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GOVERNMENT OF PUERTO RICO PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF STATE SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO SHIPMENT AGREEMENT SERVICE CONTRACT NUMBER 2019-000 37 This Service Agreement is made and will be effective as of the 19 11 day of February 2019, between The Puerto Rico Department of State, a Government entity with existing and legal personality under Article IV, Section 6 of the Constitution of Puerto Rico, named in this contract as CHARTERER, whose street address is Old San Juan, San José Street Number 200 and city is San Juan, Puerto Rico, which is here represented by Acting Secretary of State, María A. Marcano De León, of legal age, married and resident in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico. AND- EZ Shipping Limited, a legally operating logistics company that provides cargo and freight services, named in this contract as VESSEL OWNER, with postal address: P.O. Box 4534, Road Town, Tórtola, British Virgin Islands, VG1110 and physical address at 2nd Floor Hamm Building, Port- Purcell Roundabout, Blackbourne Highway, Road Town, Tórtola, British Virgin Islands and represented in this agreement by Clyde Chalwell, Owner, of legal age, married and resident in Tórtola, British Virgin Islands. In consideration of the mutual representations, warranties, terms and conditions contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by the parties hereto, the parties in possession and enjoyment of their civil rights and having the legal capacity to this agreement, freely and voluntarily 119(11 1,12 11 AGREE #11./ VESSEL OWNER agrees to próvido the contracted services to CHARTERER following the terms and conditions stated in the service agreement signed by both parties. IN CONSIDERATION OF the matters stated aboye and in consideration of mutual benefits set forth in this agreement, the parties agree on the points as follows: ARTICLE 1. EMPLOYMENT AND SERVICES OF VESSEL During each CHARTER TERM, the VESSEL shall be employed exclusively for CHARTERER use in the performance of various tasks as directed by CHARTERER. Such services shall include, but not be limited to, packing, transportation and brokerage along with the implied ancillary services involved in the international (door to door, door to port, port to door or port to port) shipment of property as agreed on within the confines of the contract. VESSEL OWNER will provide stated services under stated terms and conditions. ARTICLE 2. The inventory of the goods to be transported will be part of this contract. (Annex 1.) The VESSEL shall be available and at CHARTERER's disposal for operation twenty-four (24) hours per

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GOVERNMENT OF PUERTO RICO PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF STATE

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO

SHIPMENT AGREEMENT

SERVICE CONTRACT NUMBER 2019-00037

This Service Agreement is made and will be effective as of the 1911 day of February 2019,

between The Puerto Rico Department of State, a Government entity with existing and legal

personality under Article IV, Section 6 of the Constitution of Puerto Rico, named in this contract as

CHARTERER, whose street address is Old San Juan, San José Street Number 200 and city is San

Juan, Puerto Rico, which is here represented by Acting Secretary of State, María A. Marcano De

León, of legal age, married and resident in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico.

AND-

EZ Shipping Limited, a legally operating logistics company that provides cargo and freight services,

named in this contract as VESSEL OWNER, with postal address: P.O. Box 4534, Road Town,

Tórtola, British Virgin Islands, VG1110 and physical address at 2nd Floor Hamm Building, Port-

Purcell Roundabout, Blackbourne Highway, Road Town, Tórtola, British Virgin Islands and

represented in this agreement by Clyde Chalwell, Owner, of legal age, married and resident in

Tórtola, British Virgin Islands.

In consideration of the mutual representations, warranties, terms and conditions contained herein,

and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby

acknowledged by the parties hereto, the parties in possession and enjoyment of their civil rights and

having the legal capacity to this agreement, freely and voluntarily

119(111,1211 AGREE

#11./ VESSEL OWNER agrees to próvido the contracted services to CHARTERER following the terms

and conditions stated in the service agreement signed by both parties. IN CONSIDERATION OF the

matters stated aboye and in consideration of mutual benefits set forth in this agreement, the parties

agree on the points as follows:

ARTICLE 1. EMPLOYMENT AND SERVICES OF VESSEL

During each CHARTER TERM, the VESSEL shall be employed exclusively for CHARTERER use in

the performance of various tasks as directed by CHARTERER. Such services shall include, but not

be limited to, packing, transportation and brokerage along with the implied ancillary services involved

in the international (door to door, door to port, port to door or port to port) shipment of property as

agreed on within the confines of the contract. VESSEL OWNER will provide stated services under

stated terms and conditions.

