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General rental conditions for boats

KORO d.o.o. (KOROcharter), Ilije Gregorića 34, 10291 Brdovec, Croatia · Charter base: Marina Punat, Puntica 7, 51521 Punat, island of Krk
These conditions are part of any charter agreement with KOROcharter (hereinafter „the Lessor“). The lessee is referred to as the „User“ in the following.

1. Payment

Chartered boats with full equipment may only be used after payment has been made: 50 % upon booking, the remaining balance no later than 4 weeks before the rental begins. The user undertakes to provide the crew list to the lessor no later than 4 weeks before the rental begins.

2. Rental price

The rental price includes the use of the boat, but not the fuel costs. The user receives the boat in a perfect and clean condition, with full fuel and water tanks, and returns it to the lessor in the same condition at the end of the rental period.

3. Withdrawal from the rental agreement

If the user is unable to begin the rental for any reason, they are free to find a replacement renter with the prior consent of the lessor, who will then assume their rights and obligations. If no replacement renter is found, the lessor is entitled to the following amounts:

  • 50 % of the rental price in case of cancellation up to 30 days before the rental starts
  • 75 % of the rental price if cancelled between 30 and 15 days before the rental begins
  • 100 % of the rental price if canceled within 15 days before the rental begins

If the user fails to make payments on time, this constitutes a withdrawal from the rental agreement; the lessor is entitled to the same rights in this case.

4. Security deposit

The user pays a security deposit to the lessor when taking possession of the boat. The lessor will refund the deposit in full if the boat is returned in a timely manner, clean, and undamaged. If the boat is returned damaged and the damage exceeds the deposit amount, the deposit will not be refunded. If the damage is less than the deposit, it will be fully covered by the deposit and the remaining amount will be paid back to the user.

5. Taking over and returning the boat

a) The user takes possession of the fully equipped boat with a full fuel tank in perfect condition and returns it to the lessor in the same condition. In the event of damage to the boat, the user shall bear the costs incurred in accordance with point 4 of these conditions. In the event of damage to the inventory caused by negligence and/or the loss of one or more equipment items, the user shall bear the actual costs deducted from the deposit. The crew and their personal belongings are not insured; the user is advised to take out appropriate insurance.

b) Hidden defects in the boat or in the equipment that the lessor could not have known about upon delivery, as well as defects that arise after delivery, do not entitle the user to a reduction in the rental price.

c) If a breakdown occurs during the rental period, the user may arrange the necessary repairs in consultation with the lessor. In the event of breakdowns, including those involving other watercraft, the user is obliged to report the incident to the competent port authority and to prepare an accident report for insurance purposes (recording the incident and assessing damage). The user must immediately inform the lessor of the incident. If they fail to comply with these obligations, they shall bear the entire damage incurred by the lessor as a result thereof.

d) If the continuation of the journey is not possible for any reason or an exceeding of the return deadline cannot be avoided, the user must inform the lessor in order to receive further instructions.

e) In the event of a weather-related breach of the return deadline, the user shall bear all costs incurred by the lessor as a result. The lessor therefore recommends safe route planning.

f) The user undertakes to return the boat at the agreed time and place. In the event of a late return or return to another location, the user will pay a daily rental fee for each delay of up to 3 hours and double the daily rental fee for each delay exceeding 3 hours, plus the costs incurred by the lessor due to the delayed return.

6. Obligations of the lessor

The lessor undertakes to deliver the boat to the user in perfect condition at the agreed time and place. If the lessor is unable to provide a comparable or better boat at the agreed location within 24 hours of the agreed date, the user has the right to withdraw from the contract or demand compensation equal to the daily rental fee for each day on which the boat was unavailable to them. Any further claims of the user for damages are excluded. The lessor reserves the right to withdraw from the contract at least 7 days before the start of the charter; in this case, it will refund the entire amount paid for the rental fee without interest to the user.

7. Duties and responsibilities of the user

a) The user undertakes to handle the boat carefully and to comply with all applicable regulations. The user is solely responsible for violations of regulatory requirements, laws, and regulations. The user undertakes to inform the lessor and the relevant authorities immediately if the boat is damaged or becomes inoperable, as well as in the event of seizure, attachment, or a ban on navigation by authorities or third parties.

b) The user must possess a valid boating licence and a radio operator’s certificate for the marine radio equipment on board. If the lessor concludes that the boat driver does not possess the necessary knowledge and skills (e.g., with regard to current weather conditions), he may prohibit the user from leaving. In this case, the user shall strive to acquire the necessary knowledge through the help of a skipper. The user may not sublet the boat or lend it to third parties, take part in regattas, or use the boat for commercial or professional fishing purposes. The user undertakes to navigate at night only in safe weather conditions and not to leave the territorial waters of the Republic of Croatia. The user shall treat the boat, its inventory, and equipment with care.

c) If the user does not wish to perform the function of skipper themselves, they must appoint a skipper before the rental begins. This person is responsible to the lessor together with the user.

d) All damage resulting from allowing unauthorized persons to operate the boat shall be borne by the user.

e) The user is obliged to check the oil level in the engine daily. Damage caused by a lack of oil is not covered by insurance and is entirely the responsibility of the user. In the event of damage to the underwater part of the hull, the boat will be examined at the user’s expense.

8. Complaints

The lessor only considers complaints that are made in writing upon delivery of the boat and that have been signed by the lessor or his representative and by the user personally.

9. Place of jurisdiction

The parties strive to resolve all disputes amicably. If this is not successful, the court at the lessor’s registered office is competent.

The charter agreement signed in each individual case is decisive. Contact: info@korocharter.com · +385 99 5544 567 · Legal notice