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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 23 - Control of Weapons, Firearms and Explosive Devices › Rule 28-301-23.1 - Purpose

Current through June 25, 2024
This instruction addresses the Port's policy on weapons
				  control on Port property for the purpose of this instruction, "Port property"
				  encompasses the areas bordered on the West by the sand beach seawall to the
				  eastward boundary of 29th Avenue and extends southward from Highway 90 to the
				  southernmost waterlines and includes the former Commercial Small Craft Harbor
				  as well as the Administrative Offices of the Mississippi State Port Authority
				  at Gulfport are 2510 14th Street #1450, Gulfport, Mississippi
				  39501
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 23 - Control of Weapons, Firearms and Explosive Devices › Rule 28-301-23.2 - Scope

Current through June 25, 2024
This instruction establishes the Port's policy on the
				  possession and transport of weapons on Port property and provides the Port
				  Security Department the authority to enforce its edicts.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 23 - Control of Weapons, Firearms and Explosive Devices › Rule 28-301-23.3 - Application

Current through June 25, 2024
This instruction is applicable to all persons and agencies
				  employed on traversing through, or engaged in the conduct of commerce on State
				  Port property. This instruction does not apply to Federal, County, and State
				  law enforcement agencies.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 23 - Control of Weapons, Firearms and Explosive Devices › Rule 28-301-23.4 - Responsibility

Current through June 25, 2024
The Captain of Security and all employees of the Port
				  Security Department as well as State employees and officials are responsible to
				  ensure strict compliance with this instruction.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 23 - Control of Weapons, Firearms and Explosive Devices › Rule 28-301-23.5 - Authority

Current through June 25, 2024
Schedule of Charges; Rules, and Regulations for Port Terminal
				  Services, Paragraph 2, Item 154 and Item 187.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 23 - Control of Weapons, Firearms and Explosive Devices › Rule 28-301-23.6 - Possession of Firearm Prohibited

Current through June 25, 2024
It is unlawful for any person to possess on, or carry, openly
				  or concealed, any gun; rifle, pistol, explosive cartridge, explosive device or
				  powerful explosive as defined in U.S.C.G. 14-284.1 while employed on or
				  conducting business on Port property without the prior, express written
				  approval of MSPA officials.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 23 - Control of Weapons, Firearms and Explosive Devices › Rule 28-301-23.7 - Possession of Certain Knives Prohibited

Current through June 25, 2024
It is unlawful for any person to possess on, or carry, openly
				  or concealed, any fixed blade knife exceeding five (5) inches in length, any
				  spring or percussion activated knife, dirk, or dagger while employed on or
				  conducting commerce on Port property. Non-fixed blade knives, less than five
				  (5) inches in length, and bladed tools designed expressly for the purpose c-of
				  material handling/preparation are permitted; however, the use of these devices
				  for other than their designed purposes is prohibited.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 23 - Control of Weapons, Firearms and Explosive Devices › Rule 28-301-23.8 - Possession of Other Dischargeable Weapons Prohibited

Current through June 25, 2024
It is unlawful for any person to possess on, or carry, openly
				  or concealed, any sling shot; or flighted, dischargeable device, etc. while
				  employed on or conducting commerce on Port property.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 23 - Control of Weapons, Firearms and Explosive Devices › Rule 28-301-23.9 - Possession of Other Melee Weapons Prohibited

Current through June 25, 2024
It is unlawful for any person to possess or carry, openly or
				  concealed any leaded cane blackjack, metallic knuckles, club, whip, or any
				  other device of like kind designed as a weapon or intended to be used as
				  weapon, whether offensive or defensive, while employed, on, or conducting
				  commerce on Port property.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 23 - Control of Weapons, Firearms and Explosive Devices › Rule 28-301-23.10 - Possession of Explosives Prohibited

Current through June 25, 2024
It is unlawful for any person to discharge or cause the
				  discharge of any explosive device; firearm or similar like device on Port
				  property.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 23 - Control of Weapons, Firearms and Explosive Devices › Rule 28-301-23.11 - Permission to Use Certain Explosives