ARTICLE 2. The inventory of the goods to be transported will be part of this contract. (Annex 1.) The

VESSEL shall be available and at CHARTERER's disposal for operation twenty-four (24) hours per

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day. The VESSEL shall not be used for any purpose other than performance of services during the

CHARTER TERM.

ARTICLE 3. PERFORMANCE OF VOYAGES

1) During the employment under this CHARTER, the VESSEL OWNER or its designated master

shall perform all voyages without delay. VESSEL OWNER or its designated master shall load, stow,

and trim the VESSEL. The decision to proceed or not proceed on a trip in the face of adverse or

changing weather will be of the VESSEL OWNER.

2) VESSEL OWNER shall promptly and efficiently receive, ship and deliver safely, within

CHARTERER established schedules and without delay, the goods entrusted to it hereunder.

3) VESSEL OWNER will receive the goods in San Juan, Puerto Rico at Port 9 or 10 on Wednesday

20, February 2019 and will deliver them to Puerto Cabello, Venezuela on or before Friday 23,

February 2019.

ARTICLE 4. OPERATION IN COMPLIANCE WITH LAW

A. VESSEL OWNER warrants that it has the right to CHARTER the VESSEL to CHARTERER, that

the VESSEL is entitled to perform the services under all applicable law (including having all

documentation that may be required to perform the services in accordance with applicable law) and

exercise due diligence to deliver and maintain the VESSEL in a seaworthy condition.

B. The VESSEL shall be operated, manned and maintained by VESSEL OWNER at all times during

the term of this CHARTER in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws, rules and

regulations, including (but not limited to) life saving requirements. The VESSEL OWNER warrants to

exercise good faith in the performance of each and every obligation under this CHARTER.

C. VESSEL OWNER shall be responsible for paying any civil, criminal, or administrative fines,

citations, or penalties that VESSEL OWNER may incur as a result of VESSEL OWNER'S violation of

any laws, rules, or regulations during the term of this CHARTER.--- ---------- ------

D. VESSEL OWNER shall indemnify and hold CHARTERER harmless from any liability for personal

injury, death, or property damage attributable to VESSEL OWNER'S intentional nnisconduct

constituting a violation of state or federal criminal law.

ARTICLE 5. DESCRIPTION OF VESSEL

The vessel that will be used to provide the service is the Midnight Stone, built in 1982, with registry

number 2439. Its owner and operators neme is Midnight Marine Holdings Limited. Capacity and

operational range of the vessel (Vessel's particulars) will be included as Annex 2.

VESSEL OWNER will transport the goods in three containers with wheels and each container being

of 45 feet long. The Vessel shall be delivered at the commencement of the Charter Term, fully

tanked with fuel, hydraulic fluid, lubricated, manned, provisioned and ready in al respect to perform

services as required by this CHARTER.

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ARTICLE 6. MANNING REQUIREMENTS

A. VESSEL OWNER shall at ah l times man the VESSEL with a sufficient number of competent and

properly licensed crew and/or deckhands trained and experienced in the operation of the VESSEL in

the waters in which the VESSEL is to operate under this CHARTER. The specific number of crew

shall be two (2) crew members (captain and one crew) or more for vessels under 41 feet in length,

and at least three (3) crew members (captain and 2 crew) for vessels 41 feet or greater in length.

