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Contract of Affreightment Charter Party (COACP)

Also known as: contract of affreightment charter, coacp

A charter agreement covering the carriage of specified cargo over multiple voyages.

This contract commits a shipowner to transport agreed quantities over time. It provides flexibility compared to voyage charters. COACP is commonly used for bulk and project cargo.
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