the instructions




of All Voting Institutions) waived the requirement of receipt of such documents or evidence which have not been received. The Global Facility Agent shall notify the Company, the Hedge Providers and the Lenders promptly upon being so satisfied.
(b)
The Global Facility Agent shall provide copies of the documents, evidence and other matters listed in Schedule 2 ( Conditions Precedent ) to each of the Hedge Providers.
4.2
Conditions Precedent to all Advances
It is a condition precedent to the making of each Advance that on the date of the Notice of Drawdown therefor and on the proposed date for the making of such Advance:
(a)
no Default is continuing or would result from the making of the relevant Advance;
(b)
in the case of:
(i)
the first Advance, the Closing Representations; and
(ii)
each subsequent Advance, the Repeating Representations,
are, in each case, true and accurate in all material respects by reference to the facts and circumstances then subsisting;
(c)
the D/E Ratio after the proposed Advance is made shall be no greater than 75:25;
(d)
the Company has certified that the proceeds of the relevant Advances, other than the Cost Underrun Advance and Advances related to each of the Success Fee and funding of the Debt Service Reserve Account will be utilised within sixty (60) days of the Notice of Drawdown in payment of the items specified by the Company in the then current Project Budget;
(e)
the Company has procured the submission of a certificate from the FSU Owner to the Global Facility Agent stating that the FSU will be delivered at a date that is no later than the Delivery Date (as defined in the FSU Building Contract), together with a monthly progress report delivered from the FSU Contractor to the FSU Owner for review by the Global Facility Agent and the Lenders' Technical Consultant;
(f)
other than with respect to the payment of a Cost Underrun Advance, the Lenders' Technical Consultant has provided a certificate to the Global Facility Agent (substantially in the form set out in Part B ( Form of Lenders' Technical Consultant's Certificate ) of Schedule 4 ( Notice of Drawdown and Lenders' Technical Consultant Certificate )) in relation to the proposed Advance:
(i)
confirming details of the Project Costs for which the proceeds of the Advance will be used;
(ii)
stating that:
(A)
the payment of those Project Costs is (or, as applicable, was) in accordance with the then current Project Budget; and
(B)
there is not, and would not be as a result of the proposed Advance, a Forecast Funding Shortfall (the Lenders' Technical Consultant acting reasonably and following consultation with the Company); and
(iii)
confirming the reasonableness of the Company's or the FSU Owner's certification (as applicable) under paragraphs (d) and (e) above;
(g)
the Global Facility Agent has received notice from each Facility Agent representing Senior Facilities in respect of which a Notice of Drawdown has been submitted that all other conditions precedent to Advances specified under its Facility Agreement have been and remain satisfied or have been waived by the Required Majority with respect to that Senior Facility;
(h)
on the date of the first Notice of Drawdown for the first Advance, evidence satisfactory to the Global Facility Agent that (i) the full amount of the Equity Bridge Loans has been drawn and credited to the Dollar Disbursement Account and either applied towards Project Costs (and the Lenders' Technical Consultant has certified that the proceeds of the Equity Bridge Loans have been applied in payment of Project Costs) or, if not so applied, will be applied towards Project Costs within sixty (60) days of the Notice of Drawdown and (ii) that all obligations in respect of the contribution of Base Shareholders' Commitments under the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement have been complied with and all such contributions of Base Shareholders' Commitments have been applied, or if not so applied, will be applied towards Project Costs within sixty (60) days of the Notice of Drawdown;




(i)
with respect to the first Advance made after the date that is sixty (60) days after the date of the first Notice of Drawdown for the first Advance, the Lenders' Technical Consultant has provided a certificate confirming that the proceeds of any Equity Bridge Loans that had not been applied towards Project Costs on the date of the first Notice of Drawdown for the first Advance, have since been applied towards Project Costs;
(j)
the Company is in compliance with Clause 5.1 ( Pro-rata Utilisation ) following the proposed Advance; and
(k)
prior to the date of the first Advance, the Company has delivered to the Global Facility Agent, copies duly executed by all parties thereto, certified as true, correct, complete and in full force and effect by a duly authorised signatory of the Company, of the Advance Payment Bond and the Performance Bond.

4.3
Additional Conditions Precedent to Contingent Facility Advances
It is a condition precedent to the making of a Contingent Facility Advance that:
(a)
each Base Facility (other than the amounts reserved for Success Fee and for cash funding of DSRA to be drawn after Commercial Start Date) is fully utilised;
(b)
following the making of such Advance, the D/E Ratio will be no greater than 75:25; and
(c)
the proceeds of any such Advance shall not be utilised to fund a Reserve Account.

4.4
Additional Conditions Precedent to K-SURE Covered Facility Advances
(a)
No Advance may be made under the K-SURE Covered Facility until each condition precedent specified in clauses 3.1 ( Initial Conditions Precedent ), 3.2 ( Conditions Precedent to each K-SURE Covered Facility Advance ) and 3.3 ( Further Conditions Precedent ) of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agreement has been satisfied or waived in accordance with the K-SURE Covered Facility Agreement.
(b)
The K-SURE Covered Facility Agent shall notify the Global Facility Agent in writing promptly upon being satisfied that the conditions precedent described in clauses 3.2 ( Conditions Precedent to each K-SURE Covered Facility Advance ) and 3.3 ( Further Conditions Precedent ) of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agreement have been satisfied or waived in accordance with the K-SURE Covered Facility Agreement.

4.5
Additional Conditions Precedent to payment of a Cost Underrun Advance
It is a condition precedent to the making of a Cost Underrun Advance that:
(a)
the proposed date for the making of a Cost Underrun Advance falls during the period between the Commercial Start Date and the end of the Availability Period;
(b)
following application of the proceeds of the Cost Underrun Advance, the D/E Ratio shall be no greater than 75:25;
(c)
the Company has delivered to the Global Facility Agent on or before the proposed Drawdown Date for the Cost Underrun Advance final calculations of Shareholders' Funds at such date and such calculations are used for the purposes of the calculation referred to in paragraph (b) above; and
(d)
the proceeds of such Advance are made under the Base Facilities and are paid directly to the Cost Underrun Reserve Account.

4.6
Notice of Satisfaction
The Global Facility Agent shall notify the Company and the relevant Facility Agents (as applicable) in writing promptly upon being satisfied that the conditions precedent listed in Clauses 4.1 ( Conditions Precedent to Financial Close ), 4.2 ( Conditions Precedent to all Advances ), 4.3 ( Additional Conditions Precedent to Contingent Facility Advances ) and Clause 4.5 ( Additional Conditions Precedent to payment of a Cost Underrun Advance ) have either been satisfied or waived in writing by the Global Facility Agent in accordance with the Coordination Deed.




5.
UTILISATION
5.1
Pro-rata Utilisation
The Company shall draw and utilise each of the Base Facilities so as to achieve exposure pro rata relative to the Commitments under all of the Base Facilities.
5.2
Delivery of a Notice of Drawdown
(a)
Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Company may utilise the Senior Facilities by delivering to the Global Facility Agent and the Relevant Facility Representative a duly completed Notice of Drawdown not later than the Specified Time on the date falling five (5) Business Days or such lesser period as the Global Facility Agent may agree before the proposed Drawdown Date.
(b)
Notwithstanding paragraph (a) above, where the specified five (5) Business Day notice period would result in a total period of more than ten (10) calendar days elapsing, the Company may deliver to the Global Facility Agent and the Relevant Facility Representative a duly completed Notice of Drawdown not later than the Specified Time on the date falling four (4) Business Days before the proposed Drawdown Date.

5.3
Completion of a Notice of Drawdown
(a)
Each Notice of Drawdown is irrevocable and will not be regarded as having been duly completed unless:
(i)
it specifies that it is a Notice of Drawdown;
(ii)
the proposed Drawdown Date is a Business Day which falls within the relevant Availability Period;
(iii)
the currency and amount of the Advance comply with Clause 5.4 ( Currency and amount ); and
(iv)
the proposed Interest Period (if applicable) complies with the provisions of the relevant Facility Agreement.
(b)
Only one Advance may be requested in relation to any one Senior Facility in each Notice of Drawdown.

5.4
Currency and Amount
(a)
The currency specified in a Notice of Drawdown must be Dollars.
(b)
The amount of a proposed Commercial Bank Facility Advance must be an amount which is not more than the Available Commercial Bank Facility and a minimum of US$400,000 or, if less, the Available Commercial Bank Facility.
(c)
The amount of a proposed K-SURE Covered Facility Advance must be an amount which is not more than the Available K-SURE Covered Facility and which is a minimum of US$2,000,000 or, if less, the Available K-SURE Covered Facility.
(d)
The amount of a proposed Contingent Facility Advance must be an amount which is not more than the Available Contingent Facility and which is a minimum of US$500,000 or, if less, the Available Contingent Facility.

5.5
Senior Lenders' Participation in Advances
(a)
Subject to the terms of this Agreement and the relevant Facility Agreement, each Senior Lender shall make available its participation in each Advance through its Facility Office if on the date of the Notice of Drawdown:
(i)
in the case of a Commercial Bank Facility Advance, each of the conditions in:
(A)
Clause 4.2 ( Conditions Precedent to all Advances ); and
(B)
in the case of the Cost Underrun Advance, Clause 4.5 ( Additional Conditions Precedent to payment of the Cost Underrun Advance ),
is, in each case, satisfied or waived;
(ii)
in the case of a K-SURE Covered Facility Advance, each of the conditions in:
(A)
Clause 4.2 ( Conditions Precedent to all Advances );
(B)
Clause 4.4 ( Additional Conditions Precedent to K-SURE Covered Facility Advances ); and




(C)
in the case of the Cost Underrun Advance, Clause 4.5 ( Additional Conditions Precedent to payment of the Cost Underrun Advance ),
is, in each case, satisfied or waived; and
(iii)
in the case of a Contingent Facility Advance, each of the conditions in Clause 4.2 ( Conditions Precedent to all Advances ) and Clause 4.3 ( Additional Conditions Precedent to Contingent Facility Advances ) is satisfied or waived.
(b)
The amount of each Senior Lender's participation in each Advance will:
(i)
in respect of the Commercial Bank Facility, be equal to the proportion borne by its Available Commercial Bank Facility Commitment to the Available Commercial Bank Facility immediately prior to making the Advance; and
(ii)
in respect of the K-SURE Covered Facility, be equal to the proportion borne by its Available K-SURE Covered Facility Commitment to the Available K-SURE Covered Facility immediately prior to making the Advance.
(c)
In respect of the Contingent Facility, the amount of each Senior Lender's participation in each Advance shall be equal to the proportion borne by its Available Contingent Facility Commitment to the Available Contingent Facility Commitment immediately prior to making the Advance.
(d)
The relevant Facility Agent shall notify each Senior Lender of the amount of its participation in each Advance under the relevant Facility by the Specified Time on the date falling five (5) Business Days before the proposed Drawdown Date.

5.6
Limitations on Utilisation
The Company shall deliver a maximum of one (1) Notice of Drawdown in relation to any one Facility in any one (1) calendar month; provided that the Company may deliver a maximum of two (2) Notices of Drawdown in relation to any one Facility in any one (1) calendar month, solely with respect to the first and last Advances.

6.
PREPAYMENT AND CANCELLATION
8.1
Mandatory Prepayment - Illegality
If it becomes unlawful (including as a result of a Sanctions Event) in any jurisdiction for a Lender to perform any of its obligations as contemplated by this Agreement or the Facility Agreements to fund or maintain its participation in or to allow to remain outstanding all or any part of any Advance or any commitment to make any Advance (an " Illegality Lender "):
(a)
such Illegality Lender shall promptly notify its Relevant Facility Representative upon becoming aware of that event;
(b)
upon such Relevant Facility Representative notifying the Company, the Available Commitment of such Illegality Lender will be immediately cancelled and such Illegality Lender will no longer be obliged to fund any Advance; and
(c)
the Company shall:
(i)
repay such Illegality Lender's participation in the Advances on the last day of the Interest Period for such Advance occurring after the Relevant Facility Representative has notified the Company or, if earlier, the date specified by the Illegality Lender in the notice delivered to the Relevant Facility Representative (being no earlier than the last day of any applicable grace period permitted by law), in each case, together with all accrued and unpaid interest and fees, any Break Costs (as defined in the relevant Facility Agreement) and all other amounts payable to the Illegality Lender under this Agreement and the other Finance Documents; or
(ii)
in the case of an Illegality Lender, replace such Illegality Lender at par in accordance with Clause 34.7 ( Replacement of a Senior Lender ) on or before the date applicable under sub-paragraph (i) above in relation to each Advance (subject to the prior written consent of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Majority K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders) to such replacement in accordance with the provisions of Clause 34.7(b) ( Replacement of a Senior Lender ) below and the Coordination Deed).




(d)
The Company shall notify the Hedge Providers in writing promptly upon receipt of a notice from the Relevant Facility Representative pursuant to Clause 6.1(b) above and, in any event, prior to the date of repayment or replacement under sub-paragraph (c)(i) or (c)(ii) above in relation to each Advance. Any failure by the Company to notify the Hedge Providers in accordance with the provisions of this Clause 6.1(d) ( Mandatory Prepayment - Illegality ) shall not affect a Hedge Provider's right to terminate the Transactions under the Hedging Agreements to which it is a party pursuant to Clause 21.7(l) ( Termination by a Hedge Provider ) of this Agreement and in accordance with the terms of the relevant Hedging Agreement.
8.2
Mandatory Prepayment - Sanctions Prepayment Event
(a)
If a Sanctions Event has occurred and is continuing, then each Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Majority Voting Institutions under, and as defined in, its Facility Agreement) may:
(i)
cancel the Commitments of the Lenders under that Senior Facility, whereupon such Commitments will be immediately cancelled; and
(ii)
demand prepayment of the Advances owed to the Lenders under that Senior Facility in accordance with the terms of the relevant Facility Agreement,
in which case, subject to, and in accordance with paragraph (b) below, following such demand the Company will prepay in full all outstanding Advances owed to the Lenders under that Senior Facility, in each case together with all accrued but unpaid interest, fees, expenses and all other amounts due to those Lenders under the relevant Facility Agreement and any related Hedging Termination Payments due to a Hedge Provider.
(b)
Any prepayment required or demanded to be made in respect of a Senior Facility pursuant to paragraph (a) above (together with any related Hedging Termination Payments due to a Hedge Provider) (a " Sanctions Prepayment ") shall be made on the first Repayment Date following the demand required in paragraph (a) above and solely from funds available for that purpose in accordance with paragraph 3.3 ( Withdrawals from the Operating Revenues Accounts ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Clause 6.2 ( Mandatory Prepayment - Sanctions Prepayment Event ), if a Hedge Provider is permitted to terminate the Transactions under a Hedging Agreement to which it is a party pursuant to Clause 21.6(d)(ii)(B) ( Early Termination ) or Clause 21.7(l) ( Termination by a Hedge Provider ) and a Hedging Termination Payment consequently falls due to a Hedge Provider, such Hedging Termination Payment shall be made on the date on which it falls due.
(c)
To the extent that, on a Repayment Date on which a Sanctions Prepayment is due to be made, the Company has insufficient funds (after making payment in full of all other amounts referred to in paragraphs (i) to (vi) (inclusive) of paragraph 3.3(d) ( Withdrawals from the Operating Revenues Accounts ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ) which are payable on such Repayment Date) to make the required Sanctions Prepayment in full, then:
(i)
no Event of Default or Potential Event of Default shall occur under Clause ý27.2 ( Non-Payment by Company ) as a result of the non-payment of any amount of that Sanctions Prepayment (each such unpaid amount being a " Sanctions Prepayment Shortfall ") which would otherwise have been payable on that Repayment Date; and
(ii)
such Sanctions Prepayment Shortfall shall be deferred such that it is payable on the immediately following Repayment Date, subject to the Company first making payment in full of all other amounts referred to in paragraphs (i) to (vi) (inclusive) of paragraph 3.3(d) ( Withdrawals from the Operating Revenues Accounts ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ) which are payable on such Repayment Date. For the avoidance of doubt, to the extent that, on that next Repayment Date, the Company has insufficient funds (after making payment in full of all other amounts referred to in paragraphs (i) to (vi) of paragraph 3.3 ( Withdrawals from the Operating Revenues Accounts ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ) which are payable on that Repayment Date) to pay such Sanctions Prepayment Shortfall in full, this paragraph (c)(ii) shall apply to the remaining unpaid balance of that Sanctions Prepayment Shortfall as if it were itself a Sanctions Prepayment Shortfall.
(d)
The Company shall notify the Hedge Providers in writing (A) promptly upon becoming aware of the occurrence of a Sanctions Event and (B) immediately upon receipt of a demand from a Facility Agent




pursuant to Clause 6.2(a)(ii) above. Any failure by the Company to notify the Hedge Providers in accordance with the provisions of this Clause 6.2(d) ( Mandatory Prepayment - Sanctions Prepayment Event ) shall not affect a Hedge Provider's right to terminate the Transactions under the Hedging Agreements to which it is a party pursuant to Clause 21.7(f) ( Termination by a Hedge Provider ) of this Agreement or Clause 21.7(l) ( Termination by a Hedge Provider ) of this Agreement and in accordance with the terms of the relevant Hedging Agreement.

8.3
Voluntary Cancellation
(a)
The Company may, if it gives the Global Facility Agent not less than twenty (20) Business Days' (or such shorter period as the Required Majority may agree) prior notice specifying the amount of the Total Commercial Bank Facility Commitments and the Total K-SURE Covered Facility Commitments to be cancelled together with a certificate of the Company (confirmed by the Lenders' Technical Consultant) certifying that:
(i)
no Forecast Funding Shortfall exists as at the date of the certificate and that, following the proposed cancellation hereunder, no Forecast Funding Shortfall will occur as a result of such cancellation; and
(ii)
the Commercial Start Date is reasonably expected to occur no later than the date falling nine (9) months after the Initial Scheduled Commercial Start Date,
cancel the whole or any part (being a minimum amount of US$1,000,000 and integral multiples of US$1,000,000, or the remaining undrawn commitment) of the Total Commercial Bank Facility Commitments and the Total K-SURE Covered Facility Commitments (subject to, in respect of a cancellation of any part (but not the whole) of the Total K-SURE Covered Facility Commitments, the prior written notice to K-SURE of such cancellation).
(b)
Save in respect of any cancellation of the Available Commitment of a Senior Lender pursuant to paragraphs (a)(i) and (ii) of Clause 6.16 ( Right of Cancellation and Repayment in relation to a Single Lender ), any cancellation in part shall be applied against the relevant Available Commercial Bank Facility Commitment and the Available K-SURE Covered Facility Commitment of each Commercial Lender and each K-SURE Covered Facility Lender pro rata .
(c)
The Company may not cancel any Contingent Facility Commitments, unless consented to by the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority).

8.4
Voluntary Prepayment
Subject to paragraph 3.3 ( Withdrawals from the Operating Revenues Accounts ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ), the Company may, at any time following the expiry of the Availability Period, if it gives the Global Facility Agent not less than twenty (20) Business Days' notice (or such shorter period as the Required Majority may agree) make a prepayment of the whole or any part of any Loan, provided that any prepayment in part across all relevant Loans must be in a minimum amount of US$1,000,000.
8.5
Mandatory Prepayment from Insurance Proceeds and Capital Compensation Proceeds
(a)
Following receipt of any Insurance Proceeds that are required to be deposited into the Insurance Proceeds Account and which are not eligible for withdrawal from the Insurance Proceeds Account in accordance with paragraph 5.2 ( Withdrawals from the Insurance Proceeds Account ), of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ), the Company shall apply such Insurance Proceeds in prepayment of the Loans together with any related Hedging Termination Payments.
(b)
Following receipt of any Capital Compensation Proceeds, the Company shall apply such Capital Compensation Proceeds in prepayment of the Loans together with any related Hedging Termination Payments.

8.6
Mandatory Prepayment from Excess Cash Flow
On each Repayment Date, the Company shall apply seventy-five per cent. (75%) of Excess Cash Flow as at that Repayment Date in prepayment of the Contingent Facility Loan (if any) until such time as no Contingent Facility Advances remain outstanding.




8.7
Mandatory Prepayment - EPC Contract
If:
(a)
the Company elects that the Contract Price (as defined under the EPC Contract as at the date of this Agreement) is reduced under, and in accordance with, clause 19.8(b) ( Failure to meet Required Performance Levels ) of the EPC Contract and the Company receives any amount from the EPC Contractor to the extent necessary to give effect to such reduction, the Company shall apply such amount in prepayment of the Loans to the extent required so that:
(i)
the Projected DSCR for each Projected DSCR Calculation Period until the Final Maturity Date is at least 1.30:1; and
(ii)
the LLCR for the LLCR Calculation Period is at least 1.37:1,
in each case, calculated based on the revised Assumptions as agreed between the Company and the Global Facility Agent (in consultation with the Lenders' Technical Consultant);
(b)
the Company rejects the Works (as defined in the EPC Contract), the Company shall apply an amount equal to all amounts received from the EPC Contractor under clause 34.3 ( Rejection ) of the EPC Contract in prepayment of the Loans; or
(c)
the Company receives payment from the EPC Contractor in respect of any liability contemplated by clause 33 ( Limitations of Liability ) of the EPC Contract which is not otherwise applied in mandatory prepayment pursuant to this Clause 6 ( Prepayment and Cancellation ) or which is not intended to compensate the Company in respect of a cost already incurred by the Company or which is not otherwise payable to third parties, the Company shall apply an amount equal to such payment in prepayment of the Loans.

8.8
Mandatory Prepayment - Purchase Options
(a)
If:
(i)
NOGA exercises any option to require the Company to sell and transfer the Terminal Assets to NOGA (or its Affiliate) pursuant to clause 2.1 ( Grant of Option ) of the Option Agreement;
(ii)
the Company exercises any option to require NOGA (or its Affiliate) to purchase the Terminal Assets pursuant to clause 2.2 ( Grant of Option ) and clause 2.4 ( Grant of Option ) of the Option Agreement;
(iii)
NOGA exercises the option to require the Shareholders (other than nogaholding) to sell and transfer the Company Shares to NOGA (or its Affiliate) pursuant to clause 2.3 ( Grant of Option ) of the Option Agreement; or
(iv)
the Shareholders (other than nogaholding) exercise the option to require NOGA (or its Affiliate) to purchase the Company Shares pursuant to clause 2.5 ( Grant of Option ) of the Option Agreement,
the Company shall prepay the Loans in full and pay any related Hedging Termination Payments due to the Hedge Providers.
(b)
The Company shall notify the Hedge Providers promptly upon (A) becoming aware that NOGA or the Shareholders will, or intend to, exercise any of the options referred to in paragraphs (a)(i), (iii) and (iv) above or (B) it determining to exercise any option referred to in paragraph (a)(ii) above, and in any event, at least two (2) Business Days prior to the date on which the Loans are scheduled to be prepaid in full. Any failure by the Company to notify the Hedge Providers in accordance with the provisions of this Clause 6.8(b), shall not impact the validity or exercise of any of the options referred to in Clause 6.8(a) above or affect a Hedge Provider's right to terminate the Transactions under the Hedging Agreements to which it is a party pursuant to Clause 21.7(g) ( Termination by a Hedge Provider ) of this Agreement and in accordance with the terms of the relevant Hedging Agreement.

8.9
Mandatory Prepayment - Disposals
If the Company sells, transfers or otherwise disposes of any asset having a value individually in excess of US$1,000,000 or in the aggregate in any financial year in excess of US$3,000,000 and does not apply those




proceeds towards the purchase of an asset serving a similar purpose within twelve (12) months of disposal, the Company shall apply the proceeds of such disposal in prepayment of the Loans.
8.10
Mandatory Prepayment - K-SURE Cover Event
If, at any time, a K-SURE Cover Event occurs and is continuing:
(a)
then:
(i)
none of the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders shall be obliged to fund an Advance; and
(ii)
subject to paragraphs (b) and (c) below, the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Majority K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders (as defined in the K-SURE Covered Facility Agreement) may:
(A)
by not less than five (5) Business Days' notice to the Company, cancel the Available K-SURE Covered Facility Commitments (at which time the K-SURE Covered Facility Commitment of each K-SURE Covered Facility Lender will be cancelled); and
(B)
by not less than ten (10) Business Days' notice to the Company, declare all or any part of the K-SURE Covered Facility Loans, together with any accrued interest and all other amounts accrued under the K-SURE Covered Facility Agreement, immediately due and payable (and all such amounts shall become immediately due and payable); and
(b)
the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent may only exercise its rights under paragraph (a)(ii) above:
(i)
if the Company is in breach of any of its obligations under paragraph (c) below at any time during the period of ninety (90) days from the occurrence of the K-SURE Cover Event; and
(ii)
otherwise, on the date falling ninety (90) days from the occurrence of the K-SURE Cover Event;
(c)
the Company shall:
(i)
provide and agree a remedial plan with the Global Facility Agent within thirty (30) days of the date of occurrence of the K-SURE Cover Event setting out the Company's proposed course of action to reinstate the K-SURE Insurance Policy by a date falling no later than ninety (90) days following the date of occurrence of the K-SURE Cover Event;
(ii)
comply in all respects with the remedial plan referred to in paragraph (i) above;
(iii)
coordinate with K-SURE so that K-SURE agrees to participate in the proposed course of action contemplated by the remedial plan referred to in paragraph (i) above and remains actively engaged and willing to co-operate with the Company and the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent with a view to reinstatement of the K-SURE Insurance Policy at all times during the ninety (90) day remedy period contemplated by paragraph (b) above; and
(iv)
upon receipt of a notice from the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent pursuant to Clause 6.10(a)(ii) above, promptly notify the Hedge Providers of the same. Any failure by the Company to notify the Hedge Providers in accordance with the provisions of this Clause 6.10(a)(iv) shall not affect a Hedge Provider's right to terminate the Transactions under the Hedging Agreements to which it is a party pursuant to Clause 21.7(i)(ii) ( Termination by a Hedge Provider ) of this Agreement and in accordance with the terms of the relevant Hedging Agreement.

8.11
Mandatory Prepayment - Commercial Lenders
(a)
If the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent elects to take any of the actions referred to in Clause 6.10(a)(ii) ( Mandatory Prepayment - K-SURE Cover Event ), then the Commercial Facilities Agent (acting on the instructions of the Majority Commercial Lenders) may elect to take the same action as elected by the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent in respect of the K-SURE Covered Facility Loans and Commitments (subject to the same notice periods as those set out in Clause 6.10(a)(ii) ( Mandatory Prepayment - K-SURE Cover Event ) in respect of, as the case may be, the Commercial Bank Facility Loans and Commitments and the Contingent Facility Loans and Commitments.




(b)
Upon receipt of a notice from the Commercial Facilities Agent, the Company shall promptly notify the Hedge Providers of the same. Any failure by the Company to notify the Hedge Providers in accordance with the provisions of this Clause 6.11(b) shall not affect a Hedge Provider's right to terminate the Transactions under the Hedging Agreements to which it is a party pursuant to Clause 21.7(h) ( Termination by a Hedge Provider ) of this Agreement and in accordance with the terms of the relevant Hedging Agreement.

8.12
Mandatory Prepayment - Cost Underrun Reserve Account
In the event that the Completion Date has not occurred by the Longstop Completion Date, the Company shall, on the date falling immediately after the Longstop Completion Date, apply any amounts standing to the credit of the Cost Underrun Reserve Account in prepayment of the Loans.
8.13
Mandatory Prepayment - Success Fee Sub-account
In the event that the Completion Date has not occurred by the Longstop Completion Date, the Company shall, on the date falling immediately after the Longstop Completion Date and if requested to do so by the Global Facility Agent, apply any amounts standing to the credit of the Success Fee Sub-account in prepayment of the Loans.
8.14
Mandatory Prepayment - Dollar Disbursement Account
On the Completion Date, the Company shall (following application of amounts (if any) in accordance with paragraph 2.2(a) ( Withdrawals from the Dollar Disbursement Account ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts )) apply any amounts credited at such time to the Dollar Disbursement Account (including the Punchlist Items Sub-account) and not required (i) to be applied to the payment of Project Costs (including payment of the Success Fee) on or after the Completion Date or (ii) by Bahraini law to be retained to capitalise the Company, in prepayment of the Loans.
8.15
Application of Prepayments
(a)
The prepayments in Clauses 6.2 ( Mandatory Prepayment - Sanctions Prepayment Event ), 6.4 ( Voluntary Prepayment ), 6.5 ( Mandatory Prepayment from Insurance Proceeds and Capital Compensation Proceeds ), 6.6 ( Mandatory Prepayment from Excess Cash Flow ), 6.7(a) and (b) ( Mandatory Prepayment - EPC Contract ), 6.8 ( Mandatory Prepayment - Purchase Options ), 6.9 ( Mandatory Prepayment - Disposals ) and 6.14 ( Mandatory Prepayment - Dollar Disbursement Account ) shall be applied:
(i)
pro rata in respect of amounts outstanding under the Commercial Bank Facility, the K-SURE Covered Facility and the Contingent Facility; and
(ii)
between the remaining Repayment Instalments of the Commercial Bank Facility, the K-SURE Covered Facility and the Contingent Facility in inverse order of maturity.
(b)
If the Commercial Facilities Agent has not elected to take action under Clause 6.11 ( Mandatory Prepayment - Commercial Lenders ), the prepayment in Clause 6.10 ( Mandatory Prepayment - K-SURE Cover Event ) shall be applied between the remaining Repayment Instalments of the K-SURE Covered Facility in inverse order of maturity.
(c)
If the Commercial Facilities Agent has elected to take action under Clause 6.11 ( Mandatory Prepayment - Commercial Lenders ), the prepayments in Clauses 6.10 ( Mandatory Prepayment - K-SURE Cover Event ) and 6.11 ( Mandatory Prepayment - Commercial Lenders ) shall be applied:
(i)
pro rata in respect of all amounts outstanding under:
(A)
the K-SURE Covered Facility; and/or
(B)
the Commercial Bank Facility and/or the Contingent Facility (as the case may be); and
(ii)
between the remaining Repayment Instalments of:
(A)
the K-SURE Covered Facility; and/or
(B)
the Commercial Bank Facility and/or the Contingent Facility (as the case may be),
in inverse order of maturity.




(d)
The prepayments in Clause 6.7(c) ( Mandatory Prepayment - EPC Contract ), 6.12 ( Mandatory Prepayment - Cost Underrun Reserve Account ) and 6.13 ( Mandatory Prepayment - Success Fee Sub-account ) shall be applied:
(i)
pro rata in respect of amounts outstanding under the Commercial Bank Facility, the K-SURE Covered Facility and the Contingent Facility; and
(ii)
pro rata between the remaining Repayment Instalments of the Commercial Bank Facility, the K-SURE Covered Facility and the Contingent Facility.

8.16
Right of Cancellation and Repayment in relation to a Single Lender
(a)
If:
(i)
any sum payable to any Senior Lender by the Company is required to be increased under Clause 8.2 ( Gross-up of Payments/Tax Indemnity );
(ii)
any Senior Lender claims indemnification from the Company under Clause 8.2 ( Gross-up of Payments/Tax Indemnity ) and clause 9 ( Increased Costs ) of each of the Commercial Facilities Agreement and the K-SURE Covered Facility Agreement;
(iii)
any Senior Lender is or becomes a Non-Funding Lender; or
(iv)
any Senior Lender is or becomes an Affected Lender,
the Company may, subject as provided below, whilst the circumstance giving rise to the requirement or indemnification continues give the Relevant Facility Representative notice for cancellation of the Available Commitments of that Senior Lender and its intention to procure the repayment of that Senior Lender's participation in the Loan.
(b)
If the circumstances set out in paragraph (a) above apply, and the Company intends to procure the cancellation of the Available Commitments of that Senior Lender and the repayment of that Senior Lender's participation in the Loan, it shall promptly notify the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent of the same (and in any event, prior to the delivery of the notice to the Relevant Facility Representative referred to in paragraph (a) above). The Company shall not (i) deliver the notice of cancellation and repayment referred to in paragraph (a) above to the Relevant Facility Representative or (ii) cancel the Available Commitments of that Senior Lender or repay that Senior Lender's participation in the Loan without either:
(i)
written confirmation from the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Majority K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders) that the cancellation of the Available Commitments of that Senior Lender and the repayment of that Senior Lender's participation in the Loan would not, in its determination, (including as a result of any potential termination of Transactions under any Hedging Agreement) prejudice the Company's ability to comply with the Hedging Strategy; or
(ii)
the prior written consent of K-SURE Covered Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Majority K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders) to the cancellation of the Available Commitments of that Senior Lender and the repayment of such Senior Lender's participation in the Loan where such cancellation or repayment would, in its determination, prejudice the Company's ability to comply with the Hedging Strategy.
(c)
On receipt of a notice referred to in paragraph (a) above:
(i)
the Available Commitment of the relevant Senior Lender shall immediately be reduced to zero; and
(ii)
on the next Repayment Date and subject to paragraph 3.3 ( Withdrawals from the Operating Revenues Accounts ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ), the Company shall repay that Senior Lender's participation in the Loan.
(d)
Subject to paragraph 3.3 ( Withdrawals from the Operating Revenues Accounts ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ), prior to the Completion Date, the Company shall only be permitted to cancel and prepay a Lender's Commitment or its participation in an Advance (in either case, in full or in part) if the Lenders' Technical Consultant certifies that:
(i)
no Forecast Funding Shortfall exists as at the date of the certificate and that, following such cancellation and prepayment, there would not be a Forecast Funding Shortfall; and




(ii)
the Commercial Start Date is reasonably expected to occur no later than nine (9) months after the Initial Scheduled Commercial Start Date.
(e)
In the case of a prepayment pursuant to this Clause 6.16 ( Right of Cancellation and Repayment in relation to a Single Lender ), the remaining Senior Lenders (other than K-SURE) shall, in good faith, provide all commercially reasonable assistance to the Company in exploring alternative sources of bank and other financing to replace any such affected Senior Lender.

8.17
General
(a)
Any notice of cancellation or voluntary prepayment given by the Company under this Clause 6 ( Prepayment and Cancellation ) shall be irrevocable and shall specify the date or dates upon which the relevant cancellation or prepayment is to be made and the amount of that cancellation or prepayment and, in the case of prepayment, oblige the Company to prepay.
(b)
Any prepayment under this Agreement shall be (i) made together with accrued interest on the amount prepaid and together with, on a pro rata basis, all other amounts payable to the Finance Parties under this Agreement and the other Finance Documents (including any related Hedging Termination Payments payable to the Hedge Providers), (ii) made subject to the provisions of the relevant Facility Agreement relating to Break Costs (as defined therein), without premium or penalty, and (iii) reduced to the extent necessary to ensure that sufficient amounts are available to be applied, on a pro rata basis, in meeting the Company's obligations in respect of all other amounts payable to the Finance Parties under this Agreement and the other Finance Documents (including any related Hedging Termination Payments payable to the Hedge Providers).
(c)
The Company may not reborrow any part of the Facilities (other than the Working Capital Facility) that are repaid or prepaid.
(d)
The Company shall not repay or prepay all or any part of the Loan or cancel all or any part of the Available Commitments except at the times and in the manner expressly provided for in this Agreement.
(e)
Any Commitment for any Senior Facility not used before the expiry of the Availability Period for that Senior Facility shall be automatically cancelled at close of business in London or, in the case of cancellation under the K-SURE Covered Facility Agreement, at close of business in Seoul.
(f)
No amount of the Available Commitments cancelled under this Agreement may be subsequently reinstated.

7.
FEES
7.1
Global Facility Agent Fees
The Company shall pay to the Global Facility Agent (for its own account) a fee in the amounts and at the times agreed in any Fee Letter entered or to be entered into between the Company and the Global Facility Agent.
7.2
Facility Agent Fees
The Company shall pay to each Facility Agent (for its own account) a fee in the amount and at the time agreed in the Fee Letter entered or to be entered into between the Company and each Facility Agent.
7.3
Security Agent Fees
The Company shall pay to each Security Agent (for its own account) a fee in the amounts and at the times agreed in any Fee Letter entered or to be entered into between the Company and each Security Agent.
7.4
Account Bank Fees
The Company shall pay to each Account Bank (for its own account) a fee in the amounts and at the times agreed in any Fee Letter entered or to be entered into between the Company and the relevant Account Bank.
7.5
Other Bank Fees
The Company shall pay to the relevant Finance Party (for their own account) the fees in the amount and the times agreed in the relevant Fee Letters.
8.
TAX
8.1
Payments to be Free and Clear




Subject to the other provisions of this Clause 8 ( Tax ), all sums payable by the Company to any Finance Party under any Finance Document shall be paid by it without any Tax Deduction unless a Tax Deduction is required by law.
8.2
Gross-up of Payments/Tax Indemnity
(a)
If the Company, a Facility Agent or the Global Facility Agent is required by law to make a Tax Deduction from any sum paid or payable by, or received or receivable from, the Company, a Facility Agent or the Global Facility Agent to any Finance Party under any Finance Document, the Company shall pay such additional amount as is necessary to ensure that the person to which that sum is due receives on the due date and retains after making any Tax Deduction a net sum equal to what it would have received and so retained had no such Tax Deduction been required.
(b)
Without prejudice to paragraph (a) above, if any Finance Party is required to make any payment for or on account of any Tax or otherwise on or in relation to any sum received or receivable (or any sum deemed for the purposes of Tax to be received or receivable) under any Finance Document or if such person determines that any loss, liability or cost will or has been (directly or indirectly) suffered for or on account of Tax (except in each instance for a payment by any such recipient of Excluded Tax), the Company shall upon demand of the Global Facility Agent promptly indemnify such person against such payment or liability together with any interest, penalties and expenses payable or incurred in connection therewith.
(c)
If the Company and/or a Facility Agent and/or the Global Facility Agent is required to make a Tax Deduction under paragraph (a) above, then the Company, the relevant Facility Agent and/or the Global Facility Agent (as the case may be) shall:
(i)
make that Tax Deduction and any payment required in connection with that Tax Deduction within the time allowed and in the minimum amount required by law; and
(ii)
promptly deliver to the Global Facility Agent and/or the relevant Facility Agent (with a copy to the Company) evidence satisfactory to the Global Facility Agent and/or the relevant Facility Agent or (as the case may be) the relevant Finance Party that the Tax Deduction has been made and (where remittance is required) of the remittance thereof to the relevant taxing or other authority.
(d)
Promptly after any Party becomes aware that any such Tax Deduction is required (or of any change in any such requirement), it shall notify the Global Facility Agent who will promptly notify the relevant Finance Parties and/or the Company.
(e)
Any person making a claim pursuant to paragraph (b) above shall promptly notify the Global Facility Agent and the Company of the event entitling it to make such a claim provided that such person shall not be required to disclose any information which it considers to be confidential.
(f)
Each relevant Finance Party (other than K-SURE) shall, upon written request from the Company, co-operate with the Company in completing any reasonable procedural formalities necessary for the Company to make a payment to that Finance Party without a Tax Deduction.

8.3
Refund of Tax Credits
If:
(a)
the Company makes a payment or increased payment under Clause 8.2(a) or 8.2(b) ( Gross-up of Payments/Tax Indemnity ) (a " Tax Payment ") in respect of a payment to a Finance Party (each a " Beneficiary ") under any Finance Document; and
(b)
that Beneficiary determines in good faith that it has obtained a refund or repayment of, relief or remission for, or credit against, Tax (a " Tax Credit ") which that Beneficiary is able to identify as attributable to that Tax Payment and which that Beneficiary has obtained, utilised and retained,
then, if in its absolute discretion it can do so without any adverse consequences for that Beneficiary (other than the loss of the amount being reimbursed), that Beneficiary shall reimburse the Company such amount as that Beneficiary determines to be such proportion of that Tax Credit as shall leave the Beneficiary (after that reimbursement) in no better or worse position in respect of its world-wide Tax liabilities than it would have been in if no Tax Payment had been required. A Beneficiary shall have an absolute discretion as to whether




to claim any Tax Credit (and, if it does claim, the extent, order and manner in which it does so) and whether any amount is due from it under this Clause 8.3 (and, if so, what amount and when). No Beneficiary shall be obliged to disclose any information regarding its Tax affairs or computations.
8.4
Stamp taxes
The Company shall pay and, within three (3) Business Days of demand, indemnify each Secured Party against any cost, loss or liability that Secured Party incurs in relation to all stamp duty, registration and other similar Taxes payable in respect of any Finance Document.
8.5
Value added tax
(a)
All amounts set out, or expressed to be payable under a Finance Document by any Party to a Finance Party which (in whole or part) constitute the consideration for any supply for VAT purposes shall be deemed to be exclusive of any VAT which is chargeable on such supply, and accordingly, subject to paragraph (b) below, if VAT is or becomes chargeable on any supply made by any Finance Party to any Party under a Finance Document and such Finance Party is required to account to the relevant tax authority for the VAT, that Party shall pay to the Finance Party (in addition to and at the same time as paying the consideration for such supply) an amount equal to the amount of the VAT (and such Finance Party shall promptly provide an appropriate VAT invoice to such Party).
(b)
If VAT is or becomes chargeable on any supply made by any Finance Party (the " Supplier ") to any other Finance Party (the " Recipient ") under a Finance Document, and any Party other than the Recipient (the " Relevant Party ") is required by the terms of any Finance Document to pay an amount equal to the consideration for such supply to the Supplier (rather than being required to reimburse or indemnify the Recipient in respect of that consideration):
(i)
(where the Supplier is the person required to account to the relevant tax authority for the VAT) the Relevant Party must also pay to the Supplier (at the same time as paying that amount) an additional amount equal to the amount of the VAT. The Recipient must (where this paragraph (i) applies) promptly pay to the Relevant Party an amount equal to any credit or repayment the Recipient receives from the relevant tax authority which the Recipient reasonably determines relates to the VAT chargeable on that supply; and
(ii)
(where the Recipient is the person required to account to the relevant tax authority for the VAT) the Relevant Party must promptly, following demand from the Recipient, pay to the Recipient an amount equal to the VAT chargeable on that supply but only to the extent that the Recipient reasonably determines that it is not entitled to credit or repayment from the relevant tax authority in respect of that VAT.
(c)
Where a Finance Document requires any Party to reimburse or indemnify a Finance Party for any cost or expense, that Party shall reimburse or indemnify (as the case may be) such Finance Party for the full amount of such cost or expense, including such part thereof as represents VAT, save to the extent that such Finance Party reasonably determines that it is entitled to credit or repayment in respect of such VAT from the relevant tax authority.
(d)
Any reference in this Clause 8.5 to any Party shall, at any time when such Party is treated as a member of a group for VAT purposes, include (where appropriate and unless the context otherwise requires) a reference to the representative member of such group at such time (the term "representative member" to have the same meaning as in the Value Added Tax Act 1994).
(e)
In relation to any supply made by a Finance Party to any Party under a Finance Document, if reasonably requested by such Finance Party, that Party must promptly provide such Finance Party with details of that Party's VAT registration and such other information as is reasonably requested in connection with such Finance Party's VAT reporting requirements in relation to such supply.

8.6
FATCA Information
(a)
Subject to paragraph (c) below, each Party shall, within ten (10) Business Days of a reasonable request by another Party:
(i)
confirm to that other Party whether it is:
(A)
a FATCA Exempt Party; or




(B)
not a FATCA Exempt Party;
(ii)
supply to that other Party such forms, documentation and other information relating to its status under FATCA as that other Party reasonably requests for the purposes of that other Party's compliance with FATCA;
(iii)
supply to that other Party such forms, documentation and other information relating to its status as that other Party reasonably requests for the purposes of that other Party's compliance with any other law, regulation, or exchange of information regime.
(b)
If a Party confirms to another Party pursuant to paragraph (a)(i) above that it is a FATCA Exempt Party and it subsequently becomes aware that it is not or has ceased to be a FATCA Exempt Party, that Party shall notify that other Party reasonably promptly.
(c)
Paragraph (a) above shall not oblige any Finance Party to do anything, and paragraph (a)(iii) above shall not oblige any other Party to do anything, which would or might in its reasonable opinion constitute a breach of:
(i)
any law or regulation;
(ii)
any fiduciary duty; or
(iii)
any duty of confidentiality.
(d)
If a Party fails to confirm whether or not it is a FATCA Exempt Party or to supply forms, documentation or other information requested in accordance with paragraph (a)(i) or (ii) above (including, for the avoidance of doubt, where paragraph (c) above applies), then such Party shall be treated for the purposes of the Finance Documents (and payments under them) as if it is not a FATCA Exempt Party until such time as the Party in question provides the requested confirmation, forms, documentation or other information.

8.7
FATCA Deduction
(a)
Each Party may make any FATCA Deduction it is required to make by FATCA, and any payment required in connection with that FATCA Deduction, and no Party shall be required to increase any payment in respect of which it makes such a FATCA Deduction or otherwise compensate the recipient of the payment for that FATCA Deduction.
(b)
Each Party shall promptly, upon becoming aware that it must make a FATCA Deduction (or that there is any change in the rate or the basis of such FATCA Deduction), and in any case at least three (3) Business Days prior to making a FATCA Deduction, notify the Party to whom it is making the payment and, on or prior to the day on which it notifies that Party, shall also notify the Company, the Global Facility Agent and the other Finance Parties.

8.8
General
Unless a contrary indication appears, in this Clause 8 ( Tax ) a reference to " determines " or " determined " means a determination made in the absolute discretion of the person making the determination.
9.
OTHER INDEMNITIES
9.1
Currency Indemnity
(a)
If any sum due from the Company under any Finance Document (a " Sum "), or any order, judgement or award given or made in relation to a Sum, has to be converted from the currency (the " First Currency ") in which that Sum is payable into another currency (the " Second Currency ") for the purpose of:
(i)
making or filing a claim or proof against the Company; or
(ii)
obtaining or enforcing an order, judgment or award in relation to any litigation or arbitration proceedings,
the Company shall, as an independent obligation, within three (3) Business Days of demand, indemnify K-SURE and each Finance Party to whom that Sum is due against any cost, loss or liability arising out of or as a result of the conversion including any discrepancy between (x) the rate of exchange used to convert that Sum from the First Currency into the Second Currency and (y) the rate or rates of exchange available to that person at the time of its receipt of that Sum.




(b)
The Company waives any right it may have in any jurisdiction to pay any amount under the Finance Documents in a currency or currency unit other than that in which it is expressed to be payable.

9.2
Third Party Indemnity
(a)
The Company shall, (without double counting in respect of any other indemnity from the Company in favour of a Finance Party pursuant to any other Finance Document), indemnify, within ten (10) Business Days of demand, the Finance Parties and K-SURE and, in each case, their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents (the " Indemnitees ") from and against all losses, liabilities, expenses, claims and damages (other than with respect to consequential losses) arising from any claims of third parties against any Indemnitee, in each case, by reason of its participation in the transactions contemplated hereunder and the Finance Documents, except to the extent resulting from the gross negligence or wilful misconduct of any such Indemnitee or from the breach of a Finance Document by the Indemnitee as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in a final non-appealable judgment or by an arbitration under the Rules of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce in a final arbitration award.
(b)
So long as the Company is in compliance with its obligations under this Clause 9.2 ( Third Party Indemnity ), the Company shall not be liable to any Indemnitee for any admission of liability, agreement or compromise by such Indemnitee in relation to the relevant claim without the prior written approval of the Company. Each Indemnitee shall afford the Company reasonable assistance for the purpose of assessing the merits of the relevant claims and take or procure the taking of those actions as the Company may reasonably request to avoid, dispute, resist, compromise or defend such claim. Accordingly, the Company shall have the right, through the appointment of counsel, to participate in and/or control any action, suit or proceeding for which it is liable as an indemnitor, provided that:
(i)
the Company shall not have the right to:
(A)
control such action, suit or proceeding if it involves potential imposition of criminal liability upon the Indemnitee or a conflict of interest between the Company and the Indemnitee; and
(B)
make any admission of liability, fault or wrongdoing in respect of any Indemnitee without the prior written consent of such Indemnitee; and
(ii)
the Indemnitee shall have the right to retain its own counsel, with the Company bearing the expenses thereof (to the extent reasonably incurred), and such participation by the Indemnitee in the defence shall not release the Company from any liability that it may have to such Indemnitee .

9.3
Other Indemnities
The Company shall (without double counting in respect of any other indemnity from the Company in favour of a Finance Party pursuant to any other Finance Document), within ten (10) Business Days of demand, indemnify each Finance Party and K-SURE against any cost, loss or liability incurred by that Finance Party as a result of:
(a)
the occurrence of any Default;
(b)
a failure by the Company to pay any amount due under a Finance Document on its due date including without limitation, any cost, loss or liability as a result of Clause 34 ( Changes to the Lenders );
(c)
an Advance (or part of an Advance) not being prepaid in accordance with a notice of prepayment given by the Company; or
(d)
funding, or making arrangements to fund, its participation in an Advance requested by the Company in a Notice of Drawdown but not made by reason of the operation of any one or more or of the provisions of this Agreement (other than by reason of default or negligence by that Finance Party alone) or the relevant Facility Agreement.

9.4
Indemnity to the Global Facility Agent and the Facility Agents




Subject to Clause 11 ( Costs and Expenses ), the Company shall promptly indemnify the Global Facility Agent, each Facility Agent and K-SURE against any cost, loss or liability incurred by any of them (acting reasonably) as a result of:
(a)
investigating any event which it reasonably believes is a Default;
(b)
acting or relying on any notice, request or instruction which it reasonably believes to be genuine, correct and appropriately authorised; or
(c)
instructing lawyers, accountants, tax advisers, surveyors or other professional advisers or experts as permitted under this Agreement.

10.
MITIGATION BY THE LENDERS
10.1
Mitigation
(a)
Each Lender shall, subject as provided below, in consultation with the Company, use reasonable endeavours to mitigate any circumstances which arise and which would result in any amount becoming payable under, or cancelled pursuant to, any of Clause 6.1 ( Mandatory Prepayment - Illegality ), Clause 8.2 ( Gross-up of Payments/Tax Indemnity ) or clause 9 ( Increased Costs ) of each Facility Agreement including by transferring its rights and obligations under this Agreement to another Affiliate, Facility Office or other bank or financial institution.
(b)
If a Lender (a " Mitigating Lender "), in consultation with the Company, intends to transfer its rights and obligations under this Agreement to another Affiliate, Facility Office or other bank or financial institution as a result of Clause 10.1(a) above, it shall promptly notify the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent of the same. The Mitigating Lender shall not be permitted to transfer its rights and obligations under this Agreement without either:
(i)
written confirmation from the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent (acting on the instructions for the Majority K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders) that a transfer of the Mitigating Lender's rights and obligations under this Agreement would not, in its determination (including as a result of any potential termination of Transactions under any Hedging Agreement) prejudice the Company's ability to comply with the Hedging Strategy; or
(ii)
the prior written consent of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Majority K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders) to the transfer of the Mitigating Lender's rights and obligations under this Agreement where such transfer might, in its determination, prejudice the Company's ability to comply with the Hedging Strategy.
(c)
Paragraphs (a) and (b) above do not in any way (i) limit the obligations of the Company under this Agreement or (ii) reduce any rights of the Lenders, in each case, under the Finance Documents.

10.2
Limitation of Liability
(a)
The Company shall indemnify each Finance Party for all costs and expenses reasonably incurred by that Finance Party as a result of steps taken by it under Clause 10.1 ( Mitigation ).
(b)
A Finance Party is not obliged to take any steps under Clause 10.1 ( Mitigation ) if, in the opinion of that Finance Party (acting reasonably), to do so might be prejudicial to it or would be unlawful.

11.
COSTS AND EXPENSES
11.1
Transaction Expenses
The Company shall pay (without double counting) on the first drawdown date in respect of the Senior Facilities and thereafter within thirty (30) days of the presentation of an invoice, the Professional Expenses and the reasonable travel expenses and other reasonable out of pocket costs incurred by (a) K-SURE; and (b) the Mandated Lead Arrangers in accordance with, and subject to, the commitment letter(s) and/or mandate letter(s) and/or fee letter(s) and/or engagement letters entered into by the Company with each Mandated Lead Arranger (and after Financial Close, the Agents and the Account Banks) and such consultants and advisors in connection with the preparation and negotiation of the Transaction Documents (and all matters incidental thereto including any stamp or registration Taxes or charges).
11.2
Enforcement and Amendment Costs




Notwithstanding Clause 11.1 ( Transaction Expenses ), unless otherwise provided in a Fee Letter, the Company shall pay all expenses and legal, engineering and other professional fees and costs of consultants and advisors to the Agents, K-SURE and the Account Banks with respect to the preservation or enforcement of any of the rights of the Finance Parties or any such expenses incurred in connection with any amendments, waivers or consents or other implementation and administrative actions required under the Transaction Documents within five (5) Business Days of demand.
11.3
Hiring of Consultants and Advisors
If no Default has occurred and is continuing, then none of the Finance Parties may hire any additional consultants or advisors whose fees and costs are to be reimbursed by the Company without the prior written consent of the Company, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
12.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
12.1
Annual Statements
(a)
The Company shall, as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and twenty (120) days after the end of each financial year of the Company, deliver to the Global Facility Agent an electronic copy of its audited Financial Statements for such financial year, together with any letter addressed to management of the Company by the auditors of such Financial Statements and accompanying such Financial Statements.
(b)
The Company shall ensure that its audited Financial Statements are audited by an internationally recognised firm of accountants in accordance with the Relevant Accounting Standard consistently applied.

12.2
Half-Yearly Financial Statements
The Company shall, as soon as the same become available, but in any event within sixty (60) days after the end of each financial semi-annual period, deliver to the Global Facility Agent an electronic copy of its unaudited Financial Statements for such semi-annual period, together with a statement of compliance (or otherwise) signed by one (1) authorised officer of the Company.
12.3
Quarterly Financial Statements
The Company shall, as soon as the same became available, but in any event within sixty (60) days after the end of each of the first and third financial quarter periods, deliver to the Global Facility Agent an electronic copy of its unaudited Financial Statements for such financial quarter period, together with a statement of compliance (or otherwise) signed by one (1) authorised officer of the Company.
12.4
Other Financial Statements
The Company shall, as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the end of each financial year of the applicable entity, deliver to the Global Facility Agent an electronic copy of:
(a)
the audited Financial Statements for such financial year of each Sponsor, each Shareholder (other than Samsung HoldCo), the O&M Guarantor and the FSU Guarantor (in the case of a Sponsor or Shareholder, only for so long as such Sponsor or Shareholder has any financial obligation under the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement);
(b)
until the Commercial Start Date, the unaudited Financial Statements for such financial year of Samsung HoldCo and on and after the Commercial Start Date, the audited Financial Statements for such financial year of Samsung HoldCo, in each case only for so long as Samsung HoldCo has any financial obligation under the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement;
(c)
the audited or unaudited Financial Statements for such fiscal year of NOGA to the extent available;
(d)
the audited Financial Statements for such financial year of the EPC Contractor until such party ceases to have any actual or contingent liabilities or obligations in such capacity under any Transaction Document; and
(e)
the unaudited Financial Statements for such financial year of the O&M Contractor.





12.5
Requirements as to Financial Statements
Each set of Financial Statements delivered pursuant to Clauses 12.1 ( Annual Statements ), 12.2 ( Half-Yearly Financial Statements ), 12.3 ( Quarterly Financial Statements ) and 12.4 ( Other Financial Statements ) shall contain a balance sheet, statement of profit and loss and cashflow statement and shall:
(a)
if audited, give a true and fair view of the financial condition (consolidated or otherwise) of the Company; and
(b)
in any case, be certified by one (1) authorised officer of the Company as fairly presenting its financial condition (consolidated or otherwise),
as at, and in respect of the twelve (12) month period ending on the date to which those Financial Statements were drawn up.
12.6
LLCR
The Company shall, no later than sixty (60) days after each Calculation Date, supply to the Global Facility Agent an LLCR calculation for the relevant Calculation Date calculated using the Computer Model and in accordance with Clause 20 ( Projected DSCRs and LLCR ).
12.7
Other
The Company shall give prior notice to the Global Facility Agent of any change in the accounting standards which are used in the preparation of its Financial Statements to be supplied under this Agreement and provide a reconciliation of the differences and including an explanation of the differences in the presentation of its Financial Statements where there has been a change in the accounting practices which are used in the preparation of its Financial Statements if requested by the Global Facility Agent.
13.
CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT REPORTS
13.1
Delivery of Construction Reports
The Company shall prepare and deliver to the Global Facility Agent (and, in the case of paragraph (a) below, the Lenders' Technical Consultant) construction reports (each, a " Construction Report "):
(a)
no later than forty five (45) days after the end of each calendar month (commencing with the calendar month following the date of this Agreement and ending on the Completion Date), prepared by the Company setting out the following:
(i)
a summary of actual progress during that month against planned progress;
(ii)
the status of the engineering, interface management, procurement, construction and Consents for the Project;
(iii)
details of compliance with health, safety, security and environmental matters relating to the Project; and
(iv)
details of invoicing and any change orders issued.
(b)
no later than ten (10) Business Days after the end of each fiscal quarter (commencing with the fiscal quarter in which this Agreement is signed and ending on the Completion Date), prepared by the Lenders' Technical Consultant setting out the following:
(i)
a summary of progress for that quarter including:
(A)
a summary of actual progress during that quarter against planned progress;
(B)
a comparison between the current state of construction of the Terminal with the schedule therefor specified in the project execution plan, together with an explanation for any material differences between the progress achieved and the progress forecast in the preceding report;
(C)
a completion schedule showing the critical path through the major engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, performance testing and completion activities for the Project through the anticipated Completion Date;
(D)
details of any matters which are likely to materially and adversely affect the construction of the Project; and
(E)
areas of significant concern (if any) and the action being taken to resolve any significant difficulties;




(ii)
details of any event of force majeure under any Project Document which has occurred and any mitigation undertaken by the Company;
(iii)
an analysis showing actual expenditure in that quarter against the most recent Project Budget including a discrepancy with respect to any material differences;
(iv)
an estimate of (A) expenditure required to be incurred to achieve the Commercial Start Date and (B) all cost items under the EPC Contract in respect of which payment is due after the Commercial Start Date together with any material variance from the most recent Project Budget for that expenditure;
(v)
details of all material change orders issued;
(vi)
a current forecast of the likely date of the Commercial Start Date; and
(vii)
a description of any significant issues related to quality assurance and quality control for that quarter.

13.2
Delivery of the Environmental and Social Monitoring Report during Construction
(a)
The Company shall prepare and deliver to the Global Facility Agent and the Lenders' Environmental Consultant an Environmental and Social Monitoring Report, promptly, but in any event no later than thirty (30) days after the end of each fiscal quarter in the period commencing with the fiscal quarter in which this Agreement is signed and ending on the Completion Date, confirming, among other things, compliance and, if relevant, details of any material non-compliance with Environmental Law, the Environmental Guidelines, the Construction Environmental and Social Management Plans and/or the Environmental and Social Action Plan (including with respect to any updates to the items requiring action as identified at Financial Close).
(b)
Each Environmental and Social Monitoring Report delivered by the Company under paragraph (a) above shall be signed by an authorised officer of the Company and shall be approved by the Lenders' Environmental Consultant.

13.3
Delivery of Other Reports
The Company shall deliver to the Global Facility Agent and the Lenders' Technical Consultant (and to the Lenders' Environmental Consultant in respect of paragraph (c) below) copies of the following:
(a)
any notification or progress report delivered by the Company to NOGA under clause 5.3 ( Construction, Testing and Commissioning Progress Reports and Updates ) of the Project Development Agreement;
(b)
any report delivered by the Project Management Consultant/Contractor to the Company under clause 4.20 ( Records and Reporting Obligations ) of the Project Management Contract;
(c)
any notification or progress report delivered by the EPC Contractor to the Company under clause 13.6 ( Progress Reporting ) of the EPC Contract;
(d)
any notification or progress report delivered by the FSU Owner to the Company under clause 50.6 ( Construction of the Vessel in the shipyard ) of the Time Charter Party; and
(e)
any progress report delivered by the FSU Contractor to the Company through the FSU Owner, under article IV, 7 ( Progress Report ) of the FSU Building Contract.

14.
OPERATING REPORTS
14.1
Delivery of Operating Reports
The Company shall prepare and deliver to the Global Facility Agent and the Lenders' Technical Consultant an operating report (an " Operating Report ") promptly, but in any event no later than:
(a)
ninety (90) days after the end of the first fiscal half year of the Company falling after the Commercial Start Date;
(b)
until the third anniversary of the Commercial Start Date, sixty (60) days after the end of each successive fiscal half year of the Company; and
(c)
thereafter, sixty (60) days after the end of each successive fiscal year of the Company thereafter, provided that if an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Company shall deliver the




Operating Report no later than sixty (60) days after the end of each successive fiscal half year of the Company until such Event of Default has been remedied or waived.

14.2
Operating Report
Each Operating Report delivered by the Company pursuant to Clause 14.1 ( Delivery of Operating Reports ) shall be signed by an authorised officer of the Company and shall be approved by the Lenders' Technical Consultant and shall set out, in respect of the fiscal half year or fiscal year, as applicable, ending on the date as of which such Operating Report was prepared, a report from the Company on each of the following matters:
(a)
details of the operation and maintenance of the Project during that semi-annual or annual period;
(b)
details of any actual material maintenance for that semi-annual or annual period;
(c)
any material defects or material malfunctions at the Terminal during that semi-annual or annual period which have had, will have or are likely to have a Material Adverse Effect together with summary details of the action being taken to remedy those material defects or malfunctions;
(d)
details of the amount of LNG delivered to the Terminal during that semi-annual or annual period;
(e)
details of all Operating Costs (and to the extent available, including a break-down of manpower, gas, chemicals and maintenance costs) during that semi-annual or annual period;
(f)
details of revenues from the Project during that semi-annual or annual period;
(g)
details of any known Terminal modifications needed or planned in the future; and
(h)
to the extent not covered by the information provided under paragraphs (a) to (h) above, those matters contemplated by Schedule 15 ( Operating Phase Reporting ).
14.3
Delivery of the Environmental and Social Monitoring Report during Operation
(a)
The Company shall prepare and deliver to the Global Facility Agent and the Lenders' Environmental Consultant an Environmental and Social Monitoring Report, promptly, but in any event no later than sixty (60) days after the end of each fiscal half year in the period commencing on the Completion Date and ending on the Final Maturity Date, confirming, among other things, compliance and, if relevant, details of material non-compliance with Environmental Law, the Environmental Guidelines and the Construction Environmental and Social Management Plans, the Operations Environmental and Social Management Plans and/or the Environmental and Social Action Plan (including with respect to any updates to the items requiring action as identified at Financial Close).
(b)
Each Environmental and Social Monitoring Report delivered by the Company under paragraph (a) above shall be signed by an authorised officer of the Company and shall be approved by the Lenders' Environmental Consultant.

15.
REPORT UNDERTAKINGS
The Company undertakes in relation to each Construction Report and each other report delivered pursuant to Clause 13 ( Construction and Development Reports ), each Operating Report delivered pursuant to Clause 14 ( Operating Reports ), each Project Budget delivered pursuant to Clause 17 ( Project Budget ) and each Operating Budget delivered pursuant to Clause 18 ( Operating Budget ) that, as at the date of delivery thereof:
(a)
all the factual information set out therein will (or, to the extent that information has been provided by others, to the best of its knowledge will) be true, complete and accurate in all material respects; and
(b)
all projections, forecasts, estimates and opinions made by it therein will be compiled on a reasonable basis.

16.
ACCESS TO THE SITE
(a)
Provided that the Global Facility Agent shall use commercially reasonable efforts to coordinate with K-SURE, the Lenders' Technical Consultant and the Lenders' Environmental Consultant with respect to the exercise of K-SURE's rights of access and rights to meetings, in each case, as described in paragraphs (i) and (ii) below respectively, with the intent that, to the extent reasonably possible, K-SURE exercises any rights of access and rights to meetings concurrently with the exercise of any such rights by the Global Facility Agent, the Lenders' Technical Consultant and the Lenders' Environmental Consultant, then:




(i)
the Company shall procure that, subject to reasonable prior notice, the Global Facility Agent or K-SURE (or any of their respective agents) and (to the extent required to carry out its duties and functions under the Finance Documents) the Lenders' Technical Consultant and the Lenders' Environmental Consultant have access:
(A)
at reasonable times to inspect the construction, commissioning and operation of the Project and to examine, copy and make abstracts from the related technical data, books, records and other data in the possession and control of the Company; and
(B)
to key Project personnel to discuss the Project and the Company's business and affairs (all at the expense of the Company); and
(ii)
prior to the Commercial Start Date, the Company will meet with:
(A)
the Global Facility Agent, the Lenders' Technical Consultant and the Lenders' Environmental Consultant; and
(B)
if requested by K-SURE, with K-SURE, at the Site, to allow such inspections of the Site, discussions and analysis of the Construction Reports and Operating Reports as any of the Lenders' Technical Consultant, the Lenders' Environmental Consultant or K-SURE (acting reasonably) deems appropriate and to enable the Lenders' Technical Consultant or the Lenders' Environmental Consultant to prepare quarterly reports concerning the development and construction of the Project provided that, for so long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, K-SURE shall be entitled to no more than one (1) meeting in any calendar quarter.
(b)
The Company shall give the Lenders' Technical Consultant not less than seven (7) days' notice of the date of any Performance Tests.

17.
PROJECT BUDGET
17.1
Submission of the Project Budget
(a)
The Company shall deliver a project budget consistent with the Base Case (the " Project Budget "), together with confirmation from the Lenders' Technical Consultant as to the reasonableness of the construction schedule and cost items (including contingency) set out therein, to the Global Facility Agent prior to Financial Close and thereafter, as soon as reasonably practicable and in any event within thirty (30) days of the end of each semi-annual period falling after Financial Close until the Commercial Start Date, an updated (and amended if necessary) Project Budget.
(b)
Each Project Budget shall be signed by an authorised officer of the Company.

17.2
Form of the Project Budget
The Project Budget and each updated Project Budget shall set out:
(a)
projected construction schedule milestones agreed to by the EPC Contractor (broken down into line items);
(b)
projected costs anticipated to be incurred to achieve the Commercial Start Date; and
(c)
the anticipated drawdown requirements of the Company in respect of each of the Facilities (excluding the Working Capital Facility).

17.3
Updated Project Budget
(a)
Until the Completion Date, the Company may, on the basis of its good faith forecasts:
(i)
allocate contingency amounts to other line items in the Project Budget; and
(ii)
re-allocate funds available for Project Costs (other than Project Costs payable under the EPC Contract) to other line items in the Project Budget (provided that Development Costs or related payments will in no event exceed the Development Costs Amount and the Success Fee will in no event exceed US$24,000,000) provided that the aggregate re-allocations under this paragraph (ii) across any line items shall not at any time exceed in total US$5,000,000 (or the equivalent thereof in any other currency) and the re-allocation to a single line item shall not at any time exceed US$1,000,000 (or the equivalent thereof in any other currency) unless the




Global Facility Agent has provided its consent to such re-allocation (in consultation with the Lenders' Technical Consultant and on the instructions of the Required Majority).
(b)
The Global Facility Agent shall, to the extent that an updated Project Budget differs from the Project Budget delivered prior to Financial Close, instruct the Lenders' Technical Consultant to review such updated Project Budget and:
(i)
if the Lenders' Technical Consultant has certified that, as a result of the difference between such updated Project Budget and the Project Budget, a Forecast Funding Shortfall would arise or the same could reasonably be expected to result in a delay in the Scheduled Commercial Start Date; and/or
(ii)
a new line item has been added to such updated Project Budget,
then such updated Project Budget shall require the approval of the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority).
(c)
At any time prior to approval by the Global Facility Agent of the updated Project Budget (if such approval is required), the most recent approved Project Budget shall be the Project Budget for the purposes of this Agreement (including for the purposes of determining the amount of Project Costs required to achieve the Completion Date).
(d)
Once approved by the Global Facility Agent, or, if no such approval is required, upon delivery, the updated Project Budget shall be the Project Budget for the purposes of this Agreement.

18.
OPERATING BUDGET
18.1
Submission of the Operating Budget
(a)
The Company shall, not less than thirty (30) days prior to the Commercial Start Date, deliver to the Global Facility Agent an initial operating budget for the period from the Commercial Start Date to the fifth anniversary of the Commercial Start Date (the " Initial Operating Budget ").
(b)
The Company shall, within thirty (30) days after the start of each fiscal year of the Company commencing after the Commercial Start Date deliver to the Global Facility Agent an annual operating budget for that fiscal year and the fiscal year succeeding that fiscal year (the " Annual Operating Budget ").
(c)
Each Operating Budget shall be signed by an authorised officer of the Company.

18.2
Form of Operating Budgets
Each Operating Budget shall comprise an operating plan and an operating budget for the relevant period in a form consistent with that of the Project Budget and the Initial Operating Budget setting out on a semi-annual basis, the projections of the Company (prepared in good faith) of the Operating Costs (including a separate break down of those Operating Costs referred to in the maintenance line items) to be incurred during such period together with all technical and operational assumptions relating thereto.
18.3
Approval of the Initial Operating Budget
The Global Facility Agent shall, within twenty-one (21) days following receipt by it of the Initial Operating Budget, notify the Company whether or not the Required Majority has approved such Initial Operating Budget (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) and whether or not the Lenders' Technical Consultant has confirmed the reasonableness of the projected costs contained in the Initial Operating Budget; provided that the Senior Lenders and the Lenders' Technical Consultant shall not have the right to refuse approval in relation to:
(a)
any item of expenditure set out in an Initial Operating Budget that relates to Approved Costs, as identified in reasonable detail and certified to the Global Facility Agent by an authorised officer of the Company;
(b)
an amount that has been escalated consistent with the provisions of any Project Document, as identified in reasonable detail and certified to the Global Facility Agent by an authorised officer of the Company; or
(c)
any amount that, in any year, does not exceed the amount shown in the Base Case in respect of that year by more than five per cent. (5%).





18.4
Approval of Annual Operating Budgets
The Global Facility Agent shall, within twenty-one (21) days following receipt by it of each Annual Operating Budget (after consultation with the Lenders' Technical Consultant), notify the Company whether or not the Lenders' Technical Consultant has confirmed the reasonableness of the projected costs contained in such Annual Operating Budget; provided that if such Annual Operating Budget projects additional expenditures other than Approved Costs (any such additional expenditures being an " Operating Budget Excess ") resulting in projected expenditures in such Annual Operating Budget exceeding five per cent. (5%) of the aggregate of the annual Operating Costs (excluding Approved Costs) projected for such period in the Base Case, then such Operating Budget Excess shall not be adopted in such Annual Operating Budget, unless the Majority Voting Institutions shall have approved (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld) such Operating Budget Excess.
18.5
Disapproval of an Operating Budget
If a notice disapproving an Operating Budget is given pursuant to Clause 18.3 ( Approval of the Initial Operating Budget ) or Clause 18.4 ( Approval of Annual Operating Budgets ) (as applicable), the Global Facility Agent and the Company shall negotiate for a period of seven (7) days in good faith in order to agree on the Operating Budget (as applicable).
18.6
Operating Costs under Dispute
Prior to agreement by the Lenders or the Global Facility Agent (as applicable), the Company may pay a part of the disputed Operating Budget Excess to the extent that:
(a)
it (i) does not exceed the amount (if any) attributed to such item in the preceding Operating Budget; and (ii) is necessary in order to carry out the operation and maintenance of the Terminal as a Reasonable and Prudent Operator; or
(b)
it is spent as a result of an Emergency.

18.7
Referral to Expert
If the Global Facility Agent and the Company are unable to agree the Operating Budget within the seven (7) day period noted in Clause 18.5 ( Disapproval of an Operating Budget ), then the dispute shall be referred for determination by an expert appointed pursuant to Clause 18.8 ( Expert Determination ).
18.8
Expert Determination
(a)
Where a dispute is to be referred for determination pursuant to Clause 18.7 ( Referral to Expert ), the Global Facility Agent and the Company shall together agree upon and appoint a person of appropriate qualifications and experience (the " Relevant Expert ").
(b)
If the Company and the Global Facility Agent are unable to agree the identity of the Relevant Expert within seven (7) days of the conclusion of the discussions referred to in Clause 18.5 ( Disapproval of an Operating Budget ), they shall together request the Institution of Chemical Engineers in London to appoint the Relevant Expert, who shall be a person independent of the Finance Parties, the Company and its Affiliates and who shall be appointed within five (5) days of such request.
(c)
The Relevant Expert referred to in this Clause 18.8 ( Expert Determination ) shall be appointed on terms that:
i.
such Relevant Expert shall act as an independent expert and not as an arbitrator; and
ii.
such Relevant Expert shall be required to determine the matter referred to such Relevant Expert within fifteen (15) days of the date of its appointment.
(d)
A certificate of the Relevant Expert in respect of the disputed Operating Budget or Operating Budget Excess shall, in the absence of manifest error, be conclusive and binding on the parties.

19.
HISTORIC DSCR AND AUDITORS' DETERMINATION
19.1
Calculation of Historic DSCR
(a)
The Historic DSCR as at any Calculation Date will be determined by reference to the Historic DSCR Calculation Period ending on the relevant Calculation Date.




(b)
The calculation of the Historic DSCR will be made using the actual interest rates applicable to the Loans for the relevant Historic DSCR Calculation Period.
(c)
The Company shall calculate the Historic DSCR on the basis of its half yearly Financial Statements for the relevant Historic DSCR Calculation Periods, as delivered to the Global Facility Agent pursuant to Clause 12.2 ( Half-Yearly Financial Statements ) and, to the extent applicable, quarterly Financial Statements, provided that if the annual, semi-annual or quarterly Financial Statements are not available for purposes of the calculation of the Historic DSCR, the Company may use its most recent monthly management accounts.
(d)
No later than thirty five (35) days after each Calculation Date, the Company shall deliver to the Global Facility Agent a calculation of the Historic DSCR for the relevant Historic DSCR Calculation Period (certified on behalf of the Company by the chief financial officer of the Company) together with sufficient information which, amongst other things, should include a calculation in reasonable detail of:
(i)
Available Cash Flow (including a breakdown of such amount for each of the categories set out in the paragraphs to the definition of Available Cash Flow);
(ii)
interest under the Working Capital Facility for the Historic DSCR Calculation Period ending on that Calculation Date;
(iii)
the items set out in sub-paragraphs (b)(i) and (b)(ii) of the definition of Historic DSCR (and a breakdown of each of the categories set out in the paragraphs to the definition of Scheduled Debt Service); and
(iv)
the balance standing to the credit of each Reserve Account on the last day of the relevant Historic DSCR Calculation Period.
(e)
No later than ten (10) days after delivery by the Company of a calculation of the Historic DSCR pursuant to paragraph (d) above, the Global Facility Agent will inform the Company of whether the calculation of the Historic DSCR is agreed or disputed.

19.2
Final Determination
(a)
If any element of the calculation of the Historic DSCR is not agreed, the Global Facility Agent and the Company shall negotiate in good faith in order to resolve the dispute no later than five (5) days following notification to the Company pursuant to Clause 19.1(e) above, and if the dispute remains unresolved at the end of such five (5) day period, it will be referred, within a further five (5) days, to the Auditors in accordance with Clause 19.4 ( Referral to Auditors ).
(b)
Any determination of the Historic DSCR in accordance with this Clause 19 ( Historic DSCR and Auditors' Determination ) will, upon agreement by the Global Facility Agent, or resolution of any dispute by the Auditors, be conclusive, binding and finally determined for the purpose of this Agreement. Once confirmed, the Historic DSCR will apply until next calculated in accordance with this Clause 19 ( Historic DSCR and Auditors' Determination ).

19.3
Ratio Confirmation Notice
The Global Facility Agent will, promptly after the Historic DSCR has been finally determined, deliver a notice to the Company and the Lenders confirming the Historic DSCR for the relevant Historic DSCR Calculation Period.
19.4
Referral to Auditors
If there is a dispute in respect of any elements of the calculation of the Historic DSCR, the dispute shall be referred to the Bahraini office or affiliate of any one of KPMG, Deloitte and Touche, PricewaterhouseCoopers, PKF and Ernst & Young selected by the Global Facility Agent or such other internationally recognised firm of independent auditors (or local affiliates) selected by the Global Facility Agent, and licensed to practice in Bahrain (the " Auditors ") for determination within fifteen (15) days of the referral being made to them save that, in circumstances where the Company can demonstrate to the reasonable satisfaction of the Global Facility Agent that the Global Facility Agent's selection gives rise to a conflict of interest directly relating to the Project, the Global Facility Agent shall make a further selection in accordance with this Clause 19.4 ( Referral to Auditors ).




19.5
Report Undertakings
The Company undertakes in relation to each calculation of the Historic DSCR delivered pursuant to this Clause 19 ( Historic DSCR and Auditors' Determination ) that, as at the date of delivery thereof, all the factual information provided by it will (or, to the extent that information has been provided by others, to the best of its knowledge) be true, complete and accurate in all material respects and all projections, forecasts, estimates and opinions made by it therein will be compiled in good faith and on a reasonable basis.
20.
PROJECTED DSCRS AND LLCR
20.1
Assumptions
(a)
The Projected DSCR and the LLCR shall be calculated using the Computer Model on the basis of the values for each of the Assumptions determined in accordance with this Clause 20.1 ( Assumptions ).
(b)
Where the manner of preparing the Projected DSCR and LLCR under the Computer Model (if applicable) differs from the provisions of this Clause 20 ( Projected DSCRs and LLCR ), this Clause 20 ( Projected DSCRs and LLCR ) will prevail.
(c)
The Assumptions used to calculate the Projected DSCR and LLCR shall be the Assumptions set out in the Base Case or as redetermined in accordance with Clause 20.3(d) ( Agreement of Assumptions ).
20.2
Proposals
(a)
Not later than forty five (45) days before the date on which the Projected DSCR and/or LLCR (as the case may be) for the relevant Calculation Period is to be calculated in accordance with this Agreement, the Company will supply the Global Facility Agent with details of the Assumptions it proposes to use in calculating the Projected DSCR and/or LLCR (as the case may be) in respect of such Calculation Period.
(b)
Any proposal under this Clause 20.2 ( Proposals ) must be:
(i)
reasonable in the circumstances; and
(ii)
consistent with the Transaction Documents.

20.3
Agreement of Assumptions
(a)
The Global Facility Agent:
(i)
shall consult with the Lenders' Technical Consultant in relation to any Technical Assumptions proposed by the Company; and
(ii)
will notify the Company of any amendment required by the Lenders' Technical Consultant following that consultation,
the Company shall modify the Technical Assumptions as required by the Lenders' Technical Consultant pursuant to paragraph (ii) above.
(b)
The Global Facility Agent must notify the Company by the date which is twenty one (21) days after receipt of the Assumptions (the " Response Date ") whether it agrees or objects to any proposal for an Assumption for that Calculation Date put forward by the Company.
(c)
If the Global Facility Agent has not responded to the Company by the Response Date then, on the date falling twenty one (21) days after the Response Date, the Global Facility Agent is deemed to agree to any proposal to which it has not objected for the Assumptions put forward by the Company.
(d)
The Company and the Global Facility Agent will consult with each other in good faith with a view to agreeing any outstanding proposals for an Assumption no later than ten (10) days following notification to the Company pursuant to paragraph (b) above. Failing agreement, the proposals in question will be referred to an Expert in accordance with Clause 20.9 ( Referral to Experts ).

20.4
Delivery of Draft Calculation
Within seven (7) days of the Global Facility Agent agreeing the Assumptions (or, if later, within five (5) days of any disputed Assumption being agreed), the Company will supply to the Global Facility Agent a draft Projected DSCR for all Projected DSCR Calculation Periods up to and including the Final Maturity Date and a draft LLCR calculation for the relevant LLCR Calculation Period, in each case substantially in the form set forth in Schedule 15 ( Form of Ratio Calculation Certificate ) showing:
(a)
the Assumptions upon which it is based;




(b)
to the extent not included in the Assumptions, projected:
(i)
Available Cash Flow (including a breakdown of such amount for each of the categories set out in the paragraphs to the definition of Available Cash Flow);
(ii)
interest under the Working Capital Facility;
(iii)
the items set out in sub-paragraphs (b)(i) and (b)(ii) of the definition of Projected DSCR (and a breakdown of each of the categories set out in the paragraphs to the definition of Scheduled Debt Service);
(iv)
in respect of a draft LLCR calculation:
(A)
the items set out in sub-paragraphs (b)(i) to (b)(iii) of the definition of LLCR; and
(B)
the net present value as at the relevant Calculation Date of the forecast Available Cash Flow (discounted at the Discount Rate) for each six (6) month period after the relevant Calculation Date up to and including the Final Maturity Date; and
(v)
the balance standing to the credit of each Reserve Account on the last day of each six (6) month period,
for the relevant Calculation Periods; and
(c)
a calculation of the Projected DSCR for all Projected DSCR Calculation Periods up to and including the Final Maturity Date and the LLCR for the LLCR Calculation Period.

20.5
Basis and form
Each draft Projected DSCR and/or LLCR (as the case may be) calculation must be prepared on the basis of the Computer Model and the Assumptions agreed or determined for that Projected DSCR and/or LLCR (as the case may be) calculation.
20.6
Agreement of Draft Calculation
(a)
Within ten (10) days of receiving a draft Projected DSCR and/or LLCR (as the case may be) calculation, the Global Facility Agent will notify the Company of whether or not it agrees with the draft Projected DSCR and/or LLCR (as the case may be) calculation.
(b)
If a draft Projected DSCR and/or LLCR (as the case may be) calculation is not agreed, the Global Facility Agent and the Company will consult, in good faith, and use all reasonable endeavours to agree the draft Projected DSCR and/or LLCR (as the case may be) calculation as soon as practicable. Failing agreement, the draft Projected DSCR and/or LLCR (as the case may be) calculation will be referred to an Expert in accordance with Clause 20.9 ( Referral to Experts ).

20.7
General
The Company will, if requested by the Global Facility Agent, revise any Projected DSCR and/or LLCR (as the case may be) calculation to correct any manifest error agreed between the Global Facility Agent and the Company.
20.8
Copies
The Global Facility Agent will promptly supply the Lenders with a copy of each Projected DSCR and/or LLCR (as the case may be) calculation that is agreed, finally determined or revised under this Agreement.
20.9
Referral to Experts
(a)
If, following the procedures set out in Clause 20.3 ( Agreement of Assumptions ) or Clause 20.6 ( Agreement of Draft Calculation ), the Global Facility Agent and the Company disagree on any matter relating to a Projected DSCR and/or LLCR (as the case may be) calculation, to the extent that the dispute is in respect of an Assumption, the Company and the Global Facility Agent shall together appoint a person of appropriate qualifications and experience (the " Expert ") to resolve the issue.
(b)
If the Company and the Global Facility Agent are unable to agree the identity of the Expert within five (5) days of the conclusion of the discussions referred to in Clause 20.6 ( Agreement of Draft Calculation ), the Global Facility Agent may request the Auditors with respect to Economic Assumptions, or the Institution of Chemical Engineers in London with respect to Technical




Assumptions or equivalent independent and internationally recognised bodies to appoint the Expert who shall be appointed within five (5) days of such request.

20.10
Terms of Appointment
The Auditors and Expert referred to in Clause 20.9 ( Referral to Experts ) shall be appointed on terms that:
(a)
they shall act as independent experts and not as arbitrators; and
(b)
they shall be required to determine the matter referred to them within fifteen (15) days of the referral having been made to them.

20.11
Final determination
(a)
Subject to Clause 20.7 ( General ), each Projected DSCR and/or LLCR (as the case may be) calculation agreed or determined under this Agreement is final and binding on all Parties.
(b)
Subject to paragraph (c) below, the Global Facility Agent must notify the Company and the Lenders of any Projected DSCR or LLCR calculation produced following an Expert determination or which is agreed and that Projected DSCR and/or LLCR (as the case may be) calculation will, in the absence of manifest error, be finally determined for the purposes of the Finance Documents.
(c)
A finally determined Projected DSCR and/or LLCR (as the case may be) calculation will apply for the purposes of the Finance Documents from the date it is finally determined until it is next finally determined under this Clause 20.11 ( Final determination ).

20.12
The Computer Model and the Base Case
(a)
The Company shall maintain the Computer Model for the purpose of preparing calculations and forecasts in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
(b)
The Company shall, if requested by the Global Facility Agent, revise the Base Case to take into account any manifest error or changes to the Technical Assumptions agreed between the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority) and the Company.

21.
HEDGING
21.1
Hedging
(a)
In accordance with the Hedging Strategy, the Company shall:
(i)
enter into and maintain in full force and effect one or more Hedging Agreements with one or more Hedge Providers so as to comply with the Hedging Strategy, including, for the avoidance of doubt, by entering into additional Hedging Agreements after Financial Close;
(ii)
promptly notify the Global Facility Agent of the entry into any Hedging Agreement and provide the Global Facility Agent with a copy of it;
(iii)
on the date on which the Company enters into any Hedging Agreement, if the Global Facility Agent so requires, execute and deliver to the Global Facility Agent a Security Document assigning to the Offshore Security Trustee all its rights, title and interest in that Hedging Agreement, together with capacity and enforceability legal opinions (if any) in respect thereof, each in such form and substance as the Global Facility Agent may reasonably require; and
(iv)
promptly notify the Global Facility Agent of the closing out or termination (in whole or in part) of any Transaction(s) under any Hedging Agreement.
(b)
The Company shall procure that each Hedge Provider shall, subject as provided below, at the same time as it enters into a Hedging Agreement with the Company, or otherwise acquires any interest in any Liabilities to Hedge Providers, be an Acceptable Hedge Provider and be either an Original Hedge Provider and a party to the Coordination Deed as an original hedge provider or become a Party and a party to the Coordination Deed, in each case, as a Hedge Provider by executing and delivering to the Global Facility Agent a duly completed Deed of Accession and a duly completed Coordination Deed of Accession, respectively, provided that the Company may enter into a Hedging Agreement with AUB on or prior to Financial Close (notwithstanding that AUB is not an Acceptable Hedge Provider), provided further that :
(i)
AUB has the Initial AUB Rating Requirements; and




(ii)
the Aggregate Notional Amount of Transactions entered into under Hedging Agreements between the Company and AUB shall not exceed:
(A)
in the period from (and including) the date of Financial Close up to (and including) the Commercial Start Date, thirty per cent. (30%) of the aggregate principal amount outstanding and expect to be outstanding in respect of the Floating Facilities; and
(B)
in the period from (but excluding) the Commercial Start Date up to (and including) the Final Maturity Date, twenty five per cent. (25%) of the aggregate principal amount outstanding and expected to be outstanding in respect of the Floating Facilities,
in each case, as set out in the Financial Model or, if the debt profile as set out in the Financial Model no longer reflects the Company's expectation of the debt profile, the expected debt profile at the relevant time.
(c)
The Company shall not enter into or maintain any Hedging Agreements other than Hedging Agreements entered into or maintained in accordance with the Hedging Strategy.
(d)
The Company shall promptly notify the Global Facility Agent upon becoming aware of any Hedge Provider ceasing to be an Acceptable On-going Hedge Provider or, in the case of AUB in its capacity as Hedge Provider, ceasing to have the On-going AUB Rating Requirements, or any Hedge Provider ceasing to be a Supported Hedge Provider or a Supported AUB Hedge Provider, as the case may be.

21.2
Form of Hedging Agreements
(a)
On and from Financial Close, each Hedging Agreement entered into by the Company shall be substantially on the terms of the Template ISDA (or such other agreement, which the Global Facility Agent has determined to be substantially equivalent to the Template ISDA in accordance with the terms of the Coordination Deed and will not contain any other provisions or omit any provisions that derogate in any material respect from the terms of the Template ISDA) and shall comply with the terms of this Agreement and the Coordination Deed.
(b)
Without limitation, each Hedging Agreement will:
(i)
specify that the events of default specified in section 5(a)(ii) to (vi) and (viii) of the ISDA Agreement will not apply with respect to the Company only;
(ii)
specify that the giving of notice to the Company by the Global Facility Agent under:
(A)
Clause 28.1(a)(ii) ( Remedies Following Event of Default ), provided that , to the extent fees or amounts are due and payable only on demand or on such date as the Global Facility Agent may specify, a demand is in fact made or the date specified for payment has occurred; and
(B)
Clause 28.1(a)(iii) ( Remedies Following Event of Default ) where the Enforceability Date has occurred,
shall, in each case, be an Event of Default for the purposes of the Hedging Agreement in relation to the Company;
(iii)
specify that the event of default specified in section 5(a)(i) ( Failure to Pay or Deliver ) of the ISDA Agreement will apply with respect to the Company, amended so as to provide for a grace period of seven (7) Local Business Days (as defined in the relevant Hedging Agreement);
(iv)
specify that the event of default specified in Section 5(a)(iii) ( Credit Support Default ) of the ISDA Agreement will apply with respect to the Hedge Providers except that, where any Supported Hedge Provider (or Supported AUB Hedge Provider) re-acquires the On-going Hedge Provider Rating Requirements (or, in the case of AUB, the On-going AUB Rating Requirements), then any associated release of the guarantee by virtue of which it was a Supported Hedge Provider (or, in the case of AUB, a Supported AUB Hedge Provider) will be deemed not to fall within Section 5(a)(iii) of the ISDA Agreement;
(v)
specify that the event of default specified in section 5(a)(vii) ( Bankruptcy ) of the ISDA Agreement will apply with respect to the Company;




(vi)
specify that the termination event specified in section 5(b)(ii) ( Force Majeure Event ) of the ISDA Agreement, and all provisions associated with the consequences of the occurrence of a Force Majeure Event will not apply;
(vii)
specify that the termination event specified in section 5(b)(v) ( Credit Event Upon Merger ) of the ISDA Agreement will not apply with respect to the Company only;
(viii)
specify that the termination events specified in sections 5(b)(i) ( Illegality ), 5(b)(iii) ( Tax Event ) and 5(b)(iv) ( Tax Event Upon Merger ) of the ISDA Agreement will apply;
(ix)
provide that any notice, statement or other communication given pursuant to section 5 ( Events of Default and Termination Events ) or section 6 ( Early Termination; Close-Out Netting ) of the ISDA Agreement will also be copied contemporaneously to the Global Facility Agent (but that any failure to so copy the Global Facility Agent will not prejudice the effectiveness or validity of any such notice, statement or other communication);
(x)
provide that if an Event of Default or a Termination Event (as defined in the ISDA Agreement) in relation to the Company for the purposes of the Hedging Agreement has occurred, the Hedge Provider may, subject as provided in this Agreement and the Coordination Deed, by notice to the Company designate a day as an Early Termination Date in accordance with section 6(a) ( Right to Terminate Following Event of Default ) or 6(b) ( Right to Terminate Following Termination Event ) of the ISDA Agreement (any such notice will also be copied contemporaneously to the Global Facility Agent, but any failure to so copy the Global Facility Agent will not prejudice the effectiveness or validity of any such notice);
(xi)
provide that Section 2(a)(iii)(1) ( General Conditions ) of the ISDA Agreement shall be amended with respect to payments by the Hedge Providers only such that only the non-occurrence of (A) an Event of Default or (B) a Potential Event of Default, in each case, under Section 5(a)(i) ( Failure to Pay or Deliver ) or Section 5(a)(vii) ( Bankruptcy ) of the ISDA Agreement, shall be a condition precedent to such payments;
(xii)
specify that there will be no rights of set-off or counterclaim for either party except as expressly provided in section 2(c) ( Netting of Payments ) and Section 6(e) ( Early Termination; Close out Netting ) of the ISDA Agreement;
(xiii)
specify whether "Multiple Transaction Payment Netting" will apply or will not apply for the purpose thereof;
(xiv)
specify that "Credit Support Document" will include, in relation to a Hedge Provider, any guarantee or other credit support document provided by such Hedge Provider in connection with it being a Supported Hedge Provider or Supported AUB Hedge Provider, as the case may be; and
(xv)
specify that "Credit Support Provider" will be, in relation to a Hedge Provider, each person or entity providing credit support to such Hedge Provider pursuant to a Credit Support Document;
(xvi)
specify that, if the Hedge Provider ceases to:
(A)
in the case of all Hedge Providers other than AUB, either be (1) an Acceptable On-going Hedge Provider or (2) a Supported Hedge Provider (other than where such Hedge Provider has re-acquired the On-going Hedge Provider Rating Requirements); and
(B)
in the case of AUB in its capacity as Hedge Provider, either (1) have the On-going AUB Rating Requirement or (2) be a Supported AUB Hedge Provider (other than where such Hedge Provider has re-acquired the On-going AUB Rating Requirements),
at any time that any Transaction is outstanding under a Hedging Agreement and, following receipt of a request from the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of a Required Majority) to do so, such Hedge Provider has failed, within ninety (90) days of receipt of such request, to:
(1)
procure that an amount equal to, on any day, the amount (if any) that would be payable by the Hedge Provider under section 6(e) of the ISDA Agreement (as if such day were an Early Termination Date effectively designated as a




result of an Additional Termination Event in respect of which the Company was the sole Affected Party and all Transactions under its Hedging Agreement were Affected Transactions) is deposited into an interest-bearing account with the Offshore Security Trustee in the name of such Hedge Provider but secured in favour of the Offshore Security Trustee; or
(2)
transfer its rights and obligations under its Hedging Agreement to (x) an existing Hedge Provider that is an Acceptable Hedge Provider or (y) another bank or financial institution which, on or before such transfer, accedes to the Common Terms Agreement and the Coordination Deed as a Hedge Provider in accordance with their terms and, at the time of such transfer, is an Acceptable Hedge Provider, provided that in each case, the transferee and the Company are, or upon the transfer become, party to a Hedging Agreement between them that complies with the terms of this Agreement and the Coordination Deed; or
(3)
procure a guarantee from a bank or other financial institution which has the On-going Hedge Provider Rating Requirements (or, in the case of AUB, either (i) the On-going AUB Rating Requirements (where such bank or financial institution is incorporated in the Kingdom of Bahrain) or (ii) the On-going Hedge Provider Rating Requirements (where such bank or financial institution is incorporated in any jurisdiction other than the Kingdom of Bahrain)) of its obligations under its Hedging Agreements; or
(4)
enter into an agreement in form and substance substantially in the form of the 1995 ISDA Credit Support Annex (Bi-Lateral Form-Transfer) (ISDA Agreements Subject to English Law) to provide for the daily posting of cash collateral in an amount at least equal to the amount (if any) that would be payable by the Hedge Provider under section 6(e) of the ISDA Agreement (as if such date were an Early Termination Date effectively designated as a result of an Additional Termination Event in respect of which the Company was the sole Affected Party and all Transactions under its Hedging Agreement were Affected Transactions); or
(5)
provide such other credit support as may be acceptable to the Global Facility Agent, acting reasonably,
then an Additional Termination Event shall occur under the relevant Hedging Agreement with both parties as the Affected Parties (except for the purposes of Section 6(b)(iv) of the ISDA Agreement, in which case, the Hedge Provider shall be the sole Affected Party) and all Transactions as Affected Transactions;
(xvii)
specify that any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in relation to the Hedging Agreements, the breach, termination, existence or validity thereof or any non-contractual obligations arising out of or relating to the Hedging Agreements shall be referred to and finally settled by arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of the London Court of International Arbitration;
(xviii)
contain an acknowledgement of the existence of this Agreement, the Coordination Deed and the Security Documents; and
(xix)
contain such other terms as the relevant Hedge Provider and the Company may agree and which do not conflict with any provision of this Clause 21 ( Hedging ) or any other provision of the Finance Documents.
(c)
Terms used in this Clause 21.2 ( Form of Hedging Agreements ) have the meanings given to them in the ISDA Agreement or, if so provided or where the context requires, the meanings given to them in this Agreement.
(d)
For the purposes of this Agreement, if a Hedging Agreement is not in the form of the Template ISDA, any reference to a provision or section of the ISDA Agreement in this Agreement shall be deemed to refer to an equivalent provision of any such Hedging Agreement not in the form of the Template ISDA.





21.3
Changes to Hedging Agreements
(a)
Each of the Company and each Hedge Provider undertakes that it will not amend, vary, supplement or allow to be superseded any provision of any Hedging Agreement (or give any waiver, release or consent having the same commercial effect), to the extent that would result in any provision in the Hedging Agreement being amended, varied or supplemented in any material respect, except:
(i)
as the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority) has previously consented in writing;
(ii)
as required to comply with the Hedging Strategy, this Agreement or the Coordination Deed or to match the payment dates under a Hedging Agreement with the Repayment Dates following the occurrence of the Commercial Start Date;
(iii)
for adjustments (without compensation) of the Market Hedges between the Company and the Hedge Co-ordinators or the Hedging Agreements between the Company and the Original Hedge Providers made on or before Financial Close to align the Market Hedges or such Hedging Agreements, in terms of the Aggregate Notional Amounts for Hedging Calculation Periods, with the relevant outstanding debt profile for the Floating Facilities shown in the Financial Model as at Financial Close; or
(iv)
as otherwise permitted under this Agreement and the Coordination Deed,
provided that at all times the Hedging Agreement will comply with the provisions of Clause 21 ( Hedging ) and any amendment to a Hedging Agreement will always require the consent of the relevant Hedge Provider party thereto.
(b)
The Company undertakes to procure that the aggregate of all costs, fees, expenses and other amounts payable by the Company with respect to all amendments, variations and supplements under paragraph (a)(ii) above shall not exceed, in the aggregate, US$1,000,000, unless the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority) otherwise agrees.

21.4
Hedge Provider Undertakings
Each Hedge Provider undertakes and agrees with each of the other Finance Parties that it will not at any time prior to the Hedge Provider End Date:
(a)
demand or receive payment, prepayment or repayment of, or any distribution in respect of (or on account of) any of the Liabilities to Hedge Providers in cash or in kind or apply any money or property in or towards discharge of the Liabilities to Hedge Providers except:
(i)
for Scheduled Hedging Payments arising under the terms of the Hedging Agreements; or
(ii)
on termination or closing out (in whole or in part) transactions under a Hedging Agreement by the Hedge Provider in accordance with Clauses 21.6 ( Early Termination ), 21.7 ( Termination by a Hedge Provider ), 21.8 ( Compulsory Termination ) or 21.12 ( Market Hedge Novation ) or on termination or closing out (in whole or in part) of a Hedging Agreement by the Company,
in each case, paid in the order permitted by paragraph 2.2 ( Withdrawals from the Dollar Disbursement Account ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ), paragraph 3.3 ( Withdrawals from the Operating Revenues Accounts ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ), paragraph 5.2 ( Withdrawals from the Insurance Proceeds Account ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ) and clause 15.2 ( Application of Proceeds ) of the Coordination Deed;
(b)
discharge all or any part of the Liabilities to Hedge Providers by set-off, any right of combination of accounts or otherwise except if and to the extent that they are permitted to be paid and discharged under paragraph (a) and Clause 21.2(b)(xii) above, subject to the terms of the Hedging Agreements;
(c)
permit to subsist or receive any Security Interest (other than pursuant to the Security Documents) from the Company for, or in respect of, any interest in any of the Liabilities to Hedge Providers owing to it;
(d)
save as permitted by the terms of a Hedging Agreement, this Agreement or the Coordination Deed, assign, sell, transfer or dispose of any interest in any of the Liabilities to Hedge Providers owing to it, to any person other than a Hedge Provider that is an Acceptable Hedge Provider;




(e)
unilaterally enforce, or require any Security Agent to enforce, any Security Document;
(f)
unilaterally sue for, or institute any creditor's process (including garnishment, execution or levy, whether before or after judgement) against the Company in respect of any obligation (whether or not for the payment of money) owing to it under or in respect of any Finance Documents;
(g)
unilaterally take any step (including petition, application, notice of meeting or proposal to creditors) for the winding-up or administration of, or any insolvency proceeding, voluntary arrangements or scheme of arrangement in relation to, the Company; or
(h)
unless otherwise permitted to do so pursuant to the terms of the Coordination Deed, unilaterally apply for any order for an injunction or specific performance in respect of the Company in relation to any Finance Document.

21.5
Additional Company Undertakings
The Company shall not:
(a)
save as permitted by the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority), pay, prepay, or repay, or make any distribution in respect of, or purchase or acquire, any of the Liabilities to Hedge Providers in cash or in kind except as permitted by Clause 21.4 ( Hedge Provider Undertakings ); or
(b)
save as permitted by the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority), create or permit to subsist any Security Interest over any of its assets for any Liabilities to Hedge Providers except pursuant to the Security Documents.

21.6
Early Termination
(a)
If at any time there exists a Hedge Excess in respect of any current or future Hedging Calculation Period (an " Excess Hedging Event ") then the Company shall, and the Hedge Providers may, immediately terminate (in whole or in part) one or more Transactions under the Hedging Agreements such that, after all such terminations, there will no longer be a Hedge Excess for that Hedging Calculation Period, provided that the Hedge Provider and the Company may only reduce a Hedge Provider's Aggregate Notional Amount for that Hedging Calculation Period by that Hedge Provider's Proportion of the Hedge Excess for that Hedging Calculation Period, and the Company must at all times remain in compliance with the Hedging Strategy. For the avoidance of doubt, a Hedge Excess may exist in circumstances where a Disbursement (as defined in the relevant Facility Agreement) is not made in accordance with the expected debt profile at such time.
(b)
The Company will give written notice, as soon as reasonably practicable, and in any event, no less than five (5) Business Days' prior to the occurrence or expected occurrence of any event which may give rise to an Excess Hedging Event to the Hedge Providers and the Global Facility Agent, together with information in relation to any current and each future Hedging Calculation Period of the Aggregate Notional Amount of interest rate hedging for each such Hedging Calculation Period.
(c)
To the extent there exists a Hedge Excess as a result of a repayment or prepayment under Clause 6.1 ( Mandatory Prepayment - Illegality ), Clause 6.2 ( Mandatory Prepayment - Sanctions Prepayment Event ), Clause 6.10 ( Mandatory Prepayment - K-SURE Cover Event ) or Clause 6.16 ( Right of Cancellation and Repayment in relation to a Single Lender ) of this Agreement which, in each case, results in a Hedge Provider or an Affiliate of that Hedge Provider (in its capacity as Lender) no longer holding an interest in any Floating Facility and such Hedge Provider having a right to terminate or close-out any Transactions under its Hedging Agreements pursuant to Clause 21.7(i) ( Termination by Hedge Provider ) or paragraph (d) below, paragraph (a) shall only apply following such Hedge Provider exercising (or determining not to exercise) such right in accordance with the other provisions of this Clause 21 ( Hedging ).
(d)
Without prejudice to Clause 21.7(f) ( Termination by a Hedge Provider ), subject to the terms of the relevant Hedging Agreement,
if:




(i)
the Company is required to repay or prepay one or more Lenders’ participations in the Advances in full (ignoring, for these purposes Clause 6.2(c)) pursuant to Clause 6.1 ( Mandatory Prepayment - Illegality ) or Clause 6.2 ( Mandatory Prepayment - Sanctions Prepayment Event ); and
(ii)
such repayment or prepayment (if made in full) would result in there being (x) a Minimum Hedge Excess in respect of any current or future Hedging Calculation Period and (y) a Hedge Provider or an Affiliate of a Hedge Provider (in its capacity as a Lender) no longer holding an interest in any Floating Facility (such Hedge Provider being an " Orphan Hedge Provider "),
then:
(A)
each Orphan Hedge Provider may, on or, subject to the proviso below, following the date of such repayment or prepayment in full, terminate or close out (in whole or in part) any Transactions under any Hedging Agreement to which it is a party prior to their stated maturity to the extent of its Orphan Hedge Provider's Proportion of the resulting Minimum Hedge Excess for each Hedging Calculation Period (the " Orphan Hedge Provider's Minimum Excess Hedging Amount " in respect of such Hedging Calculation Period); and
(B)
with the prior written consent of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of K-SURE, acting reasonably), each such Orphan Hedge Provider may, on or subject to the proviso below, following the date such consent is given, terminate or close-out (in whole or in part) any Transactions under any Hedging Agreement to which it is a party prior to their stated maturity to the extent such Transactions are not permitted to be terminated or closed-out pursuant to (A) above,
provided that , if such repayment or prepayment would result in an Excess Hedging Event, then such Orphan Hedge Provider must exercise (or determine not to exercise) its termination right (and shall notify the Company of the same) as soon as reasonably practicable following the date on which such Excess Hedging Event occurs (in the case of (A) above) or such consent is given (in the case of (B) above).
(e)
To the extent a required repayment or prepayment in full in accordance with Clause 6.2 ( Mandatory Prepayment - Sanctions Prepayment Event ) is made only in part (due to there being insufficient funds or otherwise) then, on, or subject to the proviso below, following the date of any such repayment or prepayment (each, a " Relevant Payment Date ") an Orphan Hedge Provider may terminate or close-out (in whole or in part) any Transactions under any Hedging Agreement to which it is a party prior to their stated maturity to the extent of the Repayment Proportion of that Orphan Hedge Provider's Minimum Excess Hedging Amount for each Hedging Calculation Period, provided that , if such repayment or prepayment would result in an Excess Hedging Event, then such Orphan Hedge Provider must exercise (or determine not to exercise) its termination right (and shall notify the Company of the same) as soon as reasonably practicable following the date on which such Excess Hedging Event occurs.

21.7
Termination by a Hedge Provider
Each Hedge Provider undertakes and agrees with each other Finance Party that it will not, at any time prior to the Hedge Provider End Date, exercise any right to terminate or close out (in whole or in part) any transactions under any Hedging Agreement prior to its stated maturity (whether by reason of the Company becoming a "Defaulting Party" thereunder or otherwise) unless:
(a)
there is an Event of Default with respect to the Company under Section 5(a)(i) ( Failure to Pay or Deliver ) of the Hedging Agreement, amended so as to provide for a grace period of seven (7) Local Business Days; or
(b)
there is an Event of Default with respect to the Company under Section 5(a)(vii) ( Bankruptcy ) of the Hedging Agreement;




(c)
the Global Facility Agent has given a notice under (A) Clause 28.1(a)(ii) ( Remedies Following Event of Default ), provided that , to the extent fees or amounts are due and payable only on demand or on such date as the Global Facility Agent may specify, a demand is in fact made or the date specified for payment has occurred, or (B) Clause 28.1(a)(iii) ( Remedies Following Event of Default ) where the Enforceability Date has occurred;
(d)
there is a Tax Event, a Tax Event upon Merger or an Illegality (in each case, as defined in the relevant Hedging Agreement);
(e)
the Global Facility Agent has given its prior written consent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority) to such termination or closing-out;
(f)
there is a repayment or prepayment in full of the Floating Facilities pursuant to Clause 6.2 ( Mandatory Prepayment - Sanctions Prepayment Event );
(g)
there is a repayment or prepayment in full of the Floating Facilities pursuant to Clause 6.8 ( Mandatory Prepayment - Purchase Options );
(h)
there is a repayment or prepayment in full of the Floating Facilities pursuant to Clause 6.10 ( Mandatory Prepayment - K-SURE Cover Event ) and Clause 6.11 ( Mandatory Prepayment - Commercial Lenders );
(i)
(subject to the terms of the relevant Hedging Agreement) there is a repayment, prepayment and/or cancellation, replacement or transfer pursuant to:
(i)
Clause 6.10 ( Mandatory Prepayment - K-SURE Cover Event ) if the Commercial Facilities Agent (acting on the instructions of the Majority Commercial Lenders) has not elected to take action under Clause 6.11 ( Mandatory Prepayment - Commercial Lenders );
(ii)
Clause 6.16 ( Right of Cancellation and Repayment in relation to a Single Lender );
(iii)
Clause 10.1 ( Mitigation ); or
(iv)
Clause 34.7 ( Replacement of a Senior Lender ),
which, in each case, results in that Hedge Provider or an Affiliate of that Hedge Provider (in its capacity as a Lender) no longer holding an interest in any Floating Facility provided that , in the case of sub-paragraph (i) and (ii) above, if such repayment or prepayment and/or cancellation would result in an Excess Hedging Event, then such Hedge Provider must exercise (or determine not to exercise) its termination right (and shall notify the Company of the same) as soon as reasonably practicable following the date on which the Excess Hedging Event occurs;
(j)
(subject to the terms of the relevant Hedging Agreement), it provides written notice to the Company that, pursuant to clause 13.12(b)(ii) ( Non-consenting Institutions ) of the Coordination Deed, it elects to terminate all Transactions under the relevant Hedging Agreement;
(k)
there is a repayment or prepayment and cancellation in full of the Floating Facilities;
(l)
it is permitted to do so pursuant to Clause 21.6 ( Early Termination );
(m)
the Global Facility Agent has required it to do so pursuant to Clause 21.8(a) ( Compulsory Termination ); or
(n)
it is permitted to do so pursuant to Clause 21.12 ( Market Hedge Novation ).

21.8
Compulsory Termination
(a)
Each Hedge Provider undertakes and agrees with the other Finance Parties that at any time after the Global Facility Agent has taken any of the actions contemplated by Clauses 28.1 ( Remedies Following Event of Default ), the Global Facility Agent may, by written notice to that Hedge Provider and the Company, require that Hedge Provider to terminate the transactions under any Hedging Agreement and the Hedge Provider shall comply with any such notice as soon as reasonably practicable following receipt thereof.
(b)
The Company undertakes and agrees with the Finance Parties that, following an Additional Termination Event under a Hedging Agreement pursuant to Clause 21.2(b)(xvi) ( Form of Hedging Agreements ) above, the Global Facility Agent may, by written notice to the Hedge Provider and the Company, require the Company to terminate the Transactions under such Hedging Agreement and the Company shall comply with any such notice as soon as reasonably practicable following receipt thereof.

21.9
Termination Payments




The Company and each Hedge Provider agree that:
(a)
if on termination or close out (in whole or in part) of any Hedging Agreement a settlement amount or other amount falls due from a Hedge Provider to the Company then, following the Enforceability Date, that amount shall be paid to the Offshore Security Trustee for application under the Coordination Deed; and
(b)
any payment to the Offshore Security Trustee pursuant to paragraph (a) above shall reduce pro tanto the obligations of that Hedge Provider to the Company under the relevant Hedging Agreement.

21.10
Change of Hedge Provider
A Hedge Provider may (in accordance with the terms of the relevant Hedging Agreement and subject to any consent required under that agreement) transfer any of its rights and obligations in respect of that Hedging Agreement, whether by novation or otherwise:
(a)
on or before Financial Close to an Original Hedge Provider;
(b)
after Financial Close, to an existing Hedge Provider that is an Acceptable Hedge Provider; or
(c)
after Financial Close, to a bank or financial institution which on or before such transfer, accedes to the Common Terms Agreement and the Coordination Deed as a Hedge Provider in accordance with their terms and, at the time of such transfer, is an Acceptable Hedge Provider,
provided that , in each case, the transferee and the Company are, or upon the transfer become, party to a Hedging Agreement between them that complies with the terms of this Agreement and the Coordination Deed. The provisions of Clause 21.3 ( Changes to Hedging Agreements ) shall not apply to a transfer under this Clause 21.10 ( Change of Hedge Provider ).
21.11
Instructions from the Global Facility Agent
If a Hedge Provider (or any guarantor of such Hedge Provider or any guarantor of AUB in its capacity as Hedge Provider incorporated outside the Kingdom of Bahrain) ceases to have the On-going Hedge Provider Rating Requirements (or, in the case of AUB in its capacity as Hedge Provider (or any guarantor of AUB in its capacity as Hedge Provider that is incorporated in the Kingdom of Bahrain), the On-going AUB Rating Requirements), the Global Facility Agent may (acting on the instructions of a Required Majority) give notice to such Hedge Provider in accordance with the terms of the relevant Hedging Agreement, as inserted by virtue of Clause 21.2(b)(xvi) ( Form of Hedging Agreements ) above.
21.12
Market Hedge Novation
If a Hedge Coordinator is unable to novate the Required Portion of its Market Hedge to the Relevant Market Hedge Transferees within one (1) London and New York banking day of entry into the Market Hedge then such Hedge Coordinator shall be permitted to terminate the Affected Portion of that Market Hedge.




22.
PERMITTED INVESTMENTS
22.1
Purchase of Permitted Investments
Subject to the provisions of this Clause 22 ( Permitted Investments ), the Company may from time to time require, by notice in writing signed by a duly authorised signatory of the Company, any Account Bank to apply amounts standing to the credit of any Operating Account held with such Account Bank (save for amounts in the Onshore Operating Account) in the purchase of Permitted Investments in the currency of the relevant Operating Account and in accordance with this Clause 22 ( Permitted Investments ). Any such Permitted Investment shall be treated, for the purposes of the Finance Documents, as an amount standing to the credit of the relevant Operating Account. In the event of any dispute as to the value of any Permitted Investment for the purposes of determining the amount treated as standing to the credit of an Operating Account, that value shall be determined in good faith by the Global Facility Agent (acting reasonably).
22.2
Investments in the Name of Company
All acquisitions of Permitted Investments will be made at the request of and on behalf of the Company by the relevant Account Bank and will be held in the name of the Company (or, where the Permitted Investments are in Bahrain, in the name of the Account Bank who shall act as agent of the Company for this purpose) and subject to Security Interests in accordance with Clause 22.3 ( Security over Permitted Investments ).
22.3
Security over Permitted Investments
Prior to, or simultaneously with, the purchase of any Permitted Investments, the Company shall execute such agreements (which shall be Security Documents) and do all such other acts or things as the Global Facility Agent reasonably considers to be necessary in order to create a Security Interest in Permitted Investments in favour of, in the case of Dollar denominated Permitted Investments, the Offshore Security Trustee and, in the case of Bahraini Dinar denominated Permitted Investments, the Onshore Security Agent, which is, as to priority and effect, satisfactory to the Global Facility Agent and, as to form and perfection, customary in relation to such Permitted Investments at the time at which such purchase is made (each a " Permitted Investment Security Document ").
22.4
Disposal of Permitted Investments
(a)
The Company shall apply the proceeds of any disposal of Permitted Investments on receipt to the credit of the Operating Account from which such Permitted Investment was purchased, or to the appropriate Operating Revenues Account in the case of Permitted Investments purchased from funds standing to the credit of a Reserve Account, to the extent that any or all of those proceeds are not required to satisfy the DSRA Required Balance or the MRA Required Balance (as the case may be).
(b)
If:
(i)
any investment acquired in accordance with this Clause 22 ( Permitted Investments ) ceases to be a Permitted Investment; or
(ii)
any Security Interest over a Permitted Investment ceases to be perfected or to exist or fails to be maintained as a valid first priority security over such Permitted Investment,
the Company will, unless the Global Facility Agent otherwise consents, procure the disposal thereof as soon as practicable after becoming aware of such circumstance (and in no event no more than fourteen (14) days thereafter).
(c)
The Company shall ensure that Permitted Investments are disposed of to the extent necessary to ensure it is able to comply with each of its payment obligations under the Finance Documents. If the Company does not effect such disposal, the Global Facility Agent shall be entitled to realise or direct the realisation of, and shall realise or shall direct the realisation of, the security held over such Permitted Investments and/or dispose of such Permitted Investments on whatever terms it thinks fit and credit the proceeds to the relevant Operating Account, net of the costs and expenses of disposal (including, without limitation, such costs and expenses of the relevant Account Bank).

22.5
Account Bank's Actions
(a)
At any time whilst the restriction pursuant to paragraph 1.6 ( Restrictions on Withdrawals ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ) is in operation, the Account Banks shall not act on the instructions of the Company




pursuant to this Clause 22 ( Permitted Investments ) in relation to the acquisition of any Permitted Investment at such time.
(b)
At any time on or following a Default which is continuing, or if the amounts standing to the credit of the Project Accounts are insufficient to meet any payments due from the Company under any of the Transaction Documents, the Global Facility Agent shall be entitled to realise or direct the realisation of the security held over the Permitted Investments and dispose of such Permitted Investments on whatever terms it thinks fit and apply the proceeds thereof to the credit of the relevant Operating Account and in each case the Global Facility Agent shall incur no liability.

22.6
Title Documents
All documents of title or other documentary evidence of ownership with respect to Permitted Investments will be held in the custody of the person in favour of which the Security Interest over such Permitted Investment is granted and, if any document or other evidence comes into the possession or control of the Company, the Company shall procure that the same is delivered forthwith to such person.
23.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

23.1
Company Representations
The Company represents and warrants to the Finance Parties that:
(a)
as at the date hereof;
(b)
in the case of the Closing Representations, as at the date of Financial Close and the date upon which the first Advance is made, in each case by reference to the facts and circumstances then existing;
(c)
in the case of the Repeating Representations, on each Drawdown Date and on the first day of each Interest Period by reference to the facts and circumstances then existing; and
(d)
in the case of the Repayment Representations, on each Repayment Date by reference to the facts and circumstances then existing,

save (in the case of Clauses 23.5 ( Legal Validity ), 23.7 ( No Conflict ), 23.8 ( Pari Passu Ranking ), 23.10 ( Consents ), 23.16 ( Security Documents ), 23.24 ( Withholding Tax ), 23.25 ( Stamp Taxes ), 23.28 ( Registration ) and 23.33 ( Governing Law and Enforcement )) in respect of the qualifications as to matters of law (but not of fact) set out in the Legal Opinions, each of the following representations and warranties is true and accurate.
23.2
Status
The Company is a limited liability company duly incorporated and validly existing under the laws of Bahrain.
23.3
Powers and Authorisation
The Company has all corporate and other power to own, operate or control all assets required in connection with the Project and to conduct its business and to enter into, perform and deliver its obligations under each Transaction Document to which it is a party, and all transactions contemplated therein and all necessary corporate, shareholder and other action has been taken to authorise the same.
23.4
Execution and Delivery
Each Transaction Document to which the Company is a party has been duly executed and delivered by the Company.
23.5
Legal Validity
The obligations expressed to be assumed by the Company in each Transaction Document to which it is a party are its legal, valid and binding obligations enforceable in accordance with their terms (except as enforceability may be limited by equitable principles and applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganisation, moratorium or other similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally or the application of public policy considerations).
23.6
Admissibility in Evidence
All acts, conditions and things required to be done, fulfilled and performed in order:




(a)
to enable the Company lawfully to enter into, exercise its rights under and perform and comply with its obligations under each Transaction Document to which it is a party;
(b)
to ensure that, subject to any applicable qualifications as to matters of law (but not of fact) set out in the Legal Opinions, the obligations expressed to be assumed by the Company in each Transaction Document to which it is a party are legal, valid, binding and enforceable;
(c)
to enable the creation of the security contemplated by the Security Documents and to ensure that such security is, subject to any applicable qualifications as to matters of law (but not of fact) in the Legal Opinions, valid, legally binding and enforceable and have or will have first priority ranking; and
(d)
to make each Transaction Document to which it is a party admissible in evidence in Bahrain (subject only to translation into the Arabic language) and England and Wales,
have been done, fulfilled and performed or will be done, fulfilled and performed at the time required pursuant to this Agreement.
23.7
No Conflict
The execution by the Company of the Transaction Documents and the Equity Bridge Finance Documents to which the Company is expressed to be a party and the Company's exercise of its rights and performance of its obligations thereunder does not and will not:
(a)
conflict with, result in a breach of, or constitute a default or require any payment under any other material agreement, mortgage, bond, instrument or treaty to which the Company is expressed to be a party or which is binding on it or any of its assets or revenues;
(b)
conflict in any material respect with its memorandum and articles of association or any of its other internal rules or regulations;
(c)
conflict in any material respect with any Applicable Law or Consent;
(d)
in the case of the Finance Documents, result in any other person becoming entitled to terminate any Project Document or other material arrangement to which the Company is a party; or
(e)
result in the existence of, nor oblige it to create, any Security Interest over all or any of its present or future revenues or assets save as required by the Transaction Documents.

23.8
Pari Passu Ranking
The claims of the Finance Parties against the Company under the Finance Documents rank at least pari passu with the claims of all unsecured and unsubordinated creditors of the Company (save those whose claims are preferred solely by any fiscal, bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation or other similar laws of general application).
23.9
Transactions with Affiliates
All transactions between the Company and its Shareholders, Sponsors or any Affiliate of any of the foregoing have been entered into on fair and commercially reasonable terms no less favourable to the Company than would be obtained in a comparable arm's length transaction with an independent third party.
23.10
Consents
All Consents have either:
(a)
been obtained and are in full force and effect and have been complied with in all material respects, and have not been revoked, cancelled or materially modified or amended; or
(b)
to the extent they have not been obtained, they are not required to have been obtained and the Company is not aware of any fact or circumstance that could reasonably be expected to prevent any Consent which is not required to have been obtained from being obtained without material unbudgeted expense or delay, or subject to any condition which has or could reasonably be expected to adversely affect in any material respect the ability of the Company to perform its obligations under each Transaction Document to which it is a party in accordance with the terms thereof.

23.11
Litigation
Other than as disclosed to the Global Facility Agent in writing prior to the date of this Agreement, no Litigation, or investigations of, or before, any court, arbitral body or agency, has been started or is pending against the




Company or the Project or (to the best of the Company's knowledge) threatened against the Company or the Project nor (to the best of the Company's knowledge) has any Litigation, or investigation of, or before, any court, arbitral body or agency, been started or is pending against a Major Project Party which is (or would be), in each case, reasonably likely to be adversely determined against the Company or such Major Project Party, as the case may be, and which, if so adversely determined, has, will have or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
23.12
Environmental
(a)
Except as identified in the Environmental and Social Due Diligence Report, there are no material social or environmental risks or issues in relation to the Project.
(b)
There is no material Environmental Claim outstanding or pending against the Company and nothing has occurred that may reasonably be expected to give rise to an Environmental Claim, which, in each case if adversely determined, would (i) result in any liability on any Finance Party; or (ii) otherwise have or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

23.13
Labour Matters
There are no pending, threatened or on-going strikes or labour disputes in respect of any of the Company's employees.
23.14
Site
(a)
The Company has the benefit of all easements, facilities, rights to access the Site and such other property interests and rights that it requires for, or in connection with, the construction and operation of the Project and such interests and rights:
(i)
are free from all material Security Interests (other than Permitted Encumbrances);
(ii)
provide all necessary access to the Site; and
(iii)
provide all other rights in relation to the Site necessary for the construction and operation of the Project.
(b)
Possession of the Site has been delivered to the Company free and clear of third party occupation and liens.
23.15
Assets
(a)
All of the Company's relevant assets, property and revenues are free from any Security Interests (other than Permitted Encumbrances) and it has good and marketable title to its assets, property and revenues.
(b)
The Company is a special purpose vehicle and has no interest in any property or assets other than those to be used in connection with the Project and as contemplated by the Transaction Documents.

23.16
Security Documents
(a)
The Security Interests expressed to be created under each of the Security Documents are (or will be) on the date of execution, or, if later, registration of such Security Documents (where registration is required under Applicable Law to perfect such Security Interest), legal, valid and enforceable first ranking Security Interests, subject only to those Security Interests which may be preferred by equitable principles and applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, reorganisation or similar laws of general application affecting creditors' rights generally and any other general principles which are set out as qualifications or reservations (however described) as to matters of law in any Legal Opinion.
(b)
The Business Mortgage Deed contains full and accurate details of all material assets owned by it on the date on which the Business Mortgage Deed was executed by it (other than any asset over which a Security Interest was created pursuant to another Security Document).

23.17
Compliance with Laws
The Company is in compliance in all material respects with all provisions of Applicable Law (which shall include any Environmental Laws and Environmental Guidelines) in respect of the conduct of its business or the ownership of its assets.
23.18
Other Agreements




Except for the Transaction Documents, the Equity Bridge Finance Documents and, to the extent permitted or contemplated by the Finance Documents, the Company is not a party to any agreements, documents or instruments (including any side letter) under which it has any material rights, obligations or liabilities (whether actual or contingent).
23.19
Other Business
(a)
The Company has not, since the date of its incorporation, conducted any business other than the Project and activities associated with or necessarily incidental to the development, construction and operation of the Project and the business and activities contemplated by the Transaction Documents.
(b)
It does not have any Subsidiaries and does not legally or beneficially own or hold the whole or any part of the issued share capital of any other company nor any security convertible into shares.

23.20
Financial Statements
(a)
The Financial Statements delivered under Clauses 12.1(a) ( Annual Statements ), 12.2 ( Half-Yearly Financial Statements ) and 12.4 ( Other Financial Statements ) in respect of the Company have been prepared in accordance with the Relevant Accounting Standard in good faith and on a reasonable basis and truly and fairly represent the financial condition and disclose all liabilities of the Company as at the date to which such statements were prepared and for the period to which they relate.
(b)
Since the date of its most recent audited Financial Statements delivered pursuant to Clause 12 ( Financial Information ), there has been no material adverse change in the Company's business, assets, operations or financial condition.

23.21
No Default
No Default has occurred and is continuing.
23.22
Project Documents
(a)
Neither the Company nor, to the best of the Company's knowledge, any Major Project Party (other than the Shareholders and the Sponsors) or other party is in default of any of its respective obligations under any Project Document to which it is a party, which has, will have, or could reasonably be expected to have, a Material Adverse Effect.
(b)
Each representation and warranty of the Company and, to the best of the Company's knowledge (having, in the case of its Affiliates, made due enquiry), of its Affiliates and the Major Project Parties (other than the Shareholders and the Sponsors) contained in the Project Documents and any certificates issued pursuant thereto or in connection therewith is true and correct in all material respects; provided that the only representation and warranty made in respect of forecasts, projections and matters of opinion is that such forecasts, projections and matters have been made in good faith and on a reasonable basis.

23.23
Insurances
All Insurances which by the terms of this Agreement or the other Finance Documents are required to be in place are in place and, to the best of the Company's knowledge (having made all reasonable enquiries) are in full force and effect and nothing has been done, suffered or omitted to be done by the Company which would render any of such Insurances unenforceable, suspended, void or voidable, in whole or in a material part or which would entitle any Insurer or Reinsurer to reduce its liability thereunder.
23.24
Withholding Tax
Under Bahraini law as in force at the date hereof, the Company will not be required to make any deduction or withholding from any payment to be made to any Finance Party under the Finance Documents.
23.25
Stamp Taxes
Under Bahraini law as in force on the date hereof, it is not necessary that any stamp, registration or similar tax (other than nominal registration fees) be paid on or in relation to, or in relation to the transactions contemplated by, the Transaction Documents.




23.26
Intellectual Property
The Company has available to it now, or will at the applicable time necessary for the use for which it is required have, all intellectual property licences necessary for the Project including in relation to all patents, trademarks, service marks, designs, utility models, copyrights, design rights, licences, inventions, confidential information, know-how and rights of like nature.
23.27
Taxes
(a)
The Company has filed or has caused to be filed all tax returns that are required by Applicable Law to be filed, and has paid all Taxes shown to be due and payable on such returns or on any assessments made against the Company or its assets and all other Taxes imposed on the Company or its assets by the Government (other than taxes being diligently contested by the Company in good faith by appropriate proceedings timely instituted, so long as (i) such payment can be lawfully withheld and enforcement of the contested item could not be reasonably expected to have a Material Adverse Effect and (ii) adequate cash reserves, as required by the Relevant Accounting Standard to assure any contested item determined to be due will be promptly paid in full when such contest is resolved, are being maintained by the Company).
(b)
No claims or investigations are being, or are reasonably likely to be, made or conducted against the Company (or any of its Subsidiaries) with respect to Taxes.
(c)
The Company is resident for Tax purposes only in its jurisdiction of incorporation.

23.28
Registration
Save for:
(a)
the registration of the Share Pledges over Company's Shares in the share register of the Company;
(b)
the registration of the Samsung Share Pledge in the share register of Samsung Holdco;
(c)
the registration of the Business Mortgage Deed in the Notary Public Office in Bahrain and the Commercial Register, Ministry of Commerce, Government of Bahrain;
(d)
the Share Pledges at the Notary Public Office in Bahrain;
(e)
notarisation and registration of the Samsung Share Pledge at the Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority; and
(f)
the Company Powers of Attorney at the Notary Public Office in Bahrain,
it is not necessary that any of the Transaction Documents be filed, recorded or enrolled with any court or other authority in Bahrain or any other jurisdiction.
23.29
Absence of Obligations
The Company has (a) no Financial Indebtedness save for Permitted Indebtedness or (b) no other material obligations (contingent or otherwise) save pursuant to the Transaction Documents.
23.30
Ownership of the Company
(a)
No person other than a Sponsor or Shareholder has any right (including a right of pre-emption) or option to acquire or call for the issuance or transfer of any share capital or loan stock in the Company other than (i) in accordance with the Security Documents and (ii) in favour of NOGA under the Option Agreement.
(b)
No Security Interest exists in respect of the Company Shares other than pursuant to the Security Documents.
(c)
The Company Shares are fully paid up.
(d)
Subject to the Finance Documents:
(i)
thirty per cent. (30%) of the shares in the Company are owned legally and beneficially directly by Teekay;
(ii)
sixteen per cent. (16%) of the shares in the Company are owned legally and beneficially directly by Samsung HoldCo;
(iii)
twenty four per cent. (24%) of the shares in the Company are owned legally and beneficially directly by GIC;
(iv)
thirty per cent. (30%) of the shares in the Company are owned legally and beneficially directly by nogaholding; and




(v)
one hundred per cent. (100%) of the shares in Samsung HoldCo are owned legally and beneficially directly by Samsung.

23.31
Computer Model
The Computer Model, and all projections therein, were prepared on a good faith basis and are consistent with the requirements of the Base Case. The Project Budget and the Base Case (a) are based on fair and reasonable assumptions, (b) are made in good faith, and (c) are consistent with the provisions of the Project Documents.
23.32
Event of Force Majeure
No:
(a)
Force Majeure Event; or
(b)
any of the events contemplated by paragraphs (a) to (d) (inclusive) of Clause 6.8 ( Mandatory Prepayment - Purchase Options ),
has occurred and is continuing that gives rise to a right to excuse performance.
23.33
Governing Law and Enforcement
(a)
The choice of English law as the governing law of those Transaction Documents (to which it is a party) expressed to be governed by English law will be recognised and enforced in Bahrain.
(b)
Subject to any applicable qualifications as to matters of law (but not of fact) in the Legal Opinions, any of the Transaction Documents expressed to be governed by English law, the choice of English law as the governing law of such Transaction Document is valid and will be recognised and enforced.
(c)
Any judgment or arbitral award obtained in England, in relation to a Transaction Document, and the United Arab Emirates and Jebel Ali Free Zone, in relation to the Samsung Share Pledge, will be recognised and enforced in Bahrain.
(d)
Each of paragraphs (a) to (c) above (inclusive) shall be subject to the qualifications as to matters of law (but not of fact) identified in the Legal Opinions.

23.34
Immunity
In any proceedings taken in relation to any of the Transaction Documents, the Company will not be entitled to claim for itself or any of its assets immunity from suit, execution, attachment or other legal process.
23.35
Information Memorandum
(a)
Subject to the reservation that the Company makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of any assumption underlying any information set forth in the Information Memorandum (except as otherwise provided in Clause 23.31 ( Computer Model )), the information (taken as a whole) in the Information Memorandum (other than information described as being provided by third parties (other than by the Shareholders, Sponsors and nogaholding)) is true and correct in all material respects as at the date it was dated or certified;
(b)
there has been no failure to disclose a material fact or circumstance in the Information Memorandum which could reasonably be expected to adversely affect the decision of a person considering whether to participate in the Senior Facilities, the Hedging Agreements or any other facilities necessary to ensure the full funding of the Project in accordance with the Base Case; and
(c)
all projections in the Information Memorandum are made in good faith and on a reasonable basis and are consistent with the provisions of the Project Documents as at the date of the Information Memorandum.

23.36
Dissolution
(a)
No meeting of its shareholders, directors or other officers is convened for the purpose of considering any resolution or to petition for or to file documents with a court or any registrar, for its winding-up, administration, liquidation or dissolution or any such resolution is passed.
(b)
To the best of its knowledge and belief having made reasonable enquiries and save as otherwise notified to the Global Facility Agent prior to the date of this Agreement or, if after the date of this Agreement, pursuant to Clause 24.17(a) ( Notification ), no person has presented a petition, or filed documents with




a court or any registrar, nor have any legal proceedings otherwise been started for its winding-up, administration, liquidation, dissolution or reorganisation (by way of voluntary arrangement, scheme of arrangement or otherwise).
23.37
FATCA
The Company is not a FATCA FFI or a US Tax Obligor.
23.38
No Corrupt Practices
Neither the Company nor, any of its respective Affiliates nor any of its respective officers, directors nor, to its knowledge and belief (having made due and reasonable inquiry), any of its authorised employees, agents or representatives have directly or indirectly paid or received or authorised, offered or promised to make, any unlawful payment, pay-off, illegal commission, bribe, kickback or similar payment, or engaged in any corrupt, fraudulent, coercive, collusive or obstructive practice related to the Project or entered into any agreement or arrangement under which any such unlawful payment will at any time be directly or indirectly made.
23.39
Sanctions and anti-money laundering
(a)
Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries or joint ventures, nor any of their respective directors, officers or employees nor, to the knowledge of the Company, any persons acting on its behalf:
(i)
is a Restricted Party; or
(ii)
has received notice of, or is aware of, any claim, action, suit, proceeding or investigation against it with respect to Sanctions by any Sanctions Authority.
(b)
The operations of the Company are conducted at all times in compliance in all material respects with applicable financial record-keeping and reporting requirements of the money laundering laws of all applicable jurisdictions and any related rules, regulations or guidelines issued, administered or enforced by any governmental agency and no proceedings by or before any court or governmental body or any arbitrator in relation to it with respect to such rules and regulations is pending or threatened.
(c)
Neither the Company nor any of its directors, officers, agents or employees nor (to the best of its knowledge and belief having made due and reasonable enquiry) its Affiliates have violated, and the Company has instituted and maintained policies and procedures designed to ensure continued compliance with, applicable anti-money laundering laws, and no proceedings by or before any court, governmental agency, authority or body or any arbitrator involving it with respect to such anti-money laundering laws is pending, or to the best of its knowledge and belief (having made due and reasonable enquiry), threatened.

23.40
Private and Commercial Acts
The Company's execution of the Transaction Documents to which it is expressed to be a party constitute, and its exercise of its rights and performance of its obligations thereunder will constitute, private and commercial acts done and performed for private and commercial purposes.
24.
POSITIVE COVENANTS
The Company shall comply with the following covenants until the End Date unless the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority) has otherwise consented in writing.
24.1
Construction
The Company shall diligently construct, or cause to be constructed, the Project as a Reasonable and Prudent Operator in accordance with the EPC Contract and all other material requirements relating thereto in any other relevant Project Document, the Environmental Guidelines, the Construction Environmental and Social Management Plans, the Environmental and Social Action Plan, the Environmental and Social Management System and, in all material respects, all Applicable Laws, (including Environmental Laws) and Consents.
24.2
Operation
Without prejudice to its other obligations hereunder at all times and subject to paragraph 5.2 ( Withdrawals from the Insurance Proceeds Account ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ), the Company shall procure the operation, repair and maintenance of the Terminal in accordance with:




(a)
in all material respects , all Applicable Laws (including Environmental Laws) and Consents; and
(b)
in accordance with good international operating practices, the Environmental Guidelines, the Operations Environmental and Social Management Plans, the Environmental and Social Action Plan and the Environmental and Social Management System.

24.3
Corporate Existence
The Company shall preserve, renew and keep in full force and effect its corporate existence as a duly incorporated limited liability company validly existing under the laws of Bahrain and its authority to conduct its business.
24.4
Consents
The Company shall obtain (or, where applicable procure that NOGA obtains), maintain (and cause to be maintained) in full force and effect, comply with (and cause to be complied with) and enforce its rights in respect of all Consents and all conditions thereto, where failure to do so has or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect , and shall promptly supply to the Global Facility Agent copies of any such Consent.
24.5
Further Agreements
(a)
If the Company proposes to enter into the Commissioning Agreement, it shall:
(i)
no later than sixty (60) Business Days prior to execution of any proposed Commissioning Agreement, provide the Global Facility Agent and the Lenders' Technical Consultant with an interim draft of the proposed Commissioning Agreement under negotiation with NOGA and the Global Facility Agent shall, on behalf of the Senior Lenders and in consultation with the Lenders' Technical Consultant, provide written comments to the Company in respect of such interim draft no later than forty (40) Business Days prior to execution of the proposed Commissioning Agreement;
(ii)
no later than twenty (20) Business Days prior to execution of the proposed Commissioning Agreement, provide the Global Facility Agent with a near final draft of such agreement under negotiation with NOGA; and
(iii)
discuss in good faith with the Global Facility Agent any amendments the Global Facility Agent may require to the proposed Commissioning Agreement in order to reflect the principles set out in schedule 2 ( Commissioning Agreement ) of the Project Development Agreement and shall use reasonable endeavours to amend the draft of the proposed Commissioning Agreement in accordance with the requests of the Global Facility Agent.
(b)
If the Company proposes to enter into a Redeployment Service Contract, it shall:
(i)
no later than sixty (60) Business Days prior to execution of any proposed Redeployment Service Contract, provide the Global Facility Agent and the Lenders' Technical Consultant with an interim draft of the proposed Redeployment Service Contract under negotiation with NOGA and the Global Facility Agent shall, on behalf of the Senior Lenders and in consultation with the Lenders' Technical Consultant, provide written comments to the Company in respect of such interim draft no later than forty (40) Business Days prior to execution of the proposed Redeployment Service Contract;
(ii)
no later than twenty (20) Business Days prior to execution of the proposed Redeployment Service Contract, provide the Global Facility Agent with a near final draft of such agreement under negotiation with NOGA; and
(iii)
discuss in good faith with the Global Facility Agent any amendments the Global Facility Agent may require to the proposed Redeployment Service Contract and shall use reasonable endeavours to amend the draft of the proposed Redeployment Service Contract in accordance with the reasonable requests of the Global Facility Agent.
(c)
If the Company enters into one or more agreements contemplated pursuant to this Clause 24.5 ( Further Agreements ) or the agreements contemplated pursuant to Clauses 24.33(c) and 24.33(e) ( Conditions Subsequent ), the Company shall deliver any legal opinions reasonably requested by the Global Facility




Agent from duly qualified external counsel in form and substance acceptable to the Global Facility Agent (acting reasonably).

24.6
Project Documents
The Company shall:
(a)
duly comply with and perform its material obligations under each Project Document to which it is or will be a party;
(b)
maintain in good faith its rights under each Project Document;
(c)
enforce the material terms and conditions of the Project Documents in accordance with its best interests and those of the Secured Parties;
(d)
issue in a timely manner a Material Adverse Change Notice (as defined in the Terminal Use Agreement) and diligently pursue any claim with respect to a Material Adverse Change Notice (as such term is defined in the Terminal Use Agreement);
(e)
keep:
(i)
the Major Project Documents, the FSU Building Contract and each Bond in full force and effect in accordance with their respective terms; and
(ii)
the Non-Major Project Documents in full force and effect in accordance with their respective terms where any failure to do so could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect,
in each case, subject to any qualifications as to matters of law (but not of fact) identified in the Legal Opinions;
(f)
issue in a timely manner all invoices to be made to NOGA for whatever amount in accordance with the Terminal Use Agreement;
(g)
ensure that each Bond is delivered and maintained in full force and effect by the time, and during the period, for which it is required to be issued and maintained under the relevant Project Document and, upon receipt of any such Bond, the Company shall at its own cost do any act or sign, seal, execute and/or deliver such mortgages, charges, assignments or other documents as may be required under the laws of the relevant jurisdictions (and as may be stipulated by the Global Facility Agent) to create, perfect and maintain security over such Bonds as contemplated by the Security Documents;
(h)
deliver to the Global Facility Agent a copy of:
(i)
the Terminal Manual (as defined in the Terminal Use Agreement) agreed between the Company and NOGA under clause 10.3(d) ( Unloading Port Obligations ) of the Terminal Use Agreement together with all updates thereto; and
(ii)
the quality assurance and quality management system implemented pursuant to clause 9.10 ( Safety and Quality Management ) of the Terminal Use Agreement together with all updates thereto; and
(i)
shall make a demand or call under a Bond for an amount equal to such Bond's face value if:
(i)
the bond issuer ceases to have the Required Rating (as defined in the EPC Contract); or
(ii)
by a date falling no later than fifteen (15) Business Days prior to its expiry date:
(A)
the relevant Bond is not replaced by the EPC Contractor with an equivalent Bond issued by a financial institution with a minimum long-term credit rating of not lower than the Required Rating (as defined in the EPC Contract); or
(B)
the expiry date of the relevant Bond is not extended as contemplated by clause 10.4(a) ( Expiry of Bonds ) of the EPC Contract.

24.7
Further Assurance
The Company shall create and perfect the Security Interests to be conferred on the Finance Parties by or pursuant to the Security Documents and maintain at all times the validity and priority of such Security Interests and (but without prejudice to the foregoing) promptly grant and perfect (to the extent permitted by law) valid, binding and enforceable security for the benefit of the Finance Parties in such form as the Global Facility Agent shall reasonably require over any new rights, assets or property acquired by the Company.




24.8
Taxes
The Company shall file or cause to be filed all tax returns it is required to file pursuant to Applicable Law and pay all Taxes to which the Company is assessed liable as they fall due (unless the same are being diligently contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings timely instituted, so long as (a) such payment can be lawfully withheld and enforcement of the contested item could not be reasonably expected to have a Material Adverse Effect and (b) adequate cash reserves, as required by the Relevant Accounting Standard to ensure any contested item determined to be due will be promptly paid in full when such contest is resolved, are being maintained by the Company).
24.9
Compliance with Law
The Company shall comply in all material respects with all Applicable Laws (including Environmental Laws), the Construction Environmental and Social Management Plans, the Operations Environmental and Social Management Plans, the Environmental and Social Action Plan, the Environmental and Social Management System, all terms and conditions of all environmental licences applicable to the Company and any compliance or enforcement orders issued thereunder and the Environmental Guidelines.
24.10
Reserved Discretions
When exercising its rights or complying with its obligations under any of the Project Documents, the Company shall comply with the Reserved Discretions.
24.11
Pari Passu Ranking
The Company shall ensure that the claims of the Finance Parties under the Finance Documents will rank at least pari passu with the claims of all its unsecured and unsubordinated creditors, other than claims mandatorily preferred under the laws of Bahrain solely by any fiscal, bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation or similar laws of general application.
24.12
Working Capital Facility Agreement
The Company shall, no later than the Commercial Start Date, have agreed and entered into a Working Capital Facility Agreement in accordance with Clause 29 ( Working Capital Facility Agreement; Accession ). The availability period under the Working Capital Facility Agreement will commence on the Commercial Start Date.
24.13
Application of Proceeds
The Company shall apply the proceeds of the Shareholders' Funds, the Advances, the Working Capital Advances, any other Permitted Indebtedness or any revenues of the Project only for the purposes permitted under the Finance Documents.
24.14
Application of Revenues
The Company shall procure that revenues of the Project are paid directly, or promptly upon receipt by the Company, to the relevant Project Account in accordance with this Agreement.
24.15
Maintenance and Inspection of Books and Records/Principal Place of Business
(a)
The Company shall:
(i)
appoint and maintain an internationally recognised auditor reasonably acceptable to the Required Majority, subject to the Company's right to discharge and replace the auditor at any time, it being agreed that each of KPMG, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young and Deloitte & Touche or, in each case, Bahraini Affiliates of such person constitute an internationally recognised auditor reasonably acceptable to the Required Majority unless and until the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority) notifies the Company to the contrary; and
(ii)
permit and authorise the Global Facility Agent and each Facility Agent to directly contact and address questions in writing to such auditors; and
(iii)
maintain proper books, accounts and records of its operations.




(b)
Upon reasonable advance notice to the Company, the Company shall permit the Global Facility Agent to (i) inspect and take copies of extracts from its books of accounts and (ii) communicate with the auditor concerning the financial condition of the Company (with a copy of each such communication to be simultaneously delivered to the Company, if in writing), all at the Company's expense.
(c)
The Company shall maintain its accounts in accordance with the Relevant Accounting Standard.
(d)
The Company shall have its principal place of business and executive office in Bahrain.

24.16
Approved Costs
The Company shall promptly notify the Global Facility Agent of the occurrence of any Emergency which has required the Company to incur costs of US$1,000,000 (or its equivalent in other currencies) (and thereafter upon incurring costs in multiples thereof), together with reasonable details thereof and the steps taken or being taken to address the same.
24.17
Notification
The Company shall, promptly upon becoming aware of the same, inform the Global Facility Agent of the occurrence of any of the following:
(a)
any material (i) Litigation; (ii) legal claim; or (iii) investigation concerning the Company;
(b)
any material breach, event of default or force majeure under any Major Project Document which has occurred and any mitigation undertaken by the Company;
(c)
any event or circumstance which entitles any party to serve a notice of suspension, termination, cancellation or default under any Major Project Document or to suspend, cancel or terminate any Major Project Document together with written details and copies of documentation in respect of any such suspension, termination or cancellation event;
(d)
any event or circumstance which has led to any Major Project Document not being in full force and effect;
(e)
any material claim made by or against the Company under any Major Project Document for the payment of liquidated damages or other compensation or indemnity together with the quantum of such liquidated damages or other compensation or indemnity:
(i)
claimed; and
(ii)
actually paid or received,
and an update (no less frequently than monthly) of the progress of any such claims;
(f)
any material dispute between the Company and any Government entity or, in connection with a Major Project Document or any of the Major Project Parties, including without limitation, any dispute in relation to a statement of Monthly Charges (as defined under the Terminal Use Agreement) where payment of the disputed amount has not been made by NOGA to the Company as contemplated by clause 13.6 ( Disputed Statements ) of the Terminal Use Agreement;
(g)
any material loss or damage to the Project or any one claim or entitlement to make any one claim (but aggregating all claims in respect of any one event) under the Insurances in an amount in excess of US$3,000,000 (or its equivalent in other currencies);
(h)
any matter which may prejudice the Company's rights under the Government Guarantee;
(i)
any change in the shareholding of the Company, Samsung HoldCo or Teekay;
(j)
the occurrence of any Default of which the Company has knowledge, together with reasonable details of the circumstances giving rise thereto and any steps being taken to cure the same;
(k)
any (i) circumstance, condition or occurrence at, on or arising from, the Site or the Project that results in material non-compliance with any Environmental Law, the Environmental Guidelines or the Construction Environmental and Social Management Plans or Operations Environmental and Social Management Plans that has resulted in material personal injury or material property damage or which has or which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; or (ii) pending, or to the Company's knowledge, threatened material claim under any Environmental Law against the Company or, to the Company's knowledge, any of its Affiliates, contractors or any other persons arising in connection with its or their occupying or conducting operations on or at the Site;




(l)
any shut down of the Terminal elected by NOGA as contemplated by clause 23.1 ( Customer Option ) of the Terminal Use Agreement;
(m)
any claim for (i) time extensions under clause 26 ( Extensions of Time ) of the EPC Contract; or (ii) adjustments to the Contract Price under clause 27 ( Contract Price Adjustment ) of the EPC Contract;
(n)
the delivery of any notice pursuant to the Option Agreement;
(o)
to the extent not already covered by a notification obligation set out in paragraphs (a) to (n) (inclusive) above, the occurrence of any Government Risk Event, Charterer Delay Event or Customer Delay Event;
(p)
any other event which has, will have or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect or is reasonably likely to materially delay the arrival of plant or equipment at the Site or materially delay construction or completion of the Terminal;
(q)
all amendments, notifications, modifications and waivers to the Major Project Documents;
(r)
all material amendments, modifications and waivers to the Company's constitutional documents;
(s)
all material amendments, modifications and waivers to the Insurances and Consents;
(t)
all material notices or reports (including any Progress Report under, and as defined in, the Time Charter Party and any progress reports to be provided to the Company under clause 13.6(b) ( Progress Reporting ) of the EPC Contract) given or received in connection with the Major Project Documents, Insurances and Consents not otherwise covered under this Clause 24.17 ( Notification );
(u)
each Annual Works Programme, Annual Delivery Programme, Proposed Ninety Day Unloading Schedule and Ninety Day Unloading Schedule (in each case, as defined in the Terminal Use Agreement) together with, in each case, any amendments thereto; and
(v)
any demand for payment made under any Bond.

24.18
Interest and Title
The Company shall maintain the rights granted under the Land Agreements and other interests in land necessary for the Project and good title to all of the other assets owned by the Company subject, in each case, to Permitted Encumbrances.
24.19
Maintenance of Project Accounts
The Company shall open and maintain the Project Accounts in accordance with the terms of the Finance Documents.
24.20
Intellectual Property
The Company shall obtain and maintain all intellectual property licences necessary for the Project, including in relation to all patents, trademarks, service marks, designs, utility models, copyrights, design rights, licences, inventions, confidential information, know-how and rights of like nature.
24.21
"Know your customer" checks
(a)
If
(i)
the introduction of or any change in (or in the interpretation, administration or application of) any law or regulation made after the date of this Agreement;
(ii)
any change in the status of the Company or the composition of the Shareholders or the Sponsors after the date of this Agreement; or
(iii)
a proposed assignment or transfer by a Finance Party of any of its rights and/or obligations under this Agreement or a Finance Document to a person other than a Finance Party before such assignment or transfer,
obliges the Global Facility Agent or any Finance Party to comply with "know your customer" or similar identification procedures in circumstances where the necessary information is not already available to it, the Company shall, promptly upon the request of the Global Facility Agent, any Finance Party or any potential Finance Party supply, or procure the supply of, such documentation and other evidence as is reasonably requested by the Global Facility Agent (for itself or on behalf of any Lender) or any Lender in order for the Global Facility Agent or such Lender to carry out and be satisfied that it has complied with all necessary "know your customer" or other similar checks under all applicable laws and regulations with respect to the transactions contemplated in the Finance Documents.




(b)
Each Finance Party shall promptly upon the request of the Global Facility Agent supply, or procure the supply of, such documentation and other evidence as is reasonably requested by the Global Facility Agent (for itself) in order for the Global Facility Agent to carry out and be satisfied it has complied with the results of all necessary "know your customer" or other similar checks under all applicable laws and regulations with respect to the transactions contemplated in the Finance Documents.

24.22
Provision of Goods and Services
In respect of Permitted Indebtedness falling within paragraph (c) of that definition, the Company will use its reasonable endeavours to cause all persons or any of their contractors providing goods or services to the Company under trade accounts in an aggregate amount exceeding US$5,000,000 (or its equivalent in other currencies) in connection with such Permitted Indebtedness to enter into a Subordination Agreement or any other subordination agreement in favour of the Finance Parties on terms reasonably satisfactory to the Required Majority.
24.23
Anti-Corruption and Anti Money-Laundering Compliance
(a)
The Company shall have and maintain at all times an anti-corruption compliance programme designed to ensure continued compliance with anti-money laundering and anti-bribery laws.
(b)
The Company shall at all times comply in all material respects with applicable financial record-keeping and reporting requirements of the money laundering laws of all applicable jurisdictions and any related rules, regulations or guidelines issued, administered or enforced by any governmental agency and no proceedings by or before any court or governmental body or any arbitrator in relation to it with respect to such rules and regulations is pending or threatened.

24.24
Corporate Information
The Company shall:
(a)
at the same time as it delivers any material document to the Shareholders (or any class of them) or its creditors, or submits any document or notice to a stock exchange or companies registry, deliver to the Global Facility Agent copies of any such document; and
(b)
deliver to the Global Facility Agent as soon as the same are available, copies of the notices of, and the agenda for, each extraordinary or annual general shareholder meeting of the Company and the minutes of each such extraordinary or annual general shareholder meeting.

24.25
Default
The Company must supply to the Global Facility Agent, and (if the Global Facility Agent so requests) in sufficient copies for all the Senior Lenders promptly on request by the Global Facility Agent acting reasonably, a certificate, signed by one (1) of its authorised officers on its behalf, certifying that no Default is continuing or, if a Default is continuing, specifying the Default and the steps, if any, being taken to remedy it.
24.26
Other Information
The Company must supply to the Global Facility Agent and (if the Global Facility Agent so requests) in sufficient copies for all the Senior Lenders:
(a)
such information as the Onshore Security Agent or the Offshore Security Trustee may reasonably require regarding any assets subject to a Security Interest in favour of the Finance Parties; and
(b)
such information as any Finance Party or K-SURE may reasonably request regarding the financial condition, assets and operations of the Company.

24.27
FATCA
The Company shall procure that none of the Company, a Shareholder or a Sponsor shall become a FATCA FFI or a US Tax Obligor.
24.28
Notice of Testing
The Company shall:




(a)
give the Lenders' Technical Consultant at least fifteen (15) Business Days' prior written notice of all commissioning, acceptance, performance, completion, reliability and security tests under the Project Documents;
(b)
provide to the Lenders' Technical Consultant a copy of the detailed programme for commissioning, acceptance, performance, completion, reliability and security tests under the Project Documents provided to the Company by the relevant Project Party; and
(c)
provide access to the Site (subject to applicable security requirements) to enable the Lenders' Technical Consultant to have representatives present to observe the performance of the commissioning, acceptance, performance, completion, reliability and security tests and to have access to all relevant data connected with the conduct and results of such tests.

24.29
Attendance at Meetings, etc.
(a)
The Company shall ensure that the Lenders' Technical Consultant and/or the Global Facility Agent shall be entitled to attend:
(i)
all tests, all scheduled progress meetings and all other meetings in relation to the Project which the Lenders' Technical Consultant and/or the Global Facility Agent may reasonably consider appropriate to attend, provided that if no Default has occurred and is continuing, the number of such meetings does not exceed one per quarter; and
(ii)
all tests under the EPC Contract, the Project Development Agreement and the Time Charter Party,
in each case, whether on or off the Site and shall ensure that copies of the minutes prepared in respect of such meetings and reports of such tests are supplied to the Lenders' Technical Consultant and the Global Facility Agent.
(b)
The Company shall only:
(i)
permit the EPC Contractor to conduct any performance test under the EPC Contract;
(ii)
confirm the satisfaction of any performance test under the EPC Contract; or
(iii)
issue any Provisional Completion Certificate or Final Completion Certificate (in each case, as defined under the EPC Contract),
in each case, by giving reasonably sufficient prior written notice of such action to the Global Facility Agent and the Lenders' Technical Consultant in order to enable the Lenders' Technical Consultant to attend any such performance test and, in the case of issuing a Provisional Completion Certificate or Final Completion Certificate (in each case, as defined under the EPC Contract), receiving written confirmation from the Lenders' Technical Consultant that the Lenders' Technical Consultant is satisfied that the conditions for the issuance of each such certificate specified in the EPC Contract have been met. If the Global Facility Agent delivers a notice to the Company in respect of an objection of the Lenders' Technical Consultant to the outcome of any performance test under the EPC Contract, the Company and the Global Facility Agent (acting in consultation with the Lenders' Technical Consultant and on the instructions of the Required Majority) shall enter into discussions with a view to addressing such objection as soon as reasonably practicable.
(c)
Without prejudice to paragraph (b) above, the Company may only approve a commissioning, acceptance performance, completion, reliability or security test under the Project Documents with the consent of the Lenders' Technical Consultant (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed).
24.30
Site
The Company shall take all actions and measures in order to protect and maintain the Site as would be expected to be protected and maintained by a Reasonable and Prudent Operator of a similar terminal to the Terminal in the region.
24.31
Spare Parts
The Company shall at all times required in accordance with the Project Documents maintain or have available to use such spare parts and special tools and other inventory of a type, in a number and in such condition as to enable it to operate as a Reasonable and Prudent Operator at all times.




24.32
Adviser Engagement Letters
(a)
Prior to the execution of any engagement letters with the Lenders' Technical Consultant, the Lenders' Insurance Adviser, the Lenders' Environmental Consultant or the Model Auditor, the Company shall provide a draft of such engagement letter to the Global Facility Agent and the Global Facility Agent shall, on behalf of the Senior Lenders, provide written comments to the Company in respect of such draft engagement letter no later than fifteen (15) Business Days prior to execution of the proposed engagement letter.
(b)
The Company may not execute any engagement letter contemplated by paragraph (a) above unless the Global Facility Agent has confirmed (acting reasonably) that it is satisfied with the proposed execution draft of the engagement letter.

24.33
Conditions Subsequent
The Company shall deliver to the Global Facility Agent (in form and substance satisfactory to the Global Facility Agent) the following documentation by a date falling no later than:
(a)
the earlier of (i) the first drawdown date in respect of the Senior Facilities and (ii) the date on which the Advance Payment has been repaid, the Advance Payment Bond;
(b)
thirty five (35) days after the Provisional Completion Date (as defined in the EPC Contract), the Warranty Bond;
(c)
two (2) months before the Scheduled Commercial Start Date, the Tug Charter;
(d)
2 December 2017, the Commissioning Agreement; and
(e)
the earlier of (i) the first drawdown date in respect of the Senior Facilities and (ii) 31 December 2016, the Power Supply Agreement(s), together with an executed legal opinion from the external legal advisers to EWA in respect thereof, in the form delivered pursuant to paragraph 2.8(o) ( Legal Opinions ) of Schedule 2 ( Conditions Precedent ).

24.34
Commercial Start Date
The Company shall, promptly upon becoming aware of the same, inform in writing: (i) the Global Facility Agent; (ii) the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent; and (iii) the Commercial Facilities Agent, of the Commercial Start Date.
24.35
FSU Letter of Credit
The Company shall deliver to the Global Facility Agent (in form and substance satisfactory to the Global Facility Agent), by a date falling no later than the earlier of (i) the first drawdown date in respect of the Senior Facilities; and (ii) 31 December 2016, a deed of amendment in respect of FSU Guarantee which includes an obligation on the FSU Guarantor to procure the FSU Letter of Credit.
25.
INSURANCE

25.1
Insurance
(a)
The Company shall comply at all times with the provisions of Schedule 10 ( Insurances ).
(b)
If the FSU is Redeployed, the Company shall procure the placement and maintenance of any insurance that the Global Facility Agent (in consultation with the Lenders' Insurance Adviser) may reasonably require.

25.2
Lenders' Insurance Adviser Certificate
No later than thirty (30) days after the first anniversary of the date of Financial Close, and each anniversary date thereafter, the Company shall procure that the Lenders' Insurance Adviser provide a certificate to the Global Facility Agent confirming, among other things, that:
(a)
the contracts and policies of Insurance and Reinsurance have been taken out and maintained in accordance with Schedule 10 ( Insurances );
(b)
the contracts and policies of Insurance and Reinsurance are in full force and effect;




(c)
the premiums in respect of the contracts and policies of Insurance and Reinsurance have been paid; and
(d)
the date of expiry of each policy of Insurance and Reinsurance.

26.
NEGATIVE COVENANTS
The Company shall not do any of the following acts until the End Date without the prior written consent of the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority).
26.1
Project Documents and Consents
(a)
Agree to or make an amendment or variation to:
(i)
any Major Project Document (other than the Government Guarantee), the FSU Building Contract or any Bond (including as to the Reporting Provisions, the scope of insurance coverage, any modification to the FSU Building Contract which could cause any delay, increase in contract price or time extension under the FSU Building Contract and any Variation under, and as defined in, the EPC Contract) or Consent; or
(ii)
any other Non-Major Project Document to the extent such amendment or variation could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect;
(b)
terminate or agree to terminate:
(i)
any Major Project Document, the FSU Building Contract, any Bond or Consent; or
(ii)
any other Non-Major Project Document to the extent it could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect;
(c)
waive or agree to waive compliance with any provision of:
(i)
the FSU Building Contract, any Major Project Document (including as to the Reporting Provisions and the scope of insurance coverage), any Bond or Consent; or
(ii)
any other Non-Major Project Document to the extent it could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect;
(d)
save as may be contemplated by the Security Documents, assign or transfer:
(i)
any Major Project Document, the FSU Building Contract, any Bond or Consent; or
(ii)
any other Non-Major Project Document to the extent it could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect;
(e)
grant an extension of time to the EPC Contractor for performance under the EPC Contract which would be reasonably expected to result in an adjustment to the Scheduled Provisional Completion Date;
(f)
adjust, waive, or defer (by way of agreement, Variation (as defined in the EPC Contract), extension of time, or otherwise) the Scheduled Provisional Completion Date;
(g)
agree to an adjustment to the Contract Price under clause 27 ( Contract Price Adjustment ) of the EPC Contract;
(h)
agree to or permit any amendment to, variation or waiver of any term or condition of clauses 10.1 ( Advance Payment Bond ), 10.2 ( Performance Bond ) or 10.3 ( Warranty Bond ), in each case, of the EPC Contract or of the Bonds issued thereunder; or
(i)
(so far as it is able) acquiesce or permit the carrying out of any of paragraphs (a) to (h) above,
other than (where applicable) in accordance with Schedule 12 ( Reserved Discretions ), or in the case of paragraphs (a) and/or (g) above in respect of the EPC Contract, where any such waiver, amendment or adjustment would not exceed US$16,000,000 when combined with all previous such waivers, amendments and adjustments.
26.2
Liquidation or Merger
(a)
Voluntarily enter into liquidation or dissolution; or
(b)
consolidate or merge with any other person; or
(c)
enter into any amalgamation, demerger, reconstruction, reorganisation, joint venture, partnership or analogous arrangement; or
(d)
have, at any time, any subsidiary or any interest (whether by shareholding, partnership or otherwise) in any other person, in each case, other than as a Permitted Investment.





26.3
New Agreements
Enter into any material contracts (other than the Transaction Documents and the Equity Bridge Finance Documents) or assume other material obligations or permit the material subcontracting of any services to be provided under any of the Project Documents except:
(a)
as required by any Project Document (subject to the Reserved Discretions);
(b)
where such agreements are entered into in the ordinary course of operating the Terminal as a Reasonable and Prudent Operator and the maximum aggregate liability of the Company under such agreements, either expressed therein or determined therefrom, does not, at any time, exceed US$1,000,000 (or its equivalent in other currencies);
(c)
letters of credit issued for the benefit of a supplier of spare parts required for or in relation to any projected maintenance expenditure provided that the face amount of any such letter of credit does not exceed US$5,000,000 (or its equivalent in other currencies) and the maximum aggregate liability of the Company under such letters of credit does not, at any time, exceed US$15,000,000 (or its equivalent in other currencies) and provided further that the recourse of any provider of such a letter of credit in respect of the reimbursement of amounts paid under such a letter of credit is subordinated to the claims of the Finance Parties on terms satisfactory to the Global Facility Agent; or
(d)
where such agreements are entered into in order to repair or reinstate the Terminal in accordance with paragraph 5.2 ( Withdrawals from the Insurance Proceeds Account ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ).

26.4
Disposals
Sell, transfer, factor, discount, assign, lease, lend or dispose of (by one or more transactions or series of transactions and whether at the same time or over a period of time) all or any of its present or future rights, undertakings, assets or revenues, except for:
(a)
a sale or other disposal permitted under a Finance Document or required by the provisions of any Project Document;
(b)
a sale or other disposition made in the ordinary course of business;
(c)
a sale or other disposal made outside the ordinary course of its business where the aggregate fair value consideration for all such rights, undertakings, assets or revenues does not exceed US$1,000,000 (or its equivalent in other currencies) in the aggregate in any calendar year (or its equivalent); and
(d)
a sale or disposal of assets which are worn out or obsolete or no longer serviceable or required or which have been, or are to be, replaced by substantially similar assets of equal or greater value.

26.5
Distributions
Pay or make any dividends, redeem any shares or any other cash distribution, except as provided for in the Finance Documents.
26.6
Further Financial Indebtedness
Create, permit to subsist or have outstanding any Financial Indebtedness except Permitted Indebtedness.
26.7
Negative Pledge
Create or permit to subsist any Security Interest on any of its present or future assets, rights, undertakings, revenue, property or shares other than Permitted Encumbrances.
26.8
Financial Year
Change the start or end of its financial year without the prior written consent of the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority).
26.9
Change of Business/Project
(a)
Carry on any business or activity other than:
(i)
the business contemplated in the Transaction Documents; and




(ii)
activities associated with or incidental to the development, construction, operation or maintenance of the Project.
(b)
Change the nature or scope of the Project nor agree to any expansions or modifications to the Project, without the prior written consent of the Global Facility Agent (acting in consultation with the Lenders' Technical Consultant) and on the instructions of the Required Majority.

26.10
O&M Contractor
Permit any change in the O&M Contractor without the prior written consent of the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority).
26.11
FSU
(a)
Permit any change in the operator of the FSU without the prior written consent of the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority); or
(b)
redeploy or lay up the FSU, except in accordance with the Terminal Use Agreement and the Time Charter Party.

26.12
Loans and Guarantees
Make any loan or advance, grant any credit, make any investment or deposit or give any guarantee or indemnity to or for the benefit of any person or otherwise assume liability or become obliged (actually or contingently) in respect of any obligation of any other person or acquire any stock or securities of any other person other than:
(a)
Permitted Investments in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement;
(b)
trade credit in the ordinary course of business on terms of maximum 90 days;
(c)
loans to employees in the ordinary course of business in a maximum aggregate amount of US$2,000,000 (or its equivalent in other currencies) and in a maximum amount in any one year of US$750,000 (or its equivalent in other currencies); or
(d)
loans out of moneys standing to the credit of each Distribution Account.
26.13
Capital Assets
Acquire any capital assets (whether by means of sale and purchase, lease, conditional sale, instalment sale, hire purchase or otherwise) other than:
(a)
in accordance with the Project Budget, Initial Operating Budget or (as applicable) the then current Annual Operating Budget (taking into account any amendments thereto and any applicable allowances or contingencies therein);
(b)
in order to repair or replace lost or damaged assets in accordance with Clauses 24.1 ( Construction ) and/or 24.2 ( Operation );
(c)
as expressly permitted by the Finance Documents; or
(d)
to the extent such capital assets are required to be purchased as a result of an unforeseen event and do not exceed in the aggregate (i) US$3,000,000 (or its equivalent in other currencies) per calendar year or (ii) US$5,000,000 (or its equivalent in other currencies) in any rolling five (5) year period, provided that in the case of (ii), the Global Facility Agent shall have received confirmation from the Lenders' Technical Consultant that such purchases were required as a result of an unforeseen event or events.

26.14
Constitutional Documents
(a)
Amend, or permit any amendment to, its constitutional documents, nor alter any rights attaching to its shares, or permit the same, or repurchase, cancel, redeem or otherwise acquire (to the extent not otherwise expressly permitted by the Finance Documents) alter or reduce its share capital if, such an amendment, alteration, repurchase, cancellation, redemption, acquisition or reduction has, or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
(b)
Issue any Company Shares, except to the extent required to give effect to the transactions contemplated by the Finance Documents.

26.15
Compromise, Adjustment or Settlement




Waive, settle or compromise any action, claim or proceeding (other than with respect to the Insurances in accordance with paragraph 1.1(m) ( General ) of Schedule 10 ( Insurances )) where the amount of such claim exceeds or could reasonably be expected to exceed US$3,000,000 (or its equivalent in other currencies).
26.16
Operating Costs
Incur Operating Costs (other than Approved Costs) except in accordance with the Initial Operating Budget or the then current Annual Operating Budget, as applicable.
26.17
Hedging Agreements
Enter into any interest or currency swap, option, cap, floor or other hedging agreements or arrangements except Hedging Agreements entered into or maintained in accordance with the Hedging Strategy and not for speculative or gambling purposes.
26.18
Transactions with Affiliates
Enter into any agreement or arrangements with any Affiliate of the Company, any Shareholder, any Sponsor or any Affiliate of any of the foregoing except on an arm's length basis and on fair and commercially reasonable terms no less favourable to the Company than would be obtained in a comparable arm's length transaction with an independent third party (other than loans made from a Distribution Account).
26.19
Winding Up
Take any action or omit to take any action which would lead to the winding-up of the Company.
26.20
Government Guarantee
(a)
Take any action or omit to take any action which may prejudice its rights under the Government Guarantee.
(b)
Agree to or make an amendment or variation to the Government Guarantee.


26.21
Suspension or Abandonment
Suspend or abandon or agree to any suspension or abandonment of the construction, operation or maintenance of all or any material part of the Project except any suspension:
(a)
for maintenance and repairs to be carried out as a Reasonable and Prudent Operator;
(b)
for any other circumstances in which the Company is required to suspend operation or construction of all or any such material part of the Project pursuant to the terms of the Project Development Agreement or the Terminal Use Agreement; or
(c)
arising from a Force Majeure Event.

26.22
Immunity
In any proceedings in relation to any Finance Document, claim, or seek in any way to claim, for itself or any of its assets, immunity from execution, attachment or other similar legal process.
26.23
No Corrupt Practices
Directly or indirectly pay or receive or authorise, offer or promise to make, any unlawful payment, pay-off, illegal commission, bribe, kickback or similar payment related to the Project or enter into any agreement or arrangement under which any such unlawful payment will at any time be directly or indirectly made or authorise or suffer any of its officers, directors or authorised employees, agents or representatives to do any of the foregoing.
26.24
Environmental and Social Management Plans
Amend, or permit any amendment to, the Environmental and Social Action Plan, the Construction Environmental and Social Management Plans or, following the Completion Date, the Operations Environmental and Social Management Plans, other than any such amendment required by Applicable Law




or in connection with any Consent, without the prior written consent of the Global Facility Agent (acting in consultation with the Lenders' Environmental Consultant and on the instructions of the Required Majority).
26.25
Equity Bridge Finance Documents
Amend any provision of any Equity Bridge Finance Document which would or could reasonably be expected to increase the liability of, or impose new obligations on, the Company or amend any definition or any other provision or agree to any new provision which, in each case, would amend any of the provisions referred to in this Clause 26.25.
26.26
No Subsidiaries
The Company shall not form any Subsidiary or legally or beneficially own or hold any share capital or ownership interest or security convertible into share capital or ownership interest of any person.
26.27
Advisers
The Company shall not terminate the engagement of the Lenders' Technical Consultant, the Lenders' Environmental Consultant, the Lenders' Insurance Adviser or the Model Auditor nor amend the scope of work or fees in respect of any such adviser without the consent of the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority).
26.28
Sanctions
(a)
The Company shall not, and shall not permit or authorise any other person to, directly or indirectly, use, lend, make payments of, contribute or otherwise make available, all or any part of the proceeds of any Loan or other transaction(s) contemplated by this Agreement to fund any trade, business or other activities:
(i)
involving or for the benefit of any Restricted Party; or
(ii)
in any other manner that would reasonably be expected to result in the Company or any Finance Party being in breach of any Sanctions (if and to the extent applicable to either of them) or becoming a Restricted Party.
(b)
The Company shall not use, for the purpose of discharging any amounts owing to any Finance Party, any revenue or benefit derived by the Company from any activity or dealing with any person that is at such time subject to Sanctions, is owned or controlled by a person subject to Sanctions, or is located, organised or resident in a country or territory that is, or whose government is, the subject of Sanctions broadly prohibiting dealings with such government, country or territory.
(c)
The Company will maintain in effect and enforce policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance by the Company and its respective directors, officers, employees, Subsidiaries, affiliates and agents with Sanctions.

27.
EVENTS OF DEFAULT

27.1
Events of Default
Each of the events or circumstances set out in this Clause 27 ( Events of Default ) shall be an Event of Default unless waived by the Global Facility Agent acting on the instructions of the Required Majority.
27.2
Non-Payment by Company
The Company fails to pay any:
(a)
principal or interest due under this Agreement or fees (including mandatory prepayments that have fallen due or which have been determined to have fallen due, in each case, pursuant to Clause 6.5 ( Mandatory Prepayment from Insurance Proceeds and Capital Compensation Proceeds )) or any other Finance Document at the time in the currency and in the manner specified herein or therein, unless:
(i)
such failure is due solely to:
(A)
technical or administrative delays in the transmission of funds outside the control of the Company; or
(B)
a Disruption Event; and




(ii)
payment is made within three (3) Business Days after becoming due; or
(b)
unscheduled payment obligation or any other amount not covered by paragraph (a) above which falls due under any Finance Document within five (5) Business Days after becoming due.

27.3
Breach of Finance Documents
(a)
The Company fails to comply with any obligations under Clause 3 ( Purpose ), Clause 24.3 ( Corporate Existence ), Clause 24.6(g) ( Project Documents ), Clause 24.6(i) ( Project Documents ), Clause 24.7 ( Further Assurance ), Clause 24.13 ( Application of Proceeds ), Clause 25 ( Insurance ), Clause 26.1 ( Project Documents and Consents ), Clause 26.2 ( Liquidation or Merger ), Clause 26.3 ( New Agreements ), Clause 26.4 ( Disposals ), Clause 26.5 ( Distributions ), Clause 26.7 ( Negative Pledge ), Clause 26.9 ( Change of Business/Project ), Clause 26.10 ( O&M Contractor ), Clause 26.11 ( FSU ), Clause 26.12 ( Loans and Guarantees ), Clause 26.13 ( Capital Assets ), Clause 26.14(b) ( Constitutional Documents ), Clause 26.15 ( Compromise, Adjustment or Settlement ), Clause 26.16 ( Operating Costs ), Clause 26.19 ( Winding Up ), Clause 26.20 ( Government Guarantee ), Clause 26.22 ( Immunity ), Clause 26.23 ( No Corrupt Practices ), Clause 26.25 ( Equity Bridge Finance Documents ) or paragraph 1.1(j) ( General ) of Schedule 10 ( Insurances ).
(b)
The Company fails to comply with any obligations under Clause 13 ( Construction and Development Reports ) (other than Clause 13.2 ( Delivery of the Environmental and Social Monitoring Report during Construction )), Clause 14 ( Operating Reports ) (other than Clause 14.3 ( Delivery of the Environmental and Social Monitoring Report during Operation )), Clause 16 ( Access to the Site ), Clause 18 ( Operating Budget ), Clause 24.5 ( Further Agreements ), Clause 24.12 ( Working Capital Facility Agreement ), Clause 24.14 ( Application of Revenues ), Clause 24.23(b) ( Anti-Corruption and Anti Money-Laundering Compliance ), Clause 24.25 ( Default ), Clause 24.28 ( Notice of Testing ), Clause 24.29 ( Attendance at Meetings, etc. ), Clause 26.6 ( Further Financial Indebtedness ), Clause 26.8 ( Financial Year ), Clause 26.17 ( Hedging Agreements ), Clause 26.21 ( Suspension or Abandonment ), Clause 26.26 ( No Subsidiaries ), Clause 26.27 ( Advisers ), Clause 29 ( Working Capital Facility Agreement; Accession ) or Schedule 3 ( Accounts ) and such failure, if capable of remedy, is not remedied within fourteen (14) days of receiving written notice thereof from the Global Facility Agent or fourteen (14) days after the Company becoming aware of the same (whichever is earlier).
(c)
The Company fails to comply with any obligations under Clause 12 ( Financial Information ), Clause 15 ( Report Undertakings ), Clause 17 ( Project Budget ), Clause 21 ( Hedging ), Clause 22 ( Permitted Investments ), Clause 24 ( Positive Covenants ) (other than Clause 24.1 ( Construction ) (but only to the extent that such failure to comply relates to the Environmental Guidelines, the Construction Environmental and Social Management Plans, the Environmental and Social Action Plan, the Environmental and Social Management System and Environmental Laws), Clause 24.2 ( Operation ) (but only to the extent that such failure to comply relates to Environmental Laws, the Environmental Guidelines, the Operations Environmental and Social Management Plans, the Environmental and Social Action Plan and the Environmental and Social Management System), Clause 24.3 ( Corporate Existence ), Clause 24.5 ( Further Agreements ), Clause 24.6(g) ( Project Documents ), Clause 24.6(i) ( Project Documents ), Clause 24.7 ( Further Assurance ), Clause 24.9 ( Compliance with Law ) (but only to the extent that such failure to comply relates to Environmental Laws, the Construction Environmental and Social Management Plans, the Operations Environmental and Social Management Plans, the Environmental and Social Action Plan, the Environmental and Social Management System, terms and conditions of environmental licences applicable to the Company and any compliance or enforcement orders issued thereunder and the Environmental Guidelines), Clause 24.12 ( Working Capital Facility Agreement ), Clause 24.13 ( Application of Proceeds ), Clause 24.14 ( Application of Revenues ), Clause 24.17(k) ( Notification ), Clause 24.23(b) ( Anti-Corruption and Anti Money-Laundering Compliance ), Clause 24.25 ( Default ), Clause 24.28 ( Notice of Testing ) or Clause 24.29 ( Attendance at Meetings, etc. )), Clause 26.14(a) ( Constitutional Documents ) or Clause 26.18 ( Transactions with Affiliates ) and such failure, if capable of remedy, is not remedied within thirty (30) days of receiving written notice thereof from the Global Facility Agent or thirty (30) days after the Company becoming aware of the same (whichever is earlier).




(d)
Any party to a Finance Document (other than a Finance Party) fails to comply with any other obligation under any Finance Document (other than the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement and Clause 26.28 ( Sanctions )) and (i) in the case of the Company, such failure, if capable of remedy, is not remedied within forty-five (45) days of receiving written notice thereof from the Global Facility Agent or forty-five (45) days of the Company becoming aware of the same (whichever is earlier); or (ii) in the case of any other such party, such failure, if capable of remedy, is not remedied within forty-five (45) days of notice thereof from the Global Facility Agent or forty-five (45) days of such party becoming aware of the same (whichever is earlier).

27.4
Breach of Project Documents
(a)
The Company defaults in the performance of any of its material obligations under any Project Document and, if capable of remedy, the Company fails to remedy such default within thirty (30) days of receiving written notice thereof from the Global Facility Agent or thirty (30) days after the Company becoming aware of the same (whichever is earlier).
(b)
Any Major Project Party defaults in the performance of any of its material obligations under any Project Document and, if capable of remedy, such Major Project Party fails to remedy such breach within any grace period specified therein; provided that no Event of Default shall occur pursuant to this Clause 27.4(b) ( Breach of Project Documents ) if in any case the Company:
(i)
is able to demonstrate:
(A)
within thirty (30) days following notice from the Global Facility Agent or the Company becoming aware of the same (whichever is earlier), to the reasonable satisfaction of the Required Majority, that such default by such Major Project Party shall be cured; or
(B)
within forty five (45) days following notice from the Global Facility Agent or the Company becoming aware of the same (whichever is earlier), to the reasonable satisfaction of the Required Majority, that the Company will be able to procure an acceptable substitute in respect of any affected Major Project Party to discharge the relevant duties of such Major Project Party,
in either case, on terms and within a time period reasonably acceptable to the Required Majority; and
(ii)
then procures such cure or substitute in the manner and in the applicable time period agreed to in accordance with paragraph (b)(i) above.
(c)
Any Major Project Party issues a Termination Notice (as defined in the Direct Agreement to which such Major Project Party is party).

27.5
Misrepresentation
(a)
Any representation or warranty made or deemed to be repeated by the Company in any Transaction Document (other than Clause 23.39 ( Sanctions and anti-money laundering )) or any certificates issued pursuant thereto or in connection therewith is materially incorrect; or
(b)
any representation or warranty made or deemed to be repeated by any Major Project Party in any Transaction Document or any certificates issued pursuant thereto or in connection therewith is materially incorrect,
and, in each case, the circumstances as a result of which the misrepresentation has arisen have not been altered so as to correct the same to the satisfaction of the Required Majority within thirty (30) days of the Company or, as the case may be, the relevant Major Project Party becoming aware of the error.
27.6
Insolvency Events
(a)
Any corporate action or legal step is taken for the winding-up, administration or bankruptcy of the Company or a Major Project Party (other than, in the case of a Major Project Party, by way of solvent reorganisation which does not result in any deterioration in the financial condition of such Major Project Party), as the case may be;




(b)
any liquidator, trustee in bankruptcy, judicial custodian, compulsory manager, receiver, administrative receiver, administrator or the like is appointed in respect of the Company or any Major Project Party or any part of its assets or any substantial part of its assets or any formal steps are taken to appoint any of the foregoing;
(c)
the Company, any Major Project Party, or, in each case, its directors request the appointment of a liquidator, trustee in bankruptcy, judicial custodian, compulsory manager, receiver, administrative receiver, administrator or the like;
(d)
the Company or any Major Project Party is bankrupt or insolvent or is unable to pay its debts as they fall due or commences negotiations with one or more of its creditors with a view to the general readjustment or rescheduling of its Financial Indebtedness or makes a general assignment for the benefit of, or a composition with, its creditors;
(e)
any execution, distress or other process is levied or sued out against, or enforced upon or an encumbrancer, or creditor attaches or takes possession of any of the property, undertaking or assets of the Company or any Major Project Party (other than NOGA and BPC), which, in the case of a Major Project Party, has or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; or
(f)
any event or step analogous to those specified in this Clause 27.6 ( Insolvency Events ) is taken in any jurisdiction,
provided that no Event of Default shall occur pursuant to this Clause 27.6 ( Insolvency Events ) in respect of any Major Project Party if:
(i)
the Company is able to demonstrate, within (x) sixty (60) days in the case of the EPC Contractor, (y) thirty (30) days in the case of any other Major Project Party, in each case following notice from the Global Facility Agent, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Required Majority, that it will be able to procure an acceptable substitute in respect of the affected Major Project Party to discharge the relevant duties of such Major Project Party on terms and within a time period reasonably acceptable to the Required Majority; and
(ii)
the Company then procures such substitute in the manner and in the applicable time period agreed to in accordance with sub-paragraph (i) above.


27.7
Litigation
Any litigation, arbitration, administrative, governmental, regulatory or other investigations, proceedings or disputes are current or threatened in relation to the Transaction Documents or the transactions contemplated in the Transaction Documents which, in the opinion of the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority) has, or could reasonably be expected to have, a Material Adverse Effect.
27.8
Judgments
At any time:
(a)
one or more judgments, orders, arbitral awards or decrees is entered against the Company or its assets in Bahrain or any such judgment, order, arbitral award or decree is obtained outside Bahrain and, in each case, steps have been taken to enforce those judgments, orders, arbitral awards or decrees in Bahrain or against the Project or its assets, in each case in excess of US$2,500,000 (or its equivalent in other currencies) and such judgment, order, arbitral award or decree has not been paid, discharged or stayed within thirty (30) days;
(b)
an injunction is entered requiring suspension or abandonment of operation of the Project and such injunction has not been stayed within thirty (30) days provided that if the Company is diligently pursuing an appeal against such injunction in good faith, such thirty (30) day period may be extended to a maximum sixty (60) day period with the consent of the Required Majority; or
(c)
one or more final non-appealable judgments, orders, arbitral awards or decrees is entered against any Major Project Party (other than NOGA, the MOF and EWA) in excess of US$25,000,000 (or its equivalent in other currencies) which, in the case of the EPC Contractor, has or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect or, in the case of any other such Major Project Party, has




or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect and, in any case, such judgment, order, arbitral award or decree has not been paid, discharged or stayed within thirty (30) days.

27.9
Delay
(a)
The Commercial Start Date has not occurred by a date falling no later than nine (9) months after the Initial Scheduled Commercial Start Date.
(b)
Any of the conditions specified in paragraphs (a), (e), (f) or (j) of the definition of Completion Date are not satisfied by the date falling three (3) months after the Commercial Start Date and any other condition specified in the definition of Completion Date (other than the condition specified in paragraph (q) of the definition thereof) is not satisfied by 13 February 2020.
(c)
The Completion Date has not occurred by the Longstop Completion Date.

27.10
Governmental Intervention
All or any part of the Project, the share capital of the Company or a Shareholder or their respective assets is nationalised, expropriated or confiscated.
27.11
Cross Default
Any Financial Indebtedness of (i) the Company (other than Financial Indebtedness under the Finance Documents or the Shareholder Loans and Equity Bridge Loans) exceeding US$5,000,000 (or its equivalent in other currencies) in the aggregate or (ii) the EPC Contractor or NOGA exceeding US$25,000,000:
(a)
at any time is not paid when due (after giving effect to any applicable grace period) and such breach has not been remedied within seven (7) days; or
(b)
is declared to be or otherwise becomes due and payable prior to its specified maturity as a result of an event of default (however described).

27.12
Revocation of Consents
(a)
Any Consent is revoked, suspended, forfeited, surrendered, terminated, determined to be invalid or not renewed and such revocation, suspension, forfeiture, surrender, termination, determination of invalidity or non-renewal, has or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
(b)
Following Financial Close, a requirement is introduced which obliges the Company to obtain a Consent which, has, will have or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

27.13
Repudiation or Illegality
At any time:
(a)
it becomes unlawful for any party to a Finance Document (other than a Finance Party) or any Major Project Party to perform any material obligation under any Transaction Document; or
(b)
any of the Transaction Documents, or any of their provisions, becomes invalid, illegal or unenforceable or is cancelled, revoked, forfeited, surrendered, repudiated, rescinded or terminated (other than as a result of full performance or as a result of revocation or repudiation on the part of a Finance Party),
provided that no Event of Default under this Clause 27.13 ( Repudiation or Illegality ) shall occur if (i) such invalidity, illegality, revocation, cancellation, forfeiture, surrender, repudiation, rescission, unenforceability or termination or ceasing to be in full force and effect, is the effect of or results from a matter that was the subject of a qualification as to matters of law (but not of fact) identified in a Legal Opinion; and (ii) the same has not had and could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
27.14
Historic DSCR and LLCR
(a)
The most recently calculated Historic DSCR is less than 1.05:1.
(b)
The most recently provided LLCR calculation is less than 1.05:1.

27.15
Material Adverse Change
Any event or circumstance occurs which has or could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.




27.16
Security Interests
Any of the Security Interests created under the Security Documents ceases to be perfected or to exist or fails to be maintained with the priority created under the Security Documents (provided that if, and only to the extent that, such lack of perfection, existence or failure to maintain is the effect of or result from a matter that was the subject of a qualification (as to matters of law but not of fact) in any of the Legal Opinions, there will be no Event of Default under this Clause 27.16 ( Security Interests ) so long as such lack of perfection, existence or failure to maintain does not make the remedies afforded by any Security Document inadequate for the practical realisation of the principal benefits purported to be provided thereby) and, if such lack of perfection, existence or failure to maintain is capable of cure, it is not cured within thirty (30) days of notice thereof from the Global Facility Agent or thirty (30) days of the Company becoming aware of the same (whichever is earlier).
27.17
Shareholder/Sponsor Obligations
An Equity Obligor Event of Default (as defined in the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement) occurs and is continuing under the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement unless such failure is capable of being remedied (and such remedy is expressly contemplated by the terms of the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement) and is remedied within the period (if any) specified by, and in accordance with, the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement.
27.18
Loss or Damage
All or a material part of the Project is destroyed or suffers actual loss or material damage and (in the event that Insurance Proceeds are received or it has been confirmed by the Insurers that they will be received by the Company in respect of such loss or damage) the Company fails to satisfy the provisions of paragraph 5.2 ( Withdrawals from the Insurance Proceeds Account ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ) and diligently pursue the reconstruction of the Terminal or to cure such destruction, loss or damage.
27.19
Loss of Government Guarantee
The Government Guarantee is suspended, cancelled, revoked, forfeited, surrendered or terminated (whether in whole or a part thereof) or otherwise ceases to be in full force and effect or all or any of the obligations expressed to be assumed by the Government thereunder cease to be legal, valid, binding and enforceable other than in accordance with its terms.
27.20
Forecast Funding Shortfall
At any time prior to the Completion Date there is a Forecast Funding Shortfall; provided that no Event of Default shall occur pursuant to this Clause 27.20 ( Forecast Funding Shortfall ) if:
(a)
within fifteen (15) days of notice from the Global Facility Agent, the Company has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Required Majority that within thirty (30) days of such notice there will no longer be a Forecast Funding Shortfall; and
(b)
at the end of such thirty (30) day period there is no longer a Forecast Funding Shortfall.

27.21
Cessation of Business
The Company suspends or ceases to carry on (or threatens to suspend or cease to carry on) all or a material part of its business.
27.22
Abandonment
The Project or any material part of the Project is abandoned. For these purposes, abandonment shall be deemed to have occurred if, prior to the Commercial Start Date, any work towards completion of the Project ceases for a period of twenty (20) continuous days or, from (and including) the Commercial Start Date, the Project ceases to operate for a period of thirty (30) continuous days, provided that the cessation of work or operation during an event of force majeure (howsoever defined under the relevant Project Document) shall not be deemed to be abandonment and to the extent that Project is available or deemed to be available it shall not be deemed to have ceased operation.




27.23
Government of Bahrain
The Government of Bahrain (including NOGA, the MOF and EWA):
(a)
declares or requests a moratorium on the payment of any of its indebtedness;
(b)
ceases to be a member in good standing of the International Monetary Fund;
(c)
introduces any capital controls on flow of capital in or out of Bahrain; or
(d)
has one or more final non-appealable judgments, orders, arbitral awards or decrees entered into against it which has or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect and in each case, has not been paid, discharged or stayed within thirty (30) days.

27.24
Environmental Claim
There is an Environmental Claim which, if adversely determined against the Company, would have or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
27.25
Legal Matters
At any time and subject to any qualification as to a matter of law (but not of fact) set out in the Legal Opinions:
(a)
any of the Company or a Shareholder is entitled to claim for itself or any of its assets immunity from suit, execution, attachment or other legal process in Bahrain, the United Kingdom or any other jurisdiction in which its assets are located;
(b)
in relation to any of the Transaction Documents expressed to be governed by English law, the choice of English law is not recognised or would not be enforced in:
(i)
Bahrain;
(ii)
with respect to a Transaction Document entered into by a Shareholder or Sponsor:
(A)
the jurisdiction under whose laws it is incorporated;
(B)
any jurisdiction where it conducts its business; or
(C)
the jurisdiction whose laws govern any of the Transaction Documents entered into by it; or
(iii)
with respect to a Transaction Document entered into by a Major Project Party, the jurisdiction of that Major Project Party.
27.26
Bonds
Any Bond ceases to be in full force and effect at any time during the period in which it is required to be maintained under the relevant Project Document and no replacement Bond is put in place within the time period required under the relevant Project Document.
28.
REMEDIES FOLLOWING EVENT OF DEFAULT

28.1
Remedies Following Event of Default
At any time and from time to time after the occurrence of an Event of Default and while the same is continuing, without prejudice to any of its other rights under any Finance Document or otherwise, the Global Facility Agent may, and shall, if so instructed by the Required Majority:
(a)
issue a notice to the Company:
(i)
declaring the Available Commitments to be cancelled, whereupon they shall be so cancelled, the Available Commitments of each Senior Lender shall be reduced to zero and no further drawings shall be requested or made under any Facility; and/or
(ii)
declaring all or any part of the Loan, accrued interest thereon, any fees and any amounts payable under the Finance Documents to be immediately due and payable (or due and payable on demand or on such dates as the Global Facility Agent may specify) whereupon they shall become so due and payable; and/or
(iii)
declaring that all or any of the security constituted by the Security Documents has become enforceable and that any of the rights of the Secured Parties under the Security Documents may be exercised; and/or
(b)
suspend or terminate any commitment under any Finance Document; and/or




(c)
issue a notice to the Company and the Account Banks (which notice shall be binding on the Company and the Account Banks) that no further payments shall be made from any Project Account without the prior written consent of the Global Facility Agent; and/or
(d)
cure any default under any of the Project Documents by exercising rights under any Direct Agreement with a Project Party; and/or
(e)
set-off and apply all monies on deposit in any Project Account to the satisfaction of the amounts then due and payable under the Finance Documents; and/or
(f)
exercise any rights available to it under the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement or any Support Document (as defined in the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement); and/or
(g)
exercise any right to take action or make any claim against the Company (other than a demand for payment in accordance with the terms of the Finance Documents); and/or
(h)
accelerate any undrawn Base Shareholders' Commitments, Contingent Shareholders' Commitments or any amount of the Cash Deficiency Support Limit which has not been applied in respect of Supported Liabilities (in each case, as defined in the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement);
(i)
instruct the Offshore Security Trustee to claim upon any DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit for the full amount outstanding under each such DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit; and/or
(j)
enforce any other rights under a Finance Document following the occurrence of an Event of Default which is continuing,
provided that at any time following the exercise of rights under this Clause 28.1 ( Remedies Following Event of Default ) by the Global Facility Agent, any question as to the manner in which a Security Interest is enforced shall be determined by the Required Majority.
28.2
Action by Finance Party
Save as may otherwise be permitted by the Required Majority, none of the Finance Parties nor any person on their behalf or appointed by any of them will discharge, sue for or institute legal or arbitration proceedings to recover all of any part of the Secured Obligations, nor petition or apply for or vote in favour of any resolution for the winding-up, dissolution, administration of or voluntary arrangement in relation to the Company.
29.
WORKING CAPITAL FACILITY AGREEMENT; ACCESSION

29.1
Working Capital Facility Agreement
(a)
The Company shall enter into and maintain in full force and effect, in accordance with Clause 24.12 ( Working Capital Facility Agreement ), a single credit facility agreement pursuant to which it is granted a revolving loan facility and/or an overdraft facility in an aggregate amount of not more than the U.S. Dollar Equivalent (converted at the Global Facility Agent's Spot Rate of Exchange) of US$21,000,000 or such other amount as may be agreed between the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority) and the Company (each acting reasonably) or its equivalent in Bahraini Dinars which satisfies the following conditions:
(i)
advances may only be made under that facility in Dollars and/or Bahraini Dinars;
(ii)
the interest rate applicable to outstanding advances under that facility shall not exceed a rate equal to:
(A)
in the case of an advance denominated in Dollars, the sum of two and a half (2.50%) per cent. per annum and LIBOR (or such other interest rate as may be agreed between the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority) and the Company (each acting reasonably and taking into account prevailing market rates)); or
(B)
in the case of an advance denominated in Bahraini Dinars, two and a half (2.50%) per cent. per annum and the base rate charged by commercial banks to commercial customers for Bahraini Dinar denominated lendings in Bahrain (or such other interest rate as may be agreed between the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority) and the Company (each acting reasonably and taking into account prevailing market rates));




(iii)
the rate at which any commitment fees accrue on the undrawn amount of that facility shall not exceed one (1%) per cent. per annum (or such other interest rate as may be agreed between the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority) and the Company (each acting reasonably and taking into account prevailing market rates));
(iv)
any other fees or remuneration payable by the Company in respect of that facility shall be based upon normal market rates and returns;
(v)
the proceeds of that facility may only be applied to meet the Company's general working capital requirements from the Commercial Start Date; and
(vi)
the Company shall be required to repay the Working Capital Facility in full or, if the Working Capital Facility is an Overdraft Facility, restore the balance of the Dinar Working Capital Account to zero (if the Overdraft Facility is denominated in Bahraini Dinars) or restore the balance of the Dollar Working Capital Account to zero (if the Overdraft Facility is denominated in Dollars) not less than once every twelve (12) month period (and provided that (x) the relevant balance or outstandings remain zero for at least one (1) Business Day following such repayment or restoration and (y) such occasions for two (2) consecutive twelve (12) month periods not to occur in a single period of consecutive days commencing in the first such twelve (12) month period and ending in the second such twelve (12) month period).
(b)
The Company shall not cancel the Working Capital Facility (in whole or in part) at any time:
(i)
without the prior consent of the Global Facility Agent, such consent to be given if the Company demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Global Facility Agent that the Company has sufficient funding or cash flow to meet its working capital requirements without the Working Capital Facility (or without the part thereof which it is requesting be cancelled); or
(ii)
unless the Company establishes a new working capital facility which satisfies the conditions in paragraph (a) above, in an amount, with a lender and otherwise on terms satisfactory to the Global Facility Agent.




29.2
Obligation to Renew
The Company shall ensure that the Working Capital Facility Agreement is renewed from time to time on the terms set out in Clause 29.1 ( Working Capital Facility Agreement ) unless otherwise agreed by the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority) (acting reasonably).
29.3
Working Capital Banks
The Company shall procure that on the date on which a Working Capital Facility Agreement is executed each party thereto (other than the Company) and any transferee of a Working Capital Bank, if not already a party thereto as a Working Capital Bank, becomes a party to the Coordination Deed as a Working Capital Bank by executing and delivering to the Global Facility Agent a duly completed Deed of Accession and Coordination Deed of Accession.
29.4
Working Capital Information
The Company and each Working Capital Bank will, promptly upon request by the Global Facility Agent, supply the Global Facility Agent with such information relating to the operation of the Working Capital Facility (including the amount outstanding thereunder) as the Global Facility Agent may from time to time request. The Company and each Working Capital Bank consents to such information being released to the Global Facility Agent and each other Finance Party.
29.5
No Commitment
Notwithstanding any other provision of the Finance Documents, no Lender shall be obliged to enter into any Working Capital Facility Agreement or otherwise provide the Working Capital Facility to the Company.




30.
THE GLOBAL FACILITY AGENT AND THE MANDATED LEAD ARRANGERS

30.1
Appointment of Global Facility Agent
The Finance Parties hereby appoint the Global Facility Agent to act as their agent in connection with the Finance Documents and authorise the Global Facility Agent on their behalf to exercise such rights, powers, authorities and discretions as are specifically delegated to the Global Facility Agent by the terms thereof together with all such rights, powers, authorities and discretions as are reasonably incidental thereto.
30.2
Global Facility Agent's Rights and Discretions
(a)
The Global Facility Agent may:
(i)
assume, unless it has, in its capacity as Global Facility Agent, received notice to the contrary from any other person, that:
(A)
any representation made by the Company or any other person in connection with any Transaction Document is true;
(B)
no Default has occurred;
(C)
neither the Company nor any other person is in breach of or default under its obligations under any Transaction Document; and
(D)
any right, power, authority or discretion vested herein upon the Required Majority or any other person or group of persons has not been exercised;
(ii)
assume that the Facility Office of each Senior Lender that is notified to the Global Facility Agent (or, in the case of a transferee, at the end of the Transfer Certificate to which it is a party as transferee) until it has received from such person a notice designating some other office of such person to replace its Facility Office and act upon any such notice until the same is superseded by a further such notice;
(iii)
engage and pay for the advice or services of, and rely and act on the opinion or advice (howsoever given) of, or any information obtained from, any lawyers, accountants, surveyors or other professional advisors or experts whose advice or services may to it seem necessary, expedient or desirable and shall not be responsible for any loss occasioned by so acting;
(iv)
rely as to any matters of fact which might reasonably be expected to be within the knowledge of any other person upon a certificate signed by or on behalf of such person;
(v)
rely upon any communication or document believed by it to be genuine;
(vi)
refrain from exercising any right, power or discretion vested in it as Global Facility Agent (as applicable) hereunder unless and until instructed by the relevant Required Majority as to whether or not such right, power or discretion is to be exercised and, if it is to be exercised, as to the manner in which it should be exercised;
(vii)
do any act or thing in the exercise of any of its duties under the Finance Documents which in its absolute discretion (in the absence of any instructions of the Required Majority as to the doing of such act or thing) it deems advisable for the protection and benefit of the Finance Parties;
(viii)
refrain from acting in accordance with any instructions of the Required Majority to begin any legal action or proceedings arising out of or in connection with any Finance Document until it shall have received such security as it may require (whether by way of payment in advance or otherwise) for all costs, claims, losses, expenses (including legal fees) and liabilities together with any VAT thereon which it will or may expend or incur in complying with such instructions; and
(ix)
in the event that any Security Interests under the Security Documents are enforced, invest any monies received by it, pursuant to any of the Security Documents, which is not required to be paid out promptly following receipt, in its name or under its control acting as Global Facility Agent (as applicable) in any investments for the time being authorised by law for the investment by trustees of trust monies or by placing the same on deposit in its name or under its control acting as Global Facility Agent (as applicable) as it may think fit and as it may at any time vary or transpose any such investments for or into any others of a like nature and shall not be




responsible for any loss thereby incurred whether due to depreciation in value of such investments or any reason whatsoever.
(b)
Notwithstanding any other provision of any Finance Document to the contrary, the Global Facility Agent is not obliged to do or omit to do anything if it would or might in its reasonable opinion constitute a breach of any law or regulation or a breach of a fiduciary duty or duty of confidentiality.
(c)
Notwithstanding any other provision of any Finance Document to the contrary, the Global Facility Agent is not obliged to expend or risk its own funds or otherwise incur any financial liability in the performance of its duties, obligations or responsibilities or the exercise of any right, power, authority or discretion if it has grounds for believing the repayment of such funds or adequate indemnity against, or security for, such risk or liability is not reasonably assured to it.

30.3
Obligations of the Global Facility Agent
(a)
The Global Facility Agent shall save as otherwise provided herein:
(i)
promptly inform each Finance Party of the contents of any notice or document received by it in its capacity as Global Facility Agent from the Company under any Finance Document and forward to each Finance Party the original or a copy of any such notice or document;
(ii)
promptly notify each Finance Party of the occurrence of any Default or any default by the Company in the due performance of or compliance with its obligations under this Agreement of which it has notice from any other Party or of which it has actual knowledge;
(iii)
act as Global Facility Agent under the Finance Documents in accordance with any instructions given to it by the Required Majority acting in accordance with this Agreement, which instructions shall be binding on all of the Finance Parties; and
(iv)
if so instructed by the Required Majority (acting in accordance with this Agreement), refrain from exercising any right, power or discretion vested in it as Global Facility Agent under the Finance Documents.
(b)
The Global Facility Agent's duties under the Finance Documents are solely mechanical and administrative in nature.
(c)
If the Global Facility Agent becomes aware of the non-payment of any principal, interest, commitment fee or other fee payable to a Finance Party under this Agreement, it shall promptly notify the other Finance Parties.
(d)
The Global Facility Agent shall have only those duties, obligations and responsibilities expressly specified in the Finance Documents to which it is expressed to be a party (and no others shall be implied).

30.4
Excluded Obligations of the Agents and the Mandated Lead Arrangers
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary expressed or implied herein, neither the Global Facility Agent nor any Mandated Lead Arranger shall:
(a)
be bound to enquire as to:
(i)
whether or not any representation made by any person in connection with a Transaction Document is true;
(ii)
the occurrence or otherwise of any Default;
(iii)
the performance by any other party to a Transaction Document of its obligations thereunder; or
(iv)
any breach of or default by the Company or any other person of or under its obligations under any Transaction Document;
(b)
be bound to account to any Finance Party for any sum or the profit element of any sum received by it for its own account;
(c)
be bound to disclose to any other person any information if such disclosure would or might in its opinion constitute a breach of any law or regulation or be otherwise actionable at the suit of any person;
(d)
be under any obligations other than those for which express provision is made in the Finance Documents; or
(e)
be bound to take any action which it reasonably considers to be contrary to law or regulation.





30.5
Indemnification of the Global Facility Agent
Save to the extent that the same are recovered from the Company, each Senior Lender shall, from time to time on demand by the Global Facility Agent, indemnify the Global Facility Agent, in the proportion that its share of the Senior Facilities at the time of such demand bears to the aggregate amount of the Senior Facilities at the time of such demand (or, if the Loans have then been repaid in full, immediately prior to the final repayment thereof), against any and all costs, claims, losses, expenses (including legal fees) and liabilities together with any VAT thereon which the Global Facility Agent may incur (including, without limitation, for negligence, in relation to any FATCA-related liability or any other category of liability whatsoever), otherwise than by reason of its own gross negligence or wilful misconduct, in acting in its capacity as Global Facility Agent under the Finance Documents or otherwise in the performance of its obligations thereunder.
30.6
Exclusion of the Global Facility Agent's Liabilities
(a)
Without limiting paragraph (b) below, the Global Facility Agent will not be liable for:
(i)
the accuracy and/or completeness of any other information supplied in connection with any Transaction Document or for the legality, validity, effectiveness, adequacy or enforceability of any Transaction Document and the Global Facility Agent shall not be under any liability as a result of taking or omitting to take any action in relation thereto save in the case of gross negligence or wilful misconduct;
(ii)
any damages, costs or losses to any person, any diminution in value, or any liability whatsoever arising as a result of taking or not taking any action under or in connection with any Transaction Document or Security Interest, unless directly caused by its gross negligence or wilful misconduct;
(iii)
exercising, or not exercising, any right, power, authority or discretion given to it by, or in connection with, any Transaction Document or Security Interest or any other agreement, arrangement or document entered into, made or executed in anticipation of, under or in connection with, any Transaction Document or Security Interest;
(iv)
without prejudice to the generality of paragraphs (i) to (iii) above, any damages, costs or losses to any person, any diminution in value or any liability whatsoever arising as a result of:
(A)
any act, event or circumstance not reasonably within its control; or
(B)
the general risks of investment in, or the holding of assets in, any jurisdiction,
including (in each case and without limitation) such damages, costs, losses, diminution in value or liability arising as a result of: nationalisation, expropriation or other governmental actions; any regulation, currency restriction, devaluation or fluctuation; market conditions affecting the execution or settlement of transactions or the value of assets (including any Disruption Event); breakdown, failure or malfunction of any third party transport, telecommunications, computer services or systems; natural disasters or acts of God; war, terrorism, insurrection or revolution; or strikes or industrial action;
(v)
any delay (or any related consequences) in crediting an account with an amount required under the Transaction Documents to be paid by the Global Facility Agent if the Global Facility Agent has taken all necessary steps as soon as reasonably practicable to comply with the regulations or operating procedures of any recognised clearing or settlement system used by the Global Facility Agent for that purpose.
(b)
Nothing in this Agreement shall oblige the Global Facility Agreement to carry out:
(i)
any "know your customer" or other checks in relation to any person; or
(ii)
any check on the extent to which any transaction contemplated by this Agreement might be unlawful for any Lender,
on behalf of any Finance Party and each Finance Party confirms to the Global Facility Agent that it is solely responsible for any such checks it is required to carry out and that it may not rely on any statement in relation to such checks made by the Global Facility Agent.
(c)
Without prejudice to any provision of any Transaction Document excluding or limiting the Global Facility Agent's liability, any liability of the Global Facility Agent arising under or in connection with




any Transaction Document or Security Interest shall be limited to the amount of actual loss which has been finally judicially determined to have been suffered (as determined by reference to the date of default of the Global Facility Agent or, if later, the date on which the loss arises as a result of such default) but without reference to any special conditions or circumstances known to the Global Facility Agent at any time which increase the amount of that loss. In no event shall the Global Facility Agent be liable for any loss of profits, goodwill, reputation, business opportunity or anticipated saving, or for special, punitive, indirect or consequential damages, whether or not the Global Facility Agent has been advised of the possibility of such loss or damages.

30.7
No Actions Against the Global Facility Agent
Each of the Finance Parties agrees that it will not assert or seek to assert against any director, officer or employee of the Global Facility Agent or any Mandated Lead Arranger any claim it might have against any of them in respect of the matters referred to in Clause 30.6 ( Exclusion of the Global Facility Agent's and Mandated Lead Arrangers' Liabilities ).
30.8
Global Facility Agent's and Mandated Lead Arrangers' Business
The Global Facility Agent and the Mandated Lead Arrangers may accept deposits from, lend money to and generally engage in any kind of lending or other business with any person including the Company and any party to any Transaction Document.
30.9
Resignation/Removal of the Global Facility Agent
(a)
The Global Facility Agent may resign its appointment hereunder at any time without assigning any reason therefor, by giving not less than forty-five (45) days' prior written notice to that effect to each of the Finance Parties and the Required Majority may remove the Global Facility Agent from its appointment hereunder without assigning any reason therefor by giving not less than forty-five (45) days' prior written notice (and, if an Insolvency Event has occurred in respect of the Global Facility Agent or the Global Facility Agent is an Impaired Agent, the Required Majority or, so long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Company may remove the Global Facility Agent immediately from its appointment hereunder by notice) to that effect to the Global Facility Agent and the other Finance Parties; provided that no such resignation or removal shall be effective until:
(i)
a successor to the Global Facility Agent is appointed in accordance with the succeeding provisions of this Clause 30 ( The Global Facility Agent and the Mandated Lead Arrangers );
(ii)
the Global Facility Agent's rights, benefits and obligations under the Finance Documents have been transferred to its successor; and
(iii)
the Global Facility Agent's successor has confirmed its agreement to be bound by the provisions of the Finance Documents and all the other related agreements to which it is a party.
(b)
The retiring Global Facility Agent shall, at the sole cost of the Company, make available to the successor such documents and records and provide such assistance as the successor may reasonably request for the purposes of performing its functions as Agent under the Finance Documents.

30.10
Resignation of the Global Facility Agent due to FATCA
The Global Facility Agent shall resign in accordance with Clause 30.9 ( Resignation/Removal of the Global Facility Agent ) (and, to the extent applicable, shall use reasonable endeavours to appoint a successor Global Facility Agent pursuant to Clause 30.11 ( Successor Global Facility Agent )) if on or after the date which is three (3) months before the earliest FATCA Application Date relating to any payment to the Global Facility Agent under the Finance Documents, either:
(a)
the Global Facility Agent fails to respond to a request under Clause 8.6 ( FATCA Information ) and the Company or a Senior Lender reasonably believes that the Global Facility Agent will not be (or will have ceased to be) a FATCA Exempt Party on or after that FATCA Application Date;
(b)
the information supplied by the Global Facility Agent pursuant to Clause 8.6 ( FATCA Information ) indicates that the Global Facility Agent will not be (or will have ceased to be) a FATCA Exempt Party on or after that FATCA Application Date; or




(c)
the Global Facility Agent notifies the Company and the Senior Lenders that the Global Facility Agent will not be (or will have ceased to be) a FATCA Exempt Party on or after that FATCA Application Date,
and (in each case) a Senior Lender reasonably believes that a Party will be required to make a FATCA Deduction that would not be required if the Global Facility Agent were a FATCA Exempt Party, and the Company or that Senior Lender, by notice to the Global Facility Agent, requires it to resign.
30.11
Successor Global Facility Agent
If the Global Facility Agent either resigns or is removed in accordance with Clause 30.9 ( Resignation/Removal of the Global Facility Agent ), any reputable bank or other financial institution with experience in financing transactions similar to that contemplated by the Transaction Documents may be appointed as a successor to the Global Facility Agent by the relevant Required Majority with, so long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Company's prior approval (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) during the period of such notice but, if no such successor is so appointed, the Global Facility Agent may appoint such a successor itself.
30.12
Successor Agent's Rights and Obligations
If a successor Global Facility Agent is appointed under the provisions of Clause 30.11 ( Successor Global Facility Agent ), then:
(a)
the outgoing Global Facility Agent shall be discharged from any further obligation hereunder and under the other Finance Documents but shall remain entitled to the benefit of the provisions of this Clause 30 ( The Global Facility Agent and the Mandated Lead Arrangers );
(b)
its successor and each Party shall have the same rights and obligations amongst themselves as they would have had if such successor had been a Party;
(c)
the successor shall be the Global Facility Agent in respect of each of the Finance Documents; and
(d)
the outgoing Global Facility Agent shall promptly deliver to its successor all documents and papers held by it in its capacity as Global Facility Agent.


30.13
Finance Party's Responsibility
It is understood and agreed by each Finance Party that it has itself been, and will continue to be, solely responsible for making its own independent appraisal of and investigations into the financial condition, creditworthiness, condition, affairs, status and nature of the Company, each other party to any Transaction Document and the Project and, accordingly, each Finance Party warrants to the Global Facility Agent, the Mandated Lead Arrangers that it has not relied on and will not hereafter rely on any of the Global Facility Agent or the Mandated Lead Arrangers:
(a)
to check or enquire on its behalf into the adequacy, accuracy or completeness of any information provided by any person in connection with any of the Transaction Documents or the transactions therein contemplated (whether or not such information has been approved by or circulated to such Finance Party by the Global Facility Agent or the Mandated Lead Arrangers);
(b)
to check or enquire on its behalf into the adequacy, accuracy or completeness of any communication delivered to it under any Finance Document, any legal or other opinions, reports, valuations, certificates, appraisals or other documents delivered or made or required to be delivered or made at any time in connection with any Finance Document, any Security Interest to be constituted thereby or any other report or other document, statement or information circulated, delivered or made, whether orally or otherwise and whether before, on or after the date of this Agreement;
(c)
to check or enquire on its behalf into the due execution, delivery, validity, legality, adequacy, suitability, performance, enforceability or admissibility in evidence of any Finance Document or any other document referred to in paragraph (b) above or of any guarantee, indemnity or security given or created thereby or any obligations imposed thereby or assumed thereunder;
(d)
to check or enquire on its behalf into the ownership, value or sufficiency of any property the subject of any of the Security Interests, the priority of any of the Security Interests, the right or title of any




person in or to any property comprised therein or the existence of any Security Interest affecting the same; or
(e)
to assess or keep under review on its behalf the financial condition, creditworthiness, condition, affairs, status or nature of any person or the Project.

30.14
Separate Divisions of the Global Facility Agent and the Mandated Lead Arrangers
In acting as:
(a)
the Global Facility Agent, the Global Facility Agent shall be regarded as acting through its agency division which shall be treated as a separate entity from any other of its divisions or departments and, notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Clause 30 ( The Global Facility Agent and the Mandated Lead Arrangers ), any information received by some other division or department of the Global Facility Agent may be treated as confidential and shall not be regarded as having been given to the Global Facility Agent's agency division; or
(b)
a Mandated Lead Arranger, each Mandated Lead Arranger shall be regarded as a separate division from any other of its divisions or departments and, notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Clause 30 ( The Global Facility Agent and the Mandated Lead Arrangers ), any information received by some other division or department of that Mandated Lead Arranger may be treated as confidential and shall not be regarded as having been given to that Mandated Lead Arranger's agency division.

30.15
Confidential Information
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary expressed or implied herein and without prejudice to the provisions of Clause 30.14 ( Separate Divisions of the Global Facility Agent and the Mandated Lead Arrangers ), the Global Facility Agent shall not as between itself and any other Finance Party be bound to disclose to any such Finance Party or any other person any information which is supplied to it by a Finance Party and which is identified at the time it is so supplied as being confidential information.
30.16
The Global Facility Agent, the Mandated Lead Arrangers and the Account Banks Individually
Each of the Global Facility Agent, the Mandated Lead Arrangers and the Account Banks shall, if it is also a Senior Lender, have the same rights and powers under this Agreement as any other Senior Lender and may exercise those rights and powers as though it were not the Global Facility Agent, a Mandated Lead Arranger or an Account Bank (as the case may be).
30.17
Other Finance Documents
Each Finance Party irrevocably authorises the Global Facility Agent to:
(a)
execute on its behalf the Finance Documents which are expressed to be executed by the Global Facility Agent as agent for such Finance Party; and
(b)
issue an e-mail confirmation to Norton Rose Fulbright LLP with respect to their opinion that is being provided pursuant to paragraph 2.7 of Schedule 2 ( Conditions Precedent ).

30.18
No Liability for the Global Facility Agent
The Global Facility Agent shall not be liable for any failure:
(a)
to obtain any licence, consent or other authority for the execution, delivery, validity, legality, adequacy, performance, enforceability or admissibility in evidence of any Finance Document;
(b)
to register or notify any of the foregoing in accordance with the provisions of any of the documents of title of such person;
(c)
to effect or procure registration of or otherwise perfect or protect any of the Security Interests by registering the same under any applicable registration laws in any territory (other than for additional costs (excluding losses) arising due to any such failure);
(d)
to take, or to require of the Company or any other person to take, any steps to render any of the Security Interests effective or to secure the creation of any ancillary charge under the laws of any jurisdiction; or




(e)
to require any further assurances in relation to any of the Security Documents,
provided that, prior to the enforcement of any Security Interests, the Global Facility Agent shall be so liable if directly resulting from its gross negligence or wilful default.
30.19
No Enquiry by the Global Facility Agent
The Global Facility Agent shall be entitled:
(a)
to accept without enquiry, requisition or objection such right and title as the relevant person may have to the property belonging to it (or any part thereof) which is the subject matter of any of the Security Documents and shall not be bound or concerned to investigate or make any enquiry into the right or title of such person to such property (or any part thereof) or, without prejudice to the foregoing, to require such person to remedy any defect in its right or title as aforesaid; and
(b)
to assume without enquiry (in the absence of knowledge by or any express notice to it to the contrary acquired or received by it as Global Facility Agent) that each of the Parties is duly performing and observing all its obligations contained in the Finance Documents.

30.20
No Deemed Knowledge by the Global Facility Agent
The Global Facility Agent shall not be deemed to have knowledge or notice of the occurrence of any Default unless it has actual knowledge thereof or has received a written notice specifying such Default and stating that it is a Default.
30.21
Instructions of the Finance Parties
The Global Facility Agent shall at any time after the occurrence of an Event of Default (or, in the case of paragraph (b) below, a Sanctions Event) be:
(a)
entitled (but not obliged) to request instructions from the Finance Parties (acting in accordance with this Agreement) as to whether it should give any instructions in relation to the enforcement of any of the Security Interests and/or as to the manner in which it should do so; and
(b)
obliged to act in accordance with the instructions of the Required Majority acting in accordance with this Agreement.
30.22
Global Facility Agent's Taxes
The Global Facility Agent shall be entitled to make the deductions and withholdings (on account of Taxes or otherwise) from payments to any person under the Finance Documents which it is required by any Applicable Law to make, in respect of anything done by it in its capacity as Global Facility Agent or otherwise by virtue of its capacity as Global Facility Agent. The Company agrees that the Secured Obligations shall only be discharged by virtue of receipt of recovery by the Global Facility Agent of proceeds recovered following enforcement, or of payments made by the Global Facility Agent hereunder, to the extent that the ultimate recipient actually receives monies from the Global Facility Agent.
30.23
Approved Banks
The Global Facility Agent may, on the instructions of the Required Majority at any time, by delivery of notice to the Company:
(a)
designate any person as an Approved Bank; and
(b)
designate any person which at such time is an Approved Bank, no longer to be an Approved Bank.

30.24
Role of the Mandated Lead Arrangers
Except as specifically provided in the Finance Documents, the Mandated Lead Arrangers have no obligations of any kind to any other Party under or in connection with any Finance Document.
30.25
No Fiduciary Duties
(a)
Nothing in any Finance Document constitutes the Global Facility Agent nor any Mandated Lead Arranger a trustee or fiduciary of any other person.




(b)
Neither the Global Facility Agent nor any Mandated Lead Arranger shall be bound to account to any Finance Party for any sum or the profit element of any sum received by it for its own account.

30.26
Responsibility for documentation
None of the Mandated Lead Arrangers will be responsible or liable for:
(a)
the adequacy, accuracy or completeness of any information (whether oral or written) supplied by a Mandated Lead Arranger or any other person in or in connection with any Transaction Document or the transactions contemplated in the Transaction Documents or any other agreement, arrangement or document entered into, made or executed in anticipation of, under or in connection with any Transaction Document;
(b)
the legality, validity, effectiveness, adequacy or enforceability of any Transaction Document or Security Interest or any other agreement, arrangement or document entered into, made or executed in anticipation of, under or in connection with any Transaction Document or Security Interest; or
(c)
any determination as to whether any information provided or to be provided to any Party is non-public information the use of which may be regulated or prohibited by applicable law or regulation relating to insider dealing or otherwise.

31.
THE ACCOUNT BANKS

31.1
No Agency
(a)
It is hereby agreed that each Account Bank shall be responsible for performing the functions of an Account Bank expressly mentioned herein and none of the Account Banks, nor any of their officers, employees, partners, servants or agents shall be, nor shall they be construed to be, the agent or trustee of any Finance Party.
(b)
It is hereby acknowledged that all monies held by the Account Banks under this Agreement are held by it as banker.

31.2
Rights of the Account Banks
Each Account Bank may:
(a)
engage and pay for the advice or services of any lawyers, accountants or other experts whose advice or services may to it seem necessary, expedient or desirable and rely upon any advice so obtained and shall not be liable for any action taken or omitted by it in good faith in accordance with such advice;
(b)
rely as to any matters of fact which might reasonably be expected to be within the knowledge of any other party to any Transaction Document upon a certificate signed by or on behalf of such party;
(c)
rely upon any communication or document believed by it to be genuine;
(d)
assume that no Default has occurred and that no other party to any Transaction Document is in breach of or default under its obligations thereunder, unless it has actual knowledge or actual notice to the contrary; and
(e)
assume that all conditions for the making of any payment out of the amounts standing to the credit of the Project Accounts held with it which are specified in any instructions from the Company or the Global Facility Agent have been satisfied, unless the Account Bank has actual notice to the contrary in its capacity as account bank.

31.3
Excluded Obligations
(a)
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary expressed or implied herein, no Account Bank shall:
(i)
be bound to enquire as to the occurrence or otherwise of a Default or the performance by any other party to any of the Transaction Documents of its obligations thereunder;
(ii)
be under any duty or obligation to give the amounts held by it hereunder any greater degree of care than it gives to amounts held for its general banking customers;




(iii)
be bound to exercise any right, power or discretion vested in such Account Bank under any Finance Document unless so instructed by the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority or otherwise as specified herein);
(iv)
be bound to account to any other party hereto for any sum or the profit element of any sum received by it for its own account;
(v)
be bound to disclose to any other person any information relating to any other person; or
(vi)
be under any fiduciary duty towards any other party hereto or under any obligations other than those for which express provision is made in any Finance Document.
(b)
Neither Account Bank shall be obliged to make any payment or otherwise act on any request or instruction notified to it under this Agreement if:
(i)
it is unable to verify any signature pursuant to any request or instruction against the specimen signature provided for the relevant authorised signatory; or
(ii)
it is unable to validate the authenticity of the request; or
(iii)
if in the Account Bank's reasonable opinion, it conflicts with any provision of this Agreement or otherwise does not comply with the requirements of this Agreement.
(c)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, neither Account Bank is obliged to do, or omit to do, anything if it would or might in its reasonable opinion constitute a breach of any law and the Account Banks shall not be liable for any failure to carry out any or all of its obligations under this Agreement where performance of any such duty or obligation would be in breach of any law or other regulation.
(d)
In the event that the terms of a settlement of any dispute involving the Company results in an increase, extension, modification or other variation of the duties, obligations or liabilities of the Account Banks contemplated by this Agreement, then such variation shall only be effective where, and to the extent, the Account Banks have given its written consent to be bound thereby.
(e)
The Account Banks are under no duty or obligation to ensure that any funds withdrawn from the Project Account(s) are actually applied for the purpose for which they are withdrawn.
(f)
The Account Banks shall not be required to expend or risk its own funds or otherwise incur any financial liability in the performance of any of its duties or the exercise of any right, power or authority hereunder.

31.4
Indemnification of the Account Banks
Save to the extent that the same are recovered from the Company, each Senior Lender shall, from time to time on demand by the Global Facility Agent, indemnify each Account Bank, in the proportion that its share of the Senior Facilities bears to the total amount of the Senior Facilities, at the time of such demand (or, if the Loans have then been repaid in full, immediately prior to the final repayment thereof), against any and all costs, claims, losses, expenses (including legal fees) and liabilities together with any VAT thereon which each Account Bank may incur, otherwise than by reason of its own gross negligence or wilful misconduct, in acting in its capacity as an Account Bank under the Finance Documents or otherwise in the performance of its obligations thereunder.
31.5
Exclusion of the Account Banks' Liabilities
(a)
No Account Bank accepts any responsibility for the accuracy and/or completeness of any information supplied in connection with any Transaction Document or for the legality, validity, effectiveness, adequacy or enforceability of any Transaction Document and shall not be under any liability as a result of taking or omitting to take any action in relation to the Project Accounts, save in the case of gross negligence or wilful misconduct.
(b)
Neither Account Bank is responsible or liable to the Company for any withdrawal wrongly made, if the Account Bank acted in good faith in relation to that withdrawal.
(c)
Notwithstanding paragraph (b) above, under no circumstances will the Account Banks be liable to any party whether in contract, tort or otherwise, for any consequential loss (including, but not limited to, loss of business, goodwill, opportunity or profit) even if advised of the possibility of such loss or damage.




(d)
In no event shall the Account Banks be liable for any losses, damages, demands, claims, liabilities, costs (including legal costs) and expenses of any kind (including any direct, indirect or consequential losses, loss of profit, loss of goodwill and loss of reputation), whether or not they were foreseeable or likely to occur, as a result of a Force Majeure Event.

31.6
No Actions by the Account Banks
Each of the other Parties agrees that it will not assert or seek to assert against any director, officer or employee of each Account Bank any claim it might have against any Account Bank in respect of the matters referred to in Clause 31.5 ( Exclusion of the Account Banks' Liabilities ).
31.7
Account Bank's Business
Each Account Bank may accept deposits from, lend money to and generally engage in any kind of lending or other business with the Company and any other party to any Transaction Document.
31.8
Permitted Investments
(a)
Each Account Bank will upon request provide the Global Facility Agent and the Company with information in relation to the portfolio of Permitted Investments which it maintains on the instructions of, and on behalf of, the Company.
(b)
Neither Account Bank shall be required to procure investment in any Permitted Investment if it believes that doing so would result in the Account Bank exceeding its power or any other relevant authorisations.
(c)
In transferring funds from the Project Account(s) for investment in any Permitted Investment and arranging entry into transactions for the acquisition of Permitted Investments by the Company, the Account Bank shall act at all times and only upon an instruction from the Global Facility Agent and the Company and may assume that the Global Facility Agent and the Company are not relying on it to provide any advice as to the merits of or the suitability of the relevant transaction or the relevant Permitted Investment or as to any legal, regulatory or tax matters or otherwise.
(d)
Neither Account Bank shall advise in relation to any investment decision relating to any Permitted Investment nor shall any act or statement by it be construed as constituting such advice. The Account Banks shall have no responsibility for any investment losses or any other losses resulting from the investment, reinvestment or liquidation or any portion of such invested amounts.
(e)
The Company agrees and acknowledges that all actions of the Account Banks in relation to Permitted Investments under this Agreement are undertaken solely according to the notice from the Company provided pursuant to Clause 22.1 ( Purchase of Permitted Investments ) and at the sole risk of the Company.
(f)
The Company shall be solely responsible for all its own filings, tax returns and reports on any transactions in respect of Permitted Investments or relating to any Permitted Investment as may be required by any relevant authority, governmental or otherwise.

31.9
Cessation by the Account Banks
Each Account Bank may at any time (without assigning any reason therefor) by giving not less than fifteen (15) days' prior notice, inform the Global Facility Agent and the Company in writing that it wishes to cease to be an Account Bank hereunder and upon receipt of such notice the Global Facility Agent may nominate another Senior Lender as a successor to that Account Bank.
31.10
Substitution of the Account Banks
Either:
(a)
the Global Facility Agent may (and, if so instructed by the Required Majority, shall) upon reasonable grounds and, so long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, with the prior consent of the Company; or
(b)
the Company may, upon reasonable grounds and with the prior consent of the Global Facility Agent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed),




remove any Account Bank from its appointment hereunder at any time by giving not less than fifteen (15) days' prior written notice (such time period not to apply if an Insolvency Event has occurred with respect to an Account Bank) to that effect to such Account Bank provided that:
(i)
no removal of any Account Bank shall be effective until a successor for such Account Bank is appointed in accordance with Clause 31.11 ( Successor Account Bank ); and
(ii)
such successor Account Bank shall be a Senior Lender.

31.11
Successor Account Bank
If a successor to any of the Account Banks is nominated under the provisions of Clause 31.9 ( Cessation by the Account Banks ) or Clause 31.10 ( Substitution of the Account Banks ):
(a)
that Account Bank shall cease to have any obligation hereunder (save in respect of any Permitted Investments held by it as agent for the Company) in such capacity in relation to the relevant Project Account(s) (but without prejudice to any accrued liabilities under this Agreement) but shall remain entitled to the benefit of the provisions of this Clause 31.11 ( Successor Account Bank ); and
(b)
the successor to that Account Bank and each of the other Parties shall have the same rights and obligations amongst themselves as they would have had if such successor to that Account Bank had been an original party hereto as an Account Bank.

31.12
Accession of Account Bank
(a)
Following the approval of any proposed account bank by the Global Facility Agent, the Company shall procure that such account bank shall complete and deliver a Deed of Accession following which it will become the Account Bank for the purposes of this Agreement.
(b)
The Company will pay to the Account Banks any fees due and owing to the Account Banks, plus any costs and expenses the Account Banks will reasonably incur in connection with the transfer of the Project Account(s) to the successor Account Bank. No compensation or fees paid to the Account Banks hereunder will be refundable notwithstanding the resignation, replacement or other termination of the appointment of the Account Bank for any reason whatsoever.
(c)
Any legal entity into which the Account Banks are merged or converted or any legal entity resulting from any merger or conversion to which the Account Banks are a party shall, to the extent permitted by applicable law, be the successor to the Account Banks without any further formality.



31.13
Own Responsibility
It is understood and agreed by each Senior Lender that it has itself been, and will continue to be, solely responsible for making its own independent appraisal of and investigations into the financial condition, creditworthiness, condition, value, affairs, status and nature of the Company, each other party to any Transaction Document and the Project and, accordingly, each Senior Lender warrants and confirms to each Account Bank that it has not relied and will not hereafter rely on each Account Bank:
(a)
to check or enquire on its behalf into the adequacy or completeness of any information provided by the Company or any other party to any Transaction Document in connection with any Transaction Document or any transaction therein contemplated (whether or not such information has been or is hereafter approved by or circulated to such Senior Lender by each Account Bank); or
(b)
to assess or keep under review on its behalf the financial condition, creditworthiness, condition, value, affairs, status and nature of the Company or any other party to any Transaction Document or the Project.

31.14
Directions from the Global Facility Agent
(a)
The Global Facility Agent agrees to give to the Account Banks all directions necessary to enable the Account Bank to operate the Project Accounts in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. The Account Banks shall comply with any instruction of the Global Facility Agent to debit the Project




Account(s) but only if the relevant instruction: (i) is in respect of a specified sum of money; (ii) is in writing or, in the case of a transfer of funds by electronic transmission, is evidenced in accordance with the Account Banks' normal banking practice for such transfers; and (iii) complies with this Agreement.
(b)
In the case of any conflict between any instructions given to the Account Banks by the Global Facility Agent and any other person, the instructions of the Global Facility will prevail.

31.15
Publicity
No material in any language which mentions either of the Account Banks' name or the rights, powers or duties of the Account Bank may be issued by any Party or on their behalf without the prior written consent of the relevant Account Bank.
32.
CONDUCT OF BUSINESS BY THE FINANCE PARTIES
No provision of this Agreement will:
(a)
interfere with the right of any Finance Party to arrange its affairs (Tax or otherwise) in whatever manner it thinks fit;
(b)
oblige any Finance Party to investigate or claim any credit, relief, remission or repayment available to it or the extent, order and manner of any claim; or
(c)
oblige any Finance Party to disclose any information relating to its affairs (Tax or otherwise) or any computations in respect of Tax.

33.
BENEFIT OF THIS AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall be binding upon and enure to the benefit of each Party and its or any subsequent respective successors, transferees and assignees.
34.
CHANGES TO THE LENDERS

34.1
Assignments or Transfers by the Lenders
Subject to paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Clause 34.1 ( Assignments or Transfers by the Lenders ) and Clause 34.11 ( Prohibition ), any Lender (an " Existing Lender ") may, at any time, assign all or any part (and, if in part, subject to a minimum amount, in respect of any Existing Lender, of US$5,000,000 or in relation to any assignment or transfer between two (2) Existing Lenders, any other amount agreed by the Global Facility Agent) of its rights and benefits under the Finance Documents or transfer by novation all or any of its rights (including such rights relating to that Lender's participation in each Loan), benefits and obligations under the Finance Documents to an Affiliate, another Lender or Affiliate thereof or other bank or financial institution or to a trust, fund or any insurance or reinsurance company or other entity which is regularly engaged in or established for the purpose of making, purchasing or investing in loans, securities or other financial assets (the " New Lender ") subject to the following:
(a)
prior to such assignment or transfer, written notice is provided to the Company as to the identity and suitability of the New Lender and the Company has, in respect of any assignment or transfer that is proposed to be effected prior to the Completion Date, consented in writing to such assignment or transfer (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed and shall, in any event, be given or withheld within ten (10) Business Days of such notice and deemed given if not withheld within that period), provided that no notice will be given and the Company's consent will not be required if:
(i)
an Event of Default or Sanctions Event has occurred and is continuing;
(ii)
the proposed assignment or transfer is:
(A)
in favour of K-SURE in respect of the K-SURE Covered Facility in order to give effect to K-SURE's rights of subrogation pursuant to the K-SURE Insurance Policy;
(B)
in favour of another Existing Lender and/or an Affiliate of an Existing Lender;
(C)
to an institution that forms part of the European System of Central Banks (an " ESCB Central Bank ") for refinancing and/or security purposes. If any receivables under any of the Facilities are assigned for security and/or refinancing purposes to an ESCB




Central Bank, the effectiveness of such assignment for security and/or refinancing purposes shall expressly not be subject to any formal requirements or notification to the Company;
(D)
if the Existing Lender is a fund, to a fund which is a Related Fund of the Existing Lender; or
(E)
by way of sub-participation where the sub-participant has no ability to direct the exercise of any Voting Entitlement (as defined in the Coordination Deed) in respect of the interest which is the subject of such sub-participation;
(b)
each of the Global Facility Agent, the Commercial Facilities Agent, the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent, the Offshore Security Trustee, the Offshore Account Bank, the Onshore Security Agent and the Onshore Account Bank shall itself, or together with its Affiliates, maintain an aggregate of at least two per cent. (2%) of participations in the Advances and Available Commitments, provided that where a bank or financial institution is performing more than one of the roles specified in this sub-clause such bank or financial institution shall only be required to maintain an aggregate of at least two per cent. (2%) of participations in the Advances and Available Commitments;
(c)
any assignment or transfer by a K-SURE Covered Facility Lender may not be effected without the prior written consent of K-SURE;
(d)
a transfer will only be effective if the New Lender enters into a Coordination Deed of Accession and the procedure set out in Clause 34.4 ( Procedure for Transfer ) is complied with;
(e)
if:
(i)
an Existing Lender proposes an assignment or transfer of any of its rights or obligations under the Finance Documents (other than in favour of K-SURE in respect of the K-SURE Covered Facility in order to give effect to K-SURE's rights of subrogation pursuant to the K-SURE Insurance Policy) or changes its Facility Office; and
(ii)
as a result of circumstances existing at the date of the assignment, transfer or change (other than in favour of K-SURE in respect of the K-SURE Covered Facility in order to give effect to K-SURE's rights of subrogation pursuant to the K-SURE Insurance Policy), the Company would be obligated to make a payment to the New Lender or Existing Lender acting through its new Facility Office under Clause 8 ( Tax ) or clause 9 ( Increased Costs ) of each of the Commercial Facilities Agreement and the K-SURE Covered Facility Agreement,
then, in the case of such New Lender or Existing Lender acting through its new Facility Office, such New Lender or Existing Lender (as the case may be) is only entitled to receive payment under those Clauses to the same extent as the Existing Lender (or the Existing Lender (acting through its previous Facility Office)) would have been if the assignment, transfer or change had not occurred;
(f)
if the Company withholds consent to a transfer or assignment of which it receives notice pursuant to this Clause 34 ( Changes to the Lenders ), the Company will provide written notice to the Global Facility Agent setting out its reasons for withholding such consent. On and from the Completion Date, an Existing Lender shall consult with the Company for no more than seven (7) Business Days before it may make an assignment or transfer in accordance with this Clause 34 ( Changes to the Lenders ) unless the assignment or transfer is (i) to another Existing Lender or an Affiliate of an Existing Lender; or (ii) made at a time when a Default is continuing; and
(g)
if an Existing Lender is transferring or assigning its Commitment under a Commercial Bank Facility or a Contingent Facility (each a " Stapled Facility "), such transfer or assignment is only effective if the Existing Lender simultaneously transfers or assigns the same proportion of its Commitment in the other Stapled Facility and its proportion of its Loans and outstandings under that Commitments to the same New Lender.

34.2
Assignment or Transfer Fee
Each New Lender (other than K-SURE) shall, on the date upon which an assignment or transfer takes effect, pay to the Global Facility Agent (for its own account) a fee of US$3,000. The Company shall not be responsible for bearing any of the costs of any assignment, novation, transfer, sale of any participation or securitisation.




34.3
Limitation of Responsibility of Existing Lenders
(a)
Unless expressly agreed to the contrary, an Existing Lender makes no representation or warranty and assumes no responsibility to a New Lender for:
(i)
the legality, validity, effectiveness, adequacy or enforceability of the Finance Documents or any other documents;
(ii)
the financial condition of the Company;
(iii)
the performance and observance by the Company of its obligations under the Finance Documents or any other documents; or
(iv)
the accuracy of any statements (whether written or oral) made in or in connection with any Finance Documents or any other document,
and any representations or warranties implied by law are excluded.
(b)
Each New Lender confirms to the Existing Lender and the other Finance Parties that it:
(i)
has made (and shall continue to make) its own independent investigation and assessment of the financial condition and affairs of the Company and its related entities in connection with its participation in this Agreement and has not relied exclusively on any information provided to it by the Existing Lender in connection with any Finance Documents; and
(ii)
will continue to make its own independent appraisal of the creditworthiness of the Company and its related entities whilst any amount is or may be outstanding under the Finance Documents or any of the Total Commitments is in force.
(c)
Nothing in any Finance Document obliges an Existing Lender to:
(i)
accept a re-transfer from a New Lender of any of the rights and obligations assigned or transferred under this Clause 34.3 ( Limitation of Responsibility of Existing Lenders ); or
(ii)
support any losses directly or indirectly incurred by the New Lender for any reason whatever, including by reason of the non-performance by the Company of its obligations under the Finance Documents or otherwise.

34.4
Procedure for Transfer
(a)
A transfer is effected in accordance with paragraph (c) below when the Global Facility Agent executes an otherwise duly completed Transfer Certificate delivered to it by the Existing Lender and the New Lender.
(b)
The Global Facility Agent shall, as soon as reasonably practicable after receipt by it of a duly completed Transfer Certificate appearing on its face to comply with the terms of this Agreement and delivered in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, execute that Transfer Certificate.
(c)
On the Transfer Date:
(i)
each of the Existing Lenders and the other Parties shall be released from their obligations to each other under the Finance Documents and their rights against each other under the Finance Documents will be cancelled, in each case to the extent of that Existing Lender's Novated Rights and Obligations;
(ii)
each of the New Lenders and the other Parties will assume obligations to and acquire rights against each other under the Finance Documents, in each case to the extent of that New Lender's Novated Rights and Obligations;
(iii)
the Global Facility Agent, the Mandated Lead Arrangers, the New Lender and other Lenders shall acquire the same rights and assume the same obligations between themselves as they would have acquired and assumed had the New Lenders been Existing Lenders with the rights and/or obligations acquired or assumed by them as a result of the transfer and to that extent the Global Facility Agent, the Mandated Lead Arrangers and the Existing Lenders shall each be released from further obligations to each other under this Agreement; and
(iv)
the New Lender shall become a Party as a "Lender".
(d)
For the purposes of paragraph (c) above, " Novated Rights and Obligations ", in relation to an Existing Lender or a New Lender, has the meaning given to it in the relevant Transfer Certificate.

34.5
Copy of Transfer Certificate




The Global Facility Agent shall, as soon as reasonably practicable after it has executed a Transfer Certificate, send to the Company and each of the other Agents, a copy of that Transfer Certificate.
34.6
Further Transfer Documents
Each Party agrees at the request of the Global Facility Agent to execute and deliver such additional documents and take such further steps as may be reasonably necessary or desirable in the opinion of the Global Facility Agent to perfect any assignment, or transfer effected in accordance with the foregoing provisions of this Clause 34 ( Changes to the Lenders ).
34.7
Replacement of a Senior Lender
(a)
If:
(i)
any sum payable to any Senior Lender by the Company is required to be increased under Clause 8.2 ( Gross-up of Payments/Tax Indemnity );
(ii)
any Senior Lender claims indemnification from the Company under Clause 8.2 ( Gross-up of Payments/Tax Indemnity ) or clause 9 ( Increased Costs ) of each of the Commercial Facilities Agreement and the K-SURE Covered Facility Agreement;
(iii)
any Senior Lender is or becomes a Non-Funding Lender; or
(iv)
any Senior Lender is or becomes an Affected Lender,
the Company may, subject as provided below, whilst the circumstance giving rise to the requirement or indemnification continues:
(A)
replace that Senior Lender in accordance with paragraph (c) below; or
(B)
in the case of a Non-Funding Lender or an Affected Lender, give the Relevant Facility Representative notice of cancellation of the Available Commitment of that Lender in relation to the Senior Facilities and its intention to replace all of such Available Commitment in accordance with paragraph (c) below.
(b)
If the circumstances set out in Clause 6.1 ( Mandatory Prepayment - Illegality ) or Clause 34.7(a) ( Replacement of a Senior Lender ) above apply, and the Company intends to replace the relevant Senior Lender in accordance with paragraph (c) below, it shall promptly notify the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent of the same. The Company shall not be permitted to replace such Senior Lender without either:
(i)
written confirmation from the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent that the replacement of such Lender would not, in its determination, (including as a result of any potential termination of Transactions under any Hedging Agreement) prejudice the Company's ability to comply with the Hedging Strategy; or
(ii)
the prior written consent of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Majority K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders) to the replacement of such Senior Lender where such replacement might, in its determination, prejudice the Company's ability to comply with the Hedging Strategy.
(c)
Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Company may:
(i)
in the circumstances set out in Clause 6.1(c)(ii) ( Mandatory Prepayment - Illegality ) or paragraphs (a)(i) and (a)(ii) above, replace a Senior Lender by requiring such Senior Lender to (and such Senior Lender shall) transfer pursuant to Clause 34 ( Changes to the Lenders )) all (but not part) of the Commitment and Advances of that Senior Lender to one or more Senior Lenders or New Lenders (as defined in Clause 34 ( Changes to the Lenders ) selected by the Company (each a " Replacement Lender ");
(ii)
in the circumstances set out in (a)(iii) and (a)(iv) above, replace a Senior Lender which is a Non-Funding Lender or an Affected Lender by requiring such Senior Lender to (and such Senior Lender shall) transfer pursuant to Clause 34 ( Changes to the Lenders ) all (but not part) of the Commitment and Advances of that Senior Lender under that Facility which is affected to one or more Replacement Lenders,
provided that, in the case of paragraphs (c)(i) to (ii) (inclusive), the Replacement Lender must confirm its willingness to purchase and to assume the relevant Senior Lender's Commitment and participations or unfunded participations in the Advances (and acquire all of the rights and assume all the relevant




obligations) of that Senior Lender on the same basis as that Senior Lender pursuant to an assignment or transfer in accordance with the provisions of Clause 34 ( Changes to the Lenders ).
(d)
Following delivery of a notice in paragraph (a)(B) above, the Company shall cancel the Available Commitments of the Non-Funding Lender, Affected Lender or Illegality Lender in respect of any Senior Facility and, prior to the date on which the cancellation of such Facility becomes effective, procure that one or more Replacement Lenders assume the Commitments under the relevant Facility in accordance with Clause 34.9 ( Assumption of Commitments ) in an aggregate amount not exceeding the Available Commitments of the relevant Non-Funding Lender, Affected Lender or Illegality Lender under the relevant Senior Facilities which have been cancelled.
(e)
The replacement of a Senior Lender shall be on the condition that:
(i)
the Company has received the prior written consent of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Majority K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders) to replace a Senior Lender in accordance with paragraph (b) above;
(ii)
each assignment, transfer or assumption of Commitments and/or Advances in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) shall be arranged by the Company;
(iii)
no Senior Lender shall be obliged to make any assignment or transfer pursuant to paragraph (c) unless and until it has received payment from the Replacement Lender(s) in an aggregate amount equal to the outstanding principal amount of the Advances owing to the relevant Senior Lender, together with accrued and unpaid interest and fees (including, without limitation, if the effective date of the assignment or transfer is not the last day of an Interest Period in relation to any participation in an Advance being transferred, any Break Costs (as defined in the relevant Facility Agreement to the date of payment) and all other amounts payable to the Existing Lender under this Agreement and the other Finance Documents;
(iv)
the Company shall have no right to replace a Facility Agent or a Security Agent in its capacity as such;
(v)
none of the Finance Parties shall have any obligation to the Company to find a Replacement Lender; and
(vi)
in no event shall the Senior Lender replaced under this Clause 34.7 ( Replacement of a Senior Lender ) be required to pay or surrender to a Replacement Lender any of the fees received by such replaced Lender pursuant to the Finance Documents.
(f)
Paragraphs (a) to (d) above do not in any way limit the obligations of a Finance Party under Clause 10.1 ( Mitigation ).



34.8
Disenfranchisement of Non-Funding Lenders
(a)
For so long as a Non-Funding Lender has any Available Commitment or participations in Advances, in ascertaining the Required Majority or whether any given percentage of the Total Commitments has been obtained to approve any request for a consent, waiver, amendment or other vote under the Finance Documents, such Available Commitments shall be deemed to be zero.
(b)
For the purpose of this Clause 34.8 ( Disenfranchisement of Non-Funding Lenders ), the Global Facility Agent may assume that the following are Non-Funding Lenders:
(i)
any Lender which has notified the Global Facility Agent that it has become a Non-Funding Lender;
(ii)
any Lender in relation to which it is aware that such Lender has not made a payment under this Agreement or a Facility Agreement by the due date for payment and that (if capable of remedy) such failure to pay has not been remedied within the applicable grace period; or
(iii)
any Lender in relation to which it is aware that any of the events or circumstances referred to in paragraphs (c) or (d) of the definition of Non-Funding Lender has occurred,
unless it has received notice to the contrary from the Lender concerned (together with any supporting evidence reasonably requested by the Global Facility Agent).




34.9
Assumption of Commitments
(a)
In the circumstances set out in Clause 34.7(c) ( Replacement of a Senior Lender ) a Lender or a New Lender may assume Commitments in respect of one or more Facilities in amounts and on a date (the " Assumption Date ") notified by the Company to (i) the Global Facility Agent; (ii) the Relevant Facility Representative; and (iii) the Lender or New Lender, as the case may be.
(b)
Any such assumption will only be effective on:
(i)
receipt by the Relevant Facility Representative of written confirmation from the Lender or New Lender (in a form satisfactory to the Relevant Facility Representative, acting reasonably) that the Lender or New Lender will assume (A) such Commitments and corresponding obligations under this Agreement and (B) in the case of a New Lender, the same obligations to the other Finance Parties as it would have been under if it was an original Lender;
(ii)
in the case of a New Lender:
(A)
the New Lender entering into the documentation required for it to accede as a party to the Coordination Deed; and
(B)
the performance by the Relevant Facility Representative (to the extent it thinks fit) of all necessary "know your customer" or other similar checks under all applicable laws and regulations in relation to such assignment to a New Lender, the completion of which the Relevant Facility Representative shall promptly notify to the Company and the New Lender,
whereupon, on the Assumption Date, the Lender's Commitments shall be increased accordingly or, as the case may be, the New Lender shall become a Party to the relevant Finance Documents as a Lender with such Commitments and obligations.
34.10
Security over Lenders' rights
In addition to the other rights provided to Lenders under this Clause 34, each Lender may without consulting with or obtaining consent from the Company, a Shareholder or a Sponsor, at any time charge, assign or otherwise create security in or over (whether by way of collateral or otherwise) all or any of its rights under any Finance Document to secure obligations of that Lender including, without limitation:
(a)
any charge, assignment or other security to secure obligations to a federal reserve or central bank; and
(b)
in the case of any Lender which is a fund, any charge, assignment or other security granted to any holders (or trustee or representatives of holders) of obligations owed, or securities issued, by that Lender as security for those obligations or securities,
except that no such charge, assignment or security shall:
(i)
release a Lender from any of its obligations under the Finance Documents or substitute the beneficiary of the relevant charge, assignment or other security for the Lender as a party to any of the Finance Documents; or
(ii)
require any payments to be made by the Company or grant to any person any more extensive rights than those required to be made or granted to the relevant Lender under the Finance Documents.
34.11
Prohibition
A Lender may not assign all or any part of its rights and benefits under the Finance Documents or transfer by novation all or any of its rights, benefits and obligations under the Finance Documents to a Shareholder, a Sponsor or any affiliate thereof.
35.
CHANGES TO THE COMPANY
The Company may not assign any of its rights or transfer any of its rights or obligations under any Finance Document.
36.
PAYMENT MECHANICS

36.1
Payments to the Senior Lenders and Hedge Providers




On each date on which a Finance Document requires an amount to be paid by the Company, a Facility Agent or a Security Agent to a Senior Lender, a Facility Agent or a Hedge Provider, the Company, that Facility Agent or that Security Agent (as the case may be) shall:
(a)
in the case of amounts payable to any Commercial Lender or the Commercial Facilities Agent, make the same available to the Commercial Facilities Agent for the account of the Commercial Lender (or as the case may be, its own account) for value on the due date by payment in same day funds to such account or bank as the Commercial Facilities Agent may have specified for this purpose;
(b)
in the case of amounts payable to any K-SURE Covered Facility Lender or the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent, make the same available to the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent for account of that K-SURE Covered Facility Lender (or, as the case may be, its own account) for value on the due date for payment in same day funds to such account or bank as the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent may have specified for this purpose;
(c)
in the case of amounts payable to any Commercial Lender or the Commercial Facilities Agent, make the same available to the Commercial Facilities Agent for account of that Commercial Lender (or, as the case may be, its own account) for value on the due date for payment in same day funds to such account or bank as the Commercial Facilities Agent may have specified for this purpose;
(d)
in the case of amounts payable to a Hedge Provider, make the same available to that Hedge Provider for value on the due date by payment in same day funds to such account or bank as that Hedge Provider may have specified for this purpose; and
(e)
in the case of amounts payable pursuant to any Finance Document not falling within paragraphs (a) to (d) above, make the same available to the Global Facility Agent for account of the person entitled thereto for value on the due date by payment in same day funds to such account or bank as the Global Facility Agent may have specified for this purpose.

36.2
Alternative Payment Arrangements
If, at any time, it shall become impracticable (by reason of any action of any governmental authority or any change in law, exchange control regulations or any similar event) for the Company to make any payments hereunder in the manner specified in Clause 36.1 ( Payments to the Senior Lenders and Hedge Providers ), then:
(a)
the Company may agree with each affected Finance Party (each acting reasonably) alternative arrangements for the payment direct to such Finance Party of amounts due to it hereunder (but in the absence of any such agreement with any Finance Party the Company shall be obliged to make all payments due to such Finance Party in the manner specified herein); and
(b)
shall be obliged to notify the Global Facility Agent of the agreement so reached with such Finance Party promptly after reaching the same.

36.3
Distributions by Agents
Each payment received by an Agent under the Finance Documents for another Party shall, subject to Clause 36.4 ( Distributions to the Company ) and Clause 36.5 ( Clawback ) be made available by that Agent as soon as reasonably practicable after receipt to the Party entitled to receive payment in accordance with this Agreement (in the case of a Senior Lender, for the account of its Facility Office), to such account as that Party may notify to the relevant Agent by not less than seven (7) days' notice with a bank in the principal financial centre of the country of that currency.
36.4
Distributions to the Company
The Global Facility Agent may (with the consent of the Company or in accordance with Clause 37 ( Set-Off )) apply any amount received by it for the Company in or towards payment (on the date and in the currency and funds of receipt) of any amount due from the Company under the Finance Documents or in or towards purchase of any amount of any currency to be so applied.
36.5
Clawback




(a)
Where a sum is to be paid to the Global Facility Agent or any Facility Agent under any Finance Document for any other person, that Agent is not obliged to pay that sum to that other person until it has been able to establish to its satisfaction that it has actually received that sum.
(b)
If the Global Facility Agent or any Facility Agent pays an amount to such other person which is another Party and it proves to be the case that the Global Facility Agent or that Facility Agent (as the case may be) had not actually received that amount, then the Party to whom that amount was paid by the Global Facility Agent or that Facility Agent (as the case may be) shall on demand refund the same to the Global Facility Agent or that Facility Agent (as the case may be) (and, in the case of the Global Facility Agent only, together with interest on that amount from the date of payment to the date of receipt by the Global Facility Agent, calculated by the Global Facility Agent to reflect its cost of funds).

36.6
Partial Payments
(a)
Subject to the terms of the Coordination Deed, if the Global Facility Agent or any other Facility Agent at any time receives a payment or payments properly for the account of the Senior Lenders, and such payments are, when aggregated, insufficient to discharge the aggregate of all amounts then due and payable by the Company under the relevant Facilities, but are sufficient to discharge a portion of such amounts, then any relevant payments so received by the Global Facility Agent or any other Facility Agent shall be applied in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 3.3 ( Withdrawals from the Operating Revenues Accounts ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ).
(b)
Clause 36.6(a) ( Partial Payments ) above shall override any instruction or appropriation made by the Company.

36.7
No Set-Off by the Company
(a)
Subject to paragraph (b) below, all payments to be made by the Company under the Finance Documents shall be calculated and be made without (and free and clear of any deduction on account of) set-off or counterclaim.
(b)
Paragraph (a) above does not affect the operation of any payment or close-out netting in respect of any amounts arising under a Hedging Agreement.

36.8
Business Days
(a)
Any payment or calculation which is due to be made on or as of a day that is not a Business Day shall be made on the next Business Day in the same month (if there is one) or the preceding Business Day (if there is not) and for the purposes of this Clause , "Business Day" shall mean the Business Day applicable to the relevant payor or the person making the determination.
(b)
During any extension of the due date for payment of any principal or an Unpaid Sum under this Agreement interest is payable on the principal at the rate payable on the original due date.

36.9
Currency of Account
(a)
Subject to paragraphs (b) to (e) of this Clause 36.9 ( Currency of Account ), Dollars are the currency of account and payment for any sum due from the Company under any Finance Document.
(b)
A repayment of a Loan or Unpaid Sum or a part of a Loan or Unpaid Sum shall be made in the currency in which that Loan or Unpaid Sum is denominated on its due date.
(c)
Each payment of interest shall be made in the currency in which the sum in respect of which the interest is payable was denominated when that interest accrued.
(d)
Each payment in respect of costs, expenses or Taxes shall be made in the currency in which the costs, expenses or Taxes are incurred.
(e)
Any amount expressed to be payable in a currency other than Dollars shall be paid in that other currency.

36.10
Change of Currency
(a)
Unless otherwise prohibited by law, if more than one currency or currency unit are at the same time recognised by the central bank of any country as the lawful currency of that country, then:
(i)
any reference in the Finance Documents to, and any obligations arising under the Finance Documents in, the currency of that country shall be translated into, or paid in, the currency




or currency unit of that country designated by the Global Facility Agent (after consultation with the Company); and
(ii)
any translation from one currency or currency unit to another shall be at the official rate of exchange recognised by the central bank for the conversion of that currency or currency unit into the other, rounded up or down by the Global Facility Agent (acting reasonably).
(b)
If a change in any currency of a country occurs, this Agreement will, to the extent the Global Facility Agent (acting reasonably and after consultation with the Company) specifies to be necessary, be amended to comply with any generally accepted conventions and market practice in the London interbank market and otherwise to reflect the change in currency.

36.11
Impaired Agent
(a)
If, at any time, an Agent becomes an Impaired Agent, the Company or a Finance Party which is required to make a payment under the Finance Documents to an Agent in accordance with Clause 36.1 ( Payments to the Senior Lenders and Hedge Providers ) may instead either pay that amount direct to the required recipient or pay that amount to an interest-bearing account held with an Acceptable Bank and in relation to which no Insolvency Event has occurred and is continuing, in the name of the Company or the Finance Party making the payment and designated as a trust account for the benefit of the Party or Parties beneficially entitled to that payment under the Finance Documents (the " Relevant Account "). In each case such payments must be made on the due date for payment under the Finance Documents.
(b)
All interest accrued on the amount standing to the credit of the Relevant Account shall be for the benefit of the beneficiaries of the Relevant Account pro rata to their respective entitlements.
(c)
A Party which has made a payment in accordance with this Clause 36.11 ( Impaired Agent ) shall be discharged of the relevant payment obligation under the Finance Documents and shall not take any credit risk with respect to the amounts standing to the credit of the Relevant Account;
(d)
Promptly upon the appointment of a successor Agent in accordance with the Finance Documents, each Party which has made a payment to a Relevant Account in accordance with this Clause 36.11 ( Impaired Agent ) shall give all requisite instructions to the bank with whom the Relevant Account is held to transfer the amount (together with any accrued interest) to the successor Agent for distribution in accordance with Clause 36.3 ( Distributions by Agents ).
(e)
For the purpose of this Clause 36.11 ( Impaired Agent ), " Acceptable Bank " means a bank or financial institution which has a rating for its long-term unsecured and non-credit-enhanced debt obligations of A or higher by S&P or A2 or higher by Moody's.
37.
SET-OFF
(a)
Subject to paragraph 1.15 ( Account Bank Set-Off ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ) and paragraph (b) below, a Finance Party (other than a Hedge Provider) may but shall be under no obligation to set off any matured obligation due from the Company under any Finance Document (to the extent beneficially owned by that Finance Party (other than a Hedge Provider)) against any matured obligation owed by that Finance Party (other than a Hedge Provider) to the Company, regardless of the place of payment, booking branch or currency of either obligation. If the obligations are in different currencies, the Finance Party (other than a Hedge Provider) may convert either obligation at a market rate of exchange in its usual course of business for the purpose of the set-off.
(b)
Paragraph (a) above does not affect the operation of any payment netting or close-out netting in respect of any amounts owing under a Hedging Agreement.
38.
NOTICES

38.1
Communications in Writing
Any communication to be made under or in connection with any Finance Document shall be made in writing and, unless otherwise stated, may be made by fax or letter.
38.2
Addresses
The address and fax number (and the department or officer, if any, for whose attention the communication is to be made) of each Party for any communication or document to be made or delivered under or in connection with any Finance Document is:




(a)
in the case of the Company, the Global Facility Agent, the Commercial Facilities Agent, the K-SURE Covered Facility Agent, the Offshore Security Trustee, the Onshore Security Agent, the Onshore Account Bank, the Offshore Account Bank, the Original Commercial Lenders, the Original K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders and the Original Hedge Providers, that identified with its respective signature at the end of this Agreement;
(b)
in the case of each Lender, that notified in writing to the Relevant Facility Representative, on or prior to the date on which it becomes a Party; and
(c)
in the case of any successor Account Bank, any successor or transferee Hedge Provider or the Working Capital Bank, that set out in the Deed of Accession or Coordination Deed of Accession (as applicable) delivered to the Global Facility Agent by that Party,
or any substitute address or fax number or department or officer as the Party may notify to the Global Facility Agent (or the Global Facility Agent may notify to the other Parties, if a change is made by the Global Facility Agent) by not less than seven (7) days' notice.
38.3
Delivery
(a)
Subject to paragraph 1.7 ( Account Mandates ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ) any communication or document made or delivered by one person to another under or in connection with any Finance Document will only be effective:
(i)
if by way of fax, when received in legible form; or
(ii)
if by way of letter, when it has been left at the relevant address or seven (7) days after being deposited in the post postage prepaid in an envelope addressed to it at that address,
and, if a particular department or officer is specified as part of its address details provided under Clause 38.2 ( Addresses ), if addressed to that department or officer.
(b)
Any communication or document to be made or delivered to the Global Facility Agent will be effective only when actually received by the Global Facility Agent and then only if it is expressly marked for the attention of the department or officer identified with the Global Facility Agent's signature below (or any substitute department or officer as the Global Facility Agent shall specify for this purpose).
(c)
All notices from or to the Company shall be sent through the Global Facility Agent.



38.4
Notification of Address and Fax Number
Promptly upon receipt of notification of an address and fax number or change of address or fax number pursuant to Clause 38.2 ( Addresses ) or changing its own address or fax number, the Global Facility Agent shall notify the other Parties.
38.5
English Language
(a)
Any notice given under or in connection with any Finance Document must be in English.
(b)
All other documents provided under or in connection with any Finance Document must be:
(i)
in English; or
(ii)
if not in English, and if so required by the Global Facility Agent, accompanied by a certified English translation (at the expense of the Company) and, in this case, the English translation will prevail unless the document is a constitutional, statutory or other official document.
38.6
Electronic Communication
(a)
Any communication to be made between the Global Facility Agent and another Party may be made by electronic mail or other electronic means, if the Global Facility Agent and the relevant Party:
(i)
agree that, unless and until notified to the contrary, this is to be an accepted form of communication (and the inclusion of electronic mail addresses in this Agreement or in any Transfer Certificate or Deed of Accession shall constitute such agreement);
(ii)
notify each other in writing of their electronic mail address and/or any other information required to enable the sending and receipt of information by that means; and
(iii)
notify each other of any change to their address or any other such information supplied by them.




(b)
Any electronic communication made between the Global Facility Agent and another Party will be effective only when actually received in readable form by the other and in the case of any electronic communication made by another Party to the Global Facility Agent only if it is addressed in such a manner as the Global Facility Agent shall specify for this purpose.

38.7
Communication when Agent is Impaired Agent
If an Agent is an Impaired Agent, the Parties may, instead of communicating with each other through the relevant Agent, communicate with each other directly and (while the relevant Agent is an Impaired Agent) all the provisions of the Finance Documents which require communications to be made or notices to be given to or by the Agent shall be varied so that communications may be made and notices given to or by the relevant Parties directly. This provision shall not operate after a replacement Agent has been appointed.
38.8
Hedging Agreements
This Clause 38 ( Notices ) does not apply in respect of notices and communications to be given under a Hedging Agreement and any such notice or communication shall be made in accordance with the terms of the relevant Hedging Agreement.
39.
CALCULATIONS AND CERTIFICATES

39.1
Accounts
In any litigation proceedings arising out of or in connection with a Finance Document, the entries made in the accounts maintained by a Finance Party are prima facie evidence of the matters to which they relate.
39.2
Certificates and Determinations
Any certification or determination by a Finance Party of a rate or amount under any Finance Document is prima facie evidence of the matters to which it relates.
39.3
Day Count Convention
Any interest or commitment fee accruing under this Agreement will accrue from day to day and is calculated on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed and a year of three hundred and sixty (360) days or, in any case where the practice in the London interbank market or other market differs, in accordance with that market practice.
40.
PARTIAL INVALIDITY
If, at any time, any provision of any Finance Document is or becomes illegal, invalid or unenforceable in any respect under any law of any jurisdiction, neither the legality, validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions nor the legality, validity or enforceability of such provision under the law of any other jurisdiction will in any way be affected or impaired.
41.
REMEDIES AND WAIVERS
No failure to exercise, nor any delay in exercising, on the part of any Finance Party, any right or remedy under any Finance Document shall operate as a waiver, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right or remedy prevent any further or other exercise or the exercise of any other right or remedy. The rights and remedies provided in this Agreement are cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies provided by law.
42.
CONFIDENTIALITY

42.1
Confidentiality Undertaking
Save as permitted pursuant to the terms of the Finance Documents, any information, reports or documents furnished pursuant to the Finance Documents to the Finance Parties shall be kept confidential by the recipient and the Finance Parties agree not to disclose to any third party any of the information, reports or documents supplied by, or on behalf of, the Company under the Finance Documents without the prior consent of the Company (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed).




42.2
Exceptions
The provisions of Clause 42.1 ( Confidentiality Undertaking ) shall not apply:
(a)
to any information already known to the recipient, having emanated in conditions free from confidentiality bona fide from some person other than the Company or any agent of the Company;
(b)
to any information subsequently received by the recipient which it would otherwise be free to disclose, having emanated in conditions free from confidentiality bona fide from some person other than the Company or any agent of the Company;
(c)
to any information which is or becomes public knowledge;
(d)
to prohibit disclosure of any information to the extent that the recipient is required to disclose the same pursuant to any law or order of any court or order of any governmental agency or regulatory body or securities exchange with whose instructions the recipient habitually complies;
(e)
to prohibit disclosure of any information to the extent that the recipient is required to disclose the same for the purposes of any litigation, arbitration, administrative or other investigations, proceedings or disputes;
(f)
to prohibit disclosure of any information to any rating agency, if the rating agency to whom the information is to be given is informed of its confidential nature and that some or all of such information may be price-sensitive information;
(g)
to prohibit the supply of any information to an affiliate of a Finance Party, its and their respective officers, directors, employees, the auditors, agents, independent contractors, insurers, insurance brokers, partners, direct or indirect providers of credit protection, or provider of financing, or professional advisers of any of the Finance Parties, any actual or potential assignee, novatee, transferee, participant or sub-participant (including any agent, co-contractor, broker or adviser of any of the foregoing and if such actual or potential transferee is bound by a confidentiality agreement in any of the forms recommended by the Loan Market Association) if any person to whom the information is to be given is informed of its confidential nature and that some or all of such information may be price-sensitive information;
(h)
to any person who has been appointed by a Finance Party or by an actual or potential assignee, novatee, transferee, participant or sub-participant of a Finance Party, to receive communications, notices, information or other documents delivered pursuant to the Finance Documents on its behalf;
(i)
to any person appointed by a Finance Party or by an actual or potential assignee, novatee, transferee, participant or sub-participant of a Finance Party to provide administration or settlement services in respect of one or more of the Finance Documents including without limitation, in relation to the trading of participations in respect of the Finance Documents, such information as may be required to be disclosed to enable such service provider to provide any of the services referred to in this paragraph (i) if the service provider to whom the information is to be given has entered into a confidentiality agreement substantially in the form of the LMA Master Confidentiality Undertaking for Use With Administration/Settlement Service Providers or such other form of confidentiality undertaking agreed between the Company and the relevant Finance Party;
(j)
to any person to whom or for whose benefit a Finance Party charges, assigns or otherwise creates security (or may do so) pursuant to Clause 34.10 ( Security over Lenders' rights ); or
(k)
to any third party who has signed a confidentiality undertaking substantially in the form of the LMA Confidentiality Letter (Seller) or the LMA Confidentiality Letter (Purchaser) as in effect at the date of disclosure in the forms prepared by the Loan Market Association.

42.3
Disclosure to Numbering Service Providers
(a)
Any Finance Party may disclose to any national or international numbering service provider appointed by such Finance Party to provide identification numbering services in respect of this Agreement, the Facilities and/or the Company, the Shareholders or the Sponsors, the following information:
(i)
names of the Company, the Shareholders and the Sponsors;
(ii)
country of domicile of the Company, the Shareholders and the Sponsors;
(iii)
place of incorporation of the Company, the Shareholders and the Sponsors;
(iv)
date of this Agreement;




(v)
Clause 47 ( Governing Law );
(vi)
the names of the Agents and Mandated Lead Arrangers;
(vii)
date of each amendment and restatement of this Agreement;
(viii)
amounts of, and names of, the Facilities (and any tranches);
(ix)
amount of Total Commitments;
(x)
currencies of the Facilities;
(xi)
type of Facilities;
(xii)
ranking of Facilities;
(xiii)
the Final Maturity Date;
(xiv)
changes to any of the information previously supplied pursuant to paragraphs (i) to (xiii) above; and
(xv)
such other information agreed between a Finance Party and the Company,
to enable such numbering service provider to provide its usual syndicated loan numbering identification services.
(b)
The Parties acknowledge and agree that each identification number assigned to this Agreement, the Facilities and/or the Company, the Shareholders or the Sponsors by a numbering service provider and the information associated with each such number may be disclosed to users of its services in accordance with the standard terms and conditions of that numbering service provider.
(c)
The Company represents that none of the information set out in paragraphs (a)(i) to (xv) above is, nor will at any time be, unpublished price-sensitive information.
(d)
The Global Facility Agent shall notify the Company and the other Finance Parties of:
(i)
the name of any numbering service provider appointed by the Global Facility Agent in respect of this Agreement, the Facilities and/or the Company, the Shareholders or the Sponsors; and
(ii)
the number or, as the case may be, numbers assigned to this Agreement, the Facilities and/or the Company, the Shareholders or the Sponsors by such numbering service provider.
42.4
Survival of Obligations
The provisions of this Clause 42 ( Confidentiality ) shall survive the termination of this Agreement for a period of two (2) years after such termination.
43.
COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, and this has the same effect as if the signatures on the counterparts were on a single copy of this Agreement.
44.
AMENDMENTS AND WAIVERS
The terms of the Finance Documents may be amended or waived only in accordance with the provisions of the Coordination Deed and any such amendment or waiver shall be binding on all Parties.
45.
LIMITED LIABILITY
Except as otherwise expressly provided in the Finance Documents, payment or performance of any of the obligations of the Company under any Finance Document shall be:
(a)
obligations of the Company only;
(b)
payable solely out of the revenues of the Project or proceeds from the sale of assets owned by the Company as expressly permitted hereunder; and
(c)
secured by the Security Interests over the assets of the Company granted pursuant to the Security Documents.
Nothing contained herein shall affect or diminish any rights of the Finance Parties against any person (other than the Company) to a Transaction Document for such person's fraud, wilful misconduct or wilful misappropriation of funds.
46.
GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement and any non-contractual obligations arising out of it are governed by English law.




47.
ARBITRATION
(a)
Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the breach, termination, existence or validity thereof or any non-contractual obligations arising out of or relating to this Agreement (a " Dispute ") shall be referred to and finally settled by arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of the London Court of International Arbitration (respectively, the " LCIA " and the " Rules ") as in force at the date of this Agreement (which Rules are deemed to be incorporated by reference into this Clause 47 ( Arbitration ) (save as expressly amended herein)). Service of any request made pursuant to this Clause 47 ( Arbitration ) shall be in accordance with the provisions for the sending of notices under Clause 38 ( Notices ).
(b)
The arbitral tribunal (the " Arbitral Tribunal ") shall consist of three (3) arbitrators. The claimant(s) in their request for arbitration shall jointly nominate one (1) arbitrator and the respondent(s) shall jointly nominate one (1) arbitrator provided that if a party fails to nominate an arbitrator within thirty (30) days of receipt of the request for arbitration, such appointment shall be made, at the request of such other party, by the LCIA. The third arbitrator, who shall serve as the presiding arbitrator, shall be jointly nominated by the other two arbitrators within thirty (30) days of the confirmation of the second arbitrator. If the presiding arbitrator is not nominated within this time period, the LCIA shall appoint such arbitrator.
(c)
The seat, or legal place, of arbitration shall be London, England and the procedural law applicable to the arbitration proceedings shall be English law. The language used in the arbitral proceedings shall be English and all documents submitted in the arbitral proceedings shall be in the English language or, if in another language, accompanied by an English translation.
(d)
Any award of the Arbitral Tribunal shall be immediately binding on the Parties. Any monetary award shall be made and payable in dollars and the Arbitral Tribunal shall be authorised to grant pre-award and post-award interest at commercial rates. The Parties waive any right of application to determine a preliminary point of law under section 45 of the Arbitration Act 1996 or appeal on a point of law to a court of law under section 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996.
(e)
This Agreement and the rights and obligations of the Parties shall remain in full force and effect pending the award in any arbitration proceeding hereunder.
(f)
Nothing in these dispute resolution provisions shall be construed as preventing any Party from seeking conservatory or similar interim relief from any court of competent jurisdiction.
(g)
The Arbitral Tribunal shall have the power to allow third parties to be joined in the arbitration as a party in accordance with the Rules and may make a single, final award determining all Disputes between them.
(h)
Where: (i) a Dispute has been referred to arbitration under this Agreement or under any Facility Agreement, the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement, the Coordination Deed, the English Charge and Assignment, the Assignment of Reinsurances, any Subordination Agreement, any Subordinated Loan Assignment Agreement, any Hedging Agreement and any Direct Agreement (except the Consolidated Project Agreement Direct Agreement) (each an " Existing Dispute "); and (ii) a new Dispute has arisen under this Agreement relating either to issues or to facts which are substantially the same as those to be determined in an Existing Dispute (a " Related Dispute "):
(i)
the Parties may agree that the Arbitral Tribunal appointed or to be appointed in respect of such Existing Dispute shall also be appointed in respect of such Related Dispute; and
(ii)
if an Arbitral Tribunal has been appointed in the Existing Dispute, and no Arbitral Tribunal has been appointed in a Related Dispute or is composed of the same arbitrators as in the Existing Dispute, the Arbitral Tribunal in the Existing Dispute shall have the power, upon the request of a party to the Existing Dispute or a Related Dispute, to order the consolidation of the whole or part of both sets of arbitration proceedings in accordance with the Rules, provided it determines that:
(A)
it would be just and equitable and procedurally efficient to do so; and
(B)
no party to either the Existing Dispute or the Related Dispute would be materially prejudiced as a result.
(i)
This agreement to arbitrate shall be binding upon the successors, assigns and any trustee or receiver of each party.




48.
SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY
To the extent that the Company may in any jurisdiction claim for itself or its assets immunity from suit, execution, attachment (whether before the issue of an award or judgment or otherwise) or other legal process and to the extent that in any such jurisdiction there may be attributed to itself or its assets or revenues such immunity (whether or not claimed), the Company hereby irrevocably agrees not to claim and hereby irrevocably waives such immunity to the full extent permitted by the laws of such jurisdiction.
THIS AGREEMENT has been entered into on the date stated at the beginning of this Agreement.





Schedule 1

LENDERS
Part A

Original Commercial Lenders

Ahli United Bank B.S.C.
Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP)
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited





Part B

Original K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders

Banco Santander, S.A.
Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
ING Bank, a branch of ING-DIBA AG
The Korea Development Bank
NATIXIS (DIFC Branch)
Société Générale
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited




Part C

Original Hedge Providers

Ahli United Bank B.S.C.
Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
ING Bank N.V.
The Korea Development Bank
NATIXIS
Société Générale
Standard Chartered Bank







Schedule 2
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
1.
CORPORATE DOCUMENTS
1.1
The Company
(a)
A certificate of a duly authorised signatory of the Company attaching a copy of each of the following documents and certifying that they are true, correct, complete and in full force and effect and have not been amended or superseded as at the date of such certificate:
(i)
the memorandum of association of the Company including confirmations that such documents reflect all amendments made as of the date of delivery to the Finance Parties;
(ii)
the certificate of registration with the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism including the registered address of the Company and a list of the shareholders and the board of directors of the Company as at the date of this Agreement;
(iii)
minutes of the Company's first board of directors meeting;
(iv)
a resolution of the board of directors and shareholders of the Company:
(A)
approving the terms and conditions of each of the Transaction Documents to which the Company is a party;
(B)
resolving that the Company will execute those Transaction Documents referred to in paragraph 1.1(a)(iv)(A) above and which are to be executed after the date of such resolution;
(C)
authorising a specified person or persons to execute those Transaction Documents referred to in paragraph 1.1(a)(iv)(A) above; and
(D)
authorising a specified person or persons, on its behalf, to sign and/or despatch all documents and notices (including, if relevant, any Notice of Drawdown) to be signed and/or despatched by the Company under or in connection with the Transaction Documents to which the Company is a party; and
(v)
a specimen of the signature of each person authorised by the resolutions referred to in paragraph 1.1(a)(iv) above.
(b)
Confirmation from the Company that it holds no accounts other than the Project Accounts listed in paragraph 1.1 ( Project Accounts ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ) and any Distribution Account.
(c)
A certificate from the Company confirming that each Fee Letter has been signed by each party thereto.
1.2
Teekay
A certificate of an authorised signatory of Teekay attaching a copy of each of the following documents and certifying that they are true, correct, complete and in full force and effect and have not been amended or superseded as at the date of such certificate:
(a)
the constitutional documents registered with the competent authority, including confirmations that such documents reflect all amendments made as of the date of delivery to the Finance Parties;
(b)
a resolution of the board of directors of Teekay notarised and apostilled by the relevant authority:
(i)
approving the terms and conditions of each of the Transaction Documents to which Teekay is a party;
(ii)
resolving that Teekay will execute those Transaction Documents referred to in paragraph 1.2(b)(i) above and which are to be executed after the date of such resolution;
(iii)
authorising a specified person or persons to execute those Transaction Documents referred to in paragraph 1.2(b)(i) above; and
(iv)
authorising a specified person or persons, on its behalf, to sign and/or despatch all documents and notices to be signed and/or despatched by Teekay under or in connection with the Transaction Documents to which Teekay is a party; and
(c)
a specimen of the signature of each person authorised by the resolutions referred to in paragraph 1.2(b) above.
1.3
Samsung HoldCo
A certificate of an authorised signatory of Samsung HoldCo attaching a copy of each of the following documents and certifying that they are true, correct, complete and in full force and effect and have not been amended or superseded as at the date of such certificate:




(a)
the constitutional documents registered with the competent authority, including confirmations that such documents reflect all amendments made as of the date of delivery to the Finance Parties;
(b)
a resolution of the board of directors of Samsung HoldCo consularised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, the Embassy of Bahrain in the United Arab Emirates, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bahrain:
(i)
approving the terms and conditions of each of the Transaction Documents to which Samsung HoldCo is a party;
(ii)
resolving that Samsung HoldCo will execute those Transaction Documents referred to in paragraph 1.3(b)(i) above and which are to be executed after the date of such resolution;
(iii)
authorising a specified person or persons to execute those Transaction Documents referred to in paragraph 1.3(b)(i) above; and
(iv)
authorising a specified person or persons, on its behalf, to sign and/or despatch all documents and notices to be signed and/or despatched by Samsung HoldCo under or in connection with the Transaction Documents to which Samsung HoldCo is a party; and
(c)
a specimen of the signature of each person authorised by the resolutions referred to in paragraph 1.3(b) above.
1.4
GIC
A certificate of an authorised signatory of GIC attaching a copy of each of the following documents and certifying that they are true, correct, complete and in full force and effect and have not been amended or superseded as at the date of such certificate:
(a)
the constitutional documents registered with the competent authority, including confirmations that such documents reflect all amendments made as of the date of delivery to the Finance Parties;
(b)
a copy of:
(i)
the Official Special Power of Attorney, issued by Khalid Bin Saleh Bin Fahad Al-Khattaf, in his capacity as the Chairman of the Board of the Directors of GIC, authorising Ibrahim Ali Ibrahim Al-Qhadi, Chief Executive Officer of GIC, to act on GIC's behalf as the attorney of GIC; and
(ii)
the powers of attorney issued by Ibrahim Ali Ibrahim Al-Qhadi, in his capacity as the authorised signatory on behalf of GIC, pursuant to the Official Special Power of Attorney referred to in paragraph (i) above, authorising Meshary Al-Judaimi to be the attorney of GIC in all matters relating to the Project consularised by the Bahraini Consulate in Kuwait and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bahrain; and
(c)
a specimen of the signature of each person authorised by the power of attorney referred to in 1.4(b)(ii) above.
1.5
nogaholding
A certificate of an authorised signatory of nogaholding attaching a copy of each of the following documents and certifying that they are true, correct, complete and in full force and effect and have not been amended or superseded as at the date of such certificate:
(a)
Royal Decree No. 77, 2007 (Gazette No. 2804 dated 16 August 2007) establishing nogaholding and any subsequent amendments;
(b)
a resolution of the board of directors of nogaholding:
(i)
approving the terms and conditions of each of the Transaction Documents to which nogaholding is a party;
(ii)
resolving that nogaholding will execute those Transaction Documents referred to in paragraph 1.5(b)(i) above and which are to be executed after the date of such resolution;
(iii)
authorising a specified person or persons to execute those Transaction Documents referred to in paragraph 1.5(b)(i) above; and
(iv)
authorising a specified person or persons, on its behalf, to sign and/or despatch all documents and notices to be signed and/or despatched by nogaholding under or in connection with the Transaction Documents to which nogaholding is a party; and




(c)
a specimen of the signature of each person authorised by the resolutions referred to in paragraph 1.5(b) above.
1.6
Samsung
A certificate of an authorised signatory of Samsung attaching a copy of each of the following documents and certifying that they are true, complete and in full force and effect and have not been amended or superseded as at the date of such certificate:
(a)
the constitutional documents registered with the competent authority, including confirmation that such documents reflect all amendments made as of the date of delivery to the Finance Parties;
(b)
a resolution of the board of directors of Samsung or other equivalent body, including the executive committee or chief executive officer resolution, notarised and apostilled by the relevant authority:
(i)
approving the terms and conditions of each of the Transaction Documents to which Samsung is a party;
(ii)
resolving that Samsung will execute those Transaction Documents referred to in paragraph 1.6(b)(i) above and which are to be executed after the date of such resolution;
(iii)
authorising a specified person or persons to execute those Transaction Documents referred to in paragraph 1.6(b)(i) above;
(iv)
authorising a specified person or persons, on its behalf, to sign and/or despatch all documents and notices to be signed and/or despatched by Samsung under or in connection with the Transaction Documents to which Samsung is a party; and
(v)
approving Samsung's shareholding in Samsung HoldCo; and
(c)
a specimen of the signature of each person authorised by the power of attorney referred to in paragraph 1.6(b) above.
1.7
EPC Contractor
A certificate of an authorised signatory of the EPC Contractor attaching a copy of each of the following documents and certifying that they are true, correct, complete and in full force and effect and have not been amended or superseded as at the date of such certificate:
(a)
the constitutional documents registered with the competent authority, including confirmation that such documents reflect all amendments made as of the date of delivery to the Finance Parties;
(b)
a resolution of the board of directors of the EPC Contractor or other equivalent body, including the executive committee or chief executive officer resolution, notarised and apostilled by the relevant authority:
(i)
approving the terms and conditions of each of the Transaction Documents to which the EPC Contractor is a party;
(ii)
resolving that the EPC Contractor will execute those Transaction Documents referred to in paragraph 1.7(b)(i) above and which are to be executed after the date of such resolution;
(iii)
authorising a specified person or persons to execute those Transaction Documents referred to in paragraph 1.7(b)(i) above; and
(iv)
authorising a specified person or persons, on its behalf, to sign and/or despatch all documents and notices to be signed and/or despatched by the EPC Contractor under or in connection with the Transaction Documents to which the EPC Contractor is a party; and
(c)
a specimen of the signature of each person authorised by the resolutions referred to in paragraph 1.7(b) above.
1.8
O&M Contractor
A certificate of an authorised signatory of the O&M Contractor attaching a copy of each of the following documents and certifying that they are true, correct, complete and in full force and effect and have not been amended or superseded as at the date of such certificate:
(a)
the constitutional documents registered with the competent authority, including confirmation that such documents reflect all amendments made as of the date of delivery to the Finance Parties;
(b)
a resolution of the board of directors of the O&M Contractor notarised and apostilled by the relevant authority:




(i)
approving the terms and conditions of each of the Transaction Documents to which the O&M Contractor is a party;
(ii)
resolving that the O&M Contractor will execute those Transaction Documents referred to in paragraph 1.8(b)(i) above and which are to be executed after the date of such resolution;
(iii)
authorising a specified person or persons to execute those Transaction Documents referred to in paragraph 1.8(b)(i) above; and
(iv)
authorising a specified person or persons, on its behalf, to sign and/or despatch all documents and notices to be signed and/or despatched by the O&M Contractor under or in connection with the Transaction Documents to which the O&M Contractor is a party; and
(c)
a specimen of the signature of each person authorised by the resolutions referred to in paragraph 1.8(b) above.
1.9
O&M Guarantor
A certificate of an authorised signatory of the O&M Guarantor attaching a copy of each of the following documents and certifying that they are true, complete and in full force and effect and have not been amended or superseded as at the date of such certificate:
(a)
the constitutional documents registered with the competent authority, including confirmations that such documents reflect all amendments made as of the date of delivery to the Finance Parties;
(b)
a resolution of the board of directors of the O&M Guarantor notarised and apostilled by the relevant authority:
(i)
approving the terms and conditions of each of the Transaction Documents to which the O&M Guarantor is a party;
(ii)
resolving that the O&M Guarantor will execute those Transaction Documents referred to in paragraph 1.9(b)(i) above and which are to be executed after the date of such resolution;
(iii)
authorising a specified person or persons to execute those Transaction Documents referred to in paragraph 1.9(b)(i) above; and
(iv)
authorising a specified person or persons, on its behalf, to sign and/or despatch all documents and notices to be signed and/or despatched by the O&M Guarantor under or in connection with the Transaction Documents to which the O&M Guarantor is a party; and
(c)
a specimen of the signature of each person authorised by the resolutions referred to in paragraph 1.9(b) above.
1.10
FSU Owner
A certificate of an authorised signatory of the FSU Owner attaching a copy of each of the following documents and certifying that they are true, correct, complete and in full force and effect and have not been amended or superseded as at the date of such certificate:
(a)
the constitutional documents (registered with the competent authority to the extent such registration is required under the laws of the jurisdiction of incorporation), including confirmations that such documents reflect all amendments made as of the date of delivery to the Finance Parties;
(b)
a resolution of the board of directors of the FSU Owner notarised and apostilled by the relevant authority:
(i)
approving the terms and conditions of each of the Transaction Documents to which the FSU Owner is a party;
(ii)
resolving that FSU Owner will execute those Transaction Documents referred to in paragraph 1.10(b)(i) above and which are to be executed after the date of such resolution;
(iii)
authorising a specified person or persons to execute those Transaction Documents referred to in paragraph 1.10(b)(i) above; and
(iv)
authorising a specified person or persons, on its behalf, to sign and/or despatch all documents and notices to be signed and/or despatched by the FSU Owner under or in connection with the Transaction Documents to which the FSU Owner is a party; and
(c)
a specimen of the signature of each person authorised by the resolutions referred to in paragraph 1.10(b) above.




1.11
FSU Contractor
A certificate of an authorised signatory of the FSU Contractor attaching a copy of each of the following documents and certifying that they are true, correct, complete and in full force and effect and have not been amended or superseded as at the date of such certificate:
(a)
the constitutional documents registered with the competent authority, including confirmation that such documents reflect all amendments made as of the date of delivery to the Finance Parties;
(b)
a power of attorney of the FSU Contractor notarised and apostilled by the relevant authority:
(i)
authorising a specified person or persons to execute those Transaction Documents to which the FSU Contractor is a party; and
(ii)
authorising a specified person or persons, on its behalf, take all such further actions and to sign and/or despatch all necessary documents to be signed and/or despatched by the FSU Contractor under or in connection with the Transaction Documents to which the FSU Contractor is a party; and
(c)
passport copies setting out a specimen of the signature of each relevant person authorised by the power of attorney referred to in paragraph 1.11(b) above.
1.12
FSU Guarantor
A certificate of an authorised signatory of the FSU Guarantor attaching a copy of each of the following documents and certifying that they are true, correct, complete and in full force and effect and have not been amended or superseded as at the date of such certificate:
(a)
the constitutional documents registered with the competent authority, including confirmations that such documents reflect all amendments made as of the date of delivery to the Finance Parties;
(b)
a resolution of the board of directors of the FSU Guarantor notarised and apostilled by the relevant authority:
(i)
approving the terms and conditions of each of the Transaction Documents to which the FSU Guarantor is a party;
(ii)
resolving that the FSU Guarantor will execute those Transaction Documents referred to in paragraph 1.12(b)(i) above and which are to be executed after the date of such resolution;
(iii)
authorising a specified person or persons to execute those Transaction Documents referred to in paragraph 1.12(b)(i) above; and
(iv)
authorising a specified person or persons, on its behalf, to sign and/or despatch all documents and notices to be signed and/or despatched by the FSU Guarantor under or in connection with the Transaction Documents to which the FSU Guarantor is a party; and
(c)
a specimen of the signature of each person authorised by the resolutions referred to in paragraph 1.12(b) above.
1.13
NOGA
A certificate of an authorised signatory of NOGA attaching a copy of each of the following documents and confirming that they are correct, complete and in full force and effect and have not been amended or superseded as at the date of such certificate:
(a)
Decree No. 63, 2005 (Gazette No. 2706 dated 28 September 2005) establishing NOGA and any subsequent amendments;
(b)
Decree No. 19, 2015 (Gazette No. 3205 dated 16 April 2015) establishing the Board of Directors of NOGA and any subsequent amendments;
(c)
Decree No. 45, 2016 (Gazette No. 3265 dated 9 June 2016) designating Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa as the Minister of Oil and Decree No. 18, 2016 (Gazette No. 3254 dated 24 March 2016) designating the Minister of Oil as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of NOGA; and
(d)
if Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa is not signatory to a Transaction Document to which NOGA is a party, a letter issued by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of NOGA setting out the details of the specified persons authorised to execute such Transaction Document on NOGA's behalf.
1.14
MOF




A certificate of an authorised signatory of the MOF attaching a copy of each of the following documents and confirming that they are correct, complete and in full force and effect and have not been amended or superseded as at the date of such certificate:
(a)
Decree No. 7, 2005 (Gazette No. 2670 dated 19 January 2005) appointing Sh. Ahmed bin Mohamed Al Khalifa as the Minister of Finance; and
(b)
either:
(i)
a copy of the relevant entry published in the official Gazette in Bahrain detailing the authorised signatories of the MOF; or
(ii)
if a copy of the Gazette referred to in paragraph (i) above is unavailable, a letter issued by the Minister of Finance setting out the details of the specified persons authorised to execute the Transaction Documents to which the MOF is a party on MOF's behalf.
1.15
MoWMA&UP
A certificate of an authorised signatory of MoWMA&UP attaching a copy of each of the following documents and confirming that they are correct, complete and in full force and effect and have not been amended or superseded as at the date of such certificate:
(a)
Decree No. 83, 2014 (Gazette No. 3188 dated 18 December 2014) appointing Mr. Esam Abdulla Khalaf as Minister of Works, Municipal Affairs & Urban Planning; and
(b)
either:
(i)
a copy of the relevant entry published in the official Gazette in Bahrain detailing the authorised signatories of MoWMA&UP; or
(ii)
if a copy of the Gazette referred to in paragraph (i) above is unavailable, a letter issued by the Minister of MoWMA&UP setting out the details of the specified persons authorised to execute the Transaction Documents to which MoWMA&UP is a party on MoWMA&UP's behalf.
Each of the entities referred to in paragraphs 1.1 to 1.15 above are a " Relevant Company " and together the " Relevant Companies ".
2.
LEGAL OPINIONS
2.2
A legal opinion of Shearman & Sterling LLP (international legal advisers to the Lenders and the Global Facility Agent in England).
2.3
A legal opinion of White & Case LLP (international legal advisers to the Company in England).
2.4
A legal opinion of Zu'bi & Partners Attorneys & Legal Consultants (legal advisers to the Company in Bahrain).
2.5
Legal opinions of Hassan Radhi & Associates (legal advisers to the Lenders, the Global Facility Agent and the Hedge Providers in Bahrain).
2.6
A legal opinion of Shin & Kim (legal advisers to K-SURE and the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders in Korea).
2.7
A legal opinion of Al Tamimi & Company (legal advisers to Samsung HoldCo in the United Arab Emirates).
2.8
A legal opinion of Norton Rose Fulbright LLP (legal advisers to nogaholding) with respect to the Deed of Undertaking.
2.9
A legal opinion from the external legal advisers to:
(a)
Teekay;
(b)
Teekay LNG Partners LP;
(c)
Samsung HoldCo;
(d)
GIC;
(e)
nogaholding;
(f)
Samsung;
(g)
NOGA;
(h)
the EPC Contractor;
(i)
the O&M Contractor;
(j)
the O&M Guarantor;
(k)
MOF;
(l)
MoWMA&UP;
(m)
the FSU Owner;




(n)
the FSU Guarantor;
(o)
EWA (in agreed form, but not executed); and
(p)
BPC.
3.
FINANCE DOCUMENTS, THE EQUITY SUBSCRIPTION AND RETENTION AGREEMENT AND SECURITY DOCUMENTS
3.1
A duly executed original of each Finance Document and, if required under the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement, the Acceptable Equity Letters of Credit but, in the case of the Permitted Investment Security Documents, Hedging Agreements (and related accession documentation), MRA Acceptable Letter of Credit, DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit and the Working Capital Facility Agreement, only if required to be entered into prior to Financial Close, in each case in form and substance satisfactory to the Lenders.
3.2
Evidence that:
a.
each Finance Document to be provided pursuant to paragraph 3.1 above and any Security Interest required to be created thereunder has been created and perfected and, to the extent necessary, has been duly filed, recorded, stamped, and/or registered with the relevant Competent Authority;
b.
all notices required under the Security Documents have been given;
c.
the Company has delivered the notices of assignment in respect of the Insurances; and
d.
all acknowledgements required under the Security Documents have been delivered, save that in respect of:
i.
the Insurances, delivery of acknowledgements of assignment shall be made to the extent required by paragraphs 1.1(c)(iii)(B) and 1.1(e)(iii) of Schedule 10 ( Insurances ); and
ii.
the Technical Interface Agreement and Pipeline Interconnection Agreement, the Company shall provide evidence of delivery of the notices of assignment and shall only be required to use all reasonable efforts to procure delivery of an acknowledgement of assignment,
provided that no additional notices and acknowledgments of assignment shall be required if the relevant counterparty enters into a direct agreement containing notice and acknowledgment of the relevant assignment.
3.3
Evidence that nogaholding, Samsung HoldCo, Teekay and GIC have together full title to one hundred per cent. (100%) of the Company's share capital, free from all Security Interests (other than Security Interests created under the Security Documents), at the time the Security Interests are registered.
3.4
Evidence that Samsung has full title to one hundred per cent. (100%) of the share capital in Samsung HoldCo, free from all Security Interests (other than Security Interests created under the Security Documents), at the time the Security Interests are registered.
3.5
Confirmation by the Company, and each of the Shareholders holding the Shares in dematerialised form, of the entry of the Share Pledges in their system/records and evidence that each such Share Pledge has been registered in the commercial registry of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism.
3.6
Share certificates (if any) endorsed with a memorandum of the Share Pledge for each of the Company's shares secured under the Share Pledge over the Company's Shares together with evidence that the Share Pledge has been registered in any share register maintained by the Company and the security register of the Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority.
3.7
The Template ISDA as agreed between the Company, the Senior Lenders, K-SURE and the Original Hedge Providers.
4.
PROJECT DOCUMENTS
4.1
Copies duly executed by all parties thereto, certified as true, correct, complete and in full force and effect by a duly authorised signatory of the Company, of each of the Project Documents (other than the Commissioning Agreement, the Power Supply Agreement, the Tug Charter, the Warranty Bond and the Advance Payment Bond), in each case duly executed by all parties to them and all and any amendments, supplements, novations, variations and waivers which have been made, given or entered into in relation to any of the foregoing prior to the date of Financial Close.
4.2
A copy of the Agreed Power Supply Agreement.
4.3
Evidence that each of the Project Documents referred to in paragraph 4.1 above has, to the extent necessary, been duly filed, recorded, stamped and registered with the relevant Competent Authority and that each Project Document is in full force and effect (save for the satisfaction of any condition that this Agreement must be in full force and effect).




4.4
The Schedule of Rates (as defined in the EPC Contract).
5.
DIRECT AGREEMENTS
Duly executed originals of the following direct agreements (the " Direct Agreements "):
(a)
the Consolidated Project Agreement Direct Agreement;
(b)
the EPC Direct Agreement;
(c)
the Time Charter Party Direct Agreement;
(d)
the Land Lease Agreement Direct Agreement;
(e)
the Pipeline Corridor Agreement Direct Agreement;
(f)
the Pipeline Interconnection Agreement Direct Agreement; and
(g)
the O&M Agreement Direct Agreement.
6.
ADVISERS' APPOINTMENTS AND REPORTS
(a)
Each of:
(i)
a report prepared by the Lenders' Technical Consultant as to its evaluation and investigation of technical matters in relation to the Project;
(ii)
a report prepared by the Lenders' Insurance Adviser confirming that the Insurances then required to be maintained pursuant to the Finance Documents are in full force and effect and as to its evaluation and investigation of any other insurance matters upon which its advice has been sought;
(iii)
a report prepared by the Finance Parties' Model Auditor as to the Base Case and related matters, including, amongst other things, their internal logic and consistency, Tax and accounting assumptions and calculation of the Projected DSCR;
(iv)
the Environmental and Social Due Diligence Report;
(v)
legal due diligence reports prepared by legal counsel to the Lenders; and
(vi)
the Environmental and Social Action Plan,
in each case addressed to the Lenders (and where not so addressed to be the subject of a reliance letter or other similar letter), and in form and substance satisfactory to, the Lenders.
(b)
A copy of each of the following letters of appointment (including all novations, supplements and side letters thereto), certified by a duly authorised signatory of the Company:
(i)
the Lenders' Technical Consultant;
(ii)
the Lenders' Environmental Consultant;
(iii)
the Model Auditor; and
(iv)
the Lenders' Insurance Adviser.
7.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
7.1
A copy of each of the following, certified by a duly authorised signatory of the relevant entity as being true, complete and accurate:
(a)
the Company's unaudited opening accounts;
(b)
Samsung HoldCo's unaudited opening accounts and Teekay's Financial Statements;
(c)
the most recent Financial Statements of the EPC Contractor (prepared in accordance with the Relevant Accounting Standard);
(d)
the most recent Financial Statements of the FSU Owner;
(e)
the most recent Financial Statements of the FSU Guarantor (prepared in accordance with US GAAP);
(f)
the most recent Financial Statements of the O&M Guarantor (prepared in accordance with US GAAP);
(g)
if available, the most recent Financial Statements of NOGA (prepared in accordance with the Relevant Accounting Standard);
(h)
the most recent Financial Statements of nogaholding (prepared in accordance with the Relevant Accounting Standard);
(i)
the most recent Financial Statements of GIC (prepared in accordance with the Relevant Accounting Standard); and
(j)
the most recent Financial Statements of Samsung (prepared in accordance with the Relevant Accounting Standards).




7.2
In respect of paragraphs 7.1(a) to 7.1(j) above (to the extent that such Financial Statements are delivered), a certificate by a duly authorised signatory of the Relevant Company delivering such Financial Statements certifying that no change in the financial condition of such Relevant Company, that has, will have or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect has occurred since the issuance of the relevant Financial Statements.
8.
CONSENTS
8.1
A copy of each of the Consents listed in Part A ( Financial Close Consents ) of Schedule 9 ( Consents ).
8.2
Evidence (which may be in the form of a legal opinion of Bahraini counsel to the Company) that:
(a)
the Consents listed in Part A ( Financial Close Consents ) of Schedule 9 ( Consents ) constitute all material Consents necessary for constructing and operating the Project which are required to be in effect at Financial Close (including Consents required for the performance by the Company under the Project Documents and Finance Documents); and
(b)
each such Consent is in full force and effect, is legally binding and enforceable.
9.
MODELS
9.1
A copy of the audited Computer Model in computer legible form, in form and substance satisfactory to the Lenders.
9.2
A copy of the Base Case demonstrating that:
(a)
the Projected DSCR for each Projected DSCR Calculation Period until the Final Maturity Date is at least 1.30:1;
(b)
the LLCR for the LLCR Calculation Period is at least 1.37:1; and
(c)
the hedging percentages for each Hedging Calculation Period are at least equal to the minimum required hedging percentages specified in Schedule 13 ( Hedging Strategy ) of this Agreement.
10.
NOTICE TO PROCEED
10.1
Confirmation from the Company that all conditions precedent to the issuance of (a) the NTP have been satisfied and the NTP Date (as defined in the Project Development Agreement) has occurred pursuant to the Project Development Agreement; and (b) the Full Notice to Proceed (as defined in the EPC Contract) have been satisfied and the FNTP Effective Date (as defined in the EPC Contract) has occurred pursuant to the EPC Contract.
10.2
Confirmation from the Company that there have been no adjustments to the Scheduled Provisional Completion Date or to the Contract Price, in each case, as a result of clause 4.3 ( Scheduled FNTP Effective Date ) of the EPC Contract.
10.3
A copy, certified as true, correct, complete and up-to-date, by a duly authorised signatory of the Company of the issued NTP.
11.
CBB
Evidence that the Central Bank of Bahrain has confirmed that it has no objection to the Lenders funding the Project and that neither applicable Central Bank of Bahraini law the regulation on "Prohibiting the Marketing of Regulated Services by Any Unlicensed Person" are designed to be applicable to the transactions contemplated by the Project where funding or provision of hedging or related agency services is from overseas providers, such evidence to comprise a letter from the Bahraini legal counsel of the Company to the Central Bank of Bahrain requesting such confirmation, and the corresponding statement of no objection from the Central Bank of Bahrain.
12.
MATERIAL ADVERSE CHANGE
Since the date of this Agreement, the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority) has not determined that, in its opinion, there has been an event or circumstance or series of events or circumstances that has occurred which constitutes (or is likely to result in) a material adverse change in:
(a)
the business or financial condition or operation of any Major Project Party from that represented in its latest published results or the ability of each Major Project Party to perform its obligations under any Transaction Document to which it is a party; or
(b)
the economic or technical viability of the Project or any substantial part thereof; or
(c)
the political, financial or economic climate in Bahrain, the Gulf region or Bahrain's neighbouring countries including (without limitation) changes resulting directly or indirectly from any existing or




outbreak of war or other armed conflicts, state of national emergency, civil unrest, disturbance or other similar events in each case whether such event may occur in Bahrain or in any other state or country.
13.
MISCELLANEOUS
13.1
Evidence that:
a.
all Project Accounts required to be opened by Financial Close have been opened in accordance with the requirements hereof (including account numbers and any sub-account numbers);
b.
all fees, costs and expenses which are then due and required to be paid by the Company pursuant to any Finance Document have been duly paid or will be paid immediately upon the making of the first Advance (provided that such fees, costs and expenses other than fees payable under any Fee Letter which shall be paid in accordance with such Fee Letter are notified to the Company no less than 10 days prior to Financial Close);
c.
all premia, costs and expenses required to be paid to K-SURE pursuant to the K-SURE Insurance Policy have been duly paid or will be paid immediately upon the making of the first Advance;
d.
all Insurances then required to be maintained by the Company pursuant to the Finance Documents are in place and in full force and effect (such evidence to include (without limitation) insurance and reinsurance cover notes (and draft policy wording);
e.
the Company has disclosed its entry into the Finance Documents to the Insurers and Reinsurers;
f.
the material insurance cover required to be procured by the counterparties pursuant to the Project Documents is in place; and
g.
possession of the Site (as defined in the Land Lease Agreement) has been transferred to the Company pursuant to the Land Lease Agreement free and clear of all Security Interests (other than Permitted Encumbrances).
13.2
Confirmation from the Modelling Bank (following delivery of the audited Computer Model) that the Company is in compliance with the Hedging Strategy, and the Modelling Bank shall (without limitation) refer to the relevant Finance Documents and the audited Computer Model in order to determine whether the Company is in compliance with the same.
13.3
Delivery of the Project Budget consistent with the Base Case, together with confirmation from the Lenders' Technical Consultant (which may be contained in the report described in paragraph 6(a)(i) of this Schedule 2 ( Conditions Precedent ) of the reasonableness of the projected construction schedule milestones, projected Project Costs and amount of the contingency.
13.4
Delivery of the letter of undertaking from reputable insurance and reinsurance brokers (if appointed) materially in the form, set out in Appendices III and IV to Schedule 10 ( Insurances ) or as otherwise agreed prior to the date hereof in respect of the construction phase Insurances.
13.5
Delivery of each document required by any Lender in order for it to meet all necessary "know your customer" or similar requirements in the form reasonably requested by each such Lender, to the extent not specified in this Schedule 2 ( Conditions Precedent ), satisfaction of such requirements being evidenced by such Lenders signature hereto.
13.6
A copy of each Equity Bridge Finance Document (as defined in the relevant Equity Bridge Facility Agreement) and each Support Document (as defined in the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement) duly executed by all parties thereto certified as correct, complete and in full force and effect by a duly authorised signatory of the Company.
13.7
Evidence and written confirmation from the Offshore Account Bank that the Initial Equity Contribution Amount (as defined in the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement) has been contributed to the Company by the Shareholders and applied towards Project Costs.
13.8
Evidence of the appointment of an international auditor licensed in Bahrain and a certified copy of such auditor's appointment letter accepted by the auditor.
13.9
Agreed form of Operating Budgets.






