VESSEL OWNER shall cause the crew of the VESSEL to carry out their duties with due care and

workmanship and the utnnost dispatch and diligence. VESSEL OWNER shall be responsible for

properly receiving and stowing ah l cargo, including maintenance of the proper trim and draft of the

VESSEL. Cargo loading and unloading operations shall be under the supervision and control of

VESSEL OWNER. VESSEL OWNER and crew shall operate the VESSEL in such a way as to not

cause unreasonable risk or avoidable damage to any personnel or cargo,

B. VESSEL OWNER warrants that the crew to be provided by VESSEL OWNER shall meet legal

manning requirements in accordance with ah l applicable law for uses and purposes of the VESSEL

required hereunder and as more particularly stated in ARTICLE 1. The VESSEL'S crew shall be

VESSEL OWNER'S employees at all times. VESSEL OWNER shall pay all wages, fringe benefits,

applicable taxes, expenses, fees, and transportation costs required for the VESSEL'S crew.

C. The VESSEL shall be loaded and unloaded at any dock, berth, or place that CHARTERER may

direct, as approved by VESSEL OWNER, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.

VESSEL OWNER shall assist CHARTERER in locating and selecting the docks and landings

suitable to accomplish the safe loading and unloading of passengers and cargo.

ARTICLE 7. RADIO COMMUNICATIONS

VESSEL OWNER shall have, as a minimum, the following radio equipment in a functional and

working condition at ah l times on VESSEL: one (1) VHF marine radio, and may maintain one (1) HE

SSB marine radio. Except when outside of communication range, VESSEL OWNER may be

required to maintain constant communications on an hourly basis with the assigned CHARTERER

designated dispatcher by monitoring the VHF marine radio and providing VESSEL'S position as

directed by dispatcher. If VESSEL OWNER fails to comply with the provisions of this Article,

CHARTERER may terminate this CHARTER upan twenty-four (24) hours written notice.

ARTICLE 8. VESSEL PROVISIONS

VESSEL OWNER shall provide and pay for any other supplies necessary for the VESSEL'S

mechanical functioning. VESSEL OWNER shall provide and pay for ah l expenses necessary for the

maintenance of the crew including, but not limited to, provisions (except as otherwise provided by

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CHARTERER), commissary, water, laundry and any necessary lodging. At the start of any

CHARTER TERM, VESSEL OWNER shall provide a minimum of three (3) days of such provisions

required for the maintenance of the crew, ------------ -------- ------------ -------

ARTICLE 9. MAINTENANCE OF VESSEL

VESSEL OWNER shall maintain the VESSEL'S hull and machinery in a seaworthy condition

(Surveyor designation of "Fit for Purpose"). CHARTERER shall provide or otherwise reimburse

VESSEL OWNER'S actual cost of hull and gear cleaning and decontamination if VESSEL requires

such cleaning as a direct result of SERVICES under this CHARTER,

ARTICLE 10. HIRE

CHARTERER will pay VESSEL OWNER for each CHARTER TERM or SERVICES satisfactorily

performed and accepted by the CHARTERER. Any amendment or modification of this CHARTER

must be in writing and duly executed by both parties in order to be binding.

B. CHARTERER shall pay Hire for the VESSEL and the SERVICES to be provided by the VESSEL

OWNER, for each CHARTER TERM in accordance with the following provisions. For the purposes

of ARTICLE 10 - HIRE, a day shall be deemed to be any portion of a twenty-four (24) hour period

beginning at 12:00 midnight and ending at 11:59 pm. For the purposes of vessel length, ah l vessels

will be rated on the generally accepted term of LOA., (Length Over AH).-

C. SERVICES are to be performed by VESSEL OWNER only upon a receipt of a written WORK

ORDER signed by the CHARTERER, except that a verbal order will suffice in an emergency; such

verbal order to be confirmed by written WORK ORDER after issuance of the verbal order.

Compensation will be negotiated for each specific WORK ORDER. No payment will be made for

SERVICES or items not authorized by a written WORK ORDER.

D. CHARTERER shall reimburse VESSEL OWNER'S reasonable costs incurred and paid for by

VESSEL OWNER and designated crew for travel, meals and lodging when attending CHARTERER

provided or approved training or meetings

E. The termination of the CHARTER TERM (termination of dispatch) is determined by the time the

VESSEL is secure in its moorings at the original point of delivery during drills and exercises, and

secure at its mooring after final decontamination after an oil spill response (which process shall be

pronnptly undertaken without delay). If termination is by VESSEL OWNER, termination of dispatch

shall be as mutually agreed by CHARTERER'S Group Supervisor and VESSEL OWNER. VESSEL

OWNER must ensure CHARTERER is notified of release time.

