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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 28 - Contractor Access Control Procedures › Rule 28-301-28.8 - Removal of Material from Port by Contractor

Current through June 25, 2024
Any contractor attempting to remove material previously
				  identified by the Contract Monitor as belonging to the Port, will be challenged
				  by the Access Control Security Officer to present authorization (Gate Pass/Dock
				  Receipt) from the Port. Should said authorization not be available, the
				  contractor will be denied exit and the Captain of Security will be notified,
				  investigate the incident, and contact the Contract Monitor/Port Operations for
				  guidance. (NOTE: All such incidents will be documented as an irregularity as
				  outlined elsewhere in this manual.)
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 28-301-28.9 - Visitors to Contractor Area

Current through June 25, 2024
Visitors to all contractor areas are to sign in/out using the
				  same procedures outlined in this instruction for contractor/contractor
				  employees. All visitors to construction sites are required to possess a TWIC
				  card for access.
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 28-301-28.10 - Delivery Vehicles

Current through June 25, 2024
Vehicles (non-contractor owned) entering the Port for the
				  purpose of making deliveries are required to possess a TWIC card for access
				  onto the Port property ad will be required to sign In/Out; also, any vehicle
				  attempting to remove Port prepaid or controlled property, or suspect of
				  attempting to remove said property, will be required to provide to the Access
				  Control Officer(s) authorization, i.e. gate pass/property removal
				  receipt.
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 28-301-28.11 - Highly Pilferageable Materials Monitored

Current through June 25, 2024
The Captain of Security/Port Operations will be advised, by
				  the Contract Monitor, of contractor owned/supplied, highly pilferageable
				  supplies/materials pre-positioned/housed on the Port. Whereas the contractor
				  retains responsibility for this material, the Captain of Security and Watch
				  Supervisors will familiarize themselves with said materials' location and
				  periodically check the material to ensure its 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 29 - Berth Assignment › Rule 28-301-29.1 - Berth Assignment

Current through June 25, 2024
The Port Authority will assign berths, sheds and open storage
				  areas on a fair and equitable basis, with due consideration for preferential
				  assignment, leases and other existing agreements.
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 29 - Berth Assignment › Rule 28-301-29.2 - Untimely Arrival

Current through June 25, 2024
Failure to arrive as scheduled may result in vessel's loss of
				  berth assignment.
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 29 - Berth Assignment › Rule 28-301-29.3 - Berth Application

Current through June 25, 2024
No vessel shall enter or depart the Port of Gulfport until
				  such time as the vessel has received authorization from the Port Authority.
				  Vessels and/or their agents shall be held liable for the payment of all charged
				  incurred by the vessel and its agent, including liability for the payment of
				  all charges incurred by the vessel's cargo, disclosure of principals to the
				  contrary notwithstanding.
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 29 - Berth Assignment › Rule 28-301-29.4 - Berth Application Procedures

Current through June 25, 2024
Any vessel desiring a berth at the Port of Gulfport shall,
				  not less than 48 hours prior to the time of docking, make application in
				  writing on the prescribed form through a licensed agent to the Port Authority
				  for a berth assignment specifying the dates and estimated hours of arrival and
				  sailing, and the nature and quantity of cargo, if any, to be handled.
				  Applications for berth assignments are made by agents of the vessel. Requests
				  made by agents acting for the owners, shippers or receivers of the cargo and
				  performance of any service under this tariff constitutes an agreement by said
				  agents, as the case may be, to be held separately bound and ultimately liable
				  for the payment of all or any part of the charges incurred by the vessel and/or
				  its owners or by the cargo and/or its owners, shippers or receivers, as their
				  respective interests may appear. Application for berth assignment or other
				  facility constitutes an agreement between the applicant and the Port Authority
				  that all charges will be promptly paid upon presentation of invoice therefor,
				  and that applicant will comply with all rules and regulations of the Port
				  Authority.
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 29 - Berth Assignment › Rule 28-301-29.5 - Notification of Indemnity Coverage

Current through June 25, 2024
As a part of its application for berth, the vessel, its
				  owners or agents, shall advise the Port Authority of the Protection and
				  Indemnity Association (P & I Club) which affords the vessel indemnity
				  coverage as well as the name and telephone number of the nearest local legal
				  representative thereof knowledgeable to such coverage.
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 29 - Berth Assignment › Rule 28-301-29.6 - Penalty for Noncompliance