Schedule 3
ACCOUNTS

1.
THE PROJECT ACCOUNTS
1.1
Project Accounts
The Company shall establish with the Account Banks and, in accordance with the provisions of the Finance Documents shall maintain, the following project accounts:
a.
a revenues account denominated in Dollars and maintained with the Offshore Account Bank in London numbered USD - 01270753550 (the " Dollar Operating Revenues Account ");
b.
a revenues account denominated in Bahraini Dinars and maintained with the Onshore Account Bank in Bahrain with the number specified in the Account Pledge Agreement (the " Dinar Operating Revenues Account ");
c.
a disbursement account denominated in Dollars and maintained with the Offshore Account Bank in London numbered USD - 01270754350 (the " Dollar Disbursement Account "), and two separate sub-accounts thereof designated USD - 01270755150 (the " Punchlist Item Sub-account ") and USD - 01270757850 (the " Success Fee Sub-account ");
d.
a debt service reserve account denominated in Dollars and maintained with the Offshore Account Bank in London numbered USD - 01270758650 (the " Debt Service Reserve Account ");
e.
an insurance proceeds account denominated in Dollars and maintained with the Offshore Account Bank in London numbered USD - 01270759450 (the " Insurance Proceeds Account ");
f.
a capital compensation account denominated in Dollars and maintained with the Offshore Account Bank in London numbered USD - 01270760850 (the " Dollar Capital Compensation Proceeds Account ");
g.
a capital compensation account denominated in Bahraini Dinars and maintained with the Onshore Account Bank in Bahrain with the number specified in the Account Pledge Agreement (the " Dinar Capital Compensation Proceeds Account ");
h.
an operating account denominated in Bahraini Dinars and maintained with the Onshore Account Bank in Bahrain with the number specified in the Account Pledge Agreement (the " Onshore Operating Account ");
i.
a major maintenance reserve account denominated in Dollars and maintained with the Offshore Account Bank in London numbered USD - 01270761650 (the " Major Maintenance Reserve Account ");
j.
if and for so long as the Working Capital Facility is denominated in Dollars and is an Overdraft Facility, a working capital account denominated in Dollars and maintained with the Offshore Account Bank (the number thereof to be notified by the Company to the Global Facility Agent immediately upon designation) (the " Dollar Working Capital Account ");
k.
a cost underrun reserve account denominated in Dollars and maintained with the Offshore Account Bank in London numbered USD - 01270763250 (the " Cost Underrun Reserve Account "); and
l.
if and for so long as the Working Capital Facility is denominated in Bahraini Dinars and is an Overdraft Facility, a working capital account denominated in Bahraini Dinars and maintained with the Onshore Account Bank (the number thereof to be notified by the Company to the Global Facility Agent immediately upon designation) (the " Dinar Working Capital Account ").
1.2
Distribution Accounts
The Company may, from time to time, establish and maintain accounts denominated in Dollars and/or Bahraini Dinars with such bank or banks as the Company may select for the purpose of receiving payments made in accordance with paragraph 3.3(f) ( Withdrawals from the Operating Revenues Account s), paragraph 4.3(b)(ii) ( Withdrawals of Balances in excess of DSRA Required Balance ) and/or paragraph 11.2(b) ( Withdrawals from the Cost Underrun Reserve Account ), in each case, of this Schedule 3 ( Accounts ) (any such account, a " Distribution Account "). Each Distribution Account is not the subject of security in favour of any Finance Party.
1.3
Other Project Accounts




The Company shall not establish any accounts other than the Project Accounts and any Distribution Account without the prior written approval of the Required Majority subject to such other accounts being secured in favour of the Security Agents (as appropriate) on terms acceptable to the Required Majority. The Global Facility Agent shall promptly notify each Account Bank of the establishment of any such accounts.
1.4
Interest on Project Account Balances
Each amount from time to time standing to the credit of the Project Accounts shall bear interest in the currency in which such amount is denominated at such rate as may from time to time be agreed between the Company and the relevant Account Bank. Such interest shall be credited to the relevant Project Account.
1.5
Permitted Investments
Any amounts credited from time to time to the Operating Accounts may be invested in Permitted Investments in accordance with the provisions of Clause 22 ( Permitted Investments ).
1.6
Restrictions on Withdrawals
a.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any Finance Document, the Company shall not make or purport to make at any time a withdrawal or transfer from, and the Account Banks shall not permit a withdrawal or transfer from, a Project Account:
i.
if such withdrawal or transfer would cause such Project Account (with the exception of the Working Capital Accounts) to become overdrawn, provided that no withdrawal shall be made from the relevant Working Capital Account if it would cause such account to become overdrawn by an amount in excess of the Overdraft Amount; and
ii.
unless the relevant Account Bank has received a request from the Company for such withdrawal or transfer on or before the date thereof and in any event in time to process such request for value in accordance with its normal practices; and
iii.
unless the withdrawal is permitted by the terms of this Agreement.
b.
At any time following the occurrence of an Event of Default or a Sanctions Event which is continuing, the Global Facility Agent may give notice to the relevant Account Bank instructing it not to act on the instructions or requests of the Company in relation to any sums at any such time standing to the credit of any of the Project Accounts maintained with it and each Account Bank agrees that it shall act only in accordance with the instructions of the Global Facility Agent.
c.
The Global Facility Agent shall notify the Account Banks of the cessation of the Event of Default(s) or Sanctions Event which is the subject of any notice delivered pursuant to paragraph (b) of this paragraph 1.6 ( Restrictions on Withdrawals ) promptly upon becoming aware thereof.
1.7
Account Mandates
a.
Each Account Bank shall, save as otherwise provided herein, maintain each Project Account held by it in accordance with:
i.
any mandate agreed between the Company and such Account Bank relating thereto;
ii.
its normal practices; and
iii.
the provisions of the Finance Documents;
provided that, if there is any conflict between the Finance Documents and either any mandate agreed by such Account Bank or such Account Bank's normal practices, the provisions of the Finance Documents shall prevail but only to the extent that such Account Bank would not be in a breach of law as a result.
b.
Each Account Bank shall manage transfers between Project Accounts in accordance with the provisions of the Finance Documents without further instruction from the Finance Parties, until a notice has been received by such Account Bank under paragraph 1.6(b) ( Restrictions on Withdrawals ) of this Schedule 3 ( Accounts ).
1.8
Separate Accounts
Each Project Account which is held at an Account Bank shall be a separate account (or sub-account) at that Account Bank.
1.9
Obligations of the Company




None of the restrictions contained in this Schedule 3 ( Accounts ) on the withdrawal of funds from the Project Accounts shall affect the obligations of the Company to make any payments of any nature required to be made to the Finance Parties, or any of them, on the due date for payment thereof in accordance with any Finance Document.
1.10
Payment from the Project Accounts
Save as expressly provided in this Agreement, the Coordination Deed or any Security Document, no person shall be entitled to require any Account Bank to make, and no Account Bank shall make, any payment out of the amounts standing to the credit of the Project Accounts.
1.11
Payment to the Project Accounts
The Company shall not pay, or permit to be paid, any monies into any of the Project Accounts other than in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, the Security Documents or the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement.
1.12
Closure of Project Accounts
If the Company requests, at any time after the End Date, that a Project Account be closed, the Account Bank with which such Project Account is held shall, at the sole cost and expense of the Company, close such Project Account and transfer any amount standing to the credit thereof (together with any accrued interest thereon) to the Company or to the person lawfully entitled to such amount.
1.13
Currencies
Save as otherwise provided in this Agreement and unless the Global Facility Agent otherwise requires:
a.
the Company shall as soon as it is practicable direct the relevant Account Bank to convert monies received by it or paid on its behalf to that Account Bank at the relevant Account Bank's spot rate of exchange for crediting to a Project Account which are not denominated in the currency of that account into the currency of that account; and
b.
if requested by the Company, each Account Bank may effect spot foreign exchange transactions at the relevant Account Bank's spot rate of exchange in relation to money withdrawn or to be withdrawn from the Project Accounts in order for the Company to meet its obligations as and when they fall due in the correct currency.
1.14
Account Statements
Each Account Bank will provide the Company with, in respect of each month, a full statement of the balance of and payments into and from each of the Project Accounts and the Company shall authorise each Account Bank to provide a copy of the same to the Global Facility Agent.
1.15
Account Bank Set-Off
Each Account Bank agrees that it shall not claim or exercise any security interest, set-off, counterclaim or other right in respect of any of the Project Accounts maintained with it, the funds in any such Project Account or the debts represented by them.
1.16
Jurisdiction
a.
All payments out of the Project Accounts shall be made by the Account Banks in the location of the Account Banks and neither of the Account Banks are permitted to make any payments out of the Project Accounts in any other jurisdiction for any reason whatsoever.
b.
Notwithstanding anything contained in Clause 47 ( Governing Law ), any deposits standing to the credit of the Project Account(s) from time to time and all payments out of the Project Account(s) are governed by the prevailing laws in effect in the location of the Account Banks.
2.
DOLLAR DISBURSEMENT ACCOUNT
2.1
Credits to the Dollar Disbursement Account
Save as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement or the Facility Agreements, the Company shall procure that all proceeds of:




(1)
Advances (other than the Cost Underrun Advance); and
(2)
Shareholders' Funds,
are, in each case, paid directly into the Dollar Disbursement Account provided that such proceeds that are obtained for the purpose of (i) funding the Punchlist Items shall be credited to the Punchlist Item Sub-account; and (ii) paying the Success Fee to the Sponsors shall be credited to the Success Fee Sub-account.
2.2
Withdrawals from the Dollar Disbursement Account
a.
Prior to the Commercial Start Date, the Company shall only be entitled to withdraw amounts from the Dollar Disbursement Account to:
i.
make payments in respect of Project Costs in accordance with the Project Budget; and
ii.
prepay principal due under the Facilities in accordance with Clause 6.4 ( Voluntary Prepayment ) or make payments in respect of Hedging Termination Payments, save that, in each case, such prepayments or payments shall not be made using amounts drawn under the Facilities.
b.
On the Completion Date, the Company shall (following the application of amounts (if any) in accordance with paragraph 2.2(a) ( Withdrawals from the Dollar Disbursement Account ) of this Schedule 3 ( Accounts )) apply any amounts credited at such time to the Dollar Disbursement Account (including the Punchlist Items Sub-account) and not required (x) to be applied to the payment of Project Costs (including payment of the Success Fee) on or after the Completion Date or (y) by Bahraini law to be retained to capitalise the Company, to the prepayment of the Facilities pro rata as between the Facilities and in inverse order of maturity amongst the remaining Repayment Instalments of the Commercial Bank Facility, the K-SURE Covered Facility and the Contingent Facility, provided that any such prepayment shall be in a minimum amount of US$1,000,000, together with any related Hedging Termination Payments, and otherwise such amounts shall be transferred to the Dollar Operating Revenues Account.
2.3
Success Fee Sub-account
a.
The Company shall, prior to the Completion Date, withdraw amounts standing to the credit of the Success Fee Sub-account as contemplated by clause 6.2(b)(iv) ( Calls for Cash Deficiency Support ) of the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement.
b.
The Company may, on or following the Completion Date, withdraw amounts standing to the credit of the Success Fee Sub-account for the purposes of paying the Success Fee to the Sponsors.
c.
On the date following the Longstop Completion Date, the Company shall, if requested to do so by the Global Facility Agent, apply all amounts (if any) standing to the credit of the Success Fee Sub-account in mandatory prepayment of the Loans in accordance with Clause 6.13 ( Mandatory Prepayment - Success Fee Sub-account ).
3.
OPERATING REVENUES ACCOUNTS
3.1
Credits to the Dollar Operating Revenues Account
Save as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Coordination Deed and the Security Documents, the Company shall procure that:
a.
all amounts constituting:
i.
Operating Revenues;
ii.
Non-Operating Revenues;
iii.
drawings under the Working Capital Facility; and
iv.
payments received under the Hedging Agreements,
in each case, to the extent denominated in Dollars (or in any currency other than Bahraini Dinars), and to the extent not required to be credited to any other Project Account;
b.
all amounts transferred to the Dollar Operating Revenues Account in accordance with:
i.
paragraph 2.2(b) ( Withdrawals from the Dollar Disbursement Account );
ii.
paragraph 3.4(b) ( Withdrawals from the Dinar Operating Revenues Account );
iii.
paragraph 4.3(a)(i) ( Withdrawals of Balances in excess of DSRA Required Balance ); and
iv.
paragraph 10.4(b) ( Withdrawals from the Major Maintenance Reserve Account ),
in each case, of this Schedule 3 ( Accounts );




c.
all other amounts received by the Company denominated in a currency other than Bahraini Dinars which are not permitted or required by the provisions of this Agreement to be paid into any other Project Account; and
d.
any other amounts required to be credited to the Dollar Operating Revenues Account in accordance with the Finance Documents,
are paid directly, or promptly upon receipt by the Company, into the Dollar Operating Revenues Account.
3.2
Credits to the Dinar Operating Revenues Account
Save as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Coordination Deed and the Security Documents, the Company shall procure that:
a.
all amounts constituting:
i.
Operating Revenues;
ii.
Non-Operating Revenues; and
iii.
drawings under the Working Capital Facility,
in each case, to the extent denominated in Bahraini Dinars, and to the extent not required to be credited to any other Project Account;
b.
all amounts required to be transferred to the Dinar Operating Revenues Account in accordance with paragraph 4.3(a)(i) ( Withdrawals of Balances in excess of DSRA Required Balance ) of this Schedule 3 ( Accounts );
c.
all other amounts received by the Company denominated in Bahraini Dinars which are not permitted or required by the provisions of this Agreement to be paid into any other Project Account; and
d.
any other amounts required to be credited to the Dinar Operating Revenues Account in accordance with the Finance Documents,
are paid directly, or promptly upon receipt by the Company, into the Dinar Operating Revenues Account.
3.3
Withdrawals from the Operating Revenues Accounts
Subject to the requirements of paragraph 3.4 ( Withdrawals from the Dinar Operating Revenues Account ), save as otherwise agreed by the Global Facility Agent, the Company shall only be entitled to withdraw amounts from the Operating Revenues Accounts for the following purposes and in the following order of priority (after having converted such sums, where applicable, to Dollars):
a.
to pay at any time:
i.
Taxes payable by the Company;
ii.
other Project Costs (other than Punchlist Items and Project Costs falling within paragraphs (g)(i) and (i) of the definition thereof) and Operating Costs, to the extent included in the Initial Operating Budget, the Annual Operating Budget then in effect or undisputed penalties payable to NOGA (including any delay liquidated damages arising under the Project Development Agreement), or Redeployment Costs or for the purposes to which Insurance Proceeds referred to in paragraph 5.1 ( Credits to the Insurance Proceeds Account ) below and paid into the Operating Revenues Account as described therein are to be applied;
iii.
Approved Costs not included in sub-paragraph (ii) above;
iv.
amounts payable in respect of Punchlist Items to the extent not included in the Project Budget; and
v.
other amounts authorised by the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of All Voting Institutions);
b.
on the due date therefor, to pay interest due to the Working Capital Facility Banks;
c.
on the due date therefor, to pay:
(i)
costs, fees, premia and expenses due to the Finance Parties under the Finance Documents (except for amounts payable in respect of any DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit or any MRA Acceptable Letter of Credit); and
(ii)
interest due to the Finance Parties (other than the Working Capital Facility Banks) under the Finance Documents and any Scheduled Hedging Payments;




d.
to make payments for the following purposes and in the following order of priority:
i.
on any Repayment Date, any amount equal to the Project Costs and Operating Costs to the extent included in the Initial Operating Budget or the Annual Operating Budget then in effect or the Project Budget (as and if applicable) falling due for payment in the period of not less than thirty (30), and not more than sixty (60), days following such Repayment Date into the Onshore Operating Account;
ii.
(A) on any Repayment Date (or, following a notice pursuant to Clause 28.1(a)(ii), on any date), scheduled payments of principal amounts (including any amounts deferred in accordance with the applicable Facility Agreement) due to the Senior Lenders under the Finance Documents plus related Hedging Termination Payments (if any) and (B) if the Working Capital Facility is an Overdraft Facility and provided that no Overdraft Default has occurred and is continuing, an amount not exceeding the amount required to restore the balance of the Dinar Working Capital Account to zero (if the Overdraft Facility is denominated in Bahraini Dinars) or the amount required to restore the balance of the Dollar Working Capital Account to zero (if the Overdraft Facility is denominated in Dollars) or, if the Working Capital Facility is not an Overdraft Facility, to pay principal amounts under the Working Capital Facility;
iii.
principal due under the Finance Documents as a mandatory prepayment under, and in accordance with, Clause 6 ( Prepayment and Cancellation ) (other than Clause 6.2 ( Mandatory Prepayment - Sanctions Prepayment Event ), 6.4 ( Voluntary Prepayment ), 6.6 ( Mandatory Prepayment from Excess Cash Flow) and 6.16 ( Right of Cancellation and Repayment in relation to a Single Lender )) plus related Hedging Termination Payments;
iv.
any other amounts due to the Finance Parties (other than amounts contemplated by paragraphs (vii), (viii) or (ix) below) under the Finance Documents or Hedging Termination Payments (other than amounts contemplated by paragraphs (vii), (viii) or (ix) below) due to the Hedge Providers under the Hedging Agreements;
v.
on any Repayment Date, any amount necessary into the Debt Service Reserve Account to maintain the DSRA Required Balance (except to the extent that any DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit is permitted by paragraph 4.1 ( Credits to the Debt Service Reserve Account ) of this Schedule 3 ( Accounts ) and is available in respect thereof);
vi.
on any Repayment Date, any amount necessary into the Major Maintenance Reserve Account to maintain the MRA Required Balance (except to the extent that any MRA Acceptable Letter of Credit is permitted by paragraph 3.3(c)(i) ( Withdrawals from the Operating Revenues Accounts ) of this Schedule 3 ( Accounts ) and is available in respect thereof);
vii.
on any Repayment Date, principal due under the Finance Documents as a mandatory prepayment under, and in accordance with, Clause 6.2 ( Mandatory Prepayment - Sanctions Prepayment Event ) plus related Hedging Termination Payments, provided that , where K-SURE has consented to the termination of Transactions under a Hedging Agreement in accordance with the provisions of Clause 21.6(d)(ii)(B) ( Early Termination ), any related Hedging Termination Payments due to a Hedge Provider will be payable when they fall due;
viii.
on any Repayment Date, principal due under the Finance Documents as a mandatory prepayment under, and in accordance with, Clause 6.6 ( Mandatory Prepayment from Excess Cash Flow) ) plus related Hedging Termination Payments;
ix.
to the extent elected by the Company, voluntary prepayments pursuant to:
1.
Clause 6.4 ( Voluntary Prepayment ); and
2.
on a Repayment Date, Clause 6.16 ( Right of Cancellation and Repayment in relation to a Single Lender ),
plus, in each case, related Hedging Termination Payments; and
x.
payment of any early termination fee following delivery of an Early Termination Notice (as defined in the Time Charter Party) under clause 29.4 ( Early Termination ) of the Time Charter Party;
e.
to make payments in respect of the Permitted Indebtedness contemplated by paragraph (e) of the definition thereof, including but not limited to any Shareholder Loans advanced by the Shareholders




in respect of their respective Contingent Shareholder's Commitments pursuant to the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement; and
f.
subject to the provisions of paragraph 7.1 ( Transfers to the Distribution Accounts ) of this Schedule 3 ( Accounts ), to transfer, if so requested by the Company, any remaining balance (after all sums referred to in paragraphs 3.3(a) to 3.3(e) ( Withdrawals from the Operating Revenues Accounts ) of this Schedule 3 ( Accounts ) have been paid) to a Distribution Account,
provided that, in respect of each of the foregoing paragraphs, in the event that there are insufficient funds standing to the credit of the Operating Revenues Accounts to pay any amounts payable in accordance with such paragraph in full in accordance with the order of priority, such funds shall be applied to pay such amounts within such paragraph on a pro rata basis and; provided further that amounts payable in respect of any of the foregoing paragraphs in Dollars shall be withdrawn from the Dollar Operating Revenues Account and amounts payable in respect of any of the foregoing paragraphs in Bahraini Dinars shall be withdrawn from the Dinar Operating Revenues Account save that, to the extent that either Operating Revenues Account has more cash at any time than is required to meet amounts payable in that currency pursuant to this paragraph 3.3 ( Withdrawals from the Operating Revenues Accounts ), such excess may be used to meet any shortfall arising from an insufficiency of cash available in the other Operating Revenues Account for such payments at that time.
3.4
Withdrawals from the Dinar Operating Revenues Account
Within five (5) Business Days of receipt of payment of an invoice under the Terminal Use Agreement:
a.
the Company may transfer from the Dinar Operating Revenues Account (if the Working Capital Facility is denominated in Bahraini Dinars) any amount required under the terms of a Working Capital Facility or otherwise forecast under the Computer Model to be applied to the repayment of the Working Capital Facility (or restoring of any Overdraft Facility to zero); and
b.
the Company shall transfer from the Dinar Operating Revenues Account to the Dollar Operating Revenues Account such amount as is required to ensure that the balance of the Dinar Operating Account is not more than the sum of (A) the next thirty (30) days' projected Bahraini Dinar denominated Operating Costs; and (B) an amount equal to 1,000,000 Bahraini Dinars.
4.
DEBT SERVICE RESERVE ACCOUNT
4.1
Credits to the Debt Service Reserve Account
The Company shall procure that the Debt Service Reserve Account is funded in an amount not less than the relevant DSRA Required Balance:
(3)
on or prior to the Initial Scheduled Commercial Start Date, with the proceeds of:
(i)
the Base Facilities; and
(ii)
Equity,
in an aggregate amount of no less than US$31,536,338.55; and
(4)
as contemplated by clause 11.17 ( DSRA Acceptable Letters of Credit ) of the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement;
(5)
on the Completion Date; and
(6)
in accordance with the order of priority of payments set out in paragraph 3.3 ( Withdrawals from the Operating Revenues Accounts ) of this Schedule 3 ( Accounts ) (whether by cash, DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit or any combination thereof).
4.2
Notification of DSRA Required Balance
a.
The Global Facility Agent shall:
(i)
not less than seven (7) days before:
(A)
the Initial Scheduled Commercial Start Date;
(B)
the Completion Date; and
(C)
each Repayment Date; and
(ii)
on the date of a Forecast Funding Shortfall,
notify the Company and the Offshore Account Bank of the amount of the applicable DSRA Required Balance, such amount to be an approximation based on the projected amount of the DSRA Required




Balance on the Initial Scheduled Commercial Start Date, the Completion Date, the relevant Repayment Date or the date of a Forecast Funding Shortfall.
b.
The Company shall, from time to time, provide the Global Facility Agent with such information as to amounts due or expected to be due in respect of the Hedging Agreements as may be reasonably required to enable the Global Facility Agent to calculate the DSRA Required Balance.
4.3
Withdrawals of Balances in excess of DSRA Required Balance
a.
To the extent that the balance standing to the credit of the Debt Service Reserve Account (taking into account the face value of any DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit) on any Repayment Date exceeds the DSRA Required Balance applicable to that Repayment Date (such excess, the " DSRA Excess Amount "), the Company may:
i.
transfer an amount from the Debt Service Reserve Account to either Operating Revenues Account; and/or
ii.
procure that any DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit is reduced or released and the Global Facility Agent shall permit such reduction or release and take all necessary action in relation thereto as may be reasonably requested by the Company at the sole cost of the Company,
provided that the aggregate amount transferred, reduced or released shall not exceed the DSRA Excess Amount.
b.
On any date upon which the balance standing to the credit of the Debt Service Reserve Account exceeds the then applicable DSRA Required Balance solely by reason of any Sponsor or nogaholding procuring a DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit, the Company may withdraw the resulting DSRA Excess Amount from the Debt Service Reserve Account and transfer the same to the Dollar Operating Revenues Account, provided that if such DSRA Excess Amount represents solely the proceeds of Shareholders' Funds over and above the maximum amount required to be contributed under the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement (an " Equity Contribution Excess "), then the Company can transfer an amount up to such Equity Contribution Excess to:
i.
the account notified to the Company by nogaholding or the Sponsor procuring such DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit; or
ii.
if the Company has not received notice of any such account, the relevant Distribution Account,
unless a Default is continuing at such time or would result from such transfer.
4.4
Payments to Fund Debt Service and Project Costs
(7)
Save as otherwise provided in this Agreement or the Coordination Deed and only to the extent that aggregate funds standing to the credit of the Operating Revenues Accounts are insufficient, the Company shall, on any date upon which amounts are payable under the Finance Documents, request that the Offshore Account Bank pay, and the Offshore Account Bank shall pay, to the Global Facility Agent on such Repayment Date from such sums as are standing to the credit of the Debt Service Reserve Account (taking into account the face value of any DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit) an amount that is required to meet the Company's payment obligations pursuant to paragraphs 3.3(b), 3.3(c)(i), 3.3(c)(ii) or 3.3(d)(ii) ( Withdrawals from the Operating Revenues Accounts ) of this Schedule 3 ( Accounts ) (but excepting principal amounts outstanding under the Working Capital Facility) on any day upon which amounts are payable under the Finance Documents or upon any acceleration of such amounts under the Finance Documents, in the order of priority set out in paragraphs 3.3(b), 3.3(c)(i), 3.3(c)(ii) or 3.3(d)(ii) ( Withdrawals from the Operating Revenues Accounts ) of this Schedule 3 ( Accounts ).
(8)
The Company may, at any time prior to the Completion Date and subject to the conditions set out in clause 6.2 ( Calls for Cash Deficiency Support ) of the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement, request that the Offshore Account Bank pay, and the Offshore Account Bank shall pay, to the relevant person such amounts in respect of Project Costs as the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority) may agree.
4.5
Calls on DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit
a.
Save as otherwise provided in any Finance Document, the Global Facility Agent or the Offshore Security Trustee:




i.
may, to the extent that any amount is due but unpaid under paragraphs 3.3(b), 3.3(c)(i), 3.3(c)(ii) or 3.3(d)(ii) ( Withdrawals from the Operating Revenues Accounts ) above on any date upon which amounts are payable under the Finance Documents; and
ii.
shall, in accordance with paragraph 4.4(a) ( Payments to Fund Debt Service and Project Costs ) of this Schedule 3 ( Accounts ),
claim under any DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit or realise any Permitted Investments in relation to the Debt Service Reserve Account and the Global Facility Agent or the Offshore Security Trustee shall use the proceeds thereof to pay such amounts.
b.
Where there is a payment under sub-paragraph (a)(i) above and the Debt Service Reserve Account on that date is funded by a combination of cash and any DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit, the Global Facility Agent or the Offshore Security Trustee shall claim against any cash and any DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit pro rata (provided that a drawing under each such DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit will be in an amount equivalent to the relevant Investment Percentage (as defined in the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement) of the aggregate amount to be drawn).
c.
If any of the following occurs:
i.
any DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit provided in respect of the Debt Service Reserve Account is cancelled or revoked for any reason;
ii.
by the date falling thirty (30) days before the expiry date of any DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit provided in respect of the Debt Service Reserve Account, a replacement DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit (commencing no later than the date of such expiry) has not been provided for the amount available to claim thereunder or, if lower, for a face amount which, when aggregated with cash standing to the credit of the Debt Service Reserve Account at such time and the value of Permitted Investments at such time purchased with monies therefrom and any DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit, will equal the DSRA Required Balance at the expiry of the original DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit as determined by the Global Facility Agent; or
iii.
the issuer of an DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit ceases to constitute an Approved Bank,
then, if a substitute DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit has not, in the case of paragraphs (i) and (iii) above, been provided to the Global Facility Agent within fifteen (15) days thereafter or, in the case of paragraph (ii) above, has not been provided by the date specified in paragraph (ii) above, the Global Facility Agent may instruct the Offshore Security Trustee to claim upon the relevant DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit in an amount equal to the face amount under the relevant DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit less (if not already deducted) the aggregate amounts previously claimed thereunder (and the Offshore Security Trustee shall credit the net proceeds thereof on receipt to the Debt Service Reserve Account), provided that, in respect of paragraph (ii) above, where a claim has been made on the relevant DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit as described above and a substitute DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit is subsequently provided to the Global Facility Agent, the Global Facility Agent shall instruct the Offshore Account Bank to reimburse the relevant Sponsor or nogaholding for the amount of net proceeds previously credited to the Debt Service Reserve Account in connection with a claim by the Offshore Security Trustee under the relevant DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit.
d.
The Global Facility Agent may also instruct the Offshore Security Trustee to claim under any DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit pursuant to Clause 28.1(i) ( Remedies Following Event of Default ).
5.
INSURANCE PROCEEDS ACCOUNT
5.1
Credits to the Insurance Proceeds Account
In all respects in accordance with Schedule 10 ( Insurances ) and save as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Coordination Deed and the Security Documents, the Company shall procure that all Insurance Proceeds and insurance equivalent payments received pursuant to the Terminal Use Agreement (other than amounts (i) which constitute Operating Revenues and shall therefore be paid into the Dollar Operating Revenues Account; (ii) which are payable directly to the EPC Contractor pursuant to the EPC Contract or as otherwise agreed by the Company and authorised by the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority), in each case, as long as the EPC Contractor proceeds with the necessary repairs; (iii) in an amount which




(when taken together with all other Insurance Proceeds relating to the same event) does not exceed US$10,000,000 (or its equivalent) which are to be applied directly in reinstatement of a lost or damaged asset or to any other remedial purpose for which such proceeds were paid (which shall be paid into the Dollar Operating Revenues Account); and (iv) which relate to third party liability which under the terms of the applicable insurance policy are payable directly to a third party claimant (and, if any such Insurance Proceeds described under paragraphs (i) to (iv) are credited into the Insurance Proceeds Account, the Company shall be entitled to a corresponding withdrawal therefrom)) are paid directly into the Insurance Proceeds Account.
5.2
Withdrawals from the Insurance Proceeds Account
Save as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Coordination Deed and the Security Documents, the Company shall be entitled to withdraw amounts from the Insurance Proceeds Account for the rebuilding or repair of the affected facility with diligence and in accordance with the Project Documents, the Finance Documents, Applicable Law and the Consents to the extent provided in the following paragraph (a) (and, to the extent not so entitled, the Company shall apply the respective amounts as otherwise provided in paragraph (c) below):
a.
in respect of any Insurance Proceeds relating to any physical loss or damage to the Terminal or any property or assets of the Company which are (when taken together with all other physical loss or damage Insurance Proceeds relating to the same event) in excess of US$15,000,000 (or its equivalent in other currencies), provided that the Company shall deliver to the Global Facility Agent a rebuilding, restoration or replacement plan with respect to such physical loss or damage that is based upon, and accompanied by, each of the following items:
i.
a detailed breakdown of the nature and extent of the loss or damage incurred;
ii.
a bona fide assessment from a contractor reasonably acceptable to the Required Majority estimating the costs and duration of repairs or rebuilding works required for the Project to operate at substantially the same level as assumed in the Base Case;
iii.
a demonstration that the Company shall have sufficient funds (including the Insurance Proceeds received in respect of such loss or damage and any other sources of funds) to pay for the proposed rebuilding, restoration or repair and to pay Scheduled Debt Service during the period of such repairs or rebuilding and thereafter;
iv.
a demonstration to the reasonable satisfaction of the Required Majority that, after the completion of such rebuilding, restoration or replacement, the average and minimum Projected DSCR for all subsequent Projected DSCR Calculation Periods up to and including the Final Maturity Date is no lower than the levels shown for the corresponding period in the Base Case;
v.
a demonstration that the Facilities can be paid in full no later than the Final Maturity Date shown in the Base Case;
vi.
all contractual arrangements necessary for such reconstruction or repair accompanied, to the extent required by the Required Majority, by direct agreements from each such party, with the relevant entities constituting Major Project Parties and the relevant documents constituting Major Project Documents or Finance Documents (as the case may be);
vii.
certification by the Company that all Consents necessary to repair, restore or rebuild the facilities have been, or timely can be, obtained or have been irrevocably waived;
viii.
certification by the Company that at the completion of such repair, restoration or reconstruction no Event of Default will be continuing;
ix.
an officer's certificate of the Company certifying that (x) all work contemplated to be done under the rebuilding, restoration or replacement plan can be done within the time periods, if any, required under any Project Document; (y) the property the subject of the rebuilding, restoration or replacement will be subject to the Security Interests of the Security Documents (whether by amendment to the Security Documents or otherwise); (z) all Consents and third party consents necessary to perform the work have been obtained (or are reasonably expected to be obtained without undue delay); and (aa) the Project once rebuilt, repaired or restored




will be at least equal in value and general utility as immediately prior to the physical loss or damage; and
x.
following the delivery of the items described in sub-paragraphs (i) through (ix) above, notification from the Company to the Global Facility Agent of whether or not it intends to rebuild, restore or repair the affected facility (and the Company will only be able to exercise its rights under this paragraph 5.2(a) ( Withdrawals from the Insurance Proceeds Account ) (A) if notification under this paragraph (x) is received by the Global Facility Agent within three (3) months of the occurrence of the event causing loss or damage and (B) after the Global Facility Agent has confirmed to the Company within thirty (30) days after the expiry of the period in sub-paragraph (A) above that each item described in sub-paragraphs (i) through (ix) above is in form and substance satisfactory to it (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority)),
provided, that:
i.
if the Company does not deliver the plan referred to above and the accompanying deliverables referred to in sub-paragraphs (i) through (ix) above within three (3) months of the occurrence of the relevant event; or
ii.
if such Insurance Proceeds (when taken together with all other physical loss or damage Insurance Proceeds relating to the same event) are in excess of US$200,000,000 (or its equivalent in other currencies) and the Required Majority instructs the Global Facility Agent to do so (following provision of not less than ten (10) days' prior written notice to the Company by the Global Facility Agent with respect to prepayment),
the Global Facility Agent shall apply such Insurance Proceeds in accordance with Clause 6.5 ( Mandatory Prepayment from Insurance Proceeds and Capital Compensation Proceeds ) and for no other purpose.
b.
The Global Facility Agent:
i.
may request additional confirmation or reports from the Lenders' Technical Consultant with respect to the information provided by the Company pursuant to paragraphs 5.2(a)(i) through 5.2(a)(x) ( Withdrawals from the Insurance Proceeds Account ) inclusive; and
ii.
other than in the circumstances contemplated by paragraph (B) of the proviso to paragraph (a) above, acting on the instructions of the Required Majority shall withhold its consent to any such proposed rebuilding or repair (and apply the relevant Insurance Proceeds in accordance with Clause 6.5 ( Mandatory Prepayment from Insurance Proceeds and Capital Compensation Proceeds )) only if the Company fails to satisfy any of the requirements of paragraphs 5.2(a)(i) through 5.2(a)(x) ( Withdrawals from the Insurance Proceeds Account ) inclusive within three (3) months from the occurrence of the event causing loss or damage,
but in either case shall not act unreasonably.
c.
In all cases if:
i.
the Company gives notice that it will not rebuild, restore or repair the affected facility;
ii.
the Global Facility Agent has not provided the confirmation referred to in sub-paragraph 5.2(a)(x) ( Withdrawals from the Insurance Proceeds Account ) above by the end of the thirty (30) day period referred to in that sub-paragraph;
iii.
the Company fails to give any notification within the three (3) month period referred to in paragraph 5.2(a)(x) ( Withdrawals from the Insurance Proceeds Account ) above;
iv.
if after giving a notice that it will rebuild, restore or repair, the Company does not proceed to rebuild with diligence and in accordance with the Project Documents, the Finance Documents, Applicable Law and the Consents; or
v.
the Company terminates such rebuilding, restoration or repair,
then the Required Majority may direct the Global Facility Agent to apply the funds in the Insurance Proceeds Account in accordance with Clause 6.5 ( Mandatory Prepayment from Insurance Proceeds and Capital Compensation Proceeds ).




5.3
Prepayments from the Insurance Proceeds Account
a.
For the purposes of making withdrawals from the Insurance Proceeds Account pursuant to paragraph 5.2(a) ( Withdrawals from the Insurance Proceeds Account ) of this Schedule 3 ( Accounts ), if the aggregate amount of such Insurance Proceeds exceeds the aggregate amount at such time of the Advances and all other amounts due under or in connection with the Finance Documents, each Lender shall act reasonably in considering whether the Company has satisfied the conditions to such withdrawal that are set out in paragraph 5.2(a) ( Withdrawals from the Insurance Proceeds Account ) of this Schedule 3 ( Accounts ).
b.
Amounts in the Insurance Proceeds Account not eligible for withdrawal in accordance with paragraph 5.2 ( Withdrawals from the Insurance Proceeds Account ) of this Schedule 3 ( Accounts ) or paragraph (a) above shall be used, upon the direction of the Required Majority to prepay the Advances in accordance with Clause 6.5 ( Mandatory Prepayment from Insurance Proceeds and Capital Compensation Proceeds ) and for no other purpose.
5.4
Amount of Insurance Proceeds
For the purposes of paragraphs 5.1 ( Credits to the Insurance Proceeds Account ) and 5.2 ( Withdrawals from the Insurance Proceeds Account ) of this Schedule 3 ( Accounts ), any reference to the amount of any Insurance Proceeds shall be deemed to be a reference to the higher of (a) the actual amount received or receivable by the Company; and (b) the amount that would be receivable by the Company assuming that such Insurance Proceeds were to be applied by the Company in reinstatement, replacement, restoration or repair of the property or asset to which such Insurance Proceeds relate.
5.5
Third Party Liability Insurance
All Insurance Proceeds in respect of any liability to third parties in respect of amounts not already paid by the Company shall be paid directly to the relevant third party.
6.
CAPITAL COMPENSATION PROCEEDS ACCOUNTS
6.1
Credits to the Dollar Capital Compensation Proceeds Account
The Company shall procure that all Dollar-denominated Capital Compensation Proceeds (other than those which are required to be credited to any other Project Account pursuant to this Agreement) are paid directly into the Dollar Capital Compensation Proceeds Account.
6.2
Credits to the Dinar Capital Compensation Proceeds Account
The Company shall procure that all Bahraini Dinar-denominated Capital Compensation Proceeds (other than those which are required to be credited to any other Project Account pursuant to this Agreement) are paid directly into the Dinar Capital Compensation Proceeds Account.
6.3
Withdrawals from the Capital Compensation Proceeds Accounts
The Company shall withdraw amounts in any Capital Compensation Proceeds Account to effect the prepayments described in Clause 6.5(b) ( Mandatory Prepayments from the Insurance Proceeds and Capital Compensation Accounts ).
7.
DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTS
7.1
Transfers to the Distribution Accounts
Subject to Applicable Law, the Company shall be entitled to transfer amounts from an Operating Revenues Account to a Distribution Account pursuant to paragraph 3.3(f) ( Withdrawals from the Operating Revenues Accounts ) of this Schedule 3 ( Accounts ) or from the Cost Underrun Reserve Account to a Distribution Account pursuant to paragraph 11.2(b) ( Withdrawals from the Cost Underrun Reserve Account ) of this Schedule 3 ( Accounts ) by a date falling no later than forty five (45) days following a Calculation Date if on the date of the proposed transfer:
a.
no Default shall have occurred and is then continuing or would result from such a transfer;
b.
the aggregate of the cash balance standing to the credit of the Debt Service Reserve Account (including the amount of any Permitted Investments purchased with funds from such account) and the face amount




of any DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit in relation to the Debt Service Reserve Account on such Repayment Date is not less than the DSRA Required Balance at that date;
c.
the aggregate of the cash balance standing to the credit of the Major Maintenance Reserve Account (including the amount of any Permitted Investments purchased with funds from such account) and the face amount of any MRA Acceptable Letter of Credit in relation to the Major Maintenance Reserve Account on such Repayment Date is not less than the MRA Required Balance at that date;
d.
the most recently calculated:
i.
Historic DSCR; and
ii.
Projected DSCR for all Projected DSCR Calculation Periods up to and including the Final Maturity Date,
is, in each case, at least 1.15:1;
e.
the Completion Date has occurred;
f.
there has been no breach of a prepayment obligation of the Company contemplated under Clause 6.6 ( Mandatory Prepayment from Excess Cash Flow ); and
g.
immediately after the making of such transfer, the aggregate of the cash balance standing to the credit of the Onshore Operating Account would be sufficient to cover all Project Costs and Operating Costs which are projected to become due and payable in the next thirty (30) day period,
provided that each such transfer to a Distribution Account shall be limited to the amount of funds then standing to the credit of the Operating Revenues Accounts on the date of such transfer after giving effect to all payments and transfers to be made on such date in accordance with paragraphs 3.3(a) to (e) ( Withdrawals from the Operating Revenues Accounts ) of this Schedule 3 ( Accounts ).
7.2
Withdrawals from the Distribution Accounts
The Company shall be entitled to withdraw amounts from a Distribution Account at any time as it thinks fit, including to:
a.
declare or pay dividends;
b.
pay interest, principal and other amounts in respect of the Shareholder Loans;
c.
make loans, or pay fees, to the Shareholders; or
d.
capital reduction or Equity redemption, if any;
e.
make prepayments pursuant to Clause 6.16 ( Right of Cancellation and Repayment in relation to a Single Lender ).
8.
ONSHORE OPERATING ACCOUNT
8.1
Credits to the Onshore Operating Account
The Company shall procure that all amounts transferred from the Operating Revenues Accounts in accordance with paragraph 3.3(d)(i) ( Withdrawals from the Operating Revenues Accounts ) of this Schedule 3 ( Accounts ) are paid directly to the Onshore Operating Account.
8.2
Withdrawals from the Onshore Operating Account
Save as otherwise provided in this Schedule 3 ( Accounts ), unless otherwise agreed by the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority), the Company may only withdraw amounts from the Onshore Operating Account, and shall apply all amounts so withdrawn to pay Operating Costs and Approved Costs denominated in Bahraini Dinars (other than any Operating Costs incurred in contravention of this Agreement) as and when they fall due.
9.
WORKING CAPITAL ACCOUNT
9.1
Debits to Working Capital Account
a.
If the Working Capital Facility is an Overdraft Facility denominated in Bahraini Dinars:
i.
the Company may make payments from the Dinar Working Capital Account at any time in respect of the Company's then current working capital requirements (except to the extent that such payment is prohibited by paragraph 1.6(a)(i) ( Restrictions on Withdrawals ));
ii.
upon the occurrence of an Overdraft Default the amount by which the Dinar Working Capital Account is overdrawn as at such occurrence shall, on the date of such occurrence (if it is a




day on which the Onshore Account Bank is open for business) or (if it is not) on the first day thereafter, be debited to the Dollar Working Capital Account and credited to the Dinar Working Capital Account;
iii.
no amounts may be withdrawn from the Dollar Working Capital Account unless both the Working Capital Banks and the Required Majority otherwise agree; and
iv.
if the relevant Overdraft Default is remedied to the satisfaction of the Required Majority or waived, then the amount by which the Dollar Working Capital Account is overdrawn shall be debited to the Dinar Working Capital Account and credited to the Dollar Working Capital Account.
b.
If the Working Capital Facility is an Overdraft Facility denominated in Dollars:
i.
subject to the remaining provisions of this paragraph (b), the Company may make payments from the Dollar Working Capital Account at any time in respect of the Company's then current working capital requirements; and
ii.
during the occurrence of an Overdraft Default that is continuing, no amounts may be withdrawn from the Dollar Working Capital Account unless both the Working Capital Banks and the Required Majority otherwise agree.
9.2
Credits to Working Capital Account
While an Overdraft Default is continuing, no amounts may be credited to any Working Capital Account unless:
a.
prior to the enforcement of any security, the Required Majority otherwise agrees; or
b.
upon or after the enforcement of any security, such amounts are amounts of receipts or recoveries by a Security Agent paid to the Working Capital Banks for application against the amount of any liabilities of the Company owed to them under the Working Capital Facility Agreement.
10.
MAJOR MAINTENANCE RESERVE ACCOUNT
10.1
MRA Required Balance
a.
On and after the Commercial Start Date, the amount of the MRA Required Balance shall be zero provided that :
i.
the O&M Agreement and the O&M Agreement Direct Agreement remains in full force and effect; and
ii.
an MRA Trigger Event has not occurred.
b.
Upon the occurrence of an MRA Trigger Event or if the O&M Agreement or the O&M Agreement Direct Agreement is no longer in full force and effect, if such event is continuing and unremedied, the Company shall commence to comply with its funding obligations under this paragraph 10 ( Major Maintenance Reserve Account ), provided that where the MRA Trigger Event has arisen due to a breach by the O&M Contractor of its obligations under the O&M Agreement, such funding obligations shall continue until:
i.
the Company has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Global Facility Agent that it or the O&M Contractor has procured an acceptable substitute to discharge the relevant obligations and liabilities which had previously been performed by it under the O&M Agreement on terms acceptable to the Global Facility Agent; or
ii.
such MRA Trigger Event has been remedied under the O&M Agreement to the satisfaction of the Global Facility Agent and the Lenders' Technical Consultant.
10.2
Credits to the Major Maintenance Reserve Account
In the event that on any Calculation Date after the Commercial Start Date, the balance standing to the credit of the Major Maintenance Reserve Account is less than the MRA Required Balance, if any, on that date, then on that Calculation Date, the Company shall transfer from the Operating Revenues Account in accordance with paragraph 3.3(d)(vi) ( Withdrawals from the Operating Revenues Account ) of this Schedule 3 ( Accounts ) an amount equal to the lesser of:
a.
an amount sufficient to ensure that the amount standing to the credit of the Major Maintenance Reserve Account on that date is equal to the MRA Required Balance, if any; and
b.
if less, the amount standing to the credit of the Operating Revenues Account and available for that purpose in accordance with this Agreement on that date.




10.3
Notification of MRA Required Balance
The Global Facility Agent (acting in consultation with the Lenders' Technical Consultant) shall, not less than seven (7) days before (i) the date falling three (3) months after the Commercial Start Date; (ii) the Completion Date; and (iii) each subsequent Repayment Date, notify the Company and the Offshore Account Bank of the amount of the applicable MRA Required Balance, such amount to be an approximation based on the projected amount of the MRA Required Balance on the Completion Date or the relevant Repayment Date.
10.4
Withdrawals from the Major Maintenance Reserve Account
The Company may only withdraw amounts from the Major Maintenance Reserve Account if they are applied for the following purposes in the following order (and in the event that funds are insufficient to pay all amounts due and payable under any paragraph, the amount available for application towards amounts in that paragraph shall be applied pro rata between all payments due and payable in that paragraph):
a.
to pay those Operating Costs referred to in the maintenance line items; and
b.
to transfer to the Dollar Operating Revenues Account on a Repayment Date but only to the extent that the balance standing to the credit of the Major Maintenance Reserve Account following the transfer equals or exceeds the MRA Required Balance on that Repayment Date.
10.5
No other withdrawals from the Major Maintenance Reserve Account
The Company shall not be entitled to request any other payment from the Major Maintenance Reserve Account without the prior written consent of the Global Facility Agent except for the purposes of acquiring any Permitted Investment pursuant to Clause 22 ( Permitted Investments ).
10.6
MRA Acceptable Letter of Credit
a.
For the purpose of this Agreement, the balance standing to the credit of the Major Maintenance Reserve Account at any time includes any amount standing to the credit of the Major Maintenance Reserve Account at the date of the determination and any amount which at the date of determination is available for drawing under any MRA Acceptable Letter of Credit (assuming at any time, that all pre-conditions to making such a demand have been met at that time).
b.
The Offshore Security Trustee and the Company must pay the proceeds of any demand made under any MRA Acceptable Letter of Credit into the Major Maintenance Reserve Account.
c.
The Offshore Security Trustee and the Company may make a demand under an MRA Acceptable Letter of Credit in order to meet payments referred to in paragraph 10.4 ( Withdrawals from the Major Maintenance Reserve Account ) of this Schedule 3 ( Accounts ).
d.
If any of the following occurs:
i.
any MRA Acceptable Letter of Credit provided in respect of the Major Maintenance Reserve Account is cancelled or revoked for any reason;
ii.
by the date falling thirty (30) days before the expiry date of any MRA Acceptable Letter of Credit provided in respect of the Major Maintenance Reserve Account, a replacement MRA Acceptable Letter of Credit (commencing no later than the date of such expiry) has not been provided for the amount available to claim thereunder or, if lower, for a face amount which, when aggregated with cash standing to the credit of the Major Maintenance Reserve Account at such time and the value of Permitted Investments at such time purchased with monies therefrom and any MRA Acceptable Letter of Credit, will equal the MRA Required Balance at the expiry of the original MRA Acceptable Letter of Credit as determined by the Global Facility Agent; or
iii.
the issuer of an MRA Acceptable Letter of Credit ceases to constitute an Approved Bank,
then, if a substitute MRA Acceptable Letter of Credit has not, in the case of paragraphs (i) and (iii) above, been provided to the Global Facility Agent within fifteen (15) days thereafter or, in the case of paragraph (ii) above, has not been provided by the date specified in paragraph (ii) above, the Global Facility Agent may instruct the Offshore Security Trustee to claim upon the relevant MRA Acceptable Letter of Credit in an amount equal to the face amount under the relevant MRA Acceptable Letter of Credit less (if not already deducted) the aggregate amounts previously claimed thereunder (and the Offshore Security Trustee shall credit the net proceeds thereof on receipt to the Major Maintenance Reserve Account), provided that, in respect of paragraph (ii) above, where a claim has been made on




the relevant MRA Acceptable Letter of Credit as described above and a substitute MRA Acceptable Letter of Credit is subsequently provided to the Global Facility Agent, the Global Facility Agent shall instruct the Offshore Account Bank to reimburse the Company for the amount of net proceeds previously credited to the Major Maintenance Reserve Account in connection with a claim by the Offshore Security Trustee under the relevant MRA Acceptable Letter of Credit.
e.
The Global Facility Agent may also instruct the Offshore Security Trustee to claim under any MRA Acceptable Letter of Credit pursuant to Clause 28.1(i) ( Remedies Following Event of Default ).
11.
COST UNDERRUN RESERVE ACCOUNT
11.1
Credits to the Cost Underrun Reserve Account
Save as otherwise provided in any Finance Document, the Company shall procure that all proceeds received in respect of the Cost Underrun Advance are deposited into the Cost Underrun Reserve Account.
11.2
Withdrawals from the Cost Underrun Reserve Account
a.
The Company may withdraw amounts standing to the credit of the Cost Underrun Reserve Account to pay Project Costs provided that the Lenders' Technical Consultant has provided a certificate (substantially in the form attached as Part B ( Form of Lenders' Technical Consultant's Certificate ) to Schedule 4 ( Notice of Drawdown and Lenders' Technical Consultant's Certificate ) in relation to the proposed withdrawal.
b.
The Company may transfer amounts in the Cost Underrun Reserve Account to a Distribution Account subject to the following conditions:
i.
no Default is continuing or would result from such a transfer;
ii.
the Completion Date has occurred;
iii.
based on a calculation of the Projected DSCR taking into account the Cost Underrun Advance, the Projected DSCR for all Projected DSCR Calculation Periods up to and including the Final Maturity Date would be at least 1.25:1;
iv.
the aggregate of all funds standing to the credit of the Debt Service Reserve Account and the available amount of any DSRA Acceptable Letter of Credit issued in lieu of those funds is at least equal to the DSRA Required Balance;
v.
the most recently calculated Historic DSCR is not less than 1.25:1; and
vi.
following application of the proceeds of the Cost Underrun Advance, the D/E Ratio shall be no greater than 75:25.
c.
On the date following the Longstop Completion Date, the Company shall apply all amounts (if any) standing to the credit of the Cost Underrun Reserve Account in mandatory prepayment of the Loans in accordance with Clause 6.12 ( Mandatory Prepayment - Cost Underrun Reserve Account ).








Schedule 4
NOTICE OF DRAWDOWN AND LENDERS' TECHNICAL CONSULTANT CERTIFICATE
Part A

Notice of Drawdown

From:          Bahrain LNG W.L.L. (as the " Company ")
To:          Standard Chartered Bank (as the " Global Facility Agent ")
Dated:          [insert date]
Dear Sirs
Bahrain LNG W.L.L. - Common Terms Agreement dated [·] 2016 between, among others, Bahrain LNG W.L.L. as the Company and Standard Chartered Bank as the Global Facility Agent as from time to time amended, varied, novated or supplemented, (the "Common Terms Agreement")
1.
We refer to the Common Terms Agreement. This is a Notice of Drawdown. Terms defined in the Common Terms Agreement have the same meaning in this Notice of Drawdown unless given a different meaning in this Notice of Drawdown.
2.
We wish to borrow an Advance on the following terms:
Proposed Drawdown Date:
[·] (or, if that is not a Business Day under the [ relevant Facility Agreement ], the next Business Day) under the [ relevant Facility Agreement ]
Facility to be utilised:
[Commercial Bank Facility]/[K-SURE Covered Facility]/[Contingent Facility]
Currency of Advance:
Dollars
Amount:
[·] or, if less, the Available [Commercial Bank Facility]/[K-SURE Covered Facility]/[Contingent Facility]
Interest Period:
[·]

3.
We confirm that each condition specified in [ insert reference to relevant CP clause in the Common Terms Agreement and the relevant Facility Agreement ] is satisfied on the date of this Notice of Drawdown.
4.
The proceeds of this Advance should be credited to [ insert account details for Dollar Disbursement Account or, in the case of the Cost Underrun Advance, account details for the Cost Underrun Reserve Account ].
5.
This Notice of Drawdown is irrevocable.


Yours faithfully
…………………………………
authorised signatory for
Bahrain LNG W.L.L.




* Delete as appropriate





Part B

Form of Lenders' Technical Consultant's Certificate
To:          Standard Chartered Bank, as Global Facility Agent
Dated: [·]
Dear Sirs
This Certificate is delivered to you in connection with the Notice of Drawdown dated [·] being delivered to you by the Company pursuant to the Common Terms Agreement and the Facility Agreement referred to therein. Terms used but not defined herein shall have the respective meanings given to such terms in the Common Terms Agreement.
We hereby certify that:
a.
where such Advance is to fund a payment to the EPC Contractor the payment for which any sum specified in the Notice of Drawdown is to be applied is both due and undisputed;
b.
[the proceeds of the Advance are to be used in a manner consistent with the Base Case in payment of the following Project Costs:
[·],
and payment of the above Project Costs is in accordance with the current Project Budget] OR
[the proceeds of Shareholders' Funds have been applied in the payment of Project Costs falling within paragraphs (a) to (e) and (h) of the definition thereof];
c.
no Forecast Funding Shortfall has arisen, will or could reasonably be expected to arise as a result of the making of such Advance;
d.
all construction milestones detailed in the schedule of material milestones under the EPC Contract have been achieved to the reasonable satisfaction of the Lenders' Technical Consultant;
e.
the Commercial Start Date is, at the date hereof, forecast to occur on or before the Last Commercial Start Date (as defined in the Project Development Agreement);
f.
the Company's certification that the proceeds of the Advance will be utilised within 60 days of the Notice of Drawdown in payment of the items specified by the Company in the current Project Budget is a reasonable certification; and
g.
the FSU Owner's certification that [ the construction of the FSU is proceeding to a schedule so as to achieve [the agreed longstop dates] set out in the FSU Building Contract ] is a reasonable certification.
Yours faithfully

.............................
For and on behalf of
[LENDERS' TECHNICAL CONSULTANT]
By: [NAME]
Title:















Schedule 5

SPECIFIED TIMES
Delivery of a duly completed Notice of Drawdown in accordance with Clause 5.2 ( Delivery of a Notice of Drawdown ).
10:00am London time
Global Facility Agent notifies the Senior Lenders of the Advance in accordance with Clause 5.5(d) ( Senior Lenders' Participation in Advances ).
1:00pm London time
Commercial Facilities Agent notifies the Commercial Lenders of the Facilities Advance in accordance with clause 4.4 ( Commercial Lenders' participation in Facilities Advances ) of the Commercial Facilities Agreement.
1:00pm London time
K-SURE Covered Facility Agent notifies the K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders of the K-SURE Covered Facility Advance in accordance with clause 4.4 ( K-SURE Covered Facility Lenders' participation in K-SURE Covered Facility Advances ) of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agreement.
1:00pm London time
LIBOR
Quotation Day as of 11:00am London time
Reference Bank Rate calculated by reference to available quotations in accordance with clause 8.2 ( Absence of quotations ) of the Commercial Facilities Agreement.
Quotation Day as of 12:00pm London time
Reference Bank Rate calculated by reference to available quotations in accordance with clause 8.2 ( Absence of quotations ) of the K-SURE Covered Facility Agreement.
Quotation Day as of 12:00pm London time











Schedule 6
ASSUMPTIONS
Part A

Economic Assumptions
1.
ECONOMIC ASSUMPTIONS
Economic Assumption
Sources and methodology for determining relevant Economic Assumptions
US$ Inflation
USCPI-U (determined as set out below)
Bahraini Inflation
Bahraini CPI (determined as set out below)
USCPI-U
Shall be two per cent. (2%) unless there is a material change in past CPI indexes. If there is such change, USCPI-U shall be calculated as agreed by both the Company and the Global Facility Agent.
Bahraini CPI
Shall be two per cent. (2%) unless there is a material change in past CPI indexes. If there is such change, Bahraini CPI shall be calculated as agreed by both the Company and the Global Facility Agent.
Currency Exchange Rates
Set at BD0.376 = US$1.00 as long as a currency peg is maintained.
 
Should the exchange rate policy of the country change, then a different methodology will be agreed between the Global Facility Agent and the Company for determining forecast currency exchange rates (and the Financial Model will be updated to reflect this change in policy).
Interest Swap Rates
K-SURE Covered Facility portion swap rate shall be the weighted average of the swap rate as set out in the approved interest rate swaps and applicable to the K-sure Covered Facility.
 
Commercial Facilities portion swap rate shall be the weighted average of the swap rate as set out in the approved interest rate swaps and applicable to the Commercial Facilities.
Interest Rates for Cash Deposits
Shall be the Floating Interest Rate minus 0.25%
Floating Interest Rate Assumptions
The Annual Forecast Floating Interest Rate will be four per cent (4%).
Discount Rate
Determined in accordance with the definition of Discount Rate
Accounting and Tax assumptions
Fixed asset accounting basis
 
No taxes shall be applicable
Working capital requirements
Working capital requirements shall be calculated on the basis of one (2) month for receivables and one (1) month for payables.
Working Capital Facility availability
The Working Capital Facility will be assumed to be made available by the Working Capital Bank or some other institution for until the date that falls thirty (30) days after the Final Maturity Date.




Part B
Technical Assumptions
1.
TECHNICAL ASSUMPTIONS
Technical Assumption
Value
Operating Costs
Fixed with annual escalation
Nitrogen generating capacity
1,100 tonnes per day
Capacity (maximum continuous)
800 mmscfd (fixed capacity charge)
Availability
98%
FSU Tank Capacity (100%)
173,400
LNG consumption
Not more than 0.3% of LNG
Range of visiting LNG vessels
125,000m 3  to 266,000m 3













Schedule 7
FORM OF DEED OF ACCESSION
To:          Standard Chartered Bank as Global Facility Agent
cc:          Bahrain LNG W.L.L.
Date:
Deed of Accession
Bahrain LNG W.L.L. - Common Terms Agreement dated [·] 2016 between, among others, Bahrain LNG W.L.L. as Company and Standard Chartered Bank as the Global Facility Agent (as from time to time amended and varied, novated or supplemented the "Common Terms Agreement")
1.
Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalised terms used in this Deed of Accession shall have the meanings defined in the Common Terms Agreement.
2.
We acknowledge and agree with each other person who is or who becomes a party to the Common Terms Agreement that upon and by reason of our delivering this Deed of Accession to the Global Facility Agent we will hereby forthwith become a party to the Common Terms Agreement as [a Hedge Provider / an Account Bank / a Working Capital Bank]* and accordingly shall be entitled to the rights and benefits, and be bound by the obligations, of [a Hedge Provider / an Account Bank / a Working Capital Bank]* thereunder as if originally named as a Party therein.
3.
We further warrant to each of the Finance Parties (including, for the avoidance of doubt, the Hedge Providers) that we have been, and will continue to be, solely responsible for making our own independent appraisal of, and investigations into, the financial condition, creditworthiness, condition, affairs, status and nature of the Company, each Shareholder, each Sponsor and the Project and the legality, validity, effectiveness, adequacy or enforceability of the Finance Documents and the Project Documents and any document or other matters delivered pursuant thereto and we have not and will not hereunder rely on any other Finance Party (including, for the avoidance of doubt, a Hedge Provider):
a.
to check or enquire on our behalf into the adequacy, accuracy or completeness of any information provided by the Company, any Shareholder or any Sponsor in connection with the Transaction Documents or, in any case, the transactions contemplated thereby;
b.
to assess or keep under review on our behalf the financial condition, creditworthiness, condition, affairs, or nature of the Company, any Shareholder, any Sponsor or the Project; or
c.
to assess or keep under review the legality, validity, effectiveness, adequacy or enforceability of the Common Terms Agreement and/or any of the other Finance Documents and/or any of the Project Documents or any documents or other matters delivered pursuant thereto.
This Deed of Accession and any non-contractual obligations arising out of it are governed by English law.
[ Provisions to deal with arbitration and waiver of immunity to be added ]
* Delete as applicable.
IN WITNESS whereof this Deed of Accession has been executed as a deed and is delivered and is intended to be delivered the day and year first before written.
Executed as a deed by
[Hedge Provider / Account Bank / Working Capital Bank] **
By:
Address:
Tel:




Fax:
Attention:



This Deed of Accession is accepted by the Global Facility Agent on this [·] day of [·][·].
By:
Standard Chartered Bank
as Global Facility Agent


** Delete as applicable








Schedule 8
FORM OF TRANSFER CERTIFICATE
To:          Standard Chartered Bank as Global Facility Agent
From:
[ The Existing Lender ] (the " Existing Lender ") and [ The New Lender ] (the " New Lender ")
Dated:
Bahrain LNG W.L.L. - Common Terms Agreement between, among others, Bahrain LNG W.L.L. as Company and Standard Chartered Bank as the Global Facility Agent dated [·] 2016 (as from time to time amended, varied, novated or supplemented the "Common Terms Agreement")
1.
We refer to the Common Terms Agreement. This is a Transfer Certificate. Terms defined in the Common Terms Agreement have the same meaning in this Transfer Certificate unless given a different meaning in this Transfer Certificate.
2.
We refer to Clause 34.4 ( Procedure for Transfer ):
a.
The Existing Lender and the New Lender agree to the Existing Lender transferring to the New Lender by novation all or part of the Existing Lender's Commitment, rights and obligations referred to in the Schedule in accordance with Clause 34.4 ( Procedure for Transfer ) (the " Novated Rights and Obligations ").
b.
The proposed Transfer Date is [·].
c.
The Facility Office and address, fax number and attention details for notices of the New Lender for the purposes of Clause 38.2 ( Addresses ) are set out in the Schedule.
3.
The New Lender expressly acknowledges the limitations on the Existing Lender's obligations set out in paragraph (c) of Clause 34.3 ( Limitation of Responsibility of Existing Lenders ).
4.
This Transfer Certificate may be executed in any number of counterparts and this has the same effect as if the signatures on the counterparts were on a single copy of this Transfer Certificate.
5.
This Transfer Certificate and any non-contractual obligations arising out of it are governed by English law.







THE SCHEDULE
Commitment/rights and obligations to be transferred
[insert relevant details]
[Facility Office address, fax number and attention details for notices and account details for payments]

[Existing Lender]
[New Lender]
By:
By:
This Transfer Certificate is accepted by the Global Facility Agent and the Transfer Date is confirmed as [·].
[·]
 
By:
 










Schedule 9
CONSENTS
Part A
Financial Close Consents
 
Permit
Relevant Authority
Responsibility
 
Revised planning permit addressing the new pipeline route, new location of Onshore Receiving Facility, Temporary Laydown Area and Temporary Jetty.
All 12 relevant stakeholders
Military Works Directorate - Bahrain Defence Force
Ports & Maritime Affairs - Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunication
Electricity & Water Authority - Water Distribution Directorate
Survey Directorate - Survey Land Registration Bureau
Electricity & Water Authority - Electricity Distribution Directorate
Electricity & Water Authority - Damage Prevention Section
Telecommunication Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning - Urban Planning Affairs
Industrial Areas Directorate - Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism
Electricity & Water Authority - Planning & Studies Directorate (Electrical)
Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning - Roads Planning & Design Directorate
Electricity & Water Authority - Planning & Studies Directorate (Water)
Company   to submit an application through the Central Planning Office
EPC Contractor to provide information as requested by the stakeholders (e.g. detailed engineering drawings, construction methodology etc.) based on the Contract between TermCo and EPC Contractor.
 
Approval on reclamation & dredging (EA-4)
Supreme Council of Environment
Company is the applicant in an application to be submitted by the EPC Contractor
 
Approval on reclamation & dredging (Dredging / Reclamation Application Form)
Water Resource Directorate
Agriculture and Marine Resources Affairs
Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning
Company is the applicant in an application to be submitted by the EPC Contractor
 
Approval on reclamation & dredging (Dredging Application Form)
Ports and Maritime Affairs
Water Resource Directorate
Company is the applicant in an application to be submitted by the EPC Contractor
 
Environmental Impact Assessment
Supreme Council of Environment
Company





Part B

Other Consents

 
Permit
Relevant Authority
Responsibility
Marine
 
Approval on site investigation
Central Planning Office & 5 stakeholders
Maritime Affairs
Coast Guard
Fisheries
Bahrain Defence Force
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority
Company is the applicant in an application to be submitted by the EPC Contractor
 
Approval on Temporary Jetty
Supreme Council of Environment
Company is the applicant in an application to be submitted by the EPC Contractor
 
Approval on piling work
1. Water Resource Directorate
Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning
2. Central Planning Office & Concerned Stakeholders
Company is the applicant in an application to be submitted by the EPC Contractor.
 
Consent on construction methodology
Central Planning Office
Ports, Civil Defence, Fishery, Traffic, Coast Guard
EPC Contractor
 
Wayleave for subsea pipeline
Central Planning Office & Concerned Stakeholders.
Company is the applicant in an application to be submitted by the EPC Contractor.
 
Building permit for jetty and regasification platform
Municipality One Stop Shop
Company and EPC Contractor
 
Reclamation permit for Breakwater
1. Water Resource Directorate
Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban
2. Central Planning Office & Concerned Stakeholders
Company is the applicant in an application to be submitted by the EPC Contractor.
Temporary Site Office
 
Special work permit
Central Planning Office & Concerned Stakeholders
Company is the applicant in an application to be submitted by the EPC Contractor.
 
Building Permit
Municipality One Stop Shop
Company and EPC Contractor
Onshore Receiving Facility




 
Approval on site investigation
1. Water Resource Directorate

Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning

2. Central Planning Office & 15 Stakeholders
Company is the applicant in an application to be submitted by the EPC Contractor.
 
Approval on piling work
1. Water Resource Directorate
Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning
2. Central Planning Office & Concerned Stakeholders
Company is the applicant in an application to be submitted by the EPC Contractor.
Onshore Pipeline
 
Wayleave for site survey
Central Planning Office & 15 Stakeholders
Company is the applicant in an application to be submitted by the EPC Contractor
 
Wayleave for construction
Central Planning Office & Concerned Stakeholders
Company is the applicant in an application to be submitted by the EPC Contractor.
Others
 
Construction Environmental and Social Management Plan
Supreme Council of Environment
Company and EPC Contractor.









Schedule 10
INSURANCES
In this Schedule 10, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
" Acceptable Insurance Provider " has the meaning given to it in paragraph 1.1(c) ( General ) of this Schedule 10.
" Insurance Expert " has the meaning given to it in paragraph 1.1 ( Appointment ) of Appendix II ( Independent Insurance Expert Determination ) of this Schedule 10.
" Political Violence Insurances " means the "Political Violence during Construction Phase" Insurance referred to in paragraph 4 ( Political Violence during Construction Phase ) of Part A ( Construction Phase Insurances ) and the "Political Violence during Operational Phase" Insurance referred to in paragraph 4 ( Political Violence during Operational Phase ) of Part B ( Operational Phase Insurances ), in each case, of Appendix I ( Schedules ) to this Schedule 10.
" Proposal Date " has the meaning given to it in paragraph 1.4(a) ( Changes in Circumstances and Determining Insurance ) of this Schedule 10.
" Relevant Insurance " has the meaning given to it in paragraph 1.4(a) ( Changes in Circumstances and Determining Insurance ) of this Schedule 10.
1.
GENERAL
1.1
The Company shall:
(a)
effect and maintain the Insurances described in this Schedule 10;
(b)
effect all other insurances which may be required from time to time by Applicable Law;
(c)
procure that:
(i)
all Insurances which are effected on-shore (except those insurances which are placed with Bahraini branches or operations of an Acceptable Insurance Provider) are reinsured for at least 97.5% of each section of cover insured by the on-shore insurer, with an off-shore Acceptable Insurance Provider in accordance with this Schedule 10. For the purposes of this paragraph 1.1(c)(i), " Acceptable Insurance Provider " means, at any time, an insurance or reinsurance provider with a credit rating of at least A- by S&P or A3 by Moody's;
(ii)
the terms of any reinsurance policies that are effected are consistent with this Schedule 10;
(iii)
unless waived in writing by the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority), all reinsurance policies effected:
(A)
contain reinsurance endorsements materially in the form set out in Appendix VI ( Form of Endorsement to each Reinsurance Policy ) to this Schedule 10; and
(B)
are the subject of an assignment of reinsurance policies in favour of the Offshore Security Trustee (materially in the form set out in Appendix VII ( Deed of Assignment of Reinsurances ) to this Schedule 10), notice of which is given to the reinsurers (materially in the form set out in Appendix 3 ( Form of Notice of Assignment of Reinsurances ) to Appendix VII ( Deed of Assignment of Reinsurances ) to this Schedule 10) promptly upon execution or renewal of such assignment. The Company shall use all reasonable efforts to procure an acknowledgment to such notice of assignment (materially in the form set out in Appendix 4 ( Form of Acknowledgement of Assignment of Reinsurances ) to Appendix VII ( Deed of Assignment of Reinsurances ) to this Schedule 10);
(d)
punctually pay when due any premium, call, commission or any other amount necessary for effecting and maintaining in force each Insurance;
(e)
ensure that any Insurances on its assets, liability and for business interruption or delayed start-up:
(i)
cannot be terminated or voided by the insurer for any reason (including failure to pay the premium or any other amount) unless the Global Facility Agent and the Company receive at least thirty (30) days' notice (except: (a) in respect of non-payment under the Political Violence Insurances in which case the required notice shall be not less than fifteen (15) days; (b) in respect of cancellation under marine delay in start-up and marine cargo insurance for war,




strikes, riot or civil commotion, in which case the required notice shall be not less than seven (7) days) except in respect of sending to and from the USA where the required notice shall be not less than forty eight (48) hours;
(ii)
name the Global Facility Agent as sole loss payee (except in respect of: (a) proceeds arising in respect of a claim for the third party liability component of any Insurances which are to be paid directly to the third party in question (in which case such proceeds shall be paid via (where appointed) the insurance broker or reinsurance broker by the insurers or reinsurers to such third party); (b) amounts which (when taken together with all other Insurance Proceeds relating to the same event) do not exceed US$10,000,000 (or its equivalent) which are to be applied directly in reinstatement of a lost or damaged asset or to any other remedial purpose for which such proceeds were paid; and (c) those amounts which are payable directly to the EPC Contractor pursuant to the EPC Contract or as otherwise agreed by the Company and authorised by the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority), in each case, as long as the EPC Contractor proceeds with the necessary repairs);
(iii)
are the subject of an assignment of insurance policies in favour of the Onshore Security Agent, notice of which is given to the insurers (materially in the form set out in Annex 2 ( Form of Acknowledgement of Assignment of Insurances ) to Appendix III (Form of Insurance Broker's Letter of Undertaking) to this Schedule 10 to the Assignment of Insurances) promptly upon execution or renewal of such assignment. The Company shall use all reasonable efforts to procure an acknowledgment to such notice of assignment (materially in the form set out in Annex 2 ( Form of Acknowledgement of Assignment of Insurances ) to Appendix III ( Form of Insurance Broker's Letter of Undertaking ) to this Schedule 10);
(iv)
contain a provision whereby the relevant Insurers and Reinsurers waive all rights of subrogation howsoever arising which they may have or acquire against any of the Finance Parties arising out of any occurrence in respect of which any claim is admitted under such policy consistent with, as applicable, paragraph 4 of Appendix V ( Form of Endorsement to each Insurance Policy ) or paragraph 5 of Appendix VI ( Form of Endorsement to each Reinsurance Policy ), in each case, to this Schedule 10; and
(v)
contain insurance endorsements materially in the form set out in Appendix V ( Form of Endorsement to each Insurance Policy ) to this Schedule 10;
(f)
not do or omit to do, or (so far as it is reasonably able) permit to be done or not done, anything that might prejudice the Company's right to claim or recover under any Insurances;
(g)
deliver to the Global Facility Agent:
(i)
within thirty (30) days after any insurance policies or other evidence of cover are issued to the Company, a copy of that policy or other evidence of cover, incorporating any loss payee provisions required;
(ii)
within thirty (30) days but no later than fourteen (14) days prior to the expiry date of any Insurances, a certificate of renewal from the Company's Insurance Adviser confirming the renewal of that policy and the renewal period, the amounts insured for each asset or item, any material changes in terms or conditions from the policy's issue date of last renewal, and that provisions naming the Global Facility Agent as loss payee and the Finance Parties as additional insured parties remain in effect; and
(iii)
any other information or documents with respect to each of the Insurances as the Global Facility Agent may request and promptly notify the Global Facility Agent of any lapse or cancellation of any insurance referred to herein;
(h)
procure that no reductions in limits or coverage (including those resulting from extensions and apart from the operation of agreed aggregate limitation following any claim) or increases in deductibles, exclusions or exceptions will be made to any of the Insurances without the written consent of the Global Facility Agent acting on the advice of the Lenders' Insurance Adviser which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed;
(i)
not materially vary or cause a material change to the Insurances described in this Schedule 10 without the prior written consent of the Global Facility Agent following consultation with the Lenders'




Insurance Adviser and acting on the instructions of the Required Majority, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed;
(j)
not take or agree to take any action or omit to do anything:
(i)
which may prejudice in whole or in part its or any of the Finance Parties' rights in any Insurances; or
(ii)
which would entitle any Insurer or Reinsurer to reduce its liability under any insurance or reinsurance;
(k)
promptly make and diligently pursue claims under the Insurances;
(l)
procure, in the event of any claim made under the Insurances that is greater than US$3,000,000 or the equivalent (not taking into account any relevant deductible for this purpose), that the Global Facility Agent receive a report from the Company's Insurance Adviser which shall include a description of the loss;
(m)
not agree to settle or compromise any claim under any of the Insurances where:
(i)
the amount of such claim (after taking into account the relevant deductible) exceeds or could reasonably be expected to exceed US$5,000,000 (or its equivalent in other currencies); or
(ii)
the difference between the amount claimed and the amount proposed to be paid by the Insurers (after taking into account the relevant deductible) exceeds or could reasonably be expected to exceed US$1,000,000 (or its equivalent in other currencies);
(n)
not change during the term of any policy the primary Insurer or any Reinsurer without the prior written consent of the Global Facility Agent;
(o)
procure that, with respect to each policy relating to the Insurances, the insurance broker (if one has been appointed) or reinsurance broker through which that policy was effected issues, contemporaneously with that policy becoming effective and upon each renewal of that policy, a letter materially in the form set out in Appendix III ( Form of Insurance Broker's Letter of Undertaking ) or Appendix IV ( Form of Reinsurance Broker's Letter of Undertaking ) (as applicable) to this Schedule 10 or provided pursuant to paragraph 13.4 of Schedule 2 ( Conditions Precedent );
(p)
procure that each of the Insurances and Reinsurances, as applicable, provides that to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, the liability expressed to be covered by the Insurances and Reinsurances is, in all cases, denominated in Dollars and claims are paid in Dollars; and
(q)
all policies, cover notes and endorsements of Insurance and Reinsurance are in the English language, and if any Applicable Law requires any such documents to be in a language other than English, such document will be translated into the relevant language, provided that the English language version of any such document shall prevail in the event of any inconsistency.
1.2
In this Schedule 10 where agreement on a matter is to be reached between the Global Facility Agent and the Company, the Global Facility Agent may always first consult with the Lenders' Insurance Adviser, except in cases where this Agreement prescribes that the Global Facility Agent shall consult with the Lenders' Insurance Adviser in which case the Global Facility Agent shall consult with the Lenders' Insurance Adviser.
1.3
Market Availability
(a)
Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Schedule 10, the Company shall not be in breach of its obligations under this Agreement if:
(i)
the Lenders' Insurance Adviser has certified that:
(A)
any Insurances required to be entered into or maintained by the Company under this Agreement are not, in the reasonable opinion of the Lenders' Insurance Adviser (following consultation with the Company's Insurance Adviser), available to the Company on reasonable commercial terms owing to a lack or absence of capacity in the international insurance or reinsurance market;
(B)
the premiums in respect of any such Insurances are, in the opinion of the Lenders' Insurance Adviser (following consultation with the Company's Insurance Adviser), unreasonable having regard to the risks being covered and the interests of the Finance Parties under the Transaction Documents; or
(ii)
the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority) otherwise agrees to waive the benefits of such obligations.




(b)
If any Insurances are no longer available on reasonable commercial terms in accordance with paragraph 1.3(a), the Company shall be entitled to a period of ninety (90) days from the date of a certificate from the Lenders' Insurance Adviser issued pursuant to paragraph 1.4 relating to such non-availability to replace the Insurances with substitute insurance, reinsurance or another arrangement that is substantially equivalent to the required coverage and available on reasonable commercial terms and which is acceptable to the Required Majority (acting reasonably).
(c)
Any disagreements between the Parties relating to circumstances referred to in paragraph 1.3(a) may be submitted for determination by an Insurance Expert in accordance with Appendix II ( Independent Insurance Expert Determination ) to this Schedule 10.
(d)
If:
(i)
the circumstances set out in paragraphs (a)(i) and (a)(ii) above have occurred; and
(ii)
the Lenders' Insurance Adviser subsequently determines (acting reasonably and in consultation with the Company's Insurance Adviser) that those circumstances are no longer continuing in a manner which entitles the Company to relief from its obligations under this Schedule 10,
the Global Facility Agent shall issue a notice to the Company requiring the Company to effect insurances as provided for in such notice and the Company shall, as soon as practicable following receipt of a notice from the Global Facility Agent under this paragraph 1.2(d), procure insurances in accordance with the terms of the relevant notice, such insurances to be effective as from the date specified in such notice which shall not be earlier than thirty (30) days after receipt of such notice and not later than the expiry or renewal date relating to the relevant insurance. Where the date falling thirty (30) days after receipt of the applicable notice would fall after the expiry or renewal date of the relevant insurance, the Company shall procure that the renewal or replacement insurance takes effect no later than such renewal or expiry date.
1.4
Changes in Circumstances and Determining Insurance
(a)
Reviews of Amounts and Scope of Insurances
Other than in the case of Insurances set out in Part A ( Construction Phase Insurances ) of Appendix I ( Schedules ) to this Schedule 10, the Company shall, not later than the date (each such date being a " Proposal Date ") falling sixty (60) days (or such other period as the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority) and the Company may agree) prior to the commencement date, renewal or expiry date in respect of any Insurance (the " Relevant Insurance "), deliver to the Global Facility Agent a notice (together with a certificate of the Company's Insurance Adviser confirming the same) stating:
(i)
any proposed material changes to the Relevant Insurance;
(ii)
the replacement value (as new) of all assets required to be insured pursuant to the Relevant Insurance on a replacement as new value basis in such detail as the Global Facility Agent may reasonably require;
(iii)
the insured amounts in respect of all other risks required to be insured pursuant to the Relevant Insurance;
(iv)
the amount of the deductibles applicable to the Relevant Insurance; and
(v)
any proposed change of Insurers, Reinsurers or the Company's Insurance Adviser,
in each case, for the proposed term of the renewed or replacement policy, together with information showing in reasonable detail how the same are calculated and any other information relating to the provisions of this paragraph 1.4 reasonably required by the Global Facility Agent.
(b)
Increases in Amounts
(i)
If the Company fails to deliver any notice referred to in paragraph 1.4(a) by the relevant Proposal Date, the Global Facility Agent may by written notice to the Company require that insurances be effected by the Company in the amounts and with the deductibles specified by the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority).
(ii)
If:
(A)
any matter concerning any proposal contained in a notice delivered under paragraph 1.4(a) is not reasonably satisfactory to the Global Facility Agent, or the Global Facility




Agent reasonably considers that any other matter should have been included in that notice; or
(B)
the Global Facility Agent reasonably considers that, as a result of any change in circumstances, any of the amounts and/or deductibles referred to in paragraph 1.4(a) is/are inadequate or inappropriate, as the case may be,
the Global Facility Agent may, by written notice to the Company (delivered not later than fifteen (15) days after receipt of notice from the Company under paragraph 1.4(a)), require that insurances be effected in the amounts and with the deductibles as specified by the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority).
(c)
Company to Effect Increased Insurances
The Company shall, as soon as practicable following receipt of a notice from the Global Facility Agent under paragraph 1.4(b), procure Insurances in accordance with the terms of the relevant notice in the amounts and with the deductibles specified in the relevant notice, such Insurance to be effective as from the date specified in such notice which shall not be earlier than thirty (30) days after receipt of such notice and not later than the expiry or renewal date relating to the Relevant Insurance. Where the date falling thirty (30) days after receipt of the applicable notice would fall after the expiry or renewal date of the Relevant Insurance, the Company shall procure that the renewal or replacement Insurance takes effect no later than such renewal or expiry date.
1.5
Non-compliance with Insurance Provisions
(a)
If, at any time and for any reason, any Insurance or Reinsurance is not in full force and effect on the terms or for the insured values required under this Schedule 10, the Global Facility Agent may (but shall not be obliged to) elect, without prejudice to any of the rights of the Finance Parties under the Finance Documents, to procure, effect, renew and/or pay any premium in respect of any such Insurance or Reinsurance (in the case of any Insurance, either in its own name or in its name and that of the Company or in the name of the Company with an endorsement of the Global Facility Agent's interest and, in case of any Reinsurance, in the name of the insurer of the Insurance reinsured (in each case in such form as it shall determine)).
(b)
The monies reasonably expended by the Global Facility Agent in so effecting or renewing any such Insurance or Reinsurance including the payment of any premium thereon shall be reimbursed by the Company to the Global Facility Agent within seven (7) Business Days of demand.
(c)
For the purpose of this paragraph 1.5, the Company shall ensure that the Global Facility Agent may pay any premium, commission, call or other sum payable in respect of each Insurance and procure that the Global Facility Agent may pay any premium, commission, call or other sum payable in respect of each Reinsurance and that such payment will be accepted by the relevant insurer's or reinsurer's obligation to pay the same.
(d)
The Global Facility Agent effecting and maintaining such Insurance or Reinsurance under this paragraph 1.5 shall not affect the right of the Finance Parties to treat such failure by the Company as an Event of Default.
1.6
Disclosure to Insurers and Reinsurers
The Company acknowledges that, as between the Company and the Finance Parties, it is solely responsible to ensure that every material circumstance of which the Company is aware and which ought to be disclosed at any time to every Insurer of any Insurance and every Reinsurer of any Reinsurance is fully and fairly disclosed to them without misrepresentation.




Appendix I to Schedule 10
Schedules
Part A
Construction Phase Insurances

1.
Erection All Risks (EAR)
1.1
Insured Parties
(a)
The Company;
(b)
the Secured Parties, the Onshore Security Agent and the Offshore Security Trustee (as applicable for and on behalf of the Secured Parties);
(c)
the EPC Contractor, any other contractors and their respective sub-contractors (of any tier);
(d)
the O&M Contractor and each other operations and maintenance contractor and their respective sub-contractors (of any tier), in each case (where necessary);
(e)
any other party required to be insured by contract or under an agreement;
(f)
the vendors, manufacturers and suppliers, professional consultants and architects (all for their work-site activities alone); and
(g)
any Insured's subsidiary companies, affiliates and their respective officers, directors, agents, employees and shareholders.
1.2
Insured Property
Works, temporary works, services, materials, plant, machinery, spares and all other property or equipment of whatsoever nature or description the property of the Insured or for which they may be responsible including whilst in transit, whether by land, sea or air.
1.3
Coverage
"All Risks" of physical loss or damage to the Insured Property.
1.4
Geographical Limits
Worldwide.
1.5
Sum Insured
A sum representing the full reinstatement value of the Insured Property including adequate provision for the policy extensions.
1.6
Period of Insurance
From the date of Financial Close (or, if before, when the risk commences), and to continue through the construction phase, through the testing and commissioning phase until handover to an operational policy, extending for an additional 36 months thereafter with respect to cover during the defects liability period.
1.7
Deductible
Not more than:
(a)
Procurement/procurement transits/on-shore fabrication - US$250,000;
(b)
Transport to off-shore site - US$300,000;
(c)
Off-shore installation except subsea pipeline - US$300,000;
(d)
Subsea pipeline installation - US$1,000,000;
(e)
On-shore pipeline installation - US$500,000, for loss in respect of on-shore pipeline installation;
(f)
Onshore facilities hot testing and natural perils - US$500,000;
(g)
Stand-by charges - 72 hours; and
(h)
Defective Part Buy-Back - US$250,000




1.8
Offshore Risks Conditions
Including but not limited to:
(a)
Accumulation clause;
(b)
Airfreight replacement clause;
(c)
Institute Clauses for Builders Risks (1st June 1988) CL 351 (or equivalent);
(d)
Institute War Clauses for Builders Risks (1st June 1988) CL 350 (or equivalent);
(e)
Institute Strikes Clauses for Builders Risks (1st June 1988) CL 349 (or equivalent);
(f)
Institute Cargo Clauses (A) CL 382 (or equivalent);
(g)
Institute Cargo Clauses (Air) CL 387 (or equivalent);
(h)
Institute Strikes Clauses (Cargo) CL 386 (or equivalent);
(i)
Institute Strikes Clauses (Air Cargo) CL 389 (or equivalent);
(j)
Institute War Clauses (Cargo) CL 385 (or equivalent);
(k)
Institute War Clauses (Air Cargo) CL 388 (or equivalent);
(l)
Institute War Clauses (Sending By Post) CL 390 (or equivalent);
(m)
Institute Replacement Clause CL 161 (or equivalent);
(n)
Institute Classification Clause 13/04/1992 CL 354 (or equivalent);
(o)
Returned shipment clause; and
(p)
Marine Survey Warranty.
1.9
Onshore Risks Conditions
Including but not limited to:
a.
Main Exclusions
(i)
Cash and the like;
(ii)
Consequential losses and penalties not otherwise insured hereunder;
(iii)
Contractor's plant and equipment;
(iv)
Design exclusion LEG2/96 for pipelines outside of battery limits and wet works and, if available, LEG3/96 for other risks (or equivalent), otherwise LEG 2/96;
(v)
Terrorism and sabotage (to be insured separately);
(vi)
Unexplained shortage;
(vii)
War, invasion, acts of foreign enemies, hostilities, civil war, rebellion, revolution, insurrection or military or usurped power; and
(viii)
Wear and tear, gradual deterioration, corrosion and erosion but not consequential damage.
b.
Main Extensions
(i)
72 hour clause;
(ii)
Automatic reinstatement of sum insured;
(iii)
Debris removal - 20% of loss, maximum of US$1,000,000 (100%) any one occurrence;
(iv)
Escalation of Sum Insured (minimum 15%);
(v)
Expediting expenses - 20% of loss, subject to maximum of US$1,000,000 (100%) with inner limit of US$500,000 (100%) for airfreight, any one occurrence;
(vi)
Extended maintenance;
(vii)
Fire fighting expenses - may be sub-limited;
(viii)
Inland transit (sub-limit: US$3,000,000 any one occurrence), offsite storage (sub-limit: US$10,000,000 any one occurrence) and temporary removal (sub-limit: US$1,000,000 any one occurrence) (where not insured by the marine coverage;
(ix)
Leak search costs - (sub-limit: US$500,000);
(x)
Loss Minimisation;
(i)
Munitions of War;
(ii)
Payment of indemnity;
(iii)
Plans Specifications Drawings Clause - (sub-limit: US$500,000);
(iv)
Professional and surveyors' fees - (sub-limit: US$1,000,000);
(v)
Products in storage;
(vi)
Public Authorities Clause - (sub-limit: US$1,000,000);




(vii)
Reinstatement of the sum insured;
(viii)
Repeat tests;
(ix)
Riot, strike and civil commotion; and
(x)
Taking into use / completed works covered until final handover.
1.10
General Conditions
Including but not limited to:
(a)
Lenders' Endorsements
(b)
Exclusions:
(i)
Consequential losses and penalties not otherwise insured;
(ii)
Electronic data;
(iii)
Fines and penalties; and
(iv)
Radioactive contamination.
(c)
Single highest applicable Deductible to apply to an event - other than in respect of stand-by charges.
2.
Delay in Start-Up (EAR)
2.1
Insured Parties
a.
The Company; and
b.
the Secured Parties, the Onshore Security Agent and the Offshore Security Trustee (as applicable for and on behalf of the Secured Parties).
2.2
Coverage
Covering, as a minimum, the Company's fixed costs and debt service obligations (being interest and principal) and increased cost of working, as a result of loss or damage insured by 1) Erection All Risks (EAR) above (or would have been indemnifiable but for any Deductible) or covered by any policy extension, which results in a delay in completion of the Project beyond its anticipated date of completion.
2.3
Geographical Limits
Worldwide.
2.4
Sum Insured
An amount sufficient to cover paragraph 2.2 above.
2.5
Period of Insurance
As for 1) Erection All Risks above, but excluding the defects liability period.
2.6
Indemnity Period
Not less than 12 months.
2.7
Deductible
Not more than 60 days in the aggregate.
2.8
Main Exclusions
Including but not limited to:
As for 1) Erection All Risks above, plus:
a.
Delay due to non-availability of funds; and
b.
Cancellation of the Project.
2.9
Main Extensions
Including but not limited to:
a.
Aggravation of Delay;
b.
Contingency delay in start-up following loss or damage to the FSU - may be sub-limited in respect of Limit, Indemnity Period and Deductible;
c.
Contractors Plant and Equipment;




d.
Customers (FLEXA Perils) - may be sub-limited;
e.
Lenders' Endorsements;
f.
Manufacturers' and Suppliers premises (FLEXA perils) - (sub-limit: US$15,000,000);
g.
Marine - delay resulting from:
i.
Loss or damage to the transporting device; and
ii.
The transporting device being involved in a general average, salvage or lifesaving operation;
h.
Payments on account;
i.
Prevention of Access - (sub-limit: US$5,000,000);
j.
Professional Fees - (sub-limit: US$1,000,000); and
k.
Utilities (Water, Gas, Electricity and/or Telecommunications (FLEXA perils) - may be sub-limited).
3.
Construction Third Party Liability
3.1
Insured Parties
a.
The Company;
b.
the Secured Parties, the Onshore Security Agent and the Offshore Security Trustee (as applicable for and on behalf of the Secured Parties);
c.
the EPC Contractor, any other contractors and their respective sub-contractors (of any tier);
d.
the O&M Contractor and each other operations and maintenance contractor and their respective sub-contractors (of any tier), in each case, (where necessary);
e.
any other party required to be insured, by contract or under an agreement;
f.
the vendors, manufacturers and suppliers, professional consultants and architects (all for their work-site activities alone); and
g.
any Insured's subsidiary companies, affiliates and their respective officers, directors, agents, employees and shareholders.
3.2
Coverage
Legal liability in respect of:
a.
accidental bodily injury to or illness or death of any third party; or
b.
accidental loss of or damage to physical property of any third party,
arising out of the construction of the Project.
Coverage to be written on an "Occurrence" basis.
3.3
Geographical Limits
Worldwide.
3.4
Sum Insured
Not less than US$50,000,000 any one occurrence but, in respect of products liability and pollution only, such limit to apply in the aggregate for the period.
3.5
Period of Insurance
As per 1) Erection All Risks above, excluding the maintenance period.
3.6
Deductible
Not more than US$50,000 any one occurrence.
3.7
Main Exclusions
Including but not limited to:
a.
Asbestos;
b.
Date recognition clause / computer data exclusion;
c.
Employer's Liability;
d.
Infringement of plan, copyright, patent, trade name mark or registered design;
e.
Liquidated damages or penalties under any agreement in connection with delay or guarantees of performance or efficiency;




f.
Ownership, possession, use or control of any aircraft or watercraft;
g.
Pollution or contamination unless caused by a sudden identifiable unintended and unexpected incident;
h.
Property belonging to, or in the charge, or under the control of, the Insured;
i.
Radioactive contamination, chemical, biological, biochemical and electromagnetic weapons;
j.
Technical or professional advice;
k.
Use of mechanically propelled vehicles, except where used as a tool of trade; and
l.
War, civil war, sabotage and terrorism, invasion, act of foreign enemy, rebellion, insurrection, revolution, strikes riots and civil commotion, malicious damage.
3.8
Main Extensions
Including but not limited to:
a.
Contingent motor;
b.
Contractual liability;
c.
Cross liability;
d.
Legal costs and expenses in addition to the Sum Insured; and
e.
Lenders' Endorsements.
4.
Political Violence during Construction Phase
4.1
Insured Parties
a.
The Company;
b.
the Secured Parties, the Onshore Security Agent and the Offshore Security Trustee (as applicable for and on behalf of the Secured Parties);
c.
the EPC Contractor, any other contractors and their respective sub-contractors (of any tier);
d.
the O&M Contractor and each other operations and maintenance contractor and their respective sub-contractors (of any tier), in each case, where necessary;
e.
any other party required to be insured by contract or under an agreement;
f.
the vendors, manufacturers and suppliers, professional consultants and architects (all for their work-site activities alone); and
g.
any Insured's subsidiary companies, affiliates and their respective officers, directors, agents, employees and shareholders.
4.2
Coverage - project site only (excluding assembly yard)
a.
"All risks" of physical loss, destruction or damage to the property insured following:
i.
an act of terrorism;
ii.
sabotage;
iii.
riots strikes and/or civil commotion;
iv.
malicious damage;
v.
insurrection, revolution or rebellion;
vi.
mutiny and/or coup d'état; and
vii.
war and/or civil war
b.
Covering, as a minimum, the Company's fixed costs and debt service obligations (being interest and principal) and increased cost of working, as a result of loss or damage insured by paragraph (a) above (or would have been Indemnifiable but for any Deductible) or covered by any policy extension, which results in a delay in completion of the Project beyond its anticipated date of completion.
4.3
Property Insured
All Physical Assets including permanent and temporary works, materials, buildings, structures, machinery, plant and equipment supplies and all other property for incorporation into the construction of the Project.
4.4
Sum Insured
US$100,000,000 any one occurrence, and in the aggregate for the period, combined for Coverage 4.2 above.
4.5
Period of Insurance
As for A) 1) Erection All Risks above, excluding maintenance period.
4.6
Deductible
Not to exceed US$500,000 any one occurrence (combined) for 4.2(a) above and 45 days for 4.2(b) above.




4.7
Main Exclusions
Including but not limited to:
a.
Attacks by Electronic Means;
b.
Cessation, fluctuation or variation in, or insufficiency of, water, gas or electricity supplies and telecommunications of any type or service;
c.
Chemical or Biological Exposure;
d.
Confiscation, requisition, detention, legal or illegal occupation, embargo, quarantine, any order of public or government authority;
e.
Illegal Occupation;
f.
Pollution;
g.
Radioactive contamination;
h.
Rights of Third Parties; or
i.
Threat or Hoax.
4.8
Main Extensions
Including but not limited to Lenders' Endorsements.
5.
Other Insurances
5.1
Any insurances required by any applicable law (including motor vehicle liability and workers compensation/employers' liability) or prudent developer practice or as required by the terms of the Project Documents or of any other contract relating to the Project to which the Company is a party and under which it is obliged to purchase and maintain (or procure the purchase and maintenance of) any insurance, or as required by the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instruction of the Required Majority) from time to time.
5.2
This may include, if relevant:
a.
Marine Hull and Machinery;
b.
Marine Liability; and
c.
Ship Charterer's Liability.
6.
Insurance to be procured by the Marine Contractors
6.1
The Company shall procure that any offshore marine contractors utilising marine vessels shall arrange Hull and Machinery insurance and Protection and Indemnity insurance including removal of wreckage cover and "specialist operations" cover.
6.2
Liability policies shall be endorsed to provide an indemnity to the Company in such manner that the insurers agree to indemnify the Company to the extent that the insurers would have been liable to indemnify its insured had the claim been made against such insured. 




Part B
Operational Phase Insurances

1.
Property Material Damage
1.1
Insured
a.
The Company;
b.
the Secured Parties, the Onshore Security Agent and the Offshore Security Trustee (as applicable for and on behalf of the Secured Parties);
c.
NOGA (as customer under the Terminal Use Agreement) and as Competent Authority;
d.
the O&M Contractor and each other operations and maintenance contractor and their respective sub-contractors (of any tier);
e.
the EPC Contractor, any other contractors and their respective sub-contractors (of any tier);
f.
architects, engineers and other consultants of any tier for their Project Site activities only; and
g.
any Insured's subsidiary companies, affiliates and their respective officers, directors, agents, employees and shareholders.
1.2
Coverage
"All Risks" of physical loss or damage to the Property Insured including machinery breakdown, loss of contents of tanks and bursting and overflowing of tanks, apparatus or pipes.
1.3
Property Insured
All material property (or part thereof), fixed or mobile of every kind and description, either owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Company or held in the care, custody or trust of the Company or for which the Company is responsible or has assumed responsibility all forming part of or in connection with the Project and including LNG / gas in the LNG storage and regasification facility held for and on behalf of the Company and/or of the owners of such LNG / gas.
1.4
Sum Insured
An amount not less than the total reinstatement as new value of the Property Insured, including an allowance for extensions or any other amount as may be agreed by Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority) from time to time, based on an Estimated Maximum Loss calculation.
1.5
Period
From the termination of the cover required for the construction phase (excluding any defects liability period) as outlined in A) 1) Erection All Risks (EAR), above for twelve (12) months (or longer, as applicable) and renewable thereafter for a minimum period of 12 months, until discharge of all debts under the Finance Documents.
1.6
Territorial Limits
Anywhere within Bahrain, including offshore and whilst in transit or storage.
1.7
Deductible
Not more than US$250,000 any one occurrence.
1.8
Main Exclusions
Including but not limited to:
a.
Deliberate overrunning or overloading;
b.
Electronic data recognition;
c.
Gradual deterioration;
d.
Normal settlement, cracking or expansion of buildings;
e.
Radioactive contamination; and




f.
Onshore only - war, invasion, act of foreign enemy, hostilities, civil war, rebellion, revolution, insurrection, military or usurped power confiscation, requisition, sequestration, nationalisation or similar act, and terrorism.
1.9
Main Extensions
Including but not limited to:
a.
72 hour clause;
b.
Automatic reinstatement of the Sum Insured;
c.
Capital additions;
d.
Debris removal;
e.
Expediting expenses;
f.
Inflation;
g.
Impact damage to the Jetty
h.
Lenders Endorsements;
i.
Minimisation of loss;
j.
Overtime, night work, holiday work, express freight costs and customs duties
k.
Sudden and accidental pollution clean-up costs;
l.
Public Authorities clause;
m.
Professional fees;
n.
Property in the course of construction - may be sub-limited;
o.
Reinstatement basis of loss settlement;
p.
Reinstatement of documents and computer records;
q.
Riot, strikes and civil commotion;
r.
Sue and Labour;
s.
Temporary removal / offsite storage; and
t.
Transit - onshore and offshore.
2.
Business Interruption
2.1
Insured
a.
The Company; and
b.
the Secured Parties, the Onshore Security Agent and the Offshore Security Trustee (as applicable for and on behalf of the Secured Parties); and
c.
NOGA (as customer under the Terminal Use Agreement) and as Competent Authority.
2.2
Coverage
Covering, as a minimum, the Company's fixed costs and debt service obligations (being interest and principal) and/or Increased Cost of Working necessarily and reasonably incurred following an Interruption or Interference to the Insured Business resulting from physical loss or damage Indemnifiable under 1) Property Material Damage, above (or would have been indemnifiable but for the Insured's retained liability) or covered by any policy extension.
2.3
Sum Insured
A sum not less than that sufficient to provide coverage under paragraph 2.2 above during the period of Indemnity Period.
2.4
Period
From the termination of the cover required for the construction phase (excluding any defects liability period) as outlined in A)1) Erection All Risks (EAR), above for twelve (12) months (or longer, as applicable) and renewable thereafter for a minimum period of twelve (12)months, until discharge of all debts under the Finance Documents.
2.5
Indemnity Period
Not less than 12 months.
2.6
Deductible
Not more than 60 days each and every loss.




2.7
Territorial Limits
As per 1) Property Material Damage above but worldwide in respect of customers and suppliers.
2.8
Main Extensions
Including but not limited to:
a.
Contingent coverage for fixed costs and debt service obligations (being interest and principal) and/or Increased Cost of Working following loss or damage to the FSU (including marine risks) and which causes an interruption with the normal commercial operation of the Project may be sub-limited.
b.
Denial of access (including access to the jetty);
c.
Interim payments of claims;
d.
FSU Hire costs;
e.
Suppliers and customer's premises (FLEXA perils) - may be sub-limited;
f.
Utilities clause (FLEXA perils);
g.
Professional fees;
h.
Public authorities; and
i.
Rights of recourse to be waived against O&M Contractor.
2.9
Main Exclusions
Including but not limited to:
a.
Fines and penalties other than in respect of continuing contractual obligations;
b.
Non-availability of funds; and
c.
Loss of licence.
3.
Third Party Legal Liability
3.1
Insured
a.
The Company;
b.
the Secured Parties, the Onshore Security Agent and the Offshore Security Trustee (as applicable for and on behalf of the Secured Parties);
c.
NOGA (as Customer under the Terminal Use Agreement) and as Competent Authority;
d.
the O&M Contractor and each other operations and maintenance contractor and their respective sub-contractors (of any tier);
e.
the EPC Contractor, any other contractors and their respective sub-contractors (of any tier);
f.
architects, engineers and other consultants of any tier for their Site activities only; and
g.
any Insured's subsidiary companies, affiliates and their respective officers, directors, agents, employees and shareholders.
3.2
Coverage
All sums which the Insured shall be legally liable for compensation or damages arising out of death of or injury to third parties (including interference to property or the enjoyment of use thereof by obstruction, trespass, nuisance or any like cause) and damage to third party property happening during the Period of Insurance within the Territorial Limits and arising out of the ownership, operation and maintenance of the Project, including ownership, occupation and operation of the Terminal or operation and use of the FSU to be taken out on a claims occurring basis.
3.3
Sum Insured
Not less than US$50,000,000 any one occurrence and in the aggregate for Pollution and products liability.
3.4
Period
As a minimum, from the termination of the cover required for the construction phase (excluding any defects liability period) as outlined in A 1) Erection All Risks (EAR), above for twelve (12) months (or longer, as applicable) and renewable thereafter for a minimum period of twelve (12) months, until discharge of all debts under the Finance Documents.
3.5
Deductible
Not more than:




a.
US$250,000 for offshore; and
b.
US$50,000 for onshore.
3.6
Territorial Limits
Worldwide.
3.7
Main Extensions
Including but not limited to:
a.
Sudden and accidental pollution;
b.
Cross liabilities;
c.
Jetty Operator's Liability;
d.
Products Liability;
e.
Contingent motor liability;
f.
Legal costs and expenses in addition to the Sum Insured; and
g.
Contractual liability (to the extent such liability would have existed in the absence of such contract).
4.
Political Violence during Operational Phase
4.1
Insured
a.
The Company;
b.
the Secured Parties, the Onshore Security Agent and the Offshore Security Agent (as applicable trustee for and on behalf of the Secured Parties); and
c.
NOGA (as customer under the Terminal Use Agreement) and as Competent Authority;
Coverage 4.2(a) only:
d.
the O&M Contractor and each other operations and maintenance contractor and their respective sub-contractors (of any tier);
e.
the EPC Contractor, any other contractors and their respective sub-contractors (of any tier);
f.
the vendors, manufacturers and suppliers for their work-site activities only;
g.
architects, engineers and other consultants of any tier for their Site activities only; and
h.
any Insured's subsidiary companies, affiliates and their respective officers, directors, agents and shareholders.
4.2
Coverage
a.
"All risks" of physical loss, destruction or damage to the property insured following:
i.
an act of terrorism;
ii.
sabotage;
iii.
riots strikes and/or civil commotion;
iv.
malicious damage;
v.
insurrection, revolution or rebellion;
vi.
mutiny and/or coup d'état; and
vii.
war and/or civil war.
b.
Loss of anticipated revenue and increased cost of working, as a result of loss or damage insured by 4.2(a) above (or would have been indemnifiable but for any Deductible) or covered by any policy extension, which results in a delay in completion of the Project beyond its anticipated date of completion.
4.3
Property Insured
All Physical Assets including permanent and temporary works, materials, buildings, structures, machinery, plant and equipment supplies and all other property for incorporation into the construction of the Project.
4.4
Sum Insured
US$100,000,000 any one occurrence, and in the aggregate for the period, combined for Coverage 4.2 above.
4.5
Period of Insurance
As a minimum, from the termination of the cover required for the construction phase (excluding any defects liability period) as outlined in A 1) Erection All Risks (EAR) above, for twelve (12) months (or longer, as




applicable) and renewable thereafter for a minimum period of twelve (12) months until discharge of all debts under the Finance Documents.
4.6
Deductible
Not to exceed US$500,000 any one occurrence (combined).
4.7
Main Exclusions
Including but not limited to:
a.
Attacks by Electronic Means;
b.
Cessation, fluctuation or variation in, or insufficiency of, water, gas or electricity supplies and telecommunications of any type or service;
c.
Chemical or Biological Exposure;
d.
Confiscation, requisition, detention, legal or illegal occupation, embargo, quarantine, any order of public or government authority;
e.
Pollution;
f.
Radioactive contamination;
g.
Rights of Third Parties; or
h.
Threat or Hoax.
4.8
Main Extensions
Including but not limited to Lenders' Endorsements.
5.
Other Insurances
5.1
Any insurances required by any applicable law (including motor vehicle liability and workers compensation/employers' liability) or prudent developer practice or as required by the terms of the Project Documents or of any other contract relating to the Project to which the Company is a party and under which it is obliged to purchase and maintain (or procure the purchase and maintenance of) any insurance, or as required by the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority) from time to time.
5.2
This may include, if relevant:
c.
Marine Hull and Machinery;
d.
Marine Liability; and
e.
Ship Charterers Liability.
6.
Insurance to be procured by the FSU Owner throughout the duration of the charter
6.1
Hull and Machinery / Increased Value, Marine and War and allied perils Risks
a.
Insured Parties
i.
DSME Hull No. 2461 L.L.C.;
ii.
the Company; and
iii.
NOGA (as customer under the Terminal Use Agreement) and as Competent Authority and other parties as may be required named as Insured for all liabilities property the responsibility of the FSU Owner with rights of subrogation waived and as per any port conditions of use.
b.
Sum Insured
Not less than 110% of the market value of the FSU.
c.
Geographical Limits
Worldwide.
d.
Deductible
Not greater than US$500,000 - not to apply to total loss.
e.
Conditions
All Risks of physical loss and/or damage, marine and war (including allied perils) on conditions customarily available and as may be agreed by the Customer, such agreement not to be unreasonably withheld.




6.2
Protection and Indemnity Risks
a.
Insured Parties
i.
DSME Hull No. 2461 L.L.C.;
ii.
the Company;
iii.
NOGA (as customer under the Terminal Use Agreement) and as Competent Authority and other parties as may be required named as insured for all liabilities properly the responsibility of the FSU Owner with rights of subrogation waived and as per any port conditions of use.
b.
Limit of Liability
In accordance with the standard limits for an Owner's Entry as provided by a member of the International Group of P&I Clubs from time to time.
c.
Geographical Limits
Worldwide.
d.
Conditions
In accordance with IG Association rules, including liability to crew and liability for negligent loss or contamination of LNG or gas while on board and with coverage for contractually assumed liability per any Port Conditions of Use.
e.
Deductibles
Not more than US$25,000.




Appendix II to Schedule 10
Independent Insurance Expert Determination
The following shall apply only with respect to a dispute by the Company of a determination made in accordance with paragraph 1.3(c) ( Market Availability ) of this Schedule 10 ( Insurances ).
1.
APPOINTMENT
1.1
The independent insurance expert shall be one person, from a reputable insurance broking firm or a reputable insurance consulting firm having appropriate qualifications and expertise with respect to, but no interest in the outcome of, the matter of the dispute and shall, within seven (7) days of receipt of the expert determination notice, be appointed by agreement between the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority) and the Company (the " Insurance Expert ").
1.2
Failing any such agreement, either party may immediately apply to Lloyd's Insurance Brokers Council, the British Insurance Brokers Association or the Chairman of Lloyd's to nominate one person to act as Insurance Expert, such application requesting that:
(a)
the relevant person be an insurance broker from a reputable insurance broking firm/company or a reputable insurance consultant from a reputable consulting firm/company;
(b)
the relevant person be of appropriate expertise and have no interest in the outcome; and
(c)
the nomination be made within seven (7) days of the application.
2.
INSTRUCTIONS
2.1
Within seven (7) days of nomination pursuant to paragraph 1.2 ( Appointment ) of this Appendix II to this Schedule 10, the Insurance Expert shall be given terms of reference agreed in good faith between the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority) and the Company properly stating the context in which the relevant referral is being made to him.
2.2
The Global Facility Agent and the Company may provide the Insurance Expert with whatever supporting evidence they think appropriate. The Insurance Expert shall have the power to request the parties to provide him with such statements, documents or information as he may determine and the Finance Parties and the Company shall provide such information within seven (7) days of written request. The Insurance Expert shall in any event, unless otherwise agreed by the Parties, be instructed to make a decision within fourteen (14) days of appointment or nomination hereunder or, if later, of delivery of information requested by the Insurance Expert.
3.
DECISION
3.1
The Insurance Expert shall be bound to make a determination in English in accordance with the terms of reference referred to under paragraph 2 ( Instructions ) of this Appendix II to this Schedule 10.
3.2
The Insurance Expert's determination shall (save in the case of manifest error or fraud) be final and binding on all Parties.
4.
STATUS
4.1
The Insurance Expert shall act as an expert in determining the matter referred to him and not as an arbitrator and for the avoidance of any doubt the provisions of the Arbitration Act 1996 (as amended from time to time) or the corresponding provisions of any applicable law, and the law relating to arbitration shall not apply to such Insurance Expert or a determination or the procedure by which the Insurance Expert reaches a determination.
4.2
Notwithstanding paragraph 2.2 ( Instructions ) of this Appendix II to this Schedule 10, the Insurance Expert shall not receive oral representations from one party unless the other party has been given an opportunity to be present and the Insurance Expert shall ensure that any written representations of one party are also provided to the other party.




Appendix III to Schedule 10
Form of Insurance Broker's Letter of Undertaking
[ On the letterhead of Insurance Broker ]
[·] 2016
[ Insert Address ]
To Standard Chartered Bank (as Global Facility Agent for and on behalf of the Finance Parties)
Dear Sirs,
Bahrain LNG Project (the "Project")
We act as insurance broker to the Company (" Insurance Broker ") in respect of the insurance policies referred to in Annex 1 ( Insurance Policies ) to this letter (the " Insurance Policies ") to be entered into pursuant to a common terms agreement dated [·] 2016 entered into between, among others, Bahrain LNG W.L.L. (the " Company "), Standard Chartered Bank as the Global Facility Agent and the banks and other financial institutions listed therein (the " Common Terms Agreement "). References to " us ", " we ", " our " and any terms derived therefrom are references to the Insurance Broker. Unless otherwise defined in this letter, terms defined in the Common Terms Agreement shall have the same meaning in this letter.
We confirm in our capacity as Insurance Broker that the Insurance Policies specified in Annex 1 to this letter (the " Insurances "):
a.
name you and such other persons as are required to be named under Schedule 10 ( Insurances ) of the Common Terms Agreement as an original insured party under the Insurance Policies (an " Original Insured Party ");
b.
are, as of the date of this letter, in full force and effect on and in respect of the risks and liabilities as set out in the Insurance Policies evidenced in the attached cover notes or similar evidence of cover; and
c.
include all the matters required under Schedule 10 ( Insurances ) of the Common Terms Agreement in respect of the Insurance Policies.
We confirm that we have written confirmation from the Company that any premiums and other sums payable and which are due, as at the date of this letter in respect of the Insurances, have been paid in full.
We also confirm that:
a.
we will use all reasonable efforts to procure an acknowledgement of assignment (materially in the form attached as Annex 2 ( Form of Acknowledgement of Assignment of Insurances ) to this letter) from each insurer; and
b.
as at the date of this letter, the relevant endorsements (materially in the form set out in Appendix V ( Form of Endorsement to each Insurance Policy ) of Schedule 10 ( Insurances ) of the Common Terms Agreement) are in full force and effect in respect of the Insurances, as evidenced in the attached [cover notes      Note : this could be another document such as a memorandum of reinsurance or reinsurance slip contract. ] for the periods stipulated therein.

We acknowledge that (i) you and the Finance Parties are identified as Original Insured Parties in the Insurances; (ii) the Finance Parties have a security interest in the Company's interest in the Insurances; and (iii) we have a responsibility to you and the Company to act in your best interests and in the best interests of the Company in the placement and administration of the Insurances to the extent you are Original Insured Parties.
We confirm that we have advised the Company of the type and nature of information that generally needs to be disclosed to insurers for risks of this nature and undertake to continue to do so for as long as we remain retained as Insurance Broker in respect of the Project.




We confirm that none of the circumstances identified in paragraph 11 below have occurred as at the date of this letter.
Pursuant to instructions received from the Company and in consideration of you approving our appointment or continued appointment in connection with the Insurances, we hereby undertake the following in respect of the interests of the Company and the Finance Parties in the Insurances, as referred to in the attached cover notes or similar evidence of cover:
1.
to request the Insurers to endorse, on each and every document evidencing the Insurances when the same is issued, endorsements materially in the form set out in Appendix V ( Form of Endorsement to each Insurance Policy ) of Schedule 10 ( Insurances ) of the Common Terms Agreement together with, to the extent provided to us, (i) a copy of the notice of assignment of the Insurance Policies to the insurers (materially in the form set out in the Assignment of Insurances) signed by authorised signatories of the Company; and (ii) an acknowledgement of such assignment signed by the Insurers (materially in the form attached as Annex 2 ( Form of Acknowledgement of Assignment of Insurances ) to this letter);
2.
to notify you promptly upon being informed of (and wherever possible in advance of) any change to the terms of any Insurance Policy, that if effected, would or could result in any material reduction in limits or coverage (including those resulting from extensions but excluding reduction operating as a consequence of aggregate limitations or claims payments) or in any material increase in deductibles, exclusions or exceptions, lapse, non-renewal and/or cancellation of the Insurance Policies;
3.
subject to paragraphs 4 and 5 below and to the extent we receive them, to pay the proceeds of the Insurances (other than delay in start-up or business interruption insurance or those amounts payable in accordance with paragraphs 5.1(i)-(iv) ( Credits to the Insurance Proceeds Account ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts )      Note : paragraph 5.1 ( Credits to the Insurance Proceeds Account ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ) of the Common Terms Agreement states: "In all respects in accordance with Schedule 10 (Insurances) and save as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Coordination Deed and the Security Documents, the Company shall procure that all Insurance Proceeds and insurance equivalent payments received pursuant to the Terminal Use Agreement (other than amounts (i) which constitute Operating Revenues and shall therefore be paid into the Dollar Operating Revenues Account; (ii) which are payable directly to the EPC Contractor pursuant to the EPC Contract or as otherwise agreed by the Company and authorised by the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority), in each case, as long as the EPC Contractor proceeds with the necessary repairs; (iii) in an amount which (when taken together with all other Insurance Proceeds relating to the same event) does not exceed US$10,000,000 (or its equivalent) which are to be applied directly in reinstatement of a lost or damaged asset or to any other remedial purpose for which such proceeds were paid (which shall be paid into the Dollar Operating Revenues Account); and (iv) which relate to third party liability which under the terms of the applicable insurance policy are payable directly to a third party claimant (and, if any such Insurance Proceeds described under paragraphs (i) to (iv) are credited into the Insurance Proceeds Account, the Company shall be entitled to a corresponding withdrawal therefrom)) are paid directly into the Insurance Proceeds Account." of the Common Terms Agreement) to the account entitled " Insurance Proceeds Account " number USD - 01270759450 with the Offshore Account Bank unless and until we receive written notice from the Onshore Security Agent to the contrary, in which event we shall make all future payments as then directed by the Onshore Security Agent;
4.
to pay, to the extent we receive them, proceeds of Insurances relating to delay in start-up and business interruption to the account entitled " Dollar Operating Revenues Account " number USD - 01270753550 with the Offshore Account Bank, unless and until we receive written notice from the Onshore Security Agent to the contrary, in which event we shall make all future payments as then directed by the Onshore Security Agent;
5.
to pay, to the extent we receive them, those amounts up to US$10,000,000 payable directly to the EPC Contractor, to the EPC Contractor unless and until we receive written notice from the Onshore Security Agent to the contrary, in which event we shall make all future payments as then directed by the Onshore Security Agent;
6.
to pay, subject to our lien, if any, on the Insurances for premiums due and unpaid under the Insurance Policies any monies held by us in respect of the Insurances (including but not limited to insurance premiums, return premiums, ex gratia payments, proceeds) to you or the insurer as applicable, without any deduction for set-off against any money owed to us by the Company;
7.
to hold the Insurance slips or contracts, the Insurance Policies and any renewals thereof or any new or substitute policies, to the extent held by us, to the order of the Onshore Security Agent;
8.
promptly upon written request from you, and to the extent that said documents are made available to us, to make available to you copies of all insurance slips, original certificates of insurance, cover notes, renewal receipts and confirmations of renewal and payment of premiums and all relevant policy documents in respect of the Insurances;




9.
at any time during our appointment, ensure disclosure to the Insurers of any fact, change of circumstance or occurrence notified to us and any fact, change of circumstance or occurrence which, in the reasonable opinion of our employees directly involved in the placement or administration of the Insurances, is material to the risks insured against under the Insurances and/or which should properly be disclosed to the Insurers promptly upon our receipt of such information;
10.
to treat as confidential all information supplied to us by any person and not to disclose such information without the prior written consent of the Company, provided however, that we may disclose information to the Insurers and their agents as required for the performance of our duties. Furthermore, to treat as confidential all information supplied to us by the insured for the purposes of disclosure to the Insurers under the Insurances and not to disclose, without the prior written consent of the insured, such information to any third party other than the Insurers under the Insurances, in satisfaction of our undertaking in paragraph 9 above or, as may be required by law or regulation; and
11.
to notify you:
(a)
as soon as reasonably practicable after receiving notice of termination of our appointment and at least forty-five (45) days prior to ceasing to act as Insurance Broker (other than where we have received notice of termination);
(b)
if any insurer cancels, suspends or gives notice of cancellation or suspension of any Insurance, at least thirty (30) days (or such lesser period as may be provided for in the relevant Insurance Policy) before such cancellation or suspension is to take effect or as soon as reasonably practicable after it comes to our attention;
(c)
as soon as reasonably practicable of any act or omission or of any event of which we have been notified and which in our reasonable assessment may have a material impact on the cover provided under the Insurances;
(d)
at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiry of the Insurances if we have not received instructions from the Company, any insurer and/or any insureds or the agent of any such party to negotiate renewal, and, in the event of our receiving instructions to renew, to advise you promptly of the details thereof; and
(e)
as soon as reasonably practicable after we have been notified of any non-payment of premium but at least ten (10) days before the expiry of any period of credit with the insurers.
The above undertakings are given:
(i)
subject to any insurer's right of cancellation following default, in excess of thirty (30) days, in payment of premiums due and owing in respect of the Insurances, but, we undertake to seek insurers' agreement to allow you a reasonable opportunity of paying premiums relating to the Insurances before such cancellation becomes effective and to advise you promptly if any premiums in respect of the Insurances are not paid to us at least five (5) Business Days before the due date; and
(ii)
subject to our continuing appointment as insurance brokers to the Company in relation to the Insurances concerned, and following termination of such appointment our immediate release from all our obligations set out in this letter to the extent those obligations arise on or after the termination.
We hereby undertake that, to the extent any further insurances in relation to the Project are from time to time arranged by us after the date of this letter, that we will provide a further letter of undertaking substantially in the form set out in Appendix III ( Form of Insurance Broker's Letter of Undertaking ) of Schedule 10 of the Common Terms Agreement.
All undertakings and other confirmations given in this letter relate solely to the Insurances and are given for the benefit of the Company and the Finance Parties only. They shall not benefit any other party, nor shall they apply to any other insurances. Nothing in this letter should be taken as providing any undertakings or confirmations in relation to any insurance that ought to have been placed or may at some future date be placed by ourselves or by other brokers other than as specified herein. Any right of a third party to enforce a term of this letter under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 is expressly excluded.
Except to the extent that liability may not be limited or excluded under applicable laws and save in respect of fraud, death or personal injury, the aggregate liability of us [ and name of entity entering into Reinsurance Broker's Letter of




Undertaking ]      Note : to be included if Insurance Broker and Reinsurance Broker are entities from the same group of companies. to the Finance Parties and/or the Global Facility Agent and/or the Company under or in connection with this letter, howsoever caused and whether arising under tort, contract, or otherwise, shall in any and all events be limited to the sum of US$5,000,000 (five million United States dollars) (the " Limitation Amount ").
This letter is given by us on the instructions of the Company and with its full knowledge and consent as to its terms as evidenced by the Company's signature below or on a counterpart copy of this letter and the Company agrees and acknowledges that neither us nor our affiliates shall have any liability towards the Company should the performance of our duties to the Finance Parties under this letter cause a breach of our duties to the Company.
Notwithstanding anything in this letter, we are and remain solely the agent of the Company, and with the exception of our obligations hereunder, owe duties only to the Company.
This letter and any non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. All disputes, claims, controversies and disagreements arising out of or in connection with this letter, including any question regarding its existence, validity or termination, shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration under the LCIA Rules in force as of the date of this letter, which Rules are deemed to be incorporated by reference into this paragraph. The number of arbitrators shall be three (3); the claimant and the respondent shall each nominate a coarbitrator for appointment and the LCIA Court shall select the presiding arbitrator. The seat, or legal place, of arbitration shall be London. The language to be used in the arbitral proceedings shall be English. The Reinsurer(s) waive any right of application to determine a preliminary point of law under section 45 of the Arbitration Act 1996 or appeal on a point of law to a court of law under section 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996.
Yours faithfully,

for and on behalf of [ Insurance Broker ]


for and on behalf of [ Company ]




Annex 1
Insurance Policies
Insurer:
Risk:
Policy Number:
Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Company (B.S.C.)
Construction All Risks and Delay in Start Up
PCAR2016-1158
Insurer:
Risk:
Policy Number:
Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Company (B.S.C.)
Construction Third Party Liability
PTPPL2016-34
Insurer:
Risk:
Policy Number:
Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Company (B.S.C.)
Political Violence
PFTR2016-105





Annex 2
Form of Acknowledgement of Assignment of Insurances

To:      Ahli United Bank B.S.C. as Onshore Security Agent for and on behalf of the Secured Parties
and
Bahrain LNG W.L.L. (the " Company ")
[Date]
Dear Sirs,
We acknowledge receipt of a notice of assignment from the Company dated [·] (the " Notice of Assignment "), a copy of which is attached and duly note how the Notice of Assignment provides the manner in which we are required to perform our obligations under the Relevant Insurance Policies (as defined in the Notice of Assignment), as detailed more precisely below.
Words and expressions defined in the Notice of Assignment shall have the same meanings in this letter.
Our compliance with the terms and conditions of the Notice of Assignment is given in reliance upon the confirmation by the Company, in the Notice of Assignment, that such compliance shall be and be deemed to constitute due performance of our obligations under the Relevant Insurance Policies and results in good discharge to the extent of the performance.
We confirm that all premium payments due as at the date of this letter of acknowledgement have been paid in full. We will pay all sums due, and give notices, under or in respect of the Relevant Insurance Policies as directed in the Notice of Assignment.
We duly note the interest of the Onshore Security Agent in the Relevant Insurance Policies as ultimate assignee of the benefit of the Relevant Insurance Policies.
We confirm that we have not, as at the date of this letter, received notice that any person (other than the Company or any assignee of the benefit of the Relevant Insurance Policies) has or will have any right or interest whatsoever in, or has made or will be making any claim or demand on the Relevant Insurance Policies or any part thereof, and if, after the date hereof, we receive any such notice, we shall immediately give written notice thereof to the Onshore Security Agent.
We will comply with the terms of the Notice of Assignment to the extent that such compliance will not constitute a breach of any applicable law or regulation and provided always that we shall not be required to pay more than once in respect of the same loss or any part, whether by the Company, any liquidator or otherwise.
We agree that the Onshore Security Agent may disclose such necessary information as it receives in relation to the Relevant Insurance Policies to the Finance Parties.
We confirm that we are organised and validly existing under the laws of the jurisdiction of our incorporation and we have the necessary power to enter into, be bound by and perform the obligations we assume under this Acknowledgement of Assignment and the Relevant Insurance Policies to which we are expressed to be a party.
We have obtained and maintained in full force all consents and authorisations required to enable us to enter into performance and ensure the validity of this Acknowledgement of Assignment and the transactions contemplated thereby.




We shall not be entitled to assign or transfer all or any of our rights, benefits or obligations hereunder, without the prior written consent of the Onshore Security Agent.
This letter shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Bahrain.

Yours faithfully,

…………………………………………..
for and on behalf of
[ Name of Insurer ]
 




Appendix IV to Schedule 10
Form of Reinsurance Broker's Letter of Undertaking
[ On the letterhead of the Reinsurance Broker ]
[·] 2016
To:      Standard Chartered Bank (as Global Facility Agent for and on behalf of the Finance Parties)

Dear Sirs,
Bahrain LNG Project (the "Project")
We act as reinsurance broker (" Reinsurance Broker ") to [Insurer(s)] (the " Insurer ") in respect of the reinsurance policies referred to in Annex 1 ( Reinsurance Policies ) to this letter (the " Reinsurance Policies ") with respect to the insurance policies and Reinsurance Policies referred to in Schedule 10 ( Insurances ) of the common terms agreement dated [·] 2016 entered into between, among others, Bahrain LNG W.L.L. (the " Company "), Standard Chartered Bank as the Global Facility Agent and the banks and other financial institutions listed therein (the " Common Terms Agreement "). References to " us ", " we ", " our " and any terms derived therefrom are references to the Reinsurance Broker. Unless otherwise defined in this letter, terms defined in the Common Terms Agreement shall have the same meaning in this letter.
We confirm in our capacity as Reinsurance Broker that the Reinsurances Policies specified in Annex 1 ( Reinsurance Policies ) to this letter (the " Reinsurances "):
(i)
name you and such other persons as are required to be named under Schedule 10 ( Insurances ) of the Common Terms Agreement as an original insured party under the Reinsurance Policies (an " Original Insured Party ");
(ii)
are, as of the date of this letter, in full force and effect on and in respect of the risks and liabilities as set out in the Reinsurance Policies evidenced in the attached cover notes or similar evidence of cover; and
(iii)
include all the matters required under Schedule 10 ( Insurances ) of the Common Terms Agreement in respect of the Reinsurance Policies.
We confirm that, in our capacity as Reinsurance Broker, any premiums and other amounts due, as at the date of this letter in respect of the Reinsurances, have been paid in full.
We also confirm that:
(i)
we will use all reasonable efforts to procure an acknowledgement of assignment (materially in the form attached as Annex 2 ( Form of Acknowledgement of Assignment of Reinsurances ) to this letter) from each reinsurer; and
(ii)
as at the date of this letter, the relevant endorsements (materially in the form set out in Appendix VI ( Form of Endorsement to each Reinsurance Policy ) of Schedule 10 ( Insurances ) of the Common Terms Agreement) are in full force and effect in respect of the Reinsurances, as evidenced in the attached [cover notes      Note : this could be another document such as a memorandum of reinsurance or reinsurance slip contract. ] for the periods stipulated therein.
We acknowledge that (i) you and the Finance Parties are identified as Original Insured Parties in the Reinsurances; (ii) the Finance Parties have a security interest in the Company's interest in the Reinsurances; and (iii) we have a responsibility to you and the Finance Parties to act in your best interests and in the best interests of the Company in




the placement and administration of the Reinsurance Policies to the extent you and the Company are Original Insured Parties.
We confirm that we have advised the Company of the type and nature of information that generally needs to be disclosed to reinsurers for risks of this nature and undertake to continue to do so for as long as we remain retained as Reinsurance Broker in respect of the Project.
We confirm that none of the circumstances identified in paragraph 11 below have occurred as at the date of this letter.
Pursuant to instructions received [from the Insurer and in consideration of you approving our appointment or continued appointment in connection with the Reinsurance] in connection with the Reinsurances we hereby undertake the following in respect of the interests of the Company and the Finance Parties in the Reinsurances, as referred to in the attached cover notes or similar evidence of cover:
1.
to request the Reinsurers to endorse, on each and every document evidencing the Reinsurances when the same is issued, endorsements (materially in the form set out in Appendix VI ( Form of Endorsement to each Reinsurance Policy ) of Schedule 10 ( Insurances ) to the Common Terms Agreement) together with, to the extent provided to us, (i) a copy of the notice of assignment of Reinsurance Policies (materially in the form set out in Appendix 3 ( Form of Notice of Assignment of Reinsurances ) to Appendix VII ( Deed of Assignment of Reinsurances ) of Schedule 10 ( Insurances ) of the Common Terms Agreement) to the Reinsurers signed by authorised signatories of the Insurer; and (ii) an acknowledgement of such assignment signed by the Reinsurers (materially in the form attached as Annex 2 ( Form of Acknowledgement of Assignment of Reinsurances ) to this letter);
2.
to notify you promptly upon being informed of (and wherever possible in advance of) any change to the terms of any Reinsurance Policy, that if effected, would or could result in any material reduction in limits or coverage (including those resulting from extensions but excluding reduction operating as a consequence of aggregate limitations or claims payments) or in any material increase in deductibles, exclusions or exceptions, lapse, non-renewal and/or cancellation of the Reinsurance Policies;
3.
subject to paragraphs 4 and 5 below and to the extent we receive them, to pay the proceeds of the Reinsurances (other than delay in start-up or business interruption insurance or those amounts payable in accordance with paragraphs 5.1(i)-(iv) ( Credits to the Insurance Proceeds Account ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts )      Note : paragraph 5.1 ( Credits to the Insurance Proceeds Account ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ) of the Common Terms Agreement states: "In all respects in accordance with Schedule 10 (Insurances) and save as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Coordination Deed and the Security Documents, the Company shall procure that all Insurance Proceeds and insurance equivalent payments received pursuant to the Terminal Use Agreement (other than amounts (i) which constitute Operating Revenues and shall therefore be paid into the Dollar Operating Revenues Account; (ii) which are payable directly to the EPC Contractor pursuant to the EPC Contract or as otherwise agreed by the Company and authorised by the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority), in each case, as long as the EPC Contractor proceeds with the necessary repairs; (iii) in an amount which (when taken together with all other Insurance Proceeds relating to the same event) does not exceed US$10,000,000 (or its equivalent) which are to be applied directly in reinstatement of a lost or damaged asset or to any other remedial purpose for which such proceeds were paid (which shall be paid into the Dollar Operating Revenues Account); and (iv) which relate to third party liability which under the terms of the applicable insurance policy are payable directly to a third party claimant (and, if any such Insurance Proceeds described under paragraphs (i) to (iv) are credited into the Insurance Proceeds Account, the Company shall be entitled to a corresponding withdrawal therefrom)) are paid directly into the Insurance Proceeds Account." of the Common Terms Agreement) to the account entitled " Insurance Proceeds Account " number USD - 01270759450 with the Offshore Account Bank unless and until we receive written notice from the Offshore Security Trustee to the contrary, in which event we shall make all future payments as then directed by the Offshore Security Trustee;
4.
to pay, to the extent we receive them, proceeds of Reinsurances relating to delay in start-up and business interruption to the account entitled " Dollar Operating Revenues Account " number USD - 01270753550 with the Offshore Account Bank unless and until we receive written notice from the Offshore Security Trustee to the contrary, in which event we shall make all future payments as then directed by the Offshore Security Trustee;
5.
to pay, to the extent we receive them, those amounts up to US$10,000,000 payable directly to the EPC Contractor, to the EPC Contractor unless and until we receive written notice from the Offshore Security Trustee to the contrary, in which event we shall make all future payments as then directed by the Offshore Security Trustee;




6.
to pay, subject to our lien, if any, on the Reinsurance Policies for premiums due and unpaid under the Reinsurance Policies any monies held by us in respect of the Reinsurances (including but not limited to reinsurance premiums, return premiums, ex gratia payments and proceeds) to you or the Reinsurer as applicable, without any deduction for set-off against any money owed to us in respect of fees by the Company;
7.
to hold the reinsurance slips or contracts, the Reinsurance Policies and any renewals thereof or any new or substitute policies, to the extent held by us, to the order of the Offshore Security Trustee;
8.
promptly upon written request from you, and to the extent that said documents are made available to us, to make available to you copies of all reinsurance slips, original certificates of insurance, cover notes, renewal receipts and confirmations of renewal and payment of premiums and all relevant policy documents in respect of the Reinsurances;
9.
at any time during our appointment, ensure disclosure to the Reinsurers of any fact, change of circumstance or occurrence notified to us and any fact, change of circumstance or occurrence which, in the reasonable opinion of our employees directly involved in the placement or administration of the Reinsurances, is material to the risks insured against under the Reinsurances and/or which should properly be disclosed to the Reinsurers promptly upon our receipt of such information;
10.
to treat as confidential all information supplied to us by any person and not to disclose such information without the prior written consent of the Company; provided however, that we may disclose information to the Reinsurers and their agents as required for the performance of our duties. Furthermore, to treat as confidential all information supplied to us by the reinsured for the purposes of disclosure to the Reinsurers under the Reinsurances and not to disclose, without the prior written consent the reinsured, such information to any third party other than the Reinsurers under the Reinsurances, in satisfaction of our undertaking in paragraph 9 above or, as may be required by law or regulation; and
11.
to notify you:
(a)
as soon as reasonably practicable after receiving notice of termination of our appointment and at least forty five (45) days prior to ceasing to act as Reinsurance Broker (other than where we have received notice of termination);
(b)
if any Reinsurer cancels, suspends or gives notice of cancellation or suspension of any Reinsurance at least thirty (30) days (or such lesser period as may be provided for in the Relevant Reinsurance Policy) before such cancellation or suspension is to take effect or as soon as reasonably practicable after it comes to our attention;
(c)
as soon as reasonably practicable of any act or omission or of any event of which we have been notified and which in our reasonable assessment may have a material impact on the cover provided under the Reinsurances;
(d)
[at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiry of the Reinsurances if we have not received instructions from any Insurer, any insured party or the agent of such party to negotiate renewal, and, in the event of our receiving instructions to renew, to advise you promptly of the details thereof, and at least thirty (30) days prior to our termination of acting as Reinsurance Broker to the Company, or promptly where thirty (30) days' notice is not possible, subject to not being reappointed; and]      Note : not applicable to construction phase reinsurances.
(e)
as soon as reasonably practicable after we have been notified of any non-payment of premium but at least ten (10) days before the expiry of any period of credit with the Reinsurers.
The above undertakings are given:
i.
subject to any Reinsurer's right of cancellation following default, in excess of thirty (30) days, in payment of premiums due and owing in respect of the Reinsurances, but we undertake to seek Reinsurers' agreement to allow you a reasonable opportunity of paying premiums relating to the Reinsurances before such cancellation becomes effective and to advise you promptly if any premiums in respect of the Reinsurances are not paid to us at least five (5) Business Days before the due date; and
ii.
subject to our continuing appointment for the time being.
All undertakings and other confirmations given in this letter relate solely to the Reinsurances, and are given for the benefit of the Company and the Finance Parties only. They shall not benefit any other party, nor shall they apply to any other reinsurances. Nothing in this letter should be taken as providing any undertakings or confirmations in relation to any reinsurance that ought to have been placed or may at some future date be placed by ourselves or by other brokers




other than as specified herein. Any right of a third party to enforce a term of this letter under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 is expressly excluded.
Except to the extent that liability may not be so limited or excluded under applicable laws and save in respect of fraud, death or personal injury, the aggregate liability of us [ and name of entity entering into Insurance Brokers Letter of Undertaking ]      Note : to be included if Insurance Broker and Reinsurance Broker are entities from the same group of companies. to the Finance Parties and/or the Global Facility Agent and/or the Company and/or the Insurer under or in connection with this letter, howsoever caused and whether arising under tort, contract, or otherwise, shall in any and all events be limited to the sum of US$5,000,000 (five million United States dollars) (the " Limitation Amount ").
This letter is given by us on the instructions of the Company and the Insurer with their full knowledge and consent as to its terms as evidenced by the Company's and the Insurer's signature below or on a counterpart copy of this letter, and the Company and the Insurer agree and acknowledge that neither us nor our affiliates shall have any liability towards the Company or the Insurer should the performance of our duties to the Finance Parties under this letter cause a breach of our duties to the Company or to the Insurer.
This letter and any non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. All disputes, claims, controversies and disagreements arising out of or in connection with this letter, including any question regarding its existence, validity or termination, shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration under the LCIA Rules in force as of the date of this letter, which Rules are deemed to be incorporated by reference into this paragraph. The number of arbitrators shall be three (3); the claimant and the respondent shall each nominate a coarbitrator for appointment and the LCIA Court shall select the presiding arbitrator. The seat, or legal place, of arbitration shall be London. The language to be used in the arbitral proceedings shall be English. The Reinsurer(s) waive any right of application to determine a preliminary point of law under section 45 of the Arbitration Act 1996 or appeal on a point of law to a court of law under section 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996.
Yours faithfully

………………………………………
for and on behalf of Reinsurance Broker

…………………………………………
for and on behalf of Company

...………………………………………
for and on behalf of [ Insurer ]




Annex 1
Reinsurance Policies
Insurer:
Risk:
Policy No:
Reinsurance Reference:
Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Company (B.S.C.)
Construction All Risks and Delay in Start Up
PCAR2016-1158
B0509ENGPC1600003
Insurer:
Risk:
Policy No:
Reinsurance Reference:
Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Company (B.S.C.)
Construction Third Party Liability
PTPPL2016-34
B0509TPLPC1600003
Insurer:
Risk:
Policy No:
Reinsurance Reference:
Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Company (B.S.C.)
Political Violence
PFTR2016-105
B0509BOWTL1600350





Annex 2
Form of Acknowledgement of Assignment of Reinsurances
To:      [·] as Insurer
Standard Chartered Bank as Offshore Security Trustee for and on behalf of the Secured Parties
and
Bahrain LNG W.L.L. (the " Company ")

Dear Sirs,
We acknowledge receipt of a notice of assignment from the Company dated [·] (the " Notice of Assignment "), a copy of which is attached and duly note how the Notice of Assignment provides the manner in which we are required to perform our obligations under the Relevant Reinsurance Policies (as defined in the Notice of Assignment), as detailed more precisely below.
Words and expressions defined in the Notice of Assignment shall have the same meanings in this letter.
Our compliance with the terms and conditions of the Notice of Assignment is given in reliance upon the confirmation by the Company, in the Notice of Assignment, that such compliance shall be and be deemed to constitute due performance of our obligations under the Relevant Reinsurance Policies and results in good discharge to the extent of the performance.
We confirm that all premium and other payments due as at the date of this letter of acknowledgement have been paid in full. We will pay all sums due, and give notices, under or in respect of the Relevant Reinsurance Policies as directed in the Notice of Assignment.
We duly note the interest of the Offshore Security Trustee in the Relevant Reinsurance Policies as ultimate assignee of the benefit of the Relevant Reinsurance Policies.
We confirm that we have not, as at the date of this letter, received notice that any person (other than the Company or any assignee of the benefit of the Relevant Reinsurance Policies) has or will have any right or interest whatsoever in, or has made or will be making any claim or demand on the Relevant Reinsurance Policies or any part thereof, and if, after the date hereof, we receive any such notice, we shall immediately give written notice thereof to the Offshore Security Trustee.
We will comply with the terms of the Notice of Assignment to the extent that such compliance will not constitute a breach of any applicable law or regulation and provided always that we shall not be required to pay more than once in respect of the same loss or any part, whether by the Company, any liquidator or otherwise.
We agree that the Offshore Security Trustee may disclose such necessary information as it receives in relation to the Relevant Reinsurance Policies to the Finance Parties.
We confirm that we are organised and validly existing under the laws of the jurisdiction of our incorporation and we have the necessary power to enter into, be bound by and perform the obligations we assume under this Acknowledgement of Assignment and the Relevant Reinsurance Policies to which we are expressed to be a party.
We have obtained and maintained in full force all consents and authorisations required to enable us to enter into performance and ensure the validity of this Acknowledgement of Assignment and the transactions contemplated thereby.




We shall not be entitled to assign or transfer all or any of our rights, benefits or obligations hereunder, without the prior written consent of the Offshore Security Trustee.
This letter and any non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English law.

Yours faithfully,

…………………………………………..
for and on behalf of
[ Name of Reinsurer ]
 




Appendix V to Schedule 10
FORM OF ENDORSEMENT TO EACH INSURANCE POLICY
To the extent permitted by Applicable Law, all Insurances (other than the Reinsurances) shall contain the following provisions or endorsements. This endorsement overrides any conflicting provision in the insurance policy (the " Policy ").
1.
Definitions and Interpretation
In this endorsement:
" Assignment of Insurances " means the Bahraini law assignment of Insurances between the Company and the Onshore Security Agent.
" Common Terms Agreement " means the common terms agreement dated [] 2016 made between, inter alios , the Company, the Global Facility Agent, the Onshore Security Agent and certain other banks and financial institutions listed therein.
" Company " means Bahrain LNG W.L.L., a limited liability company incorporated and existing under the laws of Bahrain, having commercial registration number 95522-1 with its principal office at GBCORP Tower, 18th Floor Building No. 1411, Road No. 4626, Block 346 Bahrain Financial Harbour District, P.O. Box 1426, Sea Front, Manama, Bahrain.
" Dollar Operating Revenues Account " means the account named "Dollar Operating Revenues Account" maintained with the Offshore Security Trustee with account number USD - 01270753550.
" Finance Parties " has the meaning given to it in the Common Terms Agreement.
" Global Facility Agent " means Standard Chartered Bank.
" Insurance Broker " means [] or such other insurance broker or insurance brokers as may be appointed from time to time by the Company in replacement thereof with the prior approval of the Global Facility Agent.
" Insurance Proceeds Account " means the account named "Insurance Proceeds Account" maintained with the Offshore Security Trustee with account number USD - 01270759450.
" Insureds " means the parties identified as such in the Schedule to this Policy, severally.
" Insurer " means at any relevant time, any insurer with whom Insurances have been placed.
" Loss Proceeds " means all insurance proceeds but excluding proceeds paid or payable for Public Liability Insurance.
" Onshore Security Agent " means Ahli United Bank B.S.C.
" Project " has the meaning given to it in the Common Terms Agreement.
" Public Liability Insurance " means insurance in respect of all sums which any Insured becomes liable to pay in respect of legal liability to third parties.
" Secured Parties " has the meaning given to it in the Common Terms Agreement.
2.
Acknowledgement
Each Insurer acknowledges that it is aware that the Company has been granted certain credit facilities by the Finance Parties and has by the Assignment of Insurances assigned by way of first ranking security to the




Onshore Security Agent (for and on behalf of the Secured Parties) all its existing and future rights title and interest in this insurance and in the subject matter of this insurance. Each Insurer confirms that it consents to such assignment and acknowledges that is has not been notified of any other assignment of or security interest in the Company's interest in this insurance.
3.
Waiver
The Insurers hereby waive all rights of subrogation or action howsoever arising which they may have or acquire arising out of any occurrence in respect of which any claim is admitted hereunder against:
a.
any of Finance Parties or their officers, directors, employees, agents and servants; and
b.
the Company until the End Date.
Upon payment of any sum to any Secured Party pursuant to this paragraph 3 ( Waiver ), the Insurers shall to the extent of such payment be thereupon legally subrogated to all the rights of such Secured Party provided always that the Insurers shall not exercise any such rights howsoever arising in competition with the rights of any Secured Party in respect of the Project assets or any monies secured thereon.
4.
Consideration
The Insurers acknowledge receipt of consideration for the insurance of the Finance Parties and acknowledge that no Finance Party is liable for payment of any premium payable by any other Insured under this insurance although they may choose to make such payment. The Insurers shall not be entitled to offset any sums payable to a Finance Party against monies (other than unpaid premia) owing by the Company.
5.
Insureds
5.1
The Secured Parties and their respective officers, directors, employees, servants, agents and assigns are named insureds under the Policy.
5.2
The Insurers agree that each of the Insureds shall for the purpose of this Policy be treated as individually and separately insured and that insurance hereunder shall apply in the same manner and to the same extent as if individual policies had been issued to each of the Insureds provided that the total liability of the Insurers under this Policy to the Insureds collectively shall not (unless the Policy specifically permits otherwise) exceed the Limit of Indemnity stated to be insured hereby.
6.
Receipt of Information
Each Insurer acknowledges for the benefit of the Insureds that:
a.
it has received adequate information in order to evaluate the risk of insuring the Company and the Secured Parties in respect of the risks hereby insured on the assumption that such information is not materially misleading; and
b.
notwithstanding any other provision of this insurance, there is no information that has been relied on or is required by it in respect of its decision to co-insure the Finance Parties.
7.
Vitiating Acts
7.1
The Insurers undertake to the Onshore Security Agent (for and on behalf of the Secured Parties) that the Policy shall not be invalidated as regards the respective rights and interests of each Secured Party and that the Insurers will not seek directly or indirectly to avoid any liability under this Policy and/or the assignment thereof because of any act, neglect, error or omission made by any other Insured (whether occurring before or after the inception of this Policy), including any failure by any other Insured to disclose any material fact, circumstance or occurrence, any misrepresentation by any other Insured, any breach or non-fulfilment by any other Insured of any condition, warranty or provision contained in the Policy, whether or not any such act, neglect, error or omission could, if known at any time, have affected any decision of the Insurers to grant the Policy, to agree to any particular term or terms of the Policy (including this endorsement and the amount of any premium) or to act or refrain from acting in any way whatsoever in relation to this Policy or to any liability which may arise thereunder.
7.2
The Global Facility Agent shall be advised of any act or omission or of any event of which the Insurer has knowledge and which might invalidate or render unenforceable in whole or in part any Insurance.




8.
Loss Payment
By way of loss payment agreement and subject to paragraph 9 below, the Insurers undertake that, until the Global Facility Agent shall otherwise have notified and directed the Insurers (via the Insurance Broker), all recoveries hereunder shall be paid to the Dollar Operating Revenues Account or as otherwise notified by the Lenders to the Insurers (via the Insurance Broker).
9.
Loss Payee Clause
The Company irrevocably authorises and instructs the Insurer to pay, and the Insurer agrees to pay, all Loss Proceeds, returned premiums and any other monies payable under or in relation to the Policy (" Proceeds ") as follows:
a.
if the Proceeds are in respect of third party claims to be paid directly to a third party under the Public Liability Insurance, such sums shall be paid directly to that third party; and
b.
to the extent that sub-paragraph (a) above does not apply, or payments have not been made to the third party as contemplated therein, all amounts payable by the Insurers:
i.
subject to paragraphs (ii) and (iii) below, in respect of the insurances (other than delay in start-up or business interruption insurance, or those amounts payable in accordance with paragraphs 5.1(i)-(iv) ( Credits to the Insurance Proceeds Account ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts )      Note : paragraph 5.1 ( Credits to the Insurance Proceeds Account ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ) of the Common Terms Agreement states: "In all respects in accordance with Schedule 10 (Insurances) and save as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Coordination Deed and the Security Documents, the Company shall procure that all Insurance Proceeds and insurance equivalent payments received pursuant to the Terminal Use Agreement (other than amounts (i) which constitute Operating Revenues and shall therefore be paid into the Dollar Operating Revenues Account; (ii) which are payable directly to the EPC Contractor pursuant to the EPC Contract or as otherwise agreed by the Company and authorised by the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority), in each case, as long as the EPC Contractor proceeds with the necessary repairs; (iii) in an amount which (when taken together with all other Insurance Proceeds relating to the same event) does not exceed US$10,000,000 (or its equivalent) which are to be applied directly in reinstatement of a lost or damaged asset or to any other remedial purpose for which such proceeds were paid (which shall be paid into the Dollar Operating Revenues Account); and (iv) which relate to third party liability which under the terms of the applicable insurance policy are payable directly to a third party claimant (and, if any such Insurance Proceeds described under paragraphs (i) to (iv) are credited into the Insurance Proceeds Account, the Company shall be entitled to a corresponding withdrawal therefrom)) are paid directly into the Insurance Proceeds Account." of the Common Terms Agreement), shall be paid to the Insurance Proceeds Account unless and until the Insurers receive written notice from the Onshore Security Agent to the contrary, in which event the Insurers shall make all future payments as then directed by the Onshore Security Agent;
ii.
in respect of proceeds of Insurances relating to delay in start-up and business interruption shall be paid to the Dollar Operating Revenues Account unless and until the Insurers receive written notice from the Onshore Security Agent to the contrary, in which event the Insurers shall make all future payments as then directed by the Onshore Security Agent; and
iii.
in respect of those amounts up to US$10,000,000 payable directly to the EPC Contractor, shall be paid to the EPC Contractor unless and until the Insurers receive written notice from the Onshore Security Agent to the contrary, in which event the Insurers shall make all future payments as then directed by the Onshore Security Agent.
No other instruction, whether by the Insured or by any person other than the Onshore Security Agent, to make any payment to any other person or account shall be honoured by the Insurers unless given or countersigned by the Onshore Security Agent, or such other person as the Onshore Security Agent may notify to each Insurer in writing. A payment made in accordance with this provision shall, to the extent of that payment, discharge the liability of each Insurer to the Insured under the Insurance Policy. Each payment by each Insurer to a third party of a claim against the Company under the Public Liability Insurance insured by the Insurer shall be applied directly to discharge fully and finally an insured liability of the Company to that third party.
10.
Reduction in Limits
10.1
The Insurers (via the Insurance Broker) will advise the Global Facility Agent in writing of:




a.
any reduction in limits, increase in deductibles or excesses, other material alteration, termination or expiry of this Policy, at least 30 days before such reduction, increase, alteration, termination or expiry is to take effect;
b.
any default in the payment of any premium, immediately on the occurrence of such default;
c.
any failure to renew this Policy, at least 30 days prior to the date of renewal thereof; and
d.
any act or omission or of any event of which the Insurers have knowledge and which might invalidate or render void, voidable or unenforceable in whole or in part this Policy, immediately upon becoming aware of the same.
10.2
The Insurers may not, without the prior written consent of the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority), make any reductions contemplated by clause 10.1 above.
11.
Notice of Cancellation
11.1
The Insurer shall promptly notify the Global Facility Agent in writing at least 45 days (or such lesser period (if any) as may be specified from time to time by the Insurers in the case of War and kindred perils) before any proposed material alteration, suspension or cancellation is to take effect if any Insurer cancels or gives notice of such cancellation of this Policy by the Insurer or by any of the Insureds whether voluntary or involuntary or in the event of termination of any insurance for any reason, including the non-payment of premiums.
11.2
If the Company fails to pay any premium, call or other payment under the Policy, the Insurers will cease to take instructions from the Company or their agents and instead will take instructions from the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority).
12.
Insurance
Each Insurer agrees that this insurance provides the primary cover for risks insured under this Policy. In the event that any risk insured under this Policy is also insured under any other policy of insurance effected by any Insured, the Insurers agree to indemnify the Insured as if such other policy of insurance did not exist except in respect of: [ to be edited as applicable to the Policy ]
a.
excess layers of third party cover effected specifically for the Project;
b.
any public liability claim against the Insured which exceeds the applicable limit of indemnity under this Policy, in which case the liability of the Insurers for additional legal costs and expenses shall be limited to the proportion that the applicable limit of indemnity bears to the total claim against the Insured;
c.
any claim under this Policy to which a Marine 50/50 Clause applies; and
d.
any claim made under a Contingent motor Liability extension to this Policy.
13.
No Agency
No Finance Party is the agent of any party for receipt of any notice or any other purpose in relation to this Policy.
14.
Notices
All notices or other communications under or in connection with this Policy will be given in writing by letter or by facsimile via the Insurance Broker. Any such notice will be deemed to be given:
a.
if in writing, when delivered; and
b.
if by facsimile, on the date after that on which it is transmitted but only if:
i.
immediately after the transmission, the sender's facsimile machine records the correct answer back; and
ii.
the day after transmission date is a normal business day in the country of the recipient at the time of transmission and is recorded as received before 5.00 p.m. on the transmission date in the recipient's time zone, failing which it shall be deemed to be given on the next normal business day in the recipient's country.


 




Appendix VI to Schedule 10
FORM OF ENDORSEMENT TO EACH REINSURANCE POLICY
To the extent permitted by Applicable Law, all Reinsurances shall contain the following provisions or endorsements. This endorsement overrides any conflicting provision in the reinsurance policy (the " Policy ") and the Underlying Insurance.
1.
Definitions and Interpretation
In this endorsement:
" Common Terms Agreement " means the common terms agreement dated [] 2016 made between, inter alios , the Company, the Global Facility Agent, the Offshore Security Trustee, the Onshore Security Agent and certain other banks and financial institutions listed therein.
" Company " means Bahrain LNG W.L.L., a limited liability company incorporated and existing under the laws of Bahrain, having commercial registration number 95522-1 with its principal office at GBCORP Tower, 18th Floor Building No. 1411, Road No. 4626, Block 346 Bahrain Financial Harbour District, P.O. Box 1426, Sea Front, Manama, Bahrain.
" Dollar Operating Revenues Account " means the account named "Dollar Operating Revenues Account" maintained with the Offshore Security Trustee with account number USD - 01270753550.
" Finance Parties " has the meaning given to it in the Common Terms Agreement.
" Global Facility Agent " means Standard Chartered Bank.
" Insurance Proceeds Account " means the account named "Insurance Proceeds Account" maintained with the Offshore Security Trustee with account number USD - 01270759450.
" Insurer " means at any relevant time, any insurer with whom Insurances have been placed and who is reinsured under this Policy.
" Loss Proceeds " means all reinsurance proceeds but excluding proceeds paid or payable for Public Liability Insurance.
" Offshore Security Trustee " means Standard Chartered Bank.
" Onshore Security Agent " means Ahli United Bank B.S.C.
" Project " has the meaning given to it in the Common Terms Agreement.
" Public Liability Insurance " means insurance in respect of all sums which any Insured becomes liable to pay in respect of legal liability to third parties, which insurance is reinsured under the provisions of this Policy.
" Reinsurance Assignment Deed " means the deed of assignment of reinsurances entered into by the Company, the Insurer and the Offshore Security Trustee dated on or about the date of the Common Terms Agreement.
" Reinsurance Broker " means [] or such other reinsurance broker or reinsurance brokers as may be appointed from time to time by the Company in replacement thereof with the prior approval of the Global Facility Agent.
" Reinsureds " means the reinsured parties named in the Policy, collectively.
" Reinsurer " means each reinsurer providing reinsurance under this Policy.




" Secured Parties " has the meaning given to it in the Common Terms Agreement.
" Underlying Insurance " means the insurance policy referred to in this Policy issued by the Insurer and for which this Policy provides reinsurance.
2.
Acknowledgements and Undertakings
(a)
Each Reinsurer acknowledges that it is aware that the Company has been granted certain credit facilities by the Finance Parties and that, in connection therewith, the Insurer has by a Reinsurance Assignment Deed, assigned by way of first ranking security to the Offshore Security Trustee (for and on behalf of the Secured Parties) all its existing and future rights title and interest in and to the proceeds of all insurances relating to Project and the benefit of this Policy. Each Reinsurer confirms that it consents to such assignment and acknowledges that is has not been notified of any other assignment of or security interest in the Insurer's interest in this Policy.
(b)
The Insurer confirms that it has given irrevocable authority to the Company and/or the Offshore Security Trustee to pay reinsurance premiums due under this Policy directly to each Reinsurer via the Reinsurance Broker. The Insurer acknowledges that this arrangement does not relieve it of liability for any unpaid reinsurance premium. A payment of a reinsurance premium in accordance with this arrangement shall, to the extent of its payment to any Reinsurer, discharge the liability of the Insurer to pay premiums to such Reinsurer.
(c)
The Insurer shall promptly provide to each Reinsurer all information of an event or circumstance which may give rise to a claim under this Policy (though bona fide late notifications shall not prejudice the Insurer's rights hereunder).
(d)
Each Reinsurer agrees to follow the fortunes of the Insurer in relation to any claims which the Insurer is bound to pay as a result of any court or arbitral award which is not subject to appeal to a court of higher jurisdiction, subject to any applicable claims co-operation clause.
(e)
Each Reinsurer's obligation to pay under this Policy and in accordance with the claims control and loss payment provisions of this Policy arises when the Reinsurers agree that the Insurer's reinsured liability becomes payable in accordance with the terms of the Underlying Insurance and is not dependent on the Insurer having actually paid a claim or settled a liability to the Company, the Offshore Security Trustee, the Onshore Security Agent, the Finance Parties or any other person.
3.
Waiver
The Reinsurers hereby waive all rights of subrogation or action howsoever arising which they may have or acquire arising out of any occurrence in respect of which any claim is admitted hereunder against:
(a)
any of Finance Parties or their officers, directors, employees, agents and servants; and
(b)
the Company or the Insurer until the End Date.
Upon payment of any sum to any Secured Party pursuant to this paragraph 3 ( Waiver ), the Reinsurers shall to the extent of such payment be thereupon legally subrogated to all the rights of such Secured Party provided always that the Reinsurers shall not exercise any such rights howsoever arising in competition with the rights of any Secured Party in respect of the Project assets or any monies secured thereon.
4.
Consideration
The Reinsurers acknowledge receipt of consideration for the insurance of the Finance Parties in the Underlying Insurances and acknowledge that no Finance Party is liable for payment of any premium payable by the Insurer under this reinsurance although they may choose to make such payment. The Reinsurers shall not be entitled to offset any sums payable to a Finance Party against monies (other than unpaid premia) owing by the Company.
5.
Reinsureds
5.1
The Secured Parties and their respective officers, directors, employees, servants, agents and assigns are named reinsureds under the Policy.
5.2
The Reinsurers agree that each of the Reinsureds shall for the purpose of this Policy be treated as individually and separately reinsured and that reinsurance hereunder shall apply in the same manner and to the same extent as if individual policies had been issued to each of the Reinsureds provided that the total liability of the




Reinsurers under this Policy to the Reinsureds collectively shall not (unless the Policy specifically permits otherwise) exceed the Limit of Indemnity stated to be reinsured hereby.
6.
Receipt of Information
Each Reinsurer acknowledges for the benefit of the Reinsureds that:
a.
it has received adequate information in order to evaluate the risk of reinsuring the Insurer and the Secured Parties in respect of the risks hereby reinsured on the assumption that such information is not materially misleading; and
b.
notwithstanding any other provision of this reinsurance, there is no information that has been relied on or is required by it in respect of its decision to co-reinsure the Finance Parties.
7.
Vitiating Acts
7.1
The Reinsurers undertake to the Offshore Security Trustee (for and on behalf of the Secured Parties) that the Policy shall not be invalidated as regards the respective rights and interests of each Secured Party and that the Reinsurers will not seek directly or indirectly to avoid any liability under this Policy and/or the assignment thereof because of any act, neglect, error or omission made by any other Reinsured (whether occurring before or after the inception of this Policy), including any failure by any other Reinsured to disclose any material fact, circumstance or occurrence, any misrepresentation by any other Reinsured, any breach or non-fulfilment by any other Reinsured of any condition, warranty or provision contained in the Policy, whether or not any such act, neglect, error or omission could, if known at any time, have affected any decision of the Reinsurers to grant the Policy, to agree to any particular term or terms of the Policy (including this endorsement and the amount of any premium) or to act or refrain from acting in any way whatsoever in relation to this Policy or to any liability which may arise thereunder.
7.2
The Global Facility Agent shall be advised of any act or omission or of any event of which the Reinsurer has knowledge and which might invalidate or render unenforceable in whole or in part any Reinsurance.
8.
Loss Payment
By way of loss payment agreement and subject to paragraph 9 below, the Reinsurers undertake that, until the Global Facility Agent shall otherwise have notified and directed the Reinsurers (via the Reinsurance Broker), all recoveries hereunder shall be paid to the Dollar Operating Revenues Account or as otherwise notified by the Lenders to the Reinsurers (via the Reinsurance Broker).
9.
Loss Payee Clause
The Insurer irrevocably authorises and instructs each Reinsurer to pay, and each Reinsurer agrees to pay via the Reinsurance Broker, all Loss Proceeds, returned premiums and any other monies payable under or in relation to the Policy (" Proceeds ") as follows:
(a)
if the Proceeds are in respect of third party claims to be paid directly to a third party under the Public Liability Insurance, such sums shall be paid directly to that third party; and
(b)
to the extent that sub-paragraph (a) above does not apply, or payments have not been made to the third party as contemplated therein, all amounts payable by the Reinsurers:
(i)
subject to paragraphs (ii) and (iii) below, in respect of the reinsurances (other than delay in start-up or business interruption reinsurance, or those amounts payable in accordance with paragraphs 5.1(i)-(iv) ( Credits to the Insurance Proceeds Account ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts )      Note : paragraph 5.1 ( Credits to the Insurance Proceeds Account ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ) of the Common Terms Agreement states: "In all respects in accordance with Schedule 10 (Insurances) and save as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Coordination Deed and the Security Documents, the Company shall procure that all Insurance Proceeds and insurance equivalent payments received pursuant to the Terminal Use Agreement (other than amounts (i) which constitute Operating Revenues and shall therefore be paid into the Dollar Operating Revenues Account; (ii) which are payable directly to the EPC Contractor pursuant to the EPC Contract or as otherwise agreed by the Company and authorised by the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority), in each case, as long as the EPC Contractor proceeds with the necessary repairs; (iii) in an amount which (when taken together with all other Insurance Proceeds relating to the same event) does not exceed US$10,000,000 (or its equivalent) which are to be applied directly in reinstatement of a lost or damaged asset or to any other remedial purpose for which such proceeds were paid (which shall be paid into the Dollar Operating Revenues Account); and (iv) which relate to third party liability which under the terms of the applicable insurance policy are payable directly to a third party claimant (and, if any such Insurance Proceeds described under paragraphs (i) to (iv) are credited into the Insurance Proceeds Account, the Company shall be entitled to a




corresponding withdrawal therefrom)) are paid directly into the Insurance Proceeds Account." of the Common Terms Agreement), shall be paid to the Insurance Proceeds Account unless and until the Reinsurers receive written notice from the Offshore Security Trustee to the contrary, in which event the Reinsurers shall make all future payments as then directed by the Offshore Security Trustee;
(ii)
in respect of proceeds of Reinsurances relating to delay in start-up and business interruption shall be paid to the Dollar Operating Revenues Account unless and until the Reinsurers receive written notice from the Offshore Security Trustee to the contrary, in which event the Reinsurers shall make all future payments as then directed by the Offshore Security Trustee; and
(iii)
in respect of those amounts up to US$10,000,000 payable directly to the EPC Contractor, shall be paid to the EPC Contractor unless and until the Reinsurers receive written notice from the Offshore Security Trustee to the contrary, in which event the Reinsurers shall make all future payments as then directed by the Offshore Security Trustee.
No other instruction, whether by the Reinsured or by any person other than the Offshore Security Trustee, to make any payment to any other person or account shall be honoured by the Reinsurers unless given or countersigned by the Offshore Security Trustee, or such other person as the Offshore Security Trustee may notify to each Reinsurer in writing. A payment made in accordance with this provision shall, to the extent of that payment, discharge (A) the liability of each Reinsurer to pay the Insurer and (B) the liability of each Insurer to the Insured under the Insurance Policy. Each payment by each Reinsurer to a third party of a claim against any Insured under the Public Liability Insurance insured by the Insurer shall be applied directly to discharge fully and finally an insured liability of the Insured to that third party. The arrangements in this endorsement shall continue to apply notwithstanding the liquidation or insolvency of the Insurer.
10.
Reduction in Limits
10.1
The Reinsurers (via the Reinsurance Broker) will advise the Global Facility Agent in writing of:
a.
any reduction in limits, increase in deductibles or excesses, other material alteration, termination or expiry of this Policy, at least 30 days before such reduction, increase, alteration, termination or expiry is to take effect;
b.
any default in the payment of any premium, immediately on the occurrence of such default;
c.
any failure to renew this Policy, at least 30 days prior to the date of renewal thereof; and
d.
any act or omission or of any event of which the Reinsurers have knowledge and which might invalidate or render void, voidable or unenforceable in whole or in part this Policy, immediately upon becoming aware of the same.
10.2
The Reinsurers may not, without the prior written consent of the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority), make any reductions contemplated by clause 10.1 above.
11.
Notice of Cancellation
11.1
The Reinsurer shall promptly notify the Global Facility Agent in writing at least 30 days (or such lesser period (if any) as may be specified from time to time by the Reinsurers in the case of War and kindred perils) before any proposed material alteration, suspension or cancellation is to take effect if any Reinsurer cancels or gives notice of such cancellation of this Policy by the Reinsurer or by any of the Reinsureds whether voluntary or involuntary or in the event of termination of any reinsurance for any reason, including the non-payment of premiums.
11.2
If the Company fails to pay any premium, call or other payment under the Policy, the Reinsurers will cease to take instructions from the Company or their agents and instead will take instructions from the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority).
12.
Reinsurance
Each Reinsurer agrees that this reinsurance provides the primary cover for risks reinsured under this Policy. In the event that any risk reinsured under this Policy is also reinsured under any other policy of reinsurance effected by any Reinsured, the Reinsurers agree to indemnify the Reinsured as if such other policy of reinsurance did not exist except in respect of: [ to be edited as applicable to the Policy ]
(a)
excess layers of third party cover effected specifically for the Project;




(b)
any public liability claim against the Reinsured which exceeds the applicable limit of indemnity under this Policy, in which case the liability of the Reinsurers for additional legal costs and expenses shall be limited to the proportion that the applicable limit of indemnity bears to the total claim against the Reinsured;
(c)
any claim under this Policy to which a Marine 50/50 Clause applies; and
(d)
any claim made under a Contingent Motor Liability extension to this Policy.
13.
No Agency
No Finance Party is the agent of any party for receipt of any notice or any other purpose in relation to this Policy.
14.
Notices
All notices or other communications under or in connection with this Policy will be given in writing by letter or by facsimile via the Reinsurance Broker. Any such notice will be deemed to be given:
(a)
if in writing, when delivered; and
(b)
if by facsimile, on the date after that on which it is transmitted but only if:
(i)
immediately after the transmission, the sender's facsimile machine records the correct answer back; and
(ii)
the day after transmission date is a normal business day in the country of the recipient at the time of transmission and is recorded as received before 5.00 p.m. on the transmission date in the recipient's time zone, failing which it shall be deemed to be given on the next normal business day in the recipient's country.


 




Appendix VII to Schedule 10
Deed of Assignment of Reinsurances

DEED OF ASSIGNMENT OF REINSURANCES

between

BAHRAIN LNG W.L.L.
as Company

STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
as Offshore Security Trustee

[]
as Insurer



[] 2016
THIS DEED OF ASSIGNMENT is made on this [] day of [] 2016
BETWEEN:
(1)
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK (the " Offshore Security Trustee " as agent and trustee for the Secured Parties (as defined in the Common Terms Agreement);
(2)      [·] , an insurance company organised and existing under the laws of [Bahrain] (the " Insurer ");      and
(3)
BAHRAIN LNG W.L.L. , a limited liability company incorporated and existing under the laws of Bahrain, having commercial registration number 95522-1 with its principal office at GBCORP Tower, 18th Floor Building No. 1411, Road No. 4626, Block 346 Bahrain Financial Harbour District, P.O. Box 1426, Sea Front, Manama, Bahrain (the " Company ").
WHEREAS:




(A)
The Finance Parties have agreed on terms to provide finance to the Company in connection with the Project, including the provision by the Company of certain security and satisfaction by the Company of other terms and conditions set out in the Finance Documents; and
(B)
It is a condition precedent to the availability of the Facilities under the Finance Documents that the parties hereto enter into this Deed.
It is agreed as follows:
1.
DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
1.1
Terms defined in the Common Terms Agreement
Any capitalised terms used but not defined in this Deed shall have the meanings given to them in the Common Terms Agreement.
1.2
Definitions
For the purposes of this Deed and the recitals hereto:
" Acknowledgement of Assignment " means an acknowledgement of assignment delivered by each Reinsurer, materially in the form attached as Appendix 4 ( Form of Acknowledgement of Assignment of Reinsurances ) to this Deed.
" Common Terms Agreement " means the common terms agreement dated [ on or about the date of this Deed ] between, among others, the Company, the Offshore Security Trustee, the Finance Parties and the Offshore Account Bank.
" Insureds " means the Company, the Offshore Security Trustee and any other person named as an insured under the Underlying Insurances.
" Loss Proceeds " means all insurance proceeds but excluding proceeds paid or payable under the Underlying Insurances.
" Public Liability Insurance " means insurance in respect of all sums which any Insured becomes liable to pay in respect of legal liability to third parties.
" Reinsurance Policies " means those agreements of reinsurance by virtue of which the Reinsurers reinsure the Insurer in respect of the Underlying Insurances, including any future renewals thereof.
" Reinsurers " means the reinsurance companies that have reinsured the Insurer in respect of the Underlying Insurances including, without limitation, those listed in Appendix 2 ( The Reinsurers ) to this Deed.
" Underlying Insurances " means those policies of insurance which the Company is from time to time required to purchase and maintain under its obligations to the Finance Parties under the Finance Documents, including, without limitation, those summarised in Appendix 1 ( Summary of Underlying Insurances and Reinsurance Policies ) to this Deed, and future renewals thereof.
1.3
Interpretation
(a)
The rules of interpretation set out in the Common Terms Agreement will apply to this Deed as if set out in full herein, mutatis mutandis .
(b)
The term "this Security Interest" means any security created by this Deed.
(c)
Any covenant under this Deed (other than a payment obligation) remains in force until the End Date.
1.4
Agreements and Statutes
Save where the contrary is indicated, any reference in this Deed to:
(a)
this Deed, any Reinsurance Policy, any Underlying Insurance or any other agreement or document shall be construed as a reference to this Deed, such Reinsurance Policy, such Underlying Insurance




or, as the case may be, such other agreement or document as the same may have been, or may from time to time be, amended, restated, varied, novated or supplemented or replaced or renewed (and so that any reference thereto shall include, unless the context otherwise requires, any agreement or document expressed to be supplemental thereto or expressed to be collateral therewith or which is otherwise entered into pursuant to or in accordance with the provisions thereof); and
(b)
a statute, statutory provision or treaty shall be construed as a reference to such statute, statutory provision or treaty as the same may have been, or may from time to time be, amended, or in the case of a statute or statutory provision re-enacted.
1.5
Third Party Rights
A person who is not a party to this Deed has no right under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce or enjoy the benefit of any term of this Deed.
2.
ASSIGNMENT
2.1
Assignment of Reinsurance Policy
To secure on a continuing basis the due and prompt payment in full of all or any part of the monies that may become due to the Insureds under the Underlying Insurances, the Insurer hereby absolutely, irrevocably and unconditionally assigns, with full title guarantee and free from any Security Interest, other than those created by or under the Finance Documents, to the Offshore Security Trustee for the benefit of the Secured Parties all of its present and future rights, title, benefit and interest in, to and in respect of, and all proceeds under the Reinsurance Policies, including, without limitation:
a.
all future renewals of policies of reinsurance, being reinsurances of the Underlying Insurances (including all monies received or receivable thereunder); and
b.
return premiums becoming due under any Reinsurance Policy.
2.2
Notice of Assignment
The Insurer hereby undertakes to promptly serve a notice of assignment (materially in the form attached as Appendix 3 ( Form of Notice of Assignment of Reinsurances ) to this Deed) upon execution of this Deed and, in addition, promptly serve such notice upon renewal of any Reinsurance Policies or entry into any additional Reinsurance Policies. The Company shall use all reasonable efforts to obtain an Acknowledgement of Assignment in respect of each such notice.
2.3
Further Assurance
The Insurer hereby undertakes to, at all times, until the End Date and at the Company's cost, do any act, make any filing or registration or sign, seal, execute and/or deliver such further or other commercial or other mortgages, charges, transfers, legal or other assignments, securities, deeds, instruments, notices or other documents the Offshore Security Trustee shall reasonably determine to be necessary for the exercise of any and all rights, powers, authorities and discretions intended to be vested in the Offshore Security Trustee or any receiver by or pursuant to this Deed, and to create, register, perfect, maintain or protect the security intended to be conferred on the Offshore Security Trustee by this Deed.
2.4
Continuing Security
This Deed and the security created thereby shall be a continuing security for the liabilities of the Insurer under the Underlying Insurances and in particular, but without limitation, shall not be satisfied, discharged or affected or considered to be satisfied, discharged or affected by any intermediate discharge or payment on account of any liabilities or any settlement of accounts or any other matter whatsoever.
2.5
Finance Parties not Liable
Neither any assignment provided for or referred to in this Deed, nor the receipt by any of the Finance Parties of any payment pursuant to this Deed or to the Underlying Insurances or the Reinsurance Policies, shall cause any of the Finance Parties to be under any obligation or liability to any other party to this Deed or to be responsible for any other party's failure to perform its obligations.
2.6
Acknowledgement
It is acknowledged and agreed by the Insurer that:




a.
the Company has been granted certain credit facilities by the Finance Parties pursuant to the Common Terms Agreement;
b.
all remedies provided for in the Reinsurance Policies or available at law or in equity are exercisable by the Offshore Security Trustee;
c.
all rights to compel performance of the Reinsurance Policies are exercisable by the Offshore Security Trustee;
d.
subject to Clause 5(b) ( Company's Obligations ), the Insurer shall remain liable under the Underlying Insurances and the Reinsurance Policies to the extent set forth therein to perform all of its duties and obligations thereunder to the same extent as if this Deed had not been executed;
e.
subject to Clause 5(b) ( Company's Obligations ), the exercise by the Offshore Security Trustee of any of its rights hereunder shall not release the Insurer from any of its duties or obligations under the Underlying Insurances;
f.
all rights, interests and benefits whatsoever accruing to or for the benefit of the Insurer arising from, and all proceeds under, the Reinsurance Policies, belong to the Offshore Security Trustee;
g.
subject to the terms and conditions of the Underlying Insurances, the Insurer waives any right it may have of first requiring any Finance Party (or any trustee or agent on its behalf) to proceed against or enforce any other rights or security or claim payment from any person before claiming from the Insurer under this Deed. This waiver applies irrespective of any law or any provision of a Finance Document to the contrary; and
h.
it shall not:
i.
create or permit to subsist any Security Interest of any kind over any of the Reinsurance Policies other than as created by this Deed; or
ii.
sell, transfer, assign or otherwise dispose of any Reinsurance Policies or any interest in any Reinsurance Policies except pursuant to this Deed.
2.7
Receipt by Insurer
If, notwithstanding the parties' express intentions, the Insurer shall at any time and for any reason receive payment of any monies from the Reinsurers in respect of or relating to the Reinsurance Policies, without prejudice to any claim that may result from any breach of this Deed, those monies shall be received and held by the Insurer in a separate designated trust account on behalf of and for the benefit of the Offshore Security Trustee in accordance with its interest in the Underlying Insurance concerned.
2.8
Reinstatement
If any payment by the Insurer or any discharge given by a Finance Party (whether in respect of the obligations of the Company or any security for those obligations or otherwise) is avoided or reduced as a result of the insolvency of the Insurer or any similar event affecting the Insurer:
a.
the liability of the Insurer shall continue as if the payment, discharge, avoidance or reduction had not occurred; and
b.
each Finance Party shall be entitled to recover the value or amount of that security or payment from the Insurer, as if the payment, discharge, avoidance or reduction had not occurred.
For the avoidance of doubt, no Insurer shall be required to make payments in excess of the amount of loss insured under each policy.
2.9
Redemption
The Offshore Security Trustee, as soon as reasonably practicable after the End Date and at the request and cost of the Company, shall (but subject to the rights and claims of any person having prior rights thereto) reassign the subject matter of this Deed to the extent still vested in the Offshore Security Trustee at that time and release or otherwise discharge the subject matter of this Deed to the Insurer (as it may direct) or to any other person entitled thereto (as the case may be).
3.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
The Insurer hereby agrees, represents and warrants that:
(a)
it is duly organised and validly existing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation;




(b)
it has the necessary power to enter into and perform the obligations expressed to be assumed by it under this Deed, each Underlying Insurance and each Reinsurance Policy to which it is expressed to be a party and any notices or documents required in connection therewith;
(c)
the obligations expressed to be assumed by it in this Deed, the Underlying Insurances and Reinsurance Policies to which it is a party are valid and legal obligations binding on it in accordance with the terms thereof;
(d)
all consents and authorisations required in connection with the entry into, performance and validity of, and the transactions contemplated by, this Deed, so far as the same relate to it, have been obtained or effected (as appropriate) and are in full force and effect; and
(e)
its execution of this Deed constitutes, and its exercise of its rights and performance of its obligations under this Deed will constitute, private and commercial acts done and performed for private and commercial purposes.
4.
OFFSHORE SECURITY TRUSTEE'S RIGHTS - DELEGATION
The Offshore Security Trustee may delegate in any manner to any person any rights exercisable by the Offshore Security Trustee under any Finance Document. Any such delegation may be made upon such terms and conditions (including power to sub-delegate) as the Offshore Security Trustee thinks fit provided that the Insurer shall give their consent to any appointed delegate within five (5) Business Days of receipt of notice of such appointment (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed).
5.
COMPANY'S OBLIGATIONS
(a)
The Company is bound by, and will use all reasonable endeavours to do all things reasonably requested by the Offshore Security Trustee to give effect to, this Deed.
(b)
The Company and the Offshore Security Trustee acknowledge that:
(i)
payment by the Reinsurers to the Offshore Security Trustee and/or such other party as may be from time to time advised to the Reinsurer in writing by the Offshore Security Trustee in accordance with the terms of the notice of assignment delivered pursuant to Clause 2.2 ( Notice of Assignment ) shall, to the extent of that payment, discharge (A) the liability of each Reinsurer to pay the Insurer and (B) the liability of each Insurer to the Insured(s) under the Underlying Insurance; and
(ii)
payment by the Reinsurers to a third party of a claim against any Insured under the Public Liability Insurance insured by the Insurer in accordance with the terms of the notice of assignment delivered pursuant to Clause 2.2 ( Notice of Assignment ) shall be applied directly to discharge fully and finally an insured liability of the Insured(s) to that third party.
6.
POWER OF ATTORNEY
Each of the Company and the Insurer, by way of security for the performance of their respective obligations under this Deed, hereby irrevocably appoints the Offshore Security Trustee and any receiver, severally, to be its attorney and in its name on its behalf and as its act and deed to execute, deliver and perfect all documents and do all things that the attorney may consider required or desirable for:
(a)
carrying out any obligation imposed on the Insurer or the Company by or pursuant to this Deed; or
(b)
exercising any of the rights, powers and authorities conferred on the Offshore Security Trustee (for the benefit of the Finance Parties) or any receiver by this Deed or law (including, after the security hereby constituted has become enforceable, the exercise of any right of a legal or beneficial owner of the Reinsurance Policies),
provided that such power of attorney shall not authorise any attorney to file register, record or otherwise take any steps to perfect the Security Interest constituted by this Deed in Bahrain prior to the service of a notice under clause 28.1(a) ( Remedies Following Event of Default ) of the Common Terms Agreement.
The Company shall ratify and confirm all things done and all documents executed by any attorney or any of its delegates in the proper exercise or purported proper exercise of the powers conferred on it by this Clause 6 ( Power of Attorney ).
7.
IRREVOCABLE




The authorities and delegation given by the Insurer in favour of the Reinsurers and the Offshore Security Trustee hereunder are irrevocable unless the Insureds, the Reinsurers and the Offshore Security Trustee otherwise all agree in writing.
8.
DECLARATION OF TRUST
The undertakings and the agreements of the Insurer set out in this Deed and of the Reinsurers set out in the Acknowledgement of Assignment are given to the Offshore Security Trustee both for itself and as trustee for the Finance Parties from time to time. The Offshore Security Trustee shall hold the benefit of this Deed and any rights given or held in respect of the Underlying Insurances and Reinsurance Policies or this Deed upon the trust contained in the Finance Documents for the Finance Parties from time to time and the obligations, rights and benefits vested or to be vested in the Offshore Security Trustee by the Finance Documents or any document entered into pursuant thereto shall (as well before as after enforcement) be performed and (as the case may be) exercised in accordance with the provisions thereof.
9.
MISCELLANEOUS
9.1
Invalidity
If, at any time, any provision of this Deed or any Security Interest constituted hereby is or becomes invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect under any law of any jurisdiction, neither the validity, legality or enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Deed or part of such Security Interest nor the validity, legality or enforceability of such provision of this Deed or part of such Security Interest under the law of any other jurisdiction will in any way be affected or impaired thereby, and the parties hereto will negotiate in good faith to achieve (so far as possible) all the objectives of this Deed in a manner that is valid, legal and enforceable.
9.2
Change in Constitution
No change whatsoever in the constitution of the Company, the Insurer, the Offshore Security Trustee or any of the Finance Parties (whether by amalgamation or otherwise) during the continuance of this Deed shall impair or discharge the Reinsurance Policies.
9.3
Remedies and Waivers
No failure on the part of the Offshore Security Trustee to exercise, and no delay on its part in exercising, any of its rights, powers and remedies provided by this Deed or by law, will operate as a waiver thereof, nor will any single or partial exercise of any right or remedy preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right or remedy. The rights and remedies provided in this Deed are cumulative and not exclusive of any other rights or remedies (whether provided by law or otherwise).
9.4
Amendment
This Deed may only be amended by an instrument in writing signed by or on behalf of all parties hereto.
9.5
Successors and Assigns
This Deed is irrevocable until the Offshore Security Trustee shall in writing release or cancel the same and shall be binding on, and inure to the benefit of, the respective successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
9.6
Counterparts
This Deed may be signed in any number of counterparts, all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
10.
ASSIGNMENT
10.1
Assignment by Offshore Security Trustee
The Offshore Security Trustee shall have a full and unfettered right to assign the whole or any part of this Deed. The Offshore Security Trustee shall be entitled to impart any information concerning the Insurer and the Reinsurers, the Finance Documents, the Project Documents, the Underlying Insurances, the Reinsurance Policies, this Deed, any Major Project Party or the Project as the Offshore Security Trustee shall consider appropriate to any successor or proposed successor of the Offshore Security Trustee or to any person who may otherwise enter into contractual relations with the Offshore Security Trustee in relation to this Deed.




10.2
No Assignment by Insurer or Company
Other than as permitted by the Common Terms Agreement, neither the Insurer nor the Company may assign or transfer all or part of their respective rights, benefits or obligations under this Deed.
11.
NOTICES
11.1
All notices to be served by one person to another hereunder must be in English, shall be made in writing and, unless otherwise stated, may be made by fax or letter. Delivery of notices shall only be deemed to be effective if made to that other person at the address identified with its signature below and:
a.
if by way of fax, when received in legible form; or
b.
if by way of letter, when left at the relevant address or seven (7) days after being deposited in the post, postage prepaid, in an envelope and addressed to the recipient at that address,
and, if a particular department or officer is specified as part of its address details, if addressed to that department or officer.
11.2
All documents given under or in connection with this Deed must be in English, or if not in English, and if so required by the Global Facility Agent, accompanied by an English translation (at the expense of the Company) and, in this case, the English translation will prevail unless the document is a constitutional, statutory or other official document.
12.
LAW
12.1
This Deed and any non-contractual obligations arising out of it are governed by the laws of England.
12.2
All disputes, claims, controversies and disagreements arising out of or in connection with this Deed, including any question regarding its existence, validity or termination, shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration under the LCIA Rules in force as of the date of this Deed, which Rules are deemed to be incorporated by reference into this paragraph. The number of arbitrators shall be three (3); the claimant and the respondent shall each nominate a coarbitrator for appointment and the LCIA Court shall select the presiding arbitrator. The seat, or legal place, of arbitration shall be London. The language to be used in the arbitral proceedings shall be English. The parties waive any right of application to determine a preliminary point of law under section 45 of the Arbitration Act 1996 or appeal on a point of law to a court of law under section 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996.
12.3
To the extent that the Company or Insurer may in any jurisdiction claim for itself or its assets immunity from suit, execution, attachment (whether before the issue of an award or judgment or otherwise) or other legal process and to the extent that in any such jurisdiction there may be attributed to itself or its assets or revenues such immunity (whether or not claimed), the Insurer hereby irrevocably agrees not to claim and hereby irrevocably waives such immunity to the full extent permitted by the laws of such jurisdiction.
13.
EXECUTION & DELIVERY AS A DEED
Each of the parties to this Deed intends it to be a deed and confirms that it is executed and delivered as a deed, in each case, notwithstanding that some or all of the parties may only execute this Deed under hand.
AS WITNESS this Deed has been executed and delivered as a Deed by the duly authorised representatives of the parties hereto and delivered on the day and year first before written.




APPENDIX 1
Summary of Underlying Insurances and Reinsurance Policies

[ To be inserted ]




APPENDIX 2
The Reinsurers

[ To be inserted ]





APPENDIX 3
Form of Notice of Assignment of Reinsurances
To: [ Reinsurer ]
[ Address ]
Standard Chartered Bank as Offshore Security Trustee (the " Offshore Security Trustee ") and [] as the insurer (the " Insurer ") GIVE NOTICE that by a deed of assignment of reinsurances dated [] (the " Deed of Assignment ") between the Offshore Security Trustee, the Company and the Insurer, the Insurer assigned to the Offshore Security Trustee acting on behalf of the Secured Parties all its present and future rights, title, benefit and interest in and to and in respect of, and all proceeds and other receivables under the following Reinsurance Policy:
[ details of assigned Reinsurance Policy taken out with relevant Reinsurer ] (each the " Relevant Reinsurance Policy " and together " Relevant Reinsurance Policies ")
1.
Capitalised terms not defined in this notice of assignment shall have the same meaning as set forth in the Deed of Assignment.
2.
The Insurer irrevocably and unconditionally instructs the Reinsurer to pay, and the Reinsurer agrees to pay all Loss Proceeds, returned premiums and any other monies payable under or in relation to the Reinsurance Policies (" Proceeds ") as follows:
(a)
if the Proceeds are in respect of third party claims to be paid directly to a third party under the Public Liability Insurance, such sums shall be paid directly to that third party; and
(b)
to the extent that sub-paragraph (a) above does not apply, or payments have not been made to the third party as contemplated therein, all amounts payable by the Reinsurers:
(i)
subject to (ii) and (iii) below, in respect of the insurances (other than delay in start-up or business interruption insurance or those amounts payable in accordance with paragraphs 5.1(i)-(iv) ( Credits to the Insurance Proceeds Account )      Note : paragraph 5.1 ( Credits to the Insurance Proceeds Account ) of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ) of the Common Terms Agreement states: "In all respects in accordance with Schedule 10 (Insurances) and save as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Coordination Deed and the Security Documents, the Company shall procure that all Insurance Proceeds and insurance equivalent payments received pursuant to the Terminal Use Agreement (other than amounts (i) which constitute Operating Revenues and shall therefore be paid into the Dollar Operating Revenues Account; (ii) which are payable directly to the EPC Contractor pursuant to the EPC Contract or as otherwise agreed by the Company and authorised by the Global Facility Agent (acting on the instructions of the Required Majority), in each case, as long as the EPC Contractor proceeds with the necessary repairs; (iii) in an amount which (when taken together with all other Insurance Proceeds relating to the same event) does not exceed US$10,000,000 (or its equivalent) which are to be applied directly in reinstatement of a lost or damaged asset or to any other remedial purpose for which such proceeds were paid (which shall be paid into the Dollar Operating Revenues Account); and (iv) which relate to third party liability which under the terms of the applicable insurance policy are payable directly to a third party claimant (and, if any such Insurance Proceeds described under paragraphs (i) to (iv) are credited into the Insurance Proceeds Account, the Company shall be entitled to a corresponding withdrawal therefrom)) are paid directly into the Insurance Proceeds Account." of Schedule 3 ( Accounts ) of the Common Terms Agreement), shall be paid to the account entitled " Insurance Proceeds Account " Number USD - 01270759450 with the Offshore Account Bank unless and until the Reinsurers receive written notice from the Offshore Security Trustee to the contrary, in which event the Reinsurers shall make all future payments as then directed by the Offshore Security Trustee;
(ii)
in respect of proceeds of Insurances relating to delay in start-up and business interruption, shall be paid to the account entitled " Dollar Operating Revenues Account " number USD - 01270753550 with the Offshore Account Bank, in each case unless and until the Reinsurers receive written notice from the Offshore Security Trustee to the contrary, in which event the




Reinsurers shall make all future payments as then directed by the Offshore Security Trustee; and
(iii)
in respect of those amounts up to US$10,000,000 payable directly to the EPC Contractor, shall be paid to the EPC Contractor unless and until the Reinsurers receive written notice from the Offshore Security Trustee to the contrary, in which event the Reinsurers shall make all future payments as then directed by the Offshore Security Trustee.
No other instruction, whether by the Insurer or by any person other than the Offshore Security Trustee, to make any payment to any other person on account shall be honoured by any Reinsurer unless given or countersigned by the Offshore Security Trustee, or such other person as that Offshore Security Trustee may notify to each Reinsurer in writing. A payment made in accordance with this provision shall, to the extent of that payment, discharge (A) the liability of each Reinsurer to pay the Insurer, and (B) the liability of each Insurer to the Insured under the Underlying Insurances. Each payment by each Reinsurer to a third party of a claim against any Insured under the Public Liability Insurance insured by the Insurer shall be applied directly to discharge fully and finally an insured liability of the Insured to that third party. The arrangements shall continue to apply notwithstanding the liquidation or insolvency of the Insurer.
3.
This Notice of Assignment and any Acknowledgement of Assignment and any non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. All disputes, claims, controversies and disagreements arising out of or in connection with this Notice of Assignment and any Acknowledgement of Assignment, including any question regarding its existence, validity or termination, shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration under the LCIA Rules in force as of the date of this Notice of Assignment, which Rules are deemed to be incorporated by reference into this paragraph. The number of arbitrators shall be three (3); the claimant and the respondent shall each nominate a coarbitrator for appointment and the LCIA Court shall select the presiding arbitrator. The seat, or legal place, of arbitration shall be London. The language to be used in the arbitral proceedings shall be English. The Reinsurer(s) waive any right of application to determine a preliminary point of law under section 45 of the Arbitration Act 1996 or appeal on a point of law to a court of law under section 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996.
Please sign and return the enclosed Acknowledgment of Assignment.

_________________________                      _________________________
For and on behalf of                          For and on behalf of
Standard Chartered Bank                      []
as the Offshore Security Trustee                      as the Insurer


_________________________                     
For and on behalf of                             
BAHRAIN LNG W.L.L.     
as the Company




APPENDIX 4
Form of Acknowledgement of Assignment of Reinsurances
To:      [], as Insurer

To:      Standard Chartered Bank, as Offshore Security Trustee for and on behalf of the Secured Parties
and
To:      Bahrain LNG W.L.L. (the " Company ")

Dear Sirs,
We acknowledge receipt of a notice of assignment from the Company dated [] (the " Notice of Assignment "), a copy of which is attached and duly note how the Notice of Assignment provides the manner in which we are required to perform our obligations under the Relevant Reinsurance Policies (as defined in the Notice of Assignment), as detailed more precisely below.
Words and expressions defined in the Notice of Assignment shall have the same meanings in this letter.
Our compliance with the terms and conditions of the Notice of Assignment is given in reliance upon the confirmation by the Company, in the Notice of Assignment, that such compliance shall be and be deemed to constitute due performance of our obligations under the Relevant Reinsurance Policies and results in good discharge to the extent of the performance.
We confirm that all premium and other payments due as at the date of this letter of acknowledgement have been paid in full. We will pay all sums due, and give notices, under or in respect of the Relevant Reinsurance Policies as directed in the Notice of Assignment.
We duly note the interest of the Offshore Security Trustee in the Relevant Reinsurance Policies as ultimate assignee of the benefit of the Relevant Reinsurance Policies.
We confirm that we have not, as at the date of this letter, received notice that any person (other than the Company or any assignee of the benefit of the Relevant Reinsurance Policies) has or will have any right or interest whatsoever in, or has made or will be making any claim or demand on the Relevant Reinsurance Policies or any part thereof, and if, after the date hereof, we receive any such notice, we shall immediately give written notice thereof to the Offshore Security Trustee.
We will comply with the terms of the Notice of Assignment to the extent that such compliance will not constitute a breach of any applicable law or regulation and provided always that we shall not be required to pay more than once in respect of the same loss or any part, whether by the Company, any liquidator or otherwise.
We agree that the Offshore Security Trustee may disclose such necessary information as it receives in relation to the Relevant Reinsurance Policies to the Finance Parties.
We confirm that we are organised and validly existing under the laws of the jurisdiction of our incorporation and we have the necessary power to enter into, be bound by and perform the obligations we assume under this Acknowledgement of Assignment and the Relevant Reinsurance Policies to which we are expressed to be a party.




We have obtained and maintained in full force all consents and authorisations required to enable us to enter into performance and ensure the validity of this Acknowledgement of Assignment and the transactions contemplated thereby.
We shall not be entitled to assign or transfer all or any of our rights, benefits or obligations hereunder, without the prior written consent of the Offshore Security Trustee.
This letter and any non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English law.
Yours faithfully,

…………………………………………..
for and on behalf of
[ Name of Reinsurer ]




Execution Page
The Company
BAHRAIN LNG W.L.L.

By:


Address:      GBCORP Tower, 18 th Floor Building No. 1411, Road No. 4626, Block 346 Bahrain          Financial Harbour District, P.O. Box 1426, Sea Front, Manama, Bahrain
Tel:          +973 17 101 400
Fax:          +973 17 101 422
Attention:      Mr. Qaisar Zaman
Email:          qzaman@nogaholding.com


The Offshore Security Trustee
Standard Chartered Bank

By:     
Address:      Standard Chartered Bank
1 Basinghall Avenue
London
EC2V 5DD

Fax:          02078859728
Attention:      Asset Servicing - Manager
Email:          loansagencyuk@sc.com
The Insurer
[]

By:     




Address:      []
    
    
Tel:          []
Fax:          []
Attention:      []












Schedule 11
FORM OF LETTER OF CREDIT


To:          Standard Chartered Bank as the Offshore Security Trustee
Address:      [·]

Attention:      [·]
Date:
We, by this letter, establish in your favour our irrevocable standby Letter of Credit no. [·] (the " Letter of Credit ") at the request of [ insert name of relevant Sponsor/nogaholding ]. This Letter of Credit is issued in connection with the obligations of Bahrain LNG W.L.L. (the " Company ") under the common terms agreement dated [·] 2016 (the " Common Terms Agreement ").
1.
We understand that you may from time to time agree to amendments to, or other variations of, the terms of the Common Terms Agreement and our obligations under this Letter of Credit, as set out below, will apply notwithstanding any such amendments or other variations or extensions provided that our maximum aggregate liability to you under this Letter of Credit shall not exceed US$ [·] and that we shall not be required to pay claims made by you under this Letter of Credit which are received by us after [5 p.m.] ([·] time) on [·] (the " Expiry Date ").
2.
Following presentation to us at [·] of a demand in substantially the form set out in Schedule 1 hereto (a " Demand "), we shall by no later than [3] Business Days (as defined in the Common Terms Agreement) after the date of presentation of the Demand pay to you the lesser:
i.
of the amount of the Demand; and
ii.
US$[·] less the aggregate amount of any Demands which have been paid by us under this Letter of Credit.
3.
We agree that we will not seek recourse (including by way of counter-indemnity) to the Company and we hereby waive any and all rights we might otherwise have against the Company.
4.
More than one demand may be presented under this Letter of Credit but the maximum aggregate amount payable by us hereunder shall not exceed US$[·].
5.
You may transfer your rights under this Letter of Credit in its entirety (but not in part) to any person (" Successor Security Trustee ") who may, from time to time and for the time being, be appointed as Offshore Security Trustee pursuant to the Coordination Deed (as defined in the Common Terms Agreement). You shall promptly thereafter give notice to us of the appointment of the Successor Security Trustee. With effect from the date of service of such notice the Successor Security Trustee shall assume all your rights and obligations under this Letter of Credit and this Letter of Credit shall be construed as if all references to you were replaced by references to the Successor Security Trustee.
6.
This Letter of Credit will expire on the Expiry Date and the demand(s) and certificate(s) referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Letter of Credit must be presented by you to us on or before [5 p.m.] [·] time) on that date. We undertake that all demands made in accordance with this Letter of Credit by such time will be met with due honour.
7.
This Letter of Credit is a transaction separate from any other on which it may be based.
8.
This Letter of Credit is subject to the Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits (" UCP ") ([·] revision) International Chamber of Commerce Publication No. 600 (except for Article 48 thereof which limits transferability) and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English law and in the event of any dispute relating hereto we hereby agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England. To the extent that the UCP conflicts with the terms of this Letter of Credit, the terms of this Letter of Credit shall prevail.
Signed [·] as duly authorised signatory for and on behalf of [·].




SCHEDULE 1
FORM OF DEMAND FOR PAYMENT
To:      [·]
[Date]
Attention:      [·]

Dear Sirs
Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit No. [·] Dated [·]
We hereby demand payment of the sum of US$[·] under your above referenced Letter of Credit. We require payment of US$[·] to be made by telegraphic transfer to:
[Name of bank]
Address:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sort Code:
 
Account Number:
 

Yours faithfully
Standard Chartered Bank
Offshore Security Trustee











Schedule 12
RESERVED DISCRETIONS
Key:
Level 1:
The Company shall not exercise the right/discretion or take the contemplated action without the prior written consent of the Global Facility Agent or, where indicated below by “LTC”, the Lender’s Technical Consultant provided that, where applicable, the Company may exercise the right/discretion or take the contemplated action if: (a) the Company, acting reasonably, has given the Global Facility Agent or the LTC (as the case may be) sufficient notice of the need to exercise the right/discretion or take the contemplated action and all necessary information relating thereto; and (b) the Global Facility Agent or the LTC (as the case may be) has failed to respond to the Company’s request for consent with a reasonable period and the failure by the Global Facility Agent or the LTC (as the case may be) to provide such consent would put TermCo in breach of a Project Document.
Level 2:
The Company shall exercise the right/discretion or take the contemplated action if required to do so by the Global Facility Agent.
Level 3:
The Company shall in writing notify the Global Facility Agent or, where indicated below by “LTC”, the Lenders’ Technical Consultant, of the occurrence of the relevant event referred to with supporting information/data/documentation which relate to such event.
Capitalised terms in the tables below shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the relevant Project Document.
A.      Project Development Agreement
No.
Clause
Description of Right / Discretion
Level
1
2
3
 
5.2
Any request to the Customer for consent to the modification of the Terminal (or any part thereof) that would give rise to any non- conformity with the terms of the Project Development Agreement and the Technical Specifications.
X
 
 
2A
5.2
Any request to the Customer for consent to the modification of the Terminal (or any part thereof) that would not give rise to any non-conformity with the terms of Project Development Agreement and the Technical Specifications.
 
 
X
 
5.3
Reports on any material technical or operational matter provided by TermCo to the Customer.
 
 
X LTC
 
6.1
Payment of any liquidated damages.
 
 
X
 
6.3(a)
Claim for an extension to the Commercial Start Date due to a Government Risk Event or Force Majeure Event.
 
 
X
 
6.3(b)
Incurring any material additional costs as a result of a Government Risk Event.
 
 
X
 
6.4(b)
Agreement of the Provisional Commercial Start Date.
 
 
X
 
6.4(g)
Incurring any material additional costs as a result of a Customer Delay Event.
 
 
X
 
8.5
The Customer makes a claim under the Performance Bond.
 
 
X
 
9.2(c)
Entry into the Commissioning Agreement.
X
 
 
 
11
Commencement of the Services prior to the Commercial Start Date.
X
 
 





B. Terminal Use Agreement
No.
Clause
Description of Right / Discretion
Level
1
2
3
 
2.6
Request the Customer for consent to provide services to any other third party.
X
 
 
 
6.5
The occurrence of a Monthly Use Differential.
 
 
X
 
9.6
Implementation of any material modification to the Terminal that is not:
(a)necessary to ensure compliance of the Terminal with the Required Performance Levels (as defined in the Terminal Specifications), in which case any consequent modification required to the Terminal shall be paid for by TermCo; or
(b)made in order to comply with International Standards, in which case any consequent modification required to the Terminal shall be paid for by TermCo; or.
X
 
 
4A
9.6
Implementation of any modification to the Terminal that is:
(a)necessary to ensure compliance of the Terminal with the Required Performance Levels (as defined in the Terminal Specifications), in which case any consequent modification required to the Terminal shall be paid for by TermCo; or
(b)made in order to comply with International Standards, in which case any consequent modification required to the Terminal shall be paid for by TermCo; or.
 
 
X
 
9.10
Agreement of the QA/QM System.
 
 
X LTC
 
10.3
Agreement with the Customer of the Terminal Manual and the Marine Manual.
 
 
X
 
10.9
Any liability to pay demurrage for a delay in unloading any Approved LNG Ship.
 
 
X
 
10.10
Any liability to pay for Excess Boil-Off.
 
 
X
 
15.4
Agreement of the increase in the Monthly Charges as a result of any Change in Tax Law.
 
 
X
 
17.1
Any reduction in the Monthly Charges of more than five hundred thousand Dollars (US$500,000) in any Month.
 
 
X
 
19.5
Delivery of a Material Adverse Change Notice.
 
X
X
 
19.5
Agreement of any adjustment to the Monthly Charges or other reimbursement mechanism.
X
 
 
 
19.6
Delivery of a Material Beneficial Change Notice.
 
 
X
 
19.6
Receipt of a notice from the Customer with respect to the existence of a Material Beneficial Change.
 
 
X
 
19.6
Agreement of any mechanism to reimburse to the Customer any benefit from a Material Beneficial Change.
X
 
 
 
19.7(a)
Delivery of a Change Notice.
X
 
 
 
19.7(b)
Agreement on the remedial programme, works and budget (and compensation mechanism) with respect to remedial works caused by a Government Risk Event.
X
 
 
 
20.2
Receipt of a Force Majeure Notice.
 
 
X
 
20.2
Delivery of a Force Majeure Notice.
 
 
X




 
20.3
A decision by TermCo to terminate the Terminal Use Agreement due to prolonged Force Majeure (including with respect to Redeployment).
X
 
 
 
20.3
Receipt of notice of a termination from the Customer due to Force Majeure (including with respect to Redeployment).
 
 
X
 
22
Receipt of a direction from the Customer with respect to Redeployment.
 
 
X
 
23.1
Receipt of notice with respect to a temporary shut-down of the Terminal
 
 
X
 
23.2
Agreement of the Shut-Down Estimate.
X LTC
 
 
 
24
Receipt of a Requested Modification.
 
 
X
 
24.4
Agreement of any material amendments following receipt of an Amendment Notice.
X
 
 
 
25
Consent to any transfer or assignment by the Customer that requires TermCo’s consent.
X
 
 
 
27
Receipt of any termination notice from the Customer.
 
 
X
 
31
Commencement of any arbitration or Expert Determination by TermCo.
X
 
 
 
31
Receipt of any notice with respect to the commencement of any arbitration or Expert Determination by the Customer.
 
 
X
 
36
The occurrence of any material spillage, discharge or release of LNG or other substance.
 
 
X
 
Annex I
Receipt of any Redeployment Consent Notice.
 
 
X
C. Option Agreement
No.
Clause
Description of Right / Discretion
Level
1
2
3
 
2
Receipt of any notice with respect to the exercise by the Customer of any Option.
 
 
X
 
2
The exercise by TermCo of any Option to exercise an Option in respect of prolonged Force Majeure (including with respect to Redeployment).
X
 
 
 
5
Agreement of the Purchase Price.
X
 
 
 
14
Issuance of a Notice of Arbitration or Request for Expert Determination by TermCo.
X
 
 
 
14
Issuance of a Notice of Arbitration or Request for Expert Determination by the Customer.
 
 
X

D. Government Guarantee
No.
Clause
Description of Right / Discretion
Level
1
2
3
 
2
Any claim by TermCo under the guarantee or indemnity.
 
 
X
 
12
Issuance of a Notice of Arbitration by TermCo.
X
 
 
 
12
Issuance of a Notice of Arbitration by the Guarantor.
 
 
X
E. Land Lease Agreement




No.
Clause
Description of Right / Discretion
Level
1
2
3
 
8
Results of the Survey and any material comments from the Owner.
 
 
X
 
16
Commencement of arbitration by TermCo.
X
 
 
 
16
Commencement of arbitration by the Guarantor.
 
 
X
F. Time Charter Agreement
No.
Clause
Description of Right / Discretion
Level
1
2
3
 
5.1
Receipt of any Change Notice.
 
 
X
 
5.1(c)
Any material remedial works programme and the costs of implementing the same.
X
 
 
 
5.2(a)
Receipt of notice of any Essential Modification.
 
 
X
 
5.2
Delivery to the Customer of a request for a Requested Modification.
 
 
X
 
5.3(b)
Agreement to the scope and cost of any material Modification Work except any Essential Modification or other modification reasonably required in accordance with the Time Charter.
X
LTC
 
 
 
5.4
Any Essential Modification and the method for the payment or reimbursement of any Essential Modification.
 
 
X
 
6.2
Consent to any change to the Builder’s delivery date.
X
 
 
 
6.4(c)(vii)
Exercise of the Rejection Option, Acceptance Option or Repair Option.
X
 
 
 
6.4(f)
Termination for late delivery.
X
 
 
 
6.4(g)
Execution of the Certificate of Acceptance.
X
LTC
 
 
 
12.4
Notice of a material dispute regarding an invoice.
 
 
X
 
16.1
Change to the Manager.
X
 
 
 
16.4
Failure of any inspection (including placing the FSU Off-Hire)
 
 
X
 
16.5
Any exercise to convert the Charter into a Bareboat Charter.
X
 
 
 
22.4
Termination for Off-Hire.
X
 
 
 
23.1
Agreement with respect to the schedule or location for the Scheduled Dry-Docking.
 
 
X




 
27.3
Consent to the grant of any security over the Vessel other than:
(i)any security granted pursuant to the Common Terms Agreement;
(i)liens in favour of the crew or of routine suppliers to the Vessel to an extent consistent with first class ship management practice (and which if any such liens arise or be enforced, Owner shall exercise due diligence to remove);
(ii)other liens arising by operation of law, which Owner shall exercise due diligence to avoid or, if they arise, remove.
X
 
 
 
27.4
Consent to the assignment of the Building Contract, Vessel earnings or insurances other than any assignment granted pursuant to the Common Terms Agreement.
X
 
 
 
28
Receipt of notice with respect to Force Majeure.
 
 
X
 
28
Delivery of notice by TermCo with respect to Force Majeure.
 
 
X
 
28.2 and 28.3
Termination by the Charterer for prolonged Force Majeure.
X
 
 
 
29.2
Termination by the Charterer due to an Event of Owner’s Default.
X
 
 
 
29.3
Exercise by the Charterer of its non-default termination rights.
X
 
 
 
29.4
Exercise by the Charterer of its early termination rights.
X
 
 
 
29.5
Exercise by the Charterer of the bareboat remedy.
X
 
 
 
29.6
Exercise by the Charterer of the Charterer’s purchase option.
X
 
 
 
33
The occurrence of any requisition of the Vessel by any Governmental Authority.
 
 
X
 
41.2
Termination by Owner for Charterer’s breach of its business principles/ethics obligations.
 
 
X
 
41.2
Termination by Charterer for Owner’s breach of its business principles/ethics obligations.
X
 
 
 
46.2
Commencement of arbitration by the Charterer.
X
 
 
 
46.2
Commencement of arbitration by the Owner.
 
 
X
 
50.4
Consent to any change to the Plans to the extent that such change requires an amendment to the Building Contract Specifications.
 
 
X
 
50.5
Agreement to implement any modification in an amount over $750,000
X
 
 
 
50.6
The Progress Report.
 
 
X
 
50.6
Notice of any Deficiencies.
 
 
X
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
50.9
Notice of extension of the delivery date.
 
 
X
 
Schedule V
Any material adjustment of the Fixed Operating Costs.
X
LTC
 
 




G. FSU Guarantee
No.
Clause
Description of Right / Discretion
Level
1
2
3
 
2, 3.8
Making a claim under the guarantee or the indemnity.
 
 
X
 
9
Referral of a dispute by the Charterer to arbitration.
X
 
 
 
9
Referral of a dispute by the Guarantor to arbitration.
 
 
X
H. EPC Contract
No.
Clause
Description of Right / Discretion
Level
1
2
3
 
6.5
Any action to make good any material default by the Contractor to comply with its obligations under the EPC.
 
 
X LTC
 
7.4
Notice of any breach by the Contractor of its obligations with respect to business practices.
 
 
X
 
8.4
Approval of the Contractor’s Documents
 
 
X
 
10.4
Claim under the Advance Payment Bond, Performance Bond or Warranty Bond.
 
 
X
 
12.1
Consent to any assignment by the Contractor subject always to the provisions of the EPC Direct Agreement.
X
 
 
 
12.2
Approval of subcontractors in respect of Critical Works or Activities costing more than USD 15,000,000.
 
 
X
 
13.4
Agreement of revisions to the Contract Programme.
X LTC
 
 
 
13.6
Receipt of reports from the Contractor.
 
 
X LTC
 
14.1
Approval of the operating and maintenance manuals.
 
 
X
 
15.8
Notice of an archaeological find or the discovery of Hazardous Substances.
 
 
X
 
19.3
Approval of the FAT Procedures.
 
 
X
 
19.8
Exercise of TermCo’s options following a failure by the Contractor to meet the Required Performance Levels.
X
 
 
 
19.10
Receipt of Demobilisation Notice and receipt of a Delayed FAT Notice.
 
 
X
 
19.10
Delivery of a Remobilisation Notice and delivery of a direction to remobilise and undertake the Final Acceptance Tests.
 
 
X
 
20.2
Issuance of the Provisional Completion Certificate.
X
 
 
 
21.10
Issuance of the Final Completion Certificate.
X
 
 
 
22.2
The Contractor incurring a liability to pay Delay Liquidated Damages.
 
 
X
 
23.2
Approval of an invoice for Advance Payment.
 
 
X
 
23.3
Approval of an invoice.
 
 
X
 
23.3
Dispute of any part of an invoice involving a material amount.
 
 
X
 
23.3
Approval of the final payment.
 
 
X
 
24.2
Issuance by TermCo of an instruction to implement a Variation (including with respect to a Variation referred to in Clause 24.9) to the extent such variation is for an amount greater than US$1 million.
X
LTC
 
 




 
24.3
Determination of the increase or decrease in the Contract Price due to a Variation.
X
LTC
 
X
 
24.9
Notice by TermCo to suspend the Works.
X
 
 
 
26.2
Notice of any claim by the Contractor for an extension.
 
 
X
 
26.4
Agreement to any extension of time.
X
 
 
 
26.7
Extension of the Scheduled Provisional Completion Date by TermCo.
X
 
 
 
26.8(a)
Instruction to submit a revised Contract Programme.
 
 
X
 
26.8(c) and (d)
Instruction to accelerate the works.
 
 
X
 
27.2
Notice of a claim for additional Costs.
 
 
X
 
27.4
Agreement of an adjustment to the Contract Price.
X
 
 
 
28.1
Receipt of notice from the Contractor that a Direction constitutes a Variation or receipt of any other Claim from the Contractor.
 
 
X
 
28.6
Determination of a material Claim from the Contractor.
 
 
X
 
29.2
Issuance of a Force Majeure Notice.
 
 
X
 
29.3
Termination by TermCo for prolonged Force Majeure.
X
LTC
 
 
 
29.3
Termination by the Contractor for prolonged Force Majeure.
 
 
X
 
32.4
Notice of a material insurance claim.
 
 
X
 
34.1
Termination due to Contractor’s default.
X
 
 
 
34.3
Exercise of the right to Reject the Works.
 
 
X
 
35.1
Termination due to TermCo’s default.
 
 
X
 
36
Termination for convenience.
X
 
 
 
38
Referral by TermCo of a dispute to arbitration or to an Expert.
X
 
 
 
38
Referral by the Contractor of a dispute to arbitration to an Expert.
 
 
X
I. Bonds
No.
Clause
Description of Right / Discretion
Level
1
2
3
 
2
Making a claim under the Advance Payment Bond, Performance Bond or Warranty Bond.
X
 
 
J. O&M Contract
No.
Clause
Description of Right / Discretion
Level
1
2
3
 
4.2
Issuance of any Direction by TermCo which may have a material impact in excess of $1 million on costs under the contract.
X
 
 
 
4.4
Notice to the Operator to make good any failure under the contract.
 
 
X
 
6.2
Amendment to the Pre-Mobilisation Services Budget by an amount equal to or greater than 15% of the existing budget.
 
 
X




 
6.5
Appointment of independent expert to review the Terminal.
 
 
X
 
6.12
Receipt of reports from the Operator.
 
 
X
 
7.1
Approval of adjustments to the contract following the delivery of a Replacement Vessel.
X LTC
 
 
 
7.3(c)
Information provided by the Operator.
 
 
X LTC
 
7.3(h)
Audit of the Operator’s books.
 
 
X
 
7.5
Consent to any material modification of the Terminal that is not:
(a)necessary to ensure compliance of the Terminal with the Required Performance Levels (as defined in the Terminal Specifications), in which case any consequent modification required to the Terminal shall be paid for by TermCo; or
(b)made in order to comply with International Standards, in which case any consequent modification required to the Terminal shall be paid for by TermCo; or.
X
 
 
 
7.11(d)
Liability for any Internal Use Liquidated Damages.
 
 
X
 
9.3(d)
Approval of the Terminal Manual and Marine Manual.
LTC
 
X
 
9.8
Liability for Boil-Off Liquidated Damages, Demurrage Liquidated Damages or Unloading Liquidated Damages.
 
 
X
 
11.4
Liability for Delivery Liquidated Damages.
 
 
X
 
12.3(b)
Agreement of the staffing plan.
 
 
X
 
12.3(d)
Approval of changes in staff.
 
 
X
 
13.1
Consent to assignment by the Operator.
X
 
 
 
13.2
Consent to subcontracting.
 
 
X
 
14.4
Approval of the QA/QM System.
 
 
X
 
14.8
The occurrence of any spillage, discharge or release of LNG or any other substance.
 
 
X
 
16(a)
Exercise of the option to temporarily shut-down the Terminal.
 
 
X
 
16(b)
Acceptance of the Shut-Down Estimate.
 
 
X
 
17.1
Notice of Defective Services.
 
 
X LTC
 
18.2
Payment of any invoice.
 
 
X
 
18.8
Notice of an adjustment dispute.
 
 
X
 
19.1
Notice of a Variation Price Request.
 
 
X
 
19.2
Issuance of an instruction to effect a Variation.
 
 
X
 
19.3
Determination of an adjustment to the Contract Price for an amount that is greater than US$250,000
 
 
X
 
19.6
Variation for convenience.
 
 
X
 
20.1
Suspension of the Services.
 
 
X
 
21.2
Notice of a claim for an adjustment to the Contract Price.
 
 
X
 
21.4
Adjustment to the Contract Price by an amount that is greater than US$250,000
X
LTC
 
 
 
24.1
Approval of the insurance providers.
 
 
X
 
25.2
Occurrence of a limitation on the Operator’s liability being reached.
 
 
X




 
26.1
Termination due to Operator’s default.
X
 
 
 
27.1
Termination due to TermCo’s default.
 
 
X
 
28.1
Termination for convenience.
X
 
 
 
28.2(b)
Agreement of material changes to the contract following a change in ownership of the Operator.
X
 
 
 
28.2(c)
Termination due to change in ownership of the Operator.
 
 
X
 
30.2
Receipt of a Government Risk Event Notice.
 
 
X
 
31.2
Delivery of a Force Majeure Notice.
 
 
X
 
31.2
Receipt of a Force Majeure Notice.
 
 
X
 
32
Referral by TermCo of a dispute to arbitration or Expert Determination.
X
 
 
 
32
Referral by the Operator of a dispute to arbitration or Expert Determination.
 
 
X
K. O&M Contract Guarantee
No.
Clause
Description of Right / Discretion
Level
1
2
3
 
2
Claim under the guarantee or indemnity.
 
 
X
 
12
Referral by TermCo of a dispute to arbitration.
X
 
 
 
12
Referral by the Guarantor of a dispute to arbitration.
 
 
X
L. Pipeline Interconnection Agreement
No.
Clause
Description of Right / Discretion
Level
1
2
3
 
15
Referral by TermCo of a Dispute to arbitration.
X
 
 
 
15
Referral by the Pipeline Operator of a Dispute to arbitration.
 
 
X












Schedule 13
HEDGING STRATEGY
The Company shall hedge the interest rate risk in connection with the Commercial Bank Facility and the K-SURE Covered Facility (together, the " Floating Facilities ") by entering into and maintaining Hedging Agreements with Hedge Providers in accordance with the following hedging strategy.
1.
The Floating Facilities shall be hedged:
(a)
from (and including) the date of Financial Close up to (and including) the Commercial Start Date, for at least ninety five per cent. (95%) of the aggregate principal amount outstanding and expected to be outstanding in respect of the Floating Facilities in respect of each Calculation Period and up to one hundred per cent. (100%) of the aggregate principal amount outstanding and expected to be outstanding in respect of the Floating Facilities in respect of each Calculation Period, in each case, as set out in the Financial Model or, if the debt profile as set out in the Financial Model no longer reflects the Company's expectation of the debt profile, the expected debt profile at the relevant time; and
(b)
from (but excluding) the Commercial Start Date up to (and including) the Final Maturity Date, for at least seventy five per cent. (75%) of the aggregate principal amount outstanding and expected to be outstanding in respect of the Floating Facilities in respect of each Calculation Period and up to one hundred per cent. (100%) of the aggregate principal amount outstanding and expected to be outstanding in respect of the Floating Facilities in respect of each Calculation Period, in each case, as set out in the Financial Model or, if the debt profile as set out in the Financial Model no longer reflects the Company's expectation of the debt profile, the expected debt profile at the relevant time.
2.
The Company may negotiate, at any time, the terms of hedging agreements that may be entered into (including by way of novation) with prospective hedge providers, provided that , the terms of such hedging agreements would (if entered into) be substantially in the form of the Template ISDA and comply with the terms of this Agreement and the Coordination Deed.
3.
The Company may hedge using standard interest rate swaps and it shall not be necessary for such products to have zero floors to any floating rate calculation.




Schedule 14
OPERATING PHASE REPORTING
1.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1
Background
1.2
HSE Summary
1.3
Areas of Major Concern
1.4
Major Activities & Achievements in Current Period
1.5
Project Upcoming Decisions or Key Events
1.6
Key Milestones
2.
HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
2.1
Project Statistics
2.2
Narrative
2.3
Critical HSE Areas
3.
PROGRESS DATA
3.1
Design Engineering     
3.2
Construction     
3.3
Commissioning
4.
QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL
4.1
Narrative
4.2
Non-Conformance Reports     
4.3
Inspections
4.4
Areas of Concern
5.
BUDGET AND COST DATA
5.1
Project Cost Narrative
6.
APPENDICES
6.1
Change Order Reports




Schedule 15
FORM OF RATIO CALCULATION CERTIFICATE
To:      Standard Chartered Bank as Global Facility Agent
Dated:      []

Dear Sirs
Common Terms Agreement (the "Common Terms Agreement") dated [] 2016
Terms used but not defined herein shall have the same meaning given to them in the Common Terms Agreement.
1.
This certificate is delivered to you under clause 20.4 ( Delivery of Draft Calculations ) of the Common Terms Agreement.
2.
The Projected DSCR for all Projected DSCR Calculation Periods up to and including the Final Maturity Date is []:1 and has been calculated based on the following Assumptions:
a.
[ insert Assumptions on which it is based ]      Note : to the extent not included in the Assumptions, include the information required under clause 20.4(b) ( Delivery of Draft Calculations ) of the Common Terms Agreement.
3.
The LLCR for the relevant LLCR Calculation period is []:1 and has been calculated based on the following Assumptions:
a.
[ insert Assumptions on which it is based ]      Note : to the extent not included in the Assumptions, include the information required under clause 20.4(b) ( Delivery of Draft Calculations ) of the Common Terms Agreement.

Yours faithfully

[name of chief financial officer of the Company]
[ Signature page to Bahrain LNG Common Terms Agreement ]














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Dated 15 November 2016

BAHRAIN LNG W.L.L.
as Company

STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
as Commercial Facilities Agent

STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
as Global Facility Agent

- and -

COMMERCIAL LENDERS


_____________________________________
COMMERCIAL FACILITIES AGREEMENT
_____________________________________


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TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
Page
1.
DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
2

2.
GRANT OF THE COMMERCIAL FACILITIES AND PURPOSE
7

3.
CONDITIONS OF UTILISATION
7

4.
UTILISATION
9

5.
REPAYMENT
10

6.
INTEREST PERIODS
13

7.
PAYMENT AND CALCULATION OF INTEREST
14

8.
CHANGES TO THE CALCULATION OF INTEREST
15

9.
INCREASED COSTS
16

10
MITIGATION BY THE COMMERCIAL LENDERS
18

11.
COMMITMENT FEES
18

12.
ROLE OF COMMERCIAL FACILITIES AGENT
19

13.
EVENTS OF DEFAULT
28

14.
AMENDMENTS AND WAIVERS
28

15.
PAYMENT MECHANICS
29

16.
COUNTERPARTS
30

17.
GOVERNING LAW
31

18.
ARBITRATION
31

19.
SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY
32

SCHEDULE 1 THE ORIGINAL COMMERCIAL LENDERS AND FACILITIES COMMITMENTS
33

SCHEDULE 2 REPAYMENT SCHEDULE
34



i



THIS AGREEMENT is made on ______ November 2016 between:
(1)
BAHRAIN LNG W.L.L. , a limited liability company incorporated and existing under the laws of Bahrain, having commercial registration number 95522-1 with its principal office at GBCORP Tower, 13 th Floor Building No. 1411, Road No. 4626, Block 346 Bahrain Financial Harbour District, P.O. Box 2417, Sea Front, Manama, Bahrain (the " Company ");
(2)
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK , as the commercial facilities agent for and on behalf of the Commercial Lenders (the " Commercial Facilities Agent ");
(3)
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK , as global facility agent for and on behalf of itself and the other Finance Parties under the Finance Documents (the " Global Facility Agent "); and
(4)
THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS , set out in Schedule 1 ( The Original Commercial Lenders and Facilities Commitments ) as the original lenders of the Commercial Bank Facility and Contingent Facility (the " Commercial Lenders ").
RECITALS:
(A)
The Company wishes to undertake the Project.
(B)
The Company has entered into a common terms agreement on or about the date hereof (the " Common Terms Agreement ") with, inter alios , Standard Chartered Bank as the Global Facility Agent, Commercial Facilities Agent and Offshore Security Trustee and Ahli United Bank B.S.C. as the Onshore Security Agent, and the Commercial Facilities Finance Parties, in respect of the common terms and conditions for the financing of the Project.
(C)
In respect of a portion of the financing of the Project, the Commercial Lenders have agreed to provide the Company with: (i) Dollar commercial bank loan facilities in an amount not exceeding US$145,462,784.00; and (ii) Dollar contingent loan facilities in an amount not exceeding US$13,800,000, in each case, on the terms and subject to the conditions set out in this Agreement.
(D)
This Agreement is entered into with the benefit of the provisions, and subject to the terms, of the Common Terms Agreement.
IT IS AGREED as follows:
1.
DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
1.1
Definitions
In this Agreement:
" Arbitral Tribunal " has the meaning given to it in Clause 18 ( Arbitration ).
" Break Costs " means the amount (if any) by which:
(a)
the interest (other than that attributable to the applicable Margin) which a Commercial Lender should have received for the period from the date of receipt of all or any part of its participation in a Facilities Advance or Unpaid Sum to the last day of the current Interest Period in respect of that Facilities Advance or Unpaid Sum, had the amount of that Facilities Advance or Unpaid Sum received been paid on the last day of that Interest Period; or
(b)
where a Commercial Lender funds its participation in a Facilities Advance requested by the Company in a Notice of Drawdown and such Facilities Advance is not made by reason of the operation of any one or more of the provisions of the Finance Documents, the interest to the last day of the Interest Period that would have been applicable to such Facilities Advance (other than that attributable to the




applicable Margin) which the Commercial Lender would have received from the Company if the Facilities had been made,
exceeds:
(c)
the amount which that Commercial Lender would be able to obtain by placing an amount equal to the amount of that Facilities Advance or Unpaid Sum received by it or the amount of the funding arranged by it (as the case may be) on deposit with a leading bank in the London interbank market for a period starting on the Business Day following receipt or recovery of funding and ending on the last day of the current Interest Period.
" Commercial Bank Facility " means the facility described in Clause 2.1 ( Grant of the Commercial Bank Facility ).
" Commercial Bank Facility Deferred Amount " has the meaning given to it in Clause 5.1(b) ( Repayment of Commercial Bank Facility Loan ).
" Commercial Bank Facility Repayment Instalment " has the meaning given to it in Clause 5.1(a) ( Repayment of Commercial Bank Facility Loan ).
" Commercial Facilities " means the Commercial Bank Facility and the Contingent Facility.
" Commercial Facilities Finance Parties " means the Commercial Facilities Agent and the Commercial Lenders.
" Commitment Fee " means the fee or fees specified in Clause 11.1 ( Commitment fee ).
" Contingent Facility " means the facility described in Clause 2.2 ( Grant of the Contingent Facility ).
" Contingent Facility Deferred Amount " has the meaning given to it in Clause 5.2(b) ( Repayment of Contingent Facility Loan ).
" Contingent Facility Repayment Instalment " has the meaning given to it in Clause 5.2(a) ( Repayment of Contingent Facility Loan ).
" Dispute " has the meaning given to it in Clause 18 ( Arbitration ).
" Existing Dispute " has the meaning given to it in Clause 18 ( Arbitration ).
" Facilities Advance " means a Commercial Bank Facility Advance or a Contingent Facility Advance.
" Facilities Commitments " means with respect to any Commercial Lender the aggregate of its Commercial Bank Facility Commitment and its Contingent Facility Commitment.
" Interest Period " means in relation to a Facilities Advance, each period determined in accordance with Clause 6.1 ( Interest Periods ) and, in relation to an Unpaid Sum, each period determined in accordance with Clause 7.3 ( Default Interest Periods ).
" Interpolated Screen Rate " means, in relation to any Facilities Advance, the rate which results from interpolating on a linear basis between:
(a)
the applicable Screen Rate for the longest period (for which that Screen Rate is available) which is less than the Interest Period of that Facilities Advance; and
(b)
the applicable Screen Rate for the shortest period (for which that Screen Rate is available) which exceeds the Interest Period of that Facilities Advance,
each as of the Specified Time for the currency of that Facilities Advance.




" LCIA " has the meaning given to it in Clause 18 ( Arbitration ).
" Majority Commercial Lenders " means:
(a)
if there are no Facilities Advances outstanding under this Agreement, a Commercial Lender whose Facilities Commitments aggregate more than sixty six and two thirds per cent (66.67%) of the Total Facilities Commitments, or, if the Total Commercial Facilities Commitments have been reduced to zero, aggregated more than sixty six and two thirds per cent (66.67%) of the Total Commercial Facilities Commitments immediately prior to the reduction; or
(b)
at any other time, a Commercial Lender whose participations in the Facilities Advances aggregate more than sixty six and two thirds per cent (66.67%) of all the Facilities Advances then outstanding,
provided that , the participation or Facilities Commitments of any Commercial Lender that does not respond to the Commercial Facilities Agent within the Majority Voting Period shall be excluded from the calculations of aggregate participations and Facilities Commitments, as the case may be, described above.
" Majority Voting Period " means a period of fourteen (14) days or, if requested by any Commercial Lender with respect to any decision that requires the vote of the Majority Commercial Lenders, twenty-one (21) days, from notification by the Commercial Facilities Agent that a decision requires the vote of the Majority Commercial Lenders.
" Margin " means:
(a)
in relation to a Commercial Bank Facility Advance under the Commercial Bank Facility:
(i)
during the period from and including, Financial Close until, and including, the Commercial Start Date, 2.8 per cent per annum;
(ii)
during the period from (but excluding) the Commercial Start Date until, and including, the date falling four (4) years after the Commercial Start Date, 2.8 per cent per annum;
(iii)
during the period from (but excluding) the date falling four (4) years after the Commercial Start Date until, and including, the date falling eight (8) years after the Commercial Start Date, 3.1 per cent per annum;
(iv)
during the period from (but excluding) the date falling eight (8) years after the Commercial Start Date until, and including, the date falling twelve (12) years after the Commercial Start Date, 3.4 per cent per annum;
(v)
during the period from (but excluding) the date falling twelve (12) years after the Commercial Start Date until, and including, the Final Maturity Date, 3.6 per cent per annum.
(b)
in relation to a Contingent Facility Advance under the Contingent Facility:
(vi)
during the period from and including, Financial Close until, and including, the Commercial Start Date, 2.8 per cent per annum;
(vii)
during the period from (but excluding) the Commercial Start Date until, and including, the date falling four (4) years after the Commercial Start Date, 2.8 per cent per annum;
(viii)
during the period from (but excluding) the date falling four (4) years after the Commercial Start Date until, and including, the date falling eight (8) years after the Commercial Start Date, 3.1 per cent per annum;
(ix)
during the period from (but excluding) the date falling eight (8) years after the Commercial Start Date until, and including, the date falling twelve (12) years after the Commercial Start Date, 3.4 per cent per annum;
(x)
during the period from (but excluding) the date falling twelve (12) years after the Commercial Start Date until, and including, the Final Maturity Date, 3.6 per cent per annum.
" Market Disruption Event " has the meaning given to it in Clause 8.3 ( Market Disruption ).
" Party " means a party to this Agreement.
" Original Commercial Bank Facility Repayment Schedule " has the meaning given to it in Clause 5.1(b) ( Repayment of Commercial Bank Facility Loan ).




" Original Contingent Facility Repayment Schedule " has the meaning given to it in Clause 5.2(b) ( Repayment of Contingent Facility Loan ).
" Quotation Day " means, in relation to any period for which an interest rate is to be determined, two (2) Business Days before the first day of that period, unless market practice differs in the London interbank market for a currency, in which case the Quotation Day will be determined by the Commercial Facilities Agent in accordance with market practice in the London interbank market (and if quotations would normally be given by leading banks in the London interbank market on more than one (1) day, the Quotation Day will be the last of those days).
" Reference Bank Rate " means the arithmetic mean of the rates (rounded upwards to four decimal places) as supplied to the Commercial Facilities Agent at its request by the Reference Banks:
(a)
(other than where paragraph (b) below applies) as the rate at which the relevant Reference Bank could borrow funds in the London interbank market in the relevant currency and for the relevant period were it to do so by asking for and then accepting interbank offers for deposits in reasonable market size in that currency and for that period; or
(b)
if different, as the rate (if any and applied to the relevant Reference Bank and the relevant currency and period) which contributors to the applicable Screen Rate are asked to submit to the relevant administrator.
" Related Dispute " has the meaning given to it in Clause 18 ( Arbitration ).
" Requested Disbursement Date " means the Drawdown Date specified in accordance with clause 5.3(a) ( Completion of a Notice of Drawdown ) of the Common Terms Agreement.
" Required Payment " means any outstanding payment that has arisen and is owing to the Commercial Facilities Agent due to a Commercial Lender failing to make payment of a scheduled Facilities Advance.
" Revised Commercial Bank Facility Repayment Schedule " has the meaning given to it in Clause 5.1(c) ( Repayment of Commercial Bank Facility Loan ).
" Revised Contingent Facility Repayment Schedule " has the meaning given to it in Clause 5.2(c) (Repayment of Contingent Facility Loan ).
" Rules " has the meaning given to it in Clause 18 ( Arbitration ).
" Total Commercial Facilities Commitments " means at any time, the aggregate of the Facilities Commitments of all Commercial Lenders.
1.2
Interpretation
(a)
Capitalised terms used (but not otherwise defined) in this Agreement and its recitals have the meaning given to them in the Common Terms Agreement.
(b)
The provisions of clauses 1.2 ( Interpretation ) and 1.3 ( Currency Symbols and Definitions ) of the Common Terms Agreement apply to this Agreement as if set forth herein, mutatis mutandis .

1.3
Third Party Rights
(a)
Unless expressly provided to the contrary in this Agreement, a person who is not a Party has no right under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce or enjoy the benefit of any term of this Agreement.
(b)
Notwithstanding any term of this Agreement, the consent of any person who is not a Party is not required to rescind or vary this Agreement at any time.





1.4
Common Terms Agreement
This Agreement and the Common Terms Agreement shall be viewed as, and shall constitute, one agreement so far as concerns the terms and conditions applicable to the Commercial Bank Facility and the Contingent Facility and the rights and obligations of the parties thereto. In case of any conflict or inconsistency between the terms of this Agreement and the terms of the Common Terms Agreement, the terms of the Common Terms Agreement shall prevail.
1.5
Coordination Deed
The rights of the Commercial Lenders under, and in respect of, this Agreement shall be exercised in accordance with and subject to the terms of the Coordination Deed. In case of any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the terms of the Coordination Deed, as among the Parties to this Agreement, the terms of the Coordination Deed shall prevail and, in the case of any conflict between the terms of the Coordination Deed and the terms of the Common Terms Agreement, as among the Parties to this Agreement, the terms of the Coordination Deed shall prevail.
2.
GRANT OF THE COMMERCIAL FACILITIES AND PURPOSE
2.1
Grant of the Commercial Bank Facility
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Common Terms Agreement, the Commercial Lenders shall make available to the Company a Dollar loan in an aggregate amount not exceeding US$145,462,784.00.
2.2
Grant of the Contingent Facility
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Common Terms Agreement, the Commercial Lenders shall make available to the Company a Dollar loan in an aggregate amount not exceeding US$13,800,000.
2.3
Purpose
(a)
The Commercial Bank Facility shall be used for the purpose set out in paragraph (a) of clause 3.1 ( Purpose ) of the Common Terms Agreement.
(b)
The Contingent Facility shall be used for the purpose set out in paragraph (c) of clause 3.1 ( Purpose ) of the Common Terms Agreement, provided however, that no amounts may be applied to satisfy the DSRA Required Balance.
2.4
Company's Obligations
The obligations of the Company under this Agreement shall constitute absolute, unconditional and irrevocable financial obligations to the Commercial Lenders.
3.
CONDITIONS OF UTILISATION
3.1
Initial Conditions Precedent
The Company may not deliver a Notice of Drawdown under this Agreement unless the Commercial Facilities Agent and the Company have received notice from the Global Facility Agent under clause 4.6 ( Notice of Satisfaction ) of the Common Terms Agreement confirming that the conditions precedent listed in clause 4.1 ( Conditions Precedent to Financial Close ) of the Common Terms Agreement have either been satisfied or waived in writing by the Global Facility Agent in accordance with the Coordination Deed.
3.2
Conditions Precedent to each Facilities Advance
(a)
A Facilities Advance may only be made if the Commercial Facilities Agent shall have received a Notice of Drawdown (with a copy to the Global Facility Agent), appropriately completed in accordance with paragraph (a) of clause 5.3 ( Completion of a Notice of Drawdown ) of the Common Terms Agreement, executed by a person duly authorised to do so on behalf of the Company.
(b)
The Commercial Facilities Agent shall notify the Company and the Global Facility Agent promptly upon receiving all the relevant documents and evidence in a satisfactory form in accordance with paragraph (a) of Clause 3.2 ( Conditions Precedent to each Facilities Advance ). The Commercial Facilities Agent shall not be liable for any damages, costs or losses whatsoever as a result of giving any such notification.




3.3
Further Conditions Precedent
(a)
The Commercial Lenders will only be obliged to comply with Clause 4.4 ( Commercial Lenders' participation in Facilities Advances ) if:
(i)
by the Requested Disbursement Date, the Commercial Facilities Agent has:
(A)
received from the Global Facility Agent notification that the conditions, documents and evidence set out in clause 4.2 ( Conditions Precedent to all Advances ) of the Common Terms Agreement have been satisfied or waived; and
(B)
confirmed that the proposed Facilities Advance will be in compliance with clauses 5.2 ( Delivery of a Notice of Drawdown ) and 5.3 ( Completion of a Notice Drawdown ) of the Common Terms Agreement; and
(ii)
the Facilities Advance requested in the Notice of Drawdown is in compliance with clause 5.1 ( Pro-rata Utilisation ) of the Common Terms Agreement.
(b)
The Commercial Facilities Agent shall notify the Company and the Global Facility Agent promptly upon receiving all the relevant documents and evidence in a satisfactory form in accordance with paragraph (a) of this Clause 3.3 ( Further Conditions Precedent ).
(c)
The conditions in Clause 3.2 ( Conditions Precedent to each Facilities Advance ) and this Clause 3.3 ( Further Conditions Precedent ) are for the benefit of the Commercial Facilities Finance Parties and may be waived in respect of any Facilities Advance only by the Commercial Facilities Agent (acting in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and the Coordination Deed).

3.4
Additional Conditions Precedent to Contingent Facility Advances
A Contingent Facility Advance may only be made if the Commercial Facilities Agent shall have received notice from the Global Facility Agent that the conditions precedent listed in clause 4.3 ( Additional Conditions Precedent to Contingent Facility Advances ) of the Common Terms Agreement have either been satisfied or waived.
3.5
Facilities Advance Funding
On each Notice of Drawdown when the Commercial Lenders are required to make a Facilities Advance, each of the Commercial Lenders shall make available to the Commercial Facilities Agent, in Dollars in immediately available funds, such Commercial Lender's pro rata share of each Facilities Advance requested in the corresponding Notice of Drawdown. The failure of any Commercial Lender to advance its pro rata share of any Facilities Advance so requested shall not relieve any other Commercial Lender of its obligation to advance its pro rata share of such Facilities Advance on such Drawdown Date, but no Commercial Lender shall be responsible for the failure of any other Commercial Lender to advance its pro rata share of any Facilities Advance.
4.
UTILISATION
4.1
Delivery of a Notice of Drawdown
The Company may utilise the Commercial Facilities by delivery to the Commercial Facilities Agent of a duly completed Notice of Drawdown in accordance with paragraph (a) of clause 5.2 ( Delivery of a Notice of Drawdown ) and clause 5.6 ( Limitations on Utilisation ) of the Common Terms Agreement.
4.2
Completion of a Notice of Drawdown
Each Notice of Drawdown is irrevocable and will not be regarded as having been duly completed unless it complies with the provisions of clause 5.3 ( Completion of a Notice of Drawdown ) of the Common Terms Agreement.
4.3
Currency and Amount
(a)
The currency specified in a Notice of Drawdown must be in Dollars.
(b)
The amount specified in a Notice of Drawdown shall comply with paragraphs (b) (in the case of the Commercial Bank Facility Advance) and (d) (in the case of the Contingent Facility Advance) of clause 5.4 ( Currency and Amount ) of the Common Terms Agreement.




4.4
Commercial Lenders' participation in Facilities Advances
(a)
If the conditions set out in this Agreement have been met on the date of the Notice of Drawdown, each Commercial Lender shall make its participation in each Facilities Advances available through its Facility Office.
(b)
The amount of each Commercial Lender's participation in each Facilities Advance will be equal to:
(i)
in respect of the Commercial Bank Facility, the proportion borne by its relevant Available Commercial Bank Facility Commitment to the Available Commercial Bank Facility immediately prior to making the Commercial Bank Facility Advance; and
(ii)
in respect of the Contingent Facility, the proportion borne by its relevant Available Contingent Facility Commitment to the Available Contingent Facility immediately prior to making the Contingent Facility Advance.
(c)
The Commercial Facilities Agent shall notify each Commercial Lender of the currency and the amount of each Facilities Advance, and the currency and the amount of its participation in that Facilities Advance by the Specified Time on the date falling no less than three (3) Business Days before the proposed Drawdown Date.

4.5
Nature of Company's obligations
(a)
The obligations of the Company under this Agreement shall not be in any way conditional upon the performance by any person of its obligations under any other Transaction Document nor affected by any dispute under or unenforceability of any other Transaction Document for any other reason whatsoever.
(b)
Neither the Commercial Facilities Agent nor any Commercial Lender shall be under any obligation to enquire into the adequacy or enforceability of the Transaction Documents or as to whether any default, dispute or non‑performance has arisen thereunder.

5.
REPAYMENT
5.1
Repayment of Commercial Bank Facility Loan
(a)
Subject to paragraphs (b) to (e) (inclusive) of this Clause 5.1 ( Repayment of the Commercial Bank Facility Loan ), the Company shall repay the Commercial Bank Facility Loan in instalments on the Repayment Dates and in the amounts equal to the percentages of all Commercial Bank Facility Loans made to the Company as at close of business in London on the last day of the Availability Period set out in Schedule 2 ( Repayment Schedule ) (as reduced from time to time by any prepayment and as may be adjusted by the Parties subject to either (i) the terms of the Coordination Deed or (ii) paragraph (c) below) (each a " Commercial Bank Facility Repayment Instalment ").
(b)
If the First Repayment Date occurs less than six (6) months prior to the Second Repayment Date (or on the same date as the Second Repayment Date), the amount of Commercial Bank Facility Loans to be repaid by the Company on the First Repayment Date shall be reduced on a pro rata basis by the following amount (the " Commercial Bank Facility Deferred Amount "):
D = O * N1/180
Where:
D = the Commercial Bank Facility Deferred Amount (expressed as a percentage);
O = an amount equivalent to the fixed percentage (expressed as a whole number rather than a percentage) of the Commercial Bank Facility Repayment Instalment due on the First Repayment Date pursuant to the repayment schedule set out in Schedule 2 ( Repayment Schedule ) on the date of this Agreement (the " Original Commercial Bank Facility Repayment Schedule "); and
N1 = the number of days between (a) the date falling six (6) months after the Initial Scheduled Commercial Start Date; and (b) the First Repayment Date.
For example:




(i)
if the First Repayment Date occurs ninety (90) days prior to the Second Repayment Date, an amount equal to fifty per cent (50%) of the Commercial Bank Facility Repayment Instalment shown in the Original Commercial Bank Facility Repayment Schedule will be payable by the Company on the First Repayment Date; and
(ii)
if the First Repayment Date occurs on the date contemplated by paragraph (b) of the definition thereof, the entirety of the amount payable by the Company on the First Repayment Date will constitute a Commercial Bank Facility Deferred Amount for application in accordance with paragraph (c) below.
(c)
If paragraph (b) above applies to the First Repayment Date, the Company shall supply to the Commercial Facilities Agent a revised repayment schedule to replace Schedule 2 ( Repayment Schedule ) reflecting the application of any Commercial Bank Facility Deferred Amount to the remaining Commercial Bank Facility Repayment Instalments on each Repayment Date (other than the Final Maturity Date) commencing on the Second Repayment Date, on a pro rata basis to the amount otherwise falling due on each such Repayment Date (the " Revised Commercial Bank Facility Repayment Schedule ").
(d)
Notwithstanding anything contained in paragraphs (b) and (c) above, the application of the Commercial Bank Facility Deferred Amount shall only be permitted if after such deferral the Projected DSCR for each Calculation Date falling on or prior to the Final Maturity Date calculated on the basis of the Revised Commercial Bank Facility Repayment Schedule would be not less than 1.25:1.
(e)
Any Commercial Bank Facility Loan outstanding on the last Repayment Date (if any) shall be repaid in full on the Final Maturity Date.

5.2
Repayment of Contingent Facility Loan
(a)
Subject to paragraphs (b) to (e) (inclusive) of this Clause 5.2 ( Repayment of the Contingent Facility Loan ), the Company shall repay the Contingent Facility Loan in instalments on the Repayment Dates and in the amounts equal to the percentages of all Contingent Facility Loans made to the Company as at close of business in London on the last day of the Availability Period set out in Schedule 2 ( Repayment Schedule ) (as reduced from time to time by any prepayment, including but not limited to, a prepayment under clause 6.6 ( Mandatory Prepayment from Excess Cash Flow ) of the Common Terms Agreement, and as may be adjusted by the Parties subject to either (i) the terms of the Coordination Deed or (ii) paragraph (c) below) (each a " Contingent Facility Repayment Instalment ").
(b)
If the First Repayment Date occurs less than six (6) months prior to the Second Repayment Date (or on the same date as the First Repayment Date), the amount of the Contingent Facility Loans to be repaid by the Company on the First Repayment Date shall be reduced on a pro rata basis by the following amount (the " Contingent Facility Deferred Amount "):
D = O * N1/180
Where:
D = the Contingent Facility Deferred Amount (expressed as a percentage);
O = an amount equivalent to the fixed percentage (expressed as a whole number rather than a percentage) of the Contingent Facility Repayment Instalment due on the First Repayment Date pursuant to the repayment schedule set out in Schedule 2 ( Repayment Schedule ) on the date of this Agreement (the " Original Contingent Facility Repayment Schedule "); and
N1 = the number of days between (a) the date falling six (6) months after the Initial Scheduled Commercial Start Date and (b) the First Repayment Date.
For example:
(i)
if the First Repayment Date occurs ninety (90) days prior to the Second Repayment Date, an amount equal to fifty per cent (50%) of the Contingent Facility Repayment Instalment shown




in the Original Contingent Facility Repayment Schedule will be payable by the Company on the First Repayment Date; and
(ii)
if the First Repayment Date occurs on the date contemplated by paragraph (b) of the definition thereof, the entirety of the amount payable by the Company on the First Repayment Date will constitute a Contingent Facility Deferred Amount for application in accordance with paragraph (c) below.
(c)
If paragraph (b) above applies to the First Repayment Date, the Company shall supply to the Commercial Facilities Agent a revised repayment schedule to replace Schedule 2 ( Repayment Schedule ) reflecting the application of any Contingent Facility Deferred Amount to the remaining Contingent Facility Repayment Instalments on each Repayment Date (other than the Final Maturity Date) commencing on the Second Repayment Date, on a pro rata basis to the amount otherwise falling due on each such Repayment Date (the " Revised Contingent Facility Repayment Schedule ").
(d)
Notwithstanding anything contained in paragraphs (b) and (c) above, the application of the Contingent Facility Deferred Amount shall only be permitted if after such deferral the Projected DSCR for each Calculation Date falling on or prior to the Final Maturity Date calculated on the basis of the Revised Contingent Facility Repayment Schedule would be not less than 1.25:1.
(e)
Any Contingent Facility Loan outstanding on the last Repayment Date (if any) shall be repaid in full on the Final Maturity Date.
5.3
Amounts paid to or received by the Commercial Facilities Agent
(a)
Amounts paid to or received by the Commercial Facilities Agent pursuant to this Agreement shall be promptly paid by the Commercial Facilities Agent to the Commercial Lenders or the Global Facility Agent (or retained by the Commercial Facilities Agent in the case of amounts payable to it pursuant to item (i) below) for application in the following order of priority:
(i)
first, to the outstanding fees, costs, expenses and indemnities then due and payable to the Commercial Facilities Agent;
(ii)
second, to the outstanding fees, costs, expenses and indemnities then due and payable to the Global Facility Agent;
(iii)
third, pro rata in accordance with the respective fees, costs, expenses, and indemnities then due and payable to the Commercial Lenders hereunder and under the Finance Documents;
(iv)
fourth, in or towards payments pro rata of any accrued interest, fees or commission then due and payable to the Commercial Lenders under the Finance Documents;
(v)
fifth, in or towards payment pro rata of any principal sum due to the Commercial Lenders but unpaid under the Finance Documents; and
(vi)
sixth, in or towards payment pro rata of any other sum due to the Commercial Facilities Agent or the Commercial Lenders but unpaid under the Finance Documents,
provided however, that the Commercial Facilities Agent shall not be required to pay such amounts to any Commercial Lender if and to the extent that such Commercial Lender has failed to reimburse the Commercial Facilities Agent for any Required Payment and interest thereon, in which case such amounts shall be applied to the payment of such unpaid reimbursement obligation in relation to any such Required Payment.
(b)
The Commercial Facilities Agent must, if so directed by the Majority Commercial Lenders, vary the order set out in paragraphs (a)(i) to (a)(vi) above.
(c)
Paragraphs (a) and (b) above will override any appropriation made by the Company.

5.4
Prepayment and cancellation
(a)
The Company may only prepay or cancel any part of the Commercial Facilities in accordance with clause 6 ( Prepayment and Cancellation ) of the Common Terms Agreement.
(b)
The undrawn Commitment of each Commercial Lender will automatically be cancelled on the last day of the Availability Period relating to:
(i)
the Commercial Bank Facility; and
(ii)
the Contingent Facility.




6.
INTEREST PERIODS
6.1
Interest Periods
(a)
Each Interest Period for a Facilities Advance prior to the Commercial Start Date will be one (1) month, and thereafter, six (6) months.
(b)
Subject to paragraphs (c), (d) and (e) below, each Interest Period shall end on the same numbered day (the " later equivalent day "), in the calendar month in which it is to end, as the numbered day on which the first Interest Period for that Facilities Advance would have ended, in each case in the absence of (and before) any adjustment pursuant to Clause 6.2 ( Non-Business Days ). Where there is no later equivalent day then, subject to paragraphs (c), (d) and (e) below, the relevant Interest Period shall end on the last calendar day of the calendar month in which it is to end, subject to adjustment pursuant to Clause 6.2 ( Non-Business Days ).
(c)
An Interest Period for a Facilities Advance shall not extend beyond the Final Maturity Date.
(d)
Each Interest Period for a Facilities Advance under this Agreement shall start on the Drawdown Date for such Facilities Advance or (if already made) on the last day of its preceding Interest Period save in relation to any Interest Period which would otherwise end during the month preceding, or extending beyond, a Repayment Date, in which case, such Interest Period shall be of such duration that it shall end on that Repayment Date.
(e)
The Company agrees that the Interest Periods pursuant to this Clause 6.1 ( Interest Periods ) shall conform to the requirements of any Hedging Agreements entered into from time to time, so far as practically possible.
6.2
Non-Business Days
If an Interest Period would otherwise end on a day which is not a Business Day, that Interest Period will instead end on the next Business Day in that calendar month (if there is one) or the preceding Business Day (if there is not).
6.3
Consolidation of Facilities Advances
(a)
If two (2) or more Interest Periods relating to Commercial Bank Facility Advances made in the same currency end on the same date, those Commercial Bank Facility Advances will be consolidated into, and treated as, a single Commercial Bank Facility Advance made under the Commercial Bank Facility on the last day of the Interest Period.
(b)
If two (2) or more Interest Periods relating to Contingent Facility Advances made in the same currency end on the same date, those Contingent Facility Advances will be consolidated into, and treated as, a single Contingent Facility Advance made under the Contingent Facility on the last day of the Interest Period.
(c)
Any Facilities Advance under the Commercial Bank Facility or the Contingent Facility made during an Interest Period for a previous Facilities Advance (an " Existing Interest Period ") will, subject to paragraphs (d) and (e) below, have an initial Interest Period ending on the last day of such Existing Interest Period.
(d)
The Commercial Facilities Agent shall be entitled to shorten any Interest Period for any Facilities Advance to ensure that the aggregate principal amount of Facilities Advances with an Interest Period ending on a Repayment Date is not less than the amount of principal due to be repaid on that Repayment Date.
(e)
If paragraph (c) above would result in a Facilities Advance having an Interest Period of less than one (1) month, then the initial Interest Period for such Facilities Advance will be such period as the Commercial Facilities Agent and the Company may agree.
(f)
If the Commercial Facilities Agent makes any change to the Interest Period referred to in paragraph (d) of this Clause 6.3 ( Consolidation of Facilities Advances ), it shall promptly notify the Company and the Commercial Lenders.

7.
PAYMENT AND CALCULATION OF INTEREST
7.1
Payment of Interest
(a)
On the last day of each Interest Period, the Company shall pay accrued interest on the Facilities Advance to which that Interest Period relates.




(b)
In the event the Company prepays all or any part of a Facilities Advance or Unpaid Sum on any day other than the last day of an Interest Period, the Company shall pay interest accrued on that Facilities Advance or Unpaid Sum (or part thereof) from the first day of the Interest Period during which such prepayment occurs until the date of prepayment, and, in addition, any amounts payable pursuant to Clause 8.5 ( Break Costs ).

7.2
Calculation of interest
The rate of interest on each Facilities Advance for each Interest Period is the percentage rate per annum which is the aggregate of the applicable:
(a)
Margin relating to the relevant Facilities Advance at that time; and
(b)
LIBOR.

7.3
Default Interest Periods
(a)
Default interest shall accrue on any Unpaid Sum from the due date up to the date of actual payment (both before and after judgement) at a rate of two (2) per cent per annum higher than the rate which would have been payable if the Unpaid Sum had, during the period of non-payment, constituted a Facilities Advance in the currency of the Unpaid Sum, as the case may be, for successive Interest Periods, each of a duration selected by the Commercial Facilities Agent. Any interest accruing under this Clause 7.3 ( Default Interest Periods ) shall be immediately payable by the Company on demand by the Commercial Facilities Agent.
(b)
Default interest (if unpaid) arising on an Unpaid Sum will be compounded with the Unpaid Sum at the end of each Interest Period applicable to that Unpaid Sum but will remain immediately due and payable.

7.4
Notification of rates of interest
The Commercial Facilities Agent shall promptly notify the Commercial Lenders and the Company of the determination of a rate of interest under this Agreement.
8.
CHANGES TO THE CALCULATION OF INTEREST
8.1
Unavailability of Screen Rate
(a)
Interpolated Screen Rate : If no Screen Rate is available for LIBOR for the Interest Period of a Facilities Advance, the applicable LIBOR shall be the Interpolated Screen Rate for a period equal in length to the Interest Period of that Facilities Advance.
(b)
Reference Bank Rate: If paragraph (a) above applies but it is not possible to calculate the Interpolated Screen Rate for that Facilities Advance, the applicable LIBOR shall be the Reference Bank Rate as of the Specified Time on the Quotation Day for the currency of that Facilities Advance, and for a period equal in length to the Interest Period of that Facilities Advance.

8.2
Absence of quotations
Subject to Clause 8.3 ( Market Disruption ), if LIBOR is to be determined by reference to the Reference Bank(s) but a Reference Bank does not supply a quotation by the Specified Time on the Quotation Day, the applicable LIBOR shall be determined on the basis of the quotations of the remaining Reference Bank(s).
8.3
Market Disruption
(a)
If a Market Disruption Event occurs in relation to a Facilities Advance for any Interest Period, then the rate of interest on each Commercial Lender's share of that Facilities Advance for that Interest Period shall be the rate per annum which is the sum of:
(i)
the applicable Margin;
(ii)
the rate specified by notice to the Commercial Facilities Agent from that Commercial Lender as soon as practicable, and in any event before interest is due to be paid in respect of that Interest Period, to be that which expresses as a percentage rate per annum the cost to that Commercial Lender of funding its participation in that Facilities Advance from whatever source it may reasonably select.




(b)
In this Agreement " Market Disruption Event " means:
(i)
at or about noon on the Quotation Day for the relevant Interest Period the Screen Rate is not available and none or only one of the Reference Banks supplies a rate to the Commercial Facilities Agent to determine LIBOR for Dollars for the relevant Interest Period; or
(ii)
before close of business in London on the Quotation Day for the relevant Interest Period, the Commercial Facilities Agent receives notification from a Commercial Lender or Commercial Lenders that the cost to it (or them) of obtaining matching deposits from whatever source it reasonably selects would be in excess of LIBOR for the relevant Interest Period.

8.4
Alternative Basis of Interest or Funding
(a)
If a Market Disruption Event occurs and the Commercial Facilities Agent or the Company so requires, the Commercial Facilities Agent and the Company shall enter into negotiations (for a period of not more than thirty (30) days) with a view to agreeing a substitute basis for determining the rate of interest.
(b)
Any alternative basis agreed pursuant to paragraph (a) above shall, with the prior consent of all the Commercial Lenders and the Company, be binding on all Parties.

8.5
Break Costs
The Company shall, within three (3) Business Days of demand by a Commercial Lender, pay to that Commercial Lender its Break Costs attributable to:
(a)
all or any part of a Facilities Advance or an Unpaid Sum being paid by the Company on a day other than the last day of an Interest Period for that Facilities Advance or Unpaid Sum; or
(b)
a Commercial Lender funding its participation in a Facilities Advance requested by the Company in a Notice of Drawdown where such Facilities Advance is not made by reason of the operation of any one or more of the provisions of this Agreement,
and in each case as set out in a certificate of the Commercial Lender in reasonable detail.
9.
INCREASED COSTS
9.1
Increased Costs
(a)
Subject to Clause 9.3 ( Exceptions ), the Company shall, within five (5) Business Days of a demand by the Commercial Facilities Agent, pay for the account of a Commercial Lender the amount of any Increased Costs incurred by that Commercial Lender or any of its Affiliates as a result of:
(i)
the introduction of or any change in (or in the interpretation, administration or application of) any law or regulation; or
(ii)
compliance with any law or regulation made after the date of this Agreement.
(b)
In this Agreement:
(i)
" Increased Costs " means:
(A)
a reduction in the rate of return from a Commercial Facility or on a Commercial Lenders' (or its Affiliates') overall capital;
(B)
an additional or increased cost; or
(C)
a reduction of any amount due and payable under any Finance Document,
which is incurred or suffered by a Commercial Lender or any of its Affiliates to the extent that it is attributable to the Commercial Lender having entered into its Commercial Bank Facility Commitment or Contingent Facility Commitment, or funding or performing its obligations under this Agreement or the Common Terms Agreement, as the case may be; and
(ii)
" Basel III " means:
(A)
the agreements on capital requirements, a leverage ratio and liquidity standards contained in "Basel III: A global regulatory framework for more resilient banks and banking systems", "Basel III: International framework for liquidity risk measurement, standards and monitoring" and "Guidance for national authorities operating the countercyclical capital buffer" published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in December 2010, each as amended, supplemented or restated;




(B)
the rules for global systemically important banks contained in "Global systemically important banks: assessment methodology and the additional loss absorbency requirement - Rules text" published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in November 2011, as amended, supplemented or restated; and
(C)
any further guidance or standards published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision relating to Basel III.

9.2
Increased Cost Claims
(a)
A Commercial Lender intending to make a claim pursuant to Clause 9.1 ( Increased Costs ) shall notify the Commercial Facilities Agent of the event giving rise to the claim, following which the Commercial Facilities Agent shall promptly notify the Company.
(b)
Each Commercial Lender shall, as soon as practicable after a demand by the Commercial Facilities Agent, provide a certificate confirming the amount of its Increased Costs.

9.3
Exceptions
Clause 9.1 ( Increased Costs ) does not apply to the extent any Increased Cost is:
(a)
attributable to a Tax Deduction required by law to be made by the Company;
(b)
attributable to a FATCA Deduction required to be made by a Party;
(c)
compensated for by clause 8.2(b) ( Gross-up of Payments/Tax Indemnity ) of the Common Terms Agreement or a payment in respect of Excluded Tax;
(d)
attributable to the wilful breach by the relevant Commercial Lender or its Affiliates of any law or regulation; or
(e)
attributable to the implementation or application of or compliance with the "International Convergence of Capital Measurement and Capital Standards, a Revised Framework" published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in June 2004 in the form existing on the date of this Agreement (but excluding any amendment arising out of Basel III after the date of this Agreement) (" Basel II ") or any other law or regulation which implements Basel II (whether such implementation, application or compliance is by a government, regulator, Commercial Lender or any of its Affiliates).

10.
MITIGATION BY THE COMMERCIAL LENDERS
10.1
Mitigation by the Commercial Lenders
(a)
Each Commercial Lender shall, in consultation with the Company, use reasonable endeavours to mitigate any circumstances which arise and which would result in any amount becoming payable under, or cancelled pursuant to, Clause 9 ( Increased Costs ) provided that, in order to comply with such duty, no Commercial Lender shall be required to transfer any of its rights and obligations under the Finance Documents to an entity other than another Affiliate or Facility Office.
(b)
Paragraph (a) above does not in any way limit the obligations of the Company under the Finance Documents or reduce any rights of the Commercial Lenders, in each case, under the Finance Documents.

10.2
Limitation of Liability
(a)
The Company shall promptly indemnify each Commercial Lender for all costs and expenses reasonably incurred by that Commercial Lender as a result of steps taken by it under Clause 10.1 ( Mitigation by the Commercial Lenders ).
(b)
A Commercial Lender is not obliged to take any steps under Clause 10.1 ( Mitigation by the Commercial Lenders ) if, in the opinion of that Commercial Lender (acting reasonably), to do so might be prejudicial to it or would be unlawful.





11.
COMMITMENT FEES
11.1
Commitment Fee
(a)
The Company shall pay to the Commercial Facilities Agent (for the account of each Commercial Lender under the Commercial Bank Facility), a commitment fee in Dollars of one per cent (1%) per annum, which shall start accruing from the earlier of Financial Close and the date which falls thirty (30) days after the signing date of this Agreement, until the last day of the Availability Period on that Commercial Lender's Available Commercial Bank Facility Commitment.
(b)
The Company shall pay to the Commercial Facilities Agent (for the account of each Commercial Lender under the Contingent Facility), a commitment fee in Dollars of one per cent (1%) per annum, which shall start accruing from the earlier of Financial Close and the date which falls thirty (30) days after the signing date of this Agreement, until the last day of the Availability Period on that Commercial Lender's Available Contingent Facility Commitment.
(c)
The accrued commitment fees shall be payable:
(i)
on the last day of each successive period of one (1) month which ends during the Availability Period;
(ii)
on the last day of the Availability Period; and
(iii)
on the cancelled amount of the relevant Commercial Lender's Commitment at the time the cancellation is effective.
12.
ROLE OF COMMERCIAL FACILITIES AGENT
12.1
Appointment of the Commercial Facilities Agent
(a)
Subject to Clause 12.10 ( Resignation of the Commercial Facilities Agent ), each of the Commercial Lenders hereby irrevocably appoints the Commercial Facilities Agent to act as its agent under and in connection with the Finance Documents.
(b)
Each of the Commercial Lenders authorises the Commercial Facilities Agent to exercise the rights, powers, authorities and discretions specifically given to the Commercial Facilities Agent under or in connection with the Finance Documents together with any other incidental rights, powers, authorities and discretions.
(c)
The Commercial Facilities Agent's duties, rights and discretions are only those which are expressly specified in this Agreement and the Finance Documents, and no other duties, rights or discretions shall be implied.

12.2
Duties of the Agent
(a)
The Commercial Facilities Agent shall promptly forward to a Party the original or a copy of any document which is delivered to the Commercial Facilities Agent for that Party by any other Party.
(b)
Except where a Finance Document specifically provides otherwise, the Commercial Facilities Agent is not obliged to review or check the adequacy, accuracy or completeness of any document it forwards to another Party.
(c)
If the Commercial Facilities Agent receives notice from a Party referring to this Agreement, describing an Event of Default and stating that the circumstance described is an Event of Default, it shall promptly notify the Commercial Lenders.
(d)
If the Commercial Facilities Agent is aware of the non-payment of any principal, interest, Commitment Fee or other fee payable to a Commercial Lender (other than the Commercial Facilities Agent) under this Agreement it shall promptly notify the other Commercial Lenders.
(e)
The Commercial Facilities Agent's duties under this Agreement are solely mechanical and administrative in nature.

12.3
No fiduciary duties
(a)
Nothing in this Agreement constitutes the Commercial Facilities Agent as a trustee or fiduciary of any other person.
(b)
The Commercial Facilities Agent shall not be bound to account to any Commercial Lender for any sum or the profit element of any sum received by it for its own account.





12.4
Rights and discretions of the Commercial Facilities Agent
(a)
The Commercial Facilities Agent may:
(i)
rely on:
(A)
any representation, notice or document believed by it to be genuine, correct and appropriately authorised; and
(B)
any statement made by a director, authorised signatory or employee of any person regarding any matters which may reasonably be assumed to be within his knowledge or within his power to verify.
(ii)
assume that:
(A)
any instructions received by it from the Majority Commercial Lenders, any Commercial Lender or any group of Commercial Lenders are duly given in accordance with the terms of the Finance Documents; and
(B)
unless it has received notice of revocation, that those instructions have not been revoked; and
(iii)
rely on a certificate from any person:
(A)
as to any matter of fact or circumstance which might reasonably be expected to be within the knowledge of that person; or
(B)
to the effect that such person approves of any particular dealing, transaction, step, action or thing,
as sufficient evidence that that is the case and, in the case of paragraph (iii) above, may assume the truth and accuracy of that certificate.
(b)
The Commercial Facilities Agent may assume (unless it has received notice to the contrary in its capacity as agent for the Commercial Lenders) that:
(i)
no Event of Default has occurred (unless it has actual knowledge of an Event of Default arising under clause 27.2 ( Non-Payment by Company ) of the Common Terms Agreement); and
(ii)
any right, power, authority or discretion vested in any Party or the Majority Commercial Lenders has not been exercised.
(c)
The Commercial Facilities Agent may, at its own cost, engage, pay for and rely on the advice or services of any lawyers, accountants, surveyors or other experts.
(d)
Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (c) above or paragraph (e) below, the Commercial Facilities Agent may at any time engage and pay for the services of any lawyers to act as independent counsel to the Commercial Facilities Agent (and so separate from any lawyers instructed by the Commercial Lenders) if the Agent in its reasonable opinion deems this to be desirable.
(e)
The Commercial Facilities Agent may rely on the advice or services of any lawyers, accountants, tax advisers, surveyors or other professional advisers or experts (whether obtained by the Commercial Facilities Agent or by any other Party) and shall not be liable for any damages, costs or losses to any person, any diminution in value or any liability whatsoever arising as a result of its so relying.
(f)
The Commercial Facilities Agent may act in relation to the Finance Documents through its personnel and agents.
(g)
The Commercial Facilities Agent may disclose to any other Party any information it reasonably believes it has received as agent under this Agreement.
(h)
Notwithstanding any other provision of any Finance Document to the contrary, the Commercial Facilities Agent is not obliged to do or omit to do anything if it would, or might in its reasonable opinion, constitute a breach of any law or regulation or a breach of a fiduciary duty or duty of confidentiality.
12.5
Excluded Obligations of the Commercial Facilities Agents
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary expressed or implied herein, the Commercial Facilities Agent shall not:
(a)
be bound to enquire as to:
(i)
whether or not any representation made by any person in connection with a Transaction Document is true;




(ii)
the occurrence or otherwise of any Event of Default or Potential Event of Default;
(iii)
the performance by any other party to a Transaction Document of its obligations thereunder; or
(iv)
any breach of or default by the Company or any other person of or under its obligations under any Transaction Document;
(b)
be bound to account to any Commercial Lender for any sum or the profit element of any sum received by it for its own account;
(c)
be bound to disclose to any other person any information if such disclosure would or might in its opinion constitute a breach of any law or regulation or be otherwise actionable at the suit of any person;
(d)
be under any obligations other than those for which express provision is made in the Finance Documents; or
(e)
be bound to take any action which it reasonably considers to be contrary to law or regulation.

12.6
Majority Commercial Lenders' instructions
(a)
Subject to the Coordination Deed, the Commercial Facilities Agent shall (i) exercise any right, power, authority or discretion vested in it as Commercial Facilities Agent in accordance with any instructions given to it by the Majority Commercial Lenders (or, if so instructed by the Majority Commercial Lenders, refrain from exercising any right, power, authority or discretion vested in it as Commercial Facilities Agent), which such instructions shall be binding on all of the Commercial Lenders and (ii) not be liable for any act (or omission) if it acts (or refrains from taking any action) in accordance with an instruction of the Majority Commercial Lenders.
(b)
Subject to the Coordination Deed, any instructions given by the Majority Commercial Lenders will be binding on all the Commercial Lenders.
(c)
The Commercial Facilities Agent shall be entitled to request instructions, or clarification of any instruction, from the Majority Commercial Lenders as to whether, and in what manner, it should exercise or refrain from exercising any right, power, authority or discretion and the Commercial Facilities Agent may refrain from acting unless and until it receives any such instructions or clarification that it has requested.
(d)
The Commercial Facilities Agent may refrain from acting in accordance with the instructions of the Majority Commercial Lenders (or, if appropriate, the Commercial Lenders) until it has received any indemnification and/or security as it may require for any cost, loss or liability (together with any associated VAT) which it may incur in complying with the instructions.
(e)
In the absence of instructions from the Majority Commercial Lenders, (or, if appropriate, the Commercial Lenders) the Commercial Facilities Agent may act (or refrain from taking action) as it considers to be in the best interest of the Commercial Lenders.

12.7
No duty to monitor
The Commercial Facilities Agent shall not be bound to enquire:
(a)
whether or not any Default has occurred;
(b)
as to the performance, default or any breach by any Party of its obligations under any Finance Document; or
(c)
whether any other event specified in any Finance Document has occurred.

12.8
Exclusion of liability
(a)
Without limiting paragraph (b) below, the Commercial Facilities Agent will not be liable for:
(i)
any failure:
(A)
to obtain any licence, consent or other authority for the execution, delivery, validity, legality, adequacy, performance, enforceability or admissibility in evidence of any Finance Document;
(B)
to register or notify any of the foregoing in accordance with the provisions of any of the documents of title of such person;




(C)
to effect or procure registration of or otherwise perfect or protect any of the Security Interests by registering the same under any applicable registration laws in any territory (other than for additional costs (excluding losses) arising due to any such failure);
(D)
to take, or to require of the Company or any other person to take, any steps to render any of the Security Interests effective or to secure the creation of any ancillary charge under the laws of any jurisdiction; or
(E)
to require any further assurances in relation to any of the Security Documents,
provided that, prior to the enforcement of any Security Interests, the Commercial Facilities Agent shall be so liable if directly resulting from its gross negligence or wilful default;
(ii)
exercising, or not exercising, any right, power, authority or discretion given to it by, or in connection with, any Finance Document or any other agreement, arrangement or document entered into, made or executed in anticipation of, under or in connection with, any Finance Document; or
(iii)
without prejudice to the generality of paragraphs (i) and (ii) above, any damages, costs or losses to any person, any diminution in value or any liability whatsoever arising as a result of:
(A)
any act, event or circumstance not reasonably within its control; or
(B)
the general risks of investment in, or the holding of assets in, any jurisdiction,
including (in each case and without limitation) such damages, costs, losses, diminution in value or liability arising as a result of: nationalisation, expropriation or other governmental actions; any regulation, currency restriction, devaluation or fluctuation; market conditions affecting the execution or settlement of transactions or the value of assets (including any Disruption Event); breakdown, failure or malfunction of any third party transport, telecommunications, computer services or systems; natural disasters or acts of God; war, terrorism, insurrection or revolution; or strikes or industrial action.
(b)
No Party (other than the Commercial Facilities Agent) may take any proceedings against any officer, employee or agent of the Commercial Facilities Agent in respect of any claim it might have against the Commercial Facilities Agent or in respect of any act or omission of any kind by that officer, employee or agent in relation to any Finance Document and any officer, employee or agent of the Commercial Facilities Agent may rely on this Clause 12.8 ( Exclusion of liability ).
(c)
The Commercial Facilities Agent will not be liable for any delay (or any related consequences) in crediting an account with an amount required under the Finance Documents to be paid by the Commercial Facilities Agent if the Commercial Facilities Agent has taken all necessary steps as soon as reasonably practicable to comply with the regulations or operating procedures of any recognised clearing or settlement system used by the Commercial Facilities Agent for that purpose.
(d)
Nothing in this Agreement shall oblige the Commercial Facilities Agent to carry out:
(i)
any "know your customer" or other checks in relation to any person; or
(ii)
any check on the extent to which any transaction contemplated by this Agreement might be unlawful for any Commercial Lender,
on behalf of any Commercial Lender and each Commercial Lender confirms to the Commercial Facilities Agent that it is solely responsible for any such checks it is required to carry out and that it may not rely on any statement in relation to such checks made by the Commercial Facilities Agent.
(e)
Without prejudice to any provision of any Finance Document excluding or limiting the Commercial Facilities Agent's liability, any liability of the Commercial Facilities Agent arising under or in connection with any Finance Document shall be limited to the amount of actual loss which has been finally judicially determined to have been suffered (as determined by reference to the date of default of the Commercial Facilities Agent or, if later, the date on which the loss arises as a result of such default) but without reference to any special conditions or circumstances known to the Commercial Facilities Agent at any time which increase the amount of that loss. In no event shall the Commercial Facilities Agent be liable for any loss of profits, goodwill, reputation, business opportunity or




anticipated saving, or for special, punitive, indirect or consequential damages, whether or not the Commercial Facilities Agent has been advised of the possibility of such loss or damages.

12.9
Commercial Lenders' indemnity to the Commercial Facilities Agent
Each Commercial Lender shall (in proportion to its share of the Facilities Commitments or, if the Facilities Commitments are then zero, to its share of the Total Commitments immediately prior to their reduction to zero) indemnify the Commercial Facilities Agent, within three (3) Business Days of demand, against any cost, loss or liability (including, without limitation, for negligence, in relation to any FATCA-related liability or any other category of liability whatsoever) incurred by the Commercial Facilities Agent (otherwise than by reason of the Commercial Facilities Agent's gross negligence or wilful misconduct) in acting as Commercial Facilities Agent under this Agreement, save to the extent the same is recovered from the Company.
12.10
Resignation of the Commercial Facilities Agent
(a)
The Commercial Facilities Agent may resign and appoint one of its Affiliates as successor by giving not less than thirty (30) days prior written notice to the other Commercial Lenders and the Company.
(b)
Alternatively the Commercial Facilities Agent may resign by giving not less than thirty (30) days prior written notice to the other Commercial Lenders and the Company, in which case the Majority Commercial Lenders (after consultation with the Company) may appoint a successor Commercial Facilities Agent.
(c)
If the Majority Commercial Lenders have not appointed a successor Commercial Facilities Agent in accordance with paragraph (b) above within thirty (30) days after notice of resignation was given, the Commercial Facilities Agent (after consultation with the Company) may appoint a successor Commercial Facilities Agent.
(d)
The retiring Commercial Facilities Agent shall, at the sole cost of the Company, make available to the successor Commercial Facilities Agent such documents and records and provide such assistance as the successor Commercial Facilities Agent may reasonably request for the purposes of performing its functions as Commercial Facilities Agent under the Finance Documents.
(e)
The Commercial Facilities Agent's resignation notice shall only take effect upon:
(i)
the appointment of a successor;
(ii)
the Commercial Facilities Agent's rights, benefits and obligations under the Finance Documents being transferred to its successor; and
(iii)
the Commercial Facilities Agent's successor confirming its agreement to be bound by the provisions of the Finance Documents and all the other related agreements to which it is a party.
(f)
Upon the appointment of a successor, the retiring Commercial Facilities Agent shall be discharged from any further obligation in respect of the Finance Documents but shall remain entitled to the benefit of this Clause 12 ( Role of Commercial Facilities Agent ). Its successor and each of the other Parties shall have the same rights and obligations amongst themselves as they would have had if such successor had been an original Party.
(g)
After consultation with the Company, the Commercial Lenders may, by notice to the Commercial Facilities Agent, require it to resign in accordance with paragraph (b) above. In this event, the Commercial Facilities Agent shall resign in accordance with paragraph (b) above (and, if an Insolvency Event has occurred in respect of the Commercial Facilities Agent, the Majority Commercial Lenders or the Company may remove the Commercial Facilities Agent immediately from its appointment hereunder by notice to the Commercial Facilities Agent, the Commercial Lenders and otherwise in accordance with paragraph (b)). The Commercial Lenders shall, acting reasonably, consider any request by the Company to replace the Commercial Facilities Agent if the Commercial Facilities Agent is entitled to make a deduction or withholding in accordance with Clause 12.18 ( Commercial Facilities Agent's Taxes ).





12.11
Resignation of the Commercial Facilities Agent due to FATCA
The Commercial Facilities Agent shall resign in accordance with this Clause 12.11 ( Resignation of the Commercial Facilities Agent due to FATCA ) (and, to the extent applicable, shall use reasonable endeavors to appoint a successor Commercial Facilities Agent pursuant to Clause 12.11 ( Resignation of the Commercial Facilities Agent due to FATCA )) if on or after the date which is three (3) months before the earliest FATCA Application Date relating to any payment to the Commercial Facilities Agent under this Agreement, either:
(a)
the Commercial Facilities Agent fails to respond to a request under clause 8.6 ( FATCA Information ) of the Common Terms Agreement and the Company or a Commercial Lender reasonably believes that the Commercial Lender will not be (or will have ceased to be) a FATCA Exempt Party on or after that FATCA Application Date;
(b)
the information supplied by the Commercial Facilities Agent pursuant to clause 8.6 ( FATCA Information ) of the Common Terms Agreement indicates that the Commercial Facilities Agent will not be (or will have ceased to be) a FATCA Exempt Party on or after that FATCA Application Date; or
(c)
the Commercial Facilities Agent notifies the Company and the Commercial Lenders that the Commercial Facilities Agent will not be (or will have ceased to be) a FATCA Exempt Party on or after that FATCA Application Date,
and (in each case) a Commercial Lender reasonably believes that a Party will be required to make a FATCA Deduction that would not be required if the Commercial Facilities Agent were a FATCA Exempt Party, and the Company or that Commercial Lender, by notice to the Commercial Facilities Agent, requires it to resign.
12.12
Confidentiality
(a)
In acting as agent for the Commercial Lenders, the Commercial Facilities Agent shall be regarded as acting through its agency division which shall be treated as a separate entity from any other of its divisions or departments.
(b)
If information is received by another division or department of the Commercial Facilities Agent, it may be treated as confidential to that division or department and the Commercial Facilities Agent shall not be deemed to have notice of it.

12.13
Other Finance Documents
Each Commercial Lender irrevocably authorises the Commercial Facilities Agent to execute on its behalf the Finance Documents which are expressed to be executed by the Commercial Facilities Agent as agent for such Commercial Lender.
12.14
Commercial Facilities Agent's Business
The Commercial Facilities Agent may accept deposits from, lend money to and generally engage in any kind of lending or other business with any person including the Company and any party to any Transaction Document.
12.15
Exclusion of the Commercial Facilities Agent's Liabilities
The Commercial Facilities Agent does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy and/or completeness of any other information supplied in connection with any Transaction Document or for the legality, validity, effectiveness, adequacy or enforceability of any Transaction Document and the Commercial Facilities Agent shall not be under any liability as a result of taking or omitting to take any action in relation thereto save in the case of gross negligence or wilful misconduct.
12.16
Commercial Lender's Responsibility
It is understood and agreed by each Commercial Lender that it has itself been, and will continue to be, solely responsible for making its own independent appraisal of and investigations into the financial condition, creditworthiness, condition, affairs, status and nature of the Company, each other party to any Transaction Document and the Project and, accordingly, each Commercial Lender warrants to the Commercial Facilities Agent that it has not relied on and will not hereafter rely on the Commercial Facilities Agent:




(a)
to check or enquire on its behalf into the adequacy, accuracy or completeness of any information provided by any person in connection with any of the Transaction Documents or the transactions therein contemplated (whether or not such information has been approved by or circulated to such Finance Party by the Commercial Facilities Agent);
(b)
to check or enquire on its behalf into the adequacy, accuracy or completeness of any communication delivered to it under any Finance Document, any legal or other opinions, reports, valuations, certificates, appraisals or other documents delivered or made or required to be delivered or made at any time in connection with any Finance Document, any Security Interest to be constituted thereby or any other report or other document, statement or information circulated, delivered or made, whether orally or otherwise and whether before, on or after the date of this Agreement;
(c)
to check or enquire on its behalf into the due execution, delivery, validity, legality, adequacy, suitability, performance, enforceability or admissibility in evidence of any Finance Document or any other document referred to in paragraph (b) above or of any guarantee, indemnity or security given or created thereby or any obligations imposed thereby or assumed thereunder;
(d)
to check or enquire on its behalf into the ownership, value or sufficiency of any property the subject of any of the Security Interests, the priority of any of the Security Interests, the right or title of any person in or to any property comprised therein or the existence of any Security Interest affecting the same; or
(e)
to assess or keep under review on its behalf the financial condition, creditworthiness, condition, affairs, status or nature of any person or the Project.

12.17
Commercial Facilities Agent as a Commercial Lender
The Commercial Facilities Agent shall, if it is also a Senior Lender, have the same rights and powers under this Agreement as any other Senior Lender and may exercise those rights and powers as though it were not the Commercial Facilities Agent.
12.18
Commercial Facilities Agent's Taxes
The Commercial Facilities Agent shall be entitled to make the deductions and withholdings (on account of Taxes or otherwise) from payments to any person under the Finance Documents which it is required by any Applicable Law to make, in respect of anything done by it in its capacity as Commercial Facilities Agent or otherwise by virtue of its capacity as Commercial Facilities Agent. The Company agrees that the Secured Obligations shall only be discharged by virtue of receipt of recovery by the Commercial Facilities Agent of proceeds recovered following enforcement, or of payments made by the Commercial Facilities Agent hereunder, to the extent that the ultimate recipient actually receives monies from the Commercial Facilities Agent.
12.19
Impaired Commercial Facilities Agent
(a)
If, at any time, the Commercial Facilities Agent becomes an Impaired Agent, the Company or a Finance Party which is required to make a payment under the Finance Documents in accordance with clause 36.1 ( Payments to the Senior Lenders and Hedge Providers ) of the Common Terms Agreement may instead either (i) pay that amount directly to the required recipient or (ii) pay that amount to the Relevant Account. In each case such payments must be made on the due date for payment under the Finance Documents.
(b)
All interest accrued on the amount standing to the credit of the Relevant Account will be for the benefit of the beneficiaries of that trust account pro rata to their respective entitlements.
(c)
A Party to a Finance Document which has made a payment in accordance with this Clause 12.19 ( Impaired Commercial Facilities Agent ) shall be discharged of the relevant payment obligation under the Finance Documents and will not take any credit risk with respect to the amounts standing to the credit of the Relevant Account.
(d)
Promptly upon the appointment of a successor Commercial Facilities Agent in accordance with Clause 12.11 ( Resignation of the Commercial Facilities Agent due to FATCA ), each Party to a Finance Document which has made a payment to a Relevant Account in accordance with this Clause 12.19 ( Impaired Commercial Facilities Agent ) must give all requisite instructions to the bank with whom




the Relevant Account is held to transfer the amount (together with any accrued interest) to the successor Commercial Facilities Agent for distribution in accordance with clause 36.3 ( Distributions by the Agents ) of the Common Terms Agreement.

12.20
Communication when Commercial Facilities Agent is an Impaired Agent
If the Commercial Facilities Agent is an Impaired Agent, the Parties may, instead of communicating with each other through the Commercial Facilities Agent, communicate with each other directly and (while the Commercial Facilities Agent is an Impaired Agent) all the provisions of the Finance Documents which require communications to be made or notices to be given to or by the Commercial Facilities Agent will be varied so that communications may be made and notices given to or by the relevant Parties directly. This provision will not operate after a replacement Commercial Facilities Agent has been appointed.
13.
EVENTS OF DEFAULT
(a)
The Facilities Advances (and any other sums then owed by the Company to the Commercial Lenders under this Agreement) shall become immediately due and payable upon a declaration to that effect by the Global Facility Agent pursuant to clause 28.1 ( Remedies Following Event of Default ) of the Common Terms Agreement, whereupon the Commercial Facilities Agent shall become entitled to select as the duration of each Interest Period that begins thereafter any period of six (6) months or less.
(b)
The Available Commercial Bank Facility Commitments and Available Contingent Facility Commitments of each Commercial Lender shall be cancelled upon a declaration to that effect by the Global Facility Agent pursuant to clause 28.1 ( Remedies Following Event of Default ) of the Common Terms Agreement.

14.
AMENDMENTS AND WAIVERS
14.1
Required Consents
(a)
Subject to the Coordination Deed and Clause 1.3 ( Third Party Rights ) Clause 14.2 ( Exceptions ) below, any term of this Agreement may be amended or waived only by an agreement in writing signed by the Company and the Majority Commercial Lenders, or by the Commercial Facilities Agent acting on the instructions of the Majority Commercial Lenders and any such amendment or waiver will be binding on all the Parties.
(b)
The Commercial Facilities Agent may effect, on behalf of any Commercial Lender, any amendment or waiver permitted by this Clause 14 ( Amendments and Waivers ). The Commercial Facilities Agent must notify the other Parties promptly of any amendment or waiver effected by it under this paragraph.
14.2
Exceptions
(a)
An amendment or waiver that has the effect of changing or which relates to:
(i)
the definition of Majority Commercial Lenders in Clause 1.1 ( Definitions );
(ii)
an extension of the date of payment of any amount to a Commercial Lender under a Commercial Facility;
(iii)
a reduction in any Margin or a reduction in the amount or change in currency of any payment of principal, interest, fees payable or other amount payable to a Commercial Lender under a Commercial Facility;
(iv)
any provision which expressly requires the consent of all the Commercial Lenders;
(v)
an increase in, or an extension of, any Facilities Commitment of any Commercial Lender, the Total Commercial Facilities Commitments or any requirement that a cancellation of any part of the Total Commercial Facilities Commitments reduces the Facilities Commitment of the Commercial Lender rateably under the Commercial Facilities; or
(vi)
this Clause 14 ( Amendments and Waivers ),
shall not be made without the prior written consent of all the Commercial Lenders (or by the Commercial Facilities Agent on their behalf) and the Company.
(b)
Any reduction in the Facilities Commitments of a Commercial Lender, other than in accordance with clause 6.3 ( Voluntary Cancellation ) or clause 6.16 ( Right of Cancellation and Repayment in Relation




to a Single Lender ) of the Common Terms Agreement, shall require that Commercial Lender's prior written consent.
(c)
Any amendment or waiver which relates to the rights or obligations of the Commercial Facilities Agent may only be made with the consent of the Commercial Facilities Agent.
(d)
Notwithstanding paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) above, a Fee Letter relating to a fee payable to the Commercial Facilities Agent may be amended or waived with the agreement of the Commercial Facilities Agent and the Company.

15.
PAYMENT MECHANICS
15.1
Payments to the Commercial Facilities Agent
(a)
Save as otherwise provided in any Finance Document, each payment received by the Commercial Facilities Agent for the account of a Commercial Lender shall be made available by the Commercial Facilities Agent to such Commercial Lender (or, as the case may be, its own account) for value on the due date for payment in same day funds to such account or bank as the Commercial Facilities Agent may have specified for this purpose.
(b)
Payment shall be made to such account in the principal financial centre of the country of that currency with such bank as the Commercial Facilities Agent specifies.

15.2
Distributions by the Commercial Facilities Agent
Each payment received by the Commercial Facilities Agent under the Finance Documents for another Party shall, subject to Clause 15.3 ( Distributions to the Company ) and Clause 15.4 ( Clawback ), be made available by the Commercial Facilities Agent as soon as practicable after receipt to the Party entitled to receive payment in accordance with this Agreement (in the case of a Commercial Lender, for the account of its Facility Office), to such account as that Party may notify to the Commercial Facilities Agent by not less than five (5) Business Days' notice with a bank in the principal financial centre of the country of that currency.
15.3
Distributions to the Company
The Commercial Facilities Agent may (in accordance with clause 37 ( Set-off ) of the Common Terms Agreement) apply any amount received by it for the Company in or towards payment (on the date and in the currency and funds of receipt) of any amount due from the Company under the Finance Documents or in or towards purchase of any amount of any currency to be so applied.
15.4
Clawback
(a)
Where a sum is to be paid to the Commercial Facilities Agent under the Finance Documents for another Party, the Commercial Facilities Agent is not obliged to pay that sum to that other Party until it has been able to establish to its satisfaction that it has actually received that sum.
(b)
If the Commercial Facilities Agent pays an amount to another Party and it proves to be the case that the Commercial Facilities Agent had not actually received that amount, then the Party to whom that amount was paid by the Commercial Facilities Agent shall on demand refund the same to the Commercial Facilities Agent together with commission on that amount from the date of payment to the date of receipt by the Commercial Facilities Agent, calculated by the Commercial Facilities Agent to reflect its actual cost of funds.
(c)
If the Commercial Facilities Agent is willing to make available amounts for the account of the Company before receiving funds from the Commercial Lenders, then if and to the extent that the Commercial Facilities Agent does so but it proves to be the case that it does not then receive funds from a Commercial Lender in respect of a sum which it paid to the Company:
(i)
the Company shall on demand refund it to the Commercial Facilities Agent; and
(ii)
the Commercial Lender by whom those funds should have been made available or, if that Commercial Lender fails to do so, the Company, shall on demand pay to the Commercial Facilities Agent the amount (as certified by the Commercial Facilities Agent) which will indemnify the Commercial Facilities Agent against any funding cost incurred by it as a result of paying out that sum before receiving those funds from that Commercial Lender.




15.5
Business Days
(a)
Any payment which is due to be made on a day that is not a Business Day shall be made on the next Business Day in the same calendar month (if there is one) or the preceding Business Day (if there is not).
(b)
During any extension of the due date for payment of any principal or an Unpaid Sum under this Agreement, interest is payable on the principal or Unpaid Sum at the rate payable on the original due date.
16.
COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, and this has the same effect as if the signatures on the counterparts were on a single copy of this Agreement.
17.
GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement and any non-contractual obligations arising out of, or in connection with, it are governed by English law.
18.
ARBITRATION
(a)
Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the breach, termination, existence or validity thereof or any non-contractual obligations arising out of or relating to this Agreement (a " Dispute ") shall be referred to and finally settled by arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of the London Court of International Arbitration (respectively, the " LCIA " and the " Rules ") as in force at the date of this Agreement (which Rules are deemed to be incorporated by reference into this Clause 18 ( Arbitration ) (save as expressly amended herein)). Service of any request made pursuant to this Clause 18 ( Arbitration ) shall be in accordance with the provisions for the sending of notices under clause 38 ( Notices ) of the Common Terms Agreement.
(b)
The arbitral tribunal (the " Arbitral Tribunal ") shall consist of three (3) arbitrators. The claimant(s) in their request for arbitration shall jointly nominate one (1) arbitrator and the respondent(s) shall jointly nominate one (1) arbitrator provided that if a party fails to nominate an arbitrator within thirty (30) days of receipt of the request for arbitration, such appointment shall be made, at the request of such other party, by the LCIA. The third arbitrator, who shall serve as the presiding arbitrator, shall be jointly nominated by the other two arbitrators within thirty (30) days of the confirmation of the second arbitrator. If the presiding arbitrator is not nominated within this time period, the LCIA shall appoint such arbitrator.
(c)
The seat, or legal place, of arbitration shall be London, England and the procedural law applicable to the arbitration proceedings shall be English law. The language used in the arbitral proceedings shall be English and all documents submitted in the arbitral proceedings shall be in the English language or, if in another language, accompanied by an English translation.
(d)
Any award of the Arbitral Tribunal shall be immediately binding on the Parties. Any monetary award shall be made and payable in dollars and the Arbitral Tribunal shall be authorised to grant pre-award and post-award interest at commercial rates. The Parties waive any right of application to determine a preliminary point of law under section 45 of the Arbitration Act 1996 or appeal on a point of law to a court of law under section 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996.
(e)
This Agreement and the rights and obligations of the Parties shall remain in full force and effect pending the award in any arbitration proceeding hereunder.
(f)
Nothing in these dispute resolution provisions shall be construed as preventing any Party from seeking conservatory or similar interim relief from any court of competent jurisdiction.
(g)
The Arbitral Tribunal shall have the power to allow third parties to be joined in the arbitration as a party in accordance with the Rules and may make a single, final award determining all Disputes between them.
(h)
Where: (a) a Dispute has been referred to arbitration under this Agreement or under the Common Terms Agreement, any other Facility Agreement, the Equity Subscription and Retention Agreement, the Coordination Deed, the English Charge and Assignment, the Assignment of Reinsurances, any Subordination Agreement, any Subordinated Loan Assignment Agreement, any Hedging Agreement, any Direct Agreement (except the Consolidated Project Agreement Direct Agreement) (each an




" Existing Dispute "); and (b) a new Dispute has arisen under this Agreement relating either to issues or to facts which are substantially the same as those to be determined in an Existing Dispute (a " Related Dispute ");
(i)
the Parties may agree that the Arbitral Tribunal appointed or to be appointed in respect of such Existing Dispute shall also be appointed in respect of such Related Dispute; and
(ii)
if an Arbitral Tribunal has been appointed in the Existing Dispute, and no Arbitral Tribunal has been appointed in a Related Dispute or is composed of the same arbitrators as in the Existing Dispute, the Arbitral Tribunal in the Existing Dispute shall have the power, upon the request of a party to the Existing Dispute or a Related Dispute, to order the consolidation of the whole or part of both sets of arbitration proceedings in accordance with the Rules, provided it determines that:
(A)
it would be just and equitable and procedurally efficient to do so; and
(B)
no party to either the Existing Dispute or the Related Dispute would be materially prejudiced as a result.
(i)
This agreement to arbitrate shall be binding upon the successors, assigns and any trustee or receiver of each party

19.
SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY
To the extent that the Company may in any jurisdiction claim for itself or its assets immunity from suit, execution, attachment (whether before the issue of an award or judgment or otherwise) or other legal process and to the extent that in any such jurisdiction there may be attributed to itself or its assets or revenues such immunity (whether or not claimed), the Company hereby irrevocably agrees not to claim and hereby irrevocably waives such immunity to the full extent permitted by the laws of such jurisdiction.
THIS AGREEMENT has been entered into on the date stated at the beginning of this Agreement.




SCHEDULE 1
THE ORIGINAL COMMERCIAL LENDERS AND FACILITIES COMMITMENTS
Name of Original Commercial Lender
Commercial Bank Facility (US$)
Contingent Facility
(US$)
Ahli United Bank B.S.C.
44,079,631.00
4,181,818.00
Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP)
66,119,447.00
6,272,727.00
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
35,263,706.00
3,345,455.00
Total
145,462,784.00
13,800,000.00




SCHEDULE 2
REPAYMENT SCHEDULE

Repayment Date
Commercial Bank Facility Percentage
Contingent Facility Percentage
First Repayment Date
2.0898%
2.0898%
Second Repayment Date
2.0981%
2.0981%
Second Repayment Date + 6 Months
1.9617%
1.9617%
Second Repayment Date + 12 Months
1.9840%
1.9840%
Second Repayment Date + 18 Months
2.0717%
2.0717%
Second Repayment Date + 24 Months
2.0849%
2.0849%
Second Repayment Date + 30 Months
2.1733%
2.1733%
Second Repayment Date + 36 Months
2.1906%
2.1906%
Second Repayment Date + 42 Months
2.2556%
2.2556%
Second Repayment Date + 48 Months
2.2771%
2.2771%
Second Repayment Date + 54 Months
2.3567%
2.3567%
Second Repayment Date + 60 Months
2.3939%
2.3939%
Second Repayment Date + 66 Months
2.4862%
2.4862%
Second Repayment Date + 72 Months
2.5173%
2.5173%
Second Repayment Date + 78 Months
2.6109%
2.6109%
Second Repayment Date + 84 Months
2.6473%
2.6473%
Second Repayment Date + 90 Months
2.7219%
2.7219%
Second Repayment Date + 96 Months
2.7638%
2.7638%
Second Repayment Date + 102 Months
2.8521%
2.8521%
Second Repayment Date + 108 Months
2.9082%
2.9082%
Second Repayment Date + 114 Months
3.0057%
3.0057%
Second Repayment Date + 120 Months
3.0596%
3.0596%
Second Repayment Date + 126 Months
3.1587%
3.1587%
Second Repayment Date + 132 Months
3.2191%
3.2191%
Second Repayment Date + 138 Months
3.3108%
3.3108%




Second Repayment Date + 144 Months
3.3781%
3.3781%
Second Repayment Date + 150 Months
3.4757%
3.4757%
Second Repayment Date + 156 Months
3.5553%
3.5553%
Second Repayment Date + 162 Months
3.6592%
3.6592%
Second Repayment Date + 168 Months
3.7414%
3.7414%
Second Repayment Date + 174 Months
3.8466%
3.8466%
Second Repayment Date + 180 Months
3.9367%
3.9367%
Second Repayment Date + 186 Months
4.0435%
4.0435%
Second Repayment Date + 192 Months
2.8355%
2.8355%
Second Repayment Date + 198 Months
2.8874%
2.8874%
Final Maturity Date
1.4416%
1.4416%
 


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EXECUTION VERSION


Dated 17 November 2016




TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P. (as Borrower)

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS LIMITED (as Bookrunner)

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS LIMITED
CRÉDIT AGRICOLE CORPORATE AND INVESTMENT BANK DANSKE BANK A/S
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC and
SWEDBANK AB (PUBL)
(as Mandated Lead Arrangers)

ABN AMRO CAPITAL USA LLC BNP PARIBAS
CREDIT SUISSE AG DNB MARKETS, INC.
NORDEA BANK FINLAND PLC, NEW YORK BRANCH SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE
and
UBS SECURITIES LLC (as Lead Arrangers)

CITIBANK EUROPE PLC, UK BRANCH (as Agent)

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS LIMITED (as Coordinator)




US$170,000,000

REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT









Contents

Clause    Page

1    Definitions and Interpretation............................................................................................................1

2    Loans and Purposes.......................................................................................................................13

3    Conditions of Utilisation ..................................................................................................................16

4    Advance ..........................................................................................................................................16

5    Repayment .....................................................................................................................................17

6    Prepayment ....................................................................................................................................18

7    Interest ............................................................................................................................................21

8    Changes to the calculation of interest ............................................................................................22

9    Indemnities .....................................................................................................................................23

10    Fees ................................................................................................................................................29

11    Borrower Representations and Warranties ....................................................................................29

12    Undertakings and Covenants .........................................................................................................34

13    Events of Default ............................................................................................................................41

14    Assignment, Transfer and Sub-Participation ..................................................................................44

15    Role of the Agent and the Arrangers ..............................................................................................46

16    Amendments and Waivers .............................................................................................................52

17    Sharing among the Finance Parties ...............................................................................................56

18    Payment mechanics .......................................................................................................................57

19    Set-Off ............................................................................................................................................59

20    Payments and Taxes ......................................................................................................................59

21    Notices ............................................................................................................................................61

22    Partial Invalidity...............................................................................................................................62

23    Remedies and Waivers ..................................................................................................................63

24    Miscellaneous .................................................................................................................................63

25    Confidentiality .................................................................................................................................63

26    Confidentiality of Funding Rates and Reference Bank Rates ........................................................66





27    Law and Jurisdiction .......................................................................................................................68






Schedule 1 Original Lenders and the Commitments ...................................................................................69

Schedule 2 Initial Conditions Precedent ......................................................................................................72

Schedule 3 Form of Drawdown Notice ........................................................................................................74

Schedule 4 Form of Transfer Certificate......................................................................................................75

Schedule 5 Form of Compliance Certificate ................................................................................................77

Schedule 6 Form of Increase Confirmation .................................................................................................78





THIS AGREEMENT is dated 17 November 2016 and made BETWEEN :

(1)
Teekay LNG Partners L.P. , a limited partnership formed and existing under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered office is at The Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, PO Box 1405 Majuro, The Marshall Islands, MH96960 (the Borrower );

(2)
Citigroup Global Markets Limited; Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank; Danske Bank A/S; JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.; Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc and Swedbank AB (publ) as mandated lead arrangers (in this capacity, the Mandated Lead Arrangers );

(3)
ABN AMRO Capital USA LLC; BNP Paribas; Credit Suisse AG; DNB MARKETS, INC.; Nordea Bank Finland Plc, New York Branch; Société Générale and UBS Securities LLC as lead arrangers (in this capacity, the Lead Arrangers and together with the Mandated Lead Arrangers, the Arrangers );

(4)     Citibank Europe plc, UK Branch as agent (the Agent );

(5)     Citigroup Global Markets Limited as coordinator (the Coordinator );

(6)     Citigroup Global Markets Limited as bookrunner (in this capacity, the Bookrunner ); and

(7)
the banks listed in Schedule 1 as original lenders, each acting through its office at the address indicated against its name in Schedule 1 (together the Original Lenders and each an Original Lender );

IT IS AGREED as follows:

1    Definitions and Interpretation

1.1     In this Agreement:

Acceptable Bank means a bank or financial institution which has a rating for its long-term unsecured and non credit-enhanced debt obligations of BBB+ or higher by Standard & Poor's Rating Services or Fitch Ratings Ltd or Baa1 or higher by Moody's Investors Service Limited or a comparable rating from an internationally recognised credit rating agency.

Affiliate means, in relation to any entity, a Subsidiary of that entity, a Holding Company of that entity or any other Subsidiary of that Holding Company.

Authorisation means an authorisation, consent, approval, resolution, licence, exemption, filing, notarisation or registration.

Break Costs means all sums payable by the Borrower from time to time under clause 9.3.

Building Contract means the relevant shipbuilding contract entered into in respect of a Vessel
Under Construction and Building Contracts means any or all of them.

Business Day means a day on which banks are open for business of a nature contemplated by this Agreement (and not authorised by law to close) in Basel, London, New York, Paris, Vancouver and any other financial centre which the Agent may reasonably consider appropriate for the operation of the provisions of this Agreement.