F. VESSEL OWNER shall be compensated at the end of the CHARTER TERM, and if the

CHARTER TERM is longer than fourteen (14) days, then invoices may be submitted every fourteen

(14) days. The VESSEL OWNER shall provide ah l necessary information to the appropriate Fishing

Vessel Adnninistrator, who shall in turn submit an invoice to CHARTERER. Payment of ah l sums due

shall be made within fifteen (15) days of receipt of an invoice by CHARTERER.

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ARTICLE 11. CONTRACT AMOUNT

A. For the services provided to the customer by EZ Shipping Limited under this agreement, the

CHARTERER will pay to VESSEL OWNER the annount of US $211,000.00, which is based on a

reasonable estimate, of the costs involved in providing the requested service(s). -------- -------

8) The Department of State budget account for the contract is 111-0230000-0001-0007-2019.

C) CHARTERER shall pay for ah l port fees and moorage that may be incurred as a result of this

Charter while the VESSEL is away from its borne port. CHARTERER shall pay ah l taxes incidental to

the use of the VESSEL. CHARTERER is responsible for payment of any additional fees, levies,

duties, Laxes, insurance premiums or any other costs legally applied regarding the engagement.

D) CHARTERER also understands that payment of ah l shipping related fees is required prior to

shipment of customer's property.

ARTICLE 12. BREAKDOWN: DEFICIENCY OF CREWING OR STORES

A. In the event of any loss of time, not due to fault of CHARTERER, on account of: dry-docking or

other necessary measures to maintain the efficiency of the VESSEL; deficiency of crewing or stores;

breakdown of machinery, gear or equipment, damage to hull; collision; breach of orders; neglect of

duty of master, officer or crew; strike or other labor stoppages of master, officers or crew; refusal to

sail; stranding; fire; difficulties to the VESSEL'S flag, ownership or previous ports of call; requisition

of title or use of the VESSEL; failure to comply with rules, regulations or laws of ports of call;

interference by authorities; or any other similar accident or event whatsoever either hindering or

preventing the full working of the VESSEL, then no HIRE is to be paid for any time loss until the

VESSEL is again in sufficient state to fully resume SERVICES and, has regained a position

equivalent to the position occupied at the time just prior to the accident or occurrence.

B. In the case of the VESSEL taken off-HIRE while on a voyage by reason of an accident or

occurrence described in 12A aboye, the hire shall be suspended from the time of the accident or

occurrence until the VESSEL is again in the same position as before the accident or occurrence and

the VESSEL returns to an equivalent position or a substitute voyage directed by CHARTERER.

C. During the period of off-HIRE all reimbursable items identified in ARTICLE 10 - HIRE and

ARTICLE 11 - PORT FEES, MOORAGE, TAXES that would otherwise be for CHARTERER'S

account under this CHARTER shall be for the VESSEL OWNER'S account.

D. It is understood that the VESSEL shall use due diligence to comply with ah l applicable federal,

state and local environmental protection and safety laws, regulations, and stipulations when

performing SERVICES in effect at ah l ports within the trading limits. If the VESSEL is found not to

comply with any such rule, regulation or law, VESSEL OWNER shall take immediate measures to

comply, and ah l expenses incurred as a result of such failure to comply shall be for VESSEL

OWNER'S account under the off-HIRE provisions of ARTICLE 12.-

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E. If the VESSEL is lost or becomes a constructive total loss, HIRE shall cease at 11:59 PM of the

day of VESSEL loss or constructive total loss. If the VESSEL is missing, HIRE shall be suspended

as of 11:59 PM on the day when the VESSEL was last heard from and until the VESSEL'S safety

has been established, unless loss of contact is deemed to have occurred through no fault of

VESSEL OWNER.