Current through June 25, 2024
Persons or agencies requiring the use of charged and/or
				  explosive cartridge activated devices must obtain prior, written permission
				  from the Deputy Director of Operations prior employing said or like devices on
				  Port property.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 23 - Control of Weapons, Firearms and Explosive Devices › Rule 28-301-23.12 - Penalty for Violators of this Policy

Current through June 25, 2024
Persons attempting entry onto or found on Port property in
				  violation of the contents of this instruction will be subject to:
A. Denial of entry by Security
				members.
B. Immediate expulsion
				from the confines of Port property by Security members.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 23 - Control of Weapons, Firearms and Explosive Devices › Rule 28-301-23.13 - Reporting Requirement

Current through June 25, 2024
All such incidents will be reported by the Security
				  Department to Port Operations.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 23 - Control of Weapons, Firearms and Explosive Devices › Rule 28-301-23.14 - Armed Agents Prohibited

Current through June 25, 2024
Commercial agencies/firearms located on Port property, and
				  employing outside or internal security agents are enjoined against arming said
				  agent and must obtain prior, express permission from the Deputy Director of
				  Operations prior to armies their agents. In all cases the Port is faultless
				  from any incident involving the use of a weapon/firearm by agents under the
				  employment of any outside agency.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 24 - Unilateral Port Security/Local and Federal Law Enforcement › Rule 28-301-24.1 - Purpose

Current through June 25, 2024
This instruction establishes guidelines in the unilateral
				  jurisdictions role of the Port Security Department and its relationship with
				  local law enforcement and federal agencies. It also establishes standard
				  procedures in the use of these agencies by Port Security
				  Officers.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 24 - Unilateral Port Security/Local and Federal Law Enforcement › Rule 28-301-24.2 - Scope

Current through June 25, 2024
This instruction identifies local and federal law enforcement
				  agencies to be contacted for assistance by the Port Security Department in the
				  promulgation of the Port's mission to protect resources, personnel, and
				  property and in ensuring the edicts of local, state, and federal laws are
				  enforced.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 24 - Unilateral Port Security/Local and Federal Law Enforcement › Rule 28-301-24.3 - Application

Current through June 25, 2024
This instruction is applicable to all members of the Port's
				  Security Department.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 24 - Unilateral Port Security/Local and Federal Law Enforcement › Rule 28-301-24.4 - Responsibility

Current through June 25, 2024
The Captain of Security, as well as Port Operations, is
				  responsible to ensure the provisions of this instruction are strictly complied
				  with.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 24 - Unilateral Port Security/Local and Federal Law Enforcement › Rule 28-301-24.5 - Authority

Current through June 25, 2024
Schedule of Charges, Rules, and Regulations for Port Terminal
				  Services, Items 154 and 187.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 24 - Unilateral Port Security/Local and Federal Law Enforcement › Rule 28-301-24.6 - Importance of Maintaining Rapport with Other Enforcement Agencies

Current through June 25, 2024
Because of the uniqueness of the Mississippi State Port
				  Authority at Gulfport in servicing United States and foreign flag vessels, as
				  well as a mixture of cargo and passenger bearing vessels, and its commercial
				  fishing fleet, it is necessary that the Port Security Department maintain a
				  mutually supportive rapport with local as well as federal law enforcement
				  agencies.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 24 - Unilateral Port Security/Local and Federal Law Enforcement › Rule 28-301-24.7 - Unarmed Officer Requirement

Current through June 25, 2024
Neither the Captain of Security nor any member of the Port
				  Security Department performs his or her duties "under arm". Any member of the
				  Port Security Department found to be armed will be reported by MSPA officials
				  to the general manager of the contracting agency providing security services to
				  the Port with the recommendation said member be summarily removed from service
				  of the Port.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 24 - Unilateral Port Security/Local and Federal Law Enforcement › Rule 28-301-24.8 - Requesting Assistance of Gulfport Police Department