Change of Control means

(a)
where all management powers over the business and affairs of the Borrower are vested exclusively in its general partner:









(i)    the General Partner ceases to be the general partner of the Borrower; or

(ii)    Teekay Corporation ceases to be the owner, directly or indirectly, of a minimum of
50 per cent (50%) of the voting rights in the General Partner; or

(b)
where all management powers over the business and affairs of the Borrower become vested exclusively in the board of directors of the Borrower, Teekay Corporation ceases to remain the owner, directly or indirectly, of a minimum of fifty per cent (50%) of the voting rights to elect the members of that board of directors or of the voting rights to elect a minimum of fifty per cent (50%) of that board of directors.

Code means the US Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

Commitment means:

(a)
for an Original Lender, the aggregate amount set opposite its name in Schedule 1 under the headings Commitments and the amount of any other commitment to advance funds under this Agreement transferred to it under this Agreement or assumed by it in accordance with clause 2.5 ; and

(b)
for any other Lender, the amount of any commitment to advance funds under this Agreement transferred to it under this Agreement or assumed by it in accordance with clause 2.5.

Compliance Certificate means a certificate substantially in the form set out in Schedule 5.

Confidential Information means all information relating to the Group, any member of the Group, the Finance Documents or the Loans of which a Finance Party becomes aware in its capacity as, or for the purpose of becoming, a Finance Party or which is received by a Finance Party in relation to, or for the purpose of becoming a Finance Party under, the Finance Documents or the Loans from either:

(a) any member of the Group or any of its advisers; or

(b)
another Finance Party, if the information was obtained by that Finance Party directly or indirectly from any member of the Group or any of its advisers,

in whatever form, and includes information given orally and any document, electronic file or any other way of representing or recording information which contains or is derived or copied from such information but excludes information that:

(i)
is or becomes public information other than as a direct or indirect result of any breach by that Finance Party of clause 25; or

(ii) is identified in writing at the time of delivery as non-confidential by any member of the
Group or any of its advisers; or

(iii)
is known by that Finance Party before the date the information is disclosed to it in accordance with (i) or (ii) or is lawfully obtained by that Finance Party after that date, from a source which is, as far as that Finance Party is aware, unconnected with any member of the Group and which, in either case, as far as that Finance Party is aware, has not been obtained in breach of, and is not otherwise subject to, any obligation of confidentiality,

and also excludes any information in relation to the Funding Rate or Reference Bank Rate (or the rates themselves) on the basis that the confidentiality relating to the Funding Rate and the Reference Bank Rate is regulated by clause 26.





Confidentiality Undertaking means a confidentiality undertaking substantially in a recommended form of the Loan Market Association at the relevant time or in such other form as may be agreed between the Borrower and the Agent.

Currency of Account means, in relation to any payment to be made to a Finance Party under a Finance Document, the currency in which that payment is required to be made by the terms of that Finance Document.

Default means an Event of Default or any event or circumstance specified in clause 13.1 which would (with the expiry of a grace period, the giving of notice, the making of any determination under the Finance Documents or any combination of any of the foregoing) be an Event of Default.

Defaulting Lender means any Lender:

(a)
which has failed to make its participation in a Loan available (or has notified the Agent or the Borrower (which has notified the Agent) that it will not make its participation in a Loan available) by the Drawdown Date in accordance with clause 4.1; or

(b) which has otherwise rescinded or repudiated a Finance Document; or

(c)    with respect to which an Insolvency Event has occurred and is continuing, unless, in the case of (a):
(i) its failure to pay is caused by:

(A)    administrative or technical error; or

(B)    a Disruption Event; and

payment is made within three Business Days of its due date; or

(ii)
the Lender is disputing in good faith whether it is contractually obliged to make the payment in question.

Disruption Event means either or both of:

(a)
a material disruption to those payment or communications systems or to those financial markets which are, in each case, required to operate in order for payments to be made in connection with the Loans (or otherwise in order for the transactions contemplated by the Finance Documents to be carried out) which disruption is not caused by, and is beyond the control of, any of the Parties; or

(b)
the occurrence of any other event which results in a disruption (of a technical or systems- related nature) to the treasury or payments operations of a Party preventing that, or any other Party:

(i)    from performing its payment obligations under the Finance Documents; or

(ii)    from communicating with other Parties in accordance with the terms of the Finance
Documents,

and which (in either such case) is not caused by, and is beyond the control of, the Party whose operations are disrupted.

Dollars , US$ and $ each means available and freely transferable and convertible funds in lawful currency of the United States of America.









Drawdown Date means the date on which a Loan is advanced under clause 4.

Drawdown Notice means a notice substantially in the form set out in Schedule 3.

Encumbrance means a mortgage, charge, assignment, pledge, lien, or other security interest securing any obligation of any person or any other agreement or arrangement having a similar effect.

Environmental Approvals means any present or future permit, licence, approval, ruling, variance, exemption or other authorisation required under the applicable Environmental Laws.

Environmental Claim means any and all enforcement, clean-up, removal, administrative, governmental, regulatory or judicial actions, orders, demands or investigations instituted or completed pursuant to any Environmental Laws or Environmental Approvals together with any claims made by any third person relating to damage, contribution, loss or injury resulting from any Environmental Incident.

Environmental Incident means:

(a) any release of Environmentally Sensitive Material from any Vessel; or

(b)
any incident in which Environmentally Sensitive Material is released from a vessel other than a Vessel and which involves a collision between a Vessel and such other vessel or some other incident of navigation or operation, in either case, in connection with which a Vessel is actually or potentially liable to be arrested, attached, detained or injuncted and/or where any guarantor, any manager (or any sub-manager of a Vessel) or any of its officers, employees or other persons retained or instructed by it (or such sub-manager) are at fault or allegedly at fault or otherwise liable to any legal or administrative action; or

(c)
any other incident in which Environmentally Sensitive Material is released otherwise than from a Vessel and in connection with which a Vessel is actually or potentially liable to be arrested and/or where any guarantor, any manager (or any sub-manager of a Vessel) or any of its officers, employees or other persons retained or instructed by it (or such sub- manager) are at fault or allegedly at fault or otherwise liable to any legal or administrative action.

Environmental Laws means all present and future laws, regulations, treaties and conventions of any applicable jurisdiction which:

(a)
have as a purpose or effect the protection of, and/or prevention of harm or damage to, the environment;

(b)
relate to the carriage of Environmentally Sensitive Material or to actual or threatened releases of Environmentally Sensitive Material;

(c) provide remedies or compensation for harm or damage to the environment; or

(d) relate to Environmentally Sensitive Materials or health or safety matters.

Environmentally Sensitive Material means (a) oil and oil products and (b) any other waste, pollutant, contaminant or other substance (including any liquid, solid, gas, ion, living organism or noise) that may be harmful to human health or other life or the environment or a nuisance to any person or that may make the enjoyment, ownership or other territorial control of any affected land, property or waters more costly for such person to a material degree.

Event of Default means any of the events or circumstances set out in clause 13.1.

Execution Date means the date of this Agreement.





Existing Facility means the facility extended to the Borrower pursuant to the US$150,000,000 revolving credit agreement dated 24 November 2015 and entered into between, inter alia, (i) the Borrower (ii) the banks and financial institutions named therein as mandated lead arrangers and (iii) Citibank International Limited as agent.

Facility means the revolving credit facility made available by the Lenders to the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement.

Facility Office means:

(a)
in respect of a Lender, the office or offices notified by that Lender to the Agent in writing on or before the date it becomes a Lender (or, following that date, by not less than five (5) Business Days' written notice) as the office or offices through which it will perform its obligations under this Agreement; or

(b)
in respect of any other Finance Party, the office in the jurisdiction in which it is resident for tax purposes.

Facility Period means the period beginning on the date of this Agreement and ending on the date when the whole of the Indebtedness has been repaid in full and the Borrower ceases to be under any further actual or contingent liability to the Finance Parties under or in connection with the Finance Documents.

FATCA means:

(a) sections 1471 to 1474 of the Code or any associated regulations;

(b)
any treaty, law or regulation of any other jurisdiction, or relating to an intergovernmental agreement between the US and any other jurisdiction, which (in either case) facilitates the implementation of any law or regulation referred to in paragraph (a) above; or

(c)
any agreement pursuant to the implementation of any treaty, law or regulation referred to in paragraphs (a) or (b) above with the US Internal Revenue Service, the US government or any governmental or taxation authority in any other jurisdiction.

FATCA Application Date means:

(a)
in relation to a "withholdable payment" described in section 1473(1)(A)(i) of the Code (which relates to payments of interest and certain other payments from sources within the US), 1 July 2014;

(b)
in relation to a "withholdable payment" described in section 1473(1)(A)(ii) of the Code (which relates to "gross proceeds" from the disposition of property of a type that can produce interest from sources within the US), 1 January 2019; or

(c)
in relation to a "passthru payment" described in section 1471(d)(7) of the Code not falling within paragraphs (a) or (b) above, 1 January 2019,

or, in each case, such other date from which such payment may become subject to a deduction or withholding required by FATCA as a result of any change in FATCA after the date of this Agreement.

FATCA Deduction means a deduction or withholding from a payment under a Finance
Document required by FATCA.

FATCA Exempt Party means a Party that is entitled to receive payments free from any FATCA Deduction.





Fee Letters means any letter entered into in respect of this Agreement between one or more Finance Parties and the Borrower setting out the amount of certain fees referred to in, or otherwise related to, this Agreement and Fee Letters means all of such letters.

Final Availability Date means the date falling one month prior to the Maturity Date.

Finance Documents means this Agreement, any Transfer Certificate, any Fee Letter and any other document designated as such by the Agent and the Borrower and " Finance Document " means any one of them.

Finance Parties means the Agent, the Arrangers, the Bookrunner, the Coordinator and the
Lenders and " Finance Party " means any one of them.

Financial Indebtedness means any indebtedness for or in respect of: (a)    moneys borrowed;
(b)
any amount raised by acceptance under any acceptance credit facility or dematerialised equivalent;

(c)
any amount raised pursuant to any note purchase facility or the issue of bonds, notes, indentures, loan stock or any similar instrument;

(d)
the amount of any liability in respect of any lease or hire purchase contract which would, in accordance with GAAP, be treated as a finance or capital lease;

(e)
receivables sold or discounted (other than any receivables to the extent they are sold on a non-recourse basis);

(f)
any amount raised under any other transaction (including any forward sale or purchase agreement) having the commercial effect of a borrowing;

(g)
any derivative transaction entered into in connection with protection against or benefit from fluctuation in any rate or price (and, when calculating the value of any derivative transaction, only the marked to market value shall be taken into account);

(h)
any counter-indemnity obligation in respect of a guarantee, indemnity, bond, standby or documentary letter of credit or any other instrument issued by a bank or financial institution;

(i)
any amount raised by the issue of shares which are redeemable (other than at the option of the Borrower) prior to the Maturity Date;

(j)
any amount of any liability under an advance or deferred purchase agreement if one of the primary reasons behind the entry into the agreement is to raise finance; and

(k) (without double counting) the amount of any liability in respect of any guarantee or indemnity for any of the items referred to in paragraphs (a) to (j) above.

Funding Rate means any individual rate notified by a Lender to the Agent pursuant to clause
8.4(a)(ii).

GAAP means generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.

General Partner means Teekay GP L.L.C., a limited liability company incorporated according to the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered office is at The Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, PO Box 1405 Majuro, The Marshall Islands, MH96960.





Group means the Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries.

Holding Company means, in relation to any entity, any other entity in respect of which it is a
Subsidiary.

Impaired Agent means the Agent at any time when:

(a)
it has failed to make (or has notified a Party that it will not make) a payment required to be made by it under the Finance Documents by the due date for payment;

(b) the Agent otherwise rescinds or repudiates a Finance Document;

(c) (if the Agent is also a Lender) it is a Defaulting Lender under (a) or (b) of the definition of
"Defaulting Lender"; or

(d) an Insolvency Event has occurred and is continuing with respect to the Agent;

unless, in the case of (a):

(i) its failure to pay is caused by:

(A)    administrative or technical error; or

(B)    a Disruption Event; and

payment is made within three (3) Business Days of its due date; or

(ii)
the Agent is disputing in good faith whether it is contractually obliged to make the payment in question.

Increase Confirmation means a confirmation substantially in the form set out in Schedule 6.

Increase Lender has the meaning given to that term in clause 2.5.

Indebtedness means the aggregate from time to time of: the amount of the Loans outstanding; all accrued and unpaid interest on the Loans; and all other sums of any nature (together with all accrued and unpaid interest on any of those sums) which from time to time may be payable by the Borrower to any of the Finance Parties under all or any of the Finance Documents.

Insolvency Event in relation to a Finance Party means that the Finance Party:

(a) is dissolved (other than pursuant to a consolidation, amalgamation or merger);

(b)
becomes insolvent or is unable to pay its debts or fails or admits in writing its inability generally to pay its debts as they become due;

(c)
makes a general assignment, arrangement or composition with or for the benefit of its creditors;

(d)
institutes or has instituted against it, by a regulator, supervisor or any similar official with primary insolvency, rehabilitative or regulatory jurisdiction over it in the jurisdiction of its incorporation or organisation or the jurisdiction of its head or home office, a proceeding seeking a judgment of insolvency or bankruptcy or any other relief under any bankruptcy or insolvency law or other similar law affecting creditors' rights, or a petition is presented for its winding-up or liquidation by it or such regulator, supervisor or similar official;





(e)
has instituted against it a proceeding seeking a judgment of insolvency or bankruptcy or any other relief under any bankruptcy or insolvency law or other similar law affecting creditors' rights, or a petition is presented for its winding-up or liquidation, and, in the case





of any such proceeding or petition instituted or presented against it, such proceeding or petition is instituted or presented by a person or entity not described in paragraph (d) above and:

(i)
results in a judgment of insolvency or bankruptcy or the entry of an order for relief or the making of an order for its winding up or liquidation; or

(ii)
is not dismissed, discharged, stayed or restrained in each case within 30 days of the institution or presentation thereof;

(f)
has exercised in respect of it one or more of the stabilisation powers pursuant to Part 1 of the Banking Act 2009 and/or has instituted against it a bank insolvency proceeding pursuant to Part 2 of the Banking Act 2009 or a bank administration proceeding pursuant to Part 3 of the Banking Act 2009;

(g)
has a resolution passed for its winding-up, official management or liquidation (other than pursuant to a consolidation, amalgamation or merger);

(h)
seeks or becomes subject to the appointment of an administrator, provisional liquidator, conservator, receiver, trustee, custodian or other similar official for it or for all or substantially all its assets (other than, for so long as it is required by law or regulation not to be publicly disclosed, any such appointment which is to be made, or is made, by a person or entity described in paragraph (d) above);

(i)
has a secured party take possession of all or substantially all its assets or has an execution, attachment, sequestration or other legal process levied, enforced or sued on or against all or substantially all its assets and such secured party maintains possession, or any such process is not dismissed, discharged, stayed or restrained, in each case within 30 days thereafter;

(j)
causes or is subject to any event with respect to it which, under the applicable laws of any jurisdiction, has an analogous effect to any of the events specified in paragraphs (a) to (h) above; or

(k) takes any action in furtherance of, or indicating its consent to, approval of, or acquiescence in, any of the foregoing acts.

Interest Period means each period selected by the Borrower or agreed by the Agent under clause 7 relating to the duration of each Loan and the period for which interest payable on any Loan or an overdue amount is calculated.

Interpolated Screen Rate means, in relation to LIBOR, the rate which results from interpolating on a linear basis between:

(a) the applicable Screen Rate for the longest period (for which that Screen Rate is available)
which is less than the Interest Period of that Loan; and

(b)
the applicable Screen Rate for the shortest period (for which that Screen Rate is available) which exceeds the Interest Period of that Loan,

each as of 11.00 a.m. London time on the Quotation Day.

ISM Code means the International Safety Management Code (including the guidelines on its implementation), adopted by the International Maritime Organization Assembly as Resolutions A.741(18) and A.788(19), as the same may have been or may be amended or supplemented from time to time. The terms "safety management system", "Safety Management Certificate", "Document of Compliance" and "major non-conformity" shall have the same meanings as are given to them in the ISM Code.









ISPS Code means the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code adopted by the International Maritime Organization Assembly as the same may have been or may be amended or supplemented from time to time.

law or Law means any law, statute, treaty, convention, regulation, instrument or other subordinate legislation or other legislative or quasi-legislative rule or measure, or any order or decree of any government, judicial or public or other body or authority, or any directive, code of practice, circular, guidance note or other direction issued by any competent authority or agency (whether or not having the force of law).

Lender means:

(a) an Original Lender; or

(b)
any person which becomes a party to this Agreement after the Execution Date pursuant to clause 2.5 or pursuant to clause 14,

which in each case has not ceased to be a Lender in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement.

LIBOR means for an Interest Period of any Loan or overdue amount:

(a) the applicable Screen Rate as of 11:00 a.m. on the Quotation Day; or

(b) as otherwise determined pursuant to clause 8.1,

and if, in either case, that rate is less than zero, LIBOR shall be deemed to be zero.

Loan means a loan made or to be made under the Facility or the principal amount outstanding for the time being of that loan.

Majority Lenders means a Lender or Lenders whose Commitments aggregate equal to or greater than sixty six and two thirds per cent (66 2/3%) of the aggregate of all the Commitments.

Margin means one point two five per cent (1.25%) per annum.
Material Adverse Effect means a material adverse change in, or a material adverse effect on: (a) the financial condition, assets or business of the Borrower or on the consolidated financial
condition, assets or business of the Group;

(b) the ability of the Borrower to perform and comply with its obligations under any Finance
Document or to avoid any Event of Default; or

(c) the validity, legality or enforceability of any Finance Document,

provided that, in determining whether any of the forgoing circumstances shall constitute such a material adverse change or material adverse effect for the purposes of this definition, the Finance Parties shall consider such circumstance in the context of the Group taken as a whole.

Maturity Date means the date falling 364 days after the Execution Date and if such date is not a Business Day, then the preceding Business Day.

Maximum Amount shall mean one hundred and seventy million Dollars ($170,000,000).

Necessary Authorisations means all Authorisations of any person including any government or other regulatory authority required by applicable Law to enable it to carry on its business from time to time.









Original Financial Statements means the financial statements of the Borrower as at 31
December 2015.

Party means a party to this Agreement.

Permitted Encumbrances means:

(a) Encumbrances created to secure Financial Indebtedness of the type referred to in clause
12.3(m)(i);

(b) Permitted Liens; and

(c) Permitted Non-Vessel LNG Encumbrances.

Permitted Liens means, in respect of a Vessel:

(a)
liens for unpaid crew's wages including wages of the master and stevedores employed by the Vessel, outstanding in the ordinary course of trading for not more than one calendar month after the due date for payment;

(b) liens for salvage;

(c)    liens for classification or dry docking or for necessary repairs to that Vessel; (d)    liens for collision;
(e) liens for master's disbursements incurred in the ordinary course of trading; and

(f)
statutory and common law liens of carriers, warehousemen, mechanics, suppliers, materials men, repairers or other similar liens, including maritime liens in each case arising in the ordinary course of business, outstanding for not more than one month (or any longer period in accordance with standard market practice) whose aggregate value does not exceed $75,000,000,

provided that the amounts which give rise to such liens are paid when due and payable (or, in the case of paragraph (a), (c) or (f) above, within one month of such amount being outstanding) or, if not paid when due, are being disputed in good faith by appropriate steps or proceedings.

Permitted Non-Vessel LNG Encumbrances means Encumbrances for the financing of material non-vessel liquefied natural gas infrastructure assets which are held and operated by the Group (whether solely or in conjunction with third parties) in relation to the business of liquefaction, transportation and regasification of liquefied natural gas, including Financial Indebtedness which arises under a swap or derivative transaction in connection with such financing.

Proportionate Share means, in relation to a Loan, at any time, the proportion which a Lender's Commitment for that Loan then bears to the aggregate Commitments of all the Lenders for that Loan being on the Execution Date the percentage indicated against the name of that Lender in Schedule 1.

Protected Party means a Finance Party which is or will be subject to any liability or required to make any payment for or on account of Tax in relation to a sum required or receivable (or any sum deemed for the purpose of Tax to be received or receivable) under a Finance Document.

Quotation Day means, in relation to any period for which an interest rate is to be determined two (2) Business Days before the first day of that period, unless market practice differs in the relevant interbank market, in which case the Quotation Day will be determined by the Agent in accordance with market practice in that interbank market.





Reference Bank Rate means the arithmetic mean of the rates (rounded upwards to four decimal places) as supplied to the Agent at its request by the Reference Banks as the rate at which each of the relevant Reference Banks would borrow funds in the London interbank market in the relevant currency and for the relevant period, were it to do so by asking for and then accepting interbank offers for deposits in reasonable market size in that currency and for that period.

Reference Banks means each of ABN AMRO Capital USA LLC, Credit Suisse AG and Nordea Bank Finland plc, New York Branch and any other bank or financial institution appointed as such by the Agent (acting on the instructions of the Majority Lenders), in consultation with the Borrower, under this Agreement and where any such bank to be appointed is a Lender, the prior consent of that Lender shall be required.

Representative means any delegate, agent, manager, administrator, nominee, attorney, trustee or custodian.

Restricted Party means a person (i) that is listed on any Sanctions List, (ii) that is located in or incorporated under the laws of a Sanctioned Country, (iii) that is directly or indirectly owned or controlled by, or acting on behalf of, a person or persons referred to in (i) and/or (ii) above or (iv) with whom any Finance Party would be prohibited or restricted by applicable Sanctions from engaging in trade, business or other activities.

Rollover Loan means one or more Loans:

(a) made or to be made on the same day that a maturing Loan is due to be repaid;

(b) the aggregate amount of which is equal to or less than the amount of the maturing Loan;
and

(c)
made or to be made to the Borrower for the purpose of refinancing all or part of a maturing Loan.

Sanctioned Country means a country or territory that is, or whose government is, the subject of Sanctions (including, without limitation, as at the date of this Agreement Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria and the Crimea region).

Sanctions means the economic sanctions laws, regulations, embargoes or restrictive measures administered, enacted or enforced by any Sanctions Authority.

Sanctions Authorities means (i) the Norwegian Government, (ii) the Swiss Government, (iii) the United States Government, (iv) the United Nations, (v) the European Union and the (vi) the United Kingdom, and with regard to (i) - (vi) above, the respective governmental institutions and agencies of any of the foregoing, including, without limitation, the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the US Department of Treasury (OFAC), the United States Department of State, Her Majesty's Treasury (HMT), the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs of Switzerland (SECO) and the Swiss Directorate of International Law (DIL) (and Sanctions Authority means any of them).

Sanctions List means the "Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons" list, the "Sectoral Sanctions Identifications List" and the "List of Foreign Sanctions Evaders" each maintained by OFAC and the "Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions Targets" list and the "Investment Ban List" each maintained by HMT or any similar list maintained by, or public announcement of Sanctions designation made by, any of the Sanctions Authorities (in each case as amended supplemented or replaced from time to time), including, but not limited to, the Norwegian Government, the European Union or the United Nations.

Screen Rate means the London interbank offered rate administered by ICE Benchmark Administration Limited (or any other person which takes over the administration of that rate) for the relevant currency and period displayed (before any correction, recalculation or republication





by the administrator) on pages LIBOR01 or LIBOR02 of the Thomson Reuters screen (or any replacement Thomson Reuters page which displays that rate), or on the appropriate page of such other information service which publishes that rate from time to time in place of Thomson Reuters. If such page or service ceases to be available, the Agent may specify another page or service displaying the relevant rate after consultation with the Borrower and the Lenders.

Subsidiary means a subsidiary undertaking, as defined in section 1159 Companies Act 2006 or any analogous definition under any other relevant system of law.

Tax means any tax, levy, impost, duty or other charge or withholding of a similar nature (including any penalty or interest payable in connection with any failure to pay or any delay in paying any of the same) and Taxation shall be interpreted accordingly.

Teekay means Teekay Corporation, a corporation incorporated in the Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered office is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Marshall Islands MH9 6960.

Teekay Group means Teekay and each of its Subsidiaries.

Transfer Certificate means a certificate substantially in the form set out in Schedule 4 or any other form agreed between the Agent and the Borrower.

Transfer Date means, in relation to any Transfer Certificate, the date for the making of the transfer specified in the schedule to such Transfer Certificate.

US means the United States of America.

VAT means value added tax as provided for in the Value Added Tax Act 1994 and any other tax of a similar nature.

Vessels means all of the vessels owned or operated by the Group and including, where the context so requires, all the Vessels Under Construction, and Vessel means any or all of them as the context may require.

Vessels Under Construction means all the vessels which are, at any relevant time from the Execution Date up to the Maturity Date, under construction and which are to be purchased by the Borrower or any other member of the Group pursuant to the agreements relating to such construction and purchase and Vessel Under Construction means any or all of them as the context may require.

1.2    Construction

In this Agreement:

(a) words denoting the plural number include the singular and vice versa;

(b)
words denoting persons include corporations, partnerships, associations of persons (whether incorporated or not) or governmental or quasi-governmental bodies or authorities and vice versa;

(c)
references to Recitals, clauses and Schedules are references to recitals, clauses and schedules to or of this Agreement;

(d) references to this Agreement include the Recitals and the Schedules;

(e)
the headings and contents page(s) are for the purpose of reference only, have no legal or other significance, and shall be ignored in the interpretation of this Agreement;





(f)
references to any document (including, without limitation, to all or any of the Finance Documents) are, unless the context otherwise requires, references to that document as amended, supplemented, novated or replaced from time to time;

(g)
references to statutes or provisions of statutes are references to those statutes, or those provisions, as from time to time amended, replaced or re-enacted;

(h)    references to any Finance Party include its successors, transferees and assignees; (i)    a time of day (unless otherwise specified) is a reference to New York time;
(j)
indebtedness includes any obligation (whether incurred as principal or as surety) for the payment or repayment of money, whether present or future, actual or contingent;

(k) Nordea Bank Finland plc ( NBF ) (either directly or indirectly in its capacity as Lender and Lead Arranger or any other capacity) shall be automatically construed as a reference to Nordea Bank AB, ( NBAB ) in the event of any corporate reconstruction, merger, amalgamation, consolidation between NBF and NBAB where NBAB is the surviving entity and acquires all the rights of, and assumes all the obligations of NBF and nothing in the Finance Documents shall be construed so as to restrict, limit or impose any notification or other requirement or condition on NBF or NBAB in respect of the acquisition of rights to, or assumption of, obligations by NBAB hereunder pursuant to such merger;

(l)
a person includes any individual firm, company, corporation, government, state or agency of a state or any association, trust, joint venture, consortium, partnership or other entity (whether or not having separate legal personality); and

(m) a regulation includes any regulation, rule, official directive, request or guideline (whether or not having the force of law) of any governmental, intergovernmental or supranational body, agency, department or of any regulatory, self-regulatory or other authority or organisation.

1.3    Third Party Rights

The consent of any person who is not a Party is not required to rescind or vary this Agreement at any time.

2    Loans and Purposes

2.1    Amount

Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Lenders agree to make available to the Borrower a revolving loan facility in an aggregate amount not exceeding the Maximum Amount.

2.2    Finance Parties' obligations

(a)
The obligations of each Finance Party under the Finance Documents are several. Failure by a Finance Party to perform its obligations under the Finance Documents does not affect the obligations of any other Party under the Finance Documents. No Finance Party is responsible for the obligations of any other Finance Party under the Finance Documents.

(b)
The rights of each Finance Party under or in connection with the Finance Documents are separate and independent rights and any debt arising under the Finance Documents to a Finance Party from the Borrower shall be a separate and independent debt in respect of which a Finance Party shall be entitled to enforce its rights in accordance with paragraph (c) below. The rights of each Finance Party include any debt owing to that Finance Party under the Finance Documents and, for the avoidance of doubt, any part of a Loan or any other amount owed by the Borrower which relates to a Finance Party's participation in the





Facility or its role under a Finance Document (including any such amount payable to the
Agent on its behalf) is a debt owing to that Finance Party by the Borrower.

(c)
A Finance Party may, except as otherwise stated in the Finance Documents, separately enforce its rights under the Finance Documents.

2.3    Purpose

Any Loan may only be used in or towards: (a)    refinancing the Existing Facility;
(b)    assisting the Borrower towards financing the cost of any instalments under a Building
Contract in respect of any Vessel Under Construction;

(c)
assisting the Borrower to meet and manage any timing gaps in targeting optimal capital markets access; and

(d)    the general corporate purposes of the Borrower.

2.4    Monitoring

No Finance Party is bound to monitor or verify the application of any amount borrowed under this Agreement.

2.5    Increase (Defaulting Lender)

(a)
The Borrower may by giving prior notice to the Agent by no later than the date falling 60 days after the effective date of a cancellation of:

(i) the Commitments of a Defaulting Lender in accordance with clause 6.5(f); or

(ii)
the Commitments of a Lender in accordance with: (A)    clause 6.1; or
(B)    clause 6.5(a),

request that the Commitments be increased (and the Commitments shall be so increased) in an aggregate amount of up to the amount of the relevant Commitments so cancelled as follows:

(iii)
the increased Commitments will be assumed by one or more Lenders or other banks, financial institutions, trusts, funds or other entities (each an Increase Lender ) selected by the Borrower (each of which shall not be a member of the Group) and each of which confirms in writing (whether in the relevant Increase Confirmation or otherwise) its willingness to assume and does assume all the obligations of a Lender corresponding to that part of the increased Commitments which it is to assume, as if it had been an Original Lender;

(iv)
the Borrower and any Increase Lender shall assume obligations towards one another and/or acquire rights against one another as the Borrower and the Increase Lender would have assumed and/or acquired had the Increase Lender been an Original Lender;

(v)
each Increase Lender shall become a Party as a "Lender" and any Increase Lender and each of the other Finance Parties shall assume obligations towards one another and acquire rights against one another as that Increase Lender and









those Finance Parties would have assumed and/or acquired had the Increase
Lender been an Original Lender;

(vi)    the Commitments of the other Lenders shall continue in full force and effect; and

(vii)
any increase in the Commitments shall take effect on the date specified by the Borrower in the notice referred to above or any later date on which the conditions set out in clause 2.5(b) are satisfied.

(b)    An increase in the Commitments will only be effective on:

(i)    the execution by the Agent of an Increase Confirmation from the relevant Increase
Lender; and

(ii)
in relation to an Increase Lender which is not a Lender immediately prior to the relevant increase, the Agent being satisfied that it has complied with all necessary "know your customer" or other similar checks under all applicable laws and regulations in relation to the assumption of the increased Commitments by that Increase Lender. The Agent shall promptly notify the Borrower and the Increase Lender upon being so satisfied.

(c)
Each of the other Finance Parties and the Borrower hereby appoints the Agent as its agent to execute on its behalf any Increase Confirmation delivered to the Agent in accordance with clauses 2.5(a) and 2.5(b).

(d)
Each Increase Lender, by executing the Increase Confirmation, confirms (for the avoidance of doubt) that the Agent has authority to execute on its behalf any amendment or waiver that has been approved by or on behalf of the requisite Lender or Lenders in accordance with this Agreement on or prior to the date on which the increase becomes effective.

(e)
The Borrower shall, promptly on demand, pay the Agent the amount of all costs and expenses (including legal fees) reasonably incurred by it in connection with any increase in Commitments under this clause 2.5.

(f)
The Increase Lender shall, on the date upon which the increase takes effect, pay to the Agent (for its own account) a fee in an amount equal to the fee which would be payable under clause 14.4 if the increase was a transfer or an assignment pursuant to clause 14 and if the Increase Lender was a new Lender.

(g)
The Borrower may pay to the Increase Lender a fee in the amount and at the times agreed between the Borrower and the Increase Lender in a letter between the Borrower and the Increase Lender setting out that fee. A reference in this Agreement to a Fee Letter shall include any letter referred to in this clause 2.5(g).

(h)    Nothing in this clause 2.5 shall impose any obligation on any Lender to find an Increase
Lender.

(i)    Clause 14.6 shall apply mutatis mutandis to this clause 2.5 in relation to an Increase
Lender as if references in that clause to:

(i)
a Lender transferring any of its rights and obligations under or pursuant to this Agreement were references to all the Lenders immediately prior to the relevant increase;

(ii)    the transferee were references to that Increase Lender ; and

(iii)
a re-transfer and re-assignment were references to respectively a transfer and an assignment .









3    Conditions of Utilisation

3.1    Conditions precedent to service of Drawdown Notice

Before any Lender shall have any obligation to accept any Drawdown Notice under the Facility the Borrower shall deliver or cause to be delivered to or to the order of the Agent all of the documents and other evidence listed in Schedule 2.

3.2    Notice to Lenders

The Agent shall notify the Lenders and the Borrower promptly after receipt by it of the documents and evidence referred to in this clause 3 which are in form and substance satisfactory to it. Other than to the extent that the Majority Lenders notify the Agent in writing to the contrary before the Agent gives any such notification, the Lenders authorise (but do not require) the Agent to give that notification. The Agent shall not be liable for any damages, costs or losses whatsoever as a result of giving any such notification.

3.3    Further conditions precedent

Without prejudice to clause 3.1, the Lenders will only be obliged to accept any Drawdown
Notice if on both the date of the Drawdown Notice and the Drawdown Date for a Loan:

(a) the representations made by the Borrower under clause 11 (other than those at clause
11.3 and 11.21) are true in all material respects.

(b) the financial covenants under clause 12.2 are complied with; and

(c)
in the case of a Rollover Loan, no Event of Default is continuing unremedied or unwaived or would result from the proposed Loan and, in the case of any other Loan, no Default is continuing unremedied or unwaived or would result from that Loan being made.

3.4    Form and content

All documents and evidence delivered to the Agent under this clause 3 shall:

(a)
be in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Agent (acting on the instructions of the Lenders); and

(b)
if reasonably required by the Agent, be certified, notarised, legalised or attested in a manner acceptable to the Agent (acting on the instructions of the Lenders).

4    Advance

4.1    Drawdown Notice

(a)
The Borrower may only request that a Loan be advanced in one amount on any Business Day prior to the Final Availability Date by delivering to the Agent a duly completed Drawdown Notice not less than three (3) Business Days before the proposed Drawdown Date.

(b)
The maximum number of Loans which may be outstanding at any time shall not exceed ten (10).

4.2    Completion of Drawdown Notice

A Drawdown Notice is irrevocable and will not be regarded as having been duly completed unless:

(a) it is signed by an authorised signatory of the Borrower;









(b)    the amount requested is a minimum of US$5,000,000;

(c)
the amount requested does not exceed, when aggregated with the amounts drawn down and outstanding or to be drawn down under any other Drawdown Notices, the Maximum Amount;

(d)    the proposed Drawdown Date is a Business Day falling on or before the Final Availability
Date; and

(e)    the proposed Interest Period for such Loan complies with this Agreement.

4.3    Lenders' participation

(a)
Subject to clauses 2 and 3, the Agent shall promptly notify each Lender of the receipt of a Drawdown Notice, following which each Lender shall advance its Proportionate Share in the Loan to the Borrower through the Agent by the Drawdown Date.

(b)
No Lender is obliged to participate in any Loan if, as a result, its Proportionate Share in the outstanding Loans would exceed its Commitment.

5    Repayment

5.1    Repayment of Loan

(a)    Each Loan shall be repaid on the last day of its Interest Period.

(b)    Without prejudice to the Borrower's obligation under clause 5.1(a) above, if:

(i) one or more Loans ( new Loans ) are to be made available to the Borrower:

(A)    on the same day that a maturing Loan is due to be repaid by the Borrower;
and

(B)    in whole or in part for the purpose of refinancing the maturing Loan; and

(ii)
the proportion borne by each Lender's participation in the maturing Loan to the amount of that maturing Loan is the same as the proportion borne by that Lender's participation in the new Loans to the aggregate amount of those new Loans,

the aggregate amount of the new Loans shall, unless the Borrower notifies the Agent to the contrary in the relevant Drawdown Notice, be treated as if applied in or towards repayment of the maturing Loan so that:

 
 
 

(B)
if the amount of the maturing Loan is equal to or less than the aggregate amount of the new Loans:





(1)    the Borrower will not be required to make a payment under clause 20;
and

(2)
each Lender will be required to make a payment under clause 20 in respect of its participation in the new Loans only to the extent that its participation in the new Loans exceeds that Lender's participation in the maturing Loan and the remainder of that Lender's participation in the new Loans shall be treated as having been made available and applied by the Borrower in or towards repayment of that Lender's participation in the maturing Loan.

(c)
Where (b) above applies and any new Loans are treated as being made available at the same time under that paragraph and those new Loans have the same Interest Period they shall be consolidated into, and treated as, a single Loan.

(d) Each Loan shall in any event be repaid in full on the Maturity Date.

6    Prepayment

6.1    Illegality

If, in any applicable jurisdiction, it becomes unlawful for any Lender to perform any of its obligations as contemplated by this Agreement or to fund or maintain its participation in any Loan or if it becomes illegal for an Affiliate of a Lender for that Lender to do so:

(a) that Lender shall promptly notify the Agent of that event;

(b)
the Commitment of that Lender will be immediately cancelled (but to the extent already advanced, having regard to the last sentence of sub-clause (c) below); and

(c)
upon the Agent notifying the Borrower, the Borrower shall repay that Lender's Proportionate Share in any outstanding Loans on the last day of its current Interest Period or, if earlier, the date specified by that Lender in the notice delivered to the Agent and notified by the Agent to the Borrower (being no earlier than the last day of any applicable grace period permitted by law). Prior to the date on which repayment is required to be made under this clause 6.1(c), the affected Lender shall negotiate in good faith with the Borrower to find an alternative method or lending base in order to maintain its Commitment.

6.2    Change of Control
(a) The Borrower must promptly notify the Agent if it becomes aware of a Change of Control. (b) After notification under paragraph (a) above or if the Lenders otherwise becomes aware
of the same, the Lenders shall not be obliged to advance any Loan other than a Rollover
Loan.

(c)
After notification under paragraph (a) above or if the Agent otherwise becomes aware of the same, the Agent shall (acting on the instructions of any Lender), by notice to the Borrower delivered to the Borrower at any time within thirty (30) days of such notification or awareness:

(i)    cancel such Lender’s Commitment; and

(ii)
declare that Lender’s Proportionate Share of all outstanding Loans, together with accrued interest, and that Lender’s Proportionate Share of all other amounts accrued under the Finance Documents in each case at such time to be immediately due and payable or otherwise due and payable upon such notice as that Lender may specify.





Any such notice will take effect in accordance with its terms.

6.3    Unsecured Financial Indebtedness

If at any time any Financial Indebtedness referred to in clause 12.3(m)(iii) exceeds US$660,000,000 in aggregate, the Agent shall cancel the Facility by an amount equal to the relevant excess and to the extent that the outstanding Loans exceed the reduced amount of the Facility declare that outstanding Loans or part thereof equal to such excess to be immediately due and payable. Any cancellation under this clause 6.3 shall reduce the Commitments of the Lenders rateably.

6.4    Voluntary prepayment or cancellation

(a)
The Borrower may, if it gives the Agent not less than five (5) Business Days’ (or such shorter period as the Majority Lenders may agree) prior notice, cancel the whole or any part (being a minimum amount of US$5,000,000) of the undrawn Facility. Any cancellation under this clause 6.4(a) shall reduce the Commitments of the Lenders rateably.

(b)
The Borrower may, if it gives the Agent not less than five (5) Business Days’ (or such shorter period as the Majority Lenders may agree) prior notice, prepay the whole or any part of a Loan (but if in part in a minimum amount of US$5,000,000).

6.5    Right of replacement or repayment and cancellation in relation to a single Lender

(a) If:

(i)
any sum payable to any Lender by the Borrower is required to be increased under clause 20.3; or

(ii) any Lender claims indemnification from the Borrower under clause 9.12 or clause
9.7;

the Borrower may, whilst the circumstance giving rise to the requirement for that increase or indemnification continues, give the Agent notice of cancellation of the Commitments of that Lender and its intention to procure the repayment of that Lender's participation in each Loan or give the Agent notice of its intention to replace that Lender in accordance with paragraph (d) below.

(b)
On receipt of a notice of cancellation referred to in paragraph 6.5 above, the Commitment of that Lender shall immediately be reduced to zero.

(c)
On the last day of the Interest Period for each Loan which ends after the Borrower has given notice of cancellation under paragraph 6.5 above in relation to a Lender (or, if earlier, the date specified by the Borrower in that notice), the Borrower shall repay that Lender's participation in each Loan together with all interest and other amounts accrued under the Finance Documents.

(d)
The Borrower may, in the circumstances set out in paragraph (a) above, on ten (10) Business Days' prior notice to the Agent and to that Lender, replace that Lender by requiring that Lender to (and, to the extent permitted by law, that Lender shall) transfer pursuant to clause 14 all (and not part only) of its rights and obligations under this Agreement to a Lender or other bank, financial institution, trust, fund or other entity selected by the Borrower which confirms its willingness to assume and does assume all the obligations of the transferring Lender in accordance with clause 14 for a purchase price in cash or other cash payment payable at the time of the transfer equal to the outstanding principal amount of such Lender's participation in each Loan and all accrued interest, Break Costs and other amounts payable in relation thereto under the Finance Documents.





(e)
The replacement of a Lender pursuant to paragraph (d) above shall be subject to the following conditions:

(i) the Borrower shall have no right to replace the Agent;

(ii) neither the Agent nor any Lender shall have any obligation to find a replacement
Lender;

(iii)
in no event shall the Lender replaced under paragraph (d) above be required to pay or surrender any of the fees received by such Lender pursuant to the Finance Documents; and

(iv)
the Lender shall only be obliged to transfer its rights and obligations pursuant to paragraph (d) above once it is satisfied that it has complied with all necessary "know your customer" or other similar checks under all applicable laws and regulations in relation to that transfer.

A Lender shall perform the checks described in paragraph (e)(iv) above as soon as reasonably practicable following delivery of a notice referred to in paragraph (d) above and shall notify the Agent and the Borrower when it is satisfied that it has complied with those checks.

(f)
If any Lender becomes a Defaulting Lender, the Borrower may, at any time whilst the Lender continues to be a Defaulting Lender, give the Agent thirty (30) Business Days' notice of cancellation of the Commitment of that Lender. On that notice becoming effective, the available Commitment of the Defaulting Lender shall immediately be reduced to zero. The Agent shall as soon as practicable after receipt of that notice notify all the Lenders.

6.6    Restrictions

(a)
Any notice of cancellation or prepayment given by any Party under this clause 6 shall be irrevocable and, unless a contrary indication appears in this Agreement, shall specify the date or dates upon which the relevant cancellation or prepayment is to be made and the amount of that cancellation or prepayment.

(b)
Any prepayment under this Agreement shall be made together with accrued interest on the amount prepaid and, subject to any Break Costs, without premium or penalty.

(c)
The Borrower shall not repay or prepay all or any part of the Loans or cancel all or any part of the Commitments except at the times and in the manner expressly provided for in this Agreement.

(d)
No amount of the Commitments cancelled under this Agreement may be subsequently reinstated.

(e)
If the Agent receives a notice under this clause 6 it shall promptly forward a copy of that notice to either the Borrower or the affected Lender, as appropriate.

(f)
If all or part of any Lender's participation in a Loan is repaid or prepaid and is not available for redrawing (other than by operation of clause 3.3), an amount of that Lender's Commitment (equal to the amount of the participation which is repaid or prepaid) will be deemed to be cancelled on the date of repayment or prepayment.

(g)
Any prepayment of a Loan (other than pursuant to clauses 6.1 and 6.5) shall be applied pro rata to each Lender’s participation in that Loan.





7    Interest

7.1    Interest Periods

The period during which any Loan shall be outstanding under this Agreement shall be divided into consecutive Interest Periods of one, two, three or six months' duration, as selected by the Borrower by written notice to the Agent not later than 11:00 am on the third Business Day before the beginning of the Interest Period in question, or any other period which will coincide with the end of any other Interest Period then current or the Maturity Date, or such other duration as may be agreed by the Agent (acting on the instructions of all the Lenders).

7.2    Beginning and end of Interest Periods

The Interest Period in respect of a Loan shall begin on the relevant Drawdown Date and shall end on the last day of the Interest Period selected in accordance with clause 7.1.

7.3    No overrunning the Maturity Date

If an Interest Period would otherwise overrun the Maturity Date, it will be shortened so that it ends on the Maturity Date and no Interest Period may be selected which would expire after the Maturity Date.

7.4    Non-Business Days

If an Interest Period would otherwise end on a day which is not a Business Day, that Interest Period will instead end on the next Business Day in that calendar month (if there is one) or the preceding Business Day (if there is not).

7.5    Interest rate

During each Interest Period interest shall accrue on each Loan at the percentage rate determined by the Agent to be the aggregate of (a) the Margin and (b) LIBOR.

7.6    Notification of rates of interest

The Agent shall promptly notify each Party of the determination of a rate of interest under this
Agreement.

7.7    Failure to select Interest Period

If the Borrower at any time fails to select or agree an Interest Period in accordance with clause
7.1, the interest period applicable shall be three (3) months or such other duration as the Agent may select (acting on the instructions of all the Lenders).

7.8    Accrual and payment of interest

Interest shall accrue from day to day, shall be calculated on the basis of a 360 day year and the actual number of days elapsed (or, in any circumstance where market practice differs, in accordance with the prevailing market practice) and shall be paid by the Borrower to the Agent for the account of the Lenders on the last day of each Interest Period and, if the Interest Period is longer than six months, on the dates falling at six monthly intervals after the first day of that Interest Period.

7.9    Default interest

If the Borrower fails to pay any amount payable by it under a Finance Document on its due date, interest shall accrue on the overdue amount from the due date, subject to any applicable grace period, up to the date of actual payment (both before and after judgment) at a rate which is one point five per cent (1.5%) higher than the rate which would have been payable. Any interest









accruing under this clause 7.9 shall be immediately payable by the Borrower on demand by the Agent. If unpaid, any such interest will be compounded with the overdue amount at the end of each Interest Period applicable to that overdue amount but will remain immediately due and payable.

8    Changes to the calculation of interest

8.1    Unavailability of Screen Rate

(a)
If no Screen Rate is available for LIBOR for the Interest Period of a Loan, the applicable LIBOR shall be the Interpolated Screen Rate for a period equal in length to the Interest Period of that Loan.

(b)
If no Screen Rate is available for LIBOR for: (i)    the currency of a Loan; or
(ii) the Interest Period of a Loan and it is not possible to calculate the Interpolated
Screen Rate,

the applicable LIBOR shall be the Reference Bank Rate as of 11:00am on the Quotation Day for the currency of that Loan and for a period equal in length to the Interest Period of that Loan.

(c)
If paragraph (b) above applies but no Reference Bank Rate is available for the relevant currency or Interest Period there shall be no LIBOR for that Loan and clause 8.4 shall apply to that Loan for that Interest Period.

8.2    Calculation of Reference Bank Rate

(a)
Subject to paragraph (b) below, if LIBOR is to be determined on the basis of a Reference Bank Rate but a Reference Bank does not supply a quotation by 11:00 a.m. on the Quotation Day, the Reference Bank Rate shall be calculated on the basis of the quotations of the remaining Reference Banks.

(b)
If at or about noon on the Quotation Day applicable to any Loan none or only one of the Reference Banks supplies a quotation, there shall be no Reference Bank Rate for the relevant Interest Period and clause 8.4 shall apply to that Loan for that Interest Period.

8.3    Market disruption

If before close of business in London on the Quotation Day for the relevant Interest Period the Agent receives notifications from a Lender or Lenders (whose participations in a Loan exceed fifty per cent (50%) of that Loan) that the cost to it of funding its participation in that Loan from whatever source it may reasonably select would be in excess of LIBOR then clause 8.4 shall apply to that Loan for the relevant Interest Period.

8.4    Cost of funds

(a)
If this clause 8.4 applies, the rate of interest on each Lender's share of the relevant Loan for the relevant Interest Period shall be the percentage rate per annum which is the sum of:

(i) the Margin; and

(ii)
the rate notified to the Agent by that Lender as soon as practicable and in any event before the date on which interest is due to be paid in respect of that Interest Period, to be that which expresses as a percentage rate per annum the cost to the





relevant Lender of funding its participation in that Loan from whatever source it may reasonably select;

(b)
If this clause 8.4 applies and the Agent or the Borrower so requires, the Agent and the Borrower shall enter into negotiations (for a period of not more than thirty (30) days) with a view to agreeing a substitute basis for determining the rate of interest.

(c)
Any alternative basis agreed pursuant to paragraph (b) above shall, with the prior consent of all the Lenders and the Borrower, be binding on all the Parties.

(d) If this clause 8.4 applies pursuant to clause 8.3: and

(i)    a Lender's Funding Rate is less than LIBOR; or

(ii)    a Lender does not supply a quotation by the time specified in paragraph (a)(ii)
above,

the cost to that Lender of funding its participation in that Loan for that Interest Period shall be deemed, for the purposes of paragraph (a) above, to be LIBOR.

8.5    Notification to Borrower

If clause 8.4 applies the Agent shall, as soon as is practicable, notify the Borrower.

9    Indemnities

9.1    Transaction expenses

The Borrower will, within fourteen (14) days of the Agent's written demand, pay the Agent (for the account of the Finance Parties) the amount of all reasonable out of pocket costs and expenses (including legal fees and Value Added Tax or any similar or replacement tax if applicable) reasonably incurred by the Finance Parties or any of them in connection with:

(a)
the negotiation, preparation, printing, execution, syndication and registration of the Finance Documents (whether or not any Finance Document is actually executed or registered and whether or not any Loan is advanced);

(b)
any amendment, addendum or supplement to any Finance Document (whether or not completed);

(c)
any waiver or consent requested by or on behalf of the Borrower or specifically contemplated by this Agreement; and

(d)
any other document which may at any time be reasonably required by a Finance Party to give effect to any Finance Document or which a Finance Party is entitled to call for or obtain under any Finance Document.

9.2    Funding costs

The Borrower shall indemnify each Finance Party within three (3) Business Days, by payment to the Agent (for the account of that Finance Party) on the Agent's written demand, against all losses and costs incurred or sustained by that Finance Party if, for any reason due to a default or other action by the Borrower, a Loan is not advanced to the Borrower after the relevant Drawdown Notice has been given to the Agent, or is advanced on a date other than that requested in the Drawdown Notice.





9.3    Break Costs

The Borrower shall indemnify each Finance Party within three (3) Business Days, by payment to the Agent (for the account of that Finance Party) on the Agent's written demand, against all documented costs, losses, premiums or penalties incurred by that Finance Party as a result of its receiving any prepayment of all or any part of any Loan (whether pursuant to clause 6 or otherwise) on a day other than the last day of an Interest Period in respect of the same, or any other payment under or in relation to the Finance Documents on a day other than the due date for payment of the sum in question, including (without limitation) any losses or costs incurred in liquidating or re-employing deposits from third parties acquired to effect or maintain all or any part of any Loan.

9.4    Currency indemnity

In the event of a Finance Party receiving or recovering any amount payable under a Finance Document in a currency other than the Currency of Account, and if the amount received or recovered is insufficient when converted into the Currency of Account at the date of receipt to satisfy in full the amount due, the Borrower shall, on the Agent's written demand, pay to the Agent for the account of the relevant Finance Party such further amount in the Currency of Account as is sufficient to satisfy in full the amount due and that further amount shall be due to the Agent on behalf of the relevant Finance Party as a separate debt under this Agreement.

9.5    Other Indemnities

The Borrower shall within three Business Days of demand, indemnify each Finance Party against any cost, loss or liability incurred by it as a result of:

(a)
any failure by the Borrower to pay any amount due under a Finance Document on its due date, including without limitation, any cost, loss or liability arising as a result of clause
17.2;

(b)
funding, or making arrangements to fund, its participation in a Loan requested by the Borrower in a Drawdown Notice but not made by reason of the operation of one or more of the provisions of this Agreement (other than solely by reason of default or negligence by that Finance Party); or

(c)
any Loan (or part of any Loan) not being prepaid in accordance with a notice of prepayment given by the Borrower.

9.6    General indemnity

(a)
The Borrower hereby agrees at all times to pay promptly or, as the case may be, indemnify and hold the Finance Parties and their respective officers, directors, representatives, agents and employees (together the " Indemnified Parties ") harmless on a full indemnity basis from and against each and every loss suffered or incurred by or imposed on any Indemnified Party related to or arising out of:

(i)    the use of proceeds of any Loan;

(ii)
the execution and delivery of any commitment letter, engagement letter, fee letter, the Finance Documents or any other document connected therewith or the performance of the respective obligations thereunder, including without limitation environmental liabilities; or

(iii)
any claim, action, suit, investigation or proceeding relating to the foregoing whether or not any Indemnified Party is a party thereto or target thereof, or the Indemnified Parties' roles in connection therewith, and will reimburse the Indemnified Parties, on demand, for all reasonable expenses (including reasonable counsel fees and expenses) as they are incurred by the Indemnified Parties in connection with









investigating, preparing for or defending any such claim, action, suit or proceeding, whether or not in connection with pending or threatened litigation in respect of which any of the Finance Parties are a party.

(b)
The Borrower will not, however, be responsible for any claims, liabilities, losses, damages or expenses of an Indemnified Party that are finally judicially determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to have resulted principally from the wilful misconduct or gross negligence of such Indemnified Party.

(c)
The foregoing shall be in addition to any rights that the Indemnified Parties may have at common law or otherwise and shall extend upon the same terms to and inure to the benefit of any affiliate, director, officer, employee, agent or controlling person of an Indemnified Party.

9.7    Increased costs

(a)
Subject to clause 9.9, the Borrower shall, within three Business Days of a demand by the Agent, pay to the Agent for the account of a Finance Party the amount of any Increased Costs incurred by that Finance Party or any of its Affiliates as a result of (i) the introduction of or any change in (or in the interpretation, administration or application of) any law or regulation or (ii) compliance with any law or regulation or (iii) the implementation or application of or compliance with Basel III, CRR or CRD IV or any other law or regulation which implements Basel III, CRR or CRD IV (whether such implementation, application or compliance is by a government, regulator, that Finance Party or any of that Finance Party's Affiliates) in each case made after the date of this Agreement.

(b)    In this Agreement:

(i)     Basel III means:

(A)
the agreements on capital requirements, a leverage ratio and liquidity standards contained in "Basel III: A global regulatory framework for more resilient banks and banking systems", "Basel III: International framework for liquidity risk measurement, standards and monitoring" and "Guidance for national authorities operating the countercyclical capital buffer" published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in December 2010, each as amended, supplemented or restated;

(B)
the rules for global systemically important banks contained in "Global systemically important banks: assessment methodology and the additional loss absorbency requirement – Rules text" published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in November 2011, as amended, supplemented or restated; and

(C) any further guidance or standards published by the Basel Committee on
Banking Supervision relating to "Basel III".

(ii)
CRD IV means Directive 2013/36/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 on access to the activity of credit institutions and the prudential supervision of credit institutions and investment firms, amending Directive 2002/87/EC and repealing Directives 2006/48/EC and 2006/49/EC, as amended, supplemented or restated.

(iii)
CRR means Regulation EU No 575/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 on prudential requirements for credit institutions and investment firms and amending Regulation EU No 648/2012, as amended, supplemented or restated.





(iv)     Increased Costs means:

(A)    a reduction in the rate of return from a Loan or on a Finance Party's (or its
Affiliate's) overall capital;

(B)    an additional or increased cost; or
(C)    a reduction of any amount due and payable under any Finance Document, which is incurred or suffered by a Finance Party or any of its Affiliates to the extent
that it is attributable to that Finance Party having entered into any Finance
Document or funding or performing its obligations under any Finance Document.

9.8    Increased cost claims

(a)
A Finance Party intending to make a claim pursuant to clause 9.6 shall notify the Agent of the event giving rise to the claim, following which the Agent shall promptly notify the Borrower.

(b)
Each Finance Party shall, as soon as practicable after a demand by the Agent, provide a certificate confirming the amount of its Increased Costs.

9.9    Exceptions to increased costs

Clause 9.6 does not apply to the extent any Increased Costs is:

(a) compensated for by a payment made under clause 9.12 ; or

(b) compensated for by a payment made under clause 20.3; or

(c) attributable to a FATCA Deduction required to be made by a Party; or

(d) attributable to the wilful breach by the relevant Finance Party (or an Affiliate of that
Finance Party) of any law or regulation; or

(e)
attributable to the implementation or application of, or compliance with, the "International Convergence of Capital Measurement and Capital Standards, a Revised Framework" published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in June 2004 in the form existing on the date of this Agreement (but excluding any amendment arising out of Basel III) ( Basel II ) or any other law or regulation which implements Basel II (whether such implementation, application or compliance is by a government, regulator, Finance Party or of its Affiliates).

9.10    Events of Default

The Borrower shall indemnify each Finance Party from time to time, by payment to the Agent (for the account of that Finance Party) on the Agent's written demand, against all losses and costs incurred or sustained by that Finance Party as a consequence of any Event of Default.

9.11    Enforcement costs

The Borrower shall pay to the Agent (for the account of each Finance Party) on the Agent's written demand the amount of all costs and expenses (including legal fees) incurred by a Finance Party in connection with the enforcement of, or the preservation of any rights under, any Finance Document including (without limitation) any losses, costs and expenses which that Finance Party may from time to time sustain, incur or become liable for by reason of that Finance Party being a lender to the Borrower. No such indemnity will be given where any such loss or cost has occurred due to gross negligence or wilful misconduct on the part of that





Finance Party; however, this shall not affect the right of any other Finance Party to receive such indemnity.

9.12    Taxes

(a) The Borrower shall (within three (3) Business Days of demand by the Agent) pay to a Protected Party an amount equal to the loss, liability or cost which that Protected Party determines will be or has been (directly or indirectly) suffered for or on account of Tax by that Protected Party in respect of a Finance Document.
(b) clause 9.12(a) above shall not apply:
(i) with respect to any Tax assessed on a Finance Party:
(A) under the law of the jurisdiction in which that Finance Party is incorporated or, if different, the jurisdiction (or jurisdictions) in which that Finance Party is treated as resident for tax purposes; or
(B) under the law of the jurisdiction in which that Finance Party's Facility Office is located in respect of amounts received or receivable in that jurisdiction, if that Tax is imposed on or calculated by reference to the net income received or receivable (but not any sum deemed to be received or receivable) by that Finance Party;
(ii) to the extent a loss, liability or cost is compensated for by an increased payment under clause 20.3; or
(iii) to the extent a loss, liability or cost relates to a FATCA Deduction required to be made by a Party.

(c)
A Protected Party making, or intending to make a claim under clause 9.12(a) above shall promptly notify the Agent of the event which will give, or has given, rise to the claim, following which the Agent shall notify the Borrower.
(d)
A Protected Party shall, on receiving a payment from the Borrower under this clause 9.12, notify the Agent.

9.13    VAT

(a)
All amounts set out or expressed in a Finance Document to be payable by any Party to a Finance Party which (in whole or in part) constitute the consideration for a supply or supplies for VAT purposes shall be deemed to be exclusive of any VAT which is chargeable on such supply or supplies, and accordingly, subject to paragraph (b) below, if VAT is or becomes chargeable on any supply made by any Finance Party to any Party under a Finance Document and such Finance Party is required to account to the relevant tax authority for the VAT , that Party shall pay to the Finance Part(in addition to and at the same time as paying any other consideration for such supply) an amount equal to the amount of such VAT (and such Finance Party shall promptly provide an appropriate VAT invoice to such Party).

(b)
If VAT is or becomes chargeable on any supply made by any Finance Party (the "Supplier") to any other Finance Party (the "Recipient") under a Finance Document, and any Party other than the Recipient (the "Subject Party") is required by the terms of any Finance Document to pay an amount equal to the consideration for such supply to the Supplier (rather than being required to reimburse the Recipient in respect of that consideration), such Party shall also pay to the Supplier (in addition to and at the same time as paying such amount) an amount equal to the amount of such VAT. The Recipient will promptly pay to the Subject Party an amount equal to any credit or repayment obtained by the Recipient from the relevant tax authority which the Recipient reasonably determines is in respect of such VAT.

(c)
Where a Finance Document requires any Party to reimburse or indemnify a Finance Party for any cost or expense, that Party shall reimburse or indemnify (as the case may be) such Finance Party for the full amount of such cost or expense, including such part thereof as represents VAT, save to the extent that such Finance Party reasonably determines that it is entitled to credit or repayment in respect of such VAT from the relevant tax authority.





(d)
Any reference in this clause 9.13 to any Party shall, at any time when such Party is treated as a member of a group for VAT purposes, include (where appropriate and unless the context otherwise requires) a reference to the representative member of such group at such time (the term "representative member" to have the same meaning as in the Value Added Tax Act 1994).

9.14    FATCA Information

(a)
Subject to paragraph (c) below, each Party shall, within ten (10) Business Days of a reasonable request by another Party:

(i)    confirm to that other Party whether it is: (A)    a FATCA Exempt Party; or
(B)    not a FATCA Exempt Party;

(ii)
supply to that other Party such forms, documentation and other information relating to its status under FATCA as that other Party reasonably requests for the purposes of that other Party's compliance with FATCA;

(iii)
supply to that other Party such forms, documentation and other information relating to its status as that other Party reasonably requests for the purposes of that other Party's compliance with any other law, regulation, or exchange of information regime.

(b)
If a Party confirms to another Party pursuant to paragraph (a)(i) above that it is a FATCA Exempt Party and it subsequently becomes aware that it is not or has ceased to be a FATCA Exempt Party, that Party shall notify that other Party reasonably promptly.

(c)
Paragraph (a) above shall not oblige any Finance Party to do anything, and paragraph (a)(iii) above shall not oblige any other Party to do anything, which would or might in its reasonable opinion constitute a breach of:

(i)    any law or regulation; (ii)    any fiduciary duty; or
(iii)    any duty of confidentiality.

(d)
If a Party fails to confirm whether or not it is a FATCA Exempt Party or to supply forms, documentation or other information requested in accordance with paragraph (a)(i) or (ii) above (including, for the avoidance of doubt, where paragraph (c) above applies), then such Party shall be treated for the purposes of the Finance Documents (and payments under them) as if it is not a FATCA Exempt Party until such time as the Party in question provides the requested confirmation, forms, documentation or other information.

9.15    FATCA Deduction





(a)
Each Party may make any FATCA Deduction it is required to make by FATCA, and any payment required in connection with that FATCA Deduction, and no Party shall be required to increase any payment in respect of which it makes such a FATCA Deduction or otherwise compensate the recipient of the payment for that FATCA Deduction.

(b)
Each Party shall promptly, upon becoming aware that it must make a FATCA Deduction (or that there is any change in the rate or the basis of such FATCA Deduction), notify the Party to whom it is making the payment and, in addition, shall notify the Company and the Agent and the Agent shall notify the other Finance Parties.

10    Fees

10.1    Commitment fee

(a)
The Borrower shall pay to the Agent, for the pro rata benefit of the Lenders, a commitment fee calculated at the rate of 35% per annum of the Margin on the undrawn, uncancelled amount of the Maximum Amount.

(b)
The commitment fee shall be calculated from the Execution Date and shall be payable quarterly in arrears.

(c) No commitment fee is payable to the Agent (for the account of a Lender) on any available
Commitment of that Lender for any day on which that Lender is a Defaulting Lender.

10.2    Upfront fee

The Borrower will pay to the Agent, for the benefit of the Mandated Lead Arrangers and the Lead Arrangers respectively, an upfront fee in the amount and manner agreed in one or more Fee Letters between the Agent and the Borrower, such upfront fees to be payable on the Execution Date.

10.3    Utilisation fee

The Borrower will pay to the Agent, for the benefit pro rata of the Lenders, a utilisation fee, such fee to be calculated on the daily utilised amount of the Facility in an amount equal to:

(a)
0.10% per annum of the applicable utilised amount where the utilised amount of the Facility is equal to or less than thirty three and one third per cent (33 1/3%) of the Maximum Amount;

(b)
0.20% per annum of the applicable utilised amount where the utilised amount of the Facility is greater than thirty three and one third per cent (33 1/3%) but less than or equal to sixty six and two thirds per cent (66 2/3%) of the Maximum Amount; and

(c)
0.40% per annum of the applicable utilised amount where the utilised amount of the Facility is in excess of sixty six and two thirds per cent (66 2/3%) of the Maximum Amount.

Such utilisation fee shall be calculated from the Execution Date and shall be paid quarterly in arrears.

11    Borrower Representations and Warranties

The Borrower represents and warrants to each of the Finance Parties at the Execution Date and (by reference to the facts and circumstances then pertaining) at the date of any Drawdown Notice, on each Drawdown Date and on the first day of any Interest Period in respect of a Loan as follows (except that the representation and warranty contained at clause 11.9 shall only be made on the Execution Date and the first Drawdown Date and that the representations and warranties contained at clause 11.3 and 11.21 shall only be made on the Execution Date):





11.1    Status and Due Authorisation

It is a partnership duly formed under the laws of its jurisdiction of formation with power to enter into the Finance Documents and to exercise its rights and perform its obligations under the Finance Documents and all corporate and other action required to authorise its execution of the Finance Documents and its performance of its obligations thereunder has been duly taken.

11.2    Non-conflict

The entry into and performance by it of, and the transactions contemplated by, the Finance
Documents do not conflict in any material respect with: (a)    any law or regulation applicable to it;
(b) its constitutional documents; or

(c) any document which is binding upon it or any of its Subsidiaries or any of its or its
Subsidiaries' assets.

11.3    No Deductions or Withholding

Under the laws of the Borrower’s jurisdiction of formation in force at the date hereof, the Borrower will not be required to make any deduction or withholding from any payment it may make under any of the Finance Documents.

11.4    Claims Pari Passu

Under the laws of the Borrower’s jurisdiction of formation in force at the date hereof, the Indebtedness will rank at least pari passu with all the Borrower’s other unsecured indebtedness save that which is preferred solely by any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar laws of general application.

11.5    No Immunity

In any proceedings taken in the Borrower’s jurisdiction of formation in relation to any of the Finance Documents, the Borrower will not be entitled to claim for itself or any of its assets immunity from suit, execution, attachment or other legal process.

11.6    Governing Law and Judgments

In any proceedings taken in the Borrower’s jurisdiction of formation in relation to any of the Finance Documents in which there is an express choice of the law of a particular country as the governing law thereof, that choice of law and any judgment or (if applicable) arbitral award obtained in that country will be recognised and enforced.

11.7    Power and Authority

It has the power to enter into, perform and deliver, and has taken all necessary action to authorise its entry into, performance and delivery of, the Finance Documents and the transactions contemplated by the Finance Documents.

11.8    Validity and Admissibility in Evidence

All acts, conditions and things required to be done, fulfilled and performed in order (a) to enable the Borrower lawfully to enter into, exercise its rights under and perform and comply with the obligations expressed to be assumed by it in the Finance Documents, (b) to ensure that the obligations expressed to be assumed the Borrower in the Finance Documents are legal, valid and binding and (c) to make the Finance Documents admissible in evidence in the jurisdiction of formation of the Borrower, have been done, fulfilled and performed.









11.9    No Filing or Stamp Taxes

Under the laws of the Borrower’s jurisdiction of formation, it is not necessary that any of the Finance Documents be filed, recorded or enrolled with any court or other authority in its jurisdiction of formation or that any stamp, registration or similar tax be paid on or in relation to any of the Finance Documents.

11.10    Binding Obligations

The obligations expressed to be assumed by the Borrower in the Finance Documents are legal and valid obligations, binding on and enforceable against it in accordance with the terms of the Finance Documents and no limit on any of its powers will be exceeded as a result of the borrowings contemplated by the Finance Documents or the performance by it of its obligations thereunder.

11.11    No misleading information

To the best of its knowledge, any factual information provided by the Borrower to any Finance Party in connection with any Loan was true and accurate in all material respects as at the date it was provided and is not misleading in any respect.

11.12    No Winding-up

The Borrower has not taken any limited partnership action nor have any other steps been taken or legal proceedings been started or (to the best of the Borrower's knowledge and belief) threatened against it or any of its Subsidiaries for its or any of its Subsidiaries winding-up, dissolution, administration, formal restructuring or reorganisation or for the appointment of a receiver, administrator, administrative receiver, trustee or similar officer of it or any of its Subsidiaries, or of any or all of its or any of its Subsidiaries’ assets or revenues which might have a Material Adverse Effect.

11.13    Solvency

(a)
Neither the Borrower nor the Group taken as a whole is unable, or admits or has admitted its inability, to pay its debts or has suspended making payments in respect of any of its debts.

(b)
Neither the Borrower nor any member of the Group has by reason of actual or anticipated financial difficulties, commenced, or intends to commence, negotiations with one or more of its creditors with a view to rescheduling any of its indebtedness.

(c)
The value of the assets of the Borrower and the Group taken as a whole is not less than the liabilities of the Borrower or the Group taken as a whole (as the case may be) (taking into account contingent and prospective liabilities).

(d)
No moratorium has been, or may, in the reasonably foreseeable future be, declared in respect of any indebtedness of the Borrower or of any member of the Group.

11.14    No Material Defaults

(a)
Without prejudice to clause 11.14(b), each of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries is not in breach of or in default under any agreement to which it is a party or which is binding on it or any of its assets to an extent or in a manner which might have a Material Adverse Effect.

(b)
No Event of Default is continuing unremedied or unwaived or might reasonably be expected to result from the advance of any Loan.

11.15    No Material Proceedings





No action or administrative proceeding of or before any court, arbitral body or agency which is not covered by adequate insurance or which might have a Material Adverse Effect has been started or is reasonably likely to be started.

11.16    No material adverse change

There has been no Material Adverse Effect since the date of the Original Financial Statements.

11.17    Borrower's Accounts

All financial statements relating to the Borrower required to be delivered under clause 12.1, were each prepared in accordance with GAAP, give (in conjunction with the notes thereto) a true and fair view of (in the case of annual financial statements) or fairly represent (in the case of semi-annual and quarterly accounts) the financial condition of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries at the date as of which they were prepared and the results of their operations during the financial period then ended.

11.18    No Breach

The execution of the Finance Documents by the Borrower and the exercise of its rights and performance of their obligations under any of the Finance Documents do not constitute and will not result in any breach of any agreement or treaty to which any of them is a party.

11.19    Necessary Authorisations

The Necessary Authorisations required by the Borrower are in full force and effect, and the Borrower is in compliance with the material provisions of each such Necessary Authorisation relating to it and, to the best of its knowledge, none of the Necessary Authorisations relating to it are the subject of any pending or threatened proceedings or revocation.

11.20    Money Laundering

Any amount borrowed hereunder will be for the account of members of the Group and will not involve any breach by any of them of any law or regulatory measure relating to "money laundering" as defined in Article 1 of the Directive (2005/60/EEC) of the Council of the European Communities.

11.21    Disclosure of material facts

The Borrower is not aware of any material facts or circumstances which have not been disclosed to the Agent and which might, if disclosed, have reasonably been expected to adversely affect the decision of a person considering whether or not to make loan facilities of the nature contemplated by this Agreement available to the Borrower.

11.22    No breach of laws

(a)
Neither the Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries has breached any law or regulation which breach has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.

(b)
No labour disputes are current or (to the best of the Borrower's knowledge and belief) threatened against any member of the Group which have or are reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.

11.23    Environmental laws

(a)
Each member of the Group is in compliance with clause 12.3(e) and (to the best of its knowledge and belief) no circumstances have occurred which would prevent such compliance in a manner or to an extent which has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.









(b)
No Environmental Claim has been commenced or (to the best of the Borrower's knowledge and belief) is threatened against any member of the Group where that claim has or is reasonably likely, if determined against that member of the Group, to have a Material Adverse Effect.

11.24    Taxation

(a)
Neither the Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries is materially overdue in the filing of any Tax returns and neither it nor any of its Subsidiaries is overdue in the payment of any amount in respect of Tax of $10,000,000 (or its equivalent in any other currency) or more, save in the case of Taxes which are being contested on bona fide grounds.

(b)
No claims or investigations are being made or conducted against the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries with respect to Taxes such that a liability of, or claim against, the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of $10,000,000 (or its equivalent in any other currency) or more is reasonably likely to arise.

(c) The Borrower is resident for Tax purposes only in the jurisdiction of its formation.

11.25    Sanctions

Neither the Borrower, nor any of Affiliate of the Borrower nor any of their respective directors, officers or employees:

(a) is a Restricted Party; or

(b)
has received notice of or is aware of any claim, action, suit, proceeding or investigation against it with respect to Sanctions by any Sanctions Authority; or

(c)
is located, organised or resident in a country or territory that is, or whose government is, the subject of Sanctions and/or a Sanctioned Country (it being understood and agreed that this clause 11.25 shall not apply to a director, officer or employee who is temporarily located or residing in a country or territory that is, or whose government is, the subject of Sanctions and/or a Sanctioned Country); and

the Borrower and the Group as a whole have instituted and will maintain policies and procedures designed to promote and achieve compliance with Sanctions.

11.26    Anti-bribery and corruption

The Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries has conducted its business in compliance with applicable laws relating to anti-corruption including without limit the UK Bribery Act, the US Patriot Act and the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the Borrower and the Group as a whole have instituted and will maintain policies and procedures designed to promote and achieve compliance with such laws. Should the Borrower know of a potential breach of any of the foregoing it will promptly notify the Agent of such breach.


11.27    Representations Limited

The representation and warranties of the Borrower in respect of matters of law in this clause 11 are subject to:

(a)
the principle that equitable remedies are remedies which may be granted or refused at the discretion of the court;





(b)
the limitation of enforcement by laws relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, reorganisation, formal restructuring, court schemes, moratoria, administration and other laws generally affecting or limiting the rights of creditors;

(c)    the time barring of claims under any applicable limitation acts;

(d)
the possibility that a court may strike out provisions for a contract as being invalid for reasons of oppression, undue influence or similar; and

(e)
any other reservations or qualifications of law expressed in any legal opinions obtained by the Agent in connection with the Facility.

12    Undertakings and Covenants

The undertakings and covenants in this clause 12 remain in force for the duration of the Facility
Period.

12.1    Information Undertakings

(a)     Financial statements

The Borrower shall supply to the Agent as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the end of each of its financial years, its audited consolidated financial statements for that financial year.

(b)     Requirements as to financial statements

Each set of financial statements delivered by the Borrower under clause 12.1(a):

(i)
shall be certified by an authorised signatory of the Borrower as fairly representing its financial condition as at the date as at which those financial statements were drawn up; and

(ii)    shall be prepared in accordance with GAAP. (c)     Quarterly financial statements
The Borrower shall supply to the Agent as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and twenty (120) days after the end of the first, second and third quarter periods of each of its financial years, its unaudited consolidated financial statements for that period.

(d)     Compliance Certificates

(i)
The Borrower shall supply to the Agent a Compliance Certificate, signed by a duly authorised representative of the Borrower in the form set out in Schedule 5. with each set of its annual financial statements delivered pursuant to clause 12.1(a) and with each set of its interim financial statements delivered pursuant to clause
12.1(c).

(ii)
Each Compliance Certificate supplied by the Borrower shall, amongst other things, set out (in reasonable detail) computations as to compliance with clause 12.2 as at the date the relevant financial statements were drawn up.

(e)     Information: miscellaneous The Borrower shall supply to the Agent:

(i)
promptly upon becoming aware of them, details of any material litigation, arbitration or administrative proceedings which are current, threatened or pending against any









member of the Group, and which, if adversely determined, are reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect;

(ii)
copies of all material and relevant documents despatched by it to its creditors generally (or any class of them) at the same time as they are despatched;

(iii)
promptly, in relation to any member of the Group, details of any material Environmental Claim or any other material incident, event or circumstance which may give rise to any such material Environmental Claim which is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect;

(iv)
promptly, such further information regarding the financial condition, business and operations of the Group as any Finance Party acting through the Agent may reasonably request; and

(v)
promptly upon becoming aware of them, details of (i) any accident, casualty or other event which has caused or resulted in or may cause or result in a Vessel being or becoming a total loss or (ii) any claim for breach of any applicable laws being made in connection with any Vessel or its operation (including, without limitation, any material breach of the ISM Code or ISPS Code).

(f)     Notification of Default

The Borrower shall promptly, upon becoming aware of the same, inform the Agent in writing of the occurrence of any Event of Default and, upon receipt of a written request to that effect from the Agent, confirm to the Agent that save as previously notified to the Agent or as notified in such confirmation, no Event of Default has occurred.

(g)     "Know your customer" checks If:

(i)
the introduction of or any change in (or in the interpretation, administration or application of) any law or regulation made after the date of this Agreement;

(ii) any change in the status of the Borrower after the date of this Agreement; or

(iii)
a proposed assignment or transfer by a Lender of any of its rights and obligations under this Agreement to a party that is not a Lender prior to such assignment or transfer,

obliges the Agent or any Lender (or, in the case of (iii) above, any prospective new Lender) to comply with "know your customer" or similar identification procedures in circumstances where the necessary information is not already available to it, the Borrower shall promptly upon the request of the Agent or any Lender supply, or procure the supply of, such documentation and other evidence as is reasonably requested by the Agent (for itself or on behalf of any Lender) or any Lender for itself (or, in the case of (iii) above, on behalf of any prospective new Lender) in order for the Agent or that Lender (or, in the case of (iii) above, any prospective new Lender) to carry out and be satisfied it has complied with all necessary "know your customer" or other similar checks under all applicable laws and regulations pursuant to the transactions contemplated in the Finance Documents.

(h)     Use of Websites

The Borrower acknowledges and agrees that any information under this Agreement may be delivered to a Lender (through the Agent) on to an electronic website if:

(i) the Agent and the Lender agree;





(ii)
the Agent appoints a website provider and designates an electronic website for this purpose;

(iii) the designated website is used for communication between the Agent and the
Lenders;

(iv)    the Agent notifies the Lenders of the address and password for the website; (v)    the information can only be posted on the website by the Agent; and
(vi) the information posted is in a format agreed between the Borrower and the Agent.

The cost of the website shall be borne by the Borrower, subject to such cost being agreed by the Borrower beforehand.

Any website Lender may request, through the Agent, one paper copy of any information required to be provided under this Agreement which is posted onto the designated website. The Borrower shall at its own cost comply with any such request within ten (10) Business Days.

12.2    Financial covenants

(a)     Definitions

In this clause 12.2:

Available Credit Lines means any undrawn committed revolving credit lines, other than undrawn committed revolving credit lines with less than six (6) months to maturity, available to be drawn by any member of the Group, as reflected in the Borrower’s most recent quarterly management accounts forming part of the Borrower’s accounts

Equity means the aggregate of the amount paid up on the issued share capital of any relevant entity and the amount standing to the credit of its capital and revenue reserves (including any share premium account or capital redemption reserve but excluding any revaluation reserve), plus or minus the amount standing to the credit or debit (as the case may be) of its profit and loss account.

Free Liquidity means cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of maturities less than one (1) year to which the members of the Group shall have free, immediate and direct access each as reflected in the Borrower’s most recent quarterly management accounts forming part of the Borrower’s accounts.

Net Debt means the Total Debt less its Free Liquidity;

Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity Ratio means the ratio of Net Debt to Net Debt plus
Equity.

Tangible Net Worth means the issued and paid up share capital (including share premium or items of a similar nature (but excluding shares which are expressed to be redeemable)), loans from shareholders (where subordinated to the satisfaction of the Agent), and amounts standing to the credit of the capital reserves of the relevant party,

(i)
plus any credit balance carried forward on that party's consolidated profit and loss account,

(ii) less:





(A)
any debit balance carried forward on that party's consolidated profit and loss account;





(B)
any amount shown for goodwill, including on consolidation, or any other intangible property (other than intangible property relating to contracts as shown in the balance sheet of such party); and

(C)    any amount attributable to minority interests in Subsidiaries.

Total Debt means the aggregate of:

(iii)
the amount calculated in accordance with GAAP shown as each of "long term debt", "short term debt" and "current portion of long term debt" on the latest consolidated balance sheet of the Borrower when applicable; and

(iv)
the amount of any liability in respect of any lease or hire purchase contract entered into by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries which would, in accordance with GAAP, be treated as a finance or capital lease (excluding any amounts applicable to leases whereby the lease obligations are secured by a security deposit which is held on the balance sheet under "Restricted Cash").

(b)     Free Liquidity and Available Credit Lines

The Borrower shall maintain Free Liquidity and Available Credit Lines of (in aggregate)
not less than thirty five million Dollars ($35,000,000). (c)     Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity Ratio
The Borrower shall maintain a Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity Ratio of no more than eighty per cent (80%).

(d)     Tangible Net Worth

The Borrower shall maintain a Tangible Net Worth of at least four hundred million Dollars
($400,000,000).

(e)     Testing of Financial Covenants

Each of the financial covenants set out in clauses 12.2(b) to 12.2(d) shall be tested as at the date the relevant financial statements required to be delivered pursuant to clause
12.1 were drawn up.

12.3    General undertakings

(a)
Maintenance of Legal Validity The Borrower shall obtain, comply with the terms of and do all that is necessary to maintain in full force and effect all authorisations, approvals, licenses and consents required in or by the laws and regulations of its jurisdiction of formation and all other applicable jurisdictions, to enable it lawfully to enter into and perform its obligations under the Finance Documents and to ensure the legality, validity, enforceability or admissibility in evidence of the Finance Documents in its jurisdiction of formation and all other applicable jurisdictions.

(b)
Claims Pari Passu The Borrower shall ensure that at all times the claims of the Finance Parties against it under the Finance Documents rank at least pari passu with the claims of all its other unsecured creditors save those whose claims are preferred by any bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, winding-up or other similar laws of general application.

(c)
Negative Pledge Neither the Borrower nor any member of the Group shall create or permit to subsist, any Encumbrance (other than Permitted Encumbrances) over all or any part of




its present or future assets or undertaking nor dispose of any of those assets or of all or part of that undertaking.





(d)
Necessary Authorisations The Borrower shall (i) obtain, comply with and do all that is necessary to maintain in full force and effect all Necessary Authorisations if a failure to do the same may cause a Material Adverse Effect; and (ii) promptly upon request, supply certified copies to the Agent of all Necessary Authorisations.

(e)
Compliance with Applicable Laws The Borrower shall comply with all applicable laws to which it may be subject (except as regards Sanctions, to which clause 12.3(g) applies, and anti-corruption laws to which clause 12.3(h) applies) if a failure to do the same may have a Material Adverse Effect.

(f)
Vessel operation The Borrower shall, and shall procure that each member of the Group shall operate any Vessel respectively owned by it in accordance with all applicable laws relating to such Vessel and that such Vessels are operated and insured in accordance with good practice (for vessels of the type of that Vessel) from time to time of leading shipowners.

(g)     Sanctions

(i)
The Borrower shall ensure that no part of the proceeds of any Loan or other transaction(s) contemplated by any Finance Document shall, directly or (to the best of its knowledge and belief) indirectly, be used or otherwise made available:

(A)
to fund any trade, business or other activity involving any Restricted Party or any country or territory that at the time of such funding, is a Sanctioned Country and in each case, which such trade, business or other activity is prohibited or restricted by Sanctions applicable to the Borrower or any Finance Party;

(B)    for the direct or indirect benefit of any Restricted Party; or

(C)
in any other manner that would reasonably be expected to result in any Party or any Affiliate of such party or any other person being party to or which benefits from any Finance Document being in breach of any Sanction (if and to the extent applicable to either of them) or becoming a Restricted Party.

(ii)
The Borrower shall ensure that its assets and the assets of any of its Subsidiaries shall not be used directly or (to the best of its knowledge and belief) indirectly:

(A)    by or for the direct or indirect benefit of any Restricted Party; or

(B)
in any trade which is prohibited under applicable Sanctions or which could expose any member of the Group, its assets, any Finance Party or any other person being party to or which benefits from any Finance Document to enforcement proceedings or any other consequences whatsoever arising from Sanctions.

(iii)
The Borrower shall promptly, upon becoming aware of the same, inform the Agent in writing if it or any member of the Group is in breach of any Sanctions.

(h)     Anti-bribery and Corruption and Anti-Money Laundering

The Borrower shall (and the Borrower shall ensure that each other member of the Group will) conduct its businesses in compliance with applicable anti-corruption laws and money laundering laws.

(i)
Environmental compliance The Borrower shall, and shall procure that each member of the Group will:





(i)    comply with all Environmental Laws;
(ii)    obtain, maintain and ensure compliance with all requisite Environmental Approvals; (iii)    implement procedures to monitor compliance with and to prevent liability under any
Environmental Law;

(iv)
ensure that any Vessel controlled by it with the intention of being scrapped by its owner, is recycled at a recycling yard which conducts its recycling business in a socially and environmentally responsible manner;

where failure to do so has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.

(j)
Environmental claims The Borrower shall promptly upon becoming aware of the same, inform the Agent in writing of:

(i)
any Environmental Claim against any member of a Group which is current, pending or threatened; and

(ii)
any facts or circumstances which are reasonably likely to result in any Environmental Claim being commenced or threatened against any member of a Group,

where the claim, if determined against that member of the Group, has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.

(k)     Insurance

(i)
The Borrower shall (and shall ensure that each other member of the Group will) maintain insurances on and in relation to its business and assets (including the Vessels) against those risks and to the extent as is usual for companies and, in the case of the Vessels, responsible shipowners carrying on the same or substantially similar business for vessels of the same type as the relevant Vessels.

(ii)
All insurances must be with reputable independent insurance companies or underwriters.

(iii)
The Borrower shall (and shall ensure that each other member of the Group will) maintain insurances in respect of each Vessel for not less than such Vessel’s market value and otherwise in accordance with the minimum amounts and coverage required pursuant to the terms of any financing to which that Vessel is subject.

(l)     Taxation

(i)
The Borrower shall, and shall procure that each member of the Group will, pay and discharge all Taxes imposed upon it or its assets within the time period allowed without incurring penalties unless and only to the extent that:

(A)    such payment is being contested in good faith;

(B)
adequate reserves are being maintained for those Taxes and the costs required to contest them which have been disclosed in its latest financial statements delivered to the Agent under clause 12.1(a) and the semi-annual statements delivered to the Agent under 12.1(c); and

(C)
such payment can be lawfully withheld and failure to pay those Taxes does not have or is not reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.





(ii) The Borrower may not change its residence for Tax purposes.

(m) No Financial Indebtedness Neither the Borrower nor any other member of the Group shall incur any Financial Indebtedness other than:

(i)
Financial Indebtedness from a person who is not a member of the Group for the purpose of financing the acquisition, ownership or leasing of one or more Vessels, including Financial Indebtedness which arises under a swap or derivative transaction in connection with such financing, and where an Encumbrance in respect of those Vessels is provided to secure that Financial Indebtedness;

(ii)
Financial Indebtedness from a person who is not a member of the Group for the purpose of financing the acquisition of assets secured by Permitted Non-Vessel LNG Encumbrances;

(iii)
in the case of the Borrower only, any unsecured third party Financial Indebtedness arising which is in an amount not exceeding US$660,000,000 in aggregate (which Financial Indebtedness shall include for this purpose (i) each Loan and (ii) the Dollar equivalent, at the time of entering into any swap, of any unsecured bond issuance denominated in Norwegian Krone and swapped at or around the time of such issuance into Dollars);

(iv)
in the case of the Borrower only, any Financial Indebtedness which is subordinate to the Facility on terms satisfactory to the Lenders (acting reasonably); or

(v) intragroup borrowings;

(A)    within the Group on a subordinated and unsecured basis; and

(B)
with a member of the Teekay Group which is not a member of the Group, on a subordinated and unsecured basis and at arm’s length on normal commercial terms.

If in relation to any unsecured Financial Indebtedness which the Borrower or any other member of the Group is permitted to incur under this sub-clause (m), it is proposed that such Financial Indebtedness be guaranteed by an Affiliate, any such guarantee shall not be permitted unless the Borrower procures that a guarantee is also granted on the same basis and at the same time in favour of the Finance Parties from that Affiliate in respect of the Borrower’s obligations under the Finance Documents.

(n)
Other information The Borrower will promptly supply to the Agent such information and explanations as any of the Lenders may from time to time reasonably require in connection with the Group.

(o)
Inspection of records The Borrower will following an Event of Default which is continuing, unremedied or unwaived, permit the inspection of its financial records and accounts during business hours by the Agent or its nominee.

(p)
Change of business The Borrower shall not, without the prior written consent of all Lenders, make any substantial change to the general nature of its business from that carried on at the date of this Agreement.

(q)
No loans or other financial commitments The Borrower shall not make any loan nor enter into any guarantee or indemnity or otherwise voluntarily assume any actual or contingent liability in respect of any obligation of any other person except for:

(i)
any guarantee or indemnity or other actual or contingent liability in respect of Financial Indebtedness of the type permitted under clause 12.3(m)(i) or 12.3(m)(ii) above;





(ii)
any guarantee or indemnity or other actual or contingent liability arising in the ordinary course of business of the Borrower; and

(iii)
as long as no Event of Default has occurred and remains unremedied and unwaived, any loan to a member of the Group on a subordinated and unsecured basis .

(r)
Dividends The Borrower shall not pay any dividends or make other distributions to its shareholders at any time after the occurrence of an Event of Default which remains unremedied or unwaived.

(s)
Disposals The Borrower shall not sell or transfer any of its material assets other than on arm's length terms to third parties where the net proceeds of sale or transfer, either individually or in aggregate with any other disposals of Vessels arising after the Execution Date, would not exceed 35% of the aggregate value of all the Vessels and equipment as determined by reference to the financial statements as at 30 June 2016.

(t)
Mergers The Borrower shall not enter into any amalgamation, demerger, merger or corporate restructuring unless as a result of the amalgamation, demerger, merger or corporate restructuring, the Borrower shall be the surviving entity and such amalgamation, demerger, merger or corporate restructuring is not reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.

(u)
Listings The Borrower shall maintain its listing as a publically-traded entity on the New York Stock Exchange or any such other recognised stock exchange reasonably acceptable to the Agent (acting on the instructions of the Majority Lenders).

(v)     Clean down

The Borrower shall ensure that the aggregate of: (i)    all amounts drawn under the Facility;
LESS

(ii)
any amount of cash or cash equivalents held by the Borrower or by any wholly- owned member of the Group (other than cash held in a retention account to which the relevant member does not have unrestricted access),

shall be reduced to zero for a period of not less than five (5) successive Business Days during the six-month period falling after three (3) months from the Execution Date (the Clean Down Period ).

The Borrower shall supply to the Agent a certificate signed by an authorised representative of the Borrower within five (5) Business Days after the end of the Clean Down Period confirming compliance with this clause.

13    Events of Default

13.1    Events of Default

Each of the events or circumstances set out in this clause 13.1 is an Event of Default.

(a)
Borrower's Failure to Pay under this Agreement The Borrower fails to pay any amount due from it under any Finance Document at the time, in the currency and otherwise in the manner specified herein provided that, if the Borrower can demonstrate to the reasonable satisfaction of the Agent that all necessary instructions were given to effect such payment and the non-receipt thereof is attributable solely to an administrative or technical error by the Agent or an error in the banking system or a Disruption Event,









such payment shall instead be deemed to be due, solely for the purposes of this paragraph, within three (3) Business Days of the date on which it actually fell due; or

(b)
Misrepresentation any representation or statement made by the Borrower in any Finance Document or in any notice or other document, certificate or statement delivered by it pursuant thereto or in connection therewith is or proves to have been incorrect or misleading in any material respect, where the circumstances causing the same would be reasonably likely to give rise to a Material Adverse Effect; or

(c)
Specific Covenants the Borrower fails duly to perform or comply with any of the obligations expressed to be assumed by it under clauses 12.3(a), 12.3(c), 12.3(d) or
12.3(g); or

(d)
Financial Covenants the Borrower is in breach of the Borrower's financial covenants set out in clause 12.2 of this Agreement at any time; or

(e)
Other Obligations the Borrower fails duly to perform or comply with any of the obligations expressed to be assumed by it in any Finance Document (other than those referred to in clause 13.1(a), clause 13.1(c) or clause 13.1(d)) and such failure (if capable of remedy) is not remedied within 30 days after the Agent has given notice thereof to the Borrower; or

(f)     Cross Default

(i)
Any Financial Indebtedness of the Borrower or any other member of the Group is not paid when due (or within any applicable grace period); or

(ii)
any Financial Indebtedness of the Borrower or any other member of the Group is declared to be or otherwise becomes due and payable prior to its specified maturity;

where the aggregate of all such Financial Indebtedness of the Group or of any member of the Group falling within paragraphs (i) to (ii) above is equal to or greater than one hundred million Dollars ($100,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency.

(g)
Insolvency and Rescheduling the Borrower is unable to pay its debts as they fall due, commences negotiations with any one or more of its creditors with a view to the general readjustment or rescheduling of its indebtedness or makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors or a composition with its creditors; or

(h)
Winding-up the Borrower files for initiation of formal restructuring proceedings, is wound up or declared bankrupt or takes any corporate action or other steps are taken or legal proceedings are started for its winding-up, dissolution, administration or re-organisation or for the appointment of a liquidator, receiver, administrator, administrative receiver, conservator, custodian, trustee or similar officer of it or of any or all of its revenues or assets or any moratorium is declared or sought in respect of any of its indebtedness; or

(i)     Execution or Distress

(i)
the Borrower fails to comply with or pay any sum due from it (within 30 days of such amount falling due) under any final judgment or any final order made or given by any court or other official body of a competent jurisdiction in aggregate amount equal to or greater than one hundred million Dollars ($100,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency, being a judgment or order against which there is no right of appeal or if a right of appeal exists, where the time limit for making such appeal has expired.

(ii)
any execution, distress, expropriation, attachment or sequestration affects, or an encumbrancer takes possession of, the whole or any part of, the property,





undertaking or assets of the Borrower in an aggregate amount equal to or greater than one hundred million Dollars ($100,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency other than any execution, distress, expropriation, attachment or sequestration which is being contested in good faith and which is either discharged within 30 days or in respect of which adequate security has been provided within
30 days to the relevant court or other authority to enable the relevant execution, distress, expropriation, attachment or sequestration to be lifted or released; or

(j)
Similar Event any event occurs which, under the laws of any jurisdiction, has a similar or analogous effect to any of those events mentioned in clauses 13.1(g), 13.1(h) and 13.1(i), or

(k) Repudiation and Rescission the Borrower rescinds or repudiates any Finance Document to which it is a party or does or causes to be done any act or thing evidencing an intention to rescind or repudiate any such Finance Document; or

(l)
Validity and Admissibility at any time any act, condition or thing required to be done, fulfilled or performed in order:

(i)
to enable the Borrower to lawfully to enter into, exercise its rights under and perform the respective obligations expressed to be assumed by it in the Finance Documents;

(ii)    to ensure that the obligations expressed to be assumed by the Borrower in the
Finance Documents are legal, valid and binding; or

(iii)
to make the Finance Documents admissible in evidence in any applicable jurisdiction,

is not done, fulfilled or performed within 30 days after notification from the Agent to the
Borrower requiring the same to be done, fulfilled or performed; or

(m) Illegality at any time any of the obligations of the Borrower hereunder are not or cease to be legal, valid and binding and such illegality is not remedied or mitigated to the satisfaction of the Agent within thirty (30) days after it has given notice thereof to the Borrower; or

(n)
Qualifications of Financial Statements the auditors of the Borrower qualify their report on any audited consolidated financial statements of the Borrower in any regard which, in the reasonable opinion of the Agent, has a Material Adverse Effect; or

(o)
Revocation or Modification of consents etc. if any Necessary Authorisation which is now or which at any time during the Facility Period becomes necessary to enable the Borrower to comply with any of its obligations in or pursuant to any of the Finance Documents is revoked, withdrawn or withheld, or modified in a manner which the Agent reasonably considers is, or may be, prejudicial to the interests of a Finance Party in a material manner, or if such Necessary Authorisation ceases to remain in full force and effect; or

(p)
Curtailment of Business if the business of the Borrower is wholly or materially changed or curtailed by any intervention by or under authority of any government, or if all or a substantial part of the undertaking, property or assets of the Borrower is seized, nationalised, expropriated or compulsorily acquired by or under authority of any government or the Borrower suspends or ceases to carry on or disposes (or threatens to suspend or cease to carry on or dispose) of all or a substantial part of its business or assets; or

(q)     Reduction of Capital if the Borrower reduces its committed or subscribed capital; or





(r)
Material Adverse Change any event or circumstance occurs that has a Material Adverse Effect and such event or circumstance, if capable of remedy, is not so remedied within 30 days of the delivery of a notice confirming such event or change by the Agent to the Lenders; or

(s)
Loss of Property all or a substantial part of the business or assets of the Borrower or the Group take as a whole is destroyed, abandoned, seized, appropriated or forfeited for any reason, and such occurrence in the reasonable opinion of the Agent (acting on the instructions of the Majority Lenders) has or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

13.2    Acceleration

If an Event of Default is continuing unremedied or unwaived the Agent may (with the consent of the Majority Lenders) and shall (at the request of the Majority Lenders) by notice to the Borrower cancel any part of any Loan not then advanced and:

(a)
declare that all outstanding Loans, together with accrued interest thereon, and all other amounts accrued or outstanding under the Finance Documents are immediately due and payable, whereupon they shall become immediately due and payable; and/or

(b)
declare that all outstanding Loans are payable on demand, whereupon they shall immediately become payable on demand by the Agent; and/or

(c) declare the Commitments cancelled and the Maximum Amount reduced to zero.

14    Assignment, Transfer and Sub-Participation

14.1    Lenders' rights

A Lender may assign any of its rights under this Agreement or transfer by novation any of its rights and obligations under this Agreement to any other branch or Affiliate of that Lender or to any other Lender (or an Affiliate of another Lender) or (subject to the prior written consent of the Borrower, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld but not to be required at any time after an Event of Default which is continuing unremedied or unwaived) to any other bank or financial institution, or any trust, fund, securitization vehicle or other entity which is regularly engaged in, or established for the purpose of, making, purchasing or investing in loans, securities or other financial assets, and may grant sub-participations in all or any part of its Commitment. Where the consent of the Borrower is required, the Borrower shall be deemed to have given their consent if no express refusal is given within five (5) Business Days.

14.2    Borrower's co-operation

The Borrower will co-operate fully with a Lender in connection with any assignment, transfer or sub-participation by that Lender; will execute and procure the execution of such documents as that Lender may require in that connection including, but not limited to, re-executing any Finance Documents (if required); and irrevocably authorises any Finance Party to disclose to any proposed assignee, transferee or sub-participant (whether before or after any assignment, transfer or sub-participation and whether or not any assignment, transfer or sub-participation shall take place) all information relating to the Borrower, any Loan and the Finance Documents which any Finance Party may in its discretion consider necessary or desirable (subject to any duties of confidentiality applicable to the Lenders generally).

14.3    Rights of assignee

Any assignee of a Lender shall (unless limited by the express terms of the assignment) take the full benefit of every provision of the Finance Documents benefiting that Lender provided that an




assignment will only be effective on notification by the Agent to that Lender and the assignee that the Agent is satisfied it has complied with all necessary "Know your customer" or other





similar checks under all applicable laws and regulations in relation to the assignment to the assignee.

14.4    Transfer Certificates

If a Lender wishes to transfer any of its rights and obligations under or pursuant to this Agreement, it may do so by delivering to the Agent a duly completed Transfer Certificate, in which event on the Transfer Date:

(a)
to the extent that that Lender seeks to transfer its rights and obligations, the Borrower (on the one hand) and that Lender (on the other) shall be released from all further obligations towards the other;

(b)
the Borrower (on the one hand) and the transferee (on the other) shall assume obligations towards the other identical to those released pursuant to clause 14.4(a); and

(c)
the Agent, each of the Lenders and the transferee shall have the same rights and obligations between themselves as they would have had if the transferee was an Original Lender provided that the Agent shall only be obliged to execute a Transfer Certificate once:

(i)
it is satisfied it has complied with all necessary "know your customer" or other similar checks under all applicable laws and regulations in relation to the transfer to the transferee; and

(ii)    the transferee has paid to the Agent for its own account a transfer fee of US$2,500.

14.5    Copy of Transfer Certificate or Increase Confirmation to the Borrower

The Agent shall, as soon as reasonably practicable after it has executed a Transfer Certificate or an Increase Confirmation, send to the Borrower a copy of that Transfer Certificate or Increase Confirmation.

14.6    Limitation of responsibility of Lenders

(a)
Unless expressly agreed to the contrary, a Lender transferring any of its rights and obligations under or pursuant to this Agreement makes no representation or warranty and assumes no responsibility to the transferee for:

(i)    the legality, validity, effectiveness, adequacy or enforceability of the Finance
Documents or any other documents; (ii)    the financial condition of the Borrower;
(iii)    the performance and observance by the Borrower of its obligations under the
Finance Documents or any other documents; or

(iv)
the accuracy of any statements (whether written or oral) made in or in connection with any Finance Document or any other document,

and any representations or warranties implied by law are excluded.

(b)
Each transferee confirms to the Lender transferring any of its rights and obligations under or pursuant to this Agreement and the other Finance Parties that it:

(i)
has made (and shall continue to make) its own independent investigation and assessment of the financial condition and affairs of the Borrower and its related entities in connection with its participation in this Agreement and has not relied





exclusively on any information provided to it by the Lender in connection with any
Finance Document; and

(ii)
will continue to make its own independent appraisal of the creditworthiness of the Borrower and its related entities whilst any amount is or may be outstanding under the Finance Documents or any Commitment is in force.

(c) Nothing in any Finance Document obliges the Lender to:

(i)
accept a re-transfer or re-assignment from the transferee of any of the rights and obligations assigned or transferred under this clause 14; or

(ii)
support any losses directly or indirectly incurred by the transferee by reason of the non-performance by the Borrower of its obligations under the Finance Documents or otherwise.

14.7    Finance Documents

Unless otherwise expressly provided in any Finance Document or otherwise expressly agreed between a Lender and any proposed transferee and notified by that Lender to the Agent on or before the relevant Transfer Date, there shall automatically be assigned to the transferee with any transfer of a Lender's rights and obligations under or pursuant to this Agreement the rights of that Lender under or pursuant to the Finance Documents (other than this Agreement) which relate to the portion of that Lender's rights and obligations transferred by the relevant Transfer Certificate.

14.8    No assignment or transfer by the Borrower

The Borrower may not assign any of its rights or transfer any of its rights or obligations under the Finance Documents.

14.9    Security over Lenders' rights

In addition to the other rights provided to Lenders under this clause 14, each Lender may without consulting with or obtaining consent from the Borrower, at any time charge, assign or otherwise create an Encumbrance in or over (whether by way of collateral or otherwise) all or any of its rights under any Finance Document to secure obligations of that Lender including, without limitation:

(a)
any charge, assignment or other Encumbrance to secure obligations to a federal reserve or central bank; and

(b)
in the case of any Lender which is a fund, any charge, assignment or other Security granted to any holders (or trustee or representatives of holders) of obligations owed, or securities issued, by that Lender as security for those obligations or securities except that no such charge, assignment or Security shall:

(i)
release a Lender from any of its obligations under the Finance Documents or substitute the beneficiary of the relevant charge, assignment or other Encumbrance for the Lender as a party to any of the Finance Documents; or

(ii)
require any payments to be made by the Borrower or grant to any person any more extensive rights than those required to be made or granted to the relevant Lender under the Finance Documents.

15    Role of the Agent and the Arrangers

15.1    Appointment of the Agent





(a)
Each other Finance Party appoints the Agent to act as its agent under and in connection with the Finance Documents.

(b)
Each other Finance Party authorises the Agent to exercise the rights, powers, authorities and discretions specifically given to the Agent under or in connection with the Finance Documents together with any other incidental rights, powers, authorities and discretions.

15.2    Duties of the Agent

(a)
The Agent's duties under the Finance Documents are solely mechanical and administrative in nature.

(b)    The Agent shall promptly notify the Finance Parties of any change to the definition of
Business day in clause 1.1.

(c)
Subject to paragraph (d) below, the Agent shall promptly forward to a Party the original or a copy of any document which is delivered to the Agent for that Party by any other Party.

(d)    Without prejudice to clause 14.5, paragraph (a) above shall not apply to any Transfer
Certificate or any Increase Confirmation.

(e)
Except where a Finance Document specifically provides otherwise, the Agent is not obliged to review or check the adequacy, accuracy or completeness of any document it forwards to another Party.

(f)
If the Agent receives notice from a Party referring to this Agreement, describing a Default and stating that the circumstance described is a Default, it shall promptly notify the Finance Parties.

(g)
If the Agent is aware of the non-payment of any principal, interest, commitment fee or other fee payable to a Finance Party (other than the Agent, the Coordinator or the Arrangers) under this Agreement it shall promptly notify the other Finance Parties.

(h)
The Agent shall have only those duties, obligations and responsibilities expressly specified in the Finance Documents to which it is expressed to be a party (and no others shall be implied).

(i)
The Agent shall provide to the Borrower, within ten (10) Business Days of a request by the Borrower (but no more frequently than once per calendar month) a list (which may be in electronic form) setting out the names of the Lenders as at the date of that request and their respective Commitments.

15.3    Role of the Arrangers

Except as specifically provided in the Finance Documents, the Arrangers have no obligations of any kind to any other Party under or in connection with any Finance Document.

15.4    No fiduciary duties

(a)
Nothing in any Finance Document constitutes the Agent or the Arrangers as a trustee or fiduciary of any other person.

(b)
Neither the Agent nor the Arrangers shall be bound to account to any Lender for any sum or the profit element of any sum received by it for its own account.

15.5    Business with the Group





The Agent and the Arrangers may accept deposits from, lend money to and generally engage in any kind of banking or other business with any member of the Group.





15.6    Rights and discretions of the Agent

(a)    The Agent may rely on:

(i)
any representation, notice or document believed by it to be genuine, correct and appropriately authorised; and

(ii)
any statement made by a director, authorised signatory or employee of any person regarding any matters which may reasonably be assumed to be within his knowledge or within his power to verify.

(b)
The Agent may assume (unless it has received notice to the contrary in its capacity as agent for the Lenders) that:

(i)
no Default has occurred (unless it has actual knowledge of a Default arising under clause13.1(a)); and

(ii)
any right, power, authority or discretion vested in any Party or the Majority Lenders has not been exercised.

(c)
The Agent may engage, pay for and rely on the advice or services of any lawyers, accountants, surveyors or other experts.

(d)
The Agent may act in relation to the Finance Documents through its personnel and agents.

(e)
The Agent may disclose to any other Party any information it reasonably believes it has received as agent under this Agreement.

(f)
Without prejudice to the generality of clause 15.6(e), the Agent: (i)    may disclose; and
(ii)
on written request of the Borrower or the Majority Lenders shall, as soon as reasonably practicable, disclose,

the identity of a Defaulting Lender to the Borrower and to the other Finance Parties.

(g)
Notwithstanding any other provision of any Finance Document to the contrary, neither the Agent nor the Arrangers are obliged to do or omit to do anything if it would or might in its reasonable opinion constitute a breach of any law or regulation or a breach of a fiduciary duty or duty of confidentiality.

(h)
The Agent may refrain, without liability, from doing anything that would or might in its opinion be contrary to any law of any state or jurisdiction (including, but not limited to, the United States of America or any jurisdiction forming a part of it and England & Wales) or any directive or regulation of any agency of any such state or jurisdiction and may, without liability, do anything which is, in its opinion, necessary to comply with any such law, directive or regulation.

15.7    Majority Lenders' instructions

(a)
Unless a contrary indication appears in a Finance Document, the Agent shall (i) exercise any right, power, authority or discretion vested in it as Agent in accordance with any instructions given to it by the Majority Lenders (or, if so instructed by the Majority Lenders, refrain from exercising any right, power, authority or discretion vested in it as Agent) and (ii) not be liable for any act (or omission) if it acts (or refrains from taking any action) in accordance with an instruction of the Majority Lenders.





(b)
Unless a contrary indication appears in a Finance Document, any instructions given by the Majority Lenders will be binding on all the Finance Parties.

(c)
The Agent may refrain from acting in accordance with the instructions of the Majority Lenders (or, if appropriate, the Lenders) until it has received such security as it may require for any cost, loss or liability (together with any associated VAT) which it may incur in complying with the instructions.

(d)
In the absence of instructions from the Majority Lenders, (or, if appropriate, the Lenders) the Agent may act (or refrain from taking action) as it considers to be in the best interest of the Lenders.

(e)
The Agent is not authorised to act on behalf of a Lender (without first obtaining that Lender's consent) in any legal or arbitration proceedings relating to any Finance Document.

15.8    Responsibility for documentation

Neither the Agent nor the Arrangers:

(a)
are responsible or liable for the adequacy, accuracy and/or completeness of any information (whether oral or written) supplied by the Agent, the Arrangers, the Borrower or any other person given in or in connection with any Finance Document;

(b)
are responsible or liable for the legality, validity, effectiveness, adequacy or enforceability of any Finance Document or any other agreement, arrangement or document entered into, made or executed in anticipation of or in connection with any Finance Document;

(c)
are responsible or liable for any determination as to whether any information provided or to be provided to any Finance Party is non-public information the use of which may be regulated or prohibited by applicable law or regulation relating to insider dealing or otherwise.

15.9    Exclusion of liability

(a)
Without limiting clause 15.9(b) below, the Agent will not be liable for any action taken by it under or in connection with any Finance Document, unless directly caused by its gross negligence or wilful misconduct.

(b)
No Party (other than the Agent) may take any proceedings against any officer, employee or agent of the Agent in respect of any claim it might have against the Agent or in respect of any act or omission of any kind by that officer, employee or agent in relation to any Finance Document and any officer, employee or agent of the Agent may rely on this clause subject to clause 24.5 and the provisions of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.

(c)
The Agent will not be liable for any delay (or any related consequences) in crediting an account with an amount required under the Finance Documents to be paid by the Agent if the Agent has taken all necessary steps as soon as reasonably practicable to comply with the regulations or operating procedures of any recognised clearing or settlement system used by the Agent for that purpose.

(d)
Nothing in this Agreement shall oblige the Agent or the Arrangers to carry out any "know your customer" or other checks in relation to any person on behalf of any Lender and each Lender confirms to the Agent and the Arrangers that it is solely responsible for any such checks it is required to carry out and that it may not rely on any statement in relation to such checks made by the Agent or the Arrangers.

15.10    Lenders' indemnity to the Agent





Each Lender shall (in proportion to its share of the Commitments or, if the Commitments are then zero, to its share of the Commitments immediately prior to their reduction to zero) indemnify the Agent, within three (3) Business Days of demand, against any cost, loss or liability incurred by the Agent (otherwise than by reason of the Agent's gross negligence or wilful misconduct) in acting as Agent under the Finance Documents (unless the Agent has been reimbursed by the Borrower pursuant to a Finance Document).

15.11    Resignation of the Agent

(a)
The Agent may resign and appoint one of its Affiliates acting through an office as successor by giving notice to the other Finance Parties and the Borrower.

(b)
Alternatively the Agent may resign by giving 30 days' notice to the other Finance Parties and the Borrower, in which case the Majority Lenders (after consultation with the Borrower) may appoint a successor Agent.

(c)
If the Majority Lenders have not appointed a successor Agent in accordance with clause 15.11(b) above within 20 days after notice of resignation was given, the retiring Agent (after consultation with the Borrower) may appoint a successor Agent.

(d)
The retiring Agent shall, at its own cost, make available to the successor Agent such documents and records and provide such assistance as the successor Agent may reasonably request for the purposes of performing its functions as Agent under the Finance Documents.

(e)
The Agent's resignation notice shall only take effect upon the appointment of a successor.

(f)
Upon the appointment of a successor, the retiring Agent shall be discharged from any further obligation in respect of the Finance Documents but shall remain entitled to the benefit of this clause 15. Any successor and each of the other Parties shall have the same rights and obligations amongst themselves as they would have had if such successor had been an original Party.

(g)
The Agent shall resign in accordance with paragraph (b) above (and, to the extent applicable, shall use reasonable endeavours to appoint a successor Agent pursuant to paragraph (c) above) if on or after the date which is three (3) months before the earliest FATCA Application Date relating to any payment to the Agent under the Finance Documents, either:

(i)
the Agent fails to respond to a request under clause 9.14 and a Lender reasonably believes that the Agent will not be (or will have ceased to be) a FATCA Exempt Party on or after that FATCA Application Date;

(ii)
the information supplied by the Agent pursuant to clause 9.14 indicates that the Agent will not be (or will have ceased to be) a FATCA Exempt Party on or after that FATCA Application Date; or

(iii)
the Agent notifies the Borrower and the Lenders that the Agent will not be (or will have ceased to be) a FATCA Exempt Party on or after that FATCA Application Date;

and (in each case) a Lender reasonably believes that a Party will be required to make a FATCA Deduction that would not be required if the Agent were a FATCA Exempt Party, and that Lender, by notice to the Agent, requires it to resign.

15.12    Replacement of the Agent





(a)
After consultation with the Borrower, the Majority Lenders may, by giving 30 days' notice to the Agent (or, at any time the Agent is an Impaired Agent, by giving any shorter notice determined by the Majority Lenders) replace the Agent by appointing a successor Agent.

(b)
The retiring Agent shall (at its own cost if it is an Impaired Agent and otherwise at the expense of the Lenders) make available to the successor Agent such documents and records and provide such assistance as the successor Agent may reasonably request for the purposes of performing its functions as Agent under the Finance Documents.

(c)
The appointment of the successor Agent shall take effect on the date specified in the notice from the Majority Lenders to the retiring Agent. As from this date, the retiring Agent shall be discharged from any further obligation in respect of the Finance Documents (other than its obligations under paragraph (b) above) but shall remain entitled to the benefit of clause 15.10, (and any agency fees for the account of the retiring Agent shall cease to accrue from (and shall be payable on) that date).

(d)
Any successor Agent and each of the other Parties shall have the same rights and obligations amongst themselves as they would have had if such successor had been an original Party.

15.13    Confidentiality

(a)
In acting as agent for the Finance Parties, the Agent shall be regarded as acting through its agency division which shall be treated as a separate entity from any other of its divisions or departments.

(b)
If information is received by another division or department of the Agent, it may be treated as confidential to that division or department and the Agent shall not be deemed to have notice of it.

15.14    Relationship with the Lenders

(a)
The Agent may treat the person shown in its records as Lender at the opening of business (in the place of the Agent's principal office as notified to the Finance Parties from time to time) as the Lender acting through its Facility Office:

(i) entitled to or liable for any payment due under any Finance Document on that day;
and

(ii)
entitled to receive and act upon any notice, request, document or communication or make any decision or determination under any Finance Document made or delivered on that day,

unless it has received not less than five (5) Business Days prior notice from that Lender to the contrary in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

(b)
Any Lender may by notice to the Agent appoint a person to receive on its behalf all notices, communications, information and documents to be made or despatched to that Lender under the Finance Documents. Such notice shall contain the address, fax number and (where communication by electronic mail or other electronic means is permitted under clause 21.7) electronic mail address and/or any other information required to enable the transmission of information by that means (and, in each case, the department or officer, if any, for whose attention communication is to be made) and be treated as a notification of a substitute address, fax number, electronic mail address (or such other information), department and officer by that Lender for the purposes of clause
21.2 and clause 21.7 and the Agent shall be entitled to treat such person as the person entitled to receive all such notices, communications, information and documents as though that person were that Lender.





15.15    Credit appraisal by the Lenders

Without affecting the responsibility of the Borrower for information supplied by it or on its behalf in connection with any Finance Document, each Lender confirms to the Agent and the Arrangers that it has been, and will continue to be, solely responsible for making its own independent appraisal and investigation of all risks arising under or in connection with any Finance Document including but not limited to:

(a) the financial condition, status and nature of each member of the Group;

(b)
the legality, validity, effectiveness, adequacy or enforceability of any Finance Document and any other agreement, arrangement or document entered into, made or executed in anticipation of, under or in connection with any Finance Document;

(c)
whether that Lender has recourse, and the nature and extent of that recourse, against any Party or any of its respective assets under or in connection with any Finance Document, the transactions contemplated by the Finance Documents or any other agreement, arrangement or document entered into, made or executed in anticipation of, under or in connection with any Finance Document; and

(d)
the adequacy, accuracy and/or completeness of any other information provided by the Agent, any Party or by any other person under or in connection with any Finance Document, the transactions contemplated by the Finance Documents or any other agreement, arrangement or document entered into, made or executed in anticipation of, under or in connection with any Finance Document.

15.16    Reference Banks

If a Reference Bank (or, if a Reference Bank is not a Lender, the Lender of which it is an Affiliate) ceases to be a Lender, the Agent shall (in consultation with the Borrower) appoint another Lender or an Affiliate of a Lender to replace that Reference Bank.

15.17    Agent's Management Time

Any amount payable to the Agent under clause 15.10, clause 9.5, clause 9.6 and 9.11 shall include the cost of utilising the Agent's management time or other resources and will be calculated on the basis of such reasonable daily or hourly rates as the Agent may notify to the Borrower and the Lenders, and is in addition to any fee paid or payable to the Agent under clause 10.

15.18    Deduction from amounts payable by the Agent

If any Party owes an amount to the Agent under the Finance Documents the Agent may, after giving notice to that Party, deduct an amount not exceeding that amount from any payment to that Party which the Agent would otherwise be obliged to make under the Finance Documents and apply the amount deducted in or towards satisfaction of the amount owed. For the purposes of the Finance Documents that Party shall be regarded as having received any amount so deducted.

16    Amendments and Waivers

16.1    Required consents

(a)
Subject to clause 16.2 any term of the Finance Documents may be amended or waived only with the consent of the Majority Lenders and the Borrower and any such amendment or waiver will be binding on all Parties.

(b)
The Agent may effect, on behalf of any Finance Party, any amendment or waiver permitted by this clause 16.





16.2    Exceptions

(a)
An amendment or waiver of or in relation to, any term of any Finance Document that has the effect of changing or which relates to:

(i)    the definitions of " Majority Lenders " and " Proportionate Share " in clause 1.1;
(ii)    an extension to the date of payment of any amount under the Finance Documents; (iii)    a reduction in the Margin or a reduction in the amount of any payment of principal,
interest, fees or commission payable;

(iv)    a change in currency of payment of any amount under the Finance Documents;

(v)
an increase in any Commitment, an extension of the Final Availability Date or any requirement that a cancellation of Commitments reduces the Commitments of the Lenders rateably;

(vi)    any provision which expressly requires the consent of all the Lenders; (vii)    clause 2.2, clause 14, this clause 16, clause 17 or clause 27,
shall not be made, or given, without the prior consent of all the Lenders.

(b)
An amendment or waiver which relates to the rights or obligations of the Agent or the Arrangers (each in their capacity as such) may not be effected without the consent of the Agent or, as the case may be, the Arrangers.

16.3    Excluded Commitments

If:

(a)
any Defaulting Lender fails to respond to a request for a consent, waiver, amendment of or in relation to any term of any Finance Document or any other vote of Lenders under the terms of this Agreement within twenty (20) Business Days of that request being made; or

(b)
any Lender which is not a Defaulting Lender fails to respond to such a request (other than an amendment, waiver or consent referred to in clauses 16.2(a)(ii), 16.2(a)(iii) and
16.2(a)(v)) or other such vote within twenty (20) Business Days of that request being made,

(unless, in either case, the Borrower and the Agent agree to a longer time period in relation to any request):

(i)
its Commitment shall not be included for the purpose of calculating the aggregate of the Commitments when ascertaining whether any relevant percentage (including, for the avoidance of doubt, unanimity) of aggregate of the Commitments has been obtained to approve that request; and

(ii)
its status as a Lender shall be disregarded for the purpose of ascertaining whether the agreement of any specified group of Lenders has been obtained to approve that request.

16.4    Replacement of Lender

(a)    If:

(i)    any Lender becomes a Non-Consenting Lender (as defined in clause 16.4(d)); or









(ii)
the Borrower becomes obliged to repay any amount in accordance with clause 6.1 or to pay additional amounts pursuant to clause 20.3, clause 9.12(a) or clause 9.7 to any Lender,

then the Borrower may, on ten (10) Business Days' prior written notice to the Agent and such Lender, replace such Lender by requiring such Lender to (and, to the extent permitted by law, such Lender shall) transfer pursuant to clause 14 all (and not part only) of its rights and obligations under this Agreement to a Lender or other bank, financial institution, trust, fund or other entity (a Replacement Lender ) selected by the Borrower, which confirms its willingness to assume and does assume all the obligations of the transferring Lender in accordance with clause 14 for a purchase price in cash payable at the time of transfer in an amount equal to the outstanding principal amount of such Lender's participation in a Loan and all accrued interest, Break Costs and other amounts payable in relation thereto under the Finance Documents.

(b)
The replacement of a Lender pursuant to this clause 16.4 shall be subject to the following conditions:

(i)    the Borrower shall have no right to replace the Agent;

(ii)    neither the Agent nor the Lender shall have any obligation to the Borrower to find a
Replacement Lender;

(iii)
in the event of a replacement of a Non-Consenting Lender such replacement must take place no later than thirty (30) Business Days after the date on which that Lender is deemed a Non-Consenting Lender;

(iv)
in no event shall the Lender replaced under this clause 16.4 be required to pay or surrender to such Replacement Lender any of the fees received by such Lender pursuant to the Finance Documents; and

(v)
the Lender shall only be obliged to transfer its rights and obligations pursuant to clause 16.4(a) once it is satisfied that it has complied with all necessary "know your customer" or other similar checks under all applicable laws and regulations in relation to that transfer.

(c)
A Lender shall perform the checks described in clause 16.4(b)(v) as soon as reasonably practicable following delivery of a notice referred to in clause 16.4(a) and shall notify the Agent and the Borrower when it is satisfied that it has complied with those checks.

(d)    In the event that:

(i)
the Borrower or the Agent (at the request of the Borrower) has requested the Lenders to give a consent in relation to, or to agree to a waiver or amendment of, any provisions of the Finance Documents;

(ii)    the consent, waiver or amendment in question requires the approval of all the
Lenders; and

(iii)
Lenders whose Commitments aggregate more than ninety per cent. (90%) of the aggregate of the Commitments (or, if the aggregate of the Commitments have been reduced to zero, aggregated more than ninety per cent. (90%) of the aggregate of the Commitments prior to that reduction) have consented or agreed to such waiver or amendment,

(iv)
then any Lender who does not and continues not to consent or agree to such waiver or amendment shall be deemed a Non-Consenting Lender .









16.5    Disenfranchisement of Defaulting Lenders

(a)
For so long as a Defaulting Lender has any Commitment, in ascertaining: (i)    the Majority Lenders; or
(ii) whether:

(A)
any given percentage (including, for the avoidance of doubt, unanimity) of the aggregate of the Commitments; or

(B) the agreement of any specified group of Lenders,

has been obtained to approve any request for a consent, waiver, amendment or other vote of Lenders under the Finance Documents, that Defaulting Lender's Commitment will be reduced by the amount of its participation in any Loans it has failed to make available and, to the extent that that reduction results in that Defaulting Lender's Commitment being zero, that Defaulting Lender shall be deemed not to be a Lender for the purposes of (i) and (ii).

(b)
For the purposes of this clause 16.5, the Agent may assume that the following Lenders are Defaulting Lenders:

(i) any Lender which has notified the Agent that it has become a Defaulting Lender;

(ii)
any Lender in relation to which it is aware that any of the events or circumstances referred to in (a), (b) or (c) of the definition of "Defaulting Lender" has occurred,

(iii)
unless it has received notice to the contrary from the Lender concerned (together with any supporting evidence reasonably requested by the Agent) or the Agent is otherwise aware that the Lender has ceased to be a Defaulting Lender.

16.6    Replacement of a Defaulting Lender

(a)
The Borrower may, at any time a Lender has become and continues to be a Defaulting Lender, by giving five (5) Business Days' prior written notice to the Agent and such Lender:

(i)
replace such Lender by requiring such Lender to (and, to the extent permitted by law, such Lender shall) transfer pursuant to clause 14 all (and not part only) of its rights and obligations under this Agreement;

(ii)
require such Lender to (and, to the extent permitted by law, such Lender shall) transfer pursuant to clause 14 all (and not part only) of the undrawn Commitment of the Lender; or

(iii)
require such Lender to (and, to the extent permitted by law, such Lender shall) transfer pursuant to clause 14 all (and not part only) of its rights and obligations in respect of the Facility,

to a Lender or other bank, financial institution, trust, fund or other entity (a Replacement Lender ) selected by the Borrower and which confirms its willingness to assume and does assume all the obligations, or all the relevant obligations, of the transferring Lender in accordance with clause 14 for a purchase price in cash payable at the time of transfer which is either:

(A)
in an amount equal to the outstanding principal amount of such Lender's participation in the outstanding Loans and all accrued interest, Break Costs





and other amounts payable in relation thereto under the Finance
Documents; or

(B)
in an amount agreed between that Defaulting Lender, the Replacement Lender and the Borrower and which does not exceed the amount described in paragraph (A) above.

(b)
Any transfer of rights and obligations of a Defaulting Lender pursuant to this clause 16.6 shall be subject to the following conditions:

(i)    the Borrower shall have no right to replace the Agent;

(ii)    neither the Agent nor the Defaulting Lender shall have any obligation to the
Borrower to find a Replacement Lender;

(iii)
the transfer must take place no later than five (5) days after the notice referred to in clause 16.6(a);

(iv)
in no event shall the Defaulting Lender be required to pay or surrender to the Replacement Lender any of the fees received by the Defaulting Lender pursuant to the Finance Documents; and

(v)
the Defaulting Lender shall only be obliged to transfer its rights and obligations pursuant to clause 16.6(a) once it is satisfied that it has complied with all necessary "know your customer" or other similar checks under all applicable laws and regulations in relation to that transfer to the Replacement Lender.

(c)
The Defaulting Lender shall perform the checks described in clause 16.6(b)(v) as soon as reasonably practicable following delivery of a notice referred to in clause 16.6(a) and shall notify the Agent and the Borrower when it is satisfied that it has complied with those checks.

17    Sharing among the Finance Parties

17.1    Payments to Finance Parties

If a Finance Party (a Recovering Finance Party ) receives or recovers any amount from the Borrower other than in accordance with clause 18 (a Recovered Amount ) and applies that amount to a payment due under the Finance Documents then:

(a)
the Recovering Finance Party shall, within three Business Days, notify details of the receipt or recovery to the Agent;

(b)
the Agent shall determine whether the receipt or recovery is in excess of the amount the Recovering Finance Party would have been paid had the receipt or recovery been received or made by the Agent and distributed in accordance with clause 18, without taking account of any Tax which would be imposed on the Agent in relation to the receipt, recovery or distribution; and

(c)
the Recovering Finance Party shall, within three Business Days of demand by the Agent, pay to the Agent an amount (the Sharing Payment ) equal to such receipt or recovery less any amount which the Agent determines may be retained by the Recovering Finance Party as its share of any payment to be made, in accordance with 18.5).

17.2    Redistribution of payments

The Agent shall treat the Sharing Payment as if it had been paid by the Borrower and distribute it between the Finance Parties (other than the Recovering Finance Party) (the Sharing Finance





Parties ) in accordance with clause 18.5 towards the obligations of Borrower to the Sharing
Finance Parties.

17.3    Recovering Finance Party's rights

On a distribution by the Agent under clause 17.2 of a payment received by a Recovering Finance Party from the Borrower, as between the Borrower and the Recovering Finance Party, an amount of the Recovered Amount equal to the Sharing Payment will be treated as not having been paid by the Borrower.

17.4    Reversal of redistribution

If any part of the Sharing Payment received or recovered by a Recovering Finance Party becomes repayable and is repaid by that Recovering Finance Party, then:

(a)
each Sharing Finance Party shall, upon request of the Agent, pay to the Agent for the account of that Recovering Finance Party an amount equal to the appropriate part of its share of the Sharing Payment (together with an amount as is necessary to reimburse that Recovering Finance Party for its proportion of any interest on the Sharing Payment which that Recovering Finance Party is required to pay) (the Redistributed Amount ); and

(b)
as between the Borrower and each relevant Sharing Finance Party, an amount equal to the relevant Redistributed Amount will be treated as not having been paid by the Borrower.

17.5    Exceptions

(a)
This clause 17 shall not apply to the extent that the Recovering Finance Party would not, after making any payment pursuant to this clause, have a valid and enforceable claim against the Borrower.

(b)
A Recovering Finance Party is not obliged to share with any other Finance Party any amount which the Recovering Finance Party has received or recovered as a result of taking legal or arbitration proceedings, if:

(i)    it notified that other Finance Party of the legal or arbitration proceedings; and

(ii)
that other Finance Party had an opportunity to participate in those legal or arbitration proceedings but did not do so as soon as reasonably practicable having received notice and did not take separate legal or arbitration proceedings.

18    Payment mechanics

18.1    Payments to the Agent

(a)
On each date on which the Borrower or a Lender is required to make a payment under a Finance Document, the Borrower or Lender shall make the same available to the Agent (unless a contrary indication appears in a Finance Document) for value on the due date at the time and in such funds specified by the Agent as being customary at the time for settlement of transactions in the relevant currency in the place of payment.

(b)
Payment shall be made to such account in the principal financial centre of the country of that currency and with such bank as the Agent, in each case, specifies.

18.2    Distributions by the Agent

Each payment received by the Agent under the Finance Documents for another Party shall, subject to clause 18.3 and clause 18.4 be made available by the Agent as soon as practicable after receipt to the Party entitled to receive payment in accordance with this Agreement (in the









case of a Lender, for the account of its Facility Office), to such account as that Party may notify to the Agent by not less than five Business Days' notice with a bank specified by that Party in the principal financial centre of the country of that currency.

18.3    Distributions to the Borrower

The Agent may (with the consent of the Borrower or in accordance with clause 19) apply any amount received by it for the Borrower in or towards payment (on the date and in the currency and funds of receipt) of any amount due from the Borrower under the Finance Documents or in or towards purchase of any amount of any currency to be so applied.

18.4    Clawback and pre-funding

(a)
Where a sum is to be paid to the Agent under the Finance Documents for another Party, the Agent is not obliged to pay that sum to that other Party (or to enter into or perform any related exchange contract) until it has been able to establish to its satisfaction that it has actually received that sum.

(b)
Unless paragraph (c) below applies, if the Agent pays an amount to another Party and it proves to be the case that the Agent had not actually received that amount, then the Party to whom that amount (or the proceeds of any related exchange contract) was paid by the Agent shall on demand refund the same to the Agent together with interest on that amount from the date of payment to the date of receipt by the Agent, calculated by the Agent to reflect its cost of funds.

(c)
If the Agent has notified the Lenders that it is willing to make available amounts for the account of the Borrower before receiving funds from the Lenders then if and to the extent that the Agent does so but it proves to be the case that it does not then receive funds from a Lender in respect of a sum which it paid to a Borrower:

(i)
the Agent shall notify the Borrower of that Lender's identity and the Borrower to whom that sum was made available shall on demand refund it to the Agent; and

(ii)
the Lender by whom those funds should have been made available or, if that Lender fails to do so, the Borrower to whom that sum was made available, shall on demand pay to the Agent the amount (as certified by the Agent) which will indemnify the Agent against any funding cost incurred by it as a result of paying out that sum before receiving those funds from that Lender.

18.5    Partial payments

(a)
If the Agent receives a payment that is insufficient to discharge all the amounts then due and payable by the Borrower under the Finance Documents, the Agent shall apply that payment towards the obligations of the Borrower under the Finance Documents in the following order:

(i)
first, in or towards payment pro rata of any unpaid amount owing to the Agent under the Finance Documents;

(ii)
secondly, in or towards payment pro rata of any accrued interest, fee or commission due but unpaid under this Agreement;

(iii)    thirdly, in or towards payment pro rata of any principal due but unpaid under this
Agreement; and

(iv)    fourthly, in or towards payment pro rata of any other sum due but unpaid under the
Finance Documents.





(b)
The Agent shall, if so directed by the Majority Lenders, vary the order set out in sub- clauses 18.5(a)(ii) to 18.5(a)(iv) above.

(c) Clauses 18.5(a) and 18.5(b) above will override any appropriation made by the Borrower.

18.6    No set-off by Borrower

All payments to be made by the Borrower under the Finance Documents shall be calculated and be made without (and free and clear of any deduction for) set-off or counterclaim.

19    Set-Off

A Finance Party may set off any matured obligation due from the Borrower under any Finance Document (to the extent beneficially owned by that Finance Party) against any matured obligation owed by that Finance Party to the Borrower, regardless of the place of payment, booking branch or currency of either obligation. If the obligations are in different currencies, that Finance Party may convert either obligation at a market rate of exchange in its usual course of business for the purpose of the set-off.

20    Payments and Taxes

20.1    Payments

Each amount payable by the Borrower under a Finance Document shall be paid to such account at such bank as the Agent may from time to time direct to the Borrower in the Currency of Account and in such funds as are customary at the time for settlement of transactions in the relevant currency in the place of payment. Payment shall be deemed to have been received by the Agent on the date on which the Agent receives authenticated advice of receipt, unless that advice is received by the Agent on a day other than a Business Day or at a time of day (whether on a Business Day or not) when the Agent in its reasonable discretion considers that it is impossible or impracticable for the Agent to utilise the amount received for value that same day, in which event the payment in question shall be deemed to have been received by the Agent on the Business Day next following the date of receipt of advice by the Agent.

20.2    No deductions or withholdings

Each payment (whether of principal or interest or otherwise) to be made by the Borrower under a Finance Document shall, subject only to clause 20.3, be made free and clear of and without deduction for or on account of any Taxes or other deductions, withholdings, restrictions, conditions or counterclaims of any nature.

20.3    Grossing-up

If at any time any law requires (or is interpreted to require) the Borrower to make any deduction or withholding from any payment, other than a FATCA Deduction, or to change the rate or manner in which any required deduction or withholding is made under a Finance Documents, the Borrower will promptly notify the Agent and, simultaneously with making that payment, will pay to the Agent whatever additional amount (after taking into account any additional Taxes on, or deductions or withholdings from, or restrictions or conditions on, that additional amount) is necessary to ensure that, after making the deduction or withholding, the relevant Finance Parties receive a net sum equal to the sum which they would have received had no deduction or withholding been made.

20.4    Evidence of deductions

If at any time the Borrower is required by law to make any deduction or withholding from any payment to be made by it under a Finance Document, the Borrower will pay the amount required to be deducted or withheld to the relevant authority within the time allowed under the applicable law and will, no later than thirty (30) days after making that payment, deliver to the









Agent an original receipt issued by the relevant authority, or other evidence reasonably acceptable to the Agent, evidencing the payment to that authority of all amounts required to be deducted or withheld.

20.5    Rebate

If the Borrower pays any additional amount under clause 9.12 or clause 20.3, and a Finance Party subsequently receives a refund or allowance from any tax authority which that Finance Party identifies as being referable to that increased amount so paid by the Borrower, that Finance Party shall, as soon as reasonably practicable, pay to the Borrower an amount equal to the amount of the refund or allowance received, if and to the extent that it may do so without prejudicing its right to retain that refund or allowance and without putting itself in any worse financial position than that in which it would have been had the relevant deduction or withholding not been required to have been made. Nothing in this clause 20.5 shall be interpreted as imposing any obligation on any Finance Party to apply for any refund or allowance nor as restricting in any way the manner in which any Finance Party organises its tax affairs, nor as imposing on any Finance Party any obligation to disclose to the Borrower any information regarding its tax affairs or tax computations.

20.6    Adjustment of due dates

If any payment or transfer of funds to be made under a Finance Document, other than a payment of interest on any Loan, shall be due on a day which is not a Business Day, that payment shall be made on the next succeeding Business Day (unless the next succeeding Business Day falls in the next calendar month in which event the payment shall be made on the next preceding Business Day). Any such variation of time shall be taken into account in computing any interest in respect of that payment.

20.7    Impaired Agent

(a)
If, at any time, the Agent becomes an Impaired Agent, the Borrower or a Lender which is required to make a payment under the Finance Documents to the Agent in accordance with clause 20.1 may instead either:

(i)    pay that amount direct to the required recipient(s); or

(ii)
if in its absolute discretion it considers that it is not reasonably practicable to pay that amount direct to the required recipient(s), pay that amount or the relevant part of that amount to an interest-bearing account held with an Acceptable Bank in relation to which no Insolvency Event has occurred and is continuing, in the name of the Borrower or the Lender making the payment (the Paying Party ) and designated as a trust account for the benefit of the Party or Parties beneficially entitled to that payment under the Finance Documents (the Recipient Party or Recipient Parties ).

In each case such payments must be made on the due date for payment under the
Finance Documents.

(b)
All interest accrued on the amount standing to the credit of the trust account shall be for the benefit of the Recipient Party or the Recipient Parties pro rata to their respective entitlements.

(c)
A Party which has made a payment in accordance with this clause 20.7 shall be discharged of the relevant payment obligation under the Finance Documents and shall not take any credit risk with respect to the amounts standing to the credit of the trust account.

(d)
Promptly upon the appointment of a successor Agent in accordance with clause 15.12, each Paying Party shall (other than to the extent that that Party has given an instruction





pursuant to clause 20.7(e)) give all requisite instructions to the bank with whom the trust account is held to transfer the amount (together with any accrued interest) to the successor Agent for distribution to the relevant Recipient Party or Recipient Parties in accordance with clause 17.

(e)
A Paying Party shall, promptly upon request by a Recipient Party and to the extent: (i)    it has not given an instruction pursuant to clause 20.7(d); and
(ii) that it has been provided with the necessary information by that Recipient Party,

give all requisite instructions to the bank with whom the trust account is held to transfer the relevant amount (together with any accrued interest) to that Recipient Party.

21    Notices

21.1    Communications in writing

Any communication to be made under or in connection with this Agreement shall be made in writing and, unless otherwise stated, may be made by fax or letter or (subject to clause21.7) electronic mail.

21.2    Addresses

The address and fax number (and the department or officer, if any, for whose attention the communication is to be made) of each party to this Agreement for any communication or document to be made or delivered under or in connection with this Agreement are:

(a) in the case of the Borrower, c/o Teekay Shipping (Canada) Ltd Suite 2000, Bentall 5, 550
Burrard Street, Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6C 2K2 (fax no: +1 604 681 3011) marked for the attention of Renee Eng, Manager Treasury;

(b) in the case of each Lender, those appearing opposite its name in Schedule 1; and

(c)
in the case of the Agent at 5th Floor, Citigroup Centre, 25 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5LB, United Kingdom (+44 (0)20 7492 3980) marked for the attention of Loans Agency;

or any substitute address, fax number, department or officer as any party may notify to the Agent (or the Agent may notify to the other parties, if a change is made by the Agent) by not less than five (5) Business Days' notice.

21.3    Delivery

Any communication or document made or delivered by one party to this Agreement to another under or in connection this Agreement will only be effective:

(a) if by way of fax, when received in legible form; or

(b)
if by way of letter, when it has been left at the relevant address or five (5) Business Days after being deposited in the post postage prepaid in an envelope addressed to it at that address; or

(c) if by way of electronic mail, in accordance with clause 21.7;

and, if a particular department or officer is specified as part of its address details provided under clause 21.2, if addressed to that department or officer.





Any communication or document to be made or delivered to the Agent will be effective only when actually received by the Agent.

All notices from or to the Borrower shall be sent through the Agent.

21.4    Notification of address and fax number

Promptly upon receipt of notification of an address, fax number or change of address, pursuant to clause 21.2 or changing its own address or fax number, the Agent shall notify the other parties to this Agreement.

21.5    English language

Any notice given under or in connection with this Agreement must be in English. All other documents provided under or in connection with this Agreement must be:

(a) in English; or

(b)
if not in English, and if so required by the Agent, accompanied by a certified English translation and, in this case, the English translation will prevail unless the document is a constitutional, statutory or other official document.

21.6    Communication when Agent is Impaired Agent

If the Agent is an Impaired Agent the Parties may, instead of communicating with each other through the Agent, communicate with each other directly and (while the Agent is an Impaired Agent) all the provisions of the Finance Documents which require communications to be made or notices to be given to or by the Agent shall be varied so that communications may be made and notices given to or by the relevant Parties directly. This provision shall not operate after a replacement Facility has been appointed.

21.7    Electronic communication

(a)
Any communication to be made in connection with this Agreement may be made by electronic mail or other electronic means, if the Borrower and the relevant Finance Party:

(i)
agree that, unless and until notified to the contrary, this is to be an accepted form of communication;

(ii)
notify each other in writing of their electronic mail address and/or any other information required to enable the sending and receipt of information by that means; and

(iii)
notify each other of any change to their address or any other such information supplied by them.

(b)
Any electronic communication made between the Borrower and the relevant Finance Party will be effective only when actually received in readable form and acknowledged by the recipient (it being understood that any system generated responses do not constitute an acknowledgement) and in the case of any electronic communication made by the Borrower to a Finance Party only if it is addressed in such a manner as the Finance Party shall specify for this purpose.

22    Partial Invalidity

If, at any time, any provision of a Finance Document is or becomes illegal, invalid or unenforceable in any respect under any law of any jurisdiction, neither the legality, validity or enforceability of the




remaining provisions nor the legality, validity or enforceability of such provision under the law of any other jurisdiction will in any way be affected or impaired.





23    Remedies and Waivers

No failure to exercise, nor any delay in exercising, on the part of any Finance Party, any right or remedy under a Finance Document shall operate as a waiver of any such right or remedy or constitute an election to affirm any of the Finance Documents. No election to affirm any Finance Document on the part of any Finance Party shall be effective unless it is in writing. No single or partial exercise of any right or remedy prevent any further or other exercise or the exercise of any other right or remedy. The rights and remedies provided in this Agreement are cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies provided by law.

24    Miscellaneous

24.1    Further Assurance

If any provision of a Finance Document shall be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part by reason of any present or future law or any decision of any court, or if the documents at any time held by or on behalf of the Finance Parties or any of them are considered by the Lenders for any reason insufficient to carry out the terms of this Agreement, then from time to time the Borrower will promptly, on demand by the Agent, execute or procure the execution of such further documents as in the opinion of the Lenders are necessary to provide adequate security for the repayment of the Indebtedness.

24.2    Rescission of payments etc.

Any discharge, release or reassignment by a Finance Party of any of the security constituted by, or any of the obligations of the Borrower contained in, a Finance Document shall be (and be deemed always to have been) void if any act (including, without limitation, any payment) as a result of which such discharge, release or reassignment was given or made is subsequently wholly or partially rescinded or avoided by operation of any law.

24.3    Certificates

Any certificate or statement signed by an authorised signatory of the Agent purporting to show the amount of the Indebtedness (or any part of the Indebtedness) or any other amount referred to in any Finance Document shall, save for manifest error or on any question of law, be conclusive evidence as against the Borrower of that amount.

24.4    Counterparts

This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which shall be original but which shall together constitute the same instrument.

24.5    Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999

A person who is not a party to this Agreement (other than those parties benefitting from the indemnities in clause 9.6) has no right under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce or to enjoy the benefit of any term of this Agreement.

25    Confidentiality

25.1    Confidential Information

Each Finance Party agrees to keep all Confidential Information confidential and not to disclose it to anyone, save to the extent permitted by clause 25.2 and clause 25.3, and to ensure that all Confidential Information is protected with security measures and a degree of care that would apply to its own confidential information.

25.2    Disclosure of Confidential Information









Any Finance Party may disclose:

(a)
to any of its Affiliates and any of its or their officers, directors, employees, professional advisers, auditors, partners and Representatives such Confidential Information as that Finance Party shall consider appropriate if any person to whom the Confidential Information is to be given pursuant to this clause 25.2(a) is informed in writing of its confidential nature and that some or all of such Confidential Information may be price- sensitive information except that there shall be no such requirement to so inform if the recipient is subject to professional obligations to maintain the confidentiality of the information or is otherwise bound by requirements of confidentiality in relation to the Confidential Information;

(b)    to any person:

(i)
to (or through) whom it assigns or transfers (or may potentially assign or transfer) all or any of its rights and/or obligations under one or more Finance Documents or which succeeds (or which may potentially succeed) it as agent and, in each case, to any of that person's Affiliates, Representatives and professional advisers;

(ii)
with (or through) whom it enters into (or may potentially enter into), whether directly or indirectly, any sub-participation in relation to, or any other transaction under which payments are to be made or may be made by reference to, one or more Finance Documents and/or the Borrower and to any of that person's Affiliates, Representatives and professional advisers;

(iii)    appointed by any Finance Party or by a person to whom clause 25.2(b)(i) or
25.2(b)(ii) applies to receive communications, notices, information or documents delivered pursuant to the Finance Documents on its behalf;

(iv)
who invests in or otherwise finances (or may potentially invest in or otherwise finance), directly or indirectly, any transaction referred to in clause 25.2(b)(i) or
25.2(b)(ii);

(v)
to whom information is required or requested to be disclosed by any court of competent jurisdiction or any governmental, banking, taxation or other regulatory authority or similar body, the rules of any relevant stock exchange or pursuant to any applicable law or regulation;

(vi)
to whom information is required to be disclosed in connection with, and for the purposes of, any litigation, arbitration, administrative or other investigations, proceedings or disputes;

(vii)
to whom or for whose benefit that Finance Party charges, assigns or otherwise creates Security (or may do so) pursuant to clause 14.9;

(viii)    who is a Party; or

(ix)    with the consent of the Borrower;

in each case, such Confidential Information as that Finance Party shall consider appropriate if:

(A) in relation to clauses 25.2(b)(i), 25.2(b)(ii) and 25.2(b)(iii), the person to whom the Confidential Information is to be given has entered into a Confidentiality Undertaking except that there shall be no requirement for a Confidentiality Undertaking if the recipient is a professional adviser and is subject to professional obligations to maintain the confidentiality of the Confidential Information;





(B) in relation to clause 25.2(b)(iv), the person to whom the Confidential Information is to be given has entered into a Confidentiality Undertaking or is otherwise bound by requirements of confidentiality in relation to the Confidential Information they receive and is informed that some or all of such Confidential Information may be price-sensitive information;

(C) in relation to clauses 25.2(b)(v), 25.2(b)(vi) and 25.2(b)(vii), the person to whom the Confidential Information is to be given is informed of its confidential nature and that some or all of such Confidential Information may be price-sensitive information except that there shall be no requirement to so inform if, in the opinion of that Finance Party, it is not practicable so to do in the circumstances; and

(c)
to any person appointed by that Finance Party or by a person to whom clause 25.2(b)(i) or 25.2(b)(ii) applies to provide administration or settlement services in respect of one or more of the Finance Documents including without limitation, in relation to the trading of participations in respect of the Finance Documents, such Confidential Information as may be required to be disclosed to enable such service provider to provide any of the services referred to in this clause 25.2(c) if the service provider to whom the Confidential Information is to be given has entered into a Confidentiality Undertaking; and

(d)
subject to the Agent providing the Borrower with prior notification, to any rating agency (including its professional advisers) such Confidential Information as may be required to be disclosed to enable such rating agency to carry out its normal rating activities in relation to the Finance Documents and/or the Borrower.

25.3    Disclosure to numbering service providers

(a)
Any Finance Party may disclose to any national or international numbering service provider appointed by that Finance Party to provide identification numbering services in respect of this Agreement, any Loan and/or the Borrower the following information:

(i)    name of the Borrower;

(ii)    country of domicile of the Borrower; (iii)    place of formation of the Borrower; (iv)    date of this Agreement;
(v)    clause 27;

(vi)    the names of the Agent and the Arrangers;

(vii)    date of each amendment and restatement of this Agreement; (viii)    amount of any Loan;
(ix)    currencies of any Loan; (x)    type of Loans;
(xi)    ranking of any Loan;

(xii)    Final Availability Date for the Loans;

(xiii)    changes to any of the information previously supplied pursuant to (a) to (l); and

(xiv) such other information agreed between such Finance Party and the Borrower,









to enable such numbering service provider to provide its usual syndicated loan numbering identification services.

(b)
The Parties acknowledge and agree that each identification number assigned to this Agreement, any Loan and/or the Borrower by a numbering service provider and the information associated with each such number may be disclosed to users of its services in accordance with the standard terms and conditions of that numbering service provider.

(c) The Borrower represents that none of the information set out in clauses 25.3(a)(i) to
25.3(a)(xiv) is, nor will at any time be, unpublished price-sensitive information. (d)    The Agent shall notify the Borrower and the other Finance Parties of:
(i)
the name of any numbering service provider appointed by the Agent in respect of this Agreement, the Loans and/or the Borrower; and

(ii)    the number or, as the case may be, numbers assigned to this Agreement, the
Loans and/or the Borrower by such numbering service provider.

25.4    Entire Agreement

This clause 25 constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties in relation to the obligations of the Finance Parties under the Finance Documents regarding Confidential Information and supersedes any previous agreement, whether express or implied, regarding Confidential Information.

25.5    Confidentiality Release

The Borrower hereby releases each Finance Party and each of its Affiliates and each of its or their officers, directors, employees, professional advisers, auditors and representatives (each a Disclosing Party ) from any confidentiality obligations or confidentiality restrictions arising from Swiss law or other applicable banking secrecy and data protection legislation which would prevent a Disclosing Party, but for this release, from disclosing any Confidential Information in accordance with this Clause 25.

26    Confidentiality of Funding Rates and Reference Bank Rates

26.1    Confidentiality and disclosure

(a)
The Agent and the Borrower agree to keep each Funding Rate (and, in the case of the Agent, each Reference Bank Rate) confidential and not to disclose it to anyone, save to the extent permitted by paragraphs (b) and (c) below.

(b) The Agent may disclose:

(i)
any Funding Rate (but not any Reference Bank Rate) to the Borrower pursuant to clause 7.6; and

(ii)
any Funding Rate or any Reference Bank Rate to any person appointed by it to provide administration services in respect of one or more of the Finance Documents to the extent necessary to enable such service provider to provide those services if the service provider to whom that information is to be given has entered into a confidentiality agreement substantially in the form of the LMA Master Confidentiality Undertaking for Use With Administration/Settlement Service Providers or such other form of confidentiality undertaking agreed between the Agent and the relevant Lender.

(c) The Agent may disclose any Funding Rate or any Reference Bank Rate, and the
Borrower may disclose any Funding Rate, to:









(i)
any of its Affiliates and any of its or their officers, directors, employees, professional advisers, auditors, partners and Representatives if any person to whom that Funding Rate or Reference Bank Rate is to be given pursuant to this paragraph (i) is informed in writing of its confidential nature and that it may be price-sensitive information except that there shall be no such requirement to so inform if the recipient is subject to professional obligations to maintain the confidentiality of that Funding Rate or Reference Bank Rate or is otherwise bound by requirements of confidentiality in relation to it;

(ii)
any person to whom information is required or requested to be disclosed by any court of competent jurisdiction or any governmental, banking, taxation or other regulatory authority or similar body, the rules of any relevant stock exchange or pursuant to any applicable law or regulation if the person to whom that Funding Rate or Reference Bank Rate is to be given is informed in writing of its confidential nature and that it may be price-sensitive information except that there shall be no requirement to so inform if, in the opinion of the Agent or the Borrower, as the case may be, it is not practicable to do so in the circumstances;

(iii)
any person to whom information is required to be disclosed in connection with, and for the purposes of, any litigation, arbitration, administrative or other investigations, proceedings or disputes if the person to whom that Funding Rate or Reference Bank Rate is to be given is informed in writing of its confidential nature and that it may be price-sensitive information except that there shall be no requirement to so inform if, in the opinion of the Agent or the Borrower, as the case may be, it is not practicable to do so in the circumstances; and

(iv)    any person with the consent of the relevant Lender.

(d)
The Agent's obligations in this clause 26 relating to Reference Bank Rates are without prejudice to its obligations to make notifications under clause 7.6 provided that (other than pursuant to paragraph (b)(i) above) the Agent shall not include the details of any individual Reference Bank Rate as part of any such notification.

26.2    Related obligations

(a)
The Agent and the Borrower acknowledge that each Funding Rate is or may be price- sensitive information and that its use may be regulated or prohibited by applicable legislation (including, without limitation, securities law relating to insider dealing and market abuse) and the Agent and the Borrower undertake not to use any Funding Rate for any unlawful purpose.

(b)
The Agent and the Borrower agree (to the extent permitted by law and regulation) to inform the relevant Lender:

(i)    of the circumstances of any disclosure made pursuant to paragraph (c)(ii) of clause
26.1 except where such disclosure is made to any of the persons referred to in that paragraph during the ordinary course of its supervisory or regulatory function; and

(ii)
upon becoming aware that any information has been disclosed in breach of this clause 26.

26.3    No Event of Default

No Event of Default will occur under clause 13.1(e) by reason only of the Borrower’s failure to comply with this clause 26.





27    Law and Jurisdiction

27.1    Governing law

This Agreement and any non-contractual obligations arising from or in connection with it shall in all respects be governed by and interpreted in accordance with English law.

27.2    Jurisdiction

For the exclusive benefit of the Finance Parties, the parties to this Agreement irrevocably agree that the courts of England are to have jurisdiction to settle any dispute (a) arising from or in connection with this Agreement or (b) relating to any non-contractual obligations arising from or in connection with this Agreement and that any proceedings may be brought in those courts.

27.3    Alternative jurisdictions

Nothing contained in this clause 27 shall limit the right of the Finance Parties to commence any proceedings against the Borrower in any other court of competent jurisdiction nor shall the commencement of any proceedings against the Borrower in one or more jurisdictions preclude the commencement of any proceedings in any other jurisdiction, whether concurrently or not.

27.4    Waiver of objections

The Borrower irrevocably waives any objection which it may now or in the future have to the laying of the venue of any proceedings in any court referred to in this clause 27, and any claim that those proceedings have been brought in an inconvenient or inappropriate forum, and irrevocably agrees that a judgment in any proceedings commenced in any such court shall be conclusive and binding on it and may be enforced in the courts of any other jurisdiction.

27.5    Waiver of punitive damages

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Borrower shall not assert, and hereby waives, any claim against any Finance Party, on any theory of liability, for special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages (as opposed to direct or actual damages) arising out of or in connection with, or as contemplated hereby, the transactions contemplated hereby, any Loan or the use of the proceeds thereof.

27.6    Service of process

Without prejudice to any other mode of service allowed under any relevant law, the Borrower:

(a)
irrevocably appoints Teekay Shipping (UK) Ltd of 2nd Floor, 86 Jermyn Street, London SW1Y 6JD England as its agent for service of process in relation to any proceedings before the English courts in connection with this Agreement; and

(b)
agrees that failure by a process agent to notify the Borrower of the process will not invalidate the proceedings concerned.





Schedule 1
Original Lenders and the Commitments



The Original Lenders The Commitments (US$) The Proportionate Share


ABN AMRO Capital USA LLC
100 Park Avenue, 17 th floor
New York, New York 10017

Attn: Rajbir Talwar
Fax: +1 917 284 6697
10,000,000.00    5.88%





BNP Paribas
Shipping & Offshore Group
16 rue de Hanovre
75078 Paris cedex O2
France

Attn: Transportation Group Middle Office
Fax: +33 1 42 98 43 55
Email: dl.pariscibcbetgmoshipping@bnpparibas.com

10,000,000.00    5.88%





Citibank, N.A., London Branch
Citigroup Centre Canada Square Canary Wharf London E14 5LB United Kingdom

Attn: Paul Gibbs
Fax: +44 207 986 8295

16,666,666.70    9.81%





Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
12, Place des Etats-Unis
CS 70052
92547 Montrouge Cedex
France

Attn: Clémentine Costil / Anja Rakotoarimanana
Fax: +33 1 41 89 19 34
Tel: + 33 1 41 89 90 47 / 33 1 41 89 16 80





16,666,666.66    9.81%





Credit Suisse AG
Ship Finance, WGSS 21
St. Alban-Graben 1-3
4051 Basel
Switzerland

Attn: Nadja Gautschi
Fax: +41 61 266 79 39
Tel: +41 61 266 75 16

10,000,000.00    5.88%





Danske Bank A/S, Norwegian Branch
Søndre Gate 15
7011 Trondheim
Norway

Attn: Anette Orsten / Loan Management Shipping Email: anette.orsten@danskebank.co m /   loanmanshi@danskebank.com

16,666,666.66    9.81%





DNB Capital LLC
200 Park Avenue, Floor 31
New York, NY 10166
United States of America

Attn: Magdalena Brzostowska
Fax: +1 212-681-3900
Tel: + 212-681-3823
Em ail: Magdalena.Brzostowska@dnb.no

10,000,000.00    5.88%





JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
383 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10179
United States of America

Attn: Cristina Caviness
Fax: +1 212-270-3279
Tel: +1 212-270-7289

16,666,666.66    9.81%





Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc
1300 Thames Street Wharf, 4th floor
Baltimore, MD 21231

Attn: Morgan Stanley Loan Servicing
Fax: +1 718 233 2140

16,666,666.66    9.80%





Nordea Bank Finland Plc, New York Branch
1211 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd Floor
New York, New York 10036
United States of America

Attn: Jacqueline Ng
Fax: +1 212 750 9188

10,000,000.00    5.88%





Société Générale
245 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10167

Attn: Rodney Hyman
Fax: +1 201 839 8439

10,000,000.00    5.88%





Swedbank AB (publ)
Landsvägen 40
SE-105 34 Stockholm
Sweden

For credit matters:
Attn: Mikael Sandersson
Email: Mikael.sandersson@swedbank.se

For administration matters: Attn: Credit Admin
Email: creditadmin@swedbank.se

16,666,666.66    9.80%





UBS AG, Stamford Branch
600 Washington Boulevard
9th Floor
Stamford, Connecticut 06901
Unites States of America

Attn: Loan Administration Team
Fax: +1 203 719 8888
Tel: +1 212 882 5052

10,000,000.00    5.88%










170,000,000.00    100%





Schedule 2
Initial Conditions Precedent

1     Borrower

(a)
Constitutional Documents Copies of the constitutional documents of the Borrower together with such other evidence as the Agent may reasonably require that the Borrower is duly formed or incorporated in its country of formation or incorporation and remains in existence with power to enter into, and perform its obligations under, the Finance Documents.

(b)     Certificate of good standing A certificate of good standing.

(c)     Board resolutions     A copy (or extract) of a resolution of the board of directors of the
Borrower:

(i)    approving the terms of, and the transactions contemplated by, the Finance
Documents; and

(ii)
if required authorising a specified person or persons to execute those Finance Documents (and all documents and notices to be signed and/or despatched under those documents) on its behalf.

(d)
Specimen signatures A specimen of the signature of each person authorised by the resolution referred to in paragraph (c) above.

(e)     Officer's certificates     A certificate of a duly authorised officer or representative of
Borrower certifying;

(i)
that each copy document relating to it specified in this Schedule 2 is correct, complete and in full force and effect as at a date no earlier than the date of this Agreement;

(ii)
confirming that Teekay Corporation owns a minimum of 51% of the voting rights in the General Partner;

(iii)    setting out the names of the directors and officers of its General Partner; and

(iv)    confirming that its borrowing and guaranteeing limits will not be exceeded.

(f)
Powers of attorney The power of attorney of the Borrower under which any documents are to be executed or transactions undertaken by the Borrower.

2     Finance documents

(a)    A duly executed original of this Agreement (to be provided at the time of the initial
Drawdown Notice only).

(b)    A duly executed original of the Fee Letters (to be provided at the time of the initial
Drawdown Notice only).

3     Legal opinions

Legal opinions of the legal advisers to the Lenders in each relevant jurisdiction in relation to this
Agreement, namely

(a)    an opinion on matters of English law from Norton Rose Fulbright LLP; and

(b)    an opinion on matters of Marshall Island law from Watson Farley Williams New York LLP.




4     Other documents and evidence

(a) Existing Facility Evidence that any amounts owing under the Existing Facility have either been prepaid in full and all commitments thereunder have been cancelled in full or shall, on the first Drawdown Date, be prepaid in full and the Borrower shall have submitted an irrevocable cancellation notice in respect of all commitments under the Existing Facility.

(b) Drawdown Notice A duly completed Drawdown Notice.

(c) Process agent Evidence that any process agent referred to in clause 27.6


(d)
Other authorisations A copy of any other consent, licence, approval, authorisation or other document, opinion or assurance which the Agent considers to be necessary or desirable (if it has notified the Borrower accordingly) in connection with the entry into and performance of the transactions contemplated by any of the Finance Documents or for the validity and enforceability of any of the Finance Documents.

(e)
Fees Evidence that the fees, costs and expenses then due from the Borrower under clause 9.1 and 10 have been paid or will be paid by the Drawdown Date.

(f)
"Know your customer" documents Such documentation and other evidence as is reasonably requested by the Agent in order for the Lenders to comply with all necessary "know your customer" or similar identification procedures in relation to the transactions contemplated in the Finance Documents.

(g)
Other Such other documents, authorisations, opinions and assurances as the Agent may specify.

(h)
Financial Statements Certified true copies of the most recent audited consolidated financial statements of the Borrower.





Schedule 3

Form of Drawdown Notice

To: Citibank Europe plc, UK Branch (as Agent)

From: Teekay LNG Partners L.P.

[Date] Dear Sirs, Drawdown Notice
We refer to the revolving credit agreement dated [ l ] November 2016 made between, amongst others, ourselves and yourselves (the Agreement ).

Words and phrases defined in the Agreement have the same meaning when used in this Drawdown
Notice.

Pursuant to clause 4.1 of the Agreement, we irrevocably request that you advance a Loan in the sum of [ l ] on [ l ] 201[ l ], which is a Business Day, by paying the amount of the advance to [specify account details].

We request that Interest Period for the Loan advanced under this Drawdown Notice be for a duration of [one][two][three][six] months.

We warrant that the representations and warranties contained in clause 11 of the Agreement are true and correct at the date of this Drawdown Notice and (save those contained in clauses 11.3 and 11.21) will be true and correct on [ l ] 201[ l ], that no [ Rollover Loan : Event of] Default has occurred and is continuing unremedied or unwaived, and that no Default will result from the advance of the sum requested in this Drawdown Notice.




Yours faithfully

........................................ For and on behalf of
Teekay LNG Partners L.P.





Schedule 4
Form of Transfer Certificate

To:     Citibank Europe plc, UK Branch (as Agent)

[date]

Transfer Certificate

This transfer certificate relates to a revolving credit agreement dated [ l ] November 2016 (as from time to time amended, varied, supplemented or novated the Credit Agreement ), on the terms and subject to the conditions of which a revolving credit facility was made available to Teekay LNG Partners L.P., by a syndicate of banks on whose behalf you act as agent.

1
Terms defined in the Credit Agreement shall, unless otherwise expressly indicated, have the same meaning when used in this certificate. The terms Transferor and Transferee are defined in the schedule to this certificate.

2 The Transferor:

(a)
confirms that the details in the Schedule under the heading "Transferor's Commitment" accurately summarise its Commitment; and

(b)
requests the Transferee to accept by way of novation the transfer to the Transferee of the amount of the Transferor's Commitment specified in the Schedule by counter-signing and delivering this certificate to the Agent at its address for communications specified in the Credit Agreement.

3
The Transferee requests the Agent to accept this certificate as being delivered to the Agent pursuant to and for the purposes of clause 14.4 of the Credit Agreement so as to take effect in accordance with the terms of that clause on the Transfer Date specified in the Schedule.

4 The Agent confirms its acceptance of this certificate for the purposes of clause 14.4 of the
Credit Agreement.

5
Execution of this certificate by the Transferee constitutes its representation and warranty to the Transferor and to all other parties to the Credit Agreement that it has the power to become a party to the Credit Agreement as a Lender on the terms of the Credit Agreement and has taken all steps to authorise execution and delivery of this certificate.

6
The Transferee undertakes with the Transferor and each of the other parties to the Credit Agreement that it will perform in accordance with their terms all those obligations which by the terms of the Credit Agreement will be assumed by it after delivery of this certificate to the Agent and the satisfaction of any conditions subject to which this certificate is expressed to take effect.

7
The Transferee expressly acknowledges the limitations on the Transferor’s obligations set out in clause 14.6(c).

8 The address and fax number of the Transferee for the purposes of clause 21 of the Credit
Agreement are set out in the Schedule.

9
This certificate may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which shall be original but which shall together constitute the same instrument.

10 This certificate shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with English law.





The Schedule

1     Transferor:

2     Transferee:

3     Transfer Date (not earlier that the fifth Business Day after the date of delivery of the Transfer
Certificate to the Agent):

4     Transferor's Commitment :

5     Amount transferred :

6     Transferee's address and fax number for the purposes of clause 21 of the Credit
Agreement:

[ name of Transferor ]    [ name of Transferee ] By:    By:
Date:    Date:

Citibank Europe plc, UK Branch as Agent

By: Date:





Schedule 5
Form of Compliance Certificate

To:    Citibank Europe plc, UK Branch (as Agent) From: Teekay LNG Partners L.P.
Date: [ l ]




Dear Sirs,

We refer to a revolving credit agreement dated [ l ] November 2016 (the Credit Agreement ) and made between (inter alia) (1) ourselves as borrower, (2) the banks listed at schedule 1 thereto as lenders and (3) yourselves as agent (as from time to time amended, varied, novated or supplemented).

Terms defined or construed in the Credit Agreement have the same meanings and constructions in this Certificate.

We attach the relevant calculation details applicable on the last day of our financial quarter ending [ l ] (the Relevant Period ) which confirm that:

1
Free Liquidity and Available Credit Lines were in aggregate at all times [equal to or greater than/fell below] $35,000,000. Therefore the condition contained in clause 12.2(b) of the Credit Agreement [has/has not] been complied with in respect of the Relevant Period.

2
The Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity Ratio was at all times less than 80%. Therefore the condition contained in clause 12.2(c) of the Credit Agreement [has/has not] been complied with.]

3
Tangible Net Worth was at all times equal to or greater than four hundred million Dollars ($400,000,000). Therefore the condition contained in clause 12.2(d) of the Credit Agreement [has/has not] been complied with.




Signed: ………………………………….

Duly authorised representative of

Teekay LNG Partners L.P.





Schedule 6
Form of Increase Confirmation

To:
Citibank Europe plc, UK Branch as Agent and
Teekay LNG Partners L.P.




From:    [ the Increase Lender ] (the Increase Lender ) Dated:    [●]
US$170,000,000 Revolving Credit Agreement dated [ l ] 2016 (the Agreement)

1
We refer to the Agreement. This is an Increase Confirmation. Terms defined in the Agreement have the same meaning in this Increase Confirmation unless given a different meaning in this Increase Confirmation.

2    We refer to clause 2.5.

3
The Increase Lender agrees to assume and will assume all of the obligations corresponding to the Commitment specified in the Schedule (the Relevant Commitment ) as if it was an Original Lender under the Agreement.

4    The proposed date on which the increase in relation to the Increase Lender and the Relevant
Commitment is to take effect is [●] (the Increase Date ).

5    On the Increase Date, the Increase Lender becomes party to the Finance Documents as a
Lender.

6    The Facility Office and address, fax number and attention details for notices to the Increase
Lender for the purposes of clause 21 are set out in the Schedule.

7
The Increase Lender expressly acknowledges the limitations on the Lenders' obligations referred to in clause 2.5(i).

8
This Increase Confirmation may be executed in any number of counterparts and this has the same effect as if the signatures on the counterparts were on a single copy of this Increase Confirmation.

9
This Increase Confirmation and any non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with it are governed by English law.

10    This Increase Confirmation has been entered into on the date stated at the beginning of this
Increase Confirmation.





The Schedule

Relevant Commitment/rights and obligations to be assumed by the Increase Lender

[insert relevant details]

[Facility office address, fax number and attention details for notices and account details for payments]

[Increase Lender]

By:

This Increase Confirmation is accepted as an Increase Confirmation for the purposes of the
Agreement by the Agent and the Increase Date is confirmed as [ l ].

Agent (on behalf of itself, the Borrower and the other Finance Parties)





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Private & Confidential 1 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 _________December 2016 QATAR NATIONAL BANK SAQ (as Facility Agent, Security Agent and Swap Agent) TEEKAY NAKILAT (III) CORPORATION (as Borrower) and QATAR NATIONAL BANK SAQ (as Original Lender) FACILITY AGREEMENT 99 Bishopsgate London EC2M 3XF United Kingdom Tel: +44.20.7710.1000 www.lw.com 21


 
i EU-DOCS\16701635.11 CONTENTS Clause Page 1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION ........................................................................... 1 2. FINANCE PARTIES’ RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS ..................................................... 18 3. FACILITY ............................................................................................................................... 18 4. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT DOCUMENTATION .......................................................... 19 5. CONDITIONS OF UTILISATION ....................................................................................... 19 6. UTILISATION ........................................................................................................................ 20 7. REPAYMENT ......................................................................................................................... 21 8. REBORROWING ................................................................................................................... 21 9. COSTS OF UTILISATION ................................................................................................... 21 10. DEFAULT INTEREST .......................................................................................................... 24 11. PREPAYMENT ...................................................................................................................... 24 12. TAX GROSS-UP AND INDEMNITY ................................................................................... 27 13. FATCA APPLICATION ........................................................................................................ 28 14. FATCA INFORMATION ...................................................................................................... 28 15. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES ..................................................................... 29 16. INFORMATION UNDERTAKINGS ................................................................................... 32 17. OTHER UNDERTAKINGS ................................................................................................... 34 18. HEDGING AND SWAP AGREEMENTS ............................................................................ 42 19. EVENTS OF DEFAULT ........................................................................................................ 45 20. INDEMNITIES ....................................................................................................................... 48 21. MORTGAGEE’S INTEREST INSURANCE ...................................................................... 49 22. ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER ........................................................................................ 49 23. APPOINTMENT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENTS .............................................. 55 24. PAYMENTS BY THE FACILITY AGENT – LIMITED RECOURSE ............................ 57 25. REFUND OF PAYMENTS AND FURTHER PAYMENTS BY THE LENDERS ........... 59 26. REMITTANCES – DUTIES AND DISCRETIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENTS ............................................................................................. 61 27. RELEASES OF SECURITY .................................................................................................. 68 28. ENFORCEMENT OF TRANSACTION SECURITY ......................................................... 68 29. COMMISSIONS, COSTS AND EXPENSES ....................................................................... 69 30. INCREASED COSTS ............................................................................................................. 70 31. MITIGATION ......................................................................................................................... 71 32. SET-OFF .................................................................................................................................. 71 33. NOTICES ................................................................................................................................. 72 34. PAYMENTS AND EXPENSES ............................................................................................. 74


 
ii EU-DOCS\16701635.11 35. FEES ......................................................................................................................................... 74 36. MISCELLANEOUS ................................................................................................................ 75 37. CONFIDENTIALITY ............................................................................................................ 76 38. CONFIDENTIALITY OF FUNDING RATES AND REFERENCE BANK QUOTATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 76 39. GOVERNING LAW ............................................................................................................... 78 40. JURISDICTION ...................................................................................................................... 78 41. SERVICE OF PROCESS ....................................................................................................... 78 42. WAIVER OF IMMUNITY .................................................................................................... 79 SCHEDULE 1....................................................................................................................................... 80 CONDITIONS PRECEDENT ............................................................................................... 80 SCHEDULE 2....................................................................................................................................... 83 FORM OF UTILISATION REQUEST ................................................................................ 83 SCHEDULE 3....................................................................................................................................... 84 AMORTISATION SCHEDULE ............................................................................................ 84 SCHEDULE 4....................................................................................................................................... 85 KYC INFORMATION ........................................................................................................... 85 SCHEDULE 5....................................................................................................................................... 86 FORM OF QUIET ENJOYMENT UNDERTAKING ........................................................ 86 SCHEDULE 6....................................................................................................................................... 94 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATES ........................................................................................ 94 Part 1 – Annual Compliance Certificate .................................................................. 94 Part 2 – Time Charter Party Agreement Termination Compliance Certificate ....................................................................................................... 95 SCHEDULE 7....................................................................................................................................... 96 THE LENDERS, NOTICES, COMMITMENTS AND RELEVANT PERCENTAGES ........................................................................................................ 96 SCHEDULE 8....................................................................................................................................... 97 FORM OF TRANSFER UNDERTAKING .......................................................................... 97 SCHEDULE 9....................................................................................................................................... 99 FORM OF TRANSFER CERTIFICATE ............................................................................. 99 SCHEDULE 10................................................................................................................................... 101 FORM OF ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT ....................................................................... 101 SCHEDULE 11................................................................................................................................... 104 FORM OF PAYMENT UNDERTAKING ......................................................................... 104


 
1 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 THIS FACILITY AGREEMENT (this Agreement) is made as a deed and dated ___ December 2016 BETWEEN: (1) QATAR NATIONAL BANK SAQ (as the Facility Agent, Security Agent and Swap Provider), a Qatari shareholding company registered in the State of Qatar and having its principal place of business at P.O. Box 1000, Doha, State of Qatar; (2) QATAR NATIONAL BANK SAQ (as the Original Lender); and (3) TEEKAY NAKILAT (III) CORPORATION (the Borrower), a corporation incorporated and existing under the Republic of the Marshall Islands and having its registered office at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, Marshall Islands MH96960, (together the Parties and each a Party). IT IS AGREED as follows: 1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION 1.1 Definitions In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires: 2002 ISDA Master Agreement means the 2002 Master Agreement as published by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Account Pledge means a Qatari-law governed account pledge granted by the Borrower to the Security Agent and dated on or about the date hereof in respect of the Debt Service Reserve Account. Administrative Agent means the Facility Agent or the Security Agent. Affiliate means in relation to a company such company’s ultimate parent company, if any, and any company in which such parent company or such company (as the case may be) now or hereafter owns or controls, directly or indirectly 50% or more of such company. Al Huwaila Inc. means Al Huwaila Inc., a corporation incorporated and existing under the Republic of the Marshall Islands and whose registered office is Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, Marshall Islands MH96960. Al Kharsaah Inc. means Al Kharsaah Inc., a corporation incorporated and existing under the Republic of the Marshall Islands and whose registered office is Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, Marshall Islands MH96960. Al Khuwair Inc. means Al Khuwair Inc., a corporation incorporated and existing under the Republic of the Marshall Islands and whose registered office is Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, Marshall Islands MH96960. Al Shamal Inc. means Al Shamal Inc., a corporation incorporated and existing under the Republic of the Marshall Islands and whose registered office is Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, Marshall Islands MH96960. Announced Rule Change means any announcement, publication, document, directive and/or report promulgated, published or issued on or before the date of this Agreement (including 21


 
2 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 any amendment, supplement, replacement or modification thereto on or before the date of this Agreement or, to the extent substantially consistent with one promulgated, published or issued on or before the date of this Agreement, after the date of this Agreement), whether or not final, by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (including its Group of Governors and Heads of Supervision), the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union or the Commission of the European Communities in connection with changes in bank capital and/or liquidity requirements, commonly referred to individually or collectively as “Basel III”. Anti-Money Laundering Laws means all applicable financial record keeping and reporting requirements and the anti-money laundering statutes and rules and regulations thereunder and any related or similar rules, regulations or guidelines, issued, administered or entered by any government agency. Applicable Asset has the meaning given to that term in Clause 17.12(b)(vi) (Financial Indebtedness). Applicable Law means: (a) any law, statute, decree, constitution, regulation, authorisation, judgment, injunction or other directive of any Government Entity; (b) any treaty, pact, compact or other agreement to which any Government Entity is a signatory, party or contracting state; or (c) any judicial or administrative interpretation with binding characteristics or application of those described in (a) or (b), and in each case, which is applicable to a Vessel, the use or operation of a Vessel, an Obligor or the Finance Documents. Assignment Agreement means an agreement substantially in the form set out in Schedule 10 (Form of Assignment Agreement) or any other form agreed between the relevant assignor and assignee. Authorisation means an authorisation, consent, approval, resolution, licence, exemption, filing, notarisation or registration. Availability Period means the period of sixty (60) days from and including the date of this Agreement. Available Tranche Commitment means, in respect of any Lender, for any Tranche the amount of such Lender’s Tranche Commitment in respect of that Tranche minus: (a) the amount of such Lender’s participation in any outstanding Loans in respect of that Tranche; and (b) in relation to any proposed Utilisation in respect of that Tranche, the amount of such Lender’s participation in any Loans that are due to be made on or before the proposed Utilisation Date in respect of that Tranche. Borrower Security Property means each asset of the Borrower over which the Borrower has granted Security under a Security Document. Break Costs means in respect of a Lender, the amount (if any) by which:


 
3 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 (a) the interest (excluding the Margin) which a Lender should have received for the period from the date of receipt of all or any part of its participation in a Loan or Unpaid Sum to the last day of the current Interest Period in respect of that Loan or Unpaid Sum, had the principal amount or Unpaid Sum received been paid on the last day of that Interest Period; exceeds: (b) the amount that a Lender would be able to obtain by placing an amount equal to the principal amount or Unpaid Sum received by it on deposit with a leading bank in the London interbank market for a period starting on the Business Day following receipt or recovery and ending on the last day of the current Interest Period. Business Day means a day (excluding Friday, Saturday and Sunday) on which commercial banks are generally open for business in Doha, London and New York. Certificate of Transfer Undertaking means a certificate substantially in the form set out in Schedule 8 (Form of Transfer Undertaking). Charterer means Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Company Limited (3), or any other person agreed between the Borrower and the Facility Agent (in each case, acting reasonably). Classification Society means, in respect of each Vessel, American Bureau of Shipping. Compliance Certificate means a certificate substantially in the form set out in Part 1 or Part 2 of Schedule 6 (Compliance Certificate), as applicable. Confidential Information means all information relating to the Borrower or any Guarantor, the Finance Documents or the Facility of which a Finance Party becomes aware in its capacity as, or for the purpose of becoming, a Finance Party or which is received by a Finance Party in relation to, or for the purpose of becoming a Finance Party under, the Finance Documents or the Facility from either the Borrower, any Guarantor or any adviser on behalf of the Borrower or any Guarantor in whatever form, and includes information given orally and any document, electronic file or any other way of representing or recording information which contains or is derived or copied from such information but excludes information that: (a) is or becomes public information other than as a direct or indirect result of any breach by that Finance Party of Clause 37 (Confidentiality); or (b) is expressly identified in writing at the time of delivery as non-confidential by any member of the Borrower, any Guarantor or any of their advisers; or (c) is known by that Finance Party before the date the information is disclosed to it in accordance with paragraphs (a) or (b) or is lawfully obtained by that Finance Party after that date, from a source which is, as far as that Finance Party is aware, unconnected with the Borrower or any Guarantor and which, in either case, as far as that Finance Party is aware, has not been obtained in breach of, and is not otherwise subject to, any obligation of confidentiality. Credit Related Close-Out means any termination or close-out of a hedging transaction which is permitted pursuant to Clause 18.6 (Permitted Enforcement: Swap Provider) which is not a Non-Credit Related Close-Out. Debt Service Reserve Account means the USD denominated “debt service reserve account” with account number 0220-047133-053, IBAN code QA15QNBA000000000220047133053


 
4 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 and Swift Code QNBAQAQA established by the Borrower with Qatar National Bank SAQ pursuant to Clause 17.15 (Debt Service Reserve Account). Deed of Covenant means a deed of covenant entered into by a Guarantor in favour of the Finance Parties in respect of the Vessel owned by such Guarantor. Default means: (a) an Event of Default; or (b) any event or circumstance specified in Clause 19 (Events of Default) that would (with the expiry of a grace period, the giving of notice, the making of any determination under the Finance Documents or any combination of any of the foregoing) be an Event of Default. Environment means: (a) any land, including sea bed, lake bed or river bed under water; (b) any structures; (c) water; and (d) air. Environmental Approval means any authorisation required of an Obligor under any Environmental Law. Environmental Claim means any claim, proceeding, formal notice or investigation by any person in respect of any Environmental Approval, Environmental Law or presence of Hazardous Material in contravention of any Environmental Law. Environmental Law means any Applicable Law, together with guidance issued under any Applicable Law, concerning: (a) the protection of health and safety; (b) the pollution or protection of any ecological system or living organism; (c) the Environment; or (d) any Hazardous Material. Event of Default means any event or circumstance specified as such in Clause 19 (Events of Default). Existing Facility means the facility entered into between, among others Teekay Nakilat (III) Holdings Corporation and QGTC Nakilat (1643-6) Holding Corporation as borrowers and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank as facility agent and arranger dated 14 November 2005, as amended and novated to the Borrower on 31 December 2008. Existing Facility Agent means Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank. Existing Insurances has the meaning given to that term in Clause 17.17(a) (Vessel undertakings). Existing Security means, in relation to the Existing Facility:


 
5 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 (a) the first priority statutory Bahamian mortgage and related deeds of covenant granted in respect of each Vessel; (b) the pledge of all or any of the issued shares of each Guarantor; (c) the security deed executed by each Guarantor in respect of an assignment of the Time Charter Party Agreement and an assignment of the Required Insurances; (d) the accounts pledge over certain of the Borrower’s and each Guarantor’s accounts; (e) the deed of assignment entered into by the Borrower in respect of the Borrower’s rights under certain undertakings issued by the Shareholders, under certain hedging documentation and a certain sub-loan agreement entered into between the Borrower and the Guarantors; and (f) the guarantees issued by each Guarantor, in each case, granted in favour of the Existing Facility Agent in its capacity as security trustee for the lenders of the Existing Facility. Facility has the meaning given to that term in Clause 3.1 (The Facility). Facility Agent means the Facility Agent appointed from time to time being, as at the date of this Agreement, Qatar National Bank SAQ. Facility Office means the office or offices notified by a Lender to the Facility Agent in writing on or before the date it becomes a Lender (or, following that date, by not less than five (5) Business Days’ written notice) as the office or offices through which it will perform its obligations under this Agreement. FATCA means: (a) sections 1471 to 1474 of the US Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the Code) or any associated regulations or other official guidance; (b) any treaty, law, regulation or other official guidance enacted in any other jurisdiction, or relating to an intergovernmental agreement between the US and any other jurisdiction, which (in either case) facilitates the implementation of paragraph (a) above; or (c) any agreement pursuant to the implementation of paragraphs (a) or (b) above with the US Internal Revenue Service, the US government or any governmental or taxation authority in any other jurisdiction. FATCA Application Date means: (a) in relation to a “withholdable payment” described in section 1473(1)(A)(i) of the Code (which relates to payments of interest and certain other payments from sources within the US), 1 July 2014; (b) in relation to a “withholdable payment” described in section 1473(1)(A)(ii) of the Code (which relates to “gross proceeds” from the disposition of property of a type that can produce interest from sources within the US), 1 January 2019; or (c) in relation to a “passthru payment” described in section 1471(d)(7) of the Code not falling within paragraphs (a) or (b) above, 1 January 2019,


 
6 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 or, in each case, such other date from which such payment may become subject to a deduction or withholding required by FATCA as a result of any change in FATCA after the date of this Agreement. FATCA Deduction means a deduction or withholding from a payment under a Finance Document required by FATCA. FATCA Exempt Party means a Party that is entitled to receive payments free from any FATCA Deduction. Fee Letter means a fee letter dated on or about the date of this Agreement and made between the Facility Agent and the Borrower with respect to an arrangement fee. Final Utilisation Date means the earlier of (i) the date on which the Available Tranche Commitment in respect of each Tranche has been reduced to zero and (ii) the expiry of the Availability Period. Finance Documents means: (a) this Agreement; (b) each Security Document; (c) the Fee Letter; (d) the Swap Agreement; and (e) any other agreement designated as such by the Facility Agent and the Borrower, provided that where the term “Finance Document” is used in, and construed for the purposes of, this Agreement only (and not for the purposes of any Security Document) a Swap Agreement shall be a Finance Document for the purposes of: (a) the definition of “Default”; (b) the definition of “Material Adverse Effect”; (c) Clause 19 (Events of Default) (other than Clause 19.12(Acceleration)); and (d) Clause 24.6 (Order of application). Finance Parties means the Facility Agent, the Security Agent, the Lenders and the Swap Provider, provided that that where the term “Finance Party” is used in, and construed for the purposes of, this Agreement only (and not for the purposes of any Security Document) a Swap Provider shall be a Finance Party for the purposes of: (a) the definition of “Deed of Covenant”; (b) the definition of “Guarantee”; (c) the definition of “Material Adverse Effect”; (d) the definition of “Secured Obligations”; (e) Clause 3.1 (The Facility); (f) Clause 17.4 (Negative pledge);


 
7 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 (g) Clause 0 (Acquisition of assets); (h) Clause 17.10 (Loans and guarantees); (i) the definition of “Vessel Mortgage”; (j) Clause 1.2 (e) (Interpretation); (k) Clause 17.18(b)(Account Pledge and legal opinions); (l) Clause 19 (Events of Default) (other than Clause 19.12(Acceleration)); (m) Clause 21.1 (Mortgagee’s interest insurance); (n) Clause 23.2 (Appointment of the Security Agent); (o) Clause 24.6 (Order of application); (p) Clause 27 (Releases of Security); (q) Clause 28 (Enforcement of Transaction Security); (r) Clause 40 (Jurisdiction); and (s) the form of Quiet Enjoyment Undertaking. Financial Close means the date on which the Facility Agent gives the confirmation required pursuant to Clause 4.1 (Conditions Precedent Documentation). Financial Indebtedness means any indebtedness for or in respect of: (a) moneys borrowed; (b) any amount raised by acceptance under any acceptance credit facility; (c) any amount raised pursuant to any note purchase facility or the issue of bonds, notes, debentures, loan stock or any similar instrument; (d) the amount of any liability in respect of any lease or hire purchase contract which would, in accordance with IFRS, be treated as a finance or capital lease; (e) receivables sold (other than any receivables to the extent they are sold on a non- recourse basis); (f) any amount raised under any other transaction having the commercial effect of a borrowing; (g) any derivative transaction entered into in connection with protection against or benefit from fluctuation in any rate or price (and, when calculating the value of any derivative transaction, only the marked to market value shall be taken into account); (h) any counter-indemnity obligation in respect of a guarantee, indemnity, bond, standby or documentary letter of credit or any other instrument issued by a bank or financial institution; (i) any amount raised by the issue of redeemable shares;


 
8 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 (j) any amount of any liability under an advance or deferred purchase agreement if one of the primary reasons behind the entry into of that agreement is to raise finance; and (k) (without double counting) the amount of any liability in respect of any guarantee or indemnity for any of the items referred to in paragraphs (a) to (j). First Repayment Date means the date falling three (3) months after the Final Utilisation Date. Funding Rate means any individual rate notified by a Lender to the Facility Agent pursuant to Clause 9.6(a)(ii) (Cost of Funds). Global Assignment Agreement means an assignment agreement dated on or about the date hereof between a Guarantor and the Security Agent in respect of such Guarantor’s Time Charter Party Agreement, Management Agreement, Required Insurances and any reinsurances to the extent such insurance and reinsurance policies are in place from time to time. Government Entity means: (a) any national government; (b) any political subdivision, banking or monetary authority or local jurisdiction in a national government; (c) any instrumentality, board commission, authority, department, organ, court or agency of any of the entities listed in paragraphs (a) or (b); (d) any association, organisation or institution of which any of the entities listed in paragraphs (a) or (b) is a member or to whose jurisdiction any is subject or in whose activities any is a participant; and (e) any person acting or purporting to act on behalf of any of the persons or entities listed in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d). Guarantee means a guarantee dated on or about the date hereof by a Guarantor in favour of the Finance Parties. Guarantors means each of Al Huwaila Inc., Al Kharsaah Inc., Al Khuwair Inc. and Al Shamal Inc. and Guarantor means one or any of them. Hazardous Material means any emission or substance, whether on its own or in combination with any other substance, whose release is regulated by Environmental Law or which is determined by any Environmental Law or other Applicable Law to be capable of causing harm to any living organism or the Environment. IFRS means the body of pronouncements issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, including International Financial Reporting Standards and interpretations approved by the International Accounting Standards Board and International Accounting Standards and Standing Interpretations Committee interpretations approved by the predecessor International Accounting Standards Committee to the extent applicable to the relevant financial statements. Increased Costs has the meaning given to that term in Clause 30.1(b) (Increased Costs). Initial Utilisation Date means the date of the first Utilisation of the Facility. Initial Utilisation Request means the Utilisation Request made in respect of the first Utilisation of the Facility.


 
9 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 Insolvency Proceeding means a case or proceeding seeking a judgment of, or arrangement for, insolvency, bankruptcy, composition, rehabilitation, reorganisation, administration, winding-up, liquidation or other similar relief with respect to a Party or its debts or assets, or seeking the appointment of a trustee, receiver, liquidator, conservator, custodian or other similar official of a Party or any substantial part of its assets, under any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law or any banking, insurance or similar law governing the operation of a Party and any analogous proceeding in any jurisdiction to which a Party is subject. Interest Period means, in relation to a Loan, each period determined in accordance with Clause 9.2 (Interest Periods) and in relation to an Unpaid Sum, each period determined in accordance with Clause 10 (Default Interest). Interpolated Screen Rate means in relation to any Loan, the rate which results from interpolating on a linear basis between: (a) the applicable Screen Rate for the longest period (for which that Screen Rate is available) which is less that the Interest Period of that Loan; and (b) the applicable Screen Rate for the shortest period (for which that Screen Rate is available) which exceeds the Interest Period for that Loan as of 11:00am London Time on the Rate Fixing Day. Legal Reservations means: (a) the principle that equitable remedies may be granted or refused at the discretion of a court and the limitation of enforcement by laws relating to insolvency, reorganisation and other laws generally affecting the rights of creditors; (b) similar principles, rights and defences under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands or any other jurisdiction where the Borrower conducts its business; (c) the possibility that an undertaking to assume liability for or indemnify a person against non-payment of UK stamp duty may be void; and (d) any other matters which are specifically referred to in any legal opinion delivered pursuant to Clause 17.18 (Account Pledge and legal opinions), or paragraph 3 (Legal opinions) of Schedule 1 (Conditions Precedent) to this Agreement. Lenders means the Original Lender or any assignee or transferee that has become a Lender in accordance with Clause 22 (Assignment and Transfer). LIBOR means: (a) the applicable Screen Rate as of 11:00am London time on Rate Fixing Day and for a period of time equal in length to the Interest Period of that Loan; or (b) as otherwise determined pursuant to Clause 9.3 (Unavailability of Screen Rate) and if, in either case, that rate is zero, LIBOR shall be deemed to be zero. Loan means a loan made or to be made under the Facility or the principal amount outstanding for the time being of that loan. Majority Lenders means: (a) if no Loans have been made, a Lender or Lenders whose Tranche Commitments aggregate more than 66 2/3 per cent of the aggregate of all Tranche Commitments (or,


 
10 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 if the aggregate of all Tranche Commitments has been reduced to zero, aggregated more than 66 2/3 per cent of the aggregate of all Tranche Commitments immediately before the reduction); or (b) at any other time, a Lender or Lenders whose participations in the Loans aggregate more than 66 2/3 per cent of the Loans. Management Agreement means: (a) in respect of Al Huwaila Inc., the management agreement dated 29 April 2008 and made between Al Huwaila Inc. as owner and Teekay Shipping Limited as manager; (b) in respect of Al Kharsaah Inc., the management agreement dated 29 April 2008 and made between Al Kharsaah Inc. as owner and Teekay Shipping Limited as manager; (c) in respect of Al Shamal Inc., the management agreement dated 29 April 2008 and made between Al Shamal Inc. as owner and Teekay Shipping Limited as manager; and (d) in respect of Al Khuwair Inc., the management agreement dated 29 April 2008 and made between Al Khuwair Inc. as owner and Teekay Shipping Limited as manager. Margin means in respect of any Utilisation during the Availability Period, 2.25 per cent. per annum from the date of such Utilisation to (but excluding) the first anniversary of the date of such Utilisation and from (and including) the first anniversary of the date of such Utilisation, 2.50 per cent. per annum. Market Valuation Report means a valuation report produced by the Vessel Consultant at the instruction and cost of the Borrower specifying the market value of each Vessel addressed to and for the benefit of the Facility Agent substantially in the same form as has been provided to the Facility Agent by the Borrower prior to the date hereof. Material Adverse Effect means a material adverse effect on: (a) the ability of any Obligor to perform its obligations under any Finance Document; (b) the validity or enforceability of any Finance Document; or (c) any right or remedy of any Finance Party in respect of a Finance Document. Minimum Security Percentage has the meaning given to that term in Clause 17.16(b) (Financial covenant). Non-Credit Related Close-Out means any termination or close-out of a hedging transaction which is permitted pursuant to described in any of Clause 18.6(a)(i) (Permitted Enforcement: Swap Provider). Obligors means the Borrower and each Guarantor and Obligor means one or any of them. Original Flag means the flag of the Bahamas. Permitted Financial Indebtedness has the meaning given to that term in Clause 17.12(b) (Financial Indebtedness). Protected Party means a Finance Party which is or will be subject to any liability or required to make any payment for or on account of Tax in relation to a sum received or receivable (or


 
11 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 any sum deemed for the purposes of Tax to be received or receivable) under a Finance Document. Quiet Enjoyment Undertaking means a letter substantially in the form appended at Schedule 5 (Form of Quiet Enjoyment Undertaking). Rate Fixing Day means the day falling two (2) Business Days prior to any period for which LIBOR is to be determined. Receiver means a receiver or receiver and manager or administrative receiver of the whole or any part of the Security Property. Reference Banks means the principal London offices of Qatar National Bank SAQ, Citibank, N.A. (London Branch) and Standard Chartered Bank. Reference Bank Rate means the arithmetic mean of the rates (rounded upwards to four (4) decimal places) for US Dollars as supplied to the Facility Agent at its request by the Reference Banks: (a) (other than where paragraph (b) below applies) as the rate at which the relevant Reference Bank could borrow funds in the London interbank market in US Dollars for the Interest Period for that Loan; or (b) if different, as the rate (if any and applied to the relevant Reference Bank and for US Dollars for the Interest Period for that Loan) which contributors to the applicable Screen Rate are asked to submit the relevant administrator. Refinancing Indebtedness has the meaning given to that term in Clause 17.12(b)(vi) (Financial Indebtedness). Relevant Asset has the meaning given to that term in Clause 17.12(b)(v) (Financial Indebtedness). Relevant Indebtedness has the meaning given to that term in Clause 17.12(b)(v) (Financial Indebtedness). Relevant Percentage means in relation to a Lender, the percentage assigned to it under the heading “Relevant Percentage” in Schedule 7 (The Lenders, Notices, Commitments and Relevant Percentages), as such percentage may change from time to time in order to reflect the actual percentage of its participation in the aggregate amount of all Loans. Relevant Subsidiary has the meaning given to that term in Clause 17.12(b)(v) (Financial Indebtedness). Remittance means any payment made or owing under this Agreement or any other Finance Document to the Facility Agent, excluding any amounts received by the Facility Agent as reimbursement for its costs and expenses save to the extent that the Facility Agent has been reimbursed for such costs and expenses by a Lender in accordance with Clause 29 (Commissions, Costs and Expenses). Repayment Date means each date specified in Schedule 3 (Amortisation Schedule) as a Repayment Date. Repayment Instalment means each instalment for the repayment of the principal amount of all outstanding Loans as determined in accordance with Clause 7 (Repayment).


 
12 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 Representative means any delegate, agent, manager, administrator, nominee, attorney, trustee or custodian. Required DSRA Balance has the meaning given to that term in Clause 17.15 (Debt Service Reserve Account). Required Insurance Amount means, for each Vessel, 110% of the market value of that Vessel determined in accordance with the most recent Market Valuation Report supplied to the Facility Agent in accordance with Clause 16.5 (Annual Market Valuation Report) at that time. Required Insurances means insurance policies covering risks related to hull and machinery, war risks and protection and indemnity with respect to each Vessel. Retest Event has the meaning given to that term in Clause 17.16(f) (Financial Covenant). Retiring Administrative Agent has the meaning given to that term in Clause 22.8 (Resignation and termination of appointment of an Administrative Agent). Sanctions means the economic sanctions laws, regulations, embargoes or restrictive measures administered, enacted or enforced by any of the Sanctions Authorities. Sanctions Authorities means: (a) the United States of America; (b) the United Nations; (c) the European Union; (d) the United Kingdom; or (e) the respective governmental institutions and agencies of any of the foregoing, including, the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, the US Department of State and Her Majesty’s Treasury. Screen Rate means the London interbank offered rate administered by ICE Benchmark Administration Limited (or any other person that takes over the administration of that rate) for US Dollars for the Interest Period for the relevant Loan as displayed on pages LIBOR01 or LIBOR02 of the Thomson Reuters screen (or any replacement Thomson Reuters page which displays that rate) or on the appropriate page of such other information service which publishes that rate from time to time in place of Thomson Reuters. If such page or service ceases to be available, the Facility Agent may specify another page or service displaying the relevant rate after consultation with the Borrower. Secured Obligations means all the present and future liabilities and obligations at any time due, owing or incurred by each Obligor under the Finance Documents, both actual and contingent and whether incurred solely or jointly and as principal or surety or in any other capacity. Security means a mortgage, charge, pledge, lien or other security interest securing any obligation of any person or any other agreement or arrangement having a similar effect. Security Agent means the security agent appointed from time to time being, as at the date of this Agreement, Qatar National Bank SAQ. Security Document means:


 
13 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 (a) each Guarantee; (b) each Vessel Mortgage; (c) each Global Assignment Agreement; (d) the Share Charge; (e) the Account Pledge; and (f) each Deed of Covenant. Security Property means: (a) the Transaction Security and all proceeds of the Transaction Security; and (b) all obligations expressed to be undertaken by an Obligor to pay amounts in respect of the Secured Obligations to the Facility Agent as agent for the Lenders or Security Agent as agent or trustee (as applicable in accordance with Clause 23.2 (Appointment of the Security Agent) for the Lenders and secured by the Transaction Security together with all representations and warranties expressed to be given by an Obligor in favour of the Facility Agent as agent for the Lenders or Security Agent as trustee for the Lenders. Security Value has the meaning given to that term in Clause 17.16(a) (Financial covenant). Share Charge means a charge dated on or about the date hereof between the Borrower and the Security Agent granting a charge over the shares held by the Borrower in each Guarantor. Shareholders means the shareholders of the Borrower as at the date of this Agreement, QGTC Nakilat (1643-6) Holding Corporation and Teekay Nakilat (III) Holdings Corporation. Spot Rate of Exchange means the Facility Agent’s spot rate for the purchase of the relevant currency with US Dollars in the London foreign exchange market at or about 11:00am on a particular day. Subsidiary means an entity of which a person has direct or indirect control or owns directly or indirectly more than 50% of the voting capital or similar right of ownership and control for this purpose means the power to direct the management and the policies of the entity whether through the ownership of voting capital, by contract or otherwise. Swap Agreement means any master agreement, schedules thereto, confirmation or other agreement entered into between the Swap Provider and the Borrower for the purpose of hedging the interest payable under this Agreement. Swap Costs means any amount payable by the Borrower under a Swap Agreement, except for any Swap Termination Payment. Swap Force Majeure means an Illegality or Tax Event, Tax Event Upon Merger or a Force Majeure Event (each as defined in the 2002 ISDA Master Agreement). Swap Provider means Qatar National Bank SAQ. Swap Termination Payment means any sums falling due from, or as the case may be, to the Borrower under or in connection with a Swap Agreement as a direct or indirect result of a termination or close-out (whether partial or total) of that Swap Agreement, other than interest accruing on any amount not paid when due.


 
14 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 Tax means any direct or indirect tax, impost, charge or levy whatsoever including, without limitation, value added tax and any withholding tax (including any penalty or interest payable in connection with any failure to pay or any delay in paying any of the same) imposed, levied, collected, withheld or assessed by or on behalf of the taxing authority of the State of Qatar, the government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Bahamas or any other jurisdiction of incorporation of any Obligor or any other country where a Vessel is registered or flagged. Tax Credit means a credit against, relief or remission for, or repayment of any Tax. Tax Deduction means a deduction or withholding for or on account of Tax from a payment under or in respect of a Finance Document other than a FATCA Deduction. Tax Payment means a payment or an increased payment made by an Obligor to a Finance Party under Clause 12 (Tax Gross-Up and Indemnity) or Clause 6 of the relevant Guarantee. Termination Date means the date falling ten (10) years from the First Repayment Date. Time Charter Party Agreement means: (a) in respect of Al Huwaila Inc., the time charter dated 29 April 2008, and amended and restated on 21 March 2012 and as further amended and/or supplemented from time to time, made between Al Huwaila Inc., and the Charterer pursuant to which Al Huwaila Inc., agrees to let and the Charterer agrees to take on time charter, for the period and upon the terms and conditions therein mentioned, Vessel 1; (b) in respect of Al Kharsaah Inc., the time charter dated 29 April 2008, and amended and restated on 21 March 2012 and as further amended and/or supplemented from time to time, made between Al Kharsaah Inc., and the Charterer pursuant to which Al Kharsaah Inc., agrees to let and the Charterer agrees to take on time charter, for the period and upon the terms and conditions therein mentioned, Vessel 2; (c) in respect of Al Shamal Inc., the time charter dated 29 April 2008, and amended and restated on 21 March 2012 and as further amended and/or supplemented from time to time, made between Al Shamal Inc., and the Charterer pursuant to which Al Shamal Inc., agrees to let and the Charterer agrees to take on time charter, for the period and upon the terms and conditions therein mentioned, Vessel 3; and (d) in respect of Al Khuwair Inc., the time charter dated 29 April 2008, and amended and restated on 21 March 2012 and as further amended and/or supplemented from time to time, made between Al Khuwair Inc., and the Charterer pursuant to which Al Khuwair Inc., agrees to let and the Charterer agrees to take on time charter, for the period and upon the terms and conditions therein mentioned, Vessel 4, and, in each case, including any replacement thereof pursuant to Clause 17.16(d)(iii) (Financial covenant). Total Loss means, for a Vessel: (a) its actual, constructive, compromised, arranged or agreed total loss; (b) its destruction, damage beyond economic repair or being rendered permanently unfit for normal use for any reason whatsoever; (c) its requisition of title or other compulsory acquisition by any Government Entity (whether de jure or de facto), but excluding requisition for use or hire not involving requisition of title; or


 
15 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 (d) its capture, seizure, arrest, detention, or confiscation (including any requisition for hire) by a Government Entity or any other person and that deprives the relevant Guarantor of that Vessel or any charterer under the relevant Time Charter Party Agreement of the use of that Vessel, for more than 180 days after that occurrence. Tranche means any of Tranche 1, Tranche 2, Tranche 3 and Tranche 4. Tranche 1 means that part of the Facility made available in respect of Vessel 1 in an amount up to the aggregate of each Lender’s Tranche Commitment for such tranche. Tranche 2 means that part of the Facility made available in respect of Vessel 2 in an amount up to the aggregate of each Lender’s Tranche Commitment for such tranche. Tranche 3 means that part of the Facility made available in respect of Vessel 3 in an amount up to the aggregate of each Lender’s Tranche Commitment for such tranche. Tranche 4 means that part of the Facility made available in respect of Vessel 4 in an amount up to the aggregate of each Lender’s Tranche Commitment for such tranche. Tranche Commitment means: (a) in respect of the Original Lender: (i) in respect of Tranche 1, the amount stated as its ‘Tranche 1 Commitment’; (ii) in respect of Tranche 2, the amount stated as its ‘Tranche 2 Commitment’; (iii) in respect of Tranche 3, the amount stated as its ‘Tranche 3 Commitment’; and (iv) in respect of Tranche 4, the amount stated as its ‘Tranche 4 Commitment’, in each case as specified in Schedule 7 (The Lenders, Notices, Commitments and Relevant Percentages) from time to time and to the extent not cancelled, reduced or transferred in accordance with this Agreement; and (b) in respect of any other Lender, the amount transferred to it under this Agreement in accordance with Clause 22 (Assignment and Transfer) from time to time and to the extent not cancelled, reduced or transferred by such Lender in accordance with this Agreement. Transaction Security means the Security created or evidenced or expressed to be created or evidenced under or pursuant to the Security Documents. Transfer Certificate means a certificate substantially in the form set out in Schedule 9 (Form of Transfer Certificate) with any amendments which the Facility Agent may approve or reasonably require or any other form agreed between the Facility Agent and the Borrower. Transfer Date means, in relation to an assignment or a transfer, the later of: (a) the proposed Transfer Date specified in the relevant Assignment Agreement or Transfer Certificate; and (b) the date on which the Facility Agent executes the relevant Assignment Agreement or Transfer Certificate.


 
16 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 Unpaid Sum means any sum due and payable but unpaid by the Borrower under a Finance Document. USD or US Dollars means the lawful currency of the United States of America. Utilisation means a utilisation of the Facility. Utilisation Date means the date of a Utilisation, being the date on which the relevant Loan is to be made. Utilisation Request means a notice substantially in the form set out in Schedule 2 (Form of Utilisation Request). Vessel means any of Vessel 1, Vessel 2, Vessel 3 and Vessel 4. Vessel 1 means the liquefied natural gas carrier Al Huwaila (Hull No. 1643) owned or to be owned by Al Huwaila Inc. Vessel 2 means the liquefied natural gas carrier Al Kharsaah (Hull No. 1644) owned or to be owned by Al Kharsaah Inc. Vessel 3 means the liquefied natural gas carrier Al Shamal (Hull No. 1645) owned or to be owned by Al Shamal Inc. Vessel 4 means the liquefied natural gas carrier Al Khuwair (Hull No. 1646) owned or to be owned by Al Khuwair Inc. Vessel Consultant means Poten & Partners (UK) Ltd., or any one of Clarkson PLC, RS Platou LLP, E.A. Gibson Shipbrokers Limited, Fearnleys or MJLF & Associates as nominated by the Borrower or such other vessel consultant as may be agreed from time to time by the Borrower and the Facility Agent. Vessel Flag means, in respect of a Vessel, the Original Flag or such other flag as may be selected by the applicable Guarantor with the consent of the Facility Agent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed). Vessel Mortgage means a first priority mortgage granted by a Guarantor in favour of the Finance Parties in respect of the Vessel owned by such Guarantor. Voluntary Prepayment Date has the meaning given to that term in Clause 11.3(b) (Voluntary prepayment). Voluntary Prepayment Notice has the meaning given to that term in Clause 11.3(a) (Voluntary prepayment). 1.2 Interpretation (a) Except where the context otherwise requires, words denoting the singular shall include the plural and vice versa, words denoting a gender shall include every gender and references to persons shall include bodies corporate and unincorporated. (b) References to Clauses and Schedules are references to clauses and schedules of this Agreement. (c) The Schedules form part of this Agreement and shall have the same force and effect as if expressly set out in the body of this Agreement and any reference to this Agreement shall include the Schedules.


 
17 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 (d) Clause headings are inserted for convenience only and shall not affect the construction of this Agreement. (e) References to a Party, a Finance Party, the Facility Agent, the Security Agent, the Swap Provider, a Lender, the Borrower, a Guarantor or any other person shall be construed so as to include its successors in title, permitted assigns and permitted transferees. (f) References in this Agreement to any other agreements and documents shall be construed as references to such agreements or documents as amended, supplemented or restated, novated or replaced from time to time. References to an amendment include a supplement, novation, restatement or re-enactment and amended will be construed accordingly. (g) A period of time shall be construed as a reference to a period of time measured by the Gregorian calendar and all interest, costs, expenses, commission and fees under any Finance Document shall, subject to the provisions of Clause 9.9(c) (Accounts certifications and determinations), be calculated according to the Gregorian calendar. Unless stated otherwise, a reference to a time of day is a reference to Doha time. (h) Unless otherwise stated a reference to determines or determined means a determination made in the absolute discretion of the person making the determination, acting reasonably. (i) References in this Agreement to month or months mean a period beginning in one calendar month and ending in the relevant later calendar month on the day numerically corresponding to the day of the calendar month in which it started, provided that: (a) if the period started on the last Business Day in a calendar month or if there is no such numerically corresponding day, it shall end on the last Business Day in such later calendar month; and (b) if such numerically corresponding day is not a Business Day, the period shall end on the next following Business Day in such later calendar month but if there is no such Business Day it shall end on the preceding Business Day, and monthly shall be construed accordingly. (j) An Event of Default is continuing if it has not been waived and a Default is continuing if it has not been remedied or waived. (k) Any references in this Agreement to amounts or obligations owed to or by the Facility Agent shall be deemed to be references to amounts or obligations owed to or by the Facility Agent acting as agent on behalf of the Lenders. (l) References to “know your customer requirements” are the identification checks that the Facility Agent or a Lender requires in order to meet its obligations under any applicable law or regulation to identify a person who is (or is to become) its customer. (m) Any reference in this Agreement to any statute or statutory provision shall, unless the context otherwise requires, be construed as a reference to such statute or statutory provision as the same may have been or may from time to time be amended, modified, extended, consolidated, re-enacted or replaced. (n) Any references in this Agreement to including mean including without limitation. 1.3 Capacity of Parties Where there are references in this Agreement to:


 
18 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 (a) any Party; and (b) any obligations or liabilities of one or more such Parties, these shall be strictly construed as references to any such person or (as the case may be) obligations or liabilities of any such person solely in its capacity as that Party. 1.4 Third party rights (a) Unless expressly provided to the contrary in a Finance Document, a person who is not a party to a Finance Document has no right under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce or to enjoy the benefit of any term of that Finance Document. (b) Notwithstanding any term of any Finance Document, the consent of any person who is not a party to a Finance Document is not required to rescind or vary that Finance Document at any time. 1.5 Deed The Parties intend that this Agreement will take effect as a deed notwithstanding that any Party may execute it under hand. 2. FINANCE PARTIES’ RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 2.1 The obligations of each Finance Party under the Finance Documents are several. Failure by a Finance Party to perform its obligations under the Finance Documents does not affect the obligations of any other Party under the Finance Documents. No Finance Party is responsible for the obligations of any other Finance Party under the Finance Documents. 2.2 The rights of each Finance Party under or in connection with the Finance Documents are separate and independent rights and any debt arising under the Finance Documents to a Finance Party from an Obligor shall be a separate and independent debt. 2.3 A Finance Party may, except as otherwise stated in the Finance Documents, separately enforce its rights under the Finance Documents. 2.4 The rights of each Finance Party include any debt owing to that Finance Party under the Finance Documents and, for the avoidance of doubt, any part of a Loan or any other amount owed by the Borrower which relates to a Finance Party’s participation in the Facility or its role under a Finance Document (including any such amount payable to the Facility Agent on its behalf) is a debt owing to that Finance Party by the Borrower. 3. FACILITY 3.1 The Facility (a) Subject to the terms and conditions of the Finance Documents, the Facility Agent, on behalf of the Lenders, hereby agrees to make available to the Borrower a term loan facility (the Facility) in an amount up to but not exceeding the aggregate of each Lender’s Tranche Commitments. The Facility shall be made available to the Borrower in four Tranches (being Tranche 1, Tranche 2, Tranche 3 and Tranche 4 respectively). Each Tranche is available to the Borrower pursuant to the delivery by the Borrower of one or more Utilisation Requests in accordance with the terms of the Finance Documents in an amount (subject to the aggregate of all Tranche Commitments) in each case of up to but not exceeding the relevant Tranche Commitment.


 
19 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 (b) Subject to the terms and conditions of the Finance Documents, the Borrower may issue multiple Utilisation Requests in respect of each Tranche during the Availability Period. (c) The Borrower agrees to use the proceeds of each Tranche of the Facility in the following manner: (i) to repay or prepay all principal amounts, accrued interest and break costs including any termination payments in respect of any currency or interest rate hedging arrangements in full in respect of the Existing Facility; (ii) to pay all fees, costs (including Swap Costs) and expenses due under the Finance Documents; (iii) to fund the Debt Service Reserve Account in accordance with Clause 17.15 (Debt Service Reserve Account); (iv) to pay any termination sum or other fees in connection with the termination of the Existing Facility in respect of any Vessel; and (v) following satisfaction of the foregoing paragraphs (i) to (iv) to refund part of the equity contributions in an amount not to exceed USD 100,800,000 previously made by the Shareholders to the Borrower and/or the Guarantors or otherwise in relation to any Vessel. (d) No Finance Party is bound to monitor or verify the application of any utilisation of the Facility. 3.2 Automatic cancellation Any unutilised portion of any Tranche Commitment shall be automatically cancelled at the end of the Availability Period. 4. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT DOCUMENTATION 4.1 The Borrower shall not be entitled to deliver the Initial Utilisation Request under this Agreement until the Facility Agent (acting on behalf of the Lenders) has received or waived the requirement to receive each of the documents and evidence set out in Schedule 1 (Conditions Precedent) in form and substance satisfactory to the Facility Agent. The Facility Agent shall promptly notify the Borrower, in writing, upon being so satisfied. 4.2 The conditions specified in Clause 4.1 are inserted solely for the benefit of the Facility Agent (acting on behalf of the Lenders) and may be waived in whole or in part by the Facility Agent (acting on behalf of the Lenders). 5. CONDITIONS OF UTILISATION 5.1 A Utilisation Request will not be regarded as having been duly completed unless it complies with the following conditions: (a) the proposed Utilisation Date is a Business Day falling within the Availability Period; (b) following the delivery of such Utilisation Request, there is (or would be), in respect of any tranche, no more than five (5) Loans outstanding under that Tranche at such time;


 
20 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 (c) the amount specified in any Utilisation Request applicable to a particular Tranche shall not exceed the Available Tranche Commitment for that Tranche; and (d) the currency and amount of the Loan comply with Clause 5.2 (Currency and amount). 5.2 Currency and amount (a) The currency specified in a Utilisation Request must be US Dollars. (b) The amount of the proposed Loan must be: (i) a minimum of USD 5,000,000 and an integral multiple of USD 1,000,000 or, if less, the Available Tranche Commitment for the relevant Tranche; or (ii) such other amount as the Facility Agent may agree. 5.3 The Lenders will not be obliged to comply with Clause 6.1(c) (Utilisation Request) or Clause 6.2 (Lenders’ participation): (a) if a Default or an Event of Default is continuing or would result from the proposed Utilisation; and (b) unless each representation and warranty in: (i) Clause 15 (Representations and Warranties), other than Clause 15.7 (Deduction of Tax), Clause 15.8 (No filing or stamp taxes) and Clause 15.9 (No default); and (ii) clause 3 (Representations and Warranties) of each Guarantee, other than clause 3.7 (Deduction of Tax) and clause 3.8 (No filing or stamp taxes), is true and correct in all material respects as at the Utilisation Date for the relevant Loan. 6. UTILISATION 6.1 Utilisation Request (a) To utilise the Facility, the Borrower shall give to the Facility Agent a duly completed Utilisation Request: (i) in the case of the Initial Utilisation Request only, by no later than 12 p.m. (Doha time), on the day before the proposed Utilisation Date; and (ii) in the case of all other Utilisation Requests, by no later than 12 p.m. (Doha time), two (2) days before the proposed Utilisation Date. (b) Once given, a Utilisation Request will be irrevocable. (c) On the Initial Utilisation Date specified in a duly completed Utilisation Request in respect of any Tranche, on or before the time that the proceeds of a Loan are to be transferred to the account of the Existing Facility Agent or any other third party as may be specified in the Utilisation Request, the Facility Agent shall, if requested by the Borrower, issue a payment undertaking to the Existing Facility Agent and/or any such third party in the form set out in Schedule 11 (Form of Payment Undertaking) together with an agreed form MT199 and MT103.


 
21 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 6.2 Lenders’ participation (a) If the conditions set out in this Agreement have been met, each Lender shall make its participation in each Loan available by the Utilisation Date for such Loan through its Facility Office. (b) The amount of each Lender’s participation in each Loan in respect of any Tranche will be equal to the proportion borne by its Available Tranche Commitment in respect of that Tranche to the aggregate Available Tranche Commitment of each Lender in that Tranche immediately prior to making the Loan. (c) The Facility Agent shall notify each Lender of the amount of each Loan and the amount of its participation in that Loan promptly following the delivery by the Borrower of a duly completed Utilisation Request. (d) No Lender is obliged to participate in a Loan in respect of any Tranche if, as a result: (i) its participation in the Loans applicable to that Tranche would exceed its Tranche Commitment in respect of that Tranche; or (ii) the Loans would exceed the aggregate of each Lender’s Tranche Commitment in respect of that Tranche. 7. REPAYMENT 7.1 Repayment of Loans The Borrower shall repay the Loans made to it in instalments by repaying on each Repayment Date on and from the First Repayment Date the Repayment Instalment applicable to such Repayment Date being an amount equal to the percentage of the aggregate principal amount of all Loans outstanding under each Tranche on and including the last date of the Availability Period set out opposite that Repayment Date in Schedule 3 (Amortisation Schedule), provided that such Repayment Instalments shall be reduced by any pre-payments in accordance with Clause 11.6 (Application of pre-payments). 7.2 Termination Date The Loans must be repaid in full on the Termination Date. 8. REBORROWING The Borrower may not reborrow any part of the Facility that is repaid. 9. COSTS OF UTILISATION 9.1 Interest and other amounts (a) The rate of interest on each Loan for each Interest Period is the percentage rate per annum which is the aggregate of: (i) the Margin; and (ii) LIBOR. (b) The Borrower shall pay accrued interest on each Loan on the last day of each Interest Period.


 
22 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 (c) The Facility Agent shall promptly notify the Borrower of the determination of a rate of interest under this Agreement. (d) The Facility Agent shall promptly notify the Borrower of each Funding Rate relating to a Loan. (e) Any prepayment under this Agreement shall be made together with accrued interest on the amount prepaid and, subject to any Break Costs, without premium or penalty. 9.2 Interest Periods (a) Each Interest Period for a Loan shall start on the Utilisation Date for that Loan or (if already made) on the last day of its preceding Interest Period. (b) Each Interest Period for a Loan shall end on the earlier of (i) the date falling three (3) months from the date referred to in paragraph (a) above; (ii) the last day of the Interest Period of any then outstanding Loan; and (iii) the next occurring Repayment Date. (c) If an Interest Period would otherwise end on a day that is not a Business Day, that Interest Period will instead end on the next Business Day in that calendar month (if there is one) or the preceding Business Day (if there is not). (d) If an Interest Period would otherwise overrun the Termination Date, it will be shortened so that it ends on the Termination Date. 9.3 Unavailability of Screen Rate (a) Interpolated Screen Rate: If no Screen Rate is available for LIBOR for the Interest Period of a Loan, the applicable LIBOR shall be the Interpolated Screen Rate for a period equal in length to the Interest Period of that Loan. (b) Reference Bank Rate: If no Screen Rate is available for LIBOR for: (i) US Dollars; or (ii) the Interest Period of a Loan and it is not possible to calculate the Interpolated Screen Rate, the applicable LIBOR shall be the Reference Bank Rate as of the 11:00am London time on the Rate Fixing Day and for a period equal in length to the Interest Period of that Loan. (c) Cost of funds: If paragraph (b) above applies but no Reference Bank Rate is available for US Dollars or the relevant Interest Period there shall be no LIBOR for that Loan and Clause 9.6 (Cost of funds) shall apply to that Loan for that Interest Period. 9.4 Calculation of Reference Bank Rate (a) Subject to paragraph (b) below, if LIBOR is to be determined on the basis of a Reference Bank Rate but a Reference Bank does not supply a quotation by 11:00am London time on the Rate Fixing Day, the Reference Bank Rate shall be calculated on the basis of the quotations of the remaining Reference Banks. (b) If at or about 11:00am on the Rate Fixing Day, none or only one (1) of the Reference Banks supplies a quotation, there shall be no Reference Bank Rate for the relevant Interest Period.


 
23 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 9.5 Market disruption If before close of business in London on the Rate Fixing Day for the relevant Interest Period the Agent receives notifications from a Lender or Lenders (whose participations in a Loan exceed fifty per cent. (50%) of that Loan) that the cost to it of funding its participation in that Loan from the London interbank market would be in excess of LIBOR then Clause 9.6 (Cost of funds) shall apply to that Loan for the relevant Interest Period. 9.6 Cost of funds (a) If this Clause 9.6 applies, the rate of interest on the relevant Loan for the relevant Interest Period shall be the percentage rate per annum which is the sum of: (i) the Margin; and (ii) the rates notified to the Facility Agent by that Lender as soon as practicable but by no later than the date on which interest is due to be paid in respect of that Interest Period), to be that which expresses as a percentage rate per annum the cost to that Lender of funding its participation in that Loan from whatever source it may reasonably select. (b) If this Clause 9.6 applies and the Facility Agent or the Borrower so requires, the Facility Agent and the Borrower shall enter into negotiations (for a period of not more than thirty (30) days) with a view to agreeing a substitute basis for determining the rate of interest. (c) Any alternative basis agreed pursuant to paragraph (b) above shall, with the prior consent of all the Lenders and the Borrower, be binding on all Parties. (d) If this Clause 9.6 applies and: (i) a Lender’s Funding Rate is less than LIBOR; or (ii) a Lender does not supply a quotation by the time specified in paragraph (a)(ii) above, the cost to that Lender of funding its participation in that Loan for that Interest Period shall be deemed, for the purposes of paragraph (a) above to be LIBOR for that Interest Period. 9.7 Break Costs (a) The Borrower shall, within three (3) Business Days of demand by the Facility Agent, pay its Break Costs attributable to all or any part of a Loan or Unpaid Sum being paid by the Borrower on a day other than the last day of an Interest Period for that Loan or Unpaid Sum. (b) Each Lender shall, as soon as reasonably practicable after a demand by the Facility Agent in accordance with paragraph (a), provide a certificate confirming the amount of its Break Costs for any Interest Period in which they accrue. 9.8 Currency of account All payments by the Borrower under the Finance Documents must be paid in US Dollars. Any payments by the Borrower relating to costs, losses, expenses or Taxes may, at the request of the Facility Agent, be made in the currency in which the relative costs, losses, expenses or


 
24 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 Taxes were incurred. Any currency exchange for the purposes of this Clause 9.8 shall be undertaken at the Spot Rate of Exchange. 9.9 Accounts certifications and determinations (a) Any certification or determination by any Administrative Agent of a rate or amount under any Finance Document is, in the absence of manifest error, prima facie evidence of the matters to which it relates. (b) Accounts maintained by the Facility Agent in connection with this Agreement are prima facie evidence of the matters to which they relate for the purpose of any litigation or arbitration proceedings. (c) Any interest or fee accruing under this Agreement accrues from day to day and is calculated on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed and a year of 360 days. 9.10 Set-off Except as expressly provided to the contrary in the Finance Documents, all payments (including each Repayment Instalment) by the Borrower under any Finance Document shall be made in full without any set-off or counterclaim. 10. DEFAULT INTEREST 10.1 If the Borrower fails to pay any amount payable by it under a Finance Document on its due date, interest shall accrue on the overdue amount from the due date up to the date of actual payment (both before and after judgment) at a rate that, subject to Clause 10.2 below, is one (1) per cent. per annum higher than the rate that would have been payable if the overdue amount had, during the period of non-payment, constituted a Loan in the currency of the overdue amount for successive Interest Periods, each of a duration selected by the Facility Agent (acting reasonably). Any interest accruing under this Clause 10.1 shall be immediately payable by the Borrower on demand by the Facility Agent. 10.2 If any overdue amount consists of all or part of a Loan that became due on a day that was not the last day of an Interest Period relating to that Loan: (a) the first Interest Period for that overdue amount shall have a duration equal to the unexpired portion of the current Interest Period relating to that Loan; and (b) the rate of interest applying to the overdue amount during that first Interest Period shall be one (1) per cent. per annum higher than the rate that would have applied if the overdue amount had not become due. 10.3 Default interest (if unpaid) arising on an overdue amount will be compounded with the overdue amount at the end of each Interest Period applicable to that overdue amount but will remain immediately due and payable. 11. PREPAYMENT 11.1 Mandatory prepayment – Illegality (a) If, having taken such mitigating steps reasonably available to it (including pursuant to Clause 31.1(c)(Mitigation), it is unlawful in any applicable jurisdiction for any Lender to perform any of its obligations under a Finance Document or to fund or maintain its participation in any Loan and that Lender has notified the Facility Agent of that fact, the Facility Agent shall notify the Borrower promptly that:


 
25 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 (i) the Borrower shall pay or prepay the participation of that Lender in each Loan (together with, for the avoidance of doubt, that Lender’s proportion of the accrued interest and any Break Costs for that Loan) on the date specified in Clause 11.1(b); and (ii) all Tranche Commitments of that Lender shall be immediately cancelled. (b) The date for payment or prepayment of the participation of a Lender in a Loan shall be: (i) the last day of the current Interest Period of that Loan; or (ii) if earlier, the date specified by the Lender in the notification under Clause 11.1(a), which shall not be earlier than the last day of any applicable grace period allowed by law. 11.2 Right of prepayment and cancellation of a single Lender (a) If an Obligor is, or shall be, required to pay to a Lender (or to the Facility Agent for the account of that Lender): (i) a Tax Payment; or (ii) an Increased Cost, the Borrower may, while the circumstances giving rise to the requirement continues, give notice to the Facility Agent requesting payment or prepayment and cancellation in respect of that Lender. (b) After notification under Clause 11.2(a): (i) the Borrower shall pay or prepay the participation of that Lender in each Loan on the date specified in Clause 11.2(c); and (ii) all Tranche Commitments of that Lender shall be immediately cancelled. (c) The date for payment or prepayment of the participation of that Lender in each Loan shall be: (i) the last day of the current Interest Period for that Loan; or (ii) if earlier, the date specified by the Borrower in the notification under Clause 11.2(a). 11.3 Voluntary prepayment (a) The Borrower may, by notice in writing to the Facility Agent, inform the Facility Agent of its desire to make a voluntary prepayment of a Loan in respect of any Tranche in full or in part prior to the relevant Repayment Date (a Voluntary Prepayment Notice). (b) A Voluntary Prepayment Notice given by the Borrower must be given no less than five (5) Business Days prior to the proposed date for the voluntary prepayment of all or part of the Loan (the Voluntary Prepayment Date).


 
26 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 (c) Any voluntary prepayment under this Clause 11.3 shall, if only reducing the Facility or any Tranche in part, be in a minimum amount of USD 5,000,000 or any integral multiple thereof. (d) A Voluntary Prepayment Notice shall be effective only upon receipt by the Facility Agent, shall be irrevocable and shall oblige the Borrower to pay the relevant Loan in full or in part (as the case may be and as specified in the Voluntary Prepayment Notice) on the Voluntary Prepayment Date. (e) Any purported Voluntary Prepayment Notice that does not comply with the requirements of this Clause 11.3 shall not be valid and the Facility Agent shall not be obliged to take any notice thereof. 11.4 Mandatory prepayment – Charterer option to purchase a Vessel If the Charterer exercises its rights pursuant to the Time Charter Party Agreement in respect of a Vessel to purchase (either itself or through a nominee) such Vessel (the Purchase Option Vessel) then, provided the Borrower provides the notice referred to in Clause 16.8(a) (Notifications under Time Charter Party Agreements) to the Facility Agent not less than 30 days prior to the proposed date for sale of such Purchase Option Vessel to the Charterer: (a) on or before the date for sale of such Purchase Option Vessel to the Charterer, the Borrower shall make, or procure the making of, a payment or prepayment in full of the aggregate Loans then outstanding in respect of the Tranche to which such Purchase Option Vessel relates; and (b) on the same day as payment or prepayment (as applicable) is made pursuant to paragraph (a), the Security Agent shall, pursuant to Clause 27 (Releases of Security), release any Transaction Security in respect of the Purchase Option Vessel and otherwise do all things necessary to enable the applicable Guarantor to deliver the Purchase Option Vessel to the Charterer free of all Transaction Security. 11.5 Restrictions (a) Any notice of cancellation or prepayment given by any Party under Clause 11.2 (Right of prepayment and cancellation of a single Lender) shall be irrevocable and, unless a contrary indication appears in this Agreement, shall specify the date or dates upon which the relevant cancellation or prepayment is to be made and the amount of that cancellation or prepayment. (b) The Borrower shall not prepay any Loan or cancel all or part of the Facility except at the times and in the manner expressly provided for in this Agreement. (c) No amount of the Facility cancelled under this Agreement may be subsequently reinstated. (d) The Borrower may not reborrow any part of the Facility that is prepaid. 11.6 Application of pre-payments Any partial pre-payment of any Loan pursuant to Clauses 11.1 (Mandatory prepayment – Illegality) or 11.2 (Right of prepayment and cancellation of a single Lender) shall satisfy the obligations of the Borrower under Clause 7 (Repayment) pro rata. Any partial pre-payment of any Tranche pursuant to Clause 11.3 (Voluntary Prepayment) or any prepayment pursuant to Clauses 11.4 (Mandatory prepayment – Charterer option to purchase a Vessel) shall satisfy


 
27 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 the obligations of the Borrower under Clause 7 (Repayment) and in respect of such Tranche in order of their scheduled occurrence. 12. TAX GROSS-UP AND INDEMNITY 12.1 All payments to be made by the Borrower to any Finance Party under any Finance Document shall be made free and clear of and without Tax Deduction unless the Borrower is required to make such a Tax Deduction, in which case the sum payable by the Borrower (in respect of which such Tax Deduction is required to be made) shall be increased to the extent necessary to ensure that the relevant Finance Party receives a sum net of any such Tax Deduction equal to the sum which it would have received had no such Tax Deduction been required to be made. 12.2 A payment shall not be increased if on the date on which the payment falls due, the payment could have been made to a Finance Party without a Tax Deduction if either (i) that Finance Party had complied with its obligations at Clause 12.3 or Clause 31.1(a) (Mitigation) or (ii) the Facility Office of that Finance Party was in Qatar. 12.3 Each Finance Party and the relevant Obligor the Borrower shall co-operate in completing any procedural formalities necessary for the relevant Obligor to obtain authorisation to make any payments under the Finance Documents without a Tax Deduction. 12.4 Each Finance Party shall notify the Facility Agent (and the Facility Agent shall so notify the Borrower) promptly upon that Finance Party becoming aware of any Tax Deduction being required or that there is any change in the rate or the basis of a Tax Deduction in respect of a payment payable to it or by it. 12.5 The Borrower shall (within three (3) Business Days of demand by the Facility Agent) pay to a Protected Party an amount equal to the loss, liability or cost which that Protected Party determines will be or has been (directly or indirectly) suffered for or on account of Tax by that Protected Party in respect of a Finance Document. 12.6 Clause 12.5 shall not apply: (a) with respect to any Tax assessed on a Finance Party: (i) under the law of the jurisdiction in which that Finance Party is incorporated or, if different, the jurisdiction (or jurisdictions) in which that Finance Party is treated as resident for tax purposes; or (ii) under the law of the jurisdiction in which that Finance Party’s Facility Office is located in respect of amounts received or receivable in that jurisdiction, if that Tax is imposed on or calculated by reference to the net income received or receivable (but not any sum deemed to be received or receivable) by that Finance Party; or (b) to the extent a loss, liability or cost: (i) is compensated for by an increased payment under Clauses 12.1; (ii) would have been compensated for by an increased payment under Clause 12.1 but was not so compensated solely because one of the exclusions in Clause 12.2 applied; or (iii) relates to a FATCA Deduction required to be made by a Party.


 
28 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 12.7 If an Obligor makes a Tax Payment and the relevant Finance Party obtains a Tax Credit attributable to the payment or deduction or withholding to which such Tax Payment relates, the Finance Party shall pay an amount to the Obligor which that Finance Party reasonably determines will leave it (after that payment) in the same after-Tax position as it would have been in had the Obligor not made the applicable Tax Payment. 13. FATCA APPLICATION FATCA Deduction 13.1 Each Party may make any FATCA Deduction it is required to make by FATCA, and any payment required in connection with that FATCA Deduction, and no Party shall be required to increase any payment in respect of which it makes such a FATCA Deduction or otherwise compensate the recipient of the payment for that FATCA Deduction. 13.2 Each Party shall promptly, upon becoming aware that it must make a FATCA Deduction (or that there is a change in the rate or the basis of such FATCA Deduction), notify the Party to whom it is making the payment and, in addition, shall notify the Borrower and the Facility Agent, and the Facility Agent shall notify the other Finance Parties. 14. FATCA INFORMATION 14.1 FATCA confirmation (a) Subject to paragraph (c) below, each Party must, within ten (10) Business Days of a reasonable request by another Party: (i) confirm to that other Party whether it is: (A) a FATCA Exempt Party; or (B) not a FATCA Exempt Party; and (ii) supply to that other Party such forms, documentation and other information relating to its status under FATCA as that other Party reasonably requests for the purposes of that other Party’s compliance with FATCA; and (iii) supply to that other Party such forms, documentation and other information relating to its status as that other Party reasonably requests for the purposes of that other Party’s compliance with any other law, regulation, or exchange of information regime. (b) If a Party confirms to another Party pursuant to paragraph (a)(i) above that it is a FATCA Exempt Party and it subsequently becomes aware that it is not, or has ceased to be a FATCA Exempt Party, that Party must notify that other Party promptly. (c) A Finance Party is not obliged to do anything under paragraph (a) above, and no other Party is obliged to do anything under paragraph (a)(iii) above, in each case, which would or might in its reasonable opinion constitute a breach of: (i) any law or regulation; (ii) any fiduciary duty; or (iii) any duty of confidentiality. 14.2 Failure to confirm FATCA status


 
29 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 If a Party fails to confirm whether or not it is a FATCA Exempt Party or to supply forms, documentation or other information requested in accordance with Clause 14.1(a)(i) or (ii) above (including, for the avoidance of doubt, where Clause 14.1(c) (FATCA confirmation) applies), then such Party is to be treated for the purposes of the Finance Documents (and payments made under them) as if it is not a FATCA Exempt Party until such time as the Party in question provides the requested confirmation, forms, documentation or other information. 15. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES The Borrower makes the representations and warranties set out in this Clause 15 to each Finance Party on the dates set out in Clause 15.14 (Time for making representations and warranties) and acknowledges that each Finance Party has entered into this Agreement in reliance on those representations and warranties. 15.1 Status (a) It is a corporation incorporated and validly existing under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. (b) It has the power to own its assets and carry on its business as it is being conducted. 15.2 Binding obligations The obligations expressed to be assumed by it in the Finance Documents to which it is a party are, subject to the Legal Reservations, legal, valid, binding and enforceable obligations. 15.3 Execution of the Finance Documents The execution and entry into by it of the Finance Documents to which it is a party and the exercise of its rights and performance of its obligations thereunder do not and will not conflict with: (a) its constitutional documents; (b) any law or regulation applicable to it; or (c) any obligations to which it is subject under any agreement or instrument binding upon it or its assets, where such conflict would have a Material Adverse Effect. 15.4 Power and authority It has the power to enter into, perform and deliver those Finance Documents to which it is a party and all corporate and other action required to authorise the entry into, performance and delivery of those Finance Documents to which it is a party and the transactions contemplated by those Finance Documents. 15.5 Validity and admissibility in evidence All Authorisations required: (a) to enable it lawfully to enter into, exercise its rights under and perform and comply with the obligations expressed to be assumed by it in the Finance Documents to which it is a party; (b) to ensure that the obligations expressed to be assumed by it in the Finance Documents to which it is a party are legal, valid, binding and enforceable; and


 
30 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 (c) to make the Finance Documents to which it is a party admissible in evidence in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, where already required, have been obtained or effected and are in full force and effect or, where not yet required, will be promptly obtained or effected by the time required. 15.6 Governing law and enforcement (a) In respect of each Finance Document to which it is a party, any: (i) irrevocable submission under such Finance Document to the jurisdiction to which such agreement is stated to be subject; (ii) agreement as to the governing law of such Finance Document; and (iii) agreement not to claim any immunity to which it or its assets may be entitled, is legal, valid and binding under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. (b) The courts of the Republic of The Marshall Islands should recognise as valid and enforce any judgment obtained by a Finance Party against the Borrower in the court of a foreign country without a retrial on the merits provided that (i) the judgment is for a sum of money and is final in the jurisdiction granting the judgment, (ii) the court granting the judgment had jurisdiction under the laws of the place where it sat and the judgment does not offend principles of the Republic of The Marshall Islands as to due process, propriety or public order, and (iii) the defendant was actually present in person or by duly appointed representative and the judgment does not constitute in effect a default judgment. 15.7 Deduction of Tax As at the date of this Agreement, it is not required to make any deduction for or on account of Tax from any payment it may make under any Finance Document to a Lender. 15.8 No filing or stamp taxes As at the date of this Agreement, except in respect of the registration of the Account Pledge Agreement in Qatar and the registration of the Vessel Mortgages at the Bahamas Maritime Authority, it is not necessary, under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, that the Finance Documents, be filed, recorded or enrolled with any court or other authority in such jurisdiction, or that any stamp, registration or similar tax be paid on or in relation to the Finance Documents or the transactions contemplated by the Finance Documents. 15.9 No default As at the date of this Agreement, no Default is continuing or will result from the entry into or performance of any transaction contemplated by any Finance Document to which it is a party. 15.10 Financial statements The most recent financial statements of the Borrower have been prepared in accordance with IFRS consistently applied and give a true and fair view of its financial condition and operations during the relevant financial year. 15.11 No material proceedings


 
31 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 As far as it is aware, no action or administrative proceeding of or before any court or agency which, if adversely determined, might reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect has been started or threatened against it (other than any legal proceedings which could not reasonably be expected to be adversely determined against it). 15.12 No winding-up or bankruptcy It has not taken any corporate action nor have any other steps been taken or legal proceedings been started or (to the best of its knowledge and belief) threatened against it for its winding- up, bankruptcy, dissolution, administration or reorganisation (whether by voluntary arrangement, scheme of arrangement or otherwise) or for the appointment of a receiver, administrator, administrative receiver, conservator, custodian, trustee or similar officer of it or of any or all of its assets or revenues. 15.13 Pari passu ranking Its payment obligations under the Finance Documents to which it is party rank at least pari passu with the claims of all its other unsecured and unsubordinated creditors save those whose claims are mandatorily preferred by the law of the Republic of the Marshall Islands applying to companies registered in the Republic of the Marshall Islands generally. 15.14 Sanctions None of the Obligors, nor any Subsidiary of an Obligor, any of the Shareholders, Qatar Gas Transport Company Ltd. or Teekay LNG Partners L.P., any director or officer of an Obligor, nor, to the Obligor’s knowledge, any employee or agent, of an Obligor: (a) is a person that is, or is owned or controlled by persons that are, the subject of any Sanctions; or (b) is located, organised or resident in a country or territory that is, or whose government is, the subject of comprehensive, country-wide Sanctions, which are, at the date of this Agreement, Crimea, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan and Syria. 15.15 Anti-corruption and anti-money laundering (a) None of the Obligors, nor to the knowledge of the Borrower, any director, officer, agent, employee, subsidiary or other person acting on behalf of an Obligor or any of the Shareholders, Qatar Gas Transport Company Ltd. or Teekay LNG Partners L.P., is aware of or has taken any action, directly or indirectly, that would result in a violation by such persons of any applicable anti-bribery law, including but not limited to, the United Kingdom Bribery Act 2010 and the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977. Furthermore, each Obligor and, to the knowledge of the Borrower, its Affiliates have conducted their businesses in compliance with the United Kingdom Bribery Act 2010, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 and similar laws, rules or regulations and have instituted and maintain policies and procedures designed to ensure, and which are reasonably expected to continue to ensure, continued compliance therewith. (b) The operations of each Obligor are and have been conducted at all times in compliance with Anti-Money Laundering Laws and no action, suit or proceeding by or before any court or governmental agency, authority or body or any arbitrator involving an Obligor or any of its agencies with respect to the Anti-Money Laundering Laws is pending or, to the best knowledge of the Borrower, threatened. The Borrower further represents and warrants that no funds or other consideration that the Borrower contributes in connection with any transaction under this Agreement


 
32 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 will have been derived from or related to any activity that is deemed criminal under Anti-Money Laundering Laws. 15.16 Time for making representations and warranties (a) Subject to paragraph (c), the representations and warranties set out in this Clause 15 are made by the Borrower on the date of this Agreement. (b) Subject to paragraph (c), each representation and warranty set out in this Clause 15 (other than those contained in Clauses 15.7 (Deduction of tax), 15.8 (No filing or stamp taxes), and 15.9 (No default)) is deemed to be repeated by the Borrower on the date of each Utilisation Request, on each Utilisation Date and on the first day of each Interest Period by reference to the facts and circumstances existing at the time of such repetition. (c) The representation and warranty set out in Clause 15.10 (Financial statements) shall not be made until the date on which audited financial statements are first delivered in accordance with Clause 16.1 (Financial statements) and shall be made on such date and thereafter shall be deemed to be repeated on each relevant subsequent date in accordance with paragraph (b). 16. INFORMATION UNDERTAKINGS The undertakings in this Clause 16 remain in force from the date of this Agreement for so long as any amount is outstanding under the Finance Documents. 16.1 Financial statements The Borrower shall supply to the Facility Agent in sufficient copies for all the Lenders as soon as the same become available, but in any event within 180 days after the end of each of its financial years, its audited consolidated financial statements for that financial year. 16.2 Requirements as to financial statements (a) Each set of financial statements delivered by the Borrower pursuant to Clause 16.1 (Financial statements) shall be certified by an authorised signatory of the Borrower as giving a true and fair view of its financial condition as at the date at which those financial statements were drawn up. (b) The Borrower shall procure that each set of financial statements delivered pursuant to Clause 16.1 (Financial statements) is prepared using IFRS consistently applied. (c) The Borrower shall ensure that each set of financial statements delivered pursuant to Clause 16.1 (Financial statements) is audited by a reputable international firm of accountants and, in respect of each set of financial statements delivered after the first set of such financial statements delivered in accordance with Clause 16.1 (Financial statements) is prepared using accounting policies, practices, procedures and reference periods consistent with those applied in the preparation of the first set of financial statements delivered pursuant to Clause 16.1, unless, in relation to any such set of financial statements, the Borrower notifies the Facility Agent that there have been one or more changes in any such accounting policies, practices, procedures or reference periods and the auditors to the Borrower provide: (i) a description of the changes and the adjustments which would be required to be made to those financial statements in order to cause them to use the


 
33 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 accounting policies, practices, procedures and reference period upon which any previous financial statements of the Borrower were prepared; and (ii) sufficient information, in such detail and format as may be reasonably required by the Facility Agent, to enable it to make an accurate comparison between the financial position indicated by those financial statements and any previous financial statements of the Borrower, any such reference in this Agreement to those financial statements shall be construed as a reference to those financial statements as adjusted to reflect the basis upon which the first financial statements of the Borrower were prepared. 16.3 Information: miscellaneous The Borrower shall supply to the Facility Agent, promptly upon becoming aware of them, details of: (a) any litigation, arbitration or proceedings brought against it by any governmental, ministerial or administrative body which are current, threatened or pending against it, and which might, if adversely determined, have a Material Adverse Effect; (b) any Environmental Claim which is current, pending or threatened against it which might, if adversely determined, have a Material Adverse Effect; (c) any suspension, revocation or modification of any Environmental Approval; (d) the occurrence of any accident, casualty or other event which has resulted in or may result in a Vessel being or becoming a Total Loss; (e) the levy of distress on a Vessel or its arrest, detention, seizure, condemnation as prize, compulsory acquisition or requisition for title or use; (f) a condition of class applied by the Classification Society which has not been satisfied by the date specified in such condition; (g) any collision or grounding of a Vessel; (h) a Vessel being detained by any port, governmental or quasi-governmental authority for a period of more than 30 consecutive days; (i) any refusal by the flag state or the Classification Society to issue or withdraw any trading certification of a Vessel; and (j) any material damage of or to a Vessel. 16.4 Notification of default The Borrower shall notify the Facility Agent of any Default (and the steps, if any, being taken to remedy it) promptly upon becoming aware of its occurrence (unless the Borrower is aware that a notification has already been provided by a Guarantor). 16.5 Market Valuation Report The Borrower shall supply to the Facility Agent a Market Valuation Report with respect to each Vessel:


 
34 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 (a) within 180 days from the financial year end of the applicable Guarantor, such obligation to commence on and from the Initial Utilisation Date; or (b) immediately prior to the sale or disposal of a Vessel or the release of any Transaction Security in respect of that Vessel. 16.6 Annual Compliance Certificate The Borrower shall supply to the Facility Agent a Compliance Certificate in the form set out in Part 1 of Schedule 6 (Compliance Certificate) signed by two directors of the Borrower within 180 days from the financial year end of the Borrower. 16.7 “Know your customer” checks If: (a) the introduction of or any change in (or in the interpretation, administration or application of) any law or regulation made after the date of this Agreement; or (b) any change in the status of the Borrower after the date of this Agreement, obliges the Facility Agent to comply with “know your customer” or similar identification procedures in circumstances where the necessary information is not already available to it, the Borrower shall promptly upon the request of the Facility Agent supply, or procure the supply of, such documentation and other evidence as is reasonably requested by the Facility Agent in order for the Facility Agent to carry out and be satisfied it has complied with all necessary “know your customer” or other similar checks under all applicable laws and regulations pursuant to the transactions contemplated in the Finance Documents. 16.8 Notifications under Time Charter Party Agreements The Borrower shall supply to the Facility Agent, a copy of: (a) any notice received by any Obligor from the Charterer in respect of any exercise by the Charterer of its option pursuant to the Time Charter Party Agreement in respect of a Vessel to purchase such Vessel; and (b) any notice of default issued or received by any Obligor in respect of any Time Charter Party Agreement, promptly upon receipt of such notice by the Borrower. 16.9 Swap Agreements The Borrower shall supply to the Facility Agent, a copy of each Swap Agreement entered into by the Borrower and the Swap Provider in respect of a Loan. 17. OTHER UNDERTAKINGS Except as otherwise stated in this Clause 17, the undertakings in this Clause 17 remain in force from the date of this Agreement for so long as any amount is outstanding under the Finance Documents. Each Party agrees that nothing in this Clause 17 shall prevent the Guarantors from purchasing or otherwise acquiring the Vessels and the Time Charter Party Agreements and any Management Agreements in respect of the Vessels and each of the undertakings in this Clause 17 shall be construed accordingly.


 
35 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 17.1 Authorisations The Borrower shall promptly: (a) obtain, comply with and do all that is necessary to maintain in full force and effect; and (b) supply copies (certified by an authorised signatory of the Borrower) to the Facility Agent of, any Authorisation required under any law or regulation of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to enable it to perform its obligations under the Finance Documents to which it is party and to ensure the legality, validity, enforceability or admissibility in evidence in the Republic of the Marshall Islands of any Finance Document to which it is party. 17.2 Permitted purpose The Borrower shall procure that the proceeds of the Facility are applied only in accordance with Clause 3.1(c) (The Facility). 17.3 Compliance with laws The Borrower shall comply in all respects with all laws and regulations (including all Environmental Laws) to which it may be subject that are applicable to carrying on its business, if failure so to comply would have a Material Adverse Effect. 17.4 Negative pledge (a) The Borrower shall not create or permit to subsist any Security over any Borrower Security Property. (b) Paragraph (a) does not apply to the Transaction Security, any other Security entered into pursuant to any Finance Document or, during the period ending on the Initial Utilisation Date for a Tranche, the Existing Security in respect of the Vessel to which that Tranche relates. 17.5 Disposals The Borrower shall not enter into a single transaction or a series of transactions (whether related or not) and whether voluntary or involuntary to sell, lease, transfer or otherwise dispose of any asset where such transaction would result in the Borrower being in breach of the financial covenant under Clause 17.16 (Financial covenant). 17.6 Merger The Borrower shall not enter into any amalgamation, demerger, merger or corporate reconstruction other than pursuant to a solvent corporate restructuring. 17.7 Change of business The Borrower shall procure that no substantial change is made to the general nature of its business from that carried on at the date of this Agreement.


 
36 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 17.8 Acquisition of assets Except as otherwise expressly permitted by the Finance Document, the Borrower shall not acquire any asset where such acquisition would result in the Borrower being in breach of the requirements of Clause 17.12(b)(v) (Financial Indebtedness). 17.9 Constitutional documents The Borrower shall not agree to or permit any amendment to its constitutional documents, if such amendment would have a Material Adverse Effect. 17.10 Loans and guarantees (a) The Borrower shall not make any loans, grant any credit (save in the ordinary course of business) or give any guarantee or indemnity (except as required under any of the Finance Documents) to or for the benefit of any person or otherwise voluntarily assume any liability, whether actual or contingent, in respect of any obligation of any person. (b) Paragraph (a) does not apply to the granting of any guarantee or indemnity which is: (i) permitted to be granted pursuant to Clause 17.12 (Financial Indebtedness); (ii) given in respect of the chartering arrangements for any Vessel; or (iii) given in respect of the payment or performance obligations of any Obligor under any contract or other agreement entered into by it in the ordinary course of its business to the extent that such obligations do not constitute Financial Indebtedness. (c) Paragraph (a) does not apply to the making of any loans: (i) which are made by the Borrower to another Obligor or any other Subsidiary of the Borrower; or (ii) which are loans made to a direct or indirect shareholder or equity holder of the Borrower. 17.11 Taxation The Borrower shall duly and punctually pay and discharge all material Taxes imposed upon it or its assets within the time period allowed without incurring penalties (save to the extent that (i) payment is being contested in good faith, (ii) adequate reserves are being maintained for those Taxes and (iii) payment can be lawfully withheld), where any failure to pay such Taxes would have a Material Adverse Effect. 17.12 Financial Indebtedness (a) The Borrower shall not incur or permit to subsist any Financial Indebtedness. (b) Paragraph (a) does not apply to any Financial Indebtedness listed below (Permitted Financial Indebtedness): (i) Financial Indebtedness incurred under, or that is expressly contemplated by, any Finance Document, Time Charter Party Agreement, or Management Agreement relating to a Vessel;


 
37 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 (ii) Financial Indebtedness incurred under any Swap Agreement or other hedging arrangement entered into by any Obligor; (iii) any bond, performance bond, letter of credit, guarantee or other assurance against loss (and any corresponding indemnity or reimbursement obligation) issued by or on behalf of the Borrower in the ordinary course of its business; (iv) subject to paragraph (c), Financial Indebtedness incurred either (A) with another Obligor; or (B) on a subordinated basis with a direct or indirect shareholder or equity holder of the Borrower; (v) subject to paragraph (c), Financial Indebtedness incurred as a result of, or in connection with, the acquisition of any vessel (the Relevant Asset) or the acquisition of any Subsidiary which owns, or is established to own, a Relevant Asset (the Relevant Subsidiary), provided that prior to incurring such Financial Indebtedness (the Relevant Indebtedness), the Borrower has provided a certificate (signed by a director or officer) addressed to the Facility Agent: (A) confirming that the amount of Relevant Indebtedness, when aggregated with any existing Financial Indebtedness relating to the Relevant Asset or the Relevant Subsidiary (as applicable) is no greater than 90% of the purchase price paid by the Borrower for the Relevant Asset or the shares or equivalent equity interest in in the Relevant Subsidiary (as applicable); and (B) setting out in reasonable detail the calculations upon which the Borrower is making the confirmation referred to in paragraph (A); (vi) subject to paragraph (c), Financial Indebtedness (the Refinancing Indebtedness) incurred as a result of, or in connection with, the refinancing of any existing Financial Indebtedness relating to any vessel owned by any Subsidiary of the Borrower, other than a Guarantor, (the Applicable Asset), (including any refinancing of any Financial Indebtedness under any facility or document entered into in accordance with paragraph (v)), provided that prior to incurring such Financial Indebtedness, the Borrower has provided a certificate (signed by a director or officer) addressed to the Facility Agent: (A) confirming that the amount of Refinancing Indebtedness, when aggregated with any existing Financial Indebtedness relating to the Applicable Asset, is no greater than 90% of the value of the Applicable Asset (to be determined by reference to valuations of the Applicable Asset to be obtained at or about the time of financial close of the Refinancing Indebtedness); and (B) setting out in reasonable detail the calculations upon which the Borrower is making the confirmation referred to in paragraph (A); or (vii) Financial Indebtedness incurred with the prior written consent of the Facility Agent. (c) In the case of Financial Indebtedness incurred pursuant to paragraph (b)(iv), (b)(v) or (b)(vi) the claims of the Facility Agent under this Agreement will at all times rank at least pari passu with the claims of any unsecured and unsubordinated creditors in relation to such Financial Indebtedness save to the extent that such claims are mandatorily preferred by law applying to companies generally.


 
38 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 17.13 Subsidiaries The Borrower shall not create or acquire any Subsidiary after the date of this Agreement where the creation or acquisition of such Subsidiary would result in the Borrower being in breach of the requirements of Clause 17.12(b)(v) (Financial Indebtedness). 17.14 Change of ownership (a) The Borrower shall not sell or otherwise dispose of its shares in any Guarantor. (b) The Borrower shall hold 100% of the shares in each Guarantor. (c) The Borrower shall procure that Qatar Gas Transport Company Ltd. (Nakilat) holds, directly or indirectly, no less than 60% of the equity interest in the Borrower. 17.15 Debt Service Reserve Account (a) On and from the Initial Utilisation Date, the Borrower shall: (i) open and maintain the Debt Service Reserve Account; and (ii) subject to paragraphs (b), (c) and (d) ensure that at all times such account is funded in an amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of the Loans repayable on the next Repayment Date (the Required DSRA Balance). (b) In respect of the final Repayment Date, the Required DSRA Balance shall not increase and shall remain as an amount equal to the principal amount of debt service payable on the Repayment Date immediately prior to the final Repayment Date. (c) The Facility Agent may instruct the Security Agent to deduct from the Debt Service Reserve Account any portion of a Repayment Instalment that is due and unpaid and the Facility Agent shall apply such amounts to the payment of such portion of the relevant Repayment Instalment. The Borrower shall ensure that the Debt Service Reserve Account is funded in an amount equal to the Required DSRA Balance by no later than the earlier of: (i) the next Repayment Date; and (ii) the date falling 10 Business Days after such deduction. (d) The Borrower may not withdraw any amounts from the Debt Service Reserve Account without the prior written consent of the Facility Agent. 17.16 Financial covenant (a) In this Clause, Security Value means the aggregate of the market value of each Vessel (determined in accordance with the most recent Market Valuation Reports for the Vessels supplied to the Facility Agent at that time in accordance with Clause 16.5 (Annual Market Valuation Report) or paragraph (f) below). (b) The Borrower shall ensure that the Security Value is at least 110 per cent. of the aggregate of all Loans then outstanding and interest then due on such Loans calculated in accordance with Clause 9 (Costs of Utilisation) (the Minimum Security Percentage). (c) If the Minimum Security Percentage is not met at any time, the Borrower may not:


 
39 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 (i) declare, make or pay any dividend or other distribution (each a Distribution) (or interest on any unpaid Distribution) (whether in cash or in kind) on or in respect of its capital; (ii) repay or distribute any dividend; (iii) pay any management, advisory or other fee to or to the order of any of its shareholders or equity holders other than any fees and operating costs and expenses payable in accordance with the terms (as at the date of this Agreement) of any Management Agreement or corporate services agreement relating to a Vessel; or (iv) redeem, repurchase, return or repay any of its capital or resolve to do so, until such time as the Minimum Security Percentage has been restored. Such failure to meet the Minimum Security Percentage shall not be deemed a Default or an Event of Default for the purpose of any Finance Document. (d) The Borrower may restore the Minimum Security Percentage by: (i) providing additional Security in favour of the Security Agent acceptable to the Facility Agent; (ii) making a voluntary prepayment in an amount such that the provisions of this Clause 17.16 are complied with when re-calculated on a pro forma basis; or (iii) in the event of a termination of a Time Charter Party Agreement, by entering into a replacement time charter or other employment in form and substance satisfactory to the Facility Agent, acting reasonably, for which purposes the Borrower shall deliver an updated Market Valuation Report (on a “with charter” basis) in respect of any Vessel which is the subject of such replacement time charter or other employment. (e) Except in respect of any restoration of the Minimum Security Percentage, which may be demonstrated by the Borrower at any time, and except in respect of a termination of any Time Charter Party Agreement as set out in paragraph (f), the covenant set out in paragraph (b) will be tested on an annual basis by reference to the Compliance Certificate delivered in accordance with Clause 16.6 (Annual Compliance Certificate) and the Market Valuation Reports provided in accordance with Clause 16.5 (Annual Market Valuation Report). (f) The Borrower shall ensure that the Security Value is at least 125 per cent. of the aggregate of all Loans then outstanding and interest then due on such Loans calculated in accordance with Clause 9 (Costs of Utilisation) upon: (i) a termination of any Time Charter Party Agreement prior to its scheduled termination date; (ii) a Total Loss; or (iii) exercise by the Charterer of its rights pursuant to the Time Charter Party Agreement in respect of a Vessel to purchase (either through itself or through a nominee), each a Retest Event,


 
40 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 by reference to a Compliance Certificate in the form set out in Part 2 of Schedule 6 (Compliance Certificate) delivered by the Borrower within 10 days of such Retest Event, for which purposes the Borrower shall simultaneously deliver an updated Market Valuation Report (such report to take into account the Retest Event) in respect of any Vessel which is the subject of such Retest Event. (g) Any shortfall in the Security Value required pursuant to paragraph (f) above as a result of a Retest Event may only be restored by the Borrower making a voluntary prepayment in an amount such that the Security Value required pursuant to paragraph (f) above is complied with when re-calculated on a pro forma basis. (h) The Borrower shall ensure that the Security Value is at least 125 per cent. of the aggregate of all Loans then outstanding and interest then due on such Loans calculated in accordance with Clause 9 (Costs of Utilisation) on each Utilisation Date. (i) No Transaction Security in respect of any Vessel shall be released if such release would result, on a pro forma basis, in the Security Value being less than 125 per cent. of the aggregate of all Loans then outstanding and interest then due on such Loans calculated in accordance with Clause 9 (Costs of Utilisation). 17.17 Vessel undertakings The Borrower shall procure that: (a) subject to paragraph (b), the Required Insurances for each Vessel are maintained on substantially the same terms (including as to governing law) as the Required Insurances for that Vessel existing as at the date of this Agreement (the Existing Insurances); (b) the Required Insurances for each Vessel are in the Required Insurance Amount applicable to that Vessel; (c) the Required Insurances for each Vessel are placed through commercially reputable brokers and with commercially reputable underwriters or insurance companies; (d) the Required Insurances include a loss payable clause in substantially the same form as provided in the Existing Insurances; (e) each Vessel’s classification and registration is maintained under the Vessel Flag; (f) nothing is done or omitted to be done by any party by which the registration of its Vessel would or might be defeated or imperilled; (g) each Vessel (including the operation thereof) complies with all Applicable Laws if failure so to comply would have a Material Adverse Effect; (h) each Vessel is maintained in good working order and repair (ordinary wear and tear excepted); (i) each Vessel is surveyed from time to time as required by the Classification Society in which that Vessel is entered at that time; (j) the classification of each Vessel is maintained with the Classification Society or any other recognised classification society including, without limitation, Det Norske Veritas), free of all overdue requirements and overdue recommendations;


 
41 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 (k) all repairs to or replacement of any damaged, worn or lost parts or equipment are effected in a manner (both as regards workmanship and quality of materials) that does not diminish materially the value of the applicable Vessel; (l) each Vessel is managed in accordance with customary industry standards; (m) all debts and other liabilities that may give rise to a lien (other than any lien permitted pursuant to the terms of any Guarantee) or claim enforceable against a Vessel are promptly paid and discharged; and (n) each Guarantor complies with its obligations under the Time Charter Party Agreement to which it is a party if failure so to comply would have a Material Adverse Effect. 17.18 Account Pledge and legal opinions Within ninety (90) days of the date of this Agreement, the Borrower shall: (a) ensure that the Account Pledge has been executed and perfected in accordance with the requirements of Qatari law; and (b) procure the delivery of legal opinions in respect of the Account Pledge from the Lender’s Qatari counsel and the Lender’s Marshall Islands counsel addressed to the Finance Parties in form and substance satisfactory to the Facility Agent. 17.19 Insurance report Within thirty (30) days of the date of this Agreement, the Borrower shall procure, at its own cost and expense, that the Facility Agent receives a final insurance report in respect of the Required Insurances for each Vessel (in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Facility Agent) prepared by BankServe or any other advisor acceptable to the Facility Agent. 17.20 Amendment of a Time Charter Party Agreement The Borrower shall procure that no Time Charter Party Agreement is amended without consent of the Facility Agent, where such amendment would have a Material Adverse Effect. 17.21 Sanctions The Borrower shall not directly or indirectly use the proceeds of the Loans, or lend, contribute or otherwise make available such proceeds to any person: (a) to fund any activities or business of or with any person, or in any country or territory, that, at the time of such funding, is, or whose government is, the subject of Sanctions in breach of Sanctions; or (b) in any other manner that would result in a violation of Sanctions by any person (including any person participating in the Loans, whether as underwriter, advisor, investor or otherwise). 17.22 Anti-corruption and anti-money laundering (a) No part of the proceeds of the Loan will be used, directly or indirectly, for any purpose that constitutes a violation of any applicable anti-bribery law and Anti- Money Laundering Laws. (b) The Borrower shall:


 
42 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 (i) conduct its business in compliance with applicable anti-corruption laws and Anti-Money Laundering Laws; and (ii) maintain policies and procedures designed to promote and achieve compliance with such laws. 18. HEDGING AND SWAP AGREEMENTS (a) Within six (6) months from each Utilisation Date, the Borrower shall ensure that at least 50 per cent. of the aggregate principal amount of all outstanding Loans made to it shall benefit from interest rate hedging pursuant to Swap Agreements. (b) The Borrower shall implement its minimum hedging requirements, as set out in paragraph (a) above, with the Swap Provider. The Borrower and the Swap Provider hereby confirm and agree that any such interest rate hedging shall be concluded on the following basis: (i) the credit spread shall be equal to 0.10%, save where a higher credit spread is required, pursuant to regulatory reasons, by mutual agreement (provided that any such higher credit spread shall in no event exceed 0.15%); and (ii) the floating rate shall be determined by reference to LIBOR determined on the basis that the applicable trade date shall be the applicable Rate Fixing Day. (c) With respect to the remaining aggregate principal amount of outstanding Loans not hedged pursuant to this Clause 18, the Borrower may choose to enter into additional interest rate hedging from time to time. The Borrower shall invite the Swap Provider to bid for such additional interest rate hedging, along with other hedge banks, and any bid provided by the Swap Provider shall be on the same terms as specified in paragraph (b) above, but on the basis that any higher credit spread shall in no event exceed 0.15%. 18.2 Restriction on Payments: Swap Agreement (a) The Borrower shall not make any payment under the Swap Agreement at any time unless: (i) that payment is permitted under Clause 18.3 (Permitted Payments: Swap Agreement); or (ii) the taking or receipt of that payment is permitted under Clause 18.6(c) (Permitted Enforcement: Swap Provider), provided that following the operation of Clause 19.12 (Acceleration(, the Borrower may not make payments under the Swap Agreements except from the proceeds of the realisation or enforcement of all or any part of the Transaction Security distributed in accordance with Clause 24.6 (Order of Application), other than any distribution or dividend out of the Borrower’s unsecured assets (pro rata to each unsecured creditor’s claim) made by a liquidator, receiver, administrative receiver, administrator, compulsory manager or other similar officer appointed in respect of the Borrower or any of its assets.


 
43 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 18.3 Permitted Payments: Swap Agreement (a) Subject to paragraph (b) below, the Borrower may make payments then due to the Swap Provider under any Swap Agreement in accordance with the terms of that Swap Agreement: (i) if the payment is a scheduled payment arising under the relevant Swap Agreement; (ii) to the extent the Borrower’s obligation to make the payment arises as a result of the operation of any of sections 2(d) (Deduction or Withholding for Tax), 8(a) (Payment in the Contractual Currency), 8(b) (Judgments), 9(h)(i) (Prior to Early Termination) and 11 (Expenses) of the 2002 ISDA Master Agreement; or (iii) to the extent that the Borrower’s obligation to make the Payment arises from a Non-Credit Related Close-Out; (iv) to the extent that: (A) the Borrower's obligation to make the payment arises from: (I) a Credit Related Close-Out in relation to that Swap Agreement; and (II) no Event of Default is continuing at the time of that payment or would result from that payment; (v) to the extent that no Event of Default is continuing or would result from that payment and the Borrower’s obligation to make the payment arises as a result of a close-out or termination arising as a result of: (A) section 5(a)(vii) (Bankruptcy) of the 2002 ISDA Master Agreement and the Event of Default (as defined in the relevant Swap Agreement) has occurred with respect to the Swap Provider; or (B) the Borrower terminating or closing-out the relevant Swap Agreement as a result of a Swap Force Majeure and the Termination Event (as defined in the relevant Swap Agreement) has occurred with respect to the Swap Provider; or (vi) if the Facility Agent gives prior consent to the payment being made. (b) No payment may be made to the Swap Provider under paragraph (a) above if any scheduled payment due from the Swap Provider to the Borrower under a Swap Agreement to which they are both party is due and unpaid unless the prior consent of the Facility Agent is obtained. (c) Failure by the Borrower to make a payment to the Swap Provider which results solely from the operation of paragraph (b) above shall, without prejudice to Clause 18.4 (Payment obligations continue), not result in a default (however described) in respect of the Borrower under that Swap Agreement. 18.4 Payment obligations continue The Borrower shall not be released from the liability to make any payment (including of default interest, which shall continue to accrue) under any Swap Agreement by the operation


 
44 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 of Clauses 18.2 (Restriction on Payment: Swap Agreement) and 18.3 (Permitted Payments: Swap Agreement) even if its obligation to make that payment is restricted at any time by the terms of any of those Clauses. 18.5 Restriction on Enforcement: Swap Provider Subject to Clause 18.6 (Permitted Enforcement: Swap Provider) and Clause 18.7 (Required Enforcement: Swap Provider), the Swap Provider shall not take any action to enforce under any of the Swap Agreements at any time. 18.6 Permitted Enforcement: Swap Provider (a) To the extent it is able to do so under the relevant Swap Agreement, the Swap Provider may terminate or close-out in whole or in part any hedging transaction under that Swap Agreement prior to its stated maturity: Non-Credit Related Close-Outs (i) if a Swap Force Majeure has occurred in respect of that Swap Agreement; Credit Related Close-Outs (ii) if an action has been taken pursuant to Clause 19.12 (Acceleration( or any Transaction Security has been enforced; (iii) if an Event of Default has occurred under Clause 19.7 (Insolvency) or Clause 19.8 (Insolvency proceedings) in relation to the Borrower; (iv) on or immediately following a refinancing (or repayment) and cancellation in full of the Loans. (b) If the Borrower has defaulted on any payment due under a Swap Agreement (after allowing any applicable notice or grace periods) and the default has continued unwaived for more than 15 Business Days after notice of that default has been given to the Security Agent, the Security Provider: (i) may, to the extent it is able to do so under the relevant Swap Agreement, terminate or close-out in whole or in part any hedging transaction under that Swap Agreement; and (ii) until such time as the Security Agent has given notice to the Swap Provider that the Transaction Security is being enforced (or that any formal steps are being taken to enforce the Transaction Security), shall be entitled to exercise any right it might otherwise have to sue for, commence or join legal or arbitration proceedings against the Borrower to recover any amounts due under that Swap Agreement. (c) After the occurrence of an Insolvency Event in relation to the Borrower, the Swap Provider shall be entitled to exercise any right it may otherwise have in respect of the Borrower to: (i) prematurely close-out or terminate any transactions under a Swap Agreement of the Borrower; (ii) make a demand under any guarantee, indemnity or other assurance against loss given by the Borrower in respect of payments due under a Swap Agreement;


 
45 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 (iii) exercise any right of set-off or take or receive any payment due under a Swap Agreement of the Borrower; or (iv) claim and prove in the liquidation of the Borrower for the amounts owing to it under a Swap Agreement. 18.7 Required Enforcement: Swap Provider (a) Subject to paragraph (b) below, the Swap Provider shall promptly terminate or close- out in full any hedging transaction under all or any of the Swap Agreements to which it is party prior to their stated maturity, following: (i) the occurrence of or action taken pursuant to Clause 19.12 (Acceleration( and delivery to it of a notice from the Security Agent that action taken pursuant to Clause 19.12 (Acceleration( has occurred; and (ii) delivery to it of a subsequent notice from the Security Agent (acting on the instructions of the Majority Lenders) instructing it to do so. (b) Paragraph (a) above shall not apply to the extent that action has been taken pursuant to Clause 19.12 (Acceleration( as a result of an arrangement made between the Borrower and the Swap Provider with the purpose of bringing about action taken pursuant to Clause 19.12 (Acceleration(. 18.8 If the Swap Provider is entitled to terminate or close-out any hedging transaction under paragraph (b) of Clause 18.6 (Permitted Enforcement: Swap Provider) (or would have been able to if the Swap Provider had given the notice referred to in that paragraph) but has not terminated or closed out each such hedging transaction, the Swap Provider shall promptly terminate or close-out in full each such hedging transaction following a request to do so by the Security Agent (acting on the instructions of the Majority Lenders). 18.9 Treatment of Payments due to the Borrower on termination of hedging transactions (a) If, on termination of any hedging transaction under any Swap Agreement occurring after action has been taken pursuant to Clause 19.12 (Acceleration(, a settlement amount or other amount (following the application of any close-out netting, or payment netting in respect of that Swap Agreement) falls due from the Swap Provider to the Borrower then that amount shall be paid by the Swap Provider to the Security Agent, treated as the proceeds of enforcement of the Transaction Security and applied in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. (b) The payment of that amount by the Swap Provider to the Security Agent in accordance with paragraph (a) above shall discharge the Swap Provider’s obligation to pay that amount to the Borrower. 19. EVENTS OF DEFAULT Each of the events or circumstances set out in Clause 19 (other than Clause 19.12 (Acceleration) is an Event of Default. 19.1 Non-payment An Obligor does not pay on or before the date falling ten (10) Business Days after the due date any amount payable by it pursuant to a Finance Document at the place and in the currency in which such amount is expressed to be payable. 19.2 Account Pledge, legal opinions and insurance report


 
46 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 Any requirement of: (a) Clause 17.18 (Account Pledge and legal opinions); or (b) Clause 17.19 (Insurance report); is not satisfied. 19.3 Other obligations An Obligor does not comply with any provision of the Finance Documents (other than those referred to in Clause 19.1 (Non-payment), Clause 17.18 (Account Pledge and legal opinions), Clause 17.19 (Insurance report), Clause 19.4 (Termination of Vessel registration), Clause 19.5 (Misrepresentation) or Clause 17.16(b) (Financial covenant)) and such failure is not remedied within 30 days of the earlier of (i) the Facility Agent giving notice to the Borrower of such non-compliance and (ii) any Obligor becoming aware of the failure to comply provided that if such failure to comply cannot be remedied within such 30 day period, and the Obligor has taken steps to remedy such non-compliance, 60 days, from the earlier of (i) the Facility Agent giving notice to the Borrower of such non-compliance and (ii) any Obligor becoming aware of the failure to comply. 19.4 Termination of Vessel registration The registration of a Vessel is terminated, unless such termination is remedied within 60 days of the termination. 19.5 Misrepresentation Any representation made under a Finance Document is or proves to have been inaccurate or misleading in any material respect when made, provided that no breach of this Clause 19.5 shall occur if the fact which caused the applicable representation to be inaccurate or misleading is rectified within a period of 60 days of the earlier of receipt by the Borrower of notice of such misrepresentation from the Facility Agent and any Obligor becoming aware of the misrepresentation. 19.6 Cross default (a) Any Financial Indebtedness of an Obligor is not paid when due (after the expiry of any originally applicable grace period). (b) Any Financial Indebtedness of an Obligor is declared to be or otherwise becomes due and payable prior to its specified maturity as a result of an event of default (however described). (c) Any commitment for any Financial Indebtedness of an Obligor is cancelled or suspended by a creditor of that Obligor as a result of an event of default (however described). (d) No Event of Default will occur under this Clause 19.6 if the aggregate amount of all such Financial Indebtedness as described in this Clause 19.6 is less than USD 15,000,000 (or its equivalent in other currencies). 19.7 Insolvency (a) An Obligor: (i) is unable or admits inability to pay its debts as they fall due; or


 
47 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 (ii) suspends making payments on any of its debts due to it being unable to pay its debts. (b) The value of the assets of an Obligor is less than its liabilities (taking into account contingent and prospective liabilities). (c) A moratorium is declared in respect of any indebtedness of an Obligor. 19.8 Insolvency proceedings Any corporate action, legal proceedings or other procedure or step is taken in any jurisdiction in relation to: (a) the suspension of payments, a moratorium of any indebtedness, winding-up, dissolution, administration or reorganisation (by way of voluntary arrangement, scheme of arrangement or otherwise) of an Obligor; (b) a composition, compromise, assignment or arrangement with any creditor of an Obligor; (c) the appointment of a liquidator, receiver, administrator, compulsory manager or other similar officer in respect of an Obligor or any of its assets; or (d) enforcement of any Security over any asset of an Obligor having an aggregate value of at least USD 10,000,000, excluding in each case: (i) any frivolous or vexatious petition for winding up presented by a creditor which is being contested in good faith or (ii) any proceedings that are discharged, stayed or dismissed within 60 days of commencement. 19.9 Analogous events Any event occurs which under the laws of any jurisdiction has a similar or analogous effect to any of those events mentioned in Clauses 19.7 (Insolvency) and 19.8 (Insolvency proceedings) excluding in each case: (i) any frivolous or vexatious petition for winding up presented by a creditor which is being contested in good faith or (ii) any proceedings that are discharged, stayed or dismissed within 60 days of commencement. 19.10 Unlawfulness It is or becomes unlawful for any Obligor to perform any of its payment obligations under the Finance Documents to which it is a party. 19.11 Repudiation Any Obligor repudiates or terminates a Finance Document or evidences an intention to repudiate or terminate a Finance Document. 19.12 Acceleration On and at any time after the occurrence of an Event of Default that is continuing the Facility Agent may, and shall if so directed by the Lenders, by serving written notice to the Borrower: (a) cancel the Facility whereupon it shall immediately be cancelled; and


 
48 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 (b) declare that any outstanding Loans and any amounts accrued or outstanding under any other Finance Documents be immediately due and payable, whereupon they shall become immediately due and payable. 20. INDEMNITIES 20.1 Currency indemnity (a) If any sum due from any Obligor under the Finance Documents (a Sum), or any order, judgment or award given or made in relation to a Sum, needs to be converted from the currency (the First Currency) in which that Sum is payable into another currency (the Second Currency) for the purpose of: (i) making or filing a claim or proof against any Obligor; (ii) obtaining or enforcing an order, judgment or award in relation to any litigation or arbitration proceedings, the Borrower shall as an independent obligation, within three (3) Business Days of demand, indemnify each Finance Party to whom that Sum is due against any cost, loss or liability arising out of or as a result of the conversion including any discrepancy between (A) the rate of exchange used to convert that Sum from the First Currency into the Second Currency and (B) the rate or rates of exchange available to that person at the time of its receipt of that Sum. (b) The Borrower waives any right it may have in any jurisdiction to pay any amount under the Finance Documents in a currency or currency unit other than that in which it is expressed to be payable. 20.2 Other indemnities The Borrower shall, within ten (10) Business Days of demand by the Facility Agent, indemnify each Finance Party against any documented cost, loss or liability incurred by that Finance Party as a result of: (a) the occurrence of any Event of Default or the operation of Clause 19.12 (Acceleration(; (b) a failure by any Obligor to pay any amount due under a Finance Document; (c) funding, or making arrangements to fund, its participation in any Loan requested by the Borrower in a Utilisation Request but not made by reason of non-satisfaction of the conditions in Clause 5 (Conditions of Utilisation); or (d) an amount due and payable under a Finance Document not being prepaid in accordance with a notice of prepayment given by the Borrower. 20.3 Indemnity to the Facility Agent The Borrower shall promptly indemnify the Facility Agent against any documented cost, loss or liability properly incurred by the Facility Agent and each of its officers and employees (in each case acting reasonably) as a direct result of: (a) investigating any event which it reasonably believes is a Default; (b) acting or relying on any notice, request or instruction which it reasonably believes to be genuine, correct and appropriately authorised;


 
49 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 (c) any other exercise of its rights, powers and discretions vested in it by: (i) the Finance Documents; or (ii) law relating to the Finance Documents, which are of a non-ordinary course nature; or (d) any other actions which otherwise relate to the performance of the terms of this Agreement (otherwise than as a result of its gross negligence or wilful misconduct) which are of a non-ordinary course nature. 21. MORTGAGEE’S INTEREST INSURANCE 21.1 In respect of each Vessel, the Security Agent, acting on the instructions of the Facility Agent, shall be entitled from time to time (at the reasonable cost and expense of the Borrower and at no cost or expense to any Finance Party, hereunder in respect of all premiums and other expenses that are incurred in effecting, maintaining or renewing any such insurance or dealing with, or considering, any matter arising out of any such insurance which such costs and expenses shall be paid by the Borrower within 30 days of written demand by the Facility Agent) to effect, maintain and renew mortgagee’s interest marine insurance providing for the indemnification of the Finance Parties for any losses under or in connection with any Finance Document that directly or indirectly result from loss, of or damage to, a Vessel or a liability of a Vessel, a Guarantor or the Borrower, being a loss or damage that is prima facie covered by a Required Insurance but in respect of which there is a non-payment (or reduced payment) by the underwriters by reason of, or on the basis of any allegation concerning: (a) any act or omission on the part of a Guarantor or the Borrower, of the manager of any Vessel or of any officer, employee or agent of any such person, including any breach of warranty or condition or any non-disclosure relating to such Required Insurance; (b) any act or omission, whether deliberate, negligent or accidental, or any knowledge or privity of a Guarantor or the Borrower, of the manager or of any officer, employee or agent of any such person, including the casting away or damaging of any Vessel and/or any Vessel being unseaworthy; or (c) any other matter that is insured against under a mortgagee’s interest marine insurance policy from time to time generally available, whether or not similar to the foregoing, on market standard terms, in such manner as the Security Agent may from time to time consider appropriate, in the Required Insurance Amount for such insurance through such insurers as may be available to the Security Agent. 21.2 To the extent reasonably practicable, the Security Agent shall give notice to the Borrower before effecting any policy of insurance in accordance with this Clause 21 and, with any such notice, shall give details of the costs and expenses associated with such policy. Neither the Security Agent’s rights nor the Borrower’s obligations under this Clause 21 (including the Borrower’s obligation to bear any costs and expenses associated with effecting, maintaining and renewing any insurances taken out in accordance with this Clause 21) shall be impaired or otherwise affected by any delay or failure by the Security Agent to give notice in accordance with this Clause 21. 22. ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER 22.1 Assignment and transfer


 
50 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 (a) Each Finance Party shall, subject to the consent of the Borrower, where required by this Clause 22, be entitled to assign or transfer any of its respective rights, benefits and/or obligations hereunder to another bank or financial institution or to a trust, fund or other entity which is regularly engaged in or established for the purpose of making, purchasing or investing in loans, securities or other financial assets provided that the provisions of this Clause 22 are complied with. (b) The Finance Parties and the Borrower acknowledge, agree and undertake to fully comply with the requirements and procedures set out in this Clause 22. (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, no Lender shall be entitled to undertake any syndication with respect to the Tranche Commitments or any Loan without the prior written consent of the Borrower. 22.2 Assignment by the Lenders The Finance Parties and the Borrower acknowledge and agree that the Lenders may, at any time assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of, or offer or grant any interest in, the whole or any part of their participations in the Loans, their Tranche Commitments or any of their respective rights under this Agreement: (a) so long as, and to the extent that any such Lender (the Existing Lender) assigns, transfers or otherwise disposes of any interest or rights, the assignee or transferee (the New Lender) provides a satisfactory Certificate of Transfer Undertaking (as conclusively determined by the Facility Agent) to the Administrative Agents, the Lenders and the Borrower that it shall be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the other Finance Documents and shall be under the same obligations (matching the rights assigned or transferred) towards the Facility Agent, the Lenders and the Borrower as it would have been under if it had originally been a Party to this Agreement; (b) provided that the Finance Parties and the Borrower shall not be obliged to recognise the New Lender as having rights against any of them until such satisfactory Certificate of Transfer Undertaking referred to in paragraph (a) is obtained from the New Lender whereupon the Existing Lender shall be relieved of those obligations corresponding to the rights so assigned or transferred; (c) provided that a Lender may only transfer, assign or otherwise dispose of, or offer or grant any interest in, the whole or any part of its participation in the Loans, its Tranche Commitments or any of its rights under this Agreement: (i) with the Borrower’s prior written consent; or (ii) with prior written notice to the Borrower, if (A) such transfer, disposal, offer or grant is required by law or by the direction of the Qatar Central Bank or other applicable authority of the State of Qatar and is to a bank or financial institution established in, and with its principal place of business in, Qatar; (B) an Event of Default is continuing; or (C) such transfer or assignment is to another Lender or an Affiliate of a Lender; and (d) provided that the consent of the Borrower to an assignment or transfer by a Lender (if required) must not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. The Borrower shall be deemed to have given its consent to any request for such assignment or transfer ten (10) Business Days after the Borrower is given notice of such request unless consent is expressly refused by the Borrower within that time.


 
51 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 22.3 Conditions to assignment by the Lenders Subject to the provisions of Clause 22.2 (Assignment by the Lenders): (a) an Existing Lender shall not be responsible to a New Lender for: (i) the execution, genuineness, validity, enforceability or sufficiency of any Finance Document or any other document; (ii) the payment of any amounts under Clause 24 (Payments by the Facility Agent – Limited Recourse) to such New Lender; or (iii) the accuracy of any statements (whether written or oral) made in or in connection with any Finance Document; (b) each New Lender confirms to the Existing Lender, the Administrative Agents and the other Lenders that it: (i) has made its own independent investigation and assessment of the financial condition and affairs of the Borrower in connection with its participation in the Loans and has not relied on any information provided to it by the Existing Lender in connection with any Finance Document; and (ii) will continue to make its own independent appraisal of the creditworthiness of the Borrower while any amount is or may be outstanding under the Finance Documents; (c) nothing in this Agreement or any Finance Document obliges an Existing Lender to: (i) accept a re-transfer from a New Lender of any of the rights and/or obligations assigned, transferred or novated under this Clause 22; or (ii) support any losses incurred by the New Lender by reason of the non- performance by the Borrower of its obligations under any Finance Document or otherwise; (d) any reference in this Agreement or any Finance Document to a Lender includes a New Lender but excludes a Lender if: (i) no amount is or may be owed to or by it under this Agreement and the Finance Documents; and (ii) its Tranche Commitments have been cancelled or otherwise reduced to zero; and (e) if: (i) a Lender assigns or transfers any of its rights or obligations under the Finance Documents or changes its Facility Office; and (ii) as a result of circumstances existing at or after the date the assignment, transfer or change occurs, an Obligor would be obliged to make a payment to the New Lender or Lender acting through its new Facility Office under Clause 12 (Tax gross-up and indemnity) or Clause 30 (Increased Costs) of this Agreement or Clause 6 of the relevant Guarantee,


 
52 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 then the New Lender or Lender acting through its new Facility Office is only entitled to receive payment under those Clauses to the same extent as the Existing Lender or Lender acting through its previous Facility Office would have been if the assignment, transfer or change had not occurred. 22.4 Procedure for transfer (a) Subject to the conditions set out in Clauses 22.2 (Assignment by the Lenders) and 22.3 (Conditions to assignment by the Lenders), a transfer is effected in accordance with paragraph (c) below when the Facility Agent executes an otherwise duly completed Transfer Certificate delivered to it by the Existing Lender and the New Lender. The Facility Agent must, subject to paragraph (b) below, as soon as reasonably practicable after receipt by it of a duly completed Transfer Certificate appearing on its face to comply with the terms of this Agreement execute that Transfer Certificate. (b) The Facility Agent is only obliged to execute a Transfer Certificate delivered to it by the Existing Lender and the New Lender once it is satisfied it has complied with all necessary “know your customer” checks or other similar checks under any applicable law or regulation in relation to the transfer to such New Lender. (c) Subject to Clause 22.6 (Pro rata interest settlement) on the Transfer Date: (i) to the extent that in the Transfer Certificate the Existing Lender seeks to transfer by novation its rights and obligations under the Finance Documents the Borrower and the Existing Lender will be released from further obligations towards one another under the Finance Documents and their respective rights against one another under the Finance Documents will be cancelled insofar as the Borrower and the New Lender have assumed and/or acquired the same in place of the Borrower and the Existing Lender (being the Discharged Rights and Obligations); (ii) each of the Borrower and the New Lender will assume obligations towards one another and/or acquire rights against one another which differ from the Discharged Rights and Obligations only insofar as the Borrower and the New Lender have assumed and/or acquired the same in place of the Borrower and the Existing Lender; (iii) each Administrative Agent, the New Lender and other Lenders will acquire the same rights and assume the same obligations between themselves as they would have acquired and assumed had the New Lender been an Original Lender with the rights and/or obligations acquired or assumed by it as a result of the transfer and to that extent each Administrative Agent and the Existing Lender will each be released from further obligations to each other under the Finance Documents; and (iv) the New Lender will become a Party as a Lender. (d) Each Party (other than the Existing Lender and the New Lender) irrevocably authorises the Facility Agent to enter into and deliver any duly completed Transfer Certificate on its behalf. 22.5 Procedure for assignment (a) Subject to the conditions set out in Clauses 22.2 (Assignment by the Lenders) and 22.3 (Conditions to assignment by the Lenders), an assignment may be effected in


 
53 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 accordance with paragraph (c) below when the Facility Agent executes an otherwise duly completed Assignment Agreement delivered to it by the Existing Lender and the New Lender. The Facility Agent must, subject to paragraph (b) below, as soon as reasonably practicable after receipt by it of a duly completed Assignment Agreement appearing on its face to comply with the terms of this Agreement and delivered in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, execute that Assignment Agreement. (b) The Facility Agent is only obliged to execute an Assignment Agreement delivered to it by the Existing Lender and the New Lender once it is satisfied it has complied with all necessary “know your customer” checks and other similar checks under any applicable law or regulation in relation to the assignment to such New Lender. (c) Subject to Clause 22.6 (Pro rata interest settlement), on the Transfer Date: (i) the Existing Lender will assign absolutely to the New Lender the rights under the Finance Documents expressed to be the subject of the assignment in the Assignment Agreement; (ii) the Existing Lender will be released by the Borrower and the other Finance Parties from the obligations owed by it (the Relevant Obligations) and expressed to be the subject of the release in the Assignment Agreement; (iii) the New Lender will become a Party as a Lender and will be bound by obligations equivalent to the Relevant Obligations; (iv) if the assignment relates only to part of the Existing Lender’s participation in the outstanding Loans that part will be separated from the Existing Lender’s participation in the outstanding Loans, made an independent debt and assigned to the New Lender as a whole debt; and (v) the Facility Agent’s execution of the Assignment Agreement as agent for the Borrower will constitute notice to the Borrower of the assignment. (d) Each Party (other than the Existing Lender and the New Lender) irrevocably authorises the Facility Agent to enter into and deliver any duly completed Assignment Agreement on its behalf. (e) Lenders may utilise procedures other than those set out in this Clause 22.5(Procedure for assignment) to assign their rights under the Finance Documents (but not, without the consent of the Borrower or unless in accordance with Clause 22.4 (Procedure for transfer), to obtain a release by the Borrower from the obligations owed to the Borrower by the Lenders nor the assumption of equivalent obligations by a New Lender) provided that they comply with the conditions set out in in Clauses 22.2 (Assignment by the Lenders) and 22.3 (Conditions to assignment by the Lenders). 22.6 Pro rata interest settlement If the Facility Agent has notified the Lenders that it is able to distribute interest payments on a pro rata basis to Existing Lenders and New Lenders then (in respect of any transfer pursuant to Clause 22.4 (Procedure for transfer) or any assignment pursuant to Clause 22.5 (Procedure for assignment) the Transfer Date of which, in each case, is after the date of that notification and is not on the last day of an Interest Period): (a) any interest or fees in respect of the relevant participation which are expressed to accrue by reference to the lapse of time will continue to accrue in favour of the Existing Lender up to but excluding the Transfer Date (Accrued Amounts) and will


 
54 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 become due and payable to the Existing Lender (without further interest accruing on them) on the last day of the current Interest Period; and (b) the rights assigned or transferred by the Existing Lender will not include the right to the Accrued Amounts, so that: (i) when the Accrued Amounts become payable, those Accrued Amounts will be payable to the Existing Lender; and (ii) the amount payable to the New Lender on that date will be the amount which would, but for the application of this Clause 22.6, have been payable to it on that date, but after deduction of the Accrued Amounts. 22.7 Copy of Transfer Certificate or Assignment Agreement to Borrower The Facility Agent must, as soon as reasonably practicable after it has executed a Transfer Certificate or an Assignment Agreement, send to the Borrower a copy of that Transfer Certificate or Assignment Agreement. 22.8 Resignation and termination of appointment of an Administrative Agent (a) An Administrative Agent may, subject to consultation with the Borrower, resign by giving 30 days’ notice to the Lenders and the Borrower, in which case the Majority Lenders may appoint a successor Administrative Agent. If the Majority Lenders have not appointed a successor Administrative Agent within 20 days after notice of resignation was given, the retiring Administrative Agent may appoint a successor Administrative Agent. (b) The Facility Agent’s resignation notice will take effect upon the appointment of a successor Facility Agent. (c) The Security Agent’s resignation notice will take effect upon: (i) the appointment of a successor Security Agent; and (ii) the transfer of all Security Property to that successor. (d) If for any reason an Administrative Agent becomes incapable of performing its obligations hereunder as an Administrative Agent, it may and, if requested by the Majority Lenders, shall resign pursuant to the above paragraph. (e) The Facility Agent shall resign in accordance with paragraph (a) above (and, to the extent applicable, shall use reasonable endeavours to appoint a successor Facility Agent pursuant to paragraph (a) above) if on or after the date that is three months before the earliest FATCA Application Date relating to any payment to the Facility Agent under the Finance Documents, either: (i) the Facility Agent fails to respond to a request under Clause 14 (FATCA Information) and the Borrower or a Lender reasonably believes that the Facility Agent will not be (or will have ceased to be) a FATCA Exempt Party on or after that FATCA Application Date; (ii) the information supplied by the Facility Agent pursuant to Clause 14 (FATCA Information) indicates that the Facility Agent will not be (or will have ceased to be) a FATCA Exempt Party on or after that FATCA Application Date; or (iii) the Facility Agent notifies the Borrower and the Lenders that the Facility Agent will not be (or will have ceased to be) a FATCA Exempt Party on or after that FATCA Application Date,


 
55 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 and (in each case) the Borrower or a Lender reasonably believes that a Party will be required to make a FATCA Deduction that would not be required if the Facility Agent were a FATCA Exempt Party, and the Borrower or that Lender (as applicable), by notice to the Facility Agent, requires it to resign. (f) An Administrative Agent who is retiring or whose appointment has been terminated pursuant to this Clause 22.8 (the Retiring Administrative Agent) shall, at its own cost, make available to the successor Administrative Agent such documents and records and provide such assistance as the successor Administrative Agent may reasonably require for the purposes of performing its functions as Administrative Agent under the Finance Documents. (g) Where the circumstances leading to an Administrative Agent becoming incapable of performing its obligations hereunder as an Administrative Agent and therefore being required to resign pursuant to paragraph (d) may be attributed to such Administrative Agent’s own acts or omissions, that Administrative Agent shall be liable for any loss or damage caused to the Lenders as a result of it becoming incapable of performing its obligations hereunder as an Administrative Agent. (h) Upon the appointment of a successor Administrative Agent, the Retiring Administrative Agent shall be discharged from any further obligation in respect of the Finance Documents but shall remain entitled to the benefit of this paragraph (h). Any successor Administrative Agent and each of the other Parties shall have the same rights and obligations amongst themselves as they would have had if such successor had been an original Party to this Agreement. 22.9 Conditions to assignment by Administrative Agent No assignment or transfer entered into by an Administrative Agent pursuant to Clause 22.8(a) (Resignation and termination of appointment of an Administrative Agent) or Clause 22.8(d) (Resignation and termination of appointment of an Administrative Agent) shall be effective: (a) until such assignee or transferee has agreed in writing with the Lenders and the Borrower that it has assumed the obligations of the existing Facility Agent or Security Agent (as applicable) under this Agreement and the Finance Documents whereupon the existing Facility Agent or Security Agent (as applicable) shall be released from all of its obligations hereunder and the successor and each of the Parties shall have the same rights and obligations amongst themselves as they would have had if such successor had originally been a Party as Facility Agent or Security Agent (as applicable) from the date of this Agreement; and (b) unless: (i) such assignment or transfer is with the Borrower’s prior written consent; or (ii) an Event of Default is continuing. 22.10 Assignment by the Borrower The Borrower shall not be entitled to assign or transfer any of its rights and obligations under this Agreement. 23. APPOINTMENT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENTS 23.1 Appointment of the Facility Agent (a) Each Lender irrevocably:


 
56 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 (i) appoints the Facility Agent to act as its agent under and in connection with the Finance Documents; (ii) authorises the Facility Agent (whether or not by or through its employees or agents) to: (A) enter into on its behalf each Finance Document expressed to be entered into by the Facility Agent; (B) give any authorisation, confirmation or consent expressed to be given by the Facility Agent under the Finance Documents; and (C) to perform such duties and take such action on its behalf and to exercise such rights, remedies, powers and discretions as are specifically delegated to the Facility Agent by the Finance Documents, together with such rights, remedies, powers and discretions as are reasonably incidental thereto (but subject to any restrictions or limitations specified in this Agreement). (b) The Facility Agent shall not have any duties, obligations or liabilities (whether fiduciary or otherwise) to any Finance Party beyond those expressly stated in the Finance Documents. Those duties are solely of a mechanical and administrative nature as more particularly set out in this Agreement. 23.2 Appointment of the Security Agent (a) Each Finance Party (other than the Security Agent) irrevocably: (i) appoints the Security Agent to act as its trustee and/or agent (as applicable) under, in connection with and on the terms and conditions contained in the Finance Documents; (ii) authorises the Security Agent (whether or not by or through its employees or agents) to: (A) enter into and deliver on its behalf each Finance Document expressed to be entered into by the Security Agent; (B) give any authorisation, confirmation or consent expressed to be given by the Security Agent under the Finance Documents; and (C) to perform such duties and take such action on its behalf and to exercise such rights, remedies, powers and discretions as are specifically delegated to the Security Agent by the Finance Documents, together with such rights, remedies, powers and discretions as are reasonably incidental thereto (but subject to any restrictions or limitations specified in this Agreement). (b) The Security Agent shall not have any duties, obligations or liabilities (whether fiduciary or otherwise) to any Finance Party beyond those expressly stated in the Finance Documents. Those duties are solely of a mechanical and administrative nature as more particularly set out in this Agreement. (c) The Security Agent declares that it holds the Security Property on trust for the Finance Parties on the terms contained in this Agreement.