F. Any HIRE paid for in advance is to be adjusted by refund or deduction from futura payments for

any offHIRE or suspension during the period for which payment was made. ------- --------

G. If the VESSEL is off-HIRE for a period of time exceeding twenty-four (24) hours for any of the

events referred to in ARTICLE 12, CHARTERER may terminate this CHARTER at its sole option if

VESSEL OWNER is not making best efforts to return to a safe harbor.

H. Notwithstanding the aboye, should EZ Shipping Limited's vessel encounter any hardships as a

result of its presence in the vicinity of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, or any port of waters recognized

as those belonging to the country of Venezuela, including but not limited to seizure or arrest of the

vessel, detention of the vessel by Venezuelan or other authorities, a taking of the vessel or its cargo

by pirates, or others subject to an act of civil unrest, war, civil commotion, strike, or similar unrest,

DOS shall act with immediate and appropriate support and financial resources to restore peaceful

possession of the vessel, and its cargo still onboard, to EZ Shipping Limited. If the vessel is seized,

arrested, or detained by a lawful-government proceeding, but due to no fault of EZ Shipping Limited,

DOS hereby pledges and guarantees to intervene on EZ Shipping Limited's behalf by posting a bond

of sufficient amount to release the vessel from arrest, seizure, or detention, and return it to EZ

Shipping Limited. If the vessel is detained, taken, seized or commandeered as a result of any

unlawful act, including those listed in this section, DOS hereby pledges and guarantees to indemnify

EZ Shipping for its losses and damaged incurred as a result thereof, including but not limited to

paying for ah l uninsured losses, replacement of the vessel, or an amount sufficient to replace the

vessel an its freight then pending at the time of loss. DOS also agrees to guaranty and indemnify EZ

Shipping Limited for ah l damages associated with any delay caused by any scenario described in this

section. In any event that the vessel is held or delayed in Venezuela for a period of more than one

day, CHARTERER shall pay the sum of $25,000 per day of delay or detention to VESSEL OWNER.

ARTICLE 13. INSURANCE

A. VESSEL OWNER confirms that it will maintain in place any insurance policies it is carrying as of

the date innmediately prior to entering into this CHARTER or that it routinely cardes for its usual

operations.

B. The insurance coverage shall remain in effect during the CHARTER TERM or the VESSEL is on

HIRE for oil spill response. The time of coverage shall be from díspatch until termination of dispatch

by either the VESSEL OWNER or CHARTERER.

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C. Insurance coverage may be activated for VESSELS that choose to travel to a remote site the day

prior to an exercise or drill with prior approval by the CHARTERER. The VESSEL will only be

considered onHIRE for the purpose of insurance and will not receive any connpensation.

D. In the event of any happening that may result in a claim against the coverage, prompt notice

thereof shall be given to the party first aware of such claim in order to afford both parties an

immediate opportunity to investigate the facts and circumstances giving rise to the potential claim.

E. The parties understand and agree that the insurance coverage is more particularly described in

the insurance policies, the terms, conditions and exclusions of which shall control.

F. VESSEL OWNER warrants that during the term of this CHARTER that as to the insurance

described in Paragraph A of this Clause 13, it shall pay ah l premiunns to keep such insurance policies

in full force and effect on the ternns and conditions more particularly described in such policies and

will not modify, amend or otherwise agree to any reduction in coverage afforded under the policies. -

-G. If VESSEL OWNER has a claim against CHARTERER or has Notice of any claim(s) for which

CHARTERER is or could be accountable;

1. VESSEL OWNER will exercise good faith and prudent management of ah l claims, including third

party claims, and will not defend or settle third-party claims without CHARTERER'S knowledge and

prior written consent.

H. In the event VESSEL OWNER's cost for insurance as provided for hereunder is, by virtue of the

SERVICES being provided hereunder, in excess of that normally paid by VESSEL OWNER for its

standard coverage, then CHARTERER agrees to pay the cost over and aboye that normally incurred

by VESSEL OWNER for its standard coverage. VESSEL OWNER shall advise CHARTERER of

such excess cost before incurring same and shall document the amount of such cost it is clainning

for. Nothing herein shall prevent CHARTERER from taking out insurance for any risks it may deem

appropriate but nothing herein shall require CHARTERER to do so.

