Actual Times Used to Count (ATUTC)

ATUTC clarifies that time calculations are based strictly on real, recorded operational periods rather than theoretical allowances or scheduled working hours. It is typically supported by the Statement of Facts and time sheets issued by the agent or terminal. Under this approach, only the time genuinely consumed in cargo operations or waiting periods counts toward laytime. It ensures transparency and accuracy in demurrage or dispatch assessments. The clause is applied where precise accountability of time is commercially significant.