 
57 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 (d) In relation to any jurisdiction the courts of which would not recognise or give effect to the trust expressed to be created under paragraph (c), the relationship of the Finance Parties to the Security Agent shall be construed as one of principal and agent but, to the extent permissible under the laws of that jurisdiction, all the other provisions of this Agreement shall have full force and effect between the Parties. (e) For the purposes of paragraph (d) only, the Borrower hereby undertakes to pay to the Security Agent amounts equal to any amounts owing by it to any Lender or the Facility Agent in respect of the Secured Obligations as and when the same fall due for payment by it under the Finance Documents (as applicable) (the Parallel Debt) so that the Security Agent shall be an obligee of such covenant to pay and the Security Agent shall be entitled to claim performance thereof in its own name and not only as Security Agent acting on behalf of the Lenders. The Parallel Debt owed by the Borrower (i) shall be decreased to the extent that the Secured Obligations to which such Parallel Debt corresponds have been decreased under and in accordance with the Finance Documents (as applicable) and vice versa; and (ii) shall not exceed the aggregate of the Secured Obligations owed by the Borrower. The Security Agent agrees with the other Finance Parties that it will not exercise its rights as creditor of the Parallel Debt except in accordance with this Agreement. (f) Nothing in this Agreement constitutes the Security Agent as an agent, trustee or fiduciary of any Obligor. (g) Each of the Security Agent and any Receiver may, at any time, delegate by power of attorney or otherwise to any person for any period, all or any right, power, authority or discretion vested in it in its capacity as such. 23.3 Acceptance By its signature to this Agreement each Administrative Agent accepts its appointment as set out in this Clause 23. 23.4 Authority Any action taken by an Administrative Agent under or in relation to the Finance Documents with requisite authority, or on the basis of appropriate instructions, received from the Lenders (or as otherwise duly authorised) shall be binding on the Lenders. 24. PAYMENTS BY THE FACILITY AGENT – LIMITED RECOURSE 24.1 Payments to Lenders Subject to Clause 24.2 (Limited recourse), the Facility Agent will pay the Lenders amounts in respect of their participations in the Loans on the dates and otherwise on the terms set out in this Clause 24 (Payments by the Facility Agent – Limited Recourse). 24.2 Limited recourse The obligation of the Facility Agent to pay the Lenders the Relevant Percentage of a Repayment Instalment or any other Remittance pursuant to the terms of this Agreement is conditional upon the Facility Agent having received the corresponding payment from the Borrower pursuant to the relevant Finance Document. The Lenders shall have no recourse to the Facility Agent in the event of any failure by the Borrower to make any such payments, except if such a failure by the Borrower is caused by fraud, gross negligence or wilful default on the part of the Facility Agent. The Lenders acknowledge and agree that the primary credit


 
58 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 risk assumed by the Lenders in relation to their participation in each Loan (and their entry into this Agreement) is that of the Borrower. 24.3 Distribution of Remittances to Lender Subject to Clause 24.2 (Limited recourse), whenever the Facility Agent: (a) has actually received a payment from the Borrower in respect of a Remittance; and (b) is entitled to apply the amount received in such manner, the Facility Agent shall promptly pay to each Lender its Relevant Percentage of such payment. 24.4 Application of moneys (a) For the purposes of this Clause 24, if the Facility Agent obtains a partial or total payment of any amount due from the Borrower in respect of any Remittance by virtue of the Borrower being entitled to a set-off, banker’s lien, counterclaim or any security or other payment and actually applies the amount of such payment in or towards satisfaction of amounts due to the Facility Agent in respect of that Remittance, the amount of such partial or total payment so applied will be treated for the purposes of this Clause 24 as if an actual payment of such amount had been received from the Borrower, but without prejudice to the provisions of Clause 25 (Refund of Payments and Further Payments by the Lenders). (b) Any sums received by the Facility Agent for application in accordance with this Clause 24.4 shall be credited to a suspense account and held by the Facility Agent for the benefit of the Lenders pro rata according to their Relevant Percentages hereunder but shall not be treated as having been received by the Facility Agent for the purposes of this Clause 24 unless and until such sums are appropriated by the Facility Agent in or towards payment in respect of that Remittance. 24.5 Reduction in payments Notwithstanding any provisions herein to the contrary, in the event that the Borrower fails to pay in full in respect of any amount due to the Facility Agent pursuant to the relevant Finance Document on the due date relating thereto, for any reasons whatsoever, the obligation of the Facility Agent to make the payments referred to in this Clause 24 to the Lenders shall be reduced pro rata by the shortfall in the payment received by the Facility Agent. 24.6 Order of application (a) All amounts from time to time received or recovered by the Security Agent pursuant to the terms of any Finance Document or in connection with the realisation or enforcement of all or any part of the Transaction Security shall be held by the Security Agent on trust or as agent (as applicable in accordance with Clause 23.2 (Appointment of Security Agent)) for the Finance Parties and transferred promptly to the Facility Agent for application in accordance with paragraph (b). (b) All moneys from time to time received or recovered by the Facility Agent in each case in connection with the realisation or enforcement of the Finance Documents (for itself and/or on behalf of the Lenders) shall be held by the Facility Agent and be applied, (unless instructed to the contrary by the Lenders) in the following order of priority:


 
59 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 (i) in discharging (pro rata) any sums (including reimbursement of any fees, costs and other expenses) owing to the Facility Agent, the Security Agent or any Receiver under the Finance Documents; (ii) in discharging all costs and expenses (including Swap Costs and any interest accruing on any Swap Termination Payments) incurred by any Finance Party in connection with any realisation or enforcement of the Transaction Security taken in accordance with the terms of the Finance Documents ; (iii) in payment pro rata to the Lenders and the Swap Provider in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement for application towards the discharge of all sums due and payable by the Obligors under the Finance Documents (including any Swap Termination Payments); and (iv) the balance, if any, in payment to the Obligors or any other person so entitled. 24.7 Investment of proceeds Prior to the application of the proceeds of the Finance Documents in accordance with Clause 24.6 (Order of application), the Facility Agent or Security Agent (as applicable) may, at its discretion, after informing and obtaining the consent of all of the Lenders, hold all or part of those proceeds in a suspense or impersonal account(s) in the name of that Administrative Agent with such financial institution (including itself) for so long as such Administrative Agent shall reasonably think fit (any interest or return on any such account earned being credited to the relevant account) pending the application from time to time of those monies at such Administrative Agent’s discretion in accordance with the provisions of this Clause 24. 24.8 Discharge of Borrower’s obligations (a) Any irrevocable and unconditional payment made to the Facility Agent in respect of the Borrower’s obligations by the Borrower under or pursuant to any Finance Document shall be a good discharge to the extent of such payment, and must be applied by the Facility Agent in accordance with Clause 24.6 (Order of application). (b) Subject to Clause 25.1 (Refund of payments) each of the Lenders acknowledges and agrees that payment by the Borrower to the Facility Agent of the Repayment Instalment (or any part thereof) in accordance with the relevant Finance Documents will irrevocably and unconditionally satisfy the Borrower’s obligations to pay such Repayment Instalment (or such amount as is actually paid in accordance with the relevant Finance Documents). 24.9 Sums received by the Borrower If the Borrower receives any sum which, pursuant to any of the Finance Documents, should have been paid to an Administrative Agent, that sum shall be held by the Borrower as agent for and on behalf of the Facility Agent and the Lenders and shall promptly be paid to the Facility Agent for application in accordance with this Clause 24. 25. REFUND OF PAYMENTS AND FURTHER PAYMENTS BY THE LENDERS 25.1 Refund of payments If at any time the Facility Agent becomes obliged to: (a) repay to any liquidator, trustee or other person all or part of an amount previously paid to the Facility Agent by the Borrower (the Relevant Receipt); or


 
60 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 (b) indemnify any liquidator, trustee or other person in respect of a Relevant Receipt, then: (i) the Facility Agent shall promptly notify each Lender of the relevant circumstances and of the amount (the Excess Amount) to be repaid by the Facility Agent or, as the case may be, to be paid by way of indemnity by the Facility Agent; (ii) each Lender shall on demand pay to the Facility Agent an amount equal to its Relevant Percentage of the Excess Amount together with an amount equal to its Relevant Percentage of any default interest, costs, charges or expenses that the Facility Agent shall have become liable to pay in respect of such Excess Amount; and (iii) any amount subsequently payable to a Lender pursuant to this Agreement on the basis of the Relevant Receipt shall be adjusted accordingly. 25.2 Insolvency If, in connection with any moratorium, rescheduling, refinancing, suspension of payments or other similar arrangement or circumstance affecting any Remittance: (a) the Remittance (or equivalent amount) is paid in whole or in part but the obligation of the Borrower in respect of the amount paid is substituted by any other payment obligation; and/or (b) any sum is paid into a blocked account or in non-convertible currency in or towards discharge or purported discharge of the Remittance or any part thereof; and/or (c) the Facility Agent is obliged to provide funds in addition to the amount of the Loans, whether to the Borrower or any other person, then: (i) any such payment obligation as is referred to in paragraph (a) shall be treated as between the Lenders and the Facility Agent in the same way as the relevant Remittance as if such obligation had been originally contained in the relevant Finance Document for the purpose of ascertaining the right (if any) of the Lenders to receive subsequent payments under Clause 24 (Payments by the Facility Agent – Limited Recourse); (ii) the Facility Agent will (at the request and cost of a Lender) assign to the Lenders the Relevant Percentage of the Facility Agent’s rights to any such blocked account or non-convertible currency as is referred to in paragraph (b); and /or (iii) in the case of paragraph (c), each Lender shall be obliged to pay to the Facility Agent on demand an amount equal to its Relevant Percentage of such additional funds by way of further deposits in accordance with the provisions, mutatis mutandis, of Clause 6.2 (Lenders’ participation). 25.3 Sharing Among the Finance Parties (a) If any amount owing by the Borrower under the Finance Documents to a Finance Party (the Sharing Finance Party) is discharged by voluntary or involuntary


 
61 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 payment, set-off or any other manner other than through the Facility Agent (in accordance with this Agreement), then: (i) the Sharing Finance Party shall immediately notify the Facility Agent of the amount discharged (the Discharged Amount) and the manner of its receipt or recovery; (ii) the Sharing Finance Party shall pay the Facility Agent an amount equal to the Discharged Amount within five (5) Business Days of demand by the Facility Agent; (iii) the Facility Agent shall distribute the Discharged Amount in accordance with this Agreement; and (iv) the amount owed by the Borrower under the Finance Documents shall be adjusted accordingly. (b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), no Sharing Finance Party shall be obliged to share any Discharged Amount which it receives or recovers pursuant to legal proceedings taken by it to recover any sums owing to it under the Finance Documents with any other Finance Party which had a legal right to, but declined to, either join in such proceedings or commence and diligently pursue separate proceedings to enforce its rights, unless the proceedings instituted by the Sharing Finance Party are instituted by it without prior notice having been given to such other Finance Party and without an opportunity having been given to such other Finance Party to join in such proceedings. (c) If any Discharged Amount subsequently has to be wholly or partly refunded to the Borrower by a Sharing Finance Party which has paid an amount equal to that Discharged Amount to the Facility Agent under paragraph (a), each Finance Party to which any part of that amount was distributed shall, on request from the Sharing Finance Party, repay to the Sharing Finance Party that Finance Party’s proportionate share of the amount which has to be so refunded by the Sharing Finance Party. (d) Each Finance Party shall on request supply to the Facility Agent such information as the Facility Agent may from time to time request for the purpose of this Clause 25.3. 26. REMITTANCES – DUTIES AND DISCRETIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENTS 26.1 Exercise of duties, powers and discretions by an Administrative Agent Subject to Clauses 26.2 (Rights and discretions of each Administrative Agent and directions of Majority Lenders), 26.3 (No amendment or waiver without approval of Majority Lenders), 26.4 (Amendments requiring consent of all Lenders) and 26.7 (Administrative Agent’s liability), each other Finance Party authorises each Administrative Agent to perform the duties and to exercise the rights, powers, authorities and discretions on its behalf that are specifically delegated to such Administrative Agent under the Finance Documents and all other reasonably related powers required to enable such Administrative Agent to fulfil its obligations and complete the transactions contemplated hereunder. 26.2 Rights and discretions of each Administrative Agent and directions of Majority Lenders (a) Each Administrative Agent shall exercise such rights, powers and discretions as arise under the Finance Documents (together with any other incidental rights, powers, authorities and discretions), and shall be entitled to take such action as it deems


 
62 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 appropriate unless directed by the Majority Lenders to refrain from taking or to take alternative action. Each Administrative Agent shall be obliged to take such action as the Majority Lenders may direct and any such directions given by the Majority Lenders shall be binding on all the Lenders unless a contrary intention otherwise appears in the Finance Documents, provided that such Administrative Agent receives an amount equal to the agreed estimated costs of complying with such directions from the Lenders. (b) Each Administrative Agent shall be entitled to rely on: (i) any representation, notice or document believed by it to be genuine, correct and appropriately authorised; (ii) any statement made by a director, authorised signatory or employee of any person regarding any matters which may reasonably be assumed to be within his knowledge or within his power to verify; (iii) any communication, instrument or document believed by it to be genuine and correct and to have been signed or sent by the proper person or persons; and (iv) as to legal matters, written opinions of legal advisers selected or approved by such Administrative Agent. (c) Each Administrative Agent may assume (unless it has received notice to the contrary in its capacity as an Administrative Agent) that: (i) no Default has occurred (unless it has actual knowledge of a Default arising); and (ii) any right, power, authority or discretion vested in any Party has not been exercised. (d) Nothing in this Agreement shall oblige an Administrative Agent to carry out: (i) any “know your customer” or other checks in relation to any person; or (ii) any check on the extent to which any transaction contemplated by a Finance Document might be unlawful for any Lender, on behalf of any Lender and each Lender confirms to the Administrative Agents that it is solely responsible for any such checks it is required to carry out and that it may not rely on any statement in relation to such checks made by any Administrative Agent. (e) The Security Agent shall be entitled to accept without enquiry, and shall not be obliged to investigate, any right and title that any Obligor may have to any of the Security Property and shall not be liable for, or bound to require any Obligor to remedy, any defect in its right or title. (f) The Security Agent is not obliged to monitor or enquire whether a Default has occurred. The Security Agent is not deemed to have knowledge of the occurrence of a Default. 26.3 No amendment or waiver without approval of Majority Lenders Subject to Clause 26.4 (Amendments requiring consent of all Lenders), no Administrative Agent shall be entitled to amend, waive, vary, enforce or take or refrain from taking any


 
63 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 action or proceedings or acquiesce in any action not otherwise contemplated by Clause 26.1 (Exercise of duties, powers and discretions by an Administrative Agent) and Clause 26.2 (Rights and discretions of each Administrative Agent and directions of Majority Lenders) without first obtaining the written approval of the Majority Lenders. 26.4 Amendments requiring consent of all Lenders No Administrative Agent shall agree to amend, waive or vary any provisions of this Agreement or any of the Finance Documents without obtaining the unanimous written consent of all the Lenders if the effect of such amendment, waiver or variation would be to: (a) change the currency of payment hereunder or under any other Finance Document; (b) extend or defer the required date of payment of any amount payable by an Obligor or reduce any amount due under any Finance Document; (c) release any Obligor from any payment obligation under any Finance Document; (d) modify or waive the nature or scope of, or release, any Transaction Security (other than as permitted under a Security Document or to give effect to a transaction permitted under or pursuant to a Security Document); (e) in relation to any Lender, increase the amount of its Tranche Commitments and/or participations in any Loans other than in accordance with the terms of the Finance Documents; (f) modify the definition of the Majority Lenders; (g) modify the definition of Sanctions or Sanctions Authorities; (h) amend, vary or waive any provision which expressly require the consent of all the Lenders; (i) amend this Clause 26.4 , Clause 2 (Finance Parties' Rights and Obligations),Clause 6.2 (Lenders’ participation), Clause 15.14 (Sanctions), Clause 15.15 (Anti-corruption and anti-money laundering), Clause 17.21 (Sanctions) or Clause 17.22 (Anti- corruption and anti-money laundering); or (j) change the amount of or the method of calculation of each Repayment Instalment. 26.5 Defaulting Lenders (a) Any Lender who has failed to duly perform or comply with its payment obligations under this Agreement (a Defaulting Lender) shall not be included in any decision- making process for the purposes of Clauses 22.8 (Resignation and termination of appointment of an Administrative Agent), 26.2 (Rights and discretions of each Administrative Agent and directions of Majority Lenders), 26.3 (No amendment or waiver without approval of Majority Lenders) and 26.4 (Amendments requiring consent of all Lenders) whilst such failure is outstanding and until such time as such failure has been remedied by such Lender to the satisfaction of the Facility Agent. (b) In the circumstances envisaged under paragraph (a), the consent or non-approval of such Defaulting Lender shall not be necessary in determining whether a decision has been made by: (i) the Majority Lenders; or


 
64 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 (ii) all the Lenders (as appropriate), and any such decision shall be made as if such Defaulting Lender was not a Lender for the purposes of calculating the consent level. 26.6 Replacement of a Lender (a) If at any time: (i) a Lender becomes a Non-Consenting Lender (as defined in paragraph(b)); (ii) a Lender becomes a Defaulting Lender (as defined above); (iii) a Lender becomes subject to an Increased Costs amount for which the Borrower becomes obliged to pay in accordance with this Agreement; (iv) an Obligor becomes obliged to pay any additional amounts pursuant to Clause 12 (Tax Gross-up and Indemnity); or (v) a Lender is required to be repaid pursuant to Clause 11.1 (Mandatory prepayment – Illegality), then the Borrower may, on three (3) Business Days’ notice to the Facility Agent and such Lender, replace such Lender by requiring such Lender (and such Lender shall) transfer pursuant to Clause 22 (Assignment and Transfer) all (and not part only) of its rights and obligations under this Agreement to a Lender or other bank, financial institution, trust, fund or other entity (a Replacement Lender) selected by the Borrower, and that is acceptable to the Facility Agent (acting reasonably) that confirms its willingness to assume and does assume all the obligations of the transferring Lender (including the assumption of the transferring Lender’s participation in any Loans on the same basis as the transferring Lender) for a purchase price in cash payable at the time of transfer equal to the aggregate of the transferring Lender’s Relevant Percentage of the outstanding Loan and other amounts payable in relation thereto under the Finance Documents. (b) In the event that: (i) the Borrower or the Facility Agent (at the request of the Borrower) has requested the Lenders to give a consent in relation to, or to agree to a waiver or amendment of, any provisions of the Finance Documents; (ii) the consent, waiver or amendment in question requires the approval of all the Lenders; and (iii) the Majority Lenders have consented or agreed to such waiver or amendment, then any Lender who does not and continues not to consent or agree to such waiver or amendment shall be deemed a non-consenting Lender (a Non-Consenting Lender). (c) In no event should a Lender replaced pursuant to this Clause 26.6 be required to pay or surrender to such Replacement Lender any of the fees received by such Lender pursuant to the Finance Documents. 26.7 Administrative Agent’s liability (a) No Administrative Agent nor any of its officers, employees or agents shall be liable to the Lenders for any losses or any liability arising out of any action taken or omitted to


 
65 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 be taken under or in connection with the participation of a Lender in any Loan or the Finance Documents or otherwise pursuant to this Agreement unless caused by the fraud, gross negligence or wilful misconduct of that Administrative Agent. (b) No Administrative Agent assumes any liability for the exercise of, or the failure to exercise, any judgment, discretion or power given to it by or in connection with any of the Finance Documents. (c) Except where a Finance Document specifically provides otherwise, no Administrative Agent is obliged to review or check the adequacy, accuracy or completeness of any document it forwards to another Party. 26.8 The Facility Agent’s liability The Facility Agent does not assume any liability or responsibility with regard to the payment, or punctual payment, of any amounts due from any person under or in connection with the Finance Documents nor for any failure on the part of the Borrower in the performance of its obligations thereunder and does not make any representation or warranty as to the genuineness, validity, enforceability or sufficiency of the Finance Documents or of any certificate, report or other document executed or delivered to the Facility Agent thereunder. 26.9 The Security Agent’s liability (a) None of the Security Agent nor any Receiver will be liable for any shortfall which arises on the enforcement or realisation of the Security Property. (b) Any liability of the Security Agent or any Receiver arising under or in connection with any Finance Document or the Security Property shall be limited to the amount of actual loss which has been finally judicially determined to have been suffered but without reference to any special conditions or circumstances known to the Security Agent or Receiver (as the case may be) at any time which increase the amount of that loss. In no event shall the Security Agent or Receiver be liable for any loss of profits, goodwill, reputation, business opportunity or anticipated saving, or for special, punitive, indirect or consequential damages, whether or not the Security Agent or Receiver (as the case may be) has been advised of the possibility of such loss or damages. (c) The Security Agent shall not be liable for any failure to: (i) require the deposit with it of any deed or document certifying, representing or constituting the title of any Obligor to any of the Security Property; (ii) register, file or record or otherwise protect any of the Transaction Security (or the priority of any such Security) under any law or regulation or to give notice to any person of the execution of any Finance Document or the Transaction Security; or (iii) take, or to require any Obligor to take, any step to perfect its title to any of the Security Property or to render the Transaction Security effective or to secure the creation of any ancillary Security under any law or regulation. (d) The Security Agent may appoint and pay any person to act as a custodian or nominee on any terms in relation to any asset of the trust as the Security Agent may determine, including for the purpose of depositing with a custodian this Agreement or any document relating to the trust created under this Agreement and the Security Agent shall not be responsible for any loss, liability, expense, demand, cost, claim or


 
66 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 proceedings incurred by reason of the misconduct, omission or default on the part of any person appointed by it under this Agreement or be bound to supervise the proceedings or acts of any person. 26.10 Inquiries The Facility Agent shall use reasonable endeavours to ensure the proper use of the proceeds of each Loan but shall not by virtue of this Agreement or otherwise be required to make any enquiry as to the existence or possible existence of any breach or default by any person in the performance of the other provisions of the Finance Documents unless the Facility Agent has actual knowledge thereof. 26.11 Administrative Agents’ relationship with the Borrower Each Administrative Agent may, without any liability to account, accept deposits from, provide finance to and generally engage in any kind of banking or trust business with the Borrower, any of the Borrower’s subsidiaries or associated companies or agencies or any other banks or financial institutions involved in the arrangements contemplated by this Agreement as if those arrangements had not been entered into. 26.12 Separate functions In acting as agent, the each Administrative Agent shall be regarded as acting through its agency or trustee division (as applicable) which shall be treated as a separate entity from any other of its divisions or departments and, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, any information received by some other division or department of that Administrative Agent may be treated as confidential and shall not be regarded as having been given to that Administrative Agent’s agency or trustee division (as applicable). 26.13 Rights and obligations of each Administrative Agent and Lender It is acknowledged that each Administrative Agent may also be a Lender and a conflict of interest may arise in such circumstances. Each Administrative Agent agrees that it will act on arms’ length terms and will take all measures which it deems appropriate to ensure that it performs its obligations as Administrative Agent under the Finance Documents separately and independently from any of its obligations as a Lender. 26.14 No partnership None of this Agreement, the Loans and the participations by each Lender shall, nor shall they be construed so as to, constitute a partnership between an Administrative Agent and the Lenders or an assignment (at law or in equity) of all or any part of the Remittances or of all or any of an Administrative Agent’s rights under the Finance Documents. 26.15 Lender’s warranties Each Lender acknowledges that: (a) it has not relied on any statement, opinion, forecast or other representation made by an Administrative Agent to induce it to make its participation in any Loans; and (b) it has made and will continue to make, without reliance on any Administrative Agent and based on such documents and information as such Lender considers appropriate, its own approval of the creditworthiness of the Borrower and its own independent investigation of the financial condition and affairs of the Borrower in connection with the making of its participation in any Loans and continuance of its participation in any Loans.


 
67 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 26.16 Information (a) Except as otherwise expressly provided under any Finance Document, no Administrative Agent shall have a duty or responsibility to provide the Lenders with any credit or other information with respect to any Obligor other than such information as is provided to it from time to time under the Finance Documents relating to an Obligor which such Administrative Agent undertakes, subject in every case to any confidentiality obligations which may be applicable to that Administrative Agent in respect of such information, to use all reasonable efforts to transmit to the Lenders as soon as reasonably practicable. (b) If an Administrative Agent receives notice from a Party referring to any Finance Document, describing a Default and stating that the circumstance described is a Default, it shall promptly notify the Lenders. 26.17 No obligation The Parties agree, notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, express or implied in this Agreement, and the Lenders expressly acknowledge, that the Facility Agent has no obligation: (a) to repurchase the Loans or any part of the Loan; (b) to repay all or any part of the Loans; or (c) to support, indemnify or compensate the Lenders for losses suffered by the Lenders as a consequence of any of the matters provided for in this Agreement or any Finance Document. 26.18 No responsibility No Administrative Agent shall be liable for any failure to: (a) obtain any licence, consent or other authority for the execution, delivery, legality, validity, enforceability or admissibility in evidence of any of the Finance Documents or the Transaction Security; or (b) require any further assurances in relation to any of the Finance Documents or the Transaction Security. 26.19 Winding up of trust (a) If the Security Agent determines that: (i) all of the Secured Obligations and all other obligations secured by the Security Documents have been fully and finally discharged; and (ii) no Lender is under any commitment, obligation or liability (actual or contingent) to participate in any Loan or provide other financial accommodation to any Obligor pursuant to the Finance Documents, (b) then: (i) the trusts set out in this Agreement shall be wound up and the Security Agent shall release, without recourse or warranty, all of the Transaction Security and the rights of the Security Agent under each of the Security Documents; and


 
68 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 (ii) any Security Agent that is a Retiring Administrative Agent shall release, without recourse or warranty, all of its rights under each Security Document. 26.20 Powers supplemental to Trustee Acts The rights, powers, authorities and discretions given to the Security Agent under or in connection with the Finance Documents shall be supplemental to the Trustee Act 1925 and the Trustee Act 2000 and in addition to any which may be vested in the Security Agent by law or regulation or otherwise. 26.21 Disapplication of Trustee Acts Section 1 of the Trustee Act 2000 shall not apply to the duties of the Security Agent in relation to the trusts constituted by this Agreement. Where there are any inconsistencies between the Trustee Act 1925 or the Trustee Act 2000 and the provisions of this Agreement, the provisions of this Agreement shall, to the extent permitted by law and regulation, prevail and, in the case of any inconsistency with the Trustee Act 2000, the provisions of this Agreement shall constitute a restriction or exclusion for the purposes of that Act. 27. RELEASES OF SECURITY In respect of a disposal of: (a) any Security Property; (b) any asset or undertaking by a Obligor; or (c) any other asset or undertaking that is subject to the Transaction Security, that is permitted pursuant to the Finance Documents, the Security Agent is irrevocably authorised (at the cost of the relevant Obligor and without the need for any consent, sanction, authority or further confirmation from any Finance Party or Obligor): (i) to release all or any part of the Transaction Security or any other claim (relating to a Finance Document) over that asset or undertaking; (ii) where that asset consists of shares or any equivalent equity interest in the capital of an Obligor, to release all or any part of the Transaction Security or any other claim (relating to a Finance Document) over that Obligor’s assets; and (iii) to execute and deliver or enter into any release of all or any part of the Transaction Security or any claim described in paragraphs (i) and (ii) and any consent to dealing that may, in the discretion of the Security Agent, be considered necessary or desirable. 28. ENFORCEMENT OF TRANSACTION SECURITY 28.1 Enforcement instructions (a) The Security Agent may refrain from enforcing the Transaction Security unless instructed otherwise by the Majority Lenders. (b) Subject to the Transaction Security having become enforceable in accordance with its terms the Majority Lenders may give or refrain from giving instructions to the Security Agent to enforce or refrain from enforcing the Transaction Security as they see fit.


 
69 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 (c) The Security Agent is entitled to rely on and comply with instructions given in accordance with this Clause 28.1. 28.2 Manner of enforcement If the Transaction Security is being enforced pursuant to Clause 28.1 (Enforcement instructions), the Security Agent shall enforce the Transaction Security in such manner (including, without limitation, the selection of any administrator (or any analogous officer in any jurisdiction) of any Obligor to be appointed by the Security Agent) as the Majority Lenders shall instruct or, in the absence of any such instructions, as the Security Agent considers in its discretion to be appropriate. 28.3 Waiver of rights To the extent permitted under applicable law and subject to Clause 28.1 (Enforcement instructions), Clause 28.2 (Manner of enforcement) and Clause 24.4 (Application of monies) each Finance Party waives all rights it may otherwise have to require that the Transaction Security be enforced in any particular order or manner or at any particular time or that any amount received or recovered from any person, or by virtue of the enforcement of any of the Transaction Security or of any other Security interest, which is capable of being applied in or towards discharge of any of the Secured Obligations is so applied. 28.4 Enforcement through Security Agent only The Finance Parties (other than the Security Agent) shall not have any independent power to enforce, or have recourse to, any of the Transaction Security or to exercise any right, power, authority or discretion arising under the Security Documents except through the Security Agent. 29. COMMISSIONS, COSTS AND EXPENSES 29.1 Reimbursement of costs and expenses Each Lender shall reimburse each Administrative Agent on production of an appropriate statement of costs and expenses prepared by such Administrative Agent an amount equal to its Relevant Percentage of all costs, expenses (including legal expenses) and disbursements which may be properly incurred or made by such Administrative Agent in connection with its obligations under the Finance Documents on a full indemnity basis (except for any costs, expenses and disbursements incurred due to the fraud, gross negligence or wilful default of such Administrative Agent) to the extent that such costs and expenses are not reimbursed by the Borrower or any other responsible party on first demand by such Administrative Agent (or any other person making demand on behalf of an Administrative Agent). Each Administrative Agent shall be entitled to retain any sum due to it from a Lender under this Clause 29.1 and the Facility Agent shall be entitled to retain such sum from any payment to be made to that Lender pursuant to Clause 24 (Payments by the Facility Agent – Limited Recourse). 29.2 Stamp duty The Lenders (each to the extent of its Relevant Percentage of the amount concerned) shall pay all stamp duty and documentation, registration or other like duties and Taxes, if any, from time to time imposed on or in connection with this Agreement, the Loans or the Tranche Commitments, and shall indemnify each Administrative Agent against any liability arising by reason of any delay or omission by the Lenders to pay such duties or Taxes (rateably in each case).


 
70 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 30. INCREASED COSTS 30.1 Increased Costs (a) Subject to Clause 30.2 (Exceptions) and paragraph (c) the Borrower shall pay the amount of any Increased Costs that may be incurred as a result of: (i) the introduction of or any change in (or in the interpretation or application of) any law or regulation; or (ii) compliance with any law or regulation made after the date of this Agreement. (b) In this Agreement, Increased Costs means: (i) a reduction in the rate of return from the Facility or on a Finance Party’s overall capital; (ii) an additional or increased cost; or (iii) a reduction of any amount due and payable under any Finance Document, which is incurred or suffered by a Lender to the extent that such Increased Cost is attributable to such Lender having entered into its commitment or performing its obligations under any Finance Document. (c) The Borrower shall not be liable for any Increased Costs that may be incurred during the final Interest Period. 30.2 Exceptions Clause 30.1 (Increased Costs) does not apply to the extent any Increased Cost is: (a) attributable to a Tax Deduction required by law to be made by an Obligor; (b) compensated for by Clause 12 (Tax Gross-Up and Indemnity) (or would have been compensated for under Clause 12 (Tax Gross-Up and Indemnity) but was not so compensated solely because of any exclusion in paragraph 12.2 or 12.6 of Clause 12 (Tax Gross-Up and Indemnity)); (c) attributable to a FATCA Deduction required to be made by a Party; (d) attributable to the wilful breach by the relevant Finance Party or its Affiliates of any law or regulation; (e) attributable to a Finance Party’s market making and trading in the ordinary course of its credit derivatives, hedging and/or credit synthetics business; or (f) attributable to the introduction, implementation or application of or compliance with any Announced Rule Change (provided that the Announced Rule Change is introduced and implemented in materially the same form as the announcements, publications, documents and reports referred to in the definition of Announced Rule Change). 30.3 Increased cost claims (a) In the event that a Finance Party intends to make a claim pursuant to Clause 30.1 (Increased Costs), the Facility Agent shall as soon as is reasonably practicable after a


 
71 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 Finance Party has given notice to the Facility Agent that it intends to make claim pursuant to Clause 30.1 (Increased Costs), promptly notify the Borrower of the same. (b) The Facility Agent shall, as soon as practicable after a demand by the Borrower, provide a certificate confirming the amount and details of the basis for the claim and the calculation of its Increased Costs. (c) The Borrower shall make payment in respect of any claim pursuant to Clause 30.1 (Increased Costs) within ten (10) Business Days of its receipt of any notice issued by the Facility Agent pursuant to this Clause 30.3 provided that, in the event that a demand is issued by the Borrower for a certificate pursuant to Clause 30.3(b) the Borrower shall make payment within ten (10) Business Days of its receipt of such certificate. 31. MITIGATION 31.1 Each Finance Party must, in consultation with the Borrower, take all reasonable steps to mitigate any circumstances which arise and which result or would result in: (a) any Tax Payment being payable to any Finance Party; (b) any Increased Cost being payable to any Finance Party; or (c) the Facility Agent being able to exercise any right of prepayment and/or cancellation under this Agreement by reason of any illegality, including transferring its rights and obligations under the Finance Documents to an Affiliate. 31.2 Clause 31.1 does not in any way limit the obligations of the Borrower under the Finance Documents. 31.3 The Borrower must indemnify each Finance Party for all costs and expenses reasonably incurred by that Finance Party as a result of any steps taken by it under Clause 31.1. 31.4 A Finance Party is not obliged to take any step under Clause 31.1 if, in the opinion of that Finance Party (acting reasonably), to do so might be prejudicial to it. 31.5 No provision of this Agreement will: (a) interfere with the right of the Finance Parties to arrange their affairs (Tax or otherwise) in whatever manner it thinks fit; (b) oblige the Facility Agent (on behalf of the Finance Parties) to investigate or claim any credit, relief, remission or repayment available to it or the extent, order and manner of any claim; or (c) oblige any of the Finance Parties to disclose any information relating to their affairs (Tax or otherwise) or any computations in respect of Tax. 32. SET-OFF A Finance Party may set-off any matured obligation due from the Borrower under the Finance Documents against any matured obligation owed by that Finance Party to the Borrower, regardless of the place of payment, booking branch or currency of either obligation. If the obligations are in different currencies, the Finance Party may convert either obligation at a market rate of exchange in its usual course of business for the purpose of the set-off.


 
72 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 33. NOTICES 33.1 The Borrower All formal communication under this Agreement to or from the Borrower must be sent through the Facility Agent. 33.2 Electronic communication Any electronic communication made between an Administrative Agent and another Party will be effective only when actually received in readable form and only if it is addressed in such a manner, and to such email address(es), as the Parties shall specify for this purpose from time to time. 33.3 Method of delivery Every notice, request, demand or other communication under this Agreement shall be in writing delivered personally, by courier, by authenticated SWIFT message, by first-class prepaid letter, facsimile transmission (confirmed in the case of a facsimile transmission by first-class prepaid letter sent within 48 hours of despatch) or by e-mail. 33.4 Deemed receipt Every notice, request, demand or other communication shall, subject as otherwise provided in this Agreement, be deemed to have been received, in the case of a letter when delivered personally or ten (10) days after it has been put in to the post in a correctly addressed envelope (as evidenced by proof of posting), in the case of a facsimile transmission when the sender receives a clear transmission report and in the case of an e-mail when the sender receives a confirmed delivery report. 33.5 Notice details Every notice, request, demand or other communication shall be addressed or sent to the appropriate address, facsimile number or e-mail address as follows: (a) To the Borrower at: Teekay Nakilat (III) Corporation Address: Teekay Shipping (Canada) Limited Suite 2000, Bentall 5 550 Burrard Street Vancouver, BC Canada, V6C 2K2 Attention: Renee Eng, Treasury Manager Fax: +1 604 844 6600 Email: _TreasuryLoansVancouver@teekay.com with a copy to: Qatar Gas Transport Company Limited (Nakilat)


 
73 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 Address: P.O. Box 22271 Doha, Qatar Attention: Mohammad Siddiqui Telephone: +974-4499 8111 Fax: +974-4448 3111 E-mail: MSiddiqui@qgtc.com.qa (b) To the Facility Agent at: Qatar National Bank SAQ Address: P.O. Box 1000 Doha State of Qatar Attention: Jaffar Ali / Shahed Ahmed Telephone: +974 4497 5427/ +974 4440 7288 Fax: +974 4431 3069/ +974 4443 1036 Email: jaffar.ali@qnb.com.qa / shahed.ahmed@qnb.com / Agencyservices@qnb.com.qa (c) To the Security Agent at: Qatar National Bank SAQ Address: P.O. Box 1000 Doha State of Qatar Attention: Jaffar Ali / Shahed Ahmed Telephone: +974 4497 5427/ +974 4440 7288 Fax: +974 4431 3069/ +974 4443 1036 Email: jaffar.ali@qnb.com.qa / shahed.ahmed@qnb.com / Agencyservices@qnb.com.qa (d) to the Lenders as set out in Schedule 7 (The Lenders, Notices, Commitments and Relevant Percentages) or as such details are provided pursuant to Clause 22 (Assignment and Transfer), or to such other address, facsimile number or e-mail address as is notified by one Party to the others.


 
74 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 33.6 English language (a) Any notice given under or in connection with any Finance Document must be in English. (b) All other documents provided under or in connection with any Finance Document must be: (i) in English; or (ii) if not in English, and if so required by the Facility Agent, accompanied by a certified English translation and, in this case, the English translation will prevail unless the document is a constitutional, statutory or other official document. 34. PAYMENTS AND EXPENSES 34.1 Transaction expenses The Borrower shall promptly on demand pay a Finance Party the amount of all properly documented out-of-pocket costs and expenses including legal costs (subject to agreed maximum amounts), market valuation costs, costs incurred in executing the Finance Documents (including any signing ceremony cost) and perfecting the Transaction Security, in each case reasonably incurred by that Finance Party in connection with the negotiation, preparation, printing, execution and perfection of: (a) this Agreement and any other documents referred to in this Agreement; and (b) any other Finance Documents executed after the date of this Agreement. 34.2 Amendment costs If the Borrower requests an amendment, waiver, release or consent, the Borrower shall promptly on demand, reimburse each Finance Party for the amount of all properly documented costs and expenses (including legal fees) reasonably incurred by that Finance Party in responding to, evaluating, negotiating or complying with that request or requirement. 34.3 Enforcement costs The Borrower shall promptly on demand by any Finance Party, pay to that Finance Party the amount of all properly documented costs and expenses (including legal fees) reasonably incurred by that Finance Party in connection with the enforcement of, or the preservation of any rights under, any Finance Document. 34.4 Payments Where any payment or delivery hereunder is due on a day which is not a Business Day, the due date shall be the next following Business Day, unless the next following Business Day falls in the next calendar month, in which case such payment will be made on the preceding Business Day. 35. FEES The Borrower shall pay to the Facility Agent (for its own account) fees in the amount and manner agreed in the Fee Letter.


 
75 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 36. MISCELLANEOUS 36.1 No waiver (a) The rights of the Finance Parties under the Finance Documents: (i) may be exercised as often as necessary; (ii) are cumulative and not exclusive of its rights under the general law; and (iii) may be waived only in writing and specifically. (b) Delay in exercising or non-exercise or partial exercise of any such right is not a waiver of that right. 36.2 Assignment Other than in accordance with this Agreement, no Party shall be entitled to assign or transfer any of its rights, benefits or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other Party and any attempted assignment or transfer in contravention of this Clause 36.2 shall be void. 36.3 Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in counterparts (including by exchange of executed counterparts by facsimile transmission) and such counterparts taken together shall be deemed to constitute one and the same instrument. 36.4 Entire agreement This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding of the Parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all oral communication and prior writings with respect thereto. 36.5 Amendments No amendment, modification or waiver in respect of this Agreement will be effective unless in writing and executed by each of the Borrower, the Facility Agent and the Security Agent (acting in accordance with Clause 26 (Remittances – duties of and discretion of the Administrative Agents)). 36.6 Remedies cumulative Except as provided in this Agreement, the rights, powers, remedies and privileges provided in this Agreement are cumulative and not exclusive of any rights, powers, remedies and privileges provided by law. 36.7 Partial invalidity If, at any time, any provision of any Finance Document is or becomes illegal, invalid or unenforceable in any respect under any law of any jurisdiction, neither the legality, validity or enforceability of any other provision of any Finance Document nor the legality, validity or enforceability of such provision under the law of any other jurisdiction will in any way be affected or impaired.


 
76 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 37. CONFIDENTIALITY 37.1 Confidential Information Each Finance Party agrees to keep all Confidential Information confidential and not to disclose it to anyone, save to the extent permitted by Clause 37.2 (Exceptions) and to ensure that all Confidential Information is protected with security measures and a degree of care that would apply to its own confidential information. 37.2 Exceptions Any Finance Party may disclose: (a) to any of its Affiliates and any of its or their officers, directors, employees, professional advisers, auditors, partners and representatives such Confidential Information as that Finance Party shall consider appropriate if any person to whom the Confidential Information is to be given pursuant to this Clause 37.2(a) is informed in writing of its confidential nature and that some or all of such Confidential Information may be price-sensitive information except that there shall be no such requirement to so inform if the recipient is subject to professional obligations to maintain the confidentiality of the information or is otherwise bound by requirements of confidentiality in relation to the Confidential Information; (b) to any person to whom it assigns or transfers (or may potentially assign or transfer) all or any of its rights and/or obligations under one or more Finance Documents and to any of that person’s Affiliates, representative or professional advisers; (c) to whom information is required or requested to be disclosed by any court of competent jurisdiction or any governmental, banking, taxation or other regulatory authority or similar body, the rules of any relevant stock exchange or pursuant to any applicable law or regulation; or (d) to whom information is required to be disclosed in connection with, and for the purposes of any litigation, arbitration, administrative or other investigations, proceedings or disputes. 38. CONFIDENTIALITY OF FUNDING RATES AND REFERENCE BANK QUOTATIONS 38.1 Confidentiality and disclosure (a) The Facility Agent and each Obligor agree to keep each Funding Rate (and, in the case of the Facility Agent, each Reference Bank Quotation) confidential and not to disclose it to any person, save to the extent permitted by paragraphs (b), (c) and (d) below. (b) The Facility Agent may disclose: (i) any Funding Rate (but not, for the avoidance of doubt, any Reference Bank Quotation) to the Borrower pursuant to Clause 9.1 (Interest and other amounts); and (ii) any Funding Rate or any Reference Bank Quotation to any person appointed by it to provide administration services in respect of one or more of the Finance Documents to the extent necessary to enable such service provider to provide those services if the service provider to whom that information is to


 
77 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 be given has entered into a confidentiality agreement substantially in the form of the LMA Master Confidentiality Undertaking for Use With Administration/Settlement Service Providers or such other form of confidentiality undertaking agreed between the Facility Agent and the relevant Lender or Reference Bank, as the case may be. (c) The Facility Agent may disclose any Funding Rate or any Reference Bank Quotation, and each Obligor may disclose any Funding Rate, to: (i) any of its Affiliates and any of its or their officers, directors, employees, professional advisers, auditors, partners and Representatives if any person to whom that Funding Rate or Reference Bank Quotation is to be given pursuant to this paragraph (i) is informed in writing of its confidential nature and that it may be price-sensitive information except that there is no requirement to so inform the recipient if the recipient is subject to professional obligations to maintain the confidentiality of that Funding Rate or Reference Bank Quotation or is otherwise bound by requirements of confidentiality in relation to it; (ii) any person to whom information is required or requested to be disclosed by any court of competent jurisdiction or any governmental, banking, taxation or other regulatory authority or similar body, the rules of any relevant stock exchange or pursuant to any applicable law or regulation if the person to whom that Funding Rate or Reference Bank Quotation is to be given is informed in writing of its confidential nature and that it may be price- sensitive information except that there is no requirement to so inform the recipient if, in the opinion of the Facility Agent or the relevant Obligor, as the case may be, it is not practicable to do so in the circumstances; (iii) any person to whom information is required to be disclosed in connection with, and for the purposes of, any litigation, arbitration, administrative or other investigations, proceedings or disputes if the person to whom that Funding Rate or Reference Bank Quotation is to be given is informed in writing of its confidential nature and that it may be price-sensitive information except that there is no requirement to so inform the recipient if, in the opinion of the Facility Agent or the relevant Obligor, as the case may be, it is not practicable to do so in the circumstances; and (iv) any person with the consent of the relevant Lender or Reference Bank, as the case may be. (d) The Facility Agent's obligations in this Clause 38.1 relating to Reference Bank Quotations are without prejudice to its obligations to make notifications under Clause 9.1 (Interest and other amounts); provided that (other than pursuant to paragraph (b)(i) above) the Facility Agent must not include the details of any individual Reference Bank Quotation as part of any such notification. 38.2 Related obligations (a) The Facility Agent and each Obligor acknowledge that each Funding Rate (and, in the case of the Facility Agent, each Reference Bank Quotation) is or may be price- sensitive information and that its use may be regulated or prohibited by applicable legislation including securities law relating to insider dealing and market abuse and


 
78 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 the Facility Agent and each Obligor undertake not to use any Funding Rate or, in the case of the Facility Agent, any Reference Bank Quotation for any unlawful purpose. (b) The Facility Agent and each Obligor agree (to the extent permitted by law and regulation) to inform the relevant Lender or Reference Bank, as the case may be: (i) of the circumstances of any disclosure made pursuant to Clause 38.1 (c)(ii) (Confidentiality and disclosure) except where such disclosure is made to any of the persons referred to in that paragraph during the ordinary course of its supervisory or regulatory function; and (ii) on becoming aware that any information has been disclosed in breach of this Clause 38. 38.3 No Event of Default No Event of Default will occur under Clause 19.3 (Other obligations) by reason only of an Obligor's failure to comply with this Clause 38. (a) 39. GOVERNING LAW This Agreement and any non-contractual obligations connected therewith shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English law. 40. JURISDICTION 40.1 Unless specifically provided in another Finance Document in relation to that Finance Document, the English courts have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute arising out of or in connection with any Finance Document (including a dispute relating to the existence, validity or termination of any Finance Document or any non-contractual obligation arising out of or in connection with any Finance Document) (a Dispute). 40.2 The Parties agree that the English courts are the most appropriate and convenient courts to settle Disputes and accordingly no Party will argue to the contrary. 40.3 This Clause 40 is for the benefit of the Finance Parties only. As a result, to the extent allowed by law: (a) no Finance Party will be prevented from taking proceedings relating to a Dispute in any other courts with jurisdiction; and (b) the Finance Parties may take concurrent proceedings in any number of jurisdictions. 41. SERVICE OF PROCESS 41.1 Without prejudice to any other mode of service allowed under any relevant law, the Borrower: (a) irrevocably appoints Teekay Shipping (UK) Ltd, 2nd Floor, 86 Jermyn Street, London SW1Y 6JD as its agent under the Finance Documents for service of process in relation to any proceedings before the English courts in connection with any Finance Document; and


 
79 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 (b) agrees that failure by a process agent to notify the Borrower of the process will not invalidate the proceedings concerned. 41.2 If any person appointed as process agent under this Clause 41 (Service of process) is unable for any reason so to act, the Borrower (on behalf of all the Obligors) must immediately (and in any event within twenty (20) days of the event taking place) appoint another agent on terms acceptable to the Facility Agent. Failing this, the Facility Agent may appoint another process agent for this purpose. 42. WAIVER OF IMMUNITY The Borrower irrevocably and unconditionally: (a) agrees not to claim any immunity from proceedings brought by a Finance Party against it in relation to a Finance Document and to ensure that no such claim is made on its behalf; (b) consents generally to the giving of any relief or the issue of any process in connection with those proceedings; and (c) waives all rights of immunity in respect of it or its assets.


 
80 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 SCHEDULE 1 CONDITIONS PRECEDENT 1. CORPORATE DOCUMENTS 1.1 A copy of the constitutional documents of each Obligor. 1.2 A copy of a resolution of the board of directors (or other authorisation) of each Obligor authorising a specified person or persons to approve the terms of, and the performance of all transactions contemplated by, the Finance Documents and to execute and, as necessary, deliver the Finance Documents to which it is a party. 1.3 An original certificate of an authorised signatory of the Borrower (in respect of itself and each Guarantor): (a) certifying that each copy of the documents specified in paragraphs 1.1, 1.2 and 7 (Other Documents and Evidence) (other than paragraph 7.3) of this Schedule 1 is correct, complete and in full force and effect as at a date no earlier than Financial Close; (b) confirming the identity and specimen signatures of the directors and signatories of the Borrower and each Guarantor who are authorised to sign the Finance Documents and any notices to which the Borrower or any Guarantor is party on its behalf; (c) certifying that each representation and warranty made pursuant to: (i) in respect of the Borrower, Clause 15 (Representations and Warranties), other than Clause 15.9 (No default) and Clause 15.10 (Financial statements); and (ii) in respect of each Guarantor, clause 3 (Representations and Warranties) of the Guarantee of such Guarantor, is true and correct in all material respects as at the date of Financial Close; and (d) certifying that no Default has occurred or is continuing. 2. SIGNED DOCUMENTS 2.1 The following original documents, each duly executed by the parties to it: (a) this Agreement; (b) the Fee Letter; (c) the Share Charge; and (d) in respect of each Guarantor: (i) a Global Assignment Agreement; (ii) a Guarantee; (iii) a Deed of Covenant; (iv) a Vessel Mortgage; (v) a Quiet Enjoyment Undertaking.


 
81 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 2.2 Evidence that all documentation required to perfect the Transaction Security created or evidenced pursuant to the Security Documents listed in paragraph 2.1 of this Schedule 1 has been executed and that such Transaction Security will be validly created and perfected immediately upon release of the Existing Security as it relates to the relevant Vessel. 3. LEGAL OPINIONS A copy of each of the following executed opinions: 3.1 A legal opinion from Watson, Farley & Williams, Marshall Islands legal advisers to the Finance Parties, in respect of (i) the capacity of the Borrower under Republic of the Marshall Islands law to enter into the Facility Agreement and the Share Charge; (ii) the capacity of each Guarantor under Republic of the Marshall Islands law to enter into the Global Assignment Agreements, the Vessel Mortgages, the Deeds of Covenant and the Guarantees and (iii) the enforceability of the Share Charge, in form and substance satisfactory to the Facility Agent. 3.2 One or more legal opinions from Allen & Overy LLP, legal advisers to the Finance Parties. 3.3 A legal opinion in respect of the enforceability of each Vessel Mortgage and each Deed of Covenant from Higgs & Johnson, Bahamian legal advisers to the Finance Parties addressed to the Finance Parties in form and substance satisfactory to the Facility Agent. 4. MARKET VALUATION REPORT A Market Valuation Report for each Vessel dated no earlier than thirty (30) Business Days prior to the date of this Agreement. 5. SWAP AGREEMENTS 5.1 A copy of each Swap Agreement entered into between the Borrower and the Swap Provider on or around the date of this Agreement. 5.2 A schedule setting forth the details of each of the Swap Agreements duly signed by the Swap Provider and the Borrower by way of identification and including the applicable ISDA master agreement in each case, schedules thereto and each applicable swap confirmation issued thereunder. 6. VESSEL DELIVERABLES 6.1 Documentary evidence that each Vessel maintains her classification free of all overdue recommendations and conditions with the Classification Society. 6.2 A copy of each Time Charter Party Agreement and each Management Agreement relating to each Vessel. 6.3 A copy of the safety management certificate and international ship security certificate for each Vessel. 7. OTHER DOCUMENTS AND EVIDENCE 7.1 A copy of any other material Authorisation that is necessary in connection with the entry into and performance by each Obligor of the transactions contemplated by any Finance Document or for the validity and enforceability of any Finance Document. 7.2 Evidence that the agent, under the Finance Documents for service of process in England and Wales has accepted its appointment.


 
82 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 7.3 Evidence from the Existing Facility Agent that, immediately upon receipt of payment in full of the outstanding amounts due under the Existing Facility it will release all Existing Security. 7.4 Evidence that the Security Value shall be at least 125 per cent. of the aggregate of all Loans to be drawn down together with interest to be payable on such Loans calculated in accordance with Clause 9 (Costs of Utilisation) on the Initial Utilisation Date. 7.5 A copy of each Vessel manager’s document of compliance. 7.6 A copy of each document listed in Schedule 4 (KYC Information). 8. FEES Evidence that the fees, costs and expenses then due from the Borrower pursuant to any of the Finance Documents have been paid or will be paid by the Initial Utilisation Date.


 
83 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 SCHEDULE 2 FORM OF UTILISATION REQUEST From: Teekay Nakilat (III) Corporation. as Borrower To: Qatar National Bank SAQ, as Facility Agent Date: [ ] Facility Agreement dated ____ 2016 (the Agreement) Terms defined in the Agreement have the same meaning when used in this document. This is a Utilisation Request under the Agreement. We wish to borrow a Loan on the following terms: (a) Proposed Utilisation Date: [ ] (b) Interest Period: [ ] (c) Currency of Loan: USD (d) Amount [ ] (e) Tranche [ ] We confirm that each condition specified in Clause 5 (Conditions of Utilisation) of the Agreement is satisfied on the date of this Utilisation Request. The proceeds of this Loan should be credited as follows: (i) USD[ �z ] to [account] by no later than [time] on the Proposed Utilisation Date; [and (ii) USD[ �z ] to [account] by no later than [time] on the Proposed Utilisation Date,] 1 [provided that, the amount of the fee payable in accordance with Clause 35 (Fees) and the Fee Letter shall be deemed paid in full with the proceeds of the Loan that are not paid to such account.] 2 This Utilisation Request is irrevocable. _____________________________________ Authorised Signatory For and on behalf of TEEKAY NAKILAT (III) CORPORATION. 1 Additional instructions to be specified by the Borrower as necessary. 2 To be included for Initial Utilisation Request only.


 
84 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 SCHEDULE 3 AMORTISATION SCHEDULE No. Repayment Date (T = First Repayment Date) Repayment Instalment (%) 1 T 0.75 2 T + 3 months 0.75 3 T + 6 months 0.75 4 T + 9 months 0.75 5 T+ 12 months 0.775 6 T + 15 months 0.775 7 T + 18 months 0.775 8 T + 21 months 0.775 9 T + 24 months 0.8125 10 T + 27 months 0.8125 11 T + 30 months 0.8125 12 T + 33 months 0.8125 13 T + 36 months 0.85 14 T + 39 months 0.85 15 T + 42 months 0.85 16 T + 45 months 0.85 17 T + 48 months 0.9 18 T + 51 months 0.9 19 T + 54 months 0.9 20 T + 57 months 0.9 21 T + 60 months 0.95 22 T + 63 months 0.95 23 T + 66 months 0.95 24 T + 69 months 0.95 25 T + 72 months 1 26 T + 75 months 1 27 T + 78 months 1 28 T + 81 months 1 29 T + 84 months 1.05 30 T + 87 months 1.05 31 T + 90 months 1.05 32 T + 93 months 1.05 33 T + 96 months 1.1125 34 T + 99 months 1.1125 35 T + 102 months 1.1125 36 T + 105 months 1.1125 37 T + 108 months 1.175 38 T + 111 months 1.175 39 T + 114 months 1.175 40 T + 117 months 62.5


 
85 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 SCHEDULE 4 KYC INFORMATION a) A copy of each document listed in paragraphs 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3(b) of Schedule 1 (Conditions Precedent). b) In respect of each Obligor, a list of each of its directors, in each case disclosing their: (i) full name; (ii) nationality; (iii) date of birth; and (iv) residential address. c) To the extent not provided pursuant to paragraph 1.3(b) of Schedule 1 (Conditions Precedent) in respect of each Obligor, a copy of the passport details page in respect of two (2) directors of such Obligor.


 
86 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 SCHEDULE 5 FORM OF QUIET ENJOYMENT UNDERTAKING Consent and Agreement CONSENT AND AGREEMENT (this “Consent’), dated as of ____December 2016, among (1) Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Company Limited (3), a company organised and existing under the laws of the State of Qatar (the “Charterer”); (2) Qatar National Bank SAQ as Security Agent (together with its successors in such capacity, the “Security Agent”) for the sole benefit of the Finance Parties under the Finance Documents (as each such term is defined below); and (3) [ �z ], a corporation incorporated and existing under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (the “Guarantor”). RECITALS A. The Vessel. The Guarantor is the registered owner of the liquefied natural gas tanker named “[ �z ]” (hull number [ �z ]) (the “Vessel’). B. The Charter. Pursuant to a time charterparty in relation to the Vessel dated 29 April 2008, and amended and restated on 21 March 2012 and as further amended and/or supplemented from time to time, made between, originally, the Charterer and the Guarantor (‘Charter’), the Charterer has agreed to charter the Vessel from the Guarantor for an initial period of about twenty-five (25) years (subject to termination rights) from delivery thereunder. C. The Finance Documents. Pursuant to a facility agreement dated __December 2016 (the “Facility Agreement”) among (i) Teekay Nakilat (III) Corporation (the “Borrower”); (ii) Qatar National Bank SAQ (as the Security Agent); (iii) Qatar National Bank SAQ (as the “Facility Agent and the Swap Provider”); and (iv) the financial institutions listed in Schedule 7 (The Lenders, Notices, Commitments and Relevant Percentages) to the Facility Agreement or who are from time to time parties thereto (the “Banks”, and together with the Security Agent, the Swap Provider and the Facility Agent, the “Finance Parties”), the Finance Parties have agreed, inter alia, to make a facility available to the Borrower upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Finance Documents (as such term is defined in the Facility Agreement). D. Guarantee. Pursuant to a guarantee dated ___December 2016 (the “Guarantee”) the Guarantor has agreed to guarantee the obligations of the ‘Obligors’ (as such term is defined in the Facility Agreement) under the Finance Documents. As part of the security for the obligations of the Guarantor to the Finance Parties under the Finance Documents, the Guarantor has agreed to grant to the Security Agent certain security including (inter alia): (i) an assignment of its rights under the Charter; and (ii) a first priority ship mortgage over the Vessel (the “Mortgage”). E. Condition Precedent. The Finance Documents require the execution, delivery and implementation of this Consent and it is a condition precedent to making the facility available that the Charterer shall have executed and delivered this Consent. It is acknowledged by the Guarantor and the Charterer that the execution of this Consent satisfies the requirement of Clause 29.2 of the Charter. NOW, THEREFORE in consideration of the foregoing recitals and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Charterer, the Security Agent and the Guarantor hereby agree as follows:


 
87 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 ARTICLE 1. – CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT, ETC. 1.1 Quiet Enjoyment Undertakings. The Security Agent for itself and in its capacity as agent for the Finance Parties irrevocably undertakes that subject to due performance by the Charterer of all its material obligations under the Charter (subject to the expiry of any grace periods), the Security Agent shall, for the duration of the Charter and any extension thereof permitted by the Charter allow the Charterer unfettered use of the Vessel in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Charter. Any breach by the Charterer of its obligations under the Charter shall be subject solely to the rights and remedies afforded to the Guarantor under the Charter. The Security Agent will not exercise any rights it may have against the Vessel or in connection with the Charter if any default under the Finance Documents (an “Event of Default”) has occurred and is continuing, except as provided by Articles 1.3 and 1.7 below. For the avoidance of doubt, where the Vessel is arrested or subjected to forfeiture proceedings (or the same are threatened) reasonable actions on the part of the Security Agent, as advised to and agreed by Charterer, to have the Vessel released from such arrest or proceedings or to prevent or avoid any such arrest or proceedings shall not constitute a breach by the Security Agent of the terms of this Consent. .2 Consent to Assignment. The Charterer (i) consents in all respects to the pledge and assignment to the Security Agent pursuant to the Finance Documents of all the Guarantor’s right, title and interest in, to and under the Charter (the “Assigned Interests”) and to the grant of the Mortgage; (ii) acknowledges the right of the Security Agent or any designee of the Security Agent, in the exercise of the Security Agent’s rights and remedies under the Finance Documents, to make all demands, give all notices, take all actions and exercise all rights of the Guarantor under the Charter; and (iii) acknowledges that, without the prior written consent of the Facility Agent, acting on the instructions of the requisite Banks in accordance with the Finance Documents, the Guarantor may not amend the Charter, where such amendment would have a material adverse effect on (A) the ability of any Obligor to perform its obligations under any Finance Document, (B) the validity or enforceability of any Finance Document, or (C) any right or remedy of any Finance Party in respect of a Finance Document. 1.3 Substitute Owner. The Charterer agrees that (i) if the Security Agent shall notify the Charterer that an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing and that the Security Agent has elected to exercise the rights and remedies set forth in the Finance Documents, then the Security Agent or its designee (which may be or include a receiver appointed in respect of the Guarantor or a person nominated by the Security Agent or a special purpose company created for the purpose of acquiring the Vessel or a third-party purchaser of the Vessel) which, in any such case, elects to assume the Guarantor’s obligations under the Charter (the “Substitute Owner”) shall be substituted for the Guarantor under the Charter; and (ii) in such event, the Charterer shall (without prejudice to Article 1.4 below) recognise the Substitute Owner and shall continue to perform its obligations under the Charter in favor of the Substitute Owner, provided that (x) the Security Agent shall give the Charterer not less than thirty (30) days’ prior written notice of the intended transfer and details of the proposed Substitute Owner; (y) in the opinion of the Charterer (acting reasonably and without undue delay), the proposed Substitute Owner (and the third-party vessel manager to be employed by the proposed Substitute Owner, if any) shall have the legal capacity and the financial resources and expertise to own and operate the Vessel and, without limitation, to perform the Guarantor’s obligations under the Charter; and (z) such proposed Substitute Owner shall have undertaken to the Charterer in writing to remedy as soon as practicable any outstanding defaults of the Guarantor under the Charter. The Charterer agrees that it will, at no cost to it, enter into such documents as may be reasonably required by the Security Agent or the Substitute Owner to give effect to any substitution to be effected in accordance with this Article 1.3 and the Security Agent agrees that all documented costs and expenses (including legal costs) reasonably and properly incurred by the Charterer in connection with this Article 1.3 shall be for the account of the Security Agent.


 
88 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 1.4 Preservation of Charterer’s Rights. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Consent, any disposal of the Vessel by the Security Agent to a Substitute Owner in accordance with Article 1.3 shall not prejudice the Charterer’s rights under the Charter accruing before or after the date of such disposal, including, without limitation, any right that the Charterer may then have to terminate the Charter. If the Security Agent exercises its rights under Article 1.3 above to dispose of the Vessel to a Substitute Owner during the term of the Charter, the Security Agent shall comply with the conditions set out in Article 1.1 above and shall (subject to any requirements or restrictions imposed by any applicable law in relation to disposal of the Vessel) dispose of the Vessel expressly subject to the Charter. The Security Agent shall procure that the Substitute Owner (and any other person providing financing to the Substitute Owner for the purposes of the acquisition by the Substitute Owner of the Vessel) issues an undertaking to the Charterer on substantially the same terms as the undertaking granted by the Security Agent in Article 1.1 above. 1.5 Right to Cure. In the event of a default or breach by the Guarantor in the performance of any of its obligations under the Charter, or upon the occurrence or non-occurrence of any event or condition under the Charter that would immediately or with the passage of any applicable grace period or the giving of notice, or both, enable the Charterer to suspend or terminate the Charter (a “Default”), the Charterer shall not suspend or terminate the Charter until it first gives written notice of such Default to the Security Agent or its designee and affords such party a period of thirty (30) days to cure the circumstances giving rise to such suspension or termination rights. 1.6 No Termination or Assignment. Except to the extent permitted in the Charter, the Charterer agrees that it will not, without the prior written consent of the Security Agent, (i) enter into or agree to any consensual suspension, cancellation, or termination of the Charter, or (ii) assign or otherwise transfer any of its right, title or interest under the Charter save as permitted under the Charter. 1.7 Replacement Agreement. In the event that the Charter is terminated as a result of any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding or other similar proceeding affecting the Guarantor, the Charterer shall, at the option of the Security Agent, enter into a new agreement with the Security Agent or its transferee or nominee (the “Replacement Owner”) on terms substantially the same as the terms of the Charter. In such event, the Security Agent (or, as the case may be, the Replacement Owner) shall comply with the provisions of Article 1.3 (x), (y) and (z) which shall apply for the purposes of this Article 1.7 as if the words “proposed Substitute Owner” have been replaced by the words “proposed Replacement Owner”. 1.8 No Liability. The Charterer acknowledges and agrees that neither the Security Agent nor its designees nor any of the Finance Parties shall have any liability or obligation under the Charter as a result of this Consent, nor shall the Security Agent or its designees be obligated or required to (i) perform any of the Guarantor’s obligations under the Charter, except during any period in which the Security Agent or its designee is a Substitute Owner under the Charter pursuant to Article 1.3 or a Replacement Owner under the Charter pursuant to Article 1.7, in which case the obligations of such Substitute Owner or Replacement Owner shall be no more onerous than those of the Guarantor under the Charter for such period (unless otherwise expressly agreed by the Guarantor and the Security Agent or the Substitute Owner or the Replacement Owner); or (ii) take any action to collect or enforce any claim for payment assigned under the Finance Documents. 1.9 Guarantor’s Undertaking. The Guarantor undertakes to the Charterer that it shall not make any claim against the Vessel and/or the Charterer arising from any transfer or novation of the Charter to the Security Agent or any Substitute Owner or from the entry into a new agreement by the Charterer with a Replacement Owner. The Security Agent acknowledges that delivery by the Guarantor of a notice in writing to the Charterer stating that the Guarantor has no claim, and has no intention of making such a claim, against the Vessel and/or the Charterer which may arise from such transfer or novation or from the entry into a new agreement shall be a condition precedent to the effectiveness of any transfer, novation or new agreement.


 
89 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 1.10 Delivery of Notices. The Charterer shall use its reasonable commercial efforts to deliver to the Security Agent and its designees, concurrently with the delivery thereof to the Guarantor, a copy of any notice of suspension or termination given by the Charterer to the Guarantor under the Charter. 1.11 Delivery of Financial Statements. On or prior to the date hereof, the Charterer has delivered to the Security Agent a copy of its annual audited financial statement (“Financial Statement”) for its most recent fiscal year. Within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the close of each of its fiscal years, the Charterer shall upon request deliver to the Security Agent its annual audited financial statements, prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standards (“IAS”). 1.12 Waiver of Immunity. To the extent that the Charterer may now or hereafter have or acquire any immunity (including sovereign immunity) from the jurisdiction of any court or from any legal process with respect to itself or its property, the Charterer hereby waives such immunity with respect to all of its obligations under this Consent and the Charter. 1.13 Registration of Interest. To the extent permitted by applicable law and by the Registrar of Ships for vessels registered on the Commonwealth of The Bahamas Ship Register, the terms of the undertaking contained in Article 1.1 above, shall be included in the Mortgage and shall form part of the terms and conditions of the Mortgage. Upon registration of the Mortgage, the Security Agent agrees to request that the Registrar of Ships for vessels registered on the Commonwealth of The Bahamas Ship Register make a note of such undertaking in the Vessel’s register. ARTICLE 2. – PAYMENTS UNDER THE CHARTER The Charterer shall pay all amounts payable by it to the Guarantor under the Charter in the manner required by the Charter directly into the account specified on Exhibit A hereto, or to such other person or account as shall be specified from time to time by the Security Agent to the Charterer in writing in accordance with Article 4.1. Should the Charterer receive a notice from the Security Agent asking the Charterer to make payments to an alternative account in accordance with this Article 2, the Guarantor shall pay to the Charterer any net increase in payment costs incurred by the Charterer as a result of making such payments into such alternative account. ARTICLE 3. – REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE CHARTERER The Charterer makes the following representations and warranties to the Security Agent as at the date hereof. 3.1 Organisation. The Charterer is duly organised and validly existing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation, and has all requisite corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Consent, the Charter and the Novation Agreement and perform its obligations thereunder. 3.2 Authorisation; No Conflict. The Charterer has duly authorised, executed and delivered this Consent, the Charter and the Novation Agreement. Neither the execution and delivery of this Consent, the Charter and the Novation Agreement by the Charterer nor its consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby nor its compliance with the terms thereof does or will require any consent or approval not already obtained, or will conflict with the Charterer’s formation documents or any contract or agreement binding on it. 3.3 Legality, Validity and Enforceability. Each of this Consent, the Charter and the Novation Agreement is in full force and effect and is a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Charterer, enforceable against the Charterer in accordance with its terms. The Charter has not been amended, supplemented, suspended, novated, extended, restated or otherwise modified except in accordance with its terms.


 
90 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 3.4 Governmental Consents. There are no governmental consents existing as of the date of this Consent that are required or will become required to be obtained by the Charterer in connection with the execution, delivery or performance of this Consent, the Charter and the Novation Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereunder, other than those governmental consents which have been obtained or can be obtained without undue expense or delay. 3.5 Litigation. There are no pending or, to the Charterer’s knowledge, threatened actions, suits, proceedings or investigations of any kind (including arbitration proceedings) to which the Charterer is a party or is subject, or by which it or any of its properties are bound, that if adversely determined to or against the Charterer, could reasonably be expected to materially and adversely affect the ability of the Charterer to execute and deliver the Charter , the Novation Agreement and this Consent or to perform its obligations thereunder or hereunder. ARTICLE 4. – MISCELLANEOUS 4.1 Notices. All notices or other communications required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be considered as properly given (a) if delivered in person, (b) if sent by overnight delivery service or (c) if sent by prepaid telex, or by telecopy with correct answer back received. Notices shall be directed (i) if to the Charterer or the Guarantor, in accordance with the Charter and (ii) if to the Security Agent, to Attn: Jaffar Ali / Shahed Ahmed, Qatar National Bank SAQ, P.O. Box 1000, Doha, State of Qatar. Notice so given shall be effective upon receipt by the addressee. Any party hereto may change its address for notice hereunder to any other location by giving no less than twenty (20) days’ notice to the other parties in the manner set forth hereinabove. 4.2 Further Assurances. The Charterer shall fully cooperate with the Security Agent and perform all additional acts reasonably requested by the Security Agent to effect the purposes of this Consent. 4.3 Amendments. This Consent may not be amended, changed, waived, discharged, terminated or otherwise modified unless such amendment, change, waiver, discharge, termination or modification is in writing and signed by each of the parties hereto. 4.4 Entire Agreement. This Consent and any agreement, document or instrument attached hereto or referred to herein integrate all the terms and conditions mentioned herein or incidental hereto and supersede all oral negotiations and prior writings in respect to the subject matter hereof. 4.5 Governing Law. This Consent and any non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with it shall be governed by the laws of England. 4.6 Severability. In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this Consent should be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby, and the parties hereto shall enter into good faith negotiations to replace the invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision with a view to obtaining the same commercial effect as this Consent would have had if such provision had been legal, valid and enforceable. 4.7 Dispute Resolution. Any dispute arising under this Charter shall be decided by the High Court of Justice in London, England to whose jurisdiction the parties hereby agree. Notwithstanding, the foregoing, the parties may jointly agree in writing to have any dispute arising from this Consent referred to or determined by any arbitral tribunal appointed pursuant to Clause 40 of the Charter. It shall be a condition precedent to the right of any party to a stay of any legal proceedings in which maritime property has been or may be, arrested in connection with a dispute under this Consent, that that party furnishes to the other party security to which that other party would have been entitled in such legal proceedings in the absence of a stay.


 
91 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 4.8 Service of Process. (i) The Charterer hereby appoints David Reynolds, EC3 Services Limited, St Botolph Building, 138 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7AR, United Kingdom as its agent for service of any proceedings under this Consent in the High Court of England and Wales; (ii) the Guarantor hereby appoints Teekay Shipping (UK) Ltd, 2nd Floor, 86 Jermyn Street, London SW1Y 6JD as its agent for service of any proceedings under this Consent in the High Court of England and Wales; and (iii) the Security Agent hereby appoints Qatar National Bank London, 51 Grosvenor Street, London, W1K 3HH as its agent for service of any proceedings under this Consent in the High Court of England and Wales. 4.9 Successors and Assigns. The provisions of this Consent shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their permitted successors and assigns. 4.10 Counterparts. This Consent may be executed in one or more duplicate counterparts and when signed by all of the parties listed below shall constitute a single binding agreement. 4.11 Termination. Each party’s obligations hereunder are absolute and unconditional, and no party shall have any right to terminate this Consent or to be released, relieved or discharged from any obligation or liability hereunder until the earlier of (i) the irrevocable payment in full of all sums owed by the Guarantor to the Finance Parties under the Finance Documents followed by the discharge of the Mortgage; and (ii) any permanent withdrawal of the Vessel from service under, or termination of, the Charter. 4.12 Confidentiality. The terms of this Consent and any and all data, reports, records and other information of any kind whatsoever disclosed to or acquired by the Security Agent or the Charterer in connection with this Consent whether conveyed orally, in writing or via electronic form, shall be kept in confidence and shall not be used by the Security Agent or the Charterer other than for the purposes of this Consent and the related financial agreements referred to herein. All data, reports, records and other information disclosed by Charterer to Security Agent in connection with or in accordance with this Consent that is marked confidential shall be kept in confidence and shall not be disclosed by Security Agent to any party (other than its officers and employees on a “need to know’ basis, the lenders listed in Schedule 7 (The Lenders, Notices, Commitments and Relevant Percentages) to the Facility Agreement and/or its legal advisors who are evaluating the financial condition of Charterer), except with the prior consent of Charterer. The foregoing restrictions on the disclosure of information under this Consent shall not apply to information that (a) is or becomes generally available to the public; or (b) is already known to the party receiving such information prior to the disclosure thereof under this Consent. In the event that the Security Agent or the Charterer is required to make disclosure of this Consent or the related financial agreements identified hereunder for purposes of complying with law or the rules of a rating agency, the Security Agent or the Charterer, as applicable, shall be entitled to make appropriate disclosure, but shall use all reasonable efforts to reach agreement on the terms of the disclosure concerned with the Security Agent or the Charterer, as applicable, in writing beforehand (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld). 4.13 Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999. A person who is not a party to this Consent may not enforce any of its terms under the Contract (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Consent to be duly executed and delivered by its officer thereunto duly authorised as of the date first above written. RAS LAFFAN LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS COMPANY LIMITED (3) By: Name: Title:


 
92 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 [ ] [ [ �z ] Insert name of Guarantor ] By: Name: Title: [ ] Qatar National Bank SAQ By: Name: Title:


 
93 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 Exhibit A to Consent and Agreement Payment instructions For Account Account Name: Teekay Nakilat (III) Corporation Bank: Qatar National Bank SAQ Swift: IBAN:


 
94 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 SCHEDULE 6 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATES Part 1 – Annual Compliance Certificate To: Qatar National Bank SAQ (the Facility Agent) Date: Dear Sirs, We refer to the Facility Agreement (the Agreement) dated [ �z ] and made between, amongst others, Teekay Nakilat (III) Corporation and the Facility Agent. This is a Compliance Certificate. Terms defined in the Agreement shall bear the same meaning in this Compliance Certificate. We confirm that: (a) the Security Value is USD [ �z ] being the aggregate of the market value of each Vessel (determined in accordance with the most recent Market Valuation Report for that Vessel supplied to the Facility Agent in accordance with Clause 16.5 (Annual Market Valuation Report) of the Agreement at that time); and accordingly is at least 110 per cent. of the aggregate of all Loans then outstanding and interest then due on such Loans calculated in accordance with Clause 9 (Costs of Utilisation), being USD [ �z ]; and (b) no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing. Yours faithfully, Signed for and on behalf of TEEKAY NAKILAT (III) CORPORATION ……………………………………………………… Director ……………………………………………………… Director


 
95 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 Part 2 – Time Charter Party Agreement Termination Compliance Certificate To: Qatar National Bank SAQ (the Facility Agent) Date: Dear Sirs, We refer to the Facility Agreement (the Agreement) dated [ �z ] and made between, amongst others, Teekay Nakilat (III) Corporation and the Facility Agent. This is a Compliance Certificate. Terms defined in the Agreement shall bear the same meaning in this Compliance Certificate. We confirm that the Security Value is USD [ �z ] being the aggregate of the market value of each Vessel (determined in accordance with the most recent Market Valuation Report for that Vessel supplied to the Facility Agent in accordance with Clause 16.5 (Annual Market Valuation Report) and Clause 17.16(f) (Financial Covenant) of the Agreement at that time); and accordingly is at least 125 per cent. of the aggregate of all Loans then outstanding and interest then due on such Loans calculated in accordance with Clause 9 (Costs of Utilisation), being USD [ �z ]. Yours faithfully, Signed for and on behalf of TEEKAY NAKILAT (III) CORPORATION ……………………………………………………… Director ……………………………………………………… Director


 
96 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 SCHEDULE 7 THE LENDERS, NOTICES, COMMITMENTS AND RELEVANT PERCENTAGES Lender Contact Details QATAR NATIONAL BANK SAQ Address: Qatar National Bank SAQ P O Box 1000, Doha, Qatar Attention: Jaffar Ali / Shahed Ahmed Telephone: +974 4497 5427/ +974 4440 7288 Fax: +974 4431 3069/ +974 4443 1036 Email: jaffar.ali@qnb.com.qa / shahed.ahmed@qnb.com / Agencyservices@qnb.com.qa Lender Tranche 1 Commitment (USD) Tranche 2 Commitment (USD) Tranche 3 Commitment (USD) Tranche 4 Commitment (USD) Aggregate Commitment (USD) Relevant Percentage (%) Qatar National Bank 182,400,000 180,800,000 180,000,000 180,000,000 723,200,000 100


 
97 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 SCHEDULE 8 FORM OF TRANSFER UNDERTAKING To: Qatar National Bank SAQ (as Facility Agent) To: Each Lender Copy: The Borrower From: [�z] (the New Lender) Dated: [�z] Facility Agreement dated ___ 2016 (the Agreement) This is an undertaking in accordance with clause 22 (Assignment and Transfer) of the Agreement. Unless the context otherwise requires, terms defined in the Agreement have the same meaning when used herein. In accordance with clause 22 (Assignment and Transfer) of the Agreement, the New Lender hereby notifies the Administrative Agents, the Lenders and the Borrower that it wishes to become a Lender under the terms of the Agreement and therefore hereby requests the Administrative Agents, the Lenders and the Borrower accept this undertaking as being delivered to it pursuant to and for the purposes of clause 22 (Assignment and Transfer) of the Agreement. The New Lender hereby irrevocably and unconditionally confirms that it would like to participate in an aggregate amount of [�z] Dollars (USD[�z]) by way of assignment and transfer from [�z] (the Existing Lender). The New Lender shall accordingly become obliged to comply with all of the terms and conditions of the Agreement. The New Lender hereby undertakes with each of the Administrative Agents, the Lenders and the Borrower to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Agreement and that it will perform its obligations which by the terms of the Agreement will be assumed by it upon this undertaking taking effect as it if were an original Lender in the Agreement. The address for notices of the New Lender for the purposes of the Agreement is as follows: Address: [�z] Attention: [�z] Telephone No: [�z] Facsimile No: [�z] E-mail: [�z] Promptly upon this undertaking taking effect, the Facility Agent shall circulate to the Security Agent and each of the Lenders and the Borrower the amended details of the Lenders and their respective Relevant Percentages.


 
98 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 The New Lender agrees to do all further acts and provide all other assistance that may be requested by the Facility Agent in connection with this undertaking. This undertaking shall be effective on, and the New Lender shall be deemed to be a Lender as of, [�z]. This undertaking and the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder and any non-contractual obligations connected therewith shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English law. THE NEW LENDER Signed: Date THE FACILITY AGENT We hereby agree on behalf of the Lenders and the Borrower to accept [�z] as a New Lender. Signed: Date THE SECURITY AGENT We hereby agree on behalf of the Lenders and the Borrower to accept [�z] as a New Lender. Signed: Date


 
99 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 SCHEDULE 9 FORM OF TRANSFER CERTIFICATE To: [AGENT] as Facility Agent From: [EXISTING LENDER] (the Existing Lender) and [NEW LENDER] (the New Lender) Date: [ ] Teekay Nakilat (III) Corporation – Facility Agreement dated [ ] 2016 (the Agreement) We refer to the Agreement. This is a Transfer Certificate. Terms defined in the Agreement have the same meaning in this Transfer Certificate unless given a different meaning in this Transfer Certificate. 1. The Existing Lender transfers by novation to the New Lender the Existing Lender’s rights and obligations referred to in the Schedule below in accordance with the terms of the Agreement. 2. The proposed Transfer Date is [ ]. 3. The administrative details of the New Lender for the purposes of the Agreement are set out in the Schedule. 4. The New Lender expressly acknowledges the limitations on the Existing Lender’s obligations in respect of this Transfer Certificate contained in the Agreement. 5. This Transfer Certificate may be executed in any number of counterparts and this has the same effect as if the signatures on the counterparts were on a single copy of this Transfer Certificate. 6. This Transfer Certificate and any non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with it are governed by English law.


 
100 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 THE SCHEDULE Rights and obligations to be transferred by novation [insert relevant details, including applicable Tranche Commitments (or part)] Administrative details of the New Lender [insert details of Facility Office, address for notices and payment details etc.] [EXISTING LENDER] [NEW LENDER] By: By: The Transfer Date is confirmed by the Facility Agent as [ ]. [AGENT] as Facility Agent for and on behalf of each of the parties to the Agreement (other than the Existing Lender and the New Lender) By: Note: The execution of this Transfer Certificate may not transfer a proportionate share of the Existing Lender’s interest in the security in all jurisdictions. It is the responsibility of the New Lender to ascertain whether any other documents or other formalities are required to perfect a transfer of such a share in the Existing Lender’s security in any jurisdiction and, if so, to arrange for execution of those documents and completion of those formalities.


 
101 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 SCHEDULE 10 FORM OF ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT To: [AGENT] as Facility Agent and the Borrower From: [EXISTING LENDER] (the Existing Lender) and [NEW LENDER] (the New Lender) Date: [ ] Teekay Nakilat (III) Corporation – Facility Agreement dated [ ] 2016 (the Agreement) We refer to the Agreement. This is an Assignment Agreement. Terms defined in the Agreement have the same meaning in this Assignment Agreement unless given a different meaning in this Assignment Agreement. 1. In accordance with the terms of the Agreement: (a) the Existing Lender assigns absolutely to the New Lender all the rights of the Existing Lender specified in the Schedule; (b) to the extent the obligations referred to in paragraph (c) below are effectively assumed by the New Lender, the Existing Lender is released from its obligations under the Agreement specified in the Schedule; (c) the New Lender assumes obligations equivalent to those obligations of the Existing Lender under the Agreement specified in the Schedule; and (d) the New Lender becomes a Lender under the Agreement and is bound by the terms of the Agreement as a Lender. 2. The proposed Transfer Date is [ ]. 3. The New Lender expressly acknowledges the limitations on the Existing Lender’s obligations in respect of this Assignment Agreement contained in the Agreement. 4. The administrative details of the New Lender for the purposes of the Agreement are set out in the Schedule. 5. This Assignment Agreement acts as notice to the Facility Agent (on behalf of each Finance Party) and, upon delivery in accordance with Clause 22.7 (Copy of Transfer Certificate or Assignment Agreement to Borrower), to the Borrower of the assignment referred to in this Assignment Agreement. 6. This Assignment Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and this has the same effect as if the signatures on the counterparts were on a single copy of the Assignment Agreement. 7. This Assignment Agreement and any non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with it are governed by English law.


 
102 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 THE SCHEDULE Rights and obligations to be transferred by assignment, assumption and release [insert relevant details, including applicable Tranche Commitments (or part)] Administrative details of the New Lender [insert details of Facility Office, address for notices and payment details etc.] [EXISTING LENDER] [NEW LENDER] By: By: The Transfer Date is confirmed by the Facility Agent as [ ]. [AGENT] as Facility Agent, for and on behalf of each of the parties to the Agreement (other than the Existing Lender and the New Lender) By: Note: The execution of this Assignment Agreement may not transfer a proportionate share of the Existing Lender’s interest in the security in all jurisdictions. It is the responsibility of the New Lender to ascertain whether any other documents or other formalities are required to perfect a transfer of such a share in the Existing Lender’s security in any and, if so, to arrange for execution of those documents and completion of those formalities. An assignment may give rise to stamp duty or transfer tax issues.


 
103 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have caused this Deed of Assignment to be duly executed as a deed the day and year first above written as follows: THE ASSIGNOR SIGNED and DELIVERED as a Deed by ………………………………… By ………………………… its duly appointed Attorney THE ASSIGNEE SIGNED and DELIVERED as a Deed by …………………………………… By ………………………… its duly appointed Attorney All before me:


 
104 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 SCHEDULE 11 FORM OF PAYMENT UNDERTAKING Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (in its capacity as Facility Agent) 9 Quai du Président Paul Doumer 92920 Paris La Défense Cedex France [�z] 2016 Dear Sirs Teekay Nakilat (III) Corporation – Repayment of Credit Facility dated 14 November 2005 (as amended and novated) We hereby irrevocably and unconditionally undertake to remit the sum of: [�x] US Dollars (US$ [�x]) for value today to account number [�x], account name [�x], IBAN number [�x], SWIFT Code [�x]; and This letter and any non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with it shall be governed in accordance with English law. Yours faithfully QATAR NATIONAL BANK SAQ By: Title:


 
105 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 SIGNATORIES This Agreement has been entered into on the date stated at the beginning of this Agreement and executed as a deed and is intended to be delivered as a deed on the date specified above. THE FACILITY AGENT Executed and delivered as a DEED by QATAR NATIONAL BANK SAQ Signature: Name: Title: Signature: Name: Title: THE SECURITY AGENT Executed and delivered as a DEED by QATAR NATIONAL BANK SAQ Signature: Name: Title: Signature: Name: Title: A295-Husam Al Jabsheh Head of Credit Administration B1-3686-Mohamed Amin Shousha Head of Credit Documentation A295-Husam Al Jabsheh Head of Credit Administration B1-3686-Mohamed Amin Shousha Head of Credit Documentation \s\ Husam Al Jabsheh \s\ Husam Al Jabsheh \s\ Mohamed Amin Shousha \s\ Mohamed Amin Shousha


 
106 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 SWAP PROVIDER Executed and delivered as a DEED by QATAR NATIONAL BANK SAQ Signature: Name: Title: Signature: Name: Title: ORIGINAL LENDER Executed and delivered as a DEED by QATAR NATIONAL BANK SAQ Signature: Name: Title: Signature: Name: Title: A295-Husam Al Jabsheh Head of Credit Administration B1-3686-Mohamed Amin Shousha Head of Credit Documentation A295-Husam Al Jabsheh Head of Credit Administration B1-3686-Mohamed Amin Shousha Head of Credit Documentation \s\ Husam Al Jabsheh \s\ Husam Al Jabsheh \s\ Mohamed Amin Shousha \s\ Mohamed Amin Shousha


 
107 EU-DOCS\16701635.11 THE BORROWER Executed and delivered as a DEED by TEEKAY NAKILAT (III) CORPORATION acting by: Name:__________________ Title:___________________ …………………………………….. Signatory In the presence of: Name:__________________ Title:___________________ Address:________________ ________________________ ………………………………….. Witness Dahmane Belloum / Hani Abuaker Director / Attorney-in-fact Kate Chapman Associate \s\ Dahmane Belloum \s\ Kate Chapman Allen & Overy LLP Doha , - \s\ Hani Abuaker


 
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3 EU-DOCS\16979492.2 ??? ??????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????.? THE FACILITY AGENT Executed and delivered as a DEED by QATAR NATIONAL BANK SAQ Signature: Name: Title: Signature: Name: Title: THE SECURITY AGENT Executed and delivered as a DEED by QATAR NATIONAL BANK SAQ Signature: Name: Title: Signature: Name: Title: A295-Husam AI Jabsheh Head of Credit Administration B1-3686-Mohamed Amin Shousha Head of Group Credit Documentation A295-Husam AI Jabsheh Head of Credit Administration B1-3686-Mohamed Amin Shousha Head of Group Credit Documentation \s\ Husam AI Jabsheh \s\ Husam AI Jabsheh \s\ Mohamed Amin Shousha \s\ Mohamed Amin Shousha performance or termination of this Deed or the consequences of its nullity and also including any dispute relating to any non-contractual rights or obligations arising out of, relating to, or having any connection with this Deed.


 
4 EU-DOCS\16979492.2 SWAP PROVIDER Executed and delivered as a DEED by QATAR NATIONAL BANK SAQ Signature: Name: Title: Signature: Name: Title: ORIGINAL LENDER Executed and delivered as a DEED by QATAR NATIONAL BANK SAQ Signature: Name: Title: Signature: Name: Title: A295-Husam Al Jabsheh Head of Credit Administration B1-3686-Mohamed Amin Shousha Head of Group Credit Documentation A295-Husam AI Jabsheh Head of Credit Administration B1-3686-Mohamed Amin Shousha Head of Group Credit Documentation \s\ Husam AI Jabsheh \s\ Husam AI Jabsheh \s\ Mohamed Amin Shousha \s\ Mohamed Amin Shousha


 
5 EU-DOCS\167979492.2 THE BORROWER Executed and delivered as a DEED by TEEKAY NAKILAT (III) CORPORATION acting by: Name:__________________ Title:___________________ …………………………………….. Signatory In the presence of: Name:__________________ Title:___________________ Address:________________ ________________________ ………………………………….. Witness Bader Al Mulla Director F. Nӯland \s\ Bader Al Mulla \s\ F. Nӯland Doha, Qatar Legal Counsel P.O.Box 2227,


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 
1. Ship broker .- N/A SIMCO STANDARD BAREBOAT CHARTER CODE NAME: "BARECON 2001" 2. Place and date t~/ ( I febr~ 2J)(6 3. Owners/Place of business (.QL1) 4. Bareboat Charterers/Place of business (.Qh.1) Hai Jiao 1601 Limited Creole Spirit L.L.C. Trust Company Complex Trust Company Complex Ajeltake Road Ajeltake Road Ajeltake Island Ajeltake Is land Majuro Majuro Marshall Island Marshall Island MH96960 MH96960 5. Vessel's name. call sign and flag (gJ and m tbn Creole Spirit C6BF3 Bahamas 6. Type of Vessel 7. GT/NT LNG carrier 113,263 tons /33,979 tons 8. When/Where built 9. Total DWT (abt.) in metric tons on summer freeboard 2016/Daewoo Shipping & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. 95,452.3 tons 10. Classification Society (CI. 3) 11. Date of last special survey by the Vessel's classification society DNVGL N/A 12. Further particulars of Vessel (also indicate minimum number of months' validity of class certificates agreed ace. to Cl. 3) N/A 13. Port or Place of delivery (CI. 3) 14. Time for delivery (CI. 4) 15. Cancelling date (CI. 5) As per MOA (as defined in Additional Clause 32 (Definitions)) See Additional Clause 35 (Pre- 15 August 2016 delivery and Delivery) 16. Port or Place of redelivery (CI. 15) 17. No. of months' validity oftrading and class certificates At a safe, ice free port where the Vessell would be afloat at all times upon redelivery (CI. 15) N/A 18. Running days' notice if other than stated in Cl. 4 19. Frequency of dry-docking (.QL.1Q(g}) N/A 20. Trading limits (CI. 6) Worldwide within Institute Warranty Limits (IWL) 21. Charter period (.Q,_l) 22. Charter hire (CI. 11) See definition of'Charter Period" under Additional Clause 32 See Additional Clause 40 (Hire) (Definitions) 23. New class and other safety requirements (state percentage of Vessel's insurance value ace. to Box 29){CI. 10(a)(ii)) See Additional Clause 39(b) (Structural changes and alterations) 24. Rate of interest payable ace. to .QL11lfl and, if applicable, ace. to 25. Currency and method of payment (CI. 11) PART IV US Dollars (See also Additional Clause 40 (Hire)) See Additional Clause 40 (Hire) This document is a computer generated BARECON 2001 form printed by authority of BIMCO. Any insertion or deletion to the form must be clearly visible. In the event of any modification made to the pre-printed text of this document ..tlich is not clearly visible, the text of the original BIMCO approved document shall apply. BIMCO assumes no responsibility for any loss, damage or expense as a result of discrepancies between the original BIMCO approved document and this computer generated documenl


 
"BARECON 2001" STANDARD BAREBOAT CHARTER PART I 26. Place of payment; also state beneficiary and bank account (CI. 11) 27 . .saM-Corporate guarantee/bond (sum and place) (CI. 24) (optional) See Additional Clause 40 (Hire) See Clause 24 (Corporate guarantee) Beneficiary: Hal Jiao 1601 Limited Account Number: 861530123722 Beneficiary Bank Name: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited Beneficiary Bank SWIFT:UBHKHKHHXXX Intermediary Bank: CHASUS33 Intermediary Bank Swift: JP Morgan Chase NY 28. Mortgage(s), if any (state whether 1f.@l or .{Ql applies; if 11M 29. Insurance (hull and machinery and war risks) (state value ace. to .QL1Mfl. applies state date of Financial Instrument and name of or, if applicable, ace. to~) (also state if Cl. 14 applies) Mortgagee(s)/Piace of business) (CI. 12) See Additional Clause 41 (Insurance) Clause 12(b) applies; form of Financial Instrument and name of mortagee to be determined 30. Additional insurance cover, if any, for Owners' account limited to 31. Additional insurance cover, if any, for Charterers' account limited to (CI. 13lbl or, if applicable, ruM91) (CI. 13lbl or, if applicable, ruM91) No limitation No limitation 32. Latent defects (only to be filled in if period other than stated in Cl. 3) 33. Brokerage commission and to whom payable (CI. 27) N/A 34. Grace period (state number of clear banking days) (CI. 28) 35. Dispute Resolution (state 30ial, 30ibl or 30lcl: if 30icl agreed Place See Additional Clause 51 (Termination Events) of Arbitration !!!!!§1 be stated (CI. 30) See Additional Clause 76 (Law and jurisdiction) 36. War cancellation (indicate countries agreed) (.9,_l§ffi) N/A 37. Newbuilding Vessel (indicate with "yes" or "no' whether PART Ill 38. Name and place of Builders (only to be filled in if PART Ill applies) applies) (optional) Part Ill does not apply Part III does not apply 39. Vessel's Yard Building No. (only to be filled in if PART Ill applies) 40. Date of Building Contract (only to be filled in if PART Ill applies) Part Ill does not apply Part Ill does not apply 41. Liquidated damages and costs shall accrue to (state party ace. to Cl. 1) a) N/A b) N/A c) N/A 42. Hire/Purchase agreement (indicate with "yes" or "no" whether PART IV 43. Bareboat Charter Registry (indicate with "yes" or "no' whether PART V applies) (optional) applies) (optional) No Part V does not apply 44.Fiag and Country of the Bareboat Charter Registry (only to be filled 45. Country of the Underlying Registry (only to be filled in if PART V applies) in if PART V applies) Part V does not apply Part V does not apply 46. Number of additional clauses covering special provisions, if agreed Clause 32 (Definitions) to Clause 78 (FATCA) PREAMBLE- It is mutually agreed that this Contract shall be performed subject to the conditions contained in this Charter which shall include PART I and PART II. In the event of a conflict of conditions, the provisions of PART I shall prevail over those of PART II to the extent of such conflict but no further. It is further mutually agreed that PART Ill and/or PART IV and/or PART V shall only apply and only form part of this Charter if expressly agreed and stated in Boxes 37, 1f and~. If PART Ill and/or PART IV and/or PART V apply, it is further agreed that in the event of a conflict of conditions, the provisions of PART I and PART II shall prevail over those of PART Ill and/or PART IV and/or PART V to the extent of such conflict but no further. Signature (Owners) Name: rrtle: Roxanne Lorraine Chambers Attorney-in-fact Signature (Charterers) Foran~donbehalf f CreoleSpi' • ~ ------ ...... ~~~=e= Patrick Smith Attornev-m- r-~ This document is a computer generated BARECON 2001 form printed by authority of BIMCO. Any insertion or deletion to the form must be clearly visible. In the event of any modification made to the pre-printed text of this document which is not clearly visible, the text of the original B IMCO approved document shall apply. SIMCO assumes no responsibility for any loss, damage or expense as a result of discrepancies between the original SIMCO approved document and this .computer generated document


 
"BARECON 2001" STANDARD BAREBOAT CHARTER PART I This document is a computer generated SARECON 2001 form printed by authority of SIMCO. Any insertion or deletion to the form must be clearly visible. In the event of any modification made to the pre-printed text of this document which is not clearly visible, the text of the original SIMCO approved document shall apply. SIMCO assumes no responsibility for any loss, damage or expense as a result of discrepancies between the original SIMCO approved document and this computer generated document.


 
PART II "BARECON 2001" Standard Bareboat Charter 1. Definitions 1 In this Charter, the following terms shall have the 2 meanings hereby assigned to them: 3 'The Owners" shall mean the party identified in Box 3; 4 "The Charterers" shall mean the party identified in Box 4; 5 "The Vessel" shall mean the vessel named in Box 5 and 6 with particulars as stated in Boxes 6 to 12. 7 "Financial Instrument" means any Finance Document 8 (as defined in Additional Clause 32 (Definitions)). See also Additional Clause 32 (Definitions) and 33 (Interpretations). the mortgage, deed ef sevenant er ether sush financial security instrument as 9 annexed te this Charter and stated in Bex 28. 10 2. Charter Period 11 In consideration of the hire detailed in Box 22, 12 the Owners have agreed to let and the Charterers have 13 agreed to hire the Vessel for the period stated in Box 21. 14 ("The Charter Period"). 15 3. Delivery- See Additional Clause 35 (Pre-delivery and 16 Delivery) (not applicable when Part Ill applies, as indicated in Box 37) 17 (a) The Owners shall before ami at the time ef delivery 18 exercise due diligence te make the Vessel seaworthy 19 And in e\•ery resfJest ready in hull, machinery ana 20 equifJment fer service under this Charter. 21 The Vessel shall be eelivered by the Owners ana taken 22 ever by the Charterers at the fJOrt er fJiase indicates in 23 Box 1 J in such reaey safe berth as the Charterers may 24 Gire6t, 25 (b) The Vessel shall be fJrefJeFiy eesumented en 26 eelivery in asserdanse 'IJith the laws ef the flag State 27 indicates in Box a ana the requirements ef the 28 slassifisatien sesiety states in Box 10. Tl=le Vessel UfJen 29 delivery shall ha•.•e her survey sysles UfJ te elate and 30 treeing and class certificates valie fer at least the number 31 ef months agrees in Box 12. 32 (G) The deli\•ery ef the Vessel by the O•Nners and the 33 taking ever ef the Vessel by the Charterers shall 34 senstitute a full fJerfermanse by the Owners ef all the 35 Owners' obligations under this Clause J, ana thereafter 36 tl=le Charterers sl=lall net be entitled te mal1e er assert 37 any slaim against the Owners en asseunt ef any 38 seneitiens, refJresentatiens er •.varranties exfJressed er 39 imfJiiee '"Jith resfJeGt te the Vessel but the Owners shall 40 be liable fer the sest ef but net the time fer refJairs er 41 rene'Nals essasiened by latent defects in the 'kssel, 42 l=ler machinery er afJfJUrtenanses, existing at the time ef 43 deli•1ery under this Charter, fJrevided such defects ha•1e 44 manifested tl=lemselves •,•Jitl=lin twelve (12) months after 45 deli·~ery unless otherwise fJre•lided in Box :32. 46 4. Time for Delivery- See Additional Clause 35 (Pre- 4 7 delivery and Delivery) (not applicable when Part Ill applies, as indicated in Box 37) 48 The Vessel shall net be delivered befere the date 49 indicated in Box 14 without the Charterers' consent and 50 the Owners shall exercise due diligence to deliver the 51 Vessel net later than the date indicated in Box 1 a. 52 Unless ethervJise agreed in ~. the O•.¥Aers shall 53 gi\•e tJ:Je Charterers net less than thirty (30) running days' 54 fJFeliminary and net less tl=lan fourteen (14) running days' 55 definite netise of the date en whish the Vessel is 56 exfJested te be ready fer delivery. 57 The O•.vners shall keefJ the Charterers slesely advised 58 ef fJOSsible changes in the Vessel's fJesitien. 59 5. Cancelling - See Additional Clause 34 (Background) 60 (not applicable when Part Ill applies, as indicated in Box 37) 61 (a) Should the Vessel net be delivered latest by the 62 cancelling date indicated in Box 1a, the Charterers shall 63 have the OfJtiOn of sanselling this ChaFtor by giving the 64 Owners notice of sansellation \Yithin thirty six (:36) 65 running hours after the cancelling date stated in Box 66 1 a, failing whish this Charter shall remain in full farce 67 and effect. 68 (b) If it afJfJears that the Vessel will be delayed beyond 69 the cancelling date, the Owners may, as seen as they 70 are in a fJOsitien to state will=! reasonable certainty the 71 day en whisl=l the Vessel should be ready, give notice 72 thereof te the Charterers asking ·.vhether they 'Nill 73 exercise their efJtien ef sanselling, and the GfJtien must 7 4 then be declared \'Jithin one hundred and sixty eight 75 (168) running hours efthe reseifJt by the Charterers ef 76 such notice or \Yithin thirty six (J6) running hours after 77 the cancelling date, whichever is the eaFiier. If the 78 Charterers de net then exersise their OfJtien ef san selling, 79 the seventh day after the readiness date stated in the 80 Owners' notice shall. be substituted fer the cancelling 81 date indicated in Bex 1 a for the fJUrfJOSe of this Clause a. 82 (G) Cancellation under this Clause a shall be without 83 fJrejudise te any claim the Charterers may etl=lerwise 84 have en the Ov.•ners under this Charter. 85 6. Trading Restrictions 86 The Vessel shall be employed in lawful trades for the 87 carriage of suitable lawful merchandise within the trading 88 limits indicated in Box 20. 89 The Charterers undertake not to employ the Vessel or 90 suffer the Vessel to be employed otherwise than in 91 conformity with the terms of the contracts of insurance 92 (including any warranties expressed or implied therein) 93 without first obtaining the consent of the insurers to such 94 employment and complying with such requirements as 95 to extra premium or otherwise as the insurers may 96 prescribe. 97 The Charterers also undertake not to employ the Vessel 98 or suffer her employment in any trade or business which 99 is forbidden by the law of any country to which the Vessel 100 may sail or is otherwise illicit or in carrying illicit or 101 prohibited goods or in any manner whatsoever which 1 02 may render her liable to condemnation, destruction, 1 03 seizure or confiscation. 1 04 Notwithstanding any other provisions contained in this 1 05 Charter it is agreed that nuclear fuels or radioactive 1 06 products or waste are specifically excluded from the 107 cargo permitted to be loaded or carried under this 1 08 Charter. This exclusion does not apply to radio-isotopes 1 09 used or intended to be used for any industrial, 11 0 commercial, agricultural, medical or scientific purposes 111 provided the Owners' prior approval has been obtained 112 to loading thereof. 113 7. Surveys on Delivery and Redelivery 114 (Ret OfJ!3>1ieatle wf:leR .Pat=t !!.' awties, as lREiicated ,'r; ~ 115 The Owners and Charterers shall eash afJfJOint 116 surveyors fer the fJUFfJese ef determining and agreeing 117 in •Nriting the senditien of the Vessel at the time of 118 delivery and redeli\•er)• l=lereunder. The Owners shall 119 bear all eXfjenses of the On hire Survey including less 120 ef time, if any, and the Charterers shall bear all exfJenses 121 ef the Off hire Survey including less of time, if any, at 122 the daily equi•1alent te the rate of hire er fJre rata thereof. 123 8. Inspection- See Additional Clause 48 (kk) 124 (Inspection of Vessel and inspection reports) The Owners shall have tl=le right at any time after gi>Jing 125 reasonable netise te the Charterers te insfJeGt or survey 126 the Vessel er instruct a duly authorised surveyer te carry 127 out sush survey en their behalf: 128 (a) to ascertain the condition of the 1kssel and satisfy 129 themselves thatthe Vessel is being fJFOfJeFiy refJaired 130 ane maintained. The sests and fees fer susl=l insfJeGtien 131 er survey shall be fJaid by the 0\¥Aers unless the Vessel 132 is found te require refJairs er maintenance in order te 133 achieve the condition so fJre•Jided; 134 (b) in ery desk ifthe Charterers l=la><e net dry decked 135 Her in asserdance with Clause 10(g). The sests and fees 136 fer sush insfJestien er survey shall be fJaie by the 137 Charterers; and 138 (G) fer any ether cemmersial reason they consider 139 This document is a computer generated BARECON 2001 form printed by authority of SIMCO. Any insertion or deletion to the form must be clearly visible. In event of any modification being made to the pre·printed text of this document which is not clearly visible, the text of the original SIMCO approved document shall apply. SIMCO assumes no responsibility for any loss, damage or expense caused as a result of discrepancies between the original SIMCO approved document and this computer generated document.


 
PART II "BARECON 2001" Standard Bareboat Charter nesessar:y (f3FG'Iided il dees net 1,1nd"'IY inteFfeFe will:! 140 requirements have been lawfully imposed by such 211 tl:!e semmeFSial af3eFatien eftl:!e lJessel). +l:!e sests aRE! 141 government or division or authority thereof. 212 fees fer S!,!SA insJ3estien aAEl S!,!F\•ey sl:!alll3e J3aid 13y tl:!e 142 The Charterers shall make and maintain all arrange- 213 ~ 143 ments by bond or otherwise as may be necessary to 214 All time ~,~see in resJ3est ef insJ3es!ien, S!,!FVey er Fef3airs 144 satisfy such requirements at the Charterers' sole 215 sl:!alll3e fer tl:!e Cl:!arteFers' asse"'At ane ferm part ef tl:!e 145 expense and the Charterers shall indemnify the Owners 216 Cl:!arter Peried. 146 against all consequences whatsoever (including loss of 217 +Ae Cl:!arteFers sl:!all alse J3ermil tl:!e Qwners te ins13es! 147 time) for any failure or inability to do so. 218 !l:!e Vessel's Ia§ seeks wl:!ene~·er req"'estee ane sl:!all 148 (b) Operation of the Vessel- The Charterers shall at 219 •NI=!enever Feq!,!iFGEI 13y tl:!e Qwners rumisl:! tl:!em witA full 149 their own expense and by their own procurement man, 220 infermatien FegarEiiA§ any sas~,~alties er etl:!er accidents 150 victual, navigate, operate, supply, fuel and, whenever 221 er Elamage to tl:!e Vessel. 151 required, repair the Vessel during the Charter Period 222 9. Inventories, Oil and Stores 152 and they shall pay all charges and expenses of every 223 A complete inventory of the Vessel's entire equipment, 153 kind and nature whatsoever incidental to their use and 224 outfit including spare parts, appliances and of all 154 operation of the Vessel under this Charter, including 225 consumable stores on board the Vessel shall be made 155 annual flag State fees and any foreign general 226 by the Charterers in seAj"'nstien will:! tl:!e Qwners on 156 municipality and/or state taxes. The Master, officers 227 delivery and again on redelivery of the Vessel. See also 157 and crew of the Vessel shall be the servants of the Charterers 228 Additional Clause 37 (Bunkers and luboils).+Ae for all purposes whatsoever, even if for any reason 229 CAaFteFers aAEI tAe QwAers, resf3es!ively, sAall at tAe 158 appointed by the Owners. 230 time ef Eleliver:y aAEI redeli•lel':l' tal~e e\<er and 13ay fer all 159 Charterers shall comply with the regulations regarding 231 13"'nkers, 1"'13risating eil, "'nl3reasl:!eEI f3FG'Iisiens, f3aints, 160 officers and crew in force in the country of the Vessel's 232 FGJ3es anEI e!Aer sens"'mal31e stares (e*si"'Eiing Sf3are 161 flag or any other applicable law. 233 J3arts) in tl:!e said Vessel at tl:!e tl:!en s"'rreAt marl1et J3rises 162 (c) Upon request, +Aethe Charterers shall keep the 234 Owners and the at !Ae J3erts ef delivery and reEielivery, resf3estively. +l:!e 163 mortgagee( s) advised of the intended employment, 235 Cl:!arteFers sl:!all ens1,1re tl:!at all SJ3are 13arts listee in tl:!e 164 inveA!ery and "'see El"'ring tl:!e Cl:!arter PerieEI are 165 planned dry-docking and major repairs of the Vessel, 236 Fef31ased at tl:!eir e*J3ense J3rier to Fedeliver:y ef tl:!e 166 as reasonably required. See also Additional Clause 59 237 ¥esseh 167 (Operational notifiable Events) (d) Flag and Name of Vessel g~,~fing tl:!e Cl:!arter 238 10. Maintenance and Operation 168 PerieEI, tl:!e Cl:!arterers sl:!all Aa'IO tl:!e lise~· to 13ain! tl:!e 239 (a)(i)Maintenance and Repairs - During the Charter 169 lJessel in tl:!eir ewr1 sele~,~rs, install and disJ3Iay tAeir 240 Period the Vessel shall be in the full possession 170 funnel insignia and fly !l:!eir ewn AO!,!Se flag. +l:!e 241 and at the absolute disposal for all purposes of the 171 Cl:!arteFers sl:!all alse l:!a\•e tl:!e liberty, •NitA !Ae Qwners' 242 Charterers and under their complete control in 172 sensent, WAisl:! sl:!all net 13e "'Areasenal31y witl:!l:!ele, to 243 every respect. The Charterers shall maintain the 173 sl:!ange IRe flag anEIIer tl:!e name of tl:!e lJessel El1,1ring 244 Vessel, her machinery, boilers, appurtenances and 174 !Ae Cl:!arter Period. Painting anEI re f3aintiAg, instalment 245 spare parts in a good state of repair, in efficient 175 anEI re instalment, registration anEI re regis!Fatien, if 246 operating condition and in accordance with good 176 req~,~ireEI by tl:le QwAers, sl:lalll3e at the Cl:!arterers' 247 commercial maintenance practice and, except as 177 e*J3ense and time. See also Additional Clause 39 248 provided for in Clause 14(1), if applicable, at their 178 (Structural changes and alterations) own expense they shall at all times keep the 179 (e) Changes to the Vessel-lM;~jest te Clayse ~ Q(aj[iil, 249 Vessel's Class fully up to date with the Classification 180 !Ae Cl:!arterers sl:!all make ne stfl,js!!,!Fal si:Jan§es in tl:!e 250 Society indicated in Box 1 0 and maintain all other 181 Vessel or sl:!an§es in IRe masl:!iner:y, sailers, af3f3Yrten 251 necessary certificates in force at all times. 182 anses er SJ3are J3ar!s tAereef wi!Ae"" in easl:! iAstanse 252 {ii} ~lew Class ane Qtl:!er Safe!¥ Re§ll,liFemeFI!S In tl:!e 183 first sesurin§ tl:le Qwners' apf3reval tl:!eFeef. If tl:!e Gwners 253 e>1ent ef any imf3FG119men!, StF~,~si!,!Fal GRanges SF 184 se agree, !Ae Cl:!arteFers sl:!all, iftl:!e Qwners se require, 254 new eqt~iJ3ment 13esemin§ necessary fer tl:!e 185 restore !Ae Vessel te its fermer senditieA befere the 255 sentint~eEI Sf3eFatien ef tl:!e Vessell3y reasen ef new 186 terminatien ef tAis Cl:!arter. 256 class reqt~irements er 13y semf3t~lser:y le§islatien 187 (f) Use of the Vessel's Outfit. Eguipment and 257 sestin§ (B*sluEiin§ tl:!e Cl:!arterers' less ef time} 188 Appliances - The Charterers shall have the use of all 258 mere tl:!an tl:!e J3ersenta§e stated in Be* 23, er if 189 outfit, equipment, and appliances on board the Vessel 259 Be* 23 is left blank, Iii per sent. ef the Vessel's 190 at the time of delivery, provided the same or their 260 inst~Fanse •.•aiYe as statee in Be* 29, tl:!eFI tl:!e 191 substantial equivalent shall be returned to the Owners 261 e*'ent, if any, te wf:lisl:! tl:!e Fate sf l:!ire sl:!alll3e varied 192 on redelivery in the same good order and condition as 262 ane tl:!e Fatie in wl:!isl:! tl:!e sest sf semJ31ianse sl:!all 193 when received, ordinary wear and tear excepted. The 263 13e sl:!ared between tl:!e parties sensemeEI in erEier 194 Charterers shall from time to time during the Charter 264 te asl:!ie•1e a reasenable Elistri13t~tien tl:!ereef as 195 Period replace such items of equipment as shall be so 265 between tl:!e Qwners ane tl:!e Cl:!arterers l:!a•lin§ 196 damaged or worn as to be unfit for use. The Charterers 266 FegarEI, inter alia, te tl:!e lengtR ef the perieEI 197 are to procure that all repairs to or replacement of any 267 remaining t~nder IRis Cl:!arter sl:!all, in !Ae al3sense 198 damaged, worn or lost parts or equipment be effected 268 sf a§reemeAt, be referred !e !Ae eiSf3Y!e reseiYtien 199 in such manner (both as regards workmanship and 269 metl:!ed agreee in Clat~se JQ. 200 quality of materials) as not to diminish the value of the 270 (iii) Financial Security - The Charterers shall maintain 201 Vessel. The Charterers have the right to fit additional 271 financial security or responsibility in respect of third 202 equipment at their expense and risk but title to such 272 party liabilities as required by any government, 203 additional equipment shall be deemed to have passed including federal, state or municipal or other division 204 to the Owners immediately upon such fitting and the or authority thereof, to enable the Vessel, without 205 value of such additional equipment shall be taken penalty or charge, lawfully to enter, remain at, or 206 Into account when assessing the Vessel's Market leave any relevant port, place, territorial or 207 Value (as defined in Additional Clause 32 contiguous (Definitions)), and the Charterers waters of any country, state or municipality in 208 shall remove such equipment at the end of the period if 273 performance of this Charter without any delay. This 209 requested by the Owners. Any equipment including radio 274 obligation shall apply whether or not such 210 equipment on hire on the Vessel at time of delivery shall 275 be kept and maintained by the Charterers and the 276 This document is ~ computer ge~erated BARECON 2001 form printed by authority of SIMCO. Any insertion or deletion to the form must be clearly visible. In event of any modification being made to the pre-pnnted text of th1s docume~t which i~ not clearly visible: ~he text of the original SIMCO approved document shall apply. SIMCO assumes no responsibility tor any loss, damage or expense caused as a result of discrepancies between the ong1nal SIMCO approved document and this computer generated document.


 
PART II "BARECON 2001" Standard Bareboat Charter Charterers shall assume the obligations and liabilities 277 of the Owners under any lease contracts in connection 278 therewith and shall reimburse the Owners for all 279 expenses incurred in connection therewith, also for any 280 new equipment required in order to comply with radio 281 regulations. 282 (g) Periodical Drv-Docking- The Charterers shall dry- 283 dock the Vessel and clean and paint her underwater 284 parts whenever the same may be necessary, but not 285 less than once during the period stated in Box 19 or, if 286 Box 19 has been left blank, every sixty (60) calendar 287 months after delivery or such other period as may be 288 required by the Classification Society or flag State. 289 11. Hire- See Additional Clause 40 (Hire) 290 (a) The GhartereFS shall pay hire Gl,le to the OwneFS 291 pl,lAGtl,lally in aeeordanee '.'lith the terms of this Charter 292 in respeet of whish time shalll3e of the essenee. 293 (b) The ChartoreFS shall pay to the OvtnoFS for the hire 294 of the Vessel a ft,jmp Sl,lm in the amol,lnt indieated in 295 Box 22 whish shall13e payal31e net later than o't•ory thirty 296 (JQ) running days in ad'lliAGo, the first ll,lmp Sl,lm 13eing 297 payal31e en the date and hol,lr of the Vessel's deli•o<ery to 298 the CharteroFS. Hire shalll3e paid eontiAl,lOl,lsly 299 throl,lghol,lt the Charter Period. 300 (s) Payment of hire shalll3e made in sash withol,lt 301 diSGGl,lnt in the Gl,lrFeAGY and in the manner indieated in 302 Box 2a and at the plaee mentioned in Box 213. 303 (el) Final payment of hire, if fer a period of less than 304 thirty (JQ) running days, shalll3e saJet,jJated proportionally 305 aeeording to the Al,lml3er of days and hol,lrs remaining 306 13efere reelelivery and adyanee J3ayment to eo effeeted 307 aeeordingly. 308 (e) ahOl,liG tho 1Jessoll3o lost OF missing, hire shall 309 eease from the date and time when she was lost or last 310 heard of. The date l,lpon whish the Vessel is te 13e treated 311 as lost or missing shalll3e ten ( 1 Q) days after the Vessel 312 was last reported or when the Vessel is J30Gtod as 313 missing 13y bloyel's, whishe•.•er OGGl,lFS fiFSt. Any hire paid 314 in advanee to 13e adjl,lsted aesordingly. 315 (f) Any delay in payment of hire shall entitle the 316 OwneFS to interest at the rate per annl,lm as agreed 317 in Box 24. lfBex24 has not 13een filled in, the throe months 318 lnteroanl< offered rate in bandon (biBOR or its Sl,lGGossor) 319 fer the Gl,lrFeAGY stated in ~ as EJl,lOtod 13y the British 320 Bankers' Assoeiation (BBA) on the date when the hire 321 fell Gl,lo, inereased 13y 2 J30F sent., shall aJ3ply. 322 (g) Payment of interest Gl,lo under sul3 elause 11 (f) 323 shall 13e made within so¥on (7) running days of the date 324 of the O•o<tnoFS' invoiee SJ3oeifying the amoYnt J3ayal31e 325 or, in the al3senee of an in•1oiee, at the time of the next 326 hire 13ayment date. 327 12. Mortgage See Additional Clause 44 (Owners' 328 mortgage) and Additional Clause 48(q) {Further assurance). (enly te afJfJlY if BeJr 2/'J has seen ClfJfJrefJI'iatel}' fil.lstt ,'n) 329 *) (a) The 0\•tnoFS v~arrant that they have not effeeted 330 any mortgago(s) of the Vessel and that they shall not 331 effeet any mortgago(s) •o'lithoYt the J3Fior eonsent of tho 332 ChartereFS, whish shall not 13e Ynreasonal31y withheld. 333 *) (b) The Vessel chartered under this Charter is may be 334 financed by a mortgage according to the Financial Instrument. 335 +heOn the basis that the Owners will procure the 336 issuance of the Quiet Enjoyment Letter (as defined in Additional Clause 32 (Definitions)), the Charterers undertake to comply, and provide such information and documents to enable the Owners to 337 comply, with all such instructions or directions in regard 338 to the employment, insurances, operation, repairs and 339 maintenance of the Vessel as laid down in the Financial 340 Instrument or as may be directed from time to time during 341 the currency of the Charter by the mortgagee(s) in 342 conformity with the Financial Instrument. The Charterers 343 confirm that, for this purpose, they J:la¥0 will, once such 344 Financiallnsturment is available, acquainte€1 themselves with all relevant terms, conditions and 345 provisions of the Financial Instrument and agree to 346 acknowledge this in writing in any form that may be 347 reasonably required by the mortgagee(s). The Owners warrant that 348 they have not effected any mortgage(s) other than 349 stateEisuch mortgage(s) as may be created pursuant to the relevant Financial Instrument in ~ and that subject to the Owners' procurement 350 of the issuance of the relevant Quiet Enjoyment Letter, they shall not agree to any amendment of the mortgage(s) referred to in Box 2!! or 351 effect any e!heHnortgage(s) without the prior consent 352 of the Charterers, which shall not be unreasonably 353 withheld. 354 *) (OfJtlena.~ Clauses 12(a) and J2£fil m=e altemaUves; 355 iRdJoate a.4ematb.<e agreed ln ~- 356 13. Insurance and Repairs- See Additional Clause 41 357 (Insurance). (a) Qt,jring the Charter Period the Vessel shalll3e l1opt 358 insYred 13y the CharteroFS at their expense against hYil 359 and machinery, war and Proteetien and Indemnity risl1s 360 (and any risl1s against whish it is eempYisery to insl,lro 361 fur the eperatien of the Vessel, inof(,lding maintaining 362 financial SOGl,lrity in aecordanee with s!ll3 elaYse 363 1 Q(a)(iii)) in s!leh ferrn as the O•.vnoFS shall in writing 364 approve, '""hieh aJ3J3ro¥al shall not 13e !ln reasenal31y 365 withheld. a!leh insYranees sl=la1113e arranged 13y the 366 ChartoroFS to 13roteet the interests of !3oth the O·,'flloFS 367 and the ChartereFS and the mertgagee(s) (if any), and 368 The Cl=lartereFS shalll3o at lil3orty to protest !lnder Slleh 369 insYranees the interests of any managoFS they may 370 appoint. lns!lranee polieies shall eo•1or the OwneFS and 371 the ChartoreFS aeeording to their respoeti¥o interests. 372 a!ll3joet to the pre>;isiens oftl=le Finaneiallnstrument, if 373 any, and ti=lo approval of the O•,•tnoFS and the ins!lrors, 374 the ChartoroFS shall effeet all ins!lrod repaiFS and shall 375 !lndertake settlement and reiml3!lFSoment from tl=le 376 insYreFS of all eests in eonneetien with s!lch repaiFS as 377 •Noll as insured eharges, oxJ3onses and lial3ilities to the 378 extent of co>o•erage !lnder the ins!lranees herein pro'lided 379 fu!;. 380 The ChartoroFS also to remain resJ3onsil31e fer and to 381 effeet ro13airs and settlement of oeste and expenses 382 ine!lrFed therel3y in respeet of all other repaiFS net 383 co'lored 13y the ins!lrances andter net exeeeding any 384 pessil3le franehise(s) or dedYGtil3les pro¥ided fer in the 385 iAS!lraAGOS. 386 /\11 time !lsod fer repairs !lAd or the provisions of sYI3 387 ela!lso 13{a) and fer repairs of latent detests aeeording 388 to ClaYso a( e) al3eve, incl!lding any deviation, shalll3e 389 fur the Charterers' aeeo!lnt. 390 (b) If the eonditions of the atlo•1e insYranees 13ermit 391 additional insYranee to 13o J3laeed 13y the 13arties, SYGh 392 sever shall13e limited te the amo!lnt fer oaeh party set 393 out in Box 3Q and Box 31, respeetively. The OwneFS or 394 the GharteroFS as the ease may 13e shall immediately 395 fumisl=l tl=le other 13arty >Nith partieYiaFS of any additional 396 ins!lranee effeeted, inel!lding sepias of any ee¥er netos 397 or J30iieies and the written eensent ef tho insYroFS of 398 any S!lGR roq!lired ins!lranee in any ease where the 399 eonsent of sYeh insuroFS is necessary. 400 (s) The ChartoreFS shall !lpon the reqYest of the 401 O•ltnOFS, pro•;ide information and promJ3(1y Ol(QG!lto sYeh 402 doeYmonts as may 13o reqYired to enal31e tl=le O•,'flloFS to 403 comply with the insl,lrance pro•1isiens of the Finaneial 404 Instrument. 405 (el) a!ll3jeet to the provisions ef the Finaneiallnstru 406 mont, if any, shoYid the Vessell3eeome an aetYal, 407 eonstruetive, comJ3romised er agreed total loss !lnder 408 the insuranees roq!lired Ynder sYe ela!lso 13(a), all 409 ins!lranee flayments fer sYeh less shall 13e paid te the 410 This document is a computer generated BARECON 2001 form printed by authority of SIMCO. Any insertion or deletion to the form must be clearly visible. In event of any modification being made to the pre-printed text of this document which is not clearly visible, the text of the original OIMCO approved document shall apply. SIMCO assumes no responsibility for any loss, damage or expense caused as a result of discrepancies between the original OIMCO approved document and this computer generated document.


 
PART II "BARE CON 2001" Standard Bareboat Charter O•Nners who shall distrieute the R"lOneys eetween the Owners and the ChaFterers accerdin§ te their resJ3ecti·~e interests. The Charterers undertake te notify the Owners and the R"lertgagee(s), if any, of any occurrences in consequence of which the Vessel is likely te beceR"le a total less as defined in this Clause. (e) The Owners shall UJ3en the request of the Charterers, J3reR"1J3tly execute such decuR"lents as R"lay eo required to enaele the Charterers to aeanelen the Vessel to insurers and claiR"l a constructive total less. (f) Fer the J3UFJ3ese ef insurance seve rage against hull anel rnashinery anel war Fisl(s under the 13revisiens of SUe sfause 1 a(a), the V-alue of the Vessel is the SUR"l indisateel in Box 29. 14. Insurance, Repairs and Classification (Optiena.', en/j' ro Df3fJ/j' if ~xpressly agreed and stated .'n BEJK 29, iR wf:liGf:l ew3Rt CJawse 13 sf!aflee een&;dered ~ {a) During the ChaFter PeFied the Vessel shall eo keJ3t insureel by the Owners at their expense against hull anel machinery anel war Fisks under the ferm of J3olicy or J30iicies attasheel herete. The OwAers and/or iAsurers shall Rot ha\•e aAy Fight of recevery or sueregatien against the Charterers OR asseunt of less of or any daR"lage te the Vessel or her R"lashiAery or aJ3J3Urt eAances ce•Jered ey such insuranse, or en acseuAt of J3GYR"1Bnts R"laele to dissharge claims agaiAst or liaeilities of the Vessel or the Owners cO'Iereel ey such insuraAce. Insurance J30iicies shall cever the Ovmers anel the Charterers accereling te their resi:Jeetive iAterests. (b) DuFing the Charter PeFied the Vessel shall eo keJ3t insured ey the Charterers at their OXJ3ense against Pretestien and lneleR"lnil)• risl1s (and any risks against whish it is COR"1J3lllsery to insure fer the OJ3eratieA of the Vessel, inslueling R"lainteining finansial sesuFity in asserdanse •.vith sue slause 1Q(a)(iii)) in such ferm as the 0'1.'!lers shall in •,YFiting GJ3flreve which GJ3J3re'lal shall net be unreasenaely 'Nithheld. (e) In the event that any as! or negligonso of the Charterers shall vitiate any ef the insuranso herein J3revided, tho Charterers shall J3ay to tho Owners all Jesses and indeR"lnify the Owners against all slairns and deR"lands whish would otherwise have eeen cevered by sush insurance. (d) Tho Charterers shall, su9jest te the GJ3J3reval of tho 0•1mors or Owners' Underwriters, effect all insureel reJ3airs, and tho Charterers shall undertake sottloR"lent ef all rnissollaneeus expenses in sennostien •,•lith sush reJ3airs as well as all insured sl:largos, exJ3onsos ana liaeilities, to tl:le extent of sevorago under tl:le insuransos J3revided fer under tl:lo J3revisiens of sue slause 14(al. Tl:le Gl:larterers to eo sosureel roiR"leursernent threugl:l tl:le Owners' Umlerwriters fer sucl:l exfJenditures Uflen J3resentatien of asseunts. (e) Tl:le Cl:larterers to remain resflonsiele fer ana to effect reJ3airs ana sottleR"lent of sects and Ol<fJOnses incurred tl:loreey in resJ3ost ef all other FOflairs not sovereel ey tl:le insuransos and/or not OlESeeding any flOSsiele franshise(s) or dedustieles flrevieled fer in tl:le insuranses. (f) /\11 time uses fer reflairs uneler tl:le flrevisiens of SUe sfauses 14(8) ana Hfg} ana fer refjairs of latent defects aesereling to Clause a aeeve, insluding any deviation, sl:lall eo for tl:le Cl:lartorers' assount and sl:lall ferm J3art eftl:le Gl:larter PeFied. Tl:le Owners sl:lall net eo resflensiele fer any eXflensos as are insident to the use ana Ofleratien eftl:le Vessel for susl:l time as R"lay be required to R"lal(e susl:l refJairs. (g) If the senditiens ef tl:le aeevo insuranses flOrmit additional insuranse !e eo fllasoel by the J3Grties SUSR cever sl:lall eo liR"lited to the arneuAt for oasl:l J3arty sot out in Box JQ and Bel< a1, resflos!ively. Tl:le O'lmers or tl:le Gl:larterers as tl:le ease rnay eo sl:lall iR"lR"lediately furnish tl:le ether J3arty ,,,qth flartisulars of any additional 411 412 413 414 415 416 417 418 419 420 421 422 423 424 425 426 427 428 429 430 431 432 433 434 435 436 437 438 439 440 441 442 443 444 445 446 447 448 449 450 451 452 453 454 455 456 457 458 459 460 461 462 463 464 465 466 467 468 469 470 471 472 473 474 475 476 477 478 479 480 481 482 483 484 insurance effested, insluding eeJ3ies of any sever notes 485 or J3Biisios ami tho wFitten sensont of tho insurers of 486 any susl:l required insurance iA any ease wl:lere tl:le 487 sensent of susl:l insurers is necessary. 488 (h) Should tl:le Vessel eoseR"le an actual, senstrustive, 489 SOR"lflrernised or agreed tetalless unelor tho insuransos 490 required under sue slause 14(a), all insuranso flGYR"lents 491 fer susl:l less sl:lall eo J3aid to tl:le O•A'!lors, wl:le sl:lall 492 distrieute tl:le R"leneys eel\•,•een IROR"lSOI'IOS and tl:lo 493 Charterers ascereling te tl:loir resfjestive interests. 494 (i) If tho Vessel beceR"les an astual, censtrustive, 495 SOR"lflrOR"liseel or agrees total less under tho insuranses 496 arranged ey the Owners in asserdanse witl:l sue clause 497 14(a), this Gl:larter sl:lall terminate as ef tl:le date of sueR 498 ~ 499 (;j) Tho Charterers shall Uflen the request of the 500 O'lmors, flreR"lfltly exosuto suel:l desuR"lonts as R"lay eo 501 requires to enaelo tl:lo Owners to abandon tl:lo Vessel 502 to tl:le insurers and slaiR"l a senstrustive tetalless. 503 (k) Fer tho J3UFJ3eso of insuranso seve rage against !:lull 504 and R"lasl:linory and •,var Fiske under the flrevisiens of 505 sue slause 14(al, tl:le value of the Vessel is the suR"l 506 indisated in Bel< 29. 507 (I) ~lei:YJitl:lstending anytl:ling sentained in sue slauso 508 1 Q(a), it is agreed that under tho J3revisions of Clause 509 14, if Gflfllieaele, the 0•11nors shall koefl tl:le Vessel's 510 Glass fully Ufl to date 'Nitl:l the Glassifisatien Sesiol)• 511 indisated in Box 1Q and R"laintain all other nesessary 512 certifisatos in torso at all tiR"les. 513 15. Redelivery- See Additional Clauses 42 (Redelivery) 514 and 43 (Redelivery Conditions). Jl.ttl:lo Ol<fliratien eftl:le Gl:larter PoFied tl:le Vessel sl:lall 515 be redeliverod by tl:le Cl:laFterers te tl:le O•,omors at a 516 safe and iso free flOrt or fllase as indisated in ~. in 517 sucl:l ready safe eertl:l as tho O•,omors R"lay aires!. Tl:lo 518 Gl:larterers sl:lall give tl:le 0Ymors net less tl:lan thirty 519 (JQ) running days' proliR"linary notice of O*flOSted date, 520 range ef flOrts of redelivery or flOF! or J3lase of redelivery 521 and net less tl:lan feurteen (14) running days' definite 522 notice of OXflOcted date and flOrt or J3laso of redelivery. 523 1\ny cl:langes tl:lereafter in the Vessel's flOSition sl:lall ee 524 notified irnR"lodiately to tl:le O•,•mers. 525 Tl:le Charterers v;arrant that tl:ley will net J38rmit tl:lo 526 Vessel to seR"lR"lonso a 'leyage (inslueling any flFOsoding 527 eallast voyage) whicl:l sannet reasenaely eo OXfles!ed 528 to eo sernfllotod in tiR"lo te allow redelivery of tho Vessel 529 •Nitl:lin tl:lo Gl:lartor PeFied. Net:Y1itl:lstanding tho aee\•o, 530 sl:leuld tl:le Cl:lartorers fail to redeliver tl:lo Vessel•.vitl:lin 531 Tl:le Cl:larter PeFied, tl:lo Charterers sl:lall flGY tl:lo elaily 532 equivalent te tl:le rate of !:lire stated in Box 22 fllus 1 Q 533 flOF cent. or to tho market rate, •,YI'!isl:lover is the l:ligl:lor, 534 fer the nurneer of days ey whish tl:lo ChaFter PoFied is 535 el<seeeled. All etl:ler terms, senditiens and flrevisiens of 536 this Gl:larter sl:lall sentinue to aflply. 537 Su9jost to tl:le flFOvisiens of Clause 1 Q, tl:lo Vessel sl:lall 538 eo rodelivered to tl:le Gvmers in tl:lo saR"lo or as gees 539 structure, state, senditien and class as that in wl:lisl:l sl:lo 540 was delivereel, fair wear and tear net affecting slass 541 OXSOfl!Od. 542 Tl:le Vessel Uflen redelivery sl:lall !:lave l:ler survey cysles 543 Ufl to date and trading ana class sortificatos valiel for at 544 least tho nuR"leer of R"lentl:ls agreed in ~- 545 16. Non-Lien- See paragraph (cc) (Negative Pledge) of 546 Additional Clause 48 (Charterers undertakings) Tl:le Gl:larterers will net sblffer, nor flerR"lit to eo sentinued, 547 any lien or ensuR"lerance insurred ey tl:lern or tl:loir 548 a§onts, whisl:l R"ligl:lt l:la\<e flFieFity e•~or tl:lo title ana 549 interest of tl:le O•,omers in tl:le Vessel. Tl:le Cl:larterors 550 further agree to fasten to tho Vessel in a censflicueus 551 place and te keofl so fastened during tho Gl:lartor PeFieel 552 a netise reading as folle•Ns: 553 "TI:lis \4lssel is tl:le flreflorty of (naR"le of O•tmers). It is 554 under sl:lartor to (naR"le of Cl:larterers) and by tho terms 555 This document is a computer generated BARECON 2001 form printed by authority of BIMCO. Any insertion or deletion to the form must be clearly visible. In event of any modification being made to the pre-printed text of this document which Is not clearly visible, the text of the original BIMCO approved document shall apply. 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PART II "BARECON 2001" Standard Bareboat Charter ef tl:le Gl:laFteF ~ar:ty neitl:leF tl:le Gl:laFteFBFS RBF tl:le 556 *) (a) The Charterers are to procure that all documents 620 MasteF l:la11e any Figl:lt, JlB•.veF eF alltAeFity te sFeate, iRGilF 557 issued during the Charter Period evidencing the terms 621 eF 13eR11it te ee iFRJlesed en tl:le Vessel any lien 558 and conditions agreed in respect of carriage of goods 622 whatseeveF." 559 shall contain a paramount clause incorporating any 623 Indemnity- See also Additional Clause 60 (Further legislation relating to carrier's liability for cargo 624 17. 560 compulsorily applicable in the trade; if no such legislation 625 indemnities). exists, the documents shall incorporate the Hague-Visby 626 (a) The Charterers shall indemnify the Owners against 561 Rules, the Hague Rules or the Hamburg Rules. The 627 any loss, damage or expense (including, without 562 documents shall also contain the New Jason limitation, reasonable legal expense) incurred by the Clause and the Both-to-Blame Collision Clause. 628 Owners *) {b) +l:le Gl:laFteFeFS aFe te JlFBGilFB tAat all 13assengeF 629 arising out of or in relation to a breach of this Charter 563 tisl<ets issllee ElllFiRg tAe Gl:laFteF ~eFiee feF tl:le saFFiage 630 andfor the operation of the Vessel ef 13assengeFs ane !l:leiF lllggage llRGeF tAis Gl:laFteF sl:lall 631 by the Charterers, and against any lien of whatsoever 564 sentain a (3aFaFR91lRt slallse inseFJleFating any legisla!ien 632 nature arising out of an event occurring during the 565 Felating te saFFieF's liaeility feF 13assengeFS ane tl:leiF 633 Charter Period. If the Vessel be arrested or otherwise 566 lllggage SBFRJllllseFily aJlJllisaele in tl:le !Faee; if ne sllSA 634 detained by reason of claims or liens arising out of her 567 legislatien exists, tAe 13assengeF tisl<e!s sl:lall iRGBFJlSFate 635 operation hereunder by the Charterers, the Charterers 568 !l:le .O.!I:lens Gen•Jentien Relating te tl:le Gamage ef 636 shall at their own expense take all Feasenaele sleJls !e 569 ~assengeFS ane !l:leiF Lllggage ey Sea, 1974, ane any 637 secure that within forty-five (45) daysa Feasenable tiFRe 570 JlFelesel tl:leFete. 638 the Vessel is *) Delete as Df¥J.'lsal3le. 639 released, including the provision of bail. 571 Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the 572 24.--8ank Corporate Guarantee 640 Charterers agree to indemnify the Owners against all 573 (Of3t.'r:JRal, an/j' ta Df¥J/j' ,if Bc:»! 27 fiHer:i .~) 641 consequences or liabilities arising from the Master, 574 The Charterers undertake to furnish, before delivery of 642 officers or agents signing Bills of Lading or other 575 the Vessel, a fiFSt slass eanl< corporate guarantee from 643 documents. 576 Teekay LNG Partners L.P. eF eaRs in tl:le {b) If the Vessel be arrested or otherwise detained by 577 sllFR ane at tl:le 13lase as ineisatee in Bex 27 as guarantee 644 reason of a claim or claims against the Owners, the 578 for full performance of their obligations under this 645 Owners shall at their own expense take all reasonable 579 Charter. 646 steps to secure that within a reasonable time the Vessel 580 25. Requisition/ Acquisition 647 is released, including the provision of bail. 581 In such circumstances the Owners shall indemnify the 582 (a) In the event of the Requisition for Hire of the Vessel 648 Charterers against any loss, damage or expense 583 by any governmental or other competent authority 649 incurred by the Charterers (including HAire paid under 584 (hereinafter referred to as "Requisition for Hire'') 650 this Charter) as a direct consequence of such arrest or 585 irrespective of the date during the Charter Period when 651 detention. 586 "Requisition for Hire" may occur and irrespective of the 652 length thereof and whether or not it be for an indefinite 653 18. Lien 587 or a limited period of time, and irrespective of whether it 654 +l:le GwneFS te !:lave a lien llJlBR all saf9ees, Slle AiFBs 588 may or will remain in force for the remainder of the 655 ane Slle freigl:l!s belenging 9F Glle !e tAe Gl:laFteFeFS SF 589 Charter Period, this Charter shall not be deemed thereby 656 any slle sl:laFteFeFS ane any Bill ef Lasing freigl:lt feF all 590 or thereupon to be frustrated or otherwise terminated 657 slaiFRs llRGeF tAis Gl:laFteF, and !l:le Gl:laFteFBFS te Aa\le a 591 and the Charterers shall continue to pay the stipulated 658 lien an tl:le Vessel feF all FReneys 13aie in ae•.•anse ane 592 hire in the manner provided by this Charter until the time 659 net eaFRed. 593 when the Charter would have terminated pursuant to 660 any of the provisions hereof always provided however 661 19. Salvage 594 that in the event of "Requisition for Hire" any Requisition 662 All salvage and towage performed by the Vessel shall 595 Hire or compensation received or receivable by the 663 be for the Charterers' benefit and the cost of repairing 596 Owners shall be payable to the Charterers during the 664 damage occasioned thereby shall be borne by the 597 remainder of the Charter Period or the period of the 665 Charterers. 598 "Requisition for Hire" whichever be the shorter. 666 20. Wreck Removal 599 {b) In tl:le e•,<ent ef tl:le G•.•.'AeFS eeing deJlFi•,<ee ef tl:leiF 667 In the event ofthe Vessel becoming a wreck or 600 ewAeFSAill in tAe Vesseley any GeFRJllllseF;,< .o.s~llisi!ieA 668 obstruction to navigation the Charterers shall indemnify 601 ef ti:Je l,lessel aF F9~1liSitieA feF title ey any ge>JeFRFReAtaJ 669 the Owners against any sums whatsoever which the 602 9F etl:leF G9FR(3eten! alltAeFity (AeFBiAafteF F9feFF99 te as 670 Owners shall become liable to pay and shall pay in 603 "GeFR(31llsery .O.G('Jilisitien"), tl:leA, iFFes(3esti•,•e ef tl:le Elate 671 consequence of the Vessel becoming a wreck or 604 ElllFiAg tl:le Gl:laFteF J2eFiee •.vi=! en "GeFR(31llsery ,A,s('Jili 672 obstruction to navigation. 605 sitien" FRay eGGilF, tl:lis GJ::IaFteF sl:lallee deeFRed 673 teR11inatee as eHI:le Elate ef SllGA "GeFRf31llsePJ• 674 21. General Average 606 ,A,s('Jilisitien". In s!lsA e•JeRt Gl:laFteF FliFe te ee sensieeFee 675 The Owners shall not contribute to General Average. 607 as eaFRed ane te ee 13aie llll Ia !l:le Elate and tiFRe ef 676 22. Assignment, Sub-Charter and Sale- See Additional 608 s!lsA "GeFR(31llsery Asquisitien". 677 Clause 52 (Sub-chartering and assignment). 26. War 678 {a) +l:le Gl:laFteFBFS sl:lall net assign tl:lis Gl:laFteF ReF 609 (a) For the purpose of this Clause, the words 'War 679 Slle GAaFteF tAe Vessel eA a eaF9bea! easis exse(31 •.vitA 610 Risks" shall include any war (whether actual or 680 tAe JlFieF sensent iA •.•,•Filing ef!l:le GwneFS, >,yi:Jisl:l sl:lall 611 threatened), act of war, civil war, hostilities, revolution, 681 RBI ee URF9aS9Raely wi!AAele, aRG Slll:ljest Ia SllGA teR11S 612 rebellion, civil commotion, warlike operations, the laying 682 and seneitiens as tl:le GwneFS sl:lall aJlJlFB'Ie. 613 of mines {whether actual or reported), acts of piracy, 683 {b) +l:le GwneFS sl:lall net sell tl:le Vessel d~oJFiAg !l:le 614 acts of terrorists, acts of hostility or malicious damage, 684 GllFFBRGY ef tl:lis Gl:laFteF exse13t will:! !l:le 13FieF wFitten 615 blockades (whether imposed against all vessels or 685 G9ASeA! ef!l:le Gl:laFteFBFS, •NJ::IiGA sl:lall Ae! ee llAFBaS9R 616 imposed selectively against vessels of certain flags or 686 aely witAI:lele, ane Slll:ljest te tAe ellyeF asse13ting an 617 ownership, or against certain cargoes or crews or 687 assigRFReAt ef !!:lis Gl:laFteF. 618 otherwise howsoever), by any person, body, terrorist or 688 23. Contracts of Carriage 619 political group, or the Government of any state 689 whatsoever, which may be dangerous or are likely to be 690 This document is a computer generated BARECON 2001 form printed by authority of SIMCO. Any insertion or deletion to the form must be clearly visible. In event of any modification being made to the pre-printed text of this document which Is not clearly visible, the text of the original SIMCO approved document shall apply. SIMCO assumes no responsibility for any loss, damage or expense caused as a result of discrepancies between the original SIMCO approved document and this computer generated document


 
PART II "BARE CON 2001" Standard Bareboat Charter or to become dangerous to the Vessel, her cargo, crew 691 or other persons on board the Vessel. 692 (b) The Vessel, unless the ·uritten sonsent ofthe 693 Owners be first obtained, shall not continue to or go 694 through any port, place, area or zone (whether of land 695 or sea), or any waterway or canal, where it reasonably 696 appears that the Vessel, her cargo, crew or other 697 persons on board the Vessel, in the reasonable 698 judgement of the Owners, may be, or are likely to be, 699 exposed to War Risks provided that if the Charterers 700 have (at their costs) placed and will maintain the necessary Insurances against the relevant War Risks in accordance with Additional Clause 41 (Insurance) and evidence of such insurance cover (or a written confirmation from the relevant insurers and/or brokers that such insurance has or will, prior to the commencement of the relevant voyage, become effective) has been provided to the Owners then such voyage shall be permitted hereunder. Should the Vessel be within any such place as aforesaid, which only becomes danger- 701 ous, or is likely to be or to become dangerous, after her 702 entry into it, the Owners shall have the right to require 703 the Vessel to leave such area. 704 (c) The Vessel shall not load contraband cargo, or to 705 pass through any blockade, whether such blockade be 706 imposed on all vessels, or is imposed selectively in any 707 way whatsoever against vessels of certain flags or 708 ownership, or against certain cargoes or crews or 709 otherwise howsoever, or to proceed to an area where 71 0 she shall be subject, or is likely to be subject to 711 a belligerent's right of search and/or confiscation. 712 (d) If the insurers ofthe war risks insurance,when 713 Clause 14 is ataplisable, should require payment of 714 premiums and/or calls because, pursuant to the 715 Charterers' orders, the Vessel is within, or is due to enter 716 and remain within, any area or areas which are specified 717 by such insurers as being subject to additional premiums 718 because of War Risks, then such premiums and/or calls 719 (to the extent they have not already been paid by the Charterers) shall be reimbursed by the Charterers to the Owners at 720 the same time as the next payment of hire is due. 721 (e) The Charterers shall have the liberty: 722 (i) to comply with all orders, directions, recommend- 723 ations or advice as to departure, arrival, routes, 724 sailing in convoy, ports of call, stoppages, 725 destinations, discharge of cargo, delivery, or in any 726 other way whatsoever, which are given by the 727 Government of the Nation under whose flag the 728 Vessel sails, or any other Government, body or 729 group whatsoever acting with the power to compel 730 compliance with their orders or directions; 731 (ii) to comply with the orders, directions or recom- 732 mendations of any war risks underwriters who have 733 the authority to give the same under the terms of 734 the war risks insurance; 735 (iii) to comply with the terms of any resolution of the 736 Security Council of the United Nations, any 737 directives of the European Community, the effective 738 orders of any other Supranational body which has 739 the right to issue and give the same, and with 740 national laws aimed at enforcing the same to which 741 the Owners are subject, and to obey the orders 742 and directions of those who are charged with their 743 enforcement. 744 (f) In the e•1ent of outbreak of war (whether there be a 7 45 aeslaration of war or not) (i) bel?llaen any two or more 746 of the following eountries: the United States ofAmerisa; 747 Russia; the United Kingdom; ~ranee; ana the Peotale's 748 Retaublis of China, (ii) betv~een any t>.vo or more of the 749 sountries stated in Box 3e, both the o· .... ners and the 750 Charterers shall have the right to sansei this Charter, 751 whereupon the Charterers shall redeli•;er the Vessel to 752 the Owners in aesordanse •Nith Clause Hi, if the Vessel 753 has sargo on board after dissharge thereof at 754 destination, or if debarred under this Clause from 755 reashing or entering it at a near, otaen and safe 130rt as 756 dirested by the Owners, or if the Vessel has no sargo 757 on beard, at the taort at whish the Vessel then is or if at 758 sea at a near, open and safe pert as dirested by the 759 Owners. In all eases hire shall sontinue to be taaid in 760 assordanoo •Nith Clause 11 and excetat as aforesaid all 761 ether previsions ef this Charter shall atataiY until 762 redelivery. 763 27. Commission 764 The Owners to 13ay a sommission at the rate indisated 765 in Box 33 te the Brel1ers named in Box 33 on any hire 766 taaid under the Charter. If no rate is indisated in Box 33, 767 the semmission to be taaid by the Owners shall so•;er 768 the astual extaenses of the Brokers and a reasonable 769 fee for their work. 770 If the full hire is not 13aid o•Ning to breash of the Charter 771 by either of the taarties the 13arty liable therefor shall 772 indemnify the Brel1ers against their loss ef sommissien. 773 Should the parties agree te sansei the Charter, the 774 Owners shall indemnify the Brol1ers against any loss ef 775 sommission but in sush ease the sommission shall not 776 exseed the brokerage on one year's hire. 777 28. Termination -See Additional Clauses 51 778 (Termination Events) and 56 (Total Loss). (a} Charterers' Default 779 The 0•1mers shall be entitled to withdraw the \lessel from 780 the servise of the Charterers and terminate the Charter 781 with immediate elfest by written no!ise te the Charterers if: 782 (i} the Charterers fail to taaY hire in assordanse with 783 Clause 11. l-4owever, where there is a failure to 784 make f3YAstual payment of hire dYe to o'.•orsight, 785 negligense, errors or omissions on the part of the 786 Charterers or their banlmrs, the Owners shall give 787 the Charterers written notise of the number of clear 788 banldng days stated in Box 34 (as resegnisea at 789 the agreed talase of payment) in •.vhish to restify 790 the failure, and when so restified within sYsh 791 number of days following the o• .... ners' netise, the 792 13aymont shall stand as regular and f3UAstual. 793 ~ailure by the Charterers to pay hire within the 794 number of days stated in Box 34 of their reseiving 795 the Owners' notioo as provided herein, sl:lall entitle 796 the O•llners to •o"tithdraw the ',lessel from the seFIIise 797 of the Charterers and terminate the Charter ·o'tithout 798 further notise; 799 (ii} the Charterers fail te somtaiY with the reQuirements of; 800 (1} Clause e (Trading Res!fistions) 801 (2) Clause 13(a) (lnsuranse and Repairs) 802 pre•;ided that tl:le Owners shall ha\'e the option, by 803 written notise to the Cl:larterers, to give the 804 Charterers a staesified number of days grase 'ltitl:lin 805 whish to restify the faiiYre Ytithout J3rejudise to the 806 0¥mors' right to •Nithdraw an£1 terminate Ynder this 807 Clause if tl:le Charterers fail to semply with sush 808 ~ 809 (iii) the Charterers fail te restify any failure to somply 810 with tl:le requirements of sub slause 1 Q(a)(i) 811 (Maintenanse and Retaairs) as soon as prastisally 812 possible after the O•.•mers 1:\a'IO reQuested them in 813 writing so to do and in any event so 11:\at the Vessel's 814 insYranse saver is not prejYdised. 815 (b} 0•1mers' Default 816 If the O•.•mers shall by any ast or omission be in breash 817 oftheir obligations under this Charter to the extent that 818 the Charterers are detari•led ofthe use of the Vessel 819 and sYsh breash sontinues for a taeriod offoyrteen (14) 820 running days after \Vfitten notiee the reef !:las been giveR 821 by the Cl:larterers to the Ow!lers, the Cl:larterers shall 822 be entitled te terminate tl:lis Cl:larter •o'tith immediate effast 823 by written notise to the O>lmers. 824 (s} Loss of Vessel 825 This document is a computer generated BARECON 2001 fonn printed by authority of BIMCO. 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PART II "BARE CON 2001" Standard Bareboat Charter This Charter shall ee deemed te ee terminated if the 826 Vessel sesames a tetalless er is Eleslared as a 827 senstrustive er sempremised er arranged tetalless. fer 828 the purpese ef this sue slause, the Vessel shall net ee 829 deemed te sa lest unless she has either sesame an 830 astual total loss or agreement has seen rea shed with 831 her underwfiters in respest of her senstrusti'Je, 832 sempremised or arranged total less er if sush agreement 833 •,•.4th her underwriters is net reached it is adjudged ey a 834 sempetent trieunal that a senstrustive less ef the Vessel 835 has essurred. 836 (el) Either party shall ee entitled te terminate this 837 Charter \•.4th immediate effect ey writlen netise te the 838 other 13arty in the event ef an oreler being made ar 839 reselutien passed for tho winding up, dissolution, 840 liquidation er eankruptsy of the ether party (etherwise 841 than for the purpose ef resenstrustion er amalgamation) 842 er if a reseiver is appointee!, er if it suspends 13ayment, 843 ceases te carry on eusiness or makes any spesial 844 arrangement er sempesitien vAth its creditors. 845 (e) The terminatian ef this Charter shall se 'IAthout 846 f3rejudise te all rights assrued due between the parties 847 prier te the Elate ef termination and te any slaim that 848 either party might have. 849 29. Repossession 850 In the event ef the termination ef this Charter in 851 assarelanse •Nith the applicaele previsiens ef Clause 28, 852 the Owners shall have the right te repossess the 'Jesse I 853 fi:em the Charterers at her current er ne>G pert ef sail, er 854 at a port er 13lase senvenient te them 'IAtheut hindranse 855 er interference ey the Charterers, Geurts er lesal 856 autherities. Pending physical repossessien ef the Vessel 857 in asserelanse vAth this Clause 29, the Charterers shall 858 held the Vessel as gratuiteus bailee enly te the 0\•mers. 859 The O•lmers shall arrange for an authorised represent 860 ati\•e to beard the Vessel as seen as reasenaely 861 f3raetioaele follevAng the terminatien efthe Charter. The 862 Vessel shall ee deemed to ee repossessed sy the 863 Owners fi:em the Charterers upen the eearding ef the 864 Vessel 9y the 0\•mers' re13resentative. All arrangements 865 and eJ!penses relating te the settling ef wages, 866 disemearkatien and repatriation ef the Charterers' 867 Master, effisers and ore'N shall ee the sale responsieility 868 efthe Charterers. 869 30. Dispute Resolution See Additional Clause 76 (Law 870 and jurisdiction) *) (a) This Centract shall se gevemed sy anel senstr~o~ed 871 in assordanse with English law and any dispute arising 872 out of or in oonnectien with this Contrast shall ee referrea 873 te areitratien in bandon in assordanse with the Amitration 87 4 Act 199e er any statutory modification or re enactment 875 thereof sa•Je to the extent neoossary to give effect te 876 the f3re'Jisiens ef this Clause. 877 The amitration shall be sondusted in asoorelanse with 878 the bandon Maritime /'.mitrators Association (bMl\A) 879 Terms s~o~rrent at the time •Nhen tho areitration pressed 880 ings are sommensed. 881 The reference shall ee te three amitrators. l\ 13arty 882 \lAshing to refer a diSflUte to amitration shall aflfl8iAt its 883 amitrator and send notice ef sush aflflOintrnont in writing 884 te the other 13arty requirin§ the other 13arty to af3flOint its 885 evm amitrator within 14 calendar days of that netioo ana 886 stating that it >,viii aflpeint its areitrater as sole areitrator 887 unless the ether 13arty aflfloints its own areitrater ana 888 gives notise that it has dene so within the 14 days 889 SfleGified. If the other 13arty dees not aflflOint its own 890 amitrator ana give notiso that it has eone so \vithin the 891 14 days Sflesified, the 13arty refeffing a dis13ute to 892 areitration may, vAtheut the requirement ef any further 893 13rior notice te the ether 13arty, aflflOint its areitrator as 894 sole amitrator and shall advise the other flar!y 895 asserelingly. The aware! ef a selo areitrater shall ee 896 einding en 9oth 13arties as if he had seen aflflOintee ey 897 *) *) agreement. Nethin§ herein shall 13revent the 13arties agreeing in >llfi!ing te vary these flrevisions te flFSVide for the aflfleintment ef a sale amitrator. In oases where neither the claim ner any seunterslaim exceeds the sum ef US$50,000 (er sush ether sum as the 13arties may agree) the areitratien shall ee soneusted in asserelanse with the bM.'\/\ Small Claims Preseaure surrent at the time when the areftratien flreeeedings are semmensod. (b) This Centrast shall ee gevemed ey and senstruea in aGSereanse with Title 9 of the United States Ceee ana the Maritime baw ef the Unites States and any disfi)u!e al'ising eut ef er in sonnestion with this Centrast shall ee referred te three 13ersons at Ne>.v Yerk, one to ee aflflOinted ey eash ef the 13arties he rete, and the thirel ey the twa sa shesen; their aesision or that ef any twa of them shall ee final, ana for the flUrfloses ef enforsing any award, juegement may ee enteree en an a>Narel ey any seurt of sem13etent jul'issiction. The 13reseesings shall ee sondusted in asserelanse \•.4th the rules ef the Sesiety ef Maritime l\reitrators, Ins. In oases where neither the claim nor any sounterslaim exoeees the sum of US$5Q,9QQ (er sush ether sum as the 13arties may agree) the areitratien shall ee senducted in aGSerdanse >lAth the Shortened Areitratien Presedure ef the Sesiety of Maritime Areitraters, Ins. current at the time when the areitra!ien flreOOedings are oommensed. (s) This Centract shall ee governed ey and senstrued in asserdanse with the lav.rs of the 13lase mutually agreed ey the 13arties and any dispute arising aut ef er in sennection >,vith this Centract shall ee referree te areitratien at a mutually agrees place, sul3jest te the flresedures aflflliGaele there. (el) Nelwithstanding (a), (9) er (e) above, the 13arties may agree at any time te refer te mediation any differense and/er dispute al'isin§ aut of or in sonnection with this Centract. In the sase ef a dispute in res13ect ef whish amitratien has seen oemmensed under (a), (b) er (s) aeeve, the follo>lAng shall aflflly: (i) Either 13arty ma}' at any time and fi:em time te time elect te refer the dis13ute er 13art ef the dispute te mediation ey servise en the ether flarly ef a written notice (the "Mediation Netise") calling on the ether 13arty te a§ree te mediation. (ii) The other 13arty shall thereuflen within 14 salenaar days ef resei13t ef the Meeiation J>lotise confirm that they a§ree to mediation, in whish ease the 13arties shall thereafter agree a mediater 'o'.<ithin a further 14 salenear days, failin§ whish on the aflfllisation ef either 13arty a mediater >,viii ee ap13einted flrOmfltiY ey the i\reitra!ion TFibYnal ("the Trieunal") or sush flersen as the Trieunal may eesignate for that flUrpose. The mediation shall ee sendustod in s~o~sh 13lase ana in asserelanse 'lAth sush presedure ana on sush terms as the 13arties may agree er, in the event ef eisagreement, as may ee set ey the meeiater. (iii) If the other flarty does net agree to mediate, that fast may ee ereughtto the attention ef the TFieunal and may ee tal1en into asoount ey the Trieunal when allesating the sests of the areitration as eetween the 13arties. (i'\') The mediatien shall net affect the right ef either 13arty te seek sush relief or take s~o~sh ste13s as it sensiders nesessary te JilFOtect its interest. ('>') Either 13arty may ad\<ise the TFieunal that they have agrees te mediation. The areitration flresesure shall sentinue duFing the senauct of the mediatien eut the Trieunal may tal1e the mediation timetaele into assount when seltin§ the !imetaele fer ste13s in the arBitration. (vi) Unless otherwise agreed er Sfleeified in the mediatien terms, eash 13art• shall sear its awn sests 898 899 900 901 902 903 904 905 906 907 908 909 910 911 912 913 914 915 916 917 918 919 920 921 922 923 924 925 926 927 928 929 930 931 932 933 934 935 936 937 938 939 940 941 942 943 944 945 946 947 948 949 950 951 952 953 954 955 956 957 958 959 960 961 962 963 964 965 966 967 968 969 970 971 972 This document is a computer generated BARECON 2001 form printed by authority of BIMCO. Any insertion or deletion to the form must be cleatly visible. 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PART II "BARECON 2001" Standard Bareboat Charter inmm=ed in the mediation and tho parties shall share 973 eEJually the mediator's sosts and expenses. 974 (vii} The mediation prosess shall be 'Nithout prejudise 975 and sonfidential and no information or dosuments 976 disslosed during it shall be revealed to the Tribunal 977 exsept to the extent that they are disslosable under 978 the law and proseduro go•1eming the arbitration. 979 (.'\'ate: The par:ties shetJ.'Ei ee awaFe that the mefilatlaR 980 p.-=eeess may Ret Reeessa.-=i.'y interrupt time limits.) 981 (e) If Bex 35 in Part I is not appropriately fillee in, sub slause 982 30(a) of this Clause shall apply. Sub slause 30fdl shall 983 apply in all oases. 984 *) a1J9 siatJ&eS 3(){~), ~ BREi~ B."e aitematives; 985 iREileate a!terRaf.i\•e agreed lR 8a:x 36. 986 31. Notices See Additional Clause 70 (Notices) 987 (a) Any netise to be given by either party to the other 988 party shall be in writing ana may be sent by fax, telex, 989 registered er reserdee mail er by personal servise. 990 (b) Tho address of the Parties for servise of sush 991 sornrnunisation shall ee as stated in Bexes 3 and .1 992 respesti~<ely. 993 This document is a computer generated BARECON 2001 form printed by authority of BIMCO. Any Insertion or deletion to the form must be clearly visible. In event of any modification being made to the pre-printed text of this document which is not clearly visible, the text of the original BIMCO approved document shall apply. BIMCO assumes no responsibility tor any loss, damage or expense caused as a result of discrepancies between the original BIMCO approved document and this computer generated document


 
"BARECON 2001" Standard Bareboat Charter PART III OPTIONAL PART PROVISIONS TO APPLY FOR NEWBUJLDING VESSELS ONLY (Optional, only to apply if expressly agreed and stated in Box 37) 1. Specifications anEIBYiiEiing Contract 1 (a) The Vessel shall be construsted in accoFEianse vlith 2 the ElYilding Contrast (hereafter sailed "tl:le ElYilding 3 Contrast') as annexed to tl:lis Cl:larter, made between the 4 flyilders and the OwRers and in asserdance will:! tl:lo 5 sposifisalions and plaRs annexed thereto, SYCR EIYilding 6 Contrast, spocificalions and plans l:la•1ing boon saunter 7 signed as approved by tl:le Cl:larterers. 8 (b) No sl:lango sl:lall be made in tho flyilding Contrast or 9 in tl:le spesifisalioRs or plaRs of the Vessel as approved by 1 0 the Charterers as aferesaid, yJitl:loYt the Cl:larterers' 11 OOASORt,. 12 (c) The Cl:larterors sl:lall l:lave the right to seREI their 13 representative to the ElYilders' Yard to inspect tl:le Vessel 14 during tho course ef f:ler construction to satisfy themselves 15 that construction is iR accordaRso with susll approved 16 specifications and plaRs as referred to uRder sub clause 17 (a) of tl:lis Clause. 18 (EI) Tho Vessel sl:lall be built in accordance with tho 19 Building Contrast and sf:lall be ef the dossriplien set aut 20 therein. Su9jest to tho provisions ef sub clause 2(c)(ii) 21 l:lereunder, the Cl:larterers sf:lall be bound to accept the 22 Vessel from tl:le Owners, completed and senstrustod in 23 acsordanse will:! the Building Contrast, on the date of 24 deli'IOI)' by tho Builders. The Charterers undertake that 25 f:laving accepted tho Vessel they 'Nill not tf:leroaftor raise 26 any claims against the Owners in res pest ef tf:le Vessel's 27 perfermanse or specification or defests, if any. 28 Ne•~ertf:leless, in respect ef any repairs, replacements or 29 defects wf:lisf:l appear •,o/ithin the first 12 montf:ls from 30 delivery by tf:le Builders, the Owners sf:lall endeavour to 31 sompel the Builders to repair, replace or remedy any defests 32 er to recover from the Builders any Olq3enditure incurred in 33 caR)'ing out such repairs, replacements or remedies. 34 Howe•~er, tf:le Owners' liability te the Cf:larterers sl:lall be 35 limited to the extent the Owners f:lave a valid claim against 36 the Builders under the guarantee clause ef the Building 37 Centrast (a sopy wf:lereef f:las been supplied te tf:le 38 Cf:larterers). The Charterers shall be bound to accept such 39 sums as the Owners are reasonably able to resover under 40 this Clause and sf:lall make no furtf:ler claim on the Owners 41 fer tf:le difference between the amoYnt(s) sa reso11ered and 42 the actual elq3enditure on repairs, replasoment or 43 remedying defests er for any loss ef time incurred. 44 Any liquidated damages for physical defects or deficiensios 45 sl:lali accrue to the account ef tf:le party stated in flax 41(a) 46 or if net filled in sf:lall be sf:lared equally between the parties. 4 7 The costs af pursYing a claim or clairns against tf:le Builders 48 under this Clause (inoluding any liability to the Builders) 49 shall be borne by tf:le party stated in Box 41 (b) or if not 50 filled in shall be shared equally bet\veen the parties. 51 2. Time and Place of Delivery 52 (a) Su9jest to the Vessel f:la•1ing cempleted f:ler 53 acceptance trials including trials ef cargo equipment in 54 accardance with the Building Contrast and specificalians 55 to the satisfaction ef the Charterers, the Owners sl:lall give 56 and the Cf:larterers sf:lall take delivery eftf:le Vessel afloat 57 wf:len ready for delivery and propelly documented at the 58 Builders' Yard ar same otf:ler safe and readily accessiele 59 desk, wharf er place as may be agreed between tf:le parties 60 f:leroto and the Builders. Under the Building Contrasttf:le 61 Builders f:la~<e estimated that tl:le Vessel will be ready for 62 delivery to tf:le Owners as therein previded bYt tl:le delivery 63 date for the purpose of this Cf:larter sl:lall be tf:le date wf:len 64 the Vessel is in fast ready for delivery by the Builders after 65 sompletion ef trials whether that be before er after as 66 indicated in the Building Contrast. Tf:le Cf:larterers sf:lall net 67 be entitled to refuse acceptance ef delillel)' ef the Vessel 68 and upen and after such acceptance, su9ject te Clause 69 1(d), the Cl:larterers shall net be entitled te mal<e any claim 70 against tf:le Owners in respect ef any sonditions, 71 representatiens or warranties, wf:lether express er implied, 72 as to tl:le se3\•.<ertf:liness ef the Vessel er in res pest ef delay 73 in deli•1ery. 7 4 {b) If for any reasen etf:ler tf:lan a default by the Owners 75 under the Building Centrast, the Builders besome entitled 76 under that Contrast net to deli11er tf:le Vessel to the Owners, 77 the Owners sf:lall upen giving to tf:le Cl:larterers •,•,'fitton 78 notice ef E!IJilders becoming sa entitled, be exc~o~sed from 79 giving delivery of tf:le Vessel to the Cf:larterers and upon 80 receipt of susl:l notice by tl:le Cf:larterers this Cf:larter sf:lall 81 cease to f:lave effect. 82 (c) If for any reason tl:le O·,•mers besarne entitled under 83 the Building Cantrast to reject tf:le Vessel the Owners shall, 84 before exercising susf:l right of rejection, censult tl:le 85 Cf:larterers and thereYpon 86 (i) if the Cl:larterers do net wish to take delivery of the Vessel 87 they shall inform the 0•1mers within seven (7) running days 88 by notiso in ,..,,riling and upon resoipt by tf:lo Owners of susf:l 89 notice tl:lis Cl:larter sf:lall cease to f:lave effect; or 90 (ii) if the Cf:larterers •.visf:l to tal1e de live!)' ef the Vessel 91 they rnay by netice in ·.vriting within seven (7) running days 92 require tf:le Owners to Regotiate 'IA!f:l the Elblilders as to the 93 terms en wf:lish deli\'ory sf:lould be taken and/or refrain from 94 exercising their rigf:lt te rejection and ~o~pen receipt ef susf:l 95 notice the Ow11ers sf:lall commence sucl:l negotiations anEI/ 96 or take delivery of tf:le Vessel from the Builders and deliver 97 f:ler to the Cf:larterers; 98 (iii) in ne circumstances sf:lall the Cl:larterers be entitled te 99 reject tl:le Vessel Ynless the Owners are able to reject the 1 00 Vessel frorn the Builders; 101 (i'l} if this Cf:larter terminates under sub clause (b) or (s) of 1 02 this Clause, the Owners sf:lall tf:leroafter not be liable to tf:le 1 03 Cl:larterers for any claim binder or arising out of this Cl:larter 1 04 or its terminalien. 105 (d) /\ny liq~o~idatod darn ages for delay in deli11ery binder the 1 06 B~o~ilding Contrast and aRy sests iRcurred iR flurs~o~iRg a olairn 1 07 therefer sl:lall accrue te tl:le acseunt of the party stated in 1 08 Box 41 (c) or if not filled in sf:lall be shared equally between 1 09 the parties. 11 0 3. Guarantee Works 111 If net otf:lep,•Jise agreed, the Ow11ers autf:lorise the 112 Cl:larterers to arrange for the guarantee works te be 113 perfermed in ascerdanse vAth tl:le building contrast terms, 114 and f:lire to sontinue during tl:le period ef guarantee works. 115 Tf:le Cl:larterers have to advise the OwRers about the 116 perfermance te the extoRt tl:le O•.omers may request. 117 4. Name of Vessel 118 The name of the Vessel sf:lall be rnutually agreed be!Yo'een 119 the Owners and tl:le Cf:larterers and the Vessel sf:lall be 120 painted in the coleurs, display the fuRnel insignia and fly 121 tl:le ha~o~se !lag as roqYirod by tf:le Cf:larterers. 122 5. Survey on Redelivery 123 The Owners and the Charterers sf:lall appaint suF¥eyers 124 fer tf:le purpose ef determining and agreeing in writing tf:le 125 condition ef the Vessel at tl:le time of re delivery. 126 Witheut prejudice to Clause 1 a (Part II), the Cf:larterers 127 sf:lall bear all s~o~F¥ey elq3enses and all other costs, if any, 128 insiiJding the cast of dosl~ng and undocl1ing, if required, 129 as well as all repair costs incurred. Tf:le Cl:larterors sf:lall 130 also bear all loss of time spent in sonnection witf:l any 131 decl1ing and undosking as •,•~ell as repairs, wf:licf:l shall be 132 paid at the rate of hire per day er pre rata. 133 This document is a computer generated BARECON 2001 form printed by authority of SIMCO. Any insertion or deletion to the form must be clearly visible. In event of any modification being made to the pre-printed text of this document which is not clearly visible, the text of the original SIMCO approved document shall apply. 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"BARECON 2001" Standard Bareboat Charter PART IV HIRE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT OPTIONAL PART (Optional, only to apply if expressly agreed and stated in Box 42) On expiration of this Charter and provided the Charterers 1 ha•1e fulfilled their obligations assording to Part I and II 2 as ·.veil as Part Ill, if applisable, it is agreed, that on 3 payment of the final payment of hire as per Clause 11 4 the Charterers have J)Urshased the Vessel vlith 5 everything belonging to her and the Vessel is fully paid 6 ~ 7 !R the fe#owiRfJ f!DfafJfBf!hs the OwRers a.r:e .r:ekrreri te 8 as the Se.'!ers aREI the ChaFte.r:eFS as the 8uyers. 9 The Vessel shall be deli•1erod by the Sellers and tal~en 10 o•;er by the Buyers on expiration of the Charter. 11 The Sellers guarantee that the Vessel, at tho time of 12 delivery, is ffee ffem all ensumbrancos and maritime 13 liens or any debts whatsoever other than those arising 14 ffem anything done or not done by the Buyers or any 15 existing mortgage agreed not to be paid off by tho time 16 of delivery. Should any slaims, whish have been incurred 17 prior to tho time of delivery be made against tho Vessel, 18 tho S oilers horoby undortal~o to indemnify tho Buyers 19 against all consequences of such claims to the extent it 20 can be pro•1od that the Sellers are responsible fer such 21 claims. Any taxes, notarial, sonsular and other charges 22 and expenses sennectod with tho purshase and 23 registration under Buyers' flag, shall be fer Buyers' 24 account. Any taxes, consular and ether eharges and 25 expenses connected with closin9 of tho Sellers' re9ister, 26 shall be fer Sellers' account. 27 In e*shan9e fer payment of the last month's hire 28 instalmoAt the Sellers st'lall fumist'l the Buyers with a 29 Bill of Sale duly attested and legaleed, to9ether with a 30 certificate setting out the registered encumbrances, if 31 any. On delivery of the Vessel the Sellers shall provide 32 fer deletion of the Vessel from the Ship's Ro9ister and 33 deliver a eertilicate of deletion to the Buyers. 34 The Sellers shall, at the time of delivery, hand to the 35 Buyers all classification certificates (fer hull, engines, 36 anchors, shains, etc.), as well as all plans which may 37 be in Sellers' possession. 38 Tho VVireless Installation and Nautisal Instruments, 39 unless en hire, shall be insluded in the sale without any 40 extra payment. 41 The Vessel 'llith everything belonging to her shall be at 42 Sellers' risk and e*pense uAtil she is delivered to the 43 Buyers, subjeet to the conditions of this Contrast and 44 the Vessel 'llith everything bolengin9 to her shall be 45 delivered and taken o•o'or as she is at the time of deli•o'ery, 46 after •,'lhich the Sellers shall ha•;e no rospensibility fer 47 possible faults or deficiencies of any descril)tion. 48 The Buyers undertake to pay fer the repatriation efthe 49 Master, officers and other personnel if appoiAted by the 50 Sellers to the pert where the Vessel entered the Bareboat 51 Charter as !)or Clause ~ (Part II) or to pay the equivalent 52 cost fer their journey to any ether place. 53 This document is a computer generated BARECON 2001 form printed by authority of BIMCO. Any inser~on or deletion to the form must be clearty visible. In event of any modification being made to the pre-printed text of this document which is not clearty visible, the text of the original BIMCO approved document shall apply. BIMCO assumes no responsibility for any loss, damage or expense caused as a result of discrepancies between the original BIMCO approved document and this computer generated documenl


 
"BARE CON 2001" Standard Bareboat Charter OPTIONAL PART PARTV PROVISIONS TO APPLY FOR VESSELS REGISTERED IN A BAREBOAT CHARTER REGISTRY (Optional, only to apply if expressly agreed and stated in Box 43) 1. Definitions 1 3. Termination of Charter by Default 17 Fer the flUI}lese ef this PART V, the felle\•,4ng terrns shal~ 2 If the Vessel chartered under this Charter is registered 18 have the rneanings heresy assigned te thorn: 3 in a Bareboat Charter Registry as stated in Box 4 4, and 19 "The Bareboat Charter Reaistrv" shall rnean the registry 4 if the Owners shall default in the 13ayrnent of any arneunts 20 ef the State 'Nhese flag the Vessel 'o'Jill fly and in which 5 due under the rnertgage(s) SJ3ecified in Box 28, the 21 the Charterers are registered as the llarelleat charterers 6 Charterers shall, if so required lly the rnortgagee, direct 22 during the J3eried of the Bareboat Charter. 7 the Owners to re register the Vessel in the Underlying 23 "The Underlyina Reaistrv" shall rnean the registry of the 8 Registry as she•Nn in Box 48. 24 state in which the Owners of the Vessel are registered 9 In the event ef the Vessel being deleted frorn the 25 as Owners and to which jurisdiction and control of the . 10 Bareboat Charter Registry as stated in Box 44, due to a 26 Vessel 'Nill revert UJ30n ten:Rination of the Bareboat 11 default lly the Owners in tho J3ayrnent of any arnounts 27 Charter Registration. 12 due under tho rnortgage(s), the Charterers shall haYe 28 2. Mortgage 13 Tho Vessel chartered under this Charter is financed lly 14 a rnortgage and the J3revisions of Clause 12(8) (Part II) 15 tho right to terminate this Charter ferthwith and •;.4thout 29 J3rejudice to any other clairn they rnay have against the 30 Owners under this Charter. 31 shall aJ3J3Iy. 16 This document is a computer generated BARECON 2001 form printed by authority of BIMCO. Any insertion or deletion to !he form must be clearty visible. In event of any modification being made to the pre-printed text of this document which is not clearly visible, !he text of the original BIMCO approved document shall apply. SIMCO assumes no responsibility for any loss, damage or expense caused as a result of discrepancies between the original BIMCO approved document and this computer generated document


 
Execution version CONTENTS Page 32. Definitions 3 33. Interpretations 18 34. Background 19 35. Pre-delivery and Delivery 20 36. Conditions precedent 22 37. Bunkers and luboils 24 38. Further maintenance and operation 24 39. Structural changes and alterations 25 40. Hire 26 41. Insurance 30 42. Redelivery 35 43. Redelivery conditions 35 44. Owners' mortgage 36 45. Diver's inspection at redelivery 37 46. Owners' undertaking 38 47. Charterers' representations and warranties 38 48. Charterers' undertakings 42 49. Earnings Account 49 50. Financial covenants 49 51. Termination Events 51 52. Sub-chartering and assignment 56 53. Owners' undertaking regarding change of Vessel registration 57 54. Purchase obligation and transfer of title 57 55. Sale of Vessel by the Owners 58 56. Total Loss 59 57. Fees and expenses 60 58. Stamp duties and taxes 60 59. Operational notifiable events 60 60. Further indemnities 61 61. Set-off 63 62. Further assurances and undertakings 63 63. Cumulative rights 63 64. Day count convention 63 65. No waiver 63 66. Entire agreement 63 HongKong\2550533.3


 
67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. Invalidity English language No partnership Notices Conflicts Survival of Charterers' obligations Counterparts Confidentiality Third Parties Act Law and jurisdiction Waiver of immunity FATCA 64 64 64 64 65 65 65 65 66 66 66 67 SCHEDULE 1 RELATED VESSEL AND RELEVANT INFORMATION 68 SCHEDULE 2 FORM OF PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE 69 SCHEDULE 3 FORM OF TITLE TRANSFER PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE 70 SCHEDULE 4 SCHEDULE OF HIRE PERIOD AMORTISING PRINCIPAL OF EARLY TERMINATION AMOUNTS 71 SCHEDULE 5 FORM OF COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE SIGNATURE PAGE HongKong\2550533.2 72 73


 
ADDITIONAL CLAUSES TOBAREBOATCHARTERFOR THE LNG CARRIER WITH BUILDER'S HULL NUMBER 2407 TO BE NAMED "Creole Spirit" 32. Definitions In this Charter: "Account Bank" means theN ew York branch of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (or such other bank or financial institution as selected or designated by the Owners in consultation with the Charterers from time to time). "Account Charge" means the account pledge and security agreement over the Earnings Account and all amounts from time to time standing to the credit to the Earnings Account from the Charterers in favour of the Security Trustee, which shall not become effective until a Termination Event has occurred and is continuing. "Actual Delivery Date" means the date of delivery of the Vessel by the Owners to the Charterers under this Charter. "Affiliate" means, in relation to any entity, a Subsidiary of that entity, a Holding Company of that entity or any other Subsidiary of that Holding Company. "Agreement Term" means the period commencing on the date of this Charter and terminating on the later of: (a) the expiration of the Charter Period; and (b) the date on which all money of any nature owed by the Obligors to the Owners under the Transaction Documents or otherwise in connection with the Vessel have been paid in full to the Owners and no obligations of the Obligors of any nature to the Owners or otherwise in connection with the Transaction Documents or with the Vessel remain unperformed or undischarged. "AML Laws" means as to any person and in relation to money laundering or terrorism, the constitutional or organisational documents of such person, and any treaty, law (including the common law), statute, ordinance, code, rule, regulation, guidelines, license, permit requirement, order or determination of an arbitrator or a court or other governmental authority, and the interpretation or administration thereof, in each case applicable to and binding upon such person or any of its property or to which such person or any of its property is subject. "Approved Broker" means each of Arrow Sale & Purchase (UK) Limited, Braemar ACM Shipbroking, Clarkson Platou, Fearnley, Lorentzen & Stemoco and any other reputable and independent ship brokers acceptable to and appointed by the Owners. "Approved Manager" in relation to the Vessel, means (i) Teekay Shipping Limited, (ii) TGP, (iii) any other member of the Teekay Group, or (iv) any other management company reasonably acceptable to the Owners and appointed by the Charterers. "Arrangement Fee" has the meaning given to such term in paragraph (a) of Clause 57 (Fees and expenses). HongKong\2550533.3


 
"Authorisation" means an authorisation, consent, approval, resolution, licence, exemption, filing, notarisation or registration. "Break Costs" means all documented costs, losses, premiums or penalties incurred by the Owners as a result of: (a) the receipt by the Owners of any Hire amount under or in relation to the Transaction Documents; (b) the receipt by the Owners of the Early Termination Amount on a day other than the relevant Termination Payment Date; and/or (c) in respect of any other amount payable to the Owners under or in relation to the Transaction Documents, the receipt by the Owners of such amount on a day other than the due date for payment of the sum in question, in each case including (but not limited to) any break costs incurred by the Owners under the Finance Documents but always excluding all swap breakage costs (or equivalent costs) which the Owners may incur as a result of them entering into any arrangements for the purposes of hedging the types of liabilities and/or risks arising out of or in connection with the Finance Documents. "Builder" means Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co. Ltd., a company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Korea whose registered office is at 125, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea. "Building Contract" means the shipbuilding contract in respect of the Vessel dated 12 December 2012 and made between the Sellers (as buyer) and the Builder (as seller) (as amended by (a) an amendment no. 1 dated 17 June 2013 and (b) an amendment no.2 dated 19 November 2013, each made between the Sellers (as buyer) and the Builder (as seller)) in relation to the construction and sale and purchase of the Vessel, as amended, supplemented and/or varied from time to time. "Business Day" means a day (other than a Saturday or Sunday) on which banks and financial markets are open for business: (a) (in relation to the determination of the Actual Delivery Date) in The Republic of Korea and The Commonwealth of the Bahamas; (b) (other than in relation to any date for payment) in Beijing and Vancouver; and (c) (in relation to any date for payment) in Beijing, New York and Vancouver. "Business Ethics Laws" means any laws, regulations and/or other legally binding requirements or determinations in relation to bribery, corruption, fraud, money-laundering, terrorism, sanctions, collusion bid-rigging or anti-trust, human rights violations (including forced labour and human trafficking) which are applicable to either party or to any jurisdiction where activities are performed and which shall include: (i) the United Kingdom Bribery Act 2010, (ii) the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 1977 and (v) any United States, United Nations, Canadian or European Union sanctions. "Cancellation Date" means the "Cancelling Date" as set out in the MOA (for the avoidance of doubt, as the same may be extended from time to time). "Change of Control" means if: (a) in relation to the Charter Guarantor: HongKong\2550533.3 4


 
(i) (where all management powers over the business and affairs of the Charter Guarantor are vested exclusively in its general partner), (A) Teekay GP LLC ceases to be the general partner of the Charter Guarantor; or (B) Teekay Parent ceases to own, directly or indirectly, a minimum of fifty per cent (50%) of the voting rights in Teekay GP LLC; or (ii) (where all management powers over the business and affairs of the Charter Guarantor become vested exclusively in the board of directors of the Charter Guarantor), Teekay Parent ceases to own, directly or indirectly, a minimum of fifty per cent (50%) of the voting rights to elect the members of that board of directors; and (b) in relation to the Charterers, the Charter Guarantor ceases to be the one hundred per cent (100%) legal and beneficial owner of the Chatterers (either directly or indirect! y). "Chargor" means Teekay LNG Operating L.L.C., a limited liability company formed under the laws of The Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960. "Charter Guarantee" means the guat·antee made or to be made by the Chatter Guarantor in favour of the Security Trustee in respect of the Charterers' obligations under this Charter. "Charter Guarantor" means TGP. "Charter Guarantor Group" means the Charter Guarantor and each of its Subsidiaries from time to time. "Charter Guarantor's Accounts" means the consolidated financial statements of the Charter Guarantor to be provided to the Owners pursuant to Clause 48(a). "Charter Period" means, subject to Clauses 40(k) (Hire), 51 (Termination Events), 55 (Sale of the Vessel by the Owners) and 56 (Total Loss), the period of ten (10) years commencing from the Actual Delivery Date. "Charterers' Assignment" means the deed of assignment executed or to be executed (as the case may be) by the Charterers in favour of the Security Trustee in relation to certain of the Charterers' rights and interest in and to (amongst other things) the (a) Earnings, (b) Insurances, (c) Requisition Compensation, (d) any Sub-charter and (e) any Sub-charter Guarantee. "Classification Society" means the vessel classification society referred to in Box 10 (Classification Society) of this Charter, or such other reputable classification society which (a) is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies, or (b) the Owners may otherwise approve from time to time. "Compliance Certificate" means a certificate delivered pursuant to paragraph (d) of Clause 48 (Charterers' undertakings) substantially in the form set out in Schedule 5 (Form of Compliance Certificate) to this Charter. "Contract Price" means the price in respect of the Vessel paid or to be paid by the Sellers to the Builder under the Building Contract which, for the purpose of this Charter and the other Transaction Documents, shall not exceed two hundred million US Dollars HongKong\2550533.3 5


 
(US$200,000,000). "Creditor Parties" means the Owners and the Security Trustee. "Daily Charter Rate" means in respect of the Charter Period, a rate in the sum of forty one thousand eight hundred US Dollars (US$41,800) per day provided always that if the Purchase Price is less than one hundred and seventy nine million four hundred and thirty three thousand nine hundred US Dollars (US$179,433,900), then the Daily Charter Rate shall be reduced pro rata. "Default Termination" means a termination of the Charter Period pursuant to the provisions of Clause 51 (Tennination Events). "Disruption Event" means either or both of: (a) a material disruption to those payment or communications systems or to those financial markets which are, in each case, required to operate in order for payments to be made in order for the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents to be carried out which disruption is not caused by, and is beyond the control of, any of the Parties; or (b) the occurrence of any other event which results in a disruption (of a technical or systems-related nature) to the treasury or payments operations of a Party preventing that, or any other Party: (i) from performing its payment obligations under the Transaction Documents; or (ii) from communicating with other Parties in accordance with the terms of the Transaction Documents, and which (in either such case) is not caused by, and is beyond the control of, the Party whose operations are disrupted. "Early Termination Amount" means an amount representing the Owners' losses as a result of the early termination of this Charter prior to the expiry of the Agreement Term, which both parties acknowledge as a genuine and reasonable pre-estimate of the Owners' losses in the event of such termination and shall consist of the following: (a) all Hire due and payable, but unpaid, under this Charter up to (and including) the relevant Termination Payment Date together with interest accrued thereon pursuant to paragraph (i) of Clause 40 (Hire) from the due date for payment thereof to the date of actual payment; (b) an amount equivalent to the amortising principal amount of the Purchase Price applicable to each Hire Period, as set out in Schedule 4 (Schedule of quarterly amortising principal of Early Termination Amounts) to this Charter; (c) any other Unpaid Sums due and payable together with interest accrued thereon pursuant to paragraph (i) of Clause 40 (Hire) from the due date for payment thereof up to the date of actual payment for the avoidance of doubt, excluding any fees, commissions, costs, disbursements or other expenses incurred by the Owners as a result of the Owners arranging a proposed sale in accordance with Clause 55 (Sale of Vessel by the Owners); (d) all liabilities, costs and expenses so incurred in recovering possession of, and in repositioning, berthing, insuring and maintaining the Vessel for carrying out any HongKong\2550533.3 6


 
works or modifications required to cause the Vessel to conform with the provisions of Clauses 42 (Redelivery) and 43 (Redelivery conditions) necessarily incurred by reason of the failure of the Charterers to perform any such action; and (e) any other sums as the Owners may be entitled to under the terms of this Charter, including (but not limited to) any payments referred to in paragraph (a) of Clause 17 (Indemnity) and Clause 60 (Further indemnities), provided that there shall be no double-counting of any of the items listed in paragraphs (a) to (e) above. "Earnings" means all hires, freights, pool income and other sums payable to or for the account of the Charterers in respect of the Vessel including (without limitation) all remuneration for salvage and towage services, demurrage and detention moneys, contributions in general average, compensation in respect of any requisition for hire, and damages and other payments (whether awarded by any court or arbitral tribunal or by agreement or otherwise) for breach, termination or variation of any contract for the operation, employment or use of the Vessel. "Earnings Account" means the US Dollar account in the name of the Charterers (with account number 6000030773) opened or to be opened with the Account Bank, and includes any sub-account thereof and such account which is designated by the Owners as the earnings account for the purposes of this Charter. "Encumbrance" means a mmtgage, chru·ge, assignment, pledge, lien, or other secmity interest securing any obligation of any person or any other agreement or arrangement having a similar effect. "Environmental Approvals" means any present or future permit, licence, approval, ruling, variance, exemption or other Authorisation required under the applicable Environmental Law. "Environmental Claim" means any claim, proceeding or investigation by any person in respect of any Environmental Law. "Environmental Incident" means: (a) any release, emission, spill or discharge from the Vessel or into or upon the air, sea, land or soils (including the seabed) or surface water of Environmentally Sensitive Material within or from the Vessel; or (b) any incident in which Environmentally Sensitive Material is released, emitted, spilled or discharged into or upon the air, sea, land or soils (including the seabed) or surface water from a vessel other than the Vessel and which involves a collision between the Vessel and such other vessel or some other incident of navigation or operation, in either case, in connection with which the Vessel is actually or potentially liable to be arrested, attached, detained or injuncted and/or the Vessel and/or any Obligor and/or any operator or manager of the Vessel is at fault or allegedly at fault or otherwise liable to any legal or administrative action; or (c) any other incident in which Environmentally Sensitive Material is released, emitted, spilled or discharged into or upon the air, sea, land or soils (including the seabed) or surface water otherwise than from the Vessel and in connection with which the Vessel is actually or potentially liable to be arrested and/or where any Obligor and/or any operator or manager of the Vessel is at fault or allegedly at fault or otherwise liable to any legal or administrative action, other than in accordance with an Environmental Approval. HongKong\2550533.3 7


 
"Environmentally Sensitive Material" means (i) oil and oil products and (ii) any other waste, pollutant, contaminant or other substance (including any liquid, solid, gas, ion, living organism or noise) that may be harmful to human health or other life or the environment or a nuisance to any person or that may make the enjoyment, ownership or other tenitorial control of any affected land, property or waters more costly for such person to a material degree. "Environmental Law" means any applicable law and regulation in any applicable jurisdiction in which any Obligor conducts business which relates to the pollution or protection of the environment or harm to or the protection of human health or the health of animals or plants. "Environmental Permits" means any Authorisation and the filing of any notification, report or assessment required under any Environmental Law for the operation of the business of any Obligor. "FATCA Deduction" has the meaning given to such term in Clause 78 (FATCA). "Finance Document" means any facility agreement, security document, fee letter and any other document designated as such by the Finance Parties and the Owners and which have been or may be (as the case may be) entered into between the Finance Parties and the Owners for the purpose of, among other things, financing all or any part of the Owners' Cost. "Finance Party" means any bank or financial institution which is or will be party to a Finance Document (other than the Owners and other entities which may have agreed or be intended as debtors and/or obligors thereunder) and "Finance Parties" means two or more of them. "Financial Half-Year" means, in respect of the Charterers and the Charter Guarantor, their interim semi-annual accounting period ending on 30 June in any calendar year that falls within the Agreement Term. "Financial Indebtedness" means any obligation for the payment or repayment of money, whether present or future, actual or contingent, in respect of: (a) moneys borrowed; (b) any acceptance credit; (c) any bond, note, debenture, loan stock or similar instrument; (d) any finance or capital lease; (e) receivables sold or discounted (other than on a non-recourse basis); (f) deferred payments for assets or services; (g) any derivative transaction protecting against or benefiting from fluctuations in any rate or price (and, when calculating the value of any derivative transaction, only the marked to market value shall be taken into account); (h) any amount raised under any other transaction (including any forward sale or purchase agreement) having the commercial effect of a borrowing according to the relevant account principles; (i) any counter-indemnity obligation in respect of a guarantee, indemnity, bond, standby HongKong\2550533.3 8


 
or documentary letter of credit or any other instrument issued by a bank or financial institution; and G) the amount of any liability in respect of any guarantee or indemnity for any of the items referred to in (a) to (i). "Financial Quarter" means, in respect of the Charterers and the Chru.ter Guarantor, their interim quarterly accounting periods ending on 31 March and 30 September in any calendar year that falls within the Agreement Term. "Financial Year" means, in respect of the Charterers and the Charter Guarantor, their annual accounting period ending on 31 December in each calendar year during the Agreement Term. "GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America. "Hire" means each or any combination or aggregate of (as the context may require) in respect of each Hire Payment Date, the aggregate amount calculated by multiplying the Daily Charter Rate by the number of days in the Hire Period immediately following such Hire Payment Date. "Hire Payment Date" means the first day of each and any Hire Period, save that, the first Hire Payment Date shall fall on the Actual Delivery Date. "Hire Period" means each and every three month period during the Chru.ter Peliod, the first Hire Period to commence on the Actual Delivery Date and any and each successive Hire Peliod to commence forthwith upon the expiration of the immediately previous Hire Period. "Holding Company" means, in relation to any entity, any other entity in respect of which it is a Subsidiary. "IAPPC" means a valid international air pollution prevention certificate for the Vessel issued under Annex VI (Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 (as modified in 1978 and 1997). "Indemnitee" has the meaning given to such term in Clause 60 (Further indemnities). "Initial Sub-charter" means the time charterparty in respect of the Vessel dated 6 June 2013 and entered into between the Charterers (then known as DSME Hull No. 2407 L.L.C.) as owner and Cheniere Marketing, LLC as time charterer, and novated pursuant to a novation letter dated 3 September 2015 and addressed from Cheniere Marketing, LLC to the Charterers (then known as DSME Hull No. 2407 L.L.C.) as disponent owner, and acknowledged by the Initial Sub-charterer as new time charterer. "Initial Sub-charterer" means Cheniere Marketing International LLP. "Initial Sub-charter Consent and Agreement" means, in relation to the Initial Sub-charter, the form of consent and agreement made or to be made between (a) the Charterers (as disponent owner), (b) the Initial Sub-charterer as time charterer, (c) the Owners, and (d) the Security Trustee as assignee of the Charterers' rights thereunder, substantially in the form set out in schedule F (Form of Consent and Agreement) to the Initial Sub-charter. "Innocent Owners' Interest Insurances" means all policies and contracts of innocent owners' interest insurance from time to time taken out by the Owners in relation to the Vessel. HongKong\2550533.3 9


 
"Insurances" means all policies and contracts of insurance which are from time to time taken out or entered into by the Charterers in respect of the Vessel or her Earnings or otherwise in connection with the Vessel or her Earnings. "ISM Code" means the International Safety Management Code (including the guidelines on its implementation), adopted by the International Maritime Organisation Assembly as Resolutions A.741 (18) (as amended by MSC 104 (73)) and A.913(22) (superseding Resolution A.788 (19)), as the same may be amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time (and the terms "safety management system", "Safety Management Certificate" and "Document of Compliance" have the same meanings as are given to them in the ISM Code). "ISM Company" means, at any given time, the company responsible for the Vessel's compliance with the ISM Code under paragraph 1.1.2 of the ISM Code. "ISPS Code" means the International Ship and Pmt Facility Security Code adopted by the International Maritime Organisation (as the same may be amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time). "ISPS Company" means, at any given time, the company responsible for the Vessel's compliance with the ISPS Code. "ISSC" means a valid international ship security certificate for the Vessel issued under the ISPS Code. "Major Casualty Amount" means five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) or the equivalent in any other currency or currencies. "Management Agreement" means, in relation to the Vessel and if applicable, the technical and/or commercial ship management agreement executed or to be executed (as the case may be) between the Approved Manager (unless the Approved Manager is Teekay Shipping Limited, TGP or another member of the Teekay Group) and the Charterers. "Manager's Undertaking" means, if applicable, the deed of undertaking executed or to be executed by the Approved Manager (unless the Approved Manager is Teekay Shipping Limited, TGP or another member of the Teekay Group) in favour of the Owners. "Market Value" means, in relation to the Vessel, a desk-top valuation obtained from an Approved Broker appointed by the Owners (the expenses of such appointment to be borne by the Charterers), and each such valuation to be prepared on a charter-free basis. "MARPOL" means the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships adopted by the International Maritime Organisation (as the same may be amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time). "Material Adverse Effect" means a material adverse change in, or a material adverse effect on: (a) the business, financial condition or operations of the Charterers, the Charter Guarantor or of the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole; or (b) the validity, legality or enforceability of this Charter, which adversely affects the ability of each of the Charterers or the Charter Guarantor to perform its respective obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is a party. "MOA" has the meaning given to such term in Clause 34 (Background). HongKong\2550533.3 10


 
"Mortgagees' Interest Insurances" means all policies and contracts of mortgagees' interest insurance, mortgagees' additional perils (oil pollution) insurance and any other insurance from time to time taken out by any Finance Party in relation to the Vessel. "Necessary Authorisations" means all Authorisations of any person including any government or other regulatory authority required by applicable law to enable it to: (a) lawfully enter into and perform its obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is party; (b) ensure the legality, validity, enforceability or admissibility in evidence in England and, if different, its jurisdiction of incorporation, of such Transaction Documents to which it is party; and (c) can-yon its business from time to time. "Net Sale Proceeds" means the proceeds of a sale of the Vessel received or receivable by the Owners pursuant to Clause 55 (Sale of Vessel by the Owners), net of any fees, commissions, costs, disbursements or other expenses incurred by the Owners as a result of the Owners aiTanging the proposed sale. "Net Sale Proceeds Deficit" means, in relation to a sale of the Vessel by the Owners pursuant to Clause 55 (Sale ofVessel by the Owners) and the Hire Period in which such sale is to occur, the amount by which the Early TeiTnination Amount applicable to such Hire Period as set out in Schedule 4 (Schedule of Hire Period amortising principal of Early Termination Amounts) to this Charter exceeds the relevant Net Sale Proceeds. "Obligor" means each of the Charterers, the Charter Guarantor, the Chargor and any person that may be party to a Transaction Document from time to time (other than (a) any Approved Manager which is not Teekay Shipping Limited, TGP or another member of Teekay Group, (b) any Sub-charterer, (c) any Sub-charter Guarantor, (d) the Owners, (e) the Security Trustee, and (f) the Account Bank). "Owners' Cost" means the Purchase Price. "Party" means a party to this Charter. "PDA" means the protocol of delivery and acceptance in relation to the Vessel to be executed between the Owners and the Charterers, substantially in the form of Schedule 3 (Form of Protocol of Delivery and Acceptance) hereto. "Permitted Encumbrance" means: (a) any Encumbrance created or to be created in accordance with the Security Documents; (b) any liens securing obligations incuiTed in the ordinary course of trading and/or operating the Vessel and not more than thirty (30) days overdue; (c) any Encumbrance created or to be created by the Owners in favour of the Finance Parties in accordance with the relevant Finance Documents (but subject to any Quiet Enjoyment Letter); and (d) any Encumbrance which has the prior written approval of the Owners. "Potential Termination Event" means an event or circumstance which, with the giving of any notice, the lapse of time, a determination of the Owners or any combination of the HongKong\2550533.3 11


 
foregoing is a Termination Event. "Pre-Approved Flag" means The Republic of the Marshall Islands, Norwegian International Ship Registry, Liberia, Panama, Isle of Man, Bermuda, Bahamas or Singapore. "Purchase Obligation Price" means the amount due and payable by the Chmterers to the Owners pursuant to Clause 54 (Purchase obligation and transfer of title), being the aggregate of: (a) one hundred million US Dollars (US$100,000,000); and (b) all Unpaid Sums due and payable together with interest accrued thereon pursuant to paragraph (i) of Clause 40 (Hire) from the due date for payment thereof up to the date of actual payment. "Purchase Price" has the meaning given to such term under the MOA. "Quiet Enjoyment Letter" means, in relation to the Vessel, a letter which the Finance Parties (or, if any, their authorised agent on their behalf) shall issue in favour of the Chmterers (or, as the context may require, the relevant Sub-charterers), such letter to be in a form reasonably acceptable to the Charterers (or, as the context may require, the relevant Sub-charterers) and the Finance Parties. "Related Account Bank" means the "Account Bank" as defined in the relevant Related Charter. "Related Account Charge" means the "Account Charge" as defined in the relevant Related Charter. "Related Approved Manager" means, in relation to the Related Vessel, the "Approved Manager" as defined in the relevant Related Charter. "Related Charter" means, in relation to the Related Vessel, the bareboat charter entered or to be entered into (as the case may be) between the Related Owners (as owners) and the relevant Related Charterers (as bareboat charterers). "Related Charter Guarantee" means the guarantee made or to be made by the Charter Guarantor in favour of the Security Trustee in respect of the Related Charterers' obligations under the Related Charter. "Related Charterers" means, in relation to the Related Vessel, the relevant bareboat charterer who has bareboat chartered or will bareboat charter (as the case may be) such Related Vessel pursuant to the terms of the relevant Related Charter, as more particularly set out in Schedule 1 (Related Vessel and relevant infonnation) hereto. "Related Charterers' Assignment" means a "Charterer's Assignment" as defined in the relevant Related Charter. "Related Initial Sub-charter" means the time charterparty in respect of the Related Vessel dated 6 June 2013 and entered into between the Related Charterers as disponent owner and Cheniere Marketing, LLC as time charterer, and novated pursuant to a novation letter dated 3 September 2015 and addressed from Cheniere Marketing, LLC to the Related Charterers as disponent owner, and acknowledged by the Initial Sub-charterer as new time charterer. "Related Initial Sub-charter Consent and Agreement" means, in relation to the Related Initial Sub-charter, the form of consent and agreement made or to be made between (a) the HongKong\2550533.3 12


 
Related Charterers (as disponent owner), (b) the Initial Sub-charterer as time charterer, and (c) the Related Owners, and (d) the Security Trustee as assignee of the Related Charterers' rights thereunder, substantially in the form set out in schedule F (Form of Consent and Agreement) to the Related Initial Sub-charter. "Related Management Agreement" means, in relation to the Related Vessel, the technical and/or commercial ship management agreement executed or to be executed (as the case may be) between the relevant Related Approved Manager (which is not Teekay Shipping Limited, TGP or another member of the Teekay Group) and the relevant Related Charterers. "Related Manager's Undertaking" means, in relation to the Related Vessel, the deed of undertaking executed or to be executed by the Related Approved Manager (which is not Teekay Shipping Limited, TGP or another member of the Teekay Group) in favour of the relevant Related Owners. "Related MOA" means, in relation to the Related Vessel, the memorandum of agreement pursuant to which the Related Owners acquired or will acquire title (as the case maybe) to the relevant Related Vessel. "Related Obligors" means each person who is a party to a Related Transaction Document from time to time (other than (a) any Approved Manager which is not Teekay Shipping Limited, TGP or another member of the Teekay Group, (b) any Related Sub-charterer, (c) any Related Sub-charter Guarantor, (d) a Related Owners, (e) the Security Trustee, and (f) a Related Account Bank). "Related Owners" means, in relation to the Related Vessel, the relevant owner which has acquired or will acquire (as the case may be) title to the Related Vessel pursuant to the terms of the relevant Related MOA, as more particularly set out in Schedule 2 (Related Vessel and relevant information) hereto. "Related Security Documents" means, in relation to the Related Vessel, the following: (a) the Related Charter Guarantee; (b) the Related Charterers' Assignment; (c) the Related Share Charge; (d) the Related Managers' Undertaking (if any); (e) the Related Account Charge; (f) the Security Trust Deed; and (g) any other document that may at any time be executed by any person creating, evidencing or perfecting any Encumbrance to secure all or part of the Related Obligors' obligations under or in connection with the Related Transaction Documents, and "Related Security Document" means any one of them. "Related Share Charge" means, in relation to the Related Charterers, the charge/pledge over the shares or membership interests (as the case may be) of the Related Charterers executed or (as the case may be) to be executed by the Charger in favour of the Security Trustee. HongKong\2550533.3 13


 
"Related Sub-charter" means (i) the Related Initial Sub-charter, and (ii) any subsequent time charterparty in respect of the Related Vessel entered into between the Related Charterers as disponent owners and any Related Sub-charterer. "Related Sub-charter Guarantee" means (i) (in relation to the Related Initial Sub-charter only) the deed of charter guarantee dated 10 November 2015 entered into between Cheniere Energy, Inc. and the Related Charterers and (ii) (in relation to any other Related Sub-charter) any other charter guarantee entered into between the Related Charterers and any Related Sub-charter Guarantors. "Related Sub-charter Guarantor" means (i) (in relation to the Related Initial Sub-charter only) Cheniere Energy, Inc., or (ii) (in relation to any other Related Sub-charter) such other sub-charter guarantor proposed by the Related Charterers. "Related Sub-charterer" means the Initial Sub-chmterer or such other sub-chmterers proposed by the Related Charterers. "Related Transaction Document" means, in relation to each Related Obligor and the Related Vessel, each of the following: (a) the Related Charter; (b) the Related Sub-charter; (c) the Related Sub-charter Gum·antee; (d) the Related MOA; (e) the Related Security Documents; (f) the Related Initial Sub-charter Consent and Agreement; and (g) such other document as the Related Owners may stipulate as such from time to time. "Related Vessel" means the LNG carrier with builder's hull number 2408 and to be nmned m.v. "Oak Spirit", as more pmticularly described in Schedule 2 (Related Vessel and relevant information). "Requisition Compensation" means all compensation or other money which may from time to time be payable to the Charterers as a result of the Vessel being requisitioned for title or in any other way compulsorily acquired (other than by way of requisition for hire). "Restricted Party" means a person or entity that is (i) listed on, or owned or controlled by a person listed on, or acting on behalf of a person listed on, any Sanctions List; (ii) a national of, located in, incorporated under the laws of, or owned or (directly or indirectly) controlled by, or acting on behalf of, a person located in or organised under (A) Iraq, Iran or Venezuela or (B) the laws of a country or territory that is the target of country-wide or territory-wide Sanctions; or (iii) otherwise a target of Sanctions ("target of Sanctions" signifying a person with whom a US person or other national of Sanctions Authority would be prohibited or restricted by law from engaging in trade, business or other activities). "Sanctions" means the economic sanction laws, regulations, embargoes or restrictive measures administered, enacted or enforced by: (i) the United States government; (ii) the United Nations; (iii) the European Union or its Member States, including, without limitation, the United Kingdom; or (iv) the respective governmental institutions and agencies of any of the foregoing, including, without limitation, the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the US Department of Treasury ("OFAC"), the United States Department of HongKong\2550533.3 14


 
State and Her Majesty's Treasury ("HMT"); (together, the "Sanctions Authorities"). "Sanctions List" means the "Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons" list maintained by the OFAC, the Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions Targets and the Investment Ban List maintained by HMT, or any similar list maintained by, or public announcement of Sanctions designation made by, any of the Sanctions Authorities. "Security Documents" means, in relation to the Vessel, the following: (a) the Charter Guarantee; (b) the Charterers' Assignment; (c) the Share Charge; (d) the Managers' Undertaking (if any); (e) the Account Charge; (f) the Security Trust Deed; and (g) any other document that may at any time be executed by any person creating, evidencing or perfecting any Encumbrance to secure all or part of the Obligors' obligations under or in connection with the Transaction Documents, and "Security Document" means any one of them. "Security Trust Deed" means the deed executed or to be executed by the Security Trustee, the Owners, the Related Owners, the Charterers, the Related Chruterers and the Charger. "Security Trustee" means Hai Jiao 1601 Limited, a limited liability company formed under the laws of The Republic of the Marshall Islands, and having its registered address at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960. "Sellers" means Creole Spirit L.L.C., being a limited liability company formed under the laws of The Republic of the Marshall Islands, and having their registered address at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960 (being the Charterers in their capacity as sellers). "Settlement Date" means, following a Total Loss of the Vessel, the eru·liest of: (a) the date which falls one hundred and eighty (180) days after the date of occurrence of the Total Loss or, if such date is not a Business Day, the immediately preceding Business Day; and (b) the date on which the Owners receive the Total Loss Proceeds in respect of the Total Loss. "Share Charge" means the charge/pledge over the shares or membership interests (as the case may be) of the Charterers executed or (as the case may be) to be executed by the Charger in favour of the Security Trustee. "SMC" means a valid safety management certificate issued for the Vessel by or on behalf of the Administration under paragraph 13.7 of the ISM Code. "Sub-charter" means: HongKong\2550533.3 15


 
(a) the Initial Sub-charter; and (b) any subsequent time charterparty in respect of the Vessel entered into between the Charterers as disponent owners and any Sub-charterers which may have a duration of one (1) year or more (taking into account any option to renew or extend). "Sub-charter Guarantee" means: (a) (in relation to the Initial Sub-charter only) the deed of charter guarantee dated 10 November 2015 entered into between Cheniere Energy, Inc. and the Charterers; and (b) any other charter guarantee entered into between the Charterers and any Sub-charter Guarantor. "Sub-charter Guarantor" means: (a) (in relation to the Initial Sub-charter only) Cheniere Energy, Inc.; and (b) such other person who may issue a guarantee to the Charterers in respect of another Sub-charter. "Sub-charterers" means: (a) the Initial Sub-charterer; and (b) such other sub-charterers proposed by the Charterers which are or will be parties to a Sub-charter. "Subsidiary" means a subsidiary undertaking within the meaning of section 1162 of the Companies Act 2006. "Tax" or "tax" means any present and future tax (including, without limitation, value added tax, consumption tax or any other tax in respect of added value or any income), levy, impost, duty or other charge or withholding of any nature (including any penalty or interest payable in connection with any failure to pay or any delay in paying any of the same); and "Taxes", "taxes", "Taxation" and "taxation" shall be construed accordingly. "Teekay Parent" means Teekay Corporation, a corporation incorporated according to the law of The Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960. "Teekay Group" means Teekay Parent, TGP, each of their respective Subsidiaries from time to time and Teekay Shipping Limited. "Termination" means the termination at any time of the chartering of the Vessel under this Charter. "Termination Event" means each of the events specified in paragraph (a) of Clause 51 (Termination Events). "Termination Notice" has the meaning given to such term in paragraph (k) of Clause 40 (Hire) and paragraph (c) of Clause 51 (Termination Events). "Termination Payment Date" means: (a) in respect of a termination of this Charter in accordance with paragraph (k) of Clause HongKong\2550533.3 16


 
40 (Hire), the date specified in the Termination Notice served on the Charterers pursuant to that Clause; (b) in respect of a Default Termination, the date specified in the Termination Notice served on the Charterers pursuant to paragraph (c) of Clause 51 (Termination Events) in respect of such Default Termination; (c) in respect of a Total Loss Termination, the Settlement Date in respect of the Total Loss which gives rise to such Total Loss Termination. "TGP" means Teekay LNG Partners L.P., a limited partnership formed under the laws of The Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960. "Third Parties Act" means the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999. "Title Transfer PDA" means the protocol of delivery and acceptance in relation to the Vessel to be executed between the Owners and the Charterers, substantially in the form of Schedule 3 (Form of Title Transfer Protocol of Delivery and Acceptance) hereto. "Total Loss" means during the Charter Period: (a) actual or constructive or compromised or agreed or arranged total loss of the Vessel; (b) the requisition for title or compulsory acquisition of the Vessel by any government or other competent authority (other than by way of requisition for hire); (c) the capture, seizure, arrest, detention, hijacking, theft, condemnation as prize, confiscation or forfeiture of the Vessel (not falling within paragraph (b) of this definition), unless the Vessel is released and returned to the possession of the Owners or the Charterers within ninety (90) days after the capture, seizure, arrest, detention, hijacking, theft, condemnation as prize, confiscation or forfeiture in question, and for the purpose of this Charter, (i) an actual Total Loss of the Vessel shall be deemed to have occurred at the date and time when the Vessel was lost but if the date of the loss is unknown the actual Total Loss shall be deemed to have occurred on the date on which the Vessel was last reported, (ii) a constructive Total Loss shall be deemed to have occurred at the date and time at which a notice of abandonment of the Vessel is given to the insurers of the Vessel and (iii) a compromised, agreed or atTanged Total Loss shall be deemed to have occurred on the date of the relevant compromise, agreement or arrangement. "Total Loss Proceeds" means the proceeds of the Insurances or any other compensation of any description in respect of a Total Loss in respect of a Total Loss. "Total Loss Termination" means a termination of the Charter Period pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (a) of Clause 56 (Total Loss). "Transaction Documents" means, together, this Charter, any Sub-Charter, any Sub-Charter Guarantee, the MOA, the Security Documents, the Initial Sub-charter Consent and Agreement, and such other documents as maybe designated as such by the Owners from time to time. "Unpaid Sum" means any sum due and payable but unpaid by any Obligor under the Transaction Documents. HongKong\2550533.3 17


 
"US Dollars", "Dollars", "USD", "US$" and "$" each means available and freely transferable and convertible funds in lawful currency of the United States of America. "US Tax Obligor" means: (a) an Obligor which is resident for tax purposes in the United States of America; or (b) an Obligor some or all of whose payments under the Transaction Documents to which it is a party are from sources within the United States for US federal income tax purposes. "Valuation Report" means, in relation to the Vessel, a valuation report of such Vessel addressed to the Owners from an Approved Broker on the basis of a charter-free sale for prompt delivery for cash at rum's length on normal commercial terms as between a willing seller and a willing buyer. "Vessel" means the LNG carrier with builder's hull number 2407 and to be named m.v. "Creole Spirit" as more particularly described in Boxes 5 (Vessel's name, call sign and flag) to 10 (Classification Society) of this Charter. 33. Interpretations (a) In this Charter, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference to: (i) this Charter include the Schedules hereto and references to Clauses and Schedules ru·e, unless otherwise specified, references to Clauses of and Schedules to this Charter and, in the case of a Schedule, to such Schedule as incorporated in this Charter as substituted from time to time; (ii) any statutory or other legislative provision shall be construed as including any statutory or legislative modification or re-enactment thereof, or any substitution therefor; (iii) the term "Vessel" includes any part of the Vessel; (iv) the "Owners", the "Charterers", any "Obligor", "Sub-charterer", "Sub-charter Guarantor" or any other person include any of their respective successors, permitted assignees and permitted transferees; (v) any agreement, instrument or document include such agreement, instrument or document as the same may from time to time by amended, modified, supplemented, novated or substituted; (vi) the "equivalent" in one currency (the "first currency") as at any date of an amount in another currency (the "second currency") shall be construed as a reference to the amount of the first currency which could be purchased with such amount of the second currency at the spot rate of exchange quoted by the Owners at or about 11:00 a.m. two (2) Business Days (being a day other than a Saturday or Sunday on which banks and foreign exchange markets are generally open for business in Beijing) prior to such date for the purpose of the first currency with the second currency for delivery and value on such date; (vii) "hereof', "herein" and "hereunder" and other words of similar import means this Charter as a whole (including the Schedules) and not any particular part hereof; HongKong\2550533.3 18


 
(viii) "law" includes common or customary law and any constitution, decree, judgment, legislation, order, ordinance, regulation, rule, statute, treaty or other legislative measure in any jurisdiction or any present or future directive, regulation, request or requirement, or official or judicial interpretation of any of the foregoing, in each case having the force of law and, if not having the force of law, in respect of which compliance is generally customary; (ix) the word "person" or "persons" or to words importing persons include, without limitation, any state, divisions of a state, government, individuals, partnerships, corporations, ventures, government agencies, committees, departments, authorities and other bodies, corporate or unincorporated, whether having distinct legal personality or not; (x) the "winding-up", "dissolution", "administration", "liquidation", "insolvency", "reorganisation", "readjustment of debt", "suspension of payments", "moratorium" or "bankruptcy" (and their derivatives and cognate expressions) of any person shall each be construed so as to include the others and any equivalent or analogous proceedings or event under the laws of any jurisdiction in which such person is incorporated or any jurisdiction in which such person carries on business; (xi) "protection and indemnity risks" means the usual risks covered by a protection and indemnity association which is a member of the International Group of P&I Club, including pollution 1isks and the proportion (if any) of any sums payable to any other person or persons in case of collision which are not recoverable under the hull and machinery policies by reason of the incorporation in them of clause 6 of the International Hull Clauses (1/11/02 or 1/11103), clause 8 of the Institute Time Clauses (Hull)(l/10/83) or clause 8 of the Institute Time Clauses (Hulls)(l/11/1995) or the Institute Amended Running Down Clause (1/10/71) or any equivalent provision; (xii) A Potential Termination Event or Termination Event which is "continuing" is a reference to a Potential Termination Event or Termination Event which is not remedied or waived; and (xiii) words denoting the plural number include the singular and vice versa. (b) Headings are for the purpose of reference only, have no legal or other significance, and shall be ignored in the interpretation of this Charter. (c) A time of day (unless otherwise specified) is a reference to Beijing time. 34. Background (a) By a memorandum of agreement (the "MOA") of even date herewith made between the Owners (as buyers thereunder) and the Sellers (as sellers thereunder), the Owners have agreed to purchase and the Sellers have agreed to sell the Vessel subject to the terms and conditions therein. (b) Accordingly the parties hereby agree that this Charter is subject to the effective transfer of ownership of the Vessel to the Owners pursuant to the MOA. (c) If: HongKong\2550533.3 19


 
(i) the Vessel is not delivered by the Cancellation Date (or such later date as the Owners and Sellers may agree); or (ii) it becomes unlawful for the Owners (as buyers) or the Charterers (as sellers) to perform or comply with any or all of their respective obligations under the MOA or any of the respective obligations of the Owners or the Charterers under the MOA is not or ceases to be legal, valid, binding and enforceable; or (iii) the MOA expires, is cancelled, terminated, rescinded or suspended or otherwise ceases to remain in full force and effect for any reason, neither pa1ty shall be liable to the other for any claim arising out of this Charter and this Charter shall immediately terminate and be cancelled (with the exception of Clause 17 (Indemnity) (Part II) and Clause 60 (Further indemnities) provided that the Owners shall be entitled to retain all fees paid by the Charterers pursuant to paragraph (a) of Clause 57 (Fees and expenses) (and without prejudice to paragraph (a) of Clause 57 (Fees and expenses), if such fees have not been paid, the Charterers shall forthwith pay such fees to the Owners in accordance with paragraph (a) of Clause 57 (Fees and expenses)) and such payment shall not be construed as a penalty but shall represent an agreed estimate of the loss and damage suffered by the Owners in entering into this Charter and shall therefore be paid as compensation to the Owners. (d) At the end of the Cha1ter Peliod and subject to the Cha1terers having performed their obligations under the relevant Transaction Documents, it is intended that the Owners shall transfer title in the Vessel to the Charterers and the Charterers shall become the registered owners of the Vessel. 35. Pre-delivery and Delivery (a) As at the date of this Charter, the Vessel is under construction by the Builder pursuant to the terms of the Building Contract and the Owners have entered into the MOA with the Sellers. The Charterers hereby confirm that they have reviewed, received and agreed to the forms of the Building Contract and the MOA (or copies thereof). (b) The Owners will deliver and the Charterers will take delivery of the Vessel under this Charter immediately, which to the extent possible shall be deemed to take place simultaneously, after (A) the Builder delivers the Vessel to the Sellers under the Building Contract and (B) the Sellers deliver the Vessel to the Owners under and subject to the terms of the MOA upon the Actual Delivery Date, subject to which, the Charterers will accept the Vessel on an "as is where is" basis on delivery under this Charter. (i) (ii) HongKong\2550533.3 If the Sellers are unable to reject the Vessel under the Building Contract, then (A) the Charterers shall in no circumstances be entitled to reject the Vessel under this Charter, and (B) the Owners shall in no circumstances be entitled to reject to the Vessel under the MOA. Subject to the foregoing, once the Builder has delivered the Vessel and the Sellers have accepted the Vessel under the Building Contract and the Owners (as buyers under the MOA) have accepted the Vessel under the MOA, the Charterers will be deemed to have accepted the Vessel under this Charter with any faults, deficiencies and errors of descliption. 20


 
(iii) The Charterers hereby agree that the acceptance by the Sellers of the Vessel under the Building Contract and by the Owners of the Vessel under the MOA shall subject as aforesaid constitute delivery of the Vessel to the Charterers under this Charter but the Owners and the Charterers nevertheless agree to enter into and execute a protocol of delivery and acceptance in respect of this Chatter on the Actual Delivery Date. (c) The obligation of the Owners to charter the Vessel to the Charterers pursuant to this Charter shall be subject to the following conditions: (i) no Termination Event or Potential Termination Event having occurred which is continuing on or prior to the date of this Charter or the Actual Delivery Date~ (ii) the representations and warranties refen·ed to in paragraphs (vii) (No filing or stamp taxes) and (xxvi) (Financial covenants) of Clause 47 (Charterers' representations and warranties) being true and correct on the date of this Charter and the Actual Delivery Date~ (iii) the Actual Delivery Date falls on or before the Cancellation Date (or such later date as may be agreed between the Owners (as buyer under the MOA) and the Sellers); (iv) the Owners shall have received the documents and evidence referred to in Clause 36 (Conditions precedent), in each case in all respects in form and substance satisfactory to it on or before the Actual Delivery Date; and (v) delivery of the Vessel to the Sellers by the Builder under the Building Contract and delivery of the Vessel from the Sellers to the Owners under and subject to the terms of the MOA. (d) Provided that the conditions referred to in paragraph (c) above have been fulfilled or waived to the satisfaction of the Owners (which shall be evidenced in writing by the Owners), the Owners and the Charterers agree that: (i) the Charterers shall, at their own expense, upon the Actual Delivery Date arrange for the Vessel to be registered in the nmne of the Owners; (ii) the Charterers shall take delivery of the Vessel from the Owners under this Charter (such delivery to be conclusively evidenced by a duly executed PDA) simultaneously with the acceptance of delivery of the Vessel by the Owners from the Sellers pursuant to the MOA; (iii) the Charterers will accept the Vessel: (iv) HongKong\2550533.3 (A) on an "as is where is" basis in exactly the smne form and state as the Vessel is delivered by the Sellers to the Owners pursuant to the MOA;and (B) in such form and state with any faults, deficiencies and errors of description; the acceptance of delivery of the Vessel by the Charterers from the Owners pursuant to this Charter shall take place simultaneously with the acceptance of delivery of the Vessel by the Owners from the Sellers pursuant to the MOA;and 21


 
(v) the Charterers shall have no right to refuse acceptance of delivery of the Vessel into this Charter if the Vessel is delivered to the Owners pursuant to the MOA and, notwithstanding and without prejudice to the foregoing, the Owners and the Charterers nonetheless agree to enter into and execute the PDA on delivery of the Vessel under this Charter. (e) The Charterers acknowledge and agree that the Owners are not the manufacturer or original supplier of the Vessel which has been purchased by the Owners pursuant to the MOA, and have therefore made no representations or warranties in respect of the Vessel or any part thereof, and hereby waive all their rights in respect of any warranty or condition implied (whether statutory or otherwise) on the part of the Owners and all claims against the Owners howsoever the same might arise at any time in respect of the Vessel, or arising out of the construction, operation or performance of the Vessel and the chartering thereof under this Charter (including, without limitation, in respect of the seaworthiness or otherwise of the Vessel). (f) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (e) above, the Owners shall be under no liability whatsoever, howsoever arising, in respect of the injury, death, loss, damage or delay of or to or in connection with the Vessel or any person or property whatsoever, whether onboard the Vessel or elsewhere, and irrespective of whether such injury, death, loss, damage or delay shall arise from the unseaworthiness of the Vessel. For the purpose of this paragraph (f), "delay" shall include delay to the Vessel (whether in respect of delivery under this Charter or thereafter and any other delay whatsoever). 36. Conditions precedent Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Charter, the obligations of the Owners to charter the Vessel to the Charterers under this Charter are subject to and conditional upon the Owners' receipt of following documents and evidence (in each case in form and substance acceptable to the Owners (acting reasonably)) on or before the Actual Delivery Date: (a) an original of each of the following: (i) the duly executed Charter and Charter Guarantee; (ii) the Initial Sub-charter Consent and Agreement, the duly executed Security Documents (other than any Manager's Undertaking which, if applicable, shall be provided to the Owners within thirty (30) days from the Actual Delivery Date), together with all documents required by any of them; and (b) certified true copies of the constitutional documents (or equivalent documents) (and all amendments thereto) of each Obligor and any other documents required to be filed or registered or issued under the laws of their jurisdiction of incorporation to establish their incorporation; (c) certified true copies of written resolutions or (as the case may be), resolutions passed at separate meetings, in each case, of the board of directors and (if required by any legal advisors to the Owners) shareholders of each Obligor (or its sole member or general partners), evidencing their respective approvals of the Transaction Documents and authorising appropriate officers or attorneys to execute the same and to sign all notices required to be given hereunder or thereunder on their behalf or other evidence of such approvals and authorisations as shall be acceptable to the Owners; HongKong\2550533.3 22


 
(d) if applicable, the original power of attorney of each Obligor under which any documents (including the Transaction Documents) are to be executed or transactions undertaken by that party; (e) a list specifying the directors and officers of each Obligor; (f) if applicable, copies of all governmental and other consents, licences, approvals and authorisations as may be necessary to authorise the performance by each Obligor of its obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is a party, and the execution, validity and enforceability of such Transaction Documents; (g) a copy of the following: (i) the duly executed MOA; (ii) the duly executed Management Agreement (if any); (iii) the duly executed Sub-charter; (iv) the duly executed Sub-charter Guarantee; (v) the Vessel's declaration ofwan-anty evidencing that the Vessel is free from any registered Encumbrance other than by the Owners; (vi) the Vessel's cun-ent Safety Management Certificate; (vii) the Approved Manager's cun-ent Document of Compliance; (viii) the Vessel's cun-ent ISSC; (ix) the Vessel's cun-ent IAPPC; and (x) the Vessel's classification certificate evidencing that it is free of all overdue recommendations and requirements from the Classification Society, in each case (A) together with all addenda, amendments or supplements, and (B) in respect of any of the Safety Management Certificate, ISSC, IAAPC and classification certificate, such document may be issued in provisional form (where applicable); (h) evidence that: (i) all the conditions precedents under clause 8 (Conditions Precedent) of the MOA have been satisfied by the Sellers or, in the Owners' opinion, will be satisfied by the Sellers on the Actual Delivery Date; and (ii) the Vessel is insured in the manner required by the Transaction Documents, together with the written approval of the Insurances (in the form of an insurance opinion) by an insurance adviser appointed by the Owners; (i) evidence that the fees, costs and expenses then due from the Charterers pursuant to Clauses 57 (Fees and expenses) and 60 (Further indemnities) have been or will be paid on or by the Actual Delivery Date; (j) a legal opinion issued by legal advisers to the Owners in the following jurisdictions, each in form and substance satisfactory to and agreed by the Owners prior to the HongKong\2550533.3 23


 
Actual Delivery Date (or confirmation satisfactory to the Owners that such an opinion will be given): (i) England and Wales; (ii) The Commonwealth of the Bahamas; (iii) New Y ark; and (iv) The Republic of the Marshall Islands; (k) such other Authorisation or other document, opinion or assurance which the Owners reasonably consider to be necessary in connection with their entry into and performance of the transactions contemplated by any of the Transaction Documents or for the validity and enforceability thereof (including, without limitation in relation to or for the purposes of any financing by the Owners); (1) evidence that any process agent referred to in paragraph (d) of Clause 76 (Law and jurisdiction) and any process agent appointed under any Security Document executed pursuant to paragraph (a) above has accepted its appointment; (m) such documentation and other evidence as is reasonably requested by the Owners in order for the Owners to comply with all necessary "know your customer" or similar identification procedures in relation to the transactions contemplated in the Transaction Documents; and (n) evidence (in the form of a commercial invoice to be issued by the Builder) that an amount equal to the difference between the Contract Price and the Purchase Price has been or will be paid by the Sellers to the Builder. If the Owners in their sole discretion agree to deliver the Vessel under this Charter to the Charterers before all of the documents and evidence required by this Clause 36 have been delivered to or to the order of the Owners, the Charterers undertake to deliver all outstanding documents and evidence to or to the order of the Owners no later than seven (7) Business Days after the Actual Delivery Date or such other later date as specified by the Owners, acting in their sole discretion. The delivery of the Vessel by the Owners to the Charterers under this Charter shall not, unless otherwise notified by the Owners (acting in their sole discretion) to the Charterers in writing, be taken as a waiver of the Owners' right to require production of all the documents and evidence required by this Clause 36. 37. Bunkers and luboils (a) At delivery the Charterers shall take over all bunkers, lubricating oil, hydraulic oil, greases, water and unbroached stores and provisions in the Vessel without cost since these have remained the property of the Charterers (as seller) under the MOA. (b) To the extent that Clause 42 (Redelivery) applies, at redelivery the Owners shall take over and pay for all bunkers, unused lubricating oil, hydraulic oil, greases, water and unbroached provisions and other consumable stores in the said Vessel without cost. 38. Further maintenance and operation (a) The good commercial maintenance practice under Clause 10 (Maintenance and Operation) (Part II) of this Charter shall be deemed to include: (i) the maintenance and operation of the Vessel by the Charterers in HongKong\255053 3.3 24


 
accordance with: (A) the relevant regulations, requirements and recommendations of the Classification Society; (B) the relevant regulations, requirements and recommendations of the country and flag of the Vessel's registry; (C) any applicable IMO regulations (including but not limited to the ISM Code, the ISPS Code and MARPOL); (D) all other applicable regulations, requirements and recommendations; and (E) Charterers' operations and maintenance manuals; (ii) the maintenance and operation of the Vessel by the Charterers taking into account: (A) engine manufacturers' recommended maintenance and service schedules; (B) builder's operations and maintenance manuals; and (iii) recommended maintenance and service schedules of all installed equipment and pipework. (b) In addition to the above, the Charterers covenant with the Owners to an·ange online access to class records for the Owners as available to the Charterers. (c) Any equipment that is found not to be required on board as a result of regulation or operational experience is either to be removed at the Charterers expense or to be maintained in operable condition. (d) The title to any equipment (or part thereof): (i) placed on board as a result of operational requirements of the Charterers shall automatically be deemed to belong to the Owners (unless hired from a third party) immediately upon such placement, and such equipment may only be removed: (A) with the Owners' prior written consent, (B) at the Charterers' own expense, and (C) without damage to the Vessel; and (ii) replaced, renewed or substituted shall remain with the Owners until the part or equipment which replaced it or the new or substitute part or equipment becomes property of the Owners. (e) Without prejudice to any other provisions under this Charter, the Charterers shall maintain, use and operate the Vessel with reasonable care as if the Charterers were the owner of the same. 39. Structural changes and alterations (a) Unless required by the Classification Society, compulsory legislation or pursuant to the terms of any Sub-charter, the Charterers may make structural changes in the Vessel or changes in the machinery, engines, appurtenances or spare parts thereof without in each instance first securing the Owners' consent if the following conditions are satisfied: HongKong\2550533.3 25


 
(i) any such changes do not have a material adverse effect on the Vessel's certification or the Vessel's fitness for purpose; (ii) none of such changes will materially diminish the value of the Vessel and/or have a material adverse effect on the safety, pe1formance, value or marketability of the Vessel; (iii) the Charterers shall bear all time, costs and expenses in relation to any such changes; and (iv) the Charterers shall furnish the Owners with: (A) copies of all plans in relation to such changes; (B) if applicable, confirmation from the Classification Society that such changes will not adversely affect the class of the Vessel, provided always that such Classification Society agrees to issue such confirmation; and (C) two Valuation Reports (at the Cha1terers' cost) on the Market Value of the Vessel after the implementation of such changes if, in the opinion of the Owners (acting reasonably), such changes are of a material nature that may affect the Vessel's Market Value. Upon the occun·ence of any Termination Event which is continuing, if the Owners decide to retake possession of the Vessel, the Charterers shall at their expense restore the Vessel to its former condition unless the changes made are carried out: (D) to improve the performance, operation or marketability of the Vessel; or (E) as a result of a regulatory compliance. (b) Any improvement, structural changes or new equipment becoming necessary for the continued operation of the Vessel by reason of new class requirements or by compulsory legislation shall be for the Charterers' account and the Charterers shall not have any right to recover from the Owners any part of the cost for such improvements, changes or new equipment either during the Charter Period or, to the extent that Clause 42 (Redelivery) applies, at redelivery of the Vessel. The Charterers shall give written notice to the Owners of any such improvement, structural changes or new equipment. 40. Hire (a) In consideration of the Owners' agreement to charter the Vessel to the Charterers pursuant to the terms hereof, the Charterers agree to pay to the Owners on each and every Hire Payment Date throughout the Charter Period, the Hire due and payable as of each such Hire Payment Date in accordance with the terms of this Charter save that the Hire for the first Hire Period which is payable on the Actual Delivery Date shall be set off against the amount of Purchase Price due from the Owners (as buyer) to the Charterers (as seller) pursuant to the MOA. (b) All payments of Hire shall be paid in advance on each Hire Payment Date (Beijing time) (in respect of which time is of the essence) with the first (1st) instalment falling due on the Actual Delivery Date. (c) Any payment provided herein due on any day which is not a Business Day shall be HongKong\2550533.3 26


 
payable on the immediately following Business Day. (d) All payments under this Charter shall be made to the account opened in the name of the Owners with Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited and account number 861530123722 or such bank as the Owners may choose, the details of which shall be notified by the Owners to the Charterers pdor to the first Hire Payment Date (or such other account as the Owners may thereafter upon reasonable notice notify the Charterers from time to time) for credit to the account of the Owners. (e) Following delivery of the Vessel to, and acceptance by, the Charterers under this Charter, the Charterers' obligation to pay Hire in accordance with this Clause 40 shall be absolute in-espective of any contingency whatsoever including but not limited to: (i) any set-off (save as permitted under Clause 40(a)), counterclaim, recoupment, defence or other right which the Charterers may have against the Owners, the Finance Parties or any other third party; (ii) any unavailability of the Vessel, for any reason, including but not limited to seaworthiness, condition, design, operation, merchantability or fitness for use or purpose of the Vessel or any apparent or latent defects in the Vessel or its machinery and equipment or the ineligibility of the Vessel for any particular use or trade or for registration of documentation under the laws of any relevant jurisdiction or lack of registration or the absence or withdrawal of any consent required under the applicable law of any relevant judsdiction for the ownership, chartedng, use or operation of the Vessel or any damage to the Vessel; (iii) any failure or delay on the part of either party to this Charter, whether with or without fault on its part, in performing or complying with any of the terms, conditions or other provisions of this Charter; (iv) any insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganisation, arrangement, readjustment of debt, dissolution, administration, liquidation or similar proceedings by or against the Owners or the Charterers or any change in the constitution of the Owners or the Charterers; ( v) any invalidity or unenforceability or lack of due authodsation of or any defect in this Charter; (vi) any other cause which would but for this provision have the effect of terminating or in any way affecting the obligations of the Charterers hereunder, it being the intention of the parties that the provisions of this Clause 40, and the obligation of the Charterers to pay Hire and make any payments under this Charter, shall (save as expressly provided in this Clause 40) survive any frustration and that, save as expressly provided in this Charter, no moneys paid under this Charter by the Charterers to the Owners shall in any event or circumstance be repayable to the Charterers. (f) All payments of Hire and all other Unpaid Sums to the Owners pursuant to this Charter and the other relevant Transaction Documents shall be made in immediately available funds in US Dollars, free and clear of, and without deduction for or on account of, any Taxes (other than a FATCA Deduction). HongKong\2550533.3 27


 
(g) In the event that the Charterers are required by any law or regulation to make any deduction or withholding (other than a FATCA Deduction) on account of any taxes which arise as a consequence of any payment due under this Charter, then: (i) the Charterers shall notify the Owners promptly after they become aware of such requirement; (ii) the Charterers shall remit the amount of such taxes to the appropriate taxation authority within three (3) Business Days or any other applicable shorter time limits and in any event prior to the date on which penalties attach thereto; and (iii) such payment shall be increased by such amount as may be necessary to ensure that the Owners receive a net amount which, after deducting or withholding such taxes, is equal to the full amount which the Owners would have received had such payment not been subject to such taxes. (h) The Charterers shall forward to the Owners evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Owners that any such taxes have been remitted to the appropriate taxation authority within thirty (30) days of the expiry of any time limit within which such taxes must be so remitted or, if earlier, the date on which such taxes are so remitted. (i) Subject to sub-paragraph (a)(i) of Clause 51 (Termination Events), if the Charterers fail to pay any amount payable by it under a Transaction Document on its due date, interest shall accrue on a daily basis on the Unpaid Sum from the due date up to the date of actual payment (both before and after judgment) at a rate which is 5.00% per annum over the amount of such Unpaid Sum for the period of such non-payment. Any interest accruing under this paragraph (i) shall be immediately payable by the Charterers on demand by the Owners. Default interest (if unpaid) arising on an Unpaid Sum will be compounded with the Unpaid Sum at the end of each period selected by the Owners but will remain immediately due and payable. G) In the event that this Charter is terminated for whatever reason, the Charterers' obligation to pay Hire and such other Unpaid Sum which (in each case) has accrued due before, and which remains unpaid, at the date of such termination shall continue notwithstanding such termination. (k) In the event that it becomes unlawful or it is prohibited for either the Owners or the Charterers to charter the Vessel pursuant to this Charter, then the Owners and Charterers, if such new or changed law or regulation or such interpretation or application permit, shall notify the other party of the relevant event and negotiate in good faith for a period of thirty (30) days (or such longer period as may be agreed by the Owners (acting reasonably)) from the date of the receipt of the relevant notice by the other party to agree an alternative. If such agreement is not reached within such thirty (30)-day or longer period, the Charterers agree that, in such circumstances, the Owners shall have the right to terminate this Charter by delivering to the Charterers a Termination Notice specifying a Termination Payment Date that falls, to the extent permitted by law, no earlier than thirty (30) days after the date of such Termination Notice, whereupon the Charterers shall be obliged to pay to the Owners the Early Termination Amount in accordance with paragraph (d) of Clause 51 (Termination Events) and/or such other terms and conditions as may be specified in such Termination Notice. (1) Subject to paragraph (n) below, the Charterers shall, within three Business Days of a demand by the Owners, pay to the Owners the amount of any Increased Costs incurred by the Owners as a result of (i) the introduction of or any change in (or in the interpretation, administration or application of) any law or regulation made HongKong\2550533.3 28


 
after the date of this Charter, or (ii) compliance with any law or regulation made after the date of this Charter, or (iii) the implementation or application of or compliance with Basel III or any other law or regulation which implements Basel III (whether such implementation, application or compliance is by a government, regulator or the Owners) made after the date of this Charter. In this Clause: (i) "Basel III" means: (A) the agreements on capital requirements, a leverage ratio and liquidity standards contained in "Basel Ill: A global regulatory framework for more resilient banks and banking systems", "Basel III: International framework for liquidity risk measurement, standards and monitoring" and "Guidance for national authorities operating the countercyclical capital buffer" published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in December 2010, each as amended, supplemented or restated; (B) the rules for global systemically important banks contained in "Global systemically important banks: assessment methodology and the additional loss absorbency requirement - Rules text" published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in November 2011, as amended, supplemented or restated; and (C) any further guidance or standards published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision relating to "Basel III". (ii) "Increased Costs" means: (A) a reduction in the rate of return from the Hire or on the Owners' overall capital; (B) an additional or increased cost; or (C) a reduction of any amount due and payable under any Transaction Document, which is incurred or suffered by the Owners to the extent that it is attributable to the Owners having entered into any Transaction Document or funding or performing its obligations under any Transaction Document. (m) The Owners shall notify the Charterers of any claim arising from paragraph (1) above (and of the event giving rise to such claim). The Owners shall, as soon as practicable after having made a demand in respect of such claim, provide a certificate confirming the amount of its Increased Costs. (n) Paragraph (1) above does not apply to the extent any Increased Costs is: (i) compensated for by a payment made under paragraph (g)( iii) above; or (ii) attributable to a FATCA Deduction required to be made by either Party, an Obligor or a Finance Party (if applicable); or (iii) attributable to the wilful breach by the Owners of any law or regulation; or HongKong\2550533.3 29


 
(iv) attributable to the implementation or application of, or compliance with, the "International Convergence of Capital Measurement and Capital Standards, a Revised Framework" published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in June 2004 in the form existing on the date of this Charter (but excluding any amendment arising out of Basel Ill) ("Basel II") or any other law or regulation which implements Basel II (whether such implementation, application or compliance is by a government, regulator or the Owners). (o) The Charterers shall, within three (3) Business Days of demand by the Owners, pay to the Owners their Break Costs. 41. Insurance (a) During the Agreement Term, the Charterers shall at their expense keep the Vessel insured against fire and usual marine risks (including hull and machinery and excess risks), oil pollution liability risks, war (including, if applicable, "War Risks" as defined in paragraph (a) of Clause 26 (War)) and protection and indemnity risks (and any risks against which it is compulsory to insure for the operation for the Vessel) in US Dollars and in such market and on such terms as are customary for owners of similar tonnage. (b) Such insurances shall be arranged by the Charterers to protect the interests of the Owners, the Charterers and (if any) the mortgagee of the Vessel or such other relevant Finance Party, and the Chruterers shall be at libe1ty to protect under such insurances the interests of any Approved Manager. (c) Insurance policies shall cover the Owners, the Charterers and (if any) the Finance Parties according to their respective interests. Subject to the approval of the Owners (acting on the instructions or with the approval of the Finance Parties (in each case if applicable)) and the insurers, the Charterers shall effect all insured repairs and shall undertake settlement and reimbursement from the insurers of all costs in connection with such repairs as well as insured charges, expenses and liabilities to the extent of coverage under the insurances herein provided for, provided that the aforementioned consent from the Owners will not be required for emergency repairs that are required to be carried out to enable the Charterers to continue to utilise the Vessel in accordance with this Charter. (d) The Charterers shall also remain responsible for and to effect repairs and settlement of costs and expenses incurred thereby in respect of all other repairs not covered by the insurances and/or not exceeding any possible franchise(s) or deductibles provided for in the insurances. (e) The Charterers shall arrange that, at any time during the Agreement Term, the hull and machinery and war risks insurance shall be in an amount not less than the greater of: (i) an amount which equals one hundred and ten per cent (110%) of the then current Early Termination Amount; and (ii) the current Market Value of the Vessel. (f) The Vessel shall be entered in a P&I Club which is a member of the International Group Association on customary terms and shall be covered against liability for pollution claims in an runount not less than one thousand million US Dollars (US$1,000,000,000). All insurances shall include customary protection in favour of the Owners and (if any) the Finance Parties as notice of cancellation and HongKong\2550533.3 30


 
exclusion from liability for premiums or calls. (g) The Charterers: (i) undertake to place the Insurances in such markets, in such currency, on such terms and conditions, and with such brokers, underwriters and associations as are customary for owners of similar tonnage; (ii) shall not alter the terms of any of the Insurances nor allow any person to be co-assured (other than an Approved Manager which is Teekay Shipping Limited, TGP or another member of the Teekay Group who has provided a co-assured undertaking in form and substance satisfactory to the Owners) under any of the Insurances without the prior written consent of the Owners (unless such co-assured person (other than an Approved Manager which is Teekay Shipping Limited, TGP or another member of the Teekay Group) has provided a co-assured undertaking in form and substance satisfactory to the Owners) and, if applicable, the Finance Parties, and will supply the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties from time to time on request with such information as the Owners and, if applicable, any Finance Party may in their discretion reasonably require with regard to the Insurances and the brokers, underwriters or associations through or with which the Insurances are placed; and (iii) shall reimburse the Owners and/or (if applicable) any Finance Party on demand for all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the Owners and/or such Finance Party in obtaining a report on the adequacy of the Insurances from an insurance adviser instructed by the Owners and/or such Finance Party, where such report was obtained (i) on or around the Actual Delivery Date and (ii) where the Owners reasonably determine that there have been material changes in the requirement to insure the Vessel. (h) The Charterers undertake duly and punctually to pay all premiums, calls and contributions, and all other sums at any time payable in connection with the Insurances, and, at their own expense, to arrange and provide any guarantees from time to time required by any protection and indemnity or war risks association. From time to time upon the Owners' request, the Charterers shall provide the Owners and/or such Finance Party with (i) copies of all invoices issued by the brokers, underwriters or associations in respect of such premiums calls, contributions and other sums, and (ii) evidence satisfactory to the Owners and/or such Finance Party that such premiums, calls, contributions and other sums have been duly and punctually paid; that any such guarantees have been duly given; and that all declarations and notices required by the terms of any of the Insurances to be made or given by or on behalf of the Charterers to brokers, underwriters or associations have been duly and punctually made or given. (i) The Charterers will comply in all respects with all terms and conditions of the Insurances and will make all such declarations to brokers, underwriters and associations as may be required to enable the Vessel to operate in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Insurances. The Charterers will not do, nor permit to be done, any act, nor make, nor permit to be made, any omission, as a result of which any of the Insurances may become liable to be suspended, cancelled or avoided, or may become unenforceable, or as a result of which any sums payable under or in connection with any of the Insurances may be reduced or become liable to be repaid or rescinded in whole or in part. In particular, but without limitation, the Charterers will not permit the Vessel to be employed other than in conformity with the Insurances without first taking out additional insurance cover in respect of that employment in all respects to the satisfaction of the Owners and, if applicable, HongKong\2550533.3 31


 
the Finance Parties, and the Charterers will promptly notify the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties of any new requirement imposed by any broker, underwriter or association in relation to any of the Insurances. G) The Charterers will, no later than seven (7) days (or, in the case of protection and indemnity tisks, no later than one (1) day) before the expiry of any of the Insurances renew them and shall as soon as reasonably thereafter (but in any event within fifteen (15) days after the relevant renewals) give the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties such details of those renewals as the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties may require. (k) The Charterers shall deliver to the Owners (upon the Owners' request) and, if applicable, the Finance Parties (upon their request) copies (and, if required by the Owners, the otiginals) of all policies, certificates of entry (endorsed with the appropriate loss payable clauses as may be required by the Owners and the Finance Parties from time to time) and other documents relating to the Insurances (including, without limitation, receipts for premiums, calls or contributions) and shall procure that letters of undertaking (in such form as are customary for the market) shall be issued to the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties by the brokers through which the Insurances are placed (or, in the case of protection and indemnity or war risks associations, by their managers). If the Vessel is at any time during the Agreement Term insured under any form of fleet cover, the Charterers shall procure that those letters of undertaking contain confirmation that the brokers, underwriters or association (as the case may be) will not set off claims relating to the Vessel against premiums, calls or contlibutions in respect of any other vessel or other insurance, and that the insurance cover of the Vessel will not be cancelled by reason of non-payment of premiums, calls or contributions relating to any other vessel or other insurance. Failing receipt of those confirmations, the Charterers will instruct the brokers, underwriters or association concerned to issue a separate policy or certificate for the Vessel in the sole name of the Charterers or of the Charterers' brokers as agents for the Charterers. (1) The Charterers shall promptly provide the Owners with full information regarding any casualty or other accident or damage to the Vessel, including, without limitation, any communication with all parties involved in case of a claim under any of the Insurances, unless the Charterers reasonably expect the cost of the claim no to exceed the Major Casualty Amount. (m) The Charterers agree that, at any time after the occurrence of a Termination Event which is continuing, the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties shall be entitled to collect, sue for, recover and give a good discharge for all claims in respect of any of the Insurances; to pay collecting brokers the customary commission on all sums collected in respect of those claims; to compromise all such claims or refer them to arbitration or any other form of judicial or non-judicial determination; and otherwise to deal with such claims in such manner as the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties shall in their discretion think fit. (n) Whether or not a Termination Event shall have occurred, the proceeds of any claim under any of the Insurances in respect of a Total Loss shall be paid and applied in accordance with Clause 56 (Total Loss). (o) (i) HongKong\2550533.3 The Owners agree that any amounts which may become due under any protection and indemnity entry or insurance shall be paid to the Charterers to reimburse the Charterers for, and in discharge of, the loss, damage or expense in respect of which they shall have become due, unless, at the time 32


 
the amount in question becomes due, a Termination Event shall have occurred and is continuing, in which event the Owners shall be entitled to receive the amounts in question and to apply them either in reduction of the Early Termination Amount owed by the Charterers pursuant to paragraph (d) of Clause 51 (Termination Events) or, at the option of the Owners, to the discharge of the liability in respect of which they were paid. (ii) Without prejudice to the forgoing and subject to the terms of the Finance Documents (if any), all other claims in relation to the Insurances (other than in respect of a Total Loss), shall, unless and until the occurrence of a Termination Event which is continuing, in which event all claims under the relevant policy shall be payable directly to the Owners, be payable as follows: (A) a claim in respect of any one casualty where the aggregate claim against all insurers does not exceed the Major Casualty Amount, plior to adjustment for any franchise or deductible under the terms of the relevant policy, shall be paid directly to the Charterers (as agent for the Owners) for the repair, salvage or other charges involved or as a reimbursement if the Charterers fully repaired the damage to the satisfaction of the Owners and paid all of the salvage or other charges; (B) a claim in respect of any one casualty where the aggregate claim against all insurers exceeds the Major Casualty Amount plior to adjustment for any franchise or deductible under the terms of the relevant policy shall be payable directly to the Owners unless the Owners have, by prior wlitten consent, agreed for such claim to be paid to the Charterers as and when the Vessel is restored to her former state and condition and the liability in respect of which the insurance loss is payable is discharged, and provided that the insurers may with such consent make payment on account of repairs in the course of being effected. (p) The Charterers shall not settle, compromise or abandon any claim under or in connection with any of the Insurances (other than a claim of less than the Major Casualty Amount arising other than from a Total Loss) without the prior written consent of the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties. ( q) If the Charterers fail to effect or keep in force the Insurances, the Owners may (but shall not be obliged to) effect and/or keep in force such insurances on the Vessel and such entries in protection and indemnity or war lisks associations as the Owners in their discretion consider desirable, and the Owners may (but shall not be obliged to) pay any unpaid premiums, calls or contributions. The Charterers will reimburse the Owners from time to time on demand for all such premiums, calls or contributions paid by the Owners, together with interest calculated in accordance with paragraph (i) of Clause 40 (Hire) from the date of payment by the Owners until the date of reimbursement. (r) The Charterers shall comply strictly with the requirements of any legislation relating to pollution or protection of the environment which may from time to time be applicable to the Vessel in any jurisdiction in which the Vessel shall trade and in particular the Charterers shall comply strictly with the requirements of the United States Oil Pollution Act 1990 (the "Act") if the Vessel is to trade in the United States of America and Exclusive Economic Zone (as defined in the Act). Before any such trade is commenced and during the entire period during which such trade is carried on, the Charterers shall: HongKong\2550533.3 33


 
(i) pay any additional premiums required to maintain protection and indemnity cover for oil pollution up to the limit available to the Charterers for the Vessel in the market; and (ii) make all such quarterly or other voyage declarations as may from time to time be required by the Vessel's protection and indemnity association in order to maintain such cover; and (iii) submit the Vessel to such additional periodic, classification, structural or other surveys which may be required by the Vessel's protection and indemnity insurers to maintain cover for such trade; and (iv) implement any recommendations contained in the reports issued following the surveys referred to in sub-paragraph (r)(iii) above within the relevant time limits; and ( v) in addition to the foregoing (if such trade is in the United States of America and Exclusive Economic Zone): (A) obtain and retain a certificate of financial responsibility under the Act in form and substance satisfactory to the United States Coast Guard and upon request provide the Owners with evidence of the same; and (B) procure that the protection and indemnity insurances do not contain a US Trading Exclusion Clause or any other analogous provision and provide the Owners with evidence that this is so; and (C) comply strictly with any operational or structural regulations issued from time to time by any relevant authorities under the Act so that at all times the Vessel falls within the provisions which limit strict liability under the Act for oil pollution. (s) The Owners shall be at liberty to, in relation to the Vessel, take out an Innocent Owners' Interest Insurance on such terms and conditions as the Owners may from time to time decide. The Charterers shall from time to time upon the Owners' demand reimburse the Owners for all costs, premiums and expenses paid or incurred by the Owners in connection with such Innocent Owners' Interest Insurance, but only to the extent corresponding to an Owners' Interest Insurance for an amount not exceeding one hundred and ten per cent (11 0%) of the then current Early Termination Amount. (t) Any Finance Party shall be at liberty to take out a Mortgagees' Interest Insurance in relation to the Vessel on such terms and conditions as that Finance Party may from time to time decide. The Charterers shall from time to time upon the Owners' demand reimburse the Owners for all costs, premiums and expenses paid or incurred by the Owners or that Finance Party in connection with such Mortgagees' Interest Insurance, but only to the extent corresponding to a Mortgagee's Interest Insurance for an amount not exceeding one hundred and ten per cent. (11 0%) of the amount then outstanding under any loan made available by the Finance Parties pursuant to any Finance Documents. (u) The Owners shall be at liberty to, in relation to the Vessel, take out freight, demurrage and defence cover on such terms and conditions as the Owners may from time to time decide. The Charterers shall from time to time upon the Owners' demand reimburse the Owners for all costs, premiums and expenses paid or incurred by the Owners in connection with such cover, but only to the extent HongKong\2550533.3 34


 
corresponding to such cover for an amount not exceeding one hundred and ten per cent (11 0%) of the then current Early Termination Amount. 42. Redelivery Upon the occmTence of any Termination Event, if the Owners decide to retake possession of the Vessel pursuant to paragraph (g) of Clause 51 (Termination Events), then the Charterers shall, at their own cost and expense, redeliver or cause to be redelivered the Vessel to the Owners at a safe, ice free port (at the Charterers' option and which is acceptable to the Owners) where the Vessel would be afloat at all times in a ready safe berth or anchorage, in accordance with Clauses 15 (Redelivery), 43 (Redelivery conditions) and 45 (Diver's inspection at redelivery), provided however that upon the Charterers' payment of the Early Termination Amount and any other amounts due under this Chruter, the Charterers shall no longer be obliged to comply with the requirements under Clauses 15 (Redelivery), 43 (Redelivery conditions) or 45 (Diver's inspection at redelivery). 43. Redelivery conditions (a) In addition to what has been agreed in Clauses 15 (Redelivery) (Part II) and 42 (Redelivery), the condition of the Vessel shall at redelivery be as follows: (i) the Vessel shall be free of any overdue class and statutory recommendations affecting its trading certificates; (ii) the Vessel must be redelivered with all equipment and spares or replacement items listed in the delivery inventory cruried out pursuant to Clause 9 (Inventories, Oil and Stores) (Part II) and any spare parts on board or on order for any equipment installed on the Vessel following delivery (provided that any such items which are on lease or hire purchase shall be replaced with items of an equivalent standard and condition fair wear and tear excepted); all records, logs, plans, operating manuals and drawings, spare parts on board shall be included at the time of redelivery in connection with a transfer of the Vessel or such other items as are then in the possession of the Charterers shall be delivered to the Owners; (iii) the Vessel must be redelivered with all national and international trading certificates and hull/machinery survey positions for both class and statutory surveys free of any overdue recommendation and qualifications valid and un-extended for a period of at least three (3) months beyond the redelivery date; (iv) all of the Vessel's ballast tank coatings to be maintained in "Fair" (as such term (or its equivalent) may be defined and/or interpreted in the relevant survey report) condition as appropriate for the Vessel's age at the time of redelivery, fair wear and tear excepted; (v) the Vessel shall have passed any flag or class surveys or inspections due within three (3) months after the date of redelivery and have its continuous survey system up to date; (vi) the Vessel must be re-delivered with accommodation and common spaces for crew and officers substantially in the same condition as at the Actual Delivery Date, free of damage over and above fair wear and tear, clean and free of infestation and odours; with cargo spaces generally fit to carry the cargoes originally designed and intended for the Vessel; with main propulsion equipment, auxiliary equipment, cargo handling equipment, navigational equipment, etc., in such operating condition as provided for in HongKong\2550533.3 35


 
this Charter; (vii) the Vessel shall be free and clear of all liens (other than any Permitted Encumbrance); (viii) the condition of the cargo holds to be in accordance with the maintenance regime undertaken by the Charterers during the Charter Period since delivery with allowance for legitimate cargoes carried since the last major maintenance programme; (ix) at the costs and expenses of the Charterers, a final joint report from the surveyors appointed by the Owners and the Charterers respectively shall be carried out as to the condition of the Vessel and a list of agreed deficiencies if any shall be drawn up; (x) the anti-fouling coating system applied at the last scheduled dry-docking shall be in accordance with prevailing regulations at the time of application; (xi) the funnel markings and name (unless being maintained by the Owner following redelivery) shall be painted out by the Charterers; and (xii) recently taken lube oil samples for all major machinery shall be made available within one (1) week of redelivery and results forwarded to Owners' technical management for review. (b) At redelivery, the Charterers shall ensure that the Vessel shall meet the following performance levels (which where relevant shall be determined by reference to the Vessel's log books): (i) all equipment controlling the habitability of the accommodation and service areas to be in proper working order, fair wear and tear excepted; and (ii) available deadweight to be within one per cent (1%) of that achieved at delivery (as the same may be adjusted as a result of any upgrading of the Vessel carried out in accordance with this Charter (such adjustment to be agreed between the Owners and Charterers at the time such upgrading work is to be undertaken)). (c) The Owners and Charterers shall each appoint (at the Charterers' cost and expense) surveyors for the purpose of determining and agreeing in writing the condition of the Vessel at redelivery. (d) If the Vessel is not in the condition or does not meet the performance criteria required by this Clause 43, a list of deficiencies together with the costs of repairing/remedying such deficiencies shall be agreed by the respective surveyors. (e) The Charterers shall be obliged to repair any class items restricting the operation or trading of the Vessel prior to redelivery. (f) The Charterers shall be obliged to repair/remedy all such other deficiencies as are necessary to put the Vessel into the return condition required by this Clause 43. 44. Owners' mortgage (a) On the basis that the Owners will procure the issuance of the relevant Quiet Enjoyment Letter, the Charterers: HongKong\2550533.3 36


 
(i) acknowledge that the Owners are entitled and do intend to enter or have entered into certain funding arrangements with the Finance Parties in order to finance part of the Owners' Cost, which funding arrangements may be secured, inter alia, by ship mortgages over the Vessel and (along with other related matters) the relevant Finance Documents; (ii) irrevocably consent to any assignment in favour of the Finance Parties pursuant to the relevant Finance Documents of the Owners' rights in and to any assignment by the Charterers of its rights, interests and benefits in and to the Insurances, Earnings, Requisition Compensation and any guarantee in favour of the Charterers for the performance of the obligations of any Sub-charterer under any Sub-charter; and (iii) without limiting the generality of paragraph (q) of Clause 48 (Charterers' undertakings), undertake to execute, provide or procure the execution or provision (as the case may be) of such further information or document as in the reasonable opinion of the Owners and/or the Finance Parties are necessary to effect the assignment referred to in paragraph (ii) above. (b) Without prejudice to the foregoing, the Owners' may assign, transfer or novate their rights under this Charter without the prior written consent of the Charterers if (x) the proposed assignee, transferee or novatee is an Affiliate of the Owners, or (y) (in the case of an assignment by way of security only) the proposed assignee is a Finance Party, in all cases subject to the following conditions: (i) the Owner having procured the relevant Quiet Enjoyment Letter; (ii) the proposed assignee, transferee or novatee is not a recognised competitor of any member of the Teekay Group; and (iii) the Charterers will not be left in a financially worse position after any proposed assignment ,transfer or novation, provided however that all the conditions referred to in the preceding provisions of this paragraph (b) (other than the Quiet Enjoyment Letter referred to in sub-paragraph (b)(i) above) shall not apply to any assignment, transfer or novation which occurs or is intended to occur after a Termination Event has occurred and is continuing. 45. Diver's inspection at redelivery (a) For the avoidance of doubt, the requirements of this Clause 45 will not apply if (i) after the occurrence of a Termination Event, the Charterers have paid the Early Termination Amount and any other amounts due under this Charter, or (ii) the Charterers have paid the Purchase Obligation Price and the Vessel has been redelivered to the Charterer pursuant to Clause 54 (Purchase obligation and transfer of title). (b) Unless the Vessel is returned in dry-dock, a diver's inspection is required to be performed at the time of redelivery. (c) The Charterers shall, at the written request of the Owners, arrange at the Charterers' time and expense for an underwater inspection by a diver approved by the Classification Society immediately prior to the redelivery. (d) A video film of the inspection shall be made. The extent of the inspection and the conditions under which it is performed shall be to the satisfaction of the HongKong\2550533.3 37


 
Classification Society. (e) If damage to the underwater parts is found, the Charterers shall arrange, at their time and costs, for the Vessel to be dry-docked and repairs carried out to the satisfaction of the Classification Society. (t) If the conditions at the port of redelivery are unsuitable for such diver's inspection, the Charterers shall take the Vessel (in Owners' time but at Charterers' expense) to a suitable alternative place nearest to the redelivery port unless an alternative solution is agreed. (g) Without limiting the generality of sub-paragraph (b)(iii) of Clause 57 (Fees and expenses), all costs relating to any diver's inspection shall be borne by the Charterers. 46. Owners' undertaking The Owners warrant, represent and agree that they and their officers, directors, employees, consultants, agents and/or intermediaries, or any person acting on their behalf, have complied with, and shall comply with, all applicable Business Ethics Laws in connection with this Charter. The Owners shall indemnify the Charterers for any loss or damages arising from a breach of this Clause 46 (Owners' undertaking). 47. Charterers' representations and warranties (a) The Charterers represent and wan·ant to the Owners on the date of this Charter and (by reference to the facts and circumstances then pertaining) on the Actual Delivery Date and at each Hire Payment Date as follows (except that (1) the representation and warranty contained in paragraphs (vii) (No filing or stamp taxes) and (xxvi) (Financial covenants) below shall only be made on the date of this Charter and on the Actual Delivery Date, and (2) the representations and warranties in paragraphs (ii) (No deductions or withholding) and (xx) (Disclosure of material facts) below shall only be made on the date of this Charter): (i) Status and due authorisation: each Obligor is a corporation, limited partnership or limited liability company duly incorporated or formed under the laws of its jmisdiction of incorporation or formation (as the case may be) with power to enter into the Transaction Documents and to exercise its rights and perform its obligations under the Transaction Documents and all corporate and other action required to authorise its execution of the Transaction Documents and its performance of its obligations thereunder has been duly taken; (ii) No deductions or withholding: under the laws of the Obligors' respective jurisdictions of incorporation or formation in force at the date hereof, none of the Obligors will be required to make any deduction or withholding from any payment it may make under any of the Transaction Documents (other than a FATCA Deduction); (iii) Claims pari passu: under the laws of the Obligors' respective jurisdictions of incorporation or formation in force at the date hereof, the payment obligations of each Obligor under each Transaction Document to which it is a party, rank at least pari passu with the claims of all other unsecured and unsubordinated creditors of such obligor save for any obligations which are preferred solely by any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar laws of general application; HongKong\2550533.3 38


 
(iv) No Immunity: in any proceedings taken in any of the Obligors' respective jurisdictions of incorporation or formation in relation to any of the Transaction Documents, none of the Obligors will be entitled to claim for itself or any of its assets immunity from suit, execution, attachment or other legal process; (v) Governing law and judgments: in any proceedings taken in any of the Obligors' jurisdiction of incorporation or formation in relation to any of the Transaction Documents in which there is an express choice of the law of a particular country as the governing law thereof, that choice of law and any judgment or (if applicable) arbitral award obtained in that country will be recognised and enforced; (vi) Validity and admissibility in evidence: as at the date hereof, all acts, conditions and things required to be done, fulfilled and petformed in order (A) to enable each of the Obligors lawfully to enter into, exercise its rights under and perform and comply with the obligations expressed to be assumed by it in the Transaction Documents, (B) to ensure that the obligations expressed to be assumed by each of the Obligors in the Transaction Documents are legal, valid and binding, and (C) to make the Transaction Documents admissible in evidence in the jurisdictions of incorporation or formation of each of the Obligors, have been done, fulfilled and performed; (vii) No filing or stamp taxes: under the laws of the Obligors' respective jurisdictions of incorporation or formation in force at the date hereof, it is not necessary that any of the Transaction Documents be filed, recorded or enrolled with any court or other authority in its jurisdiction of incorporation or formation (other than the Registrar of Companies for England and Wales or the relevant maritime registry, to the extent applicable) or that any stamp, registration or similar tax be paid on or in relation to any of the Transaction Document; (viii) Binding obligations: the obligations expressed to be assumed by each of the Obligors in the Transaction Documents are legal and valid obligations, binding on each of them in accordance with the terms of the Transaction Documents and no limit on any of their powers will be exceeded as a result of the borrowings, granting of security or giving of guarantees contemplated by the Transaction Documents or the performance by any of them of any of their obligations thereunder; (ix) No misleading information: to the best of its knowledge, any factual information provided by any Obligor to the Owners in connection with the Transaction Documents was true and accurate in all material respects as at the date it was provided and is not misleading in any respect; (x) No winding-up: none of the Obligors has taken any corporate, limited liability company or limited partnership action nor have any other steps been taken or legal proceedings been started or (to the best of the Charterers' knowledge and belief) threatened against any Obligor for its winding-up, dissolution, administration or reorganisation or for the appointment of a receiver, administrator, administrative receiver, trustee or similar officer of it or of any or all of its assets or revenues which might have a Material Adverse Effect on the business or financial condition of the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole; (xi) Solvency: HongKong\2550533.3 39


 
(A) None of the Obligors nor the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole is unable, or admits or has admitted its inability, to pay its debts or has suspended making payments in respect of any of its debts; (B) None of the Obligors by reason of actual or anticipated financial difficulties, has commenced, or intends to commence, negotiations with one or more of its creditors with a view to rescheduling any of its indebtedness. (C) The value of the assets of each Obligor and the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole is not less than the liabilities of such entity or the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole (as the case may be) (taking into account contingent and prospective liabilities). (D) No moratorium has been, or may, in the reasonably foreseeable future be, declared in respect of any indebtedness of any Obligor. (xii) No material defaults: (A) Without prejudice to paragraph (B) below, none of the Obligors are in breach of or in default under any agreement to which it is a party or which is binding on it or any of its assets to an extent or in a manner which might have a Material Adverse Effect on the business or financial condition of the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole. (B) No Potential Termination Event or Termination Event is continuing or might reasonably be expected to result from each Obligor's entry into and performance of each Transaction Document to which such Obligor is a party; (xiii) No material proceedings: no action or administrative proceeding of or before any court, arbitral body or agency which is not covered by adequate insurance or which might have a Material Adverse Effect on the business or financial condition of the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole has been started or is reasonably likely to be started; (xiv) Accounts: all financial statements relating to the Charterers or the Charter Guarantor required to be delivered under paragraph (a) of Clause 48 (Charterers' undertakings), were each prepared in accordance with GAAP, give (in conjunction with the notes thereto) a true and fair view of (in the case of annual financial statements) or fairly represent (in the case of quarterly accounts) the financial condition of the Charterers or the Charter Guarantor (as the case may be) and its Subsidiaries at the date as of which they were prepared and the results of their operations during the financial period then ended; (xv) No obligation to create Encumbrance: the execution of the Transaction Documents by the Obligors and their exercise of their rights and performance of their obligations thereunder will not result in the existence of nor oblige any Obligor to create any Encumbrance over all or any of their present or future revenues or assets, other than pursuant to the Security Documents; (xvi) No breach: the execution of the Transaction Documents by each of the Obligors and their exercise of their rights and performance of their HongKong\2550533.3 40


 
obligations under any of the Transaction Documents do not constitute and will not result in any breach of any agreement or treaty to which any of them is a party; (xvii) Security: each of the Obligors is the legal and beneficial owner of all assets and other property which it purports to charge, mortgage, pledge, assign or otherwise secure pursuant to each Security Document and those Security Documents to which it is a party create and give rise to valid and effective security having the ranking expressed in those Security Documents; (xviii) Necessary Authorisations: the Necessary Authorisations required by each Obligor are in full force and effect, and each Obligor is in compliance with the material provisions of each such Necessary Authorisation relating to it and, to the best of its knowledge, none of the Necessary Authorisations relating to it are the subject of any pending or threatened proceedings or revocation; (xix) No money laundering: the performance of the obligations of the Obligors under the Transaction Documents, will be for the account of members of the Charter Guarantor Group and will not involve any breach by any of them of any law or regulatory measure relating to "money laundering" as defined in Article 1 of the Directive (2005/EC/60) of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Communities; (xx) Disclosure of material facts: the Charterers are not aware of any material facts or circumstances which have not been disclosed to the Owners and which might, if disclosed, have reasonably been expected to adversely affect the decision of a person considering whether or not to enter into the Transaction Documents. (xxi) No breach of laws: (A) None of the Obligors has breached any law or regulation which breach has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect. (B) No labour disputes are current or (to the best of the Charterers' knowledge and belief) threatened against any member of the Charter Guarantor Group which have or are reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect. (xxii) Environmentallaws: (A) Each member of the Charter Guarantor Group is in compliance with paragraph G) of Clause 48 (Charterers' undertakings) 48 and (to the best of its knowledge and belief) no circumstances have occurred which would prevent such compliance in a manner or to an extent which has or is reasonably likely to have a Mateiial Adverse Effect. (B) No Environmental Claim has been commenced or (to the best of the Charterers' knowledge and belief) is threatened against any member of the Charter Guarantor Group where that claim has or is reasonably likely, if determined against that member of the Charter Guarantor Group, to have a Mateiial Adverse Effect. (xxiii) Taxation: HongKong\255053 3.3 41


 
(A) No Obligor (save for the Charter Guarantor) is materially overdue in the filing of any Tax returns and no Obligor (save for the Charter Guarantor) is overdue in the payment of any amount in respect of Tax of five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) (or its equivalent in any other currency) or more, save in the case of Taxes which are being contested on bona fide grounds. (B) No claims or investigations are being made or conducted against any Obligor (save for the Charter Guarantor) with respect to Taxes such that a liability of, or claim against, such Obligor of five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) (or its equivalent in any other currency) or more is reasonably likely to arise. (xxiv) No Restricted Party: no Obligor is a Restricted Party nor has any Obligor or any of their respective directors, officers or employees or any person acting on their behalf received notice or are aware of any claim, action, suit, proceeding or investigation against any of them with respect to Sanctions by a Sanctions Authority. (xxv) No Material Adverse Effect: no event or circumstance which has occurred and which has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect. (xxvi) Financial covenants: the financial covenants and other requirements under Clause 50 (Financial covenants) are no less favourable than those given by the Charter Guarantor to any of its other creditors. (b) Representations Limited: the representation and warranties of the Charterers in this Clause 47 are subject to: (i) the principle that equitable remedies are remedies which may be granted or refused at the discretion of the court; (ii) the limitation of enforcement by laws relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, reorganisation, court schemes, moratoria, administration and other laws generally affecting or limiting the rights of creditors; (iii) the time barring of claims under any applicable limitation acts; (iv) the possibility that a court may strike out provisions for a contract as being invalid for reasons of oppression, undue influence or similar; and (v) any other reservations or qualifications of law expressed in any legal opinions obtained by the Owners in connection with the Transaction Documents. 48. Charterers' undertakings The undertaking and covenants in this Clause 48 remain in force for the duration of the Agreement Term. (a) Financial statements: the Charterers shall supply to the Owners: (i) (ii) HongKong\2550533.3 as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the end of each of its Financial Years, the Charterers' audited financial statements for that Financial Year; and as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred 42


 
and eighty (180) days after the end of each of the Charter Guarantor's Financial Years, the Charter Guarantor's audited consolidated financial statements for that Financial Year. (b) Requirements as to financial statements: each set of financial statements delivered to the Owners under paragraph (a) of Clause 48 in relation to the Charterers and the Charter Guarantor (each a "Notifying Party"): (i) shall be certified by an authorised signatory of the relevant Notifying Party as fairly representing its financial condition as at the date as at which those financial statements were drawn up; and (ii) shall be prepared in accordance with GAAP. (c) Interim financial statements The Charterers shall supply to the Owners: (i) as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and twenty (120) days after the end of its Financial Half-Year: (A) the unaudited financial statements of the Charterers for that Financial Half-Year; and (B) the unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Charter Guarantor for that Financial Half-Year; and (ii) as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and twenty (120) days after the end of each relevant Financial Quarter: (A) the unaudited financial statements of the Charterers for that Financial Quarter; and (B) the unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Charter Guarantor for that Financial Quarter. (d) Compliance Certificate (i) The Charterers shall supply to the Owners a Compliance Certificate setting out (in reasonable detail) computations as to compliance with Clause 50 (Financial Covenants), with: (A) each of the Charter Guarantor's annual consolidated audited financial statements in respect of the relevant Financial Year delivered pursuant to paragraph (a)(ii) (Financial statements) above; and (B) each of the half-yearly unaudited financial statements in relation to the first Financial Half-Year of that calendar year and delivered pursuant to paragraph (Interim .financial statements) above. (ii) Each Compliance Certificate shall be signed by an authorised signatory of the Charter Guarantor. (e) Information: miscellaneous The Charterers shall supply to the Owners: (i) HongKong\2550533.3 promptly upon becoming aware of them, details of any material litigation, arbitration or administrative proceedings which are current, threatened or pending against any Obligor, and which, if adversely determined, are 43


 
reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect; and (ii) promptly, such further information regarding the financial condition, business and operations of any Obligor as the Owners may reasonably request. (f) Maintenance of legal validity The Charterers shall comply with the terms of and do all that is necessary to maintain in full force and effect all Necessary Authorisations required in or by the laws and regulations of its jurisdiction of formation or incorporation and all other applicable jurisdictions, to enable it lawfully to enter into and perform its obligations under the Transaction Documents and to ensure the legality, validity, enforceability or admissibility in evidence of the Transaction Documents in its jurisdiction of incorporation or formation and all other applicable jurisdictions. (g) Notification of Potential Termination Event The Charterers shall promptly, upon becoming aware of the same, inform the Owners in writing of the occurrence of any Termination Event (and the steps, if any, being taken to remedy this) and, upon receipt of a written request to that effect from the Owners, confirm to the Owners that, save as previously notified to the Owners or as notified in such confirmation, no Termination Event is continuing or if a Termination Event is continuing specifying the steps, if any, being taken to remedy it. (h) Claims pari passu The Charterers shall ensure that at all times the claims of a Creditor Party against it under the Transaction Documents rank at least pari passu with the claims of all its other unsecured and subordinated creditors save those whose claims are preferred by any bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, winding-up or other similar laws of general application. (i) Necessary Authorisations Without prejudice to any specific provision of the Transaction Documents relating to a Necessary Authorisation, the Charterers shall (i) obtain, comply with and do all that is necessary to maintain in full force and effect all Necessary Authorisations if a failure to do the same may cause a Material Adverse Effect; and (ii) promptly upon request, supply certified copies to the Owners of all Necessary Authorisations. G) Compliance with applicable laws The Charterers shall comply with all applicable laws, including Environmental Laws, to which it may be subject (except as regards Restricted Parties to which paragraph (k) below applies, and anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws to which paragraph (1) below applies) if a failure to do the same may have a Material Adverse Effect. (k) No dealings with Restricted Parties The Charterers shall not, and shall not permit or authorise any other person to, directly utilise or employ the Vessel or to use, lend, make payments of, contribute or otherwise make available, all or any part of the proceeds of any transaction(s) contemplated by the Transaction Documents to fund any trade, business or other activities: (i) involving or for the benefit of any Restricted Party; and (ii) in any other manner that would reasonably be expected to result in any Obligor, the Owners, any Approved Manager or any Finance Party (if applicable) being in breach of any Sanctions or become a Restricted Party. (1) Anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws The Charterers warrant, represent and agree that they and their Affiliates and their respective officers, directors, employees, consultants, agents and/or intermediaries have complied with, and shall HongKong\2550533.3 44


 
comply with, all applicable Business Ethics Laws in connection with this Charter. The Charterers shall indemnify the Owners for any loss or damages arising from a breach of this paragraph (1). For the purposes of this Clause only, "Affiliates" means Teekay LNG Partners LP and its Subsidiaries. (m) Environmental compliance The Charterers shall, and shall procure that each of the Obligors will: (i) comply with any Environmental Law; (ii) obtain, maintain and ensure compliance with all requisite Environmental Approvals; and (iii) implement procedures to monitor compliance with and to prevent liability under any Environmental Law, where failure to do so has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect. (n) Environmental Claims The Charterers shall promptly upon becoming aware of the same, inform the Owners in writing of: (i) any Environmental Claim against any member of the Charter Guarantor Group which is cuiTent, pending or threatened; and (ii) any facts or circumstances which are reasonably likely to result in any Environmental Claim being commenced or threatened against any member of the Charter Guarantor Group, where the claim, if determined against that member of the Charter Guarantor's Group, has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect. (o) Taxation The Charterers shall pay and discharge any Tax imposed upon it or its assets within the time period allowed without incurring penalties unless and only to the extent that: (i) such payment is being contested in good faith; (ii) adequate reserves are being maintained for such Tax and the costs required to contest them have been disclosed in its latest financial statements; and (iii) such payment can be lawfully withheld and failure to pay such Tax does not have or is not reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect. (p) Loans or other financial commitments The Charterers shall not make any loan or enter into any guarantee and indemnity or otherwise voluntarily assume any actual or contingent liability in respect of any obligation of any other person except pursuant to the Transaction Documents and loans made in the ordinary course of business. ( q) Further assurance The Charterers shall at their own expense, promptly take all such action as the Owners may reasonably require for the purpose of perfecting or protecting any of the Owner's rights with respect to the security created or evidenced (or intended to be created or evidenced) by the Security Documents. (r) Other information The Charterers will promptly supply to the Owners such HongKong\2550533.3 45


 
financial information and explanations as the Owners may from time to time reasonably require in connection with the Obligors. (s) Inspection of records The Charterers will permit the inspection of their financial records and accounts on reasonable notice from time to time during business hours by the Owners or its nominee. (t) Insurance The Charterers shall procure that all of the assets, operation and liability of the Charterers are insured against such risks, liabilities and for amounts as normally adopted by the industry for similar assets and liabilities and, in the case of the Vessel, in accordance with the terms of the this Charter. (u) Merger and demerger The Charterers shall not enter into any amalgamation, merger, de merger or corporate restructuring without the prior written consent of the Owners (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld). (v) Transfer of assets The Charterers shall not, and shall procure that no other Obligor (other than the Charter Guarantor) will, sell or transfer any of its material assets other than: (i) on arm's length terms to third parties where the net proceeds of sale are used as a prepayment hereunder; or (ii) on arm's length tenns to its Affiliates, which are and remain members of the Charter Guarantor Group. (w) Change of business The Charterers shall not without the prior written consent of the Owners, make any substantial change to the general nature of their shipping business from that carried on at the date of this Charter. (x) Acquisitions The Charterers shall not make any acquisitions or investments without the prior written consent of the Owners (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) save for the acquisition of the Vessel under the Building Contract. (y) "Know your customer" checks If: (i) the introduction of or any change in (or in the interpretation, administration or application of) any law or regulation made after the date of this Charter; (ii) any change in the status of the Charterers after the date of this Charter; or (iii) a proposed assignment or transfer by Owners of any of its rights and obligations under this Charter, obliges the Owners to comply with "know your customer" or similar identification procedures in circumstances where the necessary information is not already available to it, the Charterers shall promptly upon the request of the Owners supply, or procure the supply of, such documentation and other evidence as is reasonably requested by the Owners in order for the Owners to carry out and be satisfied it has · complied with all necessary "know your customer" or other similar checks under all applicable laws and regulations pursuant to the transactions contemplated in the Transaction Documents. (z) No borrowings The Charterers shall not incur any liability or obligation except (i) liabilities and obligations under the Transaction Documents to which they are a party, (ii) liabilities or obligations reasonably incurred in the ordinary course of HongKong\2550533.3 46


 
chartering, repairing and maintaining the Vessel and (iii) Financial Indebtedness owing to Affiliates provided that such Financial Indebtedness is unsecured and subordinated provided that so long as no Termination Event shall have occurred and be continuing or would result from the making of any such payment nothing in this paragraph (z) shall prevent the Charterers from repaying any such Financial Indebtedness or paying interest on such Financial Indebtedness. (aa) No dividends The Charterers shall not, and shall procure that none of the other Obligors (other than the Charger and the Charter Guarantor) shall, pay any dividends or make other distributions to its shareholders whilst a Termination Event is continuing. (bb) Listing The Charterers shall procure that the Charter Guarantor will throughout the duration of this Charter maintain its listing as a publically traded entity on the New York Stock Exchange or any other recognised stock exchange acceptable to the Owners. (cc) Negative pledge The Charterers shall not create, or permit to subsist, any Encumbrance (other than pursuant to the Security Documents) over all or any part of the Vessel, its other assets or undertakings (other than Permitted Encumbrances) nor dispose of the Vessel or any of those assets or all or any part of those undertakings other than, in the case of a sale of the Vessel, where such sale complies with the requirements of Clauses 51 (Termination Events) or 55 (Sale of Vessel by the Owners). (dd) Management of the Vessel The Charterers shall ensure that: (i) the Vessel is at all times technically and commercially managed by an Approved Manager; (ii) unless (A) the Charterers have promptly informed the Owners in writing of any proposed change of an Approved Manager, and (B) the Owners have granted its prior written consent (which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed) to such proposed change, the Approved Manager shall not be changed to an entity which is not a member of the Teekay Group; and (iii) at any time that the Approved Manager of the Vessel is not Teekay Shipping Limited, TGP or any other member of the Teekay Group, such Approved Managers will provide a Manager's Undertaking (in form and content reasonably satisfactory to the Owners) confirming that, among other things, following the occurrence of Termination Event which is continuing, all claims of the Approved Managers against the Charterers shall be subordinated to the claims of the Owners or the Finance Parties (if applicable) under the Transaction Documents. ( ee) Classification The Charterers shall ensure that the Vessel maintains the highest classification required for the purpose of the relevant trade of the Vessel which shall be with the Vessel's Classification Society, in each case, free from any material overdue recommendations and adverse notations affecting that the Vessel's class. ( ff) Certificate of financial responsibility The Charterers shall, if required, obtain and maintain a certificate of financial responsibility in relation to the Vessel which is to call at the United States of America. (gg) Registration The Charterers shall not change or permit a change to the flag of the Vessel during the duration of this Charter other than to a Pre-Approved Flag or HongKong\2550533.3 47


 
under such other flag as may be approved by the Owners, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Any change to the flag of the Vessel shall be at the cost of the Charterers (which shall include any reasonable and documented costs of the Finance Parties (if applicable)). (hh) ISM and ISPS Compliance The Charterers shall ensure that each ISM Company and ISPS Company complies in all material respects with the ISM Code and the ISPS Code, respectively, or any replacements thereof and in particular (without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing) shall ensure that such company holds (i) a valid and current Document of Compliance issued pursuant to the ISM Code, (ii) a valid and current SMC issued in respect of the Vessel pursuant to the ISM Code, and (iii) an ISSC in respect of the Vessel, and the Charterers shall promptly, upon request, supply the Owners with copies of the same. (ii) Chartering-in The Cha1terers shall not, during the duration of this Charter, without the prior written consent of the Owners, take any vessel on charter or other contract of employment (or agree to do so) except for vessels chrutered in by the Charterers on a temporary basis to be provided to any Sub-charterer in order to fulfil its obligations under the relevant Sub-charter (in circumstances where the Vessel is not available for whatever reason). (jj) Change of control The Charterers shall, and shall procure that the Charterer Guarantor will, ensure that during the duration the Charter Period no Change of Control shall occur. (kk) Inspection of Vessel and inspection reports In the absence of a Termination Event, subject to there being no undue interference with the operation of the Vessel, the Chruterers shall upon the Owners' request once in each calendar year provide an inspection report as to the condition of the Vessel (and, for the avoidance of doubt, each such report may be prepared by the relevant technical team of a member of the Teekay Group), provided always however that if a Termination Event has occurred and is continuing, the Owners may at any time and at the Charterers' cost conduct such inspection and the Charterers shall be deemed to have granted such permission and shall provide such necessary assistance to the Owners in respect of such inspection. (ll) Sub-charterers The Charterers will, where applicable, use reasonable endeavours and forthwith execute and deliver any and all such other agreements, instruments and documents (including any novation agreement) as may be required by law or deemed necessary or desirable by the Owners to ensure that any Sub-Charter which is in effect on the Actual Delivery Date remains in effect, so that all obligations previously owed by the relevant Sub-charterers to the Charterers under such Sub-Charter shall continue to be owed to the Charterers throughout the Agreement Term. (mm) Valuation Report The Charterers will deliver or procure the delivery to the Owners of a Valuation Report: (i) once every twelve (12) months during the Charter Period (each such Valuation Report to be at the Charterers' cost); and (ii) at such other times as the Owners may require in their absolute discretion (each such additional Valuation Report to be at Owners' cost unless a Termination Event has occurred and is continuing following which each such additional Valuation Report shall be at the cost of the Charterers). (nn) Sub-Charter and Sub-charter Guarantee The Charterers shall procure that, HongKong\2550533.3 48


 
without the prior written consent of the Owners, there shall be no termination by the Charterers of, alteration to or waiver of any material term of, the Sub-charter or the Sub-charter Guarantee. (oo) Transactions with Affiliates The Charterers shall procure that all transactions conducted or to be conducted between the Charterers and any of the Charterers' Affiliates will be on an arm's length commercial basis. (pp) Conditions subsequent The Charterers shall: (i) within the earlier of (A) ninety (90) days after the Actual Delivery Date, and (B) the date on which the Initial Sub-charterer becomes entitled to cancel the Initial Sub-charter pursuant to clause 4.4 (Charterer's Remedy for Delayed Delivery) thereof, provide the certificate of delivery (or such other equivalent document) for the purpose of evidencing that delivery under the Initial Sub-charter has taken place; (ii) without prejudice to sub-paragraph (i) above, provide a written confirmation to the Owners that delivery of the Vessel to the Initial Sub-charter has occurred within thirty (30) days after such delivery; (iii) to the extent that any certificate received by the Owners pursuant to paragraph (g) of Clause 36 (Conditions precedent) was in provisional form at the time of the receipt, deliver or caused to be delivered to the Owners the corr-esponding formal cettificate as soon as possible after the Charterers' receipt of the same from the relevant persons, and in any event prior to the expiry of the validity period of such provisional certificate; and (iv) the Vessel's transcript of register within twenty-four (24) hours of the Actual Delivery Date. 49. Earnings Account (a) In addition to Clause 48 (Charterers' undertakings), the Charterers hereby undertake to the Owners that, throughout the Agreement Term, they will deposit all of the Earnings received by the Charterers into the Earnings Account, free and clear of any costs, fees, expenses, disbursements, withholdings or deductions. (b) Provided that no Termination Event has occuned or is continuing and subject to payment of any Hire that has become due and payable, the Charterers may freely withdraw any amount standing to the credit of the Earnings Account. 50. Financial covenants (a) The Charterers shall procure that the Charter Guarantor will (on a consolidated basis) comply with the following financial covenants throughout the Agreement Term: (i) to maintain Free Liquidity and Available Credit Lines of (in aggregate) not less than thirty five million US Dollars (US$35,000,000); and (ii) to maintain a Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity Ratio of not more than eighty per cent (80%); and (iii) to maintain a Tangible Net Worth of at least four hundred million US Dollars (US$400,000,000), HongKong\2550533.3 49


 
provided that following any change in the applicable accounting policies for the Charter Guarantor from GAAP the Owners (in consultation with the Charter Guarantor) may require an amendment to this Clause 50 as the Owners deem logical and necessary having regard to the nature of such changes in policy and the intended substance of this Clause 50. (b) The financial covenants set out in paragraph (a) above shall be tested every six (6) months by reference to (i) each of the audited consolidated annual and (as the case may be) unaudited consolidated semi-annual financial statements of the Charter Guarantor received by the Owners pursuant to paragraphs (a) (Financial statements) and (c) (Interim financial statements) (respectively) of Clause 48 (Charterers' undertakings), and (ii) the relevant Compliance Certificate delivered pursuant to paragraph (d) of Clause 48 (Charterers' undertakings). (c) For the purposes of this Clause 50: "Available Credit Lines" means any undrawn committed revolving credit lines, other than undrawn committed revolving credit lines with less than six (6) months to maturity, available to be drawn by any member of the Charter Guarantor Group, as reflected in the Charter Guarantor's most recent financial statements forming part of the Charter Guarantor's Accounts; "Equity" means the aggregate of the amount paid up on the issued share capital of the Charter Guarantor and the amount standing to the credit of its capital and revenue reserves (including any share premium account or capital redemption reserve but excluding any revaluation reserve), plus or minus the amount standing to the credit or debit (as the case may be) of its profit and loss account; "Free Liquidity" means cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of maturities less than one (1) year to which the members of the Charter Guarantor Group shall have free, immediate and direct access each as reflected in the Charter Guarantor's most recent financial statements forming part of the Charter Guarantor's Accounts; "Net Debt" means the Charter Guarantor's Total Debt less its Free Liquidity; "Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity Ratio" means the ratio of Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity; "Tangible Net Worth" means the issued and paid up share capital (including share premium or items of a similar nature (but excluding shares which are expressed to be redeemable)), loans from shareholders (where subordinated to the satisfaction of the Owners), and amounts standing to the credit of the consolidated capital reserves of the Charter Guarantor, (a) plus any credit balance carried forward on the Charter Guarantor's consolidated profit and loss account, (b) less: (i) (ii) HongKong\2550533.3 any debit balance carried forward on the Charter Guarantor's consolidated profit and loss account; any amount shown for goodwill, including on consolidation, or any other intangible property (other than intangible property relating to contracts as shown in the balance sheet of the Charter Guarantor); and 50


 
(iii) any amount attributable to minority interests in Subsidiaries. "Total Debt" means the aggregate of: (a) the amount calculated in accordance with GAAP shown as each of "long term debt", "short term debt" and "current portion of long term debt" on the latest consolidated balance sheet of the Charter Guarantor; and (b) the amount of any liability in respect of any lease or hire purchase contract entered into by the Charter Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries which would, in accordance with GAAP, be treated as a finance or capital lease (excluding any amounts applicable to leases to the extent that the lease obligations are secured by a security deposit which is held on the balance sheet under "Restricted Cash"); 51. Termination Events (a) Each of the following events shall constitute a Termination Event: (i) Failure to pay an Obligor fails to pay any amount due from it under any Transaction Document to which it is a party at the time, in the currency and otherwise in the manner specified therein provided that, if such Obligor can demonstrate to the reasonable satisfaction of the Owners that all necessary instructions were given to effect such payment and the non-receipt thereof is attributable solely to an administrative or technical error or an eiTOr in the banking system or a Disruption Event, then such payment shall instead be deemed to be due, solely for the purposes of this paragraph, within three (3) Business Days of the date on which it actually fell due under this Charter (if a payment of Hire) and ten (10) Business Days (if a sum payable on demand); or (ii) Misrepresentation any representation or statement made by any Obligor in any Transaction Document to which it is a party or in any notice or other document, certificate or statement delivered by it pursuant thereto or in connection therewith is or proves to have been incorrect or misleading in any material respect, where the circumstances causing the same give rise to a Material Adverse Effect; or (iii) Specific covenants an Obligor fails duly to perform or comply with any of the obligations expressed to be assumed by or procured by the Charterers under paragraphs (t) (Insurance) and (jj) (Change of control) of Clause 48 (Charterers' undertakings) and paragraph (h) of clause 8 (Conditions Precedent) of the MOA; or (iv) Financial covenants the Charter Guarantor is in breach of the fmancial covenants set out in Clause 50 (Financial covenants); or (v) Other obligations an Obligor fails duly to perform or comply with any of the obligations expressed to be assumed by it in any Transaction Document (other than those referred to in paragraphs (iii) and (iv) above) and such failure is not remedied within 14 days after the earlier of (A) the Owners having given notice thereof to the relevant Obligor, and (B) any Obligor becoming aware of such failure to perform or comply; or (vi) Cross Default any Financial Indebtedness of any Obligor is not paid when due (or within any applicable grace period) or any Financial Indebtedness of any Obligor is declared, or is capable of being declared, to be or HongKong\2550533.3 51


 
otherwise becomes due and payable prior to its specified maturity where (in either case) the aggregate of all such unpaid or accelerated indebtedness (A) of the Charter Guarantor or the Charger is equal to or greater than one hundred million Dollars (US$100,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies; or (B) of the Charterers is equal to or greater than five million Dollars (US$5,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies; or (vii) Insolvency and rescheduling an Obligor is unable to pay its debts as they fall due, commences negotiations with any one or more of its creditors with a view to the general readjustment or rescheduling of its indebtedness or makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors or a composition with its creditors; or (viii) Winding-up an Obligor files for initiation of formal restructuring proceedings, is wound up or declared bankmpt or takes any corporate action or other steps are taken or legal proceedings are started for its winding-up, dissolution, administration or re-organisation or for the appointment of a liquidator, receiver, administrator, administrative receiver, conservator, custodian, trustee or similar officer of it or of any or all of its revenues or assets or any moratorium is declared or sought in respect of any of its indebtedness; or (ix) Execution or distress (x) (xi) HongKong\2550533.3 (A) an Obligor fails to comply with or pay any sum due from it (within 30 days of such amount falling due) under any final judgment or any final order made or given by any court or other official body of a competent jurisdiction in an aggregate (1) in respect of the Charter Guarantor or the Charger equal to or greater than one hundred million US Dollars (US$100,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies; or (2) in respect of the Charterers equal to or greater than five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency, being a judgment or order against which there is no right of appeal or if a right of appeal exists, where the time limit for making such appeal has expired; or (B) any execution or distress is levied against, or an encumbrancer takes possession of, the whole or any part of, the property, undertaking or assets of an Obligor in an aggregate amount (1) in respect of the Charter Guarantor or the Charger equal to or greater than one hundred million US Dollars (US$100,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies; or (2) in respect of the Charterers equal to or greater than five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies, other than any execution or distress which is being contested in good faith and which is either discharged within 30 days or in respect of which adequate security has been provided within 30 days to the relevant court or other authority to enable the relevant execution or distress to be lifted or released; or Similar event any event occurs which, under the laws of any jurisdiction, has a similar or analogous effect to any of those events mentioned in paragraphs (vii), (viii) or(ix) above; or Repudiation an Obligor repudiates any Transaction Document to which it is a party or does or causes to be done any act or thing evidencing an 52


 
intention to repudiate any such Transaction Document; or (xii) Validity and admissibility at any time any act, condition or thing required to be done, fulfilled or performed in order: (A) to enable any Obligor lawfully to enter into, exercise its rights under and perform the respective obligations expressed to be assumed by it in the Transaction Documents; (B) to ensure that the obligations expressed to be assumed by each of the Obligors in the Transaction Documents are legal, valid and binding; or (C) to make the Transaction Documents admissible in evidence in any applicable jurisdiction is not done, fulfilled or petformed within thitty (30) days after notification from the Owners to the relevant Obligor requiring the same to be done, fulfilled or performed; or (xiii) Illegality at any time: (A) it is or becomes unlawful for any Obligor to perform or comply with any or all of its obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is a pruty; (B) any of the obligations of the Charterers under the Transaction Documents to which they are parties are not or cease to be legal, valid and binding; or (C) any Encumbrance created or purported to be created by the Security Documents ceases to be legal, valid, binding, enforceable or effective or is alleged by a party to such Security Document (other than the Owners) to be ineffective, and, in each case, such illegality is not remedied or mitigated to the satisfaction of the Owners within thirty (30) days after it has given notice thereof to the relevant Obligor; or (xiv) Material adverse change at any time there shall occur any event or change which has a Material Adverse Effect in respect of any Obligor and such event or change, if capable of remedy, is not so remedied within thirty (30) days of the delivery of a notice confirming such event or change by the Owners to the relevant Obligor; or (xv) Conditions precedent if any of the conditions set out in Clause 36 (Conditions precedent) is not satisfied by the relevant time or such other time period specified by the Owners in its discretion; or (xvi) Revocation or modification of consents etc. if any Necessary Authorisation which is now or which at any time during the Agreement Term becomes necessary to enable any of the Obligors to comply with any of their obligations in or pursuant to any of the Transaction Documents is revoked, withdrawn or withheld, or modified in a manner which the Owners reasonably considers is, or may be, prejudicial to the interests of Owners in a material manner, or if such Necessary Authorisation ceases to remain in full force and effect; or HongKong\2550533.3 53


 
(xvii) Cessation of business any of the Obligors ceases, or threatens to cease, to carry on all or a substantial part of its business; or (xviii) Curtailment of business if the business of any of the Obligors is wholly or materially curtailed by any intervention by or under authority of any government, or if all or a substantial part of the undertaking, property or assets of any of the Obligors is seized, nationalised, expropriated or compulsorily acquired by or under authority of any government or any Obligor disposes or threatens to dispose of a substantial part of its business or assets; or (xix) Reduction of capital if any Obligor reduces its committed or subscribed capital; or (xx) Environmental matters (A) any Environmental Claim is pending or made against the Charterers or in connection with the Vessel, where such Environmental Claim has a Material Adverse Effect; (B) any actual Environmental Incident occurs in connection with the Vessel, where such Environmental Incident has a Material Adverse Effect; or (xxi) Loss of property all or a substantial part of the business or assets of any Obligor is destroyed, abandoned, seized, appropriated or forfeited for any reason, and such occurrence in the reasonable opinion of the Owners has or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; or (xxii) Sanctions any Obligor, any Affiliate of any Obligor or any of their respective directors, officers or employees becomes a Restricted Party; or (xxiii) Arrest the Vessel is arrested or seized for any reason whatsoever (other than caused solely and directly by any action or omission from the Owners) unless the Vessel is released and returned to the possession of the Charterers within forty five ( 45) days of such arrest or seizure; or (xxiv) Related Transaction Documents an event or circumstance referred to in sub-paragraph (a)(i) (Failure to pay) of clause 51 (Termination Events) of any Related Charter occurs; or (xxv) Termination of Sub-charter a Sub-charter is terminated, repudiated or cancelled: (A) (B) HongKong\2550533.3 by the Sub-charterers due to a breach by the Charterers unless ( 1) such breach does not materially affect the ability of the Charterers to perform its obligations under this Charter, and (2) the Charterers enter into a replacement Sub-charter (on terms reasonably acceptable to the Owners) with a Sub-charterer (reasonably acceptable to the Owners) within sixty (60) days of such termination, repudiation or cancellation; or for any reason other than a breach by the Charterers unless the Charterers enter into a replacement Sub-charter (on terms reasonably acceptable to the Owners) with a Sub-charterer (reasonably acceptable to the Owners) within one hundred and eighty (180) days of such termination, repudiation or cancellation; 54


 
(xxvi) Termination of Sub-charter Guarantee where a Sub-charter Guarantee is provided by the relevant Sub-charter Guarantor in favour of the Charterers to cover the obligations of the relevant Sub-charterers under the corresponding Sub-charter, and such Sub-charter Guarantee is terminated, cancelled or repudiated for any reason other than a default by the Charterers, unless (A) the Charterers procure that a replacement Sub-charter Guarantee (on terms reasonably acceptable to the Owners) is entered into with a Sub-charter Guarantor (reasonably acceptable to the Owners) within one hundred and eighty (180) days of such termination, cancellation or repudiation, or (B) the Charterers provide other replacement guarantee or security (in an amount and form acceptable to the Owners in their discretion) within one hundred and eighty (180) days of such termination, cancellation or repudiation; or (xxvii) Owners' inability to change flag where a change of the Vessel's flag from a Pre-Approved Flag is required: (A) to be implemented by the Owners under the Finance Documents due to (x) the implementation of Sanctions (or provisions which carry similar requirements under the Finance Documents) and/or other relevant laws and regulations, and (y) an event of default or mandatory prepayment event (however each such event is described under the Finance Documents) will occur if the Owners do not implement such change of flag~ and (B) the relevant Sub-charterers' consent to the implementation of the change of flag referred to in sub-paragraph (A) above is not provided pursuant to Clause 53 (Owners' undertaking regarding change of Vessel registration). (b) The Owners and the Charterers agree that it is a fundamental term and condition of this Charter that no Termination Event shall occur during the Agreement Term. Without prejudice to the forgoing, a Termination Event which is continuing shall constitute an agreed terminating event, the occurrence of which will entitle the Owners to exercise all or any of the remedies set out below in this Clause 51. (c) At any time after a Termination Event shall have occurred and be continuing following the lapse of any applicable grace period, the Owners may at their option: (i) and by delivering to the Charterers a Termination Notice, tenninate this Charter with immediate effect or on the date specified in such Termination Notice and withdraw the Vessel from the service of the Charterers without noting any protest and without interference by any court or any other formality whatsoever, whereupon the Vessel shall no longer be in the possession of the Charterers with the consent of the Owners, and the Charterers shall redeliver the Vessel to the Owners in accordance with Clauses 42 (Redelivery) and 43 (Redelivery conditions); (ii) apply any amount then standing to the credit to the Earnings Account against any Unpaid Sum or such other amounts which the Owners or other Obligors may owe under the Transaction Documents; and/or (iii) (without prejudice to sub-paragraph (ii) above) enforce any Encumbrance created pursuant to the relevant Transaction Documents. (d) On the Termination Payment Date in respect of any termination of the chartering of the Vessel under this Charter in accordance with paragraph (c) above, the HongKong\2550533.3 55


 
Charterers shall pay to the Owners an amount equal to the Early Termination Amount. (e) Following any termination to which this Clause 51 applies, all sums payable in accordance with paragraph (d) above shall be paid to such account or accounts as the Owners may direct and shall be applied towards settlement of the Early Termination Amount (or part thereof) and any other sums due and payable under the Transaction Documents. To the extent that there is any surplus after such application, such surplus shall be paid to the Charterers by way of rebate hire. (f) If the chartering of the Vessel or, as the case may be, the obligation of the Owners to deliver and charter the Vessel to the Charterers is terminated in accordance with the terms of this Chruter, the obligation of the Charterers to pay Hire shall cease once the Charterers have made the payment pursuant to paragraph (d) above to the satisfaction of the Owners, whereupon the Owners shall promptly transfer title to the Vessel to the Charterers (or its nominee) in accordance with paragraphs (b) to (f) of Clause 54 (Purchase obligation and transfer of title) as if the reference to "Purchase Obligation Price" in that paragraph (b) is replaced by "Early Termination Amount. (g) Without prejudice to the forgoing or to any other rights of the Owners under the Charter, at any time after a Termination Notice is served under paragraph (c) above, the Owners may, acting in their sole discretion: (i) withdraw the Vessel from the service of the Chruterers without noting any protest and without interference by any court or any other formality whatsoever, whereupon the Vessel shall no longer be in the possession of the Charterers with the consent of the Owners, and the Charterers shall redeliver the Vessel to the Owners in accordance with Clauses 42 (Redelivery) and 43 (Redelivery conditions); and /or (ii) without prejudice to the Charterers' obligations under Clause 43 (Redelivery conditions), retake possession of the Vessel and, the Charterers agree that the Owners, for such purpose, may put into force and exercise all their rights and entitlements at law and may enter upon any premises belonging to or in the occupation or under the control of the Charterers where the Vessel may be located as well as giving instructions to the Charterers' servants or agents for this purpose; and/or (iii) enforce any Encumbrance created pursuant to the relevant Transaction Documents. (h) Save as otherwise expressly provided in this Charter, the Charterers shall not have the right to terminate this Charter any time prior to the expiration of the Agreement Term. The rights conferred upon the Owners by the provisions of this Clause 51 are cumulative and in addition to any rights which they may otherwise have in law or in equity or by virtue of the provisions of this Charter. 52. Sub-chartering and assignment (a) Except as permitted by paragraph (c) below, the Charterers shall not without the prior written consent of the Owners: (i) (ii) HongKong\255053 3.3 let the Vessel on demise charter for any period; de-activate or lay up the Vessel; 56


 
(iii) assign their rights under this Charter. (b) The Charterers acknowledge that the Owners' consent to any sub-bareboat chartering may be subject (amongst other things) to the Owners being satisfied as to the intended flag during such sub-bareboat chartering. (c) Without prejudice to anything contained in this Clause 52, the Charterers shall not enter into any sub-charter for the Vessel other than a Sub-charter which is (i) for a purpose for which the Vessel is suited, and (ii) with a Sub-charterer which is not a Restricted Party and in each case, the Charterers shall (subject to an acceptable Quiet Enjoyment Letter being agreed in respect of such Sub-charter), in relation to any Sub-charter with a charter period over twelve (12) months, assign to the Owners all their earnings arising out of and in connection with such Sub-charter and all their lights and interest in such Sub-charter and all their rights and interest in any Sub-chruter Guarantee on such conditions as the Owners may require and the Charterers shall serve a notice on any Sub-charterer and any Sub-charter Guarantor and shall obtain a written acknowledgement of such assignment from such Sub-charterer and such Sub-charter Guarantor in such form as is required by the Owners or any Finance Party (as the case may be). 53. Owners' undertaking regarding change of Vessel registration The Owners undertake that, for the duration of the Agreement, it will not without the prior written consent of the Charterers and/or the relevant Sub-charterers (if applicable) change or permit a change to the flag of the Vessel other than a Pre-Approved Flag or such other flag as may be approved by the Owners and/or such Sub-charterers (if applicable), provided that where the Sub-charterers' consent is required for a change of flag, the Charterers shall use reasonable endeavours to assist the Owners in obtaining such consent from the Sub-charterers. 54. Purchase obligation and transfer of title (a) Subject to the other provisions of this Charter, the Charterers shall be obliged to purchase the Vessel or cause their nominee to purchase the Vessel upon the expiration of the period of ten (10) years commencing from the Actual Delivery Date by payment of the Purchase Obligation Price. (b) In exchange for the full payment of the Purchase Obligation Price and all sums due and payable to the Owners under the Transaction Documents and subject to compliance with the other conditions set out in this Clause, the Owners shall: (i) transfer title to and ownership of the Vessel to the Charterers (or their nominee) by delivering to the Charterers (in each case at the Charterers' costs): (A) a duly executed and notarised, legalised and/or apostilled (as applicable) bill of sale; and (B) the Title Transfer PDA; and (ii) (subject to the prior written consent of any Finance Party or its agent or permitted assigns and transferees (in each case as applicable)) use best endeavours to procure the deletion of any mortgage or plior Encumbrance in relation to the Vessel at the Charterers' cost, provided always that prior to such transfer or deletion (as the case may be), the Owners shall have received the letter of indemnity as referred to in paragraph (e) HongKong\2550533.3 57


 
below from the Charterers, and the Charterers shall have performed all their obligations in connection herewith and with the Vessel, including without limitation the full payment of all Unpaid Sums, taxes, charges, duties, costs and disbursements (including legal fees) in relation to the Vessel. (c) The transfer in accordance with paragraph (b) above shall be made in all respects at the Charterers' expense on an "as is, where is" basis and the Owners shall give the Charterers (or their nominee) no representations, warranties (other than a warranty that the Vessel shall be free from all Encumbrances other than those created by the Charterers), agreements or guarantees whatsoever concerning or in connection with the Vessel, the Insurances, the Vessel's condition, state or class or anything related to the Vessel, expressed or implied, statutory or otherwise. (d) The Owners shall use reasonable endeavours to ensure that a bill of sale referred to in paragraph (b) above will be prescribed in a form recordable in the Charterers' nominated flag state. (e) The Charterers shall, immediately prior to the receipt of the bill of sale, furnish the Owners with a letter of indemnity (in a form satisfactory to the Owners (acting reasonably)) whereby the Charterers and the Charter Guarantor shall state that, among other things, the Owners has and will have no interest, concern or connection with the Vessel after the date of such letter and that the Charterers and/or the Charter Guarantor shall indemnify the Owners and keep the Owners indemnified forever against any claims made by any person arising in connection with the Vessel (other than any claims which are brought or may mise as a result of the Owners' gross negligence or wilful misconduct). (f) In addition to paragraph (d) above, if the transfer referred to in paragraph (b) above is not or cannot be made by the Owners by reason of any action taken or improperly omitted by or any breach by any Finance Party under or in connection with any of the Finance Documents (including, without limitation, any failure by any Finance Party to release any Encumbrance constituted by any Finance Document in circumstances where they are or any of them is obliged to do so), then as soon as such transfer is no longer prevented by such or any other action or omission, such transfer shall be made in accordance with the relevant provisions of this Charter. 55. Sale of Vessel by the Owners (a) The Owners shall not sell the Vessel without the Charterers' prior written consent unless permitted by and in accordance with Clause 51 (Termination Events) or this Clause 55. (b) If requested by the Charterers and provided that the following conditions are satisfied, then the Owners shall (at the cost of the Charterers and without any representation, warranty, recourse or liability) arrange for the sale of the Vessel: (i) no Termination Event has occurred or may occur (other than an early termination for sale) as a result of such proposed sale; (ii) all Necessary Authorisations and consents (including in particular but not limited to any consent from any Sub-charterer if the corresponding Sub-charter is still in place at the relevant time) have been obtained by the Owners, the relevant Obligors or such other persons in each case prior to such proposed sale; (iii) HongKong\2550533.3 58


 
(A) the proposed purchaser of the Vessel is not a Restricted Party; and (B) the sale to such proposed purchaser will not otherwise put any of the Owners, the Charterers or other Obligations in breach of any Sanctions; and (iv) in the Owners' opinion (acting reasonably based on such documents or evidence as the Owners may reasonably require): (A) there will be no Net Sale Proceeds Deficit; or (B) if such sale would result in a Net Sale Proceeds Deficit, there is evidence produced to the satisfaction of the Owners that the Charterers have deposited into such account as the Owners may designate a cash amount which is at least the equivalent of such Net Sale Proceeds Deficit. (c) On the date on which the sale is completed, the chartering of the Vessel or, as the case may be, the obligation of the Owners to deliver and charter the Vessel to the Charterers will be deemed to be terminated in accordance with the terms of this Charter, and the Early Termination Amount corresponding to the relevant Hire Period will be deemed to have become due and payable. (d) Notwithstanding paragraph (c) above, the Charterers' obligation to pay the relevant Early Termination Amount may be satisfied by the Owners applying the Net Sale Proceeds towards settlement of the Early Termination Amount. For the avoidance of doubt, any residual Net Sale Proceeds after such application shall be refunded to the Charterers by the Owners' deposit of such residual amount into an account designated by the Charterers. 56. Total Loss (a) If circumstances exist giving rise to a Total Loss, the Charterers shall promptly notify the Owners of the facts of such Total Loss. If the Charterers wish to proceed on the basis of a Total Loss and advise the Owners thereof, the Owners shall agree to the Vessel being treated as a Total Loss for all purposes of this Charter. The Owners shall thereupon abandon the Vessel to the Charterers and/or execute such documents as may be required to enable the Charterers to abandon the Vessel to insurers and claim a Total Loss. Without prejudice to the obligations of the Charterers to pay to the Owners all monies then due or thereafter to become due under this Charter, if the Vessel shall become a Total Loss during the Charter Period, the Charter Period shall end on the Settlement Date. (b) If the Vessel becomes a Total Loss during the Charter Period, the Charterers shall, on the Settlement Date, pay to the Owners the amount calculated in accordance with paragraph (c) below. (c) On the Settlement Date, the Charterers shall pay to the Owners an amount equal to the Early Termination Amount as at the Settlement Date. The foregoing obligations of the Charterers under this paragraph (c) shall apply regardless of whether or not any moneys are payable under any Insurances in respect of the Vessel, regardless of the amount payable thereunder, regardless of the cause of the Total Loss and regardless of whether or not any of the said compensation shall become payable. (d) All Total Loss Proceeds shall be paid to such account or accounts as the Owners may direct and shall be applied towards satisfaction of the Early Termination Amount and any other sums due and payable under the Transaction Documents. To HongKong\2550533.3 59


 
the extent that there is any surplus after such application, such surplus shall be paid to the Charterers by way of rebate hire. (e) The Charterers shall, at the Owners' request, provide satisfactory evidence, in the reasonable opinion of the Owners, as to the date on which the constructive total loss of the Vessel occurred pursuant to the definition of Total Loss. (f) The Charterers shall continue to pay Hire on the days and in the amounts required under this Charter notwithstanding that the Vessel shall become a Total Loss provided always that no further instalments of Hire shall become due and payable after the Charterers have made the payment required by paragraph (c) above. 57. Fees and expenses (a) The Charterers shall on or before the Actual Delivery Date pay to the Owners an arrangement fee in an amount of US$1,794,339) (the "Arrangement Fee"), such amount to be set off against the amount of the Purchase Piice (as defined in the MOA) due from the Owners (as buyer) to the Charterers (as seller) pursuant to the MOA, provided that if the Vessel is not delivered by the Charterers (as seller) to the Owners (as buyer) under the MOA by 15 August 2016 (the "Original Cancellation Date"), the Chruterers shall, within five (5) Business Days from the Oiiginal Cancellation Date, pay the Arrangement Fee to the Owners. (b) In addition to the fee referred to in paragraph (a) above, the Charterers shall bear all reasonably incurred costs, fees (including reasonable legal fees) and disbursements incurred by the Owners and the Charterers in connection with: (i) the negotiation, preparation and execution of this Charter, the other Transaction Documents and the Finance Documents; (ii) the delivery of the Vessel under the MOA and this Charter; (iii) preparation or procurement of any survey, inspections, Valuation Report, tax or insurance advice; (iv) all legal fees and other expenses alising out of or in connection with the exercising of the Purchase Obligation by the Charterers pursuant to Clause 54 (Purchase Obligation) of this Charter; and (v) such other activities relevant to the transaction contemplated herein. I (c) The Owners shall not be liable for any costs of supervision of construction of the Vessel under the Building Contract nor any agency, stocking up cost, buyer's supplied items or equivalent each of which shall be the responsibility, or for the account, of the Seller or the Charterers. 58. Stamp duties and taxes The Charterers shall pay promptly all stamp, documentary or other like duties and taxes to which the Charter, the MOA and the other Transaction Documents may be subject or give rise and shall indemnify the Owners on demand against any and all liabilities with respect to or resulting from any delay on the part of the Charterers to pay such duties or taxes. 59. Operational notifiable events The Owners are to be advised as soon as possible after the occurrence of any of the following events: HongKong\2550533.3 60