ARTICLE 14. SALVAGE

AH derelicts and salvage shall be for VESSEL OWNER'S and CHARTERER'S equal benefit, after

deducting VESSEL OWNER'S and CHARTERER'S expenses and crew portion.

ARTICLE 16. CHARTER NOTA DEMISE

Nothing stated in this CHARTER is to be construed as demise of the VESSEL to CHARTERER.

VESSEL OWNER shall at all times remain responsible for the navigation of the VESSEL, acts of

pilots, tug vessels, crew, and ah l other similar matters as if trading for its own account.-------

ARTICLE 16. CHARTERER'S USE OF VESSEL

During the CHARTER TERM the VESSEL OWNER shall not make any other use of the VESSEL

without CHARTERER's prior authorization. VESSEL OWNER shall not allow on board the VESSEL

IP

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any non-crew member who would interfere with the VESSEL OWNER'S performance of SERVICES

under this CHARTER. If the VESSEL OWNER allows on board the VESSEL any persons who are

not crew members, or CHARTERER employees, or business invitees, the VESSEL OWNER shall

be solely responsible for any liability for any injury to or death to any such person attributable to that

person's presence on board the VESSEL. In no event shall CHARTERER be liable for any expenses

resulting from the injury to or death of any person allowed on board without CHARTERER'S prior

authorization.

ARTICLE 17. VESSEL OWNER IS INDEPENDENT

A. VESSEL OWNER and its employees and any approved Subcontractors and their employees are

independent contractors and are not employees, partners, or joint ventures with CHARTERER.

VESSEL OWNER and Subcontractors and their respective employees will not represent

CHARTERER in performance of SERVICES under this CHARTER, or engage in any conduct that

would imply that VESSEL OWNER and Subcontractors and their respective employees, represent

the CHARTERER.

B. VESSEL OWNER is responsible for the manner, means and methods of performing SERVICES

under this CHARTER.

C. VESSEL OWNER acknowledges and understands that as an independent contractor, VESSEL

OWNER and its employees and Subcontractors and their employees are not eligible for any

employee benefits under any piens maintaíned by CHARTERER, including, but not limited to, the

CHARTERER Savings and Investment Plan, Pension Plan, Sick Pay Plan, Long Term Disability

Insurance Plan, Voluntary Personal Accident Insurance Plan, Severance Plan, Group Life Insurance

Plan, Dental Plan, Occupational Death Plan, Business Travel Plan and Medical Plan.

E. VESSEL OWNER will indemnify, defend and hold CHARTERER and its respective employees

and agents harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, losses, expenses

and/or liabilities resulting from or related to:

1. Any claim, demand, and/or determination that VESSEL OWNER, its employees and/or

Subcontractors and their employees are not independent contractors in connection with the

performance of SERVICES under this CHARTER, including, but not limited to, any claims or

liabilities for regular or overtime wages, salaries, taxes, contributions, and/or assessments; and/or

2. Any claim, demand, and/or determination that VESSEL OWNER, its employees and/or

Subcontractors and their employees are entitled to benefits in connection with the performances of

SERVICES under this CHARTER under any employee benefit piens maintained by CHARTERER;--

3. Any claim, demand, and/or determination that VESSEL OWNER'S employees or Subcontractors'

employees are entitled to additional compensation or benefits as a result of VESSEL OWNER'S

employment policies and practices; and/or

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4. Any clainn, demand, and/or determination that VESSEL OWNER'S employees or Subcontractors'

employees are entitled to additional compensation or benefits, of whatever kind or character, or

damages, of whatever kind or character, based on whole or in part upon theories that they are direct,

dual, loaned, borrowed, and/or co- employees of CHARTERER, in addition to being employees of

VESSEL OWNER or Subcontractor.

