'File 5/1 XIV Kuwait Oil Company' [187r] (381/570)
The record is made up of 1 file (281 folios). It was created in 23 Dec 1936-4 Oct 1939. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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T o w a g e«
Petrol Barge P.B.3 or similar craft not exceeding 98 ft*
in length, taken in tow near Black and White Buoy, towed
and moored alongside at the undermentioned points and
returned after unloading to the original point ready for
delivery to Tug:-
A* Towed to Ras Kadhamah and returned to anchorage Rs # 250/-.
B. Towed to Shuwaikh and returned to anchorage Rs*200/-.
Clause 3 * Provided that the Landing Company carries out the
work to the satisfaction of the Company, and
adheres to all the conditions laid down herein, the duration
of this Agreement shall he from the 1st day of February 1937
to the 31st day of January 1938, but if the Landing Company
fail to carry out the work as specified or fail to comply
with any of the clauses contained herein, the Company has
the right to terminate the Agreement, but will not do so until
they have previously consulted H.E. The Shaikh and taken his
opinion. Further if any dispute arises in connection with
the terms of this Agreement which the parties thereto cannot
settle between themselves, the matter will be referred to H.E.
The Shaikh.
Clause 4. ^t is agreed that steamer specification of weight
or measurement will be accepted as basis of
calculation of one ton - 2240 lbs. or 40 cubic feet constitutes
one ton.
Clause 5 . The Landing Company undertakes all responsibility
for payment of demurrage charges that may be
incurred by the steamer in the event of the Landing Company^
inability to handle the shipment.
Clause 6 . The Landing Company undertakes not to overload any
of their boats and so jeopardise any of the material
whilst in transit from ship to shore. The Landing Company
further undertakes to act on the advice of the Representative
of the Company as regards special loads or maximum quantities
to be carried by any of their lighters.
Clause 7 . The Company will insure its cargo against loss or
damage by marine risks from ship to shore. The
Landing Company is responsible for loss by pilferage or damage
by rough handling of any materials whilst under their care.
Clause 8 . The Landing Company undertakes that there will be
no undue delay in the discharge or landing of the
cargo and sufficient labour and tally clerks will be provided
by the Landing Company for the safe discharge of all material.
Furthermore the Landing Company undertakes to supply any food,
water or accommodation that may be required by their staff or
labour.
Clause 9 . The Landing Company undertakes that the work shall
be carried out in accordance with the directions of
the Company^ representative in charge.
Clause lo . The Landing Company accepts full responsibility for
all agents, representatives or employees, employed
by them in the execution of this Agreement.
Clause 11. The Landing Company undertakes that their duly
authorized representative will attend at the site
of the work and supervise the carrying out of same.
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This file contains correspondence and documentation relating to the initiation of oil operations in Kuwait by the Kuwait Oil Company. The majority of the papers relate to operational matters from workers contracts, buoying and navigation, to plans for the construction of refineries.
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- 1 file (281 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.
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Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 283; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located at the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.
Additional foliation sequences are present in parallel between ff 6-278; these numbers are also written in pencil but, where circled, are crossed through.
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- 'File 5/1 XIV Kuwait Oil Company'
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- 8r:19v, 25r:28v, 30r:30v, 38r:39v, 58r:68v, 71r:71v, 79r:79v, 86r:86v, 91r:91v, 96r:98v, 100r:101v, 106r:106v, 110r:124v, 132r:134v, 136r:136v, 141r:141v, 150r:150v, 155r:155v, 181r:196v, 215r:216v, 245r:245v, 256r:257v, 259r:262v, 273r:274v, 276r:276v
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