Demise Charter
means the hire of a Vessel by which the charterer obtains possession and control of the Vessel and is responsible for the Vessel, its operation and maintenance. Empties means a Cargo container which does not contain any Cargo. Environment means the physical factors of the surroundings of human and non- human life forms, including without limitation the land, soil, plants, habitat, waters, atmosphere, climate, sound, odours, tastes, biodiversity and the social and aesthetic values of landscape. Environmental Hazard means a state of danger to human health or the Environment, whether imminent or otherwise, resulting from the location, storage, handling or release of any substance having toxic, corrosive, flammable, explosive, infectious, irritant or otherwise dangerous or damaging characteristics.
