In a Free In, Gross Out arrangement, who loads and who discharges?

• A. Charterer load, owner discharged
• B. Owner load, charterer discharged
• C. Charterer load and discharge
• D. Owner load and discharge

Answer: (A)

Free In, Gross Out assigns the loading responsibilities to the charterer and the discharging responsibilities to the shipowner. “Free In” means the charterer pays and arranges the loading of cargo onto the vessel, while “Gross Out” means the owner bears the costs of discharging the cargo at the destination. So, in this arrangement the charterer loads and the owner discharges.