Current through June 25, 2024
The Captain of Security, as well as Sergeant of Security,
				  acting in concert with the Captain and under the Captain's guidance, are
				  empowered to request the assistance of the Gulfport Police Department under the
				  following conditions:
A. Suspected or
				actual use, transport, or sale of controlled substances, or any incident in
				which the use of controlled substance is suspected.
B. Any incident involving the use, implied or
				actual, or display of a firearm.
C.
				Any incident, i.e. confrontation, which resulted in personal injury or the
				damage to personal or Port property.
D. Any incident or threat, violent or
				potentially violent.
E. Any larceny
				committed on Port property.
F. Any
				incident involving battery against a member of the Security
				Department.
G. Minor, nonviolent
				incidents will be referred to a member of the MSPA staff with a request for
				MSPA intervention.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 24 - Unilateral Port Security/Local and Federal Law Enforcement › Rule 28-301-24.9 - Requesting the Assistance of U.S. Customs

Current through June 25, 2024
Port Security Supervisory Officers may request the assistance
				  of the U.S. Customs Department, Gulfport, to resolve actual instances of seamen
				  or persons working on Port property attempting to import foreign goods into the
				  United States and being detained at any of the Port's entry/exit gates. Persons
				  suspected of such activities will be identified in confidential irregularity
				  reports and referred to MSPA officials for guidance.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 24 - Unilateral Port Security/Local and Federal Law Enforcement › Rule 28-301-24.10 - Requesting the Assistance of U.S. Border Patrol

Current through June 25, 2024
Port Security Supervisory Officers may request the assistance
				  of the U.S. Border Patrol under the following circumstances:
A. A known foreign seaman departing the Port
				known not to have U.S. Immigration Documents on his/her person
B. A previously identified quarantined seaman
				attempting to or actually departing the Port. Source: Mississippi Code
				§§
									59-1-1,
				59-1-9
				and
				59-5-21
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 24 - Unilateral Port Security/Local and Federal Law Enforcement › Rule 28-301-24.11 - Reporting Incidents Involving Foreign Seamen

Current through June 25, 2024
All minor conflicts between Port Security members and foreign
				  national seamen will be referred on incident reports to the MSPA Deputy
				  Director of Operations for resolution.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 24 - Unilateral Port Security/Local and Federal Law Enforcement › Rule 28-301-24.12 - Reporting Incidents with Foreign Flag Vessels

Current through June 25, 2024
All minor incidents involving foreign seamen and/or agents of
				  foreign flag vessels will be reported on incident reports to the MSPA Deputy
				  Director of Operations.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 24 - Unilateral Port Security/Local and Federal Law Enforcement › Rule 28-301-24.13 - Short-Range Requests for Assistance by Local and Federal Authorities

Current through June 25, 2024
Requests from local and federal law enforcement agencies to
				  the Port Security Department for immediate short range assistance will be
				  honored. However, the MSPA Deputy Director of Operations will be apprised of
				  the request at the earliest possible opportunity.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 24 - Unilateral Port Security/Local and Federal Law Enforcement › Rule 28-301-24.14 - Long-Range Requests for Assistance by Local and Federal Authorities

Current through June 25, 2024
All requests for non-urgent, long range assistance from local
				  and federal law enforcement agencies to the Port Security Department will be
				  referred by the Security Officer receiving the request to the MSPA Director of
				  Operations for review and approval prior to being honored.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 24 - Unilateral Port Security/Local and Federal Law Enforcement › Rule 28-301-24.15 - Access to Port Facilities by Local and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies

Current through June 25, 2024
Port Authority Department persons staffing entry/exit control
				  points shall not challenge Law Enforcement on official duty but will notify
				  Port Operations.
These agencies include Gulfport Police Department,
				  Mississippi Highway Patrol, Harrison County Sheriff's Department, and Customs
				  Border Patrol Management.
A. Members of
				these departments driving marked vehicles will be granted unchallenged access
				to Port property while on official duty.
B. Members of these departments identifying
				themselves after being challenged and driving unmarked vehicles will be granted
				access to Port property without further questioning. MSPA Deputy Director of
				Operations and the Facility Security Officer shall be notified as soon as
				practical as to the presence of any officer on-site.
C. Vehicles being operated by members of
				these departments are exempt from all inspection when departing Port
				property.
D. Members of these
				departments are granted total authority to bear arms without question while on
				Port property.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 25 - Dock Releases/Receipts (General) › Rule 28-301-25.1 - Purpose

