CONTRACT FOR MEDICAL EVACUATION SUPPORT FOR BASES, STATIONS,
SCIENTIFIC AND TOURIST ANTARCTIC ACTIVITIES
AERORESCATE S.A
The
following
agreement
_______________________name
is
between
of
AeroRescate
Company
S.A.
and
and/or
_______________________(name of representative person). The object of the
agreement is to provide Air Evacuation Services to vessels, not only for medical
cases, but also in the event of fire, collision or grounding.
Contract Clauses:
1.- Coverage
1.1.- AeroRescate´s service could be performed by helicopter every time an event
occurs in a radio of 100 NM from Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Puerto Williams,
Rio Gallegos (Argentina), Ushuaia (Argentina) and 50 nm form
King George
Island (Marsh base Antarctica). Helicopters are capable to evacuate people
directly from vessels only if they count with properly conditioned landing decks. In
case vessels do not have landing decks, the injured person has to be transported
to nearby land from where the helicopter can reach him and then transport him
directly to the nearest health medical centre or landing strip.
1.2.- Airplane or helicopter massive rescue operation could be performed in case
of collision, fire or grounding. In that case AeroRescate will participate mainly as
PART of a rescue operation in coordination with Regional S.A.R (Search And
Rescue) the Air force, Navy, Police, Army, Fire department and hospitals if it is
require by the S.A.R. control unit.
1.3. - Final service costs will depend on location, and any special medical or other
requirement. All this cost must be paid by the Patients Insurance Company, P&I of
the Vessel or Base / Station representatives.
1.4. - Airplane Medical Evacuation can be provided in combination with the
helicopter or directly from places with landing strips. AeroRescate members,
requiring major medical assistance could also be provided with passenger’s
evacuation from Punta Arenas to Santiago (Chile) or international medical flights.
2.- Terms and Conditions
2.1. - A seasonal fee (from November to March) as described on 2.3., will be
charged to _____________________ by AeroRescaste only to cover 24 Hours
Standby and general coordination service and does not include the costs of the
evacuations. Only after receiving an authentication code, your vessel / Base /
Station will be member of AeroRescate net, this code will be the only requisite to
initiate the evacuation once the letter attached to this contract is returned signed.
This membership, also allows access to local coordination with mayor health
centers in Santiago de Chile, Buenos Aires and special Ambulance Jets to USA or
any other part of the world.
(All costs as resulted of this coordination, are not included in this contract fee,
example: Jet cost, medical treatments, etc)
2.2. - Before every trip, the fee must be paid one month or one season in advance.
2.3.- ____________________ (representative) accepts the following AeroRescate´s
services prices (select with an “X” your choice)
US$2.625.-
US$6.300.-
Ships over 200 pax
Monthly
Seasonal
US$1.575.-
US$3.150.-
Ships between 50 and
Monthly
Seasonal
200 pax
US$ 1050.-
US$2.100.-
Ships less than 50 pax
Monthly
Seasonal
US$ 1050.-
US$3.150.-
Bases / Stations /
Monthly
Seasonal
Scientific Programs
3.- About the service
3.1.- Members will have internet access at www.aerorescate.cl to all new services
and updates related with AeroRescate.
3.2. - All services will be performed prior checking of the authentication code.
3.3.- Only companies with accepted membership will be allowed to publish
AeroRescate´s EMS service in brochures and other publicity for clients.
3.4.- One official membership certificate will be provided for each vessel.
3.5.- Members requirements will have priority over non member requirements.
3.6.- In case more than one AeroRescate member asks for the services at the
same time, AeroRescate will coordinate the resources and will give priority to the
patient with the highest critical condition, based on medical criteria, without further
consequences for AeroRescate.
3.7.- In the event of Force Majeure the contract shall be terminated from the date
on which notice has been given to the other party that a Force Majeure event has
occurred. Neither party shall be required to perform any other duties pursuant to
this agreement with the exception of taking any reasonable and further steps to
ensure the continued safety and well being of all project personnel in the field and
their safe and expeditious return
from Antarctica. Members agrees to pay AeroRescate, all moneys due under this
contract as of the date on which Force Majeure was declared.
3.8.- Aerorescate will not compensate, under any circumstances for cancellation
every time human and technical resources provided where adequate according to
this contract requirements
3.9.- Aerorescate could help with passengers relatives needs on ground
transportation, hotel accommodation and other local requirements. However the
cost of this requirements are not aerorescate responsibility.
4. Responsibility Limits
4.1- Because of the particular geographical characteristics of these areas, long
distances involved, and difficult weather conditions, it is not possible to offer this
services in all places, and at all times. This is why AeroRescate will decide whether
to perform the service or not after having gathered all relevant information
regarding each rescue.
4.2 -Aerorescate Will NOT be held responsible if any of the organizations
mentioned in 1.2 are not available or decide not to participate in the rescue.
4.3.- Aerorescate will be not responsible of any consequence for the cruise or
passenger if the rescue service is cancel due to weather/technical or any other
cause.
5. - Service Guarantees
5.1. - All Services as described above will be available only after AeroRescate
receives a fax and/or an original version of this contract signed, where the amount
for the services to be rendered is accepted and stating total costs will be paid in
full.
5.2. - All services are subject to airplane or helicopter availability.
5.3. - All services depend on meteorological conditions.
5.4. - All services depend on geographical and technical feasibility.
If you agree with the terms and conditions of this contract, please choose one of
the following alternatives: If you choose Alternative 2 please sing over the
corresponding line. If you choose Alternative 1, please sing over the lines
corresponding to the periods you are interested in covering:
Alternative 1
Monthly Coverage
November 2012
December 2012
Januery 2013
February 2013
March 2013
Please Sign
Alternative 2
FULL SEASON COVERAGE
For both alternatives please fill in:
Name of Representative
Name of Company
Date
ACCEPTANCE LETTER
IN CASE OF MEDICAL EVACUATION, IF THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE
RESCUED REFUSES TO PAY FOR THIS SERVICE AFTER IT HAS BEEING
PERFORMED,
I
______________________________________
CAPTAIN
/
COMMANDER OF THE _________________________VESSEL , ASSUME THE
COSTS DESCRIBED BELOW FOR THE MEDICAL EVACUATION SERVICE,
PERFORMED
TO
SAVE
MR/MRS_____________________________
FROM
AND
EVACUATE
_____________________
TO
__________________________________ ON ______/_____/_____.
Costs per flight for medical evacuation are (**Prices only for AeroRescate
Members**):
Airplane King Air 100 US$ 37.500 and airplane BAE 146 200 US$95.000 (include
medical personal and equipment and ambulances from / to Airport)
Helicopter US$3.300- for each helicopter flying hour (only air transportation).
It does not include medical support as the Helicopter is based in King George
Island Antarctica.
___________________________
CAPTAIN / COMMANDER
Date:
_____/_____/_____
Wire Information
Aerorescate S.A
Banco de Chile
Punta Arenas Branch
Cta.: 5-290-06627-06
Swift: BCHICLRM Roca 864.