Current through June 25, 2024
A penalty charge, equal to the first day's dockage may be
				  assessed against the agent, master and/or owner for any vessel, barge or other
				  water craft that occupies a berth, and/or marginal track in shedded dock space,
				  anchorage, open dock, mooring place, or any other facility in the port for
				  which a berth application in writing has not been received by the Port
				  Authority in advance of the vessel's arrival in 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 29 - Berth Assignment › Rule 28-301-29.7 - Temporary Berth

Current through June 25, 2024
Temporary berthing may be assigned tugs, barges, crew boats,
				  research vessels or any other vessel during emergency, inclement weather, or
				  any other condition requiring such assignment. Immediately upon arrival the
				  master, owner, or agent must file a formal application for berth assignment.
				  All such vessels are subject to all applicable port rules, regulations and
				  charges. Should such vessels not have a licensed agent, the Port Authority may,
				  at its discretion, act as the vessel's temporary agent and assign an agent's
				  fee in the amount of $50 for each 30-day period of continued service for each
				  unit (tow). All applicable charges shall be paid in full prior to departure of
				  the vessel unless acceptable credit or bond is provided to the satisfaction of
				  the Port Authority.
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 29 - Berth Assignment › Rule 28-301-29.8 - Berthing During Nonbusiness Hours

Current through June 25, 2024
The Captain of Security/Security Roving Patrol on duty during
				  nonbusiness hours, or at the direction of Port Authority, will, acting in
				  concert with the Deputy Director of Operations, make temporary berthing
				  assignments for unscheduled vessels entering the Port. In all such cases, the
				  Captain of Security/Security Roving Patrol will ensure a berthing application
				  is completed by the ship's master/agent immediately upon arrival in the Port.
				  All such berthing applications will be forwarded by the Port Security
				  Department to the Deputy Director of Operations the next business day. Under
				  provisions of this requirement, the Captain of Security/Security Roving Patrol
				  will ensure Berthing Application includes full address, including zip code and
				  telephone number of the vessel's owner responsible for all Port berthing
				  related charges and fees.
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 30 - Cargo Space Application › Rule 28-301-30.1 - Assignment Application

Current through June 25, 2024
Space in sheds and/or open storage will be assigned on
				  receipt or written application, on prescribed Port Authority form, subject
				  always to available space. Application for space should specify commodity,
				  origin and/or destination, tonnage, date of cargo delivery, date of discharge
				  and/or shipment, name of shipper or consignee, vessel, owner and
				  agent.
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 30 - Cargo Space Application › Rule 28-301-30.2 - Maintenance of Space Assigned

Current through June 25, 2024
Space assigned will be clean, free of any infestation and
				  suitable in all respects to receive cargo, and acceptance of such space
				  assignment without exception shall be considered an acknowledgement of such
				  good condition and preclude any subsequent claim for damages. Following use,
				  assigned space must be returned in like condition.
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 30 - Cargo Space Application › Rule 28-301-30.3 - MSPA's Right to Control or Assign Space

Current through June 25, 2024
The facilities of the Port Authority are for storage,
				  unloading, and/or handling of import, export, coastwise, intercoastal and local
				  cargoes, and the Port Authority reserves the right to control and assign space
				  in the Port terminals for the storage, loading, unloading and/or handling of
				  all freight on and/or in these 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 30 - Cargo Space Application › Rule 28-301-30.4 - Unauthorized Use Penalty

Current through June 25, 2024
A penalty assessment equal to the doubling of all applicable
				  tariff charges shall be made against any agency, stevedoring firm or other user
				  utilizing any Port facilities for the loading, unloading, handling, and/or
				  storage of cargo without prior assignment by the Port Authority of the space
				  being used.
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 30 - Cargo Space Application › Rule 28-301-30.5 - Charges related to Cargo Storage

Current through June 25, 2024
Sheddage, open dock, and/or marginal track use is a charge
				  assessed against a specific vessel, barge, or substitute, for providing
				  warehouse, open area and/or marginal track space for the handling of inbound
				  and/or outbound cargo.
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 30 - Cargo Space Application › Rule 28-301-30.6 - Covered Cargo Sheds