Current through June 25, 2024
This instruction promulgates procedures for the issuance of
				  dock releases and/or receipts by all agencies housing/storing cargo, equipment,
				  supplies, etc., within the industrial area of the Mississippi State Port
				  Authority at Gulfport.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 25 - Dock Releases/Receipts (General) › Rule 28-301-25.2 - Scope

Current through June 25, 2024
This instruction defines the industrial areas of the
				  Mississippi State Port as the fenced areas of the North, East and West
				  Piers.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 25 - Dock Releases/Receipts (General) › Rule 28-301-25.3 - Application

Current through June 25, 2024
This instruction is applicable to all commercial agencies
				  housing/storing cargo, equipment, supplies, etc., within the industrial area of
				  the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport and the Port Security
				  Department.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 25 - Dock Releases/Receipts (General) › Rule 28-301-25.4 - Responsibilities

Current through June 25, 2024
Managers of commercial agencies operating within the
				  industrial areas of the Port are responsible to ensure compliance with the
				  provisions of this instruction. The Captain of Security, working in concert
				  with the MSPA Port Operations Manager, is responsible to enforce the provisions
				  of this instruction.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 25 - Dock Releases/Receipts (General) › Rule 28-301-25.5 - Authority

Current through June 25, 2024
Schedule of Charges. Rules, and Regulations for Port Terminal
				  Services, Items 154 and 187.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 25 - Dock Releases/Receipts (General) › Rule 28-301-25.6 - Liability for Release/Receipts

Current through June 25, 2024
All agencies housing/storing cargo, equipment, supplies,
				  etc., within the industrial area of the Mississippi State Port Authority at
				  Gulfport will be held liable for the design, control, and issue of dock
				  release/receipt documents.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 25 - Dock Releases/Receipts (General) › Rule 28-301-25.7 - Design Requirements

Current through June 25, 2024
The design of said documents is left to the discretion of the
				  agent, however, must include the firm's logo/name, commodity, storage location,
				  date, and signature of person issuing the release. Said agencies will further
				  be held liable to provide a list of authorized signature elements within their
				  organization to the Captain of Security, a copy of which will also be provided
				  by the concerned agency to the Port Operations/MSPA.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 25 - Dock Releases/Receipts (General) › Rule 28-301-25.8 - Implementation and Filing of Policies by Agency

Current through June 25, 2024
Agencies housing/storing cargo equipment, supplies, etc.
				  within the industrial area of the State Port Authority at Gulfport will develop
				  and implement policies/procedures to ensure the internal control and protection
				  of their dock release/receipts, and to ensure currency of their signature
				  authority letter(s) on file with the Captain of Security and MSPA Deputy
				  Director of Operations.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 25 - Dock Releases/Receipts (General) › Rule 28-301-25.9 - Removal of Materials from Industrial Area

Current through June 25, 2024
Agencies housing/storing cargo equipment, supplies, etc.,
				  will ensure the removal of said material from the industrial area of the
				  Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport is authorized by and covered under
				  the issuance of an authorized dock release/receipt for presentation to Port
				  Security guards as gate passes authorizing removal of the
				  material.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 25 - Dock Releases/Receipts (General) › Rule 28-301-25.10 - Receipts Required for Presentation

Current through June 25, 2024
All agencies receiving cargo or storage on the Port will
				  issue dock receipts for presentation to Port Security at the Entry/Exit Access
				  Gate. Said receipts must indicate type and amount of cargo, and storage
				  location. Agencies releasing empty containers will issue dock receipts on the
				  container marked "empty."
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 25 - Dock Releases/Receipts (General) › Rule 28-301-25.11 - Verification by MSPA Gate Guards

Current through June 25, 2024
Port Security gate guards will ensure the accuracy of and
				  collect dock release/receipts prior to allowing the removal of equipment,
				  cargo, supplies, etc., housed/stored within the industrial area of the Port.
				  This review procedure includes the verification of the signature element
				  authorizing said removal. All attempts to remove material from the Port without
				  proper documentation will result in the denial of exit and return of the
				  vehicle to the storage location for proper documentation.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 25 - Dock Releases/Receipts (General) › Rule 28-301-25.12 - Resolving Conflicts

