ARTICLE XII INDEMNITY Charterer shall hold Qwmer harmless from any and all claims for injuries or death suffered by any of its personnel or those research personnel brought aboard the vessel by Charterer which shall not be the result of fault or negligence on the part of Owner or Owner's agents or employees. Owner shall hold Charterer harmless from any and all claims for injuries or death suffered by any of Owner's personnel which shall not be the result of fault or negligence on the part of Charterer or its agents or employees. ARTICLE XIII TAXES The Owner taxes and the Trust Charterer has included in its price all applicable federal, state, and local duties. The Charterer will pay all taxes levied on the vessel by Territories of the Pacific Islands or its political subdivisions. shall also pay any port charges, wharfage, pilot fees, or duties. ARTICLE XIV ATTORNEY'S FEES In the event that either party to this Agreement shall commence an action to enforce the terms thereof, the prevailing party shall be awarded court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. ARTICLE XV ASSIGNMENT Neither party to this Agreement shall have the power or right to assign their interest herein to any person, firm, or corporation without first securing the written consent of the other party and any such assignment so made without such consent shall be null and void. ARTICLE XVI MANNING The Owner shall at all times man the vessel with personnel competent to perform the tasks assigned to them. ARTICLE XVII SAFETY AT SEA Operation of the vessel and the safety of it, and the personnel aboard it, are and shall remain the sole and complete responsibility of the Owner and the Captain of the vessel. I008b4b