 
(a) when a material condition of class is applied by the Classification Society; (b) whenever the Vessel is arrested, confiscated, seized, requisitioned, impounded, forfeited or detained by any government or other competent authorities or any other persons for more than five (5) consecutive Business Days; (c) whenever a class or flag authority refuses to issue or withdraws trading certification; (d) whenever the Vessel is planned for dry-docking in accordance with Clause IO(g) (Part II) and whether routine or emergency; (e) the Vessel is taken under tow~ (t) any (i) death, or (ii) serious injury on board which would require the Vessel to be diverted from its then trading route; or (g) any damage to the Vessel the repair costs of which (whether before or after adjudication) are likely to exceed the Major Casualty Amount. 60. Further indemnities (a) Whether or not any of the transactions contemplated hereby are consummated, the Charterers shall, in addition to the provisions under Clause 17 (Indemnity) (Part II) of this Charter, indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless the Owners and the Finance Parties and their respective officers, directors, agents and employees (collectively, the "Indemnitees") throughout the Agreement Term from, against and in respect of, any and all liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, fines, fees, claims, actions, proceedings, judgement, order or other sanction, lien, salvage, general average, suits, costs, expenses and disbursements, including reasonable legal fees and expenses, of whatsoever kind and nature (collectively, the "Expenses"), imposed on, suffered or incurred by or asserted against any Indemnitee, in any way relating to, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with, in each case, directly or indirectly, any one or more of the following: (i) this Charter and any other Transaction Documents and any amendment, supplement or modification thereof or thereto requested by the Charterers; (ii) the Vessel or any part thereof, including with respect to: HongKong\2550533.3 (A) (B) (C) (D) the ownership of, manufacture, design, possession, use or non-use, operation, maintenance, testing, repair, overhaul, condition, alteration, modification, addition, improvement, storage, seaworthiness, replacement, repair of the Vessel or any part (including, in each case, latent or other defects, whether or not discoverable and any claim for patent, trademark, or copyright infringement and all liabilities, obligations, losses, damages and claims in any way relating to or arising out of spillage of cargo or fuel, out of injury to persons, properties or the environment or strict liability in tort); any claim or penalty arising out of violations of applicable law by the Charterers or any other Sub-charterers; death or property damage of shippers or others; any liens in respect of the Vessel or any part thereof (save for those in favour of the Finance Parties); or 61


 
(E) any registration and/or tonnage fees (whether periodic or not) in respect of the Vessel payable to any registry of ships; (iii) any breach of or failure to perform or observe, or any other non-compliance with, any covenant or agreement or other obligation to be petformed by the Charterers under any Transaction Document to which it is a party or the falsity of any representation or warranty of the Charterers in any Transaction Document to which it is a party or the occurrence of any Termination Event; (iv) in connection with: (A) preventing or attempting to prevent the arrest, confiscation, seizure, taking and execution, requisition, impounding, forfeiture or detention of the Vessel; or (B) in securing or attempting to secure the release of the Vessel, in each case in connection with the exercise of the rights of a holder of a lien created by the Charterers; (v) incurred or suffered by the Owners in: (A) procuring the delivery of the Vessel to the Charterers under Clause 35 (Delivery); (B) recovering possession of the Vessel following termination of this Charter under Clause 51 (Termination Events); (C) arranging for a sale of the Vessel in accordance with Clause 55 (Sale ofVessel by the Owners); or (D) arranging for a transfer of the title of the Vessel in accordance with paragraphs (b) to (f) of Clause 54 (Purchase obligation and transfer of title) (vi) adsing from the Master or officers of the Vessel or the Charterers' agents signing bills of lading or other documents; (vii) in connection with: (A) the arrest, seizure, taking into custody or other detention by any court or other tribunal or by any governmental entity; or (B) subjection to distress by reason of any process, claim, exercise of any rights conferred by a lien or by any other action whatsoever, of the Vessel which are expended, suffered or incurred as a result of or in connection with any claim or against, or liability of, the Charterers or any other member of the Charterers' group, together with any costs and expenses or other outgoings which may be paid or incurred by the Owners in releasing the Vessel from any such arrest, seizure, custody, detention or distress. Provided however that the Owners shall not be entitled to any indemnification or recompense pursuant to this Clause 60 for any liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, claims, actions, suits, fees, costs, expenses and disbursements HongKong\2550533.3 62


 
incurred by the Owners as a consequence of any (A) gross negligence or wilful breach of this Charter by the Owners (including the Owners' officers, directors, agents and employees), or (B) arrest of the Vessel arising directly and solely due to any action or omission on the part of the Owners. (b) The Charterers shall pay to the Owners promptly on the Owners' written demand the amount of all costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) incurred by the Owners in connection with the enforcement of, or the preservation of any rights under, any Transaction Document including (without limitation) (i) any losses, costs and expenses which the Owners may from time to time sustain, incur or become liable for by reason of the Owners being deemed by any court or authority to be an operator, or in any way concerned in the operation, of the Vessel and (ii) collecting and recovering the proceeds of any claim under any of the Insurances. (c) Without prejudice to any right to damages or other claim which either party may, at any time, have against the other hereunder, it is hereby agreed and declared that the indemnities of the Owners by the Charterers contained in this Charter shall continue in full force and effect for a period of twenty four (24) months after the Agreement Term. 61. Set-off The Owners may set off any matured obligation due from the Charterers under the Transaction Documents (to the extent beneficially owned by the Owners) against any obligation (whether matured or not) owed by the Owners to the Charterers, regardless of the place of paymentor currency of either obligation. If the obligations are in different currencies, the Owners may convert either obligation at a market rate of exchange in its usual course of business for the purpose of the set-off. 62. Further assurances and undertakings Each party shall make all applications and execute all other documents and do all other acts and things as may be necessary to implement and to carry out their obligations under, and the intent of, this Charter. 63. Cumulative rights The rights, powers and remedies provided in this Charter are cumulative and not exclusive of any rights, powers or remedies at law or in equity unless specifically otherwise stated. 64. Day count convention Any interest, commission or fee accruing under a Transaction Document will accrue from day to day and is calculated on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed and a year of 360 days. 65. No waiver No delay, failure or forbearance by a party to exercise (in whole or in part) any right, power or remedy under, or in connection with, this Charter will operate as a waiver. No waiver of any breach of any provision of this Charter will be effective unless that waiver is in writing and accepted by the party against whom that waiver is claimed. No waiver of any breach will be, or be deemed to be, a waiver of any other or subsequent breach. 66. Entire agreement (a) This Charter contains all the understandings and agreements of whatsoever kind and HongKong\2550533.3 63


 
nature existing between the parties in respect of this Charter, the rights, interests, undertakings agreements and obligations of the parties to this Charter and shall supersede all previous and contemporaneous negotiations and agreements but shall be read in conjunction with the MOA. (b) This Charter may not be amended, altered or modified except by a written instmment executed by each of the parties to this Chruter. 67. Invalidity If any term or provision of this Charter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall to any extent be invalid or unenforceable the remainder of this Charter or application of such te1m or provision to persons or circumstances (other than those as to which it is ah·eady invalid or unenforceable) shall (to the extent that such invalidity or unenforceability does not materially affect the operation of this Charter) not be affected thereby and each term and provision of this Charter shall be valid and be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. 68. English language All notices, communications and financial statements and reports under or in connection with this Charter and the other Transaction Documents shall be in English language or, if in any other language, shall be accompanied by a translation into English. In the event of any conflict between the English text and the text in any other language, the English text shall prevail. 69. No partnership Nothing in this Charter creates, constitutes or evidences any partnership, joint venture, agency, trust or employer/employee relationship between the parties, and neither party may make, or allow to be made any representation that any such relationship exists between the parties. Neither party shall have the authority to act for, or incur any obligation on behalf of, the other party, except as expressly provided in this Charter. 70. Notices (a) Any notices to be given to the Owners under this Charter shall be sent in writing by registered letter, facsimile or email and addressed to: Hai Jiao 1601 Limited Address: Fax No.: Email: Attention: c/o 10/F, Bank of Beijing Building, 17(C) Jimong Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100033 +86 10 66105960 MrDanielXu or to such other address, facsimile number or email address as the Owners may notify to the Charterers in accordance with this Clause 70. (b) Any notices to be given to the Charterers under this Charter shall be sent in writing by registered letter, facsimile or email and addressed to: Creole Spirit L.L.C. HongKong\2550533.3 64


 
Address: Fax No.: Email: Attention: c/o Teekay Shipping (Canada) Limited, Suite 2000, Bentall 5, 550 Burrad Street, Vancouver, BC Canada V6C 2K2 + 1 604 609 3011 renee.eng@teekay.com Treasury, Ms. Renee Eng or to such other address, facsimile number or email address as the Charterers may notify to the Owners in accordance with this Clause 70. (c) Any such notice shall be deemed to have reached the party to whom it was addressed, when dispatched and acknowledged received (in case of a facsimile or an email) or when delivered (in case of a registered letter). A notice or other such communication received on a non-working day or after business hours in the place of receipt shall be deemed to be served on the next following working day in such place 71. Conflicts Unless stated otherwise, in the event of there being any conflict between the provisions of Clauses 1 (Definitions) (Part II) to 31 (Notices) (Part II) and the provisions of Clauses 32 (Definitions) to 77 (Waiver of immunity), the provisions of Clauses 32 (Definitions) to 77 (Waiver of immunity) shall prevail. 72. Survival of Charterers' obligations The termination of this Charter for any cause whatsoever shall not affect the right of the Owners to recover from the Charterers any money due to the Owners on or before the termination in consequence thereof and all other rights of the Owners (including but not limited to any rights, benefits or indemnities which are expressly provided to continue after the termination of this Charter) are reserved hereunder. 73. Counterparts This Charter may be executed in any number of counterparts and any single counterpart or set of counterparts signed, in either case, by all the parties hereto shall be deemed to constitute a full and original agreement for all purposes. 7 4. Confidentiality (a) The Parties shall maintain the information provided in connection with the Transaction Documents strictly confidential and agree to disclose to no person other than: (i) its board of directors, employees (only on a need to know basis), and shareholders, professional advisors (including the legal and accounting advisors and auditors) and rating agencies; (ii) as may be required to be disclosed under applicable law or regulations or for the purpose of legal proceedings; (iii) in the case of the Owners, to any Finance Party or other actual or potential financier providing funding for the acquisition or refinancing of the Vessel (provided the same have entered into similar confidentiality arrangements); (iv) in the case of the Charterers, to any Sub-charterer and any Sub-charter HongKong\2550533.3 65


 
Guarantor in respect of obtaining any consent required under the terms of any Sub-charter; and (v) the shipbuilder and the managers, the classification society and flag authorities as may be necessary in connection with the transactions contemplated hereunder. (b) Any other disclosure by each Party shall be subject to the prior written consent of the other Party. 75. Third Parties Act (a) Any person which is an Indemnitee or a Finance Party from time to time and is not a pruty to this Charter shall be entitled to enforce such terms of this Charter as provided for in this Chruter in relation to the obligations of the Charterers to such Indemnitee or (as the case may be) Finance Party, subject to the provisions of Clause 76 (Law and jurisdiction) and the Third Parties Act. The Third Parties Act applies to this Charter as set out in this Clause 74. (b) Save as provided above, a person who is not a party to this Charter has no right under the Third Parties Act to enforce or to enjoy the benefit of any term of this Charter. 76. Law and jurisdiction (a) This Charter and any non-contractual obligations arising from or in connection with it shall in all respects be governed by and interpreted in accordance with English law. (b) The parties to this Charter irrevocably agree that the courts of England and Wales are to have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute (i) arising from or in connection with this Charter or (ii) relating to any non-contractual obligations arising from or in connection with this Charter and that any proceedings may be brought in those courts. (c) The parties to this Charter irrevocably waive any objection which they may now or in the future have to the laying of the venue of any proceedings in any court referred to in this Clause 76, and any claim that those proceedings have been brought in an inconvenient or inappropriate forum, and irrevocably agree that a judgment in any proceedings commenced in any such court shall be conclusive and binding on them and may be enforced in the courts of any other jurisdiction. (d) The Charterers hereby appoint Teekay Shipping (UK) Limited of 2nd Floor, 86 Jermyn Street, London SWIY 6JD, England as their agent for service of process in connection with any suit, action or proceeding which is begun in England and Wales under or in connection with this Charter. (e) The Owners hereby appoint SH Process Agents Limited of 1 Finsbury Circus, London, EC2M 7SH, England as their agent for service of process in connection with any suit, action or proceeding which is begun in England and Wales under or in connection with this Charter. 77. Waiver of immunity (f) To the extent that the Charterers may in any jurisdiction claim for themselves or their assets or revenues immunity from any proceedings, suit, execution, attachment (whether in aid of execution, before judgment or otherwise) or other HongKong\2550533.3 66


 
legal process and to the extent that such immunity (whether or not claimed) may be attributed in any such jurisdiction to the Charterers or their assets or revenues, the Charterers agree not to claim and irrevocably waive such immunity to the full extent permitted by the laws of such jurisdiction. (g) The Charterers consent generally in respect of any proceedings to the giving of any relief and the issue of any process in connection with such proceedings including (without limitation) the making, enforcement or execution against any property whatsoever (irrespective of its use or intended use) of any order or judgment which is made or given in such proceedings. The Charterers agree that in any proceedings in England this waiver shall have the fullest scope permitted by the English State Immunity Act 1978 and that this waiver is intended to be irrevocable for the purposes of such Act. 78. FATCA (a) For the purpose of this Clause 78, the following terms shall have the following meanings: "Code" means the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. "FATCA" means: (i) sections 1471 through 1474 of the Code and any associated regulations; (ii) any treaty, law, regulation or other official guidance enacted in any other jurisdiction, or relating to an intergovernmental agreement between the US and any other jurisdiction, which (in either case) facilitates the implementation of paragraph (a) above; or (iii) any agreement pursuant to the implementation of paragraphs (i) or (ii) above with the US Internal Revenue Service, the US government or any governmental or taxation authority in any other jurisdiction. "FATCA Deduction" means a deduction or withholding from a payment under this Charter or the other Transaction Documents required by or under FATCA. (b) Each Party, Obligor or Finance Party (if applicable) may make any FATCA Deduction it is required by FATCA to make, and any payment required in connection with that FATCA Deduction, and no Party, Obligor or Finance Party (if applicable) shall be required to increase any payment in respect of which it makes such a FATCA Deduction or otherwise compensate the recipient of the payment for that FATCA Deduction. (c) Each Party, Obligor or Finance Party (if applicable) shall promptly, upon becoming aware that it must make a FATCA Deduction (or that there is any change in the rate or the basis of such FATCA Deduction) notify the Party, Obligor or Finance Party (if applicable) to whom it is making the payment. HongKong\2550533.3 67


 
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SCHEDULE2 FORM OF PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE It is hereby certified that pursuant to a bareboat charter dated and made between Hai Jiao 1601 Limited (the "Owner") as owner and Creole Spirit L.L.C. (the "Bareboat Charterer") as bareboat charterer (as maybe amended and supplemented from time to time, the "Bareboat Charter") in respect of one (1) LNG carrier named m.v. "Creole Spirit" and registered under the laws and flag of The Commonwealth of Bahamas with IMO number 9681687 (the "Vessel"), the Vessel is delivered for charter by the Owner to the Bareboat Charterer, and accepted by the Bareboat Charterer from the Owner at hours (Beijing time) on the date hereof in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Bareboat Charter. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Owner and the Bareboat Charterer have caused this PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE to be executed by their duly authorised representative on this dayof 20[e]in[e]. THE OWNER HAl JIAO 1601 LIMITED by: Name: Title: Date: HongKong\2550533.3 69 THE BAREBOAT CHARTERER CREOLE SPIRIT L.L.C. by: Name: Title: Date:


 
SCHEDULE3 FORM OF TITLE TRANSFER PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE m.v. "Creole Spirit" Hai Jiao 1601 Limited of Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands (the "Owners") deliver to Creole Spirit L.L.C. of Tmst Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands (the "Bareboat Charterers") the Vessel described below and the Bareboat Charterers accept delivery of, title and risk to the Vessel pursuant to the terms and conditions of the bareboat charterer dated [•] 20[•] (as may be amended and supplemented from time to time) and made between (1) the Owners and (2) the Bareboat Charterers. Name of Vessel: Flag: Place of Registration: IMONumber: Gross Registered Tonnage: Net Registered Tonnage: Dated: At: hours ([Beijing] time) Place of deli very: THE OWNER HAl JIAO 1601 LIMITED by: Name: Title: Date: HongKong\2550533.3 m.v. "Creole Spirit" The Commonwealth of Bahamas Nassau 9681687 113,263 33,979 20[•] 70 THE BAREBOAT CHARTERER CREOLE SPIRIT L.L.C. by: Name: Title: Date:


 
SCHEDULE4 SCHEDULE OF HIRE PERIOD AMORTISING PRINCIPAL OF EARLY TERMINATION AMOUNTS Hire Period Amount Hire Period Amount ('OOO,OOOUS$) ('OOO,OOOUS$) 1 $178.80 21 $145.60 2 $177.60 22 $143.60 3 $176.50 23 $141.50 4 $175.30 24 $139.40 5 $173.70 25 $137.30 6 $172.10 26 $135.10 7 $170.50 27 $133.00 8 $168.80 28 $130.80 9 $167.40 29 $128.60 10 $165.60 30 $126.30 11 $163.90 31 $124.00 12 $162.10 32 $121.70 13 $161.10 33 $119.30 14 $159.20 34 $116.90 15 $157.30 35 $114.50 16 $155.50 36 $112.10 17 $153.50 37 $109.70 18 $151.60 38 $107.10 19 $149.60 39 $104.60 20 $147.60 40 $100.00 HongKong\2550533.3 71


 
SCHEDULES FORM OF COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE To: From: Teekay LNG Partners L.P. Dated: Dear Sirs LNG carrier with builder's hull number 2407 (the "Vessel") Bareboat charter dated [•] in relation to the Vessel (the "Charter") 1. We refer to the Charter. This is a Compliance Certificate. Terms defined in the Charter have the same meaning when used in this Compliance Certificate unless given a different meaning in this Compliance Certificate. 2. We confirm that as at the date as at which the financial statements accompanying this Compliance Certificate were drawn up: (a) (b) the Free Liquidity and Available Credit Lines (in aggregate) were: [ ] Dollars (US$[ ]); l the Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity Ratio was not more than [] per cent. ([ and (c) the Tangible Net Worth was at least [ ] US Dollars (US$[ ]). Signed: ........................................ . Signed: ........................................ . Authorised Signatory Authorised Signatory HongKong\2550533.3 72 us ]%);


 
SIGNATURE PAGE ADDITIONAL CLAUSES TO BAREBOAT CHARTER FOR THE LNG CARRIER WITH BUILDER'S HULL NUMBER 2407 THE OWNERS HAl JIAO 1601 LIMITED by: Title: Date: II ;:: Jxanne Lorraine Chambers Attorney-in-fact HongKong\2550533.3 73 THE CHARTERERS CREOLE SPIRIT L.L.C. by: Title: Attorney-in-Fact Date: }/


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 
Execution version CONTENTS Page 32. Definitions 3 33. Interpretations 18 34. Background 19 35. Pre-delivery and Delivery 20 36. Conditions precedent 22 37. Bunkers and luboils 24 38. Further maintenance and operation 24 39. Structural changes and alterations 25 40. Hire 26 41. Insurance 29 42. Redelivery 34 43. Redelivery conditions 34 44. Owners' mortgage 36 45. Diver's inspection at redelivery 37 46. Owners' undertaking 37 47. Charterers' representations and warranties 37 48. Charterers' undertakings 42 49. Earnings Account 48 50. Financial covenants 48 51. Termination Events 50 52. Sub-chartering and assigmnent 55 53. Owners' undertaking regarding change of V esse! registration 56 54. Purchase obligation and transfer of title 56 55. Sale of Vessel by the Owners 57 56. Total Loss 58 57. Fees and expenses 59 58. Stamp duties and taxes 59 59. Operational notifiable events 59 60. Further indemnities 60 61. Set-off 62 62. Further assurances and undertakings 62 63. Cumulative rights 62 64. Day count convention 62 65. No waiver 62 66. Entire agreement 62 67. Invalidity 63 HongKong\2550616.3


 
68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. English language No partnership Notices Conflicts Survival of Charterers' obligations Counterparts Confidentiality Third Parties Act Law and jurisdiction Waiver of immunity FATCA 63 63 63 64 64 64 64 65 65 65 66 SCHEDULE 1 RELATED VESSEL AND RELEVANT INFORMATION 67 SCHEDULE 2 FORM OF PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE 68 SCHEDULE 3 FORM OF TITLE TRANSFER PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE 69 SCHEDULE 4 SCHEDULE OF IDRE PERIOD AMORTISING PRINCIPAL OF EARLY TERMINATION AMOUNTS 70 SCHEDULE 5 FORM OF COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE SIGNATURE PAGE HongKong\2550616.3 71 72


 
32. Definitions In this Charter: "Account Bank" means the New York branch of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (or such other bank or financial institution as selected or designated by the Owners in consultation with the Charterers from time to time). "Account Charge" means the account pledge and security agreement over the Earnings Account and all amounts from time to time standing to the credit to the Earnings Account from the Charterers in favour of the Security Trustee, which shall not become effective until a Termination Event has occurred and is continuing. "Actual Delivery Date" means the date of delivery of the Vessel by the Owners to the Charterers under this Charter. "Affiliate" means, in relation to any entity, a Subsidiary of that entity, a Holding Company of that entity or any other Subsidiary of that Holding Company. "Agreement Term" means the period commencing on the date of this Charter and terminating on the later of: (a) the expiration of the Charter Period; and (b) the date on which all money of any nature owed by the Obligors to the Owners under the Transaction Documents or otherwise in connection with the Vessel have been paid in full to the Owners and no obligations of the Obligors of any nature to the Owners or otherwise in connection with the Transaction Documents or with the Vessel remain unperformed or undischarged. "Al\1L Laws" means as to any person and in relation to money laundering or terrorism, the constitutional or organisational documents of such person, and any treaty, law (including the common law), statute, ordinance, code, rule, regulation, guidelines, license, permit requirement, order or determination of an arbitrator or a court or other governmental authority, and the interpretation or administration thereof, in each case applicable to and binding upon such person or any of its property or to which such person or any of its property is subject. "Approved Broker" means each of Arrow Sale & Purchase (UK) Limited, Braemar ACM Shipbroking, Clarkson Platou, Feamley, Lorentzen & Stemoco and any other reputable and independent ship brokers acceptable to and appointed by the Owners. "Approved Manager" in relation to the Vessel, means (i) Teekay Shipping Limited, (ii) TGP, (iii) any other member of the Teekay Group, or (iv) any other management company reasonably acceptable to the Owners and appointed by the Charterers. "Arrangement Fee" has the meaning given to such term in paragraph (a) of Clause 57 (Fees and expenses). "Authorisation" means an authorisation, consent, approval, resolution, licence, exemption, filing, notarisation or registration. HongKong\2550616.3


 
"Break Costs" means all documented costs, losses, premiums or penalties incurred by tbe Owners as a result of: (a) the receipt by the Owners of any Hire amount under or in relation to tbe Transaction Documents; (b) the receipt by tbe Owners of tbe Early Termination Amount on a day otber than the relevant Termination Payment Date; and/or (c) in respect of any otber amount payable to tbe Owners under or in relation to tbe Transaction Documents, tbe receipt by tbe Owners of such amount on a day otber tban the due date for payment of tbe sum in question, in each case including (but not limited to) any break costs incurred by tbe Owners under tbe Finance Documents but always excluding all swap breakage costs (or equivalent costs) which tbe Owners may incur as a result of tbem entering into any arrangements for tbe purposes of hedging tbe types of liabilities and/or risks arising out of or in connection with tbe Finance Documents. "Builder" means Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co. Ltd., a company incorporated under the Jaws of the Republic of Korea whose registered office is at 125, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea. "Building Contract" means the shipbuilding contract in respect of the Vessel dated 12 December 2012 and made between tbe Sellers (as buyer) and tbe Builder (as seller) (as amended by an amendment no. 1 dated 19 November 2013 made between tbe Sellers (as buyer) and tbe Builder (as seller)) in relation to tbe construction and sale and purchase of tbe Vessel, as amended, supplemented and/or varied from time to time. "Business Day" means a day (otber tban a Saturday or Sunday) on which banks and financial markets are open for business: (a) (in relation to tbe determination of tbe Aetna! Delivery Date) in The Republic of Korea and The Commonwealth of tbe Bahamas; (b) (otbertban in relation to any date for payment) in Beijing and Vancouver; and (c) (in relation to any date for payment) in Beijing, New York and Vancouver. "Business Ethics Laws" means any laws, regulations and/or otber legally binding requirements or determinations in relation to bribery, corruption, fraud, money-laundering, terrorism, sanctions, collusion bid-rigging or anti-trust, human rights violations (including forced labour and human trafficking) which are applicable to eitber party or to any jurisdiction where activities are performed and which shall include: (i) tbe United Kingdom Bribery Act 2010, (ii) tbe United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 1977 and (v) any United States, United Nations, Canadian or European Union sanctions. "Cancellation Date" means tbe "Cancelling Date" as set out in tbe MOA (for the avoidance of doubt, as tbe same may be extended from time to time). "Change of Control" means if: (a) in relation to tbe Charter Guarantor: (i) (where all management powers over tbe business and affairs of tbe Charter Guarantor are vested exclusively in its general partner), (A) Teekay GP LLC ceases to be tbe general partner of tbe Charter HongKong\2550616.3 4


 
Guarantor; or (B) Teekay Parent ceases to own, directly or indirectly, a minimum of fifty per cent (50%) of the voting rights in Teekay GP LLC; or (ii) (where all management powers over the business and affairs of the Charter Guarantor become vested exclusively in the board of directors of the Charter Guarantor), Teekay Parent ceases to own, directly or indirectly, a minimum of fifty per cent (50%) of the voting rights to elect the members of that board of directors; and (b) in relation to the Charterers, the Charter Guarantor ceases to be the one hundred per cent (100%) legal and beneficial owner of the Charterers (either directly or indirectly). "Chargor" means Teekay LNG Operating L.L.C., a limited liability company formed under the laws of The Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex; Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960. "Charter Guarantee" means the guarantee made or to be made by the Charter Guarantor in favour of the Security Trustee in respect of the Charterers' obligations under this Charter. "Charter Guarantor" means TGP. "Charter Guarantor Group" means the Charter Guarantor and each of its Subsidiaries from time to time. "Charter Guarantor's Accounts" means the consolidated financial statements of the Charter Guarantor to be provided to the Owners pursuant to Clause 48(a). "Charter Period" means, subject to Clauses 40(k) (Hire), 51 (Tennination Events), 55 (Sale of the Vessel by the Owners) and 56 (Total Loss), the period of ten (10) years commencing from the Actual Delivery Date. "Charterers' Assignment" means the deed of assignment executed or to be executed (as the case may be) by the Charterers in favour of the Security Trustee in relation to certain of the Charterers' rights and interest in and to (amongst other things) the (a) Earnings, (b) Insurances, (c) Requisition Compensation, (d) any Sub-charter and (e) any Sub-charter Guarantee. "Classification Society" means the vessel classification society referred to in Box 10 (Classification Society) of this Charter, or such other reputable classification society which (a) is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies, or (b) the Owners may otherwise approve from time to time. "Compliance Certificate" means a certificate delivered pursuant to paragraph (d) of Clause 48 (Charterers' undertakings) substantially in the form set out in Schedule 5 (Fonn of Compliance Certificate) to this Charter. "Contract Price" means the price in respect of the Vessel paid or to be paid by the Sellers to the Builder under the Building Contract which, for the purpose of this Charter and the other Transaction Documents, shall not exceed two hundred million US Dollars (US$200,000,000). "Creditor Parties" means the Owners and the Security Trustee. "Daily Charter Rate" means in respect of the Charter Period, a rate in the sum of forty one HongKong\2550616.3 5


 
------------- thousand seven hundred and eighty US Dollars (US$41,780) per day provided always that if the Purchase Price is less than one hundred and seventy nine million three hundred and thirty seven thousand six hundred US Dollars (US$179,337,600 ), then the Daily Charter Rate shall be reduced pro rata. "Default Termination" means a termination of the Charter Period pursuant to the provisions of Clause 51 (Termination Events). "Disruption Event" means either or both of: (a) a material disruption to those payment or communications systems or to those financial markets which are, in each case, required to operate in order for payments to be made in order for the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents to be carried out which disruption is not caused by, and is beyond the control of, any of the Parties; or (b) the occurrence of any other event which results in a disruption (of a technical or systems-related nature) to the treasury or payments operations of a Party preventing that, or any other Party: (i) from performing its payment obligations under the Transaction Documents; or (ii) from communicating with other Parties in accordance with the terms of the Transaction Documents, and which (in either such case) is not caused by, and is beyond the control of, the Party whose operations are disrupted. "Early Termination Amount" means an amount representing the Owners' losses as a result of the early termination of this Charter prior to the expiry of the Agreement Term, which both parties acknowledge as a genuine and reasonable pre-estimate of the Owners' losses in the event of such termination and shall consist of the following: (a) all Hire due and payable, but unpaid, under this Charter up to (and including) the relevant Termination Payment Date together with interest accrued thereon pursuant to paragraph (i) ofC!ause40 (Hire) from the due date for payment thereof to the date of actual payment; (b) an amount equivalent to the amortising principal amount of the Purchase Price applicable to each Hire Period, as set out in Schedule 4 (Schedule of quarterly amortising principal of Early Termination Amounts) to this Charter; (c) any other Unpaid Sums due and payable together with interest accrued thereon pursuant to paragraph (i) of Clause 40 (Hire) from the due date for payment thereof up to the date of actual payment for the avoidance of doubt, excluding any fees, commissions, costs, disbursements or other expenses incurred by the Owners as a result of the Owners arranging a proposed sale in accordance with Clause 55 (Sale of V esse! by the Owners); (d) all liabilities, costs and expenses so incurred in recovering possession of, and in repositioning, berthing, insuring and maintaining the V esse! for carrying out any works or modifications required to cause the .V esse! to conform with the provisions of Clauses 42 (Redelivery) and 43 (Redelivery conditions) necessarily incurred by reason of the failure of the Charterers to perform any such action; and (e) any other sums as the Owners may be entitled to under the terms of this Charter, including (but not limited to) any payments referred to in paragraph (a) of Clause 17 HongKong\2550616.3 6


 
(Indemnity) and Clause 60 (Further indemnities), provided that there shall be no double-counting of any of the items listed in paragraphs (a) to (e) above. "Earnings" means all hires, freights, pool income and other sums payable to or for the account of the Charterers in respect of the Vessel including (without limitation) all remuneration for salvage and towage services, demurrage and detention moneys, contributions in general average, compensation in respect of any requisition for hire, and damages and other payments (whether awarded by any court or arbitral tribunal or by agreement or otherwise) for breach, termination or variation of any contract for the operation, employment or use of the Vessel. "Earnings Account" means the US Dollar account in the name of the Charterers (with account number 6000030836) opened or to be opened with the Account Bank, and includes any sub-account thereof and such account which is designated by the Owners as the earnings account for the purposes of this Charter. "Encumbrance" means a mortgage, charge, assignment, pledge, lien, or other security interest securing .any obligation of any person or any other agreement or arrangement having a similar effect. "Environmental Approvals" means any present or future permit, licence, approval, ruling, variance, exemption or other Authorisation required under the applicable Environmental Law. "Environmental Claim" means any claim, proceeding or investigation by any person in respect of any Environmental Law. "Environmental Incident" means: (a) any release, emission, spill or discharge from the Vessel or into or upon the air, sea, land or soils (including the seabed) or surface water of Environmentally Sensitive Material within or from the Vessel; or (b) any incident in which Environmentally Sensitive Material is released, emitted, spilled or discharged into or upon the air, sea, land or soils (including the seabed) or surface water from a vessel other than the Vessel and which involves a collision between the Vessel and such other vessel or some other incident of navigation or operation, in either case, in connection with which the Vessel is actually or potentially liable to be arrested, attached, detained or injuncted and/or the Vessel and/or any Obligor and/or any operator or manager of the Vessel is at fault or allegedly at fault or otherwise liable to any legal or administrative action; or (c) any other incident in which Environmentally Sensitive Material is released, emitted, spilled or discharged into or upon the air, sea, land or soils (including the seabed) or surface water otherwise than from the Vessel and in connection with which the Vessel is actually or potentially liable to be arrested and/or where any Obligor and/or any operator or manager of the Vessel is at fault or allegedly at fault or otherwise liable to any legal or administrative action, other than in accordance with an Environmental Approval. "Environmentally Sensitive Material" means (i) oil and oil products and (ii) any other waste, pollutant, contaminant or other substance (including any liquid, solid, gas, ion, living organism or noise) that may be harmful to human health or other life or the environment or a nuisance to any person or that may make the enjoyment, ownership or other territorial control of any affected land, property or waters more costly for such person to a material degree. HongKong\2550616.3 7


 
"Environmental Law" means any applicable law and regulation in any applicable jurisdiction in which any Obligor conducts business which relates to the pollution or protection of the environment or harm to or the protection of human health or the health of animals or plants. "Environmental Permits" means any Authorisation and the filing of any notification, report or assessment required under any Environmental Law for the operation of the business of any Obligor. "FATCA Deduction" has the meaning given to such term in Clause 78 (FATCA). "Finance Document" means any facility agreement, security document, fee letter and any other document designated as such by the Finance Parties and the Owners and which have been or may be (as the case may be) entered into between the Finance Parties and the Owners for the purpose of, among other things, financing all or any part of the Owners' Cost. "Finance Party" means any bank or financial institution which is or will be party to a Finance Document (other than the Owners and other entities which may have agreed or be intended as debtors and/or obligors thereunder) and "Finance Parties" means two or more of them. "Financial Half-Year" means, in respect of the Charterers and the Charter Guarantor, their interim semi-annual accounting period ending on 30 June in any calendar year that falls within the Agreement Term. "Financial Indebtedness" means any obligation for the payment or repayment of money, whether present or future, actual or contingent, in respect of: (a) moneys borrowed; (b) any acceptance credit; (c) any bond, note, debenture, loan stock or similar instrument; (d) any finance or capital lease; (e) receivables sold or discounted (other than on a non-recourse basis); (f) deferred payments for assets or services; (g) any derivative transaction protecting against or benefiting from fluctuations in any rate or price (and, when calculating the value of any derivative transaction, only the marked to market value shall be taken into account); (h) any amount raised nuder any other transaction (including any forward sale or purchase agreement) having the commercial effect of a borrowing according to the relevant account principles; (i) any counter-indemnity obligation in respect of a guarantee, indemnity, bond, standby· or documentary letter of credit or any other instrument issued by a bank or financial institution; and (j) the amount of any liability in respect of any guarantee or indemnity for any of the items referred to in (a) to (i). "Financial Quarter" means, in respect of the Charterers and the Charter Guarantor, their interim quarterly accounting periods ending on 31 March and 30 September in any calendar HongKong\2550616.3 8


 
year that falls within the Agreement Term. "Financial Year" means, in respect of the Charterers and the Charter Guarantor, their annual accounting period ending on 31 December in each calendar year during the Agreement Term. "GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America. "Hire" means each or any combination or aggregate of (as the context may require) in respect of each Hire Payment Date, the aggregate amount calculated by multiplying the Daily Charter Rate by the number of days in the Hire Period immediately following such Hire Payment Date. "Hire Payment Date" means the first day of each and any Hire Period, save that, the first Hire Payment Date shall fall on the Actual Deli very Date. "Hire Period" means each and every three month period during the Charter Period, the first Hire Period to commence on the Actual Delivery Date and any and each successive Hire Period to commence forthwith upon the expiration of the immediately previous Hire Period. "Holding Company" means, in relation to any entity, any other entity in respect of which it is a Subsidiary. "IAPPC" means a valid international air pollution prevention certificate for the Vessel issued under Annex VI (Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 (as modified in 1978 and 1997). "lndenmitee" has the meaning given to such term in Clause 60 (Further indemnities). "Initial Sub-charter" means the time charterparty in respect of the Vessel dated 6 June 2013 and entered into between (a) the Charterers (then known as DSME Hull No. 2408 L.L.C.) as owner and Cheniere Marketing, LLC as time charterer, and novated pursuant to a novation letter dated 3 September 2015 and addressed from Cheniere Marketing, LLC to the Charterers (then known as DSME Hull No. 2408 L.L.C.) as disponent owner, and acknowledged by the Initial Sub-charterer as new time charterer. "Initial Sub-charterer" means Cheniere Marketing International LLP. "Initial Sub-charter Consent and Agreement" means, in relation to the Initial Sub-charter, the form of consent and agreement made or to be made between (a) the Charterers (as disponent owner), (b) the Initial Sub-charterer as time charterer, (c) the Owners, and (d) the Security Trustee as assignee of the Charterers' rights thereunder, substantially in the form set out in schedule F (Form of Consent and Agreement) to the Initial Sub-charter. "Innocent Owners' Interest Insurances" means all policies and contracts of innocent owners' interest insurance from time to time taken out by the Owners in relation to the Vessel. "Insurances" means all policies and contracts of insurance which are from time to time taken out or entered into by the Charterers in respect of the Vessel or her Earnings or otherwise in connection with the Vessel or her Earnings. "ISM Code" means the International Safety Management Code (including the guidelines on its implementation), adopted by the International Maritime Organisation Assembly as Resolutions A.741 (18) (as amended by MSC 104 (73)) and A.913(22) (superseding Resolution A.788 (19)), as the same may be amended, supplemented or superseded from HongKong\2550616.3 9


 
time to time (and the terms "safety management system", "Safety Management Certificate" and "Document of Compliance" have the same meanings as are given to them in the ISM Code). "ISM Company" means, at any given time, the company responsible for the Vessel's compliance with the ISM Code under paragraph 1.1.2 of the ISM Code. "ISPS Code" means the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code adopted by the International Maritime Organisation (as the same may be amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time). "ISPS Company" means, at any given time, the company responsible for the Vessel's compliance with the ISPS Code. "ISSC" means a valid international ship security certificate for the Vessel issued under the ISPS Code. "Major Casualty Amount" means five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) or the equivalent in any other currency or currencies. "Management Agreement" means, in relation to the Vessel and if applicable, the technical and/or commercial ship management agreement executed or to be executed (as the case may be) between the Approved Manager (unless the Approved Manager is Teekay Shipping Limited, TGP or another member of the Teekay Group) and the Charterers. "Manager's Undertaking" means, if applicable, the deed of undertaking executed or to be executed by the Approved Manager (unless the Approved Manager is Teekay Shipping Limited, TGP or another member of the Teekay Group) in favour of the Owners. "Market Value" means, in relation to the Vessel, a desk-top valuation obtained from an Approved Broker appointed by the Owners (the expenses of such appointment to be borne by the Charterers), and each such valuation to be prepared on a charter-free basis. "MARPOL" means the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships adopted by the International Maritime Organisation (as the same may be amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time). "Material Adverse Effect" means a material adverse change in, or a material adverse effect on: (a) the business, financial condition or operations of the Charterers, the Charter Guarantor or of the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole; or (b) the validity, legality or enforceability of this Charter, which adversely affects the ability of each of the Charterers or the Charter Guarantor to perform its respective obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is a party. "MOA" has the meaning given to such term in Clause 34 (Background). "Mortgagees' Interest Insurances" means all policies and contracts of mortgagees' interest insurance, mortgagees' additional perils (oil pollution) insurance and any other insurance from time to time taken out by any Finance Party in relation to the Vessel. "Necessary Authorisations" means all Authorisations of any person including any government or other regulatory authority required by applicable law to enable it to: (a) lawfully enter into and perform its obligations under the Transaction Documents to HongKong\2550616.3 10


 
which it is party; (b) ensure the legality, validity, enforceability or admissibility in evidence in England and, if different, its jurisdiction of incorporation, of such Transaction Documents to which it is party; and (c) carry on its business from time to time. "Net Sale Proceeds" means the proceeds of a sale of the Vessel received or receivable by the Owners pursuant to Clause 55 (Sale of Vessel by the Owners), net of any fees, commissions, costs, disbursements or other expenses incurred by the Owners as a result of the Owners arranging the proposed sale. "Net Sale Proceeds Deficit" means, in relation to a sale of the Vessel by the Owners pursuant to Clause 55 (Sale of Vessel by the Owners) and the Hire Period in which such sale is to occur, the amount by which the Early Termination Amount applicable to such Hire Period as set out in Schedule 4 (Schedule of Hire Period amortising principal of Early Termination Amounts) to this Charter exceeds the relevant Net Sale Proceeds. "Obligor" means each of the Charterers, the Charter Guarantor, the Chargor and any person that may be party to a Transaction Document from time to time (other than (a) any Approved Manager which is not Teekay Shipping Limited, TGP or another member of Teekay Group, (b) any Sub-charterer, (c) any Sub-charter Guarantor, (d) the Owners, (e) the Security Trustee, and (f) the Account Bank). "Owners' Cost" means the Purchase Price. "Party" means a party to this Charter. "PDA" means the protocol of delivery and acceptance in relation to the Vessel to be executed between the Owners and the Charterers, substantially in the form of Schedule 3 (Form of Protocol of Delivery and Acceptance) hereto. "Permitted Encumbrance" means: (a) any Encumbrance created or to be created in accordance with the Security Documents; (b) any liens securing obligations incurred in the ordinary course of trading and/or operating the Vessel and not more than thirty (30) days overdue; (c) any Encumbrance created or to be created by the Owners in favour of the Finance Parties in accordance with the relevant Finance Documents (but subject to any Quiet Enjoyment Letter); and (d) any Encumbrance which has the prior written approval of the Owners. "Potential Termination Event" means an event or circumstance which, with the giving of any notice, the lapse of time, a determination of the Owners or any combination of the foregoing is a Termination Event. "Pre-Approved Flag" means The Republic of the Marshall Islands, Norwegian International Ship Registry, Liberia, Panama, Isle of Man, Bermuda, Bahamas or Singapore. "Purchase Obligation Price" means the amount due and payable by the Charterers to the Owners pursuant to Clause 54 (Purchase obligation and transfer of title), being the aggregate of: HongKong\2550616.3 11


 
(a) (b) one hundred million US Dollars (US$100,000,000); and all Unpaid Sums due and payable together with interest accrued thereon pursuant to paragraph (i) of Clause 40 (Hire) from the due date for payment thereof up to the date of actual payment. "Purchase Price" has the meaning given to such term under the MOA. "Quiet Enjoyment Letter" means, in relation to the Vessel, a letter which the Finance Parties (or, if any, their authorised agent on their behalf) shall issue in favour of the Charterers (or, as the context may require, the relevant Sub-charterers), such letter to be in a form reasonably acceptable to the Charterers (or, as the context may require, the relevant Sub-charterers) and the Finance Parties. "Related Account Bank" means the "Account Bank" as defined in the relevant Related Charter. "Related Account Charge" means the "Account Charge" as defined in the relevant Related Charter. "Related Approved Manager" means, in relation to the Related Vessel, the "Approved Manager" as defined in the relevant Related Charter. "Related Charter" means, in relation to the Related Vessel, the bareboat charter entered or to be entered into (as the case may be) between the Related Owners (as owners) and the relevant Related Charterers (as bareboat charterers). "Related Charter Guarantee" means the guarantee made or to be made by the Charter Guarantor in favour of the Security Trustee in respect of the Related Charterers' obligations under the Related Charter. "Related Charterers" means, in relation to the Related Vessel, the relevant bareboat charterer who has bareboat chartered or will bareboat charter (as the case may be) such Related Vessel pursuant to the terms of the relevant Related Charter, as more particularly set out in Schedule 1 (Related Vessel and relevant information) hereto. "Related Charterers' Assignment" means a "Charterer's Assignment" as defined in the relevant Related Charter. "Related Initial Sub-charter" means the time charterparty in respect of the Related Vessel dated 6 Jnne 2013 and entered into between the Related Charterers as disponent owner and Cheniere Marketing, LLC as time charterer, and novated pursuant to a novation Jetter dated 3 September 2015 and addressed from Cheniere Marketing, LLC to the Related Charterers as disponent owner, and acknowledged by the Initial Sub-charterer as new time charterer. "Related Initial Sub-charter Consent and Agreement" means, in relation to the Related Initial Sub-charter, the form of consent and agreement made or to be made between (a) the Related Charterers (as disponent owner), (b) the Initial Sub-charterer as time charterer, and (c) the Related Owners, and (d) the Security Trustee as assignee of the Related Charterers' rights thereunder, substantially in the form set out in schedule F (Form of Consent and Agreement) to the Related Initial Sub-charter. "Related Management Agreement" means, in relation to the Related Vessel, the technical and/or commercial ship management agreement executed or to be executed (as the case may be) between the relevant Related Approved Manager (which is not Teekay Shipping Limited, TGP or another member of the Teekay Group) and the relevant Related Charterers. HongKong\2550616.3 12


 
"Related Manager's Undertaking" means, in relation to the Related Vessel, the deed of undertaking executed or to be executed by the Related Approved Manager (which is not Teekay Shipping Limited, TGP or another member of the Teekay Group) in favour of the relevant Related Owners. "Related MOA" means, in relation to the Related Vessel, the memorandum of agreement pursuant to which the Related Owners acquired or will acquire title (as the case may be) to the relevant Related V esse!. "Related Obligors" means each person who is a party to a Related Transaction Document from time to time (other than (a) any Approved Manager which is not Teekay Shipping limited, TGP or another member of the Teekay Group, (b) any Related Sub-charterer, (c) any Related Sub-charter Guarantor, (d) a Related Owners, (e) the Security Trustee, and (f) a Related Account Bank). "Related Owners" means, in relation to the Related Vessel, the relevant owner which has acquired or will acquire (as the case may be) title to the Related Vessel pursuant to the terms of the relevant Related MOA, as more particularly set out in Schedule 2 (Related Vessel and relevant information) hereto. "Related Security Documents" means, in relation to the Related Vessel, the following: (a) the Related Charter Guarantee; (b) the Related Charterers' Assignment; (c) the Related Share Charge; (d) the Related Managers' Undertaking (if any); (e) the Related Account Charge; (f) the Security Trust Deed; and (g) any other document that may at any time be executed by any person creating, evidencing or perfecting any Encumbrance to secure all or part of the Related Obligors' obligations under or in connection with the Related Transaction Documents, and "Related Security Document" means any one of them. "Related Share Charge" means, in relation to the Related Charterers, the charge/pledge over the shares or membership interests (as the case may be) of the Related Charterers executed or (as the case may be) to be executed by the Chargor in favour of the Security Trustee. "Related Sub-charter" means (i) the Related Initial Sub-charter, and (ii) any subsequent time charterparty in respect of the Related Vessel entered into between the Related Charterers as disponent owners and any Related Sub-charterer. "Related Sub-charter Guarantee" means (i) (in relation to the Related Initial Sub-charter only) the deed of charter guarantee dated 10 November 2015 entered into between Cheniere Energy, Inc. and the Related Charterers and (ii) (in relation to any other Related Sub-charter) any other charter guarantee entered into between the Related Charterers and any Related Sub-charter Guarantors. "Related Sub-charter Guarantor" means (i) (in relation to the Related Initial Sub-charter only) Cheniere Energy, Inc., or (ii) (in relation to any other Related Sub-charter) such other HongKong\2550616.3 13


 
sub-charter guarantor proposed by the Related Charterers. "Related Sub-charterer" means the Initial Sub-charterer or such other sub-charterers proposed by the Related Charterers. "Related TraDSaction Document" means, in relation to each Related Obligor and the Related Vessel, each of the following: (a) the Related Charter; (b) the Related Sub-charter; (c) the Related Sub-charter Guarantee; (d) the Related MOA; (e) the Related Security Documents; (f) the Related Initial Sub-charter Consent and Agreement; and (g) such other document as the Related Owners may stipulate as such from time to time. "Related V esse!" means the LNG carrier with builder's hull number 2407 and to be named m.v. "Creole Spirit", as more particularly described in Schedule 2 (Related Vessel and relevant information). "Requisition CompeDSation" means all compensation or other money which may from time to time be payable to the Charterers as a result of the Vessel being requisitioned for title orin any other way compulsorily acquired (other than by way of requisition for hire). "Restricted Party" means a person or entity that is (i) listed on, or owned or controlled by a person listed on, or acting on behalf of a person listed on, any Sanctions List; (ii) a national of, located in, incorporated under the laws of, or owned or (directly or indirectly) controlled by, or acting on behalf of, a person located in or organised under (A) Iraq, Iran or Venezuela or (B) the laws of a country or territory that is the target of country-wide or territory-wide Sanctions; or (iii) otherwise a target of Sanctions ("target of Sanctions" signifying a person with whom a US person or other national of Sanctions Authority would be prohibited or restricted by law from engaging in trade, business or other activities). "SanctioDS" means the economic sanction laws, regulations, embargoes or restrictive measures administered, enacted or enforced by: (i) the United States government; (ii) the United Nations; (iii) the European Union or its Member States, including, without limitation, the United Kingdom; or (iv) the respective governmental institutions and agencies of any of the foregoing, including, without limitation, the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the US Department of Treasury (''OFAC"), the United States Department of State and Her Majesty's Treasury ("HMT"); (together, the "SanctioDS Authorities"). "SanctioDS List" means the "Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons" list maintained by the OFAC, the Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions Targets and the Investment Ban List maintained by HMT, or any similar list maintained by, or public announcement of Sanctions designation made by, any of the Sanctions Authorities. "Security Documents" means, in relation to the Vessel, the following: (a) the Charter Guarantee; (b) the Charterers' Assignment; HongKong\2550616.3 14


 
(c) the Share Charge; (d) the Managers' Undertaking (if any); (e) the Account Charge; (f) the Security Trust Deed; and (g) any other document that may at any time be executed by any person creating, evidencing or perfecting any Encumbrance to secure all or part of the Obligors' obligations under or in connection with the Transaction Documents, and "Security Document" means any one of them. "Security Trust Deed" means the deed executed or to be executed by the Security Trustee, the Owners, the Related Owners, the Charterers, the Related Charterers and the Chargor. "Security Trustee" means Hai Jiao 1601 Limited, a limited liability company formed uilder the laws of The Republic of the Marshall Islands, and having its registered address at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960. "Sellers" means Oak Spirit L.L.C., being a limited liability company formed under the laws of The Republic of the Marshall Islands, and having their registered address at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960 (being the Charterers in their capacity as sellers). "Settlement Date" means, following a Total Loss of the Vessel, the earliest of: (a) the date which falls one hundred and eighty (180) days after the date of occurrence of the Total Loss or, if such date is not a Business Day, the immediately preceding Business Day; and (b) the date on which the Owners receive the Total Loss Proceeds in respect of the Total Loss. "Share Charge" means the charge/pledge over the shares or membership interests (as the case may be) of the Charterers executed or (as the case may be) to be executed by the Chargor in favour of the Security Trustee. "SMC" means a valid safety management certificate issued for the Vessel by or on behalf of the Administration under paragraph 13.7 of the ISM Code. "Sub-charter" means: (a) the Initial Sub-charter; and (b) any subsequent time charterparty in respect of the Vessel entered into between the Charterers as disponent owners and any Sub-charterers which may have a duration of one (1) year or more (taking into account any option to renew or extend). "Sub-charter Guarantee" means: (a) (in relation to the Initial Sub-charter only) the deed of charter guarantee dated 10 November 2015 entered into between Cheniere Energy, Inc. and the Charterers; and (b) any other charter guarantee entered into between the Charterers and any Sub-charter Guarantor. HongKong\2550616.3 15


 
"Sub-charter Guarantor" means: (a) (in relation to the Initial Sub-charter only) Cheniere Energy, Inc.; and (b) such other person who may issue a guarantee to the Charterers in respect of another Sub-charter. "Sub-charterers" means: (a) the Initial Sub-charterer; and Cb) such other sub-charterers proposed by the Charterers which are or will be parties to a Sub-charter. "Subsidiary" means a subsidiary undet1aking within the meaning of section 1162 of the Companies Act 2006. "Tax" or "tax" means any present and future tax (including, without limitation, value added tax, consumption tax or any other tax in respect of added value or any income), levy, impost, duty or other charge or withholding of any nature (including any penalty or interest payable in connection with any failure to pay or any delay in paying any of the same); and "Taxes", "taxes", "Taxation" and "taxation" shall be construed accordingly. "Teekay Parent" means Teekay Corporation, a corporation incorporated according to the law of The Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered address is at Ttust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960. "Teekay Group" means Teekay Parent, TGP, each of their respective Subsidiaries from time to time and Teekay Shipping Limited. "Termination" means the termination at any time of the chartering of the Vessel under this Charter. "Termination Event" means each of the events specified in paragraph (a) of Clause 51 (Tennination Events). "Termination Notice" has the meaning given to such term in paragraph (k) of Clause 40 (Hire) and paragraph (c) of Clause 51 (TenninationEvents). "Termination Payment Date" means: (a) (b) (c) in respect of a termination of this Charter in accordance with paragraph (k) of Clause 40 (Hire), the date specified in the Termination Notice served on the Charterers pursuant to that Clause; in respect of a Default Termination, the date SJ?ecified in the Termination Notice served on the Charterers pursuantto paragraph (c) of Clause 51 (Tennination Events) in respect of such Default Termination; in respect of a Total Loss Termination, the Settlement Date in respect of the Total Loss which gives rise to such Total Loss Termination. "TGP" means Teekay LNG Partners L.P., a limited partnership formed under the laws of The Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960. HongKong\2550616.3 16


 
"Third Parties Act" means the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999. "Title Transfer PDA" means the protocol of delivery and acceptance in relation to the Vessel to be executed between the Owners and the Charterers, substantially in the form of Schedule 3 (Form of Title Transfer Protocol of Delivery and Acceptance) hereto. "Total Loss" means during the Charter Period: (a) actual or constructive or compromised or agreed or arranged total loss of the Vessel; (b) the requisition for title or compulsory acquisition of the Vessel by any government or other competent authority (other than by way of requisition for hire); (c) the capture, seizure, arrest, detention, hijacking, theft, condemnation as prize, confiscation or forfeiture of the Vessel (not falling within paragraph (b) of this definition), unless the Vessel is released and returned to the possession of the Owners or the Charterers within ninety (90) days after the capture, seizure, arrest, detention, hijacking, theft, condemnation as prize, confiscation or forfeiture in question, and for the purpose of this Charter, (i) an actual Total Loss of the Vessel shall be deemed to have occurred at the date and time when the Vessel was lost but if the date of the loss is unknown the actual Total Loss shall be deemed to have occurred on the date on which the Vessel was last reported, (ii) a constructive Total Loss shall be deemed to have occurred at the date and time at which a notice of abandonment of the Vessel is given to the insurers of the Vessel and (iii) a compromised, agreed or arranged Total Loss shall be deemed to have occurred on the date of the relevant compromise, agreement or arrangement. "Total Loss Proceeds" means the proceeds of the Insurances or any other compensation of any description in respect of a Total Loss in respect of a Total Loss. "Total Loss Termination" means a termination of the Charter Period pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (a) of Clause 56 (Total Loss). "Transaction Docwnents" means, together, this Charter, any Sub-Charter, any Sub-Charter Guarantee, the MOA, the Security Documents, the Initial Sub-charter Consent and Agreement, and such other documents as maybe designated as such by the Owners from time to time. "Unpaid Swn" means any sum due and payable but unpaid by any Obligor under the Transaction Documents. "US Dollars", "Dollars", "USD", "US$" and "$" each means available and freely transferable and convertible funds in lawful currency of the United States of America. "US Tax Obligor" means: (a) an Obligor which is resident for tax purposes in the United States of America; or (b) an Obligor some or all of whose payments under the Transaction Documents to which it is a party are from sources within the United States for US federal income tax purposes. "Valuation Report" means, in relation to the Vessel, a valuation report of such Vessel addressed to the Owners from an Approved Broker on the basis of a charter-free sale for prompt delivery for cash at arm's length on normal commercial terms as between a willing seller and a willing buyer. HongKong\2550616.3 17


 
"Vessel" means the LNG carrier with builder's hull number 2407 and to be named m.v. "Oak Spirit" as more particularly described in Boxes 5 (Vessel's name, call sign and flag) to 10 (Classification Society) of this Charter. 33. Interpretations (a) In this Charter, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference to: (i) this Charter include the Schedules hereto and references to Clauses and Schedules are, unless otherwise specified, references to Clauses of and Schedules to this Charter and, in the case of a Schedule, to such Schedule as incorporated in this Charter as substituted from time to time; (ii) any statutory or other legislative provision shall be construed as including any statutory or legislative modification or re-enactment thereof, or any substitution therefor; (iii) the term "Vessel" includes any part of the Vessel; (iv) the "Owners", the "Charterers", any "Obligor", "Sub-charterer", "Sub-charter Guarantor" or any other person include any of their respective successors, permitted assignees and permitted transferees; (v) any agreement, instrument or document include such agreement, instrument or document as the same may from time to time by amended, modified, supplemented, novated or substituted; (vi) the "equivalent" in one currency (the "first currency") as at any date of an amount in another cmrency (the "second currency") shall be construed as a reference to the amount of the first currency which could be purchased with such amount of the second currency at the spot rate of exchange quoted by the Owners at or about 11:00 a.m. two (2) Business Days (being a day other than a Saturday or Sunday on which banks and foreign exchange markets are generally open for business in Beijing) prior to such date for the purpose of the first currency with the second currency for delivery and value on such date; (vii) "hereof', "herein" and "hereunder" and other words of similar import means this Charter as a whole (including the Schedules) and not any particular part hereof; (viii) "law" includes common or customary Jaw and any constitution, decree, judgment, legislation, order, ordinance, regulation, rule, statute, treaty or other legislative measure in any jurisdiction or any present or future directive, regulation, request or requirement, or official or judicial interpretation of any of the foregoing, in each case having the force of law and, if not having the force of law, in respect of which compliance is generally customary; (ix) the word "person" or "persons" or to words importing persons include, without limitation, any state, divisions of a state, government, individuals, partnerships, corporations, ventures, government agencies, committees, departments, authorities and other bodies, corporate or unincorporated, whether having distinct legal personality or not; (x) the "winding-up", "dissolution", "administration", "liquidation", "insolvency", "reorganisation", "readjustment of debt", "suspension of payments", "moratorium" or "bankruptcy" (and their derivatives and HongKong\2550616.3 18


 
cognate expressions) of any person shall each be construed so as to include the others and any equivalent or analogous proceedings or event under the laws of any jurisdiction in which such person is incorporated or any jurisdiction in which such person carries on business; (xi) "protection and indemnity risks" means the usual risks covered by a protection and indemnity association which is a member of the International Group of P&I Club, including pollution risks and the proportion (if any) of any sums payable to any other person or persons in case of collision which are not recoverable under the hull and machinery policies by reason of the incorporation in them of clause 6 of the International Hull Clauses (1111/02 or 1111/03), clause 8 of the Institute Time Clauses (Hull)(l/10/83) or clause 8 of the Institute Time Clauses (Hulls)(1/1111995) or the Institute Amended Running Down Clause (1/10/71) or any equivalent provision; (xii) A Potential Termination Event or Termination Event which is "continuing" is a reference to a Potential Termination Event or Termination Event which is not remedied or waived; and (xiii) words denoting the plural number include the singular and vice versa. (b) Headings are for the purpose of reference only, have no legal or other significance, and shall be ignored in the interpretation of this Charter. (c) A time of day (unless otherwise specified) is a reference to Beijing time. 34. Background (a) By a memorandum of agreement (the "MOA") of even date herewith made between the Owners (as buyers thereunder) and the Sellers (as sellers thereunder), the Owners have agreed to purchase and the Sellers have agreed to sell the Vessel subject to the terms and conditions therein. (b) Accordingly the parties hereby agree that this Charter is subject to the effective transfer of ownership of the V esse! to the Owners pursuant to the MOA. (c) If: (i) the V esse! is not delivered by the Cancellation Date (or such later date as the Owners and Sellers may agree); or (ii) it becomes unlawful for the Owners (as buyers) or the Charterers (as sellers) to perform or comply with any or all of their respective obligations under the MOA or any of the respective obligations of the Owners or the Charterers under the MOA is not or ceases to be legal, valid, binding and enforceable; or (iii) the MOA expires, is cancelled, terminated, rescinded or suspended or otherwise ceases to remain in full force and effect for any reason, neither party shall be liable to the other for any claim arising out of this Charter and this Charter shall immediately terminate and be cancelled (with the exception of Clause 17 (Indemnity) (Part m and Clause 60 (Further indemnities) provided that the Owners shall be entitled to retain all fees paid by the Charterers pursuant to paragraph (a) of Clause 57 (Fees and expenses) (and without prejudice to paragraph (a) of Clause 57 (Fees and expenses), if such fees have not been paid, the Charterers shall forthwith pay such fees to the Owners in accordance with HongKong\2550616.3 19


 
paragraph (a) of Clause 57 (Fees and expenses)) and such payment shall not be construed as a penalty but shall represent an agreed estimate of the loss and damage suffered by the Owners in entering into this Charter and shall therefore be paid as compensation to the Owners. (d) At the end of the Charter Period and subject to the Charterers having performed their obligations under the relevant Transaction Documents, it is intended that the Owners shall transfer title in the Vessel to the Charterers and the Charterers shall become the registered owners of the V esse!. 35. Pre-delivery and Delivery (a) As at the date of this Charter, the Vessel is under construction by the Builder pursuant to the terms of the Building Contract and the Owners have entered into the MOA with the Sellers. The Charterers hereby confirm that they have reviewed, received and agreed to the forms of the Building Contract and the MOA (or copies thereof). (b) The Owners will deliver and the Charterers will take delivery of the Vessel under this Charter immediately, which to the extent possible shall be deemed to take place simultaneously, after (A) the Builder delivers the Vessel to the Sellers under the Building Contract and (B) the Sellers deliver the Vessel to the Owners under and subject to the terms of the MOA upon the Actual Delivery Date, subject to which, the Charterers will accept the Vessel on an "as is where is" basis on delivery under this Charter. (i) If the Sellers are unable to reject the Vessel under the Building Contract, then (A) the Charterers shall in no circumstances be entitled to reject the Vessel under this Charter, and (B) the Owners shall in no circumstances be entitled to reject to the Vessel under the MOA. (ii) Subject to the foregoing, once the Builder has delivered the Vessel and the Sellers have accepted the Vessel under the Building Contract and the Owners (as buyers under the MOA) have accepted the Vessel under the MOA, the Charterers will be deemed to have accepted the Vessel under this Charter with any faults, deficiencies and errors of description. (iii) The Charterers hereby agree that the acceptance by the Sellers of the Vessel under the Building .Contract and by the Owners of the Vessel under the MOA shall subject as aforesaid constitute delivery of the Vessel to the Charterers under this Charter but the Owners and the Charterers nevertheless agree to enter into and execute a protocol of deli very and acceptance in respect of this Charter on the Actual Deli very Date. (c) The obligation of the Owners to charter the Vessel to the Charterers pursuant to this Charter shall be subject to the following conditions: (i) (ii) HongKong\2550616.3 no Termination Event or Potential Termination Event having occurred which is continuing on or prior to the date of this Charter or the Actual Delivery Date; the representations and warranties referred to in paragraphs (vii) (No filing or stamp taxes) and (xxvi) (Financial covenants) of Clause 47 (Charterers' representations and warranties) being true and correct on the date of this Charter and the Actual Delivery Date; 20


 
(iii) the Actual Delivery Date falls on or before the Cancellation Date (or such later date as may be agreed between the Owners (as buyer under the MOA) and the Sellers); (iv) the Owners shall have received the documents and evidence referred to in Clause 36 (Conditions precedent), in each case in all respects in form and substance satisfactory to it on or before the Actual Delivery Date; and (v) delivery of the Vessel to the Sellers by the Builder under the Building Contract and delivery of the Vessel from the Sellers to the Owners under and subject to the terms of the MOA. (d) Provided that the conditions referred to in paragraph (c) above have been fulfilled or waived to the satisfaction of the Owners (which shall be evidenced in writing by the Owners), the Owners and the Charterers agree that: (i) the Charterers shall, at their own expense, upon the Actual Delivery Date arrange for the Vessel to be registered in the name of the Owners; (ii) the Charterers shall take delivery of the Vessel from the Owners under this Charter (such delivery to be conclusively evidenced by a duly executed PDA) simultaneously with the acceptance of delivery of the Vessel by the Owners from the Sellers pursuant to the MOA; (iii) the Charterers will accept the Vessel: (A) on an "as is where is" basis in exactly the same form and state as the Vessel is delivered by the Sellers to the Owners pursuant to the MOA;and (B) in such form and state with any faults, deficiencies and errors of description; (iv) the acceptance of delivery of the Vessel by the Charterers from the Owners pursuant to this Charter shall take place simultaneously with the acceptance of delivery of the Vessel by the Owners from the Sellers pursuant to the MOA;and (v) the Charterers shall have no right to refuse acceptance of delivery of the Vessel into this Charter if the Vessel is delivered to the Owners pursuant to the MOA and, notwithstanding and without prejudice to the foregoing, the Owners and the Charterers nonetheless agree to enter into and execute the PDA on delivery of the Vessel under this Charter. (e) The Charterers acknowledge and agree that the Owners are not the manufacturer or original supplier of the V esse! which has been purchased by the Owners pursuant to the MOA, and have therefore made no representations or warranties in respect of the Vessel or any part thereof, and hereby waive all their rights in respect of any warranty or condition implied (whether statutory or otherwise) on the part of the Owners and all claims against the Owners howsoever the same might arise at any time in respect of the Vessel, or arising out of the construction, operation or performance of the Vessel and the chartering thereof under this Charter (including, without limitation, in respect of the seaworthiness or otherwise of the Vessel). (f) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (e) above, the Owners shall be under no liability whatsoever, howsoever arising, in respect of the injury, death, loss, damage or delay of or to or in connection with the Vessel or any person or property whatsoever, whether onboard the V esse! or elsewhere, and HongKong\2550616.3 21


 
irrespective of whether such injury, death, loss, damage or delay shall arise from the unseaworthiness of the Vessel. For the purpose of this paragraph (f), "delay" shall include delay to the Vessel (whether in respect of delivery under this Charter or thereafter and any other delay whatsoever). 36. Conditions precedent Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Charter, the obligations of the Owners to charter the Vessel to the Charterers under this Charter are subject to and conditional upon · the Owners' receipt of following documents and evidence (in each case in form and substance acceptable to the Owners (acting reasonably)) on or before the Actual Delivery Date: (a) an original of each of the following: (i) the duly executed Charter and Charter Guarantee; (ii) the Initial Sub-charter Consent and Agreement, the duly executed Security Documents (other than any Manager's Undertaking which, if applicable, shall be provided to the Owners within thirty (30) days from the Actual Delivery Date), together with all documents required by any of them; and (b) certified true copies of the constitutional documents (or equivalent documents) (and all amendments thereto) of each Obligor and any other documents required to be filed or registered or issued under the laws of their jurisdiction of incorporation to establish their incorporation; (c) certified true copies of written resolutions or (as the case may be), resolutions passed at separate meetings, in each case, of the board of directors and (if required by any legal advisors to the Owners) shareholders of each Obligor (or its sole member or general partners), evidencing their respective approvals of the Transaction Documents and authorising appropriate officers or attorneys to execute the same and to sign all notices required to be given hereunder or thereunder on their behalf or other evidence of such approvals and authorisations as shall be acceptable to the Owners; (d) if applicable, the original power of attorney of each Obligor under which any documents (including the Transaction Documents) are to be executed or transactions undertaken by that party; (e) a list specifying the directors and officers of each Obligor; (f) if applicable, copies of all governmental and other consents, licences, approvals and authorisations as may be necessary to authorise the performance by each Obligor of its obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is a party, and the execution, validity and enforceability of such Transaction Documents; (g) a copy of the following: (i) the duly executed MOA; (ii) the duly executed Management Agreement (if any); (iii) the duly executed Sub-charter; (iv) the duly executed Sub-charter Guarantee; HongKong\2550616.3 22


 
(v) the Vessel's declaration of warranty evidencing that the Vessel is free from any registered Encumbrance other than by the Owners; (vi) the Vessel's current Safety Management Certificate; (vii) the Approved Manager's current Document of Compliance; (viii) the Vessel's current ISSC; (ix) the Vessel's current IAPPC; and (x) the Vessel's classification certificate evidencing that it is free of all overdue recommendations and requirements from the Classification Society, in each case (A) together with all addenda, amendments or supplements, and (B) in respect of any of the Safety Management Certificate, ISSC, IAAPC and classification certificate, such document may be issued in provisional form (where applicable); (h) evidence that: (i) all the conditions precedents under clause 8 (Conditions Precedent) of the MOA have been satisfied by the Sellers or, in the Owners' opinion, will be satisfied by the Sellers on the Actual Deli very Date; and (ii) the Vessel is insured in the manner required by the Transaction Documents, together with the written approval of the Insurances (in the form of an insurance opinion) by an insurance adviser appointed by the Owners; (i) evidence that the fees, costs and expenses then due from the Charterers pursuant to Clauses 57 (Fees and expenses) and 60 (Further indemnities) have been or will be paid on or by the Actual Delivery Date; Q) a legal opinion issued by legal advisers to the Owners in the following jurisdictions, each in form and substance satisfactory to and agreed by the Owners prior to the Actual Delivery Date (or confirmation satisfactory to the Owners that such an opinion will be given): (i) England and Wales; (ii) The Commonwealth of the Bahamas; (iii) New York; and (iv) The Republic of the Marshall Islands; (k) such other Authorisation or other document, opinion or assurance which the Owners reasonably consider to be necessary in connection with their entry into and performance of the transactions contemplated by any of the Transaction Documents or for the validity and enforceability thereof (including, without limitation in relation to or for the purposes of any financing by the Owners); (I) evidence that any process agent referred to in paragraph (d) of Clause 76 (Law and jurisdiction) and any process agent appointed under any Security Document executed pursuant to paragraph (a) above has accepted its appointment; (m) such documentation and other evidence as is reasonably requested by the Owners in order for the Owners to comply with all necessary "know your customer" or HongKong\2550616.3 23


 
similar identification procedures in relation to the transactions contemplated in the Transaction Documents; and (n) evidence (in the form of a commercial invoice to be issued by the Builder) that an amount equal to the difference between the Contract Price and the Purchase Price has been or will be paid by the Sellers to the Builder. If the Owners in their sole discretion agree to deliver the V esse! under this Charter to the Charterers before all of the documents and evidence required by this Clause 36 have been delivered to or to the order of the Owners, the Charterers undertake to deliver all outstanding documents and evidence to or to the order of the Owners no later than seven (7) Business Days after the Actual Delivery Date or such other later date as specified by the Owners, acting in their sole discretion. The delivery of the V esse! by the Owners to the Charterers under this Charter shall not, unless otherwise notified by the Owners (acting in their sole discretion) to the Charterers in writing, be taken as a waiver of the Owners' right to require production of all the documents and evidence required by this Clause 36. 37. Bunkers and luboils (a) At delivery the Charterers shall take over all bunkers, lubricating oil, hydraulic oil, greases, water and unbroached stores and provisions in the Vessel without cost since these have remained the property of the Charterers (as seller) under the MOA. (b) To the extent that Clause 42 (Redelivery) applies, at redelivery the Owners shall take over and pay for all bunkers, unused lub1icating oil, hydraulic oil, greases, water and unbroached provisions and other consumable stores in the said Vessel without cost. 38. Further maintenance and operation (a) The good commercial maintenance practice under Clause 10 (Maintenance and Operation) (Part m of this Charter shall be deemed to include: (i) the maintenance and operation of the Vessel by the Charterers in accordance with: (A) the relevant regulations, requirements and recommendations of the Classification Society; (B) the relevant regulations, requirements and recommendations of the country and flag of the Vessel's registry; (C) any applicable lMO regulations (including but not limited to the ISM Code, the ISPS Code and MARPOL); (D) all other applicable regulations, requirements and recommendations; and (E) Charterers' operations and maintenance manuals; (ii) the maintenance and operation of the Vessel by the Charterers taking into account: (A) (B) HongKong\2550616.3 engine manufacturers' recommended maintenance and service schedules; builder's operations and maintenance manuals; and 24


 
(iii) recommended maintenance and service schedules of all installed equipment and pipework. (b) In addition to the above, the Charterers covenant with the Owners to arrange online access to class records for the Owners as available to the Charterers. (c) Any equipment that is found not to be required on board as a result of regulation or operational experience is either to be removed at the Charterers expense or to be maintained in operable condition. (d) The title to any equipment (or part thereof): (i) placed on board as a result of operational requirements of the Charterers shall automatically be deemed to belong to the Owners (unless hired from a third party) immediately upon such placement, and such equipment may only be removed: (A) with the Owners' prior written consent, (B) at the Charterers' own expense, and (C) without damage to the Vessel; and (ii) replaced, renewed or substituted shall remain with the Owners until the part or equipment which replaced it or the new or substitute part or equipment becomes property of the Owners. (e) Without prejudice to any other provisions under this Charter, the Charterers shall maintain, use and operate the Vessel with reasonable care as if the Charterers were the owner of the same. 39. Structural changes and alterations (a) Unless required by the Classification Society, compulsory legislation or pursuant to the terms of any Sub-charter, the Charterers may make structural changes in the V esse! or changes in the machinery, engines, appurtenances or spare parts thereof without in each instance first securing the Owners' consent if the following conditions are satisfied: (i) any such changes do not have a material adverse effect on the Vessel's certification or the Vessel's fitness for purpose; (ii) none of such changes will materially diminish the value of the Vessel and/or have a material adverse effect on the safety, performance, value or marketability of the Vessel; (iii) the Charterers shall bear all time, costs and expenses in relation to any such changes; and (iv) the Charterers shall furuish the Owners with: HongKong\2550616.3 (A) (B) (C) copies of all plans in relation to such changes; if applicable, confirmation from the Classification Society that such changes will not adversely affect the class of the Vessel, provided always that such Classification Society agrees to issue such . confirmation; and two Valuation Reports (at the Charterers' cost) on the Market Value of the Vessel after the iroplementation of such changes if, in the opinion of the Owners (acting reasonably), such changes are of a material nature that may affect the Vessel's Market Value. 25


 
Upon the occurrence of any Termination Event which is continuing, if the Owners decide to retake possession of the Vessel, the Charterers shall at their expense restore the Vessel to its former condition unless the changes made are carried out: (D) to improve the performance, operation or marketability of the Vessel; or (E) as a result of a regulatory compliance. (b) Any improvement, structural changes or new equipment becoming necessary for the continued operation of the Vessel by reason of new class requirements or by compulsory legislation shall be for the Charterers' account and the Charterers shall not have any right to recover from the Owners any part of the cost for such improvements, changes or new equipment either during the Charter Period or, to the extent that Clause 42 (Redelivery) applies, at redelivery of the Vessel. The Charterers shall give written notice to the Owners of any such improvement, structural changes or new equipment. 40. Hire (a) In consideration of the Owners' agreement to charter the Vessel to the Charterers pursuant to the terms hereof, the Charterers agree to pay to the Owners on each and every Hire Payment Date throughout the Charter Period, the Hire due and payable as of each such Hire Payment Date in accordance with the terms of this Charter save that the Hire for the first Hire Period which is payable on the Actual Delivery Date shall be set off against the amount of Purchase Price due from the Owners (as buyer) to the Charterers (as seller) pursuant to the MOA. (b) All payments of Hire shall be paid in advance on each Hire Payment Date (Beijing time) (in respect of which time is of the essence) with the first (1 51) instalment falling due on the Actual Delivery Date. (c) Any payment provided herein due on any day which is not a Business Day shall be payable on the immediately following Business Day. (d) All payments under this Charter shall be made to the account opened in the name of the Owners with Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited and account number 861530123719 or such bank as the Owners may choose, the details of which shall be notified by the Owners to the Charterers prior to the first Hire Payment Date (or such other account as the Owners may thereafter upon reasonable notice notify the Charterers from time to time) for credit to the account of the Owners. (e) Following delivery of the Vessel to, and acceptance by, the Charterers under this Charter, the Charterers' obligation to pay Hire in accordance with this Clause 40 shall be absolute irrespective of any contingency whatsoever including but not limited to: (i) (ii) HongKong\2550616.3 any set-off (save as permitted under Clause 40(a)), counterclaim, recoupment, defence or other right which the Charterers may have against the Owners, the Finance Parties or any other third party; any unavailability of the Vessel, for any reason, including but not limited to seaworthiness, condition, design, operation, merchantability or fitness for use or purpose of the Vessel or any apparent or latent defects in the Vessel or its machinery and equipment or the ineligibility of the Vessel for any particular use or trade or for registration of documentation under the laws of any relevant jurisdiction or lack of registration or the absence or 26


 
withdrawal of any consent required under the applicable law of any relevant jurisdiction for the ownership, chartering, use or operation of the Vessel or any damage to the V esse!; (iii) any failure or delay on the part of either party to this Charter, whether with or without fault on its part, in performing or complying with any of the terms, conditions or other provisions of this Charter; (iv) any insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganisation, arrangement, readjustment of debt, dissolution, administration, liquidation or similar proceedings by or against the Owners or the Charterers or any change in the constitution of the Owners or the Charterers; (v) any invalidity or unenforceability or lack of due authorisation of or any defect in this Charter; (vi) any other cause which would but for this provision have the effect of terminating or in any way affecting the obligations of the Charterers hereunder, it being the intention of the parties that the provisions of this Clause 40, and the obligation of the Charterers to pay Hire and make any payments under this Charter, shall (save as expressly provided in this Clause 40) survive any frustration and that, save as expressly provided in this Charter, no moneys paid under this Charter by the Charterers to the Owners shall in any event or circumstance be repayable to the Charterers. (f) All payments of Hire and all other Unpaid Sums to the Owners pursuant to this Charter and the other relevant Transaction Documents shall be made in immediately available funds in US Dollars, free and clear of, and without deduction for or on account of, any Taxes (other than a FATCA Deduction). (g) In the event that the Charterers are required by any law or regulation to make any deduction or withholding (other than a FATCA Deduction) on account of any taxes which arise as a consequence of any payment due under this Charter, then: (i) the Charterers shall notify the Owners promptly after they become aware of such requirement; (ii) the Charterers shall remit the amount of such taxes to the appropriate taxation authority within three (3) Business Days or any other applicable shorter time limits and in any event prior to the date on which penalties attach thereto; and (iii) such payment shall be increased by such amount as may be necessary to ensure that the Owners receive a net amount which, after deducting or withholding such taxes, is equal to the full amount which the Owners would have received had such payment not been subject to such taxes. (h) The Charterers shall forward to the Owners evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Owners that any such taxes have been remitted to the appropriate taxation authority within thirty (30) days of the expiry of any time limit within which such taxes must be so remitted or, if earlier, the date on which such taxes are so remitted. (i) Subject to sub-paragraph (a)(i) of Clause 51 (Termination Events), if the Charterers fail to pay any amount payable by it under a Transaction Document on its due date, interest shall accrue on a daily basis on the Unpaid Sum from the due date up to the date of actual payment (both before and after judgment) at a rate which is 5.00% HongKong\2550616.3 27


 
per annum over the amount of such Unpaid Sum for the period of such non-payment. Any interest accruing under this paragraph (i) shall be immediately payable by the Charterers on demand by the Owners. Default interest (if unpaid) arising on an Unpaid Sum will be compounded with the Unpaid Sum at the end of each period selected by the Owners but will remain immediately due and payable. G) In the event that this Charter is terminated for whatever reason, the Charterers' obligation to pay Hire and such other Unpaid Sum which (in each case) has accrued due before, and which remains unpaid, at the date of such termination shall continue notwithstanding such termination. (k) In the event that it becomes unlawful or it is prohibited for either the Owners or the Charterers to charter the Vessel pursuant to this Charter, then the Owners and Charterers, if such new or changed law or regulation or such interpretation or application permit, shall notify the other party of the relevant event and negotiate in good faith for a period of thirty (30) days (or such longer period as may be agreed by the Owners (acting reasonably)) from the date of the receipt of the relevant notice by the other party to agree an alternative. If such agreement is not reached within such thirty (30)-day or longer period, the Charterers agree that, in such circumstances, the Owners shall have the right to terminate this Charter by delivering to the Charterers a Termination Notice specifying a Termination Payment Date that falls, to the extent permitted by law, no earlier than thirty (30) days after the date of such Termination Notice, whereupon the Charterers shall be obliged to pay to the Owners the Early Termination Amount in accordance with paragraph (d) of Clause 51 (Termination Events) and/or such other terms and conditions as may be specified in such Termination Notice. (I) Subject to paragraph (n) below, the Charterers shall, within three Business Days of a demand by the Owners, pay to the Owners the amonnt of any Increased Costs incurred by the Owners as a result of (i) the introduction of or any change in (or in the interpretation, administration or application of) any law or regulation made after the date of this Charter, or (ii) compliance with any law or regulation made after the date of this Charter, or (iii) the implementation or application of or compliance with Basel ill or any other law or regulation which implements Basel ill (whether such implementation, application or compliance is by a government, regulator or the Owners) made after the date of this Charter. In this Clause: (i) "Basel ill" means: (A) (B) (C) HongKong\2550616.3 the agreements on capital requirements, a leverage ratio and liquidity standards contained in "Basel ill: A global regulatory framework for more resilient banks and banking systems", "Basel ill: International framework for liquidity risk measurement, standards and monitoring" and "Guidance for national authorities operating the countercyclical capital buffer" published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in December 2010, each as amended, supplemented or restated; the rules for global systemically important banks contained in "Global systemically important banks: assessment methodology and the additional loss absorbency requirement - Rules text" published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in November 2011, as amended, supplemented or restated; and any further guidance or standards. published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision relating to "Basel ill". 28


 
(ii) "Increased Costs" means: (A) a reduction in the rate of return from the Hire or on the Owners' overall capital; (B) an additional or increased cost; or (C) a reduction of any amount due and payable under any Transaction Document, which is incurred or suffered by the Owners to the extent that it is attributable to the Owners having entered into any Transaction Document or funding or performing its obligations under any Transaction Document. (m) The Owners shall notify the Charterers of any claim arising from paragraph (I) above (and of the event giving rise to such claim). The Owners shall, as soon as practicable after having made a demand in respect of such claim, provide a certificate confirming the amount of its Increased Costs. (n) Paragraph (I) above does not apply to the extent any Increased Costs is: (i) compensated for by a payment made under paragraph (g)(iii) above; or (ii) attributable to a FATCA Deduction required to be made by either Party, an Obligor or a Finance Party (if applicable); or , (iii) attributable to the wilful breach by the Owners of any law or regulation; or (iv) attributable to the implementation or application of, or compliance with, the "International Convergence of Capital Measurement and Capital Standards, a Revised Framework" published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in June 2004 in the form existing on the date of this Charter (but excluding any amendment arising out of Basel Ill) ("Basel II") or any other law or regulation which implements Basel II (whether such implementation, application or compliance is by a government, regulator or the Owners). (o) The Charterers shall, within three (3) Business Days of demand by the Owners, pay to the Owners their Break Costs. 41. Insurance (a) During the Agreement Term, the Charterers shall at their expense keep the Vessel insured against fire and usual marine risks (including hull and machinery and excess risks), oil pollution liability risks, war (including, if applicable, "War Risks" as defined in paragraph (a) of Clause 26 (War)) and protection and indemnity risks (and any risks against which it is compulsory to insure for the operation for the Vessel) in US Dollars and in such market and on such terms as are customary for owners of similar tonnage. (b) Such insurances shall be arranged by the Charterers to protect the interests of the Owners, the Charterers and (if any) the mortgagee of the Vessel or such other relevant Finance Party, and the Charterers shall be at liberty to protect under such insurances the interests of any Approved Manager. (c) Insurance policies shall cover the Owners, the Charterers and (if any) the Finance Parties according to their respective interests. Subject to the approval of the Owners (acting on the instructions or with the approval of the Finance Parties (in each case HongKong\2550616.3 29


 
if applicable)) and the insurers, the Charterers shall effect all insured repairs and shall undertake settlement and reimbursement from the insurers of all costs in connection with such repairs as well as insured charges, expenses and liabilities to the extent of coverage under the insurances herein provided for, provided that the aforementioned consent from the Owners will not be required for emergency repairs that are required to be carried out to enable the Charterers to continue to utilise the V esse! in accordance with this Charter. (d) The Charterers shall also remain responsible for and to effect repairs and settlement · of costs and expenses incurred thereby in respect of all other repairs not covered by the insurances and/or not exceeding any possible franchise(s) or deductibles provided for in the insurances. (e) The Charterers shall arrange that, at any time during the Agreement Term, the hull and machinery and war risks insurance shall be in an amount not less than the greater of: (i) an amount which equals one hundred and ten per cent (110%) of the then current Early Termination Amount; and (ii) the current Market Value of the Vessel. (f) The Vessel shall be entered in a P&I Club which is a member of the International Group Association on customary terms and shall be covered against liability for pollution claims in an amount not less than one thousand million US Dollars (US$1,000,000,000). All insurances shall include customary protection in favour of the Owners and (if any) the Finance Parties as notice of cancellation and exclusion from liability for premiums or calls. (g) The Charterers: (i) undertake to place the Insurances in such markets, in such currency, on such terms and conditions, and with such brokers, underwriters and associations as are customary for owners of similar tonnage; (ii) shall not alter the terms of any of the Insurances nor allow any person to be co-assured (other than an Approved Manager which is Teekay Shipping Limited, TGP or another member of the Teekay Group who has provided a co-assured undertaking in form and substance satisfactory to the Owners) under any of the Insurances without the prior written consent of the Owners (unless such co-assured person (other than an Approved Manager which is Teekay Shipping Limited, TGP or another member of the Teekay Group) has provided a co-assured undertaking in form and substance satisfactory to the Owners) and, if applicable, the Finance Parties, and will supply the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties from time to time on request with such information as the Owners and, if applicable, any Finance Party may in their discretion reasonably require with regard to the Insurances and the brokers, underwriters or associations through or with which the Insurances are placed; and (iii) shall reimburse the Owners and/or (if applicable) any Finance Party on demand for all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the Owners and/or such Finance Party in obtaining a report on the adequacy of the Insurances from an insurance adviser instructed by the Owners and/or such Finance Party, where such report was obtained (i) on or around the Actual Delivery Date and (ii) where the Owners reasonably determine that there have been material changes in the requirement to insure the Vessel. HongKong\2550616.3 30


 
(h) The Charterers undertake duly and punctually to pay all premiums, calls and contributions, and all other sums at any time payable in connection with the Insurances, and, at their own expense, to arrange and provide any guarantees from time to time required by any protection and indemnity or war risks association. From time to time upon the Owners' request, the Charterers shall provide the Owners and/or such Finance Party with (i) copies of all invoices issued by the brokers, underwriters or associations in respect of such premiums calls, contributions and other sums, and (ii) evidence satisfactory to the Owners and/or such Finance Party that such premiums, calls, contributions and other sums have been duly and punctually paid; that any such guarantees have been duly given; and that all declarations and notices required by the terms of any of the Insurances to be made or given by or on behalf of the Charterers to brokers, underwriters or associations have been duly and punctually made or given. (i) The Charterers will comply in all respects with all terms and conditions of the Insurances and will make all such declarations to brokers, underwriters and associations as may be required to enable the Vessel to operate in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Insurances. The Charterers will not do, nor permit to be done, any act, nor make, nor permit to be made, any omission, as a result of which any of the Insurances may become liable to be suspended, cancelled or avoided, or may become unenforceable, or as a result of which any sums payable under or in connection with any of the Insurances may be reduced or become liable to be repaid or rescinded in whole or in part. In particular, but without limitation, the Charterers will not permit the V esse! to be employed other than in conformity with the Insurances without first taking out additional insurance cover in respect of that employment in all respects to the satisfaction of the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties, and the Charterers will promptly notify the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties of any new requirement imposed by any broker, underwriter or association in relation to any of the Insurances. G) The Charterers will, no later than seven (7) days (or, in the case of protection and indemnity risks, no later than one (1) day) before the expiry of any of the Insurances renew them and shall as soon as reasonably thereafter (but in any event within fifteen (15) days after the relevant renewals) give the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties such details of those renewals as the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties may require. (k) The Charterers shall deliver to the Owners (upon the Owners' request) and, if applicable, the Finance Parties (upon their request) copies (and, if required by the Owners, the originals) of all policies, certificates of entry (endorsed with the appropriate loss payable clauses as may be required by the Owners and the Finance Parties from time to time) and other documents relating to the Insurances (including, without limitation, receipts for premiums, calls or contributions) and shall procure that letters of undertaking (in such form as are customary for the market) shall be issued to the Owners and, if applicable, the Fmance Parties by the brokers through which the Insurances are placed (or, in the case of protection and indemnity or war risks associations, by their managers). If the Vessel is at any time during the Agreement Term insured under any form of fleet cover, the Charterers shall procure that those letters of undertaking contain confirmation that the brokers, underwriters or association (as the case may be) will not set off claims relating to the Vessel against premiums, calls or contributions in respect of any other vessel or other insurance, and that the insurance cover of the Vessel will not be cancelled by reason of non-payment of premiums, calls or contributions relating to any other vessel or other insurance. Failing receipt of those confirmations, the Charterers will instruct the brokers, underwriters or association concerned to issue a separate policy or certificate for the Vessel in the sole name of the Charterers or of the Charterers' brokers as agents for the Charterers. HongKong\25506163 31


 
---- ·------- (l) The Charterers shall promptly provide the Owners with full information regarding any casualty or other accident or damage to the Vessel, including, without limitation, any communication with all parties involved in case of a claim under any of the Insurances, unless the Charterers reasonably expect the cost of the claim no to exceed the Major Casualty Amount. (m) The Charterers agree that, at any time after the occurrence of a Termination Event which is continuing, the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties shall be entitled to collect, sue for, recover and give a good discharge for all claims in respect of any of the Insurances; to pay collecting brokers the customary commission on all sums collected in respect of those claims; to compromise all such claims or refer them to arbitration or any other form of judicial or non-judicial determination; and otherwise to deal with such claims in such manner as the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties shall in their discretion think fit. (n) Whether or not a Termination Event shall have occurred, the proceeds of any claim under any of the Insurances in respect of a Total Loss shall be paid and applied in accordance with Clause 56 (Total Loss). (o) (i) The Owners agree that any amounts which may become due under any protection and indemnity entry or insurance shall be paid to the Charterers to reimburse the Charterers for, and in discharge of, the loss, damage or expense in respect of which they shall have become dne, unless, at the time the amount in question becomes due, a Termination Event shall have occurred and is continuing, in which event the Owners shall be entitled to receive the amounts in question and to apply them either in reduction of the Early Termination Amount owed by the Charterers pursuant to paragraph (d) of Clause 51 (Termination Events) or, at the option of the Owners, to the discharge of the liability in respect of which they were paid. (ii) Without prejudice to the forgoing and subject to the terms of the Finance Documents (if any), all other claims in relation to the Insurances (other than in respect of a Total Loss), shall, unless and until the occurrence of a Termination Event which is continuing, in which event all claims under the relevant policy shall be payable directly to the Owners, be payable as follows: (A) (B) a claim in respect of any one casualty where the aggregate claim against all insurers does not exceed the Major Casualty Amount, prior to adjustment for any franchise or deductible under the terms of the relevant policy, shall be paid directly to the Charterers (as agent for the Owners) for the repair, salvage or other charges involved or as a reimbursement if the Charterers fully repaired the damage to the satisfaction of the Owners and paid all of the salvage or other charges; a claim in respect of any one casualty where the aggregate claim against all insurers exceeds the Major Casualty Amount prior to adjustment for any franchise or deductible under the terms of the relevant policy shall be payable directly to the Owners unless the Owners have, by prior written consent, agreed for such claim to be paid to the Charterers as and when the Vessel is restored to her former state and condition and the liability in respect of which the insurance loss is payable is discharged, and provided that the insurers may with such consent make payment on account of repairs in the course of being effected. HongKong\2550616.3 32


 
(p) The Charterers shall not settle, compromise or abandon any claim under or in connection with any of the Insurances (other than a claim of less than the Major Casualty Amount arising other than from a Total Loss) without the prior written consent of the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties. (q) If the Charterers fail to effect or keep in force the Insurances, the Owners may (but shall not be obliged to) effect and/or keep in force such insurances on the Vessel and such entries in protection and indemnity or war risks associations as the Owners in their discretion consider desirable, and the Owners may (but shall not be obliged to) pay any unpaid premiums, calls or contributions. The Charterers will reimburse the Owners from time to time on demand for all such premiums, calls or contributions paid by the Owners, together with interest calculated in accordance with paragraph (i) of Clause 40 (Hire) from the date of payment by the Owners until the date of reimbursement. (r) The Charterers shall comply strictly with the requirements of any legislation relating to pollution or protection of the environment which may from time to time be applicable to the Vessel in any jurisdiction in which the Vessel shall trade and in particular the Charterers shall comply strictly with the requirements of the United States Oil Pollution Act 1990 (the "Act") if the Vessel is to trade in the United States of America and Exclusive Economic Zone (as defined in the Act). Before any such trade is commenced and during the entire period during which such trade is carried on, the Charterers shall: (i) pay any additional premiums required to maintain protection and indemnity cover for oil pollution up to the limit available to the Charterers for the V esse! in the market; and (ii) make all such quarterly or other voyage declarations as may from time to time be required by the Vessel's protection and indemnity association in order to maintain such cover; and (iii) submit the Vessel to such additional periodic, classification, structural or other surveys which may be required by the Vessel's protection and indemnity insurers to maintain cover for such trade; and (iv) implement any recommendations contained in the reports issued following the surveys referred to in sub-paragraph (r)(iii) above within the relevant time limits; and (v) in addition to the foregoing (if such trade is in the United States of America and Exclusive Economic Zone): (A) obtain ,and retain a certificate of financial responsibility under the Act in form and substance satisfactory to the United States Coast Guard and upon request provide the Owners with evidence of the same; and (B) procure that the protection and indemnity insurances do not contain a US Trading Exclusion Clause or any other analogous provision and provide the Owners with evidence that this is so; and (C) comply strictly with any operational or structural regulations issued from time to time by any relevant authorities under the Act so that at all times the V esse! falls within the provisions which limit strict liability under the Act for oil pollution. (s) The Owners shall be at liberty to, in relation to the Vessel, take out an Innocent HongKong\2550616.3 33


 
Owners' Interest Insurance on such terms and conditions as the Owners may from time to time decide. The Charterers shall from time to time upon the Owners' demand reimburse the Owners for all costs, premiums and expenses paid or incurred by the Owners in connection with such Innocent Owners' Interest Insurance, but only to the extent corresponding to an Owners' Interest Insurance for an amount not exceeding one hundred and ten per cent (110%) of the then current Early Termination Amount. (t) Any Finance Party shall be at liberty to take out a Mortgagees' Interest Insurance in relation to the Vessel on such terms and conditions as that Finance Party may from time to time decide. The Charterers shall from time to time upon the Owners' demand reimburse the Owners for all costs, premiums and expenses paid or incurred by the Owners or that Finance Party in connection with such Mortgagees' Interest Insurance, but only to the extent corresponding to a Mortgagee's Interest Insurance for an amount not exceeding one hundred and ten per cent. (11 0%) of the amount then outstanding under any loan made available by the Finance Parties pursuant to any Finance Documents. (u) The Owners shall be at liberty to, in relation to the Vessel, take out freight, demurrage and defence cover on such terms and conditions as the Owners may from time to time decide. The Charterers shall from time to time upon the Owners' demand reimburse the Owners for all costs, premiums and expenses paid or incurred by the Owners in connection with such cover, but only to the extent corresponding to such cover for an amount not exceeding one hundred and ten per cent (11 0%) of the then cm1·ent Early Termination Amount. 42. Redelivery Upon the occurrence of any Termination Event, if the Owners decide to retake possession of the Vessel pursuant to paragraph (g) of Clause 51 (Termination Events), then the Charterers shall, at their own cost and expense, redeliver or cause to be redelivered the Vessel to the Owners at a safe, ice free port (at the Charterers' option and which is acceptable to the Owners) where the Vessel would be afloat at all times in a ready safe berth or anchorage, in accordance with Clauses 15 (Redelivery), 43 (Redelivery conditions) and 45 (Diver's inspection at redelivery), provided however that upon the Charterers' payment of the Early Termination Amount and any other amounts due under this Charter, the Charterers shall no longer be obliged to comply with the requirements under Clauses 15 (Redelivery), 43 (Redelivery conditions) or 45 (Diver's inspection at redelivery). 43. Redelivery conditions (a) In addition to what has been agreed in Clauses 15 (Redelivery) (Part II) and 42 (Redelivery), the condition of the Vessel shall at redelivery be as follows: (i) (ii) HongKong\25506163 the V esse! shall be free of any overdue class and statutory recommendations affecting its trading certificates; the Vessel must be redelivered with all equipment and spares or replacement items listed in the delivery inventory carried out pursuant to Clause 9 (Inventories, Oil and Stores) (Part II) and any spare parts on board or on order for any equipment installed on the Vessel following delivery (provided that any such items which are on lease or hire purchase shall be replaced with items of an equivalent standard and condition fair wear and tear excepted); all records, logs, plans, operating manuals and drawings, spare parts on board shall be included at the time of redelivery in connection with a transfer of the V esse! or such other items as are then in the possession of the Charterers shall be delivered to the Owners; 34


 
(iii) the Vessel must be redelivered with all national and international trading certificates and hull/machinery survey positions for both class and statutory surveys free of any overdue recommendation and qualifications valid and un-extended for a period of at least three (3) months beyond the redelivery date; (iv) all.ofthe Vessel's ballast tank coatings to be maintained in "Fair" (as such term (or its equivalent) may be defined and/or interpreted in the relevant survey report) condition as appropriate for the Vessel's age at the time of redelivery, fair wear and tear excepted; ( v) the V esse! shall have passed any flag or class surveys or inspections due within three (3) months after the date of redelivery and have its continuous survey system up to date; (vi) the Vessel must be re-delivered with accommodation and common spaces for crew and officers substantially in the same condition as at the Actual Delivery Date, free of damage over and above fair wear and tear, clean and free of infestation and odours; with cargo spaces generally fit to carry the cargoes originally designed and intended for the Vessel; with main propulsion equipment, auxiliary equipment, cargo handling equipment, navigational equipment, etc., in such operating condition as provided for in this Charter; (vii) the Vessel shall be free and clear of all liens (other than any Permitted Encumbrance); (viii) the condition of the cargo holds to be in accordance with the maintenance regime undertaken by the Charterers during the Charter Period since delivery with allowance for legitimate cargoes carried since the last major maintenance programme; (ix) at the costs and expenses of the Charterers, a final joint report from the surveyors appointed by the Owners and the Charterers respectively shall be carried out as to the condition of the Vessel and a list of agreed deficiencies if any shall be drawn up; (x) the anti-fouling coating system applied at the last scheduled dry-docking shall be in accordance with prevailing regulations at the time of application; (xi) the funnel markings and name (unless being maintained by the Owner following redelivery) shall be painted out by the Charterers; and (xii) recently taken lube oil samples for all major machinery shall be made available within one (1) week of redelivery and results forwarded to Owners' technical management for review. (b) At redelivery, the Charterers shall ensure that the Vessel shall meet the following performance levels (which where relevant shall be determined by reference to the Vessel's log books): (i) (ii) HongKong\25506!6.3 all equipment controlling the habitability of the accommodation and service areas to be in proper working order, fair wear and tear excepted; and available deadweight to be within one per cent (1%) of that achieved at delivery (as the same may be adjusted as a result of any upgrading of the Vessel carried out in accordance with this Charter (such adjustment to be agreed between the Owners and Charterers at the time such upgrading work 35


 
is to be undertaken)). (c) The Owners and Charterers shall each appoint (at the Charterers' cost and expense) surveyors for the purpose of determining and agreeing in writing the condition of the V esse! at redelivery. (d) If the Vessel is not in the condition or does not meet the performance criteria required by this Clause 43, a list of deficiencies together with the costs of repairing/remedying such deficiencies shall be agreed by the respective surveyors. (e) The Charterers shall be obliged to repair any class items restricting the operation or trading of the V esse! prior to redelivery. (f) The Charterers shall be obliged to repair/remedy all such other deficiencies as are necessary to put the Vessel into the return condition required by this Clause 43. 44. Owners' mortgage (a) On the basis that the Owners will procure the issuance of the relevant Quiet Enjoyment Letter, the Charterers: (i) acknowledge that the Owners are entitled and do intend to enter or have entered into certain funding arrangements with the Finance Parties in order to finance part of the Owners' Cost, which funding arrangements may be secured, inter alia, by ship mortgages over the Vessel and (along with other related matters) the relevant Finance Documents; (ii) irrevocably consent to any assignment in favour of the Finance Parties pursuant to the relevant Finance Documents of the Owners' rights in and to any assignment by the Charterers of its rights, interests and benefits in and to the Insurances, Earnings, Requisition Compensation and any guarantee in favour of the Charterers for the performance of the obligations of any Sub-charterer under any Sub-charter; and (iii) without limiting the generality of paragraph (q) of Clause 48 (Charterers' undertakings), undertake to execute, provide or procure the execution or provision (as the case may be) of such further information or document as in the reasonable opinion of the Owners and/or the Finance Parties are necessary to effect the assignment referred to in paragraph (ii) above. (b) Without prejudice to the foregoing, the Owners' may assign, transfer or novate their rights under this Charter without the prior written consent of the Charterers if (x) the proposed assignee, transferee or novatee is an Affiliate of the Owners, or (y) (in the case of an assignment by way of security only) the proposed assignee is a Finance Party, in all cases subject to the following conditions: (i) the Owner having procured the relevant Quiet E~oyment Letter; (ii) the proposed assignee, transferee or novatee is not a recognised competitor of any member of the Teekay Group; and (iii) the Charterers will not be left in a financially worse position after any proposed assignment ,transfer or novation, provided however that all the conditions referred to in the preceding provisions of this paragraph (b) (other than the Quiet Enjoyment Letter referred to in sub-paragraph (b )(i) above) shall not apply to any assignment, transfer or novation which occurs or is intended to occur after a Termination Event has occurred and is HongKong\2550616.3 36


 
L continuing. 45. Diver's inspection at redelivery (a) For the avoidance of doubt, the requirements of this Clause 45 will not apply if (i) after the occurrence of a Termination Event, the Charterers have paid the Early Termination Amount and any other amounts due under this Charter, or (ii) the Charterers have paid the Purchase Obligation Price and the Vessel has been redelivered to the Charterer pursuant to Clause 54 (Purchase obligation and transfer of title). (b) Unless the Vessel is returned in dry-dock, a diver's inspection is required to be performed at the time of redelivery. (c) The Charterers shall, at the written request of the Owners, arrange at the Charterers' time and expense for an underwater inspection by a diver approved by the Classification Society immediately prior to the redelivery. (d) A video film of the inspection shall be made. The extent of the inspection and the conditions under which it is performed shall be to the satisfaction of the Classification Society. (e) If damage to the underwater parts is found, the Charterers shall arrange, at their time and costs, for the Vessel to be dry-docked and repairs carried out to the satisfaction of the Classification Society. (f) If the conditions at the port of redelivery are unsuitable for such diver's inspection, the Charterers shall take the Vessel (in Owners' time but at Charterers' expense) to a suitable alternative place nearest to the redelivery port unless an alternative solution is agreed. (g) Without limiting the generality of sub-paragraph (b)(iii) of Clause 57 (Fees and expenses), all costs relating to any diver's inspection shall be borne by the Charterers. 46. Owners' undertaking The Owners warrant, represent and agree that they and their officers, directors, employees, consultants, agents and/or intermediaries, or any person acting on their behalf, have complied with, and shall comply with, all applicable Business Ethics Laws in connection with this Charter. The Owners shall indemnify the Charterers for any loss or damages arising from a breach of this Clause 46 (Owners' undertaking). 47. Charterers' representations and warranties (a) The Charterers represent and warrant to the Owners on the date of this Charter and (by reference to the facts and circumstances then pertaining) on the Actual Delivery Date and at each Hire Payment Date as follows (except that (1) the representation and warranty contained in paragraphs (vii) (No filing or stamp taxes) and (xxvi) (Financial covenants) below shall only be made on the date of this Charter and on the Actual Delivery Date, and (2) the representations and warranties in paragraphs (ii) (No deductions or withholding) and (xx) (Disclosure of material facts) below shall only be made on the date of this Charter): (i) Status and due authorisation: each Obligor is a corporation, limited partnership or limited liability company duly incorporated or formed under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation or formation (as the case may be) with power to enter into the Transaction Documents and to exercise its HongKong\25506!6.3 37


 
rights and perform its obligations under the Transaction Documents and all corporate and other action required to authorise its execution of the Transaction Documents and its performance of its obligations thereunder has been duly taken; (ii) No deductions or withholding: under the laws of the Obligors' respective jurisdictions of incorporation or formation in force at the date hereof, none of the Obligors will be required to make any deduction or withholding from any payment it may make under any of the Transaction Documents (other than a FATCA Deduction); (iii) Claims pari passu: under the laws of the Obligors' respective jurisdictions of incorporation or formation in force at the date hereof, the payment obligations of each Obligor under each Transaction Document to which it is a party, rank at least pari passu with the claims of all other unsecured and unsubordinated creditors of such obligor save for any obligations which are preferred solely by any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar laws of general application; (iv) No Immunity: in any proceedings taken in any of the Obligors' respective jurisdictions of incorporation or formation in relation to any of the Transaction Documents, none of the Obligors will be entitled to claim for itself or any of its assets immunity from suit, execution, attachment or other legal process; (v) Governing law and judgments: in any proceedings taken in any of the Obligors' jurisdiction of incorporation or formation in relation to any of the Transaction Documents in which there is an express choice of the law of a particular country as the governing law thereof, that choice of law and any judgment or (if applicable) arbitral award obtained in that country will be recognised and enforced; (vi) Validity and admissibility in evidence: as at the date hereof, all acts, conditions and things required to be done, fulfilled and performed in order (A) to enable each of the Obligors lawfully to enter into, exercise its rights under and perform and comply with the obligations expressed to be assumed by it in the Transaction Documents, (B) to ensure that the obligations expressed to be assumed by each of the Obligors in the Transaction Documents are legal, valid and binding, and (C) to make the Transaction Documents admissible in evidence in the jurisdictions of incorporation or formation of each of the Obligors, have been done, fulfilled and performed; (vii) No filing or stamp taxes: under the laws of the Obligors' respective jurisdictions of incorporation or formation in force at the date hereof, it is not necessary that any of the Transaction Documents be filed, recorded or enrolled with any court or other authority in its jurisdiction of incorporation or formation (other than the Registrar of Companies for England and Wales or the relevant maritime registry, to the extent applicable) or that any stamp, registration or similar tax be paid on or in relation to any of the Transaction Document; (viii) Binding obligations: the obligations expressed to be assumed by each of the Obligors in the Transaction Documents are legal and valid obligations, binding on each of them in accordance with the terms of the Transaction Documents and no limit on any of their powers will be exceeded as a result of the borrowings, granting of security or giving of guarantees contemplated by the Transaction Documents or the performance by any of HongKong\2550616.3 38


 
them of any of their obligations thereunder; (ix) No misleading information: to the best of its knowledge, any factual information provided by any Obligor to the Owners in connection with the Transaction Documents was true and accurate in all material respects as at the date it was provided and is not misleading in any respect; (x) No winding-up: none of the Obligors has taken any corporate, limited liability company or limited partnership action nor have any other steps been taken or legal proceedings been started or (to the best of the Charterers' knowledge and belief) threatened against any Obligor for its winding-up, dissolution, administration or reorganisation or for the appointment of a receiver, administrator, administrative receiver, trustee or similar officer of it or of any or all of its assets or revenues which might have a Material Adverse Effect on the business or financial condition of the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole; (xi) Solvency: (A) None of the Obligors nor the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole is unable, or admits or has admitted its inability, to pay its debts or has suspended making payments in respect of any of its debts; (B) None of the Obligors by reason of actual or anticipated financial difficulties, has commenced, or intends to commence, negotiations with one or more of its creditors with a view to rescheduling any of its indebtedness. (C) The value of the assets of each Obligor and the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole is not less than the liabilities of such entity or the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole (as the case may be) (taking into account contingent and prospective liabilities). (D) No moratorium has been, or may, in the reasonably foreseeable future be, declared in respect of any indebtedness of any Obligor. (xii) No 11Ullerial defaults: (A) Without prejudice to paragraph (B) below, none of the Obligors are in breach of or in default under any agreement to which it is a party or which is binding on it or any of its assets to an extent or in a manner which might have a Material Adverse Effect on the business or financial condition of the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole. (B) No Potential Termination Event or Termination Event is continuing or might reasonably be expected to result from each Obligor's entry into and performance of each Transaction Document to which such Obligor is a party; (xiii) No material proceedings: no action or administrative proceeding of or before any court, arbitral body or agency which is not covered by adequate insurance or which might have a Material Adverse Effect on the business or financial condition of the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole has been started or is reasonably likely to be started; (xiv) Accounts: all financial statements relating to the Charterers or the Charter HongKong\2550616.3 39


 
Guarantor required to be delivered under paragraph (a) of Clause 48 (Charterers' undertakings), were each prepared in accordance with GAAP, give (in conjunction with the notes thereto) a true and fair view of (in the case of annual financial statements) or fairly represent (in the case of quarterly accounts) the financial condition of the Charterers or the Charter Guarantor (as the case may be) and its Subsidiaries at the date as of which they were prepared and the results of their operations during the financial period then ended; (xv) No obligation to create Encumbrance: the execution of the Transaction Documents by the Obligors and their exercise of their rights and performance of their obligations thereunder will not result in the existence of nor oblige any Obligor to create any Encumbrance over all or any of their present or future revenues or assets, other than pursuant to the Security Documents; (xvi) No breach: the execution of the Transaction Documents by each of the Obligors and their exercise of their rights and performance of their obligations under any of the Transaction Documents do not constitute and will not result in any breach of any agreement or treaty to which any of them is a party; (xvii) Security: each of the Obligors is the legal and beneficial owner of all assets and other property which it purports to charge, mortgage, pledge, assign or otherwise secure pursuant to each Security Document and those Security Documents to which it is a party create and give rise to valid and effective security having the ranking expressed in those Security Documents; (xviii) Necessary Authorisations: the Necessary Authorisations required by each Obligor are in full force and effect, and each Obligor is in compliance with the material provisions of each such Necessary Authorisation relating to it and, to the best of its knowledge, none of the Necessary Authorisations relating to it are the subject of any pending or threatened proceedings or revocation; (xix) No money laundering: the performance of the obligations of the Obligors under the Transaction Documents, will be for the account of members of the Charter Guarantor Group and will not involve any breach by any of them of any law or regulatory measure relating to "money laundering" as defined in Article 1 of the Directive (2005/EC/60) of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Communities; (xx) Disclosure of material facts: the Charterers are not aware of any material facts or circumstances which have not been disclosed to the Owners and which might, if disclosed, have reasonably been expected to adversely affect the decision of a person considering whether or not to enter into the Transaction Documents. (xxi) No breach of laws: (A) (B) HongKong\2550616.3 None of the Obligors has breached any law or regulation which breach has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect. No labour disputes are current or (to the best of the Charterers' knowledge and belief) threatened against any member of the Charter Guarantor Group which have or are reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect. 40


 
(xxii) Environmentallaws: (A) Each member of the Charter Guarantor Group is in compliance with paragraph G) of Clause 48 (Charterers' undertakings) 48 and (to the best of its knowledge aud belief) no circumstances have occurred which would prevent such compliance in a manner or to an extent which has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect. (B) No Environmental Claim has been commenced or (to the best of the Charterers' knowledge and belief) is threatened against any member of the Charter Guarantor Group where that claim has or is reasonably likely, if determined against that member of the Charter Guarantor Group, to have a Material Adverse Effect. (xxiii) Taxation: (A) No Obligor (save for the Charter Guarantor) is materially overdue in the filing of any Tax returns and no Obligor (save for the Charter Guarantor) is overdue in the payment of any amount in respect of Tax of five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) (or its equivalent in any other currency) or more, save in the case of Taxes which are being contested on bona fide grounds. (B) No claims or investigations are being made or conducted against any Obligor (save for the Charter Guarantor) with respect to Taxes such that a liability of, or claim against, such Obligor of five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) (or its equivalent in any other currency) or more is reasonably likely to arise. (xxiv) No Restricted Party: no Obligor is a Restricted Party nor has any Obligor or any of their respective directors, officers or employees or any person acting on their behalf received notice or are aware of any claim, action, suit, proceeding or investigation against any of them with respect to Sanctions by a Sanctions Authority. (xxv) No Material Adverse Effect: no event or circumstance which has occurred and which has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect. (xxvi) Financial covenants: the financial covenants and other requirements under Clause 50 (Financial covenants) are no less favourable than those given by the Charter Guarantor to any of its other creditors. (b) Representations limited: the representation and warranties of the Charterers in this Clause 47 are subject to: (i) the principle that equitable remedies are remedies which may be granted or refused at the discretion of the court; (ii) the limitation of enforcement by laws relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, reorganisation, court schemes, moratoria, administration and other laws generally affecting or limiting the rights of creditors; (iii) the time barring of claims under any applicable limitation acts; (iv) the possibility that a court may strike out provisions for a contract as being invalid for reasons of oppression, undue influence or similar; and HongKong\2550616.3 41


 
(v) any other reservations or qualifications of Jaw expressed in any legal opinions obtained by the Owners in connection with the Transaction Documents. 48. Charterers' undertakings The undertaking and covenants in this Clause 48 remain in force for the duration of the Agreement Term. (a) Financial statements: the Charterers shall supply to the Owners: (i) as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the end of each of its Financial Years, the Charterers' audited financial statements for that Financial Year; and (ii) as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the end of each of the Charter Guarantor's Financial Years, the Charter Guarantor's audited consolidated financial statements for that Financial Year. (b) Requirements as to financial statements: each set of financial statements delivered to the Owners under paragraph (a) of Clause 48 in relation to the Charterers and the Charter Guarantor (each a "Notifying Party"): (i), (ii) shall be certified by an authorised signatory of the relevant Notifying Party as fairly representing its financial condition as at the date as at which those financial statements were drawn up; and shall be prepared in accordance with GAAP. (c) Interim financial statements The Charterers shall supply to the Owners: (i) as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and twenty (120) days after the end of its Financial Half-Year: (A) the unaudited financial statements of the Charterers for that Financial Half-Year; and (B) the unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Charter Guarantor for that Financial Half-Year; and (ii) as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and twenty (120) days after the end of each relevant Financial Quarter: (A) the unaudited financial statements of the Charterers for that Financial Quarter; and (B) the unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Charter Guarantor for that Financial Quarter. (d) Compliance Certificate (i) The Charterers shall supply to the Owners a Compliance Certificate setting out (in reasonable detail) computations as to compliance with Clause 50 (Financial Covenants), with: (A) HongKong\2550616.3 each of the Charter Guarantor's annual consolidated audited financial statements in respect of the relevant Financial Year 42


 
delivered pursuant to paragraph (a)(ii) (Fiooncial statements) above; and (B) each of the half-yearly unaudited financial statements in relation to the first Financial Half-Year of that calendar year and delivered pursuant to paragraph (Interimfiooncial statements) above. (ii) Each Compliance Certificate shall be signed by an authorised signatory of the Charter Guarantor. (e) Information: miscellaneous The Charterers shall supply to the Owners: (i) promptly upon becoming aware of them, details of any material litigation, arbitration or administrative proceedings which are current, threatened or pending against any Obligor, and which, if adversely determined, are reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect; and (ii) promptly, such further information regarding the financial condition, business and operations of any Obligor as the Owners may reasonably request. (f) Maintenance of legal validity The Charterers shall comply with the terms of and do all that is necessary to maintain in full force and effect all Necessary Authorisations required in or by the laws and regulations of its jurisdiction of formation or incorporation and all other applicable jurisdictions, to enable it lawfully to enter into and perform its obligations under the Transaction Documents and to ensure the legality, validity, enforceability or admissibility in evidence of the Transaction Documents in its jurisdiction of incorporation or formation and all other applicable jurisdictions. (g) Notification of Potential Termination Event The Charterers shall promptly, upon becoming aware of the same, inform the Owners in writing of the occurrence of any Termination Event (and the steps, if any, being taken to remedy this) and, upon receipt of a written request to that effect from the Owners, confirm to the Owners that, save as previously notified to the Owners or as notified in such confirmation, no Termination Event is continuing or if a Termination Event is continuing specifying the steps, if any, being taken to remedy it. (h) Claims pari passu The Charterers shall ensure that at all times the claims of a Creditor Party against it under the Transaction Documents rank at least pari passu with the claims of all its other unsecured and subordinated creditors save those whose claims are preferred by any bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, winding-up or other similar laws of general application. (i) Necessary Authorisations Without prejudice to any specific provision of the Transaction Documents relating to a Necessary Authorisation, the Charterers shall (i) obtain, comply with and do all that is necessary to maintain in full force and effect all Necessary Authorisations if a failure to do the same may cause a Material Adverse Effect; and (ii) promptly upon request, supply certified copies to the Owners of all Necessary Authorisations. (j) Compliance with applicable laws The Charterers shall comply with all applicable laws, including Environmental Laws, to which it may be subject (except as regards Restricted Parties to which paragraph (k) below applies, and anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws to which paragraph (I) below applies) if a failure to do the same may have a Material Adverse Effect. (k) No dealings with Restricted Parties The Charterers shall not, and shall not permit HongKong\2550616.3 43


 
or authorise any other person to, directly utilise or employ the Vessel or to use, lend, make payments of, contribute or otherwise make available, all or any part of the proceeds of any transaction(s) contemplated by the Transaction Documents to fund any trade, business or other activities: (i) involving or for the benefit of any Restricted Party; and (ii) in any other manner that would reasonably be expected to result in any Obligor, the Owners, any Approved Manager or any Finance Party (if applicable) being in breach of any Sanctions or become a Restricted Party. (1) Anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws The Charterers warrant, represent and agree that they and their Affiliates and their respective officers, directors, employees, consultants, agents and/or intermediaries have complied with, and shall comply with, all applicable Business Ethics Laws in connection with this Charter. The Charterers shall indemnify the Owners for any loss or damages arising from a breach of this paragraph (!). For the purposes of this Clause only "Affiliates" means Teekay LNG Partners LP and its Subsidiaries. (m) Environmental compliance The Charterers shall, and shall procure that each of the Obligors will: (i) comply with any Environmental Law; (ii) obtain, maintain and ensure compliance with all requisite Environmental Approvals; and (iii) implement procedures to monitor compliance with and to prevent liability under any Environmental Law, where failure to do so has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect. (n) Environmental Claims The Charterers shall promptly upon becoming aware of the same, inform the Owners in writing of: (i) • any Environmental Claim against any member of the Charter Guarantor Group which is current, pending or threatened; and (ii) any facts or circumstances which are reasonably likely to result in any Environmental Claim being commenced or threatened against any member of the Charter Guarantor Group, where the claim, if determined against that member of the Charter Guarantor's Group, has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect. ( o) Taxation The Charterers shall pay and discharge any Tax imposed upon it or its assets within the time period allowed without incurring penalties unless and only to the extent that: (i) such payment is being contested in good faith; (ii) adequate reserves are being maintained for such Tax and the costs required to contest them have been disclosed in its latest financial statements; and (iii) such payment can be lawfully withheld and failure to pay such Tax does not have or is not reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect. HongKong\2550616.3 44


 
(p) Loans or other financial commitments The Charterers shall not make any loan or enter into any guarantee and indemnity or otherwise voluntarily assume any actual or contingent liability in respect of any obligation of any other person except pursuant to the Transaction Documents and loans made in the ordinary course of business. (q) Further assurance The Charterers shall at their own expense, promptly take all such action as the Owners may reasonably require for the purpose of perfecting or protecting any of the Owner's rights with respect to the security created or evidenced (or intended to be created or evidenced) by the Security Documents. (r) Other information The Charterers will promptly supply to the Owners such financial information and explanations as the Owners may from time to time reasonably require in connection with the Obligors. (s) Inspection of records The Charterers will permit the inspection of their financial records and accounts on reasonable notice from time to time during business hours by the Owners or its nominee. (t) Insurance The Charterers shall procure that all of the assets, operation and liability of the Charterers are insured against such risks, liabilities and for amounts as normally adopted by the industry for similar assets and liabilities and, in the case of the Vessel, in accordance with the terms of the this Charter. (u) Merger and demerger The Charterers shall not enter into any amalgamation, merger, demerger or corporate restructuring without the prior written consent of the Owners (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld). (v) Transfer of assets The Charterers shall not,. and shall procure that no other Obligor (other than the Charter Guarantor) will, sell or transfer any of its material assets other than: (i) on arm's length terms to third parties where the net proceeds of sale are used as a prepayment hereunder; or (ii) on arm's length terms to its Affiliates, which are and remain members of the Charter Guarantor Group. (w) Change of business The Charterers shall not without the prior written consent of the Owners, make any substantial change to the general nature of their shipping business from that carried on at the date of this Charter. (x) Acquisitions The Charterers shall not make any acquisitions or investments without the prior written consent of the Owners (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) save for the acquisition of the Vessel under the Building Contract. (y) "Know your customer" checks If: (i) the introduction of or any change in (or in the interpretation, administration or application of) any law or regulation made after the date of this Charter; (ii) any change in the status of the Charterers after the date of this Charter; or (iii) a proposed assignment or transfer by Owners of any of its rights and obligations under this Charter, obliges the Owners to comply with "know your customer" or similar identification HongKong\2550616.3 45


 
procedures in circumstances where the necessary information is not already available to it, the Charterers shall promptly upon the request of the Owners supply, or procure the supply of, such documentation and other evidence as is reasonably requested by the Owners in order for the Owners to carry out and be satisfied it has complied with all necessary "know your customer" or other similar checks under all applicable laws and regulations pursuant to the transactions contemplated in the Transaction Documents. (z) No borrowings The Charterers shall not incur any liability or obligation except (i) liabilities and obligations under the Transaction Documents to which they are a party, (ii) liabilities or obligations reasonably incurred in the ordinary course of chartering, repairing and maintaining the Vessel and (iii) Financial Indebtedness owing to Mfiliates provided that such Financial Indebtedness is unsecured and subordinated provided that so long as no Termination Event shall have occurred and be continuing or would result from the making of any such payment nothing in this paragraph (z) shall prevent the Charterers from repaying any such Financial Indebtedness or paying interest on such Financial Indebtedness. (aa) No dividends The Charterers shall not, and shall procure that none of the other Obligors (other than the Chargor and the Charter Guarantor) shall, pay any dividends or make other distributions to its shareholders whilst a Termination Event is continuing. (bb) Listing The Charterers shall procure that the Charter Guarantor will throughout the duration of this Charter maintain its listing as a publically traded entity on the New York Stock Exchange or any other recognised stock exchange acceptable to the Owners. ( cc) Negative pledge The Charterers shall not create, or permit to subsist, any Encumbrance (other than pursuant to the Security Documents) over all or any part of the V esse!, its other assets or undertakings (other than Permitted Encumbrances) nor dispose of the Vessel or any of those assets or all or any part of those undertakings other than, in the case of a sale of the Vessel, where such sale complies with the requirements of Clauses 51 (Termination Events) or 55 (Sale of Vessel by the Owners). (dd) Management of the Vessel The Charterers shall ensure that: (i) the Vessel is at all times technically and commercially managed by an Approved Manager; (ii) unless (A) the Charterers have promptly informed the Owners in writing of any proposed change of an Approved Manager, and (B) the Owners have granted its prior written consent (which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed) to such proposed change, the Approved Manager shall not be changed to an entity which is not a member of the Teekay Group; and (iii) at any time that the Approved Manager of the Vessel is not Teekay Shipping Limited, TGP or any other member of the Teekay Group, such Approved Managers will provide a Manager's Undertaking (in form and · content reasonably satisfactory to the Owners) confirming that, among other things, following the occurrence of Termination Event which is continuing, all claims of the Approved Managers against the Charterers shall be subordinated to the claims of the Owners or the Finance Parties (if .applicable) under the Transaction Documents. (ee) Classification The Charterers shall ensure that the Vessel maintains the highest classification required for the purpose of the relevant trade of the Vessel which HongKong\2550616.3 46


 
shall be with the Vessel's Classification Society, in each case, free from any material overdue recommendations and adverse notations affecting that the Vessel's class. (ff) Certificate offiiUlncial responsibility The Charterers shall, if required, obtain and maintain a certificate of financial responsibility in relation to the Vessel which is to call at the United States of America. (gg) Registration The Charterers shall not change or permit a change to the flag of the . Vessel during the duration of this Charter other than to a Pre-Approved Flag or under such other flag as may be approved by the Owners, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Any change to the flag of the Vessel shall be at the cost of the Charterers (which shall include any reasonable and documented costs of the Finance Parties (if applicable)). (hh) ISM and ISPS Compliance The Charterers shall ensure that each ISM Company and ISPS Company complies in all material respects with the ISM Code and the ISPS Code, respectively, or any replacements thereof and in particular (without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing) shall ensure that such company holds (i) a valid and current Document of Compliance issued pursuant to the ISM Code, (ii) a valid and current SMC issued in respect of the Vessel pursuant to the ISM Code, and (iii) an ISSC in respect of the Vessel, and the Charterers shall promptly, upon request, supply the Owners with copies of the same. (ii) Chartering-in The Charterers shall not, during the duration of this Charter, without the prior written consent of the Owners, take any vessel on charter or other contract of employment (or agree to do so) except for vessels chartered in by the Charterers on a temporary basis to be provided to any Sub-charterer in order to fulfil its obligations under the relevant Sub-charter (in circumstances where the Vessel is not available for whatever reason). (jj) Change of control The Charterers shall, and shall procure that the Charterer Guarantor will, ensure that during the duration the Charter Period no Change of Control shall occur. (kk) Inspection of Vessel and inspection reports In the absence of a Termination Event, subject to there being no undue interference with the operation of the Vessel, the Charterers shall upon the Owners' request once in each calendar year provide an inspection report as to the condition of the Vessel (and, for the avoidance of doubt, each such report may be prepared by the relevant technical team of a member of the Teekay Group), provided always however that if a Termination Event has occurred and is continuing, the Owners may at any time and at the Charterers' cost conduct such inspection and the Charterers shall be deemed to have granted such permission and shall provide such necessary assistance to the Owners in respect of such inspection. (ll) Sub-charterers The Charterers will, where applicable, use reasonable endeavours and forthwith execute and deliver any and all such other agreements, instruments and documents (including any novation agreement) as may be required by law or deemed necessary or desirable by the Owners to ensure that any Sub-Charter which is in effect on the Actual Delivery Date remains in effect, so that all obligations previously owed by the relevant Sub-charterers to the Charterers under such Sub-Charter shall continue to be owed to the Charterers throughout the Agreement Term. (mm) Valuation Report The Charterers will deliver or procure the delivery to the Owners of a Valuation Report: HongKong\2550616.3 47


 
(i) once every twelve (12) months during the Charter Period (each such Valuation Report to be at the Charterers' cost); and (ii) at such other times as the Owners may require in their absolute discretion (each such additional Valuation Report to be at Owners' cost unless a Termination Event has occurred and is continuing following which each such additional Valuation Report shall be at the cost of the Charterers). (nn) Sub-Charter and Sub-charter Guarantee The Charterers shall procure that, without the prior written consent of the Owners, there shall be no termination by the Charterers of, alteration to or waiver of any material term of, the Sub-charter or the Sub-charter Guarantee. ( oo) Transactions with Affiliates The Charterers shall procure that all transactions conducted or to be conducted between the Charterers and any of the Charterers' Affiliates will be on an arm's length commercial basis. (pp) Conditions subsequent The Charterers shall: (i) within the earlier of (A) ninety (90) days after the Actual Delivery Date, and (B) the date on which the Initial Sub-charterer becomes entitled to cancel the Initial Sub-charter pursuant to clause 4.4 (Charterer's Remedy for Delayed Delivery) thereof, provide the certificate of delivery (or such other equivalent document) for the purpose of evidencing that delivery under the Initial Sub-charter has taken place; (ii) without prejudice to sub-paragraph (i) above, provide a written confirmation to the Owners that delivery of the Vessel to the Initial Sub-charter has occurred within thirty (30) days after such delivery; and (iii) to the extent that any certificate received by the Owners pursuant to paragraph (g) of Clause 36 (Conditions precedent) was in provisional form at the time of the receipt, deliver or caused to be delivered to the Owners the corresponding formal certificate as soon as possible after the Charterers' receipt of the same from the relevant persons, anc! in any event prior to the expiry of the validity period of such provisional certificate; and (iv) the Vessel's transcript of register within twenty-four (24) hours of the Actual Delivery Date. 49. Earnings Account (a) In addition to Clause 48 (Charterers' undertakings), the Charterers hereby undertake to the Owners that, throughout the Agreement Term, they will deposit all of the Earnings received by the Charterers into the Earnings Account, free and clear of any costs, fees, expenses, disbursements, withholdings or deductions. (b) Provided that no Termination Event has occurred or is continuing and subject to payment of any Hire that has become due and payable, the Charterers may freely withdraw any amount standing to the credit of the Earnings Account. 50. Financial covenants (a) The Charterers shall procure that the Charter Guarantor will (on a consolidated basis) comply with the following financial covenants throughout the Agreement Term: (i) to maintain Free Liquidity and Available Credit Lines of (in aggregate) not HongKong\2550616.3 48


 
less than thirty five million US Dollars (US$35,000,000); and (ii) to maintain a Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity Ratio of not more than eighty per cent (80%); and (iii) to maintain a Tangible Net Worth of at least four hundred million US Dollars (US$400,000,000), provided that following any change in the applicable accounting policies for the Charter Guarantor from GAAP the Owners (in consultation with the Charter Guarantor) may require an amendment to this Clause 50 as the Owners deem logical and necessary having regard to the nature of such changes in policy and the intended substance of this Clause 50. (b) The financial covenants set out in paragraph (a) above shall be tested every six (6) months by reference to (i) each of the audited consolidated annual and (as the case may be) unaudited consolidated semi-annual financial statements of the Charter Guarantor received by the Owners pursuant to paragraphs (a) (Financial statements) and (c) (Interim financial statements) (respectively) of Clause 48 (Charterers' undertakings), and (ii) the relevant Compliance Certificate delivered pursuant to paragraph (d) of Clause 48 (Charterers' undertakings). (c) Forthe purposes of this Clause 50: "Available Credit Lines" means any undrawn committed revolving credit lines, other than undrawn committed revolving credit lines with less than six (6) months to maturity, available to be drawn by any member of the Charter Guarantor Group, as reflected in the Charter Guarantor's most recent financial statements forming part of the Charter Guarantor's Accounts; "Equity" means the aggregate of the amount paid up on the issued share capital of the Charter Guarantor and the amount standing to the credit of its capital and revenue reserves (including any share premium account or capital redemption reserve but excluding any revaluation reserve), plus or minus the amount standing to the credit or debit (as the case may be) of its profit and loss account; "Free Liquidity" means cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of maturities less than one (1) year to which the members of the Charter Guarantor Group shall have free, immediate and direct access each as reflected in the Charter Guarantor's most recent financial statements forming part of the Charter Guarantor's Accounts; "Net Debt" means the Charter Guarantor's Total Debt less its Free Liquidity; "Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity Ratio" means the ratio of Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity; "Tangible Net Worth" means the issued and paid up share capital (including share premium or items of a similar nature (but excluding shares which are expressed to be redeemable)), loans from shareholders (where subordinated to the satisfaction of the Owners), and amounts standing to the credit of the consolidated capital reserves of the Charter Guarantor, (a) (b) HongKong\2550616.3 plus any credit balance carried forward on the Charter Guarantor's consolidated profit and loss account, less: 49


 
(i) any debit balance carried forward on the Charter Guarantor's consolidated profit and loss account; (ii) any amount shown for goodwill, including on consolidation, or any other intangible property (other than intangible property relating to contracts as shown in the balance sheet of the Charter Guarantor); and (iii) any amount attributable to minority interests in Subsidiaries. "Total Debt" means the aggregate of: (a) the amount calculated in accordance with GAAP shown as each of "long term debt", "short term debt" and "current portion of long term debt" on the latest consolidated balance sheet of the Charter Guarantor; and (b) the amount of any liability in respect of any lease or hire purchase contract entered into by the Charter Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries which would, in accordance with GAAP, be treated as a finance or capital lease (excluding any amounts applicable to leases to the extent that the lease obligations are secured by a security deposit which is held on the balance sheet under "Restricted Cash"); 51. Termination Events (a) Each of the following events shall constitute a Termination Event: (i) Failure to pay an Obligor fails to pay any amount dne from it under any Transaction Document to which it is a party at the time, in the currency and otherwise in the manner specified therein provided that, if such Obligor can demonstrate to the reasonable satisfaction of the Owners that all necessary instructions were given to effect such payment and the non-receipt thereof is attributable solely to an administrative or technical error or an error in the banking system or a Disruption Event, then such payment shall instead be deemed to be due, solely for the purposes of this paragraph, within three (3) Business Days of the date on which it actually fell due under this Charter (if a payment of Hire) and ten (10) Business Days (if a sum payable on demand); or (ii) Misrepresentation any representation or statement made by any Obligor in any Transaction Document to which it is a party or in any notice or other document, certificate or statement delivered by it pursuant thereto or in connection therewith is or proves to have been incorrect or misleading in any material respect, where the circumstances causing the same give rise to a Material Adverse Effect; or (iii) Specific covenants an Obligor fails duly to perform or comply with any of the obligations expressed to be assumed by or procured by the Charterers under paragraphs (t) (Insurance) and Gj) (Change of control) of Clause 48 (Charterers' wzdertakings) and paragraph (h) of clause 8 (Conditions Precedent) of the MOA; or (iv) Financial covenants the Charter Guarantor is in breach of the financial covenants set out in Clause 50 (Financial covenants); or (v) Other obligations an Obligor fails duly to perform or comply with any of the obligations expressed to be assumed by it in any Transaction Document (other than those referred to in paragraphs (iii) and (iv) above) and such HongKong\2550616.3 50


 
failure is not remedied within 14 days after the earlier of (A) the Owners having given notice thereof to the relevant Obligor, and (B) any Obligor becoming aware of such failure to perform or comply; or (vi) Cross Default any Financial Indebtedness of any Obligor is not paid when due (or within any applicable grace period) or any Financiallndebtedness of any Obligor is declared, or is capable of being declared, to be or otherwise becomes due and payable prior to it specified maturity where (in either case) the aggregate of all such unpaid or accelerated indebtedness (A) of the Charter Guarantor or the Chargor is equal to or greater than one hundred million Dollars (US$ 100,000,000) or its equi valent in any other currency or currencies~ or (B) of the Charterers is equal to or greater than fi ve million Dollars (US$5,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or cutTencies; or (vii) Insolvency and rescheduling an Obligor is unable to pay its debts as they fall due, commences negotiations with any one or more of its creditors with a view to the general readjustment or rescheduling of its indebtedness or makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors or a composition with its creditors; or (vii i) Winding-up an Obligor files for initiation of formal restructuri ng proceedings, is wound up or declared bankrupt or takes any corporate action or other steps are taken or legal proceedings are started for its winding-up, dissolution, administration or re-organi sation or for the appointment of a liquidator, receiver, admi nistrator, administrative receiver, conservator, custodian, trustee or similar officer of it or of any or all of its revenues or assets or any moratorium is declared or sought in respect of any of its indebtedness; or (ix) Execution or distress (A) (B) HongKong\2550616.3 an Obligor fail s to comply with or pay any sum due from it (within 30 days of such amount falling due) under any final judgment or any final order made or given by any court or other official body of a competent jurisdiction in an aggregate (1) in respect of the Charter Guarantor or the Chargor equal to or greater than one hundred million US DoJJars (US$1 00,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies; or (2) in respect of the Charterers equal to or greater than five mHlion US Dollars (US$5,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency, being a judgment or order against which there is no right of appeal or if a right of appeal exists, where the time limit for making such appeal has expired; or any execution or distress is levied against, or an encumbrancer takes possession of, the whole or any part of, the property, undertaking or assets of an Obligor in an aggregate amount (1) in respect of the Charter Guarantor or the Chargor equal to or greater than one hundred million US Dollars (US$100,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies; or (2) in respect of the Charterers equal to or greater than fi ve million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies, other than any execution or distress which is being contested in good faith and which is either discharged within 30 days or in respect of which adequate security has been provided within 30 days to the rele vant court or other authority to enable the relevant execution or distress to be lifted or released; or 51


 
(x) Similar event any event occurs which, under the laws of any jurisdiction, has a similar or analogous effect to any of those events mentioned in paragraphs (vii), (viii) or(ix) above; or (xi) Repudiation an Obligor repudiates any Transaction Document to which it is a party or does or causes to be done any act or thing evidencing an intention to repudiate any such Transaction Document; or (xii) Validity and admissibility at any time any act, condition or thing required · to be done, fulfilled or performed in order: (A) to enable any Obligor lawfully to enter into, exercise its rights under and perform the respective obligations expressed to be assumed by it in the Transaction Documents; (B) to ensure that the obligations expressed to be assumed by each of the Obligors in the Transaction Documents are legal, valid and binding; or (C) to make the Transaction Documents admissible in evidence in any applicable jurisdiction is not done, fulfilled or performed within thirty (30) days after notification from the Owners to the relevant Obligor requiring the same to be done, fulfilled or performed; or (xiii) Illegality at any time: (A) it is or becomes unlawful for any Obligor to perform or comply with any or all of its obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is a party; (B) any of the obligations of the Charterers under the Transaction Documents to which they are parties are not or cease to be legal, valid and binding; or (C) any Encumbrance created or purported to be created by the Security Documents ceases to be legal, valid, binding, enforceable or effective or is alleged by a party to such Security Document (other than the Owners) to be ineffective, and, in each case, such illegality is not remedied or mitigated to the satisfaction of the Owners within thirty (30) days after it has given notice thereof to the relevant Obligor; or (xiv) Material adverse change at any time there shall occur any event or change which has a Material Adverse Effect in respect of any Obligor and such event or change, if capable of remedy, is not so remedied within thirty (30) days of the delivery of a notice confirming such event or change by the Owners to the relevant Obligor; or (xv) Conditions precedent if any of the conditions set out in Clause 36 (Conditions precedent) is not satisfied by the relevant time or such other time period specified by the Owners in its discretion; or (xvi) Revocation or modification of consents etc. if any Necessary Authorisation which is now or which at any time during the Agreement Term becomes necessary to enable any of the Obligors to comply with any HongKong\2550616.3 52


 
of their obligations in or pursuant to any of the Transaction Documents is revoked, withdrawn or withheld, or modified in a manner which the Owners reasonably considers is, or may be, prejudicial to the interests of Owners in a material manner, or if such Necessary Authorisation ceases to remain in full force and effect; or (xvii) Cessation of business any of the Obligors ceases, or threatens to cease, to carry on all or a substantial part of its business; or (xviii) Curtailment of business if the business of any of the Obligors is wholly or materially curtailed by any intervention by or under authority of any government, or if all or a substantial part of the undertaking, property or assets of any of the Obligors is seized, nationalised, expropriated or compulsorily acquired by or under authority of any government or any Obligor disposes or threatens to dispose of a substantial part of its business or assets; or (xix) Reduction of capital if any Obligor reduces its committed or subscribed capital; or (xx) Environmental matters (A) any Environmental Claim is pending or made against the Charterers or in connection with the Vessel, where such Environmental Claim has a Material Adverse Effect; (B) any actual Environmental Incident occurs in connection with the Vessel, where such Environmental Incident has a Material Adverse Effect; or (xxi) Loss of property all or a substantial part of the business or assets of any Obligor is destroyed, abandoned, seized, appropriated or forfeited for any reason, and such occurrence in the reasonable opinion of the Owners has or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; or (xxii) Sanctions any Obligor, any Affiliate of any Obligor or any of their respective directors, officers or employees becomes a Restricted Party; or (xxiii) Arrest the Vessel is arrested or seized for any reason whatsoever (other than caused solely and directly by any action or omission from the Owners) unless the Vessel is released and returned to the possession of the Charterers within forty five (45) days of such arrest or seizure; or (xxiv) Related Transaction Documents an event or circumstance referred to in sub-paragraph (a)(i) (Failure to pay) of clause 51 (Termination Events) of any Related Charter occurs; or (xxv) Termination of Sub"charter a Sub-charter is terminated, repudiated or cancelled: (A) HongKong\2550616.3 by the Sub-charterers due to a breach by the Charterers unless (1) such breach does not materially affect the ability of the Charterers to perform its obligations under this Charter, and (2) the Charterers enter into a replacement Sub-charter (on terms reasonably acceptable to the Owners) with a Sub-charterer (reasonably acceptable to the Owners) within sixty (60) days of such termination, repudiation or cancellation; or 53


 
(B) for any reason other than a breach by the Charterers unless the Charterers enter into a replacement Sub-charter (on terms reasonably acceptable to the Owners) with a Sub-charterer (reasonably acceptable to the Owners) within one hundred and eighty (180) days of such termination, repudiation or cancellation; (xxvi) Termination of Sub-charter Guarantee where a Sub-charter Guarantee is provided by the relevant Sub-charter Guarantor in favour of the Charterers to cover the obligations of the relevant Sub-charterers under the · corresponding Sub-charter, and such Sub-charter Guarantee is terminated, cancelled or repudiated for any reason other than a default by the Charterers, unless (A) the Charterers procure that a replacement Sub-charter Guarantee (on terms reasonably acceptable to the Owners) is entered into with a Sub-charter Guarantor (reasonably acceptable to the Owners) within one hundred and eighty (180) days of such termination, cancellation or repudiation, or (B) the Charterers provide other replacement guarantee or security (in an amount and form acceptable to the Owners in their discretion) within one hundred and eighty (180) days of such termination, cancellation or repudiation; or (xxvii) Owners' inability to change flag where a change of the Vessel's flag from a Pre-Approved Flag is required: (A) to be implemented by the Owners under the Finance Documents due to (x) the implementation of Sanctions (or provisions which carry similar requirements under the Finance Documents) and/or other relevant laws and regulations, and (y) an event of default or mandatory prepayment event (however each such event is described under the Finance Documents) will occur if the Owners do not implement such change of flag; and (B) the relevant Sub-charterers' consent to the implementation of the change of flag referred to in sub-paragraph (A) above is not provided pursuant to Clause 53 (Owners' undertaking regarding change of Vessel registration). (b) The Owners and the Charterers agree that it is a fundamental term and condition of this Charter that no Termination Event shall occur during the Agreement Term. Without prejudice to the forgoing, a Termination Event which is continuing shall constitute an agreed terminating event, the occurrence of which will entitle the Owners to exercise all or any of the remedies set out below in this Clause 51. (c) At any time after a Termination Event shall have occurred and be continuing following the lapse of any applicable grace period, the Owners may at their option: (i) (ii) HongKong\2550616.3 and by delivering to the Charterers a Termination Notice, terminate this Charter with immediate effect or on the date specified in such Termination Notice and withdraw the Vessel from the service of the Charterers without noting any protest and without interference by any court or any other formality whatsoever, whereupon the Vessel shall no longer be in the possession of the Charterers with the consent of the Owners, and the Charterers shall redeliver the Vessel to the Owners in accordance with Clauses 42 (Redelivery) and 43 (Redelivery conditions); apply any amount then standing to the credit to the Earnings Account against any Unpaid Sum or such other amounts which the Owners or other Obligors may owe under the Transaction Documents; and/or 54


 
(iii) (without prejudice to sub-paragraph (ii) above) enforce any Encumbrance created pursuant to the relevant Transaction Documents. (d) On the Termination Payment Date in respect of any termination of the chartering of the Vessel under this Charter in accordance with paragraph (c) above, the Charterers shall pay to the Owners an amount equal to the Early Termination Amount. (e) Following any termination to which this Clause 51 applies, all sums payable in accordance with paragraph (d) above shall be paid to such account or accounts as the Owners may direct and shall be applied towards settlement of the Early Termination Amount (or part thereof) and any other sums due and payable under the Transaction Documents. To the extent that there is any surplus after such application, such surplus shall be paid to the Charterers by way of rebate hire. (f) If the chartering of the Vessel or, as the case may be, the obligation of the Owners to deliver and charter the Vessel to the Charterers is terminated in accordance with the terms of this Charter, the obligation of the Charterers to pay Hire shall cease once the Charterers have made the payment pursuant to paragraph (d) above to the satisfaction of the Owners, whereupon the Owners shall promptly transfer title to the Vessel to the Charterers (or its nominee) in accordance with paragraphs (b) to (f) of Clause 54 (Purchase obligation and transfer of title) as if the reference to "Purchase Obligation Price" in that paragraph (b) is replaced by "Early Termination Amount. (g) Without prejudice to the forgoing or to any other rights of the Owners under the Charter, at any time after a Termination Notice is served under paragraph (c) above, the Owners may, acting in their sole discretion: (i) withdraw the Vessel from the service of the Charterers without noting any protest and without interference by any court or any other formality whatsoever, whereupon the Vessel shall no longer be in the possession of the Charterers with the consent of the Owners, and the Charterers shall redeliver the Vessel to the Owners in accordance with Clauses 42 (Redelivery) and 43 (Redelivery conditions); and /or (ii) without prejudice to the Charterers' obligations under Clause 43 (Redelivery conditions), retake possession of the Vessel and, the Charterers agree that the Owners, for such purpose, may put into force and exercise all their rights and entitlements at law and may enter upon any premises belonging to or in the occupation or under the control of the Charterers where the Vessel may be located as well as giving instructions to the Charterers' servants or agents for this purpose; and/or (iii) enforce any Encumbrance created pursuant to the relevant Transaction Documents. (h) Save as otherwise expressly provided in this Charter, the Charterers shall not have the right to terminate this Charter any time prior to the expiration of the Agreement Term. The rights conferred upon the Owners by the provisions of this Clause 51 are cumulative and in addition to any rights which they may otherwise have in law or in equity or by virtue of the provisions of this Charter. 52. Sub-chartering and assignment (a) Except as permitted by paragraph (c) below, the Charterers shall not without the prior written consent of the Owners: HongKong\2550616.3 55


 
(i) let the Vessel on demise charter for any period; (ii) de-activate or lay up the Vessel; (iii) assign their rights under this Charter. (b) The Charterers acknowledge that the Owners' consent to any sub-bareboat chartering may be subject (amongst other things) to the Owners being satisfied as to the intended flag during such sub-bareboat chartering. (c) Without prejudice to anything contained in this Clause 52, the Charterers shall not enter into any sub-charter for the Vessel other than a Sub-charter which is (i) for a purpose for which the Vessel is suited, and (ii) with a Sub-charterer which is not a Restricted Party and in each case, the Charterers shall (subject to an acceptable Quiet Enjoyment Letter being agreed in respect of such Sub-charter), in relation to any Sub-charter with a charter period over twelve (12) months, assign to the Owners all their earnings arising out of and in connection with such Sub-charter and all their rights and interest in such Sub-charter and all their rights and interest in any Sub-charter Guarantee on such conditions as the Owners may require and the Charterers shall serve a notice on any Sub-charterer and any Sub-charter Guarantor and shall obtain a written acknowledgement of such assignment from such Sub-charterer and such Sub-charter Guarantor in such form as is required by the Owners or any Finance Party (as the case may be). 53. Owners' undertaking regarding change of V esse! registration The Owners undertake that, for the duration of the Agreement, it will not without the prior written consent of the Charterers and/or the relevant Sub-charterers (if applicable) change or permit a change to the flag of the Vessel other than a Pre-Approved Flag or such other flag as may be approved by the Owners and/or such Sub-charterers (if applicable), provided that where the Sub-charterers' consent is required for a change of flag, the Charterers shall use reasonable endeavours to assist the Owners in obtaining such consent from the Sub-charterers. 54. Purchase obligation and transfer of title (a) Subject to the other provisions of this Charter, the Charterers shall be obliged to purchase the Vessel or cause their nominee to purchase the Vessel upon the expiration of the period of ten (10) years commencing from the Actual Delivery Date by payment of the Purchase Obligation Price. (b) In exchange for the full payment of the Purchase Obligation Price and all sums due and payable to the Owners under the Transaction Documents and subject to compliance with the other conditions set out in this Clause, the Owners shall: (i) transfer title to and ownership of the Vessel to the Charterers (or their nominee) by delivering to the Charterers (in each case at the Charterers' costs): (ii) HongKong\2550616.3 (A) a duly executed and notarised, legalised and/or apostilled (as·· applicable) bill of sale; and (B) the Title Transfer PDA; and (subject to the prior written consent of any Finance Party or its agent or permitted assigns and transferees (in each case as applicable)) use best endeavours to procure the deletion of any mortgage or prior Encumbrance in relation to the V esse! at the Charterers' cost, 56


 
provided always that prior to such transfer or deletion (as the case may be), the Owners shall have received the letter of indemnity as referred to in paragraph (e) below from the Charterers, and the Charterers shall have performed all their obligations in connection herewith and with the Vessel, including without limitation the full payment of all Unpaid Sums, taxes, charges, duties, costs and disbursements (including legal fees) in relation to the Vessel. (c) The transfer in accordance with paragraph (b) above shall be made in all respects at the Charterers' expense on an "as is, where is" basis and the Owners shall give the Charterers (or their nominee) no representations, warranties (other than a warranty that the V esse! shall be free from all Encumbrances other than those created by the Charterers), agreements or guarantees whatsoever concerning or in connection with the Vessel, the Insurances, the Vessel's condition, state or class or anything related to the Vessel, expressed or implied, statutory or otherwise. (d) The Owners shall use reasonable endeavours to ensure that a bill of sale referred to in paragraph (b) above will be prescribed in a fmm recordable in the Charterers' nominated flag state. (e) The Charterers shall, immediately prior to the receipt of the bill of sale, furnish the Owners with a letter of indemnity (in a form satisfactory to the Owners (acting reasonably)) whereby the Charterers and the Charter Guarantor shall state that, among other things, the Owners has and will have no interest, concern or connection with the Vessel after the date of such letter and that the Charterers and/or the Charter Guarantor shall indemnify the Owners and keep the Owners indemnified forever against any claims made by any person arising in connection with the Vessel (other than any claims which are brought or may arise as a result of the Owners' gross negligence or wilful misconduct). (f) In addition to paragraph (d) above, if the transfer referred to in paragraph (b) above is not or cannot be made by the Owners by reason of any action taken or improper[ y omitted by or any breach by any Finance Party under or in connection with any of the Finance Documents (including, without limitation, any failure by any Finance Party to release any Encumbrance constituted by any Finance Document in circumstances where they are or any of them is obliged to do so), then as soon as such transfer is no longer prevented by such or any other action or omission, such transfer shall be made in accordance with the relevant provisions of this Charter. 55. Sale of V esse[ by the Owners (a) The Owners shall not sell the Vessel without the Charterers' prior written consent unless permitted by and in accordance with Clause 51 (Termination Events) or this Clause 55. (b) If requested by the Charterers and provided that the following conditions are satisfied, then the Owners shall (at the cost of the Charterers and without any representation, warranty, recourse or liability) arrange for the sale of the Vessel: (i) no Termination Event has occurred or may occur (other than an early termination for sale) as a result of such proposed sale; (ii) all Necessary Authorisations and consents (including in particular but not limited to any consent from any Sub-charterer if the corresponding Sub-charter is still in place at the relevant time) have been obtained by the Owners, the relevant Obligors or such other persons in each case prior to such proposed sale; (iii) HongKong\255061 6.3 57


 
(A) the proposed purchaser of the Vessel is not a Restricted Party; and (B) the sale to such proposed purchaser will not otherwise put any of the Owners, the Charterers or other Obligations in breach of any Sanctions; and (iv) in the Owners' opinion (acting reasonably based on such documents or evidence as the Owners may reasonably require): (A) there will be no Net Sale Proceeds Deficit; or (B) if such sale would result in a Net Sale Proceeds Deficit, there is evidence produced to the satisfaction of the Owners that the Charterers have deposited into such account as the Owners may designate a cash amount which is at least the equivalent of such Net Sale Proceeds Deficit. (c) On the date on which the sale is completed, the chartering of the Vessel or, as the case may be, the obligation of the Owners to deliver and charter the Vessel to the Charterers will be deemed to be terminated in accordance with the terms of this Charter, and the Early Termination Amount corresponding to the relevant Hire Period will be deemed to have become due and payable. (d) Notwithstanding paragraph (c) above, the Charterers' obligation to pay the relevant Early Te1mination Amount may be satisfied by the Owners applying the Net Sale Proceeds towards settlement of the Early Termination Amount. For the avoidance of doubt, any residual Net Sale Proceeds after such application shall be refunded to the Charterers by the Owners' deposit of such residual amount into an account designated by the Charterers. 56. Total Loss (a) If circumstances exist giving rise to a Total Loss, the Charterers shall promptly notify the Owners of the facts of such Total Loss. If the Charterers wish to proceed on the basis of a Total Loss and advise the Owners thereof, the Owners shall agree to the Vessel being treated as a Total Loss for all purposes of this Charter. The Owners shall thereupon abandon the Vessel to the Charterers and/or execute such documents as may be required to enable the Charterers to abandon the Vessel to insurers and claim a Total Loss. Without prejudice to the obligations of the Charterers to pay to the Owners all monies then due or thereafter to become due under this Charter, if the Vessel shall become a Total Loss during the Charter Period, the Charter Period shall end on the Settlement Date. (b) If the Vessel becomes a Total Loss during the Charter Period, the Charterers shall, on the Settlement Date, pay to the Owners the amount calculated in accordance with paragraph (c) below. (c) On the Settlement Date, the Charterers shall pay to the Owners an amount equal to the Early Termination Amount as at the Settlement Date. The foregoing obligations of the Charterers under this paragraph (c) shall apply regardless of whether or·not any moneys are payable under any Insurances in respect of the Vessel, regardless of the amount payable thereunder, regardless of the cause of the Total Loss and regardless of whether or not any of the said compensation shall become payable. (d) All Total Loss Proceeds shall be paid to such account or accounts as the Owners may direct and shall be applied towards satisfaction of the Early Termination Amount and any other sums due and payable under the Transaction Documents. To the extent that there is any surplus after such application, such surplus shall be paid HongKong\2550616.3 58


 
to the Charterers by way of rebate hire. (e) The Charterers shall, at the Owners' request, provide satisfactory evidence, in the reasonable opinion of the Owners, as to the date on which the constructive total loss of the Vessel occurred pursuant to the definition of Total Loss. (f) The Charterers shall continue to pay Hire on the days and in the amounts required under this Charter notwithstanding that the Vessel shall become a Total Loss provided always that no further instalments of Hire shall become due and payable after the Charterers have made the payment required by paragraph (c) above. 57. Fees and expenses (a) The Charterers shall on or before the Actual Delivery Date pay to the Owners an arrangement fee in an amount of US$ 1,793,376) (the "Arrangement Fee"), such amount to be set off against the amount of the Purchase Price (as defined in the MOA) due from the Owners (as buyer) to the Charterers (as seller) pursuant to the MOA, provided that if the Vessel is not delivered by the Charterers (as seller) to the Owners (as buyer) under the MOA by 31 December 2016 (the "Original Cancellation Date"), the Charterers shall, within five (5) Business Days from the Original Cancellation Date, pay the Arrangement Fee to the Owners. (b) In addition to the fee referred to in paragraph (a) above, the Charterers shall bear all reasonably incurred costs, fees (including reasonable legal fees) and disbursements incurred by the Owners and the Charterers in connection with: (i) the negotiation, preparation and execution of this Charter, the other Transaction Documents and the Finance Documents; (ii) the delivery of the Vessel under the MOA and this Charter; (iii) preparation or procurement of any survey, inspections, Valuation Report, tax or insurance advice; (iv) all legal fees and other expenses arising out of or in connection with the exercising of the Purchase Obligation by the Charterers pursuant to Clause 54 (Purchase Obligation) of this Charter; and (v) such other activities relevant to the transaction contemplated herein. (c) The Owners shall not be liable for any costs of supervision of construction of the Vessel under the Bnilding Contract nor any agency, stocking up cost, buyer's supplied items or equivalent each of which shall be the responsibility, or for the account, of the Seller or the Charterers. 58. Stamp duties and taxes The Charterers shall pay promptly all stamp, documentary or other like duties and taxes to which the Charter, the MOA and the other Transaction Documents may be subject or give rise and shall indemnify the Owners on demand against any and all liabilities with respect to or resulting from any delay on the part of the Charterers to pay such duties or taxes. 59. Operational notifiable events The Owners are to be advised as soon as possible after the occurrence of any of the following events: (a) when a material condition of class is applied by the Classification Society; HongKong\2550616.3 59


 
(b) whenever the Vessel is arrested, confiscated, seized, requisitioned, impounded, forfeited or detained by any government or other competent authorities or any other persons for more than five (5) consecutive Business Days; (c) whenever a class or flag authority refuses to issue or withdraws trading certification; (d) whenever the Vessel is planned for dry-docking in accordance with Clause lO(g) (Part II) and whether routine or emergency; (e) the Vessel is taken under tow; (f) any (i) death, or (ii) serious injury on board which would require the Vessel to be diverted from its then trading route; or (g) any damage to the Vessel the repair costs of which (whether before or after adjudication) are likely to exceed the Major Casualty Amount. 60. Further indemnities (a) Whether or not any of the transactions contemplated hereby are consummated, the Charterers shall, in addition to the provisions under Clause 17 (Indemnity) (Part II) of this Charter, indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless the Owners and the Finance Parties and their respective officers, directors, agents and employees (collectively, the "Indemnitees") throughout the Agreement Term from, against and in respect of, any and all liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, fines, fees, claims, actions, proceedings, judgement, order or other sanction, lien, salvage, general average, suits, costs, expenses and disbursements, including reasonable legal fees and expenses, of whatsoever kind and nature (collectively, the "Expenses"), imposed on, suffered or incurred by or asserted against any Indemnitee, in any way relating to, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with, in each case, directly or indirectly, any one or more of the following: (i) this Charter and any other Transaction Documents and any amendment, supplement or modification thereof or thereto requested by the Charterers; (ii) the Vessel or any part thereof, including with respect to: HongKong\2550616.3 (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) the ownership of, manufacture, design, possession, use or non-use, operation, maintenance, testing, repair, overhaul, condition, alteration, modification, addition, improvement, storage, seaworthiness, replacement, repair of the Vessel or any part (including, in each case, latent or other defects, whether or not discoverable and any claim for patent, trademark, or copyright infringement and all liabilities, obligations, losses, damages and claims in any way relating to or arising out of spillage of cargo or fuel, out of injury to persons, properties or the environment or strict liability in tort); any claim or penalty arising out of violations of applicable law by the Charterers or any other Sub-charterers; death or property damage of shippers or others; any liens in respect of the Vessel or any part thereof (save for those in favour of the Finance Parties); or any registration and/or tonnage fees (whether periodic or not) in respect of the Vessel payable to any registry of ships; 60


 
(iii) any breach of or failure to perform or observe, or any other non-compliance with, any covenant or agreement or other obligation to be performed by the Charterers under any Transaction Document to which it is a party or the falsity of any representation or warranty of the Charterers in any Transaction Document to which it is a party or the occurrence of any Termination Event; (iv) in connection with: (A) preventing or attempting to prevent the arrest, confiscation, seizure, taking and execution, requisition, impounding, forfeiture or detention of the Vessel; or (B) in securing or attempting to secure the release of the Vessel, in each case in connection with the exercise of the rights of a holder of a lien created by the Charterers; · (v) incurred or suffered by the Owners in: (A) procuring the delivery of the Vessel to the Charterers under Clause 35 (Delivery); (B) recovering possession of the Vessel following termination of this Charter under Clause 51 (Termination Events); (C) arranging for a sale of the Vessel in accordance with Clause 55 (Sale of Vessel by the Owners); or (D) arranging for a transfer of the title of the Vessel in accordance with paragraphs (b) to (f) of Clause 54 (Purchase obligation and transfer of title) (vi) arising from the Master or officers of the Vessel or the Charterers' agents signing bills of lading or other documents; (vii) in connection with: (A) the arrest, seizure, taking into custody or other detention by any court or other tribunal or by any governmental entity; or (B) subjection to distress by reason of any process, claim, exercise of any rights conferred by a lien or by any other action whatsoever, of the Vessel which are expended, suffered or incurred as a result of or in connection with any claim or against, or liability of, the Charterers or any other member of the Charterers' group, together with any costs and expenses or other outgoings which may be paid or incurred by the Owners in releasing the Vessel from any such arrest, seizure, custody, detention or distress. Provided however that the Owners shall not be entitled to any indemnification or recompense pursuant to this Clause 60 for any liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, claims, actions, suits, fees, costs, expenses and disbursements incurred by the Owners as a consequence of any (A) gross negligence or wilful breach of this Charter by the Owners (including the Owners' officers, directors, agents and employees), or (B) arrest of the Vessel arising directly and solely due to any action or omission on the part of the Owners. HongKong\2550616.3 61


 
(b) The Charterers shall pay to the Owners promptly on the Owners' written demand the amount of all costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) incurred by the Owners in connection with the enforcement of, or the preservation of any rights under, any Transaction Document including (without limitation) (i) any losses, costs and expenses which the Owners may from time to time sustain, incur or become liable for by reason of the Owners being deemed by any court or authority to be an operator, or in any way concerned in the operation, of the V esse! and (ii) collecting and recovering the proceeds of any claim under any of the Insurances. (c) Without prejudice to any right to damages or other claim which either party may, at any time, have against the other hereunder, it is hereby agreed and declared that the indemnities of the Owners by the Charterers contained in this Charter shall continue in full force and effect for a period of twenty four (24) months after the Agreement Term. 61. Set-off The Owners may set off any matured obligation due from the Charterers under the Transaction Documents (to the extent beneficially owned by the Owners) against any obligation (whether matured or not) owed by the Owners to the Charterers, regardless of the place of paymentor currency of either obligation. If the obligations are in different currencies, the Owners may convert either obligation at a market rate of exchange in its usual course of business for the purpose of the set -off. 62. Further assurances and undertakings Each party shall make all applications and execute all other documents and do all other acts and things as may be necessary to implement and to carry out their obligations under, and the intent of, this Charter. 63. Cumulative rights The rights, powers and remedies provided in this Charter are cumulative and not exclusive of any rights, powers or remedies at law or in equity unless specifically otherwise stated. 64. Day count convention Any interest, commission or fee accruing under a Transaction Document will accrue from day to day and is calculated on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed and a year of 360 days. 65. No waiver No delay, failure or forbearance by a party to exercise (in whole or in part) any right, power or remedy under, or in connection with, this Charter will operate as a waiver. No waiver of any breach of any provision of this Charter will be effective unless that waiver is in writing and accepted by the party against whom that waiver is claimed. No waiver of any breach will be, or be deemed to be, a waiver of any other or subsequent breach. 66. Entire agreement (a) This Charter contains all the understandings and agreements of whatsoever kind and nature existing between the parties in respect of this Charter, the rights, interests, undertakings agreements and obligations of the parties to this Charter and shall supersede all previous and contemporaneous negotiations and agreements but shall be read in conjunction with the MOA. (b) This Charter may not be amended, altered or modified except by a written instrument HongKong\2550616.3 62


 
executed by each of the parties to this Charter. 67. Invalidity If any te rm or prOV ISIOn of thi s Charter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall to any extent be invalid or unenforceable the remainder of thi s Charter or application of such tenn or provision to persons or c ircumstances (other than those as to which it is already invalid or unenforceable) shall (to the extent that such invalidity or unenforceabiuty does not materially affect the operation of this Charter) not be affected thereby and each term and provision of this Charter shall be valid and be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. 68. English language All notices, communications and financial statements and reports under or in connecti on with this Charter and the other Transaction Documents shall be in English language or, if in any other language, shall be accompanied by a translation into English. In the event of any conflic t between the English text and the text in any other language, the English text shall prevail. 69. No partnership Nothing in this Charter creates, consti tutes or evidences any partnership, joint venture, agency, trust or employer/employee re lationship between the pa11ies, and neither party may make, or al low to be made any representation that any such re lationship ex ists between the parties. Neither party shal l have the autho1ity to act for, or incur any obligation on behalf of, the other party, except as expressly provided in this Charter. 70. Notices (a) Any notices to be given to the Owners under this Charter shall be sent in writing by registered le tter, facsimile or email and addressed to: Hai Jiao 1602 Limited Address: Fax No.: Emai l: Attention: c/o 10/F, Bank of Beijing Bui lding, l7(C) Jinrong Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100033 +86 10 66105960 xuv .. e i I @icbcleasing.com I xuwei I @leasing.icbc.com.cn Mr Daniel Xu or to such other address, facsimile number or email address as the Owners may notify to the Charterers in accordance with this C lause 70. (b) Any notices to be given to the Charterers under this Charter shall be sent in writing by registered Jetter, facsimile or email and addressed to: Oak Spirit L.L.C. Address: Fax No.: Emai l: HongKong\2550616.3 c/o Teekay Shipping (Canada) Limited, Suite 2000, Bentall 5, 550 Burrad Street, Vancouver, BC Canada V6C 2K2 +1 604 609 301 L renee.eng@teekay.com 63


 
Attention: Treasury, Ms. Renee Eng or to such other address, facsimile number or email address as the Charterers may notify to the Owners in accordance with this Clause 70. (c) Any such notice shall be deemed to have reached the party to whom it was addressed, when dispatched and acknowledged received (in case of a facsimile or an email) or when delivered (in case of a registered letter). A notice or other such communication received on a non-working day or after business hours in the place of receipt shall be deemed to be served on the next following working day in such place 71. Conflicts Unless stated otherwise, in the event of there being any conflict between the provisions of Clauses 1 (Definitions) (Part II) to 31 (Notices) (Part II) and the provisions of Clauses 32 (Definitions) to 77 (Waiver of immunity), the provisions of Clauses 32 (Definitions) to 77 (Waiver of immunity) shall prevail. 72. Survival of Charterers' obligations The termination of this Charter for any cause whatsoever shall not affect the right of the Owners to recover from the Charterers any money due to the Owners on or before the termination in consequence thereof and all other rights of the Owners (including but not limited to any rights, benefits or indemnities which are expressly provided to continue after the termination of this Charter) are reserved hereunder. 73. Counterparts This Charter may be executed in any number of counterparts and any single counterpart or set of counterparts signed, in either case, by all the parties hereto shall be deemed to constitute a full and original agreement for all purposes. 74. Confidentiality (a) The Parties shall maintain the information provided in connection with the Transaction Documents strictly confidential and agree to disclose to no person other than: (i) its board of directors, employees (only on a need to know basis), and shareholders, professional advisors (including the legal and accounting advisors and auditors) and rating agencies; (ii) as may be required to be disclosed under applicable law or regulations or for the purpose of legal proceedings; (iii) in the case of the Owners, to any Finance Party or other actual or potential financier providing funding for the acquisition or refinancing of the Vessel (provided the same have entered into similar confidentiality arrangements); (iv) in the case of the Charterers, to any Sub-charterer and any Sub-charter Guarantor in respect of obtaining any consent required under the terms of any Sub-charter; and (v) the shipbuilder and the managers, the classification. society and flag authorities as may be necessary in connection with the transactions contemplated hereunder. (b) Any other disclosure by each Party shall be subject to the prior written consent of the HongKong\2550616.3 64


 
other Party. 75. Third Parties Act (a) Any person which is an Indemnitee or a Finance Party from time to time and is not a party to this Charter shall be entitled to enforce such terms of this Charter as provided for in this Charter in relation to the obligations of the Charterers to such Indemnitee or (as the case may be) Finance Party, ubject to the provisions of Clause 76 (Law and jurisdiction) and the Third Parties Act. The Third Parties Act applies to thi s Charter as set out in this Clause 74. (b) Save as provided above, a person who is not a party to this Charter has no right under the Third Parties Act to enforce or to enjoy the benefit of any term of this Charter. 76. Law and jurisdiction (a) This Cha11er and any non-contractual obligations ari sing from or in connection with it shall in all respects be governed by and interpreted in accordance with English law. (b) The parties to this Charter irrevocably agree that the courts of England and Wales are to have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute (i) arising from or in connection with this Charter or (ii) relating to any non-contractual obligations ruising from or in connection with thi s Charter and that any proceedings may be brought in those courts. (c) The parties to this Charter irrevocably waive any objection which they may now or in the future have to the laying of the venue of any proceedings in any court referred to in this Clause 76, and any claim that those proceedings have been brought in an inconvenient or inappropriate forum, and irrevocably agree that a judgment in any proceedings commenced in any such court shall be conclusive and binding on them and may be enforced in the courts of any other jurisdktion. (d) The Charterers hereby appoint Teekay Shipping (UK) Limited of 2nd Floor, 86 Jermyn Street, London SW 1 Y 6JD, England as their agent for service of process in connection with any suit, action or proceeding which is begun in England and Wales under or in connection with this Charter. (e) The Owners hereby appoint SH Process Agents Limited of 1 Finsbury Circus, London, EC2M 7SH, England as their agent for service of process in connection with any suit, action or proceeding which is begun in England and Wales under or in connection with this Charter. 77. Waiver of immunity (f) To the extent that the Charterers may in any jurisdiction claim for themselves or their assets or revenues immunity from any proceedings, suit, execution, attachment (whether in aid of execution, before judgment or otherwise) or other legal process and to the extent that such immunity (whether or not claimed) may be attributed in any such jurisdiction to the Charterers or their assets or revenues, the Charterers agree not to claim and irrevocably waive such immunity to the full extent permitted by the laws of such jurisdiction. (g) The Charterers consent genera lly in respect of any proceedings to the giving of any relief and the issue of any process in connection with such proceedings including (without limitation) the making, enforcement or execution against any property whatsoever (irrespective of its use or intended use) of any order or judgment which HongKong\2550616.3 65


 
is made or given in such proceedings. The Charterers agree that in any proceedings in England this waiver shall have the fullest scope permitted by the English State Immunity Act 1978 and that this waiver is intended to be irrevocable for the purposes of such Act. 78. FATCA (a) For the purpose of this Clause 78, the following terms shall have the following meanings: "Code" means the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. "FATCA" means: (i) sections 1471 through 1474 of the Code and any associated regulations; (ii) any treaty, Jaw, regulation or other official guidance enacted in any other jurisdiction, or relating to an intergovernmental agreement between the US and any other jurisdiction, which (in either case) facilitates the implementation of paragraph (a) above; or (iii) any agreement pursuant to the implementation of paragraphs (i) or (ii) above with the US Internal Revenue Service, the US government or any governmental or taxation authority in any other jurisdiction. "FATCA Deduction" means a deduction or withholding from a payment under this Charter or the other Transaction Documents required by or under FATCA. (b) Each Party, Obligor or Finance Party (if applicable) may make any FATCA Deduction it-is required by FATCA to make, and any payment required in connection with that FATCA Deduction, and no Party, Obligor or Finance Party (if applicable) shall be required to increase any payment in respect of which it makes such a FATCA Deduction or otherwise compensate the recipient of the payment for that FATCA Deduction. (c) Each Party, Obligor or Finance Party (if applicable) shall promptly, upon becoming aware that it must make a FATCA Deduction (or that thereis any change in the rate or the basis of such FATCA Deduction) notify the Party, Obligor or Finance Party (if applicable) to whom it is making the payment. HongKong\2550616.3 66


 
SCHEDULE! RELATED VESSEL AND RELEVANT INFORMATION HongKong\2550616.3 67


 
SCHEDULE2 FORM OF PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE It is hereby certified that pursuant to a bareboat charter dated and made between Hai Jiao 1602 Limited (the "Owner") as owner and Oak Spirit L.L.C. (the "Bareboat Charterer") as bareboat charterer (as maybe amended and supplemented from time to time, the "Bareboat Charter") in respect of one (1) LNG carrier named m.v. "Oak Spirit" and registered under the laws and flag of The Commonwealth of Bahamas with IMO number 9681699 (the "Vessel"), the Vessel is delivered for charter by the Owner to the Bareboat Charterer, and accepted by the Bareboat Charterer from the Owner at hours (Beijing time) on the date hereof in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Bareboat Charter. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Owner and the Bareboat Charterer have caused this PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE to be executed by their duly authorised representative on this dayof 20[•]in[•]. THE OWNER HAl JIAO 1602 LIMITED by: Name: Title: Date: HongKong\2550616.3 68 THEBAREBOATCHARTERER OAK SPIRIT L.L.C. by: Name: Title: Date:


 
SCHEDULE3 FORM OF TITLE TRANSFER PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE m.v. "Oak Spirit" Hai Jiao 1602 Limited of Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands (the "Owners") deliver to Oak Spirit L.L.C. of Tmst Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands (the "Bareboat Charterers") the Vessel described below and the Bareboat Charterers accept delivery of, title and risk to the Vessel pursuant to the terms and conditions of the bareboat charterer dated [•] 20[•] (as may be amended and supplemented from time to time) and made between (1) the Owners and (2) the Bareboat Charterers. Name of Vessel: Flag: Place of Registration: IMONumber: Gross Registered Tonnage: Net Registered Tonnage: Dated: At: hours ([Beijing] time) Place of deli very: THE OWNER HAl JIAO 1602 LIMITED by: Name: Title: Date: HongKong\2550616.3 m.v. "Oak Spirit" The Commonwealth of Bahamas Nassau 9681699 [•J [•J 20[•] 69 THE BAREBOAT CHARTERER OAK SPIRIT L.L;C. by: Name: Title: Date:


 
---------------- -------- SCHEDULE4 SCHEDULE OF IDRE PERIOD AMORTISING PRINCIPAL OF EARLY TERMINATION AMOUNTS Hire Period Amount Hire Period Amount ('OOO,OOOUS$) ('OOO,OOOUS$) 1 $178.80 21 $145.60 2 $177.60 22 $143.60 3 $176.50 23 $141.50 4 $175.30 24 $139.40 5 $173.70 25 $137.30 6 $172.10 26 $135.10 7 $170.50 27 $133.00 8 $168.80 28 $130.80 9 $167.40 29 $128.60 10 $165.60 30 $126.30 11 $163.90 31 $124.00 12 $162.10 32 $121.70 13 $161.10 33 $119.30 14 $159.20 34 $116.90 15 $157.30 35 $114.50 16 $155.50 36 $112.10 17 $153.50 37 $109.70 18 $151.60 38 $107.10 19 $149.60 39 $104.60 20 $147.60 40 $100.00 HongKong\2550616.3 70


 
SCHEDULES FORM OF COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE To: From: Teekay LNG Partners L.P. Dated: Dear Sirs LNG carrier with builder's hull number 2408 (the "Vessel") Bareboat charter dated [ •] in relation to the Vessel (the "Charter") I. We refer to the Charter. This is a Compliance Certificate. Terms defined in the Charter have the same meaning when used in this Compliance Certificate unless given a different meaning in this Compliance Certificate. 2. We confirm that as at the date as at which the financial statements accompanying this Compliance Certificate were drawn up: (a) the Free Liquidity and Available Credit Lines (in aggregate) were: [ ] Dollars (US$[ ]); us (b) the Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity Ratio was not more than 0 per cent. ([ ]%); and (c) the Tangible Net Worth was at least [ ] US Dollars (US$[ ]). Signed: ........................................ . Signed: ........................................ . Authorised Signatory Authorised Signatory HongKong\2550616.3 71


 
SIGNATURE PAGE ADDITIONAL CLAUSES TO BAREBOAT CHARTER FOR THE LNG CARRIER WITH BUU.DER'S HULL NUMBER 2408 THE OWNERS RAJ JlAO 1602 LIMITED by: Na~ Roxanne Lorraine Chambers Title: Attorney-in-fact Date: HongKong\25506 16.3 72 THE CHARTERERS OAK SPIRJT L.L.C. by: Name: ~ Title: Patrick Smith Date: Attorney-in-Fact


 


 
 
 
 
 
  DSME HULL NO. 2416 L.L.C.
(AS SELLERS)

HAI JIAO 1605 LIMITED
(AS BUYERS)


 
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
IN RESPECT OF
ONE (1)
LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS CARRIER
WITH BUILDER'S HULL NUMBER 2416

 


















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TABLE OF CONTENTS


1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS     4
2. SALE AND PURCHASE     20
3. MOA PURCHASE PRICE     21
4. CURRENCY OF PAYMENT     22
5. PAYMENT NOTICE     23
6. DIRECT PAYMENTS AND DEFERRED PAYMENTS     25
7. PRE-POSITION OF RELEVANT INSTALMENTS     25
8. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT AND SUBSEQUENT     26
9. CANCELLATION AND REFUND     28
10. FEES     29
11. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES     31
12. SELLERS' UNDERTAKINGS     36
13. FINANCIAL COVENANTS     42
14. MOA TERMINATION EVENTS     43
15. BUYERS' POWERS FOLLOWING CANCELLATION     49
16. CHANGES TO PARTIES     50
17. CUMULATIVE RIGHTS     50
18. NO WAIVER     50
19. ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENTS     50
20. INVALIDITY     51
21. ENGLISH LANGUAGE     51
22. NO PARTNERSHIP     51
23. NOTICES     51
24. COUNTERPARTS     52
25. THIRD PARTIES ACT     52
26. SPARES, BUNKERS AND OTHER ITEMS     52
27. ENCUMBRANCES     53
28. TAXES, COSTS AND EXPENSES     53
29. DELIVERY UNDER CHARTER     53
30. INDEMNITIES     53
31. CALCULATIONS AND CERTIFICATES     56
32. LAW AND JURISDICTION     57
SCHEDULE 1 CONDITIONS PRECEDENT AND SUBSEQUENT 58
SCHEDULE 2 RELATED VESSELS AND RELEVANT INFORMATION 67
SCHEDULE 3 FORM OF PAYMENT NOTICE 68
SCHEDULE 4 FORM OF COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE 70







THIS AGREEMENT is made by way of deed on 20 December 2016            

BETWEEN:

(1)
DSME Hull No. 2416 L.L.C. , a limited liability company formed under the laws of The Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960 (the " Sellers "); and
(2)
HAI JIAO 1605 LIMITED , a corporation incorporated under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, Marshall Islands MH96960, as buyers (the " Buyers ").
BACKGROUND:

(A)
Pursuant to a building contract dated 18 July 2013 made between you and the Builder (as amended by an amendment no.1 dated 19 November 2013, an amendment no.2 dated 19 November 2013 and a memorandum of understanding no. 1 in respect of an FSU conversion option dated 14 January 2015 and as may be further amended, supplemented, novated or replaced from time to time, the " Building Contract "), the Builder has agreed to design, engineer, build, launch, equip, complete, deliver and sell, and the Sellers have agreed to purchase, one (1) new LNG carrier as further described in the Building Contract and bearing the Builder's hull number 2416, along with all her appurtenances, associated equipment, materials, stores, spare parts and documentation (the " Vessel "), upon the terms and conditions therein.
(B)
The Sellers have agreed to sell the Vessel to the Buyers upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
(C)
The Buyers have agreed to (a) take delivery of the Vessel from the Sellers immediately upon the delivery of the Vessel by the Builder under the Building Contract to the Sellers; and (b) pay the MOA Purchase Price (as defined below) in instalments upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
(D)
The Buyers (as owners) have agreed to let the Vessel to the Sellers (as bareboat charterers) and the Sellers have agreed to hire the Vessel from the Buyers immediately upon the acceptance of the Vessel by the Buyers from the Sellers under this Agreement, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in a bareboat charter agreement (as amended and or supplemented from time to time) (the " Charter ") to be entered into between the Buyers (as owners) and the Sellers (as bareboat charterers).
IT IS AGREED as follows:
 



1.
Definitions and interpretations
1.1      Definitions
Words and expressions having defined meanings in the Charter shall, except where otherwise defined herein, have the same meanings when used in this Agreement, and in this Agreement:

" Account Bank " means the New York branch of DNB ASA (or such other bank or financial institution as selected or designated by the Buyers in accordance with clause 49 ( Earnings Account ) of the Charter.

" Account Pledge " means the account pledge and security agreement over the Earnings Account and all amounts from time to time standing to the credit to the Earnings Account from the Charterers in favour of the Security Trustee, which shall not become effective until a Termination Event has occurred and is continuing.

" Affiliate " means, in relation to any entity, a Subsidiary of that entity, a Holding Company of that entity or any other Subsidiary of that Holding Company.

" AML Laws " means as to any person and in relation to money laundering or terrorism, the constitutional or organisational documents of such person, and any treaty, law (including the common law), statute, ordinance, code, rule, regulation, guidelines, license, permit requirement, order or determination of an arbitrator or a court or other governmental authority, and the interpretation or administration thereof, in each case applicable to or binding upon such person or any of its property or to which such person or any of its property is subject.

" Arrangement Fee Letter " means the fee letter made or to be made between the Buyers and the Sellers.

" Authorisation " means an authorisation, consent, approval, resolution, licence, exemption, filing, notarisation or registration.

" Bahamas " means The Commonwealth of the Bahamas.

" Break Costs " means all costs, losses, premiums or penalties incurred by the Buyers as a result of the receipt by the Buyers of any payment under or in relation to the Transaction Documents on a day other than the due date for payment of the sum in question, but always excluding all swap breakage costs (or equivalent costs) which the Buyers may incur as a result of them entering into any arrangements for the purposes of hedging the liabilities and/or risks arising out of or in connection with the Finance Documents.

" Builder " means Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co. Ltd., a company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Korea whose principal office is at 125, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea.

" Builder's Bank " means The Export-Import Bank of Korea or such other first-class bank acceptable to the Buyers and the Sellers.




" Builder's PDA " means the protocol of delivery and acceptance in respect of the Vessel to be executed by the Builder and the Sellers (evidencing the delivery of the Vessel by the Builder to the Sellers pursuant to the Building Contract).

" Business Day " means a day (other than a Saturday or Sunday) on which banks and financial markets are open for business in Beijing, Vancouver, the jurisdiction in which the account of the Buyers (as owners thereunder) referred to in paragraph (d) of clause 40 ( Hire ) of the Chater is opened, and:

(a)
(in relation to the determination of the Delivery Date) in The Republic of Korea and the Flag State; and

(b)
(in relation to any date for payment) in New York.

" Business Ethics Laws " means any laws, regulations and/or other legally binding requirements or determinations in relation to bribery, corruption, fraud, money-laundering, terrorism, sanctions, collusion bid-rigging or anti-trust, human rights violations (including forced labour and human trafficking) which are applicable to either party or to any jurisdiction where activities are performed and which shall include: (a) the United Kingdom Bribery Act 2010, (b) the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 1977 and (c) any United States, United Nations, Canadian or European Union sanctions.

" Cancellation Date " means the date specified in the Cancellation Notice.

" Cancellation Fee " means, in respect of each Instalment which the Buyers may have paid to the Sellers in accordance with this Agreement, the fee calculated in accordance with Clause 9.2 ( Calculation of Cancellation Fee ).

" Cancellation Notice " has the meaning given to such term in Clause 9.1 ( Cancellation ).

" Change of Control " means if:
in relation to the Charter Guarantor:
(i)
(where all management powers over the business and affairs of the Charter Guarantor are vested exclusively in its general partner),
(A)
Teekay GP LLC ceases to be the general partner of the Charter Guarantor; or
(B)
Teekay Parent ceases to own, directly or indirectly, a minimum of fifty per cent (50%) of the voting rights in Teekay GP LLC; or
(ii)
(where all management powers over the business and affairs of the Charter Guarantor become vested exclusively in the board of directors of the Charter Guarantor), Teekay Parent ceases to own, directly or indirectly:
(A)
a minimum of fifty per cent (50%) of the voting rights to elect the members of that board of directors; or



(B)
the voting rights to elect a minimum of fifty per cent (50%) of the board of directors; and
in relation to the Sellers, the Charter Guarantor ceases to be the ninety nine per cent. (99%) legal and beneficial owner of the Sellers (either directly or indirectly), unless :
(i)
after any proposed sale, transfer or disposal of ownership in the Charterers (each such proposed sale, transfer or disposal of ownership shall not be completed unless with the Buyers' prior written consent), either:
(A)
the Charter Guarantor retains at least fifty per cent. (50%) direct or indirect ownership in the membership interests of the Sellers; or
(B)
the Charter Guarantor retains at least forty-nine per cent. (49%) and Teekay Parent retains at least one per cent. (1%) direct or indirect ownership in the membership interests of the Sellers; and
(ii)
any purchaser, transferee or recipient of any membership interest in the Sellers (in each case an " Incoming Guarantor ") has provided in favour of the Security Trustee (in form and substance acceptable to the Security Trustee) the following:
(A)
either:
(1)
a guarantee that corresponds to the percentage of its ownership in the membership interest of the Sellers (in each case, an " Incoming Guarantee "); or

(2)
if the proposed Incoming Guarantee offered by an Incoming Guarantor pursuant to (A)(1) above is not acceptable to the Security Trustee, a written confirmation from the Charter Guarantor that the existing guarantee granted provided by the Charter Guarantor pursuant to the Charter Guarantee shall remain and will continue in full force and effect; and

(B)
a pledge over such membership interest of the Sellers.
" Charter Guarantee " means the guarantee made or to be made by the Charter Guarantor in favour of the Security Trustee in respect of the Sellers' obligations under the Transaction Documents.

" Charter Guarantor " means TGP.

" Charter Guarantor Group " means the Charter Guarantor and each of its Subsidiaries from time to time.

" Charterers " means the Sellers in their capacities as bareboat charterers under the Charter.

" Charterers' Assignment " means the deed of assignment executed or to be executed (as the case may be) by the Charterers in favour of the Security Trustee in relation to certain of the Charterers' rights and interest in and to (amongst other things) (a) the Earnings, (b) the



Insurances, (c) the Requisition Compensation, (d) the Initial Sub-Charter, (e) any other Sub-Charter which may have a basic duration of two (2) years or more (taking into account any option to renew or extend), and (f) the Step-In Agreement .
" Classification Society " means the vessel classification society referred to in Box 10 ( Classification Society ) of the Charter, or such other reputable classification society which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies or as the Buyers may approve from time to time.

" Commitment Fee " means the commitment fee payable and calculated in accordance with Clause 10.2 ( Commitment Fee ).

" Compliance Certificate " means a certificate delivered pursuant to paragraph (d) of Clause 12 ( Sellers' undertakings ) substantially in the form set out in Schedule 5 ( Form of Compliance Certificate ) hereto .

" Contractual Delivery Date " means 30 April 2017, being the date referred to in paragraph 1(a) ( Delivery Date and Place ) of article VII ( DELIVERY DATE AND DELIVERY ) of the Building Contract.

" Contractual Purchase Price " means the price in respect of the Vessel as stipulated in article II ( CONTRACT PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT ) of the Building Contract which, as at the date of this Agreement, is one hundred and ninety one million five hundred thousand US Dollars (US$191,500,000), as the same may be subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of the Building Contract.

" Deferred Payment " means, in respect of an Instalment and to the extent applicable, the payment of such Instalment by the Buyers to the Sellers (or the Sellers' Account, as applicable) for the purpose of reimbursing the Sellers after the Sellers have (whether utilising their own funds or from whatever source of funds they may select) settled the corresponding instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price under the Building Contract directly with the Builder.

" Delivery Date " has the meaning given to such term in Clause 2.2(b) ( Delivery ).

" Delivery Instalment " means an amount which:

(a)
is payable by the Buyers under this Agreement;

(b)
relates to (and shall be no more than) the fourth and final instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price which the Sellers (as buyer) are obliged to pay to the Builder pursuant to paragraph 3(c) ( Final Instalment ) of article II ( CONTRACT PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT ) of the Building Contract; and

(c)
is no more than the Delivery Instalment Cap.

" Delivery Instalment Cap " means the amount being seventy per cent. (70%) of the Notional Contractual Purchase Price.

" Delivery Location " means:




(a)
the Builder's shipyard; or

(b)
such other location as the Sellers and the Buyers may mutually agree prior to the Delivery Date following consultation with the Builder and which is in a jurisdiction without any interference to the operation of the Vessel and which would not give rise to the payment of any Tax in respect of the transfer of the Vessel's title.

" Direct Payment " means, in respect of an Instalment and to the extent applicable, the payment of such Instalment by the Buyers at the request of the Sellers towards direct settlement with the Builder of the corresponding instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price under the Building Contract.

" Disruption Event " means either or both of:

(a)
a material disruption to those payment or communications systems or to those financial markets which are, in each case, required to operate in order for payments to be made in order for the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents to be carried out which disruption is not caused by, and is beyond the control of, any of the parties to this Agreement; or

(b)
the occurrence of any other event which results in a disruption (of a technical or systems-related nature) to the treasury or payments operations of a party to this Agreement preventing that, or the other party:

(i)
from performing its payment obligations under the Transaction Documents; or

(ii)
from communicating with the other party in accordance with the terms of the Transaction Documents,

and which (in either such case) is not caused by, and is beyond the control of, the party whose operations are disrupted.

" Earnings " means all hires, freights, pool income and other sums payable to or for the account of the Sellers (as charterers under the Charter after the Delivery Date) in respect of the Vessel including (without limitation) all earnings received or to be received from each Sub-Charter, all remuneration for salvage and towage services, demurrage and detention moneys, contributions in general average, compensation in respect of any requisition for hire, and damages and other payments (whether awarded by any court or arbitral tribunal or by agreement or otherwise) for breach, termination or variation of any contract for the operation, employment or use of the Vessel.

" Earnings Account " means a general operating account opened or to be opened in the name of the Sellers and held with the Account Bank.

" Encumbrance " means a mortgage, charge, assignment, pledge, lien or other security interest securing any obligation of any person or any other agreement or arrangement having a similar effect.




" Environmental Approvals " means any present or future permit, licence, approval, ruling, variance, exemption or other Authorisation required under the applicable Environmental Law.

" Environmental Claim " means any claim, proceeding or investigation by any person in respect of any Environmental Law.

" Environmental Incident " means:

(a)
any release, emission, spill or discharge from the Vessel or into or upon the air, sea, land or soils (including the seabed) or surface water of Environmentally Sensitive Material within or from the Vessel; or

(b)
any incident in which Environmentally Sensitive Material is released, emitted, spilled or discharged into or upon the air, sea, land or soils (including the seabed) or surface water from a vessel other than the Vessel and which involves a collision between the Vessel and such other vessel or some other incident of navigation or operation, in either case, in connection with which the Vessel is actually or potentially liable to be arrested, attached, detained or injuncted and/or the Vessel and/or any Obligor and/or any operator or manager of the Vessel is at fault or allegedly at fault or otherwise liable to any legal or administrative action; or

(c)
any other incident in which Environmentally Sensitive Material is released, emitted, spilled or discharged into or upon the air, sea, land or soils (including the seabed) or surface water otherwise than from the Vessel and in connection with which the Vessel is actually or potentially liable to be arrested and/or where any Obligor and/or any operator or manager of the Vessel is at fault or allegedly at fault or otherwise liable to any legal or administrative action, other than in accordance with an Environmental Approval.

" Environmentally Sensitive Material " means (a) oil and oil products, and (b) any other waste, pollutant, contaminant or other substance (including any liquid, solid, gas, ion, living organism or noise) that may be harmful to human health or other life or the environment or a nuisance to any person or that may make the enjoyment, ownership or other territorial control of any affected land, property or waters more costly for such person to a material degree.

" Environmental Law " means any applicable law and regulation in any applicable jurisdiction in which any Obligor conducts business which relates to the pollution or protection of the environment or harm to or the protection of human health or the health of animals or plants.

" Extra Amount " means, for the Vessel, the extra and additional amount which the Sellers (as buyer) are obliged to pay to the Builder (other than the Contractual Purchase Price).

" Extra Amount Balance Portion " means such portion of the Reimbursement Instalment which:

(a)
is payable by the Buyers under this Agreement;




(b)
relates to (and shall be no more than) the amount which is the difference between (i) the actual amount of the Extra Amount which the Sellers (as original buyers) are obliged to pay to the Builder, and (ii) the amount of the Extra Amount Instalment that the Buyers are obliged to pay to the Sellers in accordance with this Agreement; and

(c)
is no more than five per cent. (5.0%) of the Notional Extra Amount.

" Extra Amount Instalment " means an amount which:
(a)
is payable by the Buyers under this Agreement;

(b)
relates to (and shall be no more than) ninety five per cent. (95%) of the Extra Amount; and

(c)
is no more than the Extra Amount Instalment Cap.

" Extra Amount Instalment Cap " means the amount being ninety five per cent. (95%) of the Notional Extra Amount.

" FATCA " means:

(a)
sections 1471 through 1474 of the Code and any associated regulations;

(b)
any treaty, law, regulation or other official guidance enacted in any other jurisdiction, or relating to an intergovernmental agreement between the US and any other jurisdiction, which (in either case) facilitates the implementation of paragraph (a) above; or

(c)
any agreement pursuant to the implementation of paragraphs (i) or (ii) above with the US Internal Revenue Service, the US government or any governmental or taxation authority in any other jurisdiction.

" FATCA Deduction " means a deduction or withholding from a payment under this Agreement or the other Transaction Documents required by or under FATCA.

" Finance Document " means any facility agreement, security document, fee letter and any other document designated as such by the Finance Parties and the Buyers and which may be entered into between the Finance Parties and the Buyers for the purpose of, among other things, financing or (as the case may be) refinancing all or any part of the MOA Purchase Price.

" Finance Party " means any Affiliate of the Buyers, or bank or financial institution which is or will be party to a Finance Document (other than the Buyers and other entities which may have agreed or be intended as debtors and/or obligors thereunder) and " Finance Parties " means two (2) or more of them.

" Finance Party Quiet Enjoyment Letter " means, in relation to the Vessel, a letter which the Finance Parties (or, if any, their authorised agent on their behalf) shall issue in favour



of the Charterers (or, as the context may require, the Initial Sub-Charterers), such letter to be:
(a)
(in respect of any such letter to which the Initial Sub-Charterers would be parties) based upon the form set out in appendix E ( Provisional Letter of Quiet Enjoyment ) to the Initial Sub-Charter but always reasonably acceptable to the Charterers, the Initial Sub-Charterers and the Finance Parties; or
(b)
(in respect of any such letter to which any other Sub-Charterers would be parties) in a form reasonably acceptable to the Charterers, such Sub-Charterers and the Finance Parties.
" Financial Half-Year " means, in respect of the Sellers and the Charter Guarantor, their interim semi-annual accounting period ending on 30 June in any calendar year that falls within the Pre-Delivery Period.

" Financial Indebtedness " means indebtedness for or in respect of:

(a)
moneys borrowed;

(b)
any amount raised by acceptance under any acceptance credit facility or dematerialised equivalent;

(c)
any amount raised pursuant to any note purchase facility or the issue of bonds, notes, debentures, loan stock or any similar instrument;

(d)
the amount of any liability in respect of any lease or hire purchase contract which would, in accordance with GAAP, be treated as a balance sheet liability;

(e)
receivables sold or discounted (other than any receivables to the extent they are sold on a non-recourse basis);

(f)
any amount raised under any other transaction (including any forward sale or hire purchase agreement) of a type not referred to in any other paragraph of this definition having the commercial effect of a borrowing;

(g)
any derivative transaction entered into in connection with protection against or benefit from fluctuation in any rate or price (and, when calculating the value of any derivative transaction, only the marked to market value (or, if any actual amount is due as a result of the termination or close-out of that derivative transaction, that amount) shall be taken into account);

(h)
any counter-indemnity obligation in respect of a guarantee, indemnity, bond, standby or documentary letter of credit or any other instrument issued by a bank or financial institution; and

(i)
the amount of any liability in respect of any guarantee or indemnity for any of the items referred to in paragraph (a) to (h) above.




" Financial Quarter " means, in respect of the Sellers and the Charter Guarantor, their interim quarterly accounting periods ending on 31 March and 30 September in any calendar year that falls within the Pre-Delivery Period.

" Financial Year " means, in respect of the Sellers and the Charter Guarantor, their annual accounting period ending on 31 December in each calendar year during the Pre-Delivery Period.

" First Instalment " means an amount which:

(a)
is payable by the Buyers under this Agreement;

(b)
relates to (and shall be no more than) the aggregate of the second and third instalments of the Contractual Purchase Price which the Sellers (as buyer) have paid to the Builder pursuant to paragraphs 3(b) ( Second Instalment ) and 3(c) ( Third Instalment ) (respectively) of article II ( CONTRACT PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT ) of the Building Contract; and

(c)
is no more than thirty eight million three hundred thousand US Dollars (US$38,300,000).

" Flag State " means Bahamas or such other flag state as may be nominated by the Sellers and acceptable to the Buyers, acting reasonably.

" GAAP " means generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.

" Holding Company " means, in relation to any entity, any other entity in respect of which it is a Subsidiary.

" Hong Kong " means the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of The People's Republic of China.

" Initial Sub-Charter " means the time charterparty in respect of the Vessel dated 2 December 2014 and entered into between (i) the Charterers (as owners) and (ii) the Initial Sub-Charterers (as charterers) for a daily charter hire date of fifty one thousand six hundred US Dollars (US$51,600) per day and has a confirmed duration of eighty four (84) months minus 20 days.
" Initial Sub-Charterers " means Shell Tankers (Singapore) Pte. Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of Singapore and whose registered office is at #07-01 The Metropolis Tower 1, 9 North Buona Vista Drive, Singapore 138588.

" Instalment " means each of the Pre-Delivery Instalment, the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and the Reimbursement Instalment, and " Instalments " means any two (2) or more of them.

" Insurances " means all policies and contracts of insurance (including all entries in protection and indemnity or war risks associations) which are from time to time taken out or entered into in respect of or in connection with the Vessel or her increased value or her Earnings and (where the context permits) all benefits under such contracts and policies, including all claims of any nature and returns of premium.




" Late Fee " means the late fee payable and calculated in accordance with Clause 10.1 ( Late Fee ).

" Long Stop Date " means:

(a)
in respect of the Pre-Delivery Instalment, the Delivery Date; and

(b)
in respect of each of the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and the Reimbursement Instalment, 25 May 2018 .

" Managers' Undertaking " has the meaning given to such term in the Charter.

" Material Adverse Effect " means a material adverse change in, or a material adverse effect on:

(a)
the business, financial condition or operations of the Sellers, the Charter Guarantor or the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole; or

(b)
the validity, legality or enforceability of this Agreement,

which adversely affects the ability of each of the Charterers or the Charter Guarantor to perform its respective obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is a party.

" Membership Interests Pledge " means the pledge agreement in relation to the membership interests of the Charterers executed or (as the case may be) to be executed by the relevant Pledgor or Pledgors in favour of the Security Trustee.

" MOA Purchase Price " means the amount which is the aggregate of the following amounts which the Buyers shall pay or deemed to have paid in accordance with this Agreement:

(a)
the Pre-Delivery Purchase Price;

(b)
the Delivery Instalment;

(c)
the Extra Amount Instalment; and

(d)
the Reimbursement Instalment.

" MOA Termination Event " means each of the events specified in paragraph (a) of Clause 14 ( MOA Termination Events ).

" Necessary Authorisations " means all Authorisations of any person including any government or other regulatory authority required by applicable law to enable it to:

(a)
lawfully enter into and perform its obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is party;




(b)
ensure the legality, validity, enforceability or admissibility in evidence in England and, if different, its jurisdiction of incorporation, of such Transaction Documents to which it is party; and

(c)
carry on its business from time to time.

" Notional Contractual Purchase Price " means the amount of one hundred and ninety one million five hundred thousand US Dollars (US$191,500,000).

" Notional Delivery Instalment Amount " means the amount of one hundred and thirty four million fifty thousand US Dollars (US$134,050,000).

" Notional Extra Amount " means the amount of six million one hundred and thirty seven thousand US Dollars (US$6,137,000).

" Notional MOA Purchase Price " means the amount of one hundred and eighty seven million seven hundred and fifty five thousand one hundred and fifty US Dollars (US$187,755,150), being the equivalent of ninety five per cent. (95%) of the aggregate of (a) the Notional Contractual Purchase Price, and (b) the Notional Extra Amount.

" Obligors " means, together, the Sellers, the Charter Guarantor, any Pledgor and any person that may be a party to a Transaction Document (other than any Managers' Undertaking) from time to time (other than (a) any Sub-Charterers, (b) the Buyers, (c) the Security Trustee, (d) the Related Buyers, (e) the Related Sellers, (f) the Related Charterers, (g) the Related Obligors, and (h) the Account Bank), and in each case an " Obligor ".

" Owners " means the Buyers in their capacities as owners under the Charter.

" Payment Date " means, in respect of each Instalment, the date specified as such in the relevant Payment Notice or, if different, on which such Instalment is actually paid by the Buyers.

" Payment Notice " means:

(a)
in relation to the Pre-Delivery Instalment, an irrevocable notice of the relevant amount payable by the Buyers under this Agreement to be issued by the Sellers to the Buyers at such time as the Sellers may notify the Buyers (but in any event no later than seven (7) Business Days before the proposed payment date and no later than the relevant Long Stop Date);

(b)
in relation to the Delivery Instalment and the Reimbursement Instalment, the notice of the amount payable by the Buyers under this Agreement to be issued by the Sellers to the Buyers:

(i)
for the purpose of effecting the relevant Direct Payment, at least seven (7) Business Days prior to the anticipated payment date; or

(ii)
for the purpose of effecting the relevant Deferred Payment, at such time as the Sellers may notify the Buyers (but in any event no later than seven (7)



Business Days before the proposed payment date and no later than the relevant Long Stop Date); and

(c)
in relation to the Extra Amount Instalment, the notice of the amount payable by the Buyers under this Agreement to be issued by the Sellers to the Buyers at such time as the Sellers may notify the Buyers (but in any event no later than seven (7) Business Days before the proposed payment date and no later than the relevant Long Stop Date),

in each case such Payment Notice shall be in substantially the form set out in Schedule 3 ( Form of Payment Notice ) hereto (or such other form as the Buyers may require).

" Permitted Encumbrance " means:

(a)
any Encumbrance created or to be created in accordance with the Security Documents;

(b)
any liens securing obligations incurred in the ordinary course of trading and/or operating the Vessel and not more than thirty (30) days overdue;

(c)
any Encumbrance created or to be created by the Buyers in favour of the Finance Parties in accordance with the relevant Finance Documents (but subject to any Finance Party Quiet Enjoyment Letter); and

(d)
any Encumbrance which has the prior written approval of the Buyers.

" Pledgor " means, as the context may require:
the Sole Pledgor; or
any other entity which at any time during the Pre-Delivery Period is the owner of or may acquire any interests in any membership interest of the Sellers.
" Port State " means the jurisdiction:

(a)
in which the Delivery Location is located;

(b)
delivery of the Vessel will take place; and/or

which would otherwise have the power under all applicable laws to detain the Vessel before she is delivered by the Builder to the Sellers or by the Sellers to the Buyers (as applicable).

" Potential MOA Termination Event " means, an event or circumstance which would, with the giving of any notice, the lapse of time, a determination of the Buyers or any combination of the foregoing, be an MOA Termination Event.

" PRC " means The People's Republic of China, excluding Hong Kong, The Macau Special Administrative Region and Taiwan.

" Pre-Delivery Assignment " means the deed of assignment dated on or about the date of this Agreement and executed by the Sellers (as assignor) in favour of the Buyers (as assignee)



in relation to the Sellers' rights, title and interests in and to, and all benefits accruing to it under or pursuant to the Building Contract and the Refund Guarantee.

" Pre-Delivery Instalment " means the First Instalment.

" Pre-Delivery Period " means the period commencing from the date of this Agreement up to the Delivery Date and acceptance of the Vessel by the Buyers.

" Pre-Delivery Purchase Price " means an amount which is the First Instalment paid or to be paid by the Buyers to the Sellers under this Agreement by the Delivery Date.

" Pre-Position Date " means, in relation to each of the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and the relevant Payment Notice, the date specified in such Payment Notice as the date on which the Buyers shall pre-position the relevant amount into the Builder's Bank.

" Project Documents " means, together, the Transaction Documents, the Building Contract, the Refund Guarantee, the Step-In Agreement and any Sub-Charter.
" Project Party " means each of the Builder, the Refund Guarantor and any Sub-Charterers and " Project Parties " means any two (2) or more of them.

" Quiet Enjoyment Letter " means, in relation to the Vessel, a quiet enjoyment letter to be made between (A) the Buyers (as owners), (B) the Sellers (as bareboat charterers), and (C) the relevant Sub-Charterers, provided that :
(a)
in respect of any such letter to which the Initial Sub-Charterers would be parties, such letter shall be based upon the form set out in appendix E ( Provisional Letter of Quiet Enjoyment ) to the Initial Sub-Charter, but shall incorporate step-in rights granted by the relevant Sub-Charterers in favour of the Buyers (as owners), and in any event be on terms and conditions that are reasonably acceptable to the Sellers (as bareboat charterers), the Initial Sub-Charterers and the Buyers (as owners); or
(b)
in respect of any such letter to which any other Sub-Charterers would be parties, such letter shall be in a form reasonably acceptable to the Sellers (as bareboat charterers), such Sub-Charterers and the Buyers (as owners).
" Refund Guarantee " means the refund guarantee numbered M0902-307-LG-00160 and dated 25 July 2013 and issued by the Refund Guarantor in favour of the Sellers in relation to the Building Contract, the rights and interests pursuant to which will or has been assigned in favour of the Buyers in accordance with the Pre-Delivery Assignment.

" Refund Guarantee Expiry Date " means, in relation to the Refund Guarantee, the date on which the Refund Guarantee shall expire in accordance with the terms thereof.

" Refund Guarantor " means The Export-Import Bank of Korea, acting through its office at 38, Eunhaeng-Ro (16-1, Yeouido-Dong), Yeongdeungpo-Gu, Seoul 150-996, The Republic of Korea or any other bank or financial institution (as shall be approved by the Buyers) that has issued or will issue the Refund Guarantee.

" Reimbursement Instalment " means an amount which:



(a)
is payable by the Buyers under this Agreement;

(b)
relates to (and shall be no more than) fifty per cent. (50%) of the first instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price which the Sellers (as buyer) are obliged to pay to the Builder pursuant to paragraph 3(a) ( First Instalment ) of article II ( CONTRACT PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT ) of the Building Contract;

(c)
a portion thereof may become the Extra Amount Balance Portion (if any); and

(d)
is not more than nine million five hundred and seventy five thousand US Dollars (US$9,575,000).

" Related Buyers " means, in relation to each Related Vessel, its buyers as listed under the column headed "Related Buyers", as set out in Schedule 2 ( Related Vessels and relevant information ) hereto.
" Related Charter " means, in relation to each Related Vessel, a bareboat charter entered or to be entered into (as the case may be) between the relevant Related Buyers (as owners) and the relevant Related Sellers (as bareboat charterers).
" Related Charterers " means, in relation to each Related Vessel, the relevant Related Sellers (as bareboat charterers) pursuant to the relevant Related Charter.
" Related MOA " means, in relation to each Related Vessel, a memorandum of agreement entered or to be entered into between the relevant Related Buyers (as buyers) and the relevant Related Sellers (as sellers).
" Related Obligors " means the "Obligors" as defined in the relevant Related Charter.
" Related Sellers " means, in relation to each Related Vessel, its sellers as listed under the column headed "Related Sellers", as set out in Schedule 2 ( Related Vessels and relevant information ) hereto.
" Related Vessel " means each of the vessels listed in Schedule 2 ( Related Vessels and relevant information ) hereto.

" Related Vessel A " means the 173,400 m 3 LNG carrier with the builder's hull number 2411 as more particularly described in boxes 5 ( Vessel's name, call sign and flag ) to 10 ( Classification Society ) of the Related Vessel A Charter.
" Related Vessel A Charter " means the Related Charter in respect of Related Vessel A.
" Repeating Representations " means the representations and warranties referred to in Clause 11.1 ( Sellers' representations and warranties ), except those representations and warranties in paragraphs (ii) ( No deductions or withholding ), (vi) ( Validity and admissibility in evidence ), (vii) ( No filing or stamp taxes ), (x) ( No winding-up ), (xi) ( Solvency ), (xii) ( No material defaults ), (xiii) ( No material proceedings ), (xx) ( Disclosure of material facts ) and (xxvi) ( Financial covenants ) of such Clause 11.1 ( Sellers' representations and warranties ).

" Requisition Compensation " means all compensation or other money which may from time to time after the Delivery Date be payable to the Sellers (as prospective charterers under the



Charter) as a result of the Vessel being requisitioned for title or in any other way compulsorily acquired (other than by way of requisition for hire).

" Restricted Party " means a person or entity that is (a) listed on, or owned or controlled by a person listed on, or acting on behalf of a person listed on, any Sanctions List; (b) a national of, located in, incorporated under the laws of, or owned or (directly or indirectly) controlled by, or acting on behalf of, a person located in or organised under the laws of a country or territory that is the target of country-wide or territory-wide Sanctions; or (c) otherwise a target of Sanctions (" target of Sanctions " signifying a person with whom a US person or other national of Sanctions Authority would be prohibited or restricted by law from engaging in trade, business or other activities).

" Sanctions " means the economic sanction laws, regulations, embargoes or restrictive measures administered, enacted or enforced by: (a) the United States government; (b) the United Nations; (c) the European Union or its Member States; (d) the United Kingdom; or (e) the respective governmental institutions and agencies of any of the foregoing, including, without limitation, the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the US Department of Treasury (" OFAC "), the United States Department of State and Her Majesty's Treasury (" HMT ") (together, the " Sanctions Authorities ").
 
" Sanctions List " means the "Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons" list maintained by the OFAC, the Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions Targets and the Investment Ban List maintained by HMT, or any similar list maintained by, or public announcement of Sanctions designation made by, any of the Sanctions Authorities.

" Scheduled Delivery Date " means the date on which the Builder is ready to deliver and the Sellers are ready to accept delivery of the Vessel in accordance with the terms of the Building Contract, and in any event not later than the Long Stop Date in respect of the Delivery Instalment and the Extra Amount Instalment, which the Sellers shall notify to the Buyers in the Payment Notice in respect of the Delivery Instalment and the Extra Amount Instalment.    

" Security Documents " means, in relation to the following, together:

(a)
the Account Pledge;

(b)
the Charter Guarantee;

(c)
the Charterers' Assignment;

(d)
the Membership Interests Pledge;

(e)
each Managers' Undertaking (if any);

(f)
the Pre-Delivery Assignment;

(g)
the Security Trust Deed; and




(h)
any other document that may at any time be executed by any person creating, evidencing or perfecting any Encumbrance to secure all or part of the Obligors' obligations under or in connection with the Transaction Documents,

and " Security Document " means any one of them.

" Security Trust Deed " means the deed executed or to be executed by the Security Trustee, the Buyers, the Related Buyers, the Sellers, the Related Sellers and any Pledgor.

" Security Trustee " means Hai Jiao 1605 Limited, a corporation incorporated under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, Marshall Islands MH96960 .

" Sellers' Account " means the US Dollar account in the name of the Sellers (with, as at the date of this Agreement, account number 12684002) opened with the Account Bank (as defined in the Charter).

" Sellers' PDA " means the protocol of delivery and acceptance in respect of the Vessel to be executed by the Sellers and the Buyers (evidencing the unconditional physical delivery of the Vessel by the Sellers to the Buyers pursuant to this Agreement).

" Sole Pledgor " means Teekay LNG Holdco L.L.C., a limited liability company formed under the laws of The Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960.
" Step-In Agreement " means the step-in agreement dated 2 December 2014 and made between (a) the Sellers (as buyer), (b) the Builder (as builder), and (c) Initial Sub-Charterers (as charterer).

" Sub-Charter " means:
the Initial Sub-Charter; and
any other charterparty in respect of the Vessel entered into between the Sellers (as disponent owners) and any Sub-Charterers which may have a duration of two (2) years or more (taking into account any option to renew or extend).
" Sub-Charterers " means:
the Initial Sub-Charterers; and
such other sub-charterers proposed by the Sellers (as disponent owners) which are or will be parties to a Sub-Charter.
" Subsidiary " means a subsidiary undertaking within the meaning of section 1162 of the Companies Act 2006.

" Tax " or " tax " means any present and future tax (including, without limitation, value added tax, consumption tax or any other tax in respect of added value or any income), levy, impost, duty or other charge or withholding of any nature (including any penalty or interest payable



in connection with any failure to pay or any delay in paying any of the same); and "Taxes", "taxes", "Taxation" and "taxation" shall be construed accordingly.

" Teekay Group " means Teekay Parent, TGP and each of their respective Subsidiaries from time to time (including Teekay Shipping Limited).

" Teekay Parent " means Teekay Corporation, a corporation incorporated according to the law of The Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960.

" TGP " means Teekay LNG Partners L.P., a limited partnership formed under the laws of The Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960.

" Third Parties Act " means the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.

" Transaction Documents " means, together, this Agreement, the Charter, the Security Documents, the Arrangement Fee Letter, the Quiet Enjoyment Letter, and such other documents as maybe designated as such by the Buyers from time to time.

" Unpaid Sum " means any sum due and payable but unpaid by the Sellers under this Agreement.

" US Dollars ", " Dollars ", " USD ", " US$ " and " $ " each means available and freely transferable and convertible funds in lawful currency of the United States of America.

1.2      Interpretations
(a)
In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference to:
(i)
to this Agreement include the Schedules hereto and references to Clauses and Schedules are, unless otherwise specified, references to Clauses of and Schedules to this Agreement and, in the case of a Schedule, to such Schedule as incorporated in this Agreement as substituted from time to time;
(ii)
any statutory or other legislative provision shall be construed as including any statutory or legislative modification or re-enactment thereof, or any substitution therefor;
(iii)
the term " Vessel " includes any part of the Vessel;
(iv)
the " Buyers ", the " Sellers ", the " Initial Sub-Charterers ", any " Obligor ", " Project Party ", " Related Buyers ", " Related Sellers ", " Related Charterers ", " Related Obligors ", " Sub-Charterers " or any other person include any of their respective successors, permitted assignees and permitted transferees;
(v)
any agreement, instrument or document include such agreement, instrument or document as the same may from time to time be amended, modified, supplemented, novated or substituted;



(vi)
the " equivalent " in one currency (the " first currency ") as at any date of an amount in another currency (the " second currency ") shall be construed as a reference to the amount of the first currency which could be purchased with such amount of the second currency at the spot rate of exchange quoted by the Buyers at or about 11:00 a.m. two (2) Business Days (being a day other than a Saturday or Sunday on which banks and foreign exchange markets are generally open for business in Beijing) prior to such date for the purchase of the first currency with the second currency for delivery and value on such date;
(vii)
" hereof ", " herein " and " hereunder " and other words of similar import means this Agreement as a whole (including the Schedules) and not any particular part hereof;
(viii)
" law " includes common or customary law and any constitution, decree, judgment, legislation, order, ordinance, regulation, rule, statute, treaty or other legislative measure in any jurisdiction or any present or future directive, regulation, request or requirement, or official or judicial interpretation of any of the foregoing, in each case having the force of law and, if not having the force of law, in respect of which compliance is generally customary;
(ix)
" month " means, save as otherwise provided, a period starting on one day in a calendar month and ending on the numerically corresponding day in the next calendar month, except that if there is no numerically corresponding day in the calendar month in which that period is to end, that period shall end on the last day in that calendar month;
(x)
the word " person " or " persons " or to words importing persons include, without limitation, any state, divisions of a state, government, individuals, partnerships, corporations, ventures, government agencies, committees, departments, authorities and other bodies, corporate or unincorporated, whether having distinct legal personality or not;
(xi)
the " winding-up ", " dissolution ", " administration ", " liquidation ", " insolvency ", " reorganisation ", " readjustment of debt ", " suspension of payments ", " moratorium " or " bankruptcy " (and their derivatives and cognate expressions) of any person shall each be construed so as to include the others and any equivalent or analogous proceedings or event under the laws of any jurisdiction in which such person is incorporated or any jurisdiction in which such person carries on business;
(xii)
a Potential MOA Termination Event or an MOA Termination Event which is " continuing " is a reference to a Potential MOA Termination Event or an MOA Termination Event which is not remedied or waived; and
(xiii)
words denoting the plural number include the singular and vice versa.
(b)
Headings are for the purpose of reference only, have no legal or other significance, and shall be ignored in the interpretation of this Agreement.
(c)
A time of day (unless otherwise specified) is a reference to Beijing time.



2.
Sale and purchase
2.1      Agreement for sale and purchase
(a)
The Sellers hereby irrevocably agree to sell and the Buyers hereby irrevocably agree to purchase the Vessel on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
(b)
For the avoidance of doubt, it is understood that the Sellers are entitled to claim compensation for their losses, documented damages or expenses for any non-compliance by the Owners of their obligations under this Agreement.
2.2      Delivery
(a)
The Payment Notice in respect of each of the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and the Reimbursement Instalment, which the Sellers may deliver to the Buyers, shall specify the Scheduled Delivery Date. At the time of delivery of the Vessel by the Sellers to the Buyers, the Vessel shall be located at the Delivery Location.
(b)
The Vessel shall be delivered by the Sellers, with full title guarantee, to the Buyers on the Scheduled Delivery Date, (or such later date which is agreed between the Sellers and the Buyers and agreed by the Sellers with the Builder (in each case the " Delivery Date ")), free and clear of all Encumbrances.
(c)
On the Delivery Date, the following events are to occur in the following order and one immediately after another:
(i)
delivery of the Vessel by the Sellers to the Buyers pursuant to this Agreement; and
(ii)
delivery of the Vessel by the Buyers (as owners under the Charter) to the Sellers (as bareboat charterers under the Charter) pursuant to the Charter (such date being, for the avoidance of doubt, the "Actual Delivery Date" as defined under the Charter).
(d)
On the Delivery Date, the Sellers shall deliver to the Buyers an executed bill of sale in the form acceptable to the Buyers and the Flag State and other documents set out in paragraph (e) below, whereupon all of the title to, interest in and all ownership rights with respect to the Vessel shall pass from the Sellers to the Buyers.
(e)
The Buyers will accept the Vessel on an "as is where is" basis in exactly the same form and state as the Vessel is delivered by the Builder to the Buyers pursuant to the Building Contract.
(f)
Upon delivery of the Vessel, the Sellers and the Buyers shall execute the Sellers' PDA, whereupon the Sellers shall be deemed to have given, and the Buyers to have received and accepted, possession of the Vessel.
(g)
Upon delivery of the Vessel, the Sellers shall provide the Buyers with all the documents and other evidence listed in Part IV ( Delivery Date conditions precedent ) of Schedule 1 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) hereto.



3.
MOA Purchase Price
3.1
Purchase price of the Vessel
(a)
The purchase price of the Vessel payable by the Buyers to the Sellers under this Agreement shall be an amount equal to the MOA Purchase Price.
(b)
For the avoidance of doubt, the purchase price referred to in paragraph 3.1 above shall cover the purchase of the Vessel and, to the extent owned by the Sellers, everything then belonging to her on board, provided that any remaining bunkers and unused lubricating and hydraulic oils and greases in storage tanks and unopened drums and any unused stores and provisions shall remain the property of the Sellers .
3.2
Adjustment of Delivery Instalment and Extra Amount Instalment
(a)
To the extent that and as soon as reasonably practicable after the Buyers and the Sellers become aware that:
(i)
the final amount of the Delivery Instalment differs from the Notional Delivery Instalment Amount; or
(ii)
the Extra Amount of the Vessel differs from the Notional Extra Amount,
the Buyers and the Sellers shall review and agree on the final amounts of the Delivery Instalment and Extra Amount at least seven (7) Business Days prior to the Scheduled Delivery Day.
(b)
In the event no agreement for the purpose of paragraph (a) above is reached on the date falling seven (7) Business Days prior to the Scheduled Delivery Date, the amount of the Delivery Instalment and the amount of the Extra Amount Instalment shall be determined in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
3.3
Hire and partial set-off of Reimbursement Instalment
(a)
The Sellers and the Buyers agree that, if the Sellers so request, the amount of the Reimbursement Instalment due and payable from the Buyers to the Sellers in accordance with Clause 3 ( MOA Purchase Price ) (but always excluding any Extra Amount Balance Portion which shall be paid to the Builder directly and hence shall not be eligible for the set-off in accordance with this paragraph (a)) may be set-off against the amount of the first instalment of Hire (as defined in the Charter) that is due from and to be made by the Sellers (as bareboat charterers under the Charter) to the Buyers (as owners under the Charter) on the first Hire Payment Date (as defined in the Charter) pursuant to the Charter.
(b)
For the avoidance of doubt, on the Payment Date in respect of the Reimbursement Instalment, if the Sellers (as bareboat charterers under the Charter) elect to set-off all or any part of the Hire referred to in paragraph (a) above against the Reimbursement Instalment (but always excluding any Extra Amount Balance Portion which shall be paid to the Builder directly and hence shall not be eligible for set-off in accordance with paragraph (a) above), the Buyers shall not be obliged to pay the Sellers and the Sellers shall not be entitled to receive from the Buyers an



amount which is more than the difference between (i) the Reimbursement Instalment and (ii) the amount of Hire so set-off in accordance with paragraph (a) above.
4.
Currency of payment
(a)
Subject to the remaining provisions of this Clause 4, USD is the currency of account and payment for any sum due from:
(i)
the Buyers to the Sellers under this Agreement; and
(ii)
an Obligor to the Buyers under any Transaction Document.
(b)
Each payment in respect of costs, expenses or Taxes shall be made in the currency in which the costs, expenses or Taxes are incurred.
(c)
Any amount expressed to be payable in a currency other than USD shall be paid in that currency.
(d)
If a change in any currency occurs, this Agreement will, to the extent the Buyers specify to be necessary, be amended to comply with any generally accepted conventions and market practice in the relevant market and otherwise to reflect the change in currency.
5.
Payment Notice
5.1      Delivery of a Payment Notice
The Sellers may request the Buyers to make a payment in respect of an Instalment by delivery to the Buyers of a duly completed Payment Notice not fewer than the number of days required in respect of such Instalment.

5.2      Completion of a Payment Notice
Each Payment Notice (except a Payment Notice that relates to the Delivery Instalment or the Reimbursement Instalment) is irrevocable and will not be regarded as having been duly completed or valid unless:

(a)
it is delivered by the Sellers and received by the Buyers before the Long Stop Date applicable to the relevant Instalment;

(b)
it clearly:

(i)
identifies (A) the Instalment to which such Payment Notice relates, and (B) the proposed date of payment; and

(ii)
sets out the precise amount of the Instalment to which such Payment Notice relates;

(c)
it is signed by an authorised signatory of the Sellers;

(d)
the currency of the proposed Instalment to be paid is US Dollars;




(e)
the proposed date of payment is a Business Day and is no later than the relevant Long Stop Date; and

(f)
in the case of each of the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and the Reimbursement Instalment, the proposed date of payment is no later than the Delivery Date.

5.3      Buyers' right to suspend payment
(a)
If any Sub-Charter is terminated, repudiated, cancelled or otherwise ceases to remain in full force and effect on or before the Delivery Date (but before the occurrence of any MOA Termination Event), then the Buyers shall be entitled to not make any payment in relation to any Payment Notice until the relevant replacement charter becomes effective in accordance with the requirements of sub-paragraph (a)(xxv)(B)(1) or (2) ( Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter on or before the Delivery Date ) or sub-paragraph (a)(xxxi)(B) ( Similar event in relation to non-Obligor Project Parties ) of Clause 14 ( MOA Termination Events ).

(b)
If any event which, under the laws of any jurisdiction, has a similar or analogous effect to any of those events mentioned in paragraphs (a)(vii) ( Insolvency and rescheduling ), (a)(viii) ( Winding-up ) or (a)(ix) ( Execution or distress ) of Clause 14 ( MOA Termination Events ) occurs (mutatis mutandis) in relation to any Sub-Charterers, then the Buyers shall be entitled to not make any payment in relation to any Payment Notice until the relevant replacement charter becomes effective in accordance with the requirements of sub-paragraph (a)(xxxi)(B) ( Similar event in relation to non-Obligor Project Parties ) of Clause 14 ( MOA Termination Events ), upon which time the Buyers shall (subject always to the satisfaction of the relevant conditions precedent referred to in Clause 8 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent )) be obliged to resume and make all payments in relation to any Payment Notice received after the relevant replacement charter becomes effective (including, for the avoidance of doubt, paying the Delivery Instalment and reimbursing the Seller for any instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price (which relates to any Pre-Delivery Instalment) paid directly by the Sellers to the Builder during the period between when the Buyers become entitled to not make any payments under this paragraph (b) and the effective date of the relevant replacement charter).

(c)
If any event which, under the laws of any jurisdiction, has a similar or analogous effect to any of those events mentioned in paragraph (a)(viii) ( Winding-up ) of Clause 14 ( MOA Termination Events ) occurs (mutatis mutandis) in relation to the Builder, then the Buyers shall be entitled to not make any payment in relation to any Payment Notice, provided that :

(i)
if the Builder is able to deliver the Vessel in accordance with the timeline and requirements set forth in sub-paragraph (a)(xxviii) ( Late delivery of Vessel ) of Clause 14 ( MOA Termination Events ); and

(ii)
the Sellers continue to pay each instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price in accordance with the Building Contract,




then, the Sellers may issue the relevant Payment Notice and the Buyers shall (subject always to the satisfaction of the relevant conditions precedent referred to in Clause 8 (Conditions precedent and subsequent)) be obliged to:

(A)
pay the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment, and/or the Reimbursement Instalment; or

(B)
reimburse to the Sellers any Pre-Delivery Instalment that the Sellers have paid directly to the Builder during the period between when the Buyers become entitled to not make any payments under this paragraph (c) and the Delivery Date.

(d)
For the avoidance of doubt, if there occurs any event or circumstance referred to in paragraph (xxiv) ( Related MOAs ) of Clause 14 ( MOA Termination Events ), then the Buyers shall be entitled to not make any payment in relation to any Payment Notice unless and until the relevant MOA Termination Event (as defined in the relevant Related MOA) has been remedied in the satisfaction of the Owners (if it is capable of being remedied).  

5.4      Payment of First Instalment
Subject to the Sellers' having complied with Clause 8.1 ( Initial conditions precedent ) (including, but not limited to, the Refund Guarantee being in form and substance satisfactory to the Buyers unless the payment is to be made on the Delivery Date in which case this condition relating to the Refund Guarantee shall not apply), the Buyers shall pay the First Instalment to the Sellers within seven (7) Business Days of the date of this Agreement (or such later date falling on or before the relevant Long Stop Date as may be agreed between the Buyers and the Sellers).

6.
Direct Payments and Deferred Payments
6.1      Sellers' election to pay Builder directly
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Sellers may elect to settle any instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price that has not been paid as at the date of this Agreement (whether utilising their own funds or from whatever source of funds they may select) directly with the Builder by making the relevant payment to the Builder in accordance with the Building Contract.

6.2      Deemed satisfaction of Buyers' Instalment payment obligations     
The obligation of the Buyers to pay the relevant Instalment under this Agreement (other than the First Instalment, which shall be paid in accordance with Clause 5.4 ( Payment of First Instalment ), and the Extra Amount Instalment) shall be deemed to have been satisfied to the extent of (and in each case as applicable):

(a)
the Buyers' settling of the corresponding amount by way of a Deferred Payment; or

(b)
the Buyers' (acting on the instructions of the Sellers) direct deposit of the corresponding amount to the Builder's Bank by way of a Direct Payment.




7.
Pre-position of relevant Instalments
7.1      Pre-position
Subject always to the conditions in this Clause 7 and the other terms of this Agreement, the Sellers may request the Buyers to pre-position the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and, if applicable, the Extra Amount Balance Portion to the Builder's Bank in each case in accordance with the relevant Payment Notice.

7.2      Conditions to pre-position
The Buyers will only be obliged to pre-position the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and, if applicable, the Extra Amount Balance Portion in accordance with Clause 7.1 ( Pre-position ) if, on or before the Pre-Position Date, the Buyers have received:

(a)
in relation to the Delivery Instalment and the Extra Amount Instalment, the additional documents and other evidence listed in Part III ( Pre-position conditions precedent ) of Schedule 1 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) (or evidence satisfactory to the Buyers that they shall, on the Pre-Position Date, receive such documents or evidence);

(b)
in relation to the Extra Amount Balance Portion, the additional documents and other evidence listed in Part II ( Instalment conditions precedent ) of Schedule 1 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) (or evidence satisfactory to the Buyers that they shall, on the Pre-Position Date, receive such documents or evidence); and

(c)
evidence (in such form and subject to such terms and conditions as the Buyers may specify and are acceptable to the Builder and the Builder's Bank) to the Builder's Bank in writing (electronically or otherwise) on or before the proposed Pre-Position Date that such amount will:

(i)
be held by the Builder's Bank to the order of the Buyers; and

(ii)
only be released to the Builder upon presentation to the Builder's Bank of a copy (transmitted by fax, email or otherwise) of the duly executed, dated and timed Builder's PDA, which is:

(A)
signed by a duly authorised officer, signatory, attorney-in-fact or other representative of the Builder and the Sellers (as original buyers under the Building Contract), whose details shall be communicated to the Builder's Bank in writing (electronically or otherwise) on or before the proposed Pre-Position Date; and
(B)
countersigned by a duly authorised officer, signatory, attorney-in-fact or other representative of (1) the Buyers and, (2) if requested by a Finance Party and acceptable to the Builder, such Finance Party, whose details shall (in each case as applicable) be communicated to the Builder's Bank in writing (electronically or otherwise) on or before the proposed Pre-Position Date.



7.3
Deemed payment of Delivery Instalment, Extra Amount Instalment and Extra Amount Balance Portion
(a)
A transfer of funds by the Buyers to the Builder's Bank in accordance with Clauses 7.1 ( Pre-position ) and 7.2 ( Conditions to pre-position ) above shall constitute payment of the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and, if applicable, the Extra Amount Balance Portion for the purposes of this Agreement and shall, as from the date of such transfer, constitute a valid and binding obligation upon the Sellers in respect of the refund of the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and, if any, the Extra Amount Balance Portion and any other amount payable in relation thereto, each in accordance with and in the manner contemplated by this Agreement.
(b)
Any repayment by the Builder's Bank to the Buyers or their bank of any part of the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment or, if any, the Extra Amount Balance Portion shall constitute (in each case as applicable), to the extent of such repayment, a refund of such part of the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and/or the Extra Amount Balance Portion by the Sellers.
8.
Conditions precedent and subsequent
8.1      Initial conditions precedent
(a)
The Sellers may not deliver the first Payment Notice unless the Buyers have received all the documents and other evidence listed in Part I ( Initial conditions precedent ) of Schedule 1 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) hereto in form and substance satisfactory to the Buyers.
(b)
The Buyers shall only be obliged to make a payment in respect of the Payment Notice referred to in paragraph (a) above if:
(i)
no MOA Termination Event has occurred and is continuing or would result from such payment; and
(ii)
the Repeating Representations are true in all material respects as if made on the date of the relevant Payment Notice and the actual date of payment.
8.2      Further conditions precedent to a Deferred Payment
The Buyers will only be obliged to make a payment in respect of an Instalment for the purpose of effecting a Deferred Payment if the Buyers have received evidence of full payment to the Builder of the corresponding instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price under the Building Contract, in form and substance satisfactory to the Buyers.
8.3
Delivery Instalment, Reimbursement Instalment and Extra Amount Instalment conditions precedent
(a)
The Buyers will only be obliged to:
(i)
make a payment in respect of the Delivery Instalment and the Extra Amount Instalment on the Delivery Date;



(ii)
(if the Sellers elect for the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and/or the Extra Amount Balance Portion to be pre-positioned under Clause 7 ( Pre-position of relevant Instalments )) countersign the Builder's PDA and agree to the release of the pre-positioned the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and/or the Extra Amount Balance Portion; or
(iii)
make a payment in respect of the Reimbursement Instalment on the Delivery Date,
if, in each applicable case:
(A)
on the Delivery Date, the Buyers have received:
(1)
all the documents and other evidence listed in Part III ( Pre-position conditions precedent ) of Schedule 1 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) hereto in form and substance satisfactory to the Buyers (to the extent that such documents and other evidence have not already been provided to the Buyers prior to the Delivery Date);
(2)
all the documents and other evidence listed in Part IV ( Delivery Date conditions precedent ) of Schedule 1 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) hereto in form and substance satisfactory to the Buyers; and
(3)
(in relation to the Reimbursement Instalment only) all the documents and other evidence listed in Part II ( Instalment conditions precedent ) of Schedule 1 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) hereto in relation to the Reimbursement Instalment in form and substance satisfactory to the Buyers;
(B)
no Potential MOA Termination Event or MOA Termination Event has occurred and is continuing or would result from the payment or (as applicable) release of the Delivery Instalment or the Extra Amount Instalment; and
(C)
the Repeating Representations are true in all material respects as if made on the Delivery Date.
(b)
For the avoidance of doubt, the Sellers must, on the Delivery Date, deliver to the Buyers all the documents and other evidence listed in Part III ( Pre-position conditions precedent ) and Part IV ( Delivery Date conditions precedent ) of Schedule 1 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) hereto in form and substance satisfactory to the Buyers.
(c)
The Buyers shall, on or before the Delivery Date, provide the Sellers with:
(i)
evidence that all necessary corporate, shareholder and other action has been taken by the Buyers to authorise the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement; and




(ii)
if applicable, power of attorney of the Buyers appointing one or more representatives to act on behalf of the Buyers in the performance of this Agreement, duly notarially attested and legalised or apostilled (as applicable).

8.4      Conditions subsequent
The Sellers undertake to deliver or caused to be delivered to the Buyers the documents and evidence listed in Part V ( Conditions subsequent ) of Schedule 1 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) hereto within the relevant time periods stipulated therein.
8.5      No waiver
The conditions set out in this Clause are for the sole benefit of the Buyers and may be waived or deferred by the Buyers in whole or in part and with or without conditions. The foregoing is without prejudice to the Buyers' rights to require fulfilment of any such conditions by the Sellers in whole or in part at any time after the date of payment or release of the MOA Purchase Price.
8.6      Form and content
All documents and evidence delivered to the Buyers under this Clause 8 shall be in form and substance acceptable to the Buyers.
9.
Cancellation and refund
9.1      Cancellation
If an MOA Termination Event occurs, the Buyers may by notice in writing to the Sellers (such notice being the " Cancellation Notice ") cancel the Buyers' purchase of the Vessel under this Agreement on the applicable Cancellation Date, whereupon the Buyers shall be relieved from any further obligation to pay any part of the MOA Purchase Price (or any other amount) under this Agreement from the Cancellation Date, and the Seller shall upon demand:

(a)
refund to the Buyers the full amount of all the Instalments which the Buyers have already paid up to and including the Cancellation Date; and
(b)
pay the Buyers all accrued but unpaid Cancellation Fee in respect of all paid Instalments, Late Fee (if any), Commitment Fees, arrangement fee, legal and other experts' costs, and other reasonably incurred and documented out-pocket expenses and liabilities of the Buyers suffered or incurred by the Buyers in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, the other Transaction Documents and the Finance Documents,
in each case together with Break Costs.

9.2      Calculation of Cancellation Fee
(a)
For the purpose of this Agreement, the amount of Cancellation Fee in relation to each Instalment which the Buyers have paid to the Sellers in accordance with this Agreement shall be calculated in accordance with the following formula:



A
=
B x C x D
 
 
 
whereby:

A
=
the applicable Cancellation Fee in relation to such Instalment
 
 
 
B
=
the rate of five per cent. (5.00%) per annum
 
 
 
C
=
the amount of such Instalment
 
 
 
D
=
the period between (and excluding): (i) the date on which the Buyers have paid the relevant Instalment in accordance with this Agreement, and (ii) (including) the Cancellation Date

(b)
The Sellers hereby confirm, agree and acknowledge that each and any part of the Cancellation Fee is an amount which represents the Buyers' losses as a result of the cancellation of this Agreement, and both the Sellers and the Buyers acknowledge as a genuine and reasonable pre-estimate of the Buyers' losses in the event of such cancellation.
10.
Fees
10.1      Late Fee
(a)
The Sellers hereby consent, agree, acknowledge and confirm that:
(i)
if the Delivery Date falls after the Contractual Delivery Date, the Sellers shall, on the Delivery Date, pay to the Buyers an amount equal to the applicable Late Fee;
(ii)
all or any part of the Late Fee that may be due and payable by the Sellers to the Buyers, if the Sellers so request, may be set-off against the amount of the Reimbursement Instalment (other than any Extra Amount Balance Portion which shall be paid to the Builder directly and hence shall not be eligible for such set-off) due and payable from the Buyers to the Sellers in accordance with Clause 3 ( MOA Purchase Price ); and
(iii)
for the avoidance of doubt, on the Payment Date in respect of the Reimbursement Instalment, if the Sellers elect to set-off all or any part of the Late Fee against the Reimbursement Instalment (other than any Extra Amount Balance Portion which shall be paid to the Builder directly and hence shall not be eligible for the set-off referred to in sub-paragraph (a)(ii) above), the Buyers shall not be obliged to pay the Sellers and the Sellers shall not be entitled to receive from the Buyers an amount which is more than the difference between (A) the Reimbursement Instalment (excluding any Extra Amount Balance Portion which shall be paid to the Builder directly and hence shall not be eligible for the set-off referred to in sub-paragraph (a)(ii) above) and (B) the amount of Late Fee so set-off in accordance with sub-paragraph (a)(ii) above.



(b)
For the purpose of this Agreement, the amount of Late Fee shall be calculated in accordance with the following formula:
A
=
(B x C x D) + (B x E x F)
 
 
 
whereby:

A
=
the applicable Late Fee
 
 
 
B
=
the rate of five per cent. (5.00%) per annum
 
 
 
C
=
the amount of the Pre-Delivery Purchase Price that the Buyers have actually paid to the Sellers under this Agreement as at the Contractual Delivery Date
 
 
 
D
=
the period between (and excluding): (i) the Contractual Delivery Date and (ii) (including) the Delivery Date
 
 
 
E
=
the amount of any Instalment of the Pre-Delivery Purchase Price that the Buyers actually pay to the Sellers under this Agreement after the Contractual Delivery Date
 
 
 
F
=
the period between (and excluding): (i) the date on which such Instalment is actually paid to the Sellers under this Agreement, and (ii) (including) the Delivery Date
 
 
 
10.2      Commitment Fee
(a)
The Sellers shall pay to the Buyers a fee computed and accruing on a daily basis, at the rate of one per cent. (1.00%) per annum on the Notional MOA Purchase Price (as reduced by the payment of any Instalment) on each day during the period commencing from the date of this Agreement up to and including the Relevant Date.
(b)
The accrued Commitment Fee is payable on the Relevant Date.
(c)
For the purpose of this Clause 10.2, " Relevant Date " means the earliest of (i) the Delivery Date, (ii) the Long Stop Date in respect of the Delivery Instalment and the Extra Amount Instalment, and (iii) the date on which this Agreement is terminated or cancelled for any reason (other than a default on the part of the Buyers).
10.3      Arrangement fee
The Sellers shall pay to the Buyers an arrangement fee in the amount and at the time agreed in the Arrangement Fee Letter.

11.
Representations and warranties
11.1      Sellers' representations and warranties



(a)
The Sellers represent and warrant to the Buyers on (A) the date of this Agreement, and (by reference to the facts and circumstances then pertaining) on (B) the date of each Payment Notice, and (C) the date of payment of each Instalment (except that (I) the representations and warranties contained in paragraphs (vii) ( No filing or stamp taxes ) and (xxvi) ( Financial covenants ) below shall only be made on the date of this Agreement and on the Delivery Date, and (II) the representations and warranties in paragraphs (ii) ( No deductions or withholding ) and (xx) ( Disclosure of material facts ) below shall only be made on the date of this Agreement):
(i)
Status and due authorisation: each Obligor is a corporation, limited partnership or limited liability company duly incorporated or formed under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation or formation (as the case may be) with power to enter into the Transaction Documents and to exercise its rights and perform its obligations under the Transaction Documents and all corporate and other action required to authorise its execution of the Transaction Documents and its performance of its obligations thereunder has been duly taken;
(ii)
No deductions or withholding: under the laws of the Obligors' respective jurisdictions of incorporation or formation in force at the date hereof, none of the Obligors will be required to make any deduction or withholding from any payment it may make under any of the Transaction Documents (other than a FATCA Deduction);
(iii)
Claims pari passu: under the laws of the Obligors' respective jurisdictions of incorporation or formation in force at the date hereof, the payment obligations of each Obligor under each Transaction Document to which it is a party rank at least pari passu with the claims of all other unsecured and unsubordinated creditors of such obligor save for any obligations which are preferred solely by any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar laws of general application;
(iv)
No immunity: in any proceedings taken in any of the Obligors' respective jurisdictions of incorporation or formation in relation to any of the Transaction Documents, none of the Obligors will be entitled to claim for itself or any of its assets immunity from suit, execution, attachment or other legal process;
(v)
Governing law and judgments : in any proceedings taken in any of the Obligors' jurisdiction of incorporation or formation in relation to any of the Transaction Documents in which there is an express choice of the law of a particular country as the governing law thereof, that choice of law and any judgment or (if applicable) arbitral award obtained in that country will be recognised and enforced;
(vi)
Validity and admissibility in evidence: as at the date hereof, all acts, conditions and things required to be done, fulfilled and performed in order (A) to enable each of the Obligors lawfully to enter into, exercise its rights under and perform and comply with the obligations expressed to be assumed by it in the Transaction Documents, (B) to ensure that the obligations expressed to be assumed by each of the Obligors in the Transaction



Documents are legal, valid and binding, and (C) to make the Transaction Documents admissible in evidence in the jurisdictions of incorporation or formation of each of the Obligors, have been done, fulfilled and performed;
(vii)
No filing or stamp taxes: under the laws of the Obligors' respective jurisdictions of incorporation or formation in force at the date hereof, it is not necessary that any of the Transaction Documents be filed, recorded or enrolled with any court or other authority in its jurisdiction of incorporation or formation (other than the relevant maritime registry, to the extent applicable) or that any stamp, registration or similar tax be paid on or in relation to any of the Transaction Document;
(viii)
Binding obligations: the obligations expressed to be assumed by each of the Obligors in the Transaction Documents are legal and valid obligations, binding on each of them in accordance with the terms of the Transaction Documents and no limit on any of their powers will be exceeded as a result of the borrowings, granting of security or giving of guarantees contemplated by the Transaction Documents or the performance by any of them of any of their obligations thereunder;
(ix)
No misleading information: to the best of their knowledge, any factual information provided by any Obligor to the Buyers in connection with the Transaction Documents was true and accurate in all material respects as at the date it was provided and is not misleading in any respect;
(x)
No winding-up: none of the Obligors has taken any corporate, limited liability company or limited partnership action nor have any other steps been taken or legal proceedings been started or (to the best of the Sellers' knowledge and belief) threatened against any Obligor for its winding-up, dissolution, administration or reorganisation or for the appointment of a receiver, administrator, administrative receiver, trustee or similar officer of it or of any or all of its assets or revenues which might have a Material Adverse Effect;
(xi)
Solvency:
(A)
none of the Obligors nor the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole is unable, or admits or has admitted its inability, to pay its debts or has suspended making payments in respect of any of its debts;
(B)
none of the Obligors by reason of actual or anticipated financial difficulties, has commenced, or intends to commence, negotiations with one or more of its creditors with a view to rescheduling any of its indebtedness;
(C)
the value of the assets of each Obligor and the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole is not less than the liabilities of such entity or the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole (as the case may be) (taking into account contingent and prospective liabilities); and



(D)
no moratorium has been, or may, in the reasonably foreseeable future be, declared in respect of any indebtedness of any Obligor;
(xii)
No material defaults:
(A)
without prejudice to paragraph (B) below, none of the Obligors is in breach of or in default under any agreement to which it is a party or which is binding on it or any of its assets to an extent or in a manner which might have a Material Adverse Effect; and
(B)
no MOA Potential Termination Event or MOA Termination Event is continuing or might reasonably be expected to result from each Obligor's entry into and performance of each Transaction Document to which such Obligor is a party;
(xiii)
No material proceedings: no action or administrative proceeding of or before any court, arbitral body or agency which is not covered by adequate insurance or which might have a Material Adverse Effect has been started or is reasonably likely to be started;
(xiv)
Accounts: all financial statements relating to the Sellers or the Charter Guarantor required to be delivered under paragraphs (a) ( Financial statements ) and (c) ( Interim financial statements ) of Clause 12 ( Sellers' undertakings ) were each prepared in accordance with GAAP, give (in conjunction with the notes thereto) a true and fair view of (in the case of annual financial statements) or fairly represent (in the case of semi-annual and quarterly financial statements) the financial condition of the Sellers or the Charter Guarantor (as the case may be) and its Subsidiaries at the date as of which they were prepared and the results of their operations during the financial period then ended;
(xv)
No obligation to create Encumbrance: the execution of the Transaction Documents by the Obligors and their exercise of their rights and performance of their obligations thereunder will not result in the existence of nor oblige any Obligor to create any Encumbrance over all or any of their present or future revenues or assets, other than pursuant to the Security Documents;
(xvi)
No breach: the execution of the Transaction Documents by each of the Obligors and their exercise of their rights and performance of their obligations under any of the Transaction Documents do not constitute and will not result in any breach of any agreement or treaty to which any of them is a party;
(xvii)
Security: each of the Obligors is the legal and beneficial owner of all assets and other property which it purports to charge, mortgage, pledge, assign or otherwise secure pursuant to each Security Document and those Security Documents to which it is a party create and give rise to valid and effective security having the ranking expressed in those Security Documents;
(xviii)
Necessary Authorisations: the Necessary Authorisations required by each Obligor are in full force and effect, and each Obligor is in compliance with the material provisions of each such Necessary Authorisation relating to it



and, to the best of its knowledge, none of the Necessary Authorisations relating to it are the subject of any pending or threatened proceedings or revocation;
(xix)
No money laundering: the performance of the obligations of the Obligors under the Transaction Documents , will be for the account of members of the Charter Guarantor Group and will not involve any breach by any of them of any law or regulatory measure relating to "money laundering" as defined in Article 1 of the Directive (2005/60/EC) of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Communities;
(xx)
Disclosure of material facts: the Sellers are not aware of any material facts or circumstances which have not been disclosed to the Buyers and which might, if disclosed, have reasonably been expected to adversely affect the decision of a person considering whether or not to enter into the Transaction Documents;
(xxi)
No breach of laws:
(A)
none of the Obligors has breached any law or regulation which breach has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect; and
(B)
no labour disputes are current or (to the best of the Sellers' knowledge and belief) threatened against any member of the Charter Guarantor Group which have or are reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect;
(xxii)
Environmental Law:
(A)
each member of the Charter Guarantor Group is in compliance with paragraph (m) ( Environmental compliance ) of Clause 12 ( Sellers' undertakings ) and (to the best of the Sellers' knowledge and belief) no circumstances have occurred which would prevent such compliance in a manner or to an extent which has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect; and
(B)
no Environmental Claim has been commenced or (to the best of the Sellers' knowledge and belief) is threatened against any member of the Charter Guarantor Group where that claim has or is reasonably likely, if determined against that member of the Charter Guarantor Group, to have a Material Adverse Effect;
(xxiii)
Taxation:
(A)
no Obligor (save for the Charter Guarantor) is materially overdue in the filing of any Tax returns and no Obligor (save for the Charter Guarantor ) is overdue in the payment of any amount in respect of Tax of five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) (or its equivalent in any other currency) or more, save in the case of Taxes which are being contested on bona fide grounds; and



(B)
no claims or investigations are being made or conducted against any Obligor (save for the Charter Guarantor) with respect to Taxes such that a liability of, or claim against, such Obligor of five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) (or its equivalent in any other currency) or more is reasonably likely to arise;
(xxiv)
No Restricted Party: no Obligor is a Restricted Party nor has any Obligor or any of their respective directors, officers or employees or any person acting on their behalf received notice or are aware of any claim, action, suit, proceeding or investigation against any of them with respect to Sanctions by a Sanctions Authority;
(xxv)
No Material Adverse Effect: no event or circumstance which has occurred and which has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect;
(xxvi)
Financial covenants: the financial covenants and other requirements under Clause 13 ( Financial covenants ) are no less favourable than those given by the Charter Guarantor to any of its other creditors; and
(xxvii)
Copies of Project Documents: the copies of the Project Documents provided by the Sellers to the Buyers in accordance with Clause 8 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) are true and accurate copies of the originals and represent the full agreement between the parties to those Project Documents in relation to the subject matter of those Project Documents and there are no commissions, rebates (other than any Cancellation Fee, Late Fee, Commitment Fee or arrangement fee accrued or payable hereunder), premiums or other payments due or to become due in connection with the subject matter of those Project Documents other than in the ordinary course of business or as disclosed to, and approved in writing by, the Buyers.
(b)
Representations limited : the representation and warranties of the Sellers in this Clause 11.1 are subject to:
(i)
the principle that equitable remedies are remedies which may be granted or refused at the discretion of the court;
(ii)
the limitation of enforcement by laws relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, reorganisation, court schemes, moratoria, administration and other laws generally affecting or limiting the rights of creditors;
(iii)
the time barring of claims under any applicable limitation acts;
(iv)
the possibility that a court may strike out provisions for a contract as being invalid for reasons of oppression, undue influence or similar; and
(v)
any other reservations or qualifications of law expressed in any legal opinions obtained by the Owners in connection with the Transaction Documents.
11.2      Buyers' representations and warranties



(a)
Buyers' representations and warranties The Buyers represent and warrant to the Sellers on the date of this Agreement and (by reference to the facts and circumstances then pertaining) on the Delivery Date that:
(i)
they are a corporation duly incorporated under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation with power to enter into the Transaction Documents and to exercise their rights and perform their obligations under the Transaction Documents and all corporate and other action required to authorise their execution of the Transaction Documents and their performance of their obligations thereunder has been duly taken; and
(ii)
the obligations expressed to be assumed by the Buyers in the Transaction Documents are legal and valid obligations, binding on them in accordance with the terms of the Transaction Documents and no limit on their powers will be exceeded as a result of the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents or the performance of their obligations thereunder .
(b)
Owners' undertakings and covenants The Buyers further warrant, represent and agree that they and their officers, directors, employees, consultants, agents and/or intermediaries have complied with, and shall comply with, all applicable Business Ethics Laws in connection with this Agreement.
(c)
Representations limited The representation and warranties of the Buyers in this Clause 11.2 are subject to:
(i)
the principle that equitable remedies are remedies which may be granted or refused at the discretion of the court;
(ii)
the limitation of enforcement by laws relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, reorganisation, court schemes, moratoria, administration and other laws generally affecting or limiting the rights of creditors;
(iii)
the time barring of claims under any applicable limitation acts;
(iv)
the possibility that a court may strike out provisions for a contract as being invalid for reasons of oppression, undue influence or similar; and
(v)
any other reservations or qualifications of law expressed in any legal opinions obtained by the Buyers in connection with the Transaction Documents.
12.
Sellers' undertakings
The Sellers hereby undertake to the Buyers that they will comply in full and procure compliance (where applicable) with the following undertakings throughout the Pre-Delivery Period.

(a)
Financial statements The Sellers shall supply to the Buyers:
(i)
as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the end of each of the Sellers' Financial Years, the Sellers' audited financial statements for that Financial Year; and



(ii)
as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the end of each of the Charter Guarantor's Financial Years, the Charter Guarantor's audited consolidated financial statements for that Financial Year.
(b)
Requirements as to financial statements Each set of financial statements delivered to the Buyers under paragraph (a) ( Financial statements ) above in relation to the Sellers and the Charter Guarantor (each a " Notifying Party "):
(i)
shall be certified by an authorised signatory of the relevant Notifying Party as fairly representing its financial condition as at the date as at which those financial statements were drawn up; and
(ii)
shall be prepared in accordance with GAAP.
(c)
Interim financial statements The Sellers shall supply to the Buyers:
(i)
as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and twenty (120) days after the end of the Sellers' Financial Half-Year:
(A)
the unaudited financial statements of the Sellers for that Financial Half-Year; and
(B)
the unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Charter Guarantor for that Financial Half-Year; and
(ii)
as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and twenty (120) days after the end of each relevant Financial Quarter:
(A)
the unaudited financial statements of the Sellers for that Financial Quarter; and
(B)
the unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Charter Guarantor for that Financial Quarter.
(d)
Compliance Certificate
(i)
The Sellers shall supply to the Buyers a Compliance Certificate setting out (in reasonable detail) computations as to compliance with Clause 13 ( Financial covenants ), with:
(A)
each of the Charter Guarantor's annual consolidated audited financial statements in respect of the relevant Financial Year delivered pursuant to paragraph (a)(ii) ( Financial statements ) above; and
(B)
each of the half-yearly unaudited financial statements in relation to the first Financial Half-Year of that calendar year and delivered pursuant to paragraph (c) ( Interim financial statements ) above.
(ii)
Each Compliance Certificate shall be signed by an authorised signatory of the Charter Guarantor.



(e)
Information: miscellaneous The Sellers shall supply to the Buyers:
(i)
promptly upon becoming aware of them, details of any material litigation, arbitration or administrative proceedings which are current, threatened or pending against any Obligor, and which, if adversely determined, are reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect; and
(ii)
promptly, such further information and explanations regarding the financial condition, business and operations of any Obligor as the Buyers may reasonably request.
(f)
Maintenance of legal validity The Sellers shall comply with the terms of and do all that is necessary to maintain in full force and effect all Necessary Authorisations required in or by the laws and regulations of their jurisdiction of formation or incorporation and all other applicable jurisdictions, to enable them lawfully to enter into and perform their obligations under the Transaction Documents and to ensure the legality, validity, enforceability or admissibility in evidence of the Transaction Documents in their jurisdiction of incorporation or formation and all other applicable jurisdictions.
(g)
Notification of MOA Termination Event The Sellers shall promptly, upon becoming aware of the same, inform the Buyers in writing of the occurrence of any MOA Termination Event (and the steps, if any, being taken to remedy this) and, upon receipt of a written request to that effect from the Buyers, confirm to the Buyers that, save as previously notified to the Buyers or as notified in such confirmation, no MOA Termination Event is continuing or if an MOA Termination Event is continuing specifying the steps, if any, being taken to remedy it.
(h)
Claims pari passu The Sellers shall ensure that at all times the claims of the Buyers against them under the Transaction Documents rank at least pari passu with the claims of all their other unsecured and subordinated creditors save those whose claims are preferred by any bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, winding-up or other similar laws of general application.
(i)
Necessary Authorisations Without prejudice to any specific provision of the Transaction Documents relating to a Necessary Authorisation, the Sellers shall (i) obtain, comply with and do all that is necessary to maintain in full force and effect all Necessary Authorisations if a failure to do the same may cause a Material Adverse Effect; and (ii) promptly upon request, supply certified copies to the Buyers of all Necessary Authorisations.
(j)
Compliance with applicable laws The Sellers shall comply with all applicable laws, including Environmental Laws, to which it may be subject (except as regards Restricted Parties to which paragraph (k) ( No dealing with Restricted Parties ) below applies, and anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws to which paragraph (l) ( Anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws ) below applies) if a failure to do the same may have a Material Adverse Effect.
(k)
No dealings with Restricted Parties The Sellers shall not, and shall not permit or authorise any other person to, directly utilise or employ the Vessel or to use, lend, make payments of, contribute or otherwise make available, all or any part of the



proceeds of any transaction(s) contemplated by the Transaction Documents to fund any trade, business or other activities:
(i)
involving or for the benefit of any Restricted Party; and
(ii)
in any other manner that would reasonably be expected to result in any Obligor, the Buyers or any Finance Party (if applicable) being in breach of any Sanctions or become a Restricted Party.
(l)
Anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws The Sellers warrant, represent and agree that they and their Affiliates and their respective officers, directors, employees, consultants, agents and/or intermediaries have complied with, and shall comply with, all applicable Business Ethics Laws in connection with this Agreement. The Sellers shall indemnify the Buyers for any loss or damages arising from a breach of this paragraph (l) . For the purpose of this Clause only, an "Affiliate" means any member of the Sellers Group.
(m)
Environmental compliance The Sellers shall, and shall procure that each of the Obligors will:
(i)
comply with any Environmental Law;
(ii)
obtain, maintain and ensure compliance with all requisite Environmental Approvals; and
(iii)
implement procedures to monitor compliance with and to prevent liability under any Environmental Law,
where failure to do so has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.

(n)
Environmental Claims The Sellers shall promptly upon becoming aware of the same, inform the Buyers in writing of:
(i)
any Environmental Claim against any member of the Charter Guarantor Group which is current, pending or threatened; and
(ii)
any facts or circumstances which are reasonably likely to result in any Environmental Claim being commenced or threatened against any member of the Charter Guarantor Group,
where the claim, if determined against that member of the Charter Guarantor Group, has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.

(o)
Taxation The Sellers shall pay and discharge any Tax imposed upon them or their assets within the time period allowed without incurring penalties unless and only to the extent that:
(i)
such payment is being contested in good faith;
(ii)
adequate reserves are being maintained for such Tax and the costs required to contest them have been disclosed in their latest financial statements; and



(iii)
such payment can be lawfully withheld and failure to pay such Tax does not have or is not reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.
(p)
Loans or other financial commitments The Sellers shall not make any loan or enter into any guarantee and indemnity, voluntarily assume any actual or contingent liability, or otherwise provide any other form of financial support in respect of any obligation of any other person except pursuant to the Transaction Documents and loans made in the ordinary course of business.
(q)
Further assurance The Sellers shall at their own expense, promptly take all such action as the Buyers may reasonably require for the purpose of perfecting or protecting any of the Buyers' rights with respect to the security created or evidenced (or intended to be created or evidenced) by the Security Documents.
(r)
Inspection of records The Sellers will permit the inspection of their financial records and accounts on reasonable notice from time to time before 5:00 pm in the place of business by the Buyers or their nominee.
(s)
Insurance The Sellers shall procure that all of the assets, operation and liability of the Sellers are insured against such risks, liabilities and for amounts as normally adopted by the industry for similar assets and liabilities and, in the case of the Vessel, in accordance with the terms of the Charter.
(t)
Change of Control and other merger and demerger
(i)
The Sellers shall ensure that, unless with the Buyers' prior written consent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed), no Change of Control shall occur.
(ii)
Without limiting sub-paragraph (i) above, the Sellers shall not enter into any amalgamation, merger, demerger or corporate restructuring without the prior written consent of the Buyers (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld).
(u)
Transfer of assets The Sellers shall not, and shall procure that no other Obligor (other than the Charter Guarantor and the Sole Pledgor) will, sell or transfer any of its material assets other than:
(i)
on arm's length terms to third parties where the net proceeds of sale are used as a prepayment hereunder; or
(ii)
on arm's length terms to its Affiliates, which are and remain members of the Charter Guarantor Group.
(v)
Change of business The Sellers shall not without the prior written consent of the Buyers, make any substantial change to the general nature of their shipping business from that carried on at the date of this Agreement.
(w)
Acquisitions The Sellers shall not make any acquisitions or investments without the prior written consent of the Buyers (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) save for the acquisition of the Vessel under the Building Contract.
(x)
"Know your customer" checks If:



(i)
the introduction of or any change in (or in the interpretation, administration or application of) any law or regulation made after the date of this Agreement;
(ii)
any change in the status of the Sellers after the date of this Agreement; or
(iii)
a proposed assignment or transfer by Buyers of any of their rights and obligations under this Agreement,
obliges the Buyers to comply with "know your customer" or similar identification procedures in circumstances where the necessary information is not already available to it, the Sellers shall promptly upon the request of the Buyers supply, or procure the supply of, such documentation and other evidence as is reasonably requested by the Buyers in order for the Buyers to carry out and be satisfied they have complied with all necessary "know your customer" or other similar checks under all applicable laws and regulations pursuant to the transactions contemplated in the Transaction Documents.

(y)
No borrowings The Sellers shall not incur any liability or obligation except (i) liabilities and obligations under the Transaction Documents to which they are parties, (ii) liabilities or obligations reasonably incurred in the ordinary course of operating, chartering, repairing and maintaining the Vessel, and (iii) Financial Indebtedness owing to other members of the Teekay Group provided that such Financial Indebtedness is unsecured and subordinated, and provided further that so long as no Termination Event shall have occurred and be continuing or would result from the making of any such payment, nothing in this paragraph (y) shall prevent the Sellers from repaying any such Financial Indebtedness or paying interest on such Financial Indebtedness.
(z)
No dividends The Sellers shall not, and shall procure that none of the other Obligors (other than any Pledgor and the Charter Guarantor) shall, pay any dividends or make other distributions to its shareholders whilst an MOA Termination Event is continuing.
(aa)
Listing The Sellers shall procure that the Charter Guarantor will throughout the Pre-Delivery Period maintain its listing as a publically listed entity on the New York Stock Exchange or any other recognised stock exchange acceptable to the Buyers.
(bb)
Negative pledge The Sellers shall not create, or permit to subsist, any Encumbrance (other than pursuant to the Security Documents) over all or any part of the Vessel, their other assets or undertakings (other than Permitted Encumbrances) nor dispose of the Vessel or any of those assets or all or any part of those undertakings other than, in the case of a sale of the Vessel, where such sale complies with the requirements of this Agreement, the Charter (including, without limitation, clauses 51 ( Termination Events ) and 55 ( Sale of Vessel by the Owners ) of the Charter) or any other Transaction Documents .
(cc)
Transactions with Affiliates The Sellers shall procure that all transactions conducted or to be conducted between the Sellers and any of the Sellers' Affiliates will be on an arm's length commercial basis.



(dd)
Project Documents In relation to the Project Documents, the Sellers undertake that:
(i)
there shall be no termination by the Sellers of, alteration to or waiver of any material term of, any Project Document and the Sellers shall not exercise or waive any of their rights under or in connection with any Project Document, in each case without the prior written consent of the Buyers;
(ii)
without limiting the generality of sub-paragraph (i) above and in respect of the Building Contract, the Sellers will not, without the prior written consent of the Buyers (acting reasonably), exercise or waive any right or purported right which the Sellers may have to reject the Vessel or to terminate (and will not agree to any request to terminate) the Building Contract;
(iii)
without limiting the generality of sub-paragraph (i) above and in respect of the Refund Guarantee, the Sellers will not, without the prior written consent of the Buyers, make any demand for payment under such Refund Guarantee; and
(iv)
without prejudice to the foregoing, the Sellers shall, where applicable, use reasonable endeavours and forthwith execute and deliver any and all such other agreements, instruments and documents (including any novation agreement) as may be required by law or deemed necessary to ensure that the Project Documents which are in effect on the date of this Agreement shall remain in effect, so that all obligations previously owed by the applicable Project Party to the Sellers under such Project Documents shall continue to be owed to the Sellers throughout the Pre-Delivery Period.
(ee)
Refund of pre-positioned amount If the Buyers have made a transfer of funds to the Builder's Bank in accordance with Clauses 7.1 ( Pre-position ) and 7.2 ( Conditions to pre-position ) but delivery of the Vessel does not occur on the Delivery Date, then the Sellers shall refund the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment, the Extra Amount Balance Portion and any other amount so transferred by the Buyers in accordance with the relevant payment instructions (or such other equivalent document), provided that the Sellers' obligations under this sub-paragraph (ee) shall be deemed to be complied by any repayment (but only to the extent and amount of such repayment) by the Builder's Bank to the Buyers or their bank of any part of the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment, the Extra Amount Balance Portion and any other amount so transferred by the Buyers in connection with Clauses 7.1 ( Pre-position ) and 7.2 ( Conditions to pre-position ).
13.
Financial covenants
(a)
The Sellers shall procure that the Charter Guarantor will (on a consolidated basis) comply with the following financial covenants throughout the Pre-Delivery Period:
(i)
to maintain Free Liquidity and Available Credit Lines of (in aggregate) not less than thirty five million US Dollars (US$35,000,000);
(ii)
to maintain a Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity Ratio of not more than eighty per cent (80%); and



(iii)
to maintain a Tangible Net Worth of at least four hundred million US Dollars (US$400,000,000),
provided that following any change in the applicable accounting policies for the Charter Guarantor from GAAP, the Buyers (in consultation with the Charter Guarantor) may require an amendment to this Clause 13 as the Buyers deem logical and necessary having regard to the nature of such changes in policy and the intended substance of this Clause 13.

(b)
The financial covenants set out in paragraph (a) above shall be tested every six (6) months by reference to (i) each of the audited consolidated annual and (as the case may be) unaudited consolidated semi-annual financial statements of the Charter Guarantor received by the Buyers pursuant to paragraphs (a) ( Financial statements ) and (c) ( Interim financial statements ) (respectively) of Clause 12 ( Sellers' undertakings ), and (ii) the relevant Compliance Certificate delivered pursuant to paragraph (d) ( Compliance Certificate ) of Clause 12 ( Sellers' undertakings ).
(c)
For the purpose of this Clause 13:
" Available Credit Lines " means any undrawn committed revolving credit lines, other than undrawn committed revolving credit lines with less than six (6) months to maturity, available to be drawn by any member of the Charter Guarantor Group, as reflected in the Charter Guarantor's most recent financial statements forming part of the Charter Guarantor's Accounts.
" Charter Guarantor's Accounts " means the consolidated financial statements of the Charter Guarantor to be provided to the Buyers, as referred to in paragraph (b) above of this Clause 13.
" Equity " means the aggregate of the amount paid up on the issued share capital of the Charter Guarantor and the amount standing to the credit of its capital and revenue reserves (including any share premium account or capital redemption reserve but excluding any revaluation reserve), plus or minus the amount standing to the credit or debit (as the case may be) of its profit and loss account.
" Free Liquidity " means cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of maturities less than one (1) year to which the members of the Charter Guarantor Group shall have free, immediate and direct access each as reflected in the Charter Guarantor's most recent financial statements forming part of the Charter Guarantor's Accounts.
" Net Debt " means the Charter Guarantor's Total Debt less its Free Liquidity.
" Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity Ratio " means the ratio of Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity.
" Tangible Net Worth " means the issued and paid up share capital (including share premium or items of a similar nature (but excluding shares which are expressed to be redeemable)), loans from shareholders (where subordinated to the satisfaction of the Buyers), and amounts standing to the credit of the consolidated capital reserves of the Charter Guarantor,



(a)
plus any credit balance carried forward on the Charter Guarantor's consolidated profit and loss account,
(b)
less:
(i)
any debit balance carried forward on the Charter Guarantor's consolidated profit and loss account;
(ii)
any amount shown for goodwill, including on consolidation, or any other intangible property (other than intangible property relating to contracts as shown in the balance sheet of the Charter Guarantor); and
(iii)
any amount attributable to minority interests in Subsidiaries.
" Total Debt " means the aggregate of:
(a)
the amount calculated in accordance with GAAP shown as each of "long term debt", "short term debt" and "current portion of long term debt" on the latest consolidated balance sheet of the Charter Guarantor; and
(b)
the amount of any liability in respect of any lease or hire purchase contract entered into by the Charter Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries which would, in accordance with GAAP, be treated as a finance or capital lease (excluding any amounts applicable to leases to the extent that the lease obligations are secured by a security deposit which is held on the balance sheet under "Restricted Cash").
14.
MOA Termination Events
(a)
Each of the following events shall constitute an MOA Termination Event:
(i)
Failure to pay an Obligor fails to pay any amount due from it under any Transaction Document to which it is a party at the time, in the currency and otherwise in the manner specified therein provided that , if such Obligor can demonstrate to the reasonable satisfaction of the Buyers that all necessary instructions were given to effect such payment and the non-receipt thereof is attributable solely to an administrative or technical error or an error in the banking system or a Disruption Event, then such payment shall instead be deemed to be due, solely for the purposes of this paragraph, within:
(A)
three (3) Business Days of the date on which such amount actually fell due if it relates to a payment of Hire (as such term is defined under the Charter) under the Charter; or
(B)
ten (10) Business Days of the date on which such amount actually fell due if it relates to any other sum which is payable under this Agreement or any other relevant Transaction Document; or
(ii)
Misrepresentation any representation or statement made by any Obligor in any Transaction Document to which it is a party or in any notice or other document, certificate or statement delivered by it pursuant thereto or in



connection therewith is or proves to have been incorrect or misleading in any material respect, where the circumstances causing the same give rise to a Material Adverse Effect; or
(iii)
Specific covenants an Obligor fails duly to perform or comply with any of the obligations expressed to be assumed by or procured by the Sellers under paragraph (bb) ( Negative pledge ) or (ee) ( Refund of pre-positioned amounts ) of Clause 12 ( Sellers' undertakings ); or
(iv)
Financial covenants the Charter Guarantor is in breach of any of the financial covenants set out in Clause 13 ( Financial covenants ); or
(v)
Other obligations an Obligor fails duly to perform or comply with any of the obligations expressed to be assumed by it in any Transaction Document (other than those referred to in paragraphs (iii) ( Specific events ) and (iv) ( Financial covenants ) above) and such failure is not remedied within fourteen (14) days after the earlier of (A) the Buyers having given notice thereof to the relevant Obligor, and (B) any Obligor becoming aware of such failure to perform or comply; or
(vi)
Cross default any Financial Indebtedness of any Obligor is not paid when due (or within any applicable grace period) or any Financial Indebtedness of any Obligor is declared, or is capable of being declared, to be or otherwise becomes due and payable prior to its specified maturity where (in either case) the aggregate of all such unpaid or accelerated indebtedness of:
(A)
each of (1) the Charter Guarantor or (2) a Pledgor which is a wholly-owned Subsidiary within the Teekay Group and legally or beneficially (directly or indirectly) owns at least fifty per cent. (50%) of the membership interest of the Sellers is, in each case, equal to or greater than one hundred million US Dollars (US$100,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies; or
(B)
the Sellers is equal to or greater than five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies; or
(vii)
Insolvency and rescheduling an Obligor is unable to pay its debts as they fall due, commences negotiations with any one or more of its creditors with a view to the general readjustment or rescheduling of its indebtedness or makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors or a composition with its creditors; or
(viii)
Winding-up an Obligor files for initiation of formal restructuring proceedings, is wound up or declared bankrupt or takes any corporate action or other steps (including any compulsory corporate rehabilitation mandated or ordered by any government or any governmental agency, semi-governmental or judicial entity or authority (including, without limitation, any stock exchange or any self-regulatory organisation established under statute)) are taken or legal proceedings are started for its winding‑up, dissolution, administration or re‑organisation or for the appointment of a liquidator, receiver, administrator, administrative receiver, conservator,



custodian, trustee or similar officer of it or of any or all of its revenues or assets or any moratorium is declared or sought in respect of any of its indebtedness; or
(ix)
Execution or distress
(A)
an Obligor fails to comply with or pay any sum due from it (within thirty (30) days of such amount falling due) under any final judgment or any final order made or given by any court or other official body of a competent jurisdiction in an aggregate in respect of:
(1)
each of (I) the Charter Guarantor and (II) a Pledgor which is a wholly-owned Subsidiary within the Teekay Group and legally or beneficially (directly or indirectly) owns the entire membership interest of the Sellers is, in each case, equal to or greater than one hundred million US Dollars (US$100,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies; or
(2)
the Sellers equals to or is greater than five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency,
in each case being a judgment or order against which there is no right of appeal or if a right of appeal exists, where the time limit for making such appeal has expired; or

(B)
any execution or distress is levied against, or an encumbrancer takes possession of, the whole or any part of, the property, undertaking or assets of an Obligor in an aggregate amount in respect of:
(1)
each of (I) the Charter Guarantor and (II) a Pledgor which is a wholly-owned Subsidiary within the Teekay Group and legally or beneficially (directly or indirectly) owns the entire membership interest of the Sellers is, in each case, equal to or greater than one hundred million US Dollars (US$100,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies; or
(2)
the Sellers equals to or is greater than five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies,
in each case other than any execution or distress which is being contested in good faith and which is either discharged within thirty (30) days or in respect of which adequate security has been provided within thirty (30) days to the relevant court or other authority to enable the relevant execution or distress to be lifted or released; or

(x)
Similar event any event occurs which, under the laws of any jurisdiction, has a similar or analogous effect to any of those events mentioned in



paragraphs (vii) ( Insolvency and rescheduling ), (viii) ( Winding-up ) or (ix) ( Execution or distress ) above; or
(xi)
Repudiation an Obligor repudiates any Transaction Document to which it is a party or does or causes to be done any act or thing evidencing an intention to repudiate any such Transaction Document; or
(xii)
Validity and admissibility at any time any act, condition or thing required to be done, fulfilled or performed in order:
(A)
to enable any Obligor lawfully to enter into, exercise its rights under and perform the respective obligations expressed to be assumed by it in the Transaction Documents;
(B)
to ensure that the obligations expressed to be assumed by each of the Obligors in the Transaction Documents are legal, valid and binding; or
(C)
to make the Transaction Documents admissible in evidence in any applicable jurisdiction,
is not done, fulfilled or performed within thirty (30) days after notification from the Buyers to the relevant Obligor requiring the same to be done, fulfilled or performed; or

(xiii)
Illegality at any time:
(A)
it is or becomes unlawful for any Obligor to perform or comply with any or all of its obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is a party;
(B)
any of the obligations of the Sellers under the Transaction Documents to which they are parties are not or cease to be legal, valid and binding; or
(C)
any Encumbrance created or purported to be created by the Security Documents ceases to be legal, valid, binding, enforceable or effective or is alleged by a party to such Security Document (other than the Buyers) to be ineffective,
and, in each case, such illegality is not remedied or mitigated to the satisfaction of the Buyers within thirty (30) days after they have given notice thereof to the relevant Obligor; or

(xiv)
Material adverse change at any time there shall occur any event or change which has a Material Adverse Effect and such event or change, if capable of remedy, is not so remedied within thirty (30) days of the delivery of a notice confirming such event or change by the Buyers to the Sellers; or
(xv)
Conditions precedent if any of the conditions set out in Clause 8 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) is not satisfied by the relevant time or such other time period specified by the Buyers in their discretion; or



(xvi)
Revocation or modification of consents etc. if any Necessary Authorisation which is now or which at any time during the Pre-Delivery Period becomes necessary to enable any of the Obligors to comply with any of their obligations in or pursuant to any of the Transaction Documents is revoked, withdrawn or withheld, or modified in a manner which the Buyers reasonably considers is, or may be, prejudicial to the interests of Buyers in a material manner, or if such Necessary Authorisation ceases to remain in full force and effect; or
(xvii)
Cessation of business any of the Obligors ceases, or threatens to cease, to carry on all or a substantial part of its business; or
(xviii)
Curtailment of business if the business of any of the Obligors is wholly or materially curtailed by any intervention by or under authority of any government, or if all or a substantial part of the undertaking, property or assets of any of the Obligors is seized, nationalised, expropriated or compulsorily acquired by or under authority of any government or any Obligor disposes or threatens to dispose of a substantial part of its business or assets; or
(xix)
Reduction of capital if any Obligor reduces its committed or subscribed capital (other than any reduction effected by the Charter Guarantor pursuant to (in each case while the Charter Guarantor is solvent) (A) a share or common unit buy-back, or (B) redemption of redeemable shares or units); or
(xx)
Environmental matters
(A)
any Environmental Claim is pending or made against the Sellers or in connection with the Vessel, where such Environmental Claim has a Material Adverse Effect;
(B)
any actual Environmental Incident occurs in connection with the Vessel, where such Environmental Incident has a Material Adverse Effect; or
(xxi)
Loss of property all or a substantial part of the business or assets of any Obligor is destroyed, abandoned, seized, appropriated or forfeited for any reason, and such occurrence in the reasonable opinion of the Buyers has or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; or
(xxii)
Sanctions any Obligor, any Affiliate of any Obligor or any of their respective directors, officers or employees becomes a Restricted Party; or
(xxiii)
Change of Control
(A)
a Change of Control occurs without the prior written consent of the Owners; or
(B)
any condition on which the Owners' prior written consent to the occurrence of a Change of Control is not satisfied by the time required by the Owners or by any relevant laws and regulations; or



(xxiv)
Charter and Related MOAs termination events there occurs any event or circumstance referred to in paragraph (a)(i) ( Failure to pay ) of clause 14 ( MOA Termination Events ) of each Related MOA (other than the Related MOA in respect of Related Vessel A);
(xxv)
Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter on or before the Delivery Date any Sub-Charter is terminated, repudiation, cancelled or otherwise ceases to remain in full force and effect on or before the Delivery Date, provided that no Termination Event will occur under this sub-paragraph (xxv) if:
(A)
such termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness will not, in the opinion of the Buyers, materially impair the Sellers' ability to perform their obligations under this Agreement; and
(B)
such Sub-Charter is replaced by another time charter (for a period covering not less than the remaining unexpired balance of the terminated, repudiated, cancelled or ceased Sub-Charter on terms reasonably acceptable to the Buyers) within:
(1)
(if the relevant termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness is, in the opinion of the Buyers, due to any default, act or omission on the part of the Sellers) sixty (60) days of the termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness (as applicable) and no later than thirty (30) days prior to the Delivery Date; or
(2)
(if the relevant termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness is not, in the opinion of the Buyers, due to any default, act or omission on the part of the Sellers) one hundred and eight (180) days of the termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness (as applicable) and no later than thirty (30) days prior to the Delivery Date;
(xxvi)
Repudiation of Project Documents without prejudice to paragraphs (xi) ( Repudiation ) and (xxv) ( Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter before the Delivery Date ) above, any Project Party repudiates (or evidences an intention to repudiate) any Project Document to which such Project Party is a party; or
(xxvii)
Project Party cessation of business any Project Party ceases or threatens to cease, to carry on all or, in the opinion of the Buyers, any material part of such Project Party's business; or
(xxviii)
Late delivery of Vessel the Vessel is not delivered by:
(A)
the Builders to the Sellers under the Building Contract by the date specified in paragraph (b) of the definition of "Long Stop Date"; or



(B)
the Sellers to the Buyers under this Agreement by the earlier of (1) the date specified in paragraph (b) of the definition of "Long Stop Date" and (2) the Scheduled Delivery Date; or
(xxix)
Termination or cancellation of Project Documents
(A)
any Project Document (other than a Sub-Charter which shall be considered under sub-paragraph (xxv) ( Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter on or before the Delivery Date ) above) is terminated, cancelled or otherwise ceases to remain in full force and effect; or
(B)
without limiting the generality of sub-paragraph (A) above, any event or circumstance has occurred such that the Sellers (in their capacities as original buyers under the Building Contract) have become entitled to exercise their rights to cancel, terminate or rescind the Building Contract (irrespective of whether the Sellers have exercised such right), unless such right has arisen pursuant to paragraphs 2 ( Speed ) to 5 ( Contractual Boil-off Rate ) of article III ( Adjustment of Contract Price ) (inclusive) of the Building Contract and the Sellers have notified the Buyers they do not intend to exercise their rights to cancel;
(xxx)
Exercise of step-in and similar rights the Initial Sub-Charterers exercise or evidence an intention to exercise their step-in rights in accordance with the Step-In Agreement; or
(xxxi)
Similar event in relation to non-Obligor Project Parties any event which, under the laws of any jurisdiction, has a similar or analogous effect to any of those events mentioned in paragraphs (vii) ( Insolvency and rescheduling ), (viii) ( Winding-up ) or (ix) ( Execution or distress ) above occurs (mutatis mutandis) in relation to a Project Party that is not an Obligor (other than the Builder), provided that , if any such event occurs in relation to a Sub-Charterer, no Termination Event will occur under this sub-paragraph (xxxi) if:
(A)
such event will not, in the opinion of the Owners, materially impair the ability of any Obligor to perform its obligations under any Transaction Document to which such Obligor is a party; and
(B)
the Sub-Charter to which such Sub-Charterer is a party to is replaced by another time charter (for a period covering not less than the remaining unexpired balance of such Sub-Charter on terms reasonably acceptable to the relevant Buyers) within one hundred and eighty (180) days of the occurrence of such event.
(b)
Upon the occurrence of an MOA Termination Event which is continuing, and without prejudice to the generality of the powers and remedies vested in the Buyers under this Agreement, the Buyers may exercise their rights and powers referred to under Clauses 9 ( Cancellation and refund ) and 15 ( Buyers' powers following cancellation ).



15.
Buyers' powers following cancellation
15.1      Powers following cancellation
Without prejudice to the generality of the powers and remedies vested in the Buyers under this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents (including but not limited to Clause 5.3 ( Buyers' right to suspend payment ), at any time after the occurrence of an MOA Termination Event which is continuing, and if the Sellers have not paid the Buyers in full the amounts payable under Clause 9 ( Cancellation and refund ), the Buyers shall become immediately entitled:
(a)
to implement the Building Contract or to agree with the Builder to terminate the Building Contract on such terms and conditions as the Buyers and the Builder may mutually agree;
(b)
subject to the terms of the Building Contract, to assign all rights, title, interest and benefits in and under the Building Contract or to sell the Vessel in her then state of construction or after her delivery under the Building Contract or otherwise and upon such terms as the Buyers shall in their absolute discretion determine;
(c)
to undertake the further supervision of construction of the Vessel;
(d)
to collect, recover, compromise and give a good discharge for, all claims then outstanding or arising subsequently under or in respect of all or any part of such claims, and to take over or institute (if necessary using the names of the Sellers) all such proceedings as the Buyers in their sole and absolute discretion think fit;
(e)
to discharge, compound, release or compromise claims in respect of the Building Contract which have given or may give rise to any charge or lien or other claim on the Building Contract or which are or may be enforceable by proceedings against the Building Contract;
(f)
where any money under the Refund Guarantee becomes refundable, to request the Sellers to promptly make a demand for payment under the Refund Guarantee and to direct payment of the funds to an account designated by the Buyers and to the extent that any money so refunded exceeds all amounts owed to the Buyers under the Transaction Documents, the Buyers shall refund an amount equal to such excess to an account designated by the Sellers within seven (7) Business Days of receiving such money under the Refund Guarantee;
(g)
to recover from the Sellers on demand all costs and expenses (including legal fees) incurred or paid by the Buyers in connection with the exercise of the powers (or any of them) referred to in this Clause 15.1; and
(h)
to not make any payment in relation to any Payment Notice.
15.2      Delegation
The Buyers may delegate in any manner to any person any rights exercisable by the Buyers under this Agreement. Any such delegation may be made upon such terms and conditions (including power to sub-delegate) as the Buyers think fit.



16.
Changes to parties
The Sellers may not assign or transfer any or all of their rights or obligations under this Agreement.
17.
Cumulative rights
The rights, powers and remedies provided in this Agreement are cumulative and not exclusive of any rights, powers or remedies at law or in equity unless specifically otherwise stated.
18.
No waiver
No delay, failure or forbearance by a party to exercise (in whole or in part) any right, power or remedy under, or in connection with, this Agreement will operate as a waiver. No waiver of any breach of any provision of this Agreement will be effective unless that waiver is in writing and signed by the party against whom that waiver is claimed. No waiver of any breach will be, or be deemed to be, a waiver of any other or subsequent breach.
19.
Entire agreement and amendments
(a)
The written terms of this Agreement comprise the entire agreement between the Buyers and the Sellers in relation to the sale and purchase of the Vessel and supersede all previous agreements whether oral or written between the parties in this Agreement in relation thereto.
(b)
Each of the parties to this Agreement acknowledges that in entering into this Agreement, it has not relied on and shall have no right or remedy in respect of any statement, representation, assurance or warranty (whether or not made negligently) other than as expressly set out in this Agreement.
(c)
Any terms implied into this Agreement by the Sale of Goods Act 1979 are hereby excluded to the extent that such exclusion can legally be made. Nothing in this Clause shall limit or exclude any liability for fraud.
(d)
This Agreement may not be amended, altered or modified except by a written instrument executed by each of the parties to this Agreement.
20.
Invalidity
If any term or provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall to any extent be invalid or unenforceable the remainder of this Agreement or application of such term or provision to persons or circumstances (other than those as to which it is already invalid or unenforceable) shall (to the extent that such invalidity or unenforceability does not materially affect the operation of this Agreement) not be affected thereby and each term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
21.
English language
All notices, communications and financial statements and reports under or in connection with this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents shall be in English language or, if in any other language, shall be accompanied by a translation into English. In the event of



any conflict between the English text and the text in any other language, the English text shall prevail.
22.
No partnership
Nothing in this Agreement creates, constitutes or evidences any partnership, joint venture, agency, trust or employer/employee relationship between the parties, and neither party may make, or allow to be made any representation that any such relationship exists between the parties. Neither party shall have the authority to act for, or incur any obligation on behalf of, the other party, except as expressly provided in this Agreement.
23.
Notices
(a)
Any notices to be given to the Buyers under this Agreement shall be sent in writing by registered letter, facsimile or email and addressed to:
Hai Jiao 1605 Limited

Address:    c/o
ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
10/F, Bank of Beijing Building
17(C) Jinrong Street, Xicheng District
Beijing 100033
The People's Republic of China

Fax No.:    +86 10 6610 5960
Email:
xuwei1@icbcleasing.com / xuwei1@leasing.icbc.com.cn / shipping@leasing.icbc.com.cn
Attention:     Shipping Department

or to such other address, facsimile number or email address as the Buyers may notify to the Sellers in accordance with this Clause 23.

(b)
Any notices to be given to the Sellers under this Agreement shall be sent in writing by registered letter, facsimile or email and addressed to:
DSME Hull No. 2416 L.L.C.

Address:    c/o
Teekay Shipping (Canada) Limited
Suite 2000, Bentall 5
550 Burrad Street
Vancouver, BC
Canada V6C 2K2

Fax No.:     +1 604 609 3011
Email:        renee.eng@teekay.com
Attention:    Treasury, Ms. Renee Eng

or to such other address, facsimile number or email address as the Sellers may notify to the Buyers in accordance with this Clause 23.




(c)
Any such notice shall be deemed to have reached the party to whom it was addressed, when dispatched and acknowledged received (in case of a facsimile or an email) or when delivered (in case of a registered letter). A notice or other such communication received on a non-working day or after 5:00 pm in the place of receipt shall be deemed to be served on the following day in such place.
24.
Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and any single counterpart or set of counterparts signed, in either case, by all the parties hereto shall be deemed to constitute a full and original agreement for all purposes.

25.
Third Parties Act
(a)
Any person which is an Indemnitee and is not a party to this Agreement shall be entitled to enforce such terms of this Agreement as provided for in this Agreement in relation to the obligations of the Sellers to such Indemnitee, subject to the provisions of Clause 32 ( Law and jurisdiction ) and the Third Parties Act. The Third Parties Act applies to this Agreement as set out in this Clause 25.
(b)
A person who is not a party to this Agreement has no right under the Third Parties Act to enforce or to enjoy the benefit of any term of this Agreement.
26.
Spares, bunkers and other items
(a)
To the extent owned by the Sellers, the Sellers shall deliver the Vessel to the Buyers with everything belonging to her on board provided that any remaining bunkers and unused lubricating and hydraulic oils and greases in storage tanks and unopened drums and any unused stores and provisions shall remain the property of the Sellers.
(b)
All spare parts and spare equipment including spare tail-end shaft(s) and/or spare propeller(s)/propeller blade(s), if any, belonging to the Vessel at the time of delivery used or unused, whether on board or not shall become the Buyers' property.
(c)
Concurrent with the delivery of the Vessel under this Agreement, the Buyers shall gain title and ownership to the classification certificate(s) as well as all plans, drawings and manuals, which are on board the Vessel and shall remain on board the Vessel, provided that the Buyers agree that the Sellers are only required to provide copies of all plans, drawings and manuals to the Buyers by way of a CD-ROM within thirty (30) days from the Delivery Date. Other certificates which are on board the Vessel shall also be handed over to the Buyers unless the Sellers (as bareboat charterers under the Charter) are required to retain same, in which case the Buyers have the right to take copies.    
(d)
Copies of other technical documentation which may be in the Sellers' possession shall promptly after delivery be forwarded to the Buyers at the Sellers' expense, if the Buyers so request.



27.
Encumbrances
The Sellers warrant that the Vessel, at the time of delivery, is free from all charters (other than the Charter and the Time Charter), encumbrances, mortgages and maritime liens or any other debts whatsoever, and is not subject to Port State or other administrative detentions. The Sellers hereby undertake to indemnify the Buyers against all consequences of claims made against the Vessel which have been incurred prior to the time of delivery.

28.
Taxes, costs and expenses     
Any Taxes, reasonable costs and expenses in connection with the purchase and registration in the Flag State shall be for the Sellers' account.

29.
Delivery under Charter
Upon the delivery of the Vessel under this Agreement, the Vessel shall simultaneously be delivered to the Sellers (as bareboat charterers) pursuant the Charter.

30.
Indemnities
(a)
Whether or not any of the transactions contemplated hereby are consummated, the Sellers shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless the Buyers and the Finance Parties and their respective officers, directors, agents and employees (collectively, the " Indemnitees ") throughout the Pre-Delivery Period from, against and in respect of, any and all liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, fines, fees (including but not limited to any Cancellation Fee and any vessel registration, tonnage and reasonable legal fees) , claims, actions, proceedings, judgement, order or other sanction, lien, salvage, general average, suits, costs, expenses and disbursements, including reasonable legal fees and expenses, of whatsoever kind and nature (collectively, the " Expenses ") imposed on, suffered or incurred by or asserted against any Indemnitee, in any way relating to, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with, in each case, directly or indirectly, any one or more of the following:
(i)
this Agreement and any other Transaction Documents and any amendment, supplement or modification thereof or thereto requested by the Sellers;
(ii)
the delivery (including the Vessel not being delivered on the Scheduled Delivery Date after the Sellers have informed the Owners of the Scheduled Delivery Date), registration and purchase of the Vessel by the Buyers whether prior to, during or after termination of this Agreement and whether or not the Vessel is in the possession or the control of the Sellers or otherwise in relation to any non-delivery to or acceptance by the Sellers (as bareboat charterers) of the Vessel under the Charter;
(iii)
any breach of or failure to perform or observe, or any other non-compliance with, any covenant or agreement or other obligation to be performed by the Sellers under any Transaction Document to which they are a party or the falsity of any representation or warranty of the Sellers in any Transaction Document to which they are a party or the occurrence of any MOA Termination Event;



(iv)
a failure by an Obligor to pay any amount due under a Transaction Document on its due date; or
(v)
funding, or making arrangements to fund, an amount required to be paid by the Buyers pursuant to a Payment Notice but not made by reason of the operation of any one or more of the provisions of this Agreement (other than by reason of default or negligence of the Buyers).
(b)
The indemnities in paragraph (a) above shall not extend to Expenses which:
(i)
are caused by wilful misconduct or recklessness on the part of the Indemnitee who would otherwise seek to claim the benefit of such indemnities or, in circumstances where such Expenses arise in connection with a payment owing to an Indemnitee, if such payment was made in due time but was not accounted for by such Indemnitee as a result of an error or omission on their part;
(ii)
are caused by any failure on the part of the Buyers to comply with any of their obligations under any of the Transaction Documents;
(iii)
constitute a cost which is expressly to be borne by the Buyers under any other provision of this Agreement or any other Transaction Documents;
(iv)
in respect of which the Buyers are entitled to be, or have been, indemnified under any other provision of this Agreement;
(v)
to the extent that such Expenses arise out of or in connection with an Buyers' Encumbrance;
(vi)
to the extent that such Expenses would be a loss of profit derived from loss of a business opportunity; and/or
(vii)
arise out of or are in connection with any event or circumstance which:
(A)
occurs after the end of the Pre-Delivery Period; and
(B)
(1) is not in any way directly or indirectly attributable to, or (2) does not occur as a consequence of or in connection with, any event, circumstance, action or omission which occurred during the Pre-Delivery Period.
For the purpose of this paragraph (b):
" Buyers' Encumbrances " means:
i.
any Encumbrance granted by Buyers in favour of a Finance Party or Finance Parties; and
ii.
Encumbrances which arise as a result of:



any claim against or affecting the Buyers that is not related to, or does not arise directly as a result of, the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any of the other Transaction Documents;
any act or omission of the Buyers which is unrelated to or does not arise directly or indirectly as a result of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents;
any Taxes imposed upon the Buyers other than those in respect of which the Buyers are, or any other Indemnitee is, required to be indemnified against by the Sellers or any other person under this Agreement or any other Transaction Documents; or
a breach by the Buyers of their obligations under this Agreement by virtue of any Buyers' Misconduct.
" Buyers' Misconduct " means an act or omission of the Buyers or their servants or agents (excluding any act of the Sellers or of any person who derives their rights through the Sellers acting in any capacity on behalf of the Buyers) done or omitted:
i.
with intent to cause damage;
ii.
with knowledge that damage would probably result; or
iii.
with reckless disregard as to whether or not damage would result.
(c)
In addition:
(i)
if the Buyers or other Indemnitee shall have actually and unconditionally received reimbursement from insurers appointed and paid for by the Sellers for an Expense which has already been satisfied in full by the Sellers, then the Buyers shall procure that the Sellers are reimbursed for an amount equal to the amount received from the insurers; and
(ii)
if the Sellers have indemnified the Buyers or any other Indemnitee in full in relation to an Expense which may be recoverable by any insurances the coverage of which have been arranged and paid for by the Sellers, then:
(A)
provided that no MOA Termination Event has occurred and is continuing; and
(B)
provided that the Buyers or such other Indemnitee (if such Indemnitee so requests) is secured to its satisfaction against any other Expense it may incur by virtue of the Sellers exercising such rights of subrogation,
the Sellers shall, to the extent permissible under the relevant laws and regulations and subject to the rights of the relevant insurers, be subrogated to the claim of the Buyers or such other Indemnitee in relation to such Expense.



(d)
In connection with the indemnities in favour of any Indemnitee under this Agreement:
(i)
the Buyers will as soon as reasonably practicable notify the Sellers if a claim is made, or if they become aware that a claim may be made against the Buyers or any other Indemnitee which may give rise to Expenses in respect of which the Buyers or any other Indemnitee is or may become entitled to an indemnity under paragraph (a) above;
(ii)
a notification under sub-paragraph (i) above shall give such reasonable details as the Buyers or the other Indemnitee then has regarding the claim or potential claim and any Expenses or potential Expenses.
(e)
The Sellers shall be entitled (subject to the Sellers complying in all respect with their obligations under this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents and at the Sellers' own costs) to (x) take such lawful and proper actions as the Sellers reasonably deems fit to defend, avoid or mitigate any Expenses, or (y) to take such action in the name of the Buyers or other relevant Indemnitee to defend, avoid or mitigate any Expenses, provided always that the Sellers' ability to take action in the name of the Buyers or such other Indemnitee shall be subject to:
(i)
the Buyers or such other Indemnitee first being indemnified to the satisfaction of the Buyers, acting reasonably, against all Expenses incurred and from time to time reasonably anticipated to be incurred in connection therewith;
(ii)
if court proceedings have been commenced against a third party which is not the Buyers nor an Indemnitee, the Buyers shall permit the Sellers to (at the Sellers' own costs) have the full conduct of the court proceedings, or to instigate a counterclaim in the name of the Owners or the relevant Indemnitee, but the Sellers shall (A) consult with the Buyers and keep the Buyers fully informed in relation to their conduct, and (B) give timely notice to the Buyers of any meetings with counsel or attendances at court, and the Buyers, the relevant Indemnitee and their respective officers, directors and advisers shall be entitled to attend any such meetings or court attendances.
Without limiting the generality of this paragraph (e), the Buyers shall, at the cost of the Sellers and to the extent permissible under all relevant laws and regulations, do such acts as the Sellers may reasonably request with a view to assisting the Sellers in taking actions to defend, mitigate or avoid any liability.
(f)
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the indemnities provided by the Sellers in favour of the Buyers shall continue in full force and effect notwithstanding any breach of the terms of this Agreement or termination of this Agreement pursuant to the terms hereof.
31.
Calculations and certificates
(a)
In any litigation or arbitration proceedings arising out of or in connection with a Transaction Document, the entries made in the accounts maintained by the Buyers are prima facie evidence of the matters to which they relate.



(b)
Any certification or determination by the Buyers of a rate or amount under any Transaction Document is, in the absence of manifest error, conclusive evidence of the matters to which it relates.
(c)
Any interest, commission or fee accruing under a Transaction Document will accrue from day to day and is calculated on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed and a year of 360 days or, in any case where the practice in the relevant market differs, in accordance with that market practice.
32.
Law and jurisdiction
(a)
This Agreement and any non-contractual obligations arising from or in connection with it are in all respects governed by and shall be interpreted in accordance with English law.
(b)
The parties to this Agreement irrevocably agree that the courts of England and Wales are to have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute (i) arising from or in connection with this Agreement or (ii) relating to any non-contractual obligations arising from or in connection with this Agreement and that any proceedings may be brought in those courts.
(c)
The parties to this Agreement irrevocably waive any objection which they may now or in the future have to the laying of the venue of any proceedings in any court referred to in this Clause 32, and any claim that those proceedings have been brought in an inconvenient or inappropriate forum, and irrevocably agree that a judgment in any proceedings commenced in any such court shall be conclusive and binding on them and may be enforced in the courts of any other jurisdiction.
(d)
The Sellers hereby appoint Teekay Shipping (UK) Limited of 2nd Floor, 86 Jermyn Street, London SW1Y 6JD, England as their agent for service of process in connection with any suit, action or proceeding which is begun in England and Wales under or in connection with this Agreement.
(e)
The Buyers hereby appoint SH Process Agent Limited of 1 Finsbury Circus, London, EC2M 7SH, England , England as their agent for service of process in connection with any suit, action or proceeding which is begun in England and Wales under or in connection with this Agreement.
Schedule 1
Conditions precedent and subsequent
Part I – Initial conditions precedent
i.
Obligors
(a)
Constitutional documents C opies of the memorandum and articles of association (or equivalent documents) (and all amendments thereto) of each Obligor and any other documents required to be filed or registered or issued under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation to establish its incorporation.
(b)
Written resolutions C opies of written resolutions or (as the case may be) resolutions passed at separate meetings, in each case, of the board of directors (or sole member)



of each Obligor, in each case evidencing their approval of the Transaction Documents and authorising appropriate officers or attorneys to execute the same and to sign all notices required to be given hereunder or thereunder on their behalf or other evidence of such approvals and authorisations as shall be acceptable to the Buyers.
(c)
Powers of attorney If applicable, the original power of attorney of each Obligor under which any document (including the Transaction Documents) are to be executed or transactions undertaken by it.
(d)
Other approvals If applicable, copies of all governmental and other consents, licences, approvals and authorisations as may be necessary to authorise the performance by each of the Obligors of its obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is or (as the case may be) will be a party, and the execution, validity and enforceability of such Transaction Documents.
(e)
Officer's certificates An original certificate of a duly authorised representative of each Obligor:
(i)
certifying that each copy document relating to it specified in this Part I of Schedule 1 is correct, complete and in full force and effect;
(ii)
setting out the names of the directors, officers and shareholders of that Obligor and the proportion of shares held by each shareholder; and
(iii)
confirming that guaranteeing or securing, as appropriate, the respective indebtedness or obligations would not cause any guarantee, security or similar limit binding on that Obligor to be exceeded.
ii.
Transaction Documents and related documents
(a)
Vessel-related documents Photocopies, certified as true, accurate and complete by a duly authorised representative of the Sellers, of:
(i)
the Building Contract;
(ii)
the Refund Guarantee;
(iii)
any Sub-Charter;
(iv)
the other Project Documents (other than the Transaction Documents);
(v)
evidence that the Builder has given its written approval to the assignment by the Sellers of the Building Contract pursuant to the Pre-Delivery Assignment; and
(vi)
evidence that each relevant Sub-Charterers have given their written approval to (A) the proposed sale of the Vessel by the Sellers to the Buyers pursuant to this Agreement, and (B) the assignment by the Sellers of the relevant Sub-Charter pursuant to the Charterers' Assignment.
(b)
Transaction Documents A duly executed original of:



(i)
this Agreement;
(ii)
the Charter;
(iii)
the Quiet Enjoyment Letter; and
(iv)
the Security Documents (other than the Account Pledge and any Managers' Undertaking),
in each case together with all other documents required by any of them according to their terms, including, without limitation, all notices of assignment, charge and/or pledge and acknowledgements of all such notices of assignment, charge and/or pledge (other than the notices of assignment of insurances, letters of authority and the letters of undertaking, each referred to in the Charterers' Assignment).

(c)
No disputes The written confirmation of the Sellers that there is no dispute under any of the Project Documents as between the parties to any such document.
(d)
Sellers' contribution Evidence of full payment to the Builder of any part of the Contractual Purchase Price which is due and payable on or before the Payment Date and which is not being financed by the Buyers.
iii.
Legal opinions A legal opinion of the legal advisers to the Buyers in each relevant jurisdiction (including Singapore and (if required by the Buyers) Korea), or confirmation satisfactory to the Buyers that such an opinion will be given.
iv.
Other documents and evidence
(a)
Process agent Evidence that any process agent appointed under any Transaction Document executed and referred to in paragraph 2(b) ( Transaction Documents ) above has accepted its appointment.
(b)
Other Authorisation S uch other Authorisation or other document, opinion or assurance which the Buyers reasonably consider to be necessary in connection with their entry into and performance of the transactions contemplated by any of the Transaction Documents or for the validity and enforceability thereof (including, without limitation in relation to or for the purposes of any financing by the Buyers).
(c)
Fees An executed original of the Arrangement Fee Letter and evidence that the fees, costs and expenses due from the Sellers to the Buyers under Clauses 10 ( Fees ), 28 ( Taxes, costs and expenses ) and 30 ( Indemnities ) have been paid in accordance with the terms of such Clauses.
(d)
"Know your customer" documents S uch documentation and other evidence as is reasonably requested by the Buyers or the Finance Parties in order for the Buyers or the Finance Parties to comply with all necessary "know your customer" or similar identification procedures in relation to the transactions contemplated in the Transaction Documents.