Current through June 25, 2024
Should a conflict arise between this instruction and the
				  removal of material from the Port, the concerned agency manager will be
				  contacted by Port Security to resolve the conflict. Vehicles attempting to
				  depart the Port Industrial area without proper authorization, yet unwilling to
				  return to obtain proper documentation, will be detained at the Entry/Exit
				  Access Gate by Port Security, who will contact the concerned agency manager and
				  request the manager come to the gate and resolve the conflict. Unresolved
				  conflicts will be reported to the MSPA Deputy Director of Operations by Port
				  Security, with a request for assistance in resolving the
				  conflict.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 25 - Dock Releases/Receipts (General) › Rule 28-301-25.13 - Special Recordkeeping

Current through June 25, 2024
Port Security gate guards collect and ensure delivery of
				  release documentation for Port Operations the next business day. The
				  implementation of special records and logs, covering specific commodities
				  housed/stored on the Port Industrial area, by Port Security, may be directed by
				  the Chief of Security upon the council, request, and/or consent of the Port's
				  Operations Manager. Said special records and logs, however, must be fully
				  justified to meet a particular situation/circumstance and not duplicate other
				  records/logs being maintained on the commodity.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 25 - Dock Releases/Receipts (General) › Rule 28-301-25.14 - Oversight of Captain of Security

Current through June 25, 2024
The Captain of Security will provide a source of guidance and
				  information to MSPA officials, as well as commercial agencies operating on the
				  Port concerning the provisions of this instruction.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 26 - Verification of Ship Chandler Licenses › Rule 28-301-26.1 - Purpose

Current through June 25, 2024
This instruction provides standardized verification
				  procedures by the Port Security Department to ensure the authorization of
				  commercial agencies providing ship chandler services on the Mississippi State
				  Port at Gulfport, Mississippi.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 26 - Verification of Ship Chandler Licenses › Rule 28-301-26.2 - Scope

Current through June 25, 2024
This instruction defines "ship chandler" as any agency
				  providing supplies and services to any vessel docked/berthed at any pier within
				  the confines of the Mississippi State Port Authority Industrial Area. This
				  instruction excludes commercial agencies providing supplies and/or services to
				  administrative offices confined within the Port's Industrial Area from
				  requirement to possess said licenses.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 26 - Verification of Ship Chandler Licenses › Rule 28-301-26.3 - Application

Current through June 25, 2024
This instruction is applicable to members of the Port
				  Security Department, as well as to any MSPA employee/official who witness the
				  recurring activities of an agency which could be defined as being ship chandler
				  oriented.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 26 - Verification of Ship Chandler Licenses › Rule 28-301-26.4 - Responsibilities

Current through June 25, 2024
A.
Reporting Unauthorized Use of
				License.
All MSPA employees suspecting the unauthorized activity of a
				ship chandler are responsible to report said activity to the Chief of
				Security/Security Watch Supervisor for Investigation/resolution.
B.
Implementation
. The Captain
				of Security/MSPA Port Operations is responsible for implementing the provisions
				of this instruction.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 26 - Verification of Ship Chandler Licenses › Rule 28-301-26.5 - Authority

Current through June 25, 2024
Schedule of Charges, Rules, and Regulations for Port Terminal
				  Services, Items 154, 158 and 187.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 26 - Verification of Ship Chandler Licenses › Rule 28-301-26.6 - Administrative Support

Current through June 25, 2024
Port Operations, working in concert with the Port
				  Administrative Office, will provide to the Captain of Security the following
				  administrative support material in support of this instruction:
A. A current listing of agencies licensed to
				provide ship chandler services on the Port; and
B. A ready supply of Ship Chandler
				Information Packages to be issued to agencies found operating in violation of
				Item 162 Schedule of Charges, Rules and Regulations for Port Terminal Services
				Mississippi State Port at Gulfport.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 26 - Verification of Ship Chandler Licenses › Rule 28-301-26.7 - On-Site Enforcement Authority

