A vessel has a charter party for one voyage to carry a full load of manganese from Durban, South Africa, to Baltimore, Maryland, at a stipulated rate per ton. Which type of contract is involved?

Correct Answer: Option C — Voyage charter party

A voyage charter party is a specialized maritime contract where a vessel is hired to transport a specific full cargo load between designated ports for a stipulated freight rate per ton, as opposed to a time or demise charter.