Current through June 25, 2024
Covered cargo sheds, immediately adjacent to wharves and
				  aprons, are intended to directly serve vessels. Covered sheds located a short
				  distance away from wharves and aprons are primarily used for cargo assembly,
				  processing and distribution.
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 31 - Shed Assignment › Rule 28-301-31.1 - Assignment

Current through June 25, 2024
Generally Upon receipt of Application for Cargo Space
				  Assignment Form, space will be assigned subject to space available, commodity,
				  tonnage, date of receipt of cargo and date of departure of
				  cargo.
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 31 - Shed Assignment › Rule 28-301-31.2 - Inspection of Shed by Project Manager

Current through June 25, 2024
Upon assignment of cargo space the Deputy Director of
				  Operations or his/her designated representative will inspect the shed to ensure
				  it is clean and free of infestation.
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 31 - Shed Assignment › Rule 28-301-31.3 - Cleaning Sheds

Current through June 25, 2024
As needed, sheds will be washed clean. Upon washing and if
				  type cargo requires, the Deputy Director of Operations or his/her designated
				  representative will call in the contract pest control company to inspect and
				  treat shed as needed. The cost of the inspection and treatment will be passed
				  on to the stevedore making application.
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 31 - Shed Assignment › Rule 28-301-31.4 - Post-Cleaning Inspection

Current through June 25, 2024
After cleaning, inspecting and treating is complete the
				  Deputy Director of Operations or his/her designated representative will, in the
				  company of the Stevedore, make a joint inspection of the shed. The Stevedore
				  making application shall receive copies or both warehouse inspection form and
				  the Certification of Inspection and Warehouse Condition. The originals of these
				  forms shall be kept on file by the 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 31 - Shed Assignment › Rule 28-301-31.5 - Shed Inspection Form

Current through June 25, 2024
When it is determined that the shed meets the needs and
				  requirements, a Shed Inspection Form will be completed and signed by both the
				  Deputy Director of Operations or his/her designated representative and the
				  stevedore representative.
The Shed Inspection Form will include, in addition to
				  cleanliness, the fire station conditions, the doors, both roll-up and
				  personnel, condition and any other pertinent information.
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 31 - Shed Assignment › Rule 28-301-31.6 - Inspection Upon Completion of Space Requirement

Current through June 25, 2024
When space requirement is completed the Deputy Director of
				  Operations or his/her designated representative and the stevedore
				  representative will again jointly inspect the space. The stevedore will be
				  billed for any cleaning needed and/or damage noted during this inspection. Both
				  the Deputy Director of Operations or his/her designated representative and the
				  stevedore representative will sign the Shed Inspection Form terminating the
				  space assignment.
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 32 - Overseas Waste/Garbage › Rule 28-301-32.1 - Definitions

Current through June 25, 2024
"Garbage", as regulated by the terms of this agreement, is
				  defined as "all waste material derived in whole or in part from fruits,
				  vegetables, meats or other plant or animal (including poultry) material and
				  other refuse of any character whatsoever that has been associated with any such
				  material onboard any means of conversance and including food scraps, table
				  refuse, galley food wrappers or packaging materials and other waste material
				  from stores, food preparation areas, passenger's or crew's quarters, dining
				  rooms, or any other areas on vessels or other means of
				  conversance."
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 32 - Overseas Waste/Garbage › Rule 28-301-32.2 - Approved Providers of Service

Current through June 25, 2024
In accordance with the International Convention for the
				  Prevention of Pollution from ships. MARPOL 73/78 Annex V effective December 31.
				  1988. The Port of Gulfport has approved the following companies for collection
				  and disposal of domestic and foreign garbage generated by vessels.
Dockside Services
500 Beauregard Street
Mobile, Alabama 36603
Phone: (251) 438-2362
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 32 - Overseas Waste/Garbage › Rule 28-301-32.3 - Policy Reviewed Annually

Current through June 25, 2024
This agreement will be amended as needed to keep it current
				  with revisions of quarantine requirements and shall be reviewed at least once
				  annually.
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 32 - Overseas Waste/Garbage › Rule 28-301-32.4 - Plant Protection and Quarantine Officer