Part II – Instalment conditions precedent
i.
Sellers' equity contribution Evidence of full payment to the Builder of any part of the Contractual Purchase Price which is due and payable on or before the Payment Date and which is not being financed by the Buyers.
ii.
Fees An executed original of the Arrangement Fee Letter and evidence that the fees, costs and expenses due from the Sellers to the Buyers under Clauses 10 ( Fees ), 28 ( Taxes, costs and expenses ) and 30 ( Indemnities ) have been paid in accordance with the terms of such Clauses.




Part III – Pre-position conditions precedent
i.
Officer's certificate A certificate signed by a duly authorised representative of the Sellers confirming that none of the documents and evidence delivered to the Buyers pursuant to Clauses 8.1 ( Initial conditions precedent ) and Error! Reference source not found. ( Instalment conditions subsequent ) has been amended, modified or revoked in any way since its delivery to the Buyers.
ii.
Vessel-related documents
(a)
Title transfer documents Agreed forms or drafts of the following:
(i)
the builder's certificate and/or bill of sale transferring title in the Vessel from the Builder;
(ii)
the legal bill(s) of sale recordable in the Buyers' Flag State, transferring title of the Vessel to the Buyers and stating that the Vessel is free from all mortgages, encumbrances and maritime liens or any other debts whatsoever, duly notarially attested and legalised or apostilled, as required by the Flag State;
(iii)
the Sellers' PDA; and
(iv)
the Builder's PDA.
(b)
Notice/invoice The notice and/or invoice issued by the Builder evidencing the obligation of the Sellers to pay (as the context may require):
(i)
the relevant instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price (that corresponds to the relevant Instalment (other than the Reimbursement Instalment) under the Building Contract; or
(ii)
the sum that corresponds to the Extra Instalment Amount,
in each case on a date no later than the proposed Payment Date as specified in the relevant Payment Notice.

(c)
Equipment lists In respect of the Extra Amount Instalment and the Extra Amount Balance Portion, copies of all the equipment lists and invoices from the Builder which relate to and indicate the total costs of the Extra Amount.
iii.
Sellers' equity contribution Evidence of full payment to the Builder of any part of the Contractual Purchase Price which is due and payable on or before the Payment Date and which is not being financed by the Buyers.
iv.
Transaction Documents A duly executed original of (a) any Managers' Undertaking, and (b) the Account Pledge, and (c) the notices of assignment of insurances and letters of authority referred to in the Charterers' Assignment in each case together with all other documents required by any of them according to their terms, including, without limitation, all notices of assignment, charge and/or pledge.



v.
Fees An executed original of the Arrangement Fee Letter and evidence that the fees, costs and expenses due from the Sellers to the Buyers under Clauses 10 ( Fees ), 28 ( Taxes, costs and expenses ) and 30 ( Indemnities ) have been paid in accordance with the terms of such Clauses.
vi.
Other Authorisation Such other Authorisation or other document, opinion or assurance which the Buyers reasonably consider to be necessary in connection with their entry into and performance of the transactions contemplated by any of the Transaction Documents or for the validity and enforceability thereof (including, without limitation in relation to or for the purposes of any financing by the Buyers).




Part IV – Delivery Date conditions precedent
1.1.1
Vessel-related documents
(a)
Title transfer documents Copies of the following duly executed documents:
(i)
the builder's certificate and/or bill of sale transferring title in the Vessel from the Builder;
(ii)
the legal bill(s) of sale recordable in the Buyers' Flag State, transferring title of the Vessel to the Buyers and stating that the Vessel is free from all mortgages, encumbrances and maritime liens or any other debts whatsoever, duly notarially attested and legalised or apostilled, as required by the Flag State;
(iii)
the Sellers' PDA; and
(iv)
the Builder's PDA.
(b)
Technical documents Copies of the following (or provisional versions thereof):
(i)
the Vessel's current Safety Management Certificate (as such term is defined pursuant to the ISM Code);
(ii)
the Approved Manager's current Document of Compliance (as such term is defined pursuant to the ISM Code);
(iii)
the Vessel's current ISSC;
(iv)
the Vessel's current IAPPC;
(v)
the Vessel's current tonnage certificate; and
(vi)
the Vessel's classification certificate evidencing that it is free of all recommendations and requirements from the Classification Society,
in each case together with all addenda, amendments or supplements.

(c)
Evidence of Buyers' title Evidence that any prior registration of the Vessel in the ownership of the Builder and any Encumbrance registered against that ownership have been cancelled (or confirmation from the Builder that there was no such prior registration) and evidence that on the Delivery Date the Vessel will be at least provisionally registered under the Flag State in the ownership of the Buyers.
(d)
Evidence of insurance
(i)
Evidence that the Vessel will on the Delivery Date be insured in the manner required by the Transaction Documents.
(ii)
If required by the Buyers, the written approval of the Insurances by an insurance adviser appointed by the Buyers.



1.1.2
Other Authorisation S uch other Authorisation or other document, opinion or assurance which the Buyers reasonably consider to be necessary in connection with their entry into and performance of the transactions contemplated by any of the Transaction Documents or for the validity and enforceability thereof (including, without limitation in relation to or for the purposes of any financing by the Buyers).
1.1.3
Conditions precedent under the Charter Evidence that all the documents and evidence required as conditions precedent under clause 36 ( Conditions precedent and conditions subsequent ) of the Charter have been or will be received by the Buyers (as owners under the Charter) on the Delivery Date.



Part V – Conditions subsequent
The Sellers undertake to deliver or cause to be delivered to the Buyers the following documents and evidence within the relevant time period as specified below:

(a)
Technical documents To the extent that any certificate received by the Buyers and referred to in paragraph 1(b) of Part IV ( Delivery Date conditions precedent ) of this Schedule was in provisional form at the time of the receipt, deliver or cause to be delivered to the Buyers the corresponding formal certificate as soon as possible after the Sellers' receipt of the same from the relevant persons, and in any event prior to the expiry of the validity period of such provisional certificate.
(b)
Evidence of Buyers' title Within forty-eight (48) hours from the Delivery Date, the transcript of register of the Vessel issued by the registry of ships of the Flag State confirming that the Vessel is permanently registered under that flag in the ownership of the Buyers.
(c)
Letters of undertaking Within ten (10) Business Days from the Delivery Date letters of undertaking in respect of the Insurances as required by the Transaction Documents, together with copies of the relevant policies or cover notes or entry certificates in respect of the Insurances duly endorsed with the interest of the Buyers.
(d)
Acknowledgements Within ten (10) Business Days from the Delivery Date, acknowledgements of all notices of assignment, charge and/or pledge required pursuant to any Managers' Undertaking, the Account Pledge and the Charterers' Assignment.
Schedule 2
Related Vessels and relevant information
Related Vessel hull number
Related Buyers
Related Sellers
Builder
Hull No. 2411
Hai Jiao 1603 Limited
DSME Hull No. 2411 L.L.C.
DSME
Hull No. 2453
Hai Jiao 1606 Limited
DSME Option Vessel No. 1 L.L.C.
DSME
Hull No. 2455
Hai Jiao 1607 Limited
DSME Option Vessel No. 3 L.L.C.
DSME




Schedule 3
Form of Payment Notice
To:
Hai Jiao 1605 Limited
 

c/o ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
10/F, Bank of Beijing Building
17(C) Jinrong Street, Xicheng District
Beijing 100033
The People's Republic of China


From:
DSME Hull No. 2416 L.L.C.


20[●]

Dear Sirs

Hull No. 2416 – memorandum of agreement dated                   (the "MOA")

1.
We refer to the MOA. This is a Payment Notice.

2.
Terms defined in the MOA shall have the same meaning in this Payment Notice unless given a different meaning in this Payment Notice.

3.
Pursuant to clause 5.2 ( Completion of a Payment Notice ) of the MOA we irrevocably request that you advance US$[●], being the [First/Delivery/Extra Amount/Reimbursement] Instalment in respect of the Vessel, to us on _________ 20[●], which is a Business Day, by paying the advance in accordance with the MOA to the following account:

Beneficiary Bank:
[●]
Swift Code:
[●]
Account #:
[●]
Name on Account:
[●]

4.
We warrant that:

(a)
no Potential MOA Termination Event or MOA Termination Event has occurred or would result from the payment of the [●] Instalment;

(b)
the Repeating Representations contained in the MOA are true in all material respects on the date of this Payment Notice and the actual date of payment; and

(c)
none of the parties to either of the Building Contract and the Refund Guarantee is in default under its terms.

5.
We confirm that there is no dispute under any of the Project Documents, as between the parties to any such document as at the date of this Payment Notice.








Yours faithfully

For and on behalf of
DSME Hull No. 2416 L.L.C.

……………………………
Name:
Title:
Schedule 4
Form of Compliance Certificate



To: Hai Jiao 1605 Limited
From: Teekay LNG Partners L.P.
Dated:
Dear Sirs
LNG carrier with builder's hull number 2416 (the " Vessel ")
Memorandum of agreement dated [●] in relation to the Vessel (the " MOA ") and bareboat charter dated [●] in relation to the Vessel (the " Charter ")
1.
We refer to the MOA and the Charter. This is a Compliance Certificate. Terms defined in the MOA and the Charter (in each case as applicable) have the same meanings when used in this Compliance Certificate unless given a different meaning in this Compliance Certificate.
2.
We confirm that as at the date as at which the financial statements accompanying this Compliance Certificate were drawn up:
(a)
the Free Liquidity and Available Credit Lines (in aggregate) were: [●] US Dollars (US$[●]);
(b)
the Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity Ratio was not more than [●] per cent. ([●]%); and
(c)
the Tangible Net Worth was at least [●] US Dollars (US$[●]).




Signed: …………………………………..

Signed: …………………………………..
Authorised Signatory
Authorised Signatory



In WITNESS of which the parties to this Agreement have executed this Agreement the day and year first before written.

SELLERS

Signed by                         ) \s\ Natalia Golovataya
as        ) Natalia Golovataya
for and on behalf of        ) Attorney-in-fact
DSME Hull No. 2416 L.L.C.                 )
in the presence of:        )


Witness signature:     \s\ Lucas Griffith Wilkin…………
Name:            Lucas Griffith Wilkin    
Address:        Stephenson Harwood LLP
1 Finsbury Circus
London
EC2M 7SH

BUYERS

Signed by                             ) \s\ Roxanne Lorraine Chambers
as duly authorised signatory        ) Roxanne Lorraine Chambers
for and on behalf of        ) Attorney-in-fact
Hai Jiao 1605 Limited                 )
     )
in the presence of:                    )



Witness signature:     \s\ Lucas Griffith Wilkin………….
Name:            Lucas Griffith Wilkin    
Address:        Stephenson Harwood LLP
1 Finsbury Circus
London
EC2M 7SH











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CONTENTS
Page
32. Definitions     3
33. Interpretations     20
34. Background     21
35. Pre-delivery and delivery     22
36. Conditions precedent     24
37. Bunkers and luboils     26
38. Further maintenance and operation     27
39. Structural changes and alterations     28
40. Hire     28
41. Insurance     32
42. Redelivery     37
43. Redelivery conditions     37
44. Owners' mortgage     39
45. Diver's inspection at redelivery     40
46. Owners' representations, warranties and undertaking     41
47. Charterers' representations and warranties     42
48. Charterers' undertakings     46
49. Earnings Account     54
50. Financial covenants     55
51. Termination Events     56
52. Sub-chartering and assignment     67
53. Owners' undertaking regarding change of Vessel registration     67
54. Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title     68
55. Sale of Vessel by the Owners     69
56. Total Loss     70
57. Fees and expenses     71
58. Stamp duties and taxes     72
59. Operational notifiable events     72
60. Further indemnities     72
61. Set-off     76
62. Further assurances and undertakings     77
63. Cumulative rights     77



64. Day count convention     77
65. No waiver     77
66. Entire agreement     77
67. Invalidity     77
68. English language     77
69. No partnership     78
70. Notices     78
71. Conflicts     79
72. Survival of Charterers' obligations     79
73. Counterparts     79
74. Confidentiality     79
75. Third Parties Act     79
76. Law and jurisdiction     80
77. Waiver of immunity     80
78. FATCA     80
SCHEDULE 1 RELATED VESSELS AND RELEVANT INFORMATION 82
SCHEDULE 2 FORM OF PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE 83
SCHEDULE 3 FORM OF TITLE TRANSFER PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE 84
SCHEDULE 4 EARLY TERMINATION CORE AMOUNT SCHEDULE 85
SCHEDULE 5 FORM OF COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE 86
SIGNATURE PAGE 87





ADDITIONAL CLAUSES
TO BAREBOAT CHARTER FOR
THE 173,400 M 3 LNG CARRIER WITH BUILDER'S HULL NUMBER 2416


32.
Definitions
In this Charter:
" Account Bank " means the New York branch of DNB ASA, or such other bank or financial institution as selected or designated by the Owners in accordance with Clause 49 ( Earnings Account ).
" Account Pledge " means the account pledge and security agreement over the Earnings Account and all amounts from time to time standing to the credit to the Earnings Account from the Charterers in favour of the Security Trustee, which shall not become effective until a Termination Event has occurred and is continuing.
" Actual Delivery Date " means the date of delivery of the Vessel by the Owners to the Charterers under this Charter.
" Actual Owners' Costs " means the MOA Purchase Price (as defined in the MOA).
" Affiliate " means, in relation to any entity, a Subsidiary of that entity, a Holding Company of that entity or any other Subsidiary of that Holding Company.
" Agreement Term " means the period commencing on the date of this Charter and terminating on the later of:
(a)
the expiration of the Charter Period; and
(b)
the date on which all money of any nature owed by the Obligors to the Owners under the Transaction Documents or otherwise in connection with the Vessel have been paid in full to the Owners and no obligations of the Obligors of any nature to the Owners or otherwise in connection with the Transaction Documents or with the Vessel remain unperformed or undischarged.
" AML Laws " means as to any person and in relation to money laundering or terrorism, the constitutional or organisational documents of such person, and any treaty, law (including the common law), statute, ordinance, code, rule, regulation, guidelines, license, permit requirement, order or determination of an arbitrator or a court or other governmental authority, and the interpretation or administration thereof, in each case applicable to and binding upon such person or any of its property or to which such person or any of its property is subject.
" Approved Broker " means each of Arrow Sale & Purchase (UK) Limited, Braemar ACM Shipbroking, Clarkson Platou, Fearnley, Lorentzen & Stemoco AS, MJLF & Associates and any other reputable and independent ship brokers acceptable to and appointed by the Owners.
" Approved Commercial Managers " means, in relation to the Vessel, any one of the following:
(a)
the Initial Sub-Charterers;
(b)
Teekay Shipping Limited;
(c)
TGP;
(d)
any other member of the Teekay Group; or
(e)
any other management company reasonably acceptable to the Owners and appointed by



the Charterers for the commercial management of the Vessel.
" Approved Technical Managers " means, in relation to the Vessel:
(a)
any member of the Teekay Group;
(b)
STASCO; or
(c)
any other management company reasonably acceptable to the Owners and appointed by the Charterers for the technical management of the Vessel.
" Arrangement Fee Letter " means the fee letter made or to be made between the Owners and the Charterers.
" Authorisation " means an authorisation, consent, approval, resolution, licence, exemption, filing, notarisation or registration.
" Balloon Amount " means in respect of the Charter Period, the amount calculated in accordance with the formula:
Balloon Amount
=
Notional Balloon Amount
x
Actual Owners' Cost
Notional MOA Purchase Price
 
 
 
 
 
" Break Costs " means all documented costs, losses, premiums or penalties incurred by the Owners as a result of:
(a)
the receipt by the Owners of any Hire amount under or in relation to the Transaction Documents on a date other than the relevant Hire Payment Date;
(b)
the receipt by the Owners of the Early Termination Amount on a day other than the relevant Termination Payment Date; and/or
(c)
in respect of any other amount payable to the Owners under or in relation to the Transaction Documents, the receipt by the Owners of such amount on a day other than the due date for payment of the sum in question,
in each case including (but not limited to) any break costs incurred by the Owners under the Finance Documents, but always excluding all swap breakage costs (or equivalent costs) which the Owners may incur as a result of them entering into any arrangements for the purposes of hedging the liabilities and/or risks arising out of or in connection with the Finance Documents.
" Builder " means Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co. Ltd., a company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Korea whose principal office is at 125, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea.
" Building Contract " means the building contract in respect of the Vessel dated 18 July 2013 and made between the Sellers (as buyer) and the Builder (as seller) in relation to the construction and sale and purchase of the Vessel, as amended by an amendment no.1 dated 19 November 2013, an amendment no.2 dated 19 November 2013 and a memorandum of understanding no. 1 in respect of an FSU conversion option dated 14 January 2015 and as may be further amended, supplemented and/or varied from time to time.
" Business Day " means a day (other than a Saturday or Sunday) on which banks and financial markets are open for business in Beijing, Vancouver, the jurisdiction in which the account of the Owners referred to in paragraph (d) of Clause 40 ( Hire ) is opened, and:



(a)
(in relation to the determination of the Actual Delivery Date) in The Republic of Korea and the Charterers' nominated flag state in respect of the Vessel;
(b)
(in relation to any date for payment) in New York.
" Business Ethics Laws " means any laws, regulations and/or other legally binding requirements or determinations in relation to bribery, corruption, fraud, money-laundering, terrorism, sanctions, collusion bid-rigging or anti-trust, human rights violations (including forced labour and human trafficking) which are applicable to either party or to any jurisdiction where activities are performed and which shall include: (i) the United Kingdom Bribery Act 2010, (ii) the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 1977 and (iii) any United States, United Nations, Canadian or European Union sanctions.
" Change of Control " means if:
(a)
in relation to the Charter Guarantor:
(i)
(where all management powers over the business and affairs of the Charter Guarantor are vested exclusively in its general partner),
(A)
Teekay GP LLC ceases to be the general partner of the Charter Guarantor; or
(B)
Teekay Parent ceases to own, directly or indirectly, a minimum of fifty per cent (50%) of the voting rights in Teekay GP LLC; or
(ii)
(where all management powers over the business and affairs of the Charter Guarantor become vested exclusively in the board of directors of the Charter Guarantor), Teekay Parent ceases to own, directly or indirectly:
(A)
a minimum of fifty per cent (50%) of the voting rights to elect the members of that board of directors; or
(B)
the voting rights to elect a minimum of fifty per cent (50%) of the board of directors; and
(b)
in relation to the Charterers, the Charter Guarantor ceases to be the ninety nine per cent. (99%) legal and beneficial owner of the Charterers (either directly or indirectly), unless :
(i)
after any proposed sale, transfer or disposal of ownership in the Charterers (each such proposed sale, transfer or disposal of ownership shall not be completed unless with the Owners' prior written consent), either:
(A)
the Charter Guarantor retains at least fifty per cent. (50%) direct or indirect ownership in the membership interests of the Charterers; or
(B)
the Charter Guarantor retains at least forty-nine per cent. (49%) and Teekay Parent retains at least one per cent. (1%) direct or indirect ownership in the membership interests of the Charterers; and
(ii)
any purchaser, transferee or recipient of any membership interest in the Charterers (in each case an " Incoming Guarantor ") has provided in favour of the Security Trustee (in form and substance acceptable to the Security Trustee):
(A)
either:
(1)
a guarantee that corresponds to the percentage of its ownership in the membership interest of the Charterers (in each case, an " Incoming Guarantee "); or
(2)
if the proposed Incoming Guarantee offered by an Incoming Guarantor pursuant to (A)(1) above is not acceptable to the Security Trustee, a written confirmation from the Charter Guarantor that the existing guarantee granted provided by the Charter Guarantor pursuant to the Charter Guarantee shall remain and will continue in full force and effect; and
(B)
a pledge over such membership interest of the Charterers.
" Charter Guarantee " means the guarantee made or to be made by the Charter Guarantor in favour of the Security Trustee in respect of the Charterers' obligations under the Transaction



Documents.
" Charter Guarantor " means TGP.
" Charter Guarantor Group " means the Charter Guarantor and each of its Subsidiaries from time to time.
" Charter Period " means, subject to paragraph (k) of Clause 40 ( Hire ), Clauses 51 ( Termination Events ), 55 ( Sale of Vessel by the Owners ) and Clause 56 ( Total Loss ), the period of one hundred and twenty (120) months commencing from the Actual Delivery Date.
" Charterers' Assignment " means the deed of assignment executed or to be executed (as the case may be) by the Charterers in favour of the Security Trustee in relation to certain of the Charterers' rights and interest in and to (amongst other things) (a) the Earnings, (b) the Insurances, (c) the Requisition Compensation, (d) the Initial Sub-Charter, (e) any other Sub-Charter which may have a basic duration of two (2) years or more (taking into account any option to renew or extend), and (f) the Step-In Agreement.
" Classification Society " means the vessel classification society referred to in Box 10 ( Classification Society ) of this Charter, or such other reputable classification society which (a) is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies, or (b) the Owners may otherwise approve from time to time.
" Commercial Management Agreement " means, in relation to the Vessel, the commercial ship management agreement executed or to be executed (as the case may be) between the relevant Approved Commercial Managers and the Charterers.
" Compliance Certificate " means a certificate delivered pursuant to paragraph (d) ( Compliance Certificate ) of Clause 48 ( Charterers' undertakings ) substantially in the form set out in Schedule 5 ( Form of Compliance Certificate ) to this Charter.
" Contractual Purchase Price " means the price in respect of the Vessel as stipulated in article II ( CONTRACT PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT ) of the Building Contract which, as at the date of this Charter, is one hundred and ninety one million five hundred thousand US Dollars (US$191,500,000), as the same may be subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of the Building Contract.
" Contractual Delivery Date " means 30 April 2017, being the date referred to in article VII.1.(a) ( Delivery Date and Place ) the Building Contract.
" Creditor Parties " means the Owners and the Security Trustee.
" Daily Charter Rate " means in respect of the Charter Period, a rate calculated in accordance with the formula:
Daily Charter Rate
=
Notional Daily Charter Rate
x
Actual Owners' Cost
Notional MOA Purchase Price
 
 
 
 
 
" Default Termination " means a termination of the Charter Period pursuant to the provisions of



Clause 51 ( Termination Events ).
" Disruption Event " means either or both of:
(a)
a material disruption to those payment or communications systems or to those financial markets which are, in each case, required to operate in order for payments to be made in order for the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents to be carried out which disruption is not caused by, and is beyond the control of, any of the Parties; or
(b)
the occurrence of any other event which results in a disruption (of a technical or systems-related nature) to the treasury or payments operations of a Party preventing that, or any other Party:
(i)
from performing its payment obligations under the Transaction Documents; or
(ii)
from communicating with other Parties in accordance with the terms of the Transaction Documents,
and which (in either such case) is not caused by, and is beyond the control of, the Party whose operations are disrupted.
" Early Termination Amount " means an amount representing the Owners' losses as a result of the early termination of this Charter prior to the expiry of the Agreement Term, which both parties acknowledge as a genuine and reasonable pre-estimate of the Owners' losses in the event of such termination and shall consist of the following:
(a)
all Hire due and payable, but unpaid, under this Charter up to (and including) the relevant Termination Payment Date together with interest accrued thereon pursuant to paragraph (i) of Clause 40 ( Hire ) from the due date for payment thereof to the date of actual payment;
(b)
an amount equivalent to the Early Termination Core Amount applicable to each Hire Period, as set out in the Early Termination Core Amount Schedule;
(c)
any other Unpaid Sums due and payable together with interest accrued thereon pursuant to paragraph (i) of Clause 40 ( Hire ) from the due date for payment thereof up to the date of actual payment for the avoidance of doubt, excluding any fees, commissions, costs, disbursements or other expenses incurred by the Owners as a result of the Owners arranging a proposed sale in accordance with Clause 55 ( Sale of Vessel by the Owners );
(d)
all liabilities, costs and expenses so incurred in recovering possession of, and in repositioning, berthing, insuring and maintaining the Vessel for carrying out any works or modifications required to cause the Vessel to conform with the provisions of Clauses 42 ( Redelivery ) and 43 ( Redelivery conditions ) necessarily incurred by reason of the failure of the Charterers to perform any such action; and
(e)
any other sums as the Owners may be entitled to under the terms of this Charter, including (but not limited to) any payments referred to in paragraph (a) of Clause 17 ( Indemnity ) and Clause 60 ( Further indemnities ),
provided that there shall be no double-counting of any of the items listed in paragraphs (a) to (e) above.
" Early Termination Core Amount " means each of the figures set out in the column headed "Early Termination Core Amount" in the Early Termination Core Amount Schedule.
" Early Termination Core Amount Schedule " means the schedule as set out in Schedule 4 ( Early Termination Core Amount Schedule ) to this Charter (it being agreed that the Early Termination Core Amount Schedule as of the date of this Charter is prepared based on the assumption that the Actual Owners' Costs equal the Notional MOA Purchase Price and accordingly, the Owners may deliver to the Charterers, prior to, on or after the Actual Delivery



Date, an amended Early Termination Core Amount Schedule reflecting the exact Actual Owners' Costs and such amended Early Termination Core Amount Schedule shall, from the date the same is delivered to the Charterers, be deemed to be incorporated into this Charter and shall thereafter constitute the current Early Termination Core Amount Schedule )
" Earnings " means all hires, freights, pool income and other sums payable to or for the account of the Charterers in respect of the Vessel including (without limitation) all earnings received or to be received from each Sub-Charter, all remuneration for salvage and towage services, demurrage and detention moneys, contributions in general average, compensation in respect of any requisition for hire, and damages and other payments (whether awarded by any court or arbitral tribunal or by agreement or otherwise) for breach, termination or variation of any contract for the operation, employment or use of the Vessel.
" Earnings Account " means the US Dollar account in the name of the Charterers opened or to be opened with the Account Bank, and includes any sub-account thereof and such account which is designated by the Owners in accordance with Clause 49 ( Earnings Account ) as the earnings account for the purposes of this Charter.
" Encumbrance " means a mortgage, charge, assignment, pledge, lien, or other security interest securing any obligation of any person or any other agreement or arrangement having a similar effect.
" Environmental Approvals " means any present or future permit, licence, approval, ruling, variance, exemption or other Authorisation required under the applicable Environmental Law.
" Environmental Claim " means any claim, proceeding or investigation by any person in respect of any Environmental Law.
" Environmental Incident " means:
(a)
any release, emission, spill or discharge from the Vessel or into or upon the air, sea, land or soils (including the seabed) or surface water of Environmentally Sensitive Material within or from the Vessel; or
(b)
any incident in which Environmentally Sensitive Material is released, emitted, spilled or discharged into or upon the air, sea, land or soils (including the seabed) or surface water from a vessel other than the Vessel and which involves a collision between the Vessel and such other vessel or some other incident of navigation or operation, in either case, in connection with which the Vessel is actually or potentially liable to be arrested, attached, detained or injuncted and/or the Vessel and/or any Obligor and/or any operator or manager of the Vessel is at fault or allegedly at fault or otherwise liable to any legal or administrative action; or
(c)
any other incident in which Environmentally Sensitive Material is released, emitted, spilled or discharged into or upon the air, sea, land or soils (including the seabed) or surface water otherwise than from the Vessel and in connection with which the Vessel is actually or potentially liable to be arrested and/or where any Obligor and/or any operator or manager of the Vessel is at fault or allegedly at fault or otherwise liable to any legal or administrative action, other than in accordance with an Environmental Approval.
" Environmentally Sensitive Material " means (i) oil and oil products and (ii) any other waste, pollutant, contaminant or other substance (including any liquid, solid, gas, ion, living organism or noise) that may be harmful to human health or other life or the environment or a nuisance to any person or that may make the enjoyment, ownership or other territorial control of any affected land, property or waters more costly for such person to a material degree.



" Environmental Law " means any applicable law and regulation in any applicable jurisdiction in which any Obligor conducts business which relates to the pollution or protection of the environment or harm to or the protection of human health or the health of animals or plants.
" FATCA Deduction " has the meaning given to such term in Clause 78 ( FATCA ).
" Finance Document " means any facility agreement, security document, fee letter and any other document designated as such by the Finance Parties and the Owners and which have been or may be (as the case may be) entered into between the Finance Parties and the Owners for the purpose of, among other things, financing all or any part of the Actual Owners' Cost.
" Finance Party " means any Affiliate of the Owners, or bank or financial institution which is or will be party to a Finance Document (other than the Owners and other entities which may have agreed or be intended as debtors and/or obligors thereunder) and " Finance Parties " means two (2) or more of them.
" Finance Party Quiet Enjoyment Letter " means, in relation to the Vessel, a letter which the Finance Parties (or, if any, their authorised agent on their behalf) shall issue in favour of the Charterers (or, as the context may require, the Initial Sub-Charterers), such letter to be:
(a)
(in respect of any such letter to which the Initial Sub-Charterers would be parties) substantially in the form set out in appendix E ( Provisional Letter of Quiet Enjoyment ) to the Initial Sub-Charter but always reasonably acceptable to the Charterers and the Finance Parties; or
(b)
(in respect of any such letter to which any other Sub-Charterers would be parties) in a form reasonably acceptable to the Charterers, such Sub-Charterers and the Finance Parties.
" Financial Half-Year " means, in respect of the Charterers and the Charter Guarantor, their interim semi-annual accounting period ending on 30 June in any calendar year that falls within the Agreement Term.
" Financial Indebtedness " means any indebtedness for or in respect of:
(a)
moneys borrowed;
(b)
any amount raised by acceptance under any acceptance credit facility or dematerialised equivalent;
(c)
any amount raised pursuant to any note purchase facility or the issue of bonds, notes, debentures, loan stock or any similar instrument;
(d)
the amount of any liability in respect of any lease or hire purchase contract which would, in accordance with GAAP, be treated as a balance sheet liability;
(e)
receivables sold or discounted (other than any receivables to the extent they are sold on a non-recourse basis);
(f)
any amount raised under any other transaction (including any forward sale or hire purchase agreement) of a type not referred to in any other paragraph of this definition having the commercial effect of a borrowing;
(g)
any derivative transaction entered into in connection with protection against or benefit from fluctuation in any rate or price (and, when calculating the value of any derivative transaction, only the marked to market value (or, if any actual amount is due as a result of the termination or close-out of that derivative transaction, that amount) shall be taken into account);
(h)
any counter-indemnity obligation in respect of a guarantee, indemnity, bond, standby or documentary letter of credit or any other instrument issued by a bank or financial institution; and



(i)
the amount of any liability in respect of any guarantee or indemnity for any of the items referred to in paragraphs (a) to (h) above.
" Financial Quarter " means, in respect of the Charterers and the Charter Guarantor, their interim quarterly accounting periods ending on 31 March and 30 September in any calendar year that falls within the Agreement Term.
" Financial Year " means, in respect of the Charterers and the Charter Guarantor, their annual accounting period ending on 31 December in each calendar year during the Agreement Term.
" GAAP " means generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.
" Hire " means, in respect of each Hire Payment Date, the aggregate amount calculated by multiplying (a) the Daily Charter Rate by (b) the number of days in the relevant Hire Period.
" Hire Payment Date " means, as the context may require:
(a)
in relation to the first (1 st ) Hire Period only, (i) the Actual Delivery Date, or (as applicable) (ii) the date on which the Hire for that Hire Period is set-off in accordance with paragraph (a) of Clause 40 ( Hire ); and
(b)
in relation to any other Hire Period, the first day of the relevant Hire Period
" Hire Period " means each and every consecutive three (3)-month period during the Charter Period, the first Hire Period to commence on the Actual Delivery Date and end on whichever of 15 March, 15 June, 15 September or 15 December that next falls after the Actual Delivery Date, with each successive Hire Period to commence forthwith upon the expiration of the immediately previous Hire Period, and all Hire Periods shall end on 15 March, 15 June, 15 September and 15 December in each year, provided that if a Hire Period would otherwise extend beyond the expiration of the Charter Period, then such Hire Period shall terminate on the expiration of the Charter Period.
" Holding Company " means, in relation to any entity, any other entity in respect of which it is a Subsidiary.
" IAPPC " means a valid international air pollution prevention certificate for the Vessel issued under Annex VI (Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 (as modified in 1978 and 1997).
" Indemnitee " has the meaning given to such term in Clause 60 ( Further indemnities ).
" Initial Sub-Charter " means the time charterparty in respect of the Vessel dated 2 December 2014 and entered into between (i) the Charterers (as owners) and (ii) the Initial Sub-Charterers (as charterers) for a daily charter hire date of fifty one thousand six hundred US Dollars (US$51,600) per day and has a confirmed duration of eighty four (84) months minus 20 days.
" Initial Sub-Charter Delivery Window " has the meaning given to the term "Delivery Window" in clause 7.1 ( Delivery, Redelivery, Laydays and Cancelling ) of the Initial Sub-Charter.
" Initial Sub-Charterers " means Shell Tankers (Singapore) Pte. Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of Singapore and whose registered office is at #07-01 The Metropolis Tower 1, 9 North Buona Vista Drive, Singapore 138588.
" Innocent Owners' Interest Insurances " means all policies and contracts of innocent owners' interest insurance from time to time taken out by the Owners in relation to the Vessel.
" Insurances " means all policies and contracts of insurance (including all entries in protection



and indemnity or war risks associations) which are from time to time taken out or entered into by the Charterers in respect of or in connection with the Vessel or her increased value or her Earnings and (where the context permits) all benefits under such contracts and policies, including all claims of any nature and returns of premium.
" ISM Code " means the International Safety Management Code (including the guidelines on its implementation), adopted by the International Maritime Organisation Assembly as Resolutions A.741 (18) (as amended by MSC 104 (73)) and A.913(22) (superseding Resolution A.788 (19)), as the same may be amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time (and the terms "safety management system", "Safety Management Certificate" and "Document of Compliance" have the same meanings as are given to them in the ISM Code).
" ISM Company " means, at any given time, the company responsible for the Vessel's compliance with the ISM Code under paragraph 1.1.2 of the ISM Code.
" ISPS Code " means the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code adopted by the International Maritime Organisation (as the same may be amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time).
" ISPS Company " means, at any given time, the company responsible for the Vessel's compliance with the ISPS Code.
" ISSC " means a valid international ship security certificate for the Vessel issued under the ISPS Code.
" Long Stop Date " means 25 May 2018, being the date falling three hundred and ninety (390) days after the Contractual Delivery Date.

" Major Casualty Amount " means ten million US Dollars (US$10,000,000) or the equivalent in any other currency or currencies.

" Managers' Undertaking " means (as the context may require):
(a)
where the relevant Approved Commercial Managers are not members of the Teekay Group, the deed of confirmation executed or to be executed by such Approved Commercial Managers in favour of the Owners; or
(b)
where the relevant Approved Technical Manager are not members of the Teekay Group, the deed of confirmation executed or to be executed by such Approved Technical Managers in favour of the Owners.
" Market Value " means, in relation to the Vessel, a desk-top valuation obtained from an Approved Broker appointed by the Owners (the expenses of such appointment to be borne by the Charterers), and each such valuation to be prepared on a charter-free basis.
" MARPOL " means the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships adopted by the International Maritime Organisation (as the same may be amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time).
" Material Adverse Effect " means a material adverse change in, or a material adverse effect on:
(a)
the business, financial condition or operations of the Charterers, the Charter Guarantor or the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole; or
(b)
the validity, legality or enforceability of this Charter,
which adversely affects the ability of each of the Charterers or the Charter Guarantor to perform its respective obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is a party.



" Membership Interests Pledge " means the pledge agreement in relation to the membership interests of the Charterers executed or (as the case may be) to be executed by the relevant Pledgor or Pledgors in favour of the Security Trustee.
" MOA " has the meaning given to such term in Clause 34 ( Background ).
" Mortgagees' Interest Insurances " means all policies and contracts of mortgagees' interest insurance, mortgagees' additional perils (oil pollution) insurance and any other insurance from time to time taken out by any Finance Party in relation to the Vessel.
" Necessary Authorisations " means all Authorisations of any person including any government or other regulatory authority required by applicable law to enable it to:
(a)
lawfully enter into and perform its obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is party;
(b)
ensure the legality, validity, enforceability or admissibility in evidence in England and, if different, its jurisdiction of incorporation, of such Transaction Documents to which it is party; and
(c)
carry on its business from time to time.
" Net Sale Proceeds " means the proceeds of a sale of the Vessel received or receivable, net of any fees, commissions, costs, disbursements or other expenses incurred by the Owners or the Charterers (as applicable) as a result of the Owners or the Charterers arranging the proposed sale.
" Net Sale Proceeds Deficit " means, in relation to (a) a sale of the Vessel by the Owners pursuant to Clause 55 ( Sale of Vessel by the Owners ) or (as the case may be) the Charterers pursuant to paragraph (i) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ) and (b) the Hire Period in which such sale is to occur, the amount by which the Early Termination Amount applicable to such Hire Period as set out in the Early Termination Core Amount Schedule exceeds the relevant Net Sale Proceeds.
" Notional Balloon Amount " means the amount of one hundred million US Dollars (US$100,000,000).
" Notional Extra Amount " means the amount of six million one hundred and thirty seven thousand US Dollars (US$6,137,000).
" Notional Daily Charter Rate " means forty three thousand one hundred and fifty US Dollars (US$43,150).
" Notional Contractual Purchase Price " means the amount of one hundred and ninety one million five hundred thousand US Dollars (US$191,500,000).
" Notional MOA Purchase Price " means the amount of one hundred and eighty seven million seven hundred and fifty five thousand one hundred and fifty US Dollars (US$187,755,150), being the equivalent of ninety five per cent. (95%) of the aggregate of (a) the Notional Contractual Purchase Price, and (b) the Notional Extra Amount.
" Obligors " means, together, the Charterers, the Charter Guarantor, any Pledgor and any person that may be party to a Transaction Document (other than any Managers' Undertaking) from time to time (other than (a) any Sub-Charterers, (b) the Owners, (c) the Security Trustee, (d) the Related Owners, (e) the Related Sellers, (f) the Related Charterers, (g) the Related Obligors, and (h) the Account Bank), and in each case an " Obligor ".
" Owners' Encumbrances " means:



(a)
any Encumbrance granted by Owners in favour of a Finance Party or Finance Parties; and
(b)
Encumbrances which arise as a result of:
(i)
any claim against or affecting the Owners that is not related to, or does not arise directly as a result of, the transactions contemplated by this Charter or any of the other Transaction Documents;
(ii)
any act or omission of the Owners which is unrelated to or does not arise directly or indirectly as a result of the transaction contemplated by this Charter and the other Transaction Documents;
(iii)
any Taxes imposed upon the Owners other than those in respect of which the Owners are, or any other Indemnitee is, required to be indemnified against by the Charterers or any other person under this Charter or any other Transaction Documents; or
(iv)
a breach by the Owners of their obligations under this Charter by virtue of any Owners' Misconduct.
" Owners' Misconduct " means an act or omission of the Owners or their servants or agents (excluding any act of the Charterers or of any person who derives their rights through the Charterers acting in any capacity on behalf of the Owners) done or omitted:
(a)
with intent to cause damage;
(b)
with knowledge that damage would probably result; or
(c)
with reckless disregard as to whether or not damage would result.
" Party " means a party to this Charter.
" PDA " means the protocol of delivery and acceptance in relation to the Vessel to be executed between the Owners and the Charterers, substantially in the form of Schedule 3 ( Form of Protocol of Delivery and Acceptance ) hereto.
" Permitted Encumbrance " means:
(a)
any Encumbrance created or to be created in accordance with the Security Documents;
(b)
any liens securing obligations incurred in the ordinary course of trading and/or operating the Vessel and not more than thirty (30) days overdue;
(c)
any Encumbrance created or to be created by the Owners in favour of the Finance Parties in accordance with the relevant Finance Documents (but subject to any Finance Party Quiet Enjoyment Letter); and
(d)
any Encumbrance which has the prior written approval of the Owners.
" Pledgor " means, as the context may require:
(a)
the Sole Pledgor; or
(b)
any other entity which at any time during the Agreement Term is the owner of or may acquire any interests in any membership interest of the Charterers.
" Potential Termination Event " means an event or circumstance which, with the giving of any notice, the lapse of time, a determination of the Owners or any combination of the foregoing is a Termination Event.
" Pre-Approved Flag " means The Republic of the Marshall Islands, Norwegian International Ship Registry, Liberia, Panama, Isle of Man, Bermuda, the Bahamas or Singapore.
" Pre-Delivery Assignment " has the meaning given to such term in the MOA.
" Project Documents " means, together, the Transaction Documents, the Building Contract, the Refund Guarantee, the Step-In Agreement, and any Sub-Charter.



" Project Party " means each of the Builder, the Refund Guarantor and any Sub-Charterers and " Project Parties " means any two (2) or more of them.
" Purchase Obligation Price " means the amount due and payable by the Charterers to the Owners pursuant to Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title ), being the aggregate of:
(a)
the Balloon Amount; and
(b)
all Unpaid Sums due and payable together with interest accrued thereon pursuant to paragraph (i) of Clause 40 ( Hire ) from the due date for payment thereof up to the date of actual payment.
" Purchase Option " means the Charterers' option to purchase the Vessel at the relevant Purchase Option Price and thereafter terminate the chartering of the Vessel pursuant to this Charter in accordance with paragraph (a) of Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchaser obligation and transfer of title ).
" Purchase Option Date " has the meaning given to such term in paragraph (a) of Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title ).
" Purchase Option Notice " has the meaning given to such term in paragraph (a) of Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title ).
" Purchase Option Price " means the Early Termination Amount as at the Purchase Option Date.
" Purchase Option Window " means each six (6)-month period ending on 30 June and 31 December in any calendar year that falls within the Agreement Term.
" Quiet Enjoyment Letter " means, in relation to the Vessel, a quiet enjoyment letter to be made between (A) the Owners, (B) the Charterers, and (C) the relevant Sub-Charterers, provided that :
(a)
in respect of any such letter to which the Initial Sub-Charterers would be parties, such letter shall be based upon the form set out in appendix E ( Provisional Letter of Quiet Enjoyment ) to the Initial Sub-Charter, but shall incorporate step-in rights granted by the relevant Sub-Charterers in favour of the Owners, and in any event be on terms and conditions that are reasonably acceptable to the Charterers, the Initial Sub-Charterers and the Owners; or
(b)
in respect of any such letter to which any other Sub-Charterers would be parties, such letter shall be in a form reasonably acceptable to the Charterers, such Sub-Charterers and the Owners.
" Refund Guarantee " means the refund guarantee numbered M0902-307-LG-00160 and dated 25 July 2013 and issued by the Refund Guarantor in favour of the Sellers in relation to the Building Contract.

" Refund Guarantor " means The Export-Import Bank of Korea, acting through its office at 38, Eunhaeng-Ro (16-1, Yeouido-Dong), Yeongdeungpo-Gu, Seoul 150-996, The Republic of Korea or any other bank or financial institution (as shall be approved by the Owners) that has issued or will issue the Refund Guarantee.

" Related Charter " means, in relation to each Related Vessel, a bareboat charter entered or to be entered into (as the case may be) between the relevant Related Owners (as owners) and the relevant Related Charterers (as bareboat charterers).
" Related Charterers " means, in relation to each Related Vessel, the relevant bareboat charterers who have bareboat chartered or will bareboat charter (as the case may be) such Related Vessel



pursuant to the terms of the relevant Related Charter, as more particularly set out in Schedule 1 ( Related Vessels and relevant information ) hereto.
" Related MOA " means the "MOA" as defined in the relevant Related Charter.
" Related Obligors " means the "Obligors" as defined in the relevant Related Charter.
" Related Owners " means, in relation to each Related Vessel, the relevant owners which have acquired or will acquire (as the case may be) title to the Related Vessel pursuant to the terms of the Related MOA, as more particularly set out in Schedule 1 ( Related Vessels and relevant information ) hereto.
" Related Sellers " means, in relation to each Related Vessel, the relevant Related Charterers (as sellers) pursuant to the relevant Related MOA.
" Related Vessel " means each of the vessels listed in Schedule 1 ( Related Vessels and relevant information ) hereto.
" Related Vessel A " means the 173,400 m 3 LNG carrier with the builder's hull number 2411 as more particularly described in boxes 5 ( Vessel's name, call sign and flag ) to 10 ( Classification Society ) of the Related Vessel A Charter.
" Related Vessel A Charter " means the Related Charter in respect of Related Vessel A.
" Related Vessel A Charterers " means the Related Charterers in respect of Related Vessel A.
" Repeating Representations " means the representations and warranties referred to in Clause 47 ( Charterers' representations and warranties ), except those representations and warranties in paragraphs (a)(ii)( No deductions or withholding ), (a)(vi) ( Validity and admissibility in evidence ), (a)(vii) ( No filing or stamp taxes ), (a)(xx) ( Disclosure of material facts ) and (xxvi) ( Financial covenants ) of such Clause 47 ( Charterers' representations and warranties ).
" Requisition Compensation " means all compensation or other money which may from time to time be payable to the Charterers as a result of the Vessel being requisitioned for title or in any other way compulsorily acquired (other than by way of requisition for hire).
" Restricted Party " means a person or entity that is (a) listed on, or owned or controlled by a person listed on, or acting on behalf of a person listed on, any Sanctions List; (b) a national of, located in, incorporated under the laws of, or owned or (directly or indirectly) controlled by, or acting on behalf of, a person located in or organised under the laws of a country or territory that is the target of country-wide or territory-wide Sanctions; or (c) otherwise a target of Sanctions ("target of Sanctions" signifying a person with whom a US person or other national of Sanctions Authority would be prohibited or restricted by law from engaging in trade, business or other activities).
" Sales Agency " has the meaning given to such term in paragraph (i) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ).
" Sanctions " means the economic sanction laws, regulations, embargoes or restrictive measures administered, enacted or enforced by: (a) the United States government; (b) the United Nations; (c) the European Union or its Member States; (d) the United Kingdom; or (e) the respective governmental institutions and agencies of any of the foregoing, including, without limitation, the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the US Department of Treasury (" OFAC "), the United States Department of State and Her Majesty's Treasury (" HMT "); (together, the " Sanctions



Authorities ").
" Sanctions List " means the "Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons" list maintained by the OFAC, the Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions Targets and the Investment Ban List maintained by HMT, or any similar list maintained by, or public announcement of Sanctions designation made by, any of the Sanctions Authorities.
" Security Documents " means, in relation to the Vessel and together, the following:
(a)
the Account Pledge;
(b)
the Charter Guarantee;
(c)
the Charterers' Assignment;
(d)
the Membership Interests Pledge;
(e)
each Managers' Undertaking (if any);
(f)
the Pre-Delivery Assignment;
(g)
the Security Trust Deed; and
(h)
any other document that may at any time be executed by any person creating, evidencing or perfecting any Encumbrance to secure all or part of the Obligors' obligations under or in connection with the Transaction Documents,
and " Security Document " means any one of them.
" Security Trust Deed " means the deed executed or to be executed by the Security Trustee, the Owners, the Related Owners, the Charterers, the Related Charterers and any Pledgor.
" Security Trustee " means Hai Jiao 1605 Limited, a corporation incorporated under the laws of The Republic of the Marshall Islands, and having their registered address at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960.
" Sellers " means DSME Hull No. 2416 L.L.C., being a limited liability company formed under the laws of The Republic of the Marshall Islands, and having their registered address at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960 (being the Charterers in their capacity as sellers).
" Settlement Date " means, following a Total Loss of the Vessel, the earliest of:
(a)
the date which falls on the earlier of:
(i)
one hundred and eighty (180) days after the date of occurrence of the Total Loss; and
(ii)
one hundred and twenty (120) months from the Actual Delivery Date,
or, in each case, if such date is not a Business Day, the immediately preceding Business Day; and
(b)
the date on which the Owners receive the Total Loss Proceeds in respect of the Total Loss.
" SMC " means a valid safety management certificate issued for the Vessel by or on behalf of the Administration under paragraph 13.7 of the ISM Code.
" Sole Pledgor " means Teekay LNG Holdco L.L.C., a limited liability company formed under the laws of The Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960.
" STASCO " means Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited, a company



incorporated under the laws of England and Wales and whose registered office is at 80 Strand, London, WC2R 0ZA, United Kingdom.
" Step-In Agreement " means the step-in agreement dated 2 December 2014 and made between (a) the Charterers (as buyer), (b) the Builder (as builder), and (c) Initial Sub-Charterers (as charterer).
" Sub-Charter " means:
(a)
the Initial Sub-Charter; and
(b)
any other charterparty in respect of the Vessel entered into between the Charterers (as disponent owners) and any Sub-Charterers which may have a duration of two (2) years or more (taking into account any option to renew or extend).
" Sub-Charterers " means:
(a)
the Initial Sub-Charterers; and
(b)
such other sub-charterers proposed by the Charterers (as disponent owners) which are or will be parties to a Sub-Charter.
" Subsidiary " means a subsidiary undertaking within the meaning of section 1162 of the Companies Act 2006.
" Tax " or " tax " means any present and future tax (including, without limitation, value added tax, consumption tax or any other tax in respect of added value or any income), levy, impost, duty or other charge or withholding of any nature (including any penalty or interest payable in connection with any failure to pay or any delay in paying any of the same); and "Taxes", "taxes", "Taxation" and "taxation" shall be construed accordingly.
" Technical Management Agreement " means, in relation to the Vessel:

(a)
the technical ship management agreement dated 2 December 2014 and executed between (i) STASCO (as technical and crew managers) and (ii) the Charterers (as owners); or
(b)
such other technical ship management agreement to be executed between such other Approved Technical Managers (as technical managers) and (ii) the Charterers (as disponent owners).
" Teekay Group " means Teekay Parent, TGP and each of their respective Subsidiaries from time to time (including Teekay Shipping Limited).

" Teekay Parent " means Teekay Corporation, a corporation incorporated according to the law of The Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960.

" Termination " means the termination at any time of the chartering of the Vessel under this Charter.
" Termination Event " means each of the events specified in paragraph (a) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ).
" Termination Notice " has the meaning given to such term in paragraph (k) of Clause 40 ( Hire ) or, as the context may require, paragraph (c) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ).
" Termination Payment Date " means, as the context may require:
(a)
in respect of a termination of this Charter in accordance with paragraph (k) of Clause 40 ( Hire ), the date specified in the Termination Notice served on the Charterers pursuant to



that Clause;
(b)
in respect of an early termination of this Charter as a result of the Charterers' exercise of the Purchase Option in accordance with paragraph (a) of Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title ), the Purchase Option Date;
(c)
in respect of a Default Termination, the date specified in the Termination Notice served on the Charterers pursuant to paragraph (c) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ) in respect of such Default Termination; or
(d)
in respect of a Total Loss Termination, the Settlement Date in respect of the Total Loss which gives rise to such Total Loss Termination.
" TGP " means Teekay LNG Partners L.P., a limited partnership formed under the laws of The Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960.

" Third Parties Act " means the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.
" Title Transfer PDA " means the protocol of delivery and acceptance in relation to the Vessel to be executed between the Owners and the Charterers, substantially in the form of Schedule 3 ( Form of Title Transfer Protocol of Delivery and Acceptance ) hereto.
" Total Loss " means during the Charter Period:
(a)
actual or constructive or compromised or agreed or arranged total loss of the Vessel;
(b)
the requisition for title or compulsory acquisition of the Vessel by any government or other competent authority (other than by way of requisition for hire);
(c)
the capture, seizure, arrest, detention, hijacking, theft, condemnation as prize, confiscation or forfeiture of the Vessel (not falling within paragraph (b) of this definition), unless the Vessel is released and returned to the possession of the Owners or the Charterers within ninety (90) days after the capture, seizure, arrest, detention, hijacking, theft, condemnation as prize, confiscation or forfeiture in question,
and for the purpose of this Charter, (i) an actual Total Loss of the Vessel shall be deemed to have occurred at the date and time when the Vessel was lost but if the date of the loss is unknown the actual Total Loss shall be deemed to have occurred on the date on which the Vessel was last reported, (ii) a constructive Total Loss shall be deemed to have occurred at the date and time at which a notice of abandonment of the Vessel is given to the insurers of the Vessel and (iii) a compromised, agreed or arranged Total Loss shall be deemed to have occurred on the date of the relevant compromise, agreement or arrangement.
" Total Loss Proceeds " means the proceeds of the Insurances or any other compensation of any description in respect of a Total Loss in respect of a Total Loss.
" Total Loss Termination " means a termination of the Charter Period pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (a) of Clause 56 ( Total Loss ).
" Transaction Documents " means, together, this Charter, the MOA, the Security Documents, the Arrangement Fee Letter, the Quiet Enjoyment Letter, and such other documents as maybe designated as such by the Owners from time to time.
" Unpaid Sum " means any sum due and payable but unpaid by any Obligor under the Transaction Documents.
" US Dollars ", " Dollars ", " USD ", " US$ " and " $ " each means available and freely transferable and convertible funds in lawful currency of the United States of America.
" Valuation Report " means, in relation to the Vessel, a valuation report of such Vessel addressed



to the Owners from an Approved Broker on the basis of a charter-free sale for prompt delivery for cash at arm's length on normal commercial terms as between a willing seller and a willing buyer.
" Vessel " means the LNG carrier with the Builder's hull number 2416 as more particularly described in Boxes 5 ( Vessel's name, call sign and flag ) to 10 ( Classification Society ) of this Charter.
33.
Interpretations
(a)
In this Charter, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference to:
(i)
this Charter include the Schedules hereto and references to Clauses and Schedules are, unless otherwise specified, references to Clauses of and Schedules to this Charter and, in the case of a Schedule, to such Schedule as incorporated in this Charter as substituted from time to time;
(ii)
any statutory or other legislative provision shall be construed as including any statutory or legislative modification or re-enactment thereof, or any substitution therefor;
(iii)
the term " Vessel " includes any part of the Vessel;
(iv)
the " Owners ", the " Charterers ", the " Initial Sub-Charterers ", the " Related Vessel A Charterers ", any " Obligor ", " Project Party ", " Related Owners ", " Related Charterers ", " Related Sellers ", " Related Obligors ", " Sub-Charterers " or any other person include any of their respective successors, permitted assignees and permitted transferees;
(v)
any agreement, instrument or document include such agreement, instrument or document as the same may from time to time be amended, modified, supplemented, novated or substituted;
(vi)
the " equivalent " in one currency (the " first currency ") as at any date of an amount in another currency (the " second currency ") shall be construed as a reference to the amount of the first currency which could be purchased with such amount of the second currency at the spot rate of exchange quoted by the Owners at or about 11:00 a.m. two (2) Business Days (being a day other than a Saturday or Sunday on which banks and foreign exchange markets are generally open for business in Beijing) prior to such date for the purpose of the first currency with the second currency for delivery and value on such date;
(vii)
" hereof ", " herein " and " hereunder " and other words of similar import means this Charter as a whole (including the Schedules) and not any particular part hereof;
(viii)
" law " includes common or customary law and any constitution, decree, judgment, legislation, order, ordinance, regulation, rule, statute, treaty or other legislative measure in any jurisdiction or any present or future directive, regulation, request or requirement, or official or judicial interpretation of any of the foregoing, in each case having the force of law and, if not having the force of law, in respect of which compliance is generally customary;
(ix)
" month " means, save as otherwise provided, a period starting on one day in a calendar month and ending on the numerically corresponding day in the next calendar month, except that if there is no numerically corresponding day in the calendar month in which that period is to end, that period shall end on the last day in that calendar month;
(x)
the word " person " or " persons " or to words importing persons include, without limitation, any state, divisions of a state, government, individuals, partnerships, corporations, ventures, government agencies, committees, departments, authorities and other bodies, corporate or unincorporated, whether having distinct legal personality or not;



(xi)
the " winding-up ", " dissolution ", " administration ", " liquidation ", " insolvency ", " reorganisation ", " readjustment of debt ", " suspension of payments ", " moratorium " or " bankruptcy " (and their derivatives and cognate expressions) of any person shall each be construed so as to include the others and any equivalent or analogous proceedings or event under the laws of any jurisdiction in which such person is incorporated or any jurisdiction in which such person carries on business;
(xii)
" protection and indemnity risks " means the usual risks covered by a protection and indemnity association which is a member of the International Group of P&I Club, including pollution risks and the proportion (if any) of any sums payable to any other person or persons in case of collision which are not recoverable under the hull and machinery policies by reason of the incorporation in them of clause 6 of the International Hull Clauses (1/11/02 or 1/11/03), clause 8 of the Institute Time Clauses (Hull)(1/10/83) or clause 8 of the Institute Time Clauses (Hulls)(1/11/1995) or the Institute Amended Running Down Clause (1/10/71) or any equivalent provision;
(xiii)
a Potential Termination Event or Termination Event which is " continuing " is a reference to a Potential Termination Event or Termination Event which is not remedied or waived; and
(xiv)
words denoting the plural number include the singular and vice versa.
(b)
Headings are for the purpose of reference only, have no legal or other significance, and shall be ignored in the interpretation of this Charter.
(c)
A time of day (unless otherwise specified) is a reference to Beijing time.
34.
Background
(a)
By a memorandum of agreement (the " MOA ") of even date herewith made between the Owners (as buyers thereunder) and the Sellers (as sellers thereunder), the Owners have agreed to purchase and the Sellers have agreed to sell the Vessel subject to the terms and conditions therein.
(b)
Accordingly the parties hereby agree that this Charter is subject to the effective transfer of ownership of the Vessel to the Owners pursuant to the MOA.
(c)
If:
(i)
the Vessel is not delivered by the Long Stop Date (or such later date as the Owners and Sellers may agree); or
(ii)
it becomes unlawful for the Owners (as buyers) or the Charterers (as sellers) to perform or comply with any or all of their respective obligations under the MOA or any of the respective obligations of the Owners or the Charterers under the MOA is not or ceases to be legal, valid, binding and enforceable; or
(iii)
the MOA expires, is cancelled, terminated, rescinded or suspended or otherwise ceases to remain in full force and effect for any reason,
neither party shall be liable to the other for any claim arising out of this Charter and this Charter shall immediately terminate and be cancelled (with the exception of Clause 17 ( Indemnity ) (Part II) and Clause 60 ( Further indemnities ) provided that the Owners shall be entitled to retain all fees paid by the Charterers pursuant to clause 10 ( Fees ) of the MOA (and without prejudice to clause 10 ( Fees ) of the MOA, if such fees have not been paid, the Charterers shall forthwith pay such fees to the Owners) and such payment shall not be construed as a penalty but shall represent an agreed estimate of the loss and damage suffered by the Owners in entering into this Charter and shall therefore be paid as compensation to the Owners.

(d)
At the end of the Charter Period and subject to the Charterers having performed their obligations under the relevant Transaction Documents, it is intended that the Owners shall transfer title in the Vessel to the Charterers and the Charterers shall become the registered owners of the Vessel.



35.
Pre-delivery and delivery
(a)
As at the date of this Charter, the Vessel is under construction by the Builder pursuant to the terms of the Building Contract and the Owners have entered into the MOA with the Sellers. The Charterers hereby confirm that they have reviewed, received and agreed to the forms of the Building Contract and the MOA (or copies thereof).
(b)
The Owners will deliver and the Charterers will take delivery of the Vessel under this Charter immediately, which to the extent possible shall be deemed to take place simultaneously, after (A) the Builder delivers the Vessel to the Sellers under the Building Contract and (B) the Sellers deliver the Vessel to the Owners under and subject to the terms of the MOA upon the Actual Delivery Date, subject to which, the Charterers will accept the Vessel on an "as is where is" basis on delivery under this Charter.
(i)
If the Sellers are unable to reject the Vessel under the Building Contract, then (A) the Charterers shall in no circumstances be entitled to reject the Vessel under this Charter, and (B) the Owners shall in no circumstances be entitled to reject to the Vessel under the MOA.
(ii)
Subject to the foregoing, once the Builder has delivered the Vessel and the Sellers have accepted the Vessel under the Building Contract and the Owners (as buyers under the MOA) have accepted the Vessel under the MOA, the Charterers will be deemed to have accepted the Vessel under this Charter with any faults, deficiencies and errors of description.
(iii)
The Charterers hereby agree that the acceptance by the Sellers of the Vessel under the Building Contract and by the Owners of the Vessel under the MOA shall subject as aforesaid constitute delivery of the Vessel to the Charterers under this Charter but the Owners and the Charterers nevertheless agree to enter into and execute a protocol of delivery and acceptance in respect of this Charter on the Actual Delivery Date.
(c)
The obligation of the Owners to charter the Vessel to the Charterers pursuant to this Charter shall be subject to the following conditions:
(i)
no Termination Event or Potential Termination Event having occurred which is continuing on or prior to the date of this Charter or the Actual Delivery Date;
(ii)
the Repeating Representations being true and correct on the date of this Charter and the Actual Delivery Date;
(iii)
the Actual Delivery Date falls on or before the Long Stop Date (or such later date as may be agreed between the Owners (as buyers under the MOA) and the Sellers);
(iv)
the Owners shall have received the documents and evidence referred to in Clause 36 ( Conditions precedent ), in each case in all respects in form and substance satisfactory to it on or before the Actual Delivery Date; and
(v)
delivery of the Vessel to the Sellers by the Builder under the Building Contract and delivery of the Vessel from the Sellers to the Owners under and subject to the terms of the MOA.
(d)
Provided that the conditions referred to in paragraph (c) above have been fulfilled or waived to the satisfaction of the Owners (which shall be evidenced in writing by the Owners), the Owners and the Charterers agree that:
(i)
the Charterers shall, at their own expense, upon the Actual Delivery Date arrange for the Vessel to be registered in the name of the Owners;

(ii)
the Charterers shall take delivery of the Vessel from the Owners under this Charter (such delivery to be conclusively evidenced by a duly executed PDA) simultaneously with the acceptance of delivery of the Vessel by the Owners from the Sellers pursuant to the MOA;
(iii)
the Charterers will accept the Vessel:
(A)
on an "as is where is" basis in exactly the same form and state as the



Vessel is delivered by the Sellers to the Owners pursuant to the MOA; and
(B)
in such form and state with any faults, deficiencies and errors of description;
(iv)
the acceptance of delivery of the Vessel by the Charterers from the Owners pursuant to this Charter shall take place simultaneously with the acceptance of delivery of the Vessel by the Owners from the Sellers pursuant to the MOA; and
(v)
the acceptance by the Charterers (as buyer) of the Vessel under the Building Contract and by the Owners (as buyers) under the MOA shall constitute delivery of the Vessel to the Charterers under this Charter, and the Charterers shall have no right to refuse acceptance of delivery of the Vessel into this Charter and, notwithstanding and without prejudice to the foregoing, the Owners and the Charterers nonetheless agree to enter into and execute the PDA on delivery of the Vessel under this Charter.
(e)
The Charterers acknowledge and agree that the Owners are not the manufacturer or original supplier of the Vessel which has been purchased by the Owners pursuant to the MOA, and have therefore made no representations or warranties in respect of the Vessel or any part thereof, and hereby waive all their rights in respect of any warranty or condition implied (whether statutory or otherwise) on the part of the Owners and all claims against the Owners howsoever the same might arise at any time in respect of the Vessel, or arising out of the construction, operation or performance of the Vessel and the chartering thereof under this Charter (including, without limitation, in respect of the seaworthiness or otherwise of the Vessel).
(f)
In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (e) above, the Owners shall be under no liability whatsoever, howsoever arising, in respect of the injury, death, loss, damage or delay of or to or in connection with the Vessel or any person or property whatsoever, whether on board the Vessel or elsewhere, and irrespective of whether such injury, death, loss, damage or delay shall arise from the unseaworthiness of the Vessel. For the purpose of this paragraph (f), "delay" shall include delay to the Vessel (whether in respect of delivery under this Charter or thereafter and any other delay whatsoever).
(g)
The Owners hereby appoint the Charterers, who hereby accept such appointment, to deal directly, at the Charterers' cost, with the Builder in relation to the guarantee described in article IX.1. ( Guarantee ) of the Building Contract in accordance with the applicable provisions of article IX ( WARRANTY OF QUALITY ) of the Building Contract.
(h)
The Charterers shall keep the Owners informed about any works required or carried out during any of the period referred to in sub-paragraph (g) above, and send copies of all material correspondence between the Charterers and the Builder in this regard or where such issues relate to works in excess of five hundred thousand US Dollars (US$500,000) to the Owners.
36.
Conditions precedent
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Charter, the obligations of the Owners to charter the Vessel to the Charterers under this Charter are subject to and conditional upon the Owners' receipt of following documents and evidence (in each case in form and substance acceptable to the Owners (acting reasonably)) on or before the Actual Delivery Date:
(a)
an original of each of the following:
(i)
the duly executed Charter;
(ii)
the duly executed Security Documents (other than any Managers' Undertaking which, if applicable, shall be provided to the Owners within thirty (30) days from the Actual Delivery Date), the Quiet Enjoyment Letter and, if applicable, any Finance Party Quiet Enjoyment Letter, together with all documents required by any of them; and



(b)
certified true copies of the constitutional documents (or equivalent documents) (and all amendments thereto) of each Obligor and any other documents required to be filed or registered or issued under the laws of their jurisdiction of incorporation to establish their incorporation;
(c)
certified true copies of written resolutions or (as the case may be), resolutions passed at separate meetings, in each case, of the board of directors and (if required by any legal advisors to the Owners) shareholders of each Obligor (or its sole member or general partners), evidencing their respective approvals of the Transaction Documents and authorising appropriate officers or attorneys to execute the same and to sign all notices required to be given hereunder or thereunder on their behalf or other evidence of such approvals and authorisations as shall be acceptable to the Owners;
(d)
if applicable, the original power of attorney of each Obligor under which any documents (including the Transaction Documents) are to be executed or transactions undertaken by that party;
(e)
a list specifying the directors and officers of each Obligor;
(f)
if applicable, copies of all governmental and other consents, licences, approvals and authorisations as may be necessary to authorise the performance by each Obligor of its obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is a party, and the execution, validity and enforceability of such Transaction Documents;
(g)
a copy of the following:
(i)
the duly executed MOA;
(ii)
the duly executed Commercial Management Agreement and Technical Management Agreement;
(iii)
the duly executed Project Documents (other than the Transaction Documents);
(iv)
the Vessel's declaration of warranty evidencing that the Vessel is free from any registered Encumbrance other than by the Owners;
(v)
the Vessel's current Safety Management Certificate;
(vi)
the current Document of Compliance of each of the Approved Technical Managers;
(vii)
the Vessel's current ISSC;
(viii)
the Vessel's current IAPPC; and
(ix)
the Vessel's classification certificate evidencing that it is free of all overdue recommendations and requirements from the Classification Society (or evidence that such certificate will be provided on or before the Actual Delivery Date),
in each case (A) together with all addenda, amendments or supplements, and (B) in respect of any of the Safety Management Certificate, ISSC, IAAPC and classification certificate, such document may be issued in provisional form (where applicable);
(h)
evidence that:
(i)
all the conditions precedents under clause 8 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) (other than clause 8.5 ( Conditions subsequent )) of the MOA have been satisfied by the Sellers or, in the Owners' opinion, will be satisfied by the Sellers on the Actual Delivery Date; and
(ii)
the Vessel is insured in the manner required by the Transaction Documents, together with the written approval of the Insurances (in the form of an insurance opinion) by an insurance adviser appointed by the Owners;
(i)
evidence that the fees, costs and expenses then due from the Charterers pursuant to Clauses 57 ( Fees and expenses ) and 60 ( Further indemnities ) have been or will be paid on or by the Actual Delivery Date;
(j)
a legal opinion issued by legal advisers to the Owners in the following jurisdictions, each in form and substance satisfactory to and agreed by the Owners prior to the Actual Delivery Date (or confirmation satisfactory to the Owners that such an opinion will be given):



(i)
England and Wales;
(ii)
Singapore;
(iii)
New York; and
(iv)
The Republic of the Marshall Islands;
(k)
such other Authorisation or other document, opinion or assurance which the Owners reasonably consider to be necessary in connection with their entry into and performance of the transactions contemplated by any of the Transaction Documents or for the validity and enforceability thereof (including, without limitation in relation to or for the purposes of any financing by the Owners);
(l)
evidence that any process agent referred to in paragraph (d) of Clause 76 ( Law and jurisdiction ) and any process agent appointed under any Security Document executed pursuant to paragraph (a) above has accepted its appointment;
(m)
such documentation and other evidence as is reasonably requested by the Owners in order for the Owners to comply with all necessary "know your customer" or similar identification procedures in relation to the transactions contemplated in the Transaction Documents; and
(n)
evidence (in the form of a commercial invoice to be issued by the Builder) that an amount equal to the difference between the Contractual Purchase Price and the Actual Owners' Costs has been or will be paid by the Sellers to the Builder.
If the Owners in their sole discretion agree to deliver the Vessel under this Charter to the Charterers before all of the documents and evidence required by this Clause 36 have been delivered to or to the order of the Owners, the Charterers undertake to deliver all outstanding documents and evidence to or to the order of the Owners no later than seven (7) Business Days after the Actual Delivery Date or such other later date as specified by the Owners, acting in their sole discretion. The delivery of the Vessel by the Owners to the Charterers under this Charter shall not, unless otherwise notified by the Owners (acting in their sole discretion) to the Charterers in writing, be taken as a waiver of the Owners' right to require production of all the documents and evidence required by this Clause 36.
37.
Bunkers and luboils
(a)
At delivery the Charterers shall take over all bunkers, lubricating oil, hydraulic oil, greases, water and unbroached stores and provisions in the Vessel without cost since these have remained the property of the Charterers (as sellers) under the MOA.
(b)
To the extent that Clause 42 ( Redelivery ) applies, at redelivery the Owners shall take over and pay for all bunkers, unused lubricating oil, hydraulic oil, greases, water and unbroached provisions and other consumable stores in the said Vessel at cost.
38.
Further maintenance and operation
(a)
The good commercial maintenance practice under Clause 10 ( Maintenance and Operation ) (Part II) of this Charter shall be deemed to include:
(i)
the maintenance and operation of the Vessel by the Charterers in accordance with:
(A)
the relevant regulations, requirements and recommendations of the Classification Society;
(B)
the relevant regulations, requirements and recommendations of the country and flag of the Vessel's registry;
(C)
any applicable IMO regulations (including but not limited to the ISM Code, the ISPS Code and MARPOL);
(D)
all other applicable regulations, requirements and recommendations; and
(E)
the operations and maintenance manuals of the Charterers or of the relevant Sub-Charterers;
(ii)
the maintenance and operation of the Vessel by the Charterers taking into account:



(A)
engine manufacturers' recommended maintenance and service schedules;
(B)
builder's operations and maintenance manuals; and
(iii)
recommended maintenance and service schedules of all installed equipment and pipework.
(b)
In addition to the above, the Charterers covenant with the Owners to arrange online access to class records for the Owners as available to the Charterers.
(c)
Any equipment that is found not to be required on board as a result of regulation or operational experience is either to be removed at the Charterers expense or to be maintained in operable condition.
(d)
The title to any equipment (or part thereof):
(i)
placed on board as a result of operational requirements of the Charterers shall automatically be deemed to belong to the Owners (unless hired from a third party) immediately upon such placement, and such equipment may only be removed: (A) with the Owners' prior written consent, (B) at the Charterers' own expense, and (C) without damage to the Vessel; and
(ii)
replaced, renewed or substituted shall remain with the Owners until the part or equipment which replaced it or the new or substitute part or equipment becomes property of the Owners.
(e)
Without prejudice to any other provisions under this Charter, the Charterers shall maintain, use and operate the Vessel with reasonable care as if the Charterers were the owner of the same.
39.
Structural changes and alterations
(a)
Unless required by the Classification Society, compulsory legislation or pursuant to the terms of any Sub-Charter, the Charterers may make structural changes in the Vessel or changes in the machinery, engines, appurtenances or spare parts thereof without in each instance first securing the Owners' consent if the following conditions are satisfied:
(i)
any such changes do not have a material adverse effect on the Vessel's certification or the Vessel's fitness for purpose;
(ii)
none of such changes will materially diminish the value of the Vessel and/or have a material adverse effect on the safety, performance, value or marketability of the Vessel;
(iii)
the Charterers shall bear all time, costs and expenses in relation to any such changes; and
(iv)
the Charterers shall furnish the Owners with:
(A)
copies of all plans in relation to such changes;
(B)
if applicable, confirmation from the Classification Society that such changes will not adversely affect the class of the Vessel, provided always that such Classification Society agrees to issue such confirmation; and
(C)
two (2) Valuation Reports (at the Charterers' cost) on the Market Value of the Vessel after the implementation of such changes if, in the opinion of the Owners (acting reasonably), such changes are of a material nature that may affect the Vessel's Market Value.
(b)
Upon the occurrence of any Termination Event which is continuing, if the Owners decide to retake possession of the Vessel, the Charterers shall at their expense restore the Vessel to its former condition unless the changes made are carried out:
(i)
to improve the performance, operation or marketability of the Vessel; or
(ii)
as a result of a regulatory compliance.
(c)
Any improvement, structural changes or new equipment becoming necessary for the continued operation of the Vessel by reason of new class requirements or by compulsory legislation shall be for the Charterers' account and the Charterers shall not have any right to recover from the Owners any part of the cost for such improvements, changes or new equipment either during the Charter Period or, to the extent that Clause 42 ( Redelivery )



applies, at redelivery of the Vessel. The Charterers shall give written notice to the Owners of any such improvement, structural changes or new equipment.
40.
Hire
(a)
In consideration of the Owners' agreement to charter the Vessel to the Charterers pursuant to the terms hereof, the Charterers agree to pay to the Owners on each and every Hire Payment Date throughout the Charter Period, the Hire due and payable as of each such Hire Payment Date in accordance with the terms of this Charter, save that the Hire for the first Hire Period shall either be:
(i)
paid by the Charterers no later than five (5) Business Days prior to the Actual Delivery Date; or
(ii)
if not paid by the Charterers in accordance with sub-paragraph (a)(i) above, then set-off, on the Actual Delivery Date, against the amount of the Actual Owners' Costs due from the Owners (as buyers) to the Charterers (as sellers) pursuant to and in accordance with clause 3.3 ( Hire and partial set-off of Reimbursement Instalment ) of the MOA.
(b)
Save for the Hire for the first Hire Period (which shall either be paid or set-off (as applicable) on the applicable date in accordance with paragraph (a) above), all payments of Hire shall be paid in advance on each Hire Payment Date (Beijing time) (in respect of which time is of the essence).
(c)
Any payment provided herein due on any day which is not a Business Day shall be payable on the immediately following Business Day.
(d)
All payments under this Charter shall be made to the following account (or such other account as the Owners may after the date of this Agreement from time to time upon reasonable notice notify the Charterers) for credit to the account of the Owners:
Beneficiary: Hai Jiao 1605 Limited
Account Number: 0103020002000444057
Beneficiary Bank Name: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited, Singapore Branch
Beneficiary Bank SWIFT: ICBKSGSG
Intermediary Bank: JPMorgan Chase Bank, NY
Intermediary Bank Swift: CHASUS33

(e)
Following delivery of the Vessel to, and acceptance by, the Charterers under this Charter, the Charterers' obligation to pay Hire in accordance with this Clause 40 shall be absolute irrespective of any contingency whatsoever including but not limited to:
(i)
any set-off (save as permitted under paragraph (a) above), counterclaim, recoupment, defence or other right which the Charterers may have against the Owners, the Finance Parties or any other third party;
(ii)
any unavailability of the Vessel, for any reason, including but not limited to seaworthiness, condition, design, operation, merchantability or fitness for use or purpose of the Vessel or any apparent or latent defects in the Vessel or its machinery and equipment or the ineligibility of the Vessel for any particular use or trade or for registration of documentation under the laws of any relevant jurisdiction or lack of registration or the absence or withdrawal of any consent required under the applicable law of any relevant jurisdiction for the ownership, chartering, use or operation of the Vessel or any damage to the Vessel;
(iii)
any failure or delay on the part of either party to this Charter, whether with or without fault on its part, in performing or complying with any of the terms, conditions or other provisions of this Charter;
(iv)
any insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganisation, arrangement, readjustment of debt, dissolution, administration, liquidation or similar proceedings by or against the Owners or the Charterers or any change in the constitution of the Owners or the Charterers;



(v)
any invalidity or unenforceability or lack of due authorisation of or any defect in this Charter;
(vi)
any other cause which would but for this provision have the effect of terminating or in any way affecting the obligations of the Charterers hereunder,
it being the intention of the parties that the provisions of this Clause 40, and the obligation of the Charterers to pay Hire and make any payments under this Charter, shall (save as expressly provided in this Clause 40) survive any frustration and that, save as expressly provided in this Charter, no moneys paid under this Charter by the Charterers to the Owners shall in any event or circumstance be repayable to the Charterers.
(f)
All payments of Hire and all other Unpaid Sums to the Owners pursuant to this Charter and the other relevant Transaction Documents shall be made in immediately available funds in US Dollars, free and clear of, and without deduction for or on account of, any Taxes (other than a FATCA Deduction).
(g)
In the event that the Charterers are required by any law or regulation to make any deduction or withholding (other than a FATCA Deduction) on account of any taxes which arise as a consequence of any payment due under this Charter, then:
(i)
the Charterers shall notify the Owners promptly after they become aware of such requirement;
(ii)
the Charterers shall remit the amount of such taxes to the appropriate taxation authority within three (3) Business Days or any other applicable shorter time limits and in any event prior to the date on which penalties attach thereto; and
(iii)
such payment shall be increased by such amount as may be necessary to ensure that the Owners receive a net amount which, after deducting or withholding such taxes, is equal to the full amount which the Owners would have received had such payment not been subject to such taxes.
(h)
The Charterers shall forward to the Owners evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Owners that any such taxes have been remitted to the appropriate taxation authority within thirty (30) days of the expiry of any time limit within which such taxes must be so remitted or, if earlier, the date on which such taxes are so remitted.
(i)
Subject to sub-paragraph (a)(i) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ), if the Charterers fail to pay any amount payable by it under a Transaction Document on its due date, interest shall accrue on a daily basis on the Unpaid Sum from the due date up to the date of actual payment (both before and after judgment) at a rate which is five per cent. (5.00%) per annum over the amount of such Unpaid Sum for the period of such non-payment. Any interest accruing under this paragraph (i) shall be immediately payable by the Charterers on demand by the Owners. Default interest (if unpaid) arising on an Unpaid Sum will be compounded with the Unpaid Sum at the end of each period selected by the Owners but will remain immediately due and payable.
(j)
In the event that this Charter is terminated for whatever reason, the Charterers' obligation to pay Hire and such other Unpaid Sum which (in each case) has accrued due before, and which remains unpaid, at the date of such termination shall continue notwithstanding such termination.
(k)
In the event that it becomes unlawful or it is prohibited for either the Owners or the Charterers to charter the Vessel pursuant to this Charter, then the Owners and Charterers, if such new or changed law or regulation or such interpretation or application permit, shall notify the other party of the relevant event and negotiate in good faith for a period of thirty (30) days (or such longer period as may be agreed by the Owners (acting reasonably)) from the date of the receipt of the relevant notice by the other party to agree an alternative. If such agreement is not reached within such thirty (30)-day or longer period, the Charterers agree that, in such circumstances, the Owners shall have the right to terminate this Charter by delivering to the Charterers a Termination Notice specifying a Termination Payment Date that falls, to the extent permitted by law, no earlier than



thirty (30) days after the date of such Termination Notice, whereupon the Charterers shall be obliged to pay to the Owners the Early Termination Amount in accordance with paragraph (d) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ) and/or such other terms and conditions as may be specified in such Termination Notice.
(l)
Subject to paragraph (n) below, the Charterers shall, within three (3) Business Days of a demand by the Owners, pay to the Owners the amount of any Increased Costs incurred by the Owners as a result of (i) the introduction of or any change in (or in the interpretation, administration or application of) any law or regulation made after the date of this Charter, or (ii) compliance with any law or regulation made after the date of this Charter, or (iii) the implementation or application of or compliance with Basel III, CRR or CRD-IV or any other law or regulation which implements Basel III, CRR or CRD-IV (whether such implementation, application or compliance is by a government, regulator or the Owners) made after the date of this Charter.
In this Clause:
(i)
" Basel III " means:
(A)
the agreements on capital requirements, a leverage ratio and liquidity standards contained in "Basel III: A global regulatory framework for more resilient banks and banking systems", "Basel III: International framework for liquidity risk measurement, standards and monitoring" and "Guidance for national authorities operating the countercyclical capital buffer" published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in December 2010, each as amended, supplemented or restated;
(B)
the rules for global systemically important banks contained in "Global systemically important banks: assessment methodology and the additional loss absorbency requirement - Rules text" published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in November 2011, as amended, supplemented or restated; and
(C)
any further guidance or standards published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision relating to "Basel III".
(ii)
"CRD IV " means Directive 2013/36/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 on access to the activity of credit institutions and the prudential supervision of credit institutions and investment firms, amending Directive 2002/87/EC and repealing Directives 2006/48/EC and 2006/49/EC, as amended, supplemented or restated.
(iii)
"CRR " means Regulation EU No 575/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 on prudential requirements for credit institutions and investment firms and amending Regulation EU No 648/2012, as amended, supplemented or restated.
(iv)
" Increased Costs " means:
(A)
a reduction in the rate of return from the Hire or on the Owners' overall capital;
(B)
an additional or increased cost; or
(C)
a reduction of any amount due and payable under any Transaction Document,
which is incurred or suffered by the Owners to the extent that it is attributable to the Owners having entered into any Transaction Document or funding or performing its obligations under any Transaction Document.
(m)
The Owners shall notify the Charterers of any claim arising from paragraph (l) above (and of the event giving rise to such claim). The Owners shall, as soon as practicable after having made a demand in respect of such claim, provide a certificate confirming



the amount of its Increased Costs.
(n)
Paragraph (l) above does not apply to the extent any Increased Costs is:
(i)
compensated for by a payment made under sub-paragraph (g)(iii) above; or
(ii)
attributable to a FATCA Deduction required to be made by either Party, an Obligor or a Finance Party (if applicable); or
(iii)
attributable to the wilful breach by the Owners of any law or regulation; or
(iv)
attributable to the implementation or application of, or compliance with, the "International Convergence of Capital Measurement and Capital Standards, a Revised Framework" published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in June 2004 in the form existing on the date of this Charter (but excluding any amendment arising out of Basel III) (" Basel II ") or any other law or regulation which implements Basel II (whether such implementation, application or compliance is by a government, regulator or the Owners).
(o)
The Charterers shall, within three (3) Business Days of demand by the Owners, pay to the Owners their Break Costs.
41.
Insurance
(a)
During the Agreement Term, the Charterers shall at their expense keep the Vessel insured against fire and usual marine risks (including hull and machinery and excess risks), oil pollution liability risks, war (including, if applicable, "War Risks" as defined in paragraph (a) of Clause 26 ( War )) and protection and indemnity risks (and any risks against which it is compulsory to insure for the operation for the Vessel):
(i)
in US Dollars; and
(ii)
in such market and on such terms as are customary for owners of similar tonnage.
(b)
Such insurances shall be arranged by the Charterers to protect the interests of the Owners, the Charterers and (if any) the mortgagee of the Vessel or such other relevant Finance Party, and the Charterers shall be at liberty to protect under such insurances the interests of any Approved Commercial Managers or Approved Technical Managers.
(c)
Insurance policies shall cover the Owners, the Charterers and (if any) the Finance Parties according to their respective interests. Subject to the approval of the Owners (acting on the instructions or with the approval of the Finance Parties (in each case if applicable)) and the insurers, the Charterers shall effect all insured repairs and shall undertake settlement and reimbursement from the insurers of all costs in connection with such repairs as well as insured charges, expenses and liabilities to the extent of coverage under the insurances herein provided for, provided that the aforementioned consent from the Owners will not be required for emergency repairs that are required to be carried out to enable the Charterers to continue to utilise the Vessel in accordance with this Charter.
(d)
The Charterers shall also remain responsible for and to effect repairs and settlement of costs and expenses incurred thereby in respect of all other repairs not covered by the insurances and/or not exceeding any possible franchise(s) or deductibles provided for in the insurances.
(e)
The Charterers shall arrange that, at any time during the Agreement Term, the hull and machinery and war risks insurance shall be in an amount not less than the greater of:
(i)
an amount which equals one hundred and ten per cent. (110%) of the then current Early Termination Amount (as if there were an early termination of this Charter at that time); and
(ii)
the current Market Value of the Vessel.
(f)
The Vessel shall be entered in a P&I Club which is a member of the International Group Association on customary terms and shall be covered against liability for pollution claims in an amount not less than one thousand million US Dollars (US$1,000,000,000). All insurances shall include customary protection in favour of the Owners and (if any) the Finance Parties as notice of cancellation and exclusion from liability for premiums or calls.



(g)
The Charterers:
(i)
undertake to place the Insurances in such markets, in such currency, on such terms and conditions, and with such brokers, underwriters and associations as are customary for owners of similar tonnage;
(ii)
shall not alter the terms of any of the Insurances nor allow any person to be co-assured (other than any Approved Commercial Managers or Approved Technical Managers which are Teekay Shipping Limited, TGP or another member of the Teekay Group who has provided a co-assured undertaking in form and substance satisfactory to the Owners) under any of the Insurances without the prior written consent of the Owners (unless such co-assured person (other than any Approved Commercial Managers or Approved Technical Managers which are Teekay Shipping Limited, TGP or another member of the Teekay Group) has provided a co-assured undertaking in form and substance satisfactory to the Owners) and, if applicable, the Finance Parties, and will supply the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties from time to time on request with such information as the Owners and, if applicable, any Finance Party may in their discretion reasonably require with regard to the Insurances and the brokers, underwriters or associations through or with which the Insurances are placed; and
(iii)
shall reimburse the Owners and/or (if applicable) any Finance Party on demand for all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the Owners and/or such Finance Party in obtaining a report on the adequacy of the Insurances from an insurance adviser instructed by the Owners and/or such Finance Party, where such report was obtained (A) on or around the Actual Delivery Date, and (B) where the Owners reasonably determine that there have been material changes in the requirement to insure the Vessel.
(h)
The Charterers undertake duly and punctually to pay all premiums, calls and contributions, and all other sums at any time payable in connection with the Insurances, and, at their own expense, to arrange and provide any guarantees from time to time required by any protection and indemnity or war risks association. From time to time upon the Owners' request, the Charterers shall provide the Owners and/or such Finance Party with (i) copies of all invoices issued by the brokers, underwriters or associations in respect of such premiums calls, contributions and other sums, and (ii) evidence satisfactory to the Owners and/or such Finance Party that such premiums, calls, contributions and other sums have been duly and punctually paid; that any such guarantees have been duly given; and that all declarations and notices required by the terms of any of the Insurances to be made or given by or on behalf of the Charterers to brokers, underwriters or associations have been duly and punctually made or given.
(i)
The Charterers will comply in all respects with all terms and conditions of the Insurances and will make all such declarations to brokers, underwriters and associations as may be required to enable the Vessel to operate in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Insurances. The Charterers will not do, nor permit to be done, any act, nor make, nor permit to be made, any omission, as a result of which any of the Insurances may become liable to be suspended, cancelled or avoided, or may become unenforceable, or as a result of which any sums payable under or in connection with any of the Insurances may be reduced or become liable to be repaid or rescinded in whole or in part. In particular, but without limitation, the Charterers will not permit the Vessel to be employed other than in conformity with the Insurances without first taking out additional insurance cover in respect of that employment in all respects to the satisfaction of the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties, and the Charterers will promptly notify the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties of any new requirement imposed by any broker, underwriter or association in relation to any of the Insurances.
(j)
The Charterers will, no later than seven (7) days (or, in the case of protection and



indemnity risks, no later than one (1) day) before the expiry of any of the Insurances renew them and shall as soon as reasonably thereafter (but in any event within fifteen (15) days after the relevant renewals) give the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties such details of those renewals as the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties may require.
(k)
The Charterers shall deliver to the Owners (upon the Owners' request) and, if applicable, the Finance Parties (upon their request) copies (and, if required by the Owners, the originals) of all policies, certificates of entry (endorsed with the appropriate loss payable clauses as may be required by the Owners and the Finance Parties from time to time) and other documents relating to the Insurances (including, without limitation, receipts for premiums, calls or contributions) and shall procure that letters of undertaking (in such form as are customary for the market) shall be issued to the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties by the brokers through which the Insurances are placed (or, in the case of protection and indemnity or war risks associations, by their managers). If the Vessel is at any time during the Agreement Term insured under any form of fleet cover, the Charterers shall procure that those letters of undertaking contain confirmation that the brokers, underwriters or association (as the case may be) will not set off claims relating to the Vessel against premiums, calls or contributions in respect of any other vessel or other insurance, and that the insurance cover of the Vessel will not be cancelled by reason of non-payment of premiums, calls or contributions relating to any other vessel or other insurance. Failing receipt of those confirmations, the Charterers will instruct the brokers, underwriters or association concerned to issue a separate policy or certificate for the Vessel in the sole name of the Charterers or of the Charterers' brokers as agents for the Charterers.
(l)
The Charterers shall promptly provide the Owners with full information regarding any casualty or other accident or damage to the Vessel, including, without limitation, any communication with all parties involved in case of a claim under any of the Insurances, unless the Charterers reasonably expect the cost of the claim no to exceed the Major Casualty Amount.
(m)
The Charterers agree that, at any time after the occurrence of a Termination Event which is continuing, the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties shall be entitled to collect, sue for, recover and give a good discharge for all claims in respect of any of the Insurances; to pay collecting brokers the customary commission on all sums collected in respect of those claims; to compromise all such claims or refer them to arbitration or any other form of judicial or non-judicial determination; and otherwise to deal with such claims in such manner as the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties shall in their discretion think fit.
(n)
Whether or not a Termination Event shall have occurred, the proceeds of any claim under any of the Insurances in respect of a Total Loss shall be paid and applied in accordance with Clause 56 ( Total Loss ).
(o)

(i)
The Owners agree that any amounts which may become due under any protection and indemnity entry or insurance shall be paid to the Charterers to reimburse the Charterers for, and in discharge of, the loss, damage or expense in respect of which they shall have become due, unless, at the time the amount in question becomes due, a Termination Event shall have occurred and is continuing, in which event the Owners shall be entitled to receive the amounts in question and to apply them either in reduction of the Early Termination Amount owed by the Charterers pursuant to paragraph (d) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ) or, at the option of the Owners, to the discharge of the liability in respect of which they were paid.
(ii)
Without prejudice to the forgoing and subject to the terms of the Finance Documents (if any), all other claims in relation to the Insurances (other than in



respect of a Total Loss), shall, unless and until the occurrence of a Termination Event which is continuing, in which event all claims under the relevant policy shall be payable directly to the Owners, be payable as follows:
(A)
a claim in respect of any one casualty where the aggregate claim against all insurers does not exceed the Major Casualty Amount, prior to adjustment for any franchise or deductible under the terms of the relevant policy, shall be paid directly to the Charterers (as agent for the Owners) for the repair, salvage or other charges involved or as a reimbursement if the Charterers fully repaired the damage to the satisfaction of the Owners and paid all of the salvage or other charges;
(B)
a claim in respect of any one casualty where the aggregate claim against all insurers exceeds the Major Casualty Amount prior to adjustment for any franchise or deductible under the terms of the relevant policy shall be payable directly to the Owners unless the Owners have, by prior written consent, agreed for such claim to be paid to the Charterers as and when the Vessel is restored to her former state and condition and the liability in respect of which the insurance loss is payable is discharged, and provided that the insurers may with such consent make payment on account of repairs in the course of being effected.
(p)
The Charterers shall not settle, compromise or abandon any claim under or in connection with any of the Insurances (other than a claim of less than the Major Casualty Amount arising other than from a Total Loss) without the prior written consent of the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties.
(q)
If the Charterers fail to effect or keep in force the Insurances, the Owners may (but shall not be obliged to) effect and/or keep in force such insurances on the Vessel and such entries in protection and indemnity or war risks associations as the Owners in their discretion consider desirable, and the Owners may (but shall not be obliged to) pay any unpaid premiums, calls or contributions. The Charterers will reimburse the Owners from time to time on demand for all such premiums, calls or contributions paid by the Owners, together with interest calculated in accordance with paragraph (i) of Clause 40 ( Hire ) from the date of payment by the Owners until the date of reimbursement.
(r)
The Charterers shall comply strictly with the requirements of any legislation relating to pollution or protection of the environment which may from time to time be applicable to the Vessel in any jurisdiction in which the Vessel shall trade and in particular the Charterers shall comply strictly with the requirements of the United States Oil Pollution Act 1990 (the " Act ") if the Vessel is to trade in the United States of America and Exclusive Economic Zone (as defined in the Act). Before any such trade is commenced and during the entire period during which such trade is carried on, the Charterers shall:
(i)
pay any additional premiums required to maintain protection and indemnity cover for oil pollution up to the limit available to the Charterers for the Vessel in the market; and
(ii)
make all such quarterly or other voyage declarations as may from time to time be required by the Vessel's protection and indemnity association in order to maintain such cover; and
(iii)
submit the Vessel to such additional periodic, classification, structural or other surveys which may be required by the Vessel's protection and indemnity insurers to maintain cover for such trade; and
(iv)
implement any recommendations contained in the reports issued following the surveys referred to in sub-paragraph (r)(iii) above within the relevant time limits; and
(v)
in addition to the foregoing (if such trade is in the United States of America and Exclusive Economic Zone):
(A)
obtain and retain a certificate of financial responsibility under the Act



in form and substance satisfactory to the United States Coast Guard and upon request provide the Owners with evidence of the same; and
(B)
procure that the protection and indemnity insurances do not contain a US Trading Exclusion Clause or any other analogous provision and provide the Owners with evidence that this is so; and
(C)
comply strictly with any operational or structural regulations issued from time to time by any relevant authorities under the Act so that at all times the Vessel falls within the provisions which limit strict liability under the Act for oil pollution.
(s)
The Owners shall be at liberty to, in relation to the Vessel, take out an Innocent Owners' Interest Insurance on such terms and conditions as the Owners may from time to time decide. The Charterers shall from time to time upon the Owners' demand reimburse the Owners for all costs, premiums and expenses paid or incurred by the Owners in connection with such Innocent Owners' Interest Insurance, but only to the extent corresponding to an Owners' Interest Insurance for an amount not exceeding one hundred and ten per cent. (110%) of the then current Early Termination Amount.
(t)
Any Finance Party shall be at liberty to take out a Mortgagees' Interest Insurance in relation to the Vessel on such terms and conditions as that Finance Party may from time to time decide. The Charterers shall from time to time upon the Owners' demand reimburse the Owners for all costs, premiums and expenses paid or incurred by the Owners or that Finance Party in connection with such Mortgagees' Interest Insurance, but only to the extent corresponding to a Mortgagee's Interest Insurance for an amount not exceeding one hundred and ten per cent. (110%) of the amount then outstanding under any loan made available by the Finance Parties pursuant to any Finance Documents.
(u)
The Owners shall be at liberty to, in relation to the Vessel, take out freight, demurrage and defence cover on such terms and conditions as the Owners may from time to time decide. The Charterers shall from time to time upon the Owners' demand reimburse the Owners for all costs, premiums and expenses paid or incurred by the Owners in connection with such cover, but only to the extent corresponding to such cover for an amount not exceeding one hundred and ten per cent (110%) of the then current Early Termination Amount.
42.
Redelivery
Upon the occurrence of any Termination Event, if the Owners decide to retake possession of the Vessel pursuant to paragraph (g) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ), then the Charterers shall, at their own cost and expense, redeliver or cause to be redelivered the Vessel to the Owners at a safe, ice free port (at the Charterers' option and which is acceptable to the Owners) where the Vessel would be afloat at all times in a ready safe berth or anchorage, in accordance with Clauses 15 ( Redelivery ), 43 ( Redelivery conditions ) and 45 ( Diver's inspection at redelivery ), provided however that upon the Charterers' payment of the Early Termination Amount and any other amounts due under this Charter, the Charterers shall no longer be obliged to comply with the requirements under Clauses 15 ( Redelivery ), 43 ( Redelivery conditions ) or 45 ( Diver's inspection at redelivery ).

43.
Redelivery conditions
(a)
In addition to what has been agreed in Clauses 15 ( Redelivery ) (Part II) and 42 ( Redelivery ), the condition of the Vessel shall at redelivery be as follows:
(i)
the Vessel shall be free of any overdue class and statutory recommendations affecting its trading certificates;
(ii)
the Vessel must be redelivered with all equipment and spares or replacement items listed in the delivery inventory carried out pursuant to Clause 9 ( Inventories, Oil and Stores ) (Part II) and any spare parts on board or on order for any equipment installed on the Vessel following delivery (provided that any



such items which are on lease or hire purchase shall be replaced with items of an equivalent standard and condition fair wear and tear excepted); all records, logs, plans, operating manuals and drawings, spare parts on board shall be included at the time of redelivery in connection with a transfer of the Vessel or such other items as are then in the possession of the Charterers shall be delivered to the Owners;
(iii)
the Vessel must be redelivered with all national and international trading certificates and hull/machinery survey positions for both class and statutory surveys free of any overdue recommendation and qualifications valid and un-extended for a period of at least three (3) months beyond the redelivery date;
(iv)
all of the Vessel's ballast tank coatings to be maintained in "Fair" (as such term (or its equivalent) may be defined and/or interpreted in the relevant survey report) condition as appropriate for the Vessel's age at the time of redelivery, fair wear and tear excepted;
(v)
the Vessel shall have passed any flag or class surveys or inspections due within three (3) months after the date of redelivery and have its continuous survey system up to date;
(vi)
the Vessel must be re-delivered with accommodation and common spaces for crew and officers substantially in the same condition as at the Actual Delivery Date, free of damage over and above fair wear and tear, clean and free of infestation and odours; with cargo spaces generally fit to carry the cargoes originally designed and intended for the Vessel; with main propulsion equipment, auxiliary equipment, cargo handling equipment, navigational equipment, etc., in such operating condition as provided for in this Charter;
(vii)
the Vessel shall be free and clear of all liens (other than any Permitted Encumbrance);
(viii)
the condition of the cargo holds to be in accordance with the maintenance regime undertaken by the Charterers during the Charter Period since delivery with allowance for legitimate cargoes carried since the last major maintenance programme;
(ix)
at the costs and expenses of the Charterers, a final joint report from the surveyors appointed by the Owners and the Charterers respectively shall be carried out as to the condition of the Vessel and a list of agreed deficiencies if any shall be drawn up;
(x)
the anti-fouling coating system applied at the last scheduled dry-docking shall be in accordance with prevailing regulations at the time of application;
(xi)
the funnel markings and name (unless being maintained by the Owner following redelivery) shall be painted out by the Charterers; and
(xii)
recently taken lube oil samples for all major machinery shall be made available within one (1) week of redelivery and results forwarded to Owners' technical management for review.
(b)
At redelivery, the Charterers shall ensure that the Vessel shall meet the following performance levels (which where relevant shall be determined by reference to the Vessel's log books):
(i)
all equipment controlling the habitability of the accommodation and service areas to be in proper working order, fair wear and tear excepted; and
(ii)
available deadweight to be within one per cent. (1.00%) of that achieved at delivery (as the same may be adjusted as a result of any upgrading of the Vessel carried out in accordance with this Charter (such adjustment to be agreed between the Owners and Charterers at the time such upgrading work is to be undertaken)).
(c)
The Owners and Charterers shall each appoint (at the Charterers' cost and expense) surveyors for the purpose of determining and agreeing in writing the condition of the



Vessel at redelivery.
(d)
If the Vessel is not in the condition or does not meet the performance criteria required by this Clause 43, a list of deficiencies together with the costs of repairing/remedying such deficiencies shall be agreed by the respective surveyors.
(e)
The Charterers shall be obliged to repair any class items restricting the operation or trading of the Vessel prior to redelivery.
(f)
The Charterers shall be obliged to repair/remedy all such other deficiencies as are necessary to put the Vessel into the return condition required by this Clause 43.
44.
Owners' mortgage
(a)
On the basis that the Owners will procure the issuance of the relevant Finance Party Quiet Enjoyment Letter, the Charterers:
(i)
acknowledge that the Owners are entitled and do intend to enter or have entered into certain funding arrangements with the Finance Parties in order to finance part of the Actual Owners' Cost, which funding arrangements may be secured, inter alia, by ship mortgages over the Vessel and (along with other related matters) the relevant Finance Documents;
(ii)
irrevocably consent to any assignment in favour of the Finance Parties pursuant to the relevant Finance Documents of the Owners' rights in and to any assignment by the Charterers of its rights, interests and benefits in and to the Building Contract, Refund Guarantee, Insurances, Earnings, Requisition Compensation, and any Sub-Charter and the Step-In Agreement; and
(iii)
without limiting the generality of paragraph (q) ( Further assurance ) of Clause 48 ( Charterers' undertakings ), undertake to execute, provide or procure the execution or provision (as the case may be) of such further information or document as in the reasonable opinion of the Owners and/or the Finance Parties are necessary to effect the assignment referred to in sub-paragraph (ii) above.
(b)
Without prejudice to the foregoing, the Owners' may assign, transfer or novate their rights under this Charter without the prior written consent of the Charterers if (x) the proposed assignee, transferee or novatee is an Affiliate of the Owners, or (y) (in the case of an assignment by way of security only) the proposed assignee is a Finance Party, in all cases subject to the following conditions:
(i)
the Owner having procured the relevant Finance Party Quiet Enjoyment Letter;
(ii)
the proposed assignee, transferee or novatee is not a recognised competitor of any member of the Teekay Group; and
(iii)
the Charterers will not be left in a financially worse position after any proposed assignment, transfer or novation,
provided however that all the conditions referred to in the preceding provisions of this paragraph (b) (other than the Finance Party Quiet Enjoyment Letter referred to in sub-paragraph (b)(i) above) shall not apply to any assignment, transfer or novation which occurs or is intended to occur after a Termination Event has occurred and is continuing.
(c)
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Owners shall ensure that, at any time during the Charter Period, any Debt will be equal to or less than ninety five per cent. (95%) of the Early Termination Amount as ascertained at the relevant time (as if there were an early termination of this Charter at such time).
(d)
For the purpose of this Clause 44, " Debt " means, in relation to the Owners and the Vessel, the amount of Financial Indebtedness that the Owners may incur and be owed to the Finance Parties arising out of or in connection with the Finance Documents and such amount of Debt shall, for the avoidance of doubt, exclude any fees, costs, disbursements or default interests which may arise in connection with the underlying committed funding arrangements.
45.
Diver's inspection at redelivery
(a)
For the avoidance of doubt, the requirements of this Clause 45 will not apply if (i) after



the occurrence of a Termination Event, the Charterers have paid the Early Termination Amount and any other amounts due under this Charter, or (ii) the Charterers have paid the Purchase Obligation Price and the Vessel has been redelivered to the Charterer pursuant to Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, p urchase obligation and transfer of title ).
(b)
Unless the Vessel is returned in dry-dock, a diver's inspection is required to be performed at the time of redelivery.
(c)
The Charterers shall, at the written request of the Owners, arrange at the Charterers' time and expense for an underwater inspection by a diver approved by the Classification Society immediately prior to the redelivery.
(d)
A video film of the inspection shall be made. The extent of the inspection and the conditions under which it is performed shall be to the satisfaction of the Classification Society.
(e)
If damage to the underwater parts is found, the Charterers shall arrange, at their time and costs, for the Vessel to be dry-docked and repairs carried out to the satisfaction of the Classification Society.
(f)
If the conditions at the port of redelivery are unsuitable for such diver's inspection, the Charterers shall take the Vessel (in Owners' time but at Charterers' expense) to a suitable alternative place nearest to the redelivery port unless an alternative solution is agreed.
(g)
Without limiting the generality of sub-paragraph (a)(iii) of Clause 57 ( Fees and expenses ), all costs relating to any diver's inspection shall be borne by the Charterers.
46.
Owners' representations, warranties and undertaking
(a)
Owners' representations and warranties The Owners represent and warrant to the Charterers on the date of this Charter, and (by reference to the facts and circumstances then pertaining) on the Actual Delivery Date and on each Hire Payment Date, that:
(i)
they are a corporation duly incorporated under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation with power to enter into the Transaction Documents and to exercise their rights and perform their obligations under the Transaction Documents and all corporate and other action required to authorise their execution of the Transaction Documents and their performance of their obligations thereunder has been duly taken; and
(ii)
the obligations expressed to be assumed by the Owners in the Transaction Documents are legal and valid obligations, binding on them in accordance with the terms of the Transaction Documents and no limit on their powers will be exceeded as a result of the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents or the performance of their obligations thereunder.
(b)
Owners' undertakings and covenants The Owners undertake and covenant as follows for the duration of the Charter Period:
(i)
they will not create or permit to exist any Owners' Encumbrance on the Vessel, save as permitted subject to and in accordance with sub-paragraph (ii) below or Clause 44 ( Owners' mortgage );
(ii)
on the basis that the Owners will procure the issuance of the relevant Finance Party Quiet Enjoyment Letter, the Owners will be permitted to grant, execute or create the relevant Owners' Encumbrances in favour of the Finance Parties for the purpose of securing the relevant funding arrangements for the financing (or refinancing, as the case may be) of part of the Actual Owners' Cost;
(iii)
they shall not otherwise sell, transfer or dispose of the Vessel or any interest therein except:
(A)
pursuant to their powers of enforcement following the occurrence and during the continuance of a Termination Event in accordance with the terms of this Charter; or
(B)
as a result of the Finance Parties exercising their powers of enforcement in accordance with the terms of the Finance Documents; and



(iv)
they and their officers, directors, employees, consultants, agents and/or intermediaries, or any person acting on their behalf, have complied with, and shall comply with, all applicable Business Ethics Laws in connection with this Charter. The Owners shall indemnify the Charterers for any loss or damages arising from a breach of this paragraph (b).
(c)
Representations limited : the representation and warranties of the Owners in paragraph (a) above are subject to:
(i)
the principle that equitable remedies are remedies which may be granted or refused at the discretion of the court;
(ii)
the limitation of enforcement by laws relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, reorganisation, court schemes, moratoria, administration and other laws generally affecting or limiting the rights of creditors;
(iii)
the time barring of claims under any applicable limitation acts;
(iv)
the possibility that a court may strike out provisions for a contract as being invalid for reasons of oppression, undue influence or similar; and
(v)
any other reservations or qualifications of law expressed in any legal opinions obtained by the Owners in connection with the Transaction Documents.
47.
Charterers' representations and warranties
(a)
The Charterers represent and warrant to the Owners on (A) the date of this Charter and (by reference to the facts and circumstances then pertaining) on (B) the Actual Delivery Date and (C) each Hire Payment Date as follows (except that (1) the representation and warranty contained in paragraph (vii) ( No filing or stamp taxes ) below shall only be made on the date of this Charter and on the Actual Delivery Date, and (2) the representations and warranties in paragraphs (ii) ( No deductions or withholding ), (vi) ( Validity and admissibility in evidence ), (xx) ( Disclosure of material facts ) and (xxvi) ( Financial covenants ) below shall only be made on the date of this Charter):
(i)
Status and due authorisation: each Obligor is a corporation, limited partnership or limited liability company duly incorporated or formed under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation or formation (as the case may be) with power to enter into the Transaction Documents and to exercise its rights and perform its obligations under the Transaction Documents and all corporate and other action required to authorise its execution of the Transaction Documents and its performance of its obligations thereunder has been duly taken;
(ii)
No deductions or withholding: under the laws of the Obligors' respective jurisdictions of incorporation or formation in force at the date hereof, none of the Obligors will be required to make any deduction or withholding from any payment it may make under any of the Transaction Documents (other than a FATCA Deduction);
(iii)
Claims pari passu: under the laws of the Obligors' respective jurisdictions of incorporation or formation in force at the date hereof, the payment obligations of each Obligor under each Transaction Document to which it is a party, rank at least pari passu with the claims of all other unsecured and unsubordinated creditors of such obligor save for any obligations which are preferred solely by any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar laws of general application;
(iv)
No immunity: in any proceedings taken in any of the Obligors' respective jurisdictions of incorporation or formation in relation to any of the Transaction Documents, none of the Obligors will be entitled to claim for itself or any of its assets immunity from suit, execution, attachment or other legal process;
(v)
Governing law and judgments : in any proceedings taken in any of the Obligors' jurisdiction of incorporation or formation in relation to any of the Transaction Documents in which there is an express choice of the law of a particular country as the governing law thereof, that choice of law and any judgment or (if applicable) arbitral award obtained in that country will be recognised and



enforced;
(vi)
Validity and admissibility in evidence: as at the date hereof, all acts, conditions and things required to be done, fulfilled and performed in order (A) to enable each of the Obligors lawfully to enter into, exercise its rights under and perform and comply with the obligations expressed to be assumed by it in the Transaction Documents, (B) to ensure that the obligations expressed to be assumed by each of the Obligors in the Transaction Documents are legal, valid and binding, and (C) to make the Transaction Documents admissible in evidence in the jurisdictions of incorporation or formation of each of the Obligors, have been done, fulfilled and performed;
(vii)
No filing or stamp taxes: under the laws of the Obligors' respective jurisdictions of incorporation or formation in force at the date hereof, it is not necessary that any of the Transaction Documents be filed, recorded or enrolled with any court or other authority in its jurisdiction of incorporation or formation (other than the relevant maritime registry, to the extent applicable) or that any stamp, registration or similar tax be paid on or in relation to any of the Transaction Document;
(viii)
Binding obligations: the obligations expressed to be assumed by each of the Obligors in the Transaction Documents are legal and valid obligations, binding on each of them in accordance with the terms of the Transaction Documents and no limit on any of their powers will be exceeded as a result of the borrowings, granting of security or giving of guarantees contemplated by the Transaction Documents or the performance by any of them of any of their obligations thereunder;
(ix)
No misleading information: to the best of their knowledge, any factual information provided by any Obligor to the Owners in connection with the Transaction Documents was true and accurate in all material respects as at the date it was provided and is not misleading in any respect;
(x)
No winding-up: none of the Obligors has taken any corporate, limited liability company or limited partnership action nor have any other steps been taken or legal proceedings been started or (to the best of the Charterers' knowledge and belief) threatened against any Obligor for its winding-up, dissolution, administration or reorganisation or for the appointment of a receiver, administrator, administrative receiver, trustee or similar officer of it or of any or all of its assets or revenues which might have a Material Adverse Effect;
(xi)
Solvency:
(A)
none of the Obligors nor the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole is unable, or admits or has admitted its inability, to pay its debts or has suspended making payments in respect of any of its debts;
(B)
none of the Obligors by reason of actual or anticipated financial difficulties, has commenced, or intends to commence, negotiations with one or more of its creditors with a view to rescheduling any of its indebtedness;
(C)
the value of the assets of each Obligor and the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole is not less than the liabilities of such entity or the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole (as the case may be) (taking into account contingent and prospective liabilities); and
(D)
no moratorium has been, or may, in the reasonably foreseeable future be, declared in respect of any indebtedness of any Obligor.
(xii)
No material defaults:
(A)
without prejudice to paragraph (B) below, none of the Obligors is in breach of or in default under any agreement to which it is a party or which is binding on it or any of its assets to an extent or in a manner



which might have a Material Adverse Effect; and
(B)
no Potential Termination Event or Termination Event is continuing or might reasonably be expected to result from each Obligor's entry into and performance of each Transaction Document to which such Obligor is a party;
(xiii)
No material proceedings: no action or administrative proceeding of or before any court, arbitral body or agency which is not covered by adequate insurance or which might have a Material Adverse Effect has been started or is reasonably likely to be started;
(xiv)
Accounts: all financial statements relating to the Charterers or the Charter Guarantor required to be delivered under paragraphs (a) ( Financial statements ) and (c) ( Interim financial statements ) of Clause 48 ( Charterers' undertakings ) were each prepared in accordance with GAAP, give (in conjunction with the notes thereto) a true and fair view of (in the case of annual financial statements) or fairly represent (in the case of semi-annual and quarterly financial statements) the financial condition of the Charterers or the Charter Guarantor (as the case may be) and its Subsidiaries at the date as of which they were prepared and the results of their operations during the financial period then ended;
(xv)
No obligation to create Encumbrance: the execution of the Transaction Documents by the Obligors and their exercise of their rights and performance of their obligations thereunder will not result in the existence of nor oblige any Obligor to create any Encumbrance over all or any of their present or future revenues or assets, other than pursuant to the Security Documents;
(xvi)
No breach: the execution of the Transaction Documents by each of the Obligors and their exercise of their rights and performance of their obligations under any of the Transaction Documents do not constitute and will not result in any breach of any agreement or treaty to which any of them is a party;
(xvii)
Security: each of the Obligors is the legal and beneficial owner of all assets and other property which it purports to charge, mortgage, pledge, assign or otherwise secure pursuant to each Security Document and those Security Documents to which it is a party create and give rise to valid and effective security having the ranking expressed in those Security Documents;
(xviii)
Necessary Authorisations: the Necessary Authorisations required by each Obligor are in full force and effect, and each Obligor is in compliance with the material provisions of each such Necessary Authorisation relating to it and, to the best of its knowledge, none of the Necessary Authorisations relating to it are the subject of any pending or threatened proceedings or revocation;
(xix)
No money laundering: the performance of the obligations of the Obligors under the Transaction Documents, will be for the account of members of the Charter Guarantor Group and will not involve any breach by any of them of any law or regulatory measure relating to "money laundering" as defined in Article 1 of the Directive (2005/60/EC) of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Communities;
(xx)
Disclosure of material facts: the Charterers are not aware of any material facts or circumstances which have not been disclosed to the Owners and which might, if disclosed, have reasonably been expected to adversely affect the decision of a person considering whether or not to enter into the Transaction Documents;
(xxi)
No breach of laws:
(A)
none of the Obligors has breached any law or regulation which breach has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect; and
(B)
no labour disputes are current or (to the best of the Charterers' knowledge and belief) threatened against any member of the Charter Guarantor Group which have or are reasonably likely to have a Material



Adverse Effect;
(xxii)
Environmental Law:
(A)
each member of the Charter Guarantor Group is in compliance with paragraph (j) ( Environmental compliance ) of Clause 48 ( Charterers' undertakings ) and (to the best of the Charterers' knowledge and belief) no circumstances have occurred which would prevent such compliance in a manner or to an extent which has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect; and
(B)
no Environmental Claim has been commenced or (to the best of the Charterers' knowledge and belief) is threatened against any member of the Charter Guarantor Group where that claim has or is reasonably likely, if determined against that member of the Charter Guarantor Group, to have a Material Adverse Effect.
(xxiii)
Taxation:
(A)
no Obligor (save for the Charter Guarantor) is materially overdue in the filing of any Tax returns and no Obligor (save for the Charter Guarantor) is overdue in the payment of any amount in respect of Tax of five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) (or its equivalent in any other currency) or more, save in the case of Taxes which are being contested on bona fide grounds; and
(B)
no claims or investigations are being made or conducted against any Obligor (save for the Charter Guarantor) with respect to Taxes such that a liability of, or claim against, such Obligor of five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) (or its equivalent in any other currency) or more is reasonably likely to arise;
(xxiv)
No Restricted Party: no Obligor is a Restricted Party nor has any Obligor or any of their respective directors, officers or employees or any person acting on their behalf received notice or are aware of any claim, action, suit, proceeding or investigation against any of them with respect to Sanctions by a Sanctions Authority;
(xxv)
No Material Adverse Effect: no event or circumstance which has occurred and which has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect;
(xxvi)
Financial covenants: the financial covenants and other requirements under Clause 50 ( Financial covenants ) are no less favourable than those given by the Charter Guarantor to any of its other creditors; and
(xxvii)
Copies of Project Documents: the copies of the Project Documents provided by the Charterers to the Owners in accordance with Clause 36 ( Conditions precedent ) are true and accurate copies of the originals and represent the full agreement between the parties to those Project Documents in relation to the subject matter of those Project Documents and there are no commissions, rebates (other than any late fee, commitment fee and arrangement fee which the Charterers (as sellers) are obliged to pay to the Owners (as buyers) under the MOA), premiums or other payments due or to become due in connection with the subject matter of those Project Documents other than in the ordinary course of business or as disclosed to, and approved in writing by, the Owners.
(b)
Representations limited : the representation and warranties of the Charterers in this Clause 47 are subject to:
(i)
the principle that equitable remedies are remedies which may be granted or refused at the discretion of the court;
(ii)
the limitation of enforcement by laws relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, reorganisation, court schemes, moratoria, administration and other laws generally affecting or limiting the rights of creditors;
(iii)
the time barring of claims under any applicable limitation acts;



(iv)
the possibility that a court may strike out provisions for a contract as being invalid for reasons of oppression, undue influence or similar; and
(v)
any other reservations or qualifications of law expressed in any legal opinions obtained by the Owners in connection with the Transaction Documents.
48.
Charterers' undertakings
The undertaking and covenants in this Clause 48 remain in force for the duration of the Agreement Term.
(a)
Financial statements : The Charterers shall supply to the Owners:
(i)
as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the end of each of the Charterers' Financial Years, the Charterers' audited financial statements for that Financial Year;
(ii)
as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the end of each of the Charter Guarantor's Financial Years, the Charter Guarantor's audited financial statements for that Financial Year.
(b)
Requirements as to financial statements : Each set of financial statements delivered to the Owners under paragraph (a) ( Financial statements ) above in relation to the Charterers and the Charter Guarantor (each a " Notifying Party "):
(i)
shall be certified by an authorised signatory of the relevant Notifying Party as fairly representing its financial condition as at the date as at which those financial statements were drawn up; and
(ii)
shall be prepared in accordance with GAAP.
(c)
Interim financial statements The Charterers shall supply to the Owners:
(i)
as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and twenty (120) days after the end of the Charterers' Financial Half-Year:
(A)
the unaudited financial statements of the Charterers for that Financial Half-Year; and
(B)
the unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Charter Guarantor for that Financial Half-Year; and
(ii)
as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and twenty (120) days after the end of each relevant Financial Quarter:
(A)
the unaudited financial statements of the Charterers for that Financial Quarter; and
(B)
the unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Charter Guarantor for that Financial Quarter.
(d)
Compliance Certificate
(i)
The Charterers shall supply to the Owners a Compliance Certificate setting out (in reasonable detail) computations as to compliance with Clause 50 ( Financial covenants ), with:
(A)
each of the Charter Guarantor's annual consolidated audited financial statements in respect of the relevant Financial Year delivered pursuant to paragraph (a)(ii) ( Financial statements ) above; and
(B)
each of the half-yearly unaudited financial statements in relation to the first Financial Half-Year of that calendar year and delivered pursuant to paragraph (c) ( Interim financial statements ) above.
(ii)
Each Compliance Certificate shall be signed by an authorised signatory of the Charter Guarantor.
(e)
Information: miscellaneous The Charterers shall supply to the Owners:
(i)
promptly upon becoming aware of them, details of any material litigation, arbitration or administrative proceedings which are current, threatened or pending against any Obligor, and which, if adversely determined, are reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect; and



(ii)
promptly, such further information regarding the financial condition, business and operations of any Obligor as the Owners may reasonably request.
(f)
Maintenance of legal validity The Charterers shall comply with the terms of and do all that is necessary to maintain in full force and effect all Necessary Authorisations required in or by the laws and regulations of their jurisdiction of formation or incorporation and all other applicable jurisdictions, to enable them lawfully to enter into and perform their obligations under the Transaction Documents and to ensure the legality, validity, enforceability or admissibility in evidence of the Transaction Documents in their jurisdiction of incorporation or formation and all other applicable jurisdictions.
(g)
Notification of Termination Event The Charterers shall promptly, upon becoming aware of the same, inform the Owners in writing of the occurrence of any Termination Event (and the steps, if any, being taken to remedy this) and, upon receipt of a written request to that effect from the Owners, confirm to the Owners that, save as previously notified to the Owners or as notified in such confirmation, no Termination Event is continuing or if a Termination Event is continuing specifying the steps, if any, being taken to remedy it.
(h)
Claims pari passu The Charterers shall ensure that at all times the claims of a Creditor Party against them under the Transaction Documents rank at least pari passu with the claims of all their other unsecured and subordinated creditors save those whose claims are preferred by any bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, winding-up or other similar laws of general application.
(i)
Necessary Authorisations Without prejudice to any specific provision of the Transaction Documents relating to a Necessary Authorisation, the Charterers shall (i) obtain, comply with and do all that is necessary to maintain in full force and effect all Necessary Authorisations if a failure to do the same may cause a Material Adverse Effect; and (ii) promptly upon request, supply certified copies to the Owners of all Necessary Authorisations.
(j)
Compliance with applicable laws The Charterers shall comply with all applicable laws, including Environmental Laws, to which it may be subject (except as regards Restricted Parties to which paragraph (k) ( No dealings with Restricted Parties ) below applies, and anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws to which paragraph (l) ( Anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws ) below applies) if a failure to do the same may have a Material Adverse Effect.
(k)
No dealings with Restricted Parties The Charterers shall not, and shall not permit or authorise any other person to, directly utilise or employ the Vessel or to use, lend, make payments of, contribute or otherwise make available, all or any part of the proceeds of any transaction(s) contemplated by the Transaction Documents to fund any trade, business or other activities:
(i)
involving or for the benefit of any Restricted Party; and
(ii)
in any other manner that would reasonably be expected to result in any Obligor, the Owners, any Approved Commercial Managers, any Approved Technical Managers or any Finance Party (if applicable) being in breach of any Sanctions or become a Restricted Party.
(l)
Anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws The Charterers warrant, represent and agree that they and their Affiliates and their respective officers, directors, employees, consultants, agents and/or intermediaries have complied with, and shall comply with, all applicable Business Ethics Laws in connection with this Charter. The Charterers shall indemnify the Owners for any loss or damages arising from a breach of this paragraph (l). For the purpose of this Clause only, an "Affiliate" means any member of the Charter Guarantor Group.
(m)
Environmental compliance The Charterers shall, and shall procure that each of the Obligors will:
(i)
comply with any Environmental Law;



(ii)
obtain, maintain and ensure compliance with all requisite Environmental Approvals; and
(iii)
implement procedures to monitor compliance with and to prevent liability under any Environmental Law,
where failure to do so has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.
(n)
Environmental Claims The Charterers shall promptly upon becoming aware of the same, inform the Owners in writing of:
(i)
any Environmental Claim against any member of the Charter Guarantor Group which is current, pending or threatened; and
(ii)
any facts or circumstances which are reasonably likely to result in any Environmental Claim being commenced or threatened against any member of the Charter Guarantor Group,
where the claim, if determined against that member of the Charter Guarantor Group, has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.
(o)
Taxation The Charterers shall pay and discharge any Tax imposed upon them or their assets within the time period allowed without incurring penalties unless and only to the extent that:
(i)
such payment is being contested in good faith;
(ii)
adequate reserves are being maintained for such Tax and the costs required to contest them have been disclosed in their latest financial statements; and
(iii)
such payment can be lawfully withheld and failure to pay such Tax does not have or is not reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.
(p)
Loans or other financial commitments The Charterers shall not make any loan or enter into any guarantee and indemnity, voluntarily assume any actual or contingent liability, or otherwise provide any other form of financial support in respect of any obligation of any other person except pursuant to the Transaction Documents and loans made in the ordinary course of business.
(q)
Further assurance The Charterers shall at their own expense, promptly take all such action as the Owners may reasonably require for the purpose of perfecting or protecting any of the Owners' rights with respect to the security created or evidenced (or intended to be created or evidenced) by the Security Documents.
(r)
Inspection of records The Charterers will permit the inspection of their financial records and accounts on reasonable notice from time to time before 5:00 pm in the place of business by the Owners or their nominee.
(s)
Insurance The Charterers shall procure that all of the assets, operation and liability of the Charterers are insured against such risks, liabilities and for amounts as normally adopted by the industry for similar assets and liabilities and, in the case of the Vessel, in accordance with the terms of this Charter.
(t)
Change of Control and other merger and demerger
(i)
The Charterers shall ensure that, unless with the Owners' prior written consent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed), no Change of Control shall occur.
(ii)
Without limiting sub-paragraph (i) above, the Charterers shall not enter into any amalgamation, merger, demerger or corporate restructuring without the prior written consent of the Owners (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld).
(u)
Transfer of assets The Charterers shall not, and shall procure that no other Obligor (other than the Charter Guarantor and the Sole Pledgor) will, sell or transfer any of its material assets other than:
(i)
on arm's length terms to third parties where the net proceeds of sale are used as a prepayment hereunder; or
(ii)
on arm's length terms to its Affiliates, which are and remain members of the the



Charter Guarantor Group.
(v)
Change of business The Charterers shall not without the prior written consent of the Owners, make any substantial change to the general nature of their shipping business from that carried on at the date of this Charter.
(w)
Acquisitions The Charterers shall not make any acquisitions or investments without the prior written consent of the Owners (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) save for the acquisition of the Vessel under the Building Contract.
(x)
"Know your customer" checks If:
(i)
the introduction of or any change in (or in the interpretation, administration or application of) any law or regulation made after the date of this Charter;
(ii)
any change in the status of the Charterers after the date of this Charter; or
(iii)
a proposed assignment or transfer by Owners of any of their rights and obligations under this Charter,
obliges the Owners to comply with "know your customer" or similar identification procedures in circumstances where the necessary information is not already available to it, the Charterers shall promptly upon the request of the Owners supply, or procure the supply of, such documentation and other evidence as is reasonably requested by the Owners in order for the Owners to carry out and be satisfied they have complied with all necessary "know your customer" or other similar checks under all applicable laws and regulations pursuant to the transactions contemplated in the Transaction Documents.
(y)
No borrowings The Charterers shall not incur any liability or obligation except (i) liabilities and obligations under the Transaction Documents to which they are parties, (ii) liabilities or obligations reasonably incurred in the ordinary course of operating, chartering, repairing and maintaining the Vessel and (iii) Financial Indebtedness owing to other members of the Teekay Group provided that such Financial Indebtedness is unsecured and subordinated, and provided further that so long as no Termination Event shall have occurred and be continuing or would result from the making of any such payment nothing in this paragraph (y) shall prevent the Charterers from repaying any such Financial Indebtedness or paying interest on such Financial Indebtedness.
(z)
No dividends The Charterers shall not, and shall procure that none of the other Obligors (other than any Pledgor and the Charter Guarantor) shall, pay any dividends or make other distributions to its shareholders whilst a Termination Event is continuing.
(aa)
Listing The Charterers shall procure that the Charter Guarantor will for the duration of the Agreement Term maintain its listing as a publicly listed entity on the New York Stock Exchange or any other recognised stock exchange acceptable to the Owners.
(ab)
Negative pledge The Charterers shall not create, or permit to subsist, any Encumbrance (other than pursuant to the Security Documents) over all or any part of the Vessel, their other assets or undertakings (other than Permitted Encumbrances) nor dispose of the Vessel or any of those assets or all or any part of those undertakings other than, in the case of a sale of the Vessel, where such sale complies with the requirements of the MOA, this Charter (including, without limitation, Clauses 51 ( Termination Events ) and 55 ( Sale of Vessel by the Owners )), or any other Transaction Documents.
(ac)
Management of the Vessel The Charterers shall ensure that:
(i)
the Vessel is at all times commercially managed by the relevant Approved Commercial Managers and technically managed by the relevant Approved Technical Managers;
(ii)
unless (A) the Charterers have promptly informed the Owners in writing of any proposed change of any Approved Commercial Managers or Approved Technical Managers, and (B) the Owners have granted their prior written consent (which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed) to such proposed change:
(A)
the Approved Commercial Managers shall not be changed to an entity which is not a member of the Teekay Group; and



(B)
the Approved Technical Managers shall not be changed to an entity which is neither (1) a member of the Teekay Group, nor (2) STASCO; and
(iii)
if, at any time:
(A)
the Approved Commercial Managers are changed to an entity which is not a member of the Teekay Group; or
(B)
the Approved Technical Managers are changed to an entity which is neither (1) a member of the Teekay Group, nor (2) STASCO,
the relevant new Approved Commercial Managers or Approved Technical Managers (as the case may be) will provide a Managers' Undertaking (in form and content reasonably satisfactory to the Owners) confirming that, among other things, following the occurrence of Termination Event which is continuing, all claims of such Approved Commercial Managers or Approved Technical Managers (as the case may be) against the Charterers shall be subordinated to the claims of the Owners or the Finance Parties (if applicable) under the Transaction Documents.
(ad)
Classification The Charterers shall ensure that the Vessel maintains the highest classification required for the purpose of the relevant trade of the Vessel which shall be with the Vessel's Classification Society, in each case, free from any material overdue recommendations, and adverse notations affecting that the Vessel's class.
(ae)
Certificate of financial responsibility The Charterers shall, if required, obtain and maintain a certificate of financial responsibility in relation to the Vessel which is to call at the United States of America.
(af)
Registration The Charterers shall not change or permit a change to the flag of the Vessel throughout the duration of this Charter other than to a Pre-Approved Flag or under such other flag as may be approved by the Owners, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Any change to the flag of the Vessel shall be at the cost of the Charterers (which shall include any reasonable and documented costs of the Finance Parties (if applicable)).
(ag)
ISM and ISPS Compliance The Charterers shall ensure that each ISM Company and ISPS Company complies in all material respects with the ISM Code and the ISPS Code, respectively, or any replacements thereof and in particular (without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing) shall ensure that such company holds (i) a valid and current Document of Compliance issued pursuant to the ISM Code, (ii) a valid and current SMC issued in respect of the Vessel pursuant to the ISM Code, and (iii) an ISSC in respect of the Vessel, and the Charterers shall promptly, upon request, supply the Owners with copies of the same.
(ah)
Chartering-in The Charterers shall not, during the duration of this Charter, without the prior written consent of the Owners, take any vessel on charter or other contract of employment (or agree to do so) except for vessels chartered in by the Charterers on a temporary basis to be provided to any Sub-Charterers in order to fulfil its obligations under the relevant Sub-Charter (in circumstances where the Vessel is not available for whatever reason).
(ai)
Inspection of Vessel and inspection reports In the absence of a Termination Event, subject to there being no undue interference with the operation of the Vessel, the Charterers shall, upon the Owners' request once in each twelve (12)-month period during the Charter Period, provide an inspection report as to the condition of the Vessel (and, for the avoidance of doubt, each such report may be prepared by the relevant technical team of a member of the Teekay Group), provided always however that if a Termination Event has occurred and is continuing, the Owners may at any time and at the Charterers' cost conduct such inspection and the Charterers shall be deemed to have granted such permission and shall provide such necessary assistance to the Owners in respect of such



inspection.
(aj)
Valuation Report The Charterers will deliver or procure the delivery to the Owners of a Valuation Report:
(i)
once every twelve (12) months during the Charter Period (each such Valuation Report to be at the Charterers' cost); and
(ii)
at such other times as the Owners may require in their absolute discretion (each such additional Valuation Report to be at Owners' cost unless a Termination Event has occurred and is continuing following which each such additional Valuation Report shall be at the cost of the Charterers).
(ak)
Transactions with Affiliates The Charterers shall procure that all transactions conducted or to be conducted between the Charterers and any of the Charterers' Affiliates will be on an arm's length commercial basis.
(al)
Project Documents In relation to the Project Documents, the Charterers undertake that:
(i)
there shall be no termination by the Charterers of, alteration to or waiver of any material term of, any Project Document and the Charterers shall not exercise or waive any of their rights under or in connection with any Project Document, in each case without the prior written consent of the Owners; and
(ii)
without prejudice to the foregoing, the Charterers shall, where applicable, use reasonable endeavours and forthwith execute and deliver any and all such other agreements, instruments and documents (including any novation agreement) as may be required by law or deemed necessary or desirable by the Owners to ensure that the Project Documents which are in effect on the date of this Charter (in particular any Sub-Charters) shall remain in effect, so that all obligations previously owed by the applicable Project Party to the Charterers under such Project Documents shall continue to be owed to the Charterers throughout the Agreement Term.
(am)
Evidence of delivery under Sub-Charters and replacement time charters The Charterers shall:
(i)
within thirty (30) days from the first day of the Initial Sub-Charter Delivery Window, provide the certificate of delivery (or such other equivalent document) for the purpose of evidencing that delivery under the Initial Sub-Charter has taken place;
(ii)
without prejudice to sub-paragraph (i) above, provide a written confirmation to the Owners that: (A) delivery of the Vessel to the Initial Sub-Charterers in accordance with the Initial Sub-Charter has occurred within thirty (30) days after such delivery, and (B) delivery of the Vessel to such other Sub-Charterers in accordance with the relevant Sub-Charter has occurred within thirty (30) days after such delivery; and
(iii)
within thirty (30) days after the Vessel is delivered to the relevant replacement charterer in accordance with a replacement time charter referred to in sub-paragraph (a)(xxvi)(B) ( Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter before the Actual Delivery Date ) or (a)(xxvii)(B) ( Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter after the Actual Delivery Date ) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ) has occurred, provide a written confirmation to the Owners that such delivery has occurred.
(an)
Conditions subsequent The Charterers shall:
(i)
to the extent that any certificate received by the Owners pursuant to paragraph (g) of Clause 36 ( Conditions precedent ) was in provisional form at the time of the receipt, deliver or caused to be delivered to the Owners the corresponding formal certificate as soon as possible after the Charterers' receipt of the same from the relevant persons, and in any event prior to the expiry of the validity period of such provisional certificate;
(ii)
the Vessel's transcript of register within forty-eight (48) hours of the Actual



Delivery Date; and
(iii)
within ten (10) Business Days from the Actual Delivery Date, letters of undertaking in respect of the Insurances as required by the Transaction Documents, together with copies of the relevant policies or cover notes or entry certificates in respect of the Insurances duly endorsed with the interest of the Owners.
49.
Earnings Account
(a)
In addition to Clause 48 ( Charterers' undertakings ), the Charterers hereby undertake to the Owners that:
(i)
if, at any time during the Agreement Term, the Account Bank needs to be changed from such bank or financial institution which the Owners and the Charterers have previously agreed to be the Account Bank for the purpose of this Charter (in each instance a " Previous Account Bank ") as a result of the Owners' internal approval requirements, then the Charterers shall (without limiting the generality of paragraph (q) ( Further assurance ) of Clause 48 ( Charterers' undertakings )) at their own expense, promptly take all such action as the Owners may reasonably require for the purpose of effecting a substitution of such Previous Account Bank to such Owners-approved bank or financial institution (in each instance the " Newly-Approved Account Bank "), including but not limited to the following:
(A)
the (1) execution of all necessary account opening mandates, "know your client", compliance checks or similar documents, and (2) payment of account administration, operation, maintenance or associated fees, in each case as such Newly-Approved Account Bank may require;
(B)
the transfer of all amounts standing credit to the Earnings Account held with such Previous Account Bank to the Earnings Account opened or to be opened with the Newly-Approved Account Bank; and
(C)
the:
(1)
execution of a new security instrument (together with all other documents required by it according to its terms, including, without limitation, all notices of assignment and/or charge and acknowledgements of all such notices of assignment); and
(2)
procurement of: (x) a legal opinion issued by a competent law firm qualified to practise in the jurisdiction in which the new Earnings Account referred to in sub-paragraph (a)(i)(B) above is to be opened, (y) a legal opinion issued by a competent law firm qualified to practise in the jurisdiction of formation of the Charterers, and (z) such security instrument, other documents and legal opinions shall, in each case as applicable, in form and substance satisfactory to the Owners (acting reasonably); and
(ii)
the Charterers will, throughout the Agreement Term, deposit all of the Earnings received by the Charterers into the Earnings Account, free and clear of any costs, fees, expenses, disbursements, withholdings or deductions.
(b)
Provided that no Termination Event has occurred or is continuing and subject to payment of any Hire that has become due and payable, the Charterers may freely withdraw any amount standing to the credit of the Earnings Account.
50.
Financial covenants
(a)
The Charterers shall procure that the Charter Guarantor will (on a consolidated basis) comply with the following financial covenants throughout the Agreement Term:
(i)
to maintain Free Liquidity and Available Credit Lines of (in aggregate) not less



than thirty five million US Dollars (US$35,000,000);
(ii)
to maintain a Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity Ratio of not more than eighty per cent (80%); and
(iii)
to maintain a Tangible Net Worth of at least four hundred million US Dollars (US$400,000,000),
provided that following any change in the applicable accounting policies for the Charter Guarantor from GAAP, the Owners (in consultation with the Charter Guarantor) may require an amendment to this Clause 50 as the Owners deem logical and necessary having regard to the nature of such changes in policy and the intended substance of this Clause 50.
(b)
The financial covenants set out in paragraph (a) above shall be tested every six (6) months by reference to (i) each of the audited consolidated annual and (as the case may be) unaudited consolidated semi-annual financial statements of the Charter Guarantor received by the Owners pursuant to paragraphs (a) ( Financial statements ) and (c) ( Interim financial statements ) (respectively) of Clause 48 ( Charterers' undertakings ), and (ii) the relevant Compliance Certificate delivered pursuant to paragraph (d) ( Compliance Certificate ) of Clause 48 ( Charterers' undertakings ).
(c)
For the purpose of this Clause 50:
" Available Credit Lines " means any undrawn committed revolving credit lines, other than undrawn committed revolving credit lines with less than six (6) months to maturity, available to be drawn by any member of the Charter Guarantor Group, as reflected in Charter Guarantor's most recent financial statements forming part of the Charter Guarantor's Accounts.
" Charter Guarantor's Accounts " means the consolidated financial statements of the Charter Guarantor to be provided to the Owner, as referred to in paragraph (b) above of this Clause 50.
" Equity " means the aggregate of the amount paid up on the issued share capital of the Charter Guarantor and the amount standing to the credit of its capital and revenue reserves (including any share premium account or capital redemption reserve but excluding any revaluation reserve), plus or minus the amount standing to the credit or debit (as the case may be) of its profit and loss account.
" Free Liquidity " means cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of maturities less than one (1) year to which the members of the Charter Guarantor Group shall have free, immediate and direct access each as reflected in the Charter Guarantor's most recent financial statements forming part of the Charter Guarantor's Accounts.
" Net Debt " means the Charter Guarantor's Total Debt less its Free Liquidity.
" Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity Ratio " means the ratio of Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity.
" Tangible Net Worth " means the issued and paid up share capital (including share premium or items of a similar nature (but excluding shares which are expressed to be redeemable)), loans from shareholders (where subordinated to the satisfaction of the Owners), and amounts standing to the credit of the consolidated capital reserves of the Charter Guarantor,
(a)
plus any credit balance carried forward on the Charter Guarantor's consolidated profit and loss account,



(b)
less:
(i)
any debit balance carried forward on the Charter Guarantor's consolidated profit and loss account;
(ii)
any amount shown for goodwill, including on consolidation, or any other intangible property (other than intangible property relating to contracts as shown in the balance sheet of the Charter Guarantor); and
(iii)
any amount attributable to minority interests in Subsidiaries.
" Total Debt " means the aggregate of:
(a)
the amount calculated in accordance with GAAP shown as each of "long term debt", "short term debt" and "current portion of long term debt" on the latest consolidated balance sheet of the Charter Guarantor; and
(b)
the amount of any liability in respect of any lease or hire purchase contract entered into by the Charter Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries which would, in accordance with GAAP, be treated as a finance or capital lease (excluding any amounts applicable to leases to the extent that the lease obligations are secured by a security deposit which is held on the balance sheet under "Restricted Cash").
51.
Termination Events
(a)
Each of the following events shall constitute a Termination Event:
(i)
Failure to pay an Obligor fails to pay any amount due from it under any Transaction Document to which it is a party at the time, in the currency and otherwise in the manner specified therein provided that , if such Obligor can demonstrate to the reasonable satisfaction of the Owners that all necessary instructions were given to effect such payment and the non-receipt thereof is attributable solely to an administrative or technical error or an error in the banking system or a Disruption Event, then such payment shall instead be deemed to be due, solely for the purposes of this paragraph, within:
(A)
three (3) Business Days of the date on which such amount actually fell due if it relates to a payment of Hire under this Charter; or
(B)
ten (10) Business Days of the date on which such amount actually fell due if it relates to any other sum which is payable on demand under this Charter or any other relevant Transaction Document; or
(ii)
Misrepresentation any representation or statement made by any Obligor in any Transaction Document to which it is a party or in any notice or other document, certificate or statement delivered by it pursuant thereto or in connection therewith is or proves to have been incorrect or misleading in any material respect, where the circumstances causing the same give rise to a Material Adverse Effect; or
(iii)
Specific covenants an Obligor fails duly to perform or comply with any of the obligations expressed to be assumed by or procured by the Charterers under paragraphs (s) ( Insurance ), (bb) ( Negative pledge ) and (ff) ( Registration ) of Clause 48 ( Charterers' undertakings ); or
(iv)
Financial covenants the Charter Guarantor is in breach of any of the financial covenants set out in Clause 50 ( Financial covenants ); or
(v)
Other obligations an Obligor fails duly to perform or comply with any of the obligations expressed to be assumed by it in any Transaction Document (other than those referred to in paragraphs (iii) ( Specific covenants ) and (iv) ( Financial covenants ) above) and such failure is not remedied within fourteen (14) days after the earlier of (A) the Owners having given notice thereof to the relevant Obligor, and (B) any Obligor becoming aware of such failure to perform or comply; or
(vi)
Cross default any Financial Indebtedness of any Obligor is not paid when due



(or within any applicable grace period) or any Financial Indebtedness of any Obligor is declared, or is capable of being declared, to be or otherwise becomes due and payable prior to its specified maturity where (in either case) the aggregate of all such unpaid or accelerated indebtedness of:
(A)
each of (1) the Charter Guarantor or (2) a Pledgor which is a wholly-owned Subsidiary within the Teekay Group and legally or beneficially (directly or indirectly) owns at least fifty per cent. (50%) of the membership interest of the Sellers is, in each case, equal to or greater than one hundred million US Dollars (US$100,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies; or
(B)
the Charterers is equal to or greater than five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies; or
(vii)
Insolvency and rescheduling an Obligor is unable to pay its debts as they fall due, commences negotiations with any one or more of its creditors with a view to the general readjustment or rescheduling of its indebtedness or makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors or a composition with its creditors; or
(viii)
Winding-up an Obligor files for initiation of formal restructuring proceedings, is wound up or declared bankrupt or takes any corporate action or other steps (including any compulsory corporate rehabilitation mandated or ordered by any government or any governmental agency, semi-governmental or judicial entity or authority (including, without limitation, any stock exchange or any self-regulatory organisation established under statute)) are taken or legal proceedings are started for its winding‑up, dissolution, administration or re‑organisation or for the appointment of a liquidator, receiver, administrator, administrative receiver, conservator, custodian, trustee or similar officer of it or of any or all of its revenues or assets or any moratorium is declared or sought in respect of any of its indebtedness; or
(ix)
Execution or distress
(A)
an Obligor fails to comply with or pay any sum due from it (within thirty (30) days of such amount falling due) under any final judgment or any final order made or given by any court or other official body of a competent jurisdiction in an aggregate in respect of:
(1)
each of (I) the Charter Guarantor and (II) a Pledgor which is a wholly-owned Subsidiary within the Teekay Group and legally or beneficially (directly or indirectly) owns the entire membership interest of the Sellers is, in each case, equal to or greater than one hundred million US Dollars (US$100,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies; or
(2)
the Charterers equals to or is greater than five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency,
in each case being a judgment or order against which there is no right of appeal or if a right of appeal exists, where the time limit for making such appeal has expired; or
(B)
any execution or distress is levied against, or an encumbrancer takes possession of, the whole or any part of, the property, undertaking or assets of an Obligor in an aggregate amount in respect of:
(1)
each of (I) the Charter Guarantor and (II) a Pledgor which is a wholly-owned Subsidiary within the Teekay Group and legally or beneficially (directly or indirectly) owns the entire



membership interest of the Sellers is, in each case, equal to or greater than one hundred million US Dollars (US$100,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies; or
(2)
the Charterers equals to or is greater than ten million US Dollars (US$10,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies,
in each case other than any execution or distress which is being contested in good faith and which is either discharged within thirty (30) days or in respect of which adequate security has been provided within thirty (30) days to the relevant court or other authority to enable the relevant execution or distress to be lifted or released; or
(x)
Similar event any event occurs which, under the laws of any jurisdiction, has a similar or analogous effect to any of those events mentioned in paragraphs (vii) ( Insolvency and rescheduling ), (viii) ( Winding-up ) or (ix) ( Execution or distress ) above; or
(xi)
Repudiation an Obligor repudiates any Transaction Document to which it is a party or does or causes to be done any act or thing evidencing an intention to repudiate any such Transaction Document; or
(xii)
Validity and admissibility at any time any act, condition or thing required to be done, fulfilled or performed in order:
(A)
to enable any Obligor lawfully to enter into, exercise its rights under and perform the respective obligations expressed to be assumed by it in the Transaction Documents;
(B)
to ensure that the obligations expressed to be assumed by each of the Obligors in the Transaction Documents are legal, valid and binding; or
(C)
to make the Transaction Documents admissible in evidence in any applicable jurisdiction,
is not done, fulfilled or performed within thirty (30) days after notification from the Owners to the relevant Obligor requiring the same to be done, fulfilled or performed; or
(xiii)
Illegality at any time:
(A)
it is or becomes unlawful for any Obligor to perform or comply with any or all of its obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is a party;
(B)
any of the obligations of the Charterers under the Transaction Documents to which they are parties are not or cease to be legal, valid and binding; or
(C)
any Encumbrance created or purported to be created by the Security Documents ceases to be legal, valid, binding, enforceable or effective or is alleged by a party to such Security Document (other than the Owners) to be ineffective,
and, in each case, such illegality is not remedied or mitigated to the satisfaction of the Owners within thirty (30) days after they have given notice thereof to the relevant Obligor; or
(xiv)
Material adverse change at any time there shall occur any event or change which has a Material Adverse Effect and such event or change, if capable of remedy, is not so remedied within thirty (30) days of the delivery of a notice confirming such event or change by the Owners to the Charterers; or
(xv)
Conditions precedent if any of the conditions set out in clause 8 ( Conditions



precedent and subsequent ) of the MOA or Clause 36 ( Conditions precedent ) is not satisfied by the relevant time or such other time period specified by the Owners in their discretion; or
(xvi)
Revocation or modification of consents etc. if any Necessary Authorisation which is now or which at any time during the Agreement Term becomes necessary to enable any of the Obligors to comply with any of their obligations in or pursuant to any of the Transaction Documents is revoked, withdrawn or withheld, or modified in a manner which the Owners reasonably considers is, or may be, prejudicial to the interests of Owners in a material manner, or if such Necessary Authorisation ceases to remain in full force and effect; or
(xvii)
Cessation of business any of the Obligors ceases, or threatens to cease, to carry on all or a substantial part of its business; or
(xviii)
Curtailment of business if the business of any of the Obligors is wholly or materially curtailed by any intervention by or under authority of any government, or if all or a substantial part of the undertaking, property or assets of any of the Obligors is seized, nationalised, expropriated or compulsorily acquired by or under authority of any government or any Obligor disposes or threatens to dispose of a substantial part of its business or assets; or
(xix)
Reduction of capital if any Obligor reduces its committed or subscribed capital (other than any reduction effected by the Charter Guarantor pursuant to (in each case while the Charter Guarantor is solvent) (A) a share or common unit buy-back, or (B) redemption of redeemable shares or units); or
(xx)
Environmental matters
(A)
any Environmental Claim is pending or made against the Charterers or in connection with the Vessel, where such Environmental Claim has a Material Adverse Effect;
(B)
any actual Environmental Incident occurs in connection with the Vessel, where such Environmental Incident has a Material Adverse Effect; or
(xxi)
Loss of property all or a substantial part of the business or assets of any Obligor is destroyed, abandoned, seized, appropriated or forfeited for any reason, and such occurrence in the reasonable opinion of the Owners has or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; or
(xxii)
Sanctions any Obligor, any Affiliate of any Obligor or any of their respective directors, officers or employees becomes a Restricted Party; or
(xxiii)
Arrest the Vessel is arrested or seized for any reason whatsoever (other than caused solely and directly by any action or omission from the Owners) unless the Vessel is released and returned to the possession of the Charterers within forty five (45) days of such arrest or seizure or, in respect of any arrest or seizure caused by piracy during the continuance of the Initial Sub-Charter, one hundred and eighty (180) days; or
(xxiv)
Change of Control
(A)
a Change of Control occurs without the prior written consent of the Owners; or
(B)
any conditions on which the Owners' prior written consent to the occurrence of a Change of Control is not satisfied by the time required by the Owners or by any relevant laws and regulations; or
(xxv)
MOA and Related Charters termination events there occurs any event or circumstance referred to in:
(A)
paragraph (a)(i) ( Failure to pay ) of clause 51 ( Termination Events ) of any Related Charter (other than the Related Vessel A Charter); or
(B)
for the period commencing from the date of this Agreement up to the Actual Delivery Date, clause 14 ( MOA Termination Events ) of the MOA; or



(xxvi)
Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter on or before the Actual Delivery Date any Sub-Charter is terminated, repudiation, cancelled or otherwise ceases to remain in full force and effect on or before the Actual Delivery Date, provided that no Termination Event will occur under this sub-paragraph (xxvi) if:
(A)
such termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness will not, in the opinion of the Owners, materially impair the Charterers' ability to perform their obligations under this Charter; and
(B)
such Sub-Charter is replaced by another time charter (for a period covering not less than the remaining unexpired balance of the terminated, repudiated, cancelled or ceased Sub-Charter on terms reasonably acceptable to the Owners) within:
(1)
(if the relevant termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness is, in the opinion of the Owners, due to any default, act or omission on the part of the Charterers) sixty (60) days of the termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness (as applicable) and no later than thirty (30) days prior to the Actual Delivery Date; or
(2)
(if the relevant termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness is not, in the opinion of the Owners, due to any default, act or omission on the part of the Charterers) one hundred and eight (180) days of the termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness (as applicable) and no later than thirty (30) days prior to the Actual Delivery Date;
(xxvii)
Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter after the Actual Delivery Date any Sub-Charter is terminated, repudiation, cancelled or otherwise ceases to remain in full force and effect after the Actual Delivery Date, provided that no Termination Event will occur under this sub-paragraph (xxvi) if:
(A)
such termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness will not, in the opinion of the Owners, materially impair the Charterers' ability to perform their obligations under this Charter; and
(B)
such Sub-Charter is replaced by another time charter (for a period covering not less than the remaining unexpired balance of the terminated, repudiated, cancelled or ceased Sub-Charter on terms reasonably acceptable to the relevant Owners) within:
(1)
(if the relevant termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness is, in the opinion of the Owners, due to any default, act or omission on the part of the Charterers) sixty (60) days of the termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness (as applicable); or
(2)
(if the relevant termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness is not, in the opinion of the Owners, due to any default, act or omission on the part of the Charterers) one hundred and eighty (180) days of the termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness (as applicable);
(xxviii)
Repudiation of other Project Documents without prejudice to paragraphs (xi) ( Repudiation ), (xxvi) ( Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter



before the Actual Delivery Date ) and (xxvii) ( Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter after the Actual Delivery Date ) above, any Project Party repudiates (or evidences an intention to repudiate) any Project Document to which such Project Party is a party; or
(xxix)
Project Party cessation of business any Project Party ceases or threatens to cease, to carry on all or, in the opinion of the Owners, any material part of such Project Party's business; or
(xxx)
Termination or cancellation of other Project Documents
(A)
any Project Document (other than a Sub-Charter which shall be considered under sub-paragraphs (xxvi) ( Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter before the Actual Delivery Date ) and (xxvii) ( Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter after the Actual Delivery Date ) above) is terminated, cancelled or otherwise ceases to remain in full force and effect; or
(B)
without limiting the generality of sub-paragraph (A) above, any such event or circumstance has occurred such that the Charterers (in their capacities as original buyers under the Building Contract) have become entitled to exercise their rights to cancel, terminate or rescind the Building Contract (irrespective of whether the Charterers have exercised such right), unless such right has arisen pursuant to paragraphs 2 ( Speed ) to 5 ( Contractual Boil-off Rate ) of article III ( Adjustment of Contract Price ) inclusive of the Building Contract and the Charterers have notified the Owners they do not intend to exercise their rights to cancel.
(xxxi)
Exercise of step-in and similar rights the Initial Sub-Charterers exercise or evidence an intention to exercise their step-in rights in accordance with the Step-In Agreement; or
(xxxii)
Similar event in relation to non-Obligor Project Parties any event which, under the laws of any jurisdiction, has a similar or analogous effect to any of those events mentioned in paragraphs (vii) ( Insolvency and rescheduling ), (viii) ( Winding-up ) or (ix) ( Execution or distress ) above occurs (mutatis mutandis) in relation to a Project Party that is not an Obligor (other than the Builder), provided that , if any such event occurs in relation to a Sub-Charterer, no Termination Event will occur under this sub-paragraph (xxxii) if:
(A)
such event will not, in the opinion of the Owners, materially impair the ability of any Obligor to perform its obligations under any Transaction Document to which such Obligor is a party; and
(B)
the Sub-Charter to which such Sub-Charterer is a party to is replaced by another time charter (for a period covering not less than the remaining unexpired balance of such Sub-Charter on terms reasonably acceptable to the relevant Owners) within one hundred and eighty (180) days of the occurrence of such event;
(xxxiii)
Owners' inability to change flag where a change of the Vessel's flag from a Pre-Approved Flag is required:
(A)
to be implemented by the Owners under the Finance Documents due to (1) the implementation of Sanctions (or provisions which carry similar requirements under the Finance Documents) and/or other relevant laws and regulations, and (2) an event of default or mandatory prepayment event (however each such event is described under the Finance Documents) will occur if the Owners do not implement such change of flag; and
(B)
the relevant Sub-charterers' consent to the implementation of the change of flag referred to in sub-paragraph (A) above is not provided pursuant



to Clause 53 ( Owners' undertaking regarding change of Vessel registration ).
(b)
The Owners and the Charterers agree that it is a fundamental term and condition of this Charter that no Termination Event shall occur during the Agreement Term.  Without prejudice to the forgoing, a Termination Event which is continuing shall constitute an agreed terminating event, the occurrence of which will entitle the Owners to exercise all or any of the remedies set out below in this Clause 51.
(c)
At any time after a Termination Event shall have occurred and be continuing following the lapse of any applicable grace period, the Owners may at their option:
(i)
and by delivering to the Charterers a Termination Notice, terminate this Charter with immediate effect or on the date specified in such Termination Notice and withdraw the Vessel from the service of the Charterers without noting any protest and without interference by any court or any other formality whatsoever, whereupon the Vessel shall no longer be in the possession of the Charterers with the consent of the Owners, and the Charterers shall redeliver the Vessel to the Owners in accordance with Clauses 42 ( Redelivery ) and 43 ( Redelivery conditions );
(ii)
apply any amount then standing to the credit to the Earnings Account against any Unpaid Sum or such other amounts which the Owners or other Obligors may owe under the Transaction Documents; and/or
(iii)
(without prejudice to sub-paragraph (ii) above) enforce any Encumbrance created pursuant to the relevant Transaction Documents.
(d)
On the Termination Payment Date in respect of any Termination in accordance with paragraph (c) above, the Charterers shall pay to the Owners an amount equal to the Early Termination Amount.
(e)
Following any termination to which this Clause 51 applies, all sums payable in accordance with paragraph (d) above shall be paid to such account or accounts as the Owners may direct and shall be applied towards settlement of the Early Termination Amount (or part thereof) and any other sums due and payable under the Transaction Documents. To the extent that there is any surplus after such application, such surplus shall be paid to the Charterers by way of rebate hire.
(f)
If the chartering of the Vessel or, as the case may be, the obligation of the Owners to deliver and charter the Vessel to the Charterers is terminated in accordance with the terms of this Charter, the obligation of the Charterers to pay Hire shall cease once the Charterers have made the payment pursuant to paragraph (d) above to the satisfaction of the Owners, whereupon the Owners shall promptly transfer title to the Vessel to the Charterers (or its nominee) in accordance with paragraphs (d) to (h) of Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchaser obligation and transfer of title ).
(g)
Without prejudice to the forgoing or to any other rights of the Owners under the Charter, at any time after a Termination Notice is served under paragraph (c) above, the Owners may, acting in their sole discretion:
(i)
withdraw the Vessel from the service of the Charterers without noting any protest and without interference by any court or any other formality whatsoever, whereupon the Vessel shall no longer be in the possession of the Charterers with the consent of the Owners, and the Charterers shall redeliver the Vessel to the Owners in accordance with Clauses 42 ( Redelivery ) and 43 ( Redelivery conditions ); and/or
(ii)
without prejudice to the Charterers' obligations under Clause 43 ( Redelivery conditions ), retake possession of the Vessel and, the Charterers agree that the Owners, for such purpose, may put into force and exercise all their rights and entitlements at law and may enter upon any premises belonging to or in the occupation or under the control of the Charterers where the Vessel may be located as well as giving instructions to the Charterers' servants or agents for this



purpose; and/or
(iii)
enforce any Encumbrance created pursuant to the relevant Transaction Documents.
(h)
Following any termination to which this Clause 51 applies, if the Charterers have not paid to the Owners the Early Termination Amount by the applicable Termination Payment Date (and consequently the Owners have not transferred title to the Vessel to the Charterers (or its nominee) in accordance with paragraph (f) above), then, subject to paragraph (i) below, the Owners shall be free to sell the Vessel and apply the relevant Net Sale Proceeds against the Early Termination Amount and claim from the Charterers for any shortfall.
(i)
The Owners hereby appoint the Charterers (and the Charterers hereby accept) to act as the sole and exclusive agent of the Owners for the purposes of negotiating and conducting the sale of the Vessel referred to in paragraph (h) above in such manner and upon such terms as the Charterer may determine in their discretion (acting reasonably), but subject to the following conditions (such appointment and relationship being the " Sales Agency "):
(i)
the Sales Agency shall be automatically terminated without notice if there occurs any event or circumstance referred to in sub-paragraphs (a)(vii) ( Insolvency and rescheduling ), (a)(viii) ( Winding-up ) or (a)(a)(ix) ( Execution or distress ) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events );
(ii)
without prejudice to sub-paragraph (i) above:
(A)
the Owners shall be entitled to terminate the Sales Agency with immediate effect by means of written notification to the Charterers if no sale of the Vessel is completed within three (3) months of the date of the Termination Notice served on the Charterers pursuant to paragraph (c) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ); and
(B)
following such termination, the Owners are entitled to conduct the sale of the Vessel, provided that at all times any such sale complies with the requirements of sub-paragraph (b)(iii) of Clause 55 ( Sale of Vessels by the Owners );
(iii)
the Charterers' authority is limited to the extent that the Charterers are not authorised to sell the Vessel or to approve or execute on behalf of the Owners any document relating to the sale of the Vessel for which the Owners' specific written authority will be required, provided that such authority will not be withheld or delayed if the Owners are satisfied that:
(A)
the sale complies with or will comply with the provisions of paragraph (i) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ) in all material respects; and
(B)
either:
(1)
the Net Sale Proceeds will exceed the aggregate amount of the Early Termination Amount and the other amounts payable by the Owners pursuant to this Charter as at the proposed date of sale; or
(2)
to the extent that there will be a Net Sale Proceeds Deficit, the Charterers will either (I) have adequate financial resources available to it to enable it to pay the balance of such aggregate amount to the Owners, or (II) prior to the completion of the proposed sale, deposit a cash amount equivalent to the Net Sale Proceed Deficit into such account as the Owners may designate;
(iv)
for the purpose of paragraph (i) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ), the sales provisions for the Sales Agency are as follows:
(A)
the sale will be at a cash price payable by the purchaser in full on completion of that sale in US Dollars or any other currency which is then freely convertible into US Dollars;



(B)
the sale may be to any person other than:
(1)
the Charterers;
(2)
any person who is purchasing on behalf of or in trust for the Charterers;
(3)
any Restricted Party; or
(4)
any person who is purchasing as part of an agreement under which title will or may pass to any of the persons mentioned in paragraphs (1) to (3) above;
(C)
the terms of the sale will include a warranty on the part of the Owners that the Owners will pass such title to the Vessel as the Owners have acquired pursuant to the MOA free of Owners' Encumbrances;
(D)
the terms of the sale will, if applicable, include an assignment by the Owners of any unexpired portion of any assignable warranties and indemnities referred to in the MOA;
(E)
the sale will be on an "as is, where is and with all faults" basis and governed by the laws of England;
(F)
if the proposed sale provides for delivery of the Vessel by the Owners, such obligation is conditional on the Vessel first being redelivered to the Owners;
(G)
the sale will be for delivery on or as soon as reasonably practicable after the proposed date of termination referred to in the relevant Termination Notice;
(H)
the sale will exclude, so far as permitted by the laws of England and any other laws governing or applicable to the sale of the Vessel, all liability of the Owners, in contract or tort, in relation to the Vessel (except for the warranty referred to in sub-paragraph (C) above);
(I)
if the Vessel is at the date of entry into any contract for its sale subject to any Requisition for Hire (as defined in Clause 5 ( Requisition/Acquisition )), the sale will be subject to such Requisition for Hire;
(J)
if the Vessel is at the date of entry into any contract for its sale subject to any charter or contract of employment (including without limitation any Sub-Charter), the sale will be subject to the such charter or contract of employment; and
(K)
the Net Sale Proceeds will be paid to the Owners in full in cash upon completion of the Sale;
(v)
the Charterers shall, to the extent applicable, exercise their rights under the Sales Agency in a manner in all respects consistent with the Quiet Enjoyment Letter and each Finance Party Quiet Enjoyment Letter;
(vi)
subject to sub-paragraphs (i)(iii) and (i)(iv) above, the Owners agree that they will, at the cost and expense of the Charterers, on reasonable notice, execute any agreement and any bill of sale for, and any other documentation reasonably requested by the Charterers in respect of, the sale of the Vessel in accordance with sub-paragraphs (i)(iv)(A) to (i)(iv)(K) above;
(vii)
the Charterers are entitled at no cost to the Owners to delegate its rights and duties under the Sales Agency to:
(A)
any other Obligor;
(B)
any other member of the Teekay Group; or
(C)
such other person (other than a Restricted Party) as the Owners may approve (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed); and
(viii)
the Charterers will supply the Owners with details of any offer received and, if so requested by the Owners, reasonable details of the state of negotiations.
(j)
Upon completion of the sale the Vessel in accordance with paragraph (i) above:



(i)
if:
(A)
the Charterers have not paid to the Owners the Early Termination Amount in full at the time when the Owners have received in full of such Net Sale Proceeds; and
(B)
the Net Sale Proceeds are at least equal to the Early Termination Amount,
then the Owners shall, after applying the Net Sale Proceeds against the Early Termination Amount, refund to the Charterers the residual amount (net of any bank transfer fees or equivalent charges); or
(ii)
if the Charterers have paid to the Owners the Early Termination Amount in full at the time when the Owners have received in full the Net Sale Proceeds, then the Owners shall refund to the Charterers the Net Sale Proceeds (net of any bank transfer fees or equivalent charges).
(k)
For the avoidance of doubt, the Charterers' obligation to pay the Early Termination Amount (and any of their other obligations under the Transaction Documents) shall not be affected irrespective of the Owners' ability to complete the sale of the Vessel referred to in paragraph (h) above.
(l)
Save as otherwise expressly provided in this Charter, the Charterers shall not have the right to terminate this Charter any time prior to the expiration of the Agreement Term. The rights conferred upon the Owners by the provisions of this Clause 51 are cumulative and in addition to any rights which they may otherwise have in law or in equity or by virtue of the provisions of this Charter.
52.
Sub-chartering and assignment
(a)
The Charterers shall not without the prior written consent of the Owners:
(i)
let the Vessel on demise charter for any period;
(ii)
de-activate or lay up the Vessel;
(iii)
assign their rights under this Charter.
(b)
The Charterers acknowledge that the Owners' consent to any sub-bareboat chartering may be subject (amongst other things) to the Owners being satisfied as to the intended flag during such sub-bareboat chartering.
(c)
Without prejudice to anything contained in this Clause 52, the Charterers shall not enter into any sub-charter for the Vessel other than a Sub-Charter which is (i) for a purpose for which the Vessel is suited, and (ii) with a Sub-Charterer which is not a Restricted Party and in each case, the Charterers shall (if relevant, subject to an acceptable Finance Party Quiet Enjoyment Letter being agreed in respect of such Sub-Charter), in relation to any Sub-Charter, assign to the Owners all their earnings arising out of and in connection with such Sub-Charter and all their rights and interest in such Sub-Charter on such conditions as the Owners may require and the Charterers shall serve a notice on any Sub-Charterer and shall obtain a written acknowledgement of such assignment from such Sub-Charterer in such form as is required by the Owners or any Finance Party (as the case may be).
53.
Owners' undertaking regarding change of Vessel registration
The Owners undertake that, for the duration of the Agreement, it will not without the prior written consent of the Charterers and/or the relevant Sub-Charterers (if applicable) change or permit a change to the flag of the Vessel other than a Pre-Approved Flag or such other flag as may be approved by the Charterers and/or such Sub-Charterers (if applicable), provided that where the Sub-Charterers' consent is required for a change of flag, the Charterers shall use reasonable endeavours to assist the Owners in obtaining such consent from the Sub-Charterers.
54.
Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title
Purchase Option and early termination



(a)
The Charterers may, at any time after the Actual Delivery Date, notify the Owners by serving a written notice (such notice shall hereinafter be referred to as the " Purchase Option Notice " which, once served, shall be irrevocable) of the Charterers' intention to (A) exercise the Purchase Option and purchase the Vessel from the Owners for the applicable Purchase Option Price, and (B) thereafter terminate this Charter on the date to be specified in such Purchase Option Notice (such date being the " Purchase Option Date "), provided that the following conditions are satisfied:
(i)
no Total Loss having occurred under Clause 56 ( Total Loss );
(ii)
no Termination Event having occurred or would occur as a result of such Purchase Option or early termination;
(iii)
there must be a period of at least sixty (60) days between the date of the Purchase Option Notice and the proposed Purchase Option Date;
(iv)
the Purchase Option Date must be a Hire Payment Date that occurs after the third (3 rd ) anniversary of the Actual Delivery Date;
(v)
on the date upon which the Purchase Option Notice is served, the Related Vessel A Charterers have exercised the "Purchase Option" (as defined in the Related Vessel A Charter) and have acquired the title to Related Vessel A; and
(vi)
only one (1) other Related Charterers may exercise their "Purchase Option" (as defined in the applicable Related Charter) in conjunction with the Charterers' proposed exercise of their Purchase Option under this Charter within the same Purchase Option Window.
(b)
In exchange for payment of the Purchase Option Price on the Purchase Option Date, the Owners shall arrange for title of the Vessel to be transferred to the Charterers in accordance with paragraphs (d) to (h) below.
Purchase obligation
(c)
Subject to the other provisions of this Charter, the Charterers shall be obliged to purchase the Vessel or cause their nominee to purchase the Vessel upon the expiration of the period of one hundred and twenty (120) months commencing from the Actual Delivery Date by payment of the Purchase Obligation Price.
Transfer of title
(d)
In exchange for the full payment of (I) (in each case as applicable) the applicable Purchase Option Price (in the case of the circumstances described in paragraphs (a) and (b) above), or the Purchase Obligation Price (in the case of the circumstances described in paragraph (c) above), and (II) all sums due and payable to the Owners under the Transaction Documents and subject to compliance with the other conditions set out in this Clause, the Owners shall:
(i)
transfer title to and ownership of the Vessel to the Charterers (or their nominee) by delivering to the Charterers (in each case at the Charterers' costs):
(A)
a duly executed and notarised, legalised and/or apostilled (as applicable) bill of sale; and
(B)
the Title Transfer PDA; and
(ii)
(subject to the prior written consent of any Finance Party or its agent or permitted assigns and transferees (in each case as applicable)) use best endeavours to procure the deletion of any mortgage or prior Encumbrance in relation to the Vessel at the Charterers' cost,
provided always that prior to such transfer or deletion (as the case may be), the Owners shall have received the letter of indemnity as referred to in paragraph (g) below from the Charterers, and the Charterers shall have performed all their obligations in connection herewith and with the Vessel, including without limitation the full payment of all Unpaid Sums, taxes, charges, duties, costs and disbursements (including legal fees) in relation to the Vessel.



(e)
The transfer in accordance with paragraph (d) above shall be made in all respects at the Charterers' expense on an "as is, where is" basis and the Owners shall give the Charterers (or their nominee) no representations, warranties (other than a warranty that the Vessel shall be free from all Encumbrances other than those created by the Charterers), agreements or guarantees whatsoever concerning or in connection with the Vessel, the Insurances, the Vessel's condition, state or class or anything related to the Vessel, expressed or implied, statutory or otherwise.
(f)
The Owners shall use reasonable endeavours to ensure that a bill of sale referred to in paragraph (d) above will be prescribed in a form recordable in the Charterers' nominated flag state.
(g)
The Charterers shall, immediately prior to the receipt of the bill of sale, furnish the Owners with a letter of indemnity (in a form satisfactory to the Owners (acting reasonably)) whereby the Charterers and the Charter Guarantor shall state that, among other things, the Owners has and will have no interest, concern or connection with the Vessel after the date of such letter and that the Charterers and/or the Charter Guarantor shall indemnify the Owners and keep the Owners indemnified forever against any claims made by any person arising in connection with the Vessel (other than any claims which are brought or may arise as a result of the Owners' gross negligence or wilful misconduct).
(h)
In addition to paragraph (f) above, if the transfer referred to in paragraph (d) above is not or cannot be made by the Owners by reason of any action taken or improperly omitted by or any breach by any Finance Party under or in connection with any of the Finance Documents (including, without limitation, any failure by any Finance Party to release any Encumbrance constituted by any Finance Document in circumstances where they are or any of them is obliged to do so), then as soon as such transfer is no longer prevented by such or any other action or omission, such transfer shall be made in accordance with the relevant provisions of this Charter.
55.
Sale of Vessel by the Owners
(a)
The Owners shall not sell the Vessel without the Charterers' prior written consent unless permitted by and in accordance with Clause 51 ( Termination Events ), paragraph (a) and (b) of Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title ) or this Clause 55.
(b)
If requested by the Charterers and provided that the following conditions are satisfied, then the Owners shall (at the cost of the Charterers and without any representation, warranty, recourse or liability) arrange for the sale of the Vessel:
(i)
no Termination Event has occurred or may occur (other than an early termination for sale) as a result of such proposed sale;
(ii)
all Necessary Authorisations and consents (including in particular but not limited to any consent from any Sub-Charterers if the corresponding Sub-Charter is still in place at the relevant time) have been obtained by the Owners, the relevant Obligors or such other persons in each case prior to such proposed sale;
(iii)

(A)
the proposed purchaser of the Vessel is not a Restricted Party; and
(B)
the sale to such proposed purchaser will not otherwise put any of the Owners, the Charterers or other Obligors in breach of any Sanctions; and
(iv)
in the Owners' opinion (acting reasonably based on such documents or evidence as the Owners may reasonably require):
(A)
there will be no Net Sale Proceeds Deficit; or
(B)
if such sale would result in a Net Sale Proceeds Deficit, there is evidence produced to the satisfaction of the Owners that the Charterers have deposited into such account as the Owners may designate a cash amount which is at least the equivalent of such Net Sale Proceeds Deficit.



(c)
On the date on which the sale is completed, the chartering of the Vessel or, as the case may be, the obligation of the Owners to deliver and charter the Vessel to the Charterers will be deemed to be terminated in accordance with the terms of this Charter, and the Early Termination Amount corresponding to the relevant Hire Period will be deemed to have become due and payable and, in exchange for payment of such Early Termination Amount, the Owners shall arrange for title of the Vessel to be transferred to the Charterers in accordance with paragraphs (d) to (h) of Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title ).
(d)
Notwithstanding paragraph (c) above, the Charterers' obligation to pay the relevant Early Termination Amount may be satisfied by the Owners applying the Net Sale Proceeds towards settlement of the Early Termination Amount. For the avoidance of doubt, any residual Net Sale Proceeds after such application shall be refunded to the Charterers by the Owners' deposit of such residual amount into an account designated by the Charterers.
56.
Total Loss
(a)
If circumstances exist giving rise to a Total Loss, the Charterers shall promptly notify the Owners of the facts of such Total Loss. If the Charterers wish to proceed on the basis of a Total Loss and advise the Owners thereof, the Owners shall agree to the Vessel being treated as a Total Loss for all purposes of this Charter. The Owners shall thereupon abandon the Vessel to the Charterers and/or execute such documents as may be required to enable the Charterers to abandon the Vessel to insurers and claim a Total Loss. Without prejudice to the obligations of the Charterers to pay to the Owners all monies then due or thereafter to become due under this Charter, if the Vessel shall become a Total Loss during the Charter Period, the Charter Period shall end on the Settlement Date.
(b)
If the Vessel becomes a Total Loss during the Charter Period, the Charterers shall, on the Settlement Date, pay to the Owners the amount calculated in accordance with paragraph (c) below.
(c)
On the Settlement Date, the Charterers shall pay to the Owners an amount equal to the Early Termination Amount as at the Settlement Date. The foregoing obligations of the Charterers under this paragraph (c) shall apply regardless of whether or not any moneys are payable under any Insurances in respect of the Vessel, regardless of the amount payable thereunder, regardless of the cause of the Total Loss and regardless of whether or not any of the said compensation shall become payable.
(d)
All Total Loss Proceeds shall be paid to such account or accounts as the Owners may direct and shall be applied towards satisfaction of the Early Termination Amount and any other sums due and payable under the Transaction Documents. To the extent that there is any surplus after such application, such surplus shall be paid to the Charterers by way of rebate hire.
(e)
The Charterers shall, at the Owners' request, provide satisfactory evidence, in the reasonable opinion of the Owners, as to the date on which the constructive total loss of the Vessel occurred pursuant to the definition of Total Loss.
(f)
The Charterers shall continue to pay Hire on the days and in the amounts required under this Charter notwithstanding that the Vessel shall become a Total Loss provided always that no further instalments of Hire shall become due and payable after the Charterers have made the payment required by paragraph (c) above.
57.
Fees and expenses
(a)
The Charterers shall bear all reasonably incurred costs, fees (including reasonable legal fees) and disbursements incurred by the Owners and the Charterers in connection with:
(i)
the negotiation, preparation and execution of this Charter, the other Transaction Documents and the Finance Documents;
(ii)
the delivery of the Vessel under the MOA and this Charter;
(iii)
preparation or procurement of any survey, inspections, Valuation Report, tax or insurance advice;
(iv)
all legal fees and other expenses arising out of or in connection with:



(A)
the Charterers' exercise of the Purchase Option and resulting early termination of this Charter in accordance with paragraphs (a) and (b) of Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title ) above; or
(B)
the purchase obligation pursuant to paragraph (c) of Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title ) above; and
(v)
such other activities relevant to the transaction contemplated herein.
(b)
The Owners shall not be liable for any costs of supervision of construction of the Vessel under the Building Contract nor any agency, stocking up cost, buyer's supplied items or equivalent each of which shall be the responsibility, or for the account, of the Seller or the Charterers.
58.
Stamp duties and taxes
The Charterers shall pay promptly all stamp, documentary or other like duties and taxes to which the Charter, the MOA and the other Transaction Documents may be subject or give rise and shall indemnify the Owners on demand against any and all liabilities with respect to or resulting from any delay on the part of the Charterers to pay such duties or taxes.
59.
Operational notifiable events
The Owners are to be advised as soon as possible after the occurrence of any of the following events:
(a)
when a material condition of class is applied by the Classification Society;
(b)
whenever the Vessel is arrested, confiscated, seized, requisitioned, impounded, forfeited or detained by any government or other competent authorities or any other persons for more than five (5) consecutive Business Days;
(c)
whenever a class or flag authority refuses to issue or withdraws trading certification;
(d)
whenever the Vessel is planned for dry-docking in accordance with Clause 10(g) (Part II) and whether routine or emergency;
(e)
the Vessel is taken under tow;
(f)
any (i) death, or (ii) serious injury on board which would require the Vessel to be diverted from its then trading route; or
(g)
any damage to the Vessel the repair costs of which (whether before or after adjudication) are likely to exceed the Major Casualty Amount.
60.
Further indemnities
(a)
Whether or not any of the transactions contemplated hereby are consummated, the Charterers shall, in addition to the provisions under Clause 17 ( Indemnity ) (Part II) of this Charter, indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless the Owners and the Finance Parties and their respective officers, directors, agents and employees (collectively, the " Indemnitees ") throughout the Agreement Term from, against and in respect of, any and all liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, fines, fees, claims, actions, proceedings, judgement, order or other sanction, lien, salvage, general average, suits, costs, expenses and disbursements, including reasonable legal fees and expenses, of whatsoever kind and nature (collectively, the " Expenses "), imposed on, suffered or incurred by or asserted against any Indemnitee, in any way relating to, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with, in each case, directly or indirectly, any one or more of the following:
(i)
this Charter and any other Transaction Documents and any amendment, supplement or modification thereof or thereto requested by the Charterers;
(ii)
the Vessel or any part thereof, including with respect to:
(A)
the ownership of, manufacture, design, possession, use or non-use, operation, maintenance, testing, repair, overhaul, condition, alteration, modification, addition, improvement, storage, seaworthiness,



replacement, repair of the Vessel or any part (including, in each case, latent or other defects, whether or not discoverable and any claim for patent, trademark, or copyright infringement and all liabilities, obligations, losses, damages and claims in any way relating to or arising out of spillage of cargo or fuel, out of injury to persons, properties or the environment or strict liability in tort);
(B)
any claim or penalty arising out of violations of applicable law by the Charterers or any Sub-Charterers;
(C)
death or property damage of shippers or others;
(D)
any liens in respect of the Vessel or any part thereof (save for those in favour of the Finance Parties); or
(E)
any registration and/or tonnage fees (whether periodic or not) in respect of the Vessel payable to any registry of ships;
(iii)
any breach of or failure to perform or observe, or any other non-compliance with, any covenant or agreement or other obligation to be performed by the Charterers under any Transaction Document to which they are a party or the falsity of any representation or warranty of the Charterers in any Transaction Document to which they are a party or the occurrence of any Termination Event;
(iv)
in connection with:
(A)
preventing or attempting to prevent the arrest, confiscation, seizure, taking and execution, requisition, impounding, forfeiture or detention of the Vessel; or
(B)
in securing or attempting to secure the release of the Vessel,
in each case in connection with the exercise of the rights of a holder of a lien created by the Charterers;
(v)
incurred or suffered by the Owners in:
(A)
procuring the delivery of the Vessel to the Charterers under Clause 35 ( Delivery );
(B)
recovering possession of the Vessel following termination of this Charter under Clause 51 ( Termination Events );
(C)
arranging for a sale of the Vessel in accordance with Clause 55 ( Sale of Vessel by the Owners );
(D)
arranging for a transfer of the title of the Vessel in accordance with paragraphs (d) to (h) of Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title ); or
(E)
the Charterers' act or omission arising out of or in connection with the Sales Agency;
(vi)
arising from the Master or officers of the Vessel or the Charterers' agents signing bills of lading or other documents; and
(vii)
in connection with:
(A)
the arrest, seizure, taking into custody or other detention by any court or other tribunal or by any governmental entity; or
(B)
subjection to distress by reason of any process, claim, exercise of any rights conferred by a lien or by any other action whatsoever,
of the Vessel which are expended, suffered or incurred as a result of or in connection with any claim or against, or liability of, the Charterers or any other member of the Charterers' group, together with any costs and expenses or other outgoings which may be paid or incurred by the Owners in releasing the Vessel from any such arrest, seizure, custody, detention or distress.
(b)
The indemnities contained in paragraph (a) above shall not extend to Expenses that:
(i)
are caused by wilful misconduct or recklessness on the part of the Indemnitee



who would otherwise seek to claim the benefit of such indemnities or, in circumstances where such Expenses arise in connection with a payment owing to an Indemnitee, if such payment was made in due time but was not accounted for by such Indemnitee as a result of an error or omission on their part;
(ii)
are caused by any failure on the part of the Owners to comply with any of their obligations under any of the Transaction Documents;
(iii)
constitute a cost which is expressly to be borne by the Owners under any other provision of this Charter or any other Transaction Documents;
(iv)
in respect of which the Owners are entitled to be, or have been, indemnified under any other provision of this Charter;
(v)
to the extent that such Expenses arise out of or in connection with an Owners' Encumbrance;
(vi)
to the extent that such Expenses would be a loss of profit derived from loss of a business opportunity; and/or
(vii)
(except in circumstances where the Charterers or their nominee purchases the Vessel pursuant to Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title )) arise out of or are in connection with any event or circumstance which:
(A)
occurs after the end of the Agreement Term; and
(B)
(1) is not in any way directly or indirectly attributable to, or (2) does not occur as a consequence of or in connection with, any event, circumstance, action or omission which occurred during the Agreement Term.
(c)
In addition:
(i)
if the Owners or other Indemnitee shall have actually and unconditionally received reimbursement from insurers appointed and paid for by the Charterers for an Expense which has already been satisfied in full by the Charterers, then the Owners shall procure that the Charterers are reimbursed for an amount equal to the amount received from the insurers; and
(ii)
if the Charterers have indemnified the Owners or any other Indemnitee in full in relation to an Expense which may be recoverable by any insurances the coverage of which have been arranged and paid for by the Charterers, then:
(A)
provided that no Termination Event has occurred and is continuing; and
(B)
provided that the Owners or such other Indemnitee (if such Indemnitee so requests) is secured to its satisfaction against any other Expense it may incur by virtue of the Charterers exercising such rights of subrogation,
the Charterers shall, to the extent permissible under the relevant laws and regulations and subject to the rights of the relevant insurers, be subrogated to the claim of the Owners or such other Indemnitee in relation to such Expense.
(d)
In connection with the indemnities in favour of any Indemnitee under this Charter:
(i)
the Owners will as soon as reasonably practicable notify the Charterers if a claim is made, or if they become aware that a claim may be made against the Owners or any other Indemnitee which may give rise to Expenses in respect of which the Owners or any other Indemnitee is or may become entitled to an indemnity under paragraph (a) above;
(ii)
a notification under sub-paragraph (i) above shall give such reasonable details as the Owners or the other Indemnitee then has regarding the claim or potential claim and any Expenses or potential Expenses; and
(iii)
if the claim or potential claim may give rise to Expenses in respect of which the liability of the Owners or such other Indemnitee is fully insured under the



protection and indemnity insurances relating to the Vessel which are arranged or paid for by the Charterers:
(A)
the Owners will act, and will procure that any other Indemnitee will act, in accordance with the directions of the protection and indemnity club or association in which the Vessel is entered in relation to defending, accepting or settling that claim; and
(B)
the Owners will not, and will procure that no other Indemnitee will, settle any claim or discharge and pay any court judgment or administrative penalty in respect of that claim unless:
(1)
it has negotiated with the Charterers in good faith for a period ending no later than two (2) Business Days before the due date for payment of the relevant Expenses in relation to the claim; and
(2)
if, after the negotiations referred to in sub-paragraph (1) above, the Owners and the Charterers do not agree that there are reasonable grounds for disputing such claim or for a successful appeal against such judgment or penalty (as appropriate), the Charterers have the right to, at their own costs, seek an opinion from leading counsel as to whether there is more than a fifty per cent. (50%) chance of successfully disputing the action or for such an appeal to be successful (and if such leading counsel is of such opinion, the Owners will not settle the claim or discharge or pay the applicable judgment), provided however that if such leading counsel is of the opinion that there is a less than fifty per cent. (50%) chance of successfully disputing the action or for such an appeal to be successful, then the Owners shall be entitled to settle the claim or discharge or pay the court judgment or administrative penalty, as the case may be.
(e)
The Charterers shall be entitled (subject to the Charterers complying in all respect with their obligations under this Charter and the other Transaction Documents and at the Charterers' own costs) to (x) take such lawful and proper actions as the Charterers reasonably deems fit to defend, avoid or mitigate any Expenses, or (y) to take such action in the name of the Owners or other relevant Indemnitee to defend, avoid or mitigate any Expenses, provided always that the Charterers' ability to take action in the name of the Owners or such other Indemnitee shall be subject to:
(i)
the Owners or such other Indemnitee first being indemnified to the satisfaction of the Owners, acting reasonably, against all Expenses incurred and from time to time reasonably anticipated to be incurred in connection therewith;
(ii)
if court proceedings have been commenced against a third party which is not the Owners nor an Indemnitee, the Owners shall permit the Charterers to (at the Charterers' own costs) have the full conduct of the court proceedings, or to instigate a counterclaim in the name of the Owners or the relevant Indemnitee, but the Charterers shall (A) consult with the Owners and keep the Owners fully informed in relation to their conduct, and (B) give timely notice to the Owners of any meetings with counsel or attendances at court, and the Owners, the relevant Indemnitee and their respective officers, directors and advisers shall be entitled to attend any such meetings or court attendances.
Without limiting the generality of this paragraph (e), the Owners shall, at the cost of the Charterers and to the extent permissible under all relevant laws and regulations, do such acts as the Charterers may reasonably request with a view to assisting the Charterers in taking actions to defend, mitigate or avoid any liability.
(f)
The Charterers shall pay to the Owners promptly on the Owners' written demand the



amount of all costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) incurred by the Owners in connection with the enforcement of, or the preservation of any rights under, any Transaction Document including (without limitation) (i) any losses, costs and expenses which the Owners may from time to time sustain, incur or become liable for by reason of the Owners being deemed by any court or authority to be an operator, or in any way concerned in the operation, of the Vessel and (ii) collecting and recovering the proceeds of any claim under any of the Insurances.
(g)
Without prejudice to any right to damages or other claim which either party may, at any time, have against the other hereunder, it is hereby agreed and declared that the indemnities of the Owners by the Charterers contained in this Charter shall continue in full force and effect for a period of twenty four (24) months after the Agreement Term.
61.
Set-off
The Owners may set off any matured obligation due from the Charterers under the Transaction Documents (to the extent beneficially owned by the Owners) against any obligation (whether matured or not) owed by the Owners to the Charterers, regardless of the place of payment or currency of either obligation. If the obligations are in different currencies, the Owners may convert either obligation at a market rate of exchange in its usual course of business for the purpose of the set-off.

62.
Further assurances and undertakings
Each party shall make all applications and execute all other documents and do all other acts and things as may be necessary to implement and to carry out their obligations under, and the intent of, this Charter.

63.
Cumulative rights
The rights, powers and remedies provided in this Charter are cumulative and not exclusive of any rights, powers or remedies at law or in equity unless specifically otherwise stated.
64.
Day count convention
Any interest, commission or fee accruing under a Transaction Document will accrue from day to day and is calculated on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed and a year of 360 days.
65.
No waiver
No delay, failure or forbearance by a party to exercise (in whole or in part) any right, power or remedy under, or in connection with, this Charter will operate as a waiver. No waiver of any breach of any provision of this Charter will be effective unless that waiver is in writing and accepted by the party against whom that waiver is claimed. No waiver of any breach will be, or be deemed to be, a waiver of any other or subsequent breach.

66.
Entire agreement
(a)
This Charter contains all the understandings and agreements of whatsoever kind and nature existing between the parties in respect of this Charter, the rights, interests, undertakings agreements and obligations of the parties to this Charter and shall supersede all previous and contemporaneous negotiations and agreements but shall be read in conjunction with the MOA.
(b)
This Charter may not be amended, altered or modified except by a written instrument executed by each of the parties to this Charter.
67.
Invalidity
If any term or provision of this Charter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall to any extent be invalid or unenforceable the remainder of this Charter or application of such term or provision to persons or circumstances (other than those as to which it is already invalid or unenforceable) shall (to the extent that such invalidity or unenforceability does not materially affect the operation of this Charter) not be affected thereby and each term and provision



of this Charter shall be valid and be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
68.
English language
All notices, communications and financial statements and reports under or in connection with this Charter and the other Transaction Documents shall be in English language or, if in any other language, shall be accompanied by a translation into English. In the event of any conflict between the English text and the text in any other language, the English text shall prevail.
69.
No partnership
Nothing in this Charter creates, constitutes or evidences any partnership, joint venture, agency, trust or employer/employee relationship between the parties, and neither party may make, or allow to be made any representation that any such relationship exists between the parties. Neither party shall have the authority to act for, or incur any obligation on behalf of, the other party, except as expressly provided in this Charter.
70.
Notices
(a)
Any notices to be given to the Owners under this Charter shall be sent in writing by registered letter, facsimile or email and addressed to:
Hai Jiao 1605 Limited
Address:      c/o
ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
10/F, Bank of Beijing Building
17(C) Jinrong Street, Xicheng District
Beijing 100033
The People's Republic of China

Fax No.:      +86 10 6610 5960
Email:
xuwei1@icbcleasing.com / xuwei1@leasing.icbc.com.cn / shipping@leasing.icbc.com.cn
Attention:      Shipping Department
or to such other address, facsimile number or email address as the Owners may notify to the Charterers in accordance with this Clause 70.
(b)
Any notices to be given to the Charterers under this Charter shall be sent in writing by registered letter, facsimile or email and addressed to:
DSME Hull No. 2416 L.L.C.
Address:      c/o Teekay Shipping (Canada) Limited
Suite 2000, Bentall 5
550 Burrad Street, Vancouver
BC Canada V6C 2K2

Fax No.:      +1 604 609 3011
Email:          renee.eng@teekay.com
Attention:      Treasury, Ms. Renee Eng

or to such other address, facsimile number or email address as the Charterers may notify to the Owners in accordance with this Clause 70.

(c)
Any such notice shall be deemed to have reached the party to whom it was addressed, when dispatched and acknowledged received (in case of a facsimile or an email) or when delivered (in case of a registered letter). A notice or other such communication received



on a non-working day or after 5:00 pm in the place of receipt shall be deemed to be served on the following day in such place.
71.
Conflicts
Unless stated otherwise, in the event of there being any conflict between the provisions of Clauses 1 ( Definitions ) (Part II) to 31 ( Notices ) (Part II) and the provisions of Clauses 32 ( Definitions ) to 78 ( FATCA ), the provisions of Clauses 32 ( Definitions ) to 78 ( FATCA ) shall prevail.
72.
Survival of Charterers' obligations
The termination of this Charter for any cause whatsoever shall not affect the right of the Owners to recover from the Charterers any money due to the Owners on or before the termination in consequence thereof and all other rights of the Owners (including but not limited to any rights, benefits or indemnities which are expressly provided to continue after the termination of this Charter) are reserved hereunder.
73.
Counterparts
This Charter may be executed in any number of counterparts and any single counterpart or set of counterparts signed, in either case, by all the parties hereto shall be deemed to constitute a full and original agreement for all purposes.
74.
Confidentiality
(a)
The Parties shall maintain the information provided in connection with the Transaction Documents strictly confidential and agree to disclose to no person other than:
(i)
its board of directors, employees (only on a need to know basis), and shareholders, professional advisors (including the legal and accounting advisors and auditors) and rating agencies;
(ii)
as may be required to be disclosed under applicable law or regulations or for the purpose of legal proceedings;
(iii)
in the case of the Owners, to any Finance Party or other actual or potential financier providing funding for the acquisition or refinancing of the Vessel (provided the same have entered into similar confidentiality arrangements);
(iv)
in the case of the Charterers, to any Sub-Charterers (but subject always to paragraph (b) below) in respect of obtaining any consent required under the terms of any relevant Sub-Charter; and
(v)
the Builder, any Approved Commercial Managers, any Approved Technical Managers, the classification society and flag authorities, in each case as may be necessary in connection with the transactions contemplated hereunder.
(b)
Any other disclosure by each Party shall be subject to the prior written consent of the other Party, provided that the Charterers may disclose any information provided in connection with the Transaction Documents to their sub-contractors and any Sub-Charterers, in each case subject to the procurement of a confidentiality undertaking (in form and substance satisfactory to the Owners) from such sub-contractor or Sub-Charterers.
75.
Third Parties Act
(a)
Any person which is an Indemnitee from time to time and is not a party to this Charter shall be entitled to enforce such terms of this Charter as provided for in this Charter in relation to the obligations of the Charterers to such Indemnitee, subject to the provisions of Clause 76 ( Law and jurisdiction ) and the Third Parties Act. The Third Parties Act applies to this Charter as set out in this Clause 74.
(b)
Save as provided above, a person who is not a party to this Charter has no right under the Third Parties Act to enforce or to enjoy the benefit of any term of this Charter.
76.
Law and jurisdiction
(a)
This Charter and any non-contractual obligations arising from or in connection with it shall in all respects be governed by and interpreted in accordance with English law.



(b)
The parties to this Charter irrevocably agree that the courts of England and Wales are to have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute (i) arising from or in connection with this Charter or (ii) relating to any non-contractual obligations arising from or in connection with this Charter and that any proceedings may be brought in those courts.
(c)
The parties to this Charter irrevocably waive any objection which they may now or in the future have to the laying of the venue of any proceedings in any court referred to in this Clause 76, and any claim that those proceedings have been brought in an inconvenient or inappropriate forum, and irrevocably agree that a judgment in any proceedings commenced in any such court shall be conclusive and binding on them and may be enforced in the courts of any other jurisdiction.
(d)
The Charterers hereby appoint Teekay Shipping (UK) Limited of 2 nd Floor, 86 Jermyn Street, London SW1Y 6JD, England as their agent for service of process in connection with any suit, action or proceeding which is begun in England and Wales under or in connection with this Charter.

(e)
The Owners hereby appoint SH Process Agent Limited of 1 Finsbury Circus, London, EC2M 7SH, England as their agent for service of process in connection with any suit, action or proceeding which is begun in England and Wales under or in connection with this Charter.

77.
Waiver of immunity
(a)
To the extent that the Charterers may in any jurisdiction claim for themselves or their assets or revenues immunity from any proceedings, suit, execution, attachment (whether in aid of execution, before judgment or otherwise) or other legal process and to the extent that such immunity (whether or not claimed) may be attributed in any such jurisdiction to the Charterers or their assets or revenues, the Charterers agree not to claim and irrevocably waive such immunity to the full extent permitted by the laws of such jurisdiction.

(b)
The Charterers consent generally in respect of any proceedings to the giving of any relief and the issue of any process in connection with such proceedings including (without limitation) the making, enforcement or execution against any property whatsoever (irrespective of its use or intended use) of any order or judgment which is made or given in such proceedings. The Charterers agree that in any proceedings in England this waiver shall have the fullest scope permitted by the English State Immunity Act 1978 and that this waiver is intended to be irrevocable for the purposes of such Act.
78.
FATCA
(a)
For the purpose of this Clause 78, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
" Code " means the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
" FATCA " means:
(i)
sections 1471 through 1474 of the Code and any associated regulations;
(ii)
any treaty, law, regulation or other official guidance enacted in any other jurisdiction, or relating to an intergovernmental agreement between the US and any other jurisdiction, which (in either case) facilitates the implementation of paragraph (i) above; or
(iii)
any agreement pursuant to the implementation of paragraphs (i) or (ii) above with the US Internal Revenue Service, the US government or any governmental or taxation authority in any other jurisdiction.
" FATCA Deduction " means a deduction or withholding from a payment under this Charter or the other Transaction Documents required by or under FATCA.



(b)
Each Party, Obligor or Finance Party (if applicable) may make any FATCA Deduction it is required by FATCA to make, and any payment required in connection with that FATCA Deduction, and no Party, Obligor or Finance Party (if applicable) shall be required to increase any payment in respect of which it makes such a FATCA Deduction or otherwise compensate the recipient of the payment for that FATCA Deduction.

(c)
Each Party, Obligor or Finance Party (if applicable) shall promptly, upon becoming aware that it must make a FATCA Deduction (or that there is any change in the rate or the basis of such FATCA Deduction) notify the Party, Obligor or Finance Party (if applicable) to whom it is making the payment.


SCHEDULE 1
RELATED VESSELS AND RELEVANT INFORMATION

Name of Vessel
Related Owners
Related Charterers
Builder
Hai Jiao 1603 Limited
DSME Hull No. 2411 L.L.C.
DSME
Hull No. 2453
Hai Jiao 1606 Limited
DSME Option Vessel No. 1 L.L.C.
DSME
Hull No. 2455
Hai Jiao 1607 Limited
DSME Option Vessel No. 3 L.L.C.
DSME


SCHEDULE 2
FORM OF PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE

PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE

It is hereby certified that pursuant to a bareboat charter dated                      and made between Hai Jiao 1605 Limited (the " Owner ") as owner and DSME Hull No. 2416 L.L.C. (the " Bareboat Charterer ") as bareboat charterer (as maybe amended and supplemented from time to time, the " Bareboat Charter ") in respect of one (1) 173,400 m 3 LNG carrier named m.v. "[•]" and registered under the laws and flag of [ ] with IMO number [•] (the " Vessel "), the Vessel is delivered for charter by the Owner to the Bareboat Charterer, and accepted by the Bareboat Charterer from the Owner at          hours (Beijing time) on the date hereof in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Bareboat Charter.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Owner and the Bareboat Charterer have caused this PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE to be executed by their duly authorised representative on this          day of              20 [•] in [•].





THE OWNER
 
THE BAREBOAT CHARTERER
HAI JIAO   1605 LIMITED
 
DSME Hull No. 2416 L.L.C.
by:
 
by:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Name:
 
Name:
Title:
 
Title:
Date:
 
Date:

SCHEDULE 3
FORM OF TITLE TRANSFER PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE

PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE

m.v. "[•]"
Hai Jiao 1605 Limited of Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960 (the " Owners ") deliver to DSME Hull No. 2416 L.L.C. of Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960 (the " Bareboat Charterers ") the Vessel described below and the Bareboat Charterers accept delivery of, title and risk to the Vessel pursuant to the terms and conditions of the bareboat charterer dated [•] 20[•] (as may be amended and supplemented from time to time) and made between (1) the Owners and (2) the Bareboat Charterers.
Name of Vessel:      m.v. "[•]"
Flag:      [•]
Place of Registration:      [•]
IMO Number:      [•]
Gross Registered Tonnage:      [•]
Net Registered Tonnage:      [•]
Dated:          20[•]
At:          hours ([Beijing] time)
Place of delivery:  




THE OWNER
 
THE BAREBOAT CHARTERER
HAI JIAO 1605 LIMITED
 
DSME Hull No. 2416 L.L.C.
by:
 
by:
 
 
 
Name:
 
Name:
Title:
 
Title:
Date:
 
Date:



SCHEDULE 4
EARLY TERMINATION CORE AMOUNT SCHEDULE

Hire Period
Early Termination Core Amount (US$)
Hire Period
Early Termination Core Amount (US$)
1
189,000,000
21
150,600,000
2
187,600,000
22
148,200,000
3
186,300,000
23
145,900,000
4
184,900,000
24
143,400,000
5
183,000,000
25
141,000,000
6
181,200,000
26
138,700,000
7
179,300,000
27
136,200,000
8
177,400,000
28
133,700,000
9
175,700,000
29
131,200,000
10
173,500,000
30
128,600,000
11
171,500,000
31
126,100,000
12
170,300,000
32
123,400,000
13
168,600,000
33
120,700,000
14
166,500,000
34
118,200,000
15
164,100,000
35
115,400,000
16
161,900,000
36
112,600,000
17
159,700,000
37
109,900,000
18
157,600,000
38
107,100,000
19
155,400,000
39
103,000,000
20
153,000,000
40
100,000,000



SCHEDULE 5
FORM OF COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE

To: Hai Jiao 1605 Limited
From: Teekay LNG Partners L.P.
Dated:



Dear Sirs
173,400 m 3 LNG carrier with builder's hull number 2416 (the " Vessel ")
Bareboat charter dated [•] in relation to the Vessel (the " Charter ")
1.
We refer to the Charter. This is a Compliance Certificate. Terms defined in the Charter have the same meaning when used in this Compliance Certificate unless given a different meaning in this Compliance Certificate.
2.
We confirm that as at the date as at which the financial statements accompanying this Compliance Certificate were drawn up:
(a)
the Free Liquidity and Available Credit Lines (in aggregate) were: [•] US Dollars (US$[•]);
(b)
the Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity Ratio was not more than [•] per cent. ([•]%); and
(c)
the Tangible Net Worth was at least [•] US Dollars (US$[•]).
Signed: …………………………………..
Signed: …………………………………..
Authorised Signatory
Authorised Signatory


SIGNATURE PAGE

ADDITIONAL CLAUSES
TO BAREBOAT CHARTER FOR THE 173,400 M 3 LNG CARRIER
WITH BUILDER'S HULL NUMBER 2416


THE OWNERS
 
THE CHARTERERS
Hai Jiao 1605 Limited
 
DSME Hull No. 2416 L.L.C.
by:
 
by:
 
 
 
\s\ Roxanne Lorraine Chambers
 
\s\ Natalia Golovataya
Name: Roxanne Lorraine Chambers
 
Name: Natalia Golovataya
Title: Attorney-in-fact
 
Title: Attorney-in-fact
Date: 20 December 2016
 
Date: 20 December 2016





















    





 
 
 
 
 
DSME OPTION VESSEL NO. 1 L.L.C.
(AS SELLERS)

HAI JIAO 1606 LIMITED
(AS BUYERS)


 
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
IN RESPECT OF
ONE (1)
LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS CARRIER
WITH BUILDER'S HULL NUMBER 2453

 


















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TABLE OF CONTENTS


1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS     4
2. SALE AND PURCHASE     21
3. MOA PURCHASE PRICE     22
4. CURRENCY OF PAYMENT     23
5. PAYMENT NOTICE     23
6. DIRECT PAYMENTS AND DEFERRED PAYMENTS     25
7. PRE-POSITION OF RELEVANT INSTALMENTS     26
8. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT AND SUBSEQUENT     27
9. CANCELLATION AND REFUND     29
10. FEES     30
11. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES     32
12. SELLERS' UNDERTAKINGS     37
13. FINANCIAL COVENANTS     42
14. MOA TERMINATION EVENTS     44
15. BUYERS' POWERS FOLLOWING CANCELLATION     50
16. CHANGES TO PARTIES     51
17. CUMULATIVE RIGHTS     51
18. NO WAIVER     51
19. ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENTS     51
20. INVALIDITY     52
21. ENGLISH LANGUAGE     52
22. NO PARTNERSHIP     52
23. NOTICES     52
24. COUNTERPARTS     53
25. THIRD PARTIES ACT     53
26. SPARES, BUNKERS AND OTHER ITEMS     53
27. ENCUMBRANCES     54
28. TAXES, COSTS AND EXPENSES     54
29. DELIVERY UNDER CHARTER     54
30. INDEMNITIES     54
31. CALCULATIONS AND CERTIFICATES     57
32. LAW AND JURISDICTION     58
SCHEDULE 1 CONDITIONS PRECEDENT AND SUBSEQUENT 59
SCHEDULE 2 RELATED VESSELS AND RELEVANT INFORMATION 68
SCHEDULE 3 FORM OF PAYMENT NOTICE 69
SCHEDULE 4 FORM OF COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE 71







THIS AGREEMENT is made by way of deed on 20 December 2016            

BETWEEN:

(1)
DSME Option Vessel No. 1 L.L.C. , a limited liability company formed under the laws of The Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960 (the " Sellers "); and
(2)
HAI JIAO 1606 LIMITED , a corporation incorporated under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, Marshall Islands MH96960, as buyers (the " Buyers ").
BACKGROUND:

(A)
Pursuant to a building contract dated 2 December 2014 made between you and the Builder (as amended, supplemented, novated or replaced from time to time, the " Building Contract "), the Builder has agreed to design, engineer, build, launch, equip, complete, deliver and sell, and the Sellers have agreed to purchase, one (1) new LNG carrier as further described in the Building Contract and bearing the Builder's hull number 2455, along with all her appurtenances, associated equipment, materials, stores, spare parts and documentation (the " Vessel "), upon the terms and conditions therein.
(B)
The Sellers have agreed to sell the Vessel to the Buyers upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
(C)
The Buyers have agreed to (a) take delivery of the Vessel from the Sellers immediately upon the delivery of the Vessel by the Builder under the Building Contract to the Sellers; and (b) pay the MOA Purchase Price (as defined below) in instalments upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
(D)
The Buyers (as owners) have agreed to let the Vessel to the Sellers (as bareboat charterers) and the Sellers have agreed to hire the Vessel from the Buyers immediately upon the acceptance of the Vessel by the Buyers from the Sellers under this Agreement, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in a bareboat charter agreement (as amended and or supplemented from time to time) (the " Charter ") to be entered into between the Buyers (as owners) and the Sellers (as bareboat charterers).
IT IS AGREED as follows:
 



1.
Definitions and interpretations
1.1      Definitions
Words and expressions having defined meanings in the Charter shall, except where otherwise defined herein, have the same meanings when used in this Agreement, and in this Agreement:

" Account Bank " means the New York branch of DNB ASA (or such other bank or financial institution as selected or designated by the Buyers in accordance with clause 49 ( Earnings Account ) of the Charter.

" Account Pledge " means the account pledge and security agreement over the Earnings Account and all amounts from time to time standing to the credit to the Earnings Account from the Charterers in favour of the Security Trustee, which shall not become effective until a Termination Event has occurred and is continuing.

" Affiliate " means, in relation to any entity, a Subsidiary of that entity, a Holding Company of that entity or any other Subsidiary of that Holding Company.

" AML Laws " means as to any person and in relation to money laundering or terrorism, the constitutional or organisational documents of such person, and any treaty, law (including the common law), statute, ordinance, code, rule, regulation, guidelines, license, permit requirement, order or determination of an arbitrator or a court or other governmental authority, and the interpretation or administration thereof, in each case applicable to or binding upon such person or any of its property or to which such person or any of its property is subject.

" Arrangement Fee Letter " means the fee letter made or to be made between the Buyers and the Sellers.

" Authorisation " means an authorisation, consent, approval, resolution, licence, exemption, filing, notarisation or registration.

" Bahamas " means The Commonwealth of the Bahamas.

" Break Costs " means all costs, losses, premiums or penalties incurred by the Buyers as a result of the receipt by the Buyers of any payment under or in relation to the Transaction Documents on a day other than the due date for payment of the sum in question, but always excluding all swap breakage costs (or equivalent costs) which the Buyers may incur as a result of them entering into any arrangements for the purposes of hedging the liabilities and/or risks arising out of or in connection with the Finance Documents.

" Builder " means Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co. Ltd., a company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Korea whose principal office is at 125, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea.

" Builder's Bank " means The Korea Development Bank or such other first-class bank acceptable to the Buyers and the Sellers.




" Builder's PDA " means the protocol of delivery and acceptance in respect of the Vessel to be executed by the Builder and the Sellers (evidencing the delivery of the Vessel by the Builder to the Sellers pursuant to the Building Contract).

" Business Day " means a day (other than a Saturday or Sunday) on which banks and financial markets are open for business in Beijing, Vancouver, the jurisdiction in which the account of the Buyers (as owners thereunder) referred to in paragraph (d) of clause 40 ( Hire ) of the Chater is opened, and:

(a)
(in relation to the determination of the Delivery Date) in The Republic of Korea and the Flag State; and

(b)
(in relation to any date for payment) in New York.

" Business Ethics Laws " means any laws, regulations and/or other legally binding requirements or determinations in relation to bribery, corruption, fraud, money-laundering, terrorism, sanctions, collusion bid-rigging or anti-trust, human rights violations (including forced labour and human trafficking) which are applicable to either party or to any jurisdiction where activities are performed and which shall include: (a) the United Kingdom Bribery Act 2010, (b) the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 1977 and (c) any United States, United Nations, Canadian or European Union sanctions.

" Cancellation Date " means the date specified in the Cancellation Notice.

" Cancellation Fee " means, in respect of each Instalment which the Buyers may have paid to the Sellers in accordance with this Agreement, the fee calculated in accordance with Clause 9.2 ( Calculation of Cancellation Fee ).

" Cancellation Notice " has the meaning given to such term in Clause 9.1 ( Cancellation ).

" Change of Control " means if:
in relation to the Charter Guarantor:
(i)
(where all management powers over the business and affairs of the Charter Guarantor are vested exclusively in its general partner),
(A)
Teekay GP LLC ceases to be the general partner of the Charter Guarantor; or
(B)
Teekay Parent ceases to own, directly or indirectly, a minimum of fifty per cent (50%) of the voting rights in Teekay GP LLC; or
(ii)
(where all management powers over the business and affairs of the Charter Guarantor become vested exclusively in the board of directors of the Charter Guarantor), Teekay Parent ceases to own, directly or indirectly:
(A)
a minimum of fifty per cent (50%) of the voting rights to elect the members of that board of directors; or



(B)
the voting rights to elect a minimum of fifty per cent (50%) of the board of directors; and
in relation to the Sellers, the Charter Guarantor ceases to be the ninety nine per cent. (99%) legal and beneficial owner of the Sellers (either directly or indirectly), unless :
(i)
after any proposed sale, transfer or disposal of ownership in the Charterers (each such proposed sale, transfer or disposal of ownership shall not be completed unless with the Buyers' prior written consent), either:
(A)
the Charter Guarantor retains at least fifty per cent. (50%) direct or indirect ownership in the membership interests of the Sellers; or
(B)
the Charter Guarantor retains at least forty-nine per cent. (49%) and Teekay Parent retains at least one per cent. (1%) direct or indirect ownership in the membership interests of the Sellers; and
(ii)
any purchaser, transferee or recipient of any membership interest in the Sellers (in each case an " Incoming Guarantor ") has provided in favour of the Security Trustee (in form and substance acceptable to the Security Trustee) the following:
(A)
either:
(1)
a guarantee that corresponds to the percentage of its ownership in the membership interest of the Sellers (in each case, an " Incoming Guarantee "); or

(2)
if the proposed Incoming Guarantee offered by an Incoming Guarantor pursuant to (A)(1) above is not acceptable to the Security Trustee, a written confirmation from the Charter Guarantor that the existing guarantee granted provided by the Charter Guarantor pursuant to the Charter Guarantee shall remain and will continue in full force and effect; and

(B)
a pledge over such membership interest of the Sellers.
" Charter Guarantee " means the guarantee made or to be made by the Charter Guarantor in favour of the Security Trustee in respect of the Sellers' obligations under the Transaction Documents.

" Charter Guarantor " means TGP.

" Charter Guarantor Group " means the Charter Guarantor and each of its Subsidiaries from time to time.

" Charterers " means the Sellers in their capacities as bareboat charterers under the Charter.

" Charterers' Assignment " means the deed of assignment executed or to be executed (as the case may be) by the Charterers in favour of the Security Trustee in relation to certain of the Charterers' rights and interest in and to (amongst other things) (a) the Earnings, (b) the



Insurances, (c) the Requisition Compensation, (d) the Initial Sub-Charter, (e) any other Sub-Charter which may have a basic duration of two (2) years or more (taking into account any option to renew or extend), and (f) the Step-In Agreement .
" Classification Society " means the vessel classification society referred to in Box 10 ( Classification Society ) of the Charter, or such other reputable classification society which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies or as the Buyers may approve from time to time.

" Commitment Fee " means the commitment fee payable and calculated in accordance with Clause 10.2 ( Commitment Fee ).

" Compliance Certificate " means a certificate delivered pursuant to paragraph (d) of Clause 12 ( Sellers' undertakings ) substantially in the form set out in Schedule 5 ( Form of Compliance Certificate ) hereto .

" Contractual Delivery Date " means 31 January 2018, being the date referred to in paragraph 1(a) ( Delivery Date and Place ) of article VII ( DELIVERY DATE AND DELIVERY ) of the Building Contract.

" Contractual Purchase Price " means the price in respect of the Vessel as stipulated in article II ( CONTRACT PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT ) of the Building Contract which, as at the date of this Agreement, is one hundred and ninety three million US Dollars (US$193,000,000), as the same may be subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of the Building Contract.

" Deferred Payment " means, in respect of an Instalment and to the extent applicable, the payment of such Instalment by the Buyers to the Sellers (or the Sellers' Account, as applicable) for the purpose of reimbursing the Sellers after the Sellers have (whether utilising their own funds or from whatever source of funds they may select) settled the corresponding instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price under the Building Contract directly with the Builder.

" Delivery Date " has the meaning given to such term in Clause 2.2(b) ( Delivery ).

" Delivery Instalment " means an amount which:

(a)
is payable by the Buyers under this Agreement;

(b)
relates to (and shall be no more than) the fifth and final instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price which the Sellers (as buyer) are obliged to pay to the Builder pursuant to paragraph 3(c) ( Final Instalment ) of article II ( CONTRACT PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT ) of the Building Contract; and

(c)
is no more than the Delivery Instalment Cap.

" Delivery Instalment Cap " means the amount being sixty per cent. (60%) of the Notional Contractual Purchase Price.

" Delivery Location " means:




(a)
the Builder's shipyard; or

(b)
such other location as the Sellers and the Buyers may mutually agree prior to the Delivery Date following consultation with the Builder and which is in a jurisdiction without any interference to the operation of the Vessel and which would not give rise to the payment of any Tax in respect of the transfer of the Vessel's title.

" Direct Payment " means, in respect of an Instalment and to the extent applicable, the payment of such Instalment by the Buyers at the request of the Sellers towards direct settlement with the Builder of the corresponding instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price under the Building Contract.

" Disruption Event " means either or both of:

(a)
a material disruption to those payment or communications systems or to those financial markets which are, in each case, required to operate in order for payments to be made in order for the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents to be carried out which disruption is not caused by, and is beyond the control of, any of the parties to this Agreement; or

(b)
the occurrence of any other event which results in a disruption (of a technical or systems-related nature) to the treasury or payments operations of a party to this Agreement preventing that, or the other party:

(i)
from performing its payment obligations under the Transaction Documents; or

(ii)
from communicating with the other party in accordance with the terms of the Transaction Documents,

and which (in either such case) is not caused by, and is beyond the control of, the party whose operations are disrupted.

" Earnings " means all hires, freights, pool income and other sums payable to or for the account of the Sellers (as charterers under the Charter after the Delivery Date) in respect of the Vessel including (without limitation) all earnings received or to be received from each Sub-Charter, all remuneration for salvage and towage services, demurrage and detention moneys, contributions in general average, compensation in respect of any requisition for hire, and damages and other payments (whether awarded by any court or arbitral tribunal or by agreement or otherwise) for breach, termination or variation of any contract for the operation, employment or use of the Vessel.

" Earnings Account " means a general operating account opened or to be opened in the name of the Sellers and held with the Account Bank.

" Encumbrance " means a mortgage, charge, assignment, pledge, lien or other security interest securing any obligation of any person or any other agreement or arrangement having a similar effect.




" Environmental Approvals " means any present or future permit, licence, approval, ruling, variance, exemption or other Authorisation required under the applicable Environmental Law.

" Environmental Claim " means any claim, proceeding or investigation by any person in respect of any Environmental Law.

" Environmental Incident " means:

(a)
any release, emission, spill or discharge from the Vessel or into or upon the air, sea, land or soils (including the seabed) or surface water of Environmentally Sensitive Material within or from the Vessel; or

(b)
any incident in which Environmentally Sensitive Material is released, emitted, spilled or discharged into or upon the air, sea, land or soils (including the seabed) or surface water from a vessel other than the Vessel and which involves a collision between the Vessel and such other vessel or some other incident of navigation or operation, in either case, in connection with which the Vessel is actually or potentially liable to be arrested, attached, detained or injuncted and/or the Vessel and/or any Obligor and/or any operator or manager of the Vessel is at fault or allegedly at fault or otherwise liable to any legal or administrative action; or

(c)
any other incident in which Environmentally Sensitive Material is released, emitted, spilled or discharged into or upon the air, sea, land or soils (including the seabed) or surface water otherwise than from the Vessel and in connection with which the Vessel is actually or potentially liable to be arrested and/or where any Obligor and/or any operator or manager of the Vessel is at fault or allegedly at fault or otherwise liable to any legal or administrative action, other than in accordance with an Environmental Approval.

" Environmentally Sensitive Material " means (a) oil and oil products, and (b) any other waste, pollutant, contaminant or other substance (including any liquid, solid, gas, ion, living organism or noise) that may be harmful to human health or other life or the environment or a nuisance to any person or that may make the enjoyment, ownership or other territorial control of any affected land, property or waters more costly for such person to a material degree.

" Environmental Law " means any applicable law and regulation in any applicable jurisdiction in which any Obligor conducts business which relates to the pollution or protection of the environment or harm to or the protection of human health or the health of animals or plants.

" Extra Amount " means, for the Vessel, the extra and additional amount which the Sellers (as buyer) are obliged to pay to the Builder (other than the Contractual Purchase Price).

" Extra Amount Balance Portion " means such portion of the Reimbursement Instalment which:

(a)
is payable by the Buyers under this Agreement;




(b)
relates to (and shall be no more than) the amount which is the difference between (i) the actual amount of the Extra Amount which the Sellers (as original buyers) are obliged to pay to the Builder, and (ii) the amount of the Extra Amount Instalment that the Buyers are obliged to pay to the Sellers in accordance with this Agreement; and

(c)
is no more than five per cent. (5.0%) of the Notional Extra Amount.

" Extra Amount Instalment " means an amount which:
(a)
is payable by the Buyers under this Agreement;

(b)
relates to (and shall be no more than) ninety five per cent. (95%) of the Extra Amount; and

(c)
is no more than the Extra Amount Instalment Cap.

" Extra Amount Instalment Cap " means the amount being ninety five per cent. (95%) of the Notional Extra Amount.

" FATCA " means:

(a)
sections 1471 through 1474 of the Code and any associated regulations;

(b)
any treaty, law, regulation or other official guidance enacted in any other jurisdiction, or relating to an intergovernmental agreement between the US and any other jurisdiction, which (in either case) facilitates the implementation of paragraph (a) above; or

(c)
any agreement pursuant to the implementation of paragraphs (i) or (ii) above with the US Internal Revenue Service, the US government or any governmental or taxation authority in any other jurisdiction.

" FATCA Deduction " means a deduction or withholding from a payment under this Agreement or the other Transaction Documents required by or under FATCA.

" Finance Document " means any facility agreement, security document, fee letter and any other document designated as such by the Finance Parties and the Buyers and which may be entered into between the Finance Parties and the Buyers for the purpose of, among other things, financing or (as the case may be) refinancing all or any part of the MOA Purchase Price.

" Finance Party " means any Affiliate of the Buyers, or bank or financial institution which is or will be party to a Finance Document (other than the Buyers and other entities which may have agreed or be intended as debtors and/or obligors thereunder) and " Finance Parties " means two (2) or more of them.

" Finance Party Quiet Enjoyment Letter " means, in relation to the Vessel, a letter which the Finance Parties (or, if any, their authorised agent on their behalf) shall issue in favour



of the Charterers (or, as the context may require, the Initial Sub-Charterers), such letter to be:
(a)
(in respect of any such letter to which the Initial Sub-Charterers would be parties) based upon the form set out in appendix E ( Provisional Letter of Quiet Enjoyment ) to the Initial Sub-Charter but always reasonably acceptable to the Charterers, the Initial Sub-Charterers and the Finance Parties; or
(b)
(in respect of any such letter to which any other Sub-Charterers would be parties) in a form reasonably acceptable to the Charterers, such Sub-Charterers and the Finance Parties.
" Financial Half-Year " means, in respect of the Sellers and the Charter Guarantor, their interim semi-annual accounting period ending on 30 June in any calendar year that falls within the Pre-Delivery Period.

" Financial Indebtedness " means indebtedness for or in respect of:

(a)
moneys borrowed;

(b)
any amount raised by acceptance under any acceptance credit facility or dematerialised equivalent;

(c)
any amount raised pursuant to any note purchase facility or the issue of bonds, notes, debentures, loan stock or any similar instrument;

(d)
the amount of any liability in respect of any lease or hire purchase contract which would, in accordance with GAAP, be treated as a balance sheet liability;

(e)
receivables sold or discounted (other than any receivables to the extent they are sold on a non-recourse basis);

(f)
any amount raised under any other transaction (including any forward sale or hire purchase agreement) of a type not referred to in any other paragraph of this definition having the commercial effect of a borrowing;

(g)
any derivative transaction entered into in connection with protection against or benefit from fluctuation in any rate or price (and, when calculating the value of any derivative transaction, only the marked to market value (or, if any actual amount is due as a result of the termination or close-out of that derivative transaction, that amount) shall be taken into account);

(h)
any counter-indemnity obligation in respect of a guarantee, indemnity, bond, standby or documentary letter of credit or any other instrument issued by a bank or financial institution; and

(i)
the amount of any liability in respect of any guarantee or indemnity for any of the items referred to in paragraph (a) to (h) above.




" Financial Quarter " means, in respect of the Sellers and the Charter Guarantor, their interim quarterly accounting periods ending on 31 March and 30 September in any calendar year that falls within the Pre-Delivery Period.

" Financial Year " means, in respect of the Sellers and the Charter Guarantor, their annual accounting period ending on 31 December in each calendar year during the Pre-Delivery Period.


" Flag State " means Bahamas or such other flag state as may be nominated by the Sellers and acceptable to the Buyers, acting reasonably.

" Fourth Instalment " means an amount which:

(a)
is payable by the Buyers under this Agreement;

(b)
relates to (and shall be no more than) the fourth instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price which the Sellers (as buyer) are obliged to pay to the Builder pursuant to paragraph 3(d) ( Fourth Instalment ) of article II ( CONTRACT PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT ) of the Building Contract; and

(c)
is no more than nineteen million three hundred thousand US Dollars (US$19,300,000).

" GAAP " means generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.

" Holding Company " means, in relation to any entity, any other entity in respect of which it is a Subsidiary.

" Hong Kong " means the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of The People's Republic of China.

" Initial Sub-Charter " means the time charterparty in respect of the Vessel dated 2 December 2014 and entered into between (i) the Charterers (as owners) and (ii) the Initial Sub-Charterers (as charterers) for a daily charter hire date of fifty one thousand six hundred US Dollars (US$51,600) per day and has a confirmed duration of ninety six (96) months minus 20 days.
" Initial Sub-Charterers " means Shell Tankers (Singapore) Pte. Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of Singapore and whose registered office is at #07-01 The Metropolis Tower 1, 9 North Buona Vista Drive, Singapore 138588.

" Instalment " means each of any of the Pre-Delivery Instalments, the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and the Reimbursement Instalment, and " Instalments " means any two (2) or more of them.

" Insurances " means all policies and contracts of insurance (including all entries in protection and indemnity or war risks associations) which are from time to time taken out or entered into in respect of or in connection with the Vessel or her increased value or her Earnings and (where the context permits) all benefits under such contracts and policies, including all claims of any nature and returns of premium.




" Late Fee " means the late fee payable and calculated in accordance with Clause 10.1 ( Late Fee ).

" Long Stop Date " means:

(a)
in respect of each of the Pre-Delivery Instalments, the earlier of the following dates:

(i)
the Refund Guarantee Expiry Date; or

(ii)
the Delivery Date; and

(b)
in respect of each of the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and the Reimbursement Instalment, 25 February 2019 .

" Managers' Undertaking " has the meaning given to such term in the Charter.

" Material Adverse Effect " means a material adverse change in, or a material adverse effect on:

(a)
the business, financial condition or operations of the Sellers, the Charter Guarantor or the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole; or

(b)
the validity, legality or enforceability of this Agreement,

which adversely affects the ability of each of the Charterers or the Charter Guarantor to perform its respective obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is a party.

" Membership Interests Pledge " means the pledge agreement in relation to the membership interests of the Charterers executed or (as the case may be) to be executed by the relevant Pledgor or Pledgors in favour of the Security Trustee.

" MOA Purchase Price " means the amount which is the aggregate of the following amounts which the Buyers shall pay or deemed to have paid in accordance with this Agreement:

(a)
the Pre-Delivery Purchase Price;

(b)
the Delivery Instalment;

(c)
the Extra Amount Instalment; and

(d)
the Reimbursement Instalment.

" MOA Termination Event " means each of the events specified in paragraph (a) of Clause 14 ( MOA Termination Events ).

" Necessary Authorisations " means all Authorisations of any person including any government or other regulatory authority required by applicable law to enable it to:




(a)
lawfully enter into and perform its obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is party;

(b)
ensure the legality, validity, enforceability or admissibility in evidence in England and, if different, its jurisdiction of incorporation, of such Transaction Documents to which it is party; and

(c)
carry on its business from time to time.

" Notional Contractual Purchase Price " means the amount of one hundred and ninety three million US Dollars (US$193,000,000).

" Notional Delivery Instalment Amount " means the amount of one hundred and fifteen million eight hundred thousand US Dollars (US$115,800,000).

" Notional Extra Amount " means the amount of one million five hundred and fifty seven thousand US Dollars (US$1,557,000).

" Notional MOA Purchase Price " means the amount of one hundred and eighty four million eight hundred and twenty nine thousand one hundred and fifty US Dollars (US$184,829,150), being the equivalent of ninety five per cent. (95%) of the aggregate of (a) the Notional Contractual Purchase Price, and (b) the Notional Extra Amount.

" Obligors " means, together, the Sellers, the Charter Guarantor, any Pledgor and any person that may be a party to a Transaction Document (other than any Managers' Undertaking) from time to time (other than (a) any Sub-Charterers, (b) the Buyers, (c) the Security Trustee, (d) the Related Buyers, (e) the Related Sellers, (f) the Related Charterers, (g) the Related Obligors, and (h) the Account Bank), and in each case an " Obligor ".

" Owners " means the Buyers in their capacities as owners under the Charter.

" Payment Date " means, in respect of each Instalment, the date specified as such in the relevant Payment Notice or, if different, on which such Instalment is actually paid by the Buyers.

" Payment Notice " means:

(a)
in relation to each of the Pre-Delivery Instalments, an irrevocable notice of the relevant amount payable by the Buyers under this Agreement to be issued by the Sellers to the Buyers at such time as the Sellers may notify the Buyers (but in any event no later than seven (7) Business Days before the proposed payment date and no later than the relevant Long Stop Date):

(i)
for the purpose of effecting the relevant Direct Payment, at least ten (10) Business Days prior to the relevant anticipated payment date; and

(ii)
for the purpose of effecting the relevant Deferred Payment, at such time as the Sellers may notify the Buyers (but in any event no later than seven (7) Business Days before the proposed payment date and no later than the relevant Long Stop Date;




(b)
in relation to each of the Delivery Instalment and the Reimbursement Instalment, the notice of the amount payable by the Buyers under this Agreement to be issued by the Sellers to the Buyers:

(i)
for the purpose of effecting the relevant Direct Payment, at least seven (7) Business Days prior to the anticipated payment date; or

(ii)
for the purpose of effecting the relevant Deferred Payment, at such time as the Sellers may notify the Buyers (but in any event no later than seven (7) Business Days before the proposed payment date and no later than the relevant Long Stop Date); and

(c)
in relation to the Extra Amount Instalment, the notice of the amount payable by the Buyers under this Agreement to be issued by the Sellers to the Buyers at such time as the Sellers may notify the Buyers (but in any event no later than seven (7) Business Days before the proposed payment date and no later than the relevant Long Stop Date),

in each case such Payment Notice shall be in substantially the form set out in Schedule 3 ( Form of Payment Notice ) hereto (or such other form as the Buyers may require).

" Permitted Encumbrance " means:

(a)
any Encumbrance created or to be created in accordance with the Security Documents;

(b)
any liens securing obligations incurred in the ordinary course of trading and/or operating the Vessel and not more than thirty (30) days overdue;

(c)
any Encumbrance created or to be created by the Buyers in favour of the Finance Parties in accordance with the relevant Finance Documents (but subject to any Finance Party Quiet Enjoyment Letter); and

(d)
any Encumbrance which has the prior written approval of the Buyers.

" Pledgor " means, as the context may require:
the Sole Pledgor; or
any other entity which at any time during the Pre-Delivery Period is the owner of or may acquire any interests in any membership interest of the Sellers.
" Port State " means the jurisdiction:

(a)
in which the Delivery Location is located;

(b)
delivery of the Vessel will take place; and/or

which would otherwise have the power under all applicable laws to detain the Vessel before she is delivered by the Builder to the Sellers or by the Sellers to the Buyers (as applicable).




" Potential MOA Termination Event " means, an event or circumstance which would, with the giving of any notice, the lapse of time, a determination of the Buyers or any combination of the foregoing, be an MOA Termination Event.

" PRC " means The People's Republic of China, excluding Hong Kong, The Macau Special Administrative Region and Taiwan.

" Pre-Delivery Assignment " means the deed of assignment dated on or about the date of this Agreement and executed by the Sellers (as assignor) in favour of the Buyers (as assignee) in relation to the Sellers' rights, title and interests in and to, and all benefits accruing to it under or pursuant to the Building Contract and the Refund Guarantee.

" Pre-Delivery Instalment " means any one (1) of the Second Instalment, Third Instalment and Fourth Instalment, and " Pre-Delivery Instalments " means any two (2) or more of them.

" Pre-Delivery Period " means the period commencing from the date of this Agreement up to the Delivery Date and acceptance of the Vessel by the Buyers.

" Pre-Delivery Purchase Price " means an amount which is the aggregate of all of the Pre-Delivery Instalments paid and/or deemed paid by the Buyers to the Sellers (whether for and on behalf of the Sellers, and whether by way of Deferred Payment or otherwise) under this Agreement by the Delivery Date.

" Pre-Position Date " means, in relation to each of the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and the relevant Payment Notice, the date specified in such Payment Notice as the date on which the Buyers shall pre-position the relevant amount into the Builder's Bank.

" Project Documents " means, together, the Transaction Documents, the Building Contract, the Refund Guarantee, the Step-In Agreement and any Sub-Charter.
" Project Party " means each of the Builder, the Refund Guarantor and any Sub-Charterers and " Project Parties " means any two (2) or more of them.

" Quiet Enjoyment Letter " means, in relation to the Vessel, a quiet enjoyment letter to be made between (A) the Buyers (as owners), (B) the Sellers (as bareboat charterers), and (C) the relevant Sub-Charterers, provided that :
(a)
in respect of any such letter to which the Initial Sub-Charterers would be parties, such letter shall be based upon the form set out in appendix E ( Provisional Letter of Quiet Enjoyment ) to the Initial Sub-Charter, but shall incorporate step-in rights granted by the relevant Sub-Charterers in favour of the Buyers (as owners), and in any event be on terms and conditions that are reasonably acceptable to the Sellers (as bareboat charterers), the Initial Sub-Charterers and the Buyers (as owners); or
(b)
in respect of any such letter to which any other Sub-Charterers would be parties, such letter shall be in a form reasonably acceptable to the Sellers (as bareboat charterers), such Sub-Charterers and the Buyers (as owners).
" Refund Guarantee " means the refund guarantee numbered SLGQA000040144 and dated 5 December 2014 (as amended by an amendment dated 29 November 2016) and issued by



the Refund Guarantor in favour of the Sellers in relation to the Building Contract, the rights and interests pursuant to which will or has been assigned in favour of the Buyers in accordance with the Pre-Delivery Assignment.

" Refund Guarantee Expiry Date " means, in relation to the Refund Guarantee, the date on which the Refund Guarantee shall expire in accordance with the terms thereof.

" Refund Guarantor " means The Korea Development Bank, acting through its office at 14, Eunhaeng-Ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, The Republic of Korea or any other bank or financial institution (as shall be approved by the Buyers) that has issued or will issue the Refund Guarantee.

" Reimbursement Instalment " means an amount which:
(a)
is payable by the Buyers under this Agreement;

(b)
relates to (and shall be no more than) fifty per cent. (50%) of the first instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price which the Sellers (as buyer) are obliged to pay to the Builder pursuant to paragraph 3(a) ( First Instalment ) of article II ( CONTRACT PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT ) of the Building Contract;

(c)
a portion thereof may become the Extra Amount Balance Portion (if any); and

(d)
is not more than nine million six hundred and fifty thousand US Dollars (US$9,650,000).

" Related Buyers " means, in relation to each Related Vessel, its buyers as listed under the column headed "Related Buyers", as set out in Schedule 2 ( Related Vessels and relevant information ) hereto.
" Related Charter " means, in relation to each Related Vessel, a bareboat charter entered or to be entered into (as the case may be) between the relevant Related Buyers (as owners) and the relevant Related Sellers (as bareboat charterers).
" Related Charterers " means, in relation to each Related Vessel, the relevant Related Sellers (as bareboat charterers) pursuant to the relevant Related Charter.
" Related MOA " means, in relation to each Related Vessel, a memorandum of agreement entered or to be entered into between the relevant Related Buyers (as buyers) and the relevant Related Sellers (as sellers).
" Related Obligors " means the "Obligors" as defined in the relevant Related Charter.
" Related Sellers " means, in relation to each Related Vessel, its sellers as listed under the column headed "Related Sellers", as set out in Schedule 2 ( Related Vessels and relevant information ) hereto.
" Related Vessel " means each of the vessels listed in Schedule 2 ( Related Vessels and relevant information ) hereto.




" Related Vessel A " means the 173,400 m 3 LNG carrier with the builder's hull number 2411 as more particularly described in boxes 5 ( Vessel's name, call sign and flag ) to 10 ( Classification Society ) of the Related Vessel A Charter.
" Related Vessel A Charter " means the Related Charter in respect of Related Vessel A.
" Repeating Representations " means the representations and warranties referred to in Clause 11.1 ( Sellers' representations and warranties ), except those representations and warranties in paragraphs (ii) ( No deductions or withholding ), (vi) ( Validity and admissibility in evidence ), (vii) ( No filing or stamp taxes ), (x) ( No winding-up ), (xi) ( Solvency ), (xii) ( No material defaults ), (xiii) ( No material proceedings ), (xx) ( Disclosure of material facts ) and (xxvi) ( Financial covenants ) of such Clause 11.1 ( Sellers' representations and warranties ).

" Requisition Compensation " means all compensation or other money which may from time to time after the Delivery Date be payable to the Sellers (as prospective charterers under the Charter) as a result of the Vessel being requisitioned for title or in any other way compulsorily acquired (other than by way of requisition for hire).

" Restricted Party " means a person or entity that is (a) listed on, or owned or controlled by a person listed on, or acting on behalf of a person listed on, any Sanctions List; (b) a national of, located in, incorporated under the laws of, or owned or (directly or indirectly) controlled by, or acting on behalf of, a person located in or organised under the laws of a country or territory that is the target of country-wide or territory-wide Sanctions; or (c) otherwise a target of Sanctions (" target of Sanctions " signifying a person with whom a US person or other national of Sanctions Authority would be prohibited or restricted by law from engaging in trade, business or other activities).

" Sanctions " means the economic sanction laws, regulations, embargoes or restrictive measures administered, enacted or enforced by: (a) the United States government; (b) the United Nations; (c) the European Union or its Member States; (d) the United Kingdom; or (e) the respective governmental institutions and agencies of any of the foregoing, including, without limitation, the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the US Department of Treasury (" OFAC "), the United States Department of State and Her Majesty's Treasury (" HMT ") (together, the " Sanctions Authorities ").
 
" Sanctions List " means the "Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons" list maintained by the OFAC, the Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions Targets and the Investment Ban List maintained by HMT, or any similar list maintained by, or public announcement of Sanctions designation made by, any of the Sanctions Authorities.

" Scheduled Delivery Date " means the date on which the Builder is ready to deliver and the Sellers are ready to accept delivery of the Vessel in accordance with the terms of the Building Contract, and in any event not later than the Long Stop Date in respect of the Delivery Instalment and the Extra Amount Instalment, which the Sellers shall notify to the Buyers in the Payment Notice in respect of the Delivery Instalment and the Extra Amount Instalment.    

" Second Instalment " means an amount which:

(a)
is payable by the Buyers under this Agreement;




(b)
relates to (and shall be no more than) the second instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price which the Sellers (as buyer) are obliged to pay to the Builder pursuant to paragraph 3(b) ( Second Instalment ) of article II ( CONTRACT PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT ) the Building Contract; and

(c)
is no more than nineteen million three hundred thousand US Dollars (US$19,300,000).

" Security Documents " means, in relation to the following, together:

(a)
the Account Pledge;

(b)
the Charter Guarantee;

(c)
the Charterers' Assignment;

(d)
the Membership Interests Pledge;

(e)
each Managers' Undertaking (if any);

(f)
the Pre-Delivery Assignment;

(g)
the Security Trust Deed; and

(h)
any other document that may at any time be executed by any person creating, evidencing or perfecting any Encumbrance to secure all or part of the Obligors' obligations under or in connection with the Transaction Documents,

and " Security Document " means any one of them.

" Security Trust Deed " means the deed executed or to be executed by the Security Trustee, the Buyers, the Related Buyers, the Sellers, the Related Sellers and any Pledgor.

" Security Trustee " means Hai Jiao 1605 Limited, a corporation incorporated under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, Marshall Islands MH96960 .

" Sellers' Account " means the US Dollar account in the name of the Sellers (with, as at the date of this Agreement, account number 12708001) opened with the Account Bank (as defined in the Charter).

" Sellers' PDA " means the protocol of delivery and acceptance in respect of the Vessel to be executed by the Sellers and the Buyers (evidencing the unconditional physical delivery of the Vessel by the Sellers to the Buyers pursuant to this Agreement).

" Sole Pledgor " means Teekay LNG Holdco L.L.C., a limited liability company formed under the laws of The Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960.



" Step-In Agreement " means the step-in agreement dated 2 December 2014 and made between (a) the Sellers (as buyer), (b) the Builder (as builder), and (c) Initial Sub-Charterers (as charterer).

" Sub-Charter " means:
the Initial Sub-Charter; and
any other charterparty in respect of the Vessel entered into between the Sellers (as disponent owners) and any Sub-Charterers which may have a duration of two (2) years or more (taking into account any option to renew or extend).
" Sub-Charterers " means:
the Initial Sub-Charterers; and
such other sub-charterers proposed by the Sellers (as disponent owners) which are or will be parties to a Sub-Charter.
" Subsidiary " means a subsidiary undertaking within the meaning of section 1162 of the Companies Act 2006.

" Tax " or " tax " means any present and future tax (including, without limitation, value added tax, consumption tax or any other tax in respect of added value or any income), levy, impost, duty or other charge or withholding of any nature (including any penalty or interest payable in connection with any failure to pay or any delay in paying any of the same); and "Taxes", "taxes", "Taxation" and "taxation" shall be construed accordingly.

" Teekay Group " means Teekay Parent, TGP and each of their respective Subsidiaries from time to time (including Teekay Shipping Limited).

" Teekay Parent " means Teekay Corporation, a corporation incorporated according to the law of The Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960.

" TGP " means Teekay LNG Partners L.P., a limited partnership formed under the laws of The Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960.

" Third Instalment " means an amount which:

(a)
is payable by the Sellers (as buyer) under the Building Contract;

(b)
relates to (and shall be no more than) the third instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price which the Sellers (as original buyer) are obliged to pay to the Builder pursuant to paragraph 3(c) ( Third Instalment ) of article II ( CONTRACT PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT ) of the Building Contract; and

(c)
is no more than nineteen million three hundred thousand US Dollars (US$19,300,000).




" Third Parties Act " means the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.

" Transaction Documents " means, together, this Agreement, the Charter, the Security Documents, the Arrangement Fee Letter, the Quiet Enjoyment Letter, and such other documents as maybe designated as such by the Buyers from time to time.

" Unpaid Sum " means any sum due and payable but unpaid by the Sellers under this Agreement.

" US Dollars ", " Dollars ", " USD ", " US$ " and " $ " each means available and freely transferable and convertible funds in lawful currency of the United States of America.

1.2      Interpretations
(a)
In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference to:
(i)
to this Agreement include the Schedules hereto and references to Clauses and Schedules are, unless otherwise specified, references to Clauses of and Schedules to this Agreement and, in the case of a Schedule, to such Schedule as incorporated in this Agreement as substituted from time to time;
(ii)
any statutory or other legislative provision shall be construed as including any statutory or legislative modification or re-enactment thereof, or any substitution therefor;
(iii)
the term " Vessel " includes any part of the Vessel;
(iv)
the " Buyers ", the " Sellers ", the " Initial Sub-Charterers ", any " Obligor ", " Project Party ", " Related Buyers ", " Related Sellers ", " Related Charterers ", " Related Obligors ", " Sub-Charterers " or any other person include any of their respective successors, permitted assignees and permitted transferees;
(v)
any agreement, instrument or document include such agreement, instrument or document as the same may from time to time be amended, modified, supplemented, novated or substituted;
(vi)
the " equivalent " in one currency (the " first currency ") as at any date of an amount in another currency (the " second currency ") shall be construed as a reference to the amount of the first currency which could be purchased with such amount of the second currency at the spot rate of exchange quoted by the Buyers at or about 11:00 a.m. two (2) Business Days (being a day other than a Saturday or Sunday on which banks and foreign exchange markets are generally open for business in Beijing) prior to such date for the purchase of the first currency with the second currency for delivery and value on such date;
(vii)
" hereof ", " herein " and " hereunder " and other words of similar import means this Agreement as a whole (including the Schedules) and not any particular part hereof;



(viii)
" law " includes common or customary law and any constitution, decree, judgment, legislation, order, ordinance, regulation, rule, statute, treaty or other legislative measure in any jurisdiction or any present or future directive, regulation, request or requirement, or official or judicial interpretation of any of the foregoing, in each case having the force of law and, if not having the force of law, in respect of which compliance is generally customary;
(ix)
" month " means, save as otherwise provided, a period starting on one day in a calendar month and ending on the numerically corresponding day in the next calendar month, except that if there is no numerically corresponding day in the calendar month in which that period is to end, that period shall end on the last day in that calendar month;
(x)
the word " person " or " persons " or to words importing persons include, without limitation, any state, divisions of a state, government, individuals, partnerships, corporations, ventures, government agencies, committees, departments, authorities and other bodies, corporate or unincorporated, whether having distinct legal personality or not;
(xi)
the " winding-up ", " dissolution ", " administration ", " liquidation ", " insolvency ", " reorganisation ", " readjustment of debt ", " suspension of payments ", " moratorium " or " bankruptcy " (and their derivatives and cognate expressions) of any person shall each be construed so as to include the others and any equivalent or analogous proceedings or event under the laws of any jurisdiction in which such person is incorporated or any jurisdiction in which such person carries on business;
(xii)
a Potential MOA Termination Event or an MOA Termination Event which is " continuing " is a reference to a Potential MOA Termination Event or an MOA Termination Event which is not remedied or waived; and
(xiii)
words denoting the plural number include the singular and vice versa.
(b)
Headings are for the purpose of reference only, have no legal or other significance, and shall be ignored in the interpretation of this Agreement.
(c)
A time of day (unless otherwise specified) is a reference to Beijing time.
2.
Sale and purchase
2.1      Agreement for sale and purchase
(a)
The Sellers hereby irrevocably agree to sell and the Buyers hereby irrevocably agree to purchase the Vessel on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
(b)
For the avoidance of doubt, it is understood that the Sellers are entitled to claim compensation for their losses, documented damages or expenses for any non-compliance by the Owners of their obligations under this Agreement.
2.2      Delivery



(a)
The Payment Notice in respect of each of the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and the Reimbursement Instalment, which the Sellers may deliver to the Buyers, shall specify the Scheduled Delivery Date. At the time of delivery of the Vessel by the Sellers to the Buyers, the Vessel shall be located at the Delivery Location.
(b)
The Vessel shall be delivered by the Sellers, with full title guarantee, to the Buyers on the Scheduled Delivery Date, (or such later date which is agreed between the Sellers and the Buyers and agreed by the Sellers with the Builder (in each case the " Delivery Date ")), free and clear of all Encumbrances.
(c)
On the Delivery Date, the following events are to occur in the following order and one immediately after another:
(i)
delivery of the Vessel by the Sellers to the Buyers pursuant to this Agreement; and
(ii)
delivery of the Vessel by the Buyers (as owners under the Charter) to the Sellers (as bareboat charterers under the Charter) pursuant to the Charter (such date being, for the avoidance of doubt, the "Actual Delivery Date" as defined under the Charter).
(d)
On the Delivery Date, the Sellers shall deliver to the Buyers an executed bill of sale in the form acceptable to the Buyers and the Flag State and other documents set out in paragraph (e) below, whereupon all of the title to, interest in and all ownership rights with respect to the Vessel shall pass from the Sellers to the Buyers.
(e)
The Buyers will accept the Vessel on an "as is where is" basis in exactly the same form and state as the Vessel is delivered by the Builder to the Buyers pursuant to the Building Contract.
(f)
Upon delivery of the Vessel, the Sellers and the Buyers shall execute the Sellers' PDA, whereupon the Sellers shall be deemed to have given, and the Buyers to have received and accepted, possession of the Vessel.
(g)
Upon delivery of the Vessel, the Sellers shall provide the Buyers with all the documents and other evidence listed in Part IV ( Delivery Date conditions precedent ) of Schedule 1 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) hereto.
3.
MOA Purchase Price
3.1
Purchase price of the Vessel
(a)
The purchase price of the Vessel payable by the Buyers to the Sellers under this Agreement shall be an amount equal to the MOA Purchase Price.
(b)
For the avoidance of doubt, the purchase price referred to in paragraph 3.1 above shall cover the purchase of the Vessel and, to the extent owned by the Sellers, everything then belonging to her on board, provided that any remaining bunkers and unused lubricating and hydraulic oils and greases in storage tanks and unopened drums and any unused stores and provisions shall remain the property of the Sellers .



3.2
Adjustment of Delivery Instalment and Extra Amount Instalment
(a)
To the extent that and as soon as reasonably practicable after the Buyers and the Sellers become aware that:
(i)
the final amount of the Delivery Instalment differs from the Notional Delivery Instalment Amount; or
(ii)
the Extra Amount of the Vessel differs from the Notional Extra Amount,
the Buyers and the Sellers shall review and agree on the final amounts of the Delivery Instalment and Extra Amount at least seven (7) Business Days prior to the Scheduled Delivery Day.
(b)
In the event no agreement for the purpose of paragraph (a) above is reached on the date falling seven (7) Business Days prior to the Scheduled Delivery Date, the amount of the Delivery Instalment and the amount of the Extra Amount Instalment shall be determined in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
3.3
Hire and partial set-off of Reimbursement Instalment
(a)
The Sellers and the Buyers agree that, if the Sellers so request, the amount of the Reimbursement Instalment due and payable from the Buyers to the Sellers in accordance with Clause 3 ( MOA Purchase Price ) (but always excluding any Extra Amount Balance Portion which shall be paid to the Builder directly and hence shall not be eligible for the set-off in accordance with this paragraph (a)) may be set-off against the amount of the first instalment of Hire (as defined in the Charter) that is due from and to be made by the Sellers (as bareboat charterers under the Charter) to the Buyers (as owners under the Charter) on the first Hire Payment Date (as defined in the Charter) pursuant to the Charter.
(b)
For the avoidance of doubt, on the Payment Date in respect of the Reimbursement Instalment, if the Sellers (as bareboat charterers under the Charter) elect to set-off all or any part of the Hire referred to in paragraph (a) above against the Reimbursement Instalment (but always excluding any Extra Amount Balance Portion which shall be paid to the Builder directly and hence shall not be eligible for set-off in accordance with paragraph (a) above), the Buyers shall not be obliged to pay the Sellers and the Sellers shall not be entitled to receive from the Buyers an amount which is more than the difference between (i) the Reimbursement Instalment and (ii) the amount of Hire so set-off in accordance with paragraph (a) above.
4.
Currency of payment
(a)
Subject to the remaining provisions of this Clause 4, USD is the currency of account and payment for any sum due from:
(i)
the Buyers to the Sellers under this Agreement; and
(ii)
an Obligor to the Buyers under any Transaction Document.
(b)
Each payment in respect of costs, expenses or Taxes shall be made in the currency in which the costs, expenses or Taxes are incurred.



(c)
Any amount expressed to be payable in a currency other than USD shall be paid in that currency.
(d)
If a change in any currency occurs, this Agreement will, to the extent the Buyers specify to be necessary, be amended to comply with any generally accepted conventions and market practice in the relevant market and otherwise to reflect the change in currency.
5.
Payment Notice
5.1      Delivery of a Payment Notice
The Sellers may request the Buyers to make a payment in respect of an Instalment by delivery to the Buyers of a duly completed Payment Notice not fewer than the number of days required in respect of such Instalment.

5.2      Completion of a Payment Notice
Each Payment Notice (except a Payment Notice that relates to the Delivery Instalment or the Reimbursement Instalment) is irrevocable and will not be regarded as having been duly completed or valid unless:

(a)
it is delivered by the Sellers and received by the Buyers before the Long Stop Date applicable to the relevant Instalment;

(b)
it clearly:

(i)
identifies (A) the Instalment to which such Payment Notice relates, and (B) the proposed date of payment; and

(ii)
sets out the precise amount of the Instalment to which such Payment Notice relates;

(c)
it is signed by an authorised signatory of the Sellers;

(d)
the currency of the proposed Instalment to be paid is US Dollars;

(e)
the proposed date of payment is a Business Day and is no later than the relevant Long Stop Date; and

(f)
in the case of each of the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and the Reimbursement Instalment, the proposed date of payment is no later than the Delivery Date.

5.3      Buyers' right to suspend payment
(a)
If any Sub-Charter is terminated, repudiated, cancelled or otherwise ceases to remain in full force and effect on or before the Delivery Date (but before the occurrence of any MOA Termination Event), then the Buyers shall be entitled to not make any payment in relation to any Payment Notice until the relevant replacement charter becomes effective in accordance with the requirements of sub-paragraph (a)(xxv)



(B)(1) or (2) ( Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter on or before the Delivery Date ) or sub-paragraph (a)(xxxi)(B) ( Similar event in relation to non-Obligor Project Parties ) of Clause 14 ( MOA Termination Events ).

(b)
If any event which, under the laws of any jurisdiction, has a similar or analogous effect to any of those events mentioned in paragraphs (a)(vii) ( Insolvency and rescheduling ), (a)(viii) ( Winding-up ) or (a)(ix) ( Execution or distress ) of Clause 14 ( MOA Termination Events ) occurs (mutatis mutandis) in relation to any Sub-Charterers, then the Buyers shall be entitled to not make any payment in relation to any Payment Notice until the relevant replacement charter becomes effective in accordance with the requirements of sub-paragraph (a)(xxxi)(B) ( Similar event in relation to non-Obligor Project Parties ) of Clause 14 ( MOA Termination Events ), upon which time the Buyers shall (subject always to the satisfaction of the relevant conditions precedent referred to in Clause 8 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent )) be obliged to resume and make all payments in relation to any Payment Notice received after the relevant replacement charter becomes effective (including, for the avoidance of doubt, paying the Delivery Instalment and reimbursing the Seller for any instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price (which relates to any Pre-Delivery Instalment) paid directly by the Sellers to the Builder during the period between when the Buyers become entitled to not make any payments under this paragraph (b) and the effective date of the relevant replacement charter).

(c)
If any event which, under the laws of any jurisdiction, has a similar or analogous effect to any of those events mentioned in paragraph (a)(viii) ( Winding-up ) of Clause 14 ( MOA Termination Events ) occurs (mutatis mutandis) in relation to the Builder, then the Buyers shall be entitled to not make any payment in relation to any Payment Notice, provided that :

(i)
if the Builder is able to deliver the Vessel in accordance with the timeline and requirements set forth in sub-paragraph (a)(xxviii) ( Late delivery of Vessel ) of Clause 14 ( MOA Termination Events ); and

(ii)
the Sellers continue to pay each instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price in accordance with the Building Contract,

then, the Sellers may issue the relevant Payment Notice and the Buyers shall (subject always to the satisfaction of the relevant conditions precedent referred to in Clause 8 (Conditions precedent and subsequent)) be obliged to:

(A)
pay the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment, and/or the Reimbursement Instalment; or

(B)
reimburse to the Sellers any Pre-Delivery Instalment that the Sellers have paid directly to the Builder during the period between when the Buyers become entitled to not make any payments under this paragraph (c) and the Delivery Date.

(d)
For the avoidance of doubt, if there occurs any event or circumstance referred to in paragraph (xxiv) ( Related MOAs ) of Clause 14 ( MOA Termination Events ), then the Buyers shall be entitled to not make any payment in relation to any Payment Notice



unless and until the relevant MOA Termination Event (as defined in the relevant Related MOA) has been remedied in the satisfaction of the Owners (if it is capable of being remedied).  

5.4      Payment of Second Instalment
Subject to the Sellers' having complied with Clause 8.1 ( Initial conditions precedent ), the Buyers shall pay the Second Instalment to the Sellers within seven (7) Business Days of the date of this Agreement.

6.
Direct Payments and Deferred Payments
6.1      Sellers' election to pay Builder directly
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Sellers may elect to settle any instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price that has not been paid as at the date of this Agreement (whether utilising their own funds or from whatever source of funds they may select) directly with the Builder by making the relevant payment to the Builder in accordance with the Building Contract.

6.2      Deemed satisfaction of Buyers' Instalment payment obligations     
The obligation of the Buyers to pay the relevant Instalment under this Agreement (other than the Second Instalment, which shall be paid in accordance with Clause 5.4 ( Payment of Second Instalment ) and the Extra Amount Instalment) shall be deemed to have been satisfied to the extent of (and in each case as applicable):

(a)
the Buyers' settling of the corresponding amount by way of a Deferred Payment; or

(b)
the Buyers' (acting on the instructions of the Sellers) direct deposit of the corresponding amount to the Builder's Bank by way of a Direct Payment.

7.
Pre-position of relevant Instalments
7.1      Pre-position
Subject always to the conditions in this Clause 7 and the other terms of this Agreement, the Sellers may request the Buyers to pre-position the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and, if applicable, the Extra Amount Balance Portion to the Builder's Bank in each case in accordance with the relevant Payment Notice.

7.2      Conditions to pre-position
The Buyers will only be obliged to pre-position the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and, if applicable, the Extra Amount Balance Portion in accordance with Clause 7.1 ( Pre-position ) if, on or before the Pre-Position Date, the Buyers have received:

(a)
in relation to the Delivery Instalment and the Extra Amount Instalment, the additional documents and other evidence listed in Part III ( Pre-position conditions precedent ) of Schedule 1 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) (or evidence satisfactory to



the Buyers that they shall, on the Pre-Position Date, receive such documents or evidence);

(b)
in relation to the Extra Amount Balance Portion, the additional documents and other evidence listed in Part II ( Instalment conditions precedent ) of Schedule 1 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) (or evidence satisfactory to the Buyers that they shall, on the Pre-Position Date, receive such documents or evidence); and

(c)
evidence (in such form and subject to such terms and conditions as the Buyers may specify and are acceptable to the Builder and the Builder's Bank) to the Builder's Bank in writing (electronically or otherwise) on or before the proposed Pre-Position Date that such amount will:

(i)
be held by the Builder's Bank to the order of the Buyers; and

(ii)
only be released to the Builder upon presentation to the Builder's Bank of a copy (transmitted by fax, email or otherwise) of the duly executed, dated and timed Builder's PDA, which is:

(A)
signed by a duly authorised officer, signatory, attorney-in-fact or other representative of the Builder and the Sellers (as original buyers under the Building Contract), whose details shall be communicated to the Builder's Bank in writing (electronically or otherwise) on or before the proposed Pre-Position Date; and
(B)
countersigned by a duly authorised officer, signatory, attorney-in-fact or other representative of (1) the Buyers and, (2) if requested by a Finance Party and acceptable to the Builder, such Finance Party, whose details shall (in each case as applicable) be communicated to the Builder's Bank in writing (electronically or otherwise) on or before the proposed Pre-Position Date.
7.3
Deemed payment of Delivery Instalment, Extra Amount Instalment and Extra Amount Balance Portion
(a)
A transfer of funds by the Buyers to the Builder's Bank in accordance with Clauses 7.1 ( Pre-position ) and 7.2 ( Conditions to pre-position ) above shall constitute payment of the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and, if applicable, the Extra Amount Balance Portion for the purposes of this Agreement and shall, as from the date of such transfer, constitute a valid and binding obligation upon the Sellers in respect of the refund of the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and, if any, the Extra Amount Balance Portion and any other amount payable in relation thereto, each in accordance with and in the manner contemplated by this Agreement.
(b)
Any repayment by the Builder's Bank to the Buyers or their bank of any part of the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment or, if any, the Extra Amount Balance Portion shall constitute (in each case as applicable), to the extent of such repayment, a refund of such part of the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and/or the Extra Amount Balance Portion by the Sellers.



8.
Conditions precedent and subsequent
8.1      Initial conditions precedent
(a)
The Sellers may not deliver the first Payment Notice unless the Buyers have received all the documents and other evidence listed in Part I ( Initial conditions precedent ) of Schedule 1 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) hereto in form and substance satisfactory to the Buyers.
(b)
The Buyers shall only be obliged to make a payment in respect of the Payment Notice referred to in paragraph (a) above if:
(i)
no MOA Termination Event has occurred and is continuing or would result from such payment; and
(ii)
the Repeating Representations are true in all material respects as if made on the date of the relevant Payment Notice and the actual date of payment.
8.2      Instalment conditions precedent
The Buyers will only be obliged to make a payment in respect of an Instalment (other than the Delivery Instalment and the Extra Amount Instalment) if:
(a)
on or before the Sellers' delivery of the relevant Payment Notice, the Buyers have received all the documents and other evidence listed in Part II ( Instalment conditions precedent ) of Schedule 1 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) hereto in form and substance satisfactory to the Buyers (or evidence satisfactory to the Buyers that they shall, on the date of such payment, receive such documents or evidence);
(b)
no MOA Termination Event has occurred and is continuing or would result from the payment of that Instalment;
(c)
the Repeating Representations are true in all material respects as if made on the date of the relevant Payment Notice and the actual date of payment; and
(d)
no event of default (however described) has occurred under the Building Contract, the Refund Guarantee, any Sub-Charter or any other Project Documents.
8.3      Further conditions precedent to a Deferred Payment
The Buyers will only be obliged to make a payment in respect of an Instalment for the purpose of effecting a Deferred Payment if the Buyers have received evidence of full payment to the Builder of the corresponding instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price under the Building Contract, in form and substance satisfactory to the Buyers.
8.4
Delivery Instalment, Reimbursement Instalment and Extra Amount Instalment conditions precedent
(a)
The Buyers will only be obliged to:
(i)
make a payment in respect of the Delivery Instalment and the Extra Amount Instalment on the Delivery Date;



(ii)
(if the Sellers elect for the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and/or the Extra Amount Balance Portion to be pre-positioned under Clause 7 ( Pre-position of relevant Instalments )) countersign the Builder's PDA and agree to the release of the pre-positioned the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and/or the Extra Amount Balance Portion; or
(iii)
make a payment in respect of the Reimbursement Instalment on the Delivery Date,
if, in each applicable case:
(A)
on the Delivery Date, the Buyers have received:
(1)
all the documents and other evidence listed in Part III ( Pre-position conditions precedent ) of Schedule 1 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) hereto in form and substance satisfactory to the Buyers (to the extent that such documents and other evidence have not already been provided to the Buyers prior to the Delivery Date);
(2)
all the documents and other evidence listed in Part IV ( Delivery Date conditions precedent ) of Schedule 1 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) hereto in form and substance satisfactory to the Buyers; and
(3)
(in relation to the Reimbursement Instalment only) all the documents and other evidence listed in Part II ( Instalment conditions precedent ) of Schedule 1 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) hereto in relation to the Reimbursement Instalment in form and substance satisfactory to the Buyers;
(B)
no Potential MOA Termination Event or MOA Termination Event has occurred and is continuing or would result from the payment or (as applicable) release of the Delivery Instalment or the Extra Amount Instalment; and
(C)
the Repeating Representations are true in all material respects as if made on the Delivery Date.
(b)
For the avoidance of doubt, the Sellers must, on the Delivery Date, deliver to the Buyers all the documents and other evidence listed in Part III ( Pre-position conditions precedent ) and Part IV ( Delivery Date conditions precedent ) of Schedule 1 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) hereto in form and substance satisfactory to the Buyers.
(c)
The Buyers shall, on or before the Delivery Date, provide the Sellers with:
(i)
evidence that all necessary corporate, shareholder and other action has been taken by the Buyers to authorise the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement; and




(ii)
if applicable, power of attorney of the Buyers appointing one or more representatives to act on behalf of the Buyers in the performance of this Agreement, duly notarially attested and legalised or apostilled (as applicable).

8.5      Conditions subsequent
The Sellers undertake to deliver or caused to be delivered to the Buyers the documents and evidence listed in Part V ( Conditions subsequent ) of Schedule 1 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) hereto within the relevant time periods stipulated therein.
8.6      No waiver
The conditions set out in this Clause are for the sole benefit of the Buyers and may be waived or deferred by the Buyers in whole or in part and with or without conditions. The foregoing is without prejudice to the Buyers' rights to require fulfilment of any such conditions by the Sellers in whole or in part at any time after the date of payment or release of the MOA Purchase Price.
8.7      Form and content
All documents and evidence delivered to the Buyers under this Clause 8 shall be in form and substance acceptable to the Buyers.
9.
Cancellation and refund
9.1      Cancellation
If an MOA Termination Event occurs, the Buyers may by notice in writing to the Sellers (such notice being the " Cancellation Notice ") cancel the Buyers' purchase of the Vessel under this Agreement on the applicable Cancellation Date, whereupon the Buyers shall be relieved from any further obligation to pay any part of the MOA Purchase Price (or any other amount) under this Agreement from the Cancellation Date, and the Seller shall upon demand:

(a)
refund to the Buyers the full amount of all the Instalments which the Buyers have already paid up to and including the Cancellation Date; and
(b)
pay the Buyers all accrued but unpaid Cancellation Fee in respect of all paid Instalments, Late Fee (if any), Commitment Fees, arrangement fee, legal and other experts' costs, and other reasonably incurred and documented out-pocket expenses and liabilities of the Buyers suffered or incurred by the Buyers in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, the other Transaction Documents and the Finance Documents,
in each case together with Break Costs.

9.2      Calculation of Cancellation Fee
(a)
For the purpose of this Agreement, the amount of Cancellation Fee in relation to each Instalment which the Buyers have paid to the Sellers in accordance with this Agreement shall be calculated in accordance with the following formula:



A
=
B x C x D
 
 
 
whereby:

A
=
the applicable Cancellation Fee in relation to such Instalment
 
 
 
B
=
the rate of five per cent. (5.00%) per annum
 
 
 
C
=
the amount of such Instalment
 
 
 
D
=
the period between (and excluding): (i) the date on which the Buyers have paid the relevant Instalment in accordance with this Agreement, and (ii) (including) the Cancellation Date

(b)
The Sellers hereby confirm, agree and acknowledge that each and any part of the Cancellation Fee is an amount which represents the Buyers' losses as a result of the cancellation of this Agreement, and both the Sellers and the Buyers acknowledge as a genuine and reasonable pre-estimate of the Buyers' losses in the event of such cancellation.
10.
Fees
10.1      Late Fee
(a)
The Sellers hereby consent, agree, acknowledge and confirm that:
(i)
if the Delivery Date falls after the Contractual Delivery Date, the Sellers shall, on the Delivery Date, pay to the Buyers an amount equal to the applicable Late Fee;
(ii)
all or any part of the Late Fee that may be due and payable by the Sellers to the Buyers, if the Sellers so request, may be set-off against the amount of the Reimbursement Instalment (other than any Extra Amount Balance Portion which shall be paid to the Builder directly and hence shall not be eligible for such set-off) due and payable from the Buyers to the Sellers in accordance with Clause 3 ( MOA Purchase Price ); and
(iii)
for the avoidance of doubt, on the Payment Date in respect of the Reimbursement Instalment, if the Sellers elect to set-off all or any part of the Late Fee against the Reimbursement Instalment (other than any Extra Amount Balance Portion which shall be paid to the Builder directly and hence shall not be eligible for the set-off referred to in sub-paragraph (a)(ii) above), the Buyers shall not be obliged to pay the Sellers and the Sellers shall not be entitled to receive from the Buyers an amount which is more than the difference between (A) the Reimbursement Instalment (excluding any Extra Amount Balance Portion which shall be paid to the Builder directly and hence shall not be eligible for the set-off referred to in sub-paragraph (a)(ii) above) and (B) the amount of Late Fee so set-off in accordance with sub-paragraph (a)(ii) above.



(b)
For the purpose of this Agreement, the amount of Late Fee shall be calculated in accordance with the following formula:
A
=
(B x C x D) + (B x E x F)
 
 
 
whereby:

A
=
the applicable Late Fee
 
 
 
B
=
the rate of five per cent. (5.00%) per annum
 
 
 
C
=
the amount of the Pre-Delivery Purchase Price that the Buyers have actually paid to the Sellers under this Agreement as at the Contractual Delivery Date
 
 
 
D
=
the period between (and excluding): (i) the Contractual Delivery Date and (ii) (including) the Delivery Date
 
 
 
E
=
the amount of any Instalment of the Pre-Delivery Purchase Price that the Buyers actually pay to the Sellers under this Agreement after the Contractual Delivery Date
 
 
 
F
=
the period between (and excluding): (i) the date on which such Instalment is actually paid to the Sellers under this Agreement, and (ii) (including) the Delivery Date
 
 
 
10.2      Commitment Fee
(a)
The Sellers shall pay to the Buyers a fee computed and accruing on a daily basis, at the rate of one per cent. (1.00%) per annum on the Notional MOA Purchase Price (as reduced by the payment of any Instalment) on each day during the period commencing from the date of this Agreement up to and including the Relevant Date.
(b)
The accrued Commitment Fee is payable on the Relevant Date.
(c)
For the purpose of this Clause 10.2, " Relevant Date " means the earliest of (i) the Delivery Date, (ii) the Long Stop Date in respect of the Delivery Instalment and the Extra Amount Instalment, and (iii) the date on which this Agreement is terminated or cancelled for any reason (other than a default on the part of the Buyers).
10.3      Arrangement fee
The Sellers shall pay to the Buyers an arrangement fee in the amount and at the time agreed in the Arrangement Fee Letter.

11.
Representations and warranties
11.1      Sellers' representations and warranties



(a)
The Sellers represent and warrant to the Buyers on (A) the date of this Agreement, and (by reference to the facts and circumstances then pertaining) on (B) the date of each Payment Notice, and (C) the date of payment of each Instalment (except that (I) the representations and warranties contained in paragraphs (vii) ( No filing or stamp taxes ) and (xxvi) ( Financial covenants ) below shall only be made on the date of this Agreement and on the Delivery Date, and (II) the representations and warranties in paragraphs (ii) ( No deductions or withholding ) and (xx) ( Disclosure of material facts ) below shall only be made on the date of this Agreement):
(i)
Status and due authorisation: each Obligor is a corporation, limited partnership or limited liability company duly incorporated or formed under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation or formation (as the case may be) with power to enter into the Transaction Documents and to exercise its rights and perform its obligations under the Transaction Documents and all corporate and other action required to authorise its execution of the Transaction Documents and its performance of its obligations thereunder has been duly taken;
(ii)
No deductions or withholding: under the laws of the Obligors' respective jurisdictions of incorporation or formation in force at the date hereof, none of the Obligors will be required to make any deduction or withholding from any payment it may make under any of the Transaction Documents (other than a FATCA Deduction);
(iii)
Claims pari passu: under the laws of the Obligors' respective jurisdictions of incorporation or formation in force at the date hereof, the payment obligations of each Obligor under each Transaction Document to which it is a party rank at least pari passu with the claims of all other unsecured and unsubordinated creditors of such obligor save for any obligations which are preferred solely by any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar laws of general application;
(iv)
No immunity: in any proceedings taken in any of the Obligors' respective jurisdictions of incorporation or formation in relation to any of the Transaction Documents, none of the Obligors will be entitled to claim for itself or any of its assets immunity from suit, execution, attachment or other legal process;
(v)
Governing law and judgments : in any proceedings taken in any of the Obligors' jurisdiction of incorporation or formation in relation to any of the Transaction Documents in which there is an express choice of the law of a particular country as the governing law thereof, that choice of law and any judgment or (if applicable) arbitral award obtained in that country will be recognised and enforced;
(vi)
Validity and admissibility in evidence: as at the date hereof, all acts, conditions and things required to be done, fulfilled and performed in order (A) to enable each of the Obligors lawfully to enter into, exercise its rights under and perform and comply with the obligations expressed to be assumed by it in the Transaction Documents, (B) to ensure that the obligations expressed to be assumed by each of the Obligors in the Transaction



Documents are legal, valid and binding, and (C) to make the Transaction Documents admissible in evidence in the jurisdictions of incorporation or formation of each of the Obligors, have been done, fulfilled and performed;
(vii)
No filing or stamp taxes: under the laws of the Obligors' respective jurisdictions of incorporation or formation in force at the date hereof, it is not necessary that any of the Transaction Documents be filed, recorded or enrolled with any court or other authority in its jurisdiction of incorporation or formation (other than the relevant maritime registry, to the extent applicable) or that any stamp, registration or similar tax be paid on or in relation to any of the Transaction Document;
(viii)
Binding obligations: the obligations expressed to be assumed by each of the Obligors in the Transaction Documents are legal and valid obligations, binding on each of them in accordance with the terms of the Transaction Documents and no limit on any of their powers will be exceeded as a result of the borrowings, granting of security or giving of guarantees contemplated by the Transaction Documents or the performance by any of them of any of their obligations thereunder;
(ix)
No misleading information: to the best of their knowledge, any factual information provided by any Obligor to the Buyers in connection with the Transaction Documents was true and accurate in all material respects as at the date it was provided and is not misleading in any respect;
(x)
No winding-up: none of the Obligors has taken any corporate, limited liability company or limited partnership action nor have any other steps been taken or legal proceedings been started or (to the best of the Sellers' knowledge and belief) threatened against any Obligor for its winding-up, dissolution, administration or reorganisation or for the appointment of a receiver, administrator, administrative receiver, trustee or similar officer of it or of any or all of its assets or revenues which might have a Material Adverse Effect;
(xi)
Solvency:
(A)
none of the Obligors nor the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole is unable, or admits or has admitted its inability, to pay its debts or has suspended making payments in respect of any of its debts;
(B)
none of the Obligors by reason of actual or anticipated financial difficulties, has commenced, or intends to commence, negotiations with one or more of its creditors with a view to rescheduling any of its indebtedness;
(C)
the value of the assets of each Obligor and the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole is not less than the liabilities of such entity or the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole (as the case may be) (taking into account contingent and prospective liabilities); and



(D)
no moratorium has been, or may, in the reasonably foreseeable future be, declared in respect of any indebtedness of any Obligor;
(xii)
No material defaults:
(A)
without prejudice to paragraph (B) below, none of the Obligors is in breach of or in default under any agreement to which it is a party or which is binding on it or any of its assets to an extent or in a manner which might have a Material Adverse Effect; and
(B)
no MOA Potential Termination Event or MOA Termination Event is continuing or might reasonably be expected to result from each Obligor's entry into and performance of each Transaction Document to which such Obligor is a party;
(xiii)
No material proceedings: no action or administrative proceeding of or before any court, arbitral body or agency which is not covered by adequate insurance or which might have a Material Adverse Effect has been started or is reasonably likely to be started;
(xiv)
Accounts: all financial statements relating to the Sellers or the Charter Guarantor required to be delivered under paragraphs (a) ( Financial statements ) and (c) ( Interim financial statements ) of Clause 12 ( Sellers' undertakings ) were each prepared in accordance with GAAP, give (in conjunction with the notes thereto) a true and fair view of (in the case of annual financial statements) or fairly represent (in the case of semi-annual and quarterly financial statements) the financial condition of the Sellers or the Charter Guarantor (as the case may be) and its Subsidiaries at the date as of which they were prepared and the results of their operations during the financial period then ended;
(xv)
No obligation to create Encumbrance: the execution of the Transaction Documents by the Obligors and their exercise of their rights and performance of their obligations thereunder will not result in the existence of nor oblige any Obligor to create any Encumbrance over all or any of their present or future revenues or assets, other than pursuant to the Security Documents;
(xvi)
No breach: the execution of the Transaction Documents by each of the Obligors and their exercise of their rights and performance of their obligations under any of the Transaction Documents do not constitute and will not result in any breach of any agreement or treaty to which any of them is a party;
(xvii)
Security: each of the Obligors is the legal and beneficial owner of all assets and other property which it purports to charge, mortgage, pledge, assign or otherwise secure pursuant to each Security Document and those Security Documents to which it is a party create and give rise to valid and effective security having the ranking expressed in those Security Documents;
(xviii)
Necessary Authorisations: the Necessary Authorisations required by each Obligor are in full force and effect, and each Obligor is in compliance with the material provisions of each such Necessary Authorisation relating to it



and, to the best of its knowledge, none of the Necessary Authorisations relating to it are the subject of any pending or threatened proceedings or revocation;
(xix)
No money laundering: the performance of the obligations of the Obligors under the Transaction Documents , will be for the account of members of the Charter Guarantor Group and will not involve any breach by any of them of any law or regulatory measure relating to "money laundering" as defined in Article 1 of the Directive (2005/60/EC) of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Communities;
(xx)
Disclosure of material facts: the Sellers are not aware of any material facts or circumstances which have not been disclosed to the Buyers and which might, if disclosed, have reasonably been expected to adversely affect the decision of a person considering whether or not to enter into the Transaction Documents;
(xxi)
No breach of laws:
(A)
none of the Obligors has breached any law or regulation which breach has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect; and
(B)
no labour disputes are current or (to the best of the Sellers' knowledge and belief) threatened against any member of the Charter Guarantor Group which have or are reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect;
(xxii)
Environmental Law:
(A)
each member of the Charter Guarantor Group is in compliance with paragraph (m) ( Environmental compliance ) of Clause 12 ( Sellers' undertakings ) and (to the best of the Sellers' knowledge and belief) no circumstances have occurred which would prevent such compliance in a manner or to an extent which has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect; and
(B)
no Environmental Claim has been commenced or (to the best of the Sellers' knowledge and belief) is threatened against any member of the Charter Guarantor Group where that claim has or is reasonably likely, if determined against that member of the Charter Guarantor Group, to have a Material Adverse Effect;
(xxiii)
Taxation:
(A)
no Obligor (save for the Charter Guarantor) is materially overdue in the filing of any Tax returns and no Obligor (save for the Charter Guarantor ) is overdue in the payment of any amount in respect of Tax of five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) (or its equivalent in any other currency) or more, save in the case of Taxes which are being contested on bona fide grounds; and



(B)
no claims or investigations are being made or conducted against any Obligor (save for the Charter Guarantor) with respect to Taxes such that a liability of, or claim against, such Obligor of five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) (or its equivalent in any other currency) or more is reasonably likely to arise;
(xxiv)
No Restricted Party: no Obligor is a Restricted Party nor has any Obligor or any of their respective directors, officers or employees or any person acting on their behalf received notice or are aware of any claim, action, suit, proceeding or investigation against any of them with respect to Sanctions by a Sanctions Authority;
(xxv)
No Material Adverse Effect: no event or circumstance which has occurred and which has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect;
(xxvi)
Financial covenants: the financial covenants and other requirements under Clause 13 ( Financial covenants ) are no less favourable than those given by the Charter Guarantor to any of its other creditors; and
(xxvii)
Copies of Project Documents: the copies of the Project Documents provided by the Sellers to the Buyers in accordance with Clause 8 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) are true and accurate copies of the originals and represent the full agreement between the parties to those Project Documents in relation to the subject matter of those Project Documents and there are no commissions, rebates (other than any Cancellation Fee, Late Fee, Commitment Fee or arrangement fee accrued or payable hereunder), premiums or other payments due or to become due in connection with the subject matter of those Project Documents other than in the ordinary course of business or as disclosed to, and approved in writing by, the Buyers.
(b)
Representations limited : the representation and warranties of the Sellers in this Clause 11.1 are subject to:
(i)
the principle that equitable remedies are remedies which may be granted or refused at the discretion of the court;
(ii)
the limitation of enforcement by laws relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, reorganisation, court schemes, moratoria, administration and other laws generally affecting or limiting the rights of creditors;
(iii)
the time barring of claims under any applicable limitation acts;
(iv)
the possibility that a court may strike out provisions for a contract as being invalid for reasons of oppression, undue influence or similar; and
(v)
any other reservations or qualifications of law expressed in any legal opinions obtained by the Owners in connection with the Transaction Documents.
11.2      Buyers' representations and warranties



(a)
Buyers' representations and warranties The Buyers represent and warrant to the Sellers on the date of this Agreement and (by reference to the facts and circumstances then pertaining) on the Delivery Date that:
(i)
they are a corporation duly incorporated under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation with power to enter into the Transaction Documents and to exercise their rights and perform their obligations under the Transaction Documents and all corporate and other action required to authorise their execution of the Transaction Documents and their performance of their obligations thereunder has been duly taken; and
(ii)
the obligations expressed to be assumed by the Buyers in the Transaction Documents are legal and valid obligations, binding on them in accordance with the terms of the Transaction Documents and no limit on their powers will be exceeded as a result of the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents or the performance of their obligations thereunder .
(b)
Owners' undertakings and covenants The Buyers further warrant, represent and agree that they and their officers, directors, employees, consultants, agents and/or intermediaries have complied with, and shall comply with, all applicable Business Ethics Laws in connection with this Agreement.
(c)
Representations limited The representation and warranties of the Buyers in this Clause 11.2 are subject to:
(i)
the principle that equitable remedies are remedies which may be granted or refused at the discretion of the court;
(ii)
the limitation of enforcement by laws relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, reorganisation, court schemes, moratoria, administration and other laws generally affecting or limiting the rights of creditors;
(iii)
the time barring of claims under any applicable limitation acts;
(iv)
the possibility that a court may strike out provisions for a contract as being invalid for reasons of oppression, undue influence or similar; and
(v)
any other reservations or qualifications of law expressed in any legal opinions obtained by the Buyers in connection with the Transaction Documents.
12.
Sellers' undertakings
The Sellers hereby undertake to the Buyers that they will comply in full and procure compliance (where applicable) with the following undertakings throughout the Pre-Delivery Period.

(a)
Financial statements The Sellers shall supply to the Buyers:
(i)
as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the end of each of the Sellers' Financial Years, the Sellers' audited financial statements for that Financial Year; and



(ii)
as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the end of each of the Charter Guarantor's Financial Years, the Charter Guarantor's audited consolidated financial statements for that Financial Year.
(b)
Requirements as to financial statements Each set of financial statements delivered to the Buyers under paragraph (a) ( Financial statements ) above in relation to the Sellers and the Charter Guarantor (each a " Notifying Party "):
(i)
shall be certified by an authorised signatory of the relevant Notifying Party as fairly representing its financial condition as at the date as at which those financial statements were drawn up; and
(ii)
shall be prepared in accordance with GAAP.
(c)
Interim financial statements The Sellers shall supply to the Buyers:
(i)
as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and twenty (120) days after the end of the Sellers' Financial Half-Year:
(A)
the unaudited financial statements of the Sellers for that Financial Half-Year; and
(B)
the unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Charter Guarantor for that Financial Half-Year; and
(ii)
as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and twenty (120) days after the end of each relevant Financial Quarter:
(A)
the unaudited financial statements of the Sellers for that Financial Quarter; and
(B)
the unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Charter Guarantor for that Financial Quarter.
(d)
Compliance Certificate
(i)
The Sellers shall supply to the Buyers a Compliance Certificate setting out (in reasonable detail) computations as to compliance with Clause 13 ( Financial covenants ), with:
(A)
each of the Charter Guarantor's annual consolidated audited financial statements in respect of the relevant Financial Year delivered pursuant to paragraph (a)(ii) ( Financial statements ) above; and
(B)
each of the half-yearly unaudited financial statements in relation to the first Financial Half-Year of that calendar year and delivered pursuant to paragraph (c) ( Interim financial statements ) above.
(ii)
Each Compliance Certificate shall be signed by an authorised signatory of the Charter Guarantor.



(e)
Information: miscellaneous The Sellers shall supply to the Buyers:
(i)
promptly upon becoming aware of them, details of any material litigation, arbitration or administrative proceedings which are current, threatened or pending against any Obligor, and which, if adversely determined, are reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect; and
(ii)
promptly, such further information and explanations regarding the financial condition, business and operations of any Obligor as the Buyers may reasonably request.
(f)
Maintenance of legal validity The Sellers shall comply with the terms of and do all that is necessary to maintain in full force and effect all Necessary Authorisations required in or by the laws and regulations of their jurisdiction of formation or incorporation and all other applicable jurisdictions, to enable them lawfully to enter into and perform their obligations under the Transaction Documents and to ensure the legality, validity, enforceability or admissibility in evidence of the Transaction Documents in their jurisdiction of incorporation or formation and all other applicable jurisdictions.
(g)
Notification of MOA Termination Event The Sellers shall promptly, upon becoming aware of the same, inform the Buyers in writing of the occurrence of any MOA Termination Event (and the steps, if any, being taken to remedy this) and, upon receipt of a written request to that effect from the Buyers, confirm to the Buyers that, save as previously notified to the Buyers or as notified in such confirmation, no MOA Termination Event is continuing or if an MOA Termination Event is continuing specifying the steps, if any, being taken to remedy it.
(h)
Claims pari passu The Sellers shall ensure that at all times the claims of the Buyers against them under the Transaction Documents rank at least pari passu with the claims of all their other unsecured and subordinated creditors save those whose claims are preferred by any bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, winding-up or other similar laws of general application.
(i)
Necessary Authorisations Without prejudice to any specific provision of the Transaction Documents relating to a Necessary Authorisation, the Sellers shall (i) obtain, comply with and do all that is necessary to maintain in full force and effect all Necessary Authorisations if a failure to do the same may cause a Material Adverse Effect; and (ii) promptly upon request, supply certified copies to the Buyers of all Necessary Authorisations.
(j)
Compliance with applicable laws The Sellers shall comply with all applicable laws, including Environmental Laws, to which it may be subject (except as regards Restricted Parties to which paragraph (k) ( No dealing with Restricted Parties ) below applies, and anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws to which paragraph (l) ( Anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws ) below applies) if a failure to do the same may have a Material Adverse Effect.
(k)
No dealings with Restricted Parties The Sellers shall not, and shall not permit or authorise any other person to, directly utilise or employ the Vessel or to use, lend, make payments of, contribute or otherwise make available, all or any part of the



proceeds of any transaction(s) contemplated by the Transaction Documents to fund any trade, business or other activities:
(i)
involving or for the benefit of any Restricted Party; and
(ii)
in any other manner that would reasonably be expected to result in any Obligor, the Buyers or any Finance Party (if applicable) being in breach of any Sanctions or become a Restricted Party.
(l)
Anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws The Sellers warrant, represent and agree that they and their Affiliates and their respective officers, directors, employees, consultants, agents and/or intermediaries have complied with, and shall comply with, all applicable Business Ethics Laws in connection with this Agreement. The Sellers shall indemnify the Buyers for any loss or damages arising from a breach of this paragraph (l) . For the purpose of this Clause only, an "Affiliate" means any member of the Sellers Group.
(m)
Environmental compliance The Sellers shall, and shall procure that each of the Obligors will:
(i)
comply with any Environmental Law;
(ii)
obtain, maintain and ensure compliance with all requisite Environmental Approvals; and
(iii)
implement procedures to monitor compliance with and to prevent liability under any Environmental Law,
where failure to do so has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.

(n)
Environmental Claims The Sellers shall promptly upon becoming aware of the same, inform the Buyers in writing of:
(i)
any Environmental Claim against any member of the Charter Guarantor Group which is current, pending or threatened; and
(ii)
any facts or circumstances which are reasonably likely to result in any Environmental Claim being commenced or threatened against any member of the Charter Guarantor Group,
where the claim, if determined against that member of the Charter Guarantor Group, has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.

(o)
Taxation The Sellers shall pay and discharge any Tax imposed upon them or their assets within the time period allowed without incurring penalties unless and only to the extent that:
(i)
such payment is being contested in good faith;
(ii)
adequate reserves are being maintained for such Tax and the costs required to contest them have been disclosed in their latest financial statements; and



(iii)
such payment can be lawfully withheld and failure to pay such Tax does not have or is not reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.
(p)
Loans or other financial commitments The Sellers shall not make any loan or enter into any guarantee and indemnity, voluntarily assume any actual or contingent liability, or otherwise provide any other form of financial support in respect of any obligation of any other person except pursuant to the Transaction Documents and loans made in the ordinary course of business.
(q)
Further assurance The Sellers shall at their own expense, promptly take all such action as the Buyers may reasonably require for the purpose of perfecting or protecting any of the Buyers' rights with respect to the security created or evidenced (or intended to be created or evidenced) by the Security Documents.
(r)
Inspection of records The Sellers will permit the inspection of their financial records and accounts on reasonable notice from time to time before 5:00 pm in the place of business by the Buyers or their nominee.
(s)
Insurance The Sellers shall procure that all of the assets, operation and liability of the Sellers are insured against such risks, liabilities and for amounts as normally adopted by the industry for similar assets and liabilities and, in the case of the Vessel, in accordance with the terms of the Charter.
(t)
Change of Control and other merger and demerger
(i)
The Sellers shall ensure that, unless with the Buyers' prior written consent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed), no Change of Control shall occur.
(ii)
Without limiting sub-paragraph (i) above, the Sellers shall not enter into any amalgamation, merger, demerger or corporate restructuring without the prior written consent of the Buyers (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld).
(u)
Transfer of assets The Sellers shall not, and shall procure that no other Obligor (other than the Charter Guarantor and the Sole Pledgor) will, sell or transfer any of its material assets other than:
(i)
on arm's length terms to third parties where the net proceeds of sale are used as a prepayment hereunder; or
(ii)
on arm's length terms to its Affiliates, which are and remain members of the Charter Guarantor Group.
(v)
Change of business The Sellers shall not without the prior written consent of the Buyers, make any substantial change to the general nature of their shipping business from that carried on at the date of this Agreement.
(w)
Acquisitions The Sellers shall not make any acquisitions or investments without the prior written consent of the Buyers (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) save for the acquisition of the Vessel under the Building Contract.
(x)
"Know your customer" checks If:



(i)
the introduction of or any change in (or in the interpretation, administration or application of) any law or regulation made after the date of this Agreement;
(ii)
any change in the status of the Sellers after the date of this Agreement; or
(iii)
a proposed assignment or transfer by Buyers of any of their rights and obligations under this Agreement,
obliges the Buyers to comply with "know your customer" or similar identification procedures in circumstances where the necessary information is not already available to it, the Sellers shall promptly upon the request of the Buyers supply, or procure the supply of, such documentation and other evidence as is reasonably requested by the Buyers in order for the Buyers to carry out and be satisfied they have complied with all necessary "know your customer" or other similar checks under all applicable laws and regulations pursuant to the transactions contemplated in the Transaction Documents.

(y)
No borrowings The Sellers shall not incur any liability or obligation except (i) liabilities and obligations under the Transaction Documents to which they are parties, (ii) liabilities or obligations reasonably incurred in the ordinary course of operating, chartering, repairing and maintaining the Vessel, and (iii) Financial Indebtedness owing to other members of the Teekay Group provided that such Financial Indebtedness is unsecured and subordinated, and provided further that so long as no Termination Event shall have occurred and be continuing or would result from the making of any such payment, nothing in this paragraph (y) shall prevent the Sellers from repaying any such Financial Indebtedness or paying interest on such Financial Indebtedness.
(z)
No dividends The Sellers shall not, and shall procure that none of the other Obligors (other than any Pledgor and the Charter Guarantor) shall, pay any dividends or make other distributions to its shareholders whilst an MOA Termination Event is continuing.
(aa)
Listing The Sellers shall procure that the Charter Guarantor will throughout the Pre-Delivery Period maintain its listing as a publically listed entity on the New York Stock Exchange or any other recognised stock exchange acceptable to the Buyers.
(bb)
Negative pledge The Sellers shall not create, or permit to subsist, any Encumbrance (other than pursuant to the Security Documents) over all or any part of the Vessel, their other assets or undertakings (other than Permitted Encumbrances) nor dispose of the Vessel or any of those assets or all or any part of those undertakings other than, in the case of a sale of the Vessel, where such sale complies with the requirements of this Agreement, the Charter (including, without limitation, clauses 51 ( Termination Events ) and 55 ( Sale of Vessel by the Owners ) of the Charter) or any other Transaction Documents .
(cc)
Transactions with Affiliates The Sellers shall procure that all transactions conducted or to be conducted between the Sellers and any of the Sellers' Affiliates will be on an arm's length commercial basis.



(dd)
Project Documents In relation to the Project Documents, the Sellers undertake that:
(i)
there shall be no termination by the Sellers of, alteration to or waiver of any material term of, any Project Document and the Sellers shall not exercise or waive any of their rights under or in connection with any Project Document, in each case without the prior written consent of the Buyers;
(ii)
without limiting the generality of sub-paragraph (i) above and in respect of the Building Contract, the Sellers will not, without the prior written consent of the Buyers (acting reasonably), exercise or waive any right or purported right which the Sellers may have to reject the Vessel or to terminate (and will not agree to any request to terminate) the Building Contract;
(iii)
without limiting the generality of sub-paragraph (i) above and in respect of the Refund Guarantee, the Sellers will not, without the prior written consent of the Buyers, make any demand for payment under such Refund Guarantee; and
(iv)
without prejudice to the foregoing, the Sellers shall, where applicable, use reasonable endeavours and forthwith execute and deliver any and all such other agreements, instruments and documents (including any novation agreement) as may be required by law or deemed necessary to ensure that the Project Documents which are in effect on the date of this Agreement shall remain in effect, so that all obligations previously owed by the applicable Project Party to the Sellers under such Project Documents shall continue to be owed to the Sellers throughout the Pre-Delivery Period.
(ee)
Refund of pre-positioned amount If the Buyers have made a transfer of funds to the Builder's Bank in accordance with Clauses 7.1 ( Pre-position ) and 7.2 ( Conditions to pre-position ) but delivery of the Vessel does not occur on the Delivery Date, then the Sellers shall refund the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment, the Extra Amount Balance Portion and any other amount so transferred by the Buyers in accordance with the relevant payment instructions (or such other equivalent document), provided that the Sellers' obligations under this sub-paragraph (ee) shall be deemed to be complied by any repayment (but only to the extent and amount of such repayment) by the Builder's Bank to the Buyers or their bank of any part of the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment, the Extra Amount Balance Portion and any other amount so transferred by the Buyers in connection with Clauses 7.1 ( Pre-position ) and 7.2 ( Conditions to pre-position ).
13.
Financial covenants
(a)
The Sellers shall procure that the Charter Guarantor will (on a consolidated basis) comply with the following financial covenants throughout the Pre-Delivery Period:
(i)
to maintain Free Liquidity and Available Credit Lines of (in aggregate) not less than thirty five million US Dollars (US$35,000,000);
(ii)
to maintain a Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity Ratio of not more than eighty per cent (80%); and



(iii)
to maintain a Tangible Net Worth of at least four hundred million US Dollars (US$400,000,000),
provided that following any change in the applicable accounting policies for the Charter Guarantor from GAAP, the Buyers (in consultation with the Charter Guarantor) may require an amendment to this Clause 13 as the Buyers deem logical and necessary having regard to the nature of such changes in policy and the intended substance of this Clause 13.

(b)
The financial covenants set out in paragraph (a) above shall be tested every six (6) months by reference to (i) each of the audited consolidated annual and (as the case may be) unaudited consolidated semi-annual financial statements of the Charter Guarantor received by the Buyers pursuant to paragraphs (a) ( Financial statements ) and (c) ( Interim financial statements ) (respectively) of Clause 12 ( Sellers' undertakings ), and (ii) the relevant Compliance Certificate delivered pursuant to paragraph (d) ( Compliance Certificate ) of Clause 12 ( Sellers' undertakings ).
(c)
For the purpose of this Clause 13:
" Available Credit Lines " means any undrawn committed revolving credit lines, other than undrawn committed revolving credit lines with less than six (6) months to maturity, available to be drawn by any member of the Charter Guarantor Group, as reflected in the Charter Guarantor's most recent financial statements forming part of the Charter Guarantor's Accounts.
" Charter Guarantor's Accounts " means the consolidated financial statements of the Charter Guarantor to be provided to the Buyers, as referred to in paragraph (b) above of this Clause 13.
" Equity " means the aggregate of the amount paid up on the issued share capital of the Charter Guarantor and the amount standing to the credit of its capital and revenue reserves (including any share premium account or capital redemption reserve but excluding any revaluation reserve), plus or minus the amount standing to the credit or debit (as the case may be) of its profit and loss account.
" Free Liquidity " means cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of maturities less than one (1) year to which the members of the Charter Guarantor Group shall have free, immediate and direct access each as reflected in the Charter Guarantor's most recent financial statements forming part of the Charter Guarantor's Accounts.
" Net Debt " means the Charter Guarantor's Total Debt less its Free Liquidity.
" Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity Ratio " means the ratio of Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity.
" Tangible Net Worth " means the issued and paid up share capital (including share premium or items of a similar nature (but excluding shares which are expressed to be redeemable)), loans from shareholders (where subordinated to the satisfaction of the Buyers), and amounts standing to the credit of the consolidated capital reserves of the Charter Guarantor,



(a)
plus any credit balance carried forward on the Charter Guarantor's consolidated profit and loss account,
(b)
less:
(i)
any debit balance carried forward on the Charter Guarantor's consolidated profit and loss account;
(ii)
any amount shown for goodwill, including on consolidation, or any other intangible property (other than intangible property relating to contracts as shown in the balance sheet of the Charter Guarantor); and
(iii)
any amount attributable to minority interests in Subsidiaries.
" Total Debt " means the aggregate of:
(a)
the amount calculated in accordance with GAAP shown as each of "long term debt", "short term debt" and "current portion of long term debt" on the latest consolidated balance sheet of the Charter Guarantor; and
(b)
the amount of any liability in respect of any lease or hire purchase contract entered into by the Charter Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries which would, in accordance with GAAP, be treated as a finance or capital lease (excluding any amounts applicable to leases to the extent that the lease obligations are secured by a security deposit which is held on the balance sheet under "Restricted Cash").
14.
MOA Termination Events
(a)
Each of the following events shall constitute an MOA Termination Event:
(i)
Failure to pay an Obligor fails to pay any amount due from it under any Transaction Document to which it is a party at the time, in the currency and otherwise in the manner specified therein provided that , if such Obligor can demonstrate to the reasonable satisfaction of the Buyers that all necessary instructions were given to effect such payment and the non-receipt thereof is attributable solely to an administrative or technical error or an error in the banking system or a Disruption Event, then such payment shall instead be deemed to be due, solely for the purposes of this paragraph, within:
(A)
three (3) Business Days of the date on which such amount actually fell due if it relates to a payment of Hire (as such term is defined under the Charter) under the Charter; or
(B)
ten (10) Business Days of the date on which such amount actually fell due if it relates to any other sum which is payable under this Agreement or any other relevant Transaction Document; or
(ii)
Misrepresentation any representation or statement made by any Obligor in any Transaction Document to which it is a party or in any notice or other document, certificate or statement delivered by it pursuant thereto or in



connection therewith is or proves to have been incorrect or misleading in any material respect, where the circumstances causing the same give rise to a Material Adverse Effect; or
(iii)
Specific covenants an Obligor fails duly to perform or comply with any of the obligations expressed to be assumed by or procured by the Sellers under paragraph (bb) ( Negative pledge ) or (ee) ( Refund of pre-positioned amounts ) of Clause 12 ( Sellers' undertakings ); or
(iv)
Financial covenants the Charter Guarantor is in breach of any of the financial covenants set out in Clause 13 ( Financial covenants ); or
(v)
Other obligations an Obligor fails duly to perform or comply with any of the obligations expressed to be assumed by it in any Transaction Document (other than those referred to in paragraphs (iii) ( Specific events ) and (iv) ( Financial covenants ) above) and such failure is not remedied within fourteen (14) days after the earlier of (A) the Buyers having given notice thereof to the relevant Obligor, and (B) any Obligor becoming aware of such failure to perform or comply; or
(vi)
Cross default any Financial Indebtedness of any Obligor is not paid when due (or within any applicable grace period) or any Financial Indebtedness of any Obligor is declared, or is capable of being declared, to be or otherwise becomes due and payable prior to its specified maturity where (in either case) the aggregate of all such unpaid or accelerated indebtedness of:
(A)
each of (1) the Charter Guarantor or (2) a Pledgor which is a wholly-owned Subsidiary within the Teekay Group and legally or beneficially (directly or indirectly) owns at least fifty per cent. (50%) of the membership interest of the Sellers is, in each case, equal to or greater than one hundred million US Dollars (US$100,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies; or
(B)
the Sellers is equal to or greater than five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies; or
(vii)
Insolvency and rescheduling an Obligor is unable to pay its debts as they fall due, commences negotiations with any one or more of its creditors with a view to the general readjustment or rescheduling of its indebtedness or makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors or a composition with its creditors; or
(viii)
Winding-up an Obligor files for initiation of formal restructuring proceedings, is wound up or declared bankrupt or takes any corporate action or other steps (including any compulsory corporate rehabilitation mandated or ordered by any government or any governmental agency, semi-governmental or judicial entity or authority (including, without limitation, any stock exchange or any self-regulatory organisation established under statute)) are taken or legal proceedings are started for its winding‑up, dissolution, administration or re‑organisation or for the appointment of a liquidator, receiver, administrator, administrative receiver, conservator,



custodian, trustee or similar officer of it or of any or all of its revenues or assets or any moratorium is declared or sought in respect of any of its indebtedness; or
(ix)
Execution or distress
(A)
an Obligor fails to comply with or pay any sum due from it (within thirty (30) days of such amount falling due) under any final judgment or any final order made or given by any court or other official body of a competent jurisdiction in an aggregate in respect of:
(1)
each of (I) the Charter Guarantor and (II) a Pledgor which is a wholly-owned Subsidiary within the Teekay Group and legally or beneficially (directly or indirectly) owns the entire membership interest of the Sellers is, in each case, equal to or greater than one hundred million US Dollars (US$100,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies; or
(2)
the Sellers equals to or is greater than five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency,
in each case being a judgment or order against which there is no right of appeal or if a right of appeal exists, where the time limit for making such appeal has expired; or

(B)
any execution or distress is levied against, or an encumbrancer takes possession of, the whole or any part of, the property, undertaking or assets of an Obligor in an aggregate amount in respect of:
(1)
each of (I) the Charter Guarantor and (II) a Pledgor which is a wholly-owned Subsidiary within the Teekay Group and legally or beneficially (directly or indirectly) owns the entire membership interest of the Sellers is, in each case, equal to or greater than one hundred million US Dollars (US$100,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies; or
(2)
the Sellers equals to or is greater than five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies,
in each case other than any execution or distress which is being contested in good faith and which is either discharged within thirty (30) days or in respect of which adequate security has been provided within thirty (30) days to the relevant court or other authority to enable the relevant execution or distress to be lifted or released; or

(x)
Similar event any event occurs which, under the laws of any jurisdiction, has a similar or analogous effect to any of those events mentioned in



paragraphs (vii) ( Insolvency and rescheduling ), (viii) ( Winding-up ) or (ix) ( Execution or distress ) above; or
(xi)
Repudiation an Obligor repudiates any Transaction Document to which it is a party or does or causes to be done any act or thing evidencing an intention to repudiate any such Transaction Document; or
(xii)
Validity and admissibility at any time any act, condition or thing required to be done, fulfilled or performed in order:
(A)
to enable any Obligor lawfully to enter into, exercise its rights under and perform the respective obligations expressed to be assumed by it in the Transaction Documents;
(B)
to ensure that the obligations expressed to be assumed by each of the Obligors in the Transaction Documents are legal, valid and binding; or
(C)
to make the Transaction Documents admissible in evidence in any applicable jurisdiction,
is not done, fulfilled or performed within thirty (30) days after notification from the Buyers to the relevant Obligor requiring the same to be done, fulfilled or performed; or

(xiii)
Illegality at any time:
(A)
it is or becomes unlawful for any Obligor to perform or comply with any or all of its obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is a party;
(B)
any of the obligations of the Sellers under the Transaction Documents to which they are parties are not or cease to be legal, valid and binding; or
(C)
any Encumbrance created or purported to be created by the Security Documents ceases to be legal, valid, binding, enforceable or effective or is alleged by a party to such Security Document (other than the Buyers) to be ineffective,
and, in each case, such illegality is not remedied or mitigated to the satisfaction of the Buyers within thirty (30) days after they have given notice thereof to the relevant Obligor; or

(xiv)
Material adverse change at any time there shall occur any event or change which has a Material Adverse Effect and such event or change, if capable of remedy, is not so remedied within thirty (30) days of the delivery of a notice confirming such event or change by the Buyers to the Sellers; or
(xv)
Conditions precedent if any of the conditions set out in Clause 8 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) is not satisfied by the relevant time or such other time period specified by the Buyers in their discretion; or



(xvi)
Revocation or modification of consents etc. if any Necessary Authorisation which is now or which at any time during the Pre-Delivery Period becomes necessary to enable any of the Obligors to comply with any of their obligations in or pursuant to any of the Transaction Documents is revoked, withdrawn or withheld, or modified in a manner which the Buyers reasonably considers is, or may be, prejudicial to the interests of Buyers in a material manner, or if such Necessary Authorisation ceases to remain in full force and effect; or
(xvii)
Cessation of business any of the Obligors ceases, or threatens to cease, to carry on all or a substantial part of its business; or
(xviii)
Curtailment of business if the business of any of the Obligors is wholly or materially curtailed by any intervention by or under authority of any government, or if all or a substantial part of the undertaking, property or assets of any of the Obligors is seized, nationalised, expropriated or compulsorily acquired by or under authority of any government or any Obligor disposes or threatens to dispose of a substantial part of its business or assets; or
(xix)
Reduction of capital if any Obligor reduces its committed or subscribed capital (other than any reduction effected by the Charter Guarantor pursuant to (in each case while the Charter Guarantor is solvent) (A) a share or common unit buy-back, or (B) redemption of redeemable shares or units); or
(xx)
Environmental matters
(A)
any Environmental Claim is pending or made against the Sellers or in connection with the Vessel, where such Environmental Claim has a Material Adverse Effect;
(B)
any actual Environmental Incident occurs in connection with the Vessel, where such Environmental Incident has a Material Adverse Effect; or
(xxi)
Loss of property all or a substantial part of the business or assets of any Obligor is destroyed, abandoned, seized, appropriated or forfeited for any reason, and such occurrence in the reasonable opinion of the Buyers has or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; or
(xxii)
Sanctions any Obligor, any Affiliate of any Obligor or any of their respective directors, officers or employees becomes a Restricted Party; or
(xxiii)
Change of Control
(A)
a Change of Control occurs without the prior written consent of the Owners; or
(B)
any condition on which the Owners' prior written consent to the occurrence of a Change of Control is not satisfied by the time required by the Owners or by any relevant laws and regulations; or



(xxiv)
Charter and Related MOAs termination events there occurs any event or circumstance referred to in paragraph (a)(i) ( Failure to pay ) of clause 14 ( MOA Termination Events ) of each Related MOA (other than the Related MOA in respect of Related Vessel A);
(xxv)
Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter on or before the Delivery Date any Sub-Charter is terminated, repudiation, cancelled or otherwise ceases to remain in full force and effect on or before the Delivery Date, provided that no Termination Event will occur under this sub-paragraph (xxv) if:
(A)
such termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness will not, in the opinion of the Buyers, materially impair the Sellers' ability to perform their obligations under this Agreement; and
(B)
such Sub-Charter is replaced by another time charter (for a period covering not less than the remaining unexpired balance of the terminated, repudiated, cancelled or ceased Sub-Charter on terms reasonably acceptable to the Buyers) within:
(1)
(if the relevant termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness is, in the opinion of the Buyers, due to any default, act or omission on the part of the Sellers) sixty (60) days of the termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness (as applicable) and no later than thirty (30) days prior to the Delivery Date; or
(2)
(if the relevant termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness is not, in the opinion of the Buyers, due to any default, act or omission on the part of the Sellers) one hundred and eight (180) days of the termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness (as applicable) and no later than thirty (30) days prior to the Delivery Date;
(xxvi)
Repudiation of Project Documents without prejudice to paragraphs (xi) ( Repudiation ) and (xxv) ( Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter before the Delivery Date ) above, any Project Party repudiates (or evidences an intention to repudiate) any Project Document to which such Project Party is a party; or
(xxvii)
Project Party cessation of business any Project Party ceases or threatens to cease, to carry on all or, in the opinion of the Buyers, any material part of such Project Party's business; or
(xxviii)
Late delivery of Vessel the Vessel is not delivered by:
(A)
the Builders to the Sellers under the Building Contract by the date specified in paragraph (b) of the definition of "Long Stop Date"; or



(B)
the Sellers to the Buyers under this Agreement by the earlier of (1) the date specified in paragraph (b) of the definition of "Long Stop Date" and (2) the Scheduled Delivery Date; or
(xxix)
Termination or cancellation of Project Documents
(A)
any Project Document (other than a Sub-Charter which shall be considered under sub-paragraph (xxv) ( Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter on or before the Delivery Date ) above) is terminated, cancelled or otherwise ceases to remain in full force and effect; or
(B)
without limiting the generality of sub-paragraph (A) above, any event or circumstance has occurred such that the Sellers (in their capacities as original buyers under the Building Contract) have become entitled to exercise their rights to cancel, terminate or rescind the Building Contract (irrespective of whether the Sellers have exercised such right), unless such right has arisen pursuant to paragraphs 2 ( Speed ) to 5 ( Contractual Boil-off Rate ) of article III ( Adjustment of Contract Price ) (inclusive) of the Building Contract and the Sellers have notified the Buyers they do not intend to exercise their rights to cancel;
(xxx)
Exercise of step-in and similar rights the Initial Sub-Charterers exercise or evidence an intention to exercise their step-in rights in accordance with the Step-In Agreement; or
(xxxi)
Similar event in relation to non-Obligor Project Parties any event which, under the laws of any jurisdiction, has a similar or analogous effect to any of those events mentioned in paragraphs (vii) ( Insolvency and rescheduling ), (viii) ( Winding-up ) or (ix) ( Execution or distress ) above occurs (mutatis mutandis) in relation to a Project Party that is not an Obligor (other than the Builder), provided that , if any such event occurs in relation to a Sub-Charterer, no Termination Event will occur under this sub-paragraph (xxxi) if:
(A)
such event will not, in the opinion of the Owners, materially impair the ability of any Obligor to perform its obligations under any Transaction Document to which such Obligor is a party; and
(B)
the Sub-Charter to which such Sub-Charterer is a party to is replaced by another time charter (for a period covering not less than the remaining unexpired balance of such Sub-Charter on terms reasonably acceptable to the relevant Buyers) within one hundred and eighty (180) days of the occurrence of such event.
(b)
Upon the occurrence of an MOA Termination Event which is continuing, and without prejudice to the generality of the powers and remedies vested in the Buyers under this Agreement, the Buyers may exercise their rights and powers referred to under Clauses 9 ( Cancellation and refund ) and 15 ( Buyers' powers following cancellation ).