Current through June 25, 2024
Port Operations, working in concert with and under the
				  advisement of the Deputy Director of Operations, retains on-site authority to
				  determine authorization/exclusion of commercial agencies found in violation of
				  Item 162, Schedule of Charges, Rules, and Regulations for Terminal Services
				  Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport and will provide
				  advisement/guidance to the Port Security Department.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 26 - Verification of Ship Chandler Licenses › Rule 28-301-26.8 - Guard Outpost Reporting Requirement

Current through June 25, 2024
Port Security officers staffing the Entry/Exit Access Gates
				  will consult the current listing of ship chandlers posted by the Captain of
				  Security at each guard house when passing supply and services oriented vehicles
				  through their guard post. These persons will advise the Captain of Security of
				  any commercial agency entering the Port to provide chandler services, suspect
				  to being in violation of Item 162, Schedule of Charges, Rules, and Regulations
				  for Terminal Services -Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport.
NOTE: Port Security officers do not have the authority to
				  arbitrarily bar or deny entry of chandler/services oriented vehicle to
				  Port/Shipside facilities except upon the explicit written directions of the
				  MSPA Deputy Director of Operations. This restriction applies to and is extended
				  to include the Port's Captain of Security.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 26 - Verification of Ship Chandler Licenses › Rule 28-301-26.9 - MSPA Response to Violations

Current through June 25, 2024
Upon advisement, by either a Port Security gate officer or a
				  member of the MSPA staff of suspected activities in violation of Item 162,
				  Schedule of Charges, Rules, and Regulations for Terminal Services--Mississippi
				  State Port Authority at Gulfport, the Chief of Security/Security Watch
				  Supervisor will:
A. Determine the
				validity of the commercial agency to conduct chandler oriented services on the
				Port by consulting the current listing of chandler's licenses
B. Issue a "Ship Chandler Information"
				package to drivers of vehicles whose agency is found to be in violation of Item
				162. Document said issuance on the registry of information packages for future
				reference as required. (FIRST VIOLATION)
C. Issue a "Ship Chandler Information"
				package marked "2nd Warning" to drivers of vehicles whose agency is found to be
				in violation of Item 162. Orally caution the driver that failure of the agency
				to contact the Port Authority to resolve the matter may result in the agency
				being barred from the Port.
D.
				Document said action, to include full name of company/agency, mailing address
				and telephone number, on an irregularity report for submission, through the
				Captain of Security to the MSPA Deputy Director of Operations. (SECOND
				VIOLATION)
E. Order the cessation
				of all service oriented activities by agency/employees of agency found to be in
				violation of Item 162. Temporarily detain the vehicle at the location and
				advise the MSPA Deputy Director of Operations of the situation and request
				assistance/guidance. Be prepared to transport employee to Port Operations or to
				escort the vehicle from the Port, at the direction of MSPA officials. (THIRD
				VIOLATION)
NOTE: Irregularity reports generated as the result of Second
				  and Third Violations will be annotated to include reference to previous
				  violation(s) and action(s) initiated.
F. Upon advisement by MSPA officials of
				restrictions implemented against a ship chandler, either currently licensed or
				found to be in violation of Item 162, the Captain of Security will post an
				exclusion advisement at all of the Entry/Exit Access Gates. Said advisement
				will include the requirement for gate guards to contact the Captain of
				Security, who will verify the validity of the exclusion advisement with MSPA
				officials before allowing/denying access to the Port.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 27 - West Gated Railroad Entrances › Rule 28-301-27.1 - Purpose

Current through June 25, 2024
Because of the inherent dangers of an unprotected, ground
				  level railroad crossing in a congested traffic area, this instruction
				  establishes procedures to alert vehicles to passing trains and preclude
				  unwarranted accidents.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 27 - West Gated Railroad Entrances › Rule 28-301-27.2 - Scope

Current through June 25, 2024
This instruction defines areas of responsibility as well as
				  procedures to be taken by the Port Security Department.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 27 - West Gated Railroad Entrances › Rule 28-301-27.3 - Application

