Statement of Facts

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Definitions #

A detailed log of time events during a ship's stay in port, used for calculating laytime and demurrage.

Technical A document recording arrival, berthing, cargo ops, and delays, often attached to a charter party to compute charterer's loading time and costs.

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Etymology #

From 'statement' (formal record) and 'facts' (occurrences).

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Collocations #

Surface SOF 表面事实记录（非最终）
Laytime calculation 装卸时间计算

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Real Business Examples #

The agents prepared the Statement of Facts, noting the vessel commenced loading at 08:00 and completed at 16:30.

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Register & Variants #

Register: formal
BrE/AmE: global

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Synonyms & Antonyms #

Synonyms: time sheet

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Common Errors #

Omitting waiting time for berth or unexpected halt. All periods of delay must be listed, otherwise the calculations may be biased.

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Confusable Terms #

Time sheet vs Statement of Facts: Often used interchangeably, but SOF may be broader in detail for shipping.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is the SOF used??

It is used to compute laytime, demurrage, or despatch money per the charter party.

Who signs the SOF??

The master, the port agent, and stevedores sign after the vessel is done.

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