Current through June 25, 2024
The waste disposal company that is contracted to manipulate,
				  handle, or store regulated garbage in a manner approved by the local Plant
				  Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) Officer (Paul Smallwood) and in a designated
				  area before disposal.
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 32 - Overseas Waste/Garbage › Rule 28-301-32.5 - Storage of Garbage

Current through June 25, 2024
Storage of regulated garbage in plastic bags must be inside a
				  closed building; if outside, must be in sealed plastic bags in a container with
				  a tight fitting lid.
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 32 - Overseas Waste/Garbage › Rule 28-301-32.6 - Transport of Garbage

Current through June 25, 2024
The waste disposal company transports regulated garbage
				  directly from the USDA APHIS approved storage container or vessel to the
				  disposal facility in closed leakproof containers without diversion. Regulated
				  garbage incinerated to ash.
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 32 - Overseas Waste/Garbage › Rule 28-301-32.7 - Approved Disposal Facility

Current through June 25, 2024
Dockside Services is an approved handler by the U.S.D.A. to
				  properly remove, process and dispose of regulated and non-regulated
				  waste.
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 32 - Overseas Waste/Garbage › Rule 28-301-32.8 - Recordkeeping of Disposal Company

Current through June 25, 2024
The contracted waste disposal company will maintain a log
				  which will include the disposal date and quantity (weight) of the garbage. This
				  log will be made available to PPQ upon request.
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 32 - Overseas Waste/Garbage › Rule 28-301-32.9 - Reporting and Cleaning Spillage

Current through June 25, 2024
PPQ Officer will be notified of any spillage. Cleaning and
				  disinfecting will be accomplished immediately. A PPQ Officer can be reached at
				  (228) 822-3102 twenty-four hours a day.
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 32 - Overseas Waste/Garbage › Rule 28-301-32.10 - Misappropriation Prohibited

Current through June 25, 2024
The contracted waste disposal company will be responsible for
				  foreign food waste in its possession and will not permit misappropriation of
				  any food items.
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 32 - Overseas Waste/Garbage › Rule 28-301-32.11 - Identification of Foreign Garbage

Current through June 25, 2024
The contracted waste disposal company will use identifiable
				  containers for foreign garbage. Rigid containers shall be lettered with the
				  words "FOREIGN GARBAGE" or a similar acceptable phrase. Letters shall be at
				  least 2 inches high on indoor containers and 4 inches high on outdoor
				  containers.
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 32 - Overseas Waste/Garbage › Rule 28-301-32.12 - Using a Truck/Container for Purposes Other Than Hauling Foreign Garbage

Current through June 25, 2024
The truck/container to be used for a purpose other than
				  hauling foreign garbage must have markings obliterated and be cleaned and
				  disinfected under PPQ supervision prior to such use.
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 32 - Overseas Waste/Garbage › Rule 28-301-32.13 - Regulated Garbage Kept Separate

Current through June 25, 2024
All regulated garbage is to be kept completely separate from
				  domestic garbage.
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 32 - Overseas Waste/Garbage › Rule 28-301-32.14 - Penalty of Noncompliance

Current through June 25, 2024
This agreement may be immediately cancelled or revoked for
				  noncompliance or violation of the Federal regulations and may result in a
				  criminal penalty of up to a $5,000 fine and a year in jail, or both, or a civil
				  penalty of up to $1,000 per violation.
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 32 - Overseas Waste/Garbage › Rule 28-301-32.15 - Training Program Required

Current through June 25, 2024
The companies that are approved by the Port Authority for
				  collection and disposal of regulated garbage shall present a training program
				  to all employees before they are permitted to handle and supervise the handling
				  of regulated garbage.
A. The training
				must be approved by the local PPQ Officer in charge.
B. The training must:
1. Define regulated garbage.
2. Explain garbage regulations and their
				purpose.
3. Include films, slides,
				or other training aids on foreign animal, plant pests, and diseases.
4. Specifically outline step-by-step handling
				procedures for regulated garbage.
5. Be prepared in English and other
				appropriate languages.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 32 - Overseas Waste/Garbage › Rule 28-301-32.16 - Use of Disinfectants

