Class 6 Freight, Demurrage & Defence Rules 2026/2027 Page 2 of 40 CONTENTS Page Section I Introductory ............................................................................................................................... 8 RULE 1 ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION ............................................................................................................................................ 8 1Articles of Association ..................................................................................................................................................... 8 RULE 2 DEFINITIONS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8 2Definitions ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8 2.1The Association.............................................................................................................................................................. 8 2.2Associated Company ..................................................................................................................................................... 8 2.3The Board ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8 2.4Call Rate ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8 2.5Calls ............................................................................................................................................................................... 8 2.7This Class ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8 2.8Closed Policy Year ......................................................................................................................................................... 8 2.9The Committee............................................................................................................................................................... 8 2.10Contribution .................................................................................................................................................................... 8 2.11Costs .............................................................................................................................................................................. 8 2.12Entered Ship ................................................................................................................................................................... 9 2.13Entered Tonnage ............................................................................................................................................................ 9 2.14Fleet Entry ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9 2.15Full Tonnage .................................................................................................................................................................. 9