F. Should VESSEL OWNER or Subcontractor assume the defense of CHARTERER pursuant to

Paragraph E, CHARTERER shall also be entitled to separate defense and representation of its

interests through counsel acceptable to CHARTERER. ---------- ----------- -------- ----------- -----

ARTICLE 18. TERMS OF AGREEMENT

1) The terms of this agreement will start on the date of this agreement and will remain in full force

and effect until termination through evident completion of contracted services. Both parties to the

agreement agree on each and every clause of the contract and also agree to do everything

necessary to ensure that the terms and conditions of this agreement take effect.

2) CHARTERER understands that in the event that the items are being shipped as consolidated

freight, then there might be a third party consolidator and the consolidator will be responsible for the

items until they arrive at their destination. In such an event, EZ Shipping Limited will have no control

over the movement of the items while they are in the care/possession of the consolidator or any

state agency.

ARTICLE 19. CHOICE OF LAW AND FORUM

The rights and obligations of the Partes to this CHARTER including ah l matters of construction,

validity and performance, shall in ah l respects be governed and enforced in accordance with the

general maritime laws of the United States. In the event, but only in the event, the maritime laws of

the United States do not apply, the laws of Puerto Rico shall govern.

ARTICLE 20. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: the State Department also expressly acknowledges its

duty not to accept any non-pathetic professional interest in any matter that results in a conflict of

interest between the parties to this contract. According to the aboye, the VESSEL OWNER agrees

not to represent interests contrary to the Government of Puerto Rico, its agencies, corporations and

municipalities. The VESSEL OWNER recognizes that this contract does not make him agent,

representative or employee of the State Department for any purpose. Parties certify that no official

or ennployee of each of the parties or a member of their individual units have directly or indirectly

economic interest in this agreement and that no official or employee of the Executive Branch has

any economic interest in the profits or benefits of this agreement, according to provisions of Articles

3.3 (d) and (e) of the Government Ethics Law of Puerto Rico.

ARTICLE 21. ASSIGNMENT/SUBCONTRACTING

A. VESSEL OWNER will not assign any of its rights or delegate any of its obligations under this

CHARTER without prior written approval from CHARTERER. CHARTERER'S ápproval of any

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assignment, subcontract or delegation will not relieve VESSEL OWNER of any responsibility under

this CHARTER.

B. VESSEL OWNER shall not assign any rights or delegate any obligations hereunder without

CHARTERER'S prior written approval, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any such

unauthorized assignment shall be void. CHARTERER may assign this CHARTER to third parties

specifically including any of its respective affiliates or a response action contractor.

ARTICLE 22. WAIVER

If CHARTERER fails to enforce any right or remedy available under this CHARTER, that failure will

not be construed as a waiver of any right or remedy. A waiver of any claim, demand, right or remedy

based on the breach of any provision of this CHARTER will not be construed as a waiver of any

other claim, demand, right or remedy based on a subsequent breach of the same or any other

provision.

ARTICLE 23. FORCE MAJEURE

EZ Shipping Limited shall not be responsible for delays or failure of performance resulting from acts

beyond the reasonable control of such person, such as acts of God, riots, acts of war and epidemics,

power failu res, earthquakes, or other disasters) ("Force Majeure"), providing such delays or failures

of performance could not have been prevented by reasonable precautions and cannot reasonably be

circumvented by such person through the use of alternative sources, work around plans, or other

means, and upon the occurrence of any such event, the contractual dates shall be extended for a

period equal to the duration of the event of Force Majeure.

ARTICLE 24. SEVERABILITY

if any part, term or provision of this CHARTER is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to

be unlawful or unenforceable, the validity and enforceability of the remaining parts, terms and

provisions will not be affected,

ARTICLE 25. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SUCCESSORS

This CHARTER constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to this

CHARTER. This CHARTER cancels and supersedes ah l prior negotiations, representations or

agreements, both written and oral, including any proposals submitted by VESSEL OWNER. The

Parties have not been induced by any representation, statements or agreements other than those

expressed in this CHARTER. No changes, alterations, or modifications to this CHARTER will be

effective unless made in writing and signed by both Partes. This CHARTER will benefit and bind the

successors, representatives and assignees of both Parties.