Current through June 25, 2024
Disinfectants should be in accordance with the following
				  guidelines:
A. 4 percent sodium
				carbonate solution (soda ash).
B.
				The diluted solution is only mildly caustic but will dull paint and varnished
				surfaces. Mix in proportion of 40 grams per liter of water. (1.4 oz. per quart)
				160 grams per 4 liters (5.33 oz. per gallon)
C. 1" Stroke Environ
D. Mix 4 ml. per liter of water 1/2 oz/per
				gallon. Apply to point of runoff.
Surface should be free of dirt, grease, etc. before
				  application. Solution is known to be harmful to aircraft. (1" Stroke Environ"
				  is produced by Vestrel Laboratories Div. of Chemed Corp., St. Louis, MO
				  63110)
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 32 - Overseas Waste/Garbage › Rule 28-301-32.17 - Removal of Garbage

Current through June 25, 2024
Garbage may be removed from the vessel under these
				  provisions:
A. All garbage must be
				placed in double heavy duty, leak proof plastic bags.
B. Garbage can only be removed from the
				vessel under direct supervision of a USDA Officer and a representative of the
				Port.
C. Garbage must be placed in
				a special USDA approved container marked "FOREIGN GARBAGE". This container will
				remain locked except when garbage is being removed from the vessel.
D. The garbage will be transported by a USDA
				approved firm for immediate incineration.
E. Unauthorized removal of garbage will
				result in a fine of not less than $500.00.
F. Encl:
1.
				USDA Maritime Garbage Controlling Regulations.
2. Compliance Agreement: Dockside Services,
				Inc.
3. Compliance Agreement:
				Browning-Ferris Industries.
4.
				Provisions Letter from USDA PPQ to Vessel.
5. U.S. Naval Vessel Garbage Handling
				Agreement.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 32 - Overseas Waste/Garbage › Rule 28-301-32.18 - U.S. Navy Vessels

Current through June 25, 2024
Recent Veterinary Medical Officer port reviews have indicated
				  the need to restate garbage safeguarding policy for U.S. Navy vessels returning
				  to the U.S. from foreign ports.
A. U.S.
				Navy policy is that no foreign origin meats, produce, or milk products will
				remain aboard any ship returning to a U.S. continental, territorial or offshore
				U.S. port. "Foreign origin" does not include U.S. origin frozen or canned
				products issued to a ship from a U.S. overseas military depot or U.S. underway
				replenishment.
B. If the boarding
				officer finds foreign stores, the vessel will be handled exactly like a
				commercial vessel with respect to garbage safeguarding.
C. If no foreign stores are found by the
				boarding officer, the first offloading of garbage must be sterilized or
				incinerated. This will include, in addition to any garbage on board the vessel
				at docking, all garbage produced during the first 24 hours in port. Vessels
				which dock with no garbage will be handled exactly like vessels docking with
				garbage on board. Garbage generated subsequent to the above stated first
				offloading will be handled the same as domestic garbage.
D. Plan Protection and Quarantine policy
				relative to military vessel boarding is being incorporated into the
				shipboarding guidelines (M390.340). 59-5-2
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 33 - Foreign Trade Zone › Rule 28-301-33.1 - Location

Current through June 25, 2024
The Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) of the Port of Gulfport, FTZ No.
				  92, is located at the entire Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport. The
				  Foreign Trade Zone is a U.S. Customs controlled facility in which certain
				  imported products can be stored, processed and repackaged, or assembled with
				  U.S. goods without being subject to customs duties until leaving the
				  zone.
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 34 - Deep Draft Vessels › Rule 28-301-34.1 - Deep Draft Vessels