Current through June 25, 2024
This instruction is applicable to all Port Security Officers
				  staffing the West Gate.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 27 - West Gated Railroad Entrances › Rule 28-301-27.4 - Responsibility

Current through June 25, 2024
The Chief of Security is responsible to ensure compliance
				  with the provisions of this instruction.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 27 - West Gated Railroad Entrances › Rule 28-301-27.5 - Authority

Current through June 25, 2024
Schedule of Charges, Rules, and Regulations for Terminal
				  Services, Items 154 and 187.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 27 - West Gated Railroad Entrances › Rule 28-301-27.6 - Procedures When Inbound Train Approaches

Current through June 25, 2024
KCS is required to contact the West Gate Radio/Telephone
				  operator via radio with an estimated time of arrival of inbound train. The
				  radio operator will contact the Security Roving Patrol who will:
A. Open the railroad access gate as requested
				by KCS.
B. KCS railroad will enter
				the Port Facility at a speed of not more than 5 MPH. Under certain situations
				KCS will request Port Security help with Port traffic control while the train
				is servicing the Port of Gulfport.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 27 - West Gated Railroad Entrances › Rule 28-301-27.7 - Procedures When Outbound Train Approaches

Current through June 25, 2024
KCS will advise Port Security when the outbound train is
				  ready to exit the Port. Port Security will secure each rail gate upon KCS
				  completion of duties on the Port.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 28 - Contractor Access Control Procedures › Rule 28-301-28.1 - Purpose

Current through June 25, 2024
This instruction promulgates access/departure control and
				  documentation of contractors and their agents/employees onto Port property and
				  facilities.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 28 - Contractor Access Control Procedures › Rule 28-301-28.2 - Scope

Current through June 25, 2024
This instruction defines responsibilities and establishes
				  procedures to control and document contractor access to the
				  Port.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 28 - Contractor Access Control Procedures › Rule 28-301-28.3 - Responsibilities

Current through June 25, 2024
A. The Port Authority, through Port
				Operations and Port Engineering, is responsible to identify a contract monitor
				for all contracts let by the Port.
B. The MSPA Contract Monitor is responsible
				to identify, to the Port Security, new contractors and areas to be worked as
				the Port lets new contracts.
C. The
				Captain of Security and Port Operations, through Security Officers, are
				responsible to ensure compliance with this instruction.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 28 - Contractor Access Control Procedures › Rule 28-301-28.4 - Authority

Current through June 25, 2024
Schedule of Charges, Rules, and Regulations for Port Terminal
				  Services. Item 187.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 28 - Contractor Access Control Procedures › Rule 28-301-28.5 - Duties of the Contract Monitor

Current through June 25, 2024
As new contracts are let to perform work on the Port, the
				  Port's Contract Monitor identifies:
A.
				the contractor's name,
B. work area
				and
C. projected time span of the
				contract to Port Operations who briefs the Captain of Security.
In the event a contractor has prepaid material, will be
				  dealing with material belonging to the Port, or has material to be left on the
				  Port, the Contract Monitor will provide to the Port Operations and Captain of
				  Security a description of the material.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 28 - Contractor Access Control Procedures › Rule 28-301-28.6 - Further Duties of the Contract Monitor

Current through June 25, 2024
The Port's Contract Monitor will brief all contractors on
				  access control and documentation procedures implemented by this instruction.
				  Contractors using prepaid material or dealing with material owned by or to be
				  returned to the Port will further be briefed on dock receipt procedures by the
				  Port's Contract Monitor.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 28 - Contractor Access Control Procedures › Rule 28-301-28.7 - Logbook

Current through June 25, 2024
The Port Security Department, through its Entry Control
				  Security Officers, will require all contractors to sign in/out in the
				  "Contractor Control" logbook. (NOTE: Contractors working on the East Pier will
				  be logged In/Cut in the Daily Logbook. All such entries will include: name of
				  contractor, area being worked in, name of individual, and time IN and time
				  OUT.) (NOTE: Contractor vehicles entering the Port with more than one person
				  will be documented by the driver and all persons being transported to the job
				  site.
Mississippi Code
				  §§
										59-1-1,
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21