15.
Buyers' powers following cancellation
15.1      Powers following cancellation
Without prejudice to the generality of the powers and remedies vested in the Buyers under this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents (including but not limited to Clause 5.3 ( Buyers' right to suspend payment ), at any time after the occurrence of an MOA Termination Event which is continuing, and if the Sellers have not paid the Buyers in full the amounts payable under Clause 9 ( Cancellation and refund ), the Buyers shall become immediately entitled:
(a)
to implement the Building Contract or to agree with the Builder to terminate the Building Contract on such terms and conditions as the Buyers and the Builder may mutually agree;
(b)
subject to the terms of the Building Contract, to assign all rights, title, interest and benefits in and under the Building Contract or to sell the Vessel in her then state of construction or after her delivery under the Building Contract or otherwise and upon such terms as the Buyers shall in their absolute discretion determine;
(c)
to undertake the further supervision of construction of the Vessel;
(d)
to collect, recover, compromise and give a good discharge for, all claims then outstanding or arising subsequently under or in respect of all or any part of such claims, and to take over or institute (if necessary using the names of the Sellers) all such proceedings as the Buyers in their sole and absolute discretion think fit;
(e)
to discharge, compound, release or compromise claims in respect of the Building Contract which have given or may give rise to any charge or lien or other claim on the Building Contract or which are or may be enforceable by proceedings against the Building Contract;
(f)
where any money under the Refund Guarantee becomes refundable, to request the Sellers to promptly make a demand for payment under the Refund Guarantee and to direct payment of the funds to an account designated by the Buyers and to the extent that any money so refunded exceeds all amounts owed to the Buyers under the Transaction Documents, the Buyers shall refund an amount equal to such excess to an account designated by the Sellers within seven (7) Business Days of receiving such money under the Refund Guarantee;
(g)
to recover from the Sellers on demand all costs and expenses (including legal fees) incurred or paid by the Buyers in connection with the exercise of the powers (or any of them) referred to in this Clause 15.1; and
(h)
to not make any payment in relation to any Payment Notice.
15.2      Delegation
The Buyers may delegate in any manner to any person any rights exercisable by the Buyers under this Agreement. Any such delegation may be made upon such terms and conditions (including power to sub-delegate) as the Buyers think fit.



16.
Changes to parties
The Sellers may not assign or transfer any or all of their rights or obligations under this Agreement.
17.
Cumulative rights
The rights, powers and remedies provided in this Agreement are cumulative and not exclusive of any rights, powers or remedies at law or in equity unless specifically otherwise stated.
18.
No waiver
No delay, failure or forbearance by a party to exercise (in whole or in part) any right, power or remedy under, or in connection with, this Agreement will operate as a waiver. No waiver of any breach of any provision of this Agreement will be effective unless that waiver is in writing and signed by the party against whom that waiver is claimed. No waiver of any breach will be, or be deemed to be, a waiver of any other or subsequent breach.
19.
Entire agreement and amendments
(a)
The written terms of this Agreement comprise the entire agreement between the Buyers and the Sellers in relation to the sale and purchase of the Vessel and supersede all previous agreements whether oral or written between the parties in this Agreement in relation thereto.
(b)
Each of the parties to this Agreement acknowledges that in entering into this Agreement, it has not relied on and shall have no right or remedy in respect of any statement, representation, assurance or warranty (whether or not made negligently) other than as expressly set out in this Agreement.
(c)
Any terms implied into this Agreement by the Sale of Goods Act 1979 are hereby excluded to the extent that such exclusion can legally be made. Nothing in this Clause shall limit or exclude any liability for fraud.
(d)
This Agreement may not be amended, altered or modified except by a written instrument executed by each of the parties to this Agreement.
20.
Invalidity
If any term or provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall to any extent be invalid or unenforceable the remainder of this Agreement or application of such term or provision to persons or circumstances (other than those as to which it is already invalid or unenforceable) shall (to the extent that such invalidity or unenforceability does not materially affect the operation of this Agreement) not be affected thereby and each term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
21.
English language
All notices, communications and financial statements and reports under or in connection with this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents shall be in English language or, if in any other language, shall be accompanied by a translation into English. In the event of



any conflict between the English text and the text in any other language, the English text shall prevail.
22.
No partnership
Nothing in this Agreement creates, constitutes or evidences any partnership, joint venture, agency, trust or employer/employee relationship between the parties, and neither party may make, or allow to be made any representation that any such relationship exists between the parties. Neither party shall have the authority to act for, or incur any obligation on behalf of, the other party, except as expressly provided in this Agreement.
23.
Notices
(a)
Any notices to be given to the Buyers under this Agreement shall be sent in writing by registered letter, facsimile or email and addressed to:
Hai Jiao 1606 Limited

Address:    c/o
ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
10/F, Bank of Beijing Building
17(C) Jinrong Street, Xicheng District
Beijing 100033
The People's Republic of China

Fax No.:    +86 10 6610 5960
Email:
xuwei1@icbcleasing.com / xuwei1@leasing.icbc.com.cn / shipping@leasing.icbc.com.cn
Attention:     Shipping Department

or to such other address, facsimile number or email address as the Buyers may notify to the Sellers in accordance with this Clause 23.

(b)
Any notices to be given to the Sellers under this Agreement shall be sent in writing by registered letter, facsimile or email and addressed to:
DSME Option Vessel No. 1 L.L.C.

Address:    c/o
Teekay Shipping (Canada) Limited
Suite 2000, Bentall 5
550 Burrad Street
Vancouver, BC
Canada V6C 2K2

Fax No.:     +1 604 609 3011
Email:        renee.eng@teekay.com
Attention:    Treasury, Ms. Renee Eng

or to such other address, facsimile number or email address as the Sellers may notify to the Buyers in accordance with this Clause 23.




(c)
Any such notice shall be deemed to have reached the party to whom it was addressed, when dispatched and acknowledged received (in case of a facsimile or an email) or when delivered (in case of a registered letter). A notice or other such communication received on a non-working day or after 5:00 pm in the place of receipt shall be deemed to be served on the following day in such place.
24.
Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and any single counterpart or set of counterparts signed, in either case, by all the parties hereto shall be deemed to constitute a full and original agreement for all purposes.

25.
Third Parties Act
(a)
Any person which is an Indemnitee and is not a party to this Agreement shall be entitled to enforce such terms of this Agreement as provided for in this Agreement in relation to the obligations of the Sellers to such Indemnitee, subject to the provisions of Clause 32 ( Law and jurisdiction ) and the Third Parties Act. The Third Parties Act applies to this Agreement as set out in this Clause 25.
(b)
A person who is not a party to this Agreement has no right under the Third Parties Act to enforce or to enjoy the benefit of any term of this Agreement.
26.
Spares, bunkers and other items
(a)
To the extent owned by the Sellers, the Sellers shall deliver the Vessel to the Buyers with everything belonging to her on board provided that any remaining bunkers and unused lubricating and hydraulic oils and greases in storage tanks and unopened drums and any unused stores and provisions shall remain the property of the Sellers.
(b)
All spare parts and spare equipment including spare tail-end shaft(s) and/or spare propeller(s)/propeller blade(s), if any, belonging to the Vessel at the time of delivery used or unused, whether on board or not shall become the Buyers' property.
(c)
Concurrent with the delivery of the Vessel under this Agreement, the Buyers shall gain title and ownership to the classification certificate(s) as well as all plans, drawings and manuals, which are on board the Vessel and shall remain on board the Vessel, provided that the Buyers agree that the Sellers are only required to provide copies of all plans, drawings and manuals to the Buyers by way of a CD-ROM within thirty (30) days from the Delivery Date. Other certificates which are on board the Vessel shall also be handed over to the Buyers unless the Sellers (as bareboat charterers under the Charter) are required to retain same, in which case the Buyers have the right to take copies.    
(d)
Copies of other technical documentation which may be in the Sellers' possession shall promptly after delivery be forwarded to the Buyers at the Sellers' expense, if the Buyers so request.



27.
Encumbrances
The Sellers warrant that the Vessel, at the time of delivery, is free from all charters (other than the Charter and the Time Charter), encumbrances, mortgages and maritime liens or any other debts whatsoever, and is not subject to Port State or other administrative detentions. The Sellers hereby undertake to indemnify the Buyers against all consequences of claims made against the Vessel which have been incurred prior to the time of delivery.

28.
Taxes, costs and expenses     
Any Taxes, reasonable costs and expenses in connection with the purchase and registration in the Flag State shall be for the Sellers' account.

29.
Delivery under Charter
Upon the delivery of the Vessel under this Agreement, the Vessel shall simultaneously be delivered to the Sellers (as bareboat charterers) pursuant the Charter.

30.
Indemnities
(a)
Whether or not any of the transactions contemplated hereby are consummated, the Sellers shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless the Buyers and the Finance Parties and their respective officers, directors, agents and employees (collectively, the " Indemnitees ") throughout the Pre-Delivery Period from, against and in respect of, any and all liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, fines, fees (including but not limited to any Cancellation Fee and any vessel registration, tonnage and reasonable legal fees) , claims, actions, proceedings, judgement, order or other sanction, lien, salvage, general average, suits, costs, expenses and disbursements, including reasonable legal fees and expenses, of whatsoever kind and nature (collectively, the " Expenses ") imposed on, suffered or incurred by or asserted against any Indemnitee, in any way relating to, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with, in each case, directly or indirectly, any one or more of the following:
(i)
this Agreement and any other Transaction Documents and any amendment, supplement or modification thereof or thereto requested by the Sellers;
(ii)
the delivery (including the Vessel not being delivered on the Scheduled Delivery Date after the Sellers have informed the Owners of the Scheduled Delivery Date), registration and purchase of the Vessel by the Buyers whether prior to, during or after termination of this Agreement and whether or not the Vessel is in the possession or the control of the Sellers or otherwise in relation to any non-delivery to or acceptance by the Sellers (as bareboat charterers) of the Vessel under the Charter;
(iii)
any breach of or failure to perform or observe, or any other non-compliance with, any covenant or agreement or other obligation to be performed by the Sellers under any Transaction Document to which they are a party or the falsity of any representation or warranty of the Sellers in any Transaction Document to which they are a party or the occurrence of any MOA Termination Event;



(iv)
a failure by an Obligor to pay any amount due under a Transaction Document on its due date; or
(v)
funding, or making arrangements to fund, an amount required to be paid by the Buyers pursuant to a Payment Notice but not made by reason of the operation of any one or more of the provisions of this Agreement (other than by reason of default or negligence of the Buyers).
(b)
The indemnities in paragraph (a) above shall not extend to Expenses which:
(i)
are caused by wilful misconduct or recklessness on the part of the Indemnitee who would otherwise seek to claim the benefit of such indemnities or, in circumstances where such Expenses arise in connection with a payment owing to an Indemnitee, if such payment was made in due time but was not accounted for by such Indemnitee as a result of an error or omission on their part;
(ii)
are caused by any failure on the part of the Buyers to comply with any of their obligations under any of the Transaction Documents;
(iii)
constitute a cost which is expressly to be borne by the Buyers under any other provision of this Agreement or any other Transaction Documents;
(iv)
in respect of which the Buyers are entitled to be, or have been, indemnified under any other provision of this Agreement;
(v)
to the extent that such Expenses arise out of or in connection with an Buyers' Encumbrance;
(vi)
to the extent that such Expenses would be a loss of profit derived from loss of a business opportunity; and/or
(vii)
arise out of or are in connection with any event or circumstance which:
(A)
occurs after the end of the Pre-Delivery Period; and
(B)
(1) is not in any way directly or indirectly attributable to, or (2) does not occur as a consequence of or in connection with, any event, circumstance, action or omission which occurred during the Pre-Delivery Period.
For the purpose of this paragraph (b):
" Buyers' Encumbrances " means:
i.
any Encumbrance granted by Buyers in favour of a Finance Party or Finance Parties; and
ii.
Encumbrances which arise as a result of:



any claim against or affecting the Buyers that is not related to, or does not arise directly as a result of, the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any of the other Transaction Documents;
any act or omission of the Buyers which is unrelated to or does not arise directly or indirectly as a result of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents;
any Taxes imposed upon the Buyers other than those in respect of which the Buyers are, or any other Indemnitee is, required to be indemnified against by the Sellers or any other person under this Agreement or any other Transaction Documents; or
a breach by the Buyers of their obligations under this Agreement by virtue of any Buyers' Misconduct.
" Buyers' Misconduct " means an act or omission of the Buyers or their servants or agents (excluding any act of the Sellers or of any person who derives their rights through the Sellers acting in any capacity on behalf of the Buyers) done or omitted:
i.
with intent to cause damage;
ii.
with knowledge that damage would probably result; or
iii.
with reckless disregard as to whether or not damage would result.
(c)
In addition:
(i)
if the Buyers or other Indemnitee shall have actually and unconditionally received reimbursement from insurers appointed and paid for by the Sellers for an Expense which has already been satisfied in full by the Sellers, then the Buyers shall procure that the Sellers are reimbursed for an amount equal to the amount received from the insurers; and
(ii)
if the Sellers have indemnified the Buyers or any other Indemnitee in full in relation to an Expense which may be recoverable by any insurances the coverage of which have been arranged and paid for by the Sellers, then:
(A)
provided that no MOA Termination Event has occurred and is continuing; and
(B)
provided that the Buyers or such other Indemnitee (if such Indemnitee so requests) is secured to its satisfaction against any other Expense it may incur by virtue of the Sellers exercising such rights of subrogation,
the Sellers shall, to the extent permissible under the relevant laws and regulations and subject to the rights of the relevant insurers, be subrogated to the claim of the Buyers or such other Indemnitee in relation to such Expense.



(d)
In connection with the indemnities in favour of any Indemnitee under this Agreement:
(i)
the Buyers will as soon as reasonably practicable notify the Sellers if a claim is made, or if they become aware that a claim may be made against the Buyers or any other Indemnitee which may give rise to Expenses in respect of which the Buyers or any other Indemnitee is or may become entitled to an indemnity under paragraph (a) above;
(ii)
a notification under sub-paragraph (i) above shall give such reasonable details as the Buyers or the other Indemnitee then has regarding the claim or potential claim and any Expenses or potential Expenses.
(e)
The Sellers shall be entitled (subject to the Sellers complying in all respect with their obligations under this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents and at the Sellers' own costs) to (x) take such lawful and proper actions as the Sellers reasonably deems fit to defend, avoid or mitigate any Expenses, or (y) to take such action in the name of the Buyers or other relevant Indemnitee to defend, avoid or mitigate any Expenses, provided always that the Sellers' ability to take action in the name of the Buyers or such other Indemnitee shall be subject to:
(i)
the Buyers or such other Indemnitee first being indemnified to the satisfaction of the Buyers, acting reasonably, against all Expenses incurred and from time to time reasonably anticipated to be incurred in connection therewith;
(ii)
if court proceedings have been commenced against a third party which is not the Buyers nor an Indemnitee, the Buyers shall permit the Sellers to (at the Sellers' own costs) have the full conduct of the court proceedings, or to instigate a counterclaim in the name of the Owners or the relevant Indemnitee, but the Sellers shall (A) consult with the Buyers and keep the Buyers fully informed in relation to their conduct, and (B) give timely notice to the Buyers of any meetings with counsel or attendances at court, and the Buyers, the relevant Indemnitee and their respective officers, directors and advisers shall be entitled to attend any such meetings or court attendances.
Without limiting the generality of this paragraph (e), the Buyers shall, at the cost of the Sellers and to the extent permissible under all relevant laws and regulations, do such acts as the Sellers may reasonably request with a view to assisting the Sellers in taking actions to defend, mitigate or avoid any liability.
(f)
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the indemnities provided by the Sellers in favour of the Buyers shall continue in full force and effect notwithstanding any breach of the terms of this Agreement or termination of this Agreement pursuant to the terms hereof.
31.
Calculations and certificates
(a)
In any litigation or arbitration proceedings arising out of or in connection with a Transaction Document, the entries made in the accounts maintained by the Buyers are prima facie evidence of the matters to which they relate.



(b)
Any certification or determination by the Buyers of a rate or amount under any Transaction Document is, in the absence of manifest error, conclusive evidence of the matters to which it relates.
(c)
Any interest, commission or fee accruing under a Transaction Document will accrue from day to day and is calculated on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed and a year of 360 days or, in any case where the practice in the relevant market differs, in accordance with that market practice.
32.
Law and jurisdiction
(a)
This Agreement and any non-contractual obligations arising from or in connection with it are in all respects governed by and shall be interpreted in accordance with English law.
(b)
The parties to this Agreement irrevocably agree that the courts of England and Wales are to have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute (i) arising from or in connection with this Agreement or (ii) relating to any non-contractual obligations arising from or in connection with this Agreement and that any proceedings may be brought in those courts.
(c)
The parties to this Agreement irrevocably waive any objection which they may now or in the future have to the laying of the venue of any proceedings in any court referred to in this Clause 32, and any claim that those proceedings have been brought in an inconvenient or inappropriate forum, and irrevocably agree that a judgment in any proceedings commenced in any such court shall be conclusive and binding on them and may be enforced in the courts of any other jurisdiction.
(d)
The Sellers hereby appoint Teekay Shipping (UK) Limited of 2nd Floor, 86 Jermyn Street, London SW1Y 6JD, England as their agent for service of process in connection with any suit, action or proceeding which is begun in England and Wales under or in connection with this Agreement.
(e)
The Buyers hereby appoint SH Process Agent Limited of 1 Finsbury Circus, London, EC2M 7SH, England , England as their agent for service of process in connection with any suit, action or proceeding which is begun in England and Wales under or in connection with this Agreement.
Schedule 1
Conditions precedent and subsequent
Part I – Initial conditions precedent
i.
Obligors
(a)
Constitutional documents C opies of the memorandum and articles of association (or equivalent documents) (and all amendments thereto) of each Obligor and any other documents required to be filed or registered or issued under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation to establish its incorporation.
(b)
Written resolutions C opies of written resolutions or (as the case may be) resolutions passed at separate meetings, in each case, of the board of directors (or sole member)



of each Obligor, in each case evidencing their approval of the Transaction Documents and authorising appropriate officers or attorneys to execute the same and to sign all notices required to be given hereunder or thereunder on their behalf or other evidence of such approvals and authorisations as shall be acceptable to the Buyers.
(c)
Powers of attorney If applicable, the original power of attorney of each Obligor under which any document (including the Transaction Documents) are to be executed or transactions undertaken by it.
(d)
Other approvals If applicable, copies of all governmental and other consents, licences, approvals and authorisations as may be necessary to authorise the performance by each of the Obligors of its obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is or (as the case may be) will be a party, and the execution, validity and enforceability of such Transaction Documents.
(e)
Officer's certificates An original certificate of a duly authorised representative of each Obligor:
(i)
certifying that each copy document relating to it specified in this Part I of Schedule 1 is correct, complete and in full force and effect;
(ii)
setting out the names of the directors, officers and shareholders of that Obligor and the proportion of shares held by each shareholder; and
(iii)
confirming that guaranteeing or securing, as appropriate, the respective indebtedness or obligations would not cause any guarantee, security or similar limit binding on that Obligor to be exceeded.
ii.
Transaction Documents and related documents
(a)
Vessel-related documents Photocopies, certified as true, accurate and complete by a duly authorised representative of the Sellers, of:
(i)
the Building Contract;
(ii)
the Refund Guarantee;
(iii)
any Sub-Charter;
(iv)
the other Project Documents (other than the Transaction Documents);
(v)
evidence that the Builder has given its written approval to the assignment by the Sellers of the Building Contract pursuant to the Pre-Delivery Assignment; and
(vi)
evidence that each relevant Sub-Charterers have given their written approval to (A) the proposed sale of the Vessel by the Sellers to the Buyers pursuant to this Agreement, and (B) the assignment by the Sellers of the relevant Sub-Charter pursuant to the Charterers' Assignment.
(b)
Transaction Documents A duly executed original of:



(i)
this Agreement;
(ii)
the Charter;
(iii)
the Quiet Enjoyment Letter; and
(iv)
the Security Documents (other than the Account Pledge and any Managers' Undertaking),
in each case together with all other documents required by any of them according to their terms, including, without limitation, all notices of assignment, charge and/or pledge and acknowledgements of all such notices of assignment, charge and/or pledge (other than the notices of assignment of insurances, letters of authority and the letters of undertaking, each referred to in the Charterers' Assignment).

(c)
No disputes The written confirmation of the Sellers that there is no dispute under any of the Project Documents as between the parties to any such document.
(d)
Sellers' contribution Evidence of full payment to the Builder of any part of the Contractual Purchase Price which is due and payable on or before the Payment Date and which is not being financed by the Buyers.
iii.
Legal opinions A legal opinion of the legal advisers to the Buyers in each relevant jurisdiction (including Singapore and (if required by the Buyers) Korea), or confirmation satisfactory to the Buyers that such an opinion will be given.
iv.
Other documents and evidence
(a)
Process agent Evidence that any process agent appointed under any Transaction Document executed and referred to in paragraph 2(b) ( Transaction Documents ) above has accepted its appointment.
(b)
Other Authorisation S uch other Authorisation or other document, opinion or assurance which the Buyers reasonably consider to be necessary in connection with their entry into and performance of the transactions contemplated by any of the Transaction Documents or for the validity and enforceability thereof (including, without limitation in relation to or for the purposes of any financing by the Buyers).
(c)
Fees An executed original of the Arrangement Fee Letter and evidence that the fees, costs and expenses due from the Sellers to the Buyers under Clauses 10 ( Fees ), 28 ( Taxes, costs and expenses ) and 30 ( Indemnities ) have been paid in accordance with the terms of such Clauses.
(d)
"Know your customer" documents S uch documentation and other evidence as is reasonably requested by the Buyers or the Finance Parties in order for the Buyers or the Finance Parties to comply with all necessary "know your customer" or similar identification procedures in relation to the transactions contemplated in the Transaction Documents.



Part II – Instalment conditions precedent
i.
Notice/invoice The notice and/or invoice issued by the Builder evidencing the obligation of the Sellers to pay the relevant instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price (that corresponds to the relevant Instalment) under the Building Contract on a date no later than the proposed Payment Date as specified in the relevant Payment Notice.
ii.
Sellers' equity contribution Evidence of full payment to the Builder of any part of the Contractual Purchase Price which is due and payable on or before the Payment Date and which is not being financed by the Buyers.
iii.
Fees An executed original of the Arrangement Fee Letter and evidence that the fees, costs and expenses due from the Sellers to the Buyers under Clauses 10 ( Fees ), 28 ( Taxes, costs and expenses ) and 30 ( Indemnities ) have been paid in accordance with the terms of such Clauses.




Part III – Pre-position conditions precedent
i.
Officer's certificate A certificate signed by a duly authorised representative of the Sellers confirming that none of the documents and evidence delivered to the Buyers pursuant to Clauses 8.1 ( Initial conditions precedent ) and 8.2 ( Instalment conditions subsequent ) has been amended, modified or revoked in any way since its delivery to the Buyers.
ii.
Vessel-related documents
(a)
Title transfer documents Agreed forms or drafts of the following:
(i)
the builder's certificate and/or bill of sale transferring title in the Vessel from the Builder;
(ii)
the legal bill(s) of sale recordable in the Buyers' Flag State, transferring title of the Vessel to the Buyers and stating that the Vessel is free from all mortgages, encumbrances and maritime liens or any other debts whatsoever, duly notarially attested and legalised or apostilled, as required by the Flag State;
(iii)
the Sellers' PDA; and
(iv)
the Builder's PDA.
(b)
Notice/invoice The notice and/or invoice issued by the Builder evidencing the obligation of the Sellers to pay (as the context may require):
(i)
the relevant instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price (that corresponds to the relevant Instalment (other than the Reimbursement Instalment) under the Building Contract; or
(ii)
the sum that corresponds to the Extra Instalment Amount,
in each case on a date no later than the proposed Payment Date as specified in the relevant Payment Notice.

(c)
Equipment lists In respect of the Extra Amount Instalment and the Extra Amount Balance Portion, copies of all the equipment lists and invoices from the Builder which relate to and indicate the total costs of the Extra Amount.
iii.
Sellers' equity contribution Evidence of full payment to the Builder of any part of the Contractual Purchase Price which is due and payable on or before the Payment Date and which is not being financed by the Buyers.
iv.
Transaction Documents A duly executed original of (a) any Managers' Undertaking, and (b) the Account Pledge, and (c) the notices of assignment of insurances and letters of authority referred to in the Charterers' Assignment in each case together with all other documents required by any of them according to their terms, including, without limitation, all notices of assignment, charge and/or pledge.



v.
Fees An executed original of the Arrangement Fee Letter and evidence that the fees, costs and expenses due from the Sellers to the Buyers under Clauses 10 ( Fees ), 28 ( Taxes, costs and expenses ) and 30 ( Indemnities ) have been paid in accordance with the terms of such Clauses.
vi.
Other Authorisation Such other Authorisation or other document, opinion or assurance which the Buyers reasonably consider to be necessary in connection with their entry into and performance of the transactions contemplated by any of the Transaction Documents or for the validity and enforceability thereof (including, without limitation in relation to or for the purposes of any financing by the Buyers).




Part IV – Delivery Date conditions precedent
1.1.1
Vessel-related documents
(a)
Title transfer documents Copies of the following duly executed documents:
(i)
the builder's certificate and/or bill of sale transferring title in the Vessel from the Builder;
(ii)
the legal bill(s) of sale recordable in the Buyers' Flag State, transferring title of the Vessel to the Buyers and stating that the Vessel is free from all mortgages, encumbrances and maritime liens or any other debts whatsoever, duly notarially attested and legalised or apostilled, as required by the Flag State;
(iii)
the Sellers' PDA; and
(iv)
the Builder's PDA.
(b)
Technical documents Copies of the following (or provisional versions thereof):
(i)
the Vessel's current Safety Management Certificate (as such term is defined pursuant to the ISM Code);
(ii)
the Approved Manager's current Document of Compliance (as such term is defined pursuant to the ISM Code);
(iii)
the Vessel's current ISSC;
(iv)
the Vessel's current IAPPC;
(v)
the Vessel's current tonnage certificate; and
(vi)
the Vessel's classification certificate evidencing that it is free of all recommendations and requirements from the Classification Society,
in each case together with all addenda, amendments or supplements.

(c)
Evidence of Buyers' title Evidence that any prior registration of the Vessel in the ownership of the Builder and any Encumbrance registered against that ownership have been cancelled (or confirmation from the Builder that there was no such prior registration) and evidence that on the Delivery Date the Vessel will be at least provisionally registered under the Flag State in the ownership of the Buyers.
(d)
Evidence of insurance
(i)
Evidence that the Vessel will on the Delivery Date be insured in the manner required by the Transaction Documents.
(ii)
If required by the Buyers, the written approval of the Insurances by an insurance adviser appointed by the Buyers.



1.1.2
Other Authorisation S uch other Authorisation or other document, opinion or assurance which the Buyers reasonably consider to be necessary in connection with their entry into and performance of the transactions contemplated by any of the Transaction Documents or for the validity and enforceability thereof (including, without limitation in relation to or for the purposes of any financing by the Buyers).
1.1.3
Conditions precedent under the Charter Evidence that all the documents and evidence required as conditions precedent under clause 36 ( Conditions precedent and conditions subsequent ) of the Charter have been or will be received by the Buyers (as owners under the Charter) on the Delivery Date.



Part V – Conditions subsequent
The Sellers undertake to deliver or cause to be delivered to the Buyers the following documents and evidence within the relevant time period as specified below:

(a)
Technical documents To the extent that any certificate received by the Buyers and referred to in paragraph 1(b) of Part IV ( Delivery Date conditions precedent ) of this Schedule was in provisional form at the time of the receipt, deliver or cause to be delivered to the Buyers the corresponding formal certificate as soon as possible after the Sellers' receipt of the same from the relevant persons, and in any event prior to the expiry of the validity period of such provisional certificate.
(b)
Evidence of Buyers' title Within forty-eight (48) hours from the Delivery Date, the transcript of register of the Vessel issued by the registry of ships of the Flag State confirming that the Vessel is permanently registered under that flag in the ownership of the Buyers.
(c)
Letters of undertaking Within ten (10) Business Days from the Delivery Date letters of undertaking in respect of the Insurances as required by the Transaction Documents, together with copies of the relevant policies or cover notes or entry certificates in respect of the Insurances duly endorsed with the interest of the Buyers.
(d)
Acknowledgements Within ten (10) Business Days from the Delivery Date, acknowledgements of all notices of assignment, charge and/or pledge required pursuant to any Managers' Undertaking, the Account Pledge and the Charterers' Assignment.
Schedule 2
Related Vessels and relevant information
Related Vessel hull number
Related Buyers
Related Sellers
Builder
Hull No. 2411
Hai Jiao 1603 Limited
DSME Hull No. 2411 L.L.C.
DSME
Hull No. 2416
Hai Jiao 1605 Limited
DSME Hull No. 2416 L.L.C.
DSME
Hull No. 2455
Hai Jiao 1607 Limited
DSME Option Vessel No. 3 L.L.C.
DSME




Schedule 3
Form of Payment Notice
To:
Hai Jiao 1606 Limited
 

c/o ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
10/F, Bank of Beijing Building
17(C) Jinrong Street, Xicheng District
Beijing 100033
The People's Republic of China


From:
DSME Option Vessel No. 1 L.L.C.


20[●]

Dear Sirs

Hull No. 2453 – memorandum of agreement dated                  (the "MOA")

1.
We refer to the MOA. This is a Payment Notice.

2.
Terms defined in the MOA shall have the same meaning in this Payment Notice unless given a different meaning in this Payment Notice.

3.
Pursuant to clause 5.2 ( Completion of a Payment Notice ) of the MOA we irrevocably request that you advance US$[●], being the [Second/Third/Fourth/Delivery/Extra Amount/Reimbursement] Instalment in respect of the Vessel, to us on _________ 20[●], which is a Business Day, by paying the advance in accordance with the MOA to the following account:

Beneficiary Bank:
[●]
Swift Code:
[●]
Account #:
[●]
Name on Account:
[●]

4.
We warrant that:

(a)
no Potential MOA Termination Event or MOA Termination Event has occurred or would result from the payment of the [●] Instalment;

(b)
the Repeating Representations contained in the MOA are true in all material respects on the date of this Payment Notice and the actual date of payment; and

(c)
none of the parties to either of the Building Contract and the Refund Guarantee is in default under its terms.

5.
We confirm that there is no dispute under any of the Project Documents, as between the parties to any such document as at the date of this Payment Notice.








Yours faithfully

For and on behalf of
DSME Option Vessel No. 1 L.L.C.

……………………………
Name:
Title:
Schedule 4
Form of Compliance Certificate



To: Hai Jiao 1606 Limited
From: Teekay LNG Partners L.P.
Dated:
Dear Sirs
LNG carrier with builder's hull number 2453 (the " Vessel ")
Memorandum of agreement dated [●] in relation to the Vessel (the " MOA ") and bareboat charter dated [●] in relation to the Vessel (the " Charter ")
1.
We refer to the MOA and the Charter. This is a Compliance Certificate. Terms defined in the MOA and the Charter (in each case as applicable) have the same meanings when used in this Compliance Certificate unless given a different meaning in this Compliance Certificate.
2.
We confirm that as at the date as at which the financial statements accompanying this Compliance Certificate were drawn up:
(a)
the Free Liquidity and Available Credit Lines (in aggregate) were: [●] US Dollars (US$[●]);
(b)
the Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity Ratio was not more than [●] per cent. ([●]%); and
(c)
the Tangible Net Worth was at least [●] US Dollars (US$[●]).




Signed: …………………………………..

Signed: …………………………………..
Authorised Signatory
Authorised Signatory



In WITNESS of which the parties to this Agreement have executed this Agreement the day and year first before written.

SELLERS

Signed by                         ) \s\ Natalia Golovataya
as        ) Natalia Golovataya
for and on behalf of        ) Attorney-in-fact
DSME Option Vessel No. 1 L.L.C.               )
in the presence of:        )


Witness signature:     \s\ Lucas Griffith Wilkin…………
Name:            Lucas Griffith Wilkin    
Address:        Stephenson Harwood LLP
1 Finsbury Circus
London
EC2M 7SH

BUYERS

Signed by                             ) \s\ Roxanne Lorraine Chambers
as duly authorised signatory        ) Roxanne Lorraine Chambers
for and on behalf of        ) Attorney-in-fact
Hai Jiao 1606 Limited                 )
     )
in the presence of:                    )



Witness signature:     \s\ Lucas Griffith Wilkin………….
Name:            Lucas Griffith Wilkin    
Address:        Stephenson Harwood LLP
1 Finsbury Circus
London
EC2M 7SH











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CONTENTS
Page
32. Definitions     3
33. Interpretations     20
34. Background     21
35. Pre-delivery and delivery     22
36. Conditions precedent     24
37. Bunkers and luboils     26
38. Further maintenance and operation     27
39. Structural changes and alterations     28
40. Hire     28
41. Insurance     32
42. Redelivery     37
43. Redelivery conditions     37
44. Owners' mortgage     39
45. Diver's inspection at redelivery     40
46. Owners' representations, warranties and undertaking     41
47. Charterers' representations and warranties     42
48. Charterers' undertakings     46
49. Earnings Account     54
50. Financial covenants     55
51. Termination Events     56
52. Sub-chartering and assignment     67
53. Owners' undertaking regarding change of Vessel registration     67
54. Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title     68
55. Sale of Vessel by the Owners     69
56. Total Loss     70
57. Fees and expenses     71
58. Stamp duties and taxes     72
59. Operational notifiable events     72
60. Further indemnities     72
61. Set-off     76
62. Further assurances and undertakings     77
63. Cumulative rights     77
64. Day count convention     77



65. No waiver     77
66. Entire agreement     77
67. Invalidity     77
68. English language     77
69. No partnership     78
70. Notices     78
71. Conflicts     79
72. Survival of Charterers' obligations     79
73. Counterparts     79
74. Confidentiality     79
75. Third Parties Act     79
76. Law and jurisdiction     80
77. Waiver of immunity     80
78. FATCA     80
SCHEDULE 1 RELATED VESSELS AND RELEVANT INFORMATION 82
SCHEDULE 2 FORM OF PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE 83
SCHEDULE 3 FORM OF TITLE TRANSFER PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE 84
SCHEDULE 4 EARLY TERMINATION CORE AMOUNT SCHEDULE 85
SCHEDULE 5 FORM OF COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE 86
SIGNATURE PAGE 87






ADDITIONAL CLAUSES
TO BAREBOAT CHARTER FOR
THE 173,400 M 3 LNG CARRIER WITH BUILDER'S HULL NUMBER 2453


32.
Definitions
In this Charter:
" Account Bank " means the New York branch of DNB ASA, or such other bank or financial institution as selected or designated by the Owners in accordance with Clause 49 ( Earnings Account ).
" Account Pledge " means the account pledge and security agreement over the Earnings Account and all amounts from time to time standing to the credit to the Earnings Account from the Charterers in favour of the Security Trustee, which shall not become effective until a Termination Event has occurred and is continuing.
" Actual Delivery Date " means the date of delivery of the Vessel by the Owners to the Charterers under this Charter.
" Actual Owners' Costs " means the MOA Purchase Price (as defined in the MOA).
" Affiliate " means, in relation to any entity, a Subsidiary of that entity, a Holding Company of that entity or any other Subsidiary of that Holding Company.
" Agreement Term " means the period commencing on the date of this Charter and terminating on the later of:
(a)
the expiration of the Charter Period; and
(b)
the date on which all money of any nature owed by the Obligors to the Owners under the Transaction Documents or otherwise in connection with the Vessel have been paid in full to the Owners and no obligations of the Obligors of any nature to the Owners or otherwise in connection with the Transaction Documents or with the Vessel remain unperformed or undischarged.
" AML Laws " means as to any person and in relation to money laundering or terrorism, the constitutional or organisational documents of such person, and any treaty, law (including the common law), statute, ordinance, code, rule, regulation, guidelines, license, permit requirement, order or determination of an arbitrator or a court or other governmental authority, and the interpretation or administration thereof, in each case applicable to and binding upon such person or any of its property or to which such person or any of its property is subject.
" Approved Broker " means each of Arrow Sale & Purchase (UK) Limited, Braemar ACM Shipbroking, Clarkson Platou, Fearnley, Lorentzen & Stemoco AS, MJLF & Associates and any other reputable and independent ship brokers acceptable to and appointed by the Owners.
" Approved Commercial Managers " means, in relation to the Vessel, any one of the following:
(a)
the Initial Sub-Charterers;
(b)
Teekay Shipping Limited;
(c)
TGP;
(d)
any other member of the Teekay Group; or
(e)
any other management company reasonably acceptable to the Owners and appointed by



the Charterers for the commercial management of the Vessel.
" Approved Technical Managers " means, in relation to the Vessel:
(a)
any member of the Teekay Group;
(b)
STASCO; or
(c)
any other management company reasonably acceptable to the Owners and appointed by the Charterers for the technical management of the Vessel.
" Arrangement Fee Letter " means the fee letter made or to be made between the Owners and the Charterers.
" Authorisation " means an authorisation, consent, approval, resolution, licence, exemption, filing, notarisation or registration.
" Balloon Amount " means in respect of the Charter Period, the amount calculated in accordance with the formula:
Balloon Amount
=
Notional Balloon Amount
x
Actual Owners' Cost
Notional MOA Purchase Price
 
 
 
 
 
" Break Costs " means all documented costs, losses, premiums or penalties incurred by the Owners as a result of:
(a)
the receipt by the Owners of any Hire amount under or in relation to the Transaction Documents on a date other than the relevant Hire Payment Date;
(b)
the receipt by the Owners of the Early Termination Amount on a day other than the relevant Termination Payment Date; and/or
(c)
in respect of any other amount payable to the Owners under or in relation to the Transaction Documents, the receipt by the Owners of such amount on a day other than the due date for payment of the sum in question,
in each case including (but not limited to) any break costs incurred by the Owners under the Finance Documents, but always excluding all swap breakage costs (or equivalent costs) which the Owners may incur as a result of them entering into any arrangements for the purposes of hedging the liabilities and/or risks arising out of or in connection with the Finance Documents.
" Builder " means Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co. Ltd., a company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Korea whose principal office is at 125, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea.
" Building Contract " means the building contract in respect of the Vessel dated 2 December 2014 and made between the Sellers (as buyer) and the Builder (as seller) in relation to the construction and sale and purchase of the Vessel, as amended, supplemented and/or varied from time to time.
" Business Day " means a day (other than a Saturday or Sunday) on which banks and financial markets are open for business in Beijing, Vancouver, the jurisdiction in which the account of the Owners referred to in paragraph (d) of Clause 40 ( Hire ) is opened, and:
(a)
(in relation to the determination of the Actual Delivery Date) in The Republic of Korea and the Charterers' nominated flag state in respect of the Vessel;



(b)
(in relation to any date for payment) in New York.
" Business Ethics Laws " means any laws, regulations and/or other legally binding requirements or determinations in relation to bribery, corruption, fraud, money-laundering, terrorism, sanctions, collusion bid-rigging or anti-trust, human rights violations (including forced labour and human trafficking) which are applicable to either party or to any jurisdiction where activities are performed and which shall include: (i) the United Kingdom Bribery Act 2010, (ii) the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 1977 and (iii) any United States, United Nations, Canadian or European Union sanctions.
" Change of Control " means if:
(a)
in relation to the Charter Guarantor:
(i)
(where all management powers over the business and affairs of the Charter Guarantor are vested exclusively in its general partner),
(A)
Teekay GP LLC ceases to be the general partner of the Charter Guarantor; or
(B)
Teekay Parent ceases to own, directly or indirectly, a minimum of fifty per cent (50%) of the voting rights in Teekay GP LLC; or
(ii)
(where all management powers over the business and affairs of the Charter Guarantor become vested exclusively in the board of directors of the Charter Guarantor), Teekay Parent ceases to own, directly or indirectly:
(A)
a minimum of fifty per cent (50%) of the voting rights to elect the members of that board of directors; or
(B)
the voting rights to elect a minimum of fifty per cent (50%) of the board of directors; and
(b)
in relation to the Charterers, the Charter Guarantor ceases to be the ninety nine per cent. (99%) legal and beneficial owner of the Charterers (either directly or indirectly), unless :
(i)
after any proposed sale, transfer or disposal of ownership in the Charterers (each such proposed sale, transfer or disposal of ownership shall not be completed unless with the Owners' prior written consent), either:
(A)
the Charter Guarantor retains at least fifty per cent. (50%) direct or indirect ownership in the membership interests of the Charterers; or
(B)
the Charter Guarantor retains at least forty-nine per cent. (49%) and Teekay Parent retains at least one per cent. (1%) direct or indirect ownership in the membership interests of the Charterers; and
(ii)
any purchaser, transferee or recipient of any membership interest in the Charterers (in each case an " Incoming Guarantor ") has provided in favour of the Security Trustee (in form and substance acceptable to the Security Trustee):
(A)
either:
(1)
a guarantee that corresponds to the percentage of its ownership in the membership interest of the Charterers (in each case, an " Incoming Guarantee "); or
(2)
if the proposed Incoming Guarantee offered by an Incoming Guarantor pursuant to (A)(1) above is not acceptable to the Security Trustee, a written confirmation from the Charter Guarantor that the existing guarantee granted provided by the Charter Guarantor pursuant to the Charter Guarantee shall remain and will continue in full force and effect; and
(B)
a pledge over such membership interest of the Charterers.
" Charter Guarantee " means the guarantee made or to be made by the Charter Guarantor in favour of the Security Trustee in respect of the Charterers' obligations under the Transaction Documents.



" Charter Guarantor " means TGP.
" Charter Guarantor Group " means the Charter Guarantor and each of its Subsidiaries from time to time.
" Charter Period " means, subject to paragraph (k) of Clause 40 ( Hire ), Clauses 51 ( Termination Events ), 55 ( Sale of Vessel by the Owners ) and Clause 56 ( Total Loss ), the period of one hundred and twenty (120) months commencing from the Actual Delivery Date.
" Charterers' Assignment " means the deed of assignment executed or to be executed (as the case may be) by the Charterers in favour of the Security Trustee in relation to certain of the Charterers' rights and interest in and to (amongst other things) (a) the Earnings, (b) the Insurances, (c) the Requisition Compensation, (d) the Initial Sub-Charter, (e) any other Sub-Charter which may have a basic duration of two (2) years or more (taking into account any option to renew or extend), and (f) the Step-In Agreement.
" Classification Society " means the vessel classification society referred to in Box 10 ( Classification Society ) of this Charter, or such other reputable classification society which (a) is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies, or (b) the Owners may otherwise approve from time to time.
" Commercial Management Agreement " means, in relation to the Vessel, the commercial ship management agreement executed or to be executed (as the case may be) between the relevant Approved Commercial Managers and the Charterers.
" Compliance Certificate " means a certificate delivered pursuant to paragraph (d) ( Compliance Certificate ) of Clause 48 ( Charterers' undertakings ) substantially in the form set out in Schedule 5 ( Form of Compliance Certificate ) to this Charter.
" Contractual Purchase Price " means the price in respect of the Vessel as stipulated in article II ( CONTRACT PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT ) of the Building Contract which, as at the date of this Charter, is one hundred and ninety three million US Dollars (US$193,000,000), as the same may be subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of the Building Contract.
" Contractual Delivery Date " means 31 January 2018, being the date referred to in article VII.1.(a) ( Delivery Date and Place ) the Building Contract.
" Creditor Parties " means the Owners and the Security Trustee.
" Daily Charter Rate " means in respect of the Charter Period, a rate calculated in accordance with the formula:
Daily Charter Rate
=
Notional Daily Charter Rate
x
Actual Owners' Cost
Notional MOA Purchase Price
 
 
 
 
 
" Default Termination " means a termination of the Charter Period pursuant to the provisions of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ).
" Disruption Event " means either or both of:



(a)
a material disruption to those payment or communications systems or to those financial markets which are, in each case, required to operate in order for payments to be made in order for the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents to be carried out which disruption is not caused by, and is beyond the control of, any of the Parties; or
(b)
the occurrence of any other event which results in a disruption (of a technical or systems-related nature) to the treasury or payments operations of a Party preventing that, or any other Party:
(i)
from performing its payment obligations under the Transaction Documents; or
(ii)
from communicating with other Parties in accordance with the terms of the Transaction Documents,
and which (in either such case) is not caused by, and is beyond the control of, the Party whose operations are disrupted.
" Early Termination Amount " means an amount representing the Owners' losses as a result of the early termination of this Charter prior to the expiry of the Agreement Term, which both parties acknowledge as a genuine and reasonable pre-estimate of the Owners' losses in the event of such termination and shall consist of the following:
(a)
all Hire due and payable, but unpaid, under this Charter up to (and including) the relevant Termination Payment Date together with interest accrued thereon pursuant to paragraph (i) of Clause 40 ( Hire ) from the due date for payment thereof to the date of actual payment;
(b)
an amount equivalent to the Early Termination Core Amount applicable to each Hire Period, as set out in the Early Termination Core Amount Schedule;
(c)
any other Unpaid Sums due and payable together with interest accrued thereon pursuant to paragraph (i) of Clause 40 ( Hire ) from the due date for payment thereof up to the date of actual payment for the avoidance of doubt, excluding any fees, commissions, costs, disbursements or other expenses incurred by the Owners as a result of the Owners arranging a proposed sale in accordance with Clause 55 ( Sale of Vessel by the Owners );
(d)
all liabilities, costs and expenses so incurred in recovering possession of, and in repositioning, berthing, insuring and maintaining the Vessel for carrying out any works or modifications required to cause the Vessel to conform with the provisions of Clauses 42 ( Redelivery ) and 43 ( Redelivery conditions ) necessarily incurred by reason of the failure of the Charterers to perform any such action; and
(e)
any other sums as the Owners may be entitled to under the terms of this Charter, including (but not limited to) any payments referred to in paragraph (a) of Clause 17 ( Indemnity ) and Clause 60 ( Further indemnities ),
provided that there shall be no double-counting of any of the items listed in paragraphs (a) to (e) above.
" Early Termination Core Amount " means each of the figures set out in the column headed "Early Termination Core Amount" in the Early Termination Core Amount Schedule.
" Early Termination Core Amount Schedule " means the schedule as set out in Schedule 4 ( Early Termination Core Amount Schedule ) to this Charter (it being agreed that the Early Termination Core Amount Schedule as of the date of this Charter is prepared based on the assumption that the Actual Owners' Costs equal the Notional MOA Purchase Price and accordingly, the Owners may deliver to the Charterers, prior to, on or after the Actual Delivery Date, an amended Early Termination Core Amount Schedule reflecting the exact Actual Owners' Costs and such amended Early Termination Core Amount Schedule shall, from the date the same is delivered to the Charterers, be deemed to be incorporated into this Charter and shall thereafter constitute the current Early Termination Core Amount Schedule )



" Earnings " means all hires, freights, pool income and other sums payable to or for the account of the Charterers in respect of the Vessel including (without limitation) all earnings received or to be received from each Sub-Charter, all remuneration for salvage and towage services, demurrage and detention moneys, contributions in general average, compensation in respect of any requisition for hire, and damages and other payments (whether awarded by any court or arbitral tribunal or by agreement or otherwise) for breach, termination or variation of any contract for the operation, employment or use of the Vessel.
" Earnings Account " means the US Dollar account in the name of the Charterers opened or to be opened with the Account Bank, and includes any sub-account thereof and such account which is designated by the Owners in accordance with Clause 49 ( Earnings Account ) as the earnings account for the purposes of this Charter.
" Encumbrance " means a mortgage, charge, assignment, pledge, lien, or other security interest securing any obligation of any person or any other agreement or arrangement having a similar effect.
" Environmental Approvals " means any present or future permit, licence, approval, ruling, variance, exemption or other Authorisation required under the applicable Environmental Law.
" Environmental Claim " means any claim, proceeding or investigation by any person in respect of any Environmental Law.
" Environmental Incident " means:
(a)
any release, emission, spill or discharge from the Vessel or into or upon the air, sea, land or soils (including the seabed) or surface water of Environmentally Sensitive Material within or from the Vessel; or
(b)
any incident in which Environmentally Sensitive Material is released, emitted, spilled or discharged into or upon the air, sea, land or soils (including the seabed) or surface water from a vessel other than the Vessel and which involves a collision between the Vessel and such other vessel or some other incident of navigation or operation, in either case, in connection with which the Vessel is actually or potentially liable to be arrested, attached, detained or injuncted and/or the Vessel and/or any Obligor and/or any operator or manager of the Vessel is at fault or allegedly at fault or otherwise liable to any legal or administrative action; or
(c)
any other incident in which Environmentally Sensitive Material is released, emitted, spilled or discharged into or upon the air, sea, land or soils (including the seabed) or surface water otherwise than from the Vessel and in connection with which the Vessel is actually or potentially liable to be arrested and/or where any Obligor and/or any operator or manager of the Vessel is at fault or allegedly at fault or otherwise liable to any legal or administrative action, other than in accordance with an Environmental Approval.
" Environmentally Sensitive Material " means (i) oil and oil products and (ii) any other waste, pollutant, contaminant or other substance (including any liquid, solid, gas, ion, living organism or noise) that may be harmful to human health or other life or the environment or a nuisance to any person or that may make the enjoyment, ownership or other territorial control of any affected land, property or waters more costly for such person to a material degree.
" Environmental Law " means any applicable law and regulation in any applicable jurisdiction in which any Obligor conducts business which relates to the pollution or protection of the environment or harm to or the protection of human health or the health of animals or plants.



" FATCA Deduction " has the meaning given to such term in Clause 78 ( FATCA ).
" Finance Document " means any facility agreement, security document, fee letter and any other document designated as such by the Finance Parties and the Owners and which have been or may be (as the case may be) entered into between the Finance Parties and the Owners for the purpose of, among other things, financing all or any part of the Actual Owners' Cost.
" Finance Party " means any Affiliate of the Owners, or bank or financial institution which is or will be party to a Finance Document (other than the Owners and other entities which may have agreed or be intended as debtors and/or obligors thereunder) and " Finance Parties " means two (2) or more of them.
" Finance Party Quiet Enjoyment Letter " means, in relation to the Vessel, a letter which the Finance Parties (or, if any, their authorised agent on their behalf) shall issue in favour of the Charterers (or, as the context may require, the Initial Sub-Charterers), such letter to be:
(a)
(in respect of any such letter to which the Initial Sub-Charterers would be parties) substantially in the form set out in appendix E ( Provisional Letter of Quiet Enjoyment ) to the Initial Sub-Charter but always reasonably acceptable to the Charterers and the Finance Parties; or
(b)
(in respect of any such letter to which any other Sub-Charterers would be parties) in a form reasonably acceptable to the Charterers, such Sub-Charterers and the Finance Parties.
" Financial Half-Year " means, in respect of the Charterers and the Charter Guarantor, their interim semi-annual accounting period ending on 30 June in any calendar year that falls within the Agreement Term.
" Financial Indebtedness " means any indebtedness for or in respect of:
(a)
moneys borrowed;
(b)
any amount raised by acceptance under any acceptance credit facility or dematerialised equivalent;
(c)
any amount raised pursuant to any note purchase facility or the issue of bonds, notes, debentures, loan stock or any similar instrument;
(d)
the amount of any liability in respect of any lease or hire purchase contract which would, in accordance with GAAP, be treated as a balance sheet liability;
(e)
receivables sold or discounted (other than any receivables to the extent they are sold on a non-recourse basis);
(f)
any amount raised under any other transaction (including any forward sale or hire purchase agreement) of a type not referred to in any other paragraph of this definition having the commercial effect of a borrowing;
(g)
any derivative transaction entered into in connection with protection against or benefit from fluctuation in any rate or price (and, when calculating the value of any derivative transaction, only the marked to market value (or, if any actual amount is due as a result of the termination or close-out of that derivative transaction, that amount) shall be taken into account);
(h)
any counter-indemnity obligation in respect of a guarantee, indemnity, bond, standby or documentary letter of credit or any other instrument issued by a bank or financial institution; and
(i)
the amount of any liability in respect of any guarantee or indemnity for any of the items referred to in paragraphs (a) to (h) above.
" Financial Quarter " means, in respect of the Charterers and the Charter Guarantor, their interim quarterly accounting periods ending on 31 March and 30 September in any calendar year that



falls within the Agreement Term.
" Financial Year " means, in respect of the Charterers and the Charter Guarantor, their annual accounting period ending on 31 December in each calendar year during the Agreement Term.
" GAAP " means generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.
" Hire " means, in respect of each Hire Payment Date, the aggregate amount calculated by multiplying (a) the Daily Charter Rate by (b) the number of days in the relevant Hire Period.
" Hire Payment Date " means, as the context may require:
(a)
in relation to the first (1 st ) Hire Period only, (i) the Actual Delivery Date, or (as applicable) (ii) the date on which the Hire for that Hire Period is set-off in accordance with paragraph (a) of Clause 40 ( Hire ); and
(b)
in relation to any other Hire Period, the first day of the relevant Hire Period
" Hire Period " means each and every consecutive three (3)-month period during the Charter Period, the first Hire Period to commence on the Actual Delivery Date and end on whichever of 15 March, 15 June, 15 September or 15 December that next falls after the Actual Delivery Date, with each successive Hire Period to commence forthwith upon the expiration of the immediately previous Hire Period, and all Hire Periods shall end on 15 March, 15 June, 15 September and 15 December in each year, provided that if a Hire Period would otherwise extend beyond the expiration of the Charter Period, then such Hire Period shall terminate on the expiration of the Charter Period.
" Holding Company " means, in relation to any entity, any other entity in respect of which it is a Subsidiary.
" IAPPC " means a valid international air pollution prevention certificate for the Vessel issued under Annex VI (Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 (as modified in 1978 and 1997).
" Indemnitee " has the meaning given to such term in Clause 60 ( Further indemnities ).
" Initial Sub-Charter " means the time charterparty in respect of the Vessel dated 2 December 2014 and entered into between (i) the Charterers (as owners) and (ii) the Initial Sub-Charterers (as charterers) for a daily charter hire date of fifty one thousand six hundred US Dollars (US$51,600) per day and has a confirmed duration of ninety six (96) months minus 20 days.
" Initial Sub-Charter Delivery Window " has the meaning given to the term "Delivery Window" in clause 7.1 ( Delivery, Redelivery, Laydays and Cancelling ) of the Initial Sub-Charter.
" Initial Sub-Charterers " means Shell Tankers (Singapore) Pte. Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of Singapore and whose registered office is at #07-01 The Metropolis Tower 1, 9 North Buona Vista Drive, Singapore 138588.
" Innocent Owners' Interest Insurances " means all policies and contracts of innocent owners' interest insurance from time to time taken out by the Owners in relation to the Vessel.
" Insurances " means all policies and contracts of insurance (including all entries in protection and indemnity or war risks associations) which are from time to time taken out or entered into by the Charterers in respect of or in connection with the Vessel or her increased value or her Earnings and (where the context permits) all benefits under such contracts and policies, including all claims of any nature and returns of premium.



" ISM Code " means the International Safety Management Code (including the guidelines on its implementation), adopted by the International Maritime Organisation Assembly as Resolutions A.741 (18) (as amended by MSC 104 (73)) and A.913(22) (superseding Resolution A.788 (19)), as the same may be amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time (and the terms "safety management system", "Safety Management Certificate" and "Document of Compliance" have the same meanings as are given to them in the ISM Code).
" ISM Company " means, at any given time, the company responsible for the Vessel's compliance with the ISM Code under paragraph 1.1.2 of the ISM Code.
" ISPS Code " means the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code adopted by the International Maritime Organisation (as the same may be amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time).
" ISPS Company " means, at any given time, the company responsible for the Vessel's compliance with the ISPS Code.
" ISSC " means a valid international ship security certificate for the Vessel issued under the ISPS Code.
" Long Stop Date " means 25 February 2019, being the date falling three hundred and ninety (390) days after the Contractual Delivery Date.

" Major Casualty Amount " means ten million US Dollars (US$10,000,000) or the equivalent in any other currency or currencies.

" Managers' Undertaking " means (as the context may require):
(a)
where the relevant Approved Commercial Managers are not members of the Teekay Group, the deed of confirmation executed or to be executed by such Approved Commercial Managers in favour of the Owners; or
(b)
where the relevant Approved Technical Manager are not members of the Teekay Group, the deed of confirmation executed or to be executed by such Approved Technical Managers in favour of the Owners.
" Market Value " means, in relation to the Vessel, a desk-top valuation obtained from an Approved Broker appointed by the Owners (the expenses of such appointment to be borne by the Charterers), and each such valuation to be prepared on a charter-free basis.
" MARPOL " means the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships adopted by the International Maritime Organisation (as the same may be amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time).
" Material Adverse Effect " means a material adverse change in, or a material adverse effect on:
(a)
the business, financial condition or operations of the Charterers, the Charter Guarantor or the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole; or
(b)
the validity, legality or enforceability of this Charter,
which adversely affects the ability of each of the Charterers or the Charter Guarantor to perform its respective obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is a party.
" Membership Interests Pledge " means the pledge agreement in relation to the membership interests of the Charterers executed or (as the case may be) to be executed by the relevant Pledgor or Pledgors in favour of the Security Trustee.



" MOA " has the meaning given to such term in Clause 34 ( Background ).
" Mortgagees' Interest Insurances " means all policies and contracts of mortgagees' interest insurance, mortgagees' additional perils (oil pollution) insurance and any other insurance from time to time taken out by any Finance Party in relation to the Vessel.
" Necessary Authorisations " means all Authorisations of any person including any government or other regulatory authority required by applicable law to enable it to:
(a)
lawfully enter into and perform its obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is party;
(b)
ensure the legality, validity, enforceability or admissibility in evidence in England and, if different, its jurisdiction of incorporation, of such Transaction Documents to which it is party; and
(c)
carry on its business from time to time.
" Net Sale Proceeds " means the proceeds of a sale of the Vessel received or receivable, net of any fees, commissions, costs, disbursements or other expenses incurred by the Owners or the Charterers (as applicable) as a result of the Owners or the Charterers arranging the proposed sale.
" Net Sale Proceeds Deficit " means, in relation to (a) a sale of the Vessel by the Owners pursuant to Clause 55 ( Sale of Vessel by the Owners ) or (as the case may be) the Charterers pursuant to paragraph (i) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ) and (b) the Hire Period in which such sale is to occur, the amount by which the Early Termination Amount applicable to such Hire Period as set out in the Early Termination Core Amount Schedule exceeds the relevant Net Sale Proceeds.
" Notional Balloon Amount " means the amount of one hundred million US Dollars (US$100,000,000).
" Notional Extra Amount " means the amount of one million five hundred and fifty seven thousand US Dollars (US$1,557,000).
" Notional Daily Charter Rate " means forty two thousand two hundred and fifty US Dollars (US$42,250).
" Notional Contractual Purchase Price " means the amount of one hundred and ninety three million US Dollars (US$193,000,000).
" Notional MOA Purchase Price " means the amount of one hundred and eighty four million eight hundred and twenty nine thousand one hundred and fifty US Dollars (US$184,829,150), being the equivalent of ninety five per cent. (95%) of the aggregate of (a) the Notional Contractual Purchase Price, and (b) the Notional Extra Amount.
" Obligors " means, together, the Charterers, the Charter Guarantor, any Pledgor and any person that may be party to a Transaction Document (other than any Managers' Undertaking) from time to time (other than (a) any Sub-Charterers, (b) the Owners, (c) the Security Trustee, (d) the Related Owners, (e) the Related Sellers, (f) the Related Charterers, (g) the Related Obligors, and (h) the Account Bank), and in each case an " Obligor ".
" Owners' Encumbrances " means:
(a)
any Encumbrance granted by Owners in favour of a Finance Party or Finance Parties; and
(b)
Encumbrances which arise as a result of:



(i)
any claim against or affecting the Owners that is not related to, or does not arise directly as a result of, the transactions contemplated by this Charter or any of the other Transaction Documents;
(ii)
any act or omission of the Owners which is unrelated to or does not arise directly or indirectly as a result of the transaction contemplated by this Charter and the other Transaction Documents;
(iii)
any Taxes imposed upon the Owners other than those in respect of which the Owners are, or any other Indemnitee is, required to be indemnified against by the Charterers or any other person under this Charter or any other Transaction Documents; or
(iv)
a breach by the Owners of their obligations under this Charter by virtue of any Owners' Misconduct.
" Owners' Misconduct " means an act or omission of the Owners or their servants or agents (excluding any act of the Charterers or of any person who derives their rights through the Charterers acting in any capacity on behalf of the Owners) done or omitted:
(a)
with intent to cause damage;
(b)
with knowledge that damage would probably result; or
(c)
with reckless disregard as to whether or not damage would result.
" Party " means a party to this Charter.
" PDA " means the protocol of delivery and acceptance in relation to the Vessel to be executed between the Owners and the Charterers, substantially in the form of Schedule 3 ( Form of Protocol of Delivery and Acceptance ) hereto.
" Permitted Encumbrance " means:
(a)
any Encumbrance created or to be created in accordance with the Security Documents;
(b)
any liens securing obligations incurred in the ordinary course of trading and/or operating the Vessel and not more than thirty (30) days overdue;
(c)
any Encumbrance created or to be created by the Owners in favour of the Finance Parties in accordance with the relevant Finance Documents (but subject to any Finance Party Quiet Enjoyment Letter); and
(d)
any Encumbrance which has the prior written approval of the Owners.
" Pledgor " means, as the context may require:
(a)
the Sole Pledgor; or
(b)
any other entity which at any time during the Agreement Term is the owner of or may acquire any interests in any membership interest of the Charterers.
" Potential Termination Event " means an event or circumstance which, with the giving of any notice, the lapse of time, a determination of the Owners or any combination of the foregoing is a Termination Event.
" Pre-Approved Flag " means The Republic of the Marshall Islands, Norwegian International Ship Registry, Liberia, Panama, Isle of Man, Bermuda, the Bahamas or Singapore.
" Pre-Delivery Assignment " has the meaning given to such term in the MOA.
" Project Documents " means, together, the Transaction Documents, the Building Contract, the Refund Guarantee, the Step-In Agreement, and any Sub-Charter.
" Project Party " means each of the Builder, the Refund Guarantor and any Sub-Charterers and " Project Parties " means any two (2) or more of them.



" Purchase Obligation Price " means the amount due and payable by the Charterers to the Owners pursuant to Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title ), being the aggregate of:
(a)
the Balloon Amount; and
(b)
all Unpaid Sums due and payable together with interest accrued thereon pursuant to paragraph (i) of Clause 40 ( Hire ) from the due date for payment thereof up to the date of actual payment.
" Purchase Option " means the Charterers' option to purchase the Vessel at the relevant Purchase Option Price and thereafter terminate the chartering of the Vessel pursuant to this Charter in accordance with paragraph (a) of Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchaser obligation and transfer of title ).
" Purchase Option Date " has the meaning given to such term in paragraph (a) of Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title ).
" Purchase Option Notice " has the meaning given to such term in paragraph (a) of Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title ).
" Purchase Option Price " means the Early Termination Amount as at the Purchase Option Date.
" Purchase Option Window " means each six (6)-month period ending on 30 June and 31 December in any calendar year that falls within the Agreement Term.
" Quiet Enjoyment Letter " means, in relation to the Vessel, a quiet enjoyment letter to be made between (A) the Owners, (B) the Charterers, and (C) the relevant Sub-Charterers, provided that :
(a)
in respect of any such letter to which the Initial Sub-Charterers would be parties, such letter shall be based upon the form set out in appendix E ( Provisional Letter of Quiet Enjoyment ) to the Initial Sub-Charter, but shall incorporate step-in rights granted by the relevant Sub-Charterers in favour of the Owners, and in any event be on terms and conditions that are reasonably acceptable to the Charterers, the Initial Sub-Charterers and the Owners; or
(b)
in respect of any such letter to which any other Sub-Charterers would be parties, such letter shall be in a form reasonably acceptable to the Charterers, such Sub-Charterers and the Owners.
" Refund Guarantee " means the refund guarantee numbered SLGQA000040144 and dated 5 December 2014 (as amended by an amendment dated 29 November 2016) and issued by the Refund Guarantor in favour of the Sellers in relation to the Building Contract.

" Refund Guarantor " means The Korea Development Bank, acting through its office at 14, Eunhaeng-Ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, The Republic of Korea or any other bank or financial institution (as shall be approved by the Owners) that has issued or will issue the Refund Guarantee.

" Related Charter " means, in relation to each Related Vessel, a bareboat charter entered or to be entered into (as the case may be) between the relevant Related Owners (as owners) and the relevant Related Charterers (as bareboat charterers).
" Related Charterers " means, in relation to each Related Vessel, the relevant bareboat charterers who have bareboat chartered or will bareboat charter (as the case may be) such Related Vessel pursuant to the terms of the relevant Related Charter, as more particularly set out in Schedule 1 ( Related Vessels and relevant information ) hereto.
" Related MOA " means the "MOA" as defined in the relevant Related Charter.



" Related Obligors " means the "Obligors" as defined in the relevant Related Charter.
" Related Owners " means, in relation to each Related Vessel, the relevant owners which have acquired or will acquire (as the case may be) title to the Related Vessel pursuant to the terms of the Related MOA, as more particularly set out in Schedule 1 ( Related Vessels and relevant information ) hereto.
" Related Sellers " means, in relation to each Related Vessel, the relevant Related Charterers (as sellers) pursuant to the relevant Related MOA.
" Related Vessel " means each of the vessels listed in Schedule 1 ( Related Vessels and relevant information ) hereto.
" Related Vessel A " means the 173,400 m 3 LNG carrier with the builder's hull number 2411 as more particularly described in boxes 5 ( Vessel's name, call sign and flag ) to 10 ( Classification Society ) of the Related Vessel A Charter.
" Related Vessel A Charter " means the Related Charter in respect of Related Vessel A.
" Related Vessel A Charterers " means the Related Charterers in respect of Related Vessel A.
" Repeating Representations " means the representations and warranties referred to in Clause 47 ( Charterers' representations and warranties ), except those representations and warranties in paragraphs (a)(ii)( No deductions or withholding ), (a)(vi) ( Validity and admissibility in evidence ), (a)(vii) ( No filing or stamp taxes ), (a)(xx) ( Disclosure of material facts ) and (xxvi) ( Financial covenants ) of such Clause 47 ( Charterers' representations and warranties ).
" Requisition Compensation " means all compensation or other money which may from time to time be payable to the Charterers as a result of the Vessel being requisitioned for title or in any other way compulsorily acquired (other than by way of requisition for hire).
" Restricted Party " means a person or entity that is (a) listed on, or owned or controlled by a person listed on, or acting on behalf of a person listed on, any Sanctions List; (b) a national of, located in, incorporated under the laws of, or owned or (directly or indirectly) controlled by, or acting on behalf of, a person located in or organised under the laws of a country or territory that is the target of country-wide or territory-wide Sanctions; or (c) otherwise a target of Sanctions ("target of Sanctions" signifying a person with whom a US person or other national of Sanctions Authority would be prohibited or restricted by law from engaging in trade, business or other activities).
" Sales Agency " has the meaning given to such term in paragraph (i) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ).
" Sanctions " means the economic sanction laws, regulations, embargoes or restrictive measures administered, enacted or enforced by: (a) the United States government; (b) the United Nations; (c) the European Union or its Member States; (d) the United Kingdom; or (e) the respective governmental institutions and agencies of any of the foregoing, including, without limitation, the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the US Department of Treasury (" OFAC "), the United States Department of State and Her Majesty's Treasury (" HMT "); (together, the " Sanctions Authorities ").
" Sanctions List " means the "Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons" list maintained by the OFAC, the Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions Targets and the Investment Ban List maintained by HMT, or any similar list maintained by, or public announcement of



Sanctions designation made by, any of the Sanctions Authorities.
" Security Documents " means, in relation to the Vessel and together, the following:
(a)
the Account Pledge;
(b)
the Charter Guarantee;
(c)
the Charterers' Assignment;
(d)
the Membership Interests Pledge;
(e)
each Managers' Undertaking (if any);
(f)
the Pre-Delivery Assignment;
(g)
the Security Trust Deed; and
(h)
any other document that may at any time be executed by any person creating, evidencing or perfecting any Encumbrance to secure all or part of the Obligors' obligations under or in connection with the Transaction Documents,
and " Security Document " means any one of them.
" Security Trust Deed " means the deed executed or to be executed by the Security Trustee, the Owners, the Related Owners, the Charterers, the Related Charterers and any Pledgor.
" Security Trustee " means Hai Jiao 1605 Limited, a corporation incorporated under the laws of The Republic of the Marshall Islands, and having their registered address at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960.
" Sellers " means DSME Option Vessel No. 1 L.L.C., being a limited liability company formed under the laws of The Republic of the Marshall Islands, and having their registered address at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960 (being the Charterers in their capacity as sellers).
" Settlement Date " means, following a Total Loss of the Vessel, the earliest of:
(a)
the date which falls on the earlier of:
(i)
one hundred and eighty (180) days after the date of occurrence of the Total Loss; and
(ii)
one hundred and twenty (120) months from the Actual Delivery Date,
or, in each case, if such date is not a Business Day, the immediately preceding Business Day; and
(b)
the date on which the Owners receive the Total Loss Proceeds in respect of the Total Loss.
" SMC " means a valid safety management certificate issued for the Vessel by or on behalf of the Administration under paragraph 13.7 of the ISM Code.
" Sole Pledgor " means Teekay LNG Holdco L.L.C., a limited liability company formed under the laws of The Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960.
" STASCO " means Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of England and Wales and whose registered office is at 80 Strand, London, WC2R 0ZA, United Kingdom.
" Step-In Agreement " means the step-in agreement dated 2 December 2014 and made between (a) the Charterers (as buyer), (b) the Builder (as builder), and (c) Initial Sub-Charterers (as



charterer).
" Sub-Charter " means:
(a)
the Initial Sub-Charter; and
(b)
any other charterparty in respect of the Vessel entered into between the Charterers (as disponent owners) and any Sub-Charterers which may have a duration of two (2) years or more (taking into account any option to renew or extend).
" Sub-Charterers " means:
(a)
the Initial Sub-Charterers; and
(b)
such other sub-charterers proposed by the Charterers (as disponent owners) which are or will be parties to a Sub-Charter.
" Subsidiary " means a subsidiary undertaking within the meaning of section 1162 of the Companies Act 2006.
" Tax " or " tax " means any present and future tax (including, without limitation, value added tax, consumption tax or any other tax in respect of added value or any income), levy, impost, duty or other charge or withholding of any nature (including any penalty or interest payable in connection with any failure to pay or any delay in paying any of the same); and "Taxes", "taxes", "Taxation" and "taxation" shall be construed accordingly.
" Technical Management Agreement " means, in relation to the Vessel:

(a)
the technical ship management agreement dated 2 December 2014 and executed between (i) STASCO (as technical and crew managers) and (ii) the Charterers (as owners); or
(b)
such other technical ship management agreement to be executed between such other Approved Technical Managers (as technical managers) and (ii) the Charterers (as disponent owners).
" Teekay Group " means Teekay Parent, TGP and each of their respective Subsidiaries from time to time (including Teekay Shipping Limited).

" Teekay Parent " means Teekay Corporation, a corporation incorporated according to the law of The Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960.

" Termination " means the termination at any time of the chartering of the Vessel under this Charter.
" Termination Event " means each of the events specified in paragraph (a) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ).
" Termination Notice " has the meaning given to such term in paragraph (k) of Clause 40 ( Hire ) or, as the context may require, paragraph (c) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ).
" Termination Payment Date " means, as the context may require:
(a)
in respect of a termination of this Charter in accordance with paragraph (k) of Clause 40 ( Hire ), the date specified in the Termination Notice served on the Charterers pursuant to that Clause;
(b)
in respect of an early termination of this Charter as a result of the Charterers' exercise of the Purchase Option in accordance with paragraph (a) of Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title ), the Purchase Option Date;
(c)
in respect of a Default Termination, the date specified in the Termination Notice served



on the Charterers pursuant to paragraph (c) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ) in respect of such Default Termination; or
(d)
in respect of a Total Loss Termination, the Settlement Date in respect of the Total Loss which gives rise to such Total Loss Termination.
" TGP " means Teekay LNG Partners L.P., a limited partnership formed under the laws of The Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960.

" Third Parties Act " means the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.
" Title Transfer PDA " means the protocol of delivery and acceptance in relation to the Vessel to be executed between the Owners and the Charterers, substantially in the form of Schedule 3 ( Form of Title Transfer Protocol of Delivery and Acceptance ) hereto.
" Total Loss " means during the Charter Period:
(a)
actual or constructive or compromised or agreed or arranged total loss of the Vessel;
(b)
the requisition for title or compulsory acquisition of the Vessel by any government or other competent authority (other than by way of requisition for hire);
(c)
the capture, seizure, arrest, detention, hijacking, theft, condemnation as prize, confiscation or forfeiture of the Vessel (not falling within paragraph (b) of this definition), unless the Vessel is released and returned to the possession of the Owners or the Charterers within ninety (90) days after the capture, seizure, arrest, detention, hijacking, theft, condemnation as prize, confiscation or forfeiture in question,
and for the purpose of this Charter, (i) an actual Total Loss of the Vessel shall be deemed to have occurred at the date and time when the Vessel was lost but if the date of the loss is unknown the actual Total Loss shall be deemed to have occurred on the date on which the Vessel was last reported, (ii) a constructive Total Loss shall be deemed to have occurred at the date and time at which a notice of abandonment of the Vessel is given to the insurers of the Vessel and (iii) a compromised, agreed or arranged Total Loss shall be deemed to have occurred on the date of the relevant compromise, agreement or arrangement.
" Total Loss Proceeds " means the proceeds of the Insurances or any other compensation of any description in respect of a Total Loss in respect of a Total Loss.
" Total Loss Termination " means a termination of the Charter Period pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (a) of Clause 56 ( Total Loss ).
" Transaction Documents " means, together, this Charter, the MOA, the Security Documents, the Arrangement Fee Letter, the Quiet Enjoyment Letter, and such other documents as maybe designated as such by the Owners from time to time.
" Unpaid Sum " means any sum due and payable but unpaid by any Obligor under the Transaction Documents.
" US Dollars ", " Dollars ", " USD ", " US$ " and " $ " each means available and freely transferable and convertible funds in lawful currency of the United States of America.
" Valuation Report " means, in relation to the Vessel, a valuation report of such Vessel addressed to the Owners from an Approved Broker on the basis of a charter-free sale for prompt delivery for cash at arm's length on normal commercial terms as between a willing seller and a willing buyer.
" Vessel " means the LNG carrier with the Builder's hull number 2453 as more particularly



described in Boxes 5 ( Vessel's name, call sign and flag ) to 10 ( Classification Society ) of this Charter.
33.
Interpretations
(a)
In this Charter, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference to:
(i)
this Charter include the Schedules hereto and references to Clauses and Schedules are, unless otherwise specified, references to Clauses of and Schedules to this Charter and, in the case of a Schedule, to such Schedule as incorporated in this Charter as substituted from time to time;
(ii)
any statutory or other legislative provision shall be construed as including any statutory or legislative modification or re-enactment thereof, or any substitution therefor;
(iii)
the term " Vessel " includes any part of the Vessel;
(iv)
the " Owners ", the " Charterers ", the " Initial Sub-Charterers ", the " Related Vessel A Charterers ", any " Obligor ", " Project Party ", " Related Owners ", " Related Charterers ", " Related Sellers ", " Related Obligors ", " Sub-Charterers " or any other person include any of their respective successors, permitted assignees and permitted transferees;
(v)
any agreement, instrument or document include such agreement, instrument or document as the same may from time to time be amended, modified, supplemented, novated or substituted;
(vi)
the " equivalent " in one currency (the " first currency ") as at any date of an amount in another currency (the " second currency ") shall be construed as a reference to the amount of the first currency which could be purchased with such amount of the second currency at the spot rate of exchange quoted by the Owners at or about 11:00 a.m. two (2) Business Days (being a day other than a Saturday or Sunday on which banks and foreign exchange markets are generally open for business in Beijing) prior to such date for the purpose of the first currency with the second currency for delivery and value on such date;
(vii)
" hereof ", " herein " and " hereunder " and other words of similar import means this Charter as a whole (including the Schedules) and not any particular part hereof;
(viii)
" law " includes common or customary law and any constitution, decree, judgment, legislation, order, ordinance, regulation, rule, statute, treaty or other legislative measure in any jurisdiction or any present or future directive, regulation, request or requirement, or official or judicial interpretation of any of the foregoing, in each case having the force of law and, if not having the force of law, in respect of which compliance is generally customary;
(ix)
" month " means, save as otherwise provided, a period starting on one day in a calendar month and ending on the numerically corresponding day in the next calendar month, except that if there is no numerically corresponding day in the calendar month in which that period is to end, that period shall end on the last day in that calendar month;
(x)
the word " person " or " persons " or to words importing persons include, without limitation, any state, divisions of a state, government, individuals, partnerships, corporations, ventures, government agencies, committees, departments, authorities and other bodies, corporate or unincorporated, whether having distinct legal personality or not;
(xi)
the " winding-up ", " dissolution ", " administration ", " liquidation ", " insolvency ", " reorganisation ", " readjustment of debt ", " suspension of payments ", " moratorium " or " bankruptcy " (and their derivatives and cognate expressions) of any person shall each be construed so as to include the others and any equivalent or analogous proceedings or event under the laws of any



jurisdiction in which such person is incorporated or any jurisdiction in which such person carries on business;
(xii)
" protection and indemnity risks " means the usual risks covered by a protection and indemnity association which is a member of the International Group of P&I Club, including pollution risks and the proportion (if any) of any sums payable to any other person or persons in case of collision which are not recoverable under the hull and machinery policies by reason of the incorporation in them of clause 6 of the International Hull Clauses (1/11/02 or 1/11/03), clause 8 of the Institute Time Clauses (Hull)(1/10/83) or clause 8 of the Institute Time Clauses (Hulls)(1/11/1995) or the Institute Amended Running Down Clause (1/10/71) or any equivalent provision;
(xiii)
a Potential Termination Event or Termination Event which is " continuing " is a reference to a Potential Termination Event or Termination Event which is not remedied or waived; and
(xiv)
words denoting the plural number include the singular and vice versa.
(b)
Headings are for the purpose of reference only, have no legal or other significance, and shall be ignored in the interpretation of this Charter.
(c)
A time of day (unless otherwise specified) is a reference to Beijing time.
34.
Background
(a)
By a memorandum of agreement (the " MOA ") of even date herewith made between the Owners (as buyers thereunder) and the Sellers (as sellers thereunder), the Owners have agreed to purchase and the Sellers have agreed to sell the Vessel subject to the terms and conditions therein.
(b)
Accordingly the parties hereby agree that this Charter is subject to the effective transfer of ownership of the Vessel to the Owners pursuant to the MOA.
(c)
If:
(i)
the Vessel is not delivered by the Long Stop Date (or such later date as the Owners and Sellers may agree); or
(ii)
it becomes unlawful for the Owners (as buyers) or the Charterers (as sellers) to perform or comply with any or all of their respective obligations under the MOA or any of the respective obligations of the Owners or the Charterers under the MOA is not or ceases to be legal, valid, binding and enforceable; or
(iii)
the MOA expires, is cancelled, terminated, rescinded or suspended or otherwise ceases to remain in full force and effect for any reason,
neither party shall be liable to the other for any claim arising out of this Charter and this Charter shall immediately terminate and be cancelled (with the exception of Clause 17 ( Indemnity ) (Part II) and Clause 60 ( Further indemnities ) provided that the Owners shall be entitled to retain all fees paid by the Charterers pursuant to clause 10 ( Fees ) of the MOA (and without prejudice to clause 10 ( Fees ) of the MOA, if such fees have not been paid, the Charterers shall forthwith pay such fees to the Owners) and such payment shall not be construed as a penalty but shall represent an agreed estimate of the loss and damage suffered by the Owners in entering into this Charter and shall therefore be paid as compensation to the Owners.

(d)
At the end of the Charter Period and subject to the Charterers having performed their obligations under the relevant Transaction Documents, it is intended that the Owners shall transfer title in the Vessel to the Charterers and the Charterers shall become the registered owners of the Vessel.
35.
Pre-delivery and delivery
(a)
As at the date of this Charter, the Vessel is under construction by the Builder pursuant to the terms of the Building Contract and the Owners have entered into the MOA with the Sellers. The Charterers hereby confirm that they have reviewed, received and agreed to the forms of the Building Contract and the MOA (or copies thereof).



(b)
The Owners will deliver and the Charterers will take delivery of the Vessel under this Charter immediately, which to the extent possible shall be deemed to take place simultaneously, after (A) the Builder delivers the Vessel to the Sellers under the Building Contract and (B) the Sellers deliver the Vessel to the Owners under and subject to the terms of the MOA upon the Actual Delivery Date, subject to which, the Charterers will accept the Vessel on an "as is where is" basis on delivery under this Charter.
(i)
If the Sellers are unable to reject the Vessel under the Building Contract, then (A) the Charterers shall in no circumstances be entitled to reject the Vessel under this Charter, and (B) the Owners shall in no circumstances be entitled to reject to the Vessel under the MOA.
(ii)
Subject to the foregoing, once the Builder has delivered the Vessel and the Sellers have accepted the Vessel under the Building Contract and the Owners (as buyers under the MOA) have accepted the Vessel under the MOA, the Charterers will be deemed to have accepted the Vessel under this Charter with any faults, deficiencies and errors of description.
(iii)
The Charterers hereby agree that the acceptance by the Sellers of the Vessel under the Building Contract and by the Owners of the Vessel under the MOA shall subject as aforesaid constitute delivery of the Vessel to the Charterers under this Charter but the Owners and the Charterers nevertheless agree to enter into and execute a protocol of delivery and acceptance in respect of this Charter on the Actual Delivery Date.
(c)
The obligation of the Owners to charter the Vessel to the Charterers pursuant to this Charter shall be subject to the following conditions:
(i)
no Termination Event or Potential Termination Event having occurred which is continuing on or prior to the date of this Charter or the Actual Delivery Date;
(ii)
the Repeating Representations being true and correct on the date of this Charter and the Actual Delivery Date;
(iii)
the Actual Delivery Date falls on or before the Long Stop Date (or such later date as may be agreed between the Owners (as buyers under the MOA) and the Sellers);
(iv)
the Owners shall have received the documents and evidence referred to in Clause 36 ( Conditions precedent ), in each case in all respects in form and substance satisfactory to it on or before the Actual Delivery Date; and
(v)
delivery of the Vessel to the Sellers by the Builder under the Building Contract and delivery of the Vessel from the Sellers to the Owners under and subject to the terms of the MOA.
(d)
Provided that the conditions referred to in paragraph (c) above have been fulfilled or waived to the satisfaction of the Owners (which shall be evidenced in writing by the Owners), the Owners and the Charterers agree that:
(i)
the Charterers shall, at their own expense, upon the Actual Delivery Date arrange for the Vessel to be registered in the name of the Owners;

(ii)
the Charterers shall take delivery of the Vessel from the Owners under this Charter (such delivery to be conclusively evidenced by a duly executed PDA) simultaneously with the acceptance of delivery of the Vessel by the Owners from the Sellers pursuant to the MOA;
(iii)
the Charterers will accept the Vessel:
(A)
on an "as is where is" basis in exactly the same form and state as the Vessel is delivered by the Sellers to the Owners pursuant to the MOA; and
(B)
in such form and state with any faults, deficiencies and errors of description;
(iv)
the acceptance of delivery of the Vessel by the Charterers from the Owners



pursuant to this Charter shall take place simultaneously with the acceptance of delivery of the Vessel by the Owners from the Sellers pursuant to the MOA; and
(v)
the acceptance by the Charterers (as buyer) of the Vessel under the Building Contract and by the Owners (as buyers) under the MOA shall constitute delivery of the Vessel to the Charterers under this Charter, and the Charterers shall have no right to refuse acceptance of delivery of the Vessel into this Charter and, notwithstanding and without prejudice to the foregoing, the Owners and the Charterers nonetheless agree to enter into and execute the PDA on delivery of the Vessel under this Charter.
(e)
The Charterers acknowledge and agree that the Owners are not the manufacturer or original supplier of the Vessel which has been purchased by the Owners pursuant to the MOA, and have therefore made no representations or warranties in respect of the Vessel or any part thereof, and hereby waive all their rights in respect of any warranty or condition implied (whether statutory or otherwise) on the part of the Owners and all claims against the Owners howsoever the same might arise at any time in respect of the Vessel, or arising out of the construction, operation or performance of the Vessel and the chartering thereof under this Charter (including, without limitation, in respect of the seaworthiness or otherwise of the Vessel).
(f)
In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (e) above, the Owners shall be under no liability whatsoever, howsoever arising, in respect of the injury, death, loss, damage or delay of or to or in connection with the Vessel or any person or property whatsoever, whether on board the Vessel or elsewhere, and irrespective of whether such injury, death, loss, damage or delay shall arise from the unseaworthiness of the Vessel. For the purpose of this paragraph (f), "delay" shall include delay to the Vessel (whether in respect of delivery under this Charter or thereafter and any other delay whatsoever).
(g)
The Owners hereby appoint the Charterers, who hereby accept such appointment, to deal directly, at the Charterers' cost, with the Builder in relation to the guarantee described in article IX.1. ( Guarantee ) of the Building Contract in accordance with the applicable provisions of article IX ( WARRANTY OF QUALITY ) of the Building Contract.
(h)
The Charterers shall keep the Owners informed about any works required or carried out during any of the period referred to in sub-paragraph (g) above, and send copies of all material correspondence between the Charterers and the Builder in this regard or where such issues relate to works in excess of five hundred thousand US Dollars (US$500,000) to the Owners.
36.
Conditions precedent
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Charter, the obligations of the Owners to charter the Vessel to the Charterers under this Charter are subject to and conditional upon the Owners' receipt of following documents and evidence (in each case in form and substance acceptable to the Owners (acting reasonably)) on or before the Actual Delivery Date:
(a)
an original of each of the following:
(i)
the duly executed Charter;
(ii)
the duly executed Security Documents (other than any Managers' Undertaking which, if applicable, shall be provided to the Owners within thirty (30) days from the Actual Delivery Date), the Quiet Enjoyment Letter and, if applicable, any Finance Party Quiet Enjoyment Letter, together with all documents required by any of them; and
(b)
certified true copies of the constitutional documents (or equivalent documents) (and all amendments thereto) of each Obligor and any other documents required to be filed or registered or issued under the laws of their jurisdiction of incorporation to establish their incorporation;



(c)
certified true copies of written resolutions or (as the case may be), resolutions passed at separate meetings, in each case, of the board of directors and (if required by any legal advisors to the Owners) shareholders of each Obligor (or its sole member or general partners), evidencing their respective approvals of the Transaction Documents and authorising appropriate officers or attorneys to execute the same and to sign all notices required to be given hereunder or thereunder on their behalf or other evidence of such approvals and authorisations as shall be acceptable to the Owners;
(d)
if applicable, the original power of attorney of each Obligor under which any documents (including the Transaction Documents) are to be executed or transactions undertaken by that party;
(e)
a list specifying the directors and officers of each Obligor;
(f)
if applicable, copies of all governmental and other consents, licences, approvals and authorisations as may be necessary to authorise the performance by each Obligor of its obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is a party, and the execution, validity and enforceability of such Transaction Documents;
(g)
a copy of the following:
(i)
the duly executed MOA;
(ii)
the duly executed Commercial Management Agreement and Technical Management Agreement;
(iii)
the duly executed Project Documents (other than the Transaction Documents);
(iv)
the Vessel's declaration of warranty evidencing that the Vessel is free from any registered Encumbrance other than by the Owners;
(v)
the Vessel's current Safety Management Certificate;
(vi)
the current Document of Compliance of each of the Approved Technical Managers;
(vii)
the Vessel's current ISSC;
(viii)
the Vessel's current IAPPC; and
(ix)
the Vessel's classification certificate evidencing that it is free of all overdue recommendations and requirements from the Classification Society (or evidence that such certificate will be provided on or before the Actual Delivery Date),
in each case (A) together with all addenda, amendments or supplements, and (B) in respect of any of the Safety Management Certificate, ISSC, IAAPC and classification certificate, such document may be issued in provisional form (where applicable);
(h)
evidence that:
(i)
all the conditions precedents under clause 8 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) (other than clause 8.5 ( Conditions subsequent )) of the MOA have been satisfied by the Sellers or, in the Owners' opinion, will be satisfied by the Sellers on the Actual Delivery Date; and
(ii)
the Vessel is insured in the manner required by the Transaction Documents, together with the written approval of the Insurances (in the form of an insurance opinion) by an insurance adviser appointed by the Owners;
(i)
evidence that the fees, costs and expenses then due from the Charterers pursuant to Clauses 57 ( Fees and expenses ) and 60 ( Further indemnities ) have been or will be paid on or by the Actual Delivery Date;
(j)
a legal opinion issued by legal advisers to the Owners in the following jurisdictions, each in form and substance satisfactory to and agreed by the Owners prior to the Actual Delivery Date (or confirmation satisfactory to the Owners that such an opinion will be given):
(i)
England and Wales;
(ii)
Singapore;
(iii)
New York; and
(iv)
The Republic of the Marshall Islands;



(k)
such other Authorisation or other document, opinion or assurance which the Owners reasonably consider to be necessary in connection with their entry into and performance of the transactions contemplated by any of the Transaction Documents or for the validity and enforceability thereof (including, without limitation in relation to or for the purposes of any financing by the Owners);
(l)
evidence that any process agent referred to in paragraph (d) of Clause 76 ( Law and jurisdiction ) and any process agent appointed under any Security Document executed pursuant to paragraph (a) above has accepted its appointment;
(m)
such documentation and other evidence as is reasonably requested by the Owners in order for the Owners to comply with all necessary "know your customer" or similar identification procedures in relation to the transactions contemplated in the Transaction Documents; and
(n)
evidence (in the form of a commercial invoice to be issued by the Builder) that an amount equal to the difference between the Contractual Purchase Price and the Actual Owners' Costs has been or will be paid by the Sellers to the Builder.
If the Owners in their sole discretion agree to deliver the Vessel under this Charter to the Charterers before all of the documents and evidence required by this Clause 36 have been delivered to or to the order of the Owners, the Charterers undertake to deliver all outstanding documents and evidence to or to the order of the Owners no later than seven (7) Business Days after the Actual Delivery Date or such other later date as specified by the Owners, acting in their sole discretion. The delivery of the Vessel by the Owners to the Charterers under this Charter shall not, unless otherwise notified by the Owners (acting in their sole discretion) to the Charterers in writing, be taken as a waiver of the Owners' right to require production of all the documents and evidence required by this Clause 36.
37.
Bunkers and luboils
(a)
At delivery the Charterers shall take over all bunkers, lubricating oil, hydraulic oil, greases, water and unbroached stores and provisions in the Vessel without cost since these have remained the property of the Charterers (as sellers) under the MOA.
(b)
To the extent that Clause 42 ( Redelivery ) applies, at redelivery the Owners shall take over and pay for all bunkers, unused lubricating oil, hydraulic oil, greases, water and unbroached provisions and other consumable stores in the said Vessel at cost.
38.
Further maintenance and operation
(a)
The good commercial maintenance practice under Clause 10 ( Maintenance and Operation ) (Part II) of this Charter shall be deemed to include:
(i)
the maintenance and operation of the Vessel by the Charterers in accordance with:
(A)
the relevant regulations, requirements and recommendations of the Classification Society;
(B)
the relevant regulations, requirements and recommendations of the country and flag of the Vessel's registry;
(C)
any applicable IMO regulations (including but not limited to the ISM Code, the ISPS Code and MARPOL);
(D)
all other applicable regulations, requirements and recommendations; and
(E)
the operations and maintenance manuals of the Charterers or of the relevant Sub-Charterers;
(ii)
the maintenance and operation of the Vessel by the Charterers taking into account:
(A)
engine manufacturers' recommended maintenance and service schedules;
(B)
builder's operations and maintenance manuals; and
(iii)
recommended maintenance and service schedules of all installed equipment and



pipework.
(b)
In addition to the above, the Charterers covenant with the Owners to arrange online access to class records for the Owners as available to the Charterers.
(c)
Any equipment that is found not to be required on board as a result of regulation or operational experience is either to be removed at the Charterers expense or to be maintained in operable condition.
(d)
The title to any equipment (or part thereof):
(i)
placed on board as a result of operational requirements of the Charterers shall automatically be deemed to belong to the Owners (unless hired from a third party) immediately upon such placement, and such equipment may only be removed: (A) with the Owners' prior written consent, (B) at the Charterers' own expense, and (C) without damage to the Vessel; and
(ii)
replaced, renewed or substituted shall remain with the Owners until the part or equipment which replaced it or the new or substitute part or equipment becomes property of the Owners.
(e)
Without prejudice to any other provisions under this Charter, the Charterers shall maintain, use and operate the Vessel with reasonable care as if the Charterers were the owner of the same.
39.
Structural changes and alterations
(a)
Unless required by the Classification Society, compulsory legislation or pursuant to the terms of any Sub-Charter, the Charterers may make structural changes in the Vessel or changes in the machinery, engines, appurtenances or spare parts thereof without in each instance first securing the Owners' consent if the following conditions are satisfied:
(i)
any such changes do not have a material adverse effect on the Vessel's certification or the Vessel's fitness for purpose;
(ii)
none of such changes will materially diminish the value of the Vessel and/or have a material adverse effect on the safety, performance, value or marketability of the Vessel;
(iii)
the Charterers shall bear all time, costs and expenses in relation to any such changes; and
(iv)
the Charterers shall furnish the Owners with:
(A)
copies of all plans in relation to such changes;
(B)
if applicable, confirmation from the Classification Society that such changes will not adversely affect the class of the Vessel, provided always that such Classification Society agrees to issue such confirmation; and
(C)
two (2) Valuation Reports (at the Charterers' cost) on the Market Value of the Vessel after the implementation of such changes if, in the opinion of the Owners (acting reasonably), such changes are of a material nature that may affect the Vessel's Market Value.
(b)
Upon the occurrence of any Termination Event which is continuing, if the Owners decide to retake possession of the Vessel, the Charterers shall at their expense restore the Vessel to its former condition unless the changes made are carried out:
(i)
to improve the performance, operation or marketability of the Vessel; or
(ii)
as a result of a regulatory compliance.
(c)
Any improvement, structural changes or new equipment becoming necessary for the continued operation of the Vessel by reason of new class requirements or by compulsory legislation shall be for the Charterers' account and the Charterers shall not have any right to recover from the Owners any part of the cost for such improvements, changes or new equipment either during the Charter Period or, to the extent that Clause 42 ( Redelivery ) applies, at redelivery of the Vessel. The Charterers shall give written notice to the Owners of any such improvement, structural changes or new equipment.
40.
Hire
(a)
In consideration of the Owners' agreement to charter the Vessel to the Charterers pursuant



to the terms hereof, the Charterers agree to pay to the Owners on each and every Hire Payment Date throughout the Charter Period, the Hire due and payable as of each such Hire Payment Date in accordance with the terms of this Charter, save that the Hire for the first Hire Period shall either be:
(i)
paid by the Charterers no later than five (5) Business Days prior to the Actual Delivery Date; or
(ii)
if not paid by the Charterers in accordance with sub-paragraph (a)(i) above, then set-off, on the Actual Delivery Date, against the amount of the Actual Owners' Costs due from the Owners (as buyers) to the Charterers (as sellers) pursuant to and in accordance with clause 3.3 ( Hire and partial set-off of Reimbursement Instalment ) of the MOA.
(b)
Save for the Hire for the first Hire Period (which shall either be paid or set-off (as applicable) on the applicable date in accordance with paragraph (a) above), all payments of Hire shall be paid in advance on each Hire Payment Date (Beijing time) (in respect of which time is of the essence).
(c)
Any payment provided herein due on any day which is not a Business Day shall be payable on the immediately following Business Day.
(d)
All payments under this Charter shall be made to the following account (or such other account as the Owners may after the date of this Agreement from time to time upon reasonable notice notify the Charterers) for credit to the account of the Owners:
Beneficiary: Hai Jiao 1606 Limited
Account Number: 0103020002000444208
Beneficiary Bank Name: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited, Singapore Branch
Beneficiary Bank SWIFT: ICBKSGSG
Intermediary Bank: JPMorgan Chase Bank, NY
Intermediary Bank Swift: CHASUS33

(e)
Following delivery of the Vessel to, and acceptance by, the Charterers under this Charter, the Charterers' obligation to pay Hire in accordance with this Clause 40 shall be absolute irrespective of any contingency whatsoever including but not limited to:
(i)
any set-off (save as permitted under paragraph (a) above), counterclaim, recoupment, defence or other right which the Charterers may have against the Owners, the Finance Parties or any other third party;
(ii)
any unavailability of the Vessel, for any reason, including but not limited to seaworthiness, condition, design, operation, merchantability or fitness for use or purpose of the Vessel or any apparent or latent defects in the Vessel or its machinery and equipment or the ineligibility of the Vessel for any particular use or trade or for registration of documentation under the laws of any relevant jurisdiction or lack of registration or the absence or withdrawal of any consent required under the applicable law of any relevant jurisdiction for the ownership, chartering, use or operation of the Vessel or any damage to the Vessel;
(iii)
any failure or delay on the part of either party to this Charter, whether with or without fault on its part, in performing or complying with any of the terms, conditions or other provisions of this Charter;
(iv)
any insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganisation, arrangement, readjustment of debt, dissolution, administration, liquidation or similar proceedings by or against the Owners or the Charterers or any change in the constitution of the Owners or the Charterers;
(v)
any invalidity or unenforceability or lack of due authorisation of or any defect in this Charter;
(vi)
any other cause which would but for this provision have the effect of terminating or in any way affecting the obligations of the Charterers hereunder,



it being the intention of the parties that the provisions of this Clause 40, and the obligation of the Charterers to pay Hire and make any payments under this Charter, shall (save as expressly provided in this Clause 40) survive any frustration and that, save as expressly provided in this Charter, no moneys paid under this Charter by the Charterers to the Owners shall in any event or circumstance be repayable to the Charterers.
(f)
All payments of Hire and all other Unpaid Sums to the Owners pursuant to this Charter and the other relevant Transaction Documents shall be made in immediately available funds in US Dollars, free and clear of, and without deduction for or on account of, any Taxes (other than a FATCA Deduction).
(g)
In the event that the Charterers are required by any law or regulation to make any deduction or withholding (other than a FATCA Deduction) on account of any taxes which arise as a consequence of any payment due under this Charter, then:
(i)
the Charterers shall notify the Owners promptly after they become aware of such requirement;
(ii)
the Charterers shall remit the amount of such taxes to the appropriate taxation authority within three (3) Business Days or any other applicable shorter time limits and in any event prior to the date on which penalties attach thereto; and
(iii)
such payment shall be increased by such amount as may be necessary to ensure that the Owners receive a net amount which, after deducting or withholding such taxes, is equal to the full amount which the Owners would have received had such payment not been subject to such taxes.
(h)
The Charterers shall forward to the Owners evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Owners that any such taxes have been remitted to the appropriate taxation authority within thirty (30) days of the expiry of any time limit within which such taxes must be so remitted or, if earlier, the date on which such taxes are so remitted.
(i)
Subject to sub-paragraph (a)(i) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ), if the Charterers fail to pay any amount payable by it under a Transaction Document on its due date, interest shall accrue on a daily basis on the Unpaid Sum from the due date up to the date of actual payment (both before and after judgment) at a rate which is five per cent. (5.00%) per annum over the amount of such Unpaid Sum for the period of such non-payment. Any interest accruing under this paragraph (i) shall be immediately payable by the Charterers on demand by the Owners. Default interest (if unpaid) arising on an Unpaid Sum will be compounded with the Unpaid Sum at the end of each period selected by the Owners but will remain immediately due and payable.
(j)
In the event that this Charter is terminated for whatever reason, the Charterers' obligation to pay Hire and such other Unpaid Sum which (in each case) has accrued due before, and which remains unpaid, at the date of such termination shall continue notwithstanding such termination.
(k)
In the event that it becomes unlawful or it is prohibited for either the Owners or the Charterers to charter the Vessel pursuant to this Charter, then the Owners and Charterers, if such new or changed law or regulation or such interpretation or application permit, shall notify the other party of the relevant event and negotiate in good faith for a period of thirty (30) days (or such longer period as may be agreed by the Owners (acting reasonably)) from the date of the receipt of the relevant notice by the other party to agree an alternative. If such agreement is not reached within such thirty (30)-day or longer period, the Charterers agree that, in such circumstances, the Owners shall have the right to terminate this Charter by delivering to the Charterers a Termination Notice specifying a Termination Payment Date that falls, to the extent permitted by law, no earlier than thirty (30) days after the date of such Termination Notice, whereupon the Charterers shall be obliged to pay to the Owners the Early Termination Amount in accordance with paragraph (d) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ) and/or such other terms and conditions as may be specified in such Termination Notice.



(l)
Subject to paragraph (n) below, the Charterers shall, within three (3) Business Days of a demand by the Owners, pay to the Owners the amount of any Increased Costs incurred by the Owners as a result of (i) the introduction of or any change in (or in the interpretation, administration or application of) any law or regulation made after the date of this Charter, or (ii) compliance with any law or regulation made after the date of this Charter, or (iii) the implementation or application of or compliance with Basel III, CRR or CRD-IV or any other law or regulation which implements Basel III, CRR or CRD-IV (whether such implementation, application or compliance is by a government, regulator or the Owners) made after the date of this Charter.
In this Clause:
(i)
" Basel III " means:
(A)
the agreements on capital requirements, a leverage ratio and liquidity standards contained in "Basel III: A global regulatory framework for more resilient banks and banking systems", "Basel III: International framework for liquidity risk measurement, standards and monitoring" and "Guidance for national authorities operating the countercyclical capital buffer" published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in December 2010, each as amended, supplemented or restated;
(B)
the rules for global systemically important banks contained in "Global systemically important banks: assessment methodology and the additional loss absorbency requirement - Rules text" published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in November 2011, as amended, supplemented or restated; and
(C)
any further guidance or standards published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision relating to "Basel III".
(ii)
"CRD IV " means Directive 2013/36/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 on access to the activity of credit institutions and the prudential supervision of credit institutions and investment firms, amending Directive 2002/87/EC and repealing Directives 2006/48/EC and 2006/49/EC, as amended, supplemented or restated.
(iii)
"CRR " means Regulation EU No 575/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 on prudential requirements for credit institutions and investment firms and amending Regulation EU No 648/2012, as amended, supplemented or restated.
(iv)
" Increased Costs " means:
(A)
a reduction in the rate of return from the Hire or on the Owners' overall capital;
(B)
an additional or increased cost; or
(C)
a reduction of any amount due and payable under any Transaction Document,
which is incurred or suffered by the Owners to the extent that it is attributable to the Owners having entered into any Transaction Document or funding or performing its obligations under any Transaction Document.
(m)
The Owners shall notify the Charterers of any claim arising from paragraph (l) above (and of the event giving rise to such claim). The Owners shall, as soon as practicable after having made a demand in respect of such claim, provide a certificate confirming the amount of its Increased Costs.
(n)
Paragraph (l) above does not apply to the extent any Increased Costs is:
(i)
compensated for by a payment made under sub-paragraph (g)(iii) above; or



(ii)
attributable to a FATCA Deduction required to be made by either Party, an Obligor or a Finance Party (if applicable); or
(iii)
attributable to the wilful breach by the Owners of any law or regulation; or
(iv)
attributable to the implementation or application of, or compliance with, the "International Convergence of Capital Measurement and Capital Standards, a Revised Framework" published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in June 2004 in the form existing on the date of this Charter (but excluding any amendment arising out of Basel III) (" Basel II ") or any other law or regulation which implements Basel II (whether such implementation, application or compliance is by a government, regulator or the Owners).
(o)
The Charterers shall, within three (3) Business Days of demand by the Owners, pay to the Owners their Break Costs.
41.
Insurance
(a)
During the Agreement Term, the Charterers shall at their expense keep the Vessel insured against fire and usual marine risks (including hull and machinery and excess risks), oil pollution liability risks, war (including, if applicable, "War Risks" as defined in paragraph (a) of Clause 26 ( War )) and protection and indemnity risks (and any risks against which it is compulsory to insure for the operation for the Vessel):
(i)
in US Dollars; and
(ii)
in such market and on such terms as are customary for owners of similar tonnage.
(b)
Such insurances shall be arranged by the Charterers to protect the interests of the Owners, the Charterers and (if any) the mortgagee of the Vessel or such other relevant Finance Party, and the Charterers shall be at liberty to protect under such insurances the interests of any Approved Commercial Managers or Approved Technical Managers.
(c)
Insurance policies shall cover the Owners, the Charterers and (if any) the Finance Parties according to their respective interests. Subject to the approval of the Owners (acting on the instructions or with the approval of the Finance Parties (in each case if applicable)) and the insurers, the Charterers shall effect all insured repairs and shall undertake settlement and reimbursement from the insurers of all costs in connection with such repairs as well as insured charges, expenses and liabilities to the extent of coverage under the insurances herein provided for, provided that the aforementioned consent from the Owners will not be required for emergency repairs that are required to be carried out to enable the Charterers to continue to utilise the Vessel in accordance with this Charter.
(d)
The Charterers shall also remain responsible for and to effect repairs and settlement of costs and expenses incurred thereby in respect of all other repairs not covered by the insurances and/or not exceeding any possible franchise(s) or deductibles provided for in the insurances.
(e)
The Charterers shall arrange that, at any time during the Agreement Term, the hull and machinery and war risks insurance shall be in an amount not less than the greater of:
(i)
an amount which equals one hundred and ten per cent. (110%) of the then current Early Termination Amount (as if there were an early termination of this Charter at that time); and
(ii)
the current Market Value of the Vessel.
(f)
The Vessel shall be entered in a P&I Club which is a member of the International Group Association on customary terms and shall be covered against liability for pollution claims in an amount not less than one thousand million US Dollars (US$1,000,000,000). All insurances shall include customary protection in favour of the Owners and (if any) the Finance Parties as notice of cancellation and exclusion from liability for premiums or calls.
(g)
The Charterers:
(i)
undertake to place the Insurances in such markets, in such currency, on such terms and conditions, and with such brokers, underwriters and associations as



are customary for owners of similar tonnage;
(ii)
shall not alter the terms of any of the Insurances nor allow any person to be co-assured (other than any Approved Commercial Managers or Approved Technical Managers which are Teekay Shipping Limited, TGP or another member of the Teekay Group who has provided a co-assured undertaking in form and substance satisfactory to the Owners) under any of the Insurances without the prior written consent of the Owners (unless such co-assured person (other than any Approved Commercial Managers or Approved Technical Managers which are Teekay Shipping Limited, TGP or another member of the Teekay Group) has provided a co-assured undertaking in form and substance satisfactory to the Owners) and, if applicable, the Finance Parties, and will supply the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties from time to time on request with such information as the Owners and, if applicable, any Finance Party may in their discretion reasonably require with regard to the Insurances and the brokers, underwriters or associations through or with which the Insurances are placed; and
(iii)
shall reimburse the Owners and/or (if applicable) any Finance Party on demand for all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the Owners and/or such Finance Party in obtaining a report on the adequacy of the Insurances from an insurance adviser instructed by the Owners and/or such Finance Party, where such report was obtained (A) on or around the Actual Delivery Date, and (B) where the Owners reasonably determine that there have been material changes in the requirement to insure the Vessel.
(h)
The Charterers undertake duly and punctually to pay all premiums, calls and contributions, and all other sums at any time payable in connection with the Insurances, and, at their own expense, to arrange and provide any guarantees from time to time required by any protection and indemnity or war risks association. From time to time upon the Owners' request, the Charterers shall provide the Owners and/or such Finance Party with (i) copies of all invoices issued by the brokers, underwriters or associations in respect of such premiums calls, contributions and other sums, and (ii) evidence satisfactory to the Owners and/or such Finance Party that such premiums, calls, contributions and other sums have been duly and punctually paid; that any such guarantees have been duly given; and that all declarations and notices required by the terms of any of the Insurances to be made or given by or on behalf of the Charterers to brokers, underwriters or associations have been duly and punctually made or given.
(i)
The Charterers will comply in all respects with all terms and conditions of the Insurances and will make all such declarations to brokers, underwriters and associations as may be required to enable the Vessel to operate in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Insurances. The Charterers will not do, nor permit to be done, any act, nor make, nor permit to be made, any omission, as a result of which any of the Insurances may become liable to be suspended, cancelled or avoided, or may become unenforceable, or as a result of which any sums payable under or in connection with any of the Insurances may be reduced or become liable to be repaid or rescinded in whole or in part. In particular, but without limitation, the Charterers will not permit the Vessel to be employed other than in conformity with the Insurances without first taking out additional insurance cover in respect of that employment in all respects to the satisfaction of the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties, and the Charterers will promptly notify the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties of any new requirement imposed by any broker, underwriter or association in relation to any of the Insurances.
(j)
The Charterers will, no later than seven (7) days (or, in the case of protection and indemnity risks, no later than one (1) day) before the expiry of any of the Insurances renew them and shall as soon as reasonably thereafter (but in any event within fifteen (15) days after the relevant renewals) give the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance



Parties such details of those renewals as the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties may require.
(k)
The Charterers shall deliver to the Owners (upon the Owners' request) and, if applicable, the Finance Parties (upon their request) copies (and, if required by the Owners, the originals) of all policies, certificates of entry (endorsed with the appropriate loss payable clauses as may be required by the Owners and the Finance Parties from time to time) and other documents relating to the Insurances (including, without limitation, receipts for premiums, calls or contributions) and shall procure that letters of undertaking (in such form as are customary for the market) shall be issued to the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties by the brokers through which the Insurances are placed (or, in the case of protection and indemnity or war risks associations, by their managers). If the Vessel is at any time during the Agreement Term insured under any form of fleet cover, the Charterers shall procure that those letters of undertaking contain confirmation that the brokers, underwriters or association (as the case may be) will not set off claims relating to the Vessel against premiums, calls or contributions in respect of any other vessel or other insurance, and that the insurance cover of the Vessel will not be cancelled by reason of non-payment of premiums, calls or contributions relating to any other vessel or other insurance. Failing receipt of those confirmations, the Charterers will instruct the brokers, underwriters or association concerned to issue a separate policy or certificate for the Vessel in the sole name of the Charterers or of the Charterers' brokers as agents for the Charterers.
(l)
The Charterers shall promptly provide the Owners with full information regarding any casualty or other accident or damage to the Vessel, including, without limitation, any communication with all parties involved in case of a claim under any of the Insurances, unless the Charterers reasonably expect the cost of the claim no to exceed the Major Casualty Amount.
(m)
The Charterers agree that, at any time after the occurrence of a Termination Event which is continuing, the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties shall be entitled to collect, sue for, recover and give a good discharge for all claims in respect of any of the Insurances; to pay collecting brokers the customary commission on all sums collected in respect of those claims; to compromise all such claims or refer them to arbitration or any other form of judicial or non-judicial determination; and otherwise to deal with such claims in such manner as the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties shall in their discretion think fit.
(n)
Whether or not a Termination Event shall have occurred, the proceeds of any claim under any of the Insurances in respect of a Total Loss shall be paid and applied in accordance with Clause 56 ( Total Loss ).
(o)

(i)
The Owners agree that any amounts which may become due under any protection and indemnity entry or insurance shall be paid to the Charterers to reimburse the Charterers for, and in discharge of, the loss, damage or expense in respect of which they shall have become due, unless, at the time the amount in question becomes due, a Termination Event shall have occurred and is continuing, in which event the Owners shall be entitled to receive the amounts in question and to apply them either in reduction of the Early Termination Amount owed by the Charterers pursuant to paragraph (d) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ) or, at the option of the Owners, to the discharge of the liability in respect of which they were paid.
(ii)
Without prejudice to the forgoing and subject to the terms of the Finance Documents (if any), all other claims in relation to the Insurances (other than in respect of a Total Loss), shall, unless and until the occurrence of a Termination Event which is continuing, in which event all claims under the relevant policy shall be payable directly to the Owners, be payable as follows:



(A)
a claim in respect of any one casualty where the aggregate claim against all insurers does not exceed the Major Casualty Amount, prior to adjustment for any franchise or deductible under the terms of the relevant policy, shall be paid directly to the Charterers (as agent for the Owners) for the repair, salvage or other charges involved or as a reimbursement if the Charterers fully repaired the damage to the satisfaction of the Owners and paid all of the salvage or other charges;
(B)
a claim in respect of any one casualty where the aggregate claim against all insurers exceeds the Major Casualty Amount prior to adjustment for any franchise or deductible under the terms of the relevant policy shall be payable directly to the Owners unless the Owners have, by prior written consent, agreed for such claim to be paid to the Charterers as and when the Vessel is restored to her former state and condition and the liability in respect of which the insurance loss is payable is discharged, and provided that the insurers may with such consent make payment on account of repairs in the course of being effected.
(p)
The Charterers shall not settle, compromise or abandon any claim under or in connection with any of the Insurances (other than a claim of less than the Major Casualty Amount arising other than from a Total Loss) without the prior written consent of the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties.
(q)
If the Charterers fail to effect or keep in force the Insurances, the Owners may (but shall not be obliged to) effect and/or keep in force such insurances on the Vessel and such entries in protection and indemnity or war risks associations as the Owners in their discretion consider desirable, and the Owners may (but shall not be obliged to) pay any unpaid premiums, calls or contributions. The Charterers will reimburse the Owners from time to time on demand for all such premiums, calls or contributions paid by the Owners, together with interest calculated in accordance with paragraph (i) of Clause 40 ( Hire ) from the date of payment by the Owners until the date of reimbursement.
(r)
The Charterers shall comply strictly with the requirements of any legislation relating to pollution or protection of the environment which may from time to time be applicable to the Vessel in any jurisdiction in which the Vessel shall trade and in particular the Charterers shall comply strictly with the requirements of the United States Oil Pollution Act 1990 (the " Act ") if the Vessel is to trade in the United States of America and Exclusive Economic Zone (as defined in the Act). Before any such trade is commenced and during the entire period during which such trade is carried on, the Charterers shall:
(i)
pay any additional premiums required to maintain protection and indemnity cover for oil pollution up to the limit available to the Charterers for the Vessel in the market; and
(ii)
make all such quarterly or other voyage declarations as may from time to time be required by the Vessel's protection and indemnity association in order to maintain such cover; and
(iii)
submit the Vessel to such additional periodic, classification, structural or other surveys which may be required by the Vessel's protection and indemnity insurers to maintain cover for such trade; and
(iv)
implement any recommendations contained in the reports issued following the surveys referred to in sub-paragraph (r)(iii) above within the relevant time limits; and
(v)
in addition to the foregoing (if such trade is in the United States of America and Exclusive Economic Zone):
(A)
obtain and retain a certificate of financial responsibility under the Act in form and substance satisfactory to the United States Coast Guard and upon request provide the Owners with evidence of the same; and
(B)
procure that the protection and indemnity insurances do not contain a



US Trading Exclusion Clause or any other analogous provision and provide the Owners with evidence that this is so; and
(C)
comply strictly with any operational or structural regulations issued from time to time by any relevant authorities under the Act so that at all times the Vessel falls within the provisions which limit strict liability under the Act for oil pollution.
(s)
The Owners shall be at liberty to, in relation to the Vessel, take out an Innocent Owners' Interest Insurance on such terms and conditions as the Owners may from time to time decide. The Charterers shall from time to time upon the Owners' demand reimburse the Owners for all costs, premiums and expenses paid or incurred by the Owners in connection with such Innocent Owners' Interest Insurance, but only to the extent corresponding to an Owners' Interest Insurance for an amount not exceeding one hundred and ten per cent. (110%) of the then current Early Termination Amount.
(t)
Any Finance Party shall be at liberty to take out a Mortgagees' Interest Insurance in relation to the Vessel on such terms and conditions as that Finance Party may from time to time decide. The Charterers shall from time to time upon the Owners' demand reimburse the Owners for all costs, premiums and expenses paid or incurred by the Owners or that Finance Party in connection with such Mortgagees' Interest Insurance, but only to the extent corresponding to a Mortgagee's Interest Insurance for an amount not exceeding one hundred and ten per cent. (110%) of the amount then outstanding under any loan made available by the Finance Parties pursuant to any Finance Documents.
(u)
The Owners shall be at liberty to, in relation to the Vessel, take out freight, demurrage and defence cover on such terms and conditions as the Owners may from time to time decide. The Charterers shall from time to time upon the Owners' demand reimburse the Owners for all costs, premiums and expenses paid or incurred by the Owners in connection with such cover, but only to the extent corresponding to such cover for an amount not exceeding one hundred and ten per cent (110%) of the then current Early Termination Amount.
42.
Redelivery
Upon the occurrence of any Termination Event, if the Owners decide to retake possession of the Vessel pursuant to paragraph (g) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ), then the Charterers shall, at their own cost and expense, redeliver or cause to be redelivered the Vessel to the Owners at a safe, ice free port (at the Charterers' option and which is acceptable to the Owners) where the Vessel would be afloat at all times in a ready safe berth or anchorage, in accordance with Clauses 15 ( Redelivery ), 43 ( Redelivery conditions ) and 45 ( Diver's inspection at redelivery ), provided however that upon the Charterers' payment of the Early Termination Amount and any other amounts due under this Charter, the Charterers shall no longer be obliged to comply with the requirements under Clauses 15 ( Redelivery ), 43 ( Redelivery conditions ) or 45 ( Diver's inspection at redelivery ).

43.
Redelivery conditions
(a)
In addition to what has been agreed in Clauses 15 ( Redelivery ) (Part II) and 42 ( Redelivery ), the condition of the Vessel shall at redelivery be as follows:
(i)
the Vessel shall be free of any overdue class and statutory recommendations affecting its trading certificates;
(ii)
the Vessel must be redelivered with all equipment and spares or replacement items listed in the delivery inventory carried out pursuant to Clause 9 ( Inventories, Oil and Stores ) (Part II) and any spare parts on board or on order for any equipment installed on the Vessel following delivery (provided that any such items which are on lease or hire purchase shall be replaced with items of an equivalent standard and condition fair wear and tear excepted); all records, logs, plans, operating manuals and drawings, spare parts on board shall be



included at the time of redelivery in connection with a transfer of the Vessel or such other items as are then in the possession of the Charterers shall be delivered to the Owners;
(iii)
the Vessel must be redelivered with all national and international trading certificates and hull/machinery survey positions for both class and statutory surveys free of any overdue recommendation and qualifications valid and un-extended for a period of at least three (3) months beyond the redelivery date;
(iv)
all of the Vessel's ballast tank coatings to be maintained in "Fair" (as such term (or its equivalent) may be defined and/or interpreted in the relevant survey report) condition as appropriate for the Vessel's age at the time of redelivery, fair wear and tear excepted;
(v)
the Vessel shall have passed any flag or class surveys or inspections due within three (3) months after the date of redelivery and have its continuous survey system up to date;
(vi)
the Vessel must be re-delivered with accommodation and common spaces for crew and officers substantially in the same condition as at the Actual Delivery Date, free of damage over and above fair wear and tear, clean and free of infestation and odours; with cargo spaces generally fit to carry the cargoes originally designed and intended for the Vessel; with main propulsion equipment, auxiliary equipment, cargo handling equipment, navigational equipment, etc., in such operating condition as provided for in this Charter;
(vii)
the Vessel shall be free and clear of all liens (other than any Permitted Encumbrance);
(viii)
the condition of the cargo holds to be in accordance with the maintenance regime undertaken by the Charterers during the Charter Period since delivery with allowance for legitimate cargoes carried since the last major maintenance programme;
(ix)
at the costs and expenses of the Charterers, a final joint report from the surveyors appointed by the Owners and the Charterers respectively shall be carried out as to the condition of the Vessel and a list of agreed deficiencies if any shall be drawn up;
(x)
the anti-fouling coating system applied at the last scheduled dry-docking shall be in accordance with prevailing regulations at the time of application;
(xi)
the funnel markings and name (unless being maintained by the Owner following redelivery) shall be painted out by the Charterers; and
(xii)
recently taken lube oil samples for all major machinery shall be made available within one (1) week of redelivery and results forwarded to Owners' technical management for review.
(b)
At redelivery, the Charterers shall ensure that the Vessel shall meet the following performance levels (which where relevant shall be determined by reference to the Vessel's log books):
(i)
all equipment controlling the habitability of the accommodation and service areas to be in proper working order, fair wear and tear excepted; and
(ii)
available deadweight to be within one per cent. (1.00%) of that achieved at delivery (as the same may be adjusted as a result of any upgrading of the Vessel carried out in accordance with this Charter (such adjustment to be agreed between the Owners and Charterers at the time such upgrading work is to be undertaken)).
(c)
The Owners and Charterers shall each appoint (at the Charterers' cost and expense) surveyors for the purpose of determining and agreeing in writing the condition of the Vessel at redelivery.
(d)
If the Vessel is not in the condition or does not meet the performance criteria required by this Clause 43, a list of deficiencies together with the costs of repairing/remedying



such deficiencies shall be agreed by the respective surveyors.
(e)
The Charterers shall be obliged to repair any class items restricting the operation or trading of the Vessel prior to redelivery.
(f)
The Charterers shall be obliged to repair/remedy all such other deficiencies as are necessary to put the Vessel into the return condition required by this Clause 43.
44.
Owners' mortgage
(a)
On the basis that the Owners will procure the issuance of the relevant Finance Party Quiet Enjoyment Letter, the Charterers:
(i)
acknowledge that the Owners are entitled and do intend to enter or have entered into certain funding arrangements with the Finance Parties in order to finance part of the Actual Owners' Cost, which funding arrangements may be secured, inter alia, by ship mortgages over the Vessel and (along with other related matters) the relevant Finance Documents;
(ii)
irrevocably consent to any assignment in favour of the Finance Parties pursuant to the relevant Finance Documents of the Owners' rights in and to any assignment by the Charterers of its rights, interests and benefits in and to the Building Contract, Refund Guarantee, Insurances, Earnings, Requisition Compensation, and any Sub-Charter and the Step-In Agreement; and
(iii)
without limiting the generality of paragraph (q) ( Further assurance ) of Clause 48 ( Charterers' undertakings ), undertake to execute, provide or procure the execution or provision (as the case may be) of such further information or document as in the reasonable opinion of the Owners and/or the Finance Parties are necessary to effect the assignment referred to in sub-paragraph (ii) above.
(b)
Without prejudice to the foregoing, the Owners' may assign, transfer or novate their rights under this Charter without the prior written consent of the Charterers if (x) the proposed assignee, transferee or novatee is an Affiliate of the Owners, or (y) (in the case of an assignment by way of security only) the proposed assignee is a Finance Party, in all cases subject to the following conditions:
(i)
the Owner having procured the relevant Finance Party Quiet Enjoyment Letter;
(ii)
the proposed assignee, transferee or novatee is not a recognised competitor of any member of the Teekay Group; and
(iii)
the Charterers will not be left in a financially worse position after any proposed assignment, transfer or novation,
provided however that all the conditions referred to in the preceding provisions of this paragraph (b) (other than the Finance Party Quiet Enjoyment Letter referred to in sub-paragraph (b)(i) above) shall not apply to any assignment, transfer or novation which occurs or is intended to occur after a Termination Event has occurred and is continuing.
(c)
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Owners shall ensure that, at any time during the Charter Period, any Debt will be equal to or less than ninety five per cent. (95%) of the Early Termination Amount as ascertained at the relevant time (as if there were an early termination of this Charter at such time).
(d)
For the purpose of this Clause 44, " Debt " means, in relation to the Owners and the Vessel, the amount of Financial Indebtedness that the Owners may incur and be owed to the Finance Parties arising out of or in connection with the Finance Documents and such amount of Debt shall, for the avoidance of doubt, exclude any fees, costs, disbursements or default interests which may arise in connection with the underlying committed funding arrangements.
45.
Diver's inspection at redelivery
(a)
For the avoidance of doubt, the requirements of this Clause 45 will not apply if (i) after the occurrence of a Termination Event, the Charterers have paid the Early Termination Amount and any other amounts due under this Charter, or (ii) the Charterers have paid the Purchase Obligation Price and the Vessel has been redelivered to the Charterer



pursuant to Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, p urchase obligation and transfer of title ).
(b)
Unless the Vessel is returned in dry-dock, a diver's inspection is required to be performed at the time of redelivery.
(c)
The Charterers shall, at the written request of the Owners, arrange at the Charterers' time and expense for an underwater inspection by a diver approved by the Classification Society immediately prior to the redelivery.
(d)
A video film of the inspection shall be made. The extent of the inspection and the conditions under which it is performed shall be to the satisfaction of the Classification Society.
(e)
If damage to the underwater parts is found, the Charterers shall arrange, at their time and costs, for the Vessel to be dry-docked and repairs carried out to the satisfaction of the Classification Society.
(f)
If the conditions at the port of redelivery are unsuitable for such diver's inspection, the Charterers shall take the Vessel (in Owners' time but at Charterers' expense) to a suitable alternative place nearest to the redelivery port unless an alternative solution is agreed.
(g)
Without limiting the generality of sub-paragraph (a)(iii) of Clause 57 ( Fees and expenses ), all costs relating to any diver's inspection shall be borne by the Charterers.
46.
Owners' representations, warranties and undertaking
(a)
Owners' representations and warranties The Owners represent and warrant to the Charterers on the date of this Charter, and (by reference to the facts and circumstances then pertaining) on the Actual Delivery Date and on each Hire Payment Date, that:
(i)
they are a corporation duly incorporated under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation with power to enter into the Transaction Documents and to exercise their rights and perform their obligations under the Transaction Documents and all corporate and other action required to authorise their execution of the Transaction Documents and their performance of their obligations thereunder has been duly taken; and
(ii)
the obligations expressed to be assumed by the Owners in the Transaction Documents are legal and valid obligations, binding on them in accordance with the terms of the Transaction Documents and no limit on their powers will be exceeded as a result of the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents or the performance of their obligations thereunder.
(b)
Owners' undertakings and covenants The Owners undertake and covenant as follows for the duration of the Charter Period:
(i)
they will not create or permit to exist any Owners' Encumbrance on the Vessel, save as permitted subject to and in accordance with sub-paragraph (ii) below or Clause 44 ( Owners' mortgage );
(ii)
on the basis that the Owners will procure the issuance of the relevant Finance Party Quiet Enjoyment Letter, the Owners will be permitted to grant, execute or create the relevant Owners' Encumbrances in favour of the Finance Parties for the purpose of securing the relevant funding arrangements for the financing (or refinancing, as the case may be) of part of the Actual Owners' Cost;
(iii)
they shall not otherwise sell, transfer or dispose of the Vessel or any interest therein except:
(A)
pursuant to their powers of enforcement following the occurrence and during the continuance of a Termination Event in accordance with the terms of this Charter; or
(B)
as a result of the Finance Parties exercising their powers of enforcement in accordance with the terms of the Finance Documents; and
(iv)
they and their officers, directors, employees, consultants, agents and/or intermediaries, or any person acting on their behalf, have complied with, and shall comply with, all applicable Business Ethics Laws in connection with this



Charter. The Owners shall indemnify the Charterers for any loss or damages arising from a breach of this paragraph (b).
(c)
Representations limited : the representation and warranties of the Owners in paragraph (a) above are subject to:
(i)
the principle that equitable remedies are remedies which may be granted or refused at the discretion of the court;
(ii)
the limitation of enforcement by laws relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, reorganisation, court schemes, moratoria, administration and other laws generally affecting or limiting the rights of creditors;
(iii)
the time barring of claims under any applicable limitation acts;
(iv)
the possibility that a court may strike out provisions for a contract as being invalid for reasons of oppression, undue influence or similar; and
(v)
any other reservations or qualifications of law expressed in any legal opinions obtained by the Owners in connection with the Transaction Documents.
47.
Charterers' representations and warranties
(a)
The Charterers represent and warrant to the Owners on (A) the date of this Charter and (by reference to the facts and circumstances then pertaining) on (B) the Actual Delivery Date and (C) each Hire Payment Date as follows (except that (1) the representation and warranty contained in paragraph (vii) ( No filing or stamp taxes ) below shall only be made on the date of this Charter and on the Actual Delivery Date, and (2) the representations and warranties in paragraphs (ii) ( No deductions or withholding ), (vi) ( Validity and admissibility in evidence ), (xx) ( Disclosure of material facts ) and (xxvi) ( Financial covenants ) below shall only be made on the date of this Charter):
(i)
Status and due authorisation: each Obligor is a corporation, limited partnership or limited liability company duly incorporated or formed under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation or formation (as the case may be) with power to enter into the Transaction Documents and to exercise its rights and perform its obligations under the Transaction Documents and all corporate and other action required to authorise its execution of the Transaction Documents and its performance of its obligations thereunder has been duly taken;
(ii)
No deductions or withholding: under the laws of the Obligors' respective jurisdictions of incorporation or formation in force at the date hereof, none of the Obligors will be required to make any deduction or withholding from any payment it may make under any of the Transaction Documents (other than a FATCA Deduction);
(iii)
Claims pari passu: under the laws of the Obligors' respective jurisdictions of incorporation or formation in force at the date hereof, the payment obligations of each Obligor under each Transaction Document to which it is a party, rank at least pari passu with the claims of all other unsecured and unsubordinated creditors of such obligor save for any obligations which are preferred solely by any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar laws of general application;
(iv)
No immunity: in any proceedings taken in any of the Obligors' respective jurisdictions of incorporation or formation in relation to any of the Transaction Documents, none of the Obligors will be entitled to claim for itself or any of its assets immunity from suit, execution, attachment or other legal process;
(v)
Governing law and judgments : in any proceedings taken in any of the Obligors' jurisdiction of incorporation or formation in relation to any of the Transaction Documents in which there is an express choice of the law of a particular country as the governing law thereof, that choice of law and any judgment or (if applicable) arbitral award obtained in that country will be recognised and enforced;
(vi)
Validity and admissibility in evidence: as at the date hereof, all acts, conditions and things required to be done, fulfilled and performed in order (A) to enable



each of the Obligors lawfully to enter into, exercise its rights under and perform and comply with the obligations expressed to be assumed by it in the Transaction Documents, (B) to ensure that the obligations expressed to be assumed by each of the Obligors in the Transaction Documents are legal, valid and binding, and (C) to make the Transaction Documents admissible in evidence in the jurisdictions of incorporation or formation of each of the Obligors, have been done, fulfilled and performed;
(vii)
No filing or stamp taxes: under the laws of the Obligors' respective jurisdictions of incorporation or formation in force at the date hereof, it is not necessary that any of the Transaction Documents be filed, recorded or enrolled with any court or other authority in its jurisdiction of incorporation or formation (other than the relevant maritime registry, to the extent applicable) or that any stamp, registration or similar tax be paid on or in relation to any of the Transaction Document;
(viii)
Binding obligations: the obligations expressed to be assumed by each of the Obligors in the Transaction Documents are legal and valid obligations, binding on each of them in accordance with the terms of the Transaction Documents and no limit on any of their powers will be exceeded as a result of the borrowings, granting of security or giving of guarantees contemplated by the Transaction Documents or the performance by any of them of any of their obligations thereunder;
(ix)
No misleading information: to the best of their knowledge, any factual information provided by any Obligor to the Owners in connection with the Transaction Documents was true and accurate in all material respects as at the date it was provided and is not misleading in any respect;
(x)
No winding-up: none of the Obligors has taken any corporate, limited liability company or limited partnership action nor have any other steps been taken or legal proceedings been started or (to the best of the Charterers' knowledge and belief) threatened against any Obligor for its winding-up, dissolution, administration or reorganisation or for the appointment of a receiver, administrator, administrative receiver, trustee or similar officer of it or of any or all of its assets or revenues which might have a Material Adverse Effect;
(xi)
Solvency:
(A)
none of the Obligors nor the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole is unable, or admits or has admitted its inability, to pay its debts or has suspended making payments in respect of any of its debts;
(B)
none of the Obligors by reason of actual or anticipated financial difficulties, has commenced, or intends to commence, negotiations with one or more of its creditors with a view to rescheduling any of its indebtedness;
(C)
the value of the assets of each Obligor and the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole is not less than the liabilities of such entity or the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole (as the case may be) (taking into account contingent and prospective liabilities); and
(D)
no moratorium has been, or may, in the reasonably foreseeable future be, declared in respect of any indebtedness of any Obligor.
(xii)
No material defaults:
(A)
without prejudice to paragraph (B) below, none of the Obligors is in breach of or in default under any agreement to which it is a party or which is binding on it or any of its assets to an extent or in a manner which might have a Material Adverse Effect; and
(B)
no Potential Termination Event or Termination Event is continuing or might reasonably be expected to result from each Obligor's entry into



and performance of each Transaction Document to which such Obligor is a party;
(xiii)
No material proceedings: no action or administrative proceeding of or before any court, arbitral body or agency which is not covered by adequate insurance or which might have a Material Adverse Effect has been started or is reasonably likely to be started;
(xiv)
Accounts: all financial statements relating to the Charterers or the Charter Guarantor required to be delivered under paragraphs (a) ( Financial statements ) and (c) ( Interim financial statements ) of Clause 48 ( Charterers' undertakings ) were each prepared in accordance with GAAP, give (in conjunction with the notes thereto) a true and fair view of (in the case of annual financial statements) or fairly represent (in the case of semi-annual and quarterly financial statements) the financial condition of the Charterers or the Charter Guarantor (as the case may be) and its Subsidiaries at the date as of which they were prepared and the results of their operations during the financial period then ended;
(xv)
No obligation to create Encumbrance: the execution of the Transaction Documents by the Obligors and their exercise of their rights and performance of their obligations thereunder will not result in the existence of nor oblige any Obligor to create any Encumbrance over all or any of their present or future revenues or assets, other than pursuant to the Security Documents;
(xvi)
No breach: the execution of the Transaction Documents by each of the Obligors and their exercise of their rights and performance of their obligations under any of the Transaction Documents do not constitute and will not result in any breach of any agreement or treaty to which any of them is a party;
(xvii)
Security: each of the Obligors is the legal and beneficial owner of all assets and other property which it purports to charge, mortgage, pledge, assign or otherwise secure pursuant to each Security Document and those Security Documents to which it is a party create and give rise to valid and effective security having the ranking expressed in those Security Documents;
(xviii)
Necessary Authorisations: the Necessary Authorisations required by each Obligor are in full force and effect, and each Obligor is in compliance with the material provisions of each such Necessary Authorisation relating to it and, to the best of its knowledge, none of the Necessary Authorisations relating to it are the subject of any pending or threatened proceedings or revocation;
(xix)
No money laundering: the performance of the obligations of the Obligors under the Transaction Documents, will be for the account of members of the Charter Guarantor Group and will not involve any breach by any of them of any law or regulatory measure relating to "money laundering" as defined in Article 1 of the Directive (2005/60/EC) of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Communities;
(xx)
Disclosure of material facts: the Charterers are not aware of any material facts or circumstances which have not been disclosed to the Owners and which might, if disclosed, have reasonably been expected to adversely affect the decision of a person considering whether or not to enter into the Transaction Documents;
(xxi)
No breach of laws:
(A)
none of the Obligors has breached any law or regulation which breach has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect; and
(B)
no labour disputes are current or (to the best of the Charterers' knowledge and belief) threatened against any member of the Charter Guarantor Group which have or are reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect;
(xxii)
Environmental Law:
(A)
each member of the Charter Guarantor Group is in compliance with



paragraph (j) ( Environmental compliance ) of Clause 48 ( Charterers' undertakings ) and (to the best of the Charterers' knowledge and belief) no circumstances have occurred which would prevent such compliance in a manner or to an extent which has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect; and
(B)
no Environmental Claim has been commenced or (to the best of the Charterers' knowledge and belief) is threatened against any member of the Charter Guarantor Group where that claim has or is reasonably likely, if determined against that member of the Charter Guarantor Group, to have a Material Adverse Effect.
(xxiii)
Taxation:
(A)
no Obligor (save for the Charter Guarantor) is materially overdue in the filing of any Tax returns and no Obligor (save for the Charter Guarantor) is overdue in the payment of any amount in respect of Tax of five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) (or its equivalent in any other currency) or more, save in the case of Taxes which are being contested on bona fide grounds; and
(B)
no claims or investigations are being made or conducted against any Obligor (save for the Charter Guarantor) with respect to Taxes such that a liability of, or claim against, such Obligor of five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) (or its equivalent in any other currency) or more is reasonably likely to arise;
(xxiv)
No Restricted Party: no Obligor is a Restricted Party nor has any Obligor or any of their respective directors, officers or employees or any person acting on their behalf received notice or are aware of any claim, action, suit, proceeding or investigation against any of them with respect to Sanctions by a Sanctions Authority;
(xxv)
No Material Adverse Effect: no event or circumstance which has occurred and which has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect;
(xxvi)
Financial covenants: the financial covenants and other requirements under Clause 50 ( Financial covenants ) are no less favourable than those given by the Charter Guarantor to any of its other creditors; and
(xxvii)
Copies of Project Documents: the copies of the Project Documents provided by the Charterers to the Owners in accordance with Clause 36 ( Conditions precedent ) are true and accurate copies of the originals and represent the full agreement between the parties to those Project Documents in relation to the subject matter of those Project Documents and there are no commissions, rebates (other than any late fee, commitment fee and arrangement fee which the Charterers (as sellers) are obliged to pay to the Owners (as buyers) under the MOA), premiums or other payments due or to become due in connection with the subject matter of those Project Documents other than in the ordinary course of business or as disclosed to, and approved in writing by, the Owners.
(b)
Representations limited : the representation and warranties of the Charterers in this Clause 47 are subject to:
(i)
the principle that equitable remedies are remedies which may be granted or refused at the discretion of the court;
(ii)
the limitation of enforcement by laws relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, reorganisation, court schemes, moratoria, administration and other laws generally affecting or limiting the rights of creditors;
(iii)
the time barring of claims under any applicable limitation acts;
(iv)
the possibility that a court may strike out provisions for a contract as being invalid for reasons of oppression, undue influence or similar; and
(v)
any other reservations or qualifications of law expressed in any legal opinions



obtained by the Owners in connection with the Transaction Documents.
48.
Charterers' undertakings
The undertaking and covenants in this Clause 48 remain in force for the duration of the Agreement Term.
(a)
Financial statements : The Charterers shall supply to the Owners:
(i)
as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the end of each of the Charterers' Financial Years, the Charterers' audited financial statements for that Financial Year;
(ii)
as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the end of each of the Charter Guarantor's Financial Years, the Charter Guarantor's audited financial statements for that Financial Year.
(b)
Requirements as to financial statements : Each set of financial statements delivered to the Owners under paragraph (a) ( Financial statements ) above in relation to the Charterers and the Charter Guarantor (each a " Notifying Party "):
(i)
shall be certified by an authorised signatory of the relevant Notifying Party as fairly representing its financial condition as at the date as at which those financial statements were drawn up; and
(ii)
shall be prepared in accordance with GAAP.
(c)
Interim financial statements The Charterers shall supply to the Owners:
(i)
as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and twenty (120) days after the end of the Charterers' Financial Half-Year:
(A)
the unaudited financial statements of the Charterers for that Financial Half-Year; and
(B)
the unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Charter Guarantor for that Financial Half-Year; and
(ii)
as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and twenty (120) days after the end of each relevant Financial Quarter:
(A)
the unaudited financial statements of the Charterers for that Financial Quarter; and
(B)
the unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Charter Guarantor for that Financial Quarter.
(d)
Compliance Certificate
(i)
The Charterers shall supply to the Owners a Compliance Certificate setting out (in reasonable detail) computations as to compliance with Clause 50 ( Financial covenants ), with:
(A)
each of the Charter Guarantor's annual consolidated audited financial statements in respect of the relevant Financial Year delivered pursuant to paragraph (a)(ii) ( Financial statements ) above; and
(B)
each of the half-yearly unaudited financial statements in relation to the first Financial Half-Year of that calendar year and delivered pursuant to paragraph (c) ( Interim financial statements ) above.
(ii)
Each Compliance Certificate shall be signed by an authorised signatory of the Charter Guarantor.
(e)
Information: miscellaneous The Charterers shall supply to the Owners:
(i)
promptly upon becoming aware of them, details of any material litigation, arbitration or administrative proceedings which are current, threatened or pending against any Obligor, and which, if adversely determined, are reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect; and
(ii)
promptly, such further information regarding the financial condition, business and operations of any Obligor as the Owners may reasonably request.
(f)
Maintenance of legal validity The Charterers shall comply with the terms of and do



all that is necessary to maintain in full force and effect all Necessary Authorisations required in or by the laws and regulations of their jurisdiction of formation or incorporation and all other applicable jurisdictions, to enable them lawfully to enter into and perform their obligations under the Transaction Documents and to ensure the legality, validity, enforceability or admissibility in evidence of the Transaction Documents in their jurisdiction of incorporation or formation and all other applicable jurisdictions.
(g)
Notification of Termination Event The Charterers shall promptly, upon becoming aware of the same, inform the Owners in writing of the occurrence of any Termination Event (and the steps, if any, being taken to remedy this) and, upon receipt of a written request to that effect from the Owners, confirm to the Owners that, save as previously notified to the Owners or as notified in such confirmation, no Termination Event is continuing or if a Termination Event is continuing specifying the steps, if any, being taken to remedy it.
(h)
Claims pari passu The Charterers shall ensure that at all times the claims of a Creditor Party against them under the Transaction Documents rank at least pari passu with the claims of all their other unsecured and subordinated creditors save those whose claims are preferred by any bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, winding-up or other similar laws of general application.
(i)
Necessary Authorisations Without prejudice to any specific provision of the Transaction Documents relating to a Necessary Authorisation, the Charterers shall (i) obtain, comply with and do all that is necessary to maintain in full force and effect all Necessary Authorisations if a failure to do the same may cause a Material Adverse Effect; and (ii) promptly upon request, supply certified copies to the Owners of all Necessary Authorisations.
(j)
Compliance with applicable laws The Charterers shall comply with all applicable laws, including Environmental Laws, to which it may be subject (except as regards Restricted Parties to which paragraph (k) ( No dealings with Restricted Parties ) below applies, and anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws to which paragraph (l) ( Anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws ) below applies) if a failure to do the same may have a Material Adverse Effect.
(k)
No dealings with Restricted Parties The Charterers shall not, and shall not permit or authorise any other person to, directly utilise or employ the Vessel or to use, lend, make payments of, contribute or otherwise make available, all or any part of the proceeds of any transaction(s) contemplated by the Transaction Documents to fund any trade, business or other activities:
(i)
involving or for the benefit of any Restricted Party; and
(ii)
in any other manner that would reasonably be expected to result in any Obligor, the Owners, any Approved Commercial Managers, any Approved Technical Managers or any Finance Party (if applicable) being in breach of any Sanctions or become a Restricted Party.
(l)
Anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws The Charterers warrant, represent and agree that they and their Affiliates and their respective officers, directors, employees, consultants, agents and/or intermediaries have complied with, and shall comply with, all applicable Business Ethics Laws in connection with this Charter. The Charterers shall indemnify the Owners for any loss or damages arising from a breach of this paragraph (l). For the purpose of this Clause only, an "Affiliate" means any member of the Charter Guarantor Group.
(m)
Environmental compliance The Charterers shall, and shall procure that each of the Obligors will:
(i)
comply with any Environmental Law;
(ii)
obtain, maintain and ensure compliance with all requisite Environmental Approvals; and
(iii)
implement procedures to monitor compliance with and to prevent liability under



any Environmental Law,
where failure to do so has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.
(n)
Environmental Claims The Charterers shall promptly upon becoming aware of the same, inform the Owners in writing of:
(i)
any Environmental Claim against any member of the Charter Guarantor Group which is current, pending or threatened; and
(ii)
any facts or circumstances which are reasonably likely to result in any Environmental Claim being commenced or threatened against any member of the Charter Guarantor Group,
where the claim, if determined against that member of the Charter Guarantor Group, has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.
(o)
Taxation The Charterers shall pay and discharge any Tax imposed upon them or their assets within the time period allowed without incurring penalties unless and only to the extent that:
(i)
such payment is being contested in good faith;
(ii)
adequate reserves are being maintained for such Tax and the costs required to contest them have been disclosed in their latest financial statements; and
(iii)
such payment can be lawfully withheld and failure to pay such Tax does not have or is not reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.
(p)
Loans or other financial commitments The Charterers shall not make any loan or enter into any guarantee and indemnity, voluntarily assume any actual or contingent liability, or otherwise provide any other form of financial support in respect of any obligation of any other person except pursuant to the Transaction Documents and loans made in the ordinary course of business.
(q)
Further assurance The Charterers shall at their own expense, promptly take all such action as the Owners may reasonably require for the purpose of perfecting or protecting any of the Owners' rights with respect to the security created or evidenced (or intended to be created or evidenced) by the Security Documents.
(r)
Inspection of records The Charterers will permit the inspection of their financial records and accounts on reasonable notice from time to time before 5:00 pm in the place of business by the Owners or their nominee.
(s)
Insurance The Charterers shall procure that all of the assets, operation and liability of the Charterers are insured against such risks, liabilities and for amounts as normally adopted by the industry for similar assets and liabilities and, in the case of the Vessel, in accordance with the terms of this Charter.
(t)
Change of Control and other merger and demerger
(i)
The Charterers shall ensure that, unless with the Owners' prior written consent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed), no Change of Control shall occur.
(ii)
Without limiting sub-paragraph (i) above, the Charterers shall not enter into any amalgamation, merger, demerger or corporate restructuring without the prior written consent of the Owners (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld).
(u)
Transfer of assets The Charterers shall not, and shall procure that no other Obligor (other than the Charter Guarantor and the Sole Pledgor) will, sell or transfer any of its material assets other than:
(i)
on arm's length terms to third parties where the net proceeds of sale are used as a prepayment hereunder; or
(ii)
on arm's length terms to its Affiliates, which are and remain members of the the Charter Guarantor Group.
(v)
Change of business The Charterers shall not without the prior written consent of the Owners, make any substantial change to the general nature of their shipping business



from that carried on at the date of this Charter.
(w)
Acquisitions The Charterers shall not make any acquisitions or investments without the prior written consent of the Owners (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) save for the acquisition of the Vessel under the Building Contract.
(x)
"Know your customer" checks If:
(i)
the introduction of or any change in (or in the interpretation, administration or application of) any law or regulation made after the date of this Charter;
(ii)
any change in the status of the Charterers after the date of this Charter; or
(iii)
a proposed assignment or transfer by Owners of any of their rights and obligations under this Charter,
obliges the Owners to comply with "know your customer" or similar identification procedures in circumstances where the necessary information is not already available to it, the Charterers shall promptly upon the request of the Owners supply, or procure the supply of, such documentation and other evidence as is reasonably requested by the Owners in order for the Owners to carry out and be satisfied they have complied with all necessary "know your customer" or other similar checks under all applicable laws and regulations pursuant to the transactions contemplated in the Transaction Documents.
(y)
No borrowings The Charterers shall not incur any liability or obligation except (i) liabilities and obligations under the Transaction Documents to which they are parties, (ii) liabilities or obligations reasonably incurred in the ordinary course of operating, chartering, repairing and maintaining the Vessel and (iii) Financial Indebtedness owing to other members of the Teekay Group provided that such Financial Indebtedness is unsecured and subordinated, and provided further that so long as no Termination Event shall have occurred and be continuing or would result from the making of any such payment nothing in this paragraph (y) shall prevent the Charterers from repaying any such Financial Indebtedness or paying interest on such Financial Indebtedness.
(z)
No dividends The Charterers shall not, and shall procure that none of the other Obligors (other than any Pledgor and the Charter Guarantor) shall, pay any dividends or make other distributions to its shareholders whilst a Termination Event is continuing.
(aa)
Listing The Charterers shall procure that the Charter Guarantor will for the duration of the Agreement Term maintain its listing as a publicly listed entity on the New York Stock Exchange or any other recognised stock exchange acceptable to the Owners.
(ab)
Negative pledge The Charterers shall not create, or permit to subsist, any Encumbrance (other than pursuant to the Security Documents) over all or any part of the Vessel, their other assets or undertakings (other than Permitted Encumbrances) nor dispose of the Vessel or any of those assets or all or any part of those undertakings other than, in the case of a sale of the Vessel, where such sale complies with the requirements of the MOA, this Charter (including, without limitation, Clauses 51 ( Termination Events ) and 55 ( Sale of Vessel by the Owners )), or any other Transaction Documents.
(ac)
Management of the Vessel The Charterers shall ensure that:
(i)
the Vessel is at all times commercially managed by the relevant Approved Commercial Managers and technically managed by the relevant Approved Technical Managers;
(ii)
unless (A) the Charterers have promptly informed the Owners in writing of any proposed change of any Approved Commercial Managers or Approved Technical Managers, and (B) the Owners have granted their prior written consent (which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed) to such proposed change:
(A)
the Approved Commercial Managers shall not be changed to an entity which is not a member of the Teekay Group; and
(B)
the Approved Technical Managers shall not be changed to an entity which is neither (1) a member of the Teekay Group, nor (2) STASCO; and



(iii)
if, at any time:
(A)
the Approved Commercial Managers are changed to an entity which is not a member of the Teekay Group; or
(B)
the Approved Technical Managers are changed to an entity which is neither (1) a member of the Teekay Group, nor (2) STASCO,
the relevant new Approved Commercial Managers or Approved Technical Managers (as the case may be) will provide a Managers' Undertaking (in form and content reasonably satisfactory to the Owners) confirming that, among other things, following the occurrence of Termination Event which is continuing, all claims of such Approved Commercial Managers or Approved Technical Managers (as the case may be) against the Charterers shall be subordinated to the claims of the Owners or the Finance Parties (if applicable) under the Transaction Documents.
(ad)
Classification The Charterers shall ensure that the Vessel maintains the highest classification required for the purpose of the relevant trade of the Vessel which shall be with the Vessel's Classification Society, in each case, free from any material overdue recommendations, and adverse notations affecting that the Vessel's class.
(ae)
Certificate of financial responsibility The Charterers shall, if required, obtain and maintain a certificate of financial responsibility in relation to the Vessel which is to call at the United States of America.
(af)
Registration The Charterers shall not change or permit a change to the flag of the Vessel throughout the duration of this Charter other than to a Pre-Approved Flag or under such other flag as may be approved by the Owners, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Any change to the flag of the Vessel shall be at the cost of the Charterers (which shall include any reasonable and documented costs of the Finance Parties (if applicable)).
(ag)
ISM and ISPS Compliance The Charterers shall ensure that each ISM Company and ISPS Company complies in all material respects with the ISM Code and the ISPS Code, respectively, or any replacements thereof and in particular (without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing) shall ensure that such company holds (i) a valid and current Document of Compliance issued pursuant to the ISM Code, (ii) a valid and current SMC issued in respect of the Vessel pursuant to the ISM Code, and (iii) an ISSC in respect of the Vessel, and the Charterers shall promptly, upon request, supply the Owners with copies of the same.
(ah)
Chartering-in The Charterers shall not, during the duration of this Charter, without the prior written consent of the Owners, take any vessel on charter or other contract of employment (or agree to do so) except for vessels chartered in by the Charterers on a temporary basis to be provided to any Sub-Charterers in order to fulfil its obligations under the relevant Sub-Charter (in circumstances where the Vessel is not available for whatever reason).
(ai)
Inspection of Vessel and inspection reports In the absence of a Termination Event, subject to there being no undue interference with the operation of the Vessel, the Charterers shall, upon the Owners' request once in each twelve (12)-month period during the Charter Period, provide an inspection report as to the condition of the Vessel (and, for the avoidance of doubt, each such report may be prepared by the relevant technical team of a member of the Teekay Group), provided always however that if a Termination Event has occurred and is continuing, the Owners may at any time and at the Charterers' cost conduct such inspection and the Charterers shall be deemed to have granted such permission and shall provide such necessary assistance to the Owners in respect of such inspection.
(aj)
Valuation Report The Charterers will deliver or procure the delivery to the Owners of a Valuation Report:



(i)
once every twelve (12) months during the Charter Period (each such Valuation Report to be at the Charterers' cost); and
(ii)
at such other times as the Owners may require in their absolute discretion (each such additional Valuation Report to be at Owners' cost unless a Termination Event has occurred and is continuing following which each such additional Valuation Report shall be at the cost of the Charterers).
(ak)
Transactions with Affiliates The Charterers shall procure that all transactions conducted or to be conducted between the Charterers and any of the Charterers' Affiliates will be on an arm's length commercial basis.
(al)
Project Documents In relation to the Project Documents, the Charterers undertake that:
(i)
there shall be no termination by the Charterers of, alteration to or waiver of any material term of, any Project Document and the Charterers shall not exercise or waive any of their rights under or in connection with any Project Document, in each case without the prior written consent of the Owners; and
(ii)
without prejudice to the foregoing, the Charterers shall, where applicable, use reasonable endeavours and forthwith execute and deliver any and all such other agreements, instruments and documents (including any novation agreement) as may be required by law or deemed necessary or desirable by the Owners to ensure that the Project Documents which are in effect on the date of this Charter (in particular any Sub-Charters) shall remain in effect, so that all obligations previously owed by the applicable Project Party to the Charterers under such Project Documents shall continue to be owed to the Charterers throughout the Agreement Term.
(am)
Evidence of delivery under Sub-Charters and replacement time charters The Charterers shall:
(i)
within thirty (30) days from the first day of the Initial Sub-Charter Delivery Window, provide the certificate of delivery (or such other equivalent document) for the purpose of evidencing that delivery under the Initial Sub-Charter has taken place;
(ii)
without prejudice to sub-paragraph (i) above, provide a written confirmation to the Owners that: (A) delivery of the Vessel to the Initial Sub-Charterers in accordance with the Initial Sub-Charter has occurred within thirty (30) days after such delivery, and (B) delivery of the Vessel to such other Sub-Charterers in accordance with the relevant Sub-Charter has occurred within thirty (30) days after such delivery; and
(iii)
within thirty (30) days after the Vessel is delivered to the relevant replacement charterer in accordance with a replacement time charter referred to in sub-paragraph (a)(xxvi)(B) ( Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter before the Actual Delivery Date ) or (a)(xxvii)(B) ( Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter after the Actual Delivery Date ) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ) has occurred, provide a written confirmation to the Owners that such delivery has occurred.
(an)
Conditions subsequent The Charterers shall:
(i)
to the extent that any certificate received by the Owners pursuant to paragraph (g) of Clause 36 ( Conditions precedent ) was in provisional form at the time of the receipt, deliver or caused to be delivered to the Owners the corresponding formal certificate as soon as possible after the Charterers' receipt of the same from the relevant persons, and in any event prior to the expiry of the validity period of such provisional certificate;
(ii)
the Vessel's transcript of register within forty-eight (48) hours of the Actual Delivery Date; and
(iii)
within ten (10) Business Days from the Actual Delivery Date, letters of undertaking in respect of the Insurances as required by the Transaction



Documents, together with copies of the relevant policies or cover notes or entry certificates in respect of the Insurances duly endorsed with the interest of the Owners.
49.
Earnings Account
(a)
In addition to Clause 48 ( Charterers' undertakings ), the Charterers hereby undertake to the Owners that:
(i)
if, at any time during the Agreement Term, the Account Bank needs to be changed from such bank or financial institution which the Owners and the Charterers have previously agreed to be the Account Bank for the purpose of this Charter (in each instance a " Previous Account Bank ") as a result of the Owners' internal approval requirements, then the Charterers shall (without limiting the generality of paragraph (q) ( Further assurance ) of Clause 48 ( Charterers' undertakings )) at their own expense, promptly take all such action as the Owners may reasonably require for the purpose of effecting a substitution of such Previous Account Bank to such Owners-approved bank or financial institution (in each instance the " Newly-Approved Account Bank "), including but not limited to the following:
(A)
the (1) execution of all necessary account opening mandates, "know your client", compliance checks or similar documents, and (2) payment of account administration, operation, maintenance or associated fees, in each case as such Newly-Approved Account Bank may require;
(B)
the transfer of all amounts standing credit to the Earnings Account held with such Previous Account Bank to the Earnings Account opened or to be opened with the Newly-Approved Account Bank; and
(C)
the:
(1)
execution of a new security instrument (together with all other documents required by it according to its terms, including, without limitation, all notices of assignment and/or charge and acknowledgements of all such notices of assignment); and
(2)
procurement of: (x) a legal opinion issued by a competent law firm qualified to practise in the jurisdiction in which the new Earnings Account referred to in sub-paragraph (a)(i)(B) above is to be opened, (y) a legal opinion issued by a competent law firm qualified to practise in the jurisdiction of formation of the Charterers, and (z) such security instrument, other documents and legal opinions shall, in each case as applicable, in form and substance satisfactory to the Owners (acting reasonably); and
(ii)
the Charterers will, throughout the Agreement Term, deposit all of the Earnings received by the Charterers into the Earnings Account, free and clear of any costs, fees, expenses, disbursements, withholdings or deductions.
(b)
Provided that no Termination Event has occurred or is continuing and subject to payment of any Hire that has become due and payable, the Charterers may freely withdraw any amount standing to the credit of the Earnings Account.
50.
Financial covenants
(a)
The Charterers shall procure that the Charter Guarantor will (on a consolidated basis) comply with the following financial covenants throughout the Agreement Term:
(i)
to maintain Free Liquidity and Available Credit Lines of (in aggregate) not less than thirty five million US Dollars (US$35,000,000);
(ii)
to maintain a Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity Ratio of not more than eighty per cent (80%); and



(iii)
to maintain a Tangible Net Worth of at least four hundred million US Dollars (US$400,000,000),
provided that following any change in the applicable accounting policies for the Charter Guarantor from GAAP, the Owners (in consultation with the Charter Guarantor) may require an amendment to this Clause 50 as the Owners deem logical and necessary having regard to the nature of such changes in policy and the intended substance of this Clause 50.
(b)
The financial covenants set out in paragraph (a) above shall be tested every six (6) months by reference to (i) each of the audited consolidated annual and (as the case may be) unaudited consolidated semi-annual financial statements of the Charter Guarantor received by the Owners pursuant to paragraphs (a) ( Financial statements ) and (c) ( Interim financial statements ) (respectively) of Clause 48 ( Charterers' undertakings ), and (ii) the relevant Compliance Certificate delivered pursuant to paragraph (d) ( Compliance Certificate ) of Clause 48 ( Charterers' undertakings ).
(c)
For the purpose of this Clause 50:
" Available Credit Lines " means any undrawn committed revolving credit lines, other than undrawn committed revolving credit lines with less than six (6) months to maturity, available to be drawn by any member of the Charter Guarantor Group, as reflected in Charter Guarantor's most recent financial statements forming part of the Charter Guarantor's Accounts.
" Charter Guarantor's Accounts " means the consolidated financial statements of the Charter Guarantor to be provided to the Owner, as referred to in paragraph (b) above of this Clause 50.
" Equity " means the aggregate of the amount paid up on the issued share capital of the Charter Guarantor and the amount standing to the credit of its capital and revenue reserves (including any share premium account or capital redemption reserve but excluding any revaluation reserve), plus or minus the amount standing to the credit or debit (as the case may be) of its profit and loss account.
" Free Liquidity " means cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of maturities less than one (1) year to which the members of the Charter Guarantor Group shall have free, immediate and direct access each as reflected in the Charter Guarantor's most recent financial statements forming part of the Charter Guarantor's Accounts.
" Net Debt " means the Charter Guarantor's Total Debt less its Free Liquidity.
" Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity Ratio " means the ratio of Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity.
" Tangible Net Worth " means the issued and paid up share capital (including share premium or items of a similar nature (but excluding shares which are expressed to be redeemable)), loans from shareholders (where subordinated to the satisfaction of the Owners), and amounts standing to the credit of the consolidated capital reserves of the Charter Guarantor,
(a)
plus any credit balance carried forward on the Charter Guarantor's consolidated profit and loss account,
(b)
less:
(i)
any debit balance carried forward on the Charter Guarantor's consolidated profit and loss account;



(ii)
any amount shown for goodwill, including on consolidation, or any other intangible property (other than intangible property relating to contracts as shown in the balance sheet of the Charter Guarantor); and
(iii)
any amount attributable to minority interests in Subsidiaries.
" Total Debt " means the aggregate of:
(a)
the amount calculated in accordance with GAAP shown as each of "long term debt", "short term debt" and "current portion of long term debt" on the latest consolidated balance sheet of the Charter Guarantor; and
(b)
the amount of any liability in respect of any lease or hire purchase contract entered into by the Charter Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries which would, in accordance with GAAP, be treated as a finance or capital lease (excluding any amounts applicable to leases to the extent that the lease obligations are secured by a security deposit which is held on the balance sheet under "Restricted Cash").
51.
Termination Events
(a)
Each of the following events shall constitute a Termination Event:
(i)
Failure to pay an Obligor fails to pay any amount due from it under any Transaction Document to which it is a party at the time, in the currency and otherwise in the manner specified therein provided that , if such Obligor can demonstrate to the reasonable satisfaction of the Owners that all necessary instructions were given to effect such payment and the non-receipt thereof is attributable solely to an administrative or technical error or an error in the banking system or a Disruption Event, then such payment shall instead be deemed to be due, solely for the purposes of this paragraph, within:
(A)
three (3) Business Days of the date on which such amount actually fell due if it relates to a payment of Hire under this Charter; or
(B)
ten (10) Business Days of the date on which such amount actually fell due if it relates to any other sum which is payable on demand under this Charter or any other relevant Transaction Document; or
(ii)
Misrepresentation any representation or statement made by any Obligor in any Transaction Document to which it is a party or in any notice or other document, certificate or statement delivered by it pursuant thereto or in connection therewith is or proves to have been incorrect or misleading in any material respect, where the circumstances causing the same give rise to a Material Adverse Effect; or
(iii)
Specific covenants an Obligor fails duly to perform or comply with any of the obligations expressed to be assumed by or procured by the Charterers under paragraphs (s) ( Insurance ), (bb) ( Negative pledge ) and (ff) ( Registration ) of Clause 48 ( Charterers' undertakings ); or
(iv)
Financial covenants the Charter Guarantor is in breach of any of the financial covenants set out in Clause 50 ( Financial covenants ); or
(v)
Other obligations an Obligor fails duly to perform or comply with any of the obligations expressed to be assumed by it in any Transaction Document (other than those referred to in paragraphs (iii) ( Specific covenants ) and (iv) ( Financial covenants ) above) and such failure is not remedied within fourteen (14) days after the earlier of (A) the Owners having given notice thereof to the relevant Obligor, and (B) any Obligor becoming aware of such failure to perform or comply; or
(vi)
Cross default any Financial Indebtedness of any Obligor is not paid when due (or within any applicable grace period) or any Financial Indebtedness of any Obligor is declared, or is capable of being declared, to be or otherwise becomes due and payable prior to its specified maturity where (in either case) the



aggregate of all such unpaid or accelerated indebtedness of:
(A)
each of (1) the Charter Guarantor or (2) a Pledgor which is a wholly-owned Subsidiary within the Teekay Group and legally or beneficially (directly or indirectly) owns at least fifty per cent. (50%) of the membership interest of the Sellers is, in each case, equal to or greater than one hundred million US Dollars (US$100,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies; or
(B)
the Charterers is equal to or greater than five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies; or
(vii)
Insolvency and rescheduling an Obligor is unable to pay its debts as they fall due, commences negotiations with any one or more of its creditors with a view to the general readjustment or rescheduling of its indebtedness or makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors or a composition with its creditors; or
(viii)
Winding-up an Obligor files for initiation of formal restructuring proceedings, is wound up or declared bankrupt or takes any corporate action or other steps (including any compulsory corporate rehabilitation mandated or ordered by any government or any governmental agency, semi-governmental or judicial entity or authority (including, without limitation, any stock exchange or any self-regulatory organisation established under statute)) are taken or legal proceedings are started for its winding‑up, dissolution, administration or re‑organisation or for the appointment of a liquidator, receiver, administrator, administrative receiver, conservator, custodian, trustee or similar officer of it or of any or all of its revenues or assets or any moratorium is declared or sought in respect of any of its indebtedness; or
(ix)
Execution or distress
(A)
an Obligor fails to comply with or pay any sum due from it (within thirty (30) days of such amount falling due) under any final judgment or any final order made or given by any court or other official body of a competent jurisdiction in an aggregate in respect of:
(1)
each of (I) the Charter Guarantor and (II) a Pledgor which is a wholly-owned Subsidiary within the Teekay Group and legally or beneficially (directly or indirectly) owns the entire membership interest of the Sellers is, in each case, equal to or greater than one hundred million US Dollars (US$100,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies; or
(2)
the Charterers equals to or is greater than five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency,
in each case being a judgment or order against which there is no right of appeal or if a right of appeal exists, where the time limit for making such appeal has expired; or
(B)
any execution or distress is levied against, or an encumbrancer takes possession of, the whole or any part of, the property, undertaking or assets of an Obligor in an aggregate amount in respect of:
(1)
each of (I) the Charter Guarantor and (II) a Pledgor which is a wholly-owned Subsidiary within the Teekay Group and legally or beneficially (directly or indirectly) owns the entire membership interest of the Sellers is, in each case, equal to or greater than one hundred million US Dollars (US$100,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or



currencies; or
(2)
the Charterers equals to or is greater than ten million US Dollars (US$10,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies,
in each case other than any execution or distress which is being contested in good faith and which is either discharged within thirty (30) days or in respect of which adequate security has been provided within thirty (30) days to the relevant court or other authority to enable the relevant execution or distress to be lifted or released; or
(x)
Similar event any event occurs which, under the laws of any jurisdiction, has a similar or analogous effect to any of those events mentioned in paragraphs (vii) ( Insolvency and rescheduling ), (viii) ( Winding-up ) or (ix) ( Execution or distress ) above; or
(xi)
Repudiation an Obligor repudiates any Transaction Document to which it is a party or does or causes to be done any act or thing evidencing an intention to repudiate any such Transaction Document; or
(xii)
Validity and admissibility at any time any act, condition or thing required to be done, fulfilled or performed in order:
(A)
to enable any Obligor lawfully to enter into, exercise its rights under and perform the respective obligations expressed to be assumed by it in the Transaction Documents;
(B)
to ensure that the obligations expressed to be assumed by each of the Obligors in the Transaction Documents are legal, valid and binding; or
(C)
to make the Transaction Documents admissible in evidence in any applicable jurisdiction,
is not done, fulfilled or performed within thirty (30) days after notification from the Owners to the relevant Obligor requiring the same to be done, fulfilled or performed; or
(xiii)
Illegality at any time:
(A)
it is or becomes unlawful for any Obligor to perform or comply with any or all of its obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is a party;
(B)
any of the obligations of the Charterers under the Transaction Documents to which they are parties are not or cease to be legal, valid and binding; or
(C)
any Encumbrance created or purported to be created by the Security Documents ceases to be legal, valid, binding, enforceable or effective or is alleged by a party to such Security Document (other than the Owners) to be ineffective,
and, in each case, such illegality is not remedied or mitigated to the satisfaction of the Owners within thirty (30) days after they have given notice thereof to the relevant Obligor; or
(xiv)
Material adverse change at any time there shall occur any event or change which has a Material Adverse Effect and such event or change, if capable of remedy, is not so remedied within thirty (30) days of the delivery of a notice confirming such event or change by the Owners to the Charterers; or
(xv)
Conditions precedent if any of the conditions set out in clause 8 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) of the MOA or Clause 36 ( Conditions precedent ) is not satisfied by the relevant time or such other time period specified by the Owners in their discretion; or



(xvi)
Revocation or modification of consents etc. if any Necessary Authorisation which is now or which at any time during the Agreement Term becomes necessary to enable any of the Obligors to comply with any of their obligations in or pursuant to any of the Transaction Documents is revoked, withdrawn or withheld, or modified in a manner which the Owners reasonably considers is, or may be, prejudicial to the interests of Owners in a material manner, or if such Necessary Authorisation ceases to remain in full force and effect; or
(xvii)
Cessation of business any of the Obligors ceases, or threatens to cease, to carry on all or a substantial part of its business; or
(xviii)
Curtailment of business if the business of any of the Obligors is wholly or materially curtailed by any intervention by or under authority of any government, or if all or a substantial part of the undertaking, property or assets of any of the Obligors is seized, nationalised, expropriated or compulsorily acquired by or under authority of any government or any Obligor disposes or threatens to dispose of a substantial part of its business or assets; or
(xix)
Reduction of capital if any Obligor reduces its committed or subscribed capital (other than any reduction effected by the Charter Guarantor pursuant to (in each case while the Charter Guarantor is solvent) (A) a share or common unit buy-back, or (B) redemption of redeemable shares or units); or
(xx)
Environmental matters
(A)
any Environmental Claim is pending or made against the Charterers or in connection with the Vessel, where such Environmental Claim has a Material Adverse Effect;
(B)
any actual Environmental Incident occurs in connection with the Vessel, where such Environmental Incident has a Material Adverse Effect; or
(xxi)
Loss of property all or a substantial part of the business or assets of any Obligor is destroyed, abandoned, seized, appropriated or forfeited for any reason, and such occurrence in the reasonable opinion of the Owners has or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; or
(xxii)
Sanctions any Obligor, any Affiliate of any Obligor or any of their respective directors, officers or employees becomes a Restricted Party; or
(xxiii)
Arrest the Vessel is arrested or seized for any reason whatsoever (other than caused solely and directly by any action or omission from the Owners) unless the Vessel is released and returned to the possession of the Charterers within forty five (45) days of such arrest or seizure or, in respect of any arrest or seizure caused by piracy during the continuance of the Initial Sub-Charter, one hundred and eighty (180) days; or
(xxiv)
Change of Control
(A)
a Change of Control occurs without the prior written consent of the Owners; or
(B)
any conditions on which the Owners' prior written consent to the occurrence of a Change of Control is not satisfied by the time required by the Owners or by any relevant laws and regulations; or
(xxv)
MOA and Related Charters termination events there occurs any event or circumstance referred to in:
(A)
paragraph (a)(i) ( Failure to pay ) of clause 51 ( Termination Events ) of any Related Charter (other than the Related Vessel A Charter); or
(B)
for the period commencing from the date of this Agreement up to the Actual Delivery Date, clause 14 ( MOA Termination Events ) of the MOA; or
(xxvi)
Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter on or before the Actual Delivery Date any Sub-Charter is terminated, repudiation, cancelled or otherwise ceases to remain in full force and effect on or before the Actual



Delivery Date, provided that no Termination Event will occur under this sub-paragraph (xxvi) if:
(A)
such termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness will not, in the opinion of the Owners, materially impair the Charterers' ability to perform their obligations under this Charter; and
(B)
such Sub-Charter is replaced by another time charter (for a period covering not less than the remaining unexpired balance of the terminated, repudiated, cancelled or ceased Sub-Charter on terms reasonably acceptable to the Owners) within:
(1)
(if the relevant termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness is, in the opinion of the Owners, due to any default, act or omission on the part of the Charterers) sixty (60) days of the termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness (as applicable) and no later than thirty (30) days prior to the Actual Delivery Date; or
(2)
(if the relevant termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness is not, in the opinion of the Owners, due to any default, act or omission on the part of the Charterers) one hundred and eight (180) days of the termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness (as applicable) and no later than thirty (30) days prior to the Actual Delivery Date;
(xxvii)
Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter after the Actual Delivery Date any Sub-Charter is terminated, repudiation, cancelled or otherwise ceases to remain in full force and effect after the Actual Delivery Date, provided that no Termination Event will occur under this sub-paragraph (xxvi) if:
(A)
such termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness will not, in the opinion of the Owners, materially impair the Charterers' ability to perform their obligations under this Charter; and
(B)
such Sub-Charter is replaced by another time charter (for a period covering not less than the remaining unexpired balance of the terminated, repudiated, cancelled or ceased Sub-Charter on terms reasonably acceptable to the relevant Owners) within:
(1)
(if the relevant termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness is, in the opinion of the Owners, due to any default, act or omission on the part of the Charterers) sixty (60) days of the termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness (as applicable); or
(2)
(if the relevant termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness is not, in the opinion of the Owners, due to any default, act or omission on the part of the Charterers) one hundred and eighty (180) days of the termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness (as applicable);
(xxviii)
Repudiation of other Project Documents without prejudice to paragraphs (xi) ( Repudiation ), (xxvi) ( Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter before the Actual Delivery Date ) and (xxvii) ( Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter after the Actual Delivery Date ) above, any Project Party repudiates (or evidences an intention to repudiate) any Project Document



to which such Project Party is a party; or
(xxix)
Project Party cessation of business any Project Party ceases or threatens to cease, to carry on all or, in the opinion of the Owners, any material part of such Project Party's business; or
(xxx)
Termination or cancellation of other Project Documents
(A)
any Project Document (other than a Sub-Charter which shall be considered under sub-paragraphs (xxvi) ( Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter before the Actual Delivery Date ) and (xxvii) ( Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter after the Actual Delivery Date ) above) is terminated, cancelled or otherwise ceases to remain in full force and effect; or
(B)
without limiting the generality of sub-paragraph (A) above, any such event or circumstance has occurred such that the Charterers (in their capacities as original buyers under the Building Contract) have become entitled to exercise their rights to cancel, terminate or rescind the Building Contract (irrespective of whether the Charterers have exercised such right), unless such right has arisen pursuant to paragraphs 2 ( Speed ) to 5 ( Contractual Boil-off Rate ) of article III ( Adjustment of Contract Price ) inclusive of the Building Contract and the Charterers have notified the Owners they do not intend to exercise their rights to cancel.
(xxxi)
Exercise of step-in and similar rights the Initial Sub-Charterers exercise or evidence an intention to exercise their step-in rights in accordance with the Step-In Agreement; or
(xxxii)
Similar event in relation to non-Obligor Project Parties any event which, under the laws of any jurisdiction, has a similar or analogous effect to any of those events mentioned in paragraphs (vii) ( Insolvency and rescheduling ), (viii) ( Winding-up ) or (ix) ( Execution or distress ) above occurs (mutatis mutandis) in relation to a Project Party that is not an Obligor (other than the Builder), provided that , if any such event occurs in relation to a Sub-Charterer, no Termination Event will occur under this sub-paragraph (xxxii) if:
(A)
such event will not, in the opinion of the Owners, materially impair the ability of any Obligor to perform its obligations under any Transaction Document to which such Obligor is a party; and
(B)
the Sub-Charter to which such Sub-Charterer is a party to is replaced by another time charter (for a period covering not less than the remaining unexpired balance of such Sub-Charter on terms reasonably acceptable to the relevant Owners) within one hundred and eighty (180) days of the occurrence of such event;
(xxxiii)
Owners' inability to change flag where a change of the Vessel's flag from a Pre-Approved Flag is required:
(A)
to be implemented by the Owners under the Finance Documents due to (1) the implementation of Sanctions (or provisions which carry similar requirements under the Finance Documents) and/or other relevant laws and regulations, and (2) an event of default or mandatory prepayment event (however each such event is described under the Finance Documents) will occur if the Owners do not implement such change of flag; and
(B)
the relevant Sub-charterers' consent to the implementation of the change of flag referred to in sub-paragraph (A) above is not provided pursuant to Clause 53 ( Owners' undertaking regarding change of Vessel registration ).
(b)
The Owners and the Charterers agree that it is a fundamental term and condition of this



Charter that no Termination Event shall occur during the Agreement Term.  Without prejudice to the forgoing, a Termination Event which is continuing shall constitute an agreed terminating event, the occurrence of which will entitle the Owners to exercise all or any of the remedies set out below in this Clause 51.
(c)
At any time after a Termination Event shall have occurred and be continuing following the lapse of any applicable grace period, the Owners may at their option:
(i)
and by delivering to the Charterers a Termination Notice, terminate this Charter with immediate effect or on the date specified in such Termination Notice and withdraw the Vessel from the service of the Charterers without noting any protest and without interference by any court or any other formality whatsoever, whereupon the Vessel shall no longer be in the possession of the Charterers with the consent of the Owners, and the Charterers shall redeliver the Vessel to the Owners in accordance with Clauses 42 ( Redelivery ) and 43 ( Redelivery conditions );
(ii)
apply any amount then standing to the credit to the Earnings Account against any Unpaid Sum or such other amounts which the Owners or other Obligors may owe under the Transaction Documents; and/or
(iii)
(without prejudice to sub-paragraph (ii) above) enforce any Encumbrance created pursuant to the relevant Transaction Documents.
(d)
On the Termination Payment Date in respect of any Termination in accordance with paragraph (c) above, the Charterers shall pay to the Owners an amount equal to the Early Termination Amount.
(e)
Following any termination to which this Clause 51 applies, all sums payable in accordance with paragraph (d) above shall be paid to such account or accounts as the Owners may direct and shall be applied towards settlement of the Early Termination Amount (or part thereof) and any other sums due and payable under the Transaction Documents. To the extent that there is any surplus after such application, such surplus shall be paid to the Charterers by way of rebate hire.
(f)
If the chartering of the Vessel or, as the case may be, the obligation of the Owners to deliver and charter the Vessel to the Charterers is terminated in accordance with the terms of this Charter, the obligation of the Charterers to pay Hire shall cease once the Charterers have made the payment pursuant to paragraph (d) above to the satisfaction of the Owners, whereupon the Owners shall promptly transfer title to the Vessel to the Charterers (or its nominee) in accordance with paragraphs (d) to (h) of Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchaser obligation and transfer of title ).
(g)
Without prejudice to the forgoing or to any other rights of the Owners under the Charter, at any time after a Termination Notice is served under paragraph (c) above, the Owners may, acting in their sole discretion:
(i)
withdraw the Vessel from the service of the Charterers without noting any protest and without interference by any court or any other formality whatsoever, whereupon the Vessel shall no longer be in the possession of the Charterers with the consent of the Owners, and the Charterers shall redeliver the Vessel to the Owners in accordance with Clauses 42 ( Redelivery ) and 43 ( Redelivery conditions ); and/or
(ii)
without prejudice to the Charterers' obligations under Clause 43 ( Redelivery conditions ), retake possession of the Vessel and, the Charterers agree that the Owners, for such purpose, may put into force and exercise all their rights and entitlements at law and may enter upon any premises belonging to or in the occupation or under the control of the Charterers where the Vessel may be located as well as giving instructions to the Charterers' servants or agents for this purpose; and/or
(iii)
enforce any Encumbrance created pursuant to the relevant Transaction Documents.



(h)
Following any termination to which this Clause 51 applies, if the Charterers have not paid to the Owners the Early Termination Amount by the applicable Termination Payment Date (and consequently the Owners have not transferred title to the Vessel to the Charterers (or its nominee) in accordance with paragraph (f) above), then, subject to paragraph (i) below, the Owners shall be free to sell the Vessel and apply the relevant Net Sale Proceeds against the Early Termination Amount and claim from the Charterers for any shortfall.
(i)
The Owners hereby appoint the Charterers (and the Charterers hereby accept) to act as the sole and exclusive agent of the Owners for the purposes of negotiating and conducting the sale of the Vessel referred to in paragraph (h) above in such manner and upon such terms as the Charterer may determine in their discretion (acting reasonably), but subject to the following conditions (such appointment and relationship being the " Sales Agency "):
(i)
the Sales Agency shall be automatically terminated without notice if there occurs any event or circumstance referred to in sub-paragraphs (a)(vii) ( Insolvency and rescheduling ), (a)(viii) ( Winding-up ) or (a)(a)(ix) ( Execution or distress ) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events );
(ii)
without prejudice to sub-paragraph (i) above:
(A)
the Owners shall be entitled to terminate the Sales Agency with immediate effect by means of written notification to the Charterers if no sale of the Vessel is completed within three (3) months of the date of the Termination Notice served on the Charterers pursuant to paragraph (c) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ); and
(B)
following such termination, the Owners are entitled to conduct the sale of the Vessel, provided that at all times any such sale complies with the requirements of sub-paragraph (b)(iii) of Clause 55 ( Sale of Vessels by the Owners );
(iii)
the Charterers' authority is limited to the extent that the Charterers are not authorised to sell the Vessel or to approve or execute on behalf of the Owners any document relating to the sale of the Vessel for which the Owners' specific written authority will be required, provided that such authority will not be withheld or delayed if the Owners are satisfied that:
(A)
the sale complies with or will comply with the provisions of paragraph (i) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ) in all material respects; and
(B)
either:
(1)
the Net Sale Proceeds will exceed the aggregate amount of the Early Termination Amount and the other amounts payable by the Owners pursuant to this Charter as at the proposed date of sale; or
(2)
to the extent that there will be a Net Sale Proceeds Deficit, the Charterers will either (I) have adequate financial resources available to it to enable it to pay the balance of such aggregate amount to the Owners, or (II) prior to the completion of the proposed sale, deposit a cash amount equivalent to the Net Sale Proceed Deficit into such account as the Owners may designate;
(iv)
for the purpose of paragraph (i) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ), the sales provisions for the Sales Agency are as follows:
(A)
the sale will be at a cash price payable by the purchaser in full on completion of that sale in US Dollars or any other currency which is then freely convertible into US Dollars;
(B)
the sale may be to any person other than:
(1)
the Charterers;
(2)
any person who is purchasing on behalf of or in trust for the



Charterers;
(3)
any Restricted Party; or
(4)
any person who is purchasing as part of an agreement under which title will or may pass to any of the persons mentioned in paragraphs (1) to (3) above;
(C)
the terms of the sale will include a warranty on the part of the Owners that the Owners will pass such title to the Vessel as the Owners have acquired pursuant to the MOA free of Owners' Encumbrances;
(D)
the terms of the sale will, if applicable, include an assignment by the Owners of any unexpired portion of any assignable warranties and indemnities referred to in the MOA;
(E)
the sale will be on an "as is, where is and with all faults" basis and governed by the laws of England;
(F)
if the proposed sale provides for delivery of the Vessel by the Owners, such obligation is conditional on the Vessel first being redelivered to the Owners;
(G)
the sale will be for delivery on or as soon as reasonably practicable after the proposed date of termination referred to in the relevant Termination Notice;
(H)
the sale will exclude, so far as permitted by the laws of England and any other laws governing or applicable to the sale of the Vessel, all liability of the Owners, in contract or tort, in relation to the Vessel (except for the warranty referred to in sub-paragraph (C) above);
(I)
if the Vessel is at the date of entry into any contract for its sale subject to any Requisition for Hire (as defined in Clause 5 ( Requisition/Acquisition )), the sale will be subject to such Requisition for Hire;
(J)
if the Vessel is at the date of entry into any contract for its sale subject to any charter or contract of employment (including without limitation any Sub-Charter), the sale will be subject to the such charter or contract of employment; and
(K)
the Net Sale Proceeds will be paid to the Owners in full in cash upon completion of the Sale;
(v)
the Charterers shall, to the extent applicable, exercise their rights under the Sales Agency in a manner in all respects consistent with the Quiet Enjoyment Letter and each Finance Party Quiet Enjoyment Letter;
(vi)
subject to sub-paragraphs (i)(iii) and (i)(iv) above, the Owners agree that they will, at the cost and expense of the Charterers, on reasonable notice, execute any agreement and any bill of sale for, and any other documentation reasonably requested by the Charterers in respect of, the sale of the Vessel in accordance with sub-paragraphs (i)(iv)(A) to (i)(iv)(K) above;
(vii)
the Charterers are entitled at no cost to the Owners to delegate its rights and duties under the Sales Agency to:
(A)
any other Obligor;
(B)
any other member of the Teekay Group; or
(C)
such other person (other than a Restricted Party) as the Owners may approve (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed); and
(viii)
the Charterers will supply the Owners with details of any offer received and, if so requested by the Owners, reasonable details of the state of negotiations.
(j)
Upon completion of the sale the Vessel in accordance with paragraph (i) above:
(i)
if:
(A)
the Charterers have not paid to the Owners the Early Termination Amount in full at the time when the Owners have received in full of



such Net Sale Proceeds; and
(B)
the Net Sale Proceeds are at least equal to the Early Termination Amount,
then the Owners shall, after applying the Net Sale Proceeds against the Early Termination Amount, refund to the Charterers the residual amount (net of any bank transfer fees or equivalent charges); or
(ii)
if the Charterers have paid to the Owners the Early Termination Amount in full at the time when the Owners have received in full the Net Sale Proceeds, then the Owners shall refund to the Charterers the Net Sale Proceeds (net of any bank transfer fees or equivalent charges).
(k)
For the avoidance of doubt, the Charterers' obligation to pay the Early Termination Amount (and any of their other obligations under the Transaction Documents) shall not be affected irrespective of the Owners' ability to complete the sale of the Vessel referred to in paragraph (h) above.
(l)
Save as otherwise expressly provided in this Charter, the Charterers shall not have the right to terminate this Charter any time prior to the expiration of the Agreement Term. The rights conferred upon the Owners by the provisions of this Clause 51 are cumulative and in addition to any rights which they may otherwise have in law or in equity or by virtue of the provisions of this Charter.
52.
Sub-chartering and assignment
(a)
The Charterers shall not without the prior written consent of the Owners:
(i)
let the Vessel on demise charter for any period;
(ii)
de-activate or lay up the Vessel;
(iii)
assign their rights under this Charter.
(b)
The Charterers acknowledge that the Owners' consent to any sub-bareboat chartering may be subject (amongst other things) to the Owners being satisfied as to the intended flag during such sub-bareboat chartering.
(c)
Without prejudice to anything contained in this Clause 52, the Charterers shall not enter into any sub-charter for the Vessel other than a Sub-Charter which is (i) for a purpose for which the Vessel is suited, and (ii) with a Sub-Charterer which is not a Restricted Party and in each case, the Charterers shall (if relevant, subject to an acceptable Finance Party Quiet Enjoyment Letter being agreed in respect of such Sub-Charter), in relation to any Sub-Charter, assign to the Owners all their earnings arising out of and in connection with such Sub-Charter and all their rights and interest in such Sub-Charter on such conditions as the Owners may require and the Charterers shall serve a notice on any Sub-Charterer and shall obtain a written acknowledgement of such assignment from such Sub-Charterer in such form as is required by the Owners or any Finance Party (as the case may be).
53.
Owners' undertaking regarding change of Vessel registration
The Owners undertake that, for the duration of the Agreement, it will not without the prior written consent of the Charterers and/or the relevant Sub-Charterers (if applicable) change or permit a change to the flag of the Vessel other than a Pre-Approved Flag or such other flag as may be approved by the Charterers and/or such Sub-Charterers (if applicable), provided that where the Sub-Charterers' consent is required for a change of flag, the Charterers shall use reasonable endeavours to assist the Owners in obtaining such consent from the Sub-Charterers.
54.
Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title
Purchase Option and early termination
(a)
The Charterers may, at any time after the Actual Delivery Date, notify the Owners by serving a written notice (such notice shall hereinafter be referred to as the " Purchase Option Notice " which, once served, shall be irrevocable) of the Charterers' intention to



(A) exercise the Purchase Option and purchase the Vessel from the Owners for the applicable Purchase Option Price, and (B) thereafter terminate this Charter on the date to be specified in such Purchase Option Notice (such date being the " Purchase Option Date "), provided that the following conditions are satisfied:
(i)
no Total Loss having occurred under Clause 56 ( Total Loss );
(ii)
no Termination Event having occurred or would occur as a result of such Purchase Option or early termination;
(iii)
there must be a period of at least sixty (60) days between the date of the Purchase Option Notice and the proposed Purchase Option Date;
(iv)
the Purchase Option Date must be a Hire Payment Date that occurs after the third (3 rd ) anniversary of the Actual Delivery Date;
(v)
on the date upon which the Purchase Option Notice is served, the Related Vessel A Charterers have exercised the "Purchase Option" (as defined in the Related Vessel A Charter) and have acquired the title to Related Vessel A; and
(vi)
only one (1) other Related Charterers may exercise their "Purchase Option" (as defined in the applicable Related Charter) in conjunction with the Charterers' proposed exercise of their Purchase Option under this Charter within the same Purchase Option Window.
(b)
In exchange for payment of the Purchase Option Price on the Purchase Option Date, the Owners shall arrange for title of the Vessel to be transferred to the Charterers in accordance with paragraphs (d) to (h) below.
Purchase obligation
(c)
Subject to the other provisions of this Charter, the Charterers shall be obliged to purchase the Vessel or cause their nominee to purchase the Vessel upon the expiration of the period of one hundred and twenty (120) months commencing from the Actual Delivery Date by payment of the Purchase Obligation Price.
Transfer of title
(d)
In exchange for the full payment of (I) (in each case as applicable) the applicable Purchase Option Price (in the case of the circumstances described in paragraphs (a) and (b) above), or the Purchase Obligation Price (in the case of the circumstances described in paragraph (c) above), and (II) all sums due and payable to the Owners under the Transaction Documents and subject to compliance with the other conditions set out in this Clause, the Owners shall:
(i)
transfer title to and ownership of the Vessel to the Charterers (or their nominee) by delivering to the Charterers (in each case at the Charterers' costs):
(A)
a duly executed and notarised, legalised and/or apostilled (as applicable) bill of sale; and
(B)
the Title Transfer PDA; and
(ii)
(subject to the prior written consent of any Finance Party or its agent or permitted assigns and transferees (in each case as applicable)) use best endeavours to procure the deletion of any mortgage or prior Encumbrance in relation to the Vessel at the Charterers' cost,
provided always that prior to such transfer or deletion (as the case may be), the Owners shall have received the letter of indemnity as referred to in paragraph (g) below from the Charterers, and the Charterers shall have performed all their obligations in connection herewith and with the Vessel, including without limitation the full payment of all Unpaid Sums, taxes, charges, duties, costs and disbursements (including legal fees) in relation to the Vessel.
(e)
The transfer in accordance with paragraph (d) above shall be made in all respects at the Charterers' expense on an "as is, where is" basis and the Owners shall give the Charterers



(or their nominee) no representations, warranties (other than a warranty that the Vessel shall be free from all Encumbrances other than those created by the Charterers), agreements or guarantees whatsoever concerning or in connection with the Vessel, the Insurances, the Vessel's condition, state or class or anything related to the Vessel, expressed or implied, statutory or otherwise.
(f)
The Owners shall use reasonable endeavours to ensure that a bill of sale referred to in paragraph (d) above will be prescribed in a form recordable in the Charterers' nominated flag state.
(g)
The Charterers shall, immediately prior to the receipt of the bill of sale, furnish the Owners with a letter of indemnity (in a form satisfactory to the Owners (acting reasonably)) whereby the Charterers and the Charter Guarantor shall state that, among other things, the Owners has and will have no interest, concern or connection with the Vessel after the date of such letter and that the Charterers and/or the Charter Guarantor shall indemnify the Owners and keep the Owners indemnified forever against any claims made by any person arising in connection with the Vessel (other than any claims which are brought or may arise as a result of the Owners' gross negligence or wilful misconduct).
(h)
In addition to paragraph (f) above, if the transfer referred to in paragraph (d) above is not or cannot be made by the Owners by reason of any action taken or improperly omitted by or any breach by any Finance Party under or in connection with any of the Finance Documents (including, without limitation, any failure by any Finance Party to release any Encumbrance constituted by any Finance Document in circumstances where they are or any of them is obliged to do so), then as soon as such transfer is no longer prevented by such or any other action or omission, such transfer shall be made in accordance with the relevant provisions of this Charter.
55.
Sale of Vessel by the Owners
(a)
The Owners shall not sell the Vessel without the Charterers' prior written consent unless permitted by and in accordance with Clause 51 ( Termination Events ), paragraph (a) and (b) of Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title ) or this Clause 55.
(b)
If requested by the Charterers and provided that the following conditions are satisfied, then the Owners shall (at the cost of the Charterers and without any representation, warranty, recourse or liability) arrange for the sale of the Vessel:
(i)
no Termination Event has occurred or may occur (other than an early termination for sale) as a result of such proposed sale;
(ii)
all Necessary Authorisations and consents (including in particular but not limited to any consent from any Sub-Charterers if the corresponding Sub-Charter is still in place at the relevant time) have been obtained by the Owners, the relevant Obligors or such other persons in each case prior to such proposed sale;
(iii)

(A)
the proposed purchaser of the Vessel is not a Restricted Party; and
(B)
the sale to such proposed purchaser will not otherwise put any of the Owners, the Charterers or other Obligors in breach of any Sanctions; and
(iv)
in the Owners' opinion (acting reasonably based on such documents or evidence as the Owners may reasonably require):
(A)
there will be no Net Sale Proceeds Deficit; or
(B)
if such sale would result in a Net Sale Proceeds Deficit, there is evidence produced to the satisfaction of the Owners that the Charterers have deposited into such account as the Owners may designate a cash amount which is at least the equivalent of such Net Sale Proceeds Deficit.
(c)
On the date on which the sale is completed, the chartering of the Vessel or, as the case may be, the obligation of the Owners to deliver and charter the Vessel to the Charterers



will be deemed to be terminated in accordance with the terms of this Charter, and the Early Termination Amount corresponding to the relevant Hire Period will be deemed to have become due and payable and, in exchange for payment of such Early Termination Amount, the Owners shall arrange for title of the Vessel to be transferred to the Charterers in accordance with paragraphs (d) to (h) of Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title ).
(d)
Notwithstanding paragraph (c) above, the Charterers' obligation to pay the relevant Early Termination Amount may be satisfied by the Owners applying the Net Sale Proceeds towards settlement of the Early Termination Amount. For the avoidance of doubt, any residual Net Sale Proceeds after such application shall be refunded to the Charterers by the Owners' deposit of such residual amount into an account designated by the Charterers.
56.
Total Loss
(a)
If circumstances exist giving rise to a Total Loss, the Charterers shall promptly notify the Owners of the facts of such Total Loss. If the Charterers wish to proceed on the basis of a Total Loss and advise the Owners thereof, the Owners shall agree to the Vessel being treated as a Total Loss for all purposes of this Charter. The Owners shall thereupon abandon the Vessel to the Charterers and/or execute such documents as may be required to enable the Charterers to abandon the Vessel to insurers and claim a Total Loss. Without prejudice to the obligations of the Charterers to pay to the Owners all monies then due or thereafter to become due under this Charter, if the Vessel shall become a Total Loss during the Charter Period, the Charter Period shall end on the Settlement Date.
(b)
If the Vessel becomes a Total Loss during the Charter Period, the Charterers shall, on the Settlement Date, pay to the Owners the amount calculated in accordance with paragraph (c) below.
(c)
On the Settlement Date, the Charterers shall pay to the Owners an amount equal to the Early Termination Amount as at the Settlement Date. The foregoing obligations of the Charterers under this paragraph (c) shall apply regardless of whether or not any moneys are payable under any Insurances in respect of the Vessel, regardless of the amount payable thereunder, regardless of the cause of the Total Loss and regardless of whether or not any of the said compensation shall become payable.
(d)
All Total Loss Proceeds shall be paid to such account or accounts as the Owners may direct and shall be applied towards satisfaction of the Early Termination Amount and any other sums due and payable under the Transaction Documents. To the extent that there is any surplus after such application, such surplus shall be paid to the Charterers by way of rebate hire.
(e)
The Charterers shall, at the Owners' request, provide satisfactory evidence, in the reasonable opinion of the Owners, as to the date on which the constructive total loss of the Vessel occurred pursuant to the definition of Total Loss.
(f)
The Charterers shall continue to pay Hire on the days and in the amounts required under this Charter notwithstanding that the Vessel shall become a Total Loss provided always that no further instalments of Hire shall become due and payable after the Charterers have made the payment required by paragraph (c) above.
57.
Fees and expenses
(a)
The Charterers shall bear all reasonably incurred costs, fees (including reasonable legal fees) and disbursements incurred by the Owners and the Charterers in connection with:
(i)
the negotiation, preparation and execution of this Charter, the other Transaction Documents and the Finance Documents;
(ii)
the delivery of the Vessel under the MOA and this Charter;
(iii)
preparation or procurement of any survey, inspections, Valuation Report, tax or insurance advice;
(iv)
all legal fees and other expenses arising out of or in connection with:
(A)
the Charterers' exercise of the Purchase Option and resulting early termination of this Charter in accordance with paragraphs (a) and (b)



of Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title ) above; or
(B)
the purchase obligation pursuant to paragraph (c) of Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title ) above; and
(v)
such other activities relevant to the transaction contemplated herein.
(b)
The Owners shall not be liable for any costs of supervision of construction of the Vessel under the Building Contract nor any agency, stocking up cost, buyer's supplied items or equivalent each of which shall be the responsibility, or for the account, of the Seller or the Charterers.
58.
Stamp duties and taxes
The Charterers shall pay promptly all stamp, documentary or other like duties and taxes to which the Charter, the MOA and the other Transaction Documents may be subject or give rise and shall indemnify the Owners on demand against any and all liabilities with respect to or resulting from any delay on the part of the Charterers to pay such duties or taxes.
59.
Operational notifiable events
The Owners are to be advised as soon as possible after the occurrence of any of the following events:
(a)
when a material condition of class is applied by the Classification Society;
(b)
whenever the Vessel is arrested, confiscated, seized, requisitioned, impounded, forfeited or detained by any government or other competent authorities or any other persons for more than five (5) consecutive Business Days;
(c)
whenever a class or flag authority refuses to issue or withdraws trading certification;
(d)
whenever the Vessel is planned for dry-docking in accordance with Clause 10(g) (Part II) and whether routine or emergency;
(e)
the Vessel is taken under tow;
(f)
any (i) death, or (ii) serious injury on board which would require the Vessel to be diverted from its then trading route; or
(g)
any damage to the Vessel the repair costs of which (whether before or after adjudication) are likely to exceed the Major Casualty Amount.
60.
Further indemnities
(a)
Whether or not any of the transactions contemplated hereby are consummated, the Charterers shall, in addition to the provisions under Clause 17 ( Indemnity ) (Part II) of this Charter, indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless the Owners and the Finance Parties and their respective officers, directors, agents and employees (collectively, the " Indemnitees ") throughout the Agreement Term from, against and in respect of, any and all liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, fines, fees, claims, actions, proceedings, judgement, order or other sanction, lien, salvage, general average, suits, costs, expenses and disbursements, including reasonable legal fees and expenses, of whatsoever kind and nature (collectively, the " Expenses "), imposed on, suffered or incurred by or asserted against any Indemnitee, in any way relating to, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with, in each case, directly or indirectly, any one or more of the following:
(i)
this Charter and any other Transaction Documents and any amendment, supplement or modification thereof or thereto requested by the Charterers;
(ii)
the Vessel or any part thereof, including with respect to:
(A)
the ownership of, manufacture, design, possession, use or non-use, operation, maintenance, testing, repair, overhaul, condition, alteration, modification, addition, improvement, storage, seaworthiness, replacement, repair of the Vessel or any part (including, in each case, latent or other defects, whether or not discoverable and any claim for



patent, trademark, or copyright infringement and all liabilities, obligations, losses, damages and claims in any way relating to or arising out of spillage of cargo or fuel, out of injury to persons, properties or the environment or strict liability in tort);
(B)
any claim or penalty arising out of violations of applicable law by the Charterers or any Sub-Charterers;
(C)
death or property damage of shippers or others;
(D)
any liens in respect of the Vessel or any part thereof (save for those in favour of the Finance Parties); or
(E)
any registration and/or tonnage fees (whether periodic or not) in respect of the Vessel payable to any registry of ships;
(iii)
any breach of or failure to perform or observe, or any other non-compliance with, any covenant or agreement or other obligation to be performed by the Charterers under any Transaction Document to which they are a party or the falsity of any representation or warranty of the Charterers in any Transaction Document to which they are a party or the occurrence of any Termination Event;
(iv)
in connection with:
(A)
preventing or attempting to prevent the arrest, confiscation, seizure, taking and execution, requisition, impounding, forfeiture or detention of the Vessel; or
(B)
in securing or attempting to secure the release of the Vessel,
in each case in connection with the exercise of the rights of a holder of a lien created by the Charterers;
(v)
incurred or suffered by the Owners in:
(A)
procuring the delivery of the Vessel to the Charterers under Clause 35 ( Delivery );
(B)
recovering possession of the Vessel following termination of this Charter under Clause 51 ( Termination Events );
(C)
arranging for a sale of the Vessel in accordance with Clause 55 ( Sale of Vessel by the Owners );
(D)
arranging for a transfer of the title of the Vessel in accordance with paragraphs (d) to (h) of Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title ); or
(E)
the Charterers' act or omission arising out of or in connection with the Sales Agency;
(vi)
arising from the Master or officers of the Vessel or the Charterers' agents signing bills of lading or other documents; and
(vii)
in connection with:
(A)
the arrest, seizure, taking into custody or other detention by any court or other tribunal or by any governmental entity; or
(B)
subjection to distress by reason of any process, claim, exercise of any rights conferred by a lien or by any other action whatsoever,
of the Vessel which are expended, suffered or incurred as a result of or in connection with any claim or against, or liability of, the Charterers or any other member of the Charterers' group, together with any costs and expenses or other outgoings which may be paid or incurred by the Owners in releasing the Vessel from any such arrest, seizure, custody, detention or distress.
(b)
The indemnities contained in paragraph (a) above shall not extend to Expenses that:
(i)
are caused by wilful misconduct or recklessness on the part of the Indemnitee who would otherwise seek to claim the benefit of such indemnities or, in circumstances where such Expenses arise in connection with a payment owing



to an Indemnitee, if such payment was made in due time but was not accounted for by such Indemnitee as a result of an error or omission on their part;
(ii)
are caused by any failure on the part of the Owners to comply with any of their obligations under any of the Transaction Documents;
(iii)
constitute a cost which is expressly to be borne by the Owners under any other provision of this Charter or any other Transaction Documents;
(iv)
in respect of which the Owners are entitled to be, or have been, indemnified under any other provision of this Charter;
(v)
to the extent that such Expenses arise out of or in connection with an Owners' Encumbrance;
(vi)
to the extent that such Expenses would be a loss of profit derived from loss of a business opportunity; and/or
(vii)
(except in circumstances where the Charterers or their nominee purchases the Vessel pursuant to Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title )) arise out of or are in connection with any event or circumstance which:
(A)
occurs after the end of the Agreement Term; and
(B)
(1) is not in any way directly or indirectly attributable to, or (2) does not occur as a consequence of or in connection with, any event, circumstance, action or omission which occurred during the Agreement Term.
(c)
In addition:
(i)
if the Owners or other Indemnitee shall have actually and unconditionally received reimbursement from insurers appointed and paid for by the Charterers for an Expense which has already been satisfied in full by the Charterers, then the Owners shall procure that the Charterers are reimbursed for an amount equal to the amount received from the insurers; and
(ii)
if the Charterers have indemnified the Owners or any other Indemnitee in full in relation to an Expense which may be recoverable by any insurances the coverage of which have been arranged and paid for by the Charterers, then:
(A)
provided that no Termination Event has occurred and is continuing; and
(B)
provided that the Owners or such other Indemnitee (if such Indemnitee so requests) is secured to its satisfaction against any other Expense it may incur by virtue of the Charterers exercising such rights of subrogation,
the Charterers shall, to the extent permissible under the relevant laws and regulations and subject to the rights of the relevant insurers, be subrogated to the claim of the Owners or such other Indemnitee in relation to such Expense.
(d)
In connection with the indemnities in favour of any Indemnitee under this Charter:
(i)
the Owners will as soon as reasonably practicable notify the Charterers if a claim is made, or if they become aware that a claim may be made against the Owners or any other Indemnitee which may give rise to Expenses in respect of which the Owners or any other Indemnitee is or may become entitled to an indemnity under paragraph (a) above;
(ii)
a notification under sub-paragraph (i) above shall give such reasonable details as the Owners or the other Indemnitee then has regarding the claim or potential claim and any Expenses or potential Expenses; and
(iii)
if the claim or potential claim may give rise to Expenses in respect of which the liability of the Owners or such other Indemnitee is fully insured under the protection and indemnity insurances relating to the Vessel which are arranged or paid for by the Charterers:



(A)
the Owners will act, and will procure that any other Indemnitee will act, in accordance with the directions of the protection and indemnity club or association in which the Vessel is entered in relation to defending, accepting or settling that claim; and
(B)
the Owners will not, and will procure that no other Indemnitee will, settle any claim or discharge and pay any court judgment or administrative penalty in respect of that claim unless:
(1)
it has negotiated with the Charterers in good faith for a period ending no later than two (2) Business Days before the due date for payment of the relevant Expenses in relation to the claim; and
(2)
if, after the negotiations referred to in sub-paragraph (1) above, the Owners and the Charterers do not agree that there are reasonable grounds for disputing such claim or for a successful appeal against such judgment or penalty (as appropriate), the Charterers have the right to, at their own costs, seek an opinion from leading counsel as to whether there is more than a fifty per cent. (50%) chance of successfully disputing the action or for such an appeal to be successful (and if such leading counsel is of such opinion, the Owners will not settle the claim or discharge or pay the applicable judgment), provided however that if such leading counsel is of the opinion that there is a less than fifty per cent. (50%) chance of successfully disputing the action or for such an appeal to be successful, then the Owners shall be entitled to settle the claim or discharge or pay the court judgment or administrative penalty, as the case may be.
(e)
The Charterers shall be entitled (subject to the Charterers complying in all respect with their obligations under this Charter and the other Transaction Documents and at the Charterers' own costs) to (x) take such lawful and proper actions as the Charterers reasonably deems fit to defend, avoid or mitigate any Expenses, or (y) to take such action in the name of the Owners or other relevant Indemnitee to defend, avoid or mitigate any Expenses, provided always that the Charterers' ability to take action in the name of the Owners or such other Indemnitee shall be subject to:
(i)
the Owners or such other Indemnitee first being indemnified to the satisfaction of the Owners, acting reasonably, against all Expenses incurred and from time to time reasonably anticipated to be incurred in connection therewith;
(ii)
if court proceedings have been commenced against a third party which is not the Owners nor an Indemnitee, the Owners shall permit the Charterers to (at the Charterers' own costs) have the full conduct of the court proceedings, or to instigate a counterclaim in the name of the Owners or the relevant Indemnitee, but the Charterers shall (A) consult with the Owners and keep the Owners fully informed in relation to their conduct, and (B) give timely notice to the Owners of any meetings with counsel or attendances at court, and the Owners, the relevant Indemnitee and their respective officers, directors and advisers shall be entitled to attend any such meetings or court attendances.
Without limiting the generality of this paragraph (e), the Owners shall, at the cost of the Charterers and to the extent permissible under all relevant laws and regulations, do such acts as the Charterers may reasonably request with a view to assisting the Charterers in taking actions to defend, mitigate or avoid any liability.
(f)
The Charterers shall pay to the Owners promptly on the Owners' written demand the amount of all costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) incurred by the Owners in connection with the enforcement of, or the preservation of any rights under, any



Transaction Document including (without limitation) (i) any losses, costs and expenses which the Owners may from time to time sustain, incur or become liable for by reason of the Owners being deemed by any court or authority to be an operator, or in any way concerned in the operation, of the Vessel and (ii) collecting and recovering the proceeds of any claim under any of the Insurances.
(g)
Without prejudice to any right to damages or other claim which either party may, at any time, have against the other hereunder, it is hereby agreed and declared that the indemnities of the Owners by the Charterers contained in this Charter shall continue in full force and effect for a period of twenty four (24) months after the Agreement Term.
61.
Set-off
The Owners may set off any matured obligation due from the Charterers under the Transaction Documents (to the extent beneficially owned by the Owners) against any obligation (whether matured or not) owed by the Owners to the Charterers, regardless of the place of payment or currency of either obligation. If the obligations are in different currencies, the Owners may convert either obligation at a market rate of exchange in its usual course of business for the purpose of the set-off.

62.
Further assurances and undertakings
Each party shall make all applications and execute all other documents and do all other acts and things as may be necessary to implement and to carry out their obligations under, and the intent of, this Charter.

63.
Cumulative rights
The rights, powers and remedies provided in this Charter are cumulative and not exclusive of any rights, powers or remedies at law or in equity unless specifically otherwise stated.
64.
Day count convention
Any interest, commission or fee accruing under a Transaction Document will accrue from day to day and is calculated on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed and a year of 360 days.
65.
No waiver
No delay, failure or forbearance by a party to exercise (in whole or in part) any right, power or remedy under, or in connection with, this Charter will operate as a waiver. No waiver of any breach of any provision of this Charter will be effective unless that waiver is in writing and accepted by the party against whom that waiver is claimed. No waiver of any breach will be, or be deemed to be, a waiver of any other or subsequent breach.

66.
Entire agreement
(a)
This Charter contains all the understandings and agreements of whatsoever kind and nature existing between the parties in respect of this Charter, the rights, interests, undertakings agreements and obligations of the parties to this Charter and shall supersede all previous and contemporaneous negotiations and agreements but shall be read in conjunction with the MOA.
(b)
This Charter may not be amended, altered or modified except by a written instrument executed by each of the parties to this Charter.
67.
Invalidity
If any term or provision of this Charter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall to any extent be invalid or unenforceable the remainder of this Charter or application of such term or provision to persons or circumstances (other than those as to which it is already invalid or unenforceable) shall (to the extent that such invalidity or unenforceability does not materially affect the operation of this Charter) not be affected thereby and each term and provision of this Charter shall be valid and be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.



68.
English language
All notices, communications and financial statements and reports under or in connection with this Charter and the other Transaction Documents shall be in English language or, if in any other language, shall be accompanied by a translation into English. In the event of any conflict between the English text and the text in any other language, the English text shall prevail.
69.
No partnership
Nothing in this Charter creates, constitutes or evidences any partnership, joint venture, agency, trust or employer/employee relationship between the parties, and neither party may make, or allow to be made any representation that any such relationship exists between the parties. Neither party shall have the authority to act for, or incur any obligation on behalf of, the other party, except as expressly provided in this Charter.
70.
Notices
(a)
Any notices to be given to the Owners under this Charter shall be sent in writing by registered letter, facsimile or email and addressed to:
Hai Jiao 1606 Limited
Address:      c/o
ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
10/F, Bank of Beijing Building
17(C) Jinrong Street, Xicheng District
Beijing 100033
The People's Republic of China

Fax No.:      +86 10 6610 5960
Email:
xuwei1@icbcleasing.com / xuwei1@leasing.icbc.com.cn / shipping@leasing.icbc.com.cn
Attention:      Shipping Department
or to such other address, facsimile number or email address as the Owners may notify to the Charterers in accordance with this Clause 70.
(b)
Any notices to be given to the Charterers under this Charter shall be sent in writing by registered letter, facsimile or email and addressed to:
DSME Option Vessel No. 1 L.L.C.
Address:      c/o Teekay Shipping (Canada) Limited
Suite 2000, Bentall 5
550 Burrad Street, Vancouver
BC Canada V6C 2K2

Fax No.:      +1 604 609 3011
Email:          renee.eng@teekay.com
Attention:      Treasury, Ms. Renee Eng

or to such other address, facsimile number or email address as the Charterers may notify to the Owners in accordance with this Clause 70.

(c)
Any such notice shall be deemed to have reached the party to whom it was addressed, when dispatched and acknowledged received (in case of a facsimile or an email) or when delivered (in case of a registered letter). A notice or other such communication received on a non-working day or after 5:00 pm in the place of receipt shall be deemed to be served on the following day in such place.



71.
Conflicts
Unless stated otherwise, in the event of there being any conflict between the provisions of Clauses 1 ( Definitions ) (Part II) to 31 ( Notices ) (Part II) and the provisions of Clauses 32 ( Definitions ) to 78 ( FATCA ), the provisions of Clauses 32 ( Definitions ) to 78 ( FATCA ) shall prevail.
72.
Survival of Charterers' obligations
The termination of this Charter for any cause whatsoever shall not affect the right of the Owners to recover from the Charterers any money due to the Owners on or before the termination in consequence thereof and all other rights of the Owners (including but not limited to any rights, benefits or indemnities which are expressly provided to continue after the termination of this Charter) are reserved hereunder.
73.
Counterparts
This Charter may be executed in any number of counterparts and any single counterpart or set of counterparts signed, in either case, by all the parties hereto shall be deemed to constitute a full and original agreement for all purposes.
74.
Confidentiality
(a)
The Parties shall maintain the information provided in connection with the Transaction Documents strictly confidential and agree to disclose to no person other than:
(i)
its board of directors, employees (only on a need to know basis), and shareholders, professional advisors (including the legal and accounting advisors and auditors) and rating agencies;
(ii)
as may be required to be disclosed under applicable law or regulations or for the purpose of legal proceedings;
(iii)
in the case of the Owners, to any Finance Party or other actual or potential financier providing funding for the acquisition or refinancing of the Vessel (provided the same have entered into similar confidentiality arrangements);
(iv)
in the case of the Charterers, to any Sub-Charterers (but subject always to paragraph (b) below) in respect of obtaining any consent required under the terms of any relevant Sub-Charter; and
(v)
the Builder, any Approved Commercial Managers, any Approved Technical Managers, the classification society and flag authorities, in each case as may be necessary in connection with the transactions contemplated hereunder.
(b)
Any other disclosure by each Party shall be subject to the prior written consent of the other Party, provided that the Charterers may disclose any information provided in connection with the Transaction Documents to their sub-contractors and any Sub-Charterers, in each case subject to the procurement of a confidentiality undertaking (in form and substance satisfactory to the Owners) from such sub-contractor or Sub-Charterers.
75.
Third Parties Act
(a)
Any person which is an Indemnitee from time to time and is not a party to this Charter shall be entitled to enforce such terms of this Charter as provided for in this Charter in relation to the obligations of the Charterers to such Indemnitee, subject to the provisions of Clause 76 ( Law and jurisdiction ) and the Third Parties Act. The Third Parties Act applies to this Charter as set out in this Clause 74.
(b)
Save as provided above, a person who is not a party to this Charter has no right under the Third Parties Act to enforce or to enjoy the benefit of any term of this Charter.
76.
Law and jurisdiction
(a)
This Charter and any non-contractual obligations arising from or in connection with it shall in all respects be governed by and interpreted in accordance with English law.
(b)
The parties to this Charter irrevocably agree that the courts of England and Wales are to have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute (i) arising from or in connection with



this Charter or (ii) relating to any non-contractual obligations arising from or in connection with this Charter and that any proceedings may be brought in those courts.
(c)
The parties to this Charter irrevocably waive any objection which they may now or in the future have to the laying of the venue of any proceedings in any court referred to in this Clause 76, and any claim that those proceedings have been brought in an inconvenient or inappropriate forum, and irrevocably agree that a judgment in any proceedings commenced in any such court shall be conclusive and binding on them and may be enforced in the courts of any other jurisdiction.
(d)
The Charterers hereby appoint Teekay Shipping (UK) Limited of 2 nd Floor, 86 Jermyn Street, London SW1Y 6JD, England as their agent for service of process in connection with any suit, action or proceeding which is begun in England and Wales under or in connection with this Charter.

(e)
The Owners hereby appoint SH Process Agent Limited of 1 Finsbury Circus, London, EC2M 7SH, England as their agent for service of process in connection with any suit, action or proceeding which is begun in England and Wales under or in connection with this Charter.

77.
Waiver of immunity
(a)
To the extent that the Charterers may in any jurisdiction claim for themselves or their assets or revenues immunity from any proceedings, suit, execution, attachment (whether in aid of execution, before judgment or otherwise) or other legal process and to the extent that such immunity (whether or not claimed) may be attributed in any such jurisdiction to the Charterers or their assets or revenues, the Charterers agree not to claim and irrevocably waive such immunity to the full extent permitted by the laws of such jurisdiction.

(b)
The Charterers consent generally in respect of any proceedings to the giving of any relief and the issue of any process in connection with such proceedings including (without limitation) the making, enforcement or execution against any property whatsoever (irrespective of its use or intended use) of any order or judgment which is made or given in such proceedings. The Charterers agree that in any proceedings in England this waiver shall have the fullest scope permitted by the English State Immunity Act 1978 and that this waiver is intended to be irrevocable for the purposes of such Act.
78.
FATCA
(a)
For the purpose of this Clause 78, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
" Code " means the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
" FATCA " means:
(i)
sections 1471 through 1474 of the Code and any associated regulations;
(ii)
any treaty, law, regulation or other official guidance enacted in any other jurisdiction, or relating to an intergovernmental agreement between the US and any other jurisdiction, which (in either case) facilitates the implementation of paragraph (i) above; or
(iii)
any agreement pursuant to the implementation of paragraphs (i) or (ii) above with the US Internal Revenue Service, the US government or any governmental or taxation authority in any other jurisdiction.
" FATCA Deduction " means a deduction or withholding from a payment under this Charter or the other Transaction Documents required by or under FATCA.
(b)
Each Party, Obligor or Finance Party (if applicable) may make any FATCA Deduction it is required by FATCA to make, and any payment required in connection with that



FATCA Deduction, and no Party, Obligor or Finance Party (if applicable) shall be required to increase any payment in respect of which it makes such a FATCA Deduction or otherwise compensate the recipient of the payment for that FATCA Deduction.

(c)
Each Party, Obligor or Finance Party (if applicable) shall promptly, upon becoming aware that it must make a FATCA Deduction (or that there is any change in the rate or the basis of such FATCA Deduction) notify the Party, Obligor or Finance Party (if applicable) to whom it is making the payment.


SCHEDULE 1
RELATED VESSELS AND RELEVANT INFORMATION

Name of Vessel
Related Owners
Related Charterers
Builder
Hai Jiao 1603 Limited
DSME Hull No. 2411 L.L.C.
DSME
Hull No. 2416
Hai Jiao 1605 Limited
DSME Hull No. 2416 L.L.C.
DSME
Hull No. 2455
Hai Jiao 1607 Limited
DSME Option Vessel No. 3 L.L.C.
DSME


SCHEDULE 2
FORM OF PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE

PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE

It is hereby certified that pursuant to a bareboat charter dated                      and made between Hai Jiao 1606 Limited (the " Owner ") as owner and DSME Option Vessel No. 1 L.L.C. (the " Bareboat Charterer ") as bareboat charterer (as maybe amended and supplemented from time to time, the " Bareboat Charter ") in respect of one (1) 173,400 m 3 LNG carrier named m.v. "[•]" and registered under the laws and flag of [ ] with IMO number [•] (the " Vessel "), the Vessel is delivered for charter by the Owner to the Bareboat Charterer, and accepted by the Bareboat Charterer from the Owner at          hours (Beijing time) on the date hereof in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Bareboat Charter.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Owner and the Bareboat Charterer have caused this PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE to be executed by their duly authorised representative on this          day of              20 [•] in [•].





THE OWNER
 
THE BAREBOAT CHARTERER
HAI JIAO   1606 LIMITED
 
DSME Option Vessel No. 1 L.L.C.
by:
 
by:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Name:
 
Name:
Title:
 
Title:
Date:
 
Date:

SCHEDULE 3
FORM OF TITLE TRANSFER PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE

PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE

m.v. "[•]"
Hai Jiao 1606 Limited of Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960 (the " Owners ") deliver to DSME Option Vessel No. 1 L.L.C. of Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960 (the " Bareboat Charterers ") the Vessel described below and the Bareboat Charterers accept delivery of, title and risk to the Vessel pursuant to the terms and conditions of the bareboat charterer dated [•] 20[•] (as may be amended and supplemented from time to time) and made between (1) the Owners and (2) the Bareboat Charterers.
Name of Vessel:      m.v. "[•]"
Flag:      [•]
Place of Registration:      [•]
IMO Number:      [•]
Gross Registered Tonnage:      [•]
Net Registered Tonnage:      [•]
Dated:          20[•]
At:          hours ([Beijing] time)
Place of delivery:  




THE OWNER
 
THE BAREBOAT CHARTERER
HAI JIAO 1606 LIMITED
 
DSME Option Vessel No. 1 L.L.C.
by:
 
by:
 
 
 
Name:
 
Name:
Title:
 
Title:
Date:
 
Date:



SCHEDULE 4
EARLY TERMINATION CORE AMOUNT SCHEDULE

Hire Period
Early Termination Core Amount (US$)
Hire Period
Early Termination Core Amount (US$)
1
188,100,000
21
149,200,000
2
186,600,000
22
147,000,000
3
185,400,000
23
144,800,000
4
184,000,000
24
142,400,000
5
182,100,000
25
139,900,000
6
180,300,000
26
137,700,000
7
178,400,000
27
135,300,000
8
176,500,000
28
132,900,000
9
174,800,000
29
130,400,000
10
172,800,000
30
127,800,000
11
170,600,000
31
125,300,000
12
168,600,000
32
122,800,000
13
166,800,000
33
120,200,000
14
164,600,000
34
117,600,000
15
162,500,000
35
115,000,000
16
160,600,000
36
112,400,000
17
158,300,000
37
109,700,000
18
156,100,000
38
106,900,000
19
153,800,000
39
103,000,000
20
151,600,000
40
100,000,000



SCHEDULE 5
FORM OF COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE

To: Hai Jiao 1606 Limited
From: Teekay LNG Partners L.P.
Dated:



Dear Sirs
173,400 m 3 LNG carrier with builder's hull number 2453 (the " Vessel ")
Bareboat charter dated [•] in relation to the Vessel (the " Charter ")
1.
We refer to the Charter. This is a Compliance Certificate. Terms defined in the Charter have the same meaning when used in this Compliance Certificate unless given a different meaning in this Compliance Certificate.
2.
We confirm that as at the date as at which the financial statements accompanying this Compliance Certificate were drawn up:
(a)
the Free Liquidity and Available Credit Lines (in aggregate) were: [•] US Dollars (US$[•]);
(b)
the Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity Ratio was not more than [•] per cent. ([•]%); and
(c)
the Tangible Net Worth was at least [•] US Dollars (US$[•]).
Signed: …………………………………..
Signed: …………………………………..
Authorised Signatory
Authorised Signatory


SIGNATURE PAGE

ADDITIONAL CLAUSES
TO BAREBOAT CHARTER FOR THE 173,400 M 3 LNG CARRIER
WITH BUILDER'S HULL NUMBER 2453


THE OWNERS
 
THE CHARTERERS
Hai Jiao 1606 Limited
 
DSME Option Vessel No. 1 L.L.C.
by:
 
by:
 
 
 
\s\ Roxanne Lorraine Chambers
 
\s\ Natalia Golovataya
Name: Roxanne Lorraine Chambers
 
Name: Natalia Golovataya
Title: Attorney-in-fact
 
Title: Attorney-in-fact
Date: 20 December 2016
 
Date: 20 December 2016


























    



Execution Version


 
 
 
 
 
DSME OPTION VESSEL NO. 3 L.L.C.
(AS SELLERS)

HAI JIAO 1607 LIMITED
(AS BUYERS)


 
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
IN RESPECT OF
ONE (1)
LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS CARRIER
WITH BUILDER'S HULL NUMBER 2455

 


















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TABLE OF CONTENTS


1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS     4
2. SALE AND PURCHASE     21
3. MOA PURCHASE PRICE     22
4. CURRENCY OF PAYMENT     23
5. PAYMENT NOTICE     23
6. DIRECT PAYMENTS AND DEFERRED PAYMENTS     25
7. PRE-POSITION OF RELEVANT INSTALMENTS     26
8. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT AND SUBSEQUENT     27
9. CANCELLATION AND REFUND     29
10. FEES     30
11. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES     31
12. SELLERS' UNDERTAKINGS     37
13. FINANCIAL COVENANTS     42
14. MOA TERMINATION EVENTS     44
15. BUYERS' POWERS FOLLOWING CANCELLATION     50
16. CHANGES TO PARTIES     51
17. CUMULATIVE RIGHTS     51
18. NO WAIVER     51
19. ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENTS     51
20. INVALIDITY     52
21. ENGLISH LANGUAGE     52
22. NO PARTNERSHIP     52
23. NOTICES     52
24. COUNTERPARTS     53
25. THIRD PARTIES ACT     53
26. SPARES, BUNKERS AND OTHER ITEMS     53
27. ENCUMBRANCES     54
28. TAXES, COSTS AND EXPENSES     54
29. DELIVERY UNDER CHARTER     54
30. INDEMNITIES     54
31. CALCULATIONS AND CERTIFICATES     57
32. LAW AND JURISDICTION     57
SCHEDULE 1 CONDITIONS PRECEDENT AND SUBSEQUENT 59
SCHEDULE 2 RELATED VESSELS AND RELEVANT INFORMATION 68
SCHEDULE 3 FORM OF PAYMENT NOTICE 69
SCHEDULE 4 FORM OF COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE 71

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THIS AGREEMENT is made by way of deed on 20 December 2016            

BETWEEN:

(1)
DSME Option Vessel No. 3 L.L.C. , a limited liability company formed under the laws of The Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960 (the " Sellers "); and
(2)
HAI JIAO 1607 LIMITED , a corporation incorporated under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, Marshall Islands MH96960, as buyers (the " Buyers ").
BACKGROUND:

(A)
Pursuant to a building contract dated 2 December 2014 made between you and the Builder (as amended, supplemented, novated or replaced from time to time, the " Building Contract "), the Builder has agreed to design, engineer, build, launch, equip, complete, deliver and sell, and the Sellers have agreed to purchase, one (1) new LNG carrier as further described in the Building Contract and bearing the Builder's hull number 2455, along with all her appurtenances, associated equipment, materials, stores, spare parts and documentation (the " Vessel "), upon the terms and conditions therein.
(B)
The Sellers have agreed to sell the Vessel to the Buyers upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
(C)
The Buyers have agreed to (a) take delivery of the Vessel from the Sellers immediately upon the delivery of the Vessel by the Builder under the Building Contract to the Sellers; and (b) pay the MOA Purchase Price (as defined below) in instalments upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
(D)
The Buyers (as owners) have agreed to let the Vessel to the Sellers (as bareboat charterers) and the Sellers have agreed to hire the Vessel from the Buyers immediately upon the acceptance of the Vessel by the Buyers from the Sellers under this Agreement, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in a bareboat charter agreement (as amended and or supplemented from time to time) (the " Charter ") to be entered into between the Buyers (as owners) and the Sellers (as bareboat charterers).
IT IS AGREED as follows:
 

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1.
Definitions and interpretations
1.1      Definitions
Words and expressions having defined meanings in the Charter shall, except where otherwise defined herein, have the same meanings when used in this Agreement, and in this Agreement:

" Account Bank " means the New York branch of DNB ASA (or such other bank or financial institution as selected or designated by the Buyers in accordance with clause 49 ( Earnings Account ) of the Charter.

" Account Pledge " means the account pledge and security agreement over the Earnings Account and all amounts from time to time standing to the credit to the Earnings Account from the Charterers in favour of the Security Trustee, which shall not become effective until a Termination Event has occurred and is continuing.

" Affiliate " means, in relation to any entity, a Subsidiary of that entity, a Holding Company of that entity or any other Subsidiary of that Holding Company.

" AML Laws " means as to any person and in relation to money laundering or terrorism, the constitutional or organisational documents of such person, and any treaty, law (including the common law), statute, ordinance, code, rule, regulation, guidelines, license, permit requirement, order or determination of an arbitrator or a court or other governmental authority, and the interpretation or administration thereof, in each case applicable to or binding upon such person or any of its property or to which such person or any of its property is subject.

" Arrangement Fee Letter " means the fee letter made or to be made between the Buyers and the Sellers.

" Authorisation " means an authorisation, consent, approval, resolution, licence, exemption, filing, notarisation or registration.

" Bahamas " means The Commonwealth of the Bahamas.

" Break Costs " means all costs, losses, premiums or penalties incurred by the Buyers as a result of the receipt by the Buyers of any payment under or in relation to the Transaction Documents on a day other than the due date for payment of the sum in question, but always excluding all swap breakage costs (or equivalent costs) which the Buyers may incur as a result of them entering into any arrangements for the purposes of hedging the liabilities and/or risks arising out of or in connection with the Finance Documents.

" Builder " means Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co. Ltd., a company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Korea whose principal office is at 125, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea.

" Builder's Bank " means The Korea Development Bank or such other first-class bank acceptable to the Buyers and the Sellers.




" Builder's PDA " means the protocol of delivery and acceptance in respect of the Vessel to be executed by the Builder and the Sellers (evidencing the delivery of the Vessel by the Builder to the Sellers pursuant to the Building Contract).

" Business Day " means a day (other than a Saturday or Sunday) on which banks and financial markets are open for business in Beijing, Vancouver, the jurisdiction in which the account of the Buyers (as owners thereunder) referred to in paragraph (d) of clause 40 ( Hire ) of the Chater is opened, and:

(a)
(in relation to the determination of the Delivery Date) in The Republic of Korea and the Flag State; and

(b)
(in relation to any date for payment) in New York.

" Business Ethics Laws " means any laws, regulations and/or other legally binding requirements or determinations in relation to bribery, corruption, fraud, money-laundering, terrorism, sanctions, collusion bid-rigging or anti-trust, human rights violations (including forced labour and human trafficking) which are applicable to either party or to any jurisdiction where activities are performed and which shall include: (a) the United Kingdom Bribery Act 2010, (b) the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 1977 and (c) any United States, United Nations, Canadian or European Union sanctions.

" Cancellation Date " means the date specified in the Cancellation Notice.

" Cancellation Fee " means, in respect of each Instalment which the Buyers may have paid to the Sellers in accordance with this Agreement, the fee calculated in accordance with Clause 9.2 ( Calculation of Cancellation Fee ).

" Cancellation Notice " has the meaning given to such term in Clause 9.1 ( Cancellation ).

" Change of Control " means if:
in relation to the Charter Guarantor:
(i)
(where all management powers over the business and affairs of the Charter Guarantor are vested exclusively in its general partner),
(A)
Teekay GP LLC ceases to be the general partner of the Charter Guarantor; or
(B)
Teekay Parent ceases to own, directly or indirectly, a minimum of fifty per cent (50%) of the voting rights in Teekay GP LLC; or
(ii)
(where all management powers over the business and affairs of the Charter Guarantor become vested exclusively in the board of directors of the Charter Guarantor), Teekay Parent ceases to own, directly or indirectly:
(A)
a minimum of fifty per cent (50%) of the voting rights to elect the members of that board of directors; or



(B)
the voting rights to elect a minimum of fifty per cent (50%) of the board of directors; and
in relation to the Sellers, the Charter Guarantor ceases to be the ninety nine per cent. (99%) legal and beneficial owner of the Sellers (either directly or indirectly), unless :
(i)
after any proposed sale, transfer or disposal of ownership in the Charterers (each such proposed sale, transfer or disposal of ownership shall not be completed unless with the Buyers' prior written consent), either:
(A)
the Charter Guarantor retains at least fifty per cent. (50%) direct or indirect ownership in the membership interests of the Sellers; or
(B)
the Charter Guarantor retains at least forty-nine per cent. (49%) and Teekay Parent retains at least one per cent. (1%) direct or indirect ownership in the membership interests of the Sellers; and
(ii)
any purchaser, transferee or recipient of any membership interest in the Sellers (in each case an " Incoming Guarantor ") has provided in favour of the Security Trustee (in form and substance acceptable to the Security Trustee) the following:
(A)
either:
(1)
a guarantee that corresponds to the percentage of its ownership in the membership interest of the Sellers (in each case, an " Incoming Guarantee "); or

(2)
if the proposed Incoming Guarantee offered by an Incoming Guarantor pursuant to (A)(1) above is not acceptable to the Security Trustee, a written confirmation from the Charter Guarantor that the existing guarantee granted provided by the Charter Guarantor pursuant to the Charter Guarantee shall remain and will continue in full force and effect; and

(B)
a pledge over such membership interest of the Sellers.
" Charter Guarantee " means the guarantee made or to be made by the Charter Guarantor in favour of the Security Trustee in respect of the Sellers' obligations under the Transaction Documents.

" Charter Guarantor " means TGP.

" Charter Guarantor Group " means the Charter Guarantor and each of its Subsidiaries from time to time.

" Charterers " means the Sellers in their capacities as bareboat charterers under the Charter.

" Charterers' Assignment " means the deed of assignment executed or to be executed (as the case may be) by the Charterers in favour of the Security Trustee in relation to certain of the Charterers' rights and interest in and to (amongst other things) (a) the Earnings, (b) the



Insurances, (c) the Requisition Compensation, (d) the Initial Sub-Charter, (e) any other Sub-Charter which may have a basic duration of two (2) years or more (taking into account any option to renew or extend), and (f) the Step-In Agreement.
" Classification Society " means the vessel classification society referred to in Box 10 ( Classification Society ) of the Charter, or such other reputable classification society which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies or as the Buyers may approve from time to time.

" Commitment Fee " means the commitment fee payable and calculated in accordance with Clause 10.2 ( Commitment Fee ).

" Compliance Certificate " means a certificate delivered pursuant to paragraph (d) of Clause 12 ( Sellers' undertakings ) substantially in the form set out in Schedule 5 ( Form of Compliance Certificate ) hereto.

" Contractual Delivery Date " means 15 July 2018, being the date referred to in paragraph 1(a) ( Delivery Date and Place ) of article VII ( DELIVERY DATE AND DELIVERY ) of the Building Contract.

" Contractual Purchase Price " means the price in respect of the Vessel as stipulated in article II ( CONTRACT PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT ) of the Building Contract which, as at the date of this Agreement, is one hundred and ninety three million US Dollars (US$193,000,000), as the same may be subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of the Building Contract.

" Deferred Payment " means, in respect of an Instalment and to the extent applicable, the payment of such Instalment by the Buyers to the Sellers (or the Sellers' Account, as applicable) for the purpose of reimbursing the Sellers after the Sellers have (whether utilising their own funds or from whatever source of funds they may select) settled the corresponding instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price under the Building Contract directly with the Builder.

" Delivery Date " has the meaning given to such term in Clause 2.2(b) ( Delivery ).

" Delivery Instalment " means an amount which:

(a)
is payable by the Buyers under this Agreement;

(b)
relates to (and shall be no more than) the fifth and final instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price which the Sellers (as buyer) are obliged to pay to the Builder pursuant to paragraph 3(c) ( Final Instalment ) of article II ( CONTRACT PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT ) of the Building Contract; and

(c)
is no more than the Delivery Instalment Cap.

" Delivery Instalment Cap " means the amount being sixty per cent. (60%) of the Notional Contractual Purchase Price.

" Delivery Location " means:




(a)
the Builder's shipyard; or

(b)
such other location as the Sellers and the Buyers may mutually agree prior to the Delivery Date following consultation with the Builder and which is in a jurisdiction without any interference to the operation of the Vessel and which would not give rise to the payment of any Tax in respect of the transfer of the Vessel's title.

" Direct Payment " means, in respect of an Instalment and to the extent applicable, the payment of such Instalment by the Buyers at the request of the Sellers towards direct settlement with the Builder of the corresponding instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price under the Building Contract.

" Disruption Event " means either or both of:

(a)
a material disruption to those payment or communications systems or to those financial markets which are, in each case, required to operate in order for payments to be made in order for the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents to be carried out which disruption is not caused by, and is beyond the control of, any of the parties to this Agreement; or

(b)
the occurrence of any other event which results in a disruption (of a technical or systems-related nature) to the treasury or payments operations of a party to this Agreement preventing that, or the other party:

(i)
from performing its payment obligations under the Transaction Documents; or

(ii)
from communicating with the other party in accordance with the terms of the Transaction Documents,

and which (in either such case) is not caused by, and is beyond the control of, the party whose operations are disrupted.

" Earnings " means all hires, freights, pool income and other sums payable to or for the account of the Sellers (as charterers under the Charter after the Delivery Date) in respect of the Vessel including (without limitation) all earnings received or to be received from each Sub-Charter, all remuneration for salvage and towage services, demurrage and detention moneys, contributions in general average, compensation in respect of any requisition for hire, and damages and other payments (whether awarded by any court or arbitral tribunal or by agreement or otherwise) for breach, termination or variation of any contract for the operation, employment or use of the Vessel.

" Earnings Account " means a general operating account opened or to be opened in the name of the Sellers and held with the Account Bank.

" Encumbrance " means a mortgage, charge, assignment, pledge, lien or other security interest securing any obligation of any person or any other agreement or arrangement having a similar effect.




" Environmental Approvals " means any present or future permit, licence, approval, ruling, variance, exemption or other Authorisation required under the applicable Environmental Law.

" Environmental Claim " means any claim, proceeding or investigation by any person in respect of any Environmental Law.

" Environmental Incident " means:

(a)
any release, emission, spill or discharge from the Vessel or into or upon the air, sea, land or soils (including the seabed) or surface water of Environmentally Sensitive Material within or from the Vessel; or

(b)
any incident in which Environmentally Sensitive Material is released, emitted, spilled or discharged into or upon the air, sea, land or soils (including the seabed) or surface water from a vessel other than the Vessel and which involves a collision between the Vessel and such other vessel or some other incident of navigation or operation, in either case, in connection with which the Vessel is actually or potentially liable to be arrested, attached, detained or injuncted and/or the Vessel and/or any Obligor and/or any operator or manager of the Vessel is at fault or allegedly at fault or otherwise liable to any legal or administrative action; or

(c)
any other incident in which Environmentally Sensitive Material is released, emitted, spilled or discharged into or upon the air, sea, land or soils (including the seabed) or surface water otherwise than from the Vessel and in connection with which the Vessel is actually or potentially liable to be arrested and/or where any Obligor and/or any operator or manager of the Vessel is at fault or allegedly at fault or otherwise liable to any legal or administrative action, other than in accordance with an Environmental Approval.

" Environmentally Sensitive Material " means (a) oil and oil products, and (b) any other waste, pollutant, contaminant or other substance (including any liquid, solid, gas, ion, living organism or noise) that may be harmful to human health or other life or the environment or a nuisance to any person or that may make the enjoyment, ownership or other territorial control of any affected land, property or waters more costly for such person to a material degree.

" Environmental Law " means any applicable law and regulation in any applicable jurisdiction in which any Obligor conducts business which relates to the pollution or protection of the environment or harm to or the protection of human health or the health of animals or plants.

" Extra Amount " means, for the Vessel, the extra and additional amount which the Sellers (as buyer) are obliged to pay to the Builder (other than the Contractual Purchase Price).

" Extra Amount Balance Portion " means such portion of the Reimbursement Instalment which:

(a)
is payable by the Buyers under this Agreement;




(b)
relates to (and shall be no more than) the amount which is the difference between (i) the actual amount of the Extra Amount which the Sellers (as original buyers) are obliged to pay to the Builder, and (ii) the amount of the Extra Amount Instalment that the Buyers are obliged to pay to the Sellers in accordance with this Agreement; and

(c)
is no more than five per cent. (5.0%) of the Notional Extra Amount.

" Extra Amount Instalment " means an amount which:
(a)
is payable by the Buyers under this Agreement;

(b)
relates to (and shall be no more than) ninety five per cent. (95%) of the Extra Amount; and

(c)
is no more than the Extra Amount Instalment Cap.

" Extra Amount Instalment Cap " means the amount being ninety five per cent. (95%) of the Notional Extra Amount.

" FATCA " means:

(a)
sections 1471 through 1474 of the Code and any associated regulations;

(b)
any treaty, law, regulation or other official guidance enacted in any other jurisdiction, or relating to an intergovernmental agreement between the US and any other jurisdiction, which (in either case) facilitates the implementation of paragraph (a) above; or

(c)
any agreement pursuant to the implementation of paragraphs (i) or (ii) above with the US Internal Revenue Service, the US government or any governmental or taxation authority in any other jurisdiction.

" FATCA Deduction " means a deduction or withholding from a payment under this Agreement or the other Transaction Documents required by or under FATCA.

" Finance Document " means any facility agreement, security document, fee letter and any other document designated as such by the Finance Parties and the Buyers and which may be entered into between the Finance Parties and the Buyers for the purpose of, among other things, financing or (as the case may be) refinancing all or any part of the MOA Purchase Price.

" Finance Party " means any Affiliate of the Buyers, or bank or financial institution which is or will be party to a Finance Document (other than the Buyers and other entities which may have agreed or be intended as debtors and/or obligors thereunder) and " Finance Parties " means two (2) or more of them.

" Finance Party Quiet Enjoyment Letter " means, in relation to the Vessel, a letter which the Finance Parties (or, if any, their authorised agent on their behalf) shall issue in favour



of the Charterers (or, as the context may require, the Initial Sub-Charterers), such letter to be:
(a)
(in respect of any such letter to which the Initial Sub-Charterers would be parties) based upon the form set out in appendix E ( Provisional Letter of Quiet Enjoyment ) to the Initial Sub-Charter but always reasonably acceptable to the Charterers, the Initial Sub-Charterers and the Finance Parties; or
(b)
(in respect of any such letter to which any other Sub-Charterers would be parties) in a form reasonably acceptable to the Charterers, such Sub-Charterers and the Finance Parties.
" Financial Half-Year " means, in respect of the Sellers and the Charter Guarantor, their interim semi-annual accounting period ending on 30 June in any calendar year that falls within the Pre-Delivery Period.

" Financial Indebtedness " means indebtedness for or in respect of:

(a)
moneys borrowed;

(b)
any amount raised by acceptance under any acceptance credit facility or dematerialised equivalent;

(c)
any amount raised pursuant to any note purchase facility or the issue of bonds, notes, debentures, loan stock or any similar instrument;

(d)
the amount of any liability in respect of any lease or hire purchase contract which would, in accordance with GAAP, be treated as a balance sheet liability;

(e)
receivables sold or discounted (other than any receivables to the extent they are sold on a non-recourse basis);

(f)
any amount raised under any other transaction (including any forward sale or hire purchase agreement) of a type not referred to in any other paragraph of this definition having the commercial effect of a borrowing;

(g)
any derivative transaction entered into in connection with protection against or benefit from fluctuation in any rate or price (and, when calculating the value of any derivative transaction, only the marked to market value (or, if any actual amount is due as a result of the termination or close-out of that derivative transaction, that amount) shall be taken into account);

(h)
any counter-indemnity obligation in respect of a guarantee, indemnity, bond, standby or documentary letter of credit or any other instrument issued by a bank or financial institution; and

(i)
the amount of any liability in respect of any guarantee or indemnity for any of the items referred to in paragraph (a) to (h) above.




" Financial Quarter " means, in respect of the Sellers and the Charter Guarantor, their interim quarterly accounting periods ending on 31 March and 30 September in any calendar year that falls within the Pre-Delivery Period.

" Financial Year " means, in respect of the Sellers and the Charter Guarantor, their annual accounting period ending on 31 December in each calendar year during the Pre-Delivery Period.

" Flag State " means Bahamas or such other flag state as may be nominated by the Sellers and acceptable to the Buyers, acting reasonably.

" Fourth Instalment " means an amount which:

(a)
is payable by the Buyers under this Agreement;

(b)
relates to (and shall be no more than) the fourth instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price which the Sellers (as buyer) are obliged to pay to the Builder pursuant to paragraph 3(d) ( Fourth Instalment ) of article II ( CONTRACT PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT ) of the Building Contract; and

(c)
is no more than nineteen million three hundred thousand US Dollars (US$19,300,000).

" GAAP " means generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.

" Holding Company " means, in relation to any entity, any other entity in respect of which it is a Subsidiary.

" Hong Kong " means the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of The People's Republic of China.

" Initial Sub-Charter " means the time charterparty in respect of the Vessel dated 2 December 2014 and entered into between (i) the Charterers (as owners) and (ii) the Initial Sub-Charterers (as charterers) for a daily charter hire date of fifty one thousand six hundred US Dollars (US$51,600) per day and has a confirmed duration of ninety six (96) months minus 20 days.
" Initial Sub-Charterers " means Shell Tankers (Singapore) Pte. Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of Singapore and whose registered office is at #07-01 The Metropolis Tower 1, 9 North Buona Vista Drive, Singapore 138588.

" Instalment " means each of any of the Pre-Delivery Instalments, the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and the Reimbursement Instalment, and " Instalments " means any two (2) or more of them.

" Insurances " means all policies and contracts of insurance (including all entries in protection and indemnity or war risks associations) which are from time to time taken out or entered into in respect of or in connection with the Vessel or her increased value or her Earnings and (where the context permits) all benefits under such contracts and policies, including all claims of any nature and returns of premium.




" Late Fee " means the late fee payable and calculated in accordance with Clause 10.1 ( Late Fee ).

" Long Stop Date " means:

(a)
in respect of each of the Pre-Delivery Instalments, the earlier of the following dates:

(i)
the Refund Guarantee Expiry Date; or

(ii)
the Delivery Date; and

(b)
in respect of each of the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and the Reimbursement Instalment, 9 August 2019.

" Managers' Undertaking " has the meaning given to such term in the Charter.

" Material Adverse Effect " means a material adverse change in, or a material adverse effect on:

(a)
the business, financial condition or operations of the Sellers, the Charter Guarantor or the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole; or

(b)
the validity, legality or enforceability of this Agreement,

which adversely affects the ability of each of the Charterers or the Charter Guarantor to perform its respective obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is a party.

" Membership Interests Pledge " means the pledge agreement in relation to the membership interests of the Charterers executed or (as the case may be) to be executed by the relevant Pledgor or Pledgors in favour of the Security Trustee.

" MOA Purchase Price " means the amount which is the aggregate of the following amounts which the Buyers shall pay or deemed to have paid in accordance with this Agreement:

(a)
the Pre-Delivery Purchase Price;

(b)
the Delivery Instalment;

(c)
the Extra Amount Instalment; and

(d)
the Reimbursement Instalment.

" MOA Termination Event " means each of the events specified in paragraph (a) of Clause 14 ( MOA Termination Events ).

" Necessary Authorisations " means all Authorisations of any person including any government or other regulatory authority required by applicable law to enable it to:

(a)
lawfully enter into and perform its obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is party;




(b)
ensure the legality, validity, enforceability or admissibility in evidence in England and, if different, its jurisdiction of incorporation, of such Transaction Documents to which it is party; and

(c)
carry on its business from time to time.

" Notional Contractual Purchase Price " means the amount of one hundred and ninety three million US Dollars (US$193,000,000).

" Notional Delivery Instalment Amount " means the amount of one hundred and fifteen million eight hundred thousand US Dollars (US$115,800,000).

" Notional Extra Amount " means the amount of one million five hundred and fifty seven thousand US Dollars (US$1,557,000).

" Notional MOA Purchase Price " means the amount of one hundred and eighty four million eight hundred and twenty nine thousand one hundred and fifty US Dollars (US$184,829,150), being the equivalent of ninety five per cent. (95%) of the aggregate of (a) the Notional Contractual Purchase Price, and (b) the Notional Extra Amount.

" Obligors " means, together, the Sellers, the Charter Guarantor, any Pledgor and any person that may be a party to a Transaction Document (other than any Managers' Undertaking) from time to time (other than (a) any Sub-Charterers, (b) the Buyers, (c) the Security Trustee, (d) the Related Buyers, (e) the Related Sellers, (f) the Related Charterers, (g) the Related Obligors, and (h) the Account Bank), and in each case an " Obligor ".

" Owners " means the Buyers in their capacities as owners under the Charter.

" Payment Date " means, in respect of each Instalment, the date specified as such in the relevant Payment Notice or, if different, on which such Instalment is actually paid by the Buyers.

" Payment Notice " means:

(a)
in relation to each of the Pre-Delivery Instalments, an irrevocable notice of the relevant amount payable by the Buyers under this Agreement to be issued by the Sellers to the Buyers at such time as the Sellers may notify the Buyers (but in any event no later than seven (7) Business Days before the proposed payment date and no later than the relevant Long Stop Date):

(i)
for the purpose of effecting the relevant Direct Payment, at least ten (10) Business Days prior to the relevant anticipated payment date; and

(ii)
for the purpose of effecting the relevant Deferred Payment, at such time as the Sellers may notify the Buyers (but in any event no later than seven (7) Business Days before the proposed payment date and no later than the relevant Long Stop Date;




(b)
in relation to each of the Delivery Instalment and the Reimbursement Instalment, the notice of the amount payable by the Buyers under this Agreement to be issued by the Sellers to the Buyers:

(i)
for the purpose of effecting the relevant Direct Payment, at least seven (7) Business Days prior to the anticipated payment date; or

(ii)
for the purpose of effecting the relevant Deferred Payment, at such time as the Sellers may notify the Buyers (but in any event no later than seven (7) Business Days before the proposed payment date and no later than the relevant Long Stop Date); and

(c)
in relation to the Extra Amount Instalment, the notice of the amount payable by the Buyers under this Agreement to be issued by the Sellers to the Buyers at such time as the Sellers may notify the Buyers (but in any event no later than seven (7) Business Days before the proposed payment date and no later than the relevant Long Stop Date),

in each case such Payment Notice shall be in substantially the form set out in Schedule 3 ( Form of Payment Notice ) hereto (or such other form as the Buyers may require).

" Permitted Encumbrance " means:

(a)
any Encumbrance created or to be created in accordance with the Security Documents;

(b)
any liens securing obligations incurred in the ordinary course of trading and/or operating the Vessel and not more than thirty (30) days overdue;

(c)
any Encumbrance created or to be created by the Buyers in favour of the Finance Parties in accordance with the relevant Finance Documents (but subject to any Finance Party Quiet Enjoyment Letter); and

(d)
any Encumbrance which has the prior written approval of the Buyers.

" Pledgor " means, as the context may require:
the Sole Pledgor; or
any other entity which at any time during the Pre-Delivery Period is the owner of or may acquire any interests in any membership interest of the Sellers.
" Port State " means the jurisdiction:

(a)
in which the Delivery Location is located;

(b)
delivery of the Vessel will take place; and/or

which would otherwise have the power under all applicable laws to detain the Vessel before she is delivered by the Builder to the Sellers or by the Sellers to the Buyers (as applicable).




" Potential MOA Termination Event " means, an event or circumstance which would, with the giving of any notice, the lapse of time, a determination of the Buyers or any combination of the foregoing, be an MOA Termination Event.

" PRC " means The People's Republic of China, excluding Hong Kong, The Macau Special Administrative Region and Taiwan.

" Pre-Delivery Assignment " means the deed of assignment dated on or about the date of this Agreement and executed by the Sellers (as assignor) in favour of the Buyers (as assignee) in relation to the Sellers' rights, title and interests in and to, and all benefits accruing to it under or pursuant to the Building Contract and the Refund Guarantee.

" Pre-Delivery Instalment " means any one (1) of the Second Instalment, Third Instalment and Fourth Instalment, and " Pre-Delivery Instalments " means any two (2) or more of them.

" Pre-Delivery Period " means the period commencing from the date of this Agreement up to the Delivery Date and acceptance of the Vessel by the Buyers.

" Pre-Delivery Purchase Price " means an amount which is the aggregate of all of the Pre-Delivery Instalments paid and/or deemed paid by the Buyers to the Sellers (whether for and on behalf of the Sellers, and whether by way of Deferred Payment or otherwise) under this Agreement by the Delivery Date.

" Pre-Position Date " means, in relation to each of the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and the relevant Payment Notice, the date specified in such Payment Notice as the date on which the Buyers shall pre-position the relevant amount into the Builder's Bank.

" Project Documents " means, together, the Transaction Documents, the Building Contract, the Refund Guarantee, the Step-In Agreement and any Sub-Charter.
" Project Party " means each of the Builder, the Refund Guarantor and any Sub-Charterers and " Project Parties " means any two (2) or more of them.

" Quiet Enjoyment Letter " means, in relation to the Vessel, a quiet enjoyment letter to be made between (A) the Buyers (as owners), (B) the Sellers (as bareboat charterers), and (C) the relevant Sub-Charterers, provided that :
(a)
in respect of any such letter to which the Initial Sub-Charterers would be parties, such letter shall be based upon the form set out in appendix E ( Provisional Letter of Quiet Enjoyment ) to the Initial Sub-Charter, but shall incorporate step-in rights granted by the relevant Sub-Charterers in favour of the Buyers (as owners), and in any event be on terms and conditions that are reasonably acceptable to the Sellers (as bareboat charterers), the Initial Sub-Charterers and the Buyers (as owners); or
(b)
in respect of any such letter to which any other Sub-Charterers would be parties, such letter shall be in a form reasonably acceptable to the Sellers (as bareboat charterers), such Sub-Charterers and the Buyers (as owners).
" Refund Guarantee " means the refund guarantee numbered SLGQA000040146 and dated 5 December 2014 (as amended by an amendment dated 29 November 2016) and issued by the Refund Guarantor in favour of the Sellers in relation to the Building Contract, the rights



and interests pursuant to which will or has been assigned in favour of the Buyers in accordance with the Pre-Delivery Assignment.

" Refund Guarantee Expiry Date " means, in relation to the Refund Guarantee, the date on which the Refund Guarantee shall expire in accordance with the terms thereof.

" Refund Guarantor " means The Korea Development Bank, acting through its office at 14, Eunhaeng-Ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, The Republic of Korea or any other bank or financial institution (as shall be approved by the Buyers) that has issued or will issue the Refund Guarantee.

" Reimbursement Instalment " means an amount which:
(a)
is payable by the Buyers under this Agreement;

(b)
relates to (and shall be no more than) fifty per cent. (50%) of the first instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price which the Sellers (as buyer) are obliged to pay to the Builder pursuant to paragraph 3(a) ( First Instalment ) of article II ( CONTRACT PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT ) of the Building Contract;

(c)
a portion thereof may become the Extra Amount Balance Portion (if any); and

(d)
is not more than nine million six hundred and fifty thousand US Dollars (US$9,650,000).

" Related Buyers " means, in relation to each Related Vessel, its buyers as listed under the column headed "Related Buyers", as set out in Schedule 2 ( Related Vessels and relevant information ) hereto.
" Related Charter " means, in relation to each Related Vessel, a bareboat charter entered or to be entered into (as the case may be) between the relevant Related Buyers (as owners) and the relevant Related Sellers (as bareboat charterers).
" Related Charterers " means, in relation to each Related Vessel, the relevant Related Sellers (as bareboat charterers) pursuant to the relevant Related Charter.
" Related MOA " means, in relation to each Related Vessel, a memorandum of agreement entered or to be entered into between the relevant Related Buyers (as buyers) and the relevant Related Sellers (as sellers).
" Related Obligors " means the "Obligors" as defined in the relevant Related Charter.
" Related Sellers " means, in relation to each Related Vessel, its sellers as listed under the column headed "Related Sellers", as set out in Schedule 2 ( Related Vessels and relevant information ) hereto.
" Related Vessel " means each of the vessels listed in Schedule 2 ( Related Vessels and relevant information ) hereto.




" Related Vessel A " means the 173,400 m 3 LNG carrier with the builder's hull number 2411 as more particularly described in boxes 5 ( Vessel's name, call sign and flag ) to 10 ( Classification Society ) of the Related Vessel A Charter.
" Related Vessel A Charter " means the Related Charter in respect of Related Vessel A.
" Repeating Representations " means the representations and warranties referred to in Clause 11.1 ( Sellers' representations and warranties ), except those representations and warranties in paragraphs (ii) ( No deductions or withholding ), (vi) ( Validity and admissibility in evidence ), (vii) ( No filing or stamp taxes ), (x) ( No winding-up ), (xi) ( Solvency ), (xii) ( No material defaults ), (xiii) ( No material proceedings ), (xx) ( Disclosure of material facts ) and (xxvi) ( Financial covenants ) of such Clause 11.1 ( Sellers' representations and warranties ).

" Requisition Compensation " means all compensation or other money which may from time to time after the Delivery Date be payable to the Sellers (as prospective charterers under the Charter) as a result of the Vessel being requisitioned for title or in any other way compulsorily acquired (other than by way of requisition for hire).

" Restricted Party " means a person or entity that is (a) listed on, or owned or controlled by a person listed on, or acting on behalf of a person listed on, any Sanctions List; (b) a national of, located in, incorporated under the laws of, or owned or (directly or indirectly) controlled by, or acting on behalf of, a person located in or organised under the laws of a country or territory that is the target of country-wide or territory-wide Sanctions; or (c) otherwise a target of Sanctions (" target of Sanctions " signifying a person with whom a US person or other national of Sanctions Authority would be prohibited or restricted by law from engaging in trade, business or other activities).

" Sanctions " means the economic sanction laws, regulations, embargoes or restrictive measures administered, enacted or enforced by: (a) the United States government; (b) the United Nations; (c) the European Union or its Member States; (d) the United Kingdom; or (e) the respective governmental institutions and agencies of any of the foregoing, including, without limitation, the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the US Department of Treasury (" OFAC "), the United States Department of State and Her Majesty's Treasury (" HMT ") (together, the " Sanctions Authorities ").
 
" Sanctions List " means the "Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons" list maintained by the OFAC, the Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions Targets and the Investment Ban List maintained by HMT, or any similar list maintained by, or public announcement of Sanctions designation made by, any of the Sanctions Authorities.

" Scheduled Delivery Date " means the date on which the Builder is ready to deliver and the Sellers are ready to accept delivery of the Vessel in accordance with the terms of the Building Contract, and in any event not later than the Long Stop Date in respect of the Delivery Instalment and the Extra Amount Instalment, which the Sellers shall notify to the Buyers in the Payment Notice in respect of the Delivery Instalment and the Extra Amount Instalment.    

" Second Instalment " means an amount which:

(a)
is payable by the Buyers under this Agreement;




(b)
relates to (and shall be no more than) the second instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price which the Sellers (as buyer) are obliged to pay to the Builder pursuant to paragraph 3(b) ( Second Instalment ) of article II ( CONTRACT PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT ) the Building Contract; and

(c)
is no more than nineteen million three hundred thousand US Dollars (US$19,300,000).

" Security Documents " means, in relation to the following, together:

(a)
the Account Pledge;

(b)
the Charter Guarantee;

(c)
the Charterers' Assignment;

(d)
the Membership Interests Pledge;

(e)
each Managers' Undertaking (if any);

(f)
the Pre-Delivery Assignment;

(g)
the Security Trust Deed; and

(h)
any other document that may at any time be executed by any person creating, evidencing or perfecting any Encumbrance to secure all or part of the Obligors' obligations under or in connection with the Transaction Documents,

and " Security Document " means any one of them.

" Security Trust Deed " means the deed executed or to be executed by the Security Trustee, the Buyers, the Related Buyers, the Sellers, the Related Sellers and any Pledgor.

" Security Trustee " means Hai Jiao 1605 Limited, a corporation incorporated under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, Marshall Islands MH96960.

" Sellers' Account " means the US Dollar account in the name of the Sellers (with, as at the date of this Agreement, account number 1283600) opened with the Account Bank (as defined in the Charter).

" Sellers' PDA " means the protocol of delivery and acceptance in respect of the Vessel to be executed by the Sellers and the Buyers (evidencing the unconditional physical delivery of the Vessel by the Sellers to the Buyers pursuant to this Agreement).

" Sole Pledgor " means Teekay LNG Holdco L.L.C., a limited liability company formed under the laws of The Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960.



" Step-In Agreement " means the step-in agreement dated 2 December 2014 and made between (a) the Sellers (as buyer), (b) the Builder (as builder), and (c) Initial Sub-Charterers (as charterer).

" Sub-Charter " means:
the Initial Sub-Charter; and
any other charterparty in respect of the Vessel entered into between the Sellers (as disponent owners) and any Sub-Charterers which may have a duration of two (2) years or more (taking into account any option to renew or extend).
" Sub-Charterers " means:
the Initial Sub-Charterers; and
such other sub-charterers proposed by the Sellers (as disponent owners) which are or will be parties to a Sub-Charter.
" Subsidiary " means a subsidiary undertaking within the meaning of section 1162 of the Companies Act 2006.

" Tax " or " tax " means any present and future tax (including, without limitation, value added tax, consumption tax or any other tax in respect of added value or any income), levy, impost, duty or other charge or withholding of any nature (including any penalty or interest payable in connection with any failure to pay or any delay in paying any of the same); and "Taxes", "taxes", "Taxation" and "taxation" shall be construed accordingly.

" Teekay Group " means Teekay Parent, TGP and each of their respective Subsidiaries from time to time (including Teekay Shipping Limited).

" Teekay Parent " means Teekay Corporation, a corporation incorporated according to the law of The Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960.

" TGP " means Teekay LNG Partners L.P., a limited partnership formed under the laws of The Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960.

" Third Instalment " means an amount which:

(a)
is payable by the Sellers (as buyer) under the Building Contract;

(b)
relates to (and shall be no more than) the third instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price which the Sellers (as original buyer) are obliged to pay to the Builder pursuant to paragraph 3(c) ( Third Instalment ) of article II ( CONTRACT PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT ) of the Building Contract; and

(c)
is no more than nineteen million three hundred thousand US Dollars (US$19,300,000).




" Third Parties Act " means the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.

" Transaction Documents " means, together, this Agreement, the Charter, the Security Documents, the Arrangement Fee Letter, the Quiet Enjoyment Letter, and such other documents as maybe designated as such by the Buyers from time to time.

" Unpaid Sum " means any sum due and payable but unpaid by the Sellers under this Agreement.

" US Dollars ", " Dollars ", " USD ", " US$ " and " $ " each means available and freely transferable and convertible funds in lawful currency of the United States of America.

1.2      Interpretations
(a)
In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference to:
(i)
to this Agreement include the Schedules hereto and references to Clauses and Schedules are, unless otherwise specified, references to Clauses of and Schedules to this Agreement and, in the case of a Schedule, to such Schedule as incorporated in this Agreement as substituted from time to time;
(ii)
any statutory or other legislative provision shall be construed as including any statutory or legislative modification or re-enactment thereof, or any substitution therefor;
(iii)
the term " Vessel " includes any part of the Vessel;
(iv)
the " Buyers ", the " Sellers ", the " Initial Sub-Charterers ", any " Obligor ", " Project Party ", " Related Buyers ", " Related Sellers ", " Related Charterers ", " Related Obligors ", " Sub-Charterers " or any other person include any of their respective successors, permitted assignees and permitted transferees;
(v)
any agreement, instrument or document include such agreement, instrument or document as the same may from time to time be amended, modified, supplemented, novated or substituted;
(vi)
the " equivalent " in one currency (the " first currency ") as at any date of an amount in another currency (the " second currency ") shall be construed as a reference to the amount of the first currency which could be purchased with such amount of the second currency at the spot rate of exchange quoted by the Buyers at or about 11:00 a.m. two (2) Business Days (being a day other than a Saturday or Sunday on which banks and foreign exchange markets are generally open for business in Beijing) prior to such date for the purchase of the first currency with the second currency for delivery and value on such date;
(vii)
" hereof ", " herein " and " hereunder " and other words of similar import means this Agreement as a whole (including the Schedules) and not any particular part hereof;



(viii)
" law " includes common or customary law and any constitution, decree, judgment, legislation, order, ordinance, regulation, rule, statute, treaty or other legislative measure in any jurisdiction or any present or future directive, regulation, request or requirement, or official or judicial interpretation of any of the foregoing, in each case having the force of law and, if not having the force of law, in respect of which compliance is generally customary;
(ix)
" month " means, save as otherwise provided, a period starting on one day in a calendar month and ending on the numerically corresponding day in the next calendar month, except that if there is no numerically corresponding day in the calendar month in which that period is to end, that period shall end on the last day in that calendar month;
(x)
the word " person " or " persons " or to words importing persons include, without limitation, any state, divisions of a state, government, individuals, partnerships, corporations, ventures, government agencies, committees, departments, authorities and other bodies, corporate or unincorporated, whether having distinct legal personality or not;
(xi)
the " winding-up ", " dissolution ", " administration ", " liquidation ", " insolvency ", " reorganisation ", " readjustment of debt ", " suspension of payments ", " moratorium " or " bankruptcy " (and their derivatives and cognate expressions) of any person shall each be construed so as to include the others and any equivalent or analogous proceedings or event under the laws of any jurisdiction in which such person is incorporated or any jurisdiction in which such person carries on business;
(xii)
a Potential MOA Termination Event or an MOA Termination Event which is " continuing " is a reference to a Potential MOA Termination Event or an MOA Termination Event which is not remedied or waived; and
(xiii)
words denoting the plural number include the singular and vice versa.
(b)
Headings are for the purpose of reference only, have no legal or other significance, and shall be ignored in the interpretation of this Agreement.
(c)
A time of day (unless otherwise specified) is a reference to Beijing time.
2.
Sale and purchase
2.1      Agreement for sale and purchase
(a)
The Sellers hereby irrevocably agree to sell and the Buyers hereby irrevocably agree to purchase the Vessel on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
(b)
For the avoidance of doubt, it is understood that the Sellers are entitled to claim compensation for their losses, documented damages or expenses for any non-compliance by the Owners of their obligations under this Agreement.
2.2      Delivery



(a)
The Payment Notice in respect of each of the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and the Reimbursement Instalment, which the Sellers may deliver to the Buyers, shall specify the Scheduled Delivery Date. At the time of delivery of the Vessel by the Sellers to the Buyers, the Vessel shall be located at the Delivery Location.
(b)
The Vessel shall be delivered by the Sellers, with full title guarantee, to the Buyers on the Scheduled Delivery Date, (or such later date which is agreed between the Sellers and the Buyers and agreed by the Sellers with the Builder (in each case the " Delivery Date ")), free and clear of all Encumbrances.
(c)
On the Delivery Date, the following events are to occur in the following order and one immediately after another:
(i)
delivery of the Vessel by the Sellers to the Buyers pursuant to this Agreement; and
(ii)
delivery of the Vessel by the Buyers (as owners under the Charter) to the Sellers (as bareboat charterers under the Charter) pursuant to the Charter (such date being, for the avoidance of doubt, the "Actual Delivery Date" as defined under the Charter).
(d)
On the Delivery Date, the Sellers shall deliver to the Buyers an executed bill of sale in the form acceptable to the Buyers and the Flag State and other documents set out in paragraph (e) below, whereupon all of the title to, interest in and all ownership rights with respect to the Vessel shall pass from the Sellers to the Buyers.
(e)
The Buyers will accept the Vessel on an "as is where is" basis in exactly the same form and state as the Vessel is delivered by the Builder to the Buyers pursuant to the Building Contract.
(f)
Upon delivery of the Vessel, the Sellers and the Buyers shall execute the Sellers' PDA, whereupon the Sellers shall be deemed to have given, and the Buyers to have received and accepted, possession of the Vessel.
(g)
Upon delivery of the Vessel, the Sellers shall provide the Buyers with all the documents and other evidence listed in Part IV ( Delivery Date conditions precedent ) of Schedule 1 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) hereto.
3.
MOA Purchase Price
3.1
Purchase price of the Vessel
(a)
The purchase price of the Vessel payable by the Buyers to the Sellers under this Agreement shall be an amount equal to the MOA Purchase Price.
(b)
For the avoidance of doubt, the purchase price referred to in paragraph 3.1 above shall cover the purchase of the Vessel and, to the extent owned by the Sellers, everything then belonging to her on board, provided that any remaining bunkers and unused lubricating and hydraulic oils and greases in storage tanks and unopened drums and any unused stores and provisions shall remain the property of the Sellers.



3.2
Adjustment of Delivery Instalment and Extra Amount Instalment
(a)
To the extent that and as soon as reasonably practicable after the Buyers and the Sellers become aware that:
(i)
the final amount of the Delivery Instalment differs from the Notional Delivery Instalment Amount; or
(ii)
the Extra Amount of the Vessel differs from the Notional Extra Amount,
the Buyers and the Sellers shall review and agree on the final amounts of the Delivery Instalment and Extra Amount at least seven (7) Business Days prior to the Scheduled Delivery Day.
(b)
In the event no agreement for the purpose of paragraph (a) above is reached on the date falling seven (7) Business Days prior to the Scheduled Delivery Date, the amount of the Delivery Instalment and the amount of the Extra Amount Instalment shall be determined in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
3.3
Hire and partial set-off of Reimbursement Instalment
(a)
The Sellers and the Buyers agree that, if the Sellers so request, the amount of the Reimbursement Instalment due and payable from the Buyers to the Sellers in accordance with Clause 3 ( MOA Purchase Price ) (but always excluding any Extra Amount Balance Portion which shall be paid to the Builder directly and hence shall not be eligible for the set-off in accordance with this paragraph (a)) may be set-off against the amount of the first instalment of Hire (as defined in the Charter) that is due from and to be made by the Sellers (as bareboat charterers under the Charter) to the Buyers (as owners under the Charter) on the first Hire Payment Date (as defined in the Charter) pursuant to the Charter.
(b)
For the avoidance of doubt, on the Payment Date in respect of the Reimbursement Instalment, if the Sellers (as bareboat charterers under the Charter) elect to set-off all or any part of the Hire referred to in paragraph (a) above against the Reimbursement Instalment (but always excluding any Extra Amount Balance Portion which shall be paid to the Builder directly and hence shall not be eligible for set-off in accordance with paragraph (a) above), the Buyers shall not be obliged to pay the Sellers and the Sellers shall not be entitled to receive from the Buyers an amount which is more than the difference between (i) the Reimbursement Instalment and (ii) the amount of Hire so set-off in accordance with paragraph (a) above.
4.
Currency of payment
(a)
Subject to the remaining provisions of this Clause 4, USD is the currency of account and payment for any sum due from:
(i)
the Buyers to the Sellers under this Agreement; and
(ii)
an Obligor to the Buyers under any Transaction Document.
(b)
Each payment in respect of costs, expenses or Taxes shall be made in the currency in which the costs, expenses or Taxes are incurred.



(c)
Any amount expressed to be payable in a currency other than USD shall be paid in that currency.
(d)
If a change in any currency occurs, this Agreement will, to the extent the Buyers specify to be necessary, be amended to comply with any generally accepted conventions and market practice in the relevant market and otherwise to reflect the change in currency.
5.
Payment Notice
5.1      Delivery of a Payment Notice
The Sellers may request the Buyers to make a payment in respect of an Instalment by delivery to the Buyers of a duly completed Payment Notice not fewer than the number of days required in respect of such Instalment.

5.2      Completion of a Payment Notice
Each Payment Notice (except a Payment Notice that relates to the Delivery Instalment or the Reimbursement Instalment) is irrevocable and will not be regarded as having been duly completed or valid unless:

(a)
it is delivered by the Sellers and received by the Buyers before the Long Stop Date applicable to the relevant Instalment;

(b)
it clearly:

(i)
identifies (A) the Instalment to which such Payment Notice relates, and (B) the proposed date of payment; and

(ii)
sets out the precise amount of the Instalment to which such Payment Notice relates;

(c)
it is signed by an authorised signatory of the Sellers;

(d)
the currency of the proposed Instalment to be paid is US Dollars;

(e)
the proposed date of payment is a Business Day and is no later than the relevant Long Stop Date; and

(f)
in the case of each of the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and the Reimbursement Instalment, the proposed date of payment is no later than the Delivery Date.

5.3      Buyers' right to suspend payment
(a)
If any Sub-Charter is terminated, repudiated, cancelled or otherwise ceases to remain in full force and effect on or before the Delivery Date (but before the occurrence of any MOA Termination Event), then the Buyers shall be entitled to not make any payment in relation to any Payment Notice until the relevant replacement charter becomes effective in accordance with the requirements of sub-paragraph (a)(xxv)



(B)(1) or (2) ( Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter on or before the Delivery Date ) or sub-paragraph (a)(xxxi)(B) ( Similar event in relation to non-Obligor Project Parties ) of Clause 14 ( MOA Termination Events ).

(b)
If any event which, under the laws of any jurisdiction, has a similar or analogous effect to any of those events mentioned in paragraphs (a)(vii) ( Insolvency and rescheduling ), (a)(viii) ( Winding-up ) or (a)(ix) ( Execution or distress ) of Clause 14 ( MOA Termination Events ) occurs (mutatis mutandis) in relation to any Sub-Charterers, then the Buyers shall be entitled to not make any payment in relation to any Payment Notice until the relevant replacement charter becomes effective in accordance with the requirements of sub-paragraph (a)(xxxi)(B) ( Similar event in relation to non-Obligor Project Parties ) of Clause 14 ( MOA Termination Events ), upon which time the Buyers shall (subject always to the satisfaction of the relevant conditions precedent referred to in Clause 8 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent )) be obliged to resume and make all payments in relation to any Payment Notice received after the relevant replacement charter becomes effective (including, for the avoidance of doubt, paying the Delivery Instalment and reimbursing the Seller for any instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price (which relates to any Pre-Delivery Instalment) paid directly by the Sellers to the Builder during the period between when the Buyers become entitled to not make any payments under this paragraph (b) and the effective date of the relevant replacement charter).

(c)
If any event which, under the laws of any jurisdiction, has a similar or analogous effect to any of those events mentioned in paragraph (a)(viii) ( Winding-up ) of Clause 14 ( MOA Termination Events ) occurs (mutatis mutandis) in relation to the Builder, then the Buyers shall be entitled to not make any payment in relation to any Payment Notice, provided that :

(i)
if the Builder is able to deliver the Vessel in accordance with the timeline and requirements set forth in sub-paragraph (a)(xxviii) ( Late delivery of Vessel ) of Clause 14 ( MOA Termination Events ); and

(ii)
the Sellers continue to pay each instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price in accordance with the Building Contract,

then, the Sellers may issue the relevant Payment Notice and the Buyers shall (subject always to the satisfaction of the relevant conditions precedent referred to in Clause 8 (Conditions precedent and subsequent)) be obliged to:

(A)
pay the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment, and/or the Reimbursement Instalment; or

(B)
reimburse to the Sellers any Pre-Delivery Instalment that the Sellers have paid directly to the Builder during the period between when the Buyers become entitled to not make any payments under this paragraph (c) and the Delivery Date.

(d)
For the avoidance of doubt, if there occurs any event or circumstance referred to in paragraph (xxiv) ( Related MOAs ) of Clause 14 ( MOA Termination Events ), then the Buyers shall be entitled to not make any payment in relation to any Payment Notice



unless and until the relevant MOA Termination Event (as defined in the relevant Related MOA) has been remedied in the satisfaction of the Owners (if it is capable of being remedied).  

5.4      Payment of Second Instalment
Subject to the Sellers' having complied with Clause 8.1 ( Initial conditions precedent ), the Buyers shall pay the Second Instalment to the Sellers within seven (7) Business Days of the date of this Agreement.

6.
Direct Payments and Deferred Payments
6.1      Sellers' election to pay Builder directly
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Sellers may elect to settle any instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price that has not been paid as at the date of this Agreement (whether utilising their own funds or from whatever source of funds they may select) directly with the Builder by making the relevant payment to the Builder in accordance with the Building Contract.

6.2      Deemed satisfaction of Buyers' Instalment payment obligations     
The obligation of the Buyers to pay the relevant Instalment under this Agreement (other than the Extra Amount Instalment) shall be deemed to have been satisfied to the extent of (and in each case as applicable):

(a)
the Buyers' settling of the corresponding amount by way of a Deferred Payment; or

(b)
the Buyers' (acting on the instructions of the Sellers) direct deposit of the corresponding amount to the Builder's Bank by way of a Direct Payment.

7.
Pre-position of relevant Instalments
7.1      Pre-position
Subject always to the conditions in this Clause 7 and the other terms of this Agreement, the Sellers may request the Buyers to pre-position the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and, if applicable, the Extra Amount Balance Portion to the Builder's Bank in each case in accordance with the relevant Payment Notice.

7.2      Conditions to pre-position
The Buyers will only be obliged to pre-position the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and, if applicable, the Extra Amount Balance Portion in accordance with Clause 7.1 ( Pre-position ) if, on or before the Pre-Position Date, the Buyers have received:

(a)
in relation to the Delivery Instalment and the Extra Amount Instalment, the additional documents and other evidence listed in Part III ( Pre-position conditions precedent ) of Schedule 1 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) (or evidence satisfactory to the Buyers that they shall, on the Pre-Position Date, receive such documents or evidence);




(b)
in relation to the Extra Amount Balance Portion, the additional documents and other evidence listed in Part II ( Instalment conditions precedent ) of Schedule 1 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) (or evidence satisfactory to the Buyers that they shall, on the Pre-Position Date, receive such documents or evidence); and

(c)
evidence (in such form and subject to such terms and conditions as the Buyers may specify and are acceptable to the Builder and the Builder's Bank) to the Builder's Bank in writing (electronically or otherwise) on or before the proposed Pre-Position Date that such amount will:

(i)
be held by the Builder's Bank to the order of the Buyers; and

(ii)
only be released to the Builder upon presentation to the Builder's Bank of a copy (transmitted by fax, email or otherwise) of the duly executed, dated and timed Builder's PDA, which is:

(A)
signed by a duly authorised officer, signatory, attorney-in-fact or other representative of the Builder and the Sellers (as original buyers under the Building Contract), whose details shall be communicated to the Builder's Bank in writing (electronically or otherwise) on or before the proposed Pre-Position Date; and
(B)
countersigned by a duly authorised officer, signatory, attorney-in-fact or other representative of (1) the Buyers and, (2) if requested by a Finance Party and acceptable to the Builder, such Finance Party, whose details shall (in each case as applicable) be communicated to the Builder's Bank in writing (electronically or otherwise) on or before the proposed Pre-Position Date.
7.3
Deemed payment of Delivery Instalment, Extra Amount Instalment and Extra Amount Balance Portion
(a)
A transfer of funds by the Buyers to the Builder's Bank in accordance with Clauses 7.1 ( Pre-position ) and 7.2 ( Conditions to pre-position ) above shall constitute payment of the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and, if applicable, the Extra Amount Balance Portion for the purposes of this Agreement and shall, as from the date of such transfer, constitute a valid and binding obligation upon the Sellers in respect of the refund of the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and, if any, the Extra Amount Balance Portion and any other amount payable in relation thereto, each in accordance with and in the manner contemplated by this Agreement.
(b)
Any repayment by the Builder's Bank to the Buyers or their bank of any part of the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment or, if any, the Extra Amount Balance Portion shall constitute (in each case as applicable), to the extent of such repayment, a refund of such part of the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and/or the Extra Amount Balance Portion by the Sellers.



8.
Conditions precedent and subsequent
8.1      Initial conditions precedent
(a)
The Sellers may not deliver the first Payment Notice unless the Buyers have received all the documents and other evidence listed in Part I ( Initial conditions precedent ) of Schedule 1 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) hereto in form and substance satisfactory to the Buyers.
(b)
The Buyers shall only be obliged to make a payment in respect of the Payment Notice referred to in paragraph (a) above if:
(i)
no MOA Termination Event has occurred and is continuing or would result from such payment; and
(ii)
the Repeating Representations are true in all material respects as if made on the date of the relevant Payment Notice and the actual date of payment.
8.2      Instalment conditions precedent
The Buyers will only be obliged to make a payment in respect of an Instalment (other than the Delivery Instalment and the Extra Amount Instalment) if:
(a)
on or before the Sellers' delivery of the relevant Payment Notice, the Buyers have received all the documents and other evidence listed in Part II ( Instalment conditions precedent ) of Schedule 1 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) hereto in form and substance satisfactory to the Buyers (or evidence satisfactory to the Buyers that they shall, on the date of such payment, receive such documents or evidence);
(b)
no MOA Termination Event has occurred and is continuing or would result from the payment of that Instalment;
(c)
the Repeating Representations are true in all material respects as if made on the date of the relevant Payment Notice and the actual date of payment; and
(d)
no event of default (however described) has occurred under the Building Contract, the Refund Guarantee, any Sub-Charter or any other Project Documents.
8.3      Further conditions precedent to a Deferred Payment
The Buyers will only be obliged to make a payment in respect of an Instalment for the purpose of effecting a Deferred Payment if the Buyers have received evidence of full payment to the Builder of the corresponding instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price under the Building Contract, in form and substance satisfactory to the Buyers.
8.4
Delivery Instalment, Reimbursement Instalment and Extra Amount Instalment conditions precedent
(a)
The Buyers will only be obliged to:
(i)
make a payment in respect of the Delivery Instalment and the Extra Amount Instalment on the Delivery Date;



(ii)
(if the Sellers elect for the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and/or the Extra Amount Balance Portion to be pre-positioned under Clause 7 ( Pre-position of relevant Instalments )) countersign the Builder's PDA and agree to the release of the pre-positioned the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment and/or the Extra Amount Balance Portion; or
(iii)
make a payment in respect of the Reimbursement Instalment on the Delivery Date,
if, in each applicable case:
(A)
on the Delivery Date, the Buyers have received:
(1)
all the documents and other evidence listed in Part III ( Pre-position conditions precedent ) of Schedule 1 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) hereto in form and substance satisfactory to the Buyers (to the extent that such documents and other evidence have not already been provided to the Buyers prior to the Delivery Date);
(2)
all the documents and other evidence listed in Part IV ( Delivery Date conditions precedent ) of Schedule 1 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) hereto in form and substance satisfactory to the Buyers; and
(3)
(in relation to the Reimbursement Instalment only) all the documents and other evidence listed in Part II ( Instalment conditions precedent ) of Schedule 1 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) hereto in relation to the Reimbursement Instalment in form and substance satisfactory to the Buyers;
(B)
no Potential MOA Termination Event or MOA Termination Event has occurred and is continuing or would result from the payment or (as applicable) release of the Delivery Instalment or the Extra Amount Instalment; and
(C)
the Repeating Representations are true in all material respects as if made on the Delivery Date.
(b)
For the avoidance of doubt, the Sellers must, on the Delivery Date, deliver to the Buyers all the documents and other evidence listed in Part III ( Pre-position conditions precedent ) and Part IV ( Delivery Date conditions precedent ) of Schedule 1 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) hereto in form and substance satisfactory to the Buyers.
(c)
The Buyers shall, on or before the Delivery Date, provide the Sellers with:
(i)
evidence that all necessary corporate, shareholder and other action has been taken by the Buyers to authorise the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement; and




(ii)
if applicable, power of attorney of the Buyers appointing one or more representatives to act on behalf of the Buyers in the performance of this Agreement, duly notarially attested and legalised or apostilled (as applicable).

8.5      Conditions subsequent
The Sellers undertake to deliver or caused to be delivered to the Buyers the documents and evidence listed in Part V ( Conditions subsequent ) of Schedule 1 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) hereto within the relevant time periods stipulated therein.
8.6      No waiver
The conditions set out in this Clause are for the sole benefit of the Buyers and may be waived or deferred by the Buyers in whole or in part and with or without conditions. The foregoing is without prejudice to the Buyers' rights to require fulfilment of any such conditions by the Sellers in whole or in part at any time after the date of payment or release of the MOA Purchase Price.
8.7      Form and content
All documents and evidence delivered to the Buyers under this Clause 8 shall be in form and substance acceptable to the Buyers.
9.
Cancellation and refund
9.1      Cancellation
If an MOA Termination Event occurs, the Buyers may by notice in writing to the Sellers (such notice being the " Cancellation Notice ") cancel the Buyers' purchase of the Vessel under this Agreement on the applicable Cancellation Date, whereupon the Buyers shall be relieved from any further obligation to pay any part of the MOA Purchase Price (or any other amount) under this Agreement from the Cancellation Date, and the Seller shall upon demand:

(a)
refund to the Buyers the full amount of all the Instalments which the Buyers have already paid up to and including the Cancellation Date; and
(b)
pay the Buyers all accrued but unpaid Cancellation Fee in respect of all paid Instalments, Late Fee (if any), Commitment Fees, arrangement fee, legal and other experts' costs, and other reasonably incurred and documented out-pocket expenses and liabilities of the Buyers suffered or incurred by the Buyers in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, the other Transaction Documents and the Finance Documents,
in each case together with Break Costs.

9.2      Calculation of Cancellation Fee
(a)
For the purpose of this Agreement, the amount of Cancellation Fee in relation to each Instalment which the Buyers have paid to the Sellers in accordance with this Agreement shall be calculated in accordance with the following formula:



A
=
B x C x D
 
 
 
whereby:

A
=
the applicable Cancellation Fee in relation to such Instalment
 
 
 
B
=
the rate of five per cent. (5.00%) per annum
 
 
 
C
=
the amount of such Instalment
 
 
 
D
=
the period between (and excluding): (i) the date on which the Buyers have paid the relevant Instalment in accordance with this Agreement, and (ii) (including) the Cancellation Date

(b)
The Sellers hereby confirm, agree and acknowledge that each and any part of the Cancellation Fee is an amount which represents the Buyers' losses as a result of the cancellation of this Agreement, and both the Sellers and the Buyers acknowledge as a genuine and reasonable pre-estimate of the Buyers' losses in the event of such cancellation.
10.
Fees
10.1      Late Fee
(a)
The Sellers hereby consent, agree, acknowledge and confirm that:
(i)
if the Delivery Date falls after the Contractual Delivery Date, the Sellers shall, on the Delivery Date, pay to the Buyers an amount equal to the applicable Late Fee;
(ii)
all or any part of the Late Fee that may be due and payable by the Sellers to the Buyers, if the Sellers so request, may be set-off against the amount of the Reimbursement Instalment (other than any Extra Amount Balance Portion which shall be paid to the Builder directly and hence shall not be eligible for such set-off) due and payable from the Buyers to the Sellers in accordance with Clause 3 ( MOA Purchase Price ); and
(iii)
for the avoidance of doubt, on the Payment Date in respect of the Reimbursement Instalment, if the Sellers elect to set-off all or any part of the Late Fee against the Reimbursement Instalment (other than any Extra Amount Balance Portion which shall be paid to the Builder directly and hence shall not be eligible for the set-off referred to in sub-paragraph (a)(ii) above), the Buyers shall not be obliged to pay the Sellers and the Sellers shall not be entitled to receive from the Buyers an amount which is more than the difference between (A) the Reimbursement Instalment (excluding any Extra Amount Balance Portion which shall be paid to the Builder directly and hence shall not be eligible for the set-off referred to in sub-paragraph (a)(ii) above) and (B) the amount of Late Fee so set-off in accordance with sub-paragraph (a)(ii) above.



(b)
For the purpose of this Agreement, the amount of Late Fee shall be calculated in accordance with the following formula:
A
=
(B x C x D) + (B x E x F)
 
 
 
whereby:

A
=
the applicable Late Fee
 
 
 
B
=
the rate of five per cent. (5.00%) per annum
 
 
 
C
=
the amount of the Pre-Delivery Purchase Price that the Buyers have actually paid to the Sellers under this Agreement as at the Contractual Delivery Date
 
 
 
D
=
the period between (and excluding): (i) the Contractual Delivery Date and (ii) (including) the Delivery Date
 
 
 
E
=
the amount of any Instalment of the Pre-Delivery Purchase Price that the Buyers actually pay to the Sellers under this Agreement after the Contractual Delivery Date
 
 
 
F
=
the period between (and excluding): (i) the date on which such Instalment is actually paid to the Sellers under this Agreement, and (ii) (including) the Delivery Date
 
 
 
10.2      Commitment Fee
(a)
The Sellers shall pay to the Buyers a fee computed and accruing on a daily basis, at the rate of one per cent. (1.00%) per annum on the Notional MOA Purchase Price (as reduced by the payment of any Instalment) on each day during the period commencing from the date of this Agreement up to and including the Relevant Date.
(b)
The accrued Commitment Fee is payable on the Relevant Date.
(c)
For the purpose of this Clause 10.2, " Relevant Date " means the earliest of (i) the Delivery Date, (ii) the Long Stop Date in respect of the Delivery Instalment and the Extra Amount Instalment, and (iii) the date on which this Agreement is terminated or cancelled for any reason (other than a default on the part of the Buyers).
10.3      Arrangement fee
The Sellers shall pay to the Buyers an arrangement fee in the amount and at the time agreed in the Arrangement Fee Letter.

11.
Representations and warranties
11.1      Sellers' representations and warranties



(a)
The Sellers represent and warrant to the Buyers on (A) the date of this Agreement, and (by reference to the facts and circumstances then pertaining) on (B) the date of each Payment Notice, and (C) the date of payment of each Instalment (except that (I) the representations and warranties contained in paragraphs (vii) ( No filing or stamp taxes ) and (xxvi) ( Financial covenants ) below shall only be made on the date of this Agreement and on the Delivery Date, and (II) the representations and warranties in paragraphs (ii) ( No deductions or withholding ) and (xx) ( Disclosure of material facts ) below shall only be made on the date of this Agreement):
(i)
Status and due authorisation: each Obligor is a corporation, limited partnership or limited liability company duly incorporated or formed under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation or formation (as the case may be) with power to enter into the Transaction Documents and to exercise its rights and perform its obligations under the Transaction Documents and all corporate and other action required to authorise its execution of the Transaction Documents and its performance of its obligations thereunder has been duly taken;
(ii)
No deductions or withholding: under the laws of the Obligors' respective jurisdictions of incorporation or formation in force at the date hereof, none of the Obligors will be required to make any deduction or withholding from any payment it may make under any of the Transaction Documents (other than a FATCA Deduction);
(iii)
Claims pari passu: under the laws of the Obligors' respective jurisdictions of incorporation or formation in force at the date hereof, the payment obligations of each Obligor under each Transaction Document to which it is a party rank at least pari passu with the claims of all other unsecured and unsubordinated creditors of such obligor save for any obligations which are preferred solely by any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar laws of general application;
(iv)
No immunity: in any proceedings taken in any of the Obligors' respective jurisdictions of incorporation or formation in relation to any of the Transaction Documents, none of the Obligors will be entitled to claim for itself or any of its assets immunity from suit, execution, attachment or other legal process;
(v)
Governing law and judgments : in any proceedings taken in any of the Obligors' jurisdiction of incorporation or formation in relation to any of the Transaction Documents in which there is an express choice of the law of a particular country as the governing law thereof, that choice of law and any judgment or (if applicable) arbitral award obtained in that country will be recognised and enforced;
(vi)
Validity and admissibility in evidence: as at the date hereof, all acts, conditions and things required to be done, fulfilled and performed in order (A) to enable each of the Obligors lawfully to enter into, exercise its rights under and perform and comply with the obligations expressed to be assumed by it in the Transaction Documents, (B) to ensure that the obligations expressed to be assumed by each of the Obligors in the Transaction



Documents are legal, valid and binding, and (C) to make the Transaction Documents admissible in evidence in the jurisdictions of incorporation or formation of each of the Obligors, have been done, fulfilled and performed;
(vii)
No filing or stamp taxes: under the laws of the Obligors' respective jurisdictions of incorporation or formation in force at the date hereof, it is not necessary that any of the Transaction Documents be filed, recorded or enrolled with any court or other authority in its jurisdiction of incorporation or formation (other than the relevant maritime registry, to the extent applicable) or that any stamp, registration or similar tax be paid on or in relation to any of the Transaction Document;
(viii)
Binding obligations: the obligations expressed to be assumed by each of the Obligors in the Transaction Documents are legal and valid obligations, binding on each of them in accordance with the terms of the Transaction Documents and no limit on any of their powers will be exceeded as a result of the borrowings, granting of security or giving of guarantees contemplated by the Transaction Documents or the performance by any of them of any of their obligations thereunder;
(ix)
No misleading information: to the best of their knowledge, any factual information provided by any Obligor to the Buyers in connection with the Transaction Documents was true and accurate in all material respects as at the date it was provided and is not misleading in any respect;
(x)
No winding-up: none of the Obligors has taken any corporate, limited liability company or limited partnership action nor have any other steps been taken or legal proceedings been started or (to the best of the Sellers' knowledge and belief) threatened against any Obligor for its winding-up, dissolution, administration or reorganisation or for the appointment of a receiver, administrator, administrative receiver, trustee or similar officer of it or of any or all of its assets or revenues which might have a Material Adverse Effect;
(xi)
Solvency:
(A)
none of the Obligors nor the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole is unable, or admits or has admitted its inability, to pay its debts or has suspended making payments in respect of any of its debts;
(B)
none of the Obligors by reason of actual or anticipated financial difficulties, has commenced, or intends to commence, negotiations with one or more of its creditors with a view to rescheduling any of its indebtedness;
(C)
the value of the assets of each Obligor and the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole is not less than the liabilities of such entity or the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole (as the case may be) (taking into account contingent and prospective liabilities); and



(D)
no moratorium has been, or may, in the reasonably foreseeable future be, declared in respect of any indebtedness of any Obligor;
(xii)
No material defaults:
(A)
without prejudice to paragraph (B) below, none of the Obligors is in breach of or in default under any agreement to which it is a party or which is binding on it or any of its assets to an extent or in a manner which might have a Material Adverse Effect; and
(B)
no MOA Potential Termination Event or MOA Termination Event is continuing or might reasonably be expected to result from each Obligor's entry into and performance of each Transaction Document to which such Obligor is a party;
(xiii)
No material proceedings: no action or administrative proceeding of or before any court, arbitral body or agency which is not covered by adequate insurance or which might have a Material Adverse Effect has been started or is reasonably likely to be started;
(xiv)
Accounts: all financial statements relating to the Sellers or the Charter Guarantor required to be delivered under paragraphs (a) ( Financial statements ) and (c) ( Interim financial statements ) of Clause 12 ( Sellers' undertakings ) were each prepared in accordance with GAAP, give (in conjunction with the notes thereto) a true and fair view of (in the case of annual financial statements) or fairly represent (in the case of semi-annual and quarterly financial statements) the financial condition of the Sellers or the Charter Guarantor (as the case may be) and its Subsidiaries at the date as of which they were prepared and the results of their operations during the financial period then ended;
(xv)
No obligation to create Encumbrance: the execution of the Transaction Documents by the Obligors and their exercise of their rights and performance of their obligations thereunder will not result in the existence of nor oblige any Obligor to create any Encumbrance over all or any of their present or future revenues or assets, other than pursuant to the Security Documents;
(xvi)
No breach: the execution of the Transaction Documents by each of the Obligors and their exercise of their rights and performance of their obligations under any of the Transaction Documents do not constitute and will not result in any breach of any agreement or treaty to which any of them is a party;
(xvii)
Security: each of the Obligors is the legal and beneficial owner of all assets and other property which it purports to charge, mortgage, pledge, assign or otherwise secure pursuant to each Security Document and those Security Documents to which it is a party create and give rise to valid and effective security having the ranking expressed in those Security Documents;
(xviii)
Necessary Authorisations: the Necessary Authorisations required by each Obligor are in full force and effect, and each Obligor is in compliance with the material provisions of each such Necessary Authorisation relating to it



and, to the best of its knowledge, none of the Necessary Authorisations relating to it are the subject of any pending or threatened proceedings or revocation;
(xix)
No money laundering: the performance of the obligations of the Obligors under the Transaction Documents , will be for the account of members of the Charter Guarantor Group and will not involve any breach by any of them of any law or regulatory measure relating to "money laundering" as defined in Article 1 of the Directive (2005/60/EC) of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Communities;
(xx)
Disclosure of material facts: the Sellers are not aware of any material facts or circumstances which have not been disclosed to the Buyers and which might, if disclosed, have reasonably been expected to adversely affect the decision of a person considering whether or not to enter into the Transaction Documents;
(xxi)
No breach of laws:
(A)
none of the Obligors has breached any law or regulation which breach has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect; and
(B)
no labour disputes are current or (to the best of the Sellers' knowledge and belief) threatened against any member of the Charter Guarantor Group which have or are reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect;
(xxii)
Environmental Law:
(A)
each member of the Charter Guarantor Group is in compliance with paragraph (m) ( Environmental compliance ) of Clause 12 ( Sellers' undertakings ) and (to the best of the Sellers' knowledge and belief) no circumstances have occurred which would prevent such compliance in a manner or to an extent which has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect; and
(B)
no Environmental Claim has been commenced or (to the best of the Sellers' knowledge and belief) is threatened against any member of the Charter Guarantor Group where that claim has or is reasonably likely, if determined against that member of the Charter Guarantor Group, to have a Material Adverse Effect;
(xxiii)
Taxation:
(A)
no Obligor (save for the Charter Guarantor) is materially overdue in the filing of any Tax returns and no Obligor (save for the Charter Guarantor) is overdue in the payment of any amount in respect of Tax of five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) (or its equivalent in any other currency) or more, save in the case of Taxes which are being contested on bona fide grounds; and



(B)
no claims or investigations are being made or conducted against any Obligor (save for the Charter Guarantor) with respect to Taxes such that a liability of, or claim against, such Obligor of five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) (or its equivalent in any other currency) or more is reasonably likely to arise;
(xxiv)
No Restricted Party: no Obligor is a Restricted Party nor has any Obligor or any of their respective directors, officers or employees or any person acting on their behalf received notice or are aware of any claim, action, suit, proceeding or investigation against any of them with respect to Sanctions by a Sanctions Authority;
(xxv)
No Material Adverse Effect: no event or circumstance which has occurred and which has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect;
(xxvi)
Financial covenants: the financial covenants and other requirements under Clause 13 ( Financial covenants ) are no less favourable than those given by the Charter Guarantor to any of its other creditors; and
(xxvii)
Copies of Project Documents: the copies of the Project Documents provided by the Sellers to the Buyers in accordance with Clause 8 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) are true and accurate copies of the originals and represent the full agreement between the parties to those Project Documents in relation to the subject matter of those Project Documents and there are no commissions, rebates (other than any Cancellation Fee, Late Fee, Commitment Fee or arrangement fee accrued or payable hereunder), premiums or other payments due or to become due in connection with the subject matter of those Project Documents other than in the ordinary course of business or as disclosed to, and approved in writing by, the Buyers.
(b)
Representations limited : the representation and warranties of the Sellers in this Clause 11.1 are subject to:
(i)
the principle that equitable remedies are remedies which may be granted or refused at the discretion of the court;
(ii)
the limitation of enforcement by laws relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, reorganisation, court schemes, moratoria, administration and other laws generally affecting or limiting the rights of creditors;
(iii)
the time barring of claims under any applicable limitation acts;
(iv)
the possibility that a court may strike out provisions for a contract as being invalid for reasons of oppression, undue influence or similar; and
(v)
any other reservations or qualifications of law expressed in any legal opinions obtained by the Owners in connection with the Transaction Documents.
11.2      Buyers' representations and warranties



(a)
Buyers' representations and warranties The Buyers represent and warrant to the Sellers on the date of this Agreement and (by reference to the facts and circumstances then pertaining) on the Delivery Date that:
(i)
they are a corporation duly incorporated under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation with power to enter into the Transaction Documents and to exercise their rights and perform their obligations under the Transaction Documents and all corporate and other action required to authorise their execution of the Transaction Documents and their performance of their obligations thereunder has been duly taken; and
(ii)
the obligations expressed to be assumed by the Buyers in the Transaction Documents are legal and valid obligations, binding on them in accordance with the terms of the Transaction Documents and no limit on their powers will be exceeded as a result of the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents or the performance of their obligations thereunder.
(b)
Owners' undertakings and covenants The Buyers further warrant, represent and agree that they and their officers, directors, employees, consultants, agents and/or intermediaries have complied with, and shall comply with, all applicable Business Ethics Laws in connection with this Agreement.
(c)
Representations limited The representation and warranties of the Buyers in this Clause 11.2 are subject to:
(i)
the principle that equitable remedies are remedies which may be granted or refused at the discretion of the court;
(ii)
the limitation of enforcement by laws relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, reorganisation, court schemes, moratoria, administration and other laws generally affecting or limiting the rights of creditors;
(iii)
the time barring of claims under any applicable limitation acts;
(iv)
the possibility that a court may strike out provisions for a contract as being invalid for reasons of oppression, undue influence or similar; and
(v)
any other reservations or qualifications of law expressed in any legal opinions obtained by the Buyers in connection with the Transaction Documents.
12.
Sellers' undertakings
The Sellers hereby undertake to the Buyers that they will comply in full and procure compliance (where applicable) with the following undertakings throughout the Pre-Delivery Period.

