Exe Task 1: a) Given a particular full ship load of cargo (below), and taking into consideration the stowage factor, figure out what type and size of ship would be most suitable for this particular voyage charter trip (assuming that adequate shore gear is available at both ends). Choose from the options on the following pages. The cargo: 38,420 MT grain, winter grain #2, stowage factor 1.27/MT or 45 ft3/ton (1,000 kg). b) Given the cargo details below, your answers to part a) above, and referring to the examples in the Specialized Freight Services textbook, how would you word your request to the charter broker? Note: Most requests are sent via telex and charter terms are used. Cargo Details: Name of the exporter: Canadian Grain Exporter Ltd., Winnipeg Weight variation: more or less 10% Port of loading: Halifax Port of Discharge: Rotterdam Terms: Free In and Out, levelled (at the expense of the charterer) The ship has to be at safe berth between June 15 and 18 Cargo is loaded at at least 25,000 MT per day, weather permitting Cargo is discharged at at least 9,000 MT per day, keeping in mind local customs and holidays of the destination port. Commission: 1.75% of the ocean freight Task #2: Given that you have found a suitable vessel for the cargo, which charter terms are most crucial to watch out for the possible big money pit falls)? Why? Task #3: of this voyage charter would have been "fixed" with an owner/broker under a Charter Party, explain why there is still a Bill of Lading issued. Alternatively, if it was "fixed" under a Booking Note instead of a Charter Party, what would be the key differences (advantages and/or disadvantages)