ARTICLE 26. MANDATORY CLAUSES

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This Agreement shall govern the relationship of the parties that subscribe to it and it can only be

amended in writing and upon common agreement of the parties. In these cases, the amendments

agreements signed between the Parties shall form part of this agreement. Any other contract or

agreement earlier, written or verbal, will be subject to the terms and conditions here laid down. If

any provision or condition of this agreement be declared void or iIlegal by any Court of competent

jurisdiction, ah l other clauses and conditions thereof should continue to have full force and effect. Ahl

notices and other communications provided by this agreement will be in writing and be sent by mail,

email, facsimile or delivered by hand to the addresses specified in this document, or any other

address that from time to time be notified in writing to the other party meets the requirements of this

section. This Agreement shall be registered by the State, in the registration of contracts of the

controller, as provided in the law of the Comptroller of Puerto Rico.

ARTICLE 27. CONTRACT PERIOD

This agreement is valid for the fiscal year 2018-2019, starting from its signing until March 21, 2019.

The same may be cancelled by either party with prior written notice with fifteen (15) days in advance.

ARTICLE 28. INVOICE

The VESSEL OWNER will present an invoice with this comment:

"Under penalty of absolute nullity, I certify that no public servant of the State Department, is a party to or has an interest in the profits or benefits that the product of this invoice, and to be a party to or have an interest in the profits or benefits of resulting from the contract, under this invoice a prior dispensation has been issued. The sole consideration to furnish the contracted goods or services subject of the contract is the payment agreed upon with the authorized representative of the government entity. The amount that appears in the invoice is fair and correct. The work has been performed, the products have been delivered and the services rendered, and no payment has been receive for them.

ARTICLE 29. INVOICE REGISTRATION

The procedure for compensation shall be made upon the presentation of the invoice (s) certified by

the Secretary of State, the Deputy Secretary of State or the Assistant Secretary of State as well as

any other representative authorized by the Secretary of State. DOS may withhold payment from the

owner vessel for services rendered up to the twenty nine percent (29%) provided by Law No. 1 of

2011 "Internal Revenue Code for a New Puerto Rico" in accordance with the regulations appended

by the Secretary of the Treasury. If the vessel owner produces the corresponding relief certificate the

Department of Treasury authorizing the retention of another percent, then it will be an amount to be

retained,

Repister of Government Suppliers in the Portal of Electronic Pavments of the Government of

Puerto Rico: Act No. 103 of May 25, 2006, known as the Law to Enforce the Fiscal Reform of the

Government of Puerto Rico, as amended, provides in Article 20 that it will be public policy of the

Government of Puerto Rico, to encourage the development of technology by encouraging that all

disbursement of public funds be made through electronic methods. In compliance with these

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provisions of law and as part of the transition to the new Accounting System of the Government of

Puerto Rico, it is required that ah l Suppliers of government agencies register in the electronic system

to receive disbursements through electronic methods. It should be noted that the registration

process in the Electronic Payment Portal is compulsory and full responsibility of the contractor.

Payment of invoices cannot be made until the contractor has completed the process and registration

of the invoice in the Online Invoice Registration System through the Line of the Internet page of the

Department of the Treasury at the link http: // www.hacienda.pr.gov/sobre-hacienda/hacienda-virtual.

ARTICLE 30. NOTICE

Ah l notices, requests, demands or other communications required or permitted by the terms of this

agreennent will be in writing and sent to the concerned party to the agreement in time and ah l the

notices shall be sent to each party as addressed below:

EZ Shipping Limited P.O. Box 4534 Road Town, Tortola VG1110, British Virgin Islands Mobile: 284-541-9038 Email: clyde.chalwellaez-shipping.com and [email protected]

Department of State Old San Juan, San José Street Number 200 San Juan, Puerto Rico

Postal address: PO BOX 9023271 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00902-3271

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have duly executed this Service Agreement on 19th day of

February, 2019.

Clyde Chalwell EZ Shipping Limited Box 4534 Road Town Tortola VG1110 British Virgin 'stands 55P.

Ma a A. Mar ano IeLeón Acti • Secretary Depa ment of State Old San Juan, San Jose Street San Juan, Puerto Rico S.S.P.