(a)
Financial statements The Sellers shall supply to the Buyers:
(i)
as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the end of each of the Sellers' Financial Years, the Sellers' audited financial statements for that Financial Year; and



(ii)
as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the end of each of the Charter Guarantor's Financial Years, the Charter Guarantor's audited consolidated financial statements for that Financial Year.
(b)
Requirements as to financial statements Each set of financial statements delivered to the Buyers under paragraph (a) ( Financial statements ) above in relation to the Sellers and the Charter Guarantor (each a " Notifying Party "):
(i)
shall be certified by an authorised signatory of the relevant Notifying Party as fairly representing its financial condition as at the date as at which those financial statements were drawn up; and
(ii)
shall be prepared in accordance with GAAP.
(c)
Interim financial statements The Sellers shall supply to the Buyers:
(i)
as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and twenty (120) days after the end of the Sellers' Financial Half-Year:
(A)
the unaudited financial statements of the Sellers for that Financial Half-Year; and
(B)
the unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Charter Guarantor for that Financial Half-Year; and
(ii)
as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and twenty (120) days after the end of each relevant Financial Quarter:
(A)
the unaudited financial statements of the Sellers for that Financial Quarter; and
(B)
the unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Charter Guarantor for that Financial Quarter.
(d)
Compliance Certificate
(i)
The Sellers shall supply to the Buyers a Compliance Certificate setting out (in reasonable detail) computations as to compliance with Clause 13 ( Financial covenants ), with:
(A)
each of the Charter Guarantor's annual consolidated audited financial statements in respect of the relevant Financial Year delivered pursuant to paragraph (a)(ii) ( Financial statements ) above; and
(B)
each of the half-yearly unaudited financial statements in relation to the first Financial Half-Year of that calendar year and delivered pursuant to paragraph (c) ( Interim financial statements ) above.
(ii)
Each Compliance Certificate shall be signed by an authorised signatory of the Charter Guarantor.



(e)
Information: miscellaneous The Sellers shall supply to the Buyers:
(i)
promptly upon becoming aware of them, details of any material litigation, arbitration or administrative proceedings which are current, threatened or pending against any Obligor, and which, if adversely determined, are reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect; and
(ii)
promptly, such further information and explanations regarding the financial condition, business and operations of any Obligor as the Buyers may reasonably request.
(f)
Maintenance of legal validity The Sellers shall comply with the terms of and do all that is necessary to maintain in full force and effect all Necessary Authorisations required in or by the laws and regulations of their jurisdiction of formation or incorporation and all other applicable jurisdictions, to enable them lawfully to enter into and perform their obligations under the Transaction Documents and to ensure the legality, validity, enforceability or admissibility in evidence of the Transaction Documents in their jurisdiction of incorporation or formation and all other applicable jurisdictions.
(g)
Notification of MOA Termination Event The Sellers shall promptly, upon becoming aware of the same, inform the Buyers in writing of the occurrence of any MOA Termination Event (and the steps, if any, being taken to remedy this) and, upon receipt of a written request to that effect from the Buyers, confirm to the Buyers that, save as previously notified to the Buyers or as notified in such confirmation, no MOA Termination Event is continuing or if an MOA Termination Event is continuing specifying the steps, if any, being taken to remedy it.
(h)
Claims pari passu The Sellers shall ensure that at all times the claims of the Buyers against them under the Transaction Documents rank at least pari passu with the claims of all their other unsecured and subordinated creditors save those whose claims are preferred by any bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, winding-up or other similar laws of general application.
(i)
Necessary Authorisations Without prejudice to any specific provision of the Transaction Documents relating to a Necessary Authorisation, the Sellers shall (i) obtain, comply with and do all that is necessary to maintain in full force and effect all Necessary Authorisations if a failure to do the same may cause a Material Adverse Effect; and (ii) promptly upon request, supply certified copies to the Buyers of all Necessary Authorisations.
(j)
Compliance with applicable laws The Sellers shall comply with all applicable laws, including Environmental Laws, to which it may be subject (except as regards Restricted Parties to which paragraph (k) ( No dealing with Restricted Parties ) below applies, and anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws to which paragraph (l) ( Anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws ) below applies) if a failure to do the same may have a Material Adverse Effect.
(k)
No dealings with Restricted Parties The Sellers shall not, and shall not permit or authorise any other person to, directly utilise or employ the Vessel or to use, lend, make payments of, contribute or otherwise make available, all or any part of the



proceeds of any transaction(s) contemplated by the Transaction Documents to fund any trade, business or other activities:
(i)
involving or for the benefit of any Restricted Party; and
(ii)
in any other manner that would reasonably be expected to result in any Obligor, the Buyers or any Finance Party (if applicable) being in breach of any Sanctions or become a Restricted Party.
(l)
Anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws The Sellers warrant, represent and agree that they and their Affiliates and their respective officers, directors, employees, consultants, agents and/or intermediaries have complied with, and shall comply with, all applicable Business Ethics Laws in connection with this Agreement. The Sellers shall indemnify the Buyers for any loss or damages arising from a breach of this paragraph (l). For the purpose of this Clause only, an "Affiliate" means any member of the Sellers Group.
(m)
Environmental compliance The Sellers shall, and shall procure that each of the Obligors will:
(i)
comply with any Environmental Law;
(ii)
obtain, maintain and ensure compliance with all requisite Environmental Approvals; and
(iii)
implement procedures to monitor compliance with and to prevent liability under any Environmental Law,
where failure to do so has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.

(n)
Environmental Claims The Sellers shall promptly upon becoming aware of the same, inform the Buyers in writing of:
(i)
any Environmental Claim against any member of the Charter Guarantor Group which is current, pending or threatened; and
(ii)
any facts or circumstances which are reasonably likely to result in any Environmental Claim being commenced or threatened against any member of the Charter Guarantor Group,
where the claim, if determined against that member of the Charter Guarantor Group, has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.

(o)
Taxation The Sellers shall pay and discharge any Tax imposed upon them or their assets within the time period allowed without incurring penalties unless and only to the extent that:
(i)
such payment is being contested in good faith;
(ii)
adequate reserves are being maintained for such Tax and the costs required to contest them have been disclosed in their latest financial statements; and



(iii)
such payment can be lawfully withheld and failure to pay such Tax does not have or is not reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.
(p)
Loans or other financial commitments The Sellers shall not make any loan or enter into any guarantee and indemnity, voluntarily assume any actual or contingent liability, or otherwise provide any other form of financial support in respect of any obligation of any other person except pursuant to the Transaction Documents and loans made in the ordinary course of business.
(q)
Further assurance The Sellers shall at their own expense, promptly take all such action as the Buyers may reasonably require for the purpose of perfecting or protecting any of the Buyers' rights with respect to the security created or evidenced (or intended to be created or evidenced) by the Security Documents.
(r)
Inspection of records The Sellers will permit the inspection of their financial records and accounts on reasonable notice from time to time before 5:00 pm in the place of business by the Buyers or their nominee.
(s)
Insurance The Sellers shall procure that all of the assets, operation and liability of the Sellers are insured against such risks, liabilities and for amounts as normally adopted by the industry for similar assets and liabilities and, in the case of the Vessel, in accordance with the terms of the Charter.
(t)
Change of Control and other merger and demerger
(i)
The Sellers shall ensure that, unless with the Buyers' prior written consent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed), no Change of Control shall occur.
(ii)
Without limiting sub-paragraph (i) above, the Sellers shall not enter into any amalgamation, merger, demerger or corporate restructuring without the prior written consent of the Buyers (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld).
(u)
Transfer of assets The Sellers shall not, and shall procure that no other Obligor (other than the Charter Guarantor and the Sole Pledgor) will, sell or transfer any of its material assets other than:
(i)
on arm's length terms to third parties where the net proceeds of sale are used as a prepayment hereunder; or
(ii)
on arm's length terms to its Affiliates, which are and remain members of the Charter Guarantor Group.
(v)
Change of business The Sellers shall not without the prior written consent of the Buyers, make any substantial change to the general nature of their shipping business from that carried on at the date of this Agreement.
(w)
Acquisitions The Sellers shall not make any acquisitions or investments without the prior written consent of the Buyers (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) save for the acquisition of the Vessel under the Building Contract.
(x)
"Know your customer" checks If:



(i)
the introduction of or any change in (or in the interpretation, administration or application of) any law or regulation made after the date of this Agreement;
(ii)
any change in the status of the Sellers after the date of this Agreement; or
(iii)
a proposed assignment or transfer by Buyers of any of their rights and obligations under this Agreement,
obliges the Buyers to comply with "know your customer" or similar identification procedures in circumstances where the necessary information is not already available to it, the Sellers shall promptly upon the request of the Buyers supply, or procure the supply of, such documentation and other evidence as is reasonably requested by the Buyers in order for the Buyers to carry out and be satisfied they have complied with all necessary "know your customer" or other similar checks under all applicable laws and regulations pursuant to the transactions contemplated in the Transaction Documents.

(y)
No borrowings The Sellers shall not incur any liability or obligation except (i) liabilities and obligations under the Transaction Documents to which they are parties, (ii) liabilities or obligations reasonably incurred in the ordinary course of operating, chartering, repairing and maintaining the Vessel, and (iii) Financial Indebtedness owing to other members of the Teekay Group provided that such Financial Indebtedness is unsecured and subordinated, and provided further that so long as no Termination Event shall have occurred and be continuing or would result from the making of any such payment, nothing in this paragraph (y) shall prevent the Sellers from repaying any such Financial Indebtedness or paying interest on such Financial Indebtedness.
(z)
No dividends The Sellers shall not, and shall procure that none of the other Obligors (other than any Pledgor and the Charter Guarantor) shall, pay any dividends or make other distributions to its shareholders whilst an MOA Termination Event is continuing.
(aa)
Listing The Sellers shall procure that the Charter Guarantor will throughout the Pre-Delivery Period maintain its listing as a publically listed entity on the New York Stock Exchange or any other recognised stock exchange acceptable to the Buyers.
(bb)
Negative pledge The Sellers shall not create, or permit to subsist, any Encumbrance (other than pursuant to the Security Documents) over all or any part of the Vessel, their other assets or undertakings (other than Permitted Encumbrances) nor dispose of the Vessel or any of those assets or all or any part of those undertakings other than, in the case of a sale of the Vessel, where such sale complies with the requirements of this Agreement, the Charter (including, without limitation, clauses 51 ( Termination Events ) and 55 ( Sale of Vessel by the Owners ) of the Charter) or any other Transaction Documents.
(cc)
Transactions with Affiliates The Sellers shall procure that all transactions conducted or to be conducted between the Sellers and any of the Sellers' Affiliates will be on an arm's length commercial basis.



(dd)
Project Documents In relation to the Project Documents, the Sellers undertake that:
(i)
there shall be no termination by the Sellers of, alteration to or waiver of any material term of, any Project Document and the Sellers shall not exercise or waive any of their rights under or in connection with any Project Document, in each case without the prior written consent of the Buyers;
(ii)
without limiting the generality of sub-paragraph (i) above and in respect of the Building Contract, the Sellers will not, without the prior written consent of the Buyers (acting reasonably), exercise or waive any right or purported right which the Sellers may have to reject the Vessel or to terminate (and will not agree to any request to terminate) the Building Contract;
(iii)
without limiting the generality of sub-paragraph (i) above and in respect of the Refund Guarantee, the Sellers will not, without the prior written consent of the Buyers, make any demand for payment under such Refund Guarantee; and
(iv)
without prejudice to the foregoing, the Sellers shall, where applicable, use reasonable endeavours and forthwith execute and deliver any and all such other agreements, instruments and documents (including any novation agreement) as may be required by law or deemed necessary to ensure that the Project Documents which are in effect on the date of this Agreement shall remain in effect, so that all obligations previously owed by the applicable Project Party to the Sellers under such Project Documents shall continue to be owed to the Sellers throughout the Pre-Delivery Period.
(ee)
Refund of pre-positioned amount If the Buyers have made a transfer of funds to the Builder's Bank in accordance with Clauses 7.1 ( Pre-position ) and 7.2 ( Conditions to pre-position ) but delivery of the Vessel does not occur on the Delivery Date, then the Sellers shall refund the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment, the Extra Amount Balance Portion and any other amount so transferred by the Buyers in accordance with the relevant payment instructions (or such other equivalent document), provided that the Sellers' obligations under this sub-paragraph (ee) shall be deemed to be complied by any repayment (but only to the extent and amount of such repayment) by the Builder's Bank to the Buyers or their bank of any part of the Delivery Instalment, the Extra Amount Instalment, the Extra Amount Balance Portion and any other amount so transferred by the Buyers in connection with Clauses 7.1 ( Pre-position ) and 7.2 ( Conditions to pre-position ).
13.
Financial covenants
(a)
The Sellers shall procure that the Charter Guarantor will (on a consolidated basis) comply with the following financial covenants throughout the Pre-Delivery Period:
(i)
to maintain Free Liquidity and Available Credit Lines of (in aggregate) not less than thirty five million US Dollars (US$35,000,000);
(ii)
to maintain a Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity Ratio of not more than eighty per cent (80%); and



(iii)
to maintain a Tangible Net Worth of at least four hundred million US Dollars (US$400,000,000),
provided that following any change in the applicable accounting policies for the Charter Guarantor from GAAP, the Buyers (in consultation with the Charter Guarantor) may require an amendment to this Clause 13 as the Buyers deem logical and necessary having regard to the nature of such changes in policy and the intended substance of this Clause 13.

(b)
The financial covenants set out in paragraph (a) above shall be tested every six (6) months by reference to (i) each of the audited consolidated annual and (as the case may be) unaudited consolidated semi-annual financial statements of the Charter Guarantor received by the Buyers pursuant to paragraphs (a) ( Financial statements ) and (c) ( Interim financial statements ) (respectively) of Clause 12 ( Sellers' undertakings ), and (ii) the relevant Compliance Certificate delivered pursuant to paragraph (d) ( Compliance Certificate ) of Clause 12 ( Sellers' undertakings ).
(c)
For the purpose of this Clause 13:
" Available Credit Lines " means any undrawn committed revolving credit lines, other than undrawn committed revolving credit lines with less than six (6) months to maturity, available to be drawn by any member of the Charter Guarantor Group, as reflected in the Charter Guarantor's most recent financial statements forming part of the Charter Guarantor's Accounts.
" Charter Guarantor's Accounts " means the consolidated financial statements of the Charter Guarantor to be provided to the Buyers, as referred to in paragraph (b) above of this Clause 13.
" Equity " means the aggregate of the amount paid up on the issued share capital of the Charter Guarantor and the amount standing to the credit of its capital and revenue reserves (including any share premium account or capital redemption reserve but excluding any revaluation reserve), plus or minus the amount standing to the credit or debit (as the case may be) of its profit and loss account.
" Free Liquidity " means cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of maturities less than one (1) year to which the members of the Charter Guarantor Group shall have free, immediate and direct access each as reflected in the Charter Guarantor's most recent financial statements forming part of the Charter Guarantor's Accounts.
" Net Debt " means the Charter Guarantor's Total Debt less its Free Liquidity.
" Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity Ratio " means the ratio of Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity.
" Tangible Net Worth " means the issued and paid up share capital (including share premium or items of a similar nature (but excluding shares which are expressed to be redeemable)), loans from shareholders (where subordinated to the satisfaction of the Buyers), and amounts standing to the credit of the consolidated capital reserves of the Charter Guarantor,



(a)
plus any credit balance carried forward on the Charter Guarantor's consolidated profit and loss account,
(b)
less:
(i)
any debit balance carried forward on the Charter Guarantor's consolidated profit and loss account;
(ii)
any amount shown for goodwill, including on consolidation, or any other intangible property (other than intangible property relating to contracts as shown in the balance sheet of the Charter Guarantor); and
(iii)
any amount attributable to minority interests in Subsidiaries.
" Total Debt " means the aggregate of:
(a)
the amount calculated in accordance with GAAP shown as each of "long term debt", "short term debt" and "current portion of long term debt" on the latest consolidated balance sheet of the Charter Guarantor; and
(b)
the amount of any liability in respect of any lease or hire purchase contract entered into by the Charter Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries which would, in accordance with GAAP, be treated as a finance or capital lease (excluding any amounts applicable to leases to the extent that the lease obligations are secured by a security deposit which is held on the balance sheet under "Restricted Cash").
14.
MOA Termination Events
(a)
Each of the following events shall constitute an MOA Termination Event:
(i)
Failure to pay an Obligor fails to pay any amount due from it under any Transaction Document to which it is a party at the time, in the currency and otherwise in the manner specified therein provided that , if such Obligor can demonstrate to the reasonable satisfaction of the Buyers that all necessary instructions were given to effect such payment and the non-receipt thereof is attributable solely to an administrative or technical error or an error in the banking system or a Disruption Event, then such payment shall instead be deemed to be due, solely for the purposes of this paragraph, within:
(A)
three (3) Business Days of the date on which such amount actually fell due if it relates to a payment of Hire (as such term is defined under the Charter) under the Charter; or
(B)
ten (10) Business Days of the date on which such amount actually fell due if it relates to any other sum which is payable under this Agreement or any other relevant Transaction Document; or
(ii)
Misrepresentation any representation or statement made by any Obligor in any Transaction Document to which it is a party or in any notice or other document, certificate or statement delivered by it pursuant thereto or in



connection therewith is or proves to have been incorrect or misleading in any material respect, where the circumstances causing the same give rise to a Material Adverse Effect; or
(iii)
Specific covenants an Obligor fails duly to perform or comply with any of the obligations expressed to be assumed by or procured by the Sellers under paragraph (bb) ( Negative pledge ) or (ee) ( Refund of pre-positioned amounts ) of Clause 12 ( Sellers' undertakings ); or
(iv)
Financial covenants the Charter Guarantor is in breach of any of the financial covenants set out in Clause 13 ( Financial covenants ); or
(v)
Other obligations an Obligor fails duly to perform or comply with any of the obligations expressed to be assumed by it in any Transaction Document (other than those referred to in paragraphs (iii) ( Specific events ) and (iv) ( Financial covenants ) above) and such failure is not remedied within fourteen (14) days after the earlier of (A) the Buyers having given notice thereof to the relevant Obligor, and (B) any Obligor becoming aware of such failure to perform or comply; or
(vi)
Cross default any Financial Indebtedness of any Obligor is not paid when due (or within any applicable grace period) or any Financial Indebtedness of any Obligor is declared, or is capable of being declared, to be or otherwise becomes due and payable prior to its specified maturity where (in either case) the aggregate of all such unpaid or accelerated indebtedness of:
(A)
each of (1) the Charter Guarantor or (2) a Pledgor which is a wholly-owned Subsidiary within the Teekay Group and legally or beneficially (directly or indirectly) owns at least fifty per cent. (50%) of the membership interest of the Sellers is, in each case, equal to or greater than one hundred million US Dollars (US$100,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies; or
(B)
the Sellers is equal to or greater than five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies; or
(vii)
Insolvency and rescheduling an Obligor is unable to pay its debts as they fall due, commences negotiations with any one or more of its creditors with a view to the general readjustment or rescheduling of its indebtedness or makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors or a composition with its creditors; or
(viii)
Winding-up an Obligor files for initiation of formal restructuring proceedings, is wound up or declared bankrupt or takes any corporate action or other steps (including any compulsory corporate rehabilitation mandated or ordered by any government or any governmental agency, semi-governmental or judicial entity or authority (including, without limitation, any stock exchange or any self-regulatory organisation established under statute)) are taken or legal proceedings are started for its winding‑up, dissolution, administration or re‑organisation or for the appointment of a liquidator, receiver, administrator, administrative receiver, conservator,



custodian, trustee or similar officer of it or of any or all of its revenues or assets or any moratorium is declared or sought in respect of any of its indebtedness; or
(ix)
Execution or distress
(A)
an Obligor fails to comply with or pay any sum due from it (within thirty (30) days of such amount falling due) under any final judgment or any final order made or given by any court or other official body of a competent jurisdiction in an aggregate in respect of:
(1)
each of (I) the Charter Guarantor and (II) a Pledgor which is a wholly-owned Subsidiary within the Teekay Group and legally or beneficially (directly or indirectly) owns the entire membership interest of the Sellers is, in each case, equal to or greater than one hundred million US Dollars (US$100,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies; or
(2)
the Sellers equals to or is greater than five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency,
in each case being a judgment or order against which there is no right of appeal or if a right of appeal exists, where the time limit for making such appeal has expired; or

(B)
any execution or distress is levied against, or an encumbrancer takes possession of, the whole or any part of, the property, undertaking or assets of an Obligor in an aggregate amount in respect of:
(1)
each of (I) the Charter Guarantor and (II) a Pledgor which is a wholly-owned Subsidiary within the Teekay Group and legally or beneficially (directly or indirectly) owns the entire membership interest of the Sellers is, in each case, equal to or greater than one hundred million US Dollars (US$100,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies; or
(2)
the Sellers equals to or is greater than five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies,
in each case other than any execution or distress which is being contested in good faith and which is either discharged within thirty (30) days or in respect of which adequate security has been provided within thirty (30) days to the relevant court or other authority to enable the relevant execution or distress to be lifted or released; or

(x)
Similar event any event occurs which, under the laws of any jurisdiction, has a similar or analogous effect to any of those events mentioned in



paragraphs (vii) ( Insolvency and rescheduling ), (viii) ( Winding-up ) or (ix) ( Execution or distress ) above; or
(xi)
Repudiation an Obligor repudiates any Transaction Document to which it is a party or does or causes to be done any act or thing evidencing an intention to repudiate any such Transaction Document; or
(xii)
Validity and admissibility at any time any act, condition or thing required to be done, fulfilled or performed in order:
(A)
to enable any Obligor lawfully to enter into, exercise its rights under and perform the respective obligations expressed to be assumed by it in the Transaction Documents;
(B)
to ensure that the obligations expressed to be assumed by each of the Obligors in the Transaction Documents are legal, valid and binding; or
(C)
to make the Transaction Documents admissible in evidence in any applicable jurisdiction,
is not done, fulfilled or performed within thirty (30) days after notification from the Buyers to the relevant Obligor requiring the same to be done, fulfilled or performed; or

(xiii)
Illegality at any time:
(A)
it is or becomes unlawful for any Obligor to perform or comply with any or all of its obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is a party;
(B)
any of the obligations of the Sellers under the Transaction Documents to which they are parties are not or cease to be legal, valid and binding; or
(C)
any Encumbrance created or purported to be created by the Security Documents ceases to be legal, valid, binding, enforceable or effective or is alleged by a party to such Security Document (other than the Buyers) to be ineffective,
and, in each case, such illegality is not remedied or mitigated to the satisfaction of the Buyers within thirty (30) days after they have given notice thereof to the relevant Obligor; or

(xiv)
Material adverse change at any time there shall occur any event or change which has a Material Adverse Effect and such event or change, if capable of remedy, is not so remedied within thirty (30) days of the delivery of a notice confirming such event or change by the Buyers to the Sellers; or
(xv)
Conditions precedent if any of the conditions set out in Clause 8 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) is not satisfied by the relevant time or such other time period specified by the Buyers in their discretion; or



(xvi)
Revocation or modification of consents etc. if any Necessary Authorisation which is now or which at any time during the Pre-Delivery Period becomes necessary to enable any of the Obligors to comply with any of their obligations in or pursuant to any of the Transaction Documents is revoked, withdrawn or withheld, or modified in a manner which the Buyers reasonably considers is, or may be, prejudicial to the interests of Buyers in a material manner, or if such Necessary Authorisation ceases to remain in full force and effect; or
(xvii)
Cessation of business any of the Obligors ceases, or threatens to cease, to carry on all or a substantial part of its business; or
(xviii)
Curtailment of business if the business of any of the Obligors is wholly or materially curtailed by any intervention by or under authority of any government, or if all or a substantial part of the undertaking, property or assets of any of the Obligors is seized, nationalised, expropriated or compulsorily acquired by or under authority of any government or any Obligor disposes or threatens to dispose of a substantial part of its business or assets; or
(xix)
Reduction of capital if any Obligor reduces its committed or subscribed capital (other than any reduction effected by the Charter Guarantor pursuant to (in each case while the Charter Guarantor is solvent) (A) a share or common unit buy-back, or (B) redemption of redeemable shares or units); or
(xx)
Environmental matters
(A)
any Environmental Claim is pending or made against the Sellers or in connection with the Vessel, where such Environmental Claim has a Material Adverse Effect;
(B)
any actual Environmental Incident occurs in connection with the Vessel, where such Environmental Incident has a Material Adverse Effect; or
(xxi)
Loss of property all or a substantial part of the business or assets of any Obligor is destroyed, abandoned, seized, appropriated or forfeited for any reason, and such occurrence in the reasonable opinion of the Buyers has or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; or
(xxii)
Sanctions any Obligor, any Affiliate of any Obligor or any of their respective directors, officers or employees becomes a Restricted Party; or
(xxiii)
Change of Control
(A)
a Change of Control occurs without the prior written consent of the Owners; or
(B)
any condition on which the Owners' prior written consent to the occurrence of a Change of Control is not satisfied by the time required by the Owners or by any relevant laws and regulations; or



(xxiv)
Charter and Related MOAs termination events there occurs any event or circumstance referred to in paragraph (a)(i) ( Failure to pay ) of clause 14 ( MOA Termination Events ) of each Related MOA (other than the Related MOA in respect of Related Vessel A);
(xxv)
Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter on or before the Delivery Date any Sub-Charter is terminated, repudiation, cancelled or otherwise ceases to remain in full force and effect on or before the Delivery Date, provided that no Termination Event will occur under this sub-paragraph (xxv) if:
(A)
such termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness will not, in the opinion of the Buyers, materially impair the Sellers' ability to perform their obligations under this Agreement; and
(B)
such Sub-Charter is replaced by another time charter (for a period covering not less than the remaining unexpired balance of the terminated, repudiated, cancelled or ceased Sub-Charter on terms reasonably acceptable to the Buyers) within:
(1)
(if the relevant termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness is, in the opinion of the Buyers, due to any default, act or omission on the part of the Sellers) sixty (60) days of the termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness (as applicable) and no later than thirty (30) days prior to the Delivery Date; or
(2)
(if the relevant termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness is not, in the opinion of the Buyers, due to any default, act or omission on the part of the Sellers) one hundred and eight (180) days of the termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness (as applicable) and no later than thirty (30) days prior to the Delivery Date;
(xxvi)
Repudiation of Project Documents without prejudice to paragraphs (xi) ( Repudiation ) and (xxv) ( Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter before the Delivery Date ) above, any Project Party repudiates (or evidences an intention to repudiate) any Project Document to which such Project Party is a party; or
(xxvii)
Project Party cessation of business any Project Party ceases or threatens to cease, to carry on all or, in the opinion of the Buyers, any material part of such Project Party's business; or
(xxviii)
Late delivery of Vessel the Vessel is not delivered by:
(A)
the Builders to the Sellers under the Building Contract by the date specified in paragraph (b) of the definition of "Long Stop Date"; or



(B)
the Sellers to the Buyers under this Agreement by the earlier of (1) the date specified in paragraph (b) of the definition of "Long Stop Date" and (2) the Scheduled Delivery Date; or
(xxix)
Termination or cancellation of Project Documents
(A)
any Project Document (other than a Sub-Charter which shall be considered under sub-paragraph (xxv) ( Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter on or before the Delivery Date ) above) is terminated, cancelled or otherwise ceases to remain in full force and effect; or
(B)
without limiting the generality of sub-paragraph (A) above, any event or circumstance has occurred such that the Sellers (in their capacities as original buyers under the Building Contract) have become entitled to exercise their rights to cancel, terminate or rescind the Building Contract (irrespective of whether the Sellers have exercised such right), unless such right has arisen pursuant to paragraphs 2 ( Speed ) to 5 ( Contractual Boil-off Rate ) of article III ( Adjustment of Contract Price ) (inclusive) of the Building Contract and the Sellers have notified the Buyers they do not intend to exercise their rights to cancel;
(xxx)
Exercise of step-in and similar rights the Initial Sub-Charterers exercise or evidence an intention to exercise their step-in rights in accordance with the Step-In Agreement; or
(xxxi)
Similar event in relation to non-Obligor Project Parties any event which, under the laws of any jurisdiction, has a similar or analogous effect to any of those events mentioned in paragraphs (vii) ( Insolvency and rescheduling ), (viii) ( Winding-up ) or (ix) ( Execution or distress ) above occurs (mutatis mutandis) in relation to a Project Party that is not an Obligor (other than the Builder), provided that , if any such event occurs in relation to a Sub-Charterer, no Termination Event will occur under this sub-paragraph (xxxi) if:
(A)
such event will not, in the opinion of the Owners, materially impair the ability of any Obligor to perform its obligations under any Transaction Document to which such Obligor is a party; and
(B)
the Sub-Charter to which such Sub-Charterer is a party to is replaced by another time charter (for a period covering not less than the remaining unexpired balance of such Sub-Charter on terms reasonably acceptable to the relevant Buyers) within one hundred and eighty (180) days of the occurrence of such event.
(b)
Upon the occurrence of an MOA Termination Event which is continuing, and without prejudice to the generality of the powers and remedies vested in the Buyers under this Agreement, the Buyers may exercise their rights and powers referred to under Clauses 9 ( Cancellation and refund ) and 15 ( Buyers' powers following cancellation ).



15.
Buyers' powers following cancellation
15.1      Powers following cancellation
Without prejudice to the generality of the powers and remedies vested in the Buyers under this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents (including but not limited to Clause 5.3 ( Buyers' right to suspend payment ), at any time after the occurrence of an MOA Termination Event which is continuing, and if the Sellers have not paid the Buyers in full the amounts payable under Clause 9 ( Cancellation and refund ), the Buyers shall become immediately entitled:
(a)
to implement the Building Contract or to agree with the Builder to terminate the Building Contract on such terms and conditions as the Buyers and the Builder may mutually agree;
(b)
subject to the terms of the Building Contract, to assign all rights, title, interest and benefits in and under the Building Contract or to sell the Vessel in her then state of construction or after her delivery under the Building Contract or otherwise and upon such terms as the Buyers shall in their absolute discretion determine;
(c)
to undertake the further supervision of construction of the Vessel;
(d)
to collect, recover, compromise and give a good discharge for, all claims then outstanding or arising subsequently under or in respect of all or any part of such claims, and to take over or institute (if necessary using the names of the Sellers) all such proceedings as the Buyers in their sole and absolute discretion think fit;
(e)
to discharge, compound, release or compromise claims in respect of the Building Contract which have given or may give rise to any charge or lien or other claim on the Building Contract or which are or may be enforceable by proceedings against the Building Contract;
(f)
where any money under the Refund Guarantee becomes refundable, to request the Sellers to promptly make a demand for payment under the Refund Guarantee and to direct payment of the funds to an account designated by the Buyers and to the extent that any money so refunded exceeds all amounts owed to the Buyers under the Transaction Documents, the Buyers shall refund an amount equal to such excess to an account designated by the Sellers within seven (7) Business Days of receiving such money under the Refund Guarantee;
(g)
to recover from the Sellers on demand all costs and expenses (including legal fees) incurred or paid by the Buyers in connection with the exercise of the powers (or any of them) referred to in this Clause 15.1; and
(h)
to not make any payment in relation to any Payment Notice.
15.2      Delegation
The Buyers may delegate in any manner to any person any rights exercisable by the Buyers under this Agreement. Any such delegation may be made upon such terms and conditions (including power to sub-delegate) as the Buyers think fit.



16.
Changes to parties
The Sellers may not assign or transfer any or all of their rights or obligations under this Agreement.
17.
Cumulative rights
The rights, powers and remedies provided in this Agreement are cumulative and not exclusive of any rights, powers or remedies at law or in equity unless specifically otherwise stated.
18.
No waiver
No delay, failure or forbearance by a party to exercise (in whole or in part) any right, power or remedy under, or in connection with, this Agreement will operate as a waiver. No waiver of any breach of any provision of this Agreement will be effective unless that waiver is in writing and signed by the party against whom that waiver is claimed. No waiver of any breach will be, or be deemed to be, a waiver of any other or subsequent breach.
19.
Entire agreement and amendments
(a)
The written terms of this Agreement comprise the entire agreement between the Buyers and the Sellers in relation to the sale and purchase of the Vessel and supersede all previous agreements whether oral or written between the parties in this Agreement in relation thereto.
(b)
Each of the parties to this Agreement acknowledges that in entering into this Agreement, it has not relied on and shall have no right or remedy in respect of any statement, representation, assurance or warranty (whether or not made negligently) other than as expressly set out in this Agreement.
(c)
Any terms implied into this Agreement by the Sale of Goods Act 1979 are hereby excluded to the extent that such exclusion can legally be made. Nothing in this Clause shall limit or exclude any liability for fraud.
(d)
This Agreement may not be amended, altered or modified except by a written instrument executed by each of the parties to this Agreement.
20.
Invalidity
If any term or provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall to any extent be invalid or unenforceable the remainder of this Agreement or application of such term or provision to persons or circumstances (other than those as to which it is already invalid or unenforceable) shall (to the extent that such invalidity or unenforceability does not materially affect the operation of this Agreement) not be affected thereby and each term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
21.
English language
All notices, communications and financial statements and reports under or in connection with this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents shall be in English language or, if in any other language, shall be accompanied by a translation into English. In the event of



any conflict between the English text and the text in any other language, the English text shall prevail.
22.
No partnership
Nothing in this Agreement creates, constitutes or evidences any partnership, joint venture, agency, trust or employer/employee relationship between the parties, and neither party may make, or allow to be made any representation that any such relationship exists between the parties. Neither party shall have the authority to act for, or incur any obligation on behalf of, the other party, except as expressly provided in this Agreement.
23.
Notices
(a)
Any notices to be given to the Buyers under this Agreement shall be sent in writing by registered letter, facsimile or email and addressed to:
Hai Jiao 1607 Limited

Address:    c/o
ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
10/F, Bank of Beijing Building
17(C) Jinrong Street, Xicheng District
Beijing 100033
The People's Republic of China

Fax No.:    +86 10 6610 5960
Email:
xuwei1@icbcleasing.com / xuwei1@leasing.icbc.com.cn / shipping@leasing.icbc.com.cn
Attention:     Shipping Department

or to such other address, facsimile number or email address as the Buyers may notify to the Sellers in accordance with this Clause 23.

(b)
Any notices to be given to the Sellers under this Agreement shall be sent in writing by registered letter, facsimile or email and addressed to:
DSME Option Vessel No. 3 L.L.C.

Address:    c/o
Teekay Shipping (Canada) Limited
Suite 2000, Bentall 5
550 Burrad Street
Vancouver, BC
Canada V6C 2K2

Fax No.:     +1 604 609 3011
Email:        renee.eng@teekay.com
Attention:    Treasury, Ms. Renee Eng

or to such other address, facsimile number or email address as the Sellers may notify to the Buyers in accordance with this Clause 23.




(c)
Any such notice shall be deemed to have reached the party to whom it was addressed, when dispatched and acknowledged received (in case of a facsimile or an email) or when delivered (in case of a registered letter). A notice or other such communication received on a non-working day or after 5:00 pm in the place of receipt shall be deemed to be served on the following day in such place.
24.
Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and any single counterpart or set of counterparts signed, in either case, by all the parties hereto shall be deemed to constitute a full and original agreement for all purposes.

25.
Third Parties Act
(a)
Any person which is an Indemnitee and is not a party to this Agreement shall be entitled to enforce such terms of this Agreement as provided for in this Agreement in relation to the obligations of the Sellers to such Indemnitee, subject to the provisions of Clause 32 ( Law and jurisdiction ) and the Third Parties Act. The Third Parties Act applies to this Agreement as set out in this Clause 25.
(b)
A person who is not a party to this Agreement has no right under the Third Parties Act to enforce or to enjoy the benefit of any term of this Agreement.
26.
Spares, bunkers and other items
(a)
To the extent owned by the Sellers, the Sellers shall deliver the Vessel to the Buyers with everything belonging to her on board provided that any remaining bunkers and unused lubricating and hydraulic oils and greases in storage tanks and unopened drums and any unused stores and provisions shall remain the property of the Sellers.
(b)
All spare parts and spare equipment including spare tail-end shaft(s) and/or spare propeller(s)/propeller blade(s), if any, belonging to the Vessel at the time of delivery used or unused, whether on board or not shall become the Buyers' property.
(c)
Concurrent with the delivery of the Vessel under this Agreement, the Buyers shall gain title and ownership to the classification certificate(s) as well as all plans, drawings and manuals, which are on board the Vessel and shall remain on board the Vessel, provided that the Buyers agree that the Sellers are only required to provide copies of all plans, drawings and manuals to the Buyers by way of a CD-ROM within thirty (30) days from the Delivery Date. Other certificates which are on board the Vessel shall also be handed over to the Buyers unless the Sellers (as bareboat charterers under the Charter) are required to retain same, in which case the Buyers have the right to take copies.    
(d)
Copies of other technical documentation which may be in the Sellers' possession shall promptly after delivery be forwarded to the Buyers at the Sellers' expense, if the Buyers so request.



27.
Encumbrances
The Sellers warrant that the Vessel, at the time of delivery, is free from all charters (other than the Charter and the Time Charter), encumbrances, mortgages and maritime liens or any other debts whatsoever, and is not subject to Port State or other administrative detentions. The Sellers hereby undertake to indemnify the Buyers against all consequences of claims made against the Vessel which have been incurred prior to the time of delivery.

28.
Taxes, costs and expenses     
Any Taxes, reasonable costs and expenses in connection with the purchase and registration in the Flag State shall be for the Sellers' account.

29.
Delivery under Charter
Upon the delivery of the Vessel under this Agreement, the Vessel shall simultaneously be delivered to the Sellers (as bareboat charterers) pursuant the Charter.

30.
Indemnities
(a)
Whether or not any of the transactions contemplated hereby are consummated, the Sellers shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless the Buyers and the Finance Parties and their respective officers, directors, agents and employees (collectively, the " Indemnitees ") throughout the Pre-Delivery Period from, against and in respect of, any and all liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, fines, fees (including but not limited to any Cancellation Fee and any vessel registration, tonnage and reasonable legal fees), claims, actions, proceedings, judgement, order or other sanction, lien, salvage, general average, suits, costs, expenses and disbursements, including reasonable legal fees and expenses, of whatsoever kind and nature (collectively, the " Expenses ") imposed on, suffered or incurred by or asserted against any Indemnitee, in any way relating to, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with, in each case, directly or indirectly, any one or more of the following:
(i)
this Agreement and any other Transaction Documents and any amendment, supplement or modification thereof or thereto requested by the Sellers;
(ii)
the delivery (including the Vessel not being delivered on the Scheduled Delivery Date after the Sellers have informed the Owners of the Scheduled Delivery Date), registration and purchase of the Vessel by the Buyers whether prior to, during or after termination of this Agreement and whether or not the Vessel is in the possession or the control of the Sellers or otherwise in relation to any non-delivery to or acceptance by the Sellers (as bareboat charterers) of the Vessel under the Charter;
(iii)
any breach of or failure to perform or observe, or any other non-compliance with, any covenant or agreement or other obligation to be performed by the Sellers under any Transaction Document to which they are a party or the falsity of any representation or warranty of the Sellers in any Transaction Document to which they are a party or the occurrence of any MOA Termination Event;



(iv)
a failure by an Obligor to pay any amount due under a Transaction Document on its due date; or
(v)
funding, or making arrangements to fund, an amount required to be paid by the Buyers pursuant to a Payment Notice but not made by reason of the operation of any one or more of the provisions of this Agreement (other than by reason of default or negligence of the Buyers).
(b)
The indemnities in paragraph (a) above shall not extend to Expenses which:
(i)
are caused by wilful misconduct or recklessness on the part of the Indemnitee who would otherwise seek to claim the benefit of such indemnities or, in circumstances where such Expenses arise in connection with a payment owing to an Indemnitee, if such payment was made in due time but was not accounted for by such Indemnitee as a result of an error or omission on their part;
(ii)
are caused by any failure on the part of the Buyers to comply with any of their obligations under any of the Transaction Documents;
(iii)
constitute a cost which is expressly to be borne by the Buyers under any other provision of this Agreement or any other Transaction Documents;
(iv)
in respect of which the Buyers are entitled to be, or have been, indemnified under any other provision of this Agreement;
(v)
to the extent that such Expenses arise out of or in connection with an Buyers' Encumbrance;
(vi)
to the extent that such Expenses would be a loss of profit derived from loss of a business opportunity; and/or
(vii)
arise out of or are in connection with any event or circumstance which:
(A)
occurs after the end of the Pre-Delivery Period; and
(B)
(1) is not in any way directly or indirectly attributable to, or (2) does not occur as a consequence of or in connection with, any event, circumstance, action or omission which occurred during the Pre-Delivery Period.
For the purpose of this paragraph (b):
" Buyers' Encumbrances " means:
i.
any Encumbrance granted by Buyers in favour of a Finance Party or Finance Parties; and
ii.
Encumbrances which arise as a result of:



any claim against or affecting the Buyers that is not related to, or does not arise directly as a result of, the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any of the other Transaction Documents;
any act or omission of the Buyers which is unrelated to or does not arise directly or indirectly as a result of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents;
any Taxes imposed upon the Buyers other than those in respect of which the Buyers are, or any other Indemnitee is, required to be indemnified against by the Sellers or any other person under this Agreement or any other Transaction Documents; or
a breach by the Buyers of their obligations under this Agreement by virtue of any Buyers' Misconduct.
" Buyers' Misconduct " means an act or omission of the Buyers or their servants or agents (excluding any act of the Sellers or of any person who derives their rights through the Sellers acting in any capacity on behalf of the Buyers) done or omitted:
i.
with intent to cause damage;
ii.
with knowledge that damage would probably result; or
iii.
with reckless disregard as to whether or not damage would result.
(c)
In addition:
(i)
if the Buyers or other Indemnitee shall have actually and unconditionally received reimbursement from insurers appointed and paid for by the Sellers for an Expense which has already been satisfied in full by the Sellers, then the Buyers shall procure that the Sellers are reimbursed for an amount equal to the amount received from the insurers; and
(ii)
if the Sellers have indemnified the Buyers or any other Indemnitee in full in relation to an Expense which may be recoverable by any insurances the coverage of which have been arranged and paid for by the Sellers, then:
(A)
provided that no MOA Termination Event has occurred and is continuing; and
(B)
provided that the Buyers or such other Indemnitee (if such Indemnitee so requests) is secured to its satisfaction against any other Expense it may incur by virtue of the Sellers exercising such rights of subrogation,
the Sellers shall, to the extent permissible under the relevant laws and regulations and subject to the rights of the relevant insurers, be subrogated to the claim of the Buyers or such other Indemnitee in relation to such Expense.



(d)
In connection with the indemnities in favour of any Indemnitee under this Agreement:
(i)
the Buyers will as soon as reasonably practicable notify the Sellers if a claim is made, or if they become aware that a claim may be made against the Buyers or any other Indemnitee which may give rise to Expenses in respect of which the Buyers or any other Indemnitee is or may become entitled to an indemnity under paragraph (a) above;
(ii)
a notification under sub-paragraph (i) above shall give such reasonable details as the Buyers or the other Indemnitee then has regarding the claim or potential claim and any Expenses or potential Expenses.
(e)
The Sellers shall be entitled (subject to the Sellers complying in all respect with their obligations under this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents and at the Sellers' own costs) to (x) take such lawful and proper actions as the Sellers reasonably deems fit to defend, avoid or mitigate any Expenses, or (y) to take such action in the name of the Buyers or other relevant Indemnitee to defend, avoid or mitigate any Expenses, provided always that the Sellers' ability to take action in the name of the Buyers or such other Indemnitee shall be subject to:
(i)
the Buyers or such other Indemnitee first being indemnified to the satisfaction of the Buyers, acting reasonably, against all Expenses incurred and from time to time reasonably anticipated to be incurred in connection therewith;
(ii)
if court proceedings have been commenced against a third party which is not the Buyers nor an Indemnitee, the Buyers shall permit the Sellers to (at the Sellers' own costs) have the full conduct of the court proceedings, or to instigate a counterclaim in the name of the Owners or the relevant Indemnitee, but the Sellers shall (A) consult with the Buyers and keep the Buyers fully informed in relation to their conduct, and (B) give timely notice to the Buyers of any meetings with counsel or attendances at court, and the Buyers, the relevant Indemnitee and their respective officers, directors and advisers shall be entitled to attend any such meetings or court attendances.
Without limiting the generality of this paragraph (e), the Buyers shall, at the cost of the Sellers and to the extent permissible under all relevant laws and regulations, do such acts as the Sellers may reasonably request with a view to assisting the Sellers in taking actions to defend, mitigate or avoid any liability.
(f)
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the indemnities provided by the Sellers in favour of the Buyers shall continue in full force and effect notwithstanding any breach of the terms of this Agreement or termination of this Agreement pursuant to the terms hereof.
31.
Calculations and certificates
(a)
In any litigation or arbitration proceedings arising out of or in connection with a Transaction Document, the entries made in the accounts maintained by the Buyers are prima facie evidence of the matters to which they relate.



(b)
Any certification or determination by the Buyers of a rate or amount under any Transaction Document is, in the absence of manifest error, conclusive evidence of the matters to which it relates.
(c)
Any interest, commission or fee accruing under a Transaction Document will accrue from day to day and is calculated on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed and a year of 360 days or, in any case where the practice in the relevant market differs, in accordance with that market practice.
32.
Law and jurisdiction
(a)
This Agreement and any non-contractual obligations arising from or in connection with it are in all respects governed by and shall be interpreted in accordance with English law.
(b)
The parties to this Agreement irrevocably agree that the courts of England and Wales are to have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute (i) arising from or in connection with this Agreement or (ii) relating to any non-contractual obligations arising from or in connection with this Agreement and that any proceedings may be brought in those courts.
(c)
The parties to this Agreement irrevocably waive any objection which they may now or in the future have to the laying of the venue of any proceedings in any court referred to in this Clause 32, and any claim that those proceedings have been brought in an inconvenient or inappropriate forum, and irrevocably agree that a judgment in any proceedings commenced in any such court shall be conclusive and binding on them and may be enforced in the courts of any other jurisdiction.
(d)
The Sellers hereby appoint Teekay Shipping (UK) Limited of 2nd Floor, 86 Jermyn Street, London SW1Y 6JD, England as their agent for service of process in connection with any suit, action or proceeding which is begun in England and Wales under or in connection with this Agreement.
(e)
The Buyers hereby appoint SH Process Agent Limited of 1 Finsbury Circus, London, EC2M 7SH, England , England as their agent for service of process in connection with any suit, action or proceeding which is begun in England and Wales under or in connection with this Agreement.
Schedule 1
Conditions precedent and subsequent
Part I – Initial conditions precedent
i.
Obligors
(a)
Constitutional documents C opies of the memorandum and articles of association (or equivalent documents) (and all amendments thereto) of each Obligor and any other documents required to be filed or registered or issued under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation to establish its incorporation.
(b)
Written resolutions C opies of written resolutions or (as the case may be) resolutions passed at separate meetings, in each case, of the board of directors (or sole member)



of each Obligor, in each case evidencing their approval of the Transaction Documents and authorising appropriate officers or attorneys to execute the same and to sign all notices required to be given hereunder or thereunder on their behalf or other evidence of such approvals and authorisations as shall be acceptable to the Buyers.
(c)
Powers of attorney If applicable, the original power of attorney of each Obligor under which any document (including the Transaction Documents) are to be executed or transactions undertaken by it.
(d)
Other approvals If applicable, copies of all governmental and other consents, licences, approvals and authorisations as may be necessary to authorise the performance by each of the Obligors of its obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is or (as the case may be) will be a party, and the execution, validity and enforceability of such Transaction Documents.
(e)
Officer's certificates An original certificate of a duly authorised representative of each Obligor:
(i)
certifying that each copy document relating to it specified in this Part I of Schedule 1 is correct, complete and in full force and effect;
(ii)
setting out the names of the directors, officers and shareholders of that Obligor and the proportion of shares held by each shareholder; and
(iii)
confirming that guaranteeing or securing, as appropriate, the respective indebtedness or obligations would not cause any guarantee, security or similar limit binding on that Obligor to be exceeded.
ii.
Transaction Documents and related documents
(a)
Vessel-related documents Photocopies, certified as true, accurate and complete by a duly authorised representative of the Sellers, of:
(i)
the Building Contract;
(ii)
the Refund Guarantee;
(iii)
any Sub-Charter;
(iv)
the other Project Documents (other than the Transaction Documents);
(v)
evidence that the Builder has given its written approval to the assignment by the Sellers of the Building Contract pursuant to the Pre-Delivery Assignment; and
(vi)
evidence that each relevant Sub-Charterers have given their written approval to (A) the proposed sale of the Vessel by the Sellers to the Buyers pursuant to this Agreement, and (B) the assignment by the Sellers of the relevant Sub-Charter pursuant to the Charterers' Assignment.
(b)
Transaction Documents A duly executed original of:



(i)
this Agreement;
(ii)
the Charter;
(iii)
the Quiet Enjoyment Letter; and
(iv)
the Security Documents (other than the Account Pledge and any Managers' Undertaking),
in each case together with all other documents required by any of them according to their terms, including, without limitation, all notices of assignment, charge and/or pledge and acknowledgements of all such notices of assignment, charge and/or pledge (other than the notices of assignment of insurances, letters of authority and the letters of undertaking, each referred to in the Charterers' Assignment).

(c)
No disputes The written confirmation of the Sellers that there is no dispute under any of the Project Documents as between the parties to any such document.
(d)
Sellers' contribution Evidence of full payment to the Builder of any part of the Contractual Purchase Price which is due and payable on or before the Payment Date and which is not being financed by the Buyers.
iii.
Legal opinions A legal opinion of the legal advisers to the Buyers in each relevant jurisdiction (including Singapore and (if required by the Buyers) Korea), or confirmation satisfactory to the Buyers that such an opinion will be given.
iv.
Other documents and evidence
(a)
Process agent Evidence that any process agent appointed under any Transaction Document executed and referred to in paragraph 2(b) ( Transaction Documents ) above has accepted its appointment.
(b)
Other Authorisation S uch other Authorisation or other document, opinion or assurance which the Buyers reasonably consider to be necessary in connection with their entry into and performance of the transactions contemplated by any of the Transaction Documents or for the validity and enforceability thereof (including, without limitation in relation to or for the purposes of any financing by the Buyers).
(c)
Fees An executed original of the Arrangement Fee Letter and evidence that the fees, costs and expenses due from the Sellers to the Buyers under Clauses 10 ( Fees ), 28 ( Taxes, costs and expenses ) and 30 ( Indemnities ) have been paid in accordance with the terms of such Clauses.
(d)
"Know your customer" documents S uch documentation and other evidence as is reasonably requested by the Buyers or the Finance Parties in order for the Buyers or the Finance Parties to comply with all necessary "know your customer" or similar identification procedures in relation to the transactions contemplated in the Transaction Documents.



Part II – Instalment conditions precedent
i.
Notice/invoice The notice and/or invoice issued by the Builder evidencing the obligation of the Sellers to pay the relevant instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price (that corresponds to the relevant Instalment) under the Building Contract on a date no later than the proposed Payment Date as specified in the relevant Payment Notice.
ii.
Sellers' equity contribution Evidence of full payment to the Builder of any part of the Contractual Purchase Price which is due and payable on or before the Payment Date and which is not being financed by the Buyers.
iii.
Fees An executed original of the Arrangement Fee Letter and evidence that the fees, costs and expenses due from the Sellers to the Buyers under Clauses 10 ( Fees ), 28 ( Taxes, costs and expenses ) and 30 ( Indemnities ) have been paid in accordance with the terms of such Clauses.




Part III – Pre-position conditions precedent
i.
Officer's certificate A certificate signed by a duly authorised representative of the Sellers confirming that none of the documents and evidence delivered to the Buyers pursuant to Clauses 8.1 ( Initial conditions precedent ) and 8.2 ( Instalment conditions subsequent ) has been amended, modified or revoked in any way since its delivery to the Buyers.
ii.
Vessel-related documents
(a)
Title transfer documents Agreed forms or drafts of the following:
(i)
the builder's certificate and/or bill of sale transferring title in the Vessel from the Builder;
(ii)
the legal bill(s) of sale recordable in the Buyers' Flag State, transferring title of the Vessel to the Buyers and stating that the Vessel is free from all mortgages, encumbrances and maritime liens or any other debts whatsoever, duly notarially attested and legalised or apostilled, as required by the Flag State;
(iii)
the Sellers' PDA; and
(iv)
the Builder's PDA.
(b)
Notice/invoice The notice and/or invoice issued by the Builder evidencing the obligation of the Sellers to pay (as the context may require):
(i)
the relevant instalment of the Contractual Purchase Price (that corresponds to the relevant Instalment (other than the Reimbursement Instalment) under the Building Contract; or
(ii)
the sum that corresponds to the Extra Instalment Amount,
in each case on a date no later than the proposed Payment Date as specified in the relevant Payment Notice.

(c)
Equipment lists In respect of the Extra Amount Instalment and the Extra Amount Balance Portion, copies of all the equipment lists and invoices from the Builder which relate to and indicate the total costs of the Extra Amount.
iii.
Sellers' equity contribution Evidence of full payment to the Builder of any part of the Contractual Purchase Price which is due and payable on or before the Payment Date and which is not being financed by the Buyers.
iv.
Transaction Documents A duly executed original of (a) any Managers' Undertaking, and (b) the Account Pledge, and (c) the notices of assignment of insurances and letters of authority referred to in the Charterers' Assignment in each case together with all other documents required by any of them according to their terms, including, without limitation, all notices of assignment, charge and/or pledge.



v.
Fees An executed original of the Arrangement Fee Letter and evidence that the fees, costs and expenses due from the Sellers to the Buyers under Clauses 10 ( Fees ), 28 ( Taxes, costs and expenses ) and 30 ( Indemnities ) have been paid in accordance with the terms of such Clauses.
vi.
Other Authorisation Such other Authorisation or other document, opinion or assurance which the Buyers reasonably consider to be necessary in connection with their entry into and performance of the transactions contemplated by any of the Transaction Documents or for the validity and enforceability thereof (including, without limitation in relation to or for the purposes of any financing by the Buyers).




Part IV – Delivery Date conditions precedent
1.1.1
Vessel-related documents
(a)
Title transfer documents Copies of the following duly executed documents:
(i)
the builder's certificate and/or bill of sale transferring title in the Vessel from the Builder;
(ii)
the legal bill(s) of sale recordable in the Buyers' Flag State, transferring title of the Vessel to the Buyers and stating that the Vessel is free from all mortgages, encumbrances and maritime liens or any other debts whatsoever, duly notarially attested and legalised or apostilled, as required by the Flag State;
(iii)
the Sellers' PDA; and
(iv)
the Builder's PDA.
(b)
Technical documents Copies of the following (or provisional versions thereof):
(i)
the Vessel's current Safety Management Certificate (as such term is defined pursuant to the ISM Code);
(ii)
the Approved Manager's current Document of Compliance (as such term is defined pursuant to the ISM Code);
(iii)
the Vessel's current ISSC;
(iv)
the Vessel's current IAPPC;
(v)
the Vessel's current tonnage certificate; and
(vi)
the Vessel's classification certificate evidencing that it is free of all recommendations and requirements from the Classification Society,
in each case together with all addenda, amendments or supplements.

(c)
Evidence of Buyers' title Evidence that any prior registration of the Vessel in the ownership of the Builder and any Encumbrance registered against that ownership have been cancelled (or confirmation from the Builder that there was no such prior registration) and evidence that on the Delivery Date the Vessel will be at least provisionally registered under the Flag State in the ownership of the Buyers.
(d)
Evidence of insurance
(i)
Evidence that the Vessel will on the Delivery Date be insured in the manner required by the Transaction Documents.
(ii)
If required by the Buyers, the written approval of the Insurances by an insurance adviser appointed by the Buyers.



1.1.2
Other Authorisation S uch other Authorisation or other document, opinion or assurance which the Buyers reasonably consider to be necessary in connection with their entry into and performance of the transactions contemplated by any of the Transaction Documents or for the validity and enforceability thereof (including, without limitation in relation to or for the purposes of any financing by the Buyers).
1.1.3
Conditions precedent under the Charter Evidence that all the documents and evidence required as conditions precedent under clause 36 ( Conditions precedent and conditions subsequent ) of the Charter have been or will be received by the Buyers (as owners under the Charter) on the Delivery Date.



Part V – Conditions subsequent
The Sellers undertake to deliver or cause to be delivered to the Buyers the following documents and evidence within the relevant time period as specified below:

(a)
Technical documents To the extent that any certificate received by the Buyers and referred to in paragraph 1(b) of Part IV ( Delivery Date conditions precedent ) of this Schedule was in provisional form at the time of the receipt, deliver or cause to be delivered to the Buyers the corresponding formal certificate as soon as possible after the Sellers' receipt of the same from the relevant persons, and in any event prior to the expiry of the validity period of such provisional certificate.
(b)
Evidence of Buyers' title Within forty-eight (48) hours from the Delivery Date, the transcript of register of the Vessel issued by the registry of ships of the Flag State confirming that the Vessel is permanently registered under that flag in the ownership of the Buyers.
(c)
Letters of undertaking Within ten (10) Business Days from the Delivery Date letters of undertaking in respect of the Insurances as required by the Transaction Documents, together with copies of the relevant policies or cover notes or entry certificates in respect of the Insurances duly endorsed with the interest of the Buyers.
(d)
Acknowledgements Within ten (10) Business Days from the Delivery Date, acknowledgements of all notices of assignment, charge and/or pledge required pursuant to any Managers' Undertaking, the Account Pledge and the Charterers' Assignment.
Schedule 2
Related Vessels and relevant information
Related Vessel hull number
Related Buyers
Related Sellers
Builder
Hull No. 2411
Hai Jiao 1603 Limited
DSME Hull No. 2411 L.L.C.
DSME
Hull No. 2416
Hai Jiao 1605 Limited
DSME Hull No. 2416 L.L.C.
DSME
Hull No. 2453
Hai Jiao 1606 Limited
DSME Option Vessel No. 1 L.L.C.
DSME




Schedule 3
Form of Payment Notice
To:
Hai Jiao 1607 Limited
 

c/o ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
10/F, Bank of Beijing Building
17(C) Jinrong Street, Xicheng District
Beijing 100033
The People's Republic of China


From:
DSME Option Vessel No. 3 L.L.C.


20[●]

Dear Sirs

Hull No. 2455 – memorandum of agreement dated                  (the "MOA")

1.
We refer to the MOA. This is a Payment Notice.

2.
Terms defined in the MOA shall have the same meaning in this Payment Notice unless given a different meaning in this Payment Notice.

3.
Pursuant to clause 5.2 ( Completion of a Payment Notice ) of the MOA we irrevocably request that you advance US$[●], being the [Second/Third/Fourth/Delivery/Extra Amount/Reimbursement] Instalment in respect of the Vessel, to us on _________ 20[●], which is a Business Day, by paying the advance in accordance with the MOA to the following account:

Beneficiary Bank:
[●]
Swift Code:
[●]
Account #:
[●]
Name on Account:
[●]

4.
We warrant that:

(a)
no Potential MOA Termination Event or MOA Termination Event has occurred or would result from the payment of the [●] Instalment;

(b)
the Repeating Representations contained in the MOA are true in all material respects on the date of this Payment Notice and the actual date of payment; and

(c)
none of the parties to either of the Building Contract and the Refund Guarantee is in default under its terms.

5.
We confirm that there is no dispute under any of the Project Documents, as between the parties to any such document as at the date of this Payment Notice.








Yours faithfully

For and on behalf of
DSME Option Vessel No. 3 L.L.C.

……………………………
Name:
Title:
Schedule 4
Form of Compliance Certificate



To: Hai Jiao 1607 Limited
From: Teekay LNG Partners L.P.
Dated:
Dear Sirs
LNG carrier with builder's hull number 2455 (the " Vessel ")
Memorandum of agreement dated [●] in relation to the Vessel (the " MOA ") and bareboat charter dated [●] in relation to the Vessel (the " Charter ")
1.
We refer to the MOA and the Charter. This is a Compliance Certificate. Terms defined in the MOA and the Charter (in each case as applicable) have the same meanings when used in this Compliance Certificate unless given a different meaning in this Compliance Certificate.
2.
We confirm that as at the date as at which the financial statements accompanying this Compliance Certificate were drawn up:
(a)
the Free Liquidity and Available Credit Lines (in aggregate) were: [●] US Dollars (US$[●]);
(b)
the Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity Ratio was not more than [●] per cent. ([●]%); and
(c)
the Tangible Net Worth was at least [●] US Dollars (US$[●]).




Signed: …………………………………..

Signed: …………………………………..
Authorised Signatory
Authorised Signatory



In WITNESS of which the parties to this Agreement have executed this Agreement the day and year first before written.

SELLERS

Signed by                         ) \s\ Natalia Golovataya
as        ) Natalia Golovataya
for and on behalf of        ) Attorney-in-fact
DSME Option Vessel No. 3 L.L.C.              )
in the presence of:        )


Witness signature:     \s\ Lucas Griffith Wilkin…………
Name:            Lucas Griffith Wilkin    
Address:        Stephenson Harwood LLP
1 Finsbury Circus
London
EC2M 7SH

BUYERS

Signed by                             ) \s\ Roxanne Lorraine Chambers
as duly authorised signatory        ) Roxanne Lorraine Chambers
for and on behalf of        ) Attorney-in-fact
Hai Jiao 1607 Limited                 )
     )
in the presence of:                    )



Witness signature:     \s\ Lucas Griffith Wilkin…………
Name:            Lucas Griffith Wilkin    
Address:        Stephenson Harwood LLP
1 Finsbury Circus
London
EC2M 7SH










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CONTENTS
Page
32. Definitions     3
33. Interpretations     20
34. Background     21
35. Pre-delivery and delivery     22
36. Conditions precedent     24
37. Bunkers and luboils     26
38. Further maintenance and operation     27
39. Structural changes and alterations     28
40. Hire     28
41. Insurance     32
42. Redelivery     37
43. Redelivery conditions     37
44. Owners' mortgage     39
45. Diver's inspection at redelivery     40
46. Owners' representations, warranties and undertaking     41
47. Charterers' representations and warranties     42
48. Charterers' undertakings     46
49. Earnings Account     54
50. Financial covenants     55
51. Termination Events     56
52. Sub-chartering and assignment     67
53. Owners' undertaking regarding change of Vessel registration     67
54. Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title     68
55. Sale of Vessel by the Owners     69
56. Total Loss     70
57. Fees and expenses     71
58. Stamp duties and taxes     72
59. Operational notifiable events     72
60. Further indemnities     72
61. Set-off     76
62. Further assurances and undertakings     77
63. Cumulative rights     77
64. Day count convention     77



65. No waiver     77
66. Entire agreement     77
67. Invalidity     77
68. English language     77
69. No partnership     78
70. Notices     78
71. Conflicts     79
72. Survival of Charterers' obligations     79
73. Counterparts     79
74. Confidentiality     79
75. Third Parties Act     79
76. Law and jurisdiction     80
77. Waiver of immunity     80
78. FATCA     80
SCHEDULE 1 RELATED VESSELS AND RELEVANT INFORMATION 82
SCHEDULE 2 FORM OF PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE 83
SCHEDULE 3 FORM OF TITLE TRANSFER PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE 84
SCHEDULE 4 EARLY TERMINATION CORE AMOUNT SCHEDULE 85
SCHEDULE 5 FORM OF COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE 86
SIGNATURE PAGE 87




















    

21



ICBCL - TGP 2 - Hull No. 2455 BBC Additional Clauses
08-55-00587/3176830_1

ADDITIONAL CLAUSES
TO BAREBOAT CHARTER FOR
THE 173,400 M 3 LNG CARRIER WITH BUILDER'S HULL NUMBER 2455


32.
Definitions
In this Charter:
" Account Bank " means the New York branch of DNB ASA, or such other bank or financial institution as selected or designated by the Owners in accordance with Clause 49 ( Earnings Account ).
" Account Pledge " means the account pledge and security agreement over the Earnings Account and all amounts from time to time standing to the credit to the Earnings Account from the Charterers in favour of the Security Trustee, which shall not become effective until a Termination Event has occurred and is continuing.
" Actual Delivery Date " means the date of delivery of the Vessel by the Owners to the Charterers under this Charter.
" Actual Owners' Costs " means the MOA Purchase Price (as defined in the MOA).
" Affiliate " means, in relation to any entity, a Subsidiary of that entity, a Holding Company of that entity or any other Subsidiary of that Holding Company.
" Agreement Term " means the period commencing on the date of this Charter and terminating on the later of:
(a)
the expiration of the Charter Period; and
(b)
the date on which all money of any nature owed by the Obligors to the Owners under the Transaction Documents or otherwise in connection with the Vessel have been paid in full to the Owners and no obligations of the Obligors of any nature to the Owners or otherwise in connection with the Transaction Documents or with the Vessel remain unperformed or undischarged.
" AML Laws " means as to any person and in relation to money laundering or terrorism, the constitutional or organisational documents of such person, and any treaty, law (including the common law), statute, ordinance, code, rule, regulation, guidelines, license, permit requirement, order or determination of an arbitrator or a court or other governmental authority, and the interpretation or administration thereof, in each case applicable to and binding upon such person or any of its property or to which such person or any of its property is subject.
" Approved Broker " means each of Arrow Sale & Purchase (UK) Limited, Braemar ACM Shipbroking, Clarkson Platou, Fearnley, Lorentzen & Stemoco AS, MJLF & Associates and any other reputable and independent ship brokers acceptable to and appointed by the Owners.
" Approved Commercial Managers " means, in relation to the Vessel, any one of the following:
(a)
the Initial Sub-Charterers;
(b)
Teekay Shipping Limited;
(c)
TGP;
(d)
any other member of the Teekay Group; or



(e)
any other management company reasonably acceptable to the Owners and appointed by the Charterers for the commercial management of the Vessel.
" Approved Technical Managers " means, in relation to the Vessel:
(a)
any member of the Teekay Group;
(b)
STASCO; or
(c)
any other management company reasonably acceptable to the Owners and appointed by the Charterers for the technical management of the Vessel.
" Arrangement Fee Letter " means the fee letter made or to be made between the Owners and the Charterers.
" Authorisation " means an authorisation, consent, approval, resolution, licence, exemption, filing, notarisation or registration.
" Balloon Amount " means in respect of the Charter Period, the amount calculated in accordance with the formula:
Balloon Amount
=
Notional Balloon Amount
x
Actual Owners' Cost
Notional MOA Purchase Price
 
 
 
 
 
" Break Costs " means all documented costs, losses, premiums or penalties incurred by the Owners as a result of:
(a)
the receipt by the Owners of any Hire amount under or in relation to the Transaction Documents on a date other than the relevant Hire Payment Date;
(b)
the receipt by the Owners of the Early Termination Amount on a day other than the relevant Termination Payment Date; and/or
(c)
in respect of any other amount payable to the Owners under or in relation to the Transaction Documents, the receipt by the Owners of such amount on a day other than the due date for payment of the sum in question,
in each case including (but not limited to) any break costs incurred by the Owners under the Finance Documents, but always excluding all swap breakage costs (or equivalent costs) which the Owners may incur as a result of them entering into any arrangements for the purposes of hedging the liabilities and/or risks arising out of or in connection with the Finance Documents.
" Builder " means Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co. Ltd., a company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Korea whose principal office is at 125, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea.
" Building Contract " means the building contract in respect of the Vessel dated 2 December 2014 and made between the Sellers (as buyer) and the Builder (as seller) in relation to the construction and sale and purchase of the Vessel, as amended, supplemented and/or varied from time to time.
" Business Day " means a day (other than a Saturday or Sunday) on which banks and financial markets are open for business in Beijing, Vancouver, the jurisdiction in which the account of the Owners referred to in paragraph (d) of Clause 40 ( Hire ) is opened, and:
(a)
(in relation to the determination of the Actual Delivery Date) in The Republic of Korea



and the Charterers' nominated flag state in respect of the Vessel;
(b)
(in relation to any date for payment) in New York.
" Business Ethics Laws " means any laws, regulations and/or other legally binding requirements or determinations in relation to bribery, corruption, fraud, money-laundering, terrorism, sanctions, collusion bid-rigging or anti-trust, human rights violations (including forced labour and human trafficking) which are applicable to either party or to any jurisdiction where activities are performed and which shall include: (i) the United Kingdom Bribery Act 2010, (ii) the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 1977 and (iii) any United States, United Nations, Canadian or European Union sanctions.
" Change of Control " means if:
(a)
in relation to the Charter Guarantor:
(i)
(where all management powers over the business and affairs of the Charter Guarantor are vested exclusively in its general partner),
(A)
Teekay GP LLC ceases to be the general partner of the Charter Guarantor; or
(B)
Teekay Parent ceases to own, directly or indirectly, a minimum of fifty per cent (50%) of the voting rights in Teekay GP LLC; or
(ii)
(where all management powers over the business and affairs of the Charter Guarantor become vested exclusively in the board of directors of the Charter Guarantor), Teekay Parent ceases to own, directly or indirectly:
(A)
a minimum of fifty per cent (50%) of the voting rights to elect the members of that board of directors; or
(B)
the voting rights to elect a minimum of fifty per cent (50%) of the board of directors; and
(b)
in relation to the Charterers, the Charter Guarantor ceases to be the ninety nine per cent. (99%) legal and beneficial owner of the Charterers (either directly or indirectly), unless :
(i)
after any proposed sale, transfer or disposal of ownership in the Charterers (each such proposed sale, transfer or disposal of ownership shall not be completed unless with the Owners' prior written consent), either:
(A)
the Charter Guarantor retains at least fifty per cent. (50%) direct or indirect ownership in the membership interests of the Charterers; or
(B)
the Charter Guarantor retains at least forty-nine per cent. (49%) and Teekay Parent retains at least one per cent. (1%) direct or indirect ownership in the membership interests of the Charterers; and
(ii)
any purchaser, transferee or recipient of any membership interest in the Charterers (in each case an " Incoming Guarantor ") has provided in favour of the Security Trustee (in form and substance acceptable to the Security Trustee):
(A)
either:
(1)
a guarantee that corresponds to the percentage of its ownership in the membership interest of the Charterers (in each case, an " Incoming Guarantee "); or
(2)
if the proposed Incoming Guarantee offered by an Incoming Guarantor pursuant to (A)(1) above is not acceptable to the Security Trustee, a written confirmation from the Charter Guarantor that the existing guarantee granted provided by the Charter Guarantor pursuant to the Charter Guarantee shall remain and will continue in full force and effect; and
(B)
a pledge over such membership interest of the Charterers.
" Charter Guarantee " means the guarantee made or to be made by the Charter Guarantor in favour of the Security Trustee in respect of the Charterers' obligations under the Transaction Documents.



" Charter Guarantor " means TGP.
" Charter Guarantor Group " means the Charter Guarantor and each of its Subsidiaries from time to time.
" Charter Period " means, subject to paragraph (k) of Clause 40 ( Hire ), Clauses 51 ( Termination Events ), 55 ( Sale of Vessel by the Owners ) and Clause 56 ( Total Loss ), the period of one hundred and twenty (120) months commencing from the Actual Delivery Date.
" Charterers' Assignment " means the deed of assignment executed or to be executed (as the case may be) by the Charterers in favour of the Security Trustee in relation to certain of the Charterers' rights and interest in and to (amongst other things) (a) the Earnings, (b) the Insurances, (c) the Requisition Compensation, (d) the Initial Sub-Charter, (e) any other Sub-Charter which may have a basic duration of two (2) years or more (taking into account any option to renew or extend), and (f) the Step-In Agreement.
" Classification Society " means the vessel classification society referred to in Box 10 ( Classification Society ) of this Charter, or such other reputable classification society which (a) is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies, or (b) the Owners may otherwise approve from time to time.
" Commercial Management Agreement " means, in relation to the Vessel, the commercial ship management agreement executed or to be executed (as the case may be) between the relevant Approved Commercial Managers and the Charterers.
" Compliance Certificate " means a certificate delivered pursuant to paragraph (d) ( Compliance Certificate ) of Clause 48 ( Charterers' undertakings ) substantially in the form set out in Schedule 5 ( Form of Compliance Certificate ) to this Charter.
" Contractual Purchase Price " means the price in respect of the Vessel as stipulated in article II ( CONTRACT PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT ) of the Building Contract which, as at the date of this Charter, is one hundred and ninety three million US Dollars (US$193,000,000), as the same may be subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of the Building Contract.
" Contractual Delivery Date " means 15 July 2018, being the date referred to in article VII.1.(a) ( Delivery Date and Place ) the Building Contract.
" Creditor Parties " means the Owners and the Security Trustee.
" Daily Charter Rate " means in respect of the Charter Period, a rate calculated in accordance with the formula:
Daily Charter Rate
=
Notional Daily Charter Rate
x
Actual Owners' Cost
Notional MOA Purchase Price
 
 
 
 
 
" Default Termination " means a termination of the Charter Period pursuant to the provisions of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ).
" Disruption Event " means either or both of:



(a)
a material disruption to those payment or communications systems or to those financial markets which are, in each case, required to operate in order for payments to be made in order for the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents to be carried out which disruption is not caused by, and is beyond the control of, any of the Parties; or
(b)
the occurrence of any other event which results in a disruption (of a technical or systems-related nature) to the treasury or payments operations of a Party preventing that, or any other Party:
(i)
from performing its payment obligations under the Transaction Documents; or
(ii)
from communicating with other Parties in accordance with the terms of the Transaction Documents,
and which (in either such case) is not caused by, and is beyond the control of, the Party whose operations are disrupted.
" Early Termination Amount " means an amount representing the Owners' losses as a result of the early termination of this Charter prior to the expiry of the Agreement Term, which both parties acknowledge as a genuine and reasonable pre-estimate of the Owners' losses in the event of such termination and shall consist of the following:
(a)
all Hire due and payable, but unpaid, under this Charter up to (and including) the relevant Termination Payment Date together with interest accrued thereon pursuant to paragraph (i) of Clause 40 ( Hire ) from the due date for payment thereof to the date of actual payment;
(b)
an amount equivalent to the Early Termination Core Amount applicable to each Hire Period, as set out in the Early Termination Core Amount Schedule;
(c)
any other Unpaid Sums due and payable together with interest accrued thereon pursuant to paragraph (i) of Clause 40 ( Hire ) from the due date for payment thereof up to the date of actual payment for the avoidance of doubt, excluding any fees, commissions, costs, disbursements or other expenses incurred by the Owners as a result of the Owners arranging a proposed sale in accordance with Clause 55 ( Sale of Vessel by the Owners );
(d)
all liabilities, costs and expenses so incurred in recovering possession of, and in repositioning, berthing, insuring and maintaining the Vessel for carrying out any works or modifications required to cause the Vessel to conform with the provisions of Clauses 42 ( Redelivery ) and 43 ( Redelivery conditions ) necessarily incurred by reason of the failure of the Charterers to perform any such action; and
(e)
any other sums as the Owners may be entitled to under the terms of this Charter, including (but not limited to) any payments referred to in paragraph (a) of Clause 17 ( Indemnity ) and Clause 60 ( Further indemnities ),
provided that there shall be no double-counting of any of the items listed in paragraphs (a) to (e) above.
" Early Termination Core Amount " means each of the figures set out in the column headed "Early Termination Core Amount" in the Early Termination Core Amount Schedule.
" Early Termination Core Amount Schedule " means the schedule as set out in Schedule 4 ( Early Termination Core Amount Schedule ) to this Charter (it being agreed that the Early Termination Core Amount Schedule as of the date of this Charter is prepared based on the assumption that the Actual Owners' Costs equal the Notional MOA Purchase Price and accordingly, the Owners may deliver to the Charterers, prior to, on or after the Actual Delivery Date, an amended Early Termination Core Amount Schedule reflecting the exact Actual Owners' Costs and such amended Early Termination Core Amount Schedule shall, from the date the same is delivered to the Charterers, be deemed to be incorporated into this Charter and shall thereafter constitute the current Early Termination Core Amount Schedule )



" Earnings " means all hires, freights, pool income and other sums payable to or for the account of the Charterers in respect of the Vessel including (without limitation) all earnings received or to be received from each Sub-Charter, all remuneration for salvage and towage services, demurrage and detention moneys, contributions in general average, compensation in respect of any requisition for hire, and damages and other payments (whether awarded by any court or arbitral tribunal or by agreement or otherwise) for breach, termination or variation of any contract for the operation, employment or use of the Vessel.
" Earnings Account " means the US Dollar account in the name of the Charterers opened or to be opened with the Account Bank, and includes any sub-account thereof and such account which is designated by the Owners in accordance with Clause 49 ( Earnings Account ) as the earnings account for the purposes of this Charter.
" Encumbrance " means a mortgage, charge, assignment, pledge, lien, or other security interest securing any obligation of any person or any other agreement or arrangement having a similar effect.
" Environmental Approvals " means any present or future permit, licence, approval, ruling, variance, exemption or other Authorisation required under the applicable Environmental Law.
" Environmental Claim " means any claim, proceeding or investigation by any person in respect of any Environmental Law.
" Environmental Incident " means:
(a)
any release, emission, spill or discharge from the Vessel or into or upon the air, sea, land or soils (including the seabed) or surface water of Environmentally Sensitive Material within or from the Vessel; or
(b)
any incident in which Environmentally Sensitive Material is released, emitted, spilled or discharged into or upon the air, sea, land or soils (including the seabed) or surface water from a vessel other than the Vessel and which involves a collision between the Vessel and such other vessel or some other incident of navigation or operation, in either case, in connection with which the Vessel is actually or potentially liable to be arrested, attached, detained or injuncted and/or the Vessel and/or any Obligor and/or any operator or manager of the Vessel is at fault or allegedly at fault or otherwise liable to any legal or administrative action; or
(c)
any other incident in which Environmentally Sensitive Material is released, emitted, spilled or discharged into or upon the air, sea, land or soils (including the seabed) or surface water otherwise than from the Vessel and in connection with which the Vessel is actually or potentially liable to be arrested and/or where any Obligor and/or any operator or manager of the Vessel is at fault or allegedly at fault or otherwise liable to any legal or administrative action, other than in accordance with an Environmental Approval.
" Environmentally Sensitive Material " means (i) oil and oil products and (ii) any other waste, pollutant, contaminant or other substance (including any liquid, solid, gas, ion, living organism or noise) that may be harmful to human health or other life or the environment or a nuisance to any person or that may make the enjoyment, ownership or other territorial control of any affected land, property or waters more costly for such person to a material degree.
" Environmental Law " means any applicable law and regulation in any applicable jurisdiction in which any Obligor conducts business which relates to the pollution or protection of the environment or harm to or the protection of human health or the health of animals or plants.



" FATCA Deduction " has the meaning given to such term in Clause 78 ( FATCA ).
" Finance Document " means any facility agreement, security document, fee letter and any other document designated as such by the Finance Parties and the Owners and which have been or may be (as the case may be) entered into between the Finance Parties and the Owners for the purpose of, among other things, financing all or any part of the Actual Owners' Cost.
" Finance Party " means any Affiliate of the Owners, or bank or financial institution which is or will be party to a Finance Document (other than the Owners and other entities which may have agreed or be intended as debtors and/or obligors thereunder) and " Finance Parties " means two (2) or more of them.
" Finance Party Quiet Enjoyment Letter " means, in relation to the Vessel, a letter which the Finance Parties (or, if any, their authorised agent on their behalf) shall issue in favour of the Charterers (or, as the context may require, the Initial Sub-Charterers), such letter to be:
(a)
(in respect of any such letter to which the Initial Sub-Charterers would be parties) substantially in the form set out in appendix E ( Provisional Letter of Quiet Enjoyment ) to the Initial Sub-Charter but always reasonably acceptable to the Charterers and the Finance Parties; or
(b)
(in respect of any such letter to which any other Sub-Charterers would be parties) in a form reasonably acceptable to the Charterers, such Sub-Charterers and the Finance Parties.
" Financial Half-Year " means, in respect of the Charterers and the Charter Guarantor, their interim semi-annual accounting period ending on 30 June in any calendar year that falls within the Agreement Term.
" Financial Indebtedness " means any indebtedness for or in respect of:
(a)
moneys borrowed;
(b)
any amount raised by acceptance under any acceptance credit facility or dematerialised equivalent;
(c)
any amount raised pursuant to any note purchase facility or the issue of bonds, notes, debentures, loan stock or any similar instrument;
(d)
the amount of any liability in respect of any lease or hire purchase contract which would, in accordance with GAAP, be treated as a balance sheet liability;
(e)
receivables sold or discounted (other than any receivables to the extent they are sold on a non-recourse basis);
(f)
any amount raised under any other transaction (including any forward sale or hire purchase agreement) of a type not referred to in any other paragraph of this definition having the commercial effect of a borrowing;
(g)
any derivative transaction entered into in connection with protection against or benefit from fluctuation in any rate or price (and, when calculating the value of any derivative transaction, only the marked to market value (or, if any actual amount is due as a result of the termination or close-out of that derivative transaction, that amount) shall be taken into account);
(h)
any counter-indemnity obligation in respect of a guarantee, indemnity, bond, standby or documentary letter of credit or any other instrument issued by a bank or financial institution; and
(i)
the amount of any liability in respect of any guarantee or indemnity for any of the items referred to in paragraphs (a) to (h) above.
" Financial Quarter " means, in respect of the Charterers and the Charter Guarantor, their interim quarterly accounting periods ending on 31 March and 30 September in any calendar year that



falls within the Agreement Term.
" Financial Year " means, in respect of the Charterers and the Charter Guarantor, their annual accounting period ending on 31 December in each calendar year during the Agreement Term.
" GAAP " means generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.
" Hire " means, in respect of each Hire Payment Date, the aggregate amount calculated by multiplying (a) the Daily Charter Rate by (b) the number of days in the relevant Hire Period.
" Hire Payment Date " means, as the context may require:
(a)
in relation to the first (1 st ) Hire Period only, (i) the Actual Delivery Date, or (as applicable) (ii) the date on which the Hire for that Hire Period is set-off in accordance with paragraph (a) of Clause 40 ( Hire ); and
(b)
in relation to any other Hire Period, the first day of the relevant Hire Period
" Hire Period " means each and every consecutive three (3)-month period during the Charter Period, the first Hire Period to commence on the Actual Delivery Date and end on whichever of 15 March, 15 June, 15 September or 15 December that next falls after the Actual Delivery Date, with each successive Hire Period to commence forthwith upon the expiration of the immediately previous Hire Period, and all Hire Periods shall end on 15 March, 15 June, 15 September and 15 December in each year, provided that if a Hire Period would otherwise extend beyond the expiration of the Charter Period, then such Hire Period shall terminate on the expiration of the Charter Period.
" Holding Company " means, in relation to any entity, any other entity in respect of which it is a Subsidiary.
" IAPPC " means a valid international air pollution prevention certificate for the Vessel issued under Annex VI (Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 (as modified in 1978 and 1997).
" Indemnitee " has the meaning given to such term in Clause 60 ( Further indemnities ).
" Initial Sub-Charter " means the time charterparty in respect of the Vessel dated 2 December 2014 and entered into between (i) the Charterers (as owners) and (ii) the Initial Sub-Charterers (as charterers) for a daily charter hire date of fifty one thousand six hundred US Dollars (US$51,600) per day and has a confirmed duration of ninety six (96) months minus 20 days.
" Initial Sub-Charter Delivery Window " has the meaning given to the term "Delivery Window" in clause 7.1 ( Delivery, Redelivery, Laydays and Cancelling ) of the Initial Sub-Charter.
" Initial Sub-Charterers " means Shell Tankers (Singapore) Pte. Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of Singapore and whose registered office is at #07-01 The Metropolis Tower 1, 9 North Buona Vista Drive, Singapore 138588.
" Innocent Owners' Interest Insurances " means all policies and contracts of innocent owners' interest insurance from time to time taken out by the Owners in relation to the Vessel.
" Insurances " means all policies and contracts of insurance (including all entries in protection and indemnity or war risks associations) which are from time to time taken out or entered into by the Charterers in respect of or in connection with the Vessel or her increased value or her Earnings and (where the context permits) all benefits under such contracts and policies, including all claims of any nature and returns of premium.



" ISM Code " means the International Safety Management Code (including the guidelines on its implementation), adopted by the International Maritime Organisation Assembly as Resolutions A.741 (18) (as amended by MSC 104 (73)) and A.913(22) (superseding Resolution A.788 (19)), as the same may be amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time (and the terms "safety management system", "Safety Management Certificate" and "Document of Compliance" have the same meanings as are given to them in the ISM Code).
" ISM Company " means, at any given time, the company responsible for the Vessel's compliance with the ISM Code under paragraph 1.1.2 of the ISM Code.
" ISPS Code " means the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code adopted by the International Maritime Organisation (as the same may be amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time).
" ISPS Company " means, at any given time, the company responsible for the Vessel's compliance with the ISPS Code.
" ISSC " means a valid international ship security certificate for the Vessel issued under the ISPS Code.
" Long Stop Date " means 9 August 2019, being the date falling three hundred and ninety (390) days after the Contractual Delivery Date.

" Major Casualty Amount " means ten million US Dollars (US$10,000,000) or the equivalent in any other currency or currencies.

" Managers' Undertaking " means (as the context may require):
(a)
where the relevant Approved Commercial Managers are not members of the Teekay Group, the deed of confirmation executed or to be executed by such Approved Commercial Managers in favour of the Owners; or
(b)
where the relevant Approved Technical Manager are not members of the Teekay Group, the deed of confirmation executed or to be executed by such Approved Technical Managers in favour of the Owners.
" Market Value " means, in relation to the Vessel, a desk-top valuation obtained from an Approved Broker appointed by the Owners (the expenses of such appointment to be borne by the Charterers), and each such valuation to be prepared on a charter-free basis.
" MARPOL " means the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships adopted by the International Maritime Organisation (as the same may be amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time).
" Material Adverse Effect " means a material adverse change in, or a material adverse effect on:
(a)
the business, financial condition or operations of the Charterers, the Charter Guarantor or the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole; or
(b)
the validity, legality or enforceability of this Charter,
which adversely affects the ability of each of the Charterers or the Charter Guarantor to perform its respective obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is a party.
" Membership Interests Pledge " means the pledge agreement in relation to the membership interests of the Charterers executed or (as the case may be) to be executed by the relevant Pledgor or Pledgors in favour of the Security Trustee.



" MOA " has the meaning given to such term in Clause 34 ( Background ).
" Mortgagees' Interest Insurances " means all policies and contracts of mortgagees' interest insurance, mortgagees' additional perils (oil pollution) insurance and any other insurance from time to time taken out by any Finance Party in relation to the Vessel.
" Necessary Authorisations " means all Authorisations of any person including any government or other regulatory authority required by applicable law to enable it to:
(a)
lawfully enter into and perform its obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is party;
(b)
ensure the legality, validity, enforceability or admissibility in evidence in England and, if different, its jurisdiction of incorporation, of such Transaction Documents to which it is party; and
(c)
carry on its business from time to time.
" Net Sale Proceeds " means the proceeds of a sale of the Vessel received or receivable, net of any fees, commissions, costs, disbursements or other expenses incurred by the Owners or the Charterers (as applicable) as a result of the Owners or the Charterers arranging the proposed sale.
" Net Sale Proceeds Deficit " means, in relation to (a) a sale of the Vessel by the Owners pursuant to Clause 55 ( Sale of Vessel by the Owners ) or (as the case may be) the Charterers pursuant to paragraph (i) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ) and (b) the Hire Period in which such sale is to occur, the amount by which the Early Termination Amount applicable to such Hire Period as set out in the Early Termination Core Amount Schedule exceeds the relevant Net Sale Proceeds.
" Notional Balloon Amount " means the amount of one hundred million US Dollars (US$100,000,000).
" Notional Extra Amount " means the amount of one million five hundred and fifty seven thousand US Dollars (US$1,557,000).
" Notional Daily Charter Rate " means forty two thousand two hundred and fifty US Dollars (US$42,250).
" Notional Contractual Purchase Price " means the amount of one hundred and ninety three million US Dollars (US$193,000,000).
" Notional MOA Purchase Price " means the amount of one hundred and eighty four million eight hundred and twenty nine thousand one hundred and fifty US Dollars (US$184,829,150), being the equivalent of ninety five per cent. (95%) of the aggregate of (a) the Notional Contractual Purchase Price, and (b) the Notional Extra Amount.
" Obligors " means, together, the Charterers, the Charter Guarantor, any Pledgor and any person that may be party to a Transaction Document (other than any Managers' Undertaking) from time to time (other than (a) any Sub-Charterers, (b) the Owners, (c) the Security Trustee, (d) the Related Owners, (e) the Related Sellers, (f) the Related Charterers, (g) the Related Obligors, and (h) the Account Bank), and in each case an " Obligor ".
" Owners' Encumbrances " means:
(a)
any Encumbrance granted by Owners in favour of a Finance Party or Finance Parties; and
(b)
Encumbrances which arise as a result of:



(i)
any claim against or affecting the Owners that is not related to, or does not arise directly as a result of, the transactions contemplated by this Charter or any of the other Transaction Documents;
(ii)
any act or omission of the Owners which is unrelated to or does not arise directly or indirectly as a result of the transaction contemplated by this Charter and the other Transaction Documents;
(iii)
any Taxes imposed upon the Owners other than those in respect of which the Owners are, or any other Indemnitee is, required to be indemnified against by the Charterers or any other person under this Charter or any other Transaction Documents; or
(iv)
a breach by the Owners of their obligations under this Charter by virtue of any Owners' Misconduct.
" Owners' Misconduct " means an act or omission of the Owners or their servants or agents (excluding any act of the Charterers or of any person who derives their rights through the Charterers acting in any capacity on behalf of the Owners) done or omitted:
(a)
with intent to cause damage;
(b)
with knowledge that damage would probably result; or
(c)
with reckless disregard as to whether or not damage would result.
" Party " means a party to this Charter.
" PDA " means the protocol of delivery and acceptance in relation to the Vessel to be executed between the Owners and the Charterers, substantially in the form of Schedule 3 ( Form of Protocol of Delivery and Acceptance ) hereto.
" Permitted Encumbrance " means:
(a)
any Encumbrance created or to be created in accordance with the Security Documents;
(b)
any liens securing obligations incurred in the ordinary course of trading and/or operating the Vessel and not more than thirty (30) days overdue;
(c)
any Encumbrance created or to be created by the Owners in favour of the Finance Parties in accordance with the relevant Finance Documents (but subject to any Finance Party Quiet Enjoyment Letter); and
(d)
any Encumbrance which has the prior written approval of the Owners.
" Pledgor " means, as the context may require:
(a)
the Sole Pledgor; or
(b)
any other entity which at any time during the Agreement Term is the owner of or may acquire any interests in any membership interest of the Charterers.
" Potential Termination Event " means an event or circumstance which, with the giving of any notice, the lapse of time, a determination of the Owners or any combination of the foregoing is a Termination Event.
" Pre-Approved Flag " means The Republic of the Marshall Islands, Norwegian International Ship Registry, Liberia, Panama, Isle of Man, Bermuda, the Bahamas or Singapore.
" Pre-Delivery Assignment " has the meaning given to such term in the MOA.
" Project Documents " means, together, the Transaction Documents, the Building Contract, the Refund Guarantee, the Step-In Agreement, and any Sub-Charter.
" Project Party " means each of the Builder, the Refund Guarantor and any Sub-Charterers and " Project Parties " means any two (2) or more of them.



" Purchase Obligation Price " means the amount due and payable by the Charterers to the Owners pursuant to Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title ), being the aggregate of:
(a)
the Balloon Amount; and
(b)
all Unpaid Sums due and payable together with interest accrued thereon pursuant to paragraph (i) of Clause 40 ( Hire ) from the due date for payment thereof up to the date of actual payment.
" Purchase Option " means the Charterers' option to purchase the Vessel at the relevant Purchase Option Price and thereafter terminate the chartering of the Vessel pursuant to this Charter in accordance with paragraph (a) of Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchaser obligation and transfer of title ).
" Purchase Option Date " has the meaning given to such term in paragraph (a) of Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title ).
" Purchase Option Notice " has the meaning given to such term in paragraph (a) of Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title ).
" Purchase Option Price " means the Early Termination Amount as at the Purchase Option Date.
" Purchase Option Window " means each six (6)-month period ending on 30 June and 31 December in any calendar year that falls within the Agreement Term.
" Quiet Enjoyment Letter " means, in relation to the Vessel, a quiet enjoyment letter to be made between (A) the Owners, (B) the Charterers, and (C) the relevant Sub-Charterers, provided that :
(a)
in respect of any such letter to which the Initial Sub-Charterers would be parties, such letter shall be based upon the form set out in appendix E ( Provisional Letter of Quiet Enjoyment ) to the Initial Sub-Charter, but shall incorporate step-in rights granted by the relevant Sub-Charterers in favour of the Owners, and in any event be on terms and conditions that are reasonably acceptable to the Charterers, the Initial Sub-Charterers and the Owners; or
(b)
in respect of any such letter to which any other Sub-Charterers would be parties, such letter shall be in a form reasonably acceptable to the Charterers, such Sub-Charterers and the Owners.
" Refund Guarantee " means the refund guarantee numbered SLGQA000040146 and dated 5 December 2014 (as amended by an amendment dated 29 November 2016) and issued by the Refund Guarantor in favour of the Sellers in relation to the Building Contract.

" Refund Guarantor " means The Korea Development Bank, acting through its office at 14, Eunhaeng-Ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, The Republic of Korea or any other bank or financial institution (as shall be approved by the Owners) that has issued or will issue the Refund Guarantee.

" Related Charter " means, in relation to each Related Vessel, a bareboat charter entered or to be entered into (as the case may be) between the relevant Related Owners (as owners) and the relevant Related Charterers (as bareboat charterers).
" Related Charterers " means, in relation to each Related Vessel, the relevant bareboat charterers who have bareboat chartered or will bareboat charter (as the case may be) such Related Vessel pursuant to the terms of the relevant Related Charter, as more particularly set out in Schedule 1 ( Related Vessels and relevant information ) hereto.
" Related MOA " means the "MOA" as defined in the relevant Related Charter.



" Related Obligors " means the "Obligors" as defined in the relevant Related Charter.
" Related Owners " means, in relation to each Related Vessel, the relevant owners which have acquired or will acquire (as the case may be) title to the Related Vessel pursuant to the terms of the Related MOA, as more particularly set out in Schedule 1 ( Related Vessels and relevant information ) hereto.
" Related Sellers " means, in relation to each Related Vessel, the relevant Related Charterers (as sellers) pursuant to the relevant Related MOA.
" Related Vessel " means each of the vessels listed in Schedule 1 ( Related Vessels and relevant information ) hereto.
" Related Vessel A " means the 173,400 m 3 LNG carrier with the builder's hull number 2411 as more particularly described in boxes 5 ( Vessel's name, call sign and flag ) to 10 ( Classification Society ) of the Related Vessel A Charter.
" Related Vessel A Charter " means the Related Charter in respect of Related Vessel A.
" Related Vessel A Charterers " means the Related Charterers in respect of Related Vessel A.
" Repeating Representations " means the representations and warranties referred to in Clause 47 ( Charterers' representations and warranties ), except those representations and warranties in paragraphs (a)(ii)( No deductions or withholding ), (a)(vi) ( Validity and admissibility in evidence ), (a)(vii) ( No filing or stamp taxes ), (a)(xx) ( Disclosure of material facts ) and (xxvi) ( Financial covenants ) of such Clause 47 ( Charterers' representations and warranties ).
" Requisition Compensation " means all compensation or other money which may from time to time be payable to the Charterers as a result of the Vessel being requisitioned for title or in any other way compulsorily acquired (other than by way of requisition for hire).
" Restricted Party " means a person or entity that is (a) listed on, or owned or controlled by a person listed on, or acting on behalf of a person listed on, any Sanctions List; (b) a national of, located in, incorporated under the laws of, or owned or (directly or indirectly) controlled by, or acting on behalf of, a person located in or organised under the laws of a country or territory that is the target of country-wide or territory-wide Sanctions; or (c) otherwise a target of Sanctions ("target of Sanctions" signifying a person with whom a US person or other national of Sanctions Authority would be prohibited or restricted by law from engaging in trade, business or other activities).
" Sales Agency " has the meaning given to such term in paragraph (i) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ).
" Sanctions " means the economic sanction laws, regulations, embargoes or restrictive measures administered, enacted or enforced by: (a) the United States government; (b) the United Nations; (c) the European Union or its Member States; (d) the United Kingdom; or (e) the respective governmental institutions and agencies of any of the foregoing, including, without limitation, the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the US Department of Treasury (" OFAC "), the United States Department of State and Her Majesty's Treasury (" HMT "); (together, the " Sanctions Authorities ").
" Sanctions List " means the "Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons" list maintained by the OFAC, the Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions Targets and the Investment Ban List maintained by HMT, or any similar list maintained by, or public announcement of



Sanctions designation made by, any of the Sanctions Authorities.
" Security Documents " means, in relation to the Vessel and together, the following:
(a)
the Account Pledge;
(b)
the Charter Guarantee;
(c)
the Charterers' Assignment;
(d)
the Membership Interests Pledge;
(e)
each Managers' Undertaking (if any);
(f)
the Pre-Delivery Assignment;
(g)
the Security Trust Deed; and
(h)
any other document that may at any time be executed by any person creating, evidencing or perfecting any Encumbrance to secure all or part of the Obligors' obligations under or in connection with the Transaction Documents,
and " Security Document " means any one of them.
" Security Trust Deed " means the deed executed or to be executed by the Security Trustee, the Owners, the Related Owners, the Charterers, the Related Charterers and any Pledgor.
" Security Trustee " means Hai Jiao 1605 Limited, a corporation incorporated under the laws of The Republic of the Marshall Islands, and having their registered address at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960.
" Sellers " means DSME Option Vessel No. 3 L.L.C., being a limited liability company formed under the laws of The Republic of the Marshall Islands, and having their registered address at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960 (being the Charterers in their capacity as sellers).
" Settlement Date " means, following a Total Loss of the Vessel, the earliest of:
(a)
the date which falls on the earlier of:
(i)
one hundred and eighty (180) days after the date of occurrence of the Total Loss; and
(ii)
one hundred and twenty (120) months from the Actual Delivery Date,
or, in each case, if such date is not a Business Day, the immediately preceding Business Day; and
(b)
the date on which the Owners receive the Total Loss Proceeds in respect of the Total Loss.
" SMC " means a valid safety management certificate issued for the Vessel by or on behalf of the Administration under paragraph 13.7 of the ISM Code.
" Sole Pledgor " means Teekay LNG Holdco L.L.C., a limited liability company formed under the laws of The Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960.
" STASCO " means Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of England and Wales and whose registered office is at 80 Strand, London, WC2R 0ZA, United Kingdom.
" Step-In Agreement " means the step-in agreement dated 2 December 2014 and made between (a) the Charterers (as buyer), (b) the Builder (as builder), and (c) Initial Sub-Charterers (as



charterer).
" Sub-Charter " means:
(a)
the Initial Sub-Charter; and
(b)
any other charterparty in respect of the Vessel entered into between the Charterers (as disponent owners) and any Sub-Charterers which may have a duration of two (2) years or more (taking into account any option to renew or extend).
" Sub-Charterers " means:
(a)
the Initial Sub-Charterers; and
(b)
such other sub-charterers proposed by the Charterers (as disponent owners) which are or will be parties to a Sub-Charter.
" Subsidiary " means a subsidiary undertaking within the meaning of section 1162 of the Companies Act 2006.
" Tax " or " tax " means any present and future tax (including, without limitation, value added tax, consumption tax or any other tax in respect of added value or any income), levy, impost, duty or other charge or withholding of any nature (including any penalty or interest payable in connection with any failure to pay or any delay in paying any of the same); and "Taxes", "taxes", "Taxation" and "taxation" shall be construed accordingly.
" Technical Management Agreement " means, in relation to the Vessel:

(a)
the technical ship management agreement dated 2 December 2014 and executed between (i) STASCO (as technical and crew managers) and (ii) the Charterers (as owners); or
(b)
such other technical ship management agreement to be executed between such other Approved Technical Managers (as technical managers) and (ii) the Charterers (as disponent owners).
" Teekay Group " means Teekay Parent, TGP and each of their respective Subsidiaries from time to time (including Teekay Shipping Limited).

" Teekay Parent " means Teekay Corporation, a corporation incorporated according to the law of The Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960.

" Termination " means the termination at any time of the chartering of the Vessel under this Charter.
" Termination Event " means each of the events specified in paragraph (a) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ).
" Termination Notice " has the meaning given to such term in paragraph (k) of Clause 40 ( Hire ) or, as the context may require, paragraph (c) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ).
" Termination Payment Date " means, as the context may require:
(a)
in respect of a termination of this Charter in accordance with paragraph (k) of Clause 40 ( Hire ), the date specified in the Termination Notice served on the Charterers pursuant to that Clause;
(b)
in respect of an early termination of this Charter as a result of the Charterers' exercise of the Purchase Option in accordance with paragraph (a) of Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title ), the Purchase Option Date;
(c)
in respect of a Default Termination, the date specified in the Termination Notice served



on the Charterers pursuant to paragraph (c) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ) in respect of such Default Termination; or
(d)
in respect of a Total Loss Termination, the Settlement Date in respect of the Total Loss which gives rise to such Total Loss Termination.
" TGP " means Teekay LNG Partners L.P., a limited partnership formed under the laws of The Republic of the Marshall Islands whose registered address is at Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960.

" Third Parties Act " means the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.
" Title Transfer PDA " means the protocol of delivery and acceptance in relation to the Vessel to be executed between the Owners and the Charterers, substantially in the form of Schedule 3 ( Form of Title Transfer Protocol of Delivery and Acceptance ) hereto.
" Total Loss " means during the Charter Period:
(a)
actual or constructive or compromised or agreed or arranged total loss of the Vessel;
(b)
the requisition for title or compulsory acquisition of the Vessel by any government or other competent authority (other than by way of requisition for hire);
(c)
the capture, seizure, arrest, detention, hijacking, theft, condemnation as prize, confiscation or forfeiture of the Vessel (not falling within paragraph (b) of this definition), unless the Vessel is released and returned to the possession of the Owners or the Charterers within ninety (90) days after the capture, seizure, arrest, detention, hijacking, theft, condemnation as prize, confiscation or forfeiture in question,
and for the purpose of this Charter, (i) an actual Total Loss of the Vessel shall be deemed to have occurred at the date and time when the Vessel was lost but if the date of the loss is unknown the actual Total Loss shall be deemed to have occurred on the date on which the Vessel was last reported, (ii) a constructive Total Loss shall be deemed to have occurred at the date and time at which a notice of abandonment of the Vessel is given to the insurers of the Vessel and (iii) a compromised, agreed or arranged Total Loss shall be deemed to have occurred on the date of the relevant compromise, agreement or arrangement.
" Total Loss Proceeds " means the proceeds of the Insurances or any other compensation of any description in respect of a Total Loss in respect of a Total Loss.
" Total Loss Termination " means a termination of the Charter Period pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (a) of Clause 56 ( Total Loss ).
" Transaction Documents " means, together, this Charter, the MOA, the Security Documents, the Arrangement Fee Letter, the Quiet Enjoyment Letter, and such other documents as maybe designated as such by the Owners from time to time.
" Unpaid Sum " means any sum due and payable but unpaid by any Obligor under the Transaction Documents.
" US Dollars ", " Dollars ", " USD ", " US$ " and " $ " each means available and freely transferable and convertible funds in lawful currency of the United States of America.
" Valuation Report " means, in relation to the Vessel, a valuation report of such Vessel addressed to the Owners from an Approved Broker on the basis of a charter-free sale for prompt delivery for cash at arm's length on normal commercial terms as between a willing seller and a willing buyer.
" Vessel " means the LNG carrier with the Builder's hull number 2455 as more particularly



described in Boxes 5 ( Vessel's name, call sign and flag ) to 10 ( Classification Society ) of this Charter.
33.
Interpretations
(a)
In this Charter, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference to:
(i)
this Charter include the Schedules hereto and references to Clauses and Schedules are, unless otherwise specified, references to Clauses of and Schedules to this Charter and, in the case of a Schedule, to such Schedule as incorporated in this Charter as substituted from time to time;
(ii)
any statutory or other legislative provision shall be construed as including any statutory or legislative modification or re-enactment thereof, or any substitution therefor;
(iii)
the term " Vessel " includes any part of the Vessel;
(iv)
the " Owners ", the " Charterers ", the " Initial Sub-Charterers ", the " Related Vessel A Charterers ", any " Obligor ", " Project Party ", " Related Owners ", " Related Charterers ", " Related Sellers ", " Related Obligors ", " Sub-Charterers " or any other person include any of their respective successors, permitted assignees and permitted transferees;
(v)
any agreement, instrument or document include such agreement, instrument or document as the same may from time to time be amended, modified, supplemented, novated or substituted;
(vi)
the " equivalent " in one currency (the " first currency ") as at any date of an amount in another currency (the " second currency ") shall be construed as a reference to the amount of the first currency which could be purchased with such amount of the second currency at the spot rate of exchange quoted by the Owners at or about 11:00 a.m. two (2) Business Days (being a day other than a Saturday or Sunday on which banks and foreign exchange markets are generally open for business in Beijing) prior to such date for the purpose of the first currency with the second currency for delivery and value on such date;
(vii)
" hereof ", " herein " and " hereunder " and other words of similar import means this Charter as a whole (including the Schedules) and not any particular part hereof;
(viii)
" law " includes common or customary law and any constitution, decree, judgment, legislation, order, ordinance, regulation, rule, statute, treaty or other legislative measure in any jurisdiction or any present or future directive, regulation, request or requirement, or official or judicial interpretation of any of the foregoing, in each case having the force of law and, if not having the force of law, in respect of which compliance is generally customary;
(ix)
" month " means, save as otherwise provided, a period starting on one day in a calendar month and ending on the numerically corresponding day in the next calendar month, except that if there is no numerically corresponding day in the calendar month in which that period is to end, that period shall end on the last day in that calendar month;
(x)
the word " person " or " persons " or to words importing persons include, without limitation, any state, divisions of a state, government, individuals, partnerships, corporations, ventures, government agencies, committees, departments, authorities and other bodies, corporate or unincorporated, whether having distinct legal personality or not;
(xi)
the " winding-up ", " dissolution ", " administration ", " liquidation ", " insolvency ", " reorganisation ", " readjustment of debt ", " suspension of payments ", " moratorium " or " bankruptcy " (and their derivatives and cognate expressions) of any person shall each be construed so as to include the others and any equivalent or analogous proceedings or event under the laws of any



jurisdiction in which such person is incorporated or any jurisdiction in which such person carries on business;
(xii)
" protection and indemnity risks " means the usual risks covered by a protection and indemnity association which is a member of the International Group of P&I Club, including pollution risks and the proportion (if any) of any sums payable to any other person or persons in case of collision which are not recoverable under the hull and machinery policies by reason of the incorporation in them of clause 6 of the International Hull Clauses (1/11/02 or 1/11/03), clause 8 of the Institute Time Clauses (Hull)(1/10/83) or clause 8 of the Institute Time Clauses (Hulls)(1/11/1995) or the Institute Amended Running Down Clause (1/10/71) or any equivalent provision;
(xiii)
a Potential Termination Event or Termination Event which is " continuing " is a reference to a Potential Termination Event or Termination Event which is not remedied or waived; and
(xiv)
words denoting the plural number include the singular and vice versa.
(b)
Headings are for the purpose of reference only, have no legal or other significance, and shall be ignored in the interpretation of this Charter.
(c)
A time of day (unless otherwise specified) is a reference to Beijing time.
34.
Background
(a)
By a memorandum of agreement (the " MOA ") of even date herewith made between the Owners (as buyers thereunder) and the Sellers (as sellers thereunder), the Owners have agreed to purchase and the Sellers have agreed to sell the Vessel subject to the terms and conditions therein.
(b)
Accordingly the parties hereby agree that this Charter is subject to the effective transfer of ownership of the Vessel to the Owners pursuant to the MOA.
(c)
If:
(i)
the Vessel is not delivered by the Long Stop Date (or such later date as the Owners and Sellers may agree); or
(ii)
it becomes unlawful for the Owners (as buyers) or the Charterers (as sellers) to perform or comply with any or all of their respective obligations under the MOA or any of the respective obligations of the Owners or the Charterers under the MOA is not or ceases to be legal, valid, binding and enforceable; or
(iii)
the MOA expires, is cancelled, terminated, rescinded or suspended or otherwise ceases to remain in full force and effect for any reason,
neither party shall be liable to the other for any claim arising out of this Charter and this Charter shall immediately terminate and be cancelled (with the exception of Clause 17 ( Indemnity ) (Part II) and Clause 60 ( Further indemnities ) provided that the Owners shall be entitled to retain all fees paid by the Charterers pursuant to clause 10 ( Fees ) of the MOA (and without prejudice to clause 10 ( Fees ) of the MOA, if such fees have not been paid, the Charterers shall forthwith pay such fees to the Owners) and such payment shall not be construed as a penalty but shall represent an agreed estimate of the loss and damage suffered by the Owners in entering into this Charter and shall therefore be paid as compensation to the Owners.

(d)
At the end of the Charter Period and subject to the Charterers having performed their obligations under the relevant Transaction Documents, it is intended that the Owners shall transfer title in the Vessel to the Charterers and the Charterers shall become the registered owners of the Vessel.
35.
Pre-delivery and delivery
(a)
As at the date of this Charter, the Vessel is under construction by the Builder pursuant to the terms of the Building Contract and the Owners have entered into the MOA with the Sellers. The Charterers hereby confirm that they have reviewed, received and agreed to the forms of the Building Contract and the MOA (or copies thereof).



(b)
The Owners will deliver and the Charterers will take delivery of the Vessel under this Charter immediately, which to the extent possible shall be deemed to take place simultaneously, after (A) the Builder delivers the Vessel to the Sellers under the Building Contract and (B) the Sellers deliver the Vessel to the Owners under and subject to the terms of the MOA upon the Actual Delivery Date, subject to which, the Charterers will accept the Vessel on an "as is where is" basis on delivery under this Charter.
(i)
If the Sellers are unable to reject the Vessel under the Building Contract, then (A) the Charterers shall in no circumstances be entitled to reject the Vessel under this Charter, and (B) the Owners shall in no circumstances be entitled to reject to the Vessel under the MOA.
(ii)
Subject to the foregoing, once the Builder has delivered the Vessel and the Sellers have accepted the Vessel under the Building Contract and the Owners (as buyers under the MOA) have accepted the Vessel under the MOA, the Charterers will be deemed to have accepted the Vessel under this Charter with any faults, deficiencies and errors of description.
(iii)
The Charterers hereby agree that the acceptance by the Sellers of the Vessel under the Building Contract and by the Owners of the Vessel under the MOA shall subject as aforesaid constitute delivery of the Vessel to the Charterers under this Charter but the Owners and the Charterers nevertheless agree to enter into and execute a protocol of delivery and acceptance in respect of this Charter on the Actual Delivery Date.
(c)
The obligation of the Owners to charter the Vessel to the Charterers pursuant to this Charter shall be subject to the following conditions:
(i)
no Termination Event or Potential Termination Event having occurred which is continuing on or prior to the date of this Charter or the Actual Delivery Date;
(ii)
the Repeating Representations being true and correct on the date of this Charter and the Actual Delivery Date;
(iii)
the Actual Delivery Date falls on or before the Long Stop Date (or such later date as may be agreed between the Owners (as buyers under the MOA) and the Sellers);
(iv)
the Owners shall have received the documents and evidence referred to in Clause 36 ( Conditions precedent ), in each case in all respects in form and substance satisfactory to it on or before the Actual Delivery Date; and
(v)
delivery of the Vessel to the Sellers by the Builder under the Building Contract and delivery of the Vessel from the Sellers to the Owners under and subject to the terms of the MOA.
(d)
Provided that the conditions referred to in paragraph (c) above have been fulfilled or waived to the satisfaction of the Owners (which shall be evidenced in writing by the Owners), the Owners and the Charterers agree that:
(i)
the Charterers shall, at their own expense, upon the Actual Delivery Date arrange for the Vessel to be registered in the name of the Owners;

(ii)
the Charterers shall take delivery of the Vessel from the Owners under this Charter (such delivery to be conclusively evidenced by a duly executed PDA) simultaneously with the acceptance of delivery of the Vessel by the Owners from the Sellers pursuant to the MOA;
(iii)
the Charterers will accept the Vessel:
(A)
on an "as is where is" basis in exactly the same form and state as the Vessel is delivered by the Sellers to the Owners pursuant to the MOA; and
(B)
in such form and state with any faults, deficiencies and errors of description;
(iv)
the acceptance of delivery of the Vessel by the Charterers from the Owners



pursuant to this Charter shall take place simultaneously with the acceptance of delivery of the Vessel by the Owners from the Sellers pursuant to the MOA; and
(v)
the acceptance by the Charterers (as buyer) of the Vessel under the Building Contract and by the Owners (as buyers) under the MOA shall constitute delivery of the Vessel to the Charterers under this Charter, and the Charterers shall have no right to refuse acceptance of delivery of the Vessel into this Charter and, notwithstanding and without prejudice to the foregoing, the Owners and the Charterers nonetheless agree to enter into and execute the PDA on delivery of the Vessel under this Charter.
(e)
The Charterers acknowledge and agree that the Owners are not the manufacturer or original supplier of the Vessel which has been purchased by the Owners pursuant to the MOA, and have therefore made no representations or warranties in respect of the Vessel or any part thereof, and hereby waive all their rights in respect of any warranty or condition implied (whether statutory or otherwise) on the part of the Owners and all claims against the Owners howsoever the same might arise at any time in respect of the Vessel, or arising out of the construction, operation or performance of the Vessel and the chartering thereof under this Charter (including, without limitation, in respect of the seaworthiness or otherwise of the Vessel).
(f)
In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (e) above, the Owners shall be under no liability whatsoever, howsoever arising, in respect of the injury, death, loss, damage or delay of or to or in connection with the Vessel or any person or property whatsoever, whether on board the Vessel or elsewhere, and irrespective of whether such injury, death, loss, damage or delay shall arise from the unseaworthiness of the Vessel. For the purpose of this paragraph (f), "delay" shall include delay to the Vessel (whether in respect of delivery under this Charter or thereafter and any other delay whatsoever).
(g)
The Owners hereby appoint the Charterers, who hereby accept such appointment, to deal directly, at the Charterers' cost, with the Builder in relation to the guarantee described in article IX.1. ( Guarantee ) of the Building Contract in accordance with the applicable provisions of article IX ( WARRANTY OF QUALITY ) of the Building Contract.
(h)
The Charterers shall keep the Owners informed about any works required or carried out during any of the period referred to in sub-paragraph (g) above, and send copies of all material correspondence between the Charterers and the Builder in this regard or where such issues relate to works in excess of five hundred thousand US Dollars (US$500,000) to the Owners.
36.
Conditions precedent
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Charter, the obligations of the Owners to charter the Vessel to the Charterers under this Charter are subject to and conditional upon the Owners' receipt of following documents and evidence (in each case in form and substance acceptable to the Owners (acting reasonably)) on or before the Actual Delivery Date:
(a)
an original of each of the following:
(i)
the duly executed Charter;
(ii)
the duly executed Security Documents (other than any Managers' Undertaking which, if applicable, shall be provided to the Owners within thirty (30) days from the Actual Delivery Date), the Quiet Enjoyment Letter and, if applicable, any Finance Party Quiet Enjoyment Letter, together with all documents required by any of them; and
(b)
certified true copies of the constitutional documents (or equivalent documents) (and all amendments thereto) of each Obligor and any other documents required to be filed or registered or issued under the laws of their jurisdiction of incorporation to establish their incorporation;



(c)
certified true copies of written resolutions or (as the case may be), resolutions passed at separate meetings, in each case, of the board of directors and (if required by any legal advisors to the Owners) shareholders of each Obligor (or its sole member or general partners), evidencing their respective approvals of the Transaction Documents and authorising appropriate officers or attorneys to execute the same and to sign all notices required to be given hereunder or thereunder on their behalf or other evidence of such approvals and authorisations as shall be acceptable to the Owners;
(d)
if applicable, the original power of attorney of each Obligor under which any documents (including the Transaction Documents) are to be executed or transactions undertaken by that party;
(e)
a list specifying the directors and officers of each Obligor;
(f)
if applicable, copies of all governmental and other consents, licences, approvals and authorisations as may be necessary to authorise the performance by each Obligor of its obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is a party, and the execution, validity and enforceability of such Transaction Documents;
(g)
a copy of the following:
(i)
the duly executed MOA;
(ii)
the duly executed Commercial Management Agreement and Technical Management Agreement;
(iii)
the duly executed Project Documents (other than the Transaction Documents);
(iv)
the Vessel's declaration of warranty evidencing that the Vessel is free from any registered Encumbrance other than by the Owners;
(v)
the Vessel's current Safety Management Certificate;
(vi)
the current Document of Compliance of each of the Approved Technical Managers;
(vii)
the Vessel's current ISSC;
(viii)
the Vessel's current IAPPC; and
(ix)
the Vessel's classification certificate evidencing that it is free of all overdue recommendations and requirements from the Classification Society (or evidence that such certificate will be provided on or before the Actual Delivery Date),
in each case (A) together with all addenda, amendments or supplements, and (B) in respect of any of the Safety Management Certificate, ISSC, IAAPC and classification certificate, such document may be issued in provisional form (where applicable);
(h)
evidence that:
(i)
all the conditions precedents under clause 8 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) (other than clause 8.5 ( Conditions subsequent )) of the MOA have been satisfied by the Sellers or, in the Owners' opinion, will be satisfied by the Sellers on the Actual Delivery Date; and
(ii)
the Vessel is insured in the manner required by the Transaction Documents, together with the written approval of the Insurances (in the form of an insurance opinion) by an insurance adviser appointed by the Owners;
(i)
evidence that the fees, costs and expenses then due from the Charterers pursuant to Clauses 57 ( Fees and expenses ) and 60 ( Further indemnities ) have been or will be paid on or by the Actual Delivery Date;
(j)
a legal opinion issued by legal advisers to the Owners in the following jurisdictions, each in form and substance satisfactory to and agreed by the Owners prior to the Actual Delivery Date (or confirmation satisfactory to the Owners that such an opinion will be given):
(i)
England and Wales;
(ii)
Singapore;
(iii)
New York; and
(iv)
The Republic of the Marshall Islands;



(k)
such other Authorisation or other document, opinion or assurance which the Owners reasonably consider to be necessary in connection with their entry into and performance of the transactions contemplated by any of the Transaction Documents or for the validity and enforceability thereof (including, without limitation in relation to or for the purposes of any financing by the Owners);
(l)
evidence that any process agent referred to in paragraph (d) of Clause 76 ( Law and jurisdiction ) and any process agent appointed under any Security Document executed pursuant to paragraph (a) above has accepted its appointment;
(m)
such documentation and other evidence as is reasonably requested by the Owners in order for the Owners to comply with all necessary "know your customer" or similar identification procedures in relation to the transactions contemplated in the Transaction Documents; and
(n)
evidence (in the form of a commercial invoice to be issued by the Builder) that an amount equal to the difference between the Contractual Purchase Price and the Actual Owners' Costs has been or will be paid by the Sellers to the Builder.
If the Owners in their sole discretion agree to deliver the Vessel under this Charter to the Charterers before all of the documents and evidence required by this Clause 36 have been delivered to or to the order of the Owners, the Charterers undertake to deliver all outstanding documents and evidence to or to the order of the Owners no later than seven (7) Business Days after the Actual Delivery Date or such other later date as specified by the Owners, acting in their sole discretion. The delivery of the Vessel by the Owners to the Charterers under this Charter shall not, unless otherwise notified by the Owners (acting in their sole discretion) to the Charterers in writing, be taken as a waiver of the Owners' right to require production of all the documents and evidence required by this Clause 36.
37.
Bunkers and luboils
(a)
At delivery the Charterers shall take over all bunkers, lubricating oil, hydraulic oil, greases, water and unbroached stores and provisions in the Vessel without cost since these have remained the property of the Charterers (as sellers) under the MOA.
(b)
To the extent that Clause 42 ( Redelivery ) applies, at redelivery the Owners shall take over and pay for all bunkers, unused lubricating oil, hydraulic oil, greases, water and unbroached provisions and other consumable stores in the said Vessel at cost.
38.
Further maintenance and operation
(a)
The good commercial maintenance practice under Clause 10 ( Maintenance and Operation ) (Part II) of this Charter shall be deemed to include:
(i)
the maintenance and operation of the Vessel by the Charterers in accordance with:
(A)
the relevant regulations, requirements and recommendations of the Classification Society;
(B)
the relevant regulations, requirements and recommendations of the country and flag of the Vessel's registry;
(C)
any applicable IMO regulations (including but not limited to the ISM Code, the ISPS Code and MARPOL);
(D)
all other applicable regulations, requirements and recommendations; and
(E)
the operations and maintenance manuals of the Charterers or of the relevant Sub-Charterers;
(ii)
the maintenance and operation of the Vessel by the Charterers taking into account:
(A)
engine manufacturers' recommended maintenance and service schedules;
(B)
builder's operations and maintenance manuals; and
(iii)
recommended maintenance and service schedules of all installed equipment and



pipework.
(b)
In addition to the above, the Charterers covenant with the Owners to arrange online access to class records for the Owners as available to the Charterers.
(c)
Any equipment that is found not to be required on board as a result of regulation or operational experience is either to be removed at the Charterers expense or to be maintained in operable condition.
(d)
The title to any equipment (or part thereof):
(i)
placed on board as a result of operational requirements of the Charterers shall automatically be deemed to belong to the Owners (unless hired from a third party) immediately upon such placement, and such equipment may only be removed: (A) with the Owners' prior written consent, (B) at the Charterers' own expense, and (C) without damage to the Vessel; and
(ii)
replaced, renewed or substituted shall remain with the Owners until the part or equipment which replaced it or the new or substitute part or equipment becomes property of the Owners.
(e)
Without prejudice to any other provisions under this Charter, the Charterers shall maintain, use and operate the Vessel with reasonable care as if the Charterers were the owner of the same.
39.
Structural changes and alterations
(a)
Unless required by the Classification Society, compulsory legislation or pursuant to the terms of any Sub-Charter, the Charterers may make structural changes in the Vessel or changes in the machinery, engines, appurtenances or spare parts thereof without in each instance first securing the Owners' consent if the following conditions are satisfied:
(i)
any such changes do not have a material adverse effect on the Vessel's certification or the Vessel's fitness for purpose;
(ii)
none of such changes will materially diminish the value of the Vessel and/or have a material adverse effect on the safety, performance, value or marketability of the Vessel;
(iii)
the Charterers shall bear all time, costs and expenses in relation to any such changes; and
(iv)
the Charterers shall furnish the Owners with:
(A)
copies of all plans in relation to such changes;
(B)
if applicable, confirmation from the Classification Society that such changes will not adversely affect the class of the Vessel, provided always that such Classification Society agrees to issue such confirmation; and
(C)
two (2) Valuation Reports (at the Charterers' cost) on the Market Value of the Vessel after the implementation of such changes if, in the opinion of the Owners (acting reasonably), such changes are of a material nature that may affect the Vessel's Market Value.
(b)
Upon the occurrence of any Termination Event which is continuing, if the Owners decide to retake possession of the Vessel, the Charterers shall at their expense restore the Vessel to its former condition unless the changes made are carried out:
(i)
to improve the performance, operation or marketability of the Vessel; or
(ii)
as a result of a regulatory compliance.
(c)
Any improvement, structural changes or new equipment becoming necessary for the continued operation of the Vessel by reason of new class requirements or by compulsory legislation shall be for the Charterers' account and the Charterers shall not have any right to recover from the Owners any part of the cost for such improvements, changes or new equipment either during the Charter Period or, to the extent that Clause 42 ( Redelivery ) applies, at redelivery of the Vessel. The Charterers shall give written notice to the Owners of any such improvement, structural changes or new equipment.
40.
Hire
(a)
In consideration of the Owners' agreement to charter the Vessel to the Charterers pursuant



to the terms hereof, the Charterers agree to pay to the Owners on each and every Hire Payment Date throughout the Charter Period, the Hire due and payable as of each such Hire Payment Date in accordance with the terms of this Charter, save that the Hire for the first Hire Period shall either be:
(i)
paid by the Charterers no later than five (5) Business Days prior to the Actual Delivery Date; or
(ii)
if not paid by the Charterers in accordance with sub-paragraph (a)(i) above, then set-off, on the Actual Delivery Date, against the amount of the Actual Owners' Costs due from the Owners (as buyers) to the Charterers (as sellers) pursuant to and in accordance with clause 3.3 ( Hire and partial set-off of Reimbursement Instalment ) of the MOA.
(b)
Save for the Hire for the first Hire Period (which shall either be paid or set-off (as applicable) on the applicable date in accordance with paragraph (a) above), all payments of Hire shall be paid in advance on each Hire Payment Date (Beijing time) (in respect of which time is of the essence).
(c)
Any payment provided herein due on any day which is not a Business Day shall be payable on the immediately following Business Day.
(d)
All payments under this Charter shall be made to the following account (or such other account as the Owners may after the date of this Agreement from time to time upon reasonable notice notify the Charterers) for credit to the account of the Owners:
Beneficiary: Hai Jiao 1607 Limited
Account Number: [•]
Beneficiary Bank Name: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited, Singapore Branch
Beneficiary Bank SWIFT: ICBKSGSG
Intermediary Bank: JPMorgan Chase Bank, NY
Intermediary Bank Swift: CHASUS33

(e)
Following delivery of the Vessel to, and acceptance by, the Charterers under this Charter, the Charterers' obligation to pay Hire in accordance with this Clause 40 shall be absolute irrespective of any contingency whatsoever including but not limited to:
(i)
any set-off (save as permitted under paragraph (a) above), counterclaim, recoupment, defence or other right which the Charterers may have against the Owners, the Finance Parties or any other third party;
(ii)
any unavailability of the Vessel, for any reason, including but not limited to seaworthiness, condition, design, operation, merchantability or fitness for use or purpose of the Vessel or any apparent or latent defects in the Vessel or its machinery and equipment or the ineligibility of the Vessel for any particular use or trade or for registration of documentation under the laws of any relevant jurisdiction or lack of registration or the absence or withdrawal of any consent required under the applicable law of any relevant jurisdiction for the ownership, chartering, use or operation of the Vessel or any damage to the Vessel;
(iii)
any failure or delay on the part of either party to this Charter, whether with or without fault on its part, in performing or complying with any of the terms, conditions or other provisions of this Charter;
(iv)
any insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganisation, arrangement, readjustment of debt, dissolution, administration, liquidation or similar proceedings by or against the Owners or the Charterers or any change in the constitution of the Owners or the Charterers;
(v)
any invalidity or unenforceability or lack of due authorisation of or any defect in this Charter;
(vi)
any other cause which would but for this provision have the effect of terminating or in any way affecting the obligations of the Charterers hereunder,



it being the intention of the parties that the provisions of this Clause 40, and the obligation of the Charterers to pay Hire and make any payments under this Charter, shall (save as expressly provided in this Clause 40) survive any frustration and that, save as expressly provided in this Charter, no moneys paid under this Charter by the Charterers to the Owners shall in any event or circumstance be repayable to the Charterers.
(f)
All payments of Hire and all other Unpaid Sums to the Owners pursuant to this Charter and the other relevant Transaction Documents shall be made in immediately available funds in US Dollars, free and clear of, and without deduction for or on account of, any Taxes (other than a FATCA Deduction).
(g)
In the event that the Charterers are required by any law or regulation to make any deduction or withholding (other than a FATCA Deduction) on account of any taxes which arise as a consequence of any payment due under this Charter, then:
(i)
the Charterers shall notify the Owners promptly after they become aware of such requirement;
(ii)
the Charterers shall remit the amount of such taxes to the appropriate taxation authority within three (3) Business Days or any other applicable shorter time limits and in any event prior to the date on which penalties attach thereto; and
(iii)
such payment shall be increased by such amount as may be necessary to ensure that the Owners receive a net amount which, after deducting or withholding such taxes, is equal to the full amount which the Owners would have received had such payment not been subject to such taxes.
(h)
The Charterers shall forward to the Owners evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Owners that any such taxes have been remitted to the appropriate taxation authority within thirty (30) days of the expiry of any time limit within which such taxes must be so remitted or, if earlier, the date on which such taxes are so remitted.
(i)
Subject to sub-paragraph (a)(i) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ), if the Charterers fail to pay any amount payable by it under a Transaction Document on its due date, interest shall accrue on a daily basis on the Unpaid Sum from the due date up to the date of actual payment (both before and after judgment) at a rate which is five per cent. (5.00%) per annum over the amount of such Unpaid Sum for the period of such non-payment. Any interest accruing under this paragraph (i) shall be immediately payable by the Charterers on demand by the Owners. Default interest (if unpaid) arising on an Unpaid Sum will be compounded with the Unpaid Sum at the end of each period selected by the Owners but will remain immediately due and payable.
(j)
In the event that this Charter is terminated for whatever reason, the Charterers' obligation to pay Hire and such other Unpaid Sum which (in each case) has accrued due before, and which remains unpaid, at the date of such termination shall continue notwithstanding such termination.
(k)
In the event that it becomes unlawful or it is prohibited for either the Owners or the Charterers to charter the Vessel pursuant to this Charter, then the Owners and Charterers, if such new or changed law or regulation or such interpretation or application permit, shall notify the other party of the relevant event and negotiate in good faith for a period of thirty (30) days (or such longer period as may be agreed by the Owners (acting reasonably)) from the date of the receipt of the relevant notice by the other party to agree an alternative. If such agreement is not reached within such thirty (30)-day or longer period, the Charterers agree that, in such circumstances, the Owners shall have the right to terminate this Charter by delivering to the Charterers a Termination Notice specifying a Termination Payment Date that falls, to the extent permitted by law, no earlier than thirty (30) days after the date of such Termination Notice, whereupon the Charterers shall be obliged to pay to the Owners the Early Termination Amount in accordance with paragraph (d) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ) and/or such other terms and conditions as may be specified in such Termination Notice.



(l)
Subject to paragraph (n) below, the Charterers shall, within three (3) Business Days of a demand by the Owners, pay to the Owners the amount of any Increased Costs incurred by the Owners as a result of (i) the introduction of or any change in (or in the interpretation, administration or application of) any law or regulation made after the date of this Charter, or (ii) compliance with any law or regulation made after the date of this Charter, or (iii) the implementation or application of or compliance with Basel III, CRR or CRD-IV or any other law or regulation which implements Basel III, CRR or CRD-IV (whether such implementation, application or compliance is by a government, regulator or the Owners) made after the date of this Charter.
In this Clause:
(i)
" Basel III " means:
(A)
the agreements on capital requirements, a leverage ratio and liquidity standards contained in "Basel III: A global regulatory framework for more resilient banks and banking systems", "Basel III: International framework for liquidity risk measurement, standards and monitoring" and "Guidance for national authorities operating the countercyclical capital buffer" published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in December 2010, each as amended, supplemented or restated;
(B)
the rules for global systemically important banks contained in "Global systemically important banks: assessment methodology and the additional loss absorbency requirement - Rules text" published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in November 2011, as amended, supplemented or restated; and
(C)
any further guidance or standards published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision relating to "Basel III".
(ii)
"CRD IV " means Directive 2013/36/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 on access to the activity of credit institutions and the prudential supervision of credit institutions and investment firms, amending Directive 2002/87/EC and repealing Directives 2006/48/EC and 2006/49/EC, as amended, supplemented or restated.
(iii)
"CRR " means Regulation EU No 575/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 on prudential requirements for credit institutions and investment firms and amending Regulation EU No 648/2012, as amended, supplemented or restated.
(iv)
" Increased Costs " means:
(A)
a reduction in the rate of return from the Hire or on the Owners' overall capital;
(B)
an additional or increased cost; or
(C)
a reduction of any amount due and payable under any Transaction Document,
which is incurred or suffered by the Owners to the extent that it is attributable to the Owners having entered into any Transaction Document or funding or performing its obligations under any Transaction Document.
(m)
The Owners shall notify the Charterers of any claim arising from paragraph (l) above (and of the event giving rise to such claim). The Owners shall, as soon as practicable after having made a demand in respect of such claim, provide a certificate confirming the amount of its Increased Costs.
(n)
Paragraph (l) above does not apply to the extent any Increased Costs is:
(i)
compensated for by a payment made under sub-paragraph (g)(iii) above; or



(ii)
attributable to a FATCA Deduction required to be made by either Party, an Obligor or a Finance Party (if applicable); or
(iii)
attributable to the wilful breach by the Owners of any law or regulation; or
(iv)
attributable to the implementation or application of, or compliance with, the "International Convergence of Capital Measurement and Capital Standards, a Revised Framework" published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in June 2004 in the form existing on the date of this Charter (but excluding any amendment arising out of Basel III) (" Basel II ") or any other law or regulation which implements Basel II (whether such implementation, application or compliance is by a government, regulator or the Owners).
(o)
The Charterers shall, within three (3) Business Days of demand by the Owners, pay to the Owners their Break Costs.
41.
Insurance
(a)
During the Agreement Term, the Charterers shall at their expense keep the Vessel insured against fire and usual marine risks (including hull and machinery and excess risks), oil pollution liability risks, war (including, if applicable, "War Risks" as defined in paragraph (a) of Clause 26 ( War )) and protection and indemnity risks (and any risks against which it is compulsory to insure for the operation for the Vessel):
(i)
in US Dollars; and
(ii)
in such market and on such terms as are customary for owners of similar tonnage.
(b)
Such insurances shall be arranged by the Charterers to protect the interests of the Owners, the Charterers and (if any) the mortgagee of the Vessel or such other relevant Finance Party, and the Charterers shall be at liberty to protect under such insurances the interests of any Approved Commercial Managers or Approved Technical Managers.
(c)
Insurance policies shall cover the Owners, the Charterers and (if any) the Finance Parties according to their respective interests. Subject to the approval of the Owners (acting on the instructions or with the approval of the Finance Parties (in each case if applicable)) and the insurers, the Charterers shall effect all insured repairs and shall undertake settlement and reimbursement from the insurers of all costs in connection with such repairs as well as insured charges, expenses and liabilities to the extent of coverage under the insurances herein provided for, provided that the aforementioned consent from the Owners will not be required for emergency repairs that are required to be carried out to enable the Charterers to continue to utilise the Vessel in accordance with this Charter.
(d)
The Charterers shall also remain responsible for and to effect repairs and settlement of costs and expenses incurred thereby in respect of all other repairs not covered by the insurances and/or not exceeding any possible franchise(s) or deductibles provided for in the insurances.
(e)
The Charterers shall arrange that, at any time during the Agreement Term, the hull and machinery and war risks insurance shall be in an amount not less than the greater of:
(i)
an amount which equals one hundred and ten per cent. (110%) of the then current Early Termination Amount (as if there were an early termination of this Charter at that time); and
(ii)
the current Market Value of the Vessel.
(f)
The Vessel shall be entered in a P&I Club which is a member of the International Group Association on customary terms and shall be covered against liability for pollution claims in an amount not less than one thousand million US Dollars (US$1,000,000,000). All insurances shall include customary protection in favour of the Owners and (if any) the Finance Parties as notice of cancellation and exclusion from liability for premiums or calls.
(g)
The Charterers:
(i)
undertake to place the Insurances in such markets, in such currency, on such terms and conditions, and with such brokers, underwriters and associations as



are customary for owners of similar tonnage;
(ii)
shall not alter the terms of any of the Insurances nor allow any person to be co-assured (other than any Approved Commercial Managers or Approved Technical Managers which are Teekay Shipping Limited, TGP or another member of the Teekay Group who has provided a co-assured undertaking in form and substance satisfactory to the Owners) under any of the Insurances without the prior written consent of the Owners (unless such co-assured person (other than any Approved Commercial Managers or Approved Technical Managers which are Teekay Shipping Limited, TGP or another member of the Teekay Group) has provided a co-assured undertaking in form and substance satisfactory to the Owners) and, if applicable, the Finance Parties, and will supply the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties from time to time on request with such information as the Owners and, if applicable, any Finance Party may in their discretion reasonably require with regard to the Insurances and the brokers, underwriters or associations through or with which the Insurances are placed; and
(iii)
shall reimburse the Owners and/or (if applicable) any Finance Party on demand for all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the Owners and/or such Finance Party in obtaining a report on the adequacy of the Insurances from an insurance adviser instructed by the Owners and/or such Finance Party, where such report was obtained (A) on or around the Actual Delivery Date, and (B) where the Owners reasonably determine that there have been material changes in the requirement to insure the Vessel.
(h)
The Charterers undertake duly and punctually to pay all premiums, calls and contributions, and all other sums at any time payable in connection with the Insurances, and, at their own expense, to arrange and provide any guarantees from time to time required by any protection and indemnity or war risks association. From time to time upon the Owners' request, the Charterers shall provide the Owners and/or such Finance Party with (i) copies of all invoices issued by the brokers, underwriters or associations in respect of such premiums calls, contributions and other sums, and (ii) evidence satisfactory to the Owners and/or such Finance Party that such premiums, calls, contributions and other sums have been duly and punctually paid; that any such guarantees have been duly given; and that all declarations and notices required by the terms of any of the Insurances to be made or given by or on behalf of the Charterers to brokers, underwriters or associations have been duly and punctually made or given.
(i)
The Charterers will comply in all respects with all terms and conditions of the Insurances and will make all such declarations to brokers, underwriters and associations as may be required to enable the Vessel to operate in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Insurances. The Charterers will not do, nor permit to be done, any act, nor make, nor permit to be made, any omission, as a result of which any of the Insurances may become liable to be suspended, cancelled or avoided, or may become unenforceable, or as a result of which any sums payable under or in connection with any of the Insurances may be reduced or become liable to be repaid or rescinded in whole or in part. In particular, but without limitation, the Charterers will not permit the Vessel to be employed other than in conformity with the Insurances without first taking out additional insurance cover in respect of that employment in all respects to the satisfaction of the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties, and the Charterers will promptly notify the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties of any new requirement imposed by any broker, underwriter or association in relation to any of the Insurances.
(j)
The Charterers will, no later than seven (7) days (or, in the case of protection and indemnity risks, no later than one (1) day) before the expiry of any of the Insurances renew them and shall as soon as reasonably thereafter (but in any event within fifteen (15) days after the relevant renewals) give the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance



Parties such details of those renewals as the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties may require.
(k)
The Charterers shall deliver to the Owners (upon the Owners' request) and, if applicable, the Finance Parties (upon their request) copies (and, if required by the Owners, the originals) of all policies, certificates of entry (endorsed with the appropriate loss payable clauses as may be required by the Owners and the Finance Parties from time to time) and other documents relating to the Insurances (including, without limitation, receipts for premiums, calls or contributions) and shall procure that letters of undertaking (in such form as are customary for the market) shall be issued to the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties by the brokers through which the Insurances are placed (or, in the case of protection and indemnity or war risks associations, by their managers). If the Vessel is at any time during the Agreement Term insured under any form of fleet cover, the Charterers shall procure that those letters of undertaking contain confirmation that the brokers, underwriters or association (as the case may be) will not set off claims relating to the Vessel against premiums, calls or contributions in respect of any other vessel or other insurance, and that the insurance cover of the Vessel will not be cancelled by reason of non-payment of premiums, calls or contributions relating to any other vessel or other insurance. Failing receipt of those confirmations, the Charterers will instruct the brokers, underwriters or association concerned to issue a separate policy or certificate for the Vessel in the sole name of the Charterers or of the Charterers' brokers as agents for the Charterers.
(l)
The Charterers shall promptly provide the Owners with full information regarding any casualty or other accident or damage to the Vessel, including, without limitation, any communication with all parties involved in case of a claim under any of the Insurances, unless the Charterers reasonably expect the cost of the claim no to exceed the Major Casualty Amount.
(m)
The Charterers agree that, at any time after the occurrence of a Termination Event which is continuing, the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties shall be entitled to collect, sue for, recover and give a good discharge for all claims in respect of any of the Insurances; to pay collecting brokers the customary commission on all sums collected in respect of those claims; to compromise all such claims or refer them to arbitration or any other form of judicial or non-judicial determination; and otherwise to deal with such claims in such manner as the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties shall in their discretion think fit.
(n)
Whether or not a Termination Event shall have occurred, the proceeds of any claim under any of the Insurances in respect of a Total Loss shall be paid and applied in accordance with Clause 56 ( Total Loss ).
(o)

(i)
The Owners agree that any amounts which may become due under any protection and indemnity entry or insurance shall be paid to the Charterers to reimburse the Charterers for, and in discharge of, the loss, damage or expense in respect of which they shall have become due, unless, at the time the amount in question becomes due, a Termination Event shall have occurred and is continuing, in which event the Owners shall be entitled to receive the amounts in question and to apply them either in reduction of the Early Termination Amount owed by the Charterers pursuant to paragraph (d) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ) or, at the option of the Owners, to the discharge of the liability in respect of which they were paid.
(ii)
Without prejudice to the forgoing and subject to the terms of the Finance Documents (if any), all other claims in relation to the Insurances (other than in respect of a Total Loss), shall, unless and until the occurrence of a Termination Event which is continuing, in which event all claims under the relevant policy shall be payable directly to the Owners, be payable as follows:



(A)
a claim in respect of any one casualty where the aggregate claim against all insurers does not exceed the Major Casualty Amount, prior to adjustment for any franchise or deductible under the terms of the relevant policy, shall be paid directly to the Charterers (as agent for the Owners) for the repair, salvage or other charges involved or as a reimbursement if the Charterers fully repaired the damage to the satisfaction of the Owners and paid all of the salvage or other charges;
(B)
a claim in respect of any one casualty where the aggregate claim against all insurers exceeds the Major Casualty Amount prior to adjustment for any franchise or deductible under the terms of the relevant policy shall be payable directly to the Owners unless the Owners have, by prior written consent, agreed for such claim to be paid to the Charterers as and when the Vessel is restored to her former state and condition and the liability in respect of which the insurance loss is payable is discharged, and provided that the insurers may with such consent make payment on account of repairs in the course of being effected.
(p)
The Charterers shall not settle, compromise or abandon any claim under or in connection with any of the Insurances (other than a claim of less than the Major Casualty Amount arising other than from a Total Loss) without the prior written consent of the Owners and, if applicable, the Finance Parties.
(q)
If the Charterers fail to effect or keep in force the Insurances, the Owners may (but shall not be obliged to) effect and/or keep in force such insurances on the Vessel and such entries in protection and indemnity or war risks associations as the Owners in their discretion consider desirable, and the Owners may (but shall not be obliged to) pay any unpaid premiums, calls or contributions. The Charterers will reimburse the Owners from time to time on demand for all such premiums, calls or contributions paid by the Owners, together with interest calculated in accordance with paragraph (i) of Clause 40 ( Hire ) from the date of payment by the Owners until the date of reimbursement.
(r)
The Charterers shall comply strictly with the requirements of any legislation relating to pollution or protection of the environment which may from time to time be applicable to the Vessel in any jurisdiction in which the Vessel shall trade and in particular the Charterers shall comply strictly with the requirements of the United States Oil Pollution Act 1990 (the " Act ") if the Vessel is to trade in the United States of America and Exclusive Economic Zone (as defined in the Act). Before any such trade is commenced and during the entire period during which such trade is carried on, the Charterers shall:
(i)
pay any additional premiums required to maintain protection and indemnity cover for oil pollution up to the limit available to the Charterers for the Vessel in the market; and
(ii)
make all such quarterly or other voyage declarations as may from time to time be required by the Vessel's protection and indemnity association in order to maintain such cover; and
(iii)
submit the Vessel to such additional periodic, classification, structural or other surveys which may be required by the Vessel's protection and indemnity insurers to maintain cover for such trade; and
(iv)
implement any recommendations contained in the reports issued following the surveys referred to in sub-paragraph (r)(iii) above within the relevant time limits; and
(v)
in addition to the foregoing (if such trade is in the United States of America and Exclusive Economic Zone):
(A)
obtain and retain a certificate of financial responsibility under the Act in form and substance satisfactory to the United States Coast Guard and upon request provide the Owners with evidence of the same; and
(B)
procure that the protection and indemnity insurances do not contain a



US Trading Exclusion Clause or any other analogous provision and provide the Owners with evidence that this is so; and
(C)
comply strictly with any operational or structural regulations issued from time to time by any relevant authorities under the Act so that at all times the Vessel falls within the provisions which limit strict liability under the Act for oil pollution.
(s)
The Owners shall be at liberty to, in relation to the Vessel, take out an Innocent Owners' Interest Insurance on such terms and conditions as the Owners may from time to time decide. The Charterers shall from time to time upon the Owners' demand reimburse the Owners for all costs, premiums and expenses paid or incurred by the Owners in connection with such Innocent Owners' Interest Insurance, but only to the extent corresponding to an Owners' Interest Insurance for an amount not exceeding one hundred and ten per cent. (110%) of the then current Early Termination Amount.
(t)
Any Finance Party shall be at liberty to take out a Mortgagees' Interest Insurance in relation to the Vessel on such terms and conditions as that Finance Party may from time to time decide. The Charterers shall from time to time upon the Owners' demand reimburse the Owners for all costs, premiums and expenses paid or incurred by the Owners or that Finance Party in connection with such Mortgagees' Interest Insurance, but only to the extent corresponding to a Mortgagee's Interest Insurance for an amount not exceeding one hundred and ten per cent. (110%) of the amount then outstanding under any loan made available by the Finance Parties pursuant to any Finance Documents.
(u)
The Owners shall be at liberty to, in relation to the Vessel, take out freight, demurrage and defence cover on such terms and conditions as the Owners may from time to time decide. The Charterers shall from time to time upon the Owners' demand reimburse the Owners for all costs, premiums and expenses paid or incurred by the Owners in connection with such cover, but only to the extent corresponding to such cover for an amount not exceeding one hundred and ten per cent (110%) of the then current Early Termination Amount.
42.
Redelivery
Upon the occurrence of any Termination Event, if the Owners decide to retake possession of the Vessel pursuant to paragraph (g) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ), then the Charterers shall, at their own cost and expense, redeliver or cause to be redelivered the Vessel to the Owners at a safe, ice free port (at the Charterers' option and which is acceptable to the Owners) where the Vessel would be afloat at all times in a ready safe berth or anchorage, in accordance with Clauses 15 ( Redelivery ), 43 ( Redelivery conditions ) and 45 ( Diver's inspection at redelivery ), provided however that upon the Charterers' payment of the Early Termination Amount and any other amounts due under this Charter, the Charterers shall no longer be obliged to comply with the requirements under Clauses 15 ( Redelivery ), 43 ( Redelivery conditions ) or 45 ( Diver's inspection at redelivery ).

43.
Redelivery conditions
(a)
In addition to what has been agreed in Clauses 15 ( Redelivery ) (Part II) and 42 ( Redelivery ), the condition of the Vessel shall at redelivery be as follows:
(i)
the Vessel shall be free of any overdue class and statutory recommendations affecting its trading certificates;
(ii)
the Vessel must be redelivered with all equipment and spares or replacement items listed in the delivery inventory carried out pursuant to Clause 9 ( Inventories, Oil and Stores ) (Part II) and any spare parts on board or on order for any equipment installed on the Vessel following delivery (provided that any such items which are on lease or hire purchase shall be replaced with items of an equivalent standard and condition fair wear and tear excepted); all records, logs, plans, operating manuals and drawings, spare parts on board shall be



included at the time of redelivery in connection with a transfer of the Vessel or such other items as are then in the possession of the Charterers shall be delivered to the Owners;
(iii)
the Vessel must be redelivered with all national and international trading certificates and hull/machinery survey positions for both class and statutory surveys free of any overdue recommendation and qualifications valid and un-extended for a period of at least three (3) months beyond the redelivery date;
(iv)
all of the Vessel's ballast tank coatings to be maintained in "Fair" (as such term (or its equivalent) may be defined and/or interpreted in the relevant survey report) condition as appropriate for the Vessel's age at the time of redelivery, fair wear and tear excepted;
(v)
the Vessel shall have passed any flag or class surveys or inspections due within three (3) months after the date of redelivery and have its continuous survey system up to date;
(vi)
the Vessel must be re-delivered with accommodation and common spaces for crew and officers substantially in the same condition as at the Actual Delivery Date, free of damage over and above fair wear and tear, clean and free of infestation and odours; with cargo spaces generally fit to carry the cargoes originally designed and intended for the Vessel; with main propulsion equipment, auxiliary equipment, cargo handling equipment, navigational equipment, etc., in such operating condition as provided for in this Charter;
(vii)
the Vessel shall be free and clear of all liens (other than any Permitted Encumbrance);
(viii)
the condition of the cargo holds to be in accordance with the maintenance regime undertaken by the Charterers during the Charter Period since delivery with allowance for legitimate cargoes carried since the last major maintenance programme;
(ix)
at the costs and expenses of the Charterers, a final joint report from the surveyors appointed by the Owners and the Charterers respectively shall be carried out as to the condition of the Vessel and a list of agreed deficiencies if any shall be drawn up;
(x)
the anti-fouling coating system applied at the last scheduled dry-docking shall be in accordance with prevailing regulations at the time of application;
(xi)
the funnel markings and name (unless being maintained by the Owner following redelivery) shall be painted out by the Charterers; and
(xii)
recently taken lube oil samples for all major machinery shall be made available within one (1) week of redelivery and results forwarded to Owners' technical management for review.
(b)
At redelivery, the Charterers shall ensure that the Vessel shall meet the following performance levels (which where relevant shall be determined by reference to the Vessel's log books):
(i)
all equipment controlling the habitability of the accommodation and service areas to be in proper working order, fair wear and tear excepted; and
(ii)
available deadweight to be within one per cent. (1.00%) of that achieved at delivery (as the same may be adjusted as a result of any upgrading of the Vessel carried out in accordance with this Charter (such adjustment to be agreed between the Owners and Charterers at the time such upgrading work is to be undertaken)).
(c)
The Owners and Charterers shall each appoint (at the Charterers' cost and expense) surveyors for the purpose of determining and agreeing in writing the condition of the Vessel at redelivery.
(d)
If the Vessel is not in the condition or does not meet the performance criteria required by this Clause 43, a list of deficiencies together with the costs of repairing/remedying



such deficiencies shall be agreed by the respective surveyors.
(e)
The Charterers shall be obliged to repair any class items restricting the operation or trading of the Vessel prior to redelivery.
(f)
The Charterers shall be obliged to repair/remedy all such other deficiencies as are necessary to put the Vessel into the return condition required by this Clause 43.
44.
Owners' mortgage
(a)
On the basis that the Owners will procure the issuance of the relevant Finance Party Quiet Enjoyment Letter, the Charterers:
(i)
acknowledge that the Owners are entitled and do intend to enter or have entered into certain funding arrangements with the Finance Parties in order to finance part of the Actual Owners' Cost, which funding arrangements may be secured, inter alia, by ship mortgages over the Vessel and (along with other related matters) the relevant Finance Documents;
(ii)
irrevocably consent to any assignment in favour of the Finance Parties pursuant to the relevant Finance Documents of the Owners' rights in and to any assignment by the Charterers of its rights, interests and benefits in and to the Building Contract, Refund Guarantee, Insurances, Earnings, Requisition Compensation, and any Sub-Charter and the Step-In Agreement; and
(iii)
without limiting the generality of paragraph (q) ( Further assurance ) of Clause 48 ( Charterers' undertakings ), undertake to execute, provide or procure the execution or provision (as the case may be) of such further information or document as in the reasonable opinion of the Owners and/or the Finance Parties are necessary to effect the assignment referred to in sub-paragraph (ii) above.
(b)
Without prejudice to the foregoing, the Owners' may assign, transfer or novate their rights under this Charter without the prior written consent of the Charterers if (x) the proposed assignee, transferee or novatee is an Affiliate of the Owners, or (y) (in the case of an assignment by way of security only) the proposed assignee is a Finance Party, in all cases subject to the following conditions:
(i)
the Owner having procured the relevant Finance Party Quiet Enjoyment Letter;
(ii)
the proposed assignee, transferee or novatee is not a recognised competitor of any member of the Teekay Group; and
(iii)
the Charterers will not be left in a financially worse position after any proposed assignment, transfer or novation,
provided however that all the conditions referred to in the preceding provisions of this paragraph (b) (other than the Finance Party Quiet Enjoyment Letter referred to in sub-paragraph (b)(i) above) shall not apply to any assignment, transfer or novation which occurs or is intended to occur after a Termination Event has occurred and is continuing.
(c)
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Owners shall ensure that, at any time during the Charter Period, any Debt will be equal to or less than ninety five per cent. (95%) of the Early Termination Amount as ascertained at the relevant time (as if there were an early termination of this Charter at such time).
(d)
For the purpose of this Clause 44, " Debt " means, in relation to the Owners and the Vessel, the amount of Financial Indebtedness that the Owners may incur and be owed to the Finance Parties arising out of or in connection with the Finance Documents and such amount of Debt shall, for the avoidance of doubt, exclude any fees, costs, disbursements or default interests which may arise in connection with the underlying committed funding arrangements.
45.
Diver's inspection at redelivery
(a)
For the avoidance of doubt, the requirements of this Clause 45 will not apply if (i) after the occurrence of a Termination Event, the Charterers have paid the Early Termination Amount and any other amounts due under this Charter, or (ii) the Charterers have paid the Purchase Obligation Price and the Vessel has been redelivered to the Charterer



pursuant to Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, p urchase obligation and transfer of title ).
(b)
Unless the Vessel is returned in dry-dock, a diver's inspection is required to be performed at the time of redelivery.
(c)
The Charterers shall, at the written request of the Owners, arrange at the Charterers' time and expense for an underwater inspection by a diver approved by the Classification Society immediately prior to the redelivery.
(d)
A video film of the inspection shall be made. The extent of the inspection and the conditions under which it is performed shall be to the satisfaction of the Classification Society.
(e)
If damage to the underwater parts is found, the Charterers shall arrange, at their time and costs, for the Vessel to be dry-docked and repairs carried out to the satisfaction of the Classification Society.
(f)
If the conditions at the port of redelivery are unsuitable for such diver's inspection, the Charterers shall take the Vessel (in Owners' time but at Charterers' expense) to a suitable alternative place nearest to the redelivery port unless an alternative solution is agreed.
(g)
Without limiting the generality of sub-paragraph (a)(iii) of Clause 57 ( Fees and expenses ), all costs relating to any diver's inspection shall be borne by the Charterers.
46.
Owners' representations, warranties and undertaking
(a)
Owners' representations and warranties The Owners represent and warrant to the Charterers on the date of this Charter, and (by reference to the facts and circumstances then pertaining) on the Actual Delivery Date and on each Hire Payment Date, that:
(i)
they are a corporation duly incorporated under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation with power to enter into the Transaction Documents and to exercise their rights and perform their obligations under the Transaction Documents and all corporate and other action required to authorise their execution of the Transaction Documents and their performance of their obligations thereunder has been duly taken; and
(ii)
the obligations expressed to be assumed by the Owners in the Transaction Documents are legal and valid obligations, binding on them in accordance with the terms of the Transaction Documents and no limit on their powers will be exceeded as a result of the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents or the performance of their obligations thereunder.
(b)
Owners' undertakings and covenants The Owners undertake and covenant as follows for the duration of the Charter Period:
(i)
they will not create or permit to exist any Owners' Encumbrance on the Vessel, save as permitted subject to and in accordance with sub-paragraph (ii) below or Clause 44 ( Owners' mortgage );
(ii)
on the basis that the Owners will procure the issuance of the relevant Finance Party Quiet Enjoyment Letter, the Owners will be permitted to grant, execute or create the relevant Owners' Encumbrances in favour of the Finance Parties for the purpose of securing the relevant funding arrangements for the financing (or refinancing, as the case may be) of part of the Actual Owners' Cost;
(iii)
they shall not otherwise sell, transfer or dispose of the Vessel or any interest therein except:
(A)
pursuant to their powers of enforcement following the occurrence and during the continuance of a Termination Event in accordance with the terms of this Charter; or
(B)
as a result of the Finance Parties exercising their powers of enforcement in accordance with the terms of the Finance Documents; and
(iv)
they and their officers, directors, employees, consultants, agents and/or intermediaries, or any person acting on their behalf, have complied with, and shall comply with, all applicable Business Ethics Laws in connection with this



Charter. The Owners shall indemnify the Charterers for any loss or damages arising from a breach of this paragraph (b).
(c)
Representations limited : the representation and warranties of the Owners in paragraph (a) above are subject to:
(i)
the principle that equitable remedies are remedies which may be granted or refused at the discretion of the court;
(ii)
the limitation of enforcement by laws relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, reorganisation, court schemes, moratoria, administration and other laws generally affecting or limiting the rights of creditors;
(iii)
the time barring of claims under any applicable limitation acts;
(iv)
the possibility that a court may strike out provisions for a contract as being invalid for reasons of oppression, undue influence or similar; and
(v)
any other reservations or qualifications of law expressed in any legal opinions obtained by the Owners in connection with the Transaction Documents.
47.
Charterers' representations and warranties
(a)
The Charterers represent and warrant to the Owners on (A) the date of this Charter and (by reference to the facts and circumstances then pertaining) on (B) the Actual Delivery Date and (C) each Hire Payment Date as follows (except that (1) the representation and warranty contained in paragraph (vii) ( No filing or stamp taxes ) below shall only be made on the date of this Charter and on the Actual Delivery Date, and (2) the representations and warranties in paragraphs (ii) ( No deductions or withholding ), (vi) ( Validity and admissibility in evidence ), (xx) ( Disclosure of material facts ) and (xxvi) ( Financial covenants ) below shall only be made on the date of this Charter):
(i)
Status and due authorisation: each Obligor is a corporation, limited partnership or limited liability company duly incorporated or formed under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation or formation (as the case may be) with power to enter into the Transaction Documents and to exercise its rights and perform its obligations under the Transaction Documents and all corporate and other action required to authorise its execution of the Transaction Documents and its performance of its obligations thereunder has been duly taken;
(ii)
No deductions or withholding: under the laws of the Obligors' respective jurisdictions of incorporation or formation in force at the date hereof, none of the Obligors will be required to make any deduction or withholding from any payment it may make under any of the Transaction Documents (other than a FATCA Deduction);
(iii)
Claims pari passu: under the laws of the Obligors' respective jurisdictions of incorporation or formation in force at the date hereof, the payment obligations of each Obligor under each Transaction Document to which it is a party, rank at least pari passu with the claims of all other unsecured and unsubordinated creditors of such obligor save for any obligations which are preferred solely by any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar laws of general application;
(iv)
No immunity: in any proceedings taken in any of the Obligors' respective jurisdictions of incorporation or formation in relation to any of the Transaction Documents, none of the Obligors will be entitled to claim for itself or any of its assets immunity from suit, execution, attachment or other legal process;
(v)
Governing law and judgments : in any proceedings taken in any of the Obligors' jurisdiction of incorporation or formation in relation to any of the Transaction Documents in which there is an express choice of the law of a particular country as the governing law thereof, that choice of law and any judgment or (if applicable) arbitral award obtained in that country will be recognised and enforced;
(vi)
Validity and admissibility in evidence: as at the date hereof, all acts, conditions and things required to be done, fulfilled and performed in order (A) to enable



each of the Obligors lawfully to enter into, exercise its rights under and perform and comply with the obligations expressed to be assumed by it in the Transaction Documents, (B) to ensure that the obligations expressed to be assumed by each of the Obligors in the Transaction Documents are legal, valid and binding, and (C) to make the Transaction Documents admissible in evidence in the jurisdictions of incorporation or formation of each of the Obligors, have been done, fulfilled and performed;
(vii)
No filing or stamp taxes: under the laws of the Obligors' respective jurisdictions of incorporation or formation in force at the date hereof, it is not necessary that any of the Transaction Documents be filed, recorded or enrolled with any court or other authority in its jurisdiction of incorporation or formation (other than the relevant maritime registry, to the extent applicable) or that any stamp, registration or similar tax be paid on or in relation to any of the Transaction Document;
(viii)
Binding obligations: the obligations expressed to be assumed by each of the Obligors in the Transaction Documents are legal and valid obligations, binding on each of them in accordance with the terms of the Transaction Documents and no limit on any of their powers will be exceeded as a result of the borrowings, granting of security or giving of guarantees contemplated by the Transaction Documents or the performance by any of them of any of their obligations thereunder;
(ix)
No misleading information: to the best of their knowledge, any factual information provided by any Obligor to the Owners in connection with the Transaction Documents was true and accurate in all material respects as at the date it was provided and is not misleading in any respect;
(x)
No winding-up: none of the Obligors has taken any corporate, limited liability company or limited partnership action nor have any other steps been taken or legal proceedings been started or (to the best of the Charterers' knowledge and belief) threatened against any Obligor for its winding-up, dissolution, administration or reorganisation or for the appointment of a receiver, administrator, administrative receiver, trustee or similar officer of it or of any or all of its assets or revenues which might have a Material Adverse Effect;
(xi)
Solvency:
(A)
none of the Obligors nor the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole is unable, or admits or has admitted its inability, to pay its debts or has suspended making payments in respect of any of its debts;
(B)
none of the Obligors by reason of actual or anticipated financial difficulties, has commenced, or intends to commence, negotiations with one or more of its creditors with a view to rescheduling any of its indebtedness;
(C)
the value of the assets of each Obligor and the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole is not less than the liabilities of such entity or the Charter Guarantor Group taken as a whole (as the case may be) (taking into account contingent and prospective liabilities); and
(D)
no moratorium has been, or may, in the reasonably foreseeable future be, declared in respect of any indebtedness of any Obligor.
(xii)
No material defaults:
(A)
without prejudice to paragraph (B) below, none of the Obligors is in breach of or in default under any agreement to which it is a party or which is binding on it or any of its assets to an extent or in a manner which might have a Material Adverse Effect; and
(B)
no Potential Termination Event or Termination Event is continuing or might reasonably be expected to result from each Obligor's entry into



and performance of each Transaction Document to which such Obligor is a party;
(xiii)
No material proceedings: no action or administrative proceeding of or before any court, arbitral body or agency which is not covered by adequate insurance or which might have a Material Adverse Effect has been started or is reasonably likely to be started;
(xiv)
Accounts: all financial statements relating to the Charterers or the Charter Guarantor required to be delivered under paragraphs (a) ( Financial statements ) and (c) ( Interim financial statements ) of Clause 48 ( Charterers' undertakings ) were each prepared in accordance with GAAP, give (in conjunction with the notes thereto) a true and fair view of (in the case of annual financial statements) or fairly represent (in the case of semi-annual and quarterly financial statements) the financial condition of the Charterers or the Charter Guarantor (as the case may be) and its Subsidiaries at the date as of which they were prepared and the results of their operations during the financial period then ended;
(xv)
No obligation to create Encumbrance: the execution of the Transaction Documents by the Obligors and their exercise of their rights and performance of their obligations thereunder will not result in the existence of nor oblige any Obligor to create any Encumbrance over all or any of their present or future revenues or assets, other than pursuant to the Security Documents;
(xvi)
No breach: the execution of the Transaction Documents by each of the Obligors and their exercise of their rights and performance of their obligations under any of the Transaction Documents do not constitute and will not result in any breach of any agreement or treaty to which any of them is a party;
(xvii)
Security: each of the Obligors is the legal and beneficial owner of all assets and other property which it purports to charge, mortgage, pledge, assign or otherwise secure pursuant to each Security Document and those Security Documents to which it is a party create and give rise to valid and effective security having the ranking expressed in those Security Documents;
(xviii)
Necessary Authorisations: the Necessary Authorisations required by each Obligor are in full force and effect, and each Obligor is in compliance with the material provisions of each such Necessary Authorisation relating to it and, to the best of its knowledge, none of the Necessary Authorisations relating to it are the subject of any pending or threatened proceedings or revocation;
(xix)
No money laundering: the performance of the obligations of the Obligors under the Transaction Documents, will be for the account of members of the Charter Guarantor Group and will not involve any breach by any of them of any law or regulatory measure relating to "money laundering" as defined in Article 1 of the Directive (2005/60/EC) of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Communities;
(xx)
Disclosure of material facts: the Charterers are not aware of any material facts or circumstances which have not been disclosed to the Owners and which might, if disclosed, have reasonably been expected to adversely affect the decision of a person considering whether or not to enter into the Transaction Documents;
(xxi)
No breach of laws:
(A)
none of the Obligors has breached any law or regulation which breach has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect; and
(B)
no labour disputes are current or (to the best of the Charterers' knowledge and belief) threatened against any member of the Charter Guarantor Group which have or are reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect;
(xxii)
Environmental Law:
(A)
each member of the Charter Guarantor Group is in compliance with



paragraph (j) ( Environmental compliance ) of Clause 48 ( Charterers' undertakings ) and (to the best of the Charterers' knowledge and belief) no circumstances have occurred which would prevent such compliance in a manner or to an extent which has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect; and
(B)
no Environmental Claim has been commenced or (to the best of the Charterers' knowledge and belief) is threatened against any member of the Charter Guarantor Group where that claim has or is reasonably likely, if determined against that member of the Charter Guarantor Group, to have a Material Adverse Effect.
(xxiii)
Taxation:
(A)
no Obligor (save for the Charter Guarantor) is materially overdue in the filing of any Tax returns and no Obligor (save for the Charter Guarantor) is overdue in the payment of any amount in respect of Tax of five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) (or its equivalent in any other currency) or more, save in the case of Taxes which are being contested on bona fide grounds; and
(B)
no claims or investigations are being made or conducted against any Obligor (save for the Charter Guarantor) with respect to Taxes such that a liability of, or claim against, such Obligor of five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) (or its equivalent in any other currency) or more is reasonably likely to arise;
(xxiv)
No Restricted Party: no Obligor is a Restricted Party nor has any Obligor or any of their respective directors, officers or employees or any person acting on their behalf received notice or are aware of any claim, action, suit, proceeding or investigation against any of them with respect to Sanctions by a Sanctions Authority;
(xxv)
No Material Adverse Effect: no event or circumstance which has occurred and which has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect;
(xxvi)
Financial covenants: the financial covenants and other requirements under Clause 50 ( Financial covenants ) are no less favourable than those given by the Charter Guarantor to any of its other creditors; and
(xxvii)
Copies of Project Documents: the copies of the Project Documents provided by the Charterers to the Owners in accordance with Clause 36 ( Conditions precedent ) are true and accurate copies of the originals and represent the full agreement between the parties to those Project Documents in relation to the subject matter of those Project Documents and there are no commissions, rebates (other than any late fee, commitment fee and arrangement fee which the Charterers (as sellers) are obliged to pay to the Owners (as buyers) under the MOA), premiums or other payments due or to become due in connection with the subject matter of those Project Documents other than in the ordinary course of business or as disclosed to, and approved in writing by, the Owners.
(b)
Representations limited : the representation and warranties of the Charterers in this Clause 47 are subject to:
(i)
the principle that equitable remedies are remedies which may be granted or refused at the discretion of the court;
(ii)
the limitation of enforcement by laws relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, reorganisation, court schemes, moratoria, administration and other laws generally affecting or limiting the rights of creditors;
(iii)
the time barring of claims under any applicable limitation acts;
(iv)
the possibility that a court may strike out provisions for a contract as being invalid for reasons of oppression, undue influence or similar; and
(v)
any other reservations or qualifications of law expressed in any legal opinions



obtained by the Owners in connection with the Transaction Documents.
48.
Charterers' undertakings
The undertaking and covenants in this Clause 48 remain in force for the duration of the Agreement Term.
(a)
Financial statements : The Charterers shall supply to the Owners:
(i)
as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the end of each of the Charterers' Financial Years, the Charterers' audited financial statements for that Financial Year;
(ii)
as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the end of each of the Charter Guarantor's Financial Years, the Charter Guarantor's audited financial statements for that Financial Year.
(b)
Requirements as to financial statements : Each set of financial statements delivered to the Owners under paragraph (a) ( Financial statements ) above in relation to the Charterers and the Charter Guarantor (each a " Notifying Party "):
(i)
shall be certified by an authorised signatory of the relevant Notifying Party as fairly representing its financial condition as at the date as at which those financial statements were drawn up; and
(ii)
shall be prepared in accordance with GAAP.
(c)
Interim financial statements The Charterers shall supply to the Owners:
(i)
as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and twenty (120) days after the end of the Charterers' Financial Half-Year:
(A)
the unaudited financial statements of the Charterers for that Financial Half-Year; and
(B)
the unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Charter Guarantor for that Financial Half-Year; and
(ii)
as soon as the same become available, but in any event within one hundred and twenty (120) days after the end of each relevant Financial Quarter:
(A)
the unaudited financial statements of the Charterers for that Financial Quarter; and
(B)
the unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Charter Guarantor for that Financial Quarter.
(d)
Compliance Certificate
(i)
The Charterers shall supply to the Owners a Compliance Certificate setting out (in reasonable detail) computations as to compliance with Clause 50 ( Financial covenants ), with:
(A)
each of the Charter Guarantor's annual consolidated audited financial statements in respect of the relevant Financial Year delivered pursuant to paragraph (a)(ii) ( Financial statements ) above; and
(B)
each of the half-yearly unaudited financial statements in relation to the first Financial Half-Year of that calendar year and delivered pursuant to paragraph (c) ( Interim financial statements ) above.
(ii)
Each Compliance Certificate shall be signed by an authorised signatory of the Charter Guarantor.
(e)
Information: miscellaneous The Charterers shall supply to the Owners:
(i)
promptly upon becoming aware of them, details of any material litigation, arbitration or administrative proceedings which are current, threatened or pending against any Obligor, and which, if adversely determined, are reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect; and
(ii)
promptly, such further information regarding the financial condition, business and operations of any Obligor as the Owners may reasonably request.
(f)
Maintenance of legal validity The Charterers shall comply with the terms of and do



all that is necessary to maintain in full force and effect all Necessary Authorisations required in or by the laws and regulations of their jurisdiction of formation or incorporation and all other applicable jurisdictions, to enable them lawfully to enter into and perform their obligations under the Transaction Documents and to ensure the legality, validity, enforceability or admissibility in evidence of the Transaction Documents in their jurisdiction of incorporation or formation and all other applicable jurisdictions.
(g)
Notification of Termination Event The Charterers shall promptly, upon becoming aware of the same, inform the Owners in writing of the occurrence of any Termination Event (and the steps, if any, being taken to remedy this) and, upon receipt of a written request to that effect from the Owners, confirm to the Owners that, save as previously notified to the Owners or as notified in such confirmation, no Termination Event is continuing or if a Termination Event is continuing specifying the steps, if any, being taken to remedy it.
(h)
Claims pari passu The Charterers shall ensure that at all times the claims of a Creditor Party against them under the Transaction Documents rank at least pari passu with the claims of all their other unsecured and subordinated creditors save those whose claims are preferred by any bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, winding-up or other similar laws of general application.
(i)
Necessary Authorisations Without prejudice to any specific provision of the Transaction Documents relating to a Necessary Authorisation, the Charterers shall (i) obtain, comply with and do all that is necessary to maintain in full force and effect all Necessary Authorisations if a failure to do the same may cause a Material Adverse Effect; and (ii) promptly upon request, supply certified copies to the Owners of all Necessary Authorisations.
(j)
Compliance with applicable laws The Charterers shall comply with all applicable laws, including Environmental Laws, to which it may be subject (except as regards Restricted Parties to which paragraph (k) ( No dealings with Restricted Parties ) below applies, and anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws to which paragraph (l) ( Anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws ) below applies) if a failure to do the same may have a Material Adverse Effect.
(k)
No dealings with Restricted Parties The Charterers shall not, and shall not permit or authorise any other person to, directly utilise or employ the Vessel or to use, lend, make payments of, contribute or otherwise make available, all or any part of the proceeds of any transaction(s) contemplated by the Transaction Documents to fund any trade, business or other activities:
(i)
involving or for the benefit of any Restricted Party; and
(ii)
in any other manner that would reasonably be expected to result in any Obligor, the Owners, any Approved Commercial Managers, any Approved Technical Managers or any Finance Party (if applicable) being in breach of any Sanctions or become a Restricted Party.
(l)
Anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws The Charterers warrant, represent and agree that they and their Affiliates and their respective officers, directors, employees, consultants, agents and/or intermediaries have complied with, and shall comply with, all applicable Business Ethics Laws in connection with this Charter. The Charterers shall indemnify the Owners for any loss or damages arising from a breach of this paragraph (l). For the purpose of this Clause only, an "Affiliate" means any member of the Charter Guarantor Group.
(m)
Environmental compliance The Charterers shall, and shall procure that each of the Obligors will:
(i)
comply with any Environmental Law;
(ii)
obtain, maintain and ensure compliance with all requisite Environmental Approvals; and
(iii)
implement procedures to monitor compliance with and to prevent liability under



any Environmental Law,
where failure to do so has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.
(n)
Environmental Claims The Charterers shall promptly upon becoming aware of the same, inform the Owners in writing of:
(i)
any Environmental Claim against any member of the Charter Guarantor Group which is current, pending or threatened; and
(ii)
any facts or circumstances which are reasonably likely to result in any Environmental Claim being commenced or threatened against any member of the Charter Guarantor Group,
where the claim, if determined against that member of the Charter Guarantor Group, has or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.
(o)
Taxation The Charterers shall pay and discharge any Tax imposed upon them or their assets within the time period allowed without incurring penalties unless and only to the extent that:
(i)
such payment is being contested in good faith;
(ii)
adequate reserves are being maintained for such Tax and the costs required to contest them have been disclosed in their latest financial statements; and
(iii)
such payment can be lawfully withheld and failure to pay such Tax does not have or is not reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.
(p)
Loans or other financial commitments The Charterers shall not make any loan or enter into any guarantee and indemnity, voluntarily assume any actual or contingent liability, or otherwise provide any other form of financial support in respect of any obligation of any other person except pursuant to the Transaction Documents and loans made in the ordinary course of business.
(q)
Further assurance The Charterers shall at their own expense, promptly take all such action as the Owners may reasonably require for the purpose of perfecting or protecting any of the Owners' rights with respect to the security created or evidenced (or intended to be created or evidenced) by the Security Documents.
(r)
Inspection of records The Charterers will permit the inspection of their financial records and accounts on reasonable notice from time to time before 5:00 pm in the place of business by the Owners or their nominee.
(s)
Insurance The Charterers shall procure that all of the assets, operation and liability of the Charterers are insured against such risks, liabilities and for amounts as normally adopted by the industry for similar assets and liabilities and, in the case of the Vessel, in accordance with the terms of this Charter.
(t)
Change of Control and other merger and demerger
(i)
The Charterers shall ensure that, unless with the Owners' prior written consent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed), no Change of Control shall occur.
(ii)
Without limiting sub-paragraph (i) above, the Charterers shall not enter into any amalgamation, merger, demerger or corporate restructuring without the prior written consent of the Owners (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld).
(u)
Transfer of assets The Charterers shall not, and shall procure that no other Obligor (other than the Charter Guarantor and the Sole Pledgor) will, sell or transfer any of its material assets other than:
(i)
on arm's length terms to third parties where the net proceeds of sale are used as a prepayment hereunder; or
(ii)
on arm's length terms to its Affiliates, which are and remain members of the the Charter Guarantor Group.
(v)
Change of business The Charterers shall not without the prior written consent of the Owners, make any substantial change to the general nature of their shipping business



from that carried on at the date of this Charter.
(w)
Acquisitions The Charterers shall not make any acquisitions or investments without the prior written consent of the Owners (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) save for the acquisition of the Vessel under the Building Contract.
(x)
"Know your customer" checks If:
(i)
the introduction of or any change in (or in the interpretation, administration or application of) any law or regulation made after the date of this Charter;
(ii)
any change in the status of the Charterers after the date of this Charter; or
(iii)
a proposed assignment or transfer by Owners of any of their rights and obligations under this Charter,
obliges the Owners to comply with "know your customer" or similar identification procedures in circumstances where the necessary information is not already available to it, the Charterers shall promptly upon the request of the Owners supply, or procure the supply of, such documentation and other evidence as is reasonably requested by the Owners in order for the Owners to carry out and be satisfied they have complied with all necessary "know your customer" or other similar checks under all applicable laws and regulations pursuant to the transactions contemplated in the Transaction Documents.
(y)
No borrowings The Charterers shall not incur any liability or obligation except (i) liabilities and obligations under the Transaction Documents to which they are parties, (ii) liabilities or obligations reasonably incurred in the ordinary course of operating, chartering, repairing and maintaining the Vessel and (iii) Financial Indebtedness owing to other members of the Teekay Group provided that such Financial Indebtedness is unsecured and subordinated, and provided further that so long as no Termination Event shall have occurred and be continuing or would result from the making of any such payment nothing in this paragraph (y) shall prevent the Charterers from repaying any such Financial Indebtedness or paying interest on such Financial Indebtedness.
(z)
No dividends The Charterers shall not, and shall procure that none of the other Obligors (other than any Pledgor and the Charter Guarantor) shall, pay any dividends or make other distributions to its shareholders whilst a Termination Event is continuing.
(aa)
Listing The Charterers shall procure that the Charter Guarantor will for the duration of the Agreement Term maintain its listing as a publicly listed entity on the New York Stock Exchange or any other recognised stock exchange acceptable to the Owners.
(ab)
Negative pledge The Charterers shall not create, or permit to subsist, any Encumbrance (other than pursuant to the Security Documents) over all or any part of the Vessel, their other assets or undertakings (other than Permitted Encumbrances) nor dispose of the Vessel or any of those assets or all or any part of those undertakings other than, in the case of a sale of the Vessel, where such sale complies with the requirements of the MOA, this Charter (including, without limitation, Clauses 51 ( Termination Events ) and 55 ( Sale of Vessel by the Owners )), or any other Transaction Documents.
(ac)
Management of the Vessel The Charterers shall ensure that:
(i)
the Vessel is at all times commercially managed by the relevant Approved Commercial Managers and technically managed by the relevant Approved Technical Managers;
(ii)
unless (A) the Charterers have promptly informed the Owners in writing of any proposed change of any Approved Commercial Managers or Approved Technical Managers, and (B) the Owners have granted their prior written consent (which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed) to such proposed change:
(A)
the Approved Commercial Managers shall not be changed to an entity which is not a member of the Teekay Group; and
(B)
the Approved Technical Managers shall not be changed to an entity which is neither (1) a member of the Teekay Group, nor (2) STASCO; and



(iii)
if, at any time:
(A)
the Approved Commercial Managers are changed to an entity which is not a member of the Teekay Group; or
(B)
the Approved Technical Managers are changed to an entity which is neither (1) a member of the Teekay Group, nor (2) STASCO,
the relevant new Approved Commercial Managers or Approved Technical Managers (as the case may be) will provide a Managers' Undertaking (in form and content reasonably satisfactory to the Owners) confirming that, among other things, following the occurrence of Termination Event which is continuing, all claims of such Approved Commercial Managers or Approved Technical Managers (as the case may be) against the Charterers shall be subordinated to the claims of the Owners or the Finance Parties (if applicable) under the Transaction Documents.
(ad)
Classification The Charterers shall ensure that the Vessel maintains the highest classification required for the purpose of the relevant trade of the Vessel which shall be with the Vessel's Classification Society, in each case, free from any material overdue recommendations, and adverse notations affecting that the Vessel's class.
(ae)
Certificate of financial responsibility The Charterers shall, if required, obtain and maintain a certificate of financial responsibility in relation to the Vessel which is to call at the United States of America.
(af)
Registration The Charterers shall not change or permit a change to the flag of the Vessel throughout the duration of this Charter other than to a Pre-Approved Flag or under such other flag as may be approved by the Owners, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Any change to the flag of the Vessel shall be at the cost of the Charterers (which shall include any reasonable and documented costs of the Finance Parties (if applicable)).
(ag)
ISM and ISPS Compliance The Charterers shall ensure that each ISM Company and ISPS Company complies in all material respects with the ISM Code and the ISPS Code, respectively, or any replacements thereof and in particular (without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing) shall ensure that such company holds (i) a valid and current Document of Compliance issued pursuant to the ISM Code, (ii) a valid and current SMC issued in respect of the Vessel pursuant to the ISM Code, and (iii) an ISSC in respect of the Vessel, and the Charterers shall promptly, upon request, supply the Owners with copies of the same.
(ah)
Chartering-in The Charterers shall not, during the duration of this Charter, without the prior written consent of the Owners, take any vessel on charter or other contract of employment (or agree to do so) except for vessels chartered in by the Charterers on a temporary basis to be provided to any Sub-Charterers in order to fulfil its obligations under the relevant Sub-Charter (in circumstances where the Vessel is not available for whatever reason).
(ai)
Inspection of Vessel and inspection reports In the absence of a Termination Event, subject to there being no undue interference with the operation of the Vessel, the Charterers shall, upon the Owners' request once in each twelve (12)-month period during the Charter Period, provide an inspection report as to the condition of the Vessel (and, for the avoidance of doubt, each such report may be prepared by the relevant technical team of a member of the Teekay Group), provided always however that if a Termination Event has occurred and is continuing, the Owners may at any time and at the Charterers' cost conduct such inspection and the Charterers shall be deemed to have granted such permission and shall provide such necessary assistance to the Owners in respect of such inspection.
(aj)
Valuation Report The Charterers will deliver or procure the delivery to the Owners of a Valuation Report:



(i)
once every twelve (12) months during the Charter Period (each such Valuation Report to be at the Charterers' cost); and
(ii)
at such other times as the Owners may require in their absolute discretion (each such additional Valuation Report to be at Owners' cost unless a Termination Event has occurred and is continuing following which each such additional Valuation Report shall be at the cost of the Charterers).
(ak)
Transactions with Affiliates The Charterers shall procure that all transactions conducted or to be conducted between the Charterers and any of the Charterers' Affiliates will be on an arm's length commercial basis.
(al)
Project Documents In relation to the Project Documents, the Charterers undertake that:
(i)
there shall be no termination by the Charterers of, alteration to or waiver of any material term of, any Project Document and the Charterers shall not exercise or waive any of their rights under or in connection with any Project Document, in each case without the prior written consent of the Owners; and
(ii)
without prejudice to the foregoing, the Charterers shall, where applicable, use reasonable endeavours and forthwith execute and deliver any and all such other agreements, instruments and documents (including any novation agreement) as may be required by law or deemed necessary or desirable by the Owners to ensure that the Project Documents which are in effect on the date of this Charter (in particular any Sub-Charters) shall remain in effect, so that all obligations previously owed by the applicable Project Party to the Charterers under such Project Documents shall continue to be owed to the Charterers throughout the Agreement Term.
(am)
Evidence of delivery under Sub-Charters and replacement time charters The Charterers shall:
(i)
within thirty (30) days from the first day of the Initial Sub-Charter Delivery Window, provide the certificate of delivery (or such other equivalent document) for the purpose of evidencing that delivery under the Initial Sub-Charter has taken place;
(ii)
without prejudice to sub-paragraph (i) above, provide a written confirmation to the Owners that: (A) delivery of the Vessel to the Initial Sub-Charterers in accordance with the Initial Sub-Charter has occurred within thirty (30) days after such delivery, and (B) delivery of the Vessel to such other Sub-Charterers in accordance with the relevant Sub-Charter has occurred within thirty (30) days after such delivery; and
(iii)
within thirty (30) days after the Vessel is delivered to the relevant replacement charterer in accordance with a replacement time charter referred to in sub-paragraph (a)(xxvi)(B) ( Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter before the Actual Delivery Date ) or (a)(xxvii)(B) ( Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter after the Actual Delivery Date ) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ) has occurred, provide a written confirmation to the Owners that such delivery has occurred.
(an)
Conditions subsequent The Charterers shall:
(i)
to the extent that any certificate received by the Owners pursuant to paragraph (g) of Clause 36 ( Conditions precedent ) was in provisional form at the time of the receipt, deliver or caused to be delivered to the Owners the corresponding formal certificate as soon as possible after the Charterers' receipt of the same from the relevant persons, and in any event prior to the expiry of the validity period of such provisional certificate;
(ii)
the Vessel's transcript of register within forty-eight (48) hours of the Actual Delivery Date; and
(iii)
within ten (10) Business Days from the Actual Delivery Date, letters of undertaking in respect of the Insurances as required by the Transaction



Documents, together with copies of the relevant policies or cover notes or entry certificates in respect of the Insurances duly endorsed with the interest of the Owners.
49.
Earnings Account
(a)
In addition to Clause 48 ( Charterers' undertakings ), the Charterers hereby undertake to the Owners that:
(i)
if, at any time during the Agreement Term, the Account Bank needs to be changed from such bank or financial institution which the Owners and the Charterers have previously agreed to be the Account Bank for the purpose of this Charter (in each instance a " Previous Account Bank ") as a result of the Owners' internal approval requirements, then the Charterers shall (without limiting the generality of paragraph (q) ( Further assurance ) of Clause 48 ( Charterers' undertakings )) at their own expense, promptly take all such action as the Owners may reasonably require for the purpose of effecting a substitution of such Previous Account Bank to such Owners-approved bank or financial institution (in each instance the " Newly-Approved Account Bank "), including but not limited to the following:
(A)
the (1) execution of all necessary account opening mandates, "know your client", compliance checks or similar documents, and (2) payment of account administration, operation, maintenance or associated fees, in each case as such Newly-Approved Account Bank may require;
(B)
the transfer of all amounts standing credit to the Earnings Account held with such Previous Account Bank to the Earnings Account opened or to be opened with the Newly-Approved Account Bank; and
(C)
the:
(1)
execution of a new security instrument (together with all other documents required by it according to its terms, including, without limitation, all notices of assignment and/or charge and acknowledgements of all such notices of assignment); and
(2)
procurement of: (x) a legal opinion issued by a competent law firm qualified to practise in the jurisdiction in which the new Earnings Account referred to in sub-paragraph (a)(i)(B) above is to be opened, (y) a legal opinion issued by a competent law firm qualified to practise in the jurisdiction of formation of the Charterers, and (z) such security instrument, other documents and legal opinions shall, in each case as applicable, in form and substance satisfactory to the Owners (acting reasonably); and
(ii)
the Charterers will, throughout the Agreement Term, deposit all of the Earnings received by the Charterers into the Earnings Account, free and clear of any costs, fees, expenses, disbursements, withholdings or deductions.
(b)
Provided that no Termination Event has occurred or is continuing and subject to payment of any Hire that has become due and payable, the Charterers may freely withdraw any amount standing to the credit of the Earnings Account.
50.
Financial covenants
(a)
The Charterers shall procure that the Charter Guarantor will (on a consolidated basis) comply with the following financial covenants throughout the Agreement Term:
(i)
to maintain Free Liquidity and Available Credit Lines of (in aggregate) not less than thirty five million US Dollars (US$35,000,000);
(ii)
to maintain a Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity Ratio of not more than eighty per cent (80%); and



(iii)
to maintain a Tangible Net Worth of at least four hundred million US Dollars (US$400,000,000),
provided that following any change in the applicable accounting policies for the Charter Guarantor from GAAP, the Owners (in consultation with the Charter Guarantor) may require an amendment to this Clause 50 as the Owners deem logical and necessary having regard to the nature of such changes in policy and the intended substance of this Clause 50.
(b)
The financial covenants set out in paragraph (a) above shall be tested every six (6) months by reference to (i) each of the audited consolidated annual and (as the case may be) unaudited consolidated semi-annual financial statements of the Charter Guarantor received by the Owners pursuant to paragraphs (a) ( Financial statements ) and (c) ( Interim financial statements ) (respectively) of Clause 48 ( Charterers' undertakings ), and (ii) the relevant Compliance Certificate delivered pursuant to paragraph (d) ( Compliance Certificate ) of Clause 48 ( Charterers' undertakings ).
(c)
For the purpose of this Clause 50:
" Available Credit Lines " means any undrawn committed revolving credit lines, other than undrawn committed revolving credit lines with less than six (6) months to maturity, available to be drawn by any member of the Charter Guarantor Group, as reflected in Charter Guarantor's most recent financial statements forming part of the Charter Guarantor's Accounts.
" Charter Guarantor's Accounts " means the consolidated financial statements of the Charter Guarantor to be provided to the Owner, as referred to in paragraph (b) above of this Clause 50.
" Equity " means the aggregate of the amount paid up on the issued share capital of the Charter Guarantor and the amount standing to the credit of its capital and revenue reserves (including any share premium account or capital redemption reserve but excluding any revaluation reserve), plus or minus the amount standing to the credit or debit (as the case may be) of its profit and loss account.
" Free Liquidity " means cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of maturities less than one (1) year to which the members of the Charter Guarantor Group shall have free, immediate and direct access each as reflected in the Charter Guarantor's most recent financial statements forming part of the Charter Guarantor's Accounts.
" Net Debt " means the Charter Guarantor's Total Debt less its Free Liquidity.
" Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity Ratio " means the ratio of Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity.
" Tangible Net Worth " means the issued and paid up share capital (including share premium or items of a similar nature (but excluding shares which are expressed to be redeemable)), loans from shareholders (where subordinated to the satisfaction of the Owners), and amounts standing to the credit of the consolidated capital reserves of the Charter Guarantor,
(a)
plus any credit balance carried forward on the Charter Guarantor's consolidated profit and loss account,
(b)
less:
(i)
any debit balance carried forward on the Charter Guarantor's consolidated profit and loss account;



(ii)
any amount shown for goodwill, including on consolidation, or any other intangible property (other than intangible property relating to contracts as shown in the balance sheet of the Charter Guarantor); and
(iii)
any amount attributable to minority interests in Subsidiaries.
" Total Debt " means the aggregate of:
(a)
the amount calculated in accordance with GAAP shown as each of "long term debt", "short term debt" and "current portion of long term debt" on the latest consolidated balance sheet of the Charter Guarantor; and
(b)
the amount of any liability in respect of any lease or hire purchase contract entered into by the Charter Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries which would, in accordance with GAAP, be treated as a finance or capital lease (excluding any amounts applicable to leases to the extent that the lease obligations are secured by a security deposit which is held on the balance sheet under "Restricted Cash").
51.
Termination Events
(a)
Each of the following events shall constitute a Termination Event:
(i)
Failure to pay an Obligor fails to pay any amount due from it under any Transaction Document to which it is a party at the time, in the currency and otherwise in the manner specified therein provided that , if such Obligor can demonstrate to the reasonable satisfaction of the Owners that all necessary instructions were given to effect such payment and the non-receipt thereof is attributable solely to an administrative or technical error or an error in the banking system or a Disruption Event, then such payment shall instead be deemed to be due, solely for the purposes of this paragraph, within:
(A)
three (3) Business Days of the date on which such amount actually fell due if it relates to a payment of Hire under this Charter; or
(B)
ten (10) Business Days of the date on which such amount actually fell due if it relates to any other sum which is payable on demand under this Charter or any other relevant Transaction Document; or
(ii)
Misrepresentation any representation or statement made by any Obligor in any Transaction Document to which it is a party or in any notice or other document, certificate or statement delivered by it pursuant thereto or in connection therewith is or proves to have been incorrect or misleading in any material respect, where the circumstances causing the same give rise to a Material Adverse Effect; or
(iii)
Specific covenants an Obligor fails duly to perform or comply with any of the obligations expressed to be assumed by or procured by the Charterers under paragraphs (s) ( Insurance ), (bb) ( Negative pledge ) and (ff) ( Registration ) of Clause 48 ( Charterers' undertakings ); or
(iv)
Financial covenants the Charter Guarantor is in breach of any of the financial covenants set out in Clause 50 ( Financial covenants ); or
(v)
Other obligations an Obligor fails duly to perform or comply with any of the obligations expressed to be assumed by it in any Transaction Document (other than those referred to in paragraphs (iii) ( Specific covenants ) and (iv) ( Financial covenants ) above) and such failure is not remedied within fourteen (14) days after the earlier of (A) the Owners having given notice thereof to the relevant Obligor, and (B) any Obligor becoming aware of such failure to perform or comply; or
(vi)
Cross default any Financial Indebtedness of any Obligor is not paid when due (or within any applicable grace period) or any Financial Indebtedness of any Obligor is declared, or is capable of being declared, to be or otherwise becomes due and payable prior to its specified maturity where (in either case) the



aggregate of all such unpaid or accelerated indebtedness of:
(A)
each of (1) the Charter Guarantor or (2) a Pledgor which is a wholly-owned Subsidiary within the Teekay Group and legally or beneficially (directly or indirectly) owns at least fifty per cent. (50%) of the membership interest of the Sellers is, in each case, equal to or greater than one hundred million US Dollars (US$100,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies; or
(B)
the Charterers is equal to or greater than five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies; or
(vii)
Insolvency and rescheduling an Obligor is unable to pay its debts as they fall due, commences negotiations with any one or more of its creditors with a view to the general readjustment or rescheduling of its indebtedness or makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors or a composition with its creditors; or
(viii)
Winding-up an Obligor files for initiation of formal restructuring proceedings, is wound up or declared bankrupt or takes any corporate action or other steps (including any compulsory corporate rehabilitation mandated or ordered by any government or any governmental agency, semi-governmental or judicial entity or authority (including, without limitation, any stock exchange or any self-regulatory organisation established under statute)) are taken or legal proceedings are started for its winding‑up, dissolution, administration or re‑organisation or for the appointment of a liquidator, receiver, administrator, administrative receiver, conservator, custodian, trustee or similar officer of it or of any or all of its revenues or assets or any moratorium is declared or sought in respect of any of its indebtedness; or
(ix)
Execution or distress
(A)
an Obligor fails to comply with or pay any sum due from it (within thirty (30) days of such amount falling due) under any final judgment or any final order made or given by any court or other official body of a competent jurisdiction in an aggregate in respect of:
(1)
each of (I) the Charter Guarantor and (II) a Pledgor which is a wholly-owned Subsidiary within the Teekay Group and legally or beneficially (directly or indirectly) owns the entire membership interest of the Sellers is, in each case, equal to or greater than one hundred million US Dollars (US$100,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies; or
(2)
the Charterers equals to or is greater than five million US Dollars (US$5,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency,
in each case being a judgment or order against which there is no right of appeal or if a right of appeal exists, where the time limit for making such appeal has expired; or
(B)
any execution or distress is levied against, or an encumbrancer takes possession of, the whole or any part of, the property, undertaking or assets of an Obligor in an aggregate amount in respect of:
(1)
each of (I) the Charter Guarantor and (II) a Pledgor which is a wholly-owned Subsidiary within the Teekay Group and legally or beneficially (directly or indirectly) owns the entire membership interest of the Sellers is, in each case, equal to or greater than one hundred million US Dollars (US$100,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or



currencies; or
(2)
the Charterers equals to or is greater than ten million US Dollars (US$10,000,000) or its equivalent in any other currency or currencies,
in each case other than any execution or distress which is being contested in good faith and which is either discharged within thirty (30) days or in respect of which adequate security has been provided within thirty (30) days to the relevant court or other authority to enable the relevant execution or distress to be lifted or released; or
(x)
Similar event any event occurs which, under the laws of any jurisdiction, has a similar or analogous effect to any of those events mentioned in paragraphs (vii) ( Insolvency and rescheduling ), (viii) ( Winding-up ) or (ix) ( Execution or distress ) above; or
(xi)
Repudiation an Obligor repudiates any Transaction Document to which it is a party or does or causes to be done any act or thing evidencing an intention to repudiate any such Transaction Document; or
(xii)
Validity and admissibility at any time any act, condition or thing required to be done, fulfilled or performed in order:
(A)
to enable any Obligor lawfully to enter into, exercise its rights under and perform the respective obligations expressed to be assumed by it in the Transaction Documents;
(B)
to ensure that the obligations expressed to be assumed by each of the Obligors in the Transaction Documents are legal, valid and binding; or
(C)
to make the Transaction Documents admissible in evidence in any applicable jurisdiction,
is not done, fulfilled or performed within thirty (30) days after notification from the Owners to the relevant Obligor requiring the same to be done, fulfilled or performed; or
(xiii)
Illegality at any time:
(A)
it is or becomes unlawful for any Obligor to perform or comply with any or all of its obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is a party;
(B)
any of the obligations of the Charterers under the Transaction Documents to which they are parties are not or cease to be legal, valid and binding; or
(C)
any Encumbrance created or purported to be created by the Security Documents ceases to be legal, valid, binding, enforceable or effective or is alleged by a party to such Security Document (other than the Owners) to be ineffective,
and, in each case, such illegality is not remedied or mitigated to the satisfaction of the Owners within thirty (30) days after they have given notice thereof to the relevant Obligor; or
(xiv)
Material adverse change at any time there shall occur any event or change which has a Material Adverse Effect and such event or change, if capable of remedy, is not so remedied within thirty (30) days of the delivery of a notice confirming such event or change by the Owners to the Charterers; or
(xv)
Conditions precedent if any of the conditions set out in clause 8 ( Conditions precedent and subsequent ) of the MOA or Clause 36 ( Conditions precedent ) is not satisfied by the relevant time or such other time period specified by the Owners in their discretion; or



(xvi)
Revocation or modification of consents etc. if any Necessary Authorisation which is now or which at any time during the Agreement Term becomes necessary to enable any of the Obligors to comply with any of their obligations in or pursuant to any of the Transaction Documents is revoked, withdrawn or withheld, or modified in a manner which the Owners reasonably considers is, or may be, prejudicial to the interests of Owners in a material manner, or if such Necessary Authorisation ceases to remain in full force and effect; or
(xvii)
Cessation of business any of the Obligors ceases, or threatens to cease, to carry on all or a substantial part of its business; or
(xviii)
Curtailment of business if the business of any of the Obligors is wholly or materially curtailed by any intervention by or under authority of any government, or if all or a substantial part of the undertaking, property or assets of any of the Obligors is seized, nationalised, expropriated or compulsorily acquired by or under authority of any government or any Obligor disposes or threatens to dispose of a substantial part of its business or assets; or
(xix)
Reduction of capital if any Obligor reduces its committed or subscribed capital (other than any reduction effected by the Charter Guarantor pursuant to (in each case while the Charter Guarantor is solvent) (A) a share or common unit buy-back, or (B) redemption of redeemable shares or units); or
(xx)
Environmental matters
(A)
any Environmental Claim is pending or made against the Charterers or in connection with the Vessel, where such Environmental Claim has a Material Adverse Effect;
(B)
any actual Environmental Incident occurs in connection with the Vessel, where such Environmental Incident has a Material Adverse Effect; or
(xxi)
Loss of property all or a substantial part of the business or assets of any Obligor is destroyed, abandoned, seized, appropriated or forfeited for any reason, and such occurrence in the reasonable opinion of the Owners has or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; or
(xxii)
Sanctions any Obligor, any Affiliate of any Obligor or any of their respective directors, officers or employees becomes a Restricted Party; or
(xxiii)
Arrest the Vessel is arrested or seized for any reason whatsoever (other than caused solely and directly by any action or omission from the Owners) unless the Vessel is released and returned to the possession of the Charterers within forty five (45) days of such arrest or seizure or, in respect of any arrest or seizure caused by piracy during the continuance of the Initial Sub-Charter, one hundred and eighty (180) days; or
(xxiv)
Change of Control
(A)
a Change of Control occurs without the prior written consent of the Owners; or
(B)
any conditions on which the Owners' prior written consent to the occurrence of a Change of Control is not satisfied by the time required by the Owners or by any relevant laws and regulations; or
(xxv)
MOA and Related Charters termination events there occurs any event or circumstance referred to in:
(A)
paragraph (a)(i) ( Failure to pay ) of clause 51 ( Termination Events ) of any Related Charter (other than the Related Vessel A Charter); or
(B)
for the period commencing from the date of this Agreement up to the Actual Delivery Date, clause 14 ( MOA Termination Events ) of the MOA; or
(xxvi)
Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter on or before the Actual Delivery Date any Sub-Charter is terminated, repudiation, cancelled or otherwise ceases to remain in full force and effect on or before the Actual



Delivery Date, provided that no Termination Event will occur under this sub-paragraph (xxvi) if:
(A)
such termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness will not, in the opinion of the Owners, materially impair the Charterers' ability to perform their obligations under this Charter; and
(B)
such Sub-Charter is replaced by another time charter (for a period covering not less than the remaining unexpired balance of the terminated, repudiated, cancelled or ceased Sub-Charter on terms reasonably acceptable to the Owners) within:
(1)
(if the relevant termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness is, in the opinion of the Owners, due to any default, act or omission on the part of the Charterers) sixty (60) days of the termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness (as applicable) and no later than thirty (30) days prior to the Actual Delivery Date; or
(2)
(if the relevant termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness is not, in the opinion of the Owners, due to any default, act or omission on the part of the Charterers) one hundred and eight (180) days of the termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness (as applicable) and no later than thirty (30) days prior to the Actual Delivery Date;
(xxvii)
Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter after the Actual Delivery Date any Sub-Charter is terminated, repudiation, cancelled or otherwise ceases to remain in full force and effect after the Actual Delivery Date, provided that no Termination Event will occur under this sub-paragraph (xxvi) if:
(A)
such termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness will not, in the opinion of the Owners, materially impair the Charterers' ability to perform their obligations under this Charter; and
(B)
such Sub-Charter is replaced by another time charter (for a period covering not less than the remaining unexpired balance of the terminated, repudiated, cancelled or ceased Sub-Charter on terms reasonably acceptable to the relevant Owners) within:
(1)
(if the relevant termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness is, in the opinion of the Owners, due to any default, act or omission on the part of the Charterers) sixty (60) days of the termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness (as applicable); or
(2)
(if the relevant termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness is not, in the opinion of the Owners, due to any default, act or omission on the part of the Charterers) one hundred and eighty (180) days of the termination, repudiation, cancellation or cessation of effectiveness (as applicable);
(xxviii)
Repudiation of other Project Documents without prejudice to paragraphs (xi) ( Repudiation ), (xxvi) ( Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter before the Actual Delivery Date ) and (xxvii) ( Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter after the Actual Delivery Date ) above, any Project Party repudiates (or evidences an intention to repudiate) any Project Document



to which such Project Party is a party; or
(xxix)
Project Party cessation of business any Project Party ceases or threatens to cease, to carry on all or, in the opinion of the Owners, any material part of such Project Party's business; or
(xxx)
Termination or cancellation of other Project Documents
(A)
any Project Document (other than a Sub-Charter which shall be considered under sub-paragraphs (xxvi) ( Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter before the Actual Delivery Date ) and (xxvii) ( Termination, repudiation or cancellation of Sub-Charter after the Actual Delivery Date ) above) is terminated, cancelled or otherwise ceases to remain in full force and effect; or
(B)
without limiting the generality of sub-paragraph (A) above, any such event or circumstance has occurred such that the Charterers (in their capacities as original buyers under the Building Contract) have become entitled to exercise their rights to cancel, terminate or rescind the Building Contract (irrespective of whether the Charterers have exercised such right), unless such right has arisen pursuant to paragraphs 2 ( Speed ) to 5 ( Contractual Boil-off Rate ) of article III ( Adjustment of Contract Price ) inclusive of the Building Contract and the Charterers have notified the Owners they do not intend to exercise their rights to cancel.
(xxxi)
Exercise of step-in and similar rights the Initial Sub-Charterers exercise or evidence an intention to exercise their step-in rights in accordance with the Step-In Agreement; or
(xxxii)
Similar event in relation to non-Obligor Project Parties any event which, under the laws of any jurisdiction, has a similar or analogous effect to any of those events mentioned in paragraphs (vii) ( Insolvency and rescheduling ), (viii) ( Winding-up ) or (ix) ( Execution or distress ) above occurs (mutatis mutandis) in relation to a Project Party that is not an Obligor (other than the Builder), provided that , if any such event occurs in relation to a Sub-Charterer, no Termination Event will occur under this sub-paragraph (xxxii) if:
(A)
such event will not, in the opinion of the Owners, materially impair the ability of any Obligor to perform its obligations under any Transaction Document to which such Obligor is a party; and
(B)
the Sub-Charter to which such Sub-Charterer is a party to is replaced by another time charter (for a period covering not less than the remaining unexpired balance of such Sub-Charter on terms reasonably acceptable to the relevant Owners) within one hundred and eighty (180) days of the occurrence of such event;
(xxxiii)
Owners' inability to change flag where a change of the Vessel's flag from a Pre-Approved Flag is required:
(A)
to be implemented by the Owners under the Finance Documents due to (1) the implementation of Sanctions (or provisions which carry similar requirements under the Finance Documents) and/or other relevant laws and regulations, and (2) an event of default or mandatory prepayment event (however each such event is described under the Finance Documents) will occur if the Owners do not implement such change of flag; and
(B)
the relevant Sub-charterers' consent to the implementation of the change of flag referred to in sub-paragraph (A) above is not provided pursuant to Clause 53 ( Owners' undertaking regarding change of Vessel registration ).
(b)
The Owners and the Charterers agree that it is a fundamental term and condition of this



Charter that no Termination Event shall occur during the Agreement Term.  Without prejudice to the forgoing, a Termination Event which is continuing shall constitute an agreed terminating event, the occurrence of which will entitle the Owners to exercise all or any of the remedies set out below in this Clause 51.
(c)
At any time after a Termination Event shall have occurred and be continuing following the lapse of any applicable grace period, the Owners may at their option:
(i)
and by delivering to the Charterers a Termination Notice, terminate this Charter with immediate effect or on the date specified in such Termination Notice and withdraw the Vessel from the service of the Charterers without noting any protest and without interference by any court or any other formality whatsoever, whereupon the Vessel shall no longer be in the possession of the Charterers with the consent of the Owners, and the Charterers shall redeliver the Vessel to the Owners in accordance with Clauses 42 ( Redelivery ) and 43 ( Redelivery conditions );
(ii)
apply any amount then standing to the credit to the Earnings Account against any Unpaid Sum or such other amounts which the Owners or other Obligors may owe under the Transaction Documents; and/or
(iii)
(without prejudice to sub-paragraph (ii) above) enforce any Encumbrance created pursuant to the relevant Transaction Documents.
(d)
On the Termination Payment Date in respect of any Termination in accordance with paragraph (c) above, the Charterers shall pay to the Owners an amount equal to the Early Termination Amount.
(e)
Following any termination to which this Clause 51 applies, all sums payable in accordance with paragraph (d) above shall be paid to such account or accounts as the Owners may direct and shall be applied towards settlement of the Early Termination Amount (or part thereof) and any other sums due and payable under the Transaction Documents. To the extent that there is any surplus after such application, such surplus shall be paid to the Charterers by way of rebate hire.
(f)
If the chartering of the Vessel or, as the case may be, the obligation of the Owners to deliver and charter the Vessel to the Charterers is terminated in accordance with the terms of this Charter, the obligation of the Charterers to pay Hire shall cease once the Charterers have made the payment pursuant to paragraph (d) above to the satisfaction of the Owners, whereupon the Owners shall promptly transfer title to the Vessel to the Charterers (or its nominee) in accordance with paragraphs (d) to (h) of Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchaser obligation and transfer of title ).
(g)
Without prejudice to the forgoing or to any other rights of the Owners under the Charter, at any time after a Termination Notice is served under paragraph (c) above, the Owners may, acting in their sole discretion:
(i)
withdraw the Vessel from the service of the Charterers without noting any protest and without interference by any court or any other formality whatsoever, whereupon the Vessel shall no longer be in the possession of the Charterers with the consent of the Owners, and the Charterers shall redeliver the Vessel to the Owners in accordance with Clauses 42 ( Redelivery ) and 43 ( Redelivery conditions ); and/or
(ii)
without prejudice to the Charterers' obligations under Clause 43 ( Redelivery conditions ), retake possession of the Vessel and, the Charterers agree that the Owners, for such purpose, may put into force and exercise all their rights and entitlements at law and may enter upon any premises belonging to or in the occupation or under the control of the Charterers where the Vessel may be located as well as giving instructions to the Charterers' servants or agents for this purpose; and/or
(iii)
enforce any Encumbrance created pursuant to the relevant Transaction Documents.



(h)
Following any termination to which this Clause 51 applies, if the Charterers have not paid to the Owners the Early Termination Amount by the applicable Termination Payment Date (and consequently the Owners have not transferred title to the Vessel to the Charterers (or its nominee) in accordance with paragraph (f) above), then, subject to paragraph (i) below, the Owners shall be free to sell the Vessel and apply the relevant Net Sale Proceeds against the Early Termination Amount and claim from the Charterers for any shortfall.
(i)
The Owners hereby appoint the Charterers (and the Charterers hereby accept) to act as the sole and exclusive agent of the Owners for the purposes of negotiating and conducting the sale of the Vessel referred to in paragraph (h) above in such manner and upon such terms as the Charterer may determine in their discretion (acting reasonably), but subject to the following conditions (such appointment and relationship being the " Sales Agency "):
(i)
the Sales Agency shall be automatically terminated without notice if there occurs any event or circumstance referred to in sub-paragraphs (a)(vii) ( Insolvency and rescheduling ), (a)(viii) ( Winding-up ) or (a)(a)(ix) ( Execution or distress ) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events );
(ii)
without prejudice to sub-paragraph (i) above:
(A)
the Owners shall be entitled to terminate the Sales Agency with immediate effect by means of written notification to the Charterers if no sale of the Vessel is completed within three (3) months of the date of the Termination Notice served on the Charterers pursuant to paragraph (c) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ); and
(B)
following such termination, the Owners are entitled to conduct the sale of the Vessel, provided that at all times any such sale complies with the requirements of sub-paragraph (b)(iii) of Clause 55 ( Sale of Vessels by the Owners );
(iii)
the Charterers' authority is limited to the extent that the Charterers are not authorised to sell the Vessel or to approve or execute on behalf of the Owners any document relating to the sale of the Vessel for which the Owners' specific written authority will be required, provided that such authority will not be withheld or delayed if the Owners are satisfied that:
(A)
the sale complies with or will comply with the provisions of paragraph (i) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ) in all material respects; and
(B)
either:
(1)
the Net Sale Proceeds will exceed the aggregate amount of the Early Termination Amount and the other amounts payable by the Owners pursuant to this Charter as at the proposed date of sale; or
(2)
to the extent that there will be a Net Sale Proceeds Deficit, the Charterers will either (I) have adequate financial resources available to it to enable it to pay the balance of such aggregate amount to the Owners, or (II) prior to the completion of the proposed sale, deposit a cash amount equivalent to the Net Sale Proceed Deficit into such account as the Owners may designate;
(iv)
for the purpose of paragraph (i) of Clause 51 ( Termination Events ), the sales provisions for the Sales Agency are as follows:
(A)
the sale will be at a cash price payable by the purchaser in full on completion of that sale in US Dollars or any other currency which is then freely convertible into US Dollars;
(B)
the sale may be to any person other than:
(1)
the Charterers;
(2)
any person who is purchasing on behalf of or in trust for the



Charterers;
(3)
any Restricted Party; or
(4)
any person who is purchasing as part of an agreement under which title will or may pass to any of the persons mentioned in paragraphs (1) to (3) above;
(C)
the terms of the sale will include a warranty on the part of the Owners that the Owners will pass such title to the Vessel as the Owners have acquired pursuant to the MOA free of Owners' Encumbrances;
(D)
the terms of the sale will, if applicable, include an assignment by the Owners of any unexpired portion of any assignable warranties and indemnities referred to in the MOA;
(E)
the sale will be on an "as is, where is and with all faults" basis and governed by the laws of England;
(F)
if the proposed sale provides for delivery of the Vessel by the Owners, such obligation is conditional on the Vessel first being redelivered to the Owners;
(G)
the sale will be for delivery on or as soon as reasonably practicable after the proposed date of termination referred to in the relevant Termination Notice;
(H)
the sale will exclude, so far as permitted by the laws of England and any other laws governing or applicable to the sale of the Vessel, all liability of the Owners, in contract or tort, in relation to the Vessel (except for the warranty referred to in sub-paragraph (C) above);
(I)
if the Vessel is at the date of entry into any contract for its sale subject to any Requisition for Hire (as defined in Clause 5 ( Requisition/Acquisition )), the sale will be subject to such Requisition for Hire;
(J)
if the Vessel is at the date of entry into any contract for its sale subject to any charter or contract of employment (including without limitation any Sub-Charter), the sale will be subject to the such charter or contract of employment; and
(K)
the Net Sale Proceeds will be paid to the Owners in full in cash upon completion of the Sale;
(v)
the Charterers shall, to the extent applicable, exercise their rights under the Sales Agency in a manner in all respects consistent with the Quiet Enjoyment Letter and each Finance Party Quiet Enjoyment Letter;
(vi)
subject to sub-paragraphs (i)(iii) and (i)(iv) above, the Owners agree that they will, at the cost and expense of the Charterers, on reasonable notice, execute any agreement and any bill of sale for, and any other documentation reasonably requested by the Charterers in respect of, the sale of the Vessel in accordance with sub-paragraphs (i)(iv)(A) to (i)(iv)(K) above;
(vii)
the Charterers are entitled at no cost to the Owners to delegate its rights and duties under the Sales Agency to:
(A)
any other Obligor;
(B)
any other member of the Teekay Group; or
(C)
such other person (other than a Restricted Party) as the Owners may approve (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed); and
(viii)
the Charterers will supply the Owners with details of any offer received and, if so requested by the Owners, reasonable details of the state of negotiations.
(j)
Upon completion of the sale the Vessel in accordance with paragraph (i) above:
(i)
if:
(A)
the Charterers have not paid to the Owners the Early Termination Amount in full at the time when the Owners have received in full of



such Net Sale Proceeds; and
(B)
the Net Sale Proceeds are at least equal to the Early Termination Amount,
then the Owners shall, after applying the Net Sale Proceeds against the Early Termination Amount, refund to the Charterers the residual amount (net of any bank transfer fees or equivalent charges); or
(ii)
if the Charterers have paid to the Owners the Early Termination Amount in full at the time when the Owners have received in full the Net Sale Proceeds, then the Owners shall refund to the Charterers the Net Sale Proceeds (net of any bank transfer fees or equivalent charges).
(k)
For the avoidance of doubt, the Charterers' obligation to pay the Early Termination Amount (and any of their other obligations under the Transaction Documents) shall not be affected irrespective of the Owners' ability to complete the sale of the Vessel referred to in paragraph (h) above.
(l)
Save as otherwise expressly provided in this Charter, the Charterers shall not have the right to terminate this Charter any time prior to the expiration of the Agreement Term. The rights conferred upon the Owners by the provisions of this Clause 51 are cumulative and in addition to any rights which they may otherwise have in law or in equity or by virtue of the provisions of this Charter.
52.
Sub-chartering and assignment
(a)
The Charterers shall not without the prior written consent of the Owners:
(i)
let the Vessel on demise charter for any period;
(ii)
de-activate or lay up the Vessel;
(iii)
assign their rights under this Charter.
(b)
The Charterers acknowledge that the Owners' consent to any sub-bareboat chartering may be subject (amongst other things) to the Owners being satisfied as to the intended flag during such sub-bareboat chartering.
(c)
Without prejudice to anything contained in this Clause 52, the Charterers shall not enter into any sub-charter for the Vessel other than a Sub-Charter which is (i) for a purpose for which the Vessel is suited, and (ii) with a Sub-Charterer which is not a Restricted Party and in each case, the Charterers shall (if relevant, subject to an acceptable Finance Party Quiet Enjoyment Letter being agreed in respect of such Sub-Charter), in relation to any Sub-Charter, assign to the Owners all their earnings arising out of and in connection with such Sub-Charter and all their rights and interest in such Sub-Charter on such conditions as the Owners may require and the Charterers shall serve a notice on any Sub-Charterer and shall obtain a written acknowledgement of such assignment from such Sub-Charterer in such form as is required by the Owners or any Finance Party (as the case may be).
53.
Owners' undertaking regarding change of Vessel registration
The Owners undertake that, for the duration of the Agreement, it will not without the prior written consent of the Charterers and/or the relevant Sub-Charterers (if applicable) change or permit a change to the flag of the Vessel other than a Pre-Approved Flag or such other flag as may be approved by the Charterers and/or such Sub-Charterers (if applicable), provided that where the Sub-Charterers' consent is required for a change of flag, the Charterers shall use reasonable endeavours to assist the Owners in obtaining such consent from the Sub-Charterers.
54.
Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title
Purchase Option and early termination
(a)
The Charterers may, at any time after the Actual Delivery Date, notify the Owners by serving a written notice (such notice shall hereinafter be referred to as the " Purchase Option Notice " which, once served, shall be irrevocable) of the Charterers' intention to



(A) exercise the Purchase Option and purchase the Vessel from the Owners for the applicable Purchase Option Price, and (B) thereafter terminate this Charter on the date to be specified in such Purchase Option Notice (such date being the " Purchase Option Date "), provided that the following conditions are satisfied:
(i)
no Total Loss having occurred under Clause 56 ( Total Loss );
(ii)
no Termination Event having occurred or would occur as a result of such Purchase Option or early termination;
(iii)
there must be a period of at least sixty (60) days between the date of the Purchase Option Notice and the proposed Purchase Option Date;
(iv)
the Purchase Option Date must be a Hire Payment Date that occurs after the third (3 rd ) anniversary of the Actual Delivery Date;
(v)
on the date upon which the Purchase Option Notice is served, the Related Vessel A Charterers have exercised the "Purchase Option" (as defined in the Related Vessel A Charter) and have acquired the title to Related Vessel A; and
(vi)
only one (1) other Related Charterers may exercise their "Purchase Option" (as defined in the applicable Related Charter) in conjunction with the Charterers' proposed exercise of their Purchase Option under this Charter within the same Purchase Option Window.
(b)
In exchange for payment of the Purchase Option Price on the Purchase Option Date, the Owners shall arrange for title of the Vessel to be transferred to the Charterers in accordance with paragraphs (d) to (h) below.
Purchase obligation
(c)
Subject to the other provisions of this Charter, the Charterers shall be obliged to purchase the Vessel or cause their nominee to purchase the Vessel upon the expiration of the period of one hundred and twenty (120) months commencing from the Actual Delivery Date by payment of the Purchase Obligation Price.
Transfer of title
(d)
In exchange for the full payment of (I) (in each case as applicable) the applicable Purchase Option Price (in the case of the circumstances described in paragraphs (a) and (b) above), or the Purchase Obligation Price (in the case of the circumstances described in paragraph (c) above), and (II) all sums due and payable to the Owners under the Transaction Documents and subject to compliance with the other conditions set out in this Clause, the Owners shall:
(i)
transfer title to and ownership of the Vessel to the Charterers (or their nominee) by delivering to the Charterers (in each case at the Charterers' costs):
(A)
a duly executed and notarised, legalised and/or apostilled (as applicable) bill of sale; and
(B)
the Title Transfer PDA; and
(ii)
(subject to the prior written consent of any Finance Party or its agent or permitted assigns and transferees (in each case as applicable)) use best endeavours to procure the deletion of any mortgage or prior Encumbrance in relation to the Vessel at the Charterers' cost,
provided always that prior to such transfer or deletion (as the case may be), the Owners shall have received the letter of indemnity as referred to in paragraph (g) below from the Charterers, and the Charterers shall have performed all their obligations in connection herewith and with the Vessel, including without limitation the full payment of all Unpaid Sums, taxes, charges, duties, costs and disbursements (including legal fees) in relation to the Vessel.
(e)
The transfer in accordance with paragraph (d) above shall be made in all respects at the Charterers' expense on an "as is, where is" basis and the Owners shall give the Charterers



(or their nominee) no representations, warranties (other than a warranty that the Vessel shall be free from all Encumbrances other than those created by the Charterers), agreements or guarantees whatsoever concerning or in connection with the Vessel, the Insurances, the Vessel's condition, state or class or anything related to the Vessel, expressed or implied, statutory or otherwise.
(f)
The Owners shall use reasonable endeavours to ensure that a bill of sale referred to in paragraph (d) above will be prescribed in a form recordable in the Charterers' nominated flag state.
(g)
The Charterers shall, immediately prior to the receipt of the bill of sale, furnish the Owners with a letter of indemnity (in a form satisfactory to the Owners (acting reasonably)) whereby the Charterers and the Charter Guarantor shall state that, among other things, the Owners has and will have no interest, concern or connection with the Vessel after the date of such letter and that the Charterers and/or the Charter Guarantor shall indemnify the Owners and keep the Owners indemnified forever against any claims made by any person arising in connection with the Vessel (other than any claims which are brought or may arise as a result of the Owners' gross negligence or wilful misconduct).
(h)
In addition to paragraph (f) above, if the transfer referred to in paragraph (d) above is not or cannot be made by the Owners by reason of any action taken or improperly omitted by or any breach by any Finance Party under or in connection with any of the Finance Documents (including, without limitation, any failure by any Finance Party to release any Encumbrance constituted by any Finance Document in circumstances where they are or any of them is obliged to do so), then as soon as such transfer is no longer prevented by such or any other action or omission, such transfer shall be made in accordance with the relevant provisions of this Charter.
55.
Sale of Vessel by the Owners
(a)
The Owners shall not sell the Vessel without the Charterers' prior written consent unless permitted by and in accordance with Clause 51 ( Termination Events ), paragraph (a) and (b) of Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title ) or this Clause 55.
(b)
If requested by the Charterers and provided that the following conditions are satisfied, then the Owners shall (at the cost of the Charterers and without any representation, warranty, recourse or liability) arrange for the sale of the Vessel:
(i)
no Termination Event has occurred or may occur (other than an early termination for sale) as a result of such proposed sale;
(ii)
all Necessary Authorisations and consents (including in particular but not limited to any consent from any Sub-Charterers if the corresponding Sub-Charter is still in place at the relevant time) have been obtained by the Owners, the relevant Obligors or such other persons in each case prior to such proposed sale;
(iii)

(A)
the proposed purchaser of the Vessel is not a Restricted Party; and
(B)
the sale to such proposed purchaser will not otherwise put any of the Owners, the Charterers or other Obligors in breach of any Sanctions; and
(iv)
in the Owners' opinion (acting reasonably based on such documents or evidence as the Owners may reasonably require):
(A)
there will be no Net Sale Proceeds Deficit; or
(B)
if such sale would result in a Net Sale Proceeds Deficit, there is evidence produced to the satisfaction of the Owners that the Charterers have deposited into such account as the Owners may designate a cash amount which is at least the equivalent of such Net Sale Proceeds Deficit.
(c)
On the date on which the sale is completed, the chartering of the Vessel or, as the case may be, the obligation of the Owners to deliver and charter the Vessel to the Charterers



will be deemed to be terminated in accordance with the terms of this Charter, and the Early Termination Amount corresponding to the relevant Hire Period will be deemed to have become due and payable and, in exchange for payment of such Early Termination Amount, the Owners shall arrange for title of the Vessel to be transferred to the Charterers in accordance with paragraphs (d) to (h) of Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title ).
(d)
Notwithstanding paragraph (c) above, the Charterers' obligation to pay the relevant Early Termination Amount may be satisfied by the Owners applying the Net Sale Proceeds towards settlement of the Early Termination Amount. For the avoidance of doubt, any residual Net Sale Proceeds after such application shall be refunded to the Charterers by the Owners' deposit of such residual amount into an account designated by the Charterers.
56.
Total Loss
(a)
If circumstances exist giving rise to a Total Loss, the Charterers shall promptly notify the Owners of the facts of such Total Loss. If the Charterers wish to proceed on the basis of a Total Loss and advise the Owners thereof, the Owners shall agree to the Vessel being treated as a Total Loss for all purposes of this Charter. The Owners shall thereupon abandon the Vessel to the Charterers and/or execute such documents as may be required to enable the Charterers to abandon the Vessel to insurers and claim a Total Loss. Without prejudice to the obligations of the Charterers to pay to the Owners all monies then due or thereafter to become due under this Charter, if the Vessel shall become a Total Loss during the Charter Period, the Charter Period shall end on the Settlement Date.
(b)
If the Vessel becomes a Total Loss during the Charter Period, the Charterers shall, on the Settlement Date, pay to the Owners the amount calculated in accordance with paragraph (c) below.
(c)
On the Settlement Date, the Charterers shall pay to the Owners an amount equal to the Early Termination Amount as at the Settlement Date. The foregoing obligations of the Charterers under this paragraph (c) shall apply regardless of whether or not any moneys are payable under any Insurances in respect of the Vessel, regardless of the amount payable thereunder, regardless of the cause of the Total Loss and regardless of whether or not any of the said compensation shall become payable.
(d)
All Total Loss Proceeds shall be paid to such account or accounts as the Owners may direct and shall be applied towards satisfaction of the Early Termination Amount and any other sums due and payable under the Transaction Documents. To the extent that there is any surplus after such application, such surplus shall be paid to the Charterers by way of rebate hire.
(e)
The Charterers shall, at the Owners' request, provide satisfactory evidence, in the reasonable opinion of the Owners, as to the date on which the constructive total loss of the Vessel occurred pursuant to the definition of Total Loss.
(f)
The Charterers shall continue to pay Hire on the days and in the amounts required under this Charter notwithstanding that the Vessel shall become a Total Loss provided always that no further instalments of Hire shall become due and payable after the Charterers have made the payment required by paragraph (c) above.
57.
Fees and expenses
(a)
The Charterers shall bear all reasonably incurred costs, fees (including reasonable legal fees) and disbursements incurred by the Owners and the Charterers in connection with:
(i)
the negotiation, preparation and execution of this Charter, the other Transaction Documents and the Finance Documents;
(ii)
the delivery of the Vessel under the MOA and this Charter;
(iii)
preparation or procurement of any survey, inspections, Valuation Report, tax or insurance advice;
(iv)
all legal fees and other expenses arising out of or in connection with:
(A)
the Charterers' exercise of the Purchase Option and resulting early termination of this Charter in accordance with paragraphs (a) and (b)



of Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title ) above; or
(B)
the purchase obligation pursuant to paragraph (c) of Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title ) above; and
(v)
such other activities relevant to the transaction contemplated herein.
(b)
The Owners shall not be liable for any costs of supervision of construction of the Vessel under the Building Contract nor any agency, stocking up cost, buyer's supplied items or equivalent each of which shall be the responsibility, or for the account, of the Seller or the Charterers.
58.
Stamp duties and taxes
The Charterers shall pay promptly all stamp, documentary or other like duties and taxes to which the Charter, the MOA and the other Transaction Documents may be subject or give rise and shall indemnify the Owners on demand against any and all liabilities with respect to or resulting from any delay on the part of the Charterers to pay such duties or taxes.
59.
Operational notifiable events
The Owners are to be advised as soon as possible after the occurrence of any of the following events:
(a)
when a material condition of class is applied by the Classification Society;
(b)
whenever the Vessel is arrested, confiscated, seized, requisitioned, impounded, forfeited or detained by any government or other competent authorities or any other persons for more than five (5) consecutive Business Days;
(c)
whenever a class or flag authority refuses to issue or withdraws trading certification;
(d)
whenever the Vessel is planned for dry-docking in accordance with Clause 10(g) (Part II) and whether routine or emergency;
(e)
the Vessel is taken under tow;
(f)
any (i) death, or (ii) serious injury on board which would require the Vessel to be diverted from its then trading route; or
(g)
any damage to the Vessel the repair costs of which (whether before or after adjudication) are likely to exceed the Major Casualty Amount.
60.
Further indemnities
(a)
Whether or not any of the transactions contemplated hereby are consummated, the Charterers shall, in addition to the provisions under Clause 17 ( Indemnity ) (Part II) of this Charter, indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless the Owners and the Finance Parties and their respective officers, directors, agents and employees (collectively, the " Indemnitees ") throughout the Agreement Term from, against and in respect of, any and all liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, fines, fees, claims, actions, proceedings, judgement, order or other sanction, lien, salvage, general average, suits, costs, expenses and disbursements, including reasonable legal fees and expenses, of whatsoever kind and nature (collectively, the " Expenses "), imposed on, suffered or incurred by or asserted against any Indemnitee, in any way relating to, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with, in each case, directly or indirectly, any one or more of the following:
(i)
this Charter and any other Transaction Documents and any amendment, supplement or modification thereof or thereto requested by the Charterers;
(ii)
the Vessel or any part thereof, including with respect to:
(A)
the ownership of, manufacture, design, possession, use or non-use, operation, maintenance, testing, repair, overhaul, condition, alteration, modification, addition, improvement, storage, seaworthiness, replacement, repair of the Vessel or any part (including, in each case, latent or other defects, whether or not discoverable and any claim for



patent, trademark, or copyright infringement and all liabilities, obligations, losses, damages and claims in any way relating to or arising out of spillage of cargo or fuel, out of injury to persons, properties or the environment or strict liability in tort);
(B)
any claim or penalty arising out of violations of applicable law by the Charterers or any Sub-Charterers;
(C)
death or property damage of shippers or others;
(D)
any liens in respect of the Vessel or any part thereof (save for those in favour of the Finance Parties); or
(E)
any registration and/or tonnage fees (whether periodic or not) in respect of the Vessel payable to any registry of ships;
(iii)
any breach of or failure to perform or observe, or any other non-compliance with, any covenant or agreement or other obligation to be performed by the Charterers under any Transaction Document to which they are a party or the falsity of any representation or warranty of the Charterers in any Transaction Document to which they are a party or the occurrence of any Termination Event;
(iv)
in connection with:
(A)
preventing or attempting to prevent the arrest, confiscation, seizure, taking and execution, requisition, impounding, forfeiture or detention of the Vessel; or
(B)
in securing or attempting to secure the release of the Vessel,
in each case in connection with the exercise of the rights of a holder of a lien created by the Charterers;
(v)
incurred or suffered by the Owners in:
(A)
procuring the delivery of the Vessel to the Charterers under Clause 35 ( Delivery );
(B)
recovering possession of the Vessel following termination of this Charter under Clause 51 ( Termination Events );
(C)
arranging for a sale of the Vessel in accordance with Clause 55 ( Sale of Vessel by the Owners );
(D)
arranging for a transfer of the title of the Vessel in accordance with paragraphs (d) to (h) of Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title ); or
(E)
the Charterers' act or omission arising out of or in connection with the Sales Agency;
(vi)
arising from the Master or officers of the Vessel or the Charterers' agents signing bills of lading or other documents; and
(vii)
in connection with:
(A)
the arrest, seizure, taking into custody or other detention by any court or other tribunal or by any governmental entity; or
(B)
subjection to distress by reason of any process, claim, exercise of any rights conferred by a lien or by any other action whatsoever,
of the Vessel which are expended, suffered or incurred as a result of or in connection with any claim or against, or liability of, the Charterers or any other member of the Charterers' group, together with any costs and expenses or other outgoings which may be paid or incurred by the Owners in releasing the Vessel from any such arrest, seizure, custody, detention or distress.
(b)
The indemnities contained in paragraph (a) above shall not extend to Expenses that:
(i)
are caused by wilful misconduct or recklessness on the part of the Indemnitee who would otherwise seek to claim the benefit of such indemnities or, in circumstances where such Expenses arise in connection with a payment owing



to an Indemnitee, if such payment was made in due time but was not accounted for by such Indemnitee as a result of an error or omission on their part;
(ii)
are caused by any failure on the part of the Owners to comply with any of their obligations under any of the Transaction Documents;
(iii)
constitute a cost which is expressly to be borne by the Owners under any other provision of this Charter or any other Transaction Documents;
(iv)
in respect of which the Owners are entitled to be, or have been, indemnified under any other provision of this Charter;
(v)
to the extent that such Expenses arise out of or in connection with an Owners' Encumbrance;
(vi)
to the extent that such Expenses would be a loss of profit derived from loss of a business opportunity; and/or
(vii)
(except in circumstances where the Charterers or their nominee purchases the Vessel pursuant to Clause 54 ( Purchase Option and early termination, purchase obligation and transfer of title )) arise out of or are in connection with any event or circumstance which:
(A)
occurs after the end of the Agreement Term; and
(B)
(1) is not in any way directly or indirectly attributable to, or (2) does not occur as a consequence of or in connection with, any event, circumstance, action or omission which occurred during the Agreement Term.
(c)
In addition:
(i)
if the Owners or other Indemnitee shall have actually and unconditionally received reimbursement from insurers appointed and paid for by the Charterers for an Expense which has already been satisfied in full by the Charterers, then the Owners shall procure that the Charterers are reimbursed for an amount equal to the amount received from the insurers; and
(ii)
if the Charterers have indemnified the Owners or any other Indemnitee in full in relation to an Expense which may be recoverable by any insurances the coverage of which have been arranged and paid for by the Charterers, then:
(A)
provided that no Termination Event has occurred and is continuing; and
(B)
provided that the Owners or such other Indemnitee (if such Indemnitee so requests) is secured to its satisfaction against any other Expense it may incur by virtue of the Charterers exercising such rights of subrogation,
the Charterers shall, to the extent permissible under the relevant laws and regulations and subject to the rights of the relevant insurers, be subrogated to the claim of the Owners or such other Indemnitee in relation to such Expense.
(d)
In connection with the indemnities in favour of any Indemnitee under this Charter:
(i)
the Owners will as soon as reasonably practicable notify the Charterers if a claim is made, or if they become aware that a claim may be made against the Owners or any other Indemnitee which may give rise to Expenses in respect of which the Owners or any other Indemnitee is or may become entitled to an indemnity under paragraph (a) above;
(ii)
a notification under sub-paragraph (i) above shall give such reasonable details as the Owners or the other Indemnitee then has regarding the claim or potential claim and any Expenses or potential Expenses; and
(iii)
if the claim or potential claim may give rise to Expenses in respect of which the liability of the Owners or such other Indemnitee is fully insured under the protection and indemnity insurances relating to the Vessel which are arranged or paid for by the Charterers:



(A)
the Owners will act, and will procure that any other Indemnitee will act, in accordance with the directions of the protection and indemnity club or association in which the Vessel is entered in relation to defending, accepting or settling that claim; and
(B)
the Owners will not, and will procure that no other Indemnitee will, settle any claim or discharge and pay any court judgment or administrative penalty in respect of that claim unless:
(1)
it has negotiated with the Charterers in good faith for a period ending no later than two (2) Business Days before the due date for payment of the relevant Expenses in relation to the claim; and
(2)
if, after the negotiations referred to in sub-paragraph (1) above, the Owners and the Charterers do not agree that there are reasonable grounds for disputing such claim or for a successful appeal against such judgment or penalty (as appropriate), the Charterers have the right to, at their own costs, seek an opinion from leading counsel as to whether there is more than a fifty per cent. (50%) chance of successfully disputing the action or for such an appeal to be successful (and if such leading counsel is of such opinion, the Owners will not settle the claim or discharge or pay the applicable judgment), provided however that if such leading counsel is of the opinion that there is a less than fifty per cent. (50%) chance of successfully disputing the action or for such an appeal to be successful, then the Owners shall be entitled to settle the claim or discharge or pay the court judgment or administrative penalty, as the case may be.
(e)
The Charterers shall be entitled (subject to the Charterers complying in all respect with their obligations under this Charter and the other Transaction Documents and at the Charterers' own costs) to (x) take such lawful and proper actions as the Charterers reasonably deems fit to defend, avoid or mitigate any Expenses, or (y) to take such action in the name of the Owners or other relevant Indemnitee to defend, avoid or mitigate any Expenses, provided always that the Charterers' ability to take action in the name of the Owners or such other Indemnitee shall be subject to:
(i)
the Owners or such other Indemnitee first being indemnified to the satisfaction of the Owners, acting reasonably, against all Expenses incurred and from time to time reasonably anticipated to be incurred in connection therewith;
(ii)
if court proceedings have been commenced against a third party which is not the Owners nor an Indemnitee, the Owners shall permit the Charterers to (at the Charterers' own costs) have the full conduct of the court proceedings, or to instigate a counterclaim in the name of the Owners or the relevant Indemnitee, but the Charterers shall (A) consult with the Owners and keep the Owners fully informed in relation to their conduct, and (B) give timely notice to the Owners of any meetings with counsel or attendances at court, and the Owners, the relevant Indemnitee and their respective officers, directors and advisers shall be entitled to attend any such meetings or court attendances.
Without limiting the generality of this paragraph (e), the Owners shall, at the cost of the Charterers and to the extent permissible under all relevant laws and regulations, do such acts as the Charterers may reasonably request with a view to assisting the Charterers in taking actions to defend, mitigate or avoid any liability.
(f)
The Charterers shall pay to the Owners promptly on the Owners' written demand the amount of all costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) incurred by the Owners in connection with the enforcement of, or the preservation of any rights under, any



Transaction Document including (without limitation) (i) any losses, costs and expenses which the Owners may from time to time sustain, incur or become liable for by reason of the Owners being deemed by any court or authority to be an operator, or in any way concerned in the operation, of the Vessel and (ii) collecting and recovering the proceeds of any claim under any of the Insurances.
(g)
Without prejudice to any right to damages or other claim which either party may, at any time, have against the other hereunder, it is hereby agreed and declared that the indemnities of the Owners by the Charterers contained in this Charter shall continue in full force and effect for a period of twenty four (24) months after the Agreement Term.
61.
Set-off
The Owners may set off any matured obligation due from the Charterers under the Transaction Documents (to the extent beneficially owned by the Owners) against any obligation (whether matured or not) owed by the Owners to the Charterers, regardless of the place of payment or currency of either obligation. If the obligations are in different currencies, the Owners may convert either obligation at a market rate of exchange in its usual course of business for the purpose of the set-off.

62.
Further assurances and undertakings
Each party shall make all applications and execute all other documents and do all other acts and things as may be necessary to implement and to carry out their obligations under, and the intent of, this Charter.

63.
Cumulative rights
The rights, powers and remedies provided in this Charter are cumulative and not exclusive of any rights, powers or remedies at law or in equity unless specifically otherwise stated.
64.
Day count convention
Any interest, commission or fee accruing under a Transaction Document will accrue from day to day and is calculated on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed and a year of 360 days.
65.
No waiver
No delay, failure or forbearance by a party to exercise (in whole or in part) any right, power or remedy under, or in connection with, this Charter will operate as a waiver. No waiver of any breach of any provision of this Charter will be effective unless that waiver is in writing and accepted by the party against whom that waiver is claimed. No waiver of any breach will be, or be deemed to be, a waiver of any other or subsequent breach.

66.
Entire agreement
(a)
This Charter contains all the understandings and agreements of whatsoever kind and nature existing between the parties in respect of this Charter, the rights, interests, undertakings agreements and obligations of the parties to this Charter and shall supersede all previous and contemporaneous negotiations and agreements but shall be read in conjunction with the MOA.
(b)
This Charter may not be amended, altered or modified except by a written instrument executed by each of the parties to this Charter.
67.
Invalidity
If any term or provision of this Charter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall to any extent be invalid or unenforceable the remainder of this Charter or application of such term or provision to persons or circumstances (other than those as to which it is already invalid or unenforceable) shall (to the extent that such invalidity or unenforceability does not materially affect the operation of this Charter) not be affected thereby and each term and provision of this Charter shall be valid and be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.



68.
English language
All notices, communications and financial statements and reports under or in connection with this Charter and the other Transaction Documents shall be in English language or, if in any other language, shall be accompanied by a translation into English. In the event of any conflict between the English text and the text in any other language, the English text shall prevail.
69.
No partnership
Nothing in this Charter creates, constitutes or evidences any partnership, joint venture, agency, trust or employer/employee relationship between the parties, and neither party may make, or allow to be made any representation that any such relationship exists between the parties. Neither party shall have the authority to act for, or incur any obligation on behalf of, the other party, except as expressly provided in this Charter.
70.
Notices
(a)
Any notices to be given to the Owners under this Charter shall be sent in writing by registered letter, facsimile or email and addressed to:
Hai Jiao 1607 Limited
Address:      c/o
ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
10/F, Bank of Beijing Building
17(C) Jinrong Street, Xicheng District
Beijing 100033
The People's Republic of China

Fax No.:      +86 10 6610 5960
Email:
xuwei1@icbcleasing.com / xuwei1@leasing.icbc.com.cn / shipping@leasing.icbc.com.cn
Attention:      Shipping Department
or to such other address, facsimile number or email address as the Owners may notify to the Charterers in accordance with this Clause 70.
(b)
Any notices to be given to the Charterers under this Charter shall be sent in writing by registered letter, facsimile or email and addressed to:
DSME Option Vessel No. 3 L.L.C.
Address:      c/o Teekay Shipping (Canada) Limited
Suite 2000, Bentall 5
550 Burrad Street, Vancouver
BC Canada V6C 2K2

Fax No.:      +1 604 609 3011
Email:          renee.eng@teekay.com
Attention:      Treasury, Ms. Renee Eng

or to such other address, facsimile number or email address as the Charterers may notify to the Owners in accordance with this Clause 70.

(c)
Any such notice shall be deemed to have reached the party to whom it was addressed, when dispatched and acknowledged received (in case of a facsimile or an email) or when delivered (in case of a registered letter). A notice or other such communication received on a non-working day or after 5:00 pm in the place of receipt shall be deemed to be served on the following day in such place.



71.
Conflicts
Unless stated otherwise, in the event of there being any conflict between the provisions of Clauses 1 ( Definitions ) (Part II) to 31 ( Notices ) (Part II) and the provisions of Clauses 32 ( Definitions ) to 78 ( FATCA ), the provisions of Clauses 32 ( Definitions ) to 78 ( FATCA ) shall prevail.
72.
Survival of Charterers' obligations
The termination of this Charter for any cause whatsoever shall not affect the right of the Owners to recover from the Charterers any money due to the Owners on or before the termination in consequence thereof and all other rights of the Owners (including but not limited to any rights, benefits or indemnities which are expressly provided to continue after the termination of this Charter) are reserved hereunder.
73.
Counterparts
This Charter may be executed in any number of counterparts and any single counterpart or set of counterparts signed, in either case, by all the parties hereto shall be deemed to constitute a full and original agreement for all purposes.
74.
Confidentiality
(a)
The Parties shall maintain the information provided in connection with the Transaction Documents strictly confidential and agree to disclose to no person other than:
(i)
its board of directors, employees (only on a need to know basis), and shareholders, professional advisors (including the legal and accounting advisors and auditors) and rating agencies;
(ii)
as may be required to be disclosed under applicable law or regulations or for the purpose of legal proceedings;
(iii)
in the case of the Owners, to any Finance Party or other actual or potential financier providing funding for the acquisition or refinancing of the Vessel (provided the same have entered into similar confidentiality arrangements);
(iv)
in the case of the Charterers, to any Sub-Charterers (but subject always to paragraph (b) below) in respect of obtaining any consent required under the terms of any relevant Sub-Charter; and
(v)
the Builder, any Approved Commercial Managers, any Approved Technical Managers, the classification society and flag authorities, in each case as may be necessary in connection with the transactions contemplated hereunder.
(b)
Any other disclosure by each Party shall be subject to the prior written consent of the other Party, provided that the Charterers may disclose any information provided in connection with the Transaction Documents to their sub-contractors and any Sub-Charterers, in each case subject to the procurement of a confidentiality undertaking (in form and substance satisfactory to the Owners) from such sub-contractor or Sub-Charterers.
75.
Third Parties Act
(a)
Any person which is an Indemnitee from time to time and is not a party to this Charter shall be entitled to enforce such terms of this Charter as provided for in this Charter in relation to the obligations of the Charterers to such Indemnitee, subject to the provisions of Clause 76 ( Law and jurisdiction ) and the Third Parties Act. The Third Parties Act applies to this Charter as set out in this Clause 74.
(b)
Save as provided above, a person who is not a party to this Charter has no right under the Third Parties Act to enforce or to enjoy the benefit of any term of this Charter.
76.
Law and jurisdiction
(a)
This Charter and any non-contractual obligations arising from or in connection with it shall in all respects be governed by and interpreted in accordance with English law.
(b)
The parties to this Charter irrevocably agree that the courts of England and Wales are to have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute (i) arising from or in connection with



this Charter or (ii) relating to any non-contractual obligations arising from or in connection with this Charter and that any proceedings may be brought in those courts.
(c)
The parties to this Charter irrevocably waive any objection which they may now or in the future have to the laying of the venue of any proceedings in any court referred to in this Clause 76, and any claim that those proceedings have been brought in an inconvenient or inappropriate forum, and irrevocably agree that a judgment in any proceedings commenced in any such court shall be conclusive and binding on them and may be enforced in the courts of any other jurisdiction.
(d)
The Charterers hereby appoint Teekay Shipping (UK) Limited of 2 nd Floor, 86 Jermyn Street, London SW1Y 6JD, England as their agent for service of process in connection with any suit, action or proceeding which is begun in England and Wales under or in connection with this Charter.

(e)
The Owners hereby appoint SH Process Agent Limited of 1 Finsbury Circus, London, EC2M 7SH, England as their agent for service of process in connection with any suit, action or proceeding which is begun in England and Wales under or in connection with this Charter.

77.
Waiver of immunity
(a)
To the extent that the Charterers may in any jurisdiction claim for themselves or their assets or revenues immunity from any proceedings, suit, execution, attachment (whether in aid of execution, before judgment or otherwise) or other legal process and to the extent that such immunity (whether or not claimed) may be attributed in any such jurisdiction to the Charterers or their assets or revenues, the Charterers agree not to claim and irrevocably waive such immunity to the full extent permitted by the laws of such jurisdiction.

(b)
The Charterers consent generally in respect of any proceedings to the giving of any relief and the issue of any process in connection with such proceedings including (without limitation) the making, enforcement or execution against any property whatsoever (irrespective of its use or intended use) of any order or judgment which is made or given in such proceedings. The Charterers agree that in any proceedings in England this waiver shall have the fullest scope permitted by the English State Immunity Act 1978 and that this waiver is intended to be irrevocable for the purposes of such Act.
78.
FATCA
(a)
For the purpose of this Clause 78, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
" Code " means the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
" FATCA " means:
(i)
sections 1471 through 1474 of the Code and any associated regulations;
(ii)
any treaty, law, regulation or other official guidance enacted in any other jurisdiction, or relating to an intergovernmental agreement between the US and any other jurisdiction, which (in either case) facilitates the implementation of paragraph (i) above; or
(iii)
any agreement pursuant to the implementation of paragraphs (i) or (ii) above with the US Internal Revenue Service, the US government or any governmental or taxation authority in any other jurisdiction.
" FATCA Deduction " means a deduction or withholding from a payment under this Charter or the other Transaction Documents required by or under FATCA.
(b)
Each Party, Obligor or Finance Party (if applicable) may make any FATCA Deduction it is required by FATCA to make, and any payment required in connection with that



FATCA Deduction, and no Party, Obligor or Finance Party (if applicable) shall be required to increase any payment in respect of which it makes such a FATCA Deduction or otherwise compensate the recipient of the payment for that FATCA Deduction.

(c)
Each Party, Obligor or Finance Party (if applicable) shall promptly, upon becoming aware that it must make a FATCA Deduction (or that there is any change in the rate or the basis of such FATCA Deduction) notify the Party, Obligor or Finance Party (if applicable) to whom it is making the payment.


SCHEDULE 1
RELATED VESSELS AND RELEVANT INFORMATION

Name of Vessel
Related Owners
Related Charterers
Builder
Hai Jiao 1603 Limited
DSME Hull No. 2411 L.L.C.
DSME
Hull No. 2416
Hai Jiao 1605 Limited
DSME Hull No. 2416 L.L.C.
DSME
Hull No. 2453
Hai Jiao 1606 Limited
DSME Option Vessel No. 1 L.L.C.
DSME


SCHEDULE 2
FORM OF PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE

PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE

It is hereby certified that pursuant to a bareboat charter dated                      and made between Hai Jiao 1607 Limited (the " Owner ") as owner and DSME Option Vessel No. 3 L.L.C. (the " Bareboat Charterer ") as bareboat charterer (as maybe amended and supplemented from time to time, the " Bareboat Charter ") in respect of one (1) 173,400 m 3 LNG carrier named m.v. "[•]" and registered under the laws and flag of [ ] with IMO number [•] (the " Vessel "), the Vessel is delivered for charter by the Owner to the Bareboat Charterer, and accepted by the Bareboat Charterer from the Owner at          hours (Beijing time) on the date hereof in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Bareboat Charter.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Owner and the Bareboat Charterer have caused this PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE to be executed by their duly authorised representative on this          day of              20 [•] in [•].





THE OWNER
 
THE BAREBOAT CHARTERER
HAI JIAO   1607 LIMITED
 
DSME Option Vessel No. 3 L.L.C.
by:
 
by:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Name:
 
Name:
Title:
 
Title:
Date:
 
Date:

SCHEDULE 3
FORM OF TITLE TRANSFER PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE

PROTOCOL OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE

m.v. "[•]"
Hai Jiao 1607 Limited of Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960 (the " Owners ") deliver to DSME Option Vessel No. 3 L.L.C. of Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, The Republic of the Marshall Islands MH96960 (the " Bareboat Charterers ") the Vessel described below and the Bareboat Charterers accept delivery of, title and risk to the Vessel pursuant to the terms and conditions of the bareboat charterer dated [•] 20[•] (as may be amended and supplemented from time to time) and made between (1) the Owners and (2) the Bareboat Charterers.
Name of Vessel:      m.v. "[•]"
Flag:      [•]
Place of Registration:      [•]
IMO Number:      [•]
Gross Registered Tonnage:      [•]
Net Registered Tonnage:      [•]
Dated:          20[•]
At:          hours ([Beijing] time)
Place of delivery:  




THE OWNER
 
THE BAREBOAT CHARTERER
HAI JIAO 1607 LIMITED
 
DSME Option Vessel No. 3 L.L.C.
by:
 
by:
 
 
 
Name:
 
Name:
Title:
 
Title:
Date:
 
Date:



SCHEDULE 4
EARLY TERMINATION CORE AMOUNT SCHEDULE

Hire Period
Early Termination Core Amount (US$)
Hire Period
Early Termination Core Amount (US$)
1
188,100,000
21
149,200,000
2
186,600,000
22
147,000,000
3
185,400,000
23
144,800,000
4
184,000,000
24
142,400,000
5
182,100,000
25
139,900,000
6
180,300,000
26
137,700,000
7
178,400,000
27
135,300,000
8
176,500,000
28
132,900,000
9
174,800,000
29
130,400,000
10
172,800,000
30
127,800,000
11
170,600,000
31
125,300,000
12
168,600,000
32
122,800,000
13
166,800,000
33
120,200,000
14
164,600,000
34
117,600,000
15
162,500,000
35
115,000,000
16
160,600,000
36
112,400,000
17
158,300,000
37
109,700,000
18
156,100,000
38
106,900,000
19
153,800,000
39
103,000,000
20
151,600,000
40
100,000,000



SCHEDULE 5
FORM OF COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE

To: Hai Jiao 1607 Limited
From: Teekay LNG Partners L.P.
Dated:



Dear Sirs
173,400 m 3 LNG carrier with builder's hull number 2455 (the " Vessel ")
Bareboat charter dated [•] in relation to the Vessel (the " Charter ")
1.
We refer to the Charter. This is a Compliance Certificate. Terms defined in the Charter have the same meaning when used in this Compliance Certificate unless given a different meaning in this Compliance Certificate.
2.
We confirm that as at the date as at which the financial statements accompanying this Compliance Certificate were drawn up:
(a)
the Free Liquidity and Available Credit Lines (in aggregate) were: [•] US Dollars (US$[•]);
(b)
the Net Debt to Net Debt plus Equity Ratio was not more than [•] per cent. ([•]%); and
(c)
the Tangible Net Worth was at least [•] US Dollars (US$[•]).
Signed: …………………………………..
Signed: …………………………………..
Authorised Signatory
Authorised Signatory


SIGNATURE PAGE

ADDITIONAL CLAUSES
TO BAREBOAT CHARTER FOR THE 173,400 M 3 LNG CARRIER
WITH BUILDER'S HULL NUMBER 2455


THE OWNERS
 
THE CHARTERERS
Hai Jiao 1607 Limited
 
DSME Option Vessel No. 3 L.L.C.
by:
 
by:
 
 
 
\s\ Roxanne Lorraine Chambers
 
\s\ Natalia Golovataya
Name: Roxanne Lorraine Chambers
 
Name: Natalia Golovataya
Title: Attorney-in-fact
 
Title: Attorney-in-fact
Date: 20 December 2016
 
Date: 20 December 2016


























    





EXHIBIT 8.1
LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES
The following is a list of Teekay LNG Partners L.P.’s subsidiaries as at December 31, 2016 :
Name of subsidiary
State or Jurisdiction of Incorporation
Proportion of Ownership Interest
Teekay LNG Operating L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
100%
Teekay Nakilat Holdings Corporation
Marshall Islands
100%
Teekay Nakilat (III) Holdings Corporation
Marshall Islands
100%
Teekay LNG Bahrain Operations L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
100%
Teekay LNG Finance Corp.
Marshall Islands
100%
Teekay LNG Finco L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
100%
Teekay Luxembourg S.a.r.l.
Luxembourg
100%
Teekay LNG US GP L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
100%
Teekay Spain, S.L.
Spain
100%
Teekay II Iberia, S.L.
Spain
100%
Teekay Shipping Spain, S.L.
Spain
100%
Naviera Teekay Gas, S.L.
Spain
100%
Naviera Teekay Gas II, S.L.
Spain
100%
Naviera Teekay Gas III, S.L.
Spain
100%
Naviera Teekay Gas IV, S.L.
Spain
100%
Teekay Servicios Maritimos, S.L.
Spain
100%
Creole Spirit L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
100%
Oak Spirit L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
100%
DSME Hull No. 2411 L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
100%
DSME Hull No. 2461 L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
100%
H.H.I. Hull No. S856 L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
100%
H.H.I. Hull No. S857 L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
100%
African Spirit L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
100%
Asian Spirit L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
100%
European Spirit L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
100%
Hamilton Spirit L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
100%
Bermuda Spirit L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
100%
Alexander Spirit L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
100%
DSME Hull No. 2416 L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
99%
DSME Hull No. 2417 L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
99%
DMSE Option Vessel No.1 L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
99%
DMSE Option Vessel No.2 L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
99%
DMSE Option Vessel No.3 L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
99%
Arctic Spirit L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
99%
Polar Spirit L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
99%
Taizhou Hull No. WZL 0501 L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
99%
Taizhou Hull No. WZL 0502 L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
99%
Taizhou Hull No. WZL 0503 L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
99%
DHJS 2007-001 L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
99%
DHJS 2007-002 L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
99%
Zhonghua Hull No. 451 L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
99%
Wilforce L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
99%
Wilpride L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
99%





Teekay LNG Holdings L.P.
United States
99%
Teekay LNG Holdco L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
99%
Teekay Tangguh Borrower L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
99%
Teekay Tangguh Holdings Corporation
Marshall Islands
99%
Teekay Nakilat Corporation
Marshall Islands
70%
Al Areesh Inc.
Marshall Islands
70%
Al Daayen Inc.
Marshall Islands
70%
Al Marrouna Inc.
Marshall Islands
70%
Teekay Nakilat (II) Limited
United Kingdom
70%
Teekay Nakilat Replacement Purchaser L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
70%
Nakilat Holdco L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
70%
Al Areesh L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
70%
Al Daayen L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
70%
Al Marrouna L.L.C.
Marshall Islands
70%
Teekay BLT Corporation
Marshall Islands
69%
Tangguh Hiri Finance Limited
United Kingdom
69%
Tangguh Hiri Operating Limited
United Kingdom
69%
Tangguh Sago Finance Limited
United Kingdom
69%
Tangguh Sago Operating Limited
United Kingdom
69%
Teekay BLT Finance Corporation
Marshall Islands
69%
 




EXHIBIT 12.1
CERTIFICATION
I, Mark Kremin, certify that:
 
1.
I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 20-F of Teekay LNG Partners L.P. (the " Registrant" );
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The Registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Registrant and have:
(a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b)
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by the annual report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the board of directors of the Registrant’s general partner (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: April 25, 2017
By:
 
/s/ Mark Kremin
 
 
 
Mark Kremin
 
 
 
President and Chief Executive Officer, Teekay Gas Group Ltd.




EXHIBIT 12.2
CERTIFICATION
I, Brody Speers, certify that:
 
1.
I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 20-F of Teekay LNG Partners L.P. (the " Registrant" );
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The Registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Registrant and have:
a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b)
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by the annual report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the board of directors of the Registrant’s general partner (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
  
Dated: April 25, 2017
By:
 
/s/ Brody Speers
 
 
 
Brody Speers
 
 
 
Chief Financial Officer, Teekay Gas Group Ltd.




EXHIBIT 13.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Annual Report of Teekay LNG Partners L.P. (the Partnership ) on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2016 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the Form 20-F ), the undersigned, who is carrying out the functions of chief executive officer for the Partnership pursuant to a Services Agreement, dated February 1, 2017, among the Partnership, Teekay LNG Operating L.L.C. and Teekay Gas Group Ltd., hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to his knowledge:
 
(1)
The Form 20-F fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)); and
(2)
The information contained in the Form 20-F fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Partnership.
Dated: April 25, 2017
 
By:
/s/ Mark Kremin
 
 
Mark Kremin
 
 
President and Chief Executive Officer, Teekay Gas Group Ltd.
 




EXHIBIT 13.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Annual Report of Teekay LNG Partners L.P. (the Partnership ) on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2016 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the Form 20-F ), the undersigned, who is carrying out the functions of chief financial officer for the Partnership pursuant to a Services Agreement, dated February 1, 2017, among the Partnership, Teekay LNG Operating L.L.C. and Teekay Gas Group Ltd., hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to his knowledge:
 
(1)
The Form 20-F fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)); and
(2)
The information contained in the Form 20-F fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Partnership.
Dated: April 25, 2017
 
By:
/s/ Brody Speers
 
 
Brody Speers
 
 
Chief Financial Officer, Teekay Gas Group Ltd.
 





EXHIBIT 15.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (No. 333-124647) on Form S-8; Registration Statements (Nos. 333-190783 and 333-197651) on Form F-3; and Registration Statement (No. 333-197479) on Form F-3ASR of Teekay LNG Partners L.P. (the “Partnership”) of:

our reports dated April 25, 2017, with respect to the consolidated balance sheets of the Partnership as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, cash flows and changes in total equity for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2016 and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016; and
our report dated April 21, 2015, with respect to the consolidated financial position of Exmar LPG BVBA as at December 31, 2014, and the consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, equity and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2014;

which reports appear in the December 31, 2016 Annual Report on Form 20-F of Teekay LNG Partners L.P.




Chartered Professional Accountants
Vancouver, Canada
April 25, 2017



EXHIBIT 15.2
 
 
 

Consolidated Financial Statements
EXMAR LPG BVBA
December 31, 2016















1



INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT

To the Board of Directors of Exmar LPG BVBA
 

Report on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Exmar LPG BVBA, which comprise the consolidated statements of financial position as at December 31, 2014 and 2013, the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, equity and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2014 and for the period from February 12, 2013 to December 31, 2013, and notes, comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.

Management’s Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditors’ Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditors’ judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Opinion

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Exmar LPG BVBA as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2014 and the period from February 12, 2013 to December 31, 2013 in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.


/s/ KPMG LLP
Chartered Accountants
April 21, 2015
Vancouver, Canada


2


EXMAR LPG BVBA
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
(in thousands of U.S. Dollars)
 
 
(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)
 
As of December 31, 2016

As of December 31, 2015
Assets
 
 
Current:
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  32,394

  74,014
Accounts receivable, including non-trade of $12,005 (2015 - $11,083) (note 11c)
22,959

  12,954
Asset classified as held for sale (note 5)
  17,730

-
Other current assets (note 6)
  3,372

  3,021
Total current assets
76,455

  89,989
Non-current assets:
 
 
Vessels, net of accumulated depreciation (note 4)
  580,481

  488,125
Derivative financial instruments (notes 12 and 15)
  2,486

Total non-current assets
  582,967

  488,125
Total assets
659,422

  578,114
 
 
 
Liabilities and Equity
 
 
Current:
 
 
Current portion of long-term debt (note 7a)
  54,218

  35,867
Current portion of finance lease obligations (note 7b)
  2,121

  2,333
Shareholders' loans (note 8)
106,735

  116,385
Accounts payable (note 11b)
9,086

  6,570
Other current liabilities (note 9)
  1,663

  2,031
Total current liabilities
173,823

  163,186
Non-current liabilities:
   

   
Long-term debt (note 7a)
  342,187

  286,721
Finance lease obligations (note 7b)
  9,395

  11,278
Derivative financial instruments (notes 12 and 15)
  581

  1,987
Total liabilities
525,986

  463,172
Equity:
 
 
Share capital (note 10)
  132,832

  132,832
Reserve for equity adjustment on acquisition
              (106,349)

              (106,349)
Retained earnings
105,048

  90,446
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) (note 15)
1,905

(1,987)
Total equity
133,436

  114,942
Total liabilities and equity
659,422

  578,114

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

3


EXMAR LPG BVBA
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
(in thousands of U.S. Dollars)
 
 
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
 
 
Year Ended
December 31, 2016
Year Ended December 31, 2015
Year Ended December 31, 2014
STATEMENT OF INCOME
 
 
 
Operations
 
 
 
Revenue
  161,993
  203,765
  198,843
Gain on sales of vessels (note 4)
-
  406
  65,563
Other operating income
  5,604
-
  650
Vessel operating expenses (note 11a)
                (81,689)
                (95,164)
              (115,121)
Administrative expenses (note 11a)
                  (1,208)
                  (1,442)
                  (1,442)
Depreciation (note 4)
                (33,966)
                (30,716)
                (28,244)
Other operating expenses
                     (309)
                     (228)
                     (268)
Result from vessel operations
  50,425
  76,621
  119,981
Finance costs
                (15,442)
                (10,410)
                  (9,777)
Other financial items, net
                  (1,297)
                  (1,347)
                     (905)
Result before taxes
  33,686
  64,864
  109,299
Income taxes (note 3)
                       (84)
                     (131)
                       (81)
Result for the period attributable to the owners of the company
  33,602
  64,733
  109,218
 
 
 
 
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 
 
 
Result for the period
  33,602
  64,733
  109,218
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
Items that are or may be reclassified to profit or loss
 
 
 
Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges - hedge accounting
  3,892
                  (1,987)
-
Other comprehensive income/(loss)
  3,892
                  (1,987)
-
Total comprehensive income
  37,494
  62,746
  109,218
 
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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EXMAR LPG BVBA
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands of U.S. Dollars)
 
 
(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)
 
 
Year Ended December 31, 2016

Year Ended December 31, 2015
Year Ended December 31, 2014
Cash provided by (used for)
 

 
 
Operating Activities
 

 
 
Result for the period
  33,602

  64,733
  109,218
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
 

 
 
        Depreciation
  33,966

  30,716
  28,244
        Gain on sale of vessels
-

                     (406)
                (65,563)
        Finance costs
  15,442

  10,410
  9,777
        Other financial expenses
  1,039

  1,001
-
        Income taxes
-

  131
  81
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 

 
 
        (Increase)/decrease in accounts receivable
(10,005
)
  2,201
  1,339
        (Increase)/decrease in other current assets
                     (351)

  3,642
  2,892
        Increase/(decrease) in accounts payable
2,516

                     (319)
  122
        Increase/(decrease) in other current liabilities
                       (29)

                     (109)
                  (1,270)
Taxes paid
-

-
                       (85)
Finance costs paid
                (14,356)

                  (9,524)
                  (9,926)
Dry dock expenditures (note 4)
                  (9,987)

                (12,626)
                (11,397)
Other
-

  18
  78
Cash provided by operating activities
51,837

  89,868
  63,510
Investing Activities
 

 
 
Capital expenditures (note 4)
              (134,065)

                (79,694)
              (129,113)
Proceeds from sales of vessels (note 4)
-

  13,720
  149,986
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
              (134,065)

                (65,974)
  20,873
Financing Activities
 
 
 
Proceeds from long-term debt
  112,450

  378,216
  105,000
Repayments of long-term debt
                (39,763)

              (261,552)
                (80,884)
Repayments of finance lease obligations
                  (2,079)

                (21,936)
                (25,555)
Repayment of shareholders' loans
(11,000
)
                (50,000)
-
Dividends paid
(19,000
)
              (110,000)
-
Advance to affiliated company

  60,000
                (60,000)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
  40,608

                  (5,272)
                (61,439)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
                (41,620)

  18,622
  22,944
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year
  74,014

  55,392
  32,448
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year
  32,394

  74,014
  55,392
 
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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EXMAR LPG BVBA
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(in thousands of U.S. Dollars)
 
(unaudited with the exception of 2014 comparative figures)
 
Share
Capital
Reserve for Equity Adjustment on Acquisition
Retained Earnings

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)

Total
Equity

Balance, December 31, 2014
132,832
(106,349)
135,713

-

162,196

Result for the period
-
-
  64,733

-

  64,733

Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges - hedge accounting
-
-
-

(1,987
)
(1,987
)
Dividends paid
-
-
(110,000
)
-

(110,000
)
Balance, December 31, 2015
132,832
(106,349)
90,446

(1,987)

114,942

Result for the period
-
-
  33,602

-

  33,602

Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges - hedge accounting
-
-
-

  3,892

3,892

Dividends paid
-
-
(19,000
)
-

(19,000
)
Balance, December 31, 2016
  132,832
(106,349)
105,048

  1,905

133,436


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.


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Exmar LPG BVBA
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, unless otherwise indicated)
December 31, 2016 (unaudited with the exception of 2014 comparative figures)


 

(1)
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

(a)
Basis of preparation

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (or IFRS ). These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Exmar LPG BVBA, which is incorporated under the laws of Belgium and its wholly owned subsidiaries, as described below (collectively, the Company ). The Company is owned jointly by Exmar NV and Teekay Luxembourg S.a.r.l. February 12, 2013 is the day Teekay Luxembourg S.a.r.l. acquired Exmar’s 50% interest in the Company. The comparative figures on the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income are for the year ended December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014. The address of the Company’s registered office is at De Gerlachekaai 20, B-2000 Antwerp, Belgium. The following is a list of Exmar LPG BVBA’s subsidiaries:

        
Name of Significant Subsidiaries        Jurisdiction of Incorporation    Proportion of Ownership Interest
Exmar Shipping BVBA            Belgium                    100%
Exmar Gas Shipping Ltd            Hong Kong                100%
Good Investment Ltd            Hong Kong                100%

All intercompany balances and transactions between Exmar LPG BVBA and its subsidiaries have been eliminated within these consolidated financial statements. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Exmar LPG BVBA was incorporated on July 10, 2012.

The Company evaluated events and transactions occurring after the consolidated statements of financial position date and based on information available to April 11, 2017.

(b)
Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Company and entities (including structured entities) controlled by the Company and its subsidiaries. Control is achieved when the Company:

has power over the investee;
is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee; and
has the ability to use its power to affect its returns.
 
The Company reassesses whether or not it controls an investee if facts and circumstances indicate that there are changes to one or more of the three elements of control listed above.


(c)
Reporting Currency

The consolidated financial statements are stated in U.S. Dollars. The functional currency of the Company is the U.S. Dollar because the Company operates in the international shipping market, which typically utilizes the U.S. Dollar as the functional currency. Transactions involving other currencies during the year are converted into U.S. Dollars using the exchange rates

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Exmar LPG BVBA
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, unless otherwise indicated)
December 31, 2016 (unaudited with the exception of 2014 comparative figures)

in effect at the time of the transactions. At the balance sheet date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar are translated to reflect the year-end exchange rates.

(d)
Use of Judgments and Estimates

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised and in any future periods affected.

Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the useful lives of vessels; the residual value of the vessels; the classification of new lease commitments and the review of the carrying amount of the fleet for potential impairment.

Information about judgments made in applying accounting policies that have the most significant effects on the amounts recognized in the consolidated financial statements is included in the following: the classification of a lease as part of a time charter arrangement and the arm’s length nature of related party transactions.

(e)
Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents unless there is a restriction imposed by a third party on the availability of the funds.

(f)
Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are recognized at fair value which in principal correspondents to the invoiced amount, do not bear interest and are based on the provisions of the respective time charter. Management reviews the need for an allowance for doubtful accounts on a monthly basis. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the Company believes that the receivable will not be recovered.
As of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the collection of accounts receivable was not considered doubtful and, accordingly, there was no provision for doubtful accounts recorded.

(g)
Operating Revenues and Expenses

The principal activities of the Company are the owning and chartering of vessels.
The lease element of time-charters and bareboat charters accounted for as operating leases are recognized by the Company daily over the term of the charter as the applicable vessel operates under the charter. The Company recognizes revenues from the non-lease element of time-charter contracts daily as services are performed. The Company does not recognize revenues during days that a vessel is off-hire.
All revenues from voyage charters are recognized on a percentage of completion method.
Vessel operating expenses include crewing, repairs and maintenance, insurance, stores, lube oils and communication expenses. Vessel operating expenses are paid by the Company for vessels on time-charters, and during off hire and are recognized when incurred.
As further discussed in Note 11 - Related Party Transactions, related parties have provided the management services for the vessels and employ the crews that work on the vessels.

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Exmar LPG BVBA
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, unless otherwise indicated)
December 31, 2016 (unaudited with the exception of 2014 comparative figures)


(h)
Vessels and vessels under finance lease

All pre-delivery costs incurred during the construction of new-buildings, including interest, supervision and technical costs, are capitalized. Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over each vessel’s estimated useful life, less an estimated residual value. The vessel’s estimated useful lives are estimated at being 30 years.
Vessel capital modifications include the addition of new equipment or can encompass various modifications to the vessel that are aimed at improving or increasing the operational efficiency and functionality of the asset. This type of expenditure is amortized over the estimated useful life of the modification. Expenditures covering recurring routine repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.
The Company dry docks its vessels and vessels under finance lease on a regular basis (on average every three to five years). The Company capitalizes certain costs incurred during dry docking and amortizes those costs on a straight-line basis from the completion of a dry docking over the estimated useful life of the dry dock. The Company includes in capitalized dry docking those costs incurred as part of the dry docking to meet regulatory requirements, or expenditures that either add economic life to the vessel, increase the vessel’s earning capacity or improve the vessel’s operating efficiency. The Company expenses costs related to routine repair and maintenance incurred during dry dock that does not improve or extend the useful life of the vessels.
Vessels and equipment that are “held and used” are assessed for impairment when events or circumstances indicate the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. The recoverable amount is the highest of the fair value less cost to sell and the value in use. The fair value less cost to sell is determined based upon independent broker reports. The value in use is based upon future cash flows discounted to their present value. In developing estimates of future cash flows, we must make assumptions about future charter rates, ship operating expenses, the estimated remaining useful lives of the fleet and the WACC. These assumptions are based on historical trends as well as future expectations. Although management believes that the assumptions used to evaluate potential impairment are reasonable and appropriate, such assumptions are highly subjective. If the asset’s net carrying value exceeds the net discounted cash flows to be expected over the estimated remaining useful life, an impairment loss will be recognized to the extent that the carrying value also exceeds the fair value less cost to sell.
(i)
Financial instruments

Non-derivative financial assets mainly relate to loans and receivables. The Company initially recognizes loans and receivables on the date when they are originated. All other financial assets and financial liabilities are initially recognized on the trade date.
The Company de-recognizes a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or it transfers the rights to receive the contractual cash flows in a transaction in which substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset are transferred, or it neither transfers nor retains substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership and does not retain control over the transferred asset. Any interest in such de-recognized financial assets that is created or retained by the Company is recognized as a separate asset or liability. The Company de-recognizes a financial liability when its contractual obligations are discharged or cancelled, or expire.
Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount presented in the statements of financial position when, and only when, the Company has a legal right to offset the amounts and intends either to settle them on a net basis or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
A financial asset is classified as at fair value through profit or loss if it is classified as held for trading or is designated as such on initial recognition. Directly attributable transaction costs are recognized in profit or loss as incurred.
Loans and receivables are initially recognized at fair value plus any directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, they are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method.
The Company has the following non-derivative financial liabilities: loans and borrowings, bank overdrafts and trade and other payables. Such financial liabilities are recognized initially at fair value (normally equals the transaction price for trade

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Exmar LPG BVBA
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, unless otherwise indicated)
December 31, 2016 (unaudited with the exception of 2014 comparative figures)

and other payables) plus any directly attributable transaction costs for loans and borrowings. Subsequent to initial recognition these financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method.

Derivative financial instruments
All derivative financial instruments are initially recorded at fair value as either assets or liabilities in the accompanying consolidated statements of financial position and subsequently re-measured to fair value, regardless of the purpose or intent for holding the derivative. The method of recognizing the resulting gain or loss is dependent on whether the derivative contract is designed to hedge a specific risk and also qualifies for hedge accounting. The Company applies hedge accounting to its derivative financial instruments (note 12).
When a derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, the Company formally documents the relationship between the derivative and the hedged item. This documentation includes the strategy and risk management objective for undertaking the hedge and the method that will be used to assess the effectiveness of the hedge. Any hedge ineffectiveness is recognized immediately in profit and loss.
The Company does not apply hedge accounting if it is determined that the hedge was not effective or will no longer be effective, the derivative was sold or exercised, or the hedged item was sold, repaid or no longer possible of occurring.
For derivative financial instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges, changes in the fair value of the effective portion of the derivative financial instruments are initially recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in equity. In the periods when the hedged items affect profit and loss, the associated fair value changes on the hedging derivatives are transferred from equity to the corresponding line item in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivative financial instruments is immediately recognized in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. If the hedging instrument no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, expires or is sold, terminated or exercised, or the designation is revoked, then hedge accounting is discontinued prospectively. If the forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, then the amount accumulated in equity is reclassified to profit or loss.
Non-derivative financial instruments
Non-derivative financial instruments not classified as at fair value through profit or loss are assessed at each reporting date to determine whether there is objective evidence of impairment.
Objective evidence that non-derivative financial instruments are impaired includes:
default or delinquency by a debtor;
restructuring of an amount due to the Company on terms that the Company would not consider otherwise;
indications that a debtor or issuer will enter bankruptcy;
adverse changes in the payment status of borrowers or issuers;
the disappearance of an active market for a security; and
observable data indicating that there is measurable decrease in expected cash flows from a group of financial assets.

(j)
Other Current Assets

Other current assets consist of prepaid expenses, accrued revenue.
(k)
Debt issuance costs

Debt issuance costs, including fees, commissions and legal expenses, relating to bank loan facilities are deferred and amortized using the effective interest rate method over the term of the relevant loan. Amortization of deferred debt issuance is included in other finance costs. Debt issuance costs are presented net of long-term debt.

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Exmar LPG BVBA
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, unless otherwise indicated)
December 31, 2016 (unaudited with the exception of 2014 comparative figures)

(l)
Commitments and Contingencies

Liabilities for loss contingencies arising from claims, assessments, litigation, fines, and penalties and other sources are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Legal costs incurred in connection with loss contingencies are expensed as incurred.
Each time charter includes a requirement for the Company to guarantee certain performance criteria of the vessel primarily speed, upload/discharge speed and fuel consumption over the term of the charter. Costs associated with these performance claims are recognized when it is probable that the Company has incurred a liability. Management’s best estimate with regards to the probable payment in respect of performance claims issued by the charter party is recognized as a liability. Receivables under insurance policies are recorded when it is virtual certain that the insurer will pay the amount.
(m)
Income taxes

The income tax expense is recognised in profit or loss except to the extent that it relates to items recognised directly in equity, in which case is the related income taxes are recognised in equity.
Any deferred tax will be recognised using the balance sheet method, providing for temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. Deferred taxes are measured at the tax rates that are expected to be applied to the temporary differences when they reverse, based on the laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.
A deferred tax asset is recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which temporary difference can be utilised. Any deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realised. No deferred tax asset has been recognized for the current year.
(n)
Leases

Payments made under operating leases are recognized in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. One of the Company’s leases has a provision whereby the amount of the lease payment fluctuates based on a percentage of the amount earned by a group of the Company’s vessels, including the leased vessel. These lease payments are considered contingent rent and are recorded in profit or loss in the period in which the revenue is earned.

Minimum lease payments under finance leases are apportioned between the finance expense and the reduction of the outstanding liability. The finance expense is allocated to each period during the lease term so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
(o)
New standards and interpretations not yet adopted

IFRS 9 Financial Instruments published in July 2014 replaces the existing guidance in IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. IFRS 9 includes revised guidance on the classification and measurement of financial instruments, including a new expected credit loss model for calculating impairment on financial assets, and the new general hedge accounting requirements, which align hedge accounting more closely with risk management. It also carries forward the guidance on recognition and de-recognition of financial instruments from IAS 39. IFRS 9 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018, with early adoption permitted. This new standard has been endorsed by the EU. The Company does not plan to early adopt this standard. The Company is undertaking a comprehensive approach to assess the impact of the guidance on its business by reviewing the current accounting policies and practices to identify any potential differences that may result from applying the new requirements to the consolidated financial statements.

IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers establishes a comprehensive framework for determining whether, how much and when revenue is recognized. It replaces existing revenue recognition guidance, including IAS 18 Revenue, IAS 11 Construction Contracts and IFRIC 13 Customer Loyalty Programs, IFRIC 15 Agreements for the Construction of Real Estate, IFRIC 18 Transfer of Assets from Customers and SIC 31 Barter Transactions Involving Advertising Services. IFRS 15 is effective for the annual reports beginning on or after 1 January 2018, with early adoption permitted, and has

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Exmar LPG BVBA
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, unless otherwise indicated)
December 31, 2016 (unaudited with the exception of 2014 comparative figures)

been endorsed by the EU. Clarifications to IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers (issued on 12 April 2016) have not yet been endorsed by the EU.

The Company is undertaking a comprehensive approach to assess the impact of the guidance on its business by reviewing current accounting policies and practices to identify any potential differences that may result from applying the new requirements to the consolidated financial statements.

Part of the Company’s revenue is generated from time charters, where revenue is recognized on an accrual basis and is recorded over the term of the charter as the service is provided. We do not believe the new guidance will have any impact on this aspect of the Company’s revenue. For spot charter’s, we recognize revenue on a discharge-to-discharge basis in determining the percentage of completion for all voyage charters. We are in the process of assessing whether and to which extent the new guidance will have an impact on this aspect of the Company’s revenue.

The Group is consulting with other shipping companies on business assumptions, processes, systems and controls to fully determine revenue recognition and disclosure under the new standard. The Company’s initial assessment may change as the Company continues to review the new guidance.
 
IFRS 16 Leases published on 13 January 2016 makes a distinction between a service contract and a lease based on whether the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset and introduces a single, on-balance lease sheet accounting model for lessees. A lessee recognizes a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset and a lease liability representing its obligation to make lease payments. There are optional exemptions for short-term leases and leases of low value items. Lessor accounting remains similar to the current standard - i.e. lessors continue to classify leases as finance or operating leases. For lessors, there is little change to the existing accounting in IAS 17 Leases.

IFRS 16 replaces existing leases guidance including IAS 17 Leases, IFRIC 4 Determining whether an Arrangement contains a Lease, SIC-15 Operating Leases-Incentives and SIC-27 Evaluating the Substance of Transactions Involving the Legal Form of a Lease. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019. Early adoption is permitted for entities that apply IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers at or before the date of initial application of IFRS 16. This new standard has not yet been endorsed by the EU. No quantitative or qualitative assessment of the impact of IFRS 16 has been made to date.


(2) Segment Information

The Company has not presented segment information as it considers it operates in one reportable segment, the floating liquefied petroleum gas carrier market. Furthermore, the Company’s vessels operate under time-charters or voyage charters. The charterer controls the choice of which routes the vessel will serve. Accordingly, the Company’s management does not evaluate the Company’s performance according to geographic region. The Company has four major clients which together represent 76.06% of revenue.

(3)
Taxation

Exmar LPG BVBA
Exmar LPG BVBA is subject to Belgian corporate income taxes. Exmar LPG BVBA has estimated tax losses of $5.4 million per December 31, 2016 (December 31, 2015 - $5.9 million) available for carry forward against future taxable profits. These tax losses consist of $4.2 million accumulated losses and $1.2 million other tax credits. Given management’s assessment that it is not more likely than not that Exmar LPG BVBA will be able to generate sufficient taxable income in the future, the deferred tax asset has not been recognized.

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Exmar LPG BVBA
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, unless otherwise indicated)
December 31, 2016 (unaudited with the exception of 2014 comparative figures)

Exmar Shipping BVBA
Exmar Shipping BVBA is subject to the Belgian Tonnage Tax Regime. Under this regime, the applicable tax is based on the weight (measured as net tonnage) of the vessels. The tonnage tax related to the vessels amounted to $0.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014.
Exmar Gas Shipping Ltd
No provision for Hong Kong Profits Tax has been made in the financial statements as Exmar Gas Shipping Ltd did not earn any income subject to Hong Kong Profit Tax for the year.
Good Investment Ltd
No provision for Hong Kong Profits Tax has been made in the financial statements as Good Investment Ltd did not earn any income subject to Hong Kong Profit Tax for the year.
 
(4)
Vessels

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Exmar LPG BVBA
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, unless otherwise indicated)
December 31, 2016 (unaudited with the exception of 2014 comparative figures)

 
 
Vessels
Vessels under capital lease
Dry dock components
Vessels under Construction
Total
Cost at December 31, 2014
  441,773

  44,800

  26,257

  56,548

  569,378

Capital expenditures
-

-

  12,626

  79,694

  92,320

Vessel acquisitions
  44,800

              (30,800)

-

-

  14,000

Vessel sales
              (39,460)

-

-

-

              (39,460)

Vessel deliveries
  94,148

-

-

              (94,148)

-

Component disposal
-

-

(12,716
)
-

(12,716
)
Cost at December 31, 2015
541,261

14,000

26,167

42,094

623,522

Capital expenditures
  4,077

-

  9,987

  129,988

  144,052

Vessel deliveries
  143,730

-

-

            (143,730)

-

Transfer to held for sale
              (23,980)

-

                (2,669)

-

              (26,649)

Cost at December 31, 2016
  665,088

  14,000

  33,485

  28,352

  740,925

 
 
 
 
 
 
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2014
  111,709

  19,278

  12,557

-

  143,544

Depreciations
  21,431

  219

  9,066

-

  30,716

Vessel acquisitions
  19,278

              (19,278)

-

-

-

Vessel sales
              (26,147)

-


-

              (26,147)

Component disposal

-

              (12,716)

-

              (12,716)

Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2015
  126,271

  219

  8,907

-

  135,397

Depreciations
  23,974

  1,404

  8,588

-

  33,966

Transfer to held for sale
                (6,684)

-

                (2,235)

-

                (8,919)

Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2016
  143,561

  1,623

  15,260

-

  160,444

 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Book Value as per December 31, 2015
  414,990

  13,781

  17,260

  42,094

  488,125

 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Book Value as per December 31, 2016
  521,527

  12,377

  18,225

  28,352

  580,481


During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company has signed a memorandum of agreement dated November 23, 2016 for the sale of the vessel Brugge Venture . Following this agreement, the vessel is classified as held for sale. During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company entered into a sale and lease back transaction for the vessel Kemira Gas that was renamed to Temse . This transaction resulted in a gain of $0.4 million. During the year ended December 31, 2014, the company sold four vessels, the Eeklo , Flanders Harmony , Temse and Flanders Tenacity (which was a vessel under finance lease and purchased by the Company in 2014 immediately prior to the sale), resulting in a gain of $65.6 million. The vessels are financed through borrowings that are secured by a mortgage on the vessels, see note 7.

Interest costs capitalized to vessels for the year ended December 31, 2016 and for the year ended December 31, 2015 aggregated $0.9 million and $0.8 million, respectively. Based on the operating performance of the fleet, no impairment indicators have been identified and no impairment test has been performed for December 31, 2016. No impairment indicators have been noticed for vessels under construction.

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Exmar LPG BVBA
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, unless otherwise indicated)
December 31, 2016 (unaudited with the exception of 2014 comparative figures)


(5) Asset classified as held for sale

On January 10, 2017 the Brugge Venture was sold to Naviera Transoceania s.a., this resulted in a gain of $1.1 million.
Asset Classified as Held for Sale
2016
2015
Cost
 
 
Balance as per January 1
-
-
Changes during the financial year
  
 
        Transfer from vessels
  26,649
-
Balance as per December 31
  26,649
-
 
2016
2015
Accumulated depreciations and impairment losses
 
 
Balance as per January 1
-
-
Changes during the financial year
  
 
       Transfer from vessels
  8,919
-
Balance as per December 31
  8,919
-
Net book value as per December 31
  17,730
-
Fair value as per December 31
  18,816
-

(6) Other Current Assets
 
 
December 31, 2016
December 31, 2015
Accrued revenues
-
  80
Prepaid expenses
  3,372
  2,941
 
  3,372
  3,021


(7) Long-term Debt and Finance Lease Obligations

(a)
Long-term debt
 
 
December 31, 2016
December 31, 2015
U.S. Dollar denominated debt due through 2021
  402,236

  329,549

Less debt issuance costs
(5,831
)
(6,961
)
Total debt
  396,405

322,588

Less current portion
(54,218
)
(35,867
)
Total long-term debt
342,187

286,721


The annual maturities of the long-term debt as of December 31, 2016 during the next five years and thereafter are as follows:
 
 
Long-term debt
2017 (*)
  55,535
2018
  41,761
2019
  41,761
2020
  41,761
2021
  221,418
Total
  402,236

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Exmar LPG BVBA
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, unless otherwise indicated)
December 31, 2016 (unaudited with the exception of 2014 comparative figures)


(*) Includes advanced debt repayment as a result of the sale of Brugge Venture in early January 2017.
The long-term debt of the Company relates to the 6-year senior secured loan facility (the “LPG Facility” amending and restating agreement of June 16, 2015) of up to $460.0 million, consisting of: a revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) of $310.0 million and a newbuilding facility (the “Newbuilding Facility”) of up to $150.0 million. As per December 31, 2016 the facility is fully drawn. The borrowings are secured by a mortgage on the underlying assets owned.
The LPG Facility bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 1.90%, the maturity date of the LPG Facility is June 16, 2021. The weighted-average effective interest rate for the Company’s long-term debt outstanding at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 was 2.83% and 2.38%, respectively.
The commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility are reduced by 24 consecutive quarterly reductions commencing on September 2015, the first 23 in an amount of $8.7 million and the last reduction in an amount of $109.9 million. The Newbuilding Facility is repayable in consecutive quarterly installments, each in an amount equal to one sixty-eighth of the amount of that newbuilding advance. The first installment of each Newbuilding Advance shall be repaid on the date falling 3 months after the Drawdown Date of that Newbuilding Advance and the last installment shall be repaid on the Maturity Date together with a balloon payment equal to the amount outstanding under that Newbuilding Advance.
All amounts due under the LPG Facility are secured by shareholder guarantees, a first priority mortgage, a first priority share pledge, the assignment of all earnings, insurances and existing or future time-charter contracts, and a first priority pledge of the earnings account.
The LPG Facility contains covenants that require, among other things, compliance with the following:
minimum aggregate cash and cash equivalents of the higher of (i) $20.0 million and (ii) 5% of financial indebtedness;
minimum consolidated working capital of $0;
ratio of net financial indebtedness to consolidated total capitalization of less than 0.70;
minimum ratio of EBITDA to interest expense 2.0 to 1.00;
minimum security coverage ratio of 125%.

Consolidated working capital excludes shareholders’ loans. Dividends may be declared and paid providing that Exmar LPG BVBA and its subsidiaries are in compliance with the financial and other covenants; there is no event of default; and the minimum liquidity is respected. In case of non-compliance with these covenants, early repayment of related borrowings might occur. As of 31 December 2016 the Company was compliant with all covenants with more than sufficient headroom.

(b) Finance lease obligations

The outstanding finance lease obligations as at December 31, 2016 relate to the lease arrangement for the LPG carrier Temse . During 2015, the Company entered into a sale and lease back arrangement for the LPG carrier Temse (formerly known as Kemira Gas ). The lease period commenced November 2015 for a period of six years. Lease rentals are payable on a monthly basis.
At December 31, 2016, the weighted-average interest rate implicit in the lease relating to the Temse was 5.84%. At December 31, 2015, the weighted-average interest rate implicit in the remaining lease was 5.84%.
 
December 31, 2016
December 31, 2015
Temse
  11,516
  13,611
Less current portion
                                   (2,121)
                                   (2,333)
Long-term finance lease obligations
  9,395
  11,278


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Exmar LPG BVBA
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, unless otherwise indicated)
December 31, 2016 (unaudited with the exception of 2014 comparative figures)

As at December 31, 2016, the commitments under finance lease obligations approximated $13.3 million, including imputed interest of $1.8 million, repayable from 2017 through 2021, as indicated below:
 
Finance lease obligations
2017
  2,745
2018
  2,653
2019
  2,565
2020
  2,475
2021
  2,903
Total
  13,341

(8) Shareholders’ Loans

As of December 31, 2016, the Company has loans outstanding to its shareholders of $106.7 million (December 31, 2015 - $116.4 million). These loans bear interest at LIBOR plus margin of 0.50% (2015 - LIBOR plus margin of 0.50%) and have no fixed repayment terms. Part of the loans is used for financing of the new building vessels until the loan is drawn upon payment of the final tranche. As at December 31, 2016, the interest accrued on these advances was $4.7 million (December 31, 2015 - $3.4 million). Both the principal and the accrued interest on these loans are included as shareholders’ loans in the Company’s consolidated statements of financial position, except for the interest that was paid while the shareholders loan was used for the financing of the newbuilds - see also note capitalized interest in note 4. The weighted-average effective interest rate for the Company’s shareholders’ loans outstanding at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 was 1.19% and 0.77%, respectively.

(9) Other Current Liabilities
 
December 31, 2016
December 31, 2015
Deferred revenues
  578
  1,455
Accrued interest expense loan
  700
  354
Accrued interest expense IRS
  164
  191
Other accrued charges
  221
  31
 
  1,663
  2,031


(10) Share Capital

Exmar LPG BVBA has authorized share capital of $132,832,000 divided into 1,328,320 registered shares of no par value, all of which shares have been fully paid, and the legal title and beneficial ownership of 50% of those shares is held by each of Exmar NV and Teekay Luxembourg S.a.r.l..
In 2012, prior to the investment by Teekay Luxembourg S.a.r.l., Exmar NV transferred certain wholly owned subsidiaries to the newly-formed entity, Exmar LPG BVBA in exchange for the registered shares. As this transaction occurred between entities under common control at the time of the transfer, the assets of the underlying entities were recorded at the book value of Exmar NV at the date of the transfer. The difference between the value of the share capital issued and the book value of the assets is recorded as a reserve and adjusted through equity.


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Exmar LPG BVBA
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, unless otherwise indicated)
December 31, 2016 (unaudited with the exception of 2014 comparative figures)

(11) Related Party Transactions

(a)
Exmar NV provides general and corporate management services for the Company. Exmar Shipmanagement NV, a subsidiary of Exmar NV provides all services in relation to crew and technical management of the vessels. Exmar Marine NV, a subsidiary of Exmar NV, provides commercial management services. For these services, fees are charged to the joint ventures based on contractual agreements between all parties involved. All amounts charged by Exmar NV, Exmar Shipmanagement NV and Exmar Marine NV to the Company are reflected in administrative and vessel operating expenses except for the management fee charged if and when a vessel is sold, these are netted in the gain on sale. Detail as follows:

 
Year ended December 31, 2016
Year ended December 31, 2015
Year ended December 31, 2014
Exmar NV
  641
  632
  588
Exmar Hong Kong
  110
  109
  115
Exmar Shipmanagement NV
  2,765
  2,758
  2,903
Exmar Marine NV
  2,403
  3,046
  4,447


(b)
Included in accounts payable is due to affiliated companies of $2.6 million and nil as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
(c)
Included in accounts receivable is due from affiliated companies of $10.7 million and $8.3 million as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
(d)
More specifics on shareholder loans and related guarantees, see notes 7 and 8.


(12) Fair Value Measurements

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument:

Cash and cash equivalents - The fair value of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents approximates its carrying amounts reported in the consolidated statements of financial position.

Accounts receivable / Accounts payable - The fair value of the Company’s accounts receivable and accounts payable approximates the carrying amount given the short term nature of these instruments.

Shareholders’ loans - The fair values of the Company’s shareholders’ loans approximate its carrying amount reported in the consolidated statements of financial position as the shareholders’ loans have no stated repayment terms and are due on demand. These loans bear interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 0.50% (see note 8).

Long-term debt - The fair values of the Company’s fixed-rate and variable-rate long-term debt is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on rates currently available for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities. The Company does not include credit enhancement in its fair valuation of long-term debt.

Derivative financial instruments - The fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments is the estimated amount that the Company would receive or pay to terminate each agreement at the reporting date, taking into account the interest rates reflected in the swap curve at the reporting date and the current credit worthiness of both the Company and the derivative counterparty. The estimated amount is the present value of future cash flows. The Company transacts its derivative financial instrument through investment-grade rated financial institutions at the time of the transaction and requires no collateral from these institutions. There are no margin calls or cash collateral required from the counterparty. Given the current volatility in the credit markets, it is reasonably possible that the derivative fair value recorded could vary by a material amount in the near term.


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Exmar LPG BVBA
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, unless otherwise indicated)
December 31, 2016 (unaudited with the exception of 2014 comparative figures)

The Company categorizes the fair value estimates by a fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used to measure fair value. The fair value hierarchy has three levels based on the reliability of the inputs used to determine fair value as follows:

Level 1.    Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;
Level 2.
Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and
Level 3.
Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

The following table includes the estimated fair value and carrying value of those assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis, as well as the estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments that are not accounted for at a fair value on a recurring basis.


 
 
December 31, 2016
December 31, 2015
 
Fair Value Hierarchy Level
Carrying Amount Asset (Liability)
Fair Value Asset (Liability)
Carrying Amount Asset (Liability)
Fair Value Asset (Liability)
Cash and cash equivalents
Level 2
32,394

32,394

74,014
74,014
Derivative financial instruments - Asset
Level 2
2,486

2,486

-
-
Shareholders’ loans
Level 2
(106,735
)
(106,735
)
          (116,385)
          (116,385)
Long-term debt (1)
Level 2
          (396,405)

          (400,918)

          (322,588)
          (328,313)
Derivative financial instruments - Liability
Level 2
                 (581)

                 (581)

              (1,987)
              (1,987)

(1) Includes unamortized debt issuance costs of $5.8 million as at December 31, 2016 (December 31, 2015 - $7.0 million).

(13) Operating leases

(a)
Company as a lessor

The Company’s future minimum receipts under short- to long-term time charters at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are as follows:
 
December 31, 2016
December 31, 2015
Less than one year
105,273
137,655
Between one and five years
209,595
252,476
More than five years
123,110
156,732
 
437,978
546,863


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Exmar LPG BVBA
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, unless otherwise indicated)
December 31, 2016 (unaudited with the exception of 2014 comparative figures)

Minimum scheduled future revenues assume 100% utilization and do not include revenue generated from new contracts entered into after December 31, 2016, revenue from undelivered vessels, revenue from unexercised option periods of its time-charter contract that existed on December 31, 2016, or variable or contingent revenues. Therefore, the minimum scheduled future revenues should not be construed to reflect total charter hire revenues for any of the years.
(b) Company as a lessee

The Company leases a number of its vessels under operating lease agreements. The expense for 2016 relating to the operating leases amounts to $17.7 million ($25.5 million for 2015 and $23.5 million for 2014). The future minimum payments under non-cancellable operating leases at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are as follows:
 
December 31, 2016
December 31, 2015
Less than one year
17,718
17,718
Between one and five years
49,597
56,497
More than five years
25,242
36,060
 
92,557
110,275

(14) Commitments

As of December 31, 2016, the Company has newbuilding contracts with HHIC - Phil Inc for the construction of four LPG carriers at a total cost of $174.5 million. As at December 31, 2016, the estimated remaining costs to be incurred are $113.4 million (2017) and $34.9 million (2018). The majority of the cost to be incurred in 2017 will be financed through sale and lease back transactions.
(15) Financial Risk Management

During the normal course of its business, the Company is exposed to strategic, operational and financial risks. The Company is exposed to credit, interest, currency and liquidity risks and in order to hedge this exposure, the Company uses interest rate hedges. The Company applies hedge accounting for all hedging relations which meet the conditions to apply hedge accounting (formal documentation and high effectiveness at inception and on an ongoing basis). Financial instruments are recognized initially at fair value. Subsequent to initial recognition, the effective portion of changes in fair value of the financial instruments qualifying for hedge accounting, is recognized in other comprehensive income. Any ineffective portion of changes in fair value and changes in fair value of financial instruments not qualifying for hedge accounting are recognized immediately in profit or loss.

Credit risk

The Company trades only with recognized, creditworthy third parties. It is the Company’s policy that all customers who wish to trade on credit terms are subject to credit verification procedures. In addition, receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing basis with the result that the Company’s exposure to bad debts is not significant. The maximum exposure is the carrying amount as disclosed on the statements of financial position.

Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not have sufficient funds to meet its liabilities. The Company maintains liquidity and makes adjustments to it in light of changes to economic conditions, underlying risks inherent in its operations and capital requirements to maintain its operations. At December 31, 2016, the Company had $32.4 million of cash and cash equivalents ($74.0 million at December 31, 2015).

The following are the contractual maturities of financial liabilities, including estimated interest payments, as at December 31, 2016:

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Exmar LPG BVBA
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, unless otherwise indicated)
December 31, 2016 (unaudited with the exception of 2014 comparative figures)

 
 
Contractual cash flows
 
Carrying amount
Total
1 year or less
1-3 years
3-5 years
More than 5 years
Accounts payable
9,086

9,086

9,086

-

-

-
Accrued interest expense Loan
700

700

700

-

-

-
Accrued interest expense IRS
164

164

164

-

-

-
Shareholders’ loans (1)
106,735

106,735

106,735

-

-

-
Long-term debt  (2)(3)
402,236

452,830

67,273

106,257

279,300

-
Finance lease obligations
11,516

13,341

2,745

5,218

5,378

-
Derivative financial instruments (4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Inflow
       (2,486)

(24,559
)
(4,555
)
(10,803
)
(9,201
)
-
   Outflow
581

22,578

6,316

10,347

5,915

-
 
528,532

580,875

188,464

111,019

281,392

-

(1)
The shareholders’ loans are due on demand; however, the Company does not expect the shareholders to demand repayment in the next year.
(2)
Amount does not include debt issuance costs being netted against long-term debt of $5.8 million.
(3)
Contractual cash flows for long-term debt include estimated future variable interest payments of $50.6 million based on current interest rates.
(4)
Contractual cash flows for derivative liability include accrued interest payments included in accrued liabilities of $0.1 million.

Market risk

Interest Rate Risk

The company has borrowings that require the Company to make interest payments based on LIBOR. In order to cover this exposure, the Company entered into interest rates swap agreements in which the variable LIBOR rate is changed into a fixed rate for the duration of the loan. The Company is perfectly hedged for this risk. The Company applies hedge accounting on the negative Mark to Market.

The Company has entered into several interest rate swap agreements, which exchanges a receipt of floating interest for a payment of fixed interest to reduce the Company’s exposure to interest rate variability on its outstanding floating-rate debt. The Company has designated, for accounting purposes, its interest rate swaps as cash flow hedges.

As at December 31, 2016, the Company was committed to the following U.S. Dollar-denominated interest rate swap agreements (or IRS ):

 
Interest Rate Index
Notional Amount
Fair Value / Carrying Amount of Asset (Liability)
Remaining Term
Fixed Interest Rate (1)
 
 
 
(years)
%
IRS - Revolving credit facility (2)
LIBOR
257,800
          (581)
4.5
1.84
IRS - Kaprijke (2)
LIBOR
34,743
192
4.5
1.69
IRS - Knokke (2)
LIBOR
35,846
28
4.5
1.81
IRS - Kontich (2)
LIBOR
36,397
1,140
4.5
1.00
IRS - Kortrijk (2)
LIBOR
37,500
1,126
4.5
1.03

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Exmar LPG BVBA
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, unless otherwise indicated)
December 31, 2016 (unaudited with the exception of 2014 comparative figures)



(1)
Excludes the margin the Company pays on its variable-rate debt, which as at December 31, 2016 was 1.90%.
(2)
Notional amount reduces quarterly.

The Company is exposed to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the counterparty to the interest rate swap agreement. In order to minimize counterparty risk, the Company only enters into derivative transactions with counterparties that are rated A- or better by Standard & Poor’s or A3 or better by Moody’s at the time of the transactions.

Accumulated comprehensive income/loss

The following table contains the changes in the balances of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income/loss for the periods presented:

 
Qualifying Cash Flow Hedging Instruments
Balance as at December 31, 2014
-
Other comprehensive loss
(1,987)
Balance at December 31, 2015
(1,987)
Other comprehensive income
3,892
Balance at December 31, 2016
1,905

Except for the shareholders' loans, all interest exposure is covered through IRS contracts. An increase of 10 bps will increase the interest expense by $0.1 million.

Foreign Currency Risk

The Company’s functional currency is U.S. Dollars. The results of operations are affected by fluctuations in currency exchange rates. The volatility in the financial results due to currency exchange rate fluctuations is attributed primarily to foreign currency expenses. A portion of the vessel operating expenses is denominated in Euro, which is primarily a function of the nationality of the crew. As a result, fluctuations in the Euro relative to the U.S. Dollar have caused, and are likely to continue to cause, fluctuations in our reported vessel operating expenses. A 10 basis point change in foreign currency exchange rates would impact the Company’s consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income by approximately $1.8 million (2015 - $1.4 million).


(16) Employee expenses and director remuneration

Directors are appointed by the two joint venture partners. Director compensation is nil for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014.

There are no key management personnel employed by the Company. Management of the Company is performed through corporate and ship management service agreements with Exmar Marine NV and Exmar Shipmanagement NV as described in Note 11 - Related Party Transactions. As a result, compensation for key management personnel amounts to nil for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014.

The following employee expenses related to seafarers have been included in vessel and other operating expenses:

 
Year ended December 31, 2016
Year ended December 31, 2015
Year ended December 31, 2014
Salaries, bonuses and other personnel expenses
18,987
16,547
15,884

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Exmar LPG BVBA
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(all tabular amounts stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, unless otherwise indicated)
December 31, 2016 (unaudited with the exception of 2014 comparative figures)


(17) Capital Management

The Board defines “capital” to include funds raised through the issuance of ordinary share capital, accumulated profits and proceeds raised from debt facilities, including shareholder loans. The Board’s policy is to obtain additional capital for the construction or acquisition of new vessels through shareholder loan injections by the Company’s Joint Venture Partners and external debt facilities and to dividend out any available excess cash the Company generates. The Board regularly reviews and manages its capital structure to maintain a balance between the higher returns that might be possible with higher levels of borrowings and the advantages and security afforded by a sound capital position, and makes adjustments to the capital structure in light of changes in economic conditions.
 
(18) Subsequent events

(a)
On January 10, 2017, the LPG vessel Brugge Venture was sold.
(b)
On March 28, 2017, one of the Company’s four LPG newbuilding carriers, the Kallo , was delivered.


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