Current through June 25, 2024
On a case-by-case basis the Executive Director may grant use
				  of the Gulfport Harbor and Ship Channel to vessels with drafts greater than 30
				  feet, but not exceeding thirty-six (36) feet, upon a written request of the
				  master, owner and/or agent of the vessel and upon the written recommendation of
				  the Pilots licensed by this Port Authority that such usage is not reasonably
				  expected to impair use of the Harbor or Ship Channel by said vessel or any
				  other vessel. In making such recommendation, the Pilots are to use their best
				  discretion, considering anticipated tides, winds and other factors prevailing
				  at the time. In doing so, the master owner and/or agent shall covenant and
				  express in writing not to assert liability against the Port Authority and the
				  Pilots and to defend and indemnify the Port Authority and the Pilots from any
				  and all damages arising from or connected with such use and expressly agree to
				  cure any impediment to the continued safe use of the Harbor and Channel by
				  other vessels that may be caused by said vessel. Again, this is not an open
				  policy. It is on a case-by-case basis. MSPA will rely exclusively on the
				  Gulfport Pilots Association's written recommendation in each and every case and
				  if favorable recommendation is not received the vessel will not be granted
				  approval enter the Harbor or Channel.
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 35 - Hurricane Readiness Procedures › Rule 28-301-35.1 - Introduction

Current through June 25, 2024
This document is intended to establish guidelines and
				  procedures for personnel at the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport
				  ("Port Authority") before, during, and after a tropical storm or hurricane
				  striking in proximity to the Port pursuant to the Mississippi Emergency
				  Management Law, Miss. Code Ann. §§
									33-15-1,
et seq
. The guidelines and procedures contained herein are not
				  designed to cover every situation that an employee may encounter during a
				  tropical storm or hurricane. Considering the uncertainty and unpredictability
				  associated with tropical storms and hurricanes, employees are encouraged to use
				  their basic common sense, personal experience, and discretion in responding to
				  specific situations. Accordingly, all guidelines and procedures contained
				  herein shall be exercised in the discretion of the Executive Director or his or
				  her designee, regardless of whether a particular provision purports to require
				  or mandate certain action. The timelines for certain guidelines and procedures
				  expressed herein assume that sufficient notice of a potential tropical storm or
				  hurricane is given so that such guidelines and procedures may be utilized,
				  which may or may not be the circumstance with any given tropical storm or
				  hurricane. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any person who fails to comply with
				  any order, directive, notice, or other communication issued pursuant to this
				  Chapter may be subject to the penalties set forth in Rule 35.11 of this
				  Chapter.
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 35 - Hurricane Readiness Procedures › Rule 28-301-35.2 - Associated Policies and Procedures

Current through June 25, 2024
Besides this Procedure, the following associated policies and
				  procedures apply:
A. Port Authority
				Terminal Tariff No. 7.1, as amended from time to time, or any successor Port
				Authority Terminal Tariff;
B.
				Administrative Codes of the State of Mississippi; and
C. Port Authority Port Facility Security
				Plan.
The Executive Director will resolve any conflict between
				  these Hurricane Procedures and other agreements or regulations.
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 35 - Hurricane Readiness Procedures › Rule 28-301-35.3 - Oversight Responsibilities

Current through June 25, 2024
The following are the general responsibilities of the Port
				  Authority during a threat of a tropical storm or hurricane striking near the
				  Port:
A.
Executive
				Department
- Declare an emergency, coordinate intergovernmental
				activities, keep the Board of Commissioners of the Port Authority and the
				Mississippi Development Authority informed of all ongoing activities, and
				supervise overall emergency activities.
B.
Finance & Administration
- Maintain the Port Authority's overall administrative functions, human
				resource functions, and assist the Port Authority's employees' family
				members.
C.
Operations &
				Maintenance
- Maintain operations at the deep-water harbor, maintain
				communications with the U.S. Coast Guard, Harrison County Emergency Management
				Agency, tenants, and service provider to the Port, monitor weather reports, and
				implement Hurricane Procedures. Prepare for the threat of the tropical storm or
				hurricane striking near the Port, and update the status of the tropical storm
				or hurricane.
D.
Official
				MSPA Spokesperson
- The official spokesperson for the Port Authority
				during any emergency is the Executive Director or his or her
				designee.
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 35 - Hurricane Readiness Procedures › Rule 28-301-35.4 - Conditions of Readiness

Current through June 25, 2024
Hurricane Season begins on June
				  1st and extends through November
				  30th of each year. Hurricane Conditions are set by
				  the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port ("COTP"), Mobile Area of
				  Responsibility, and are used to alert the maritime community to changes that
				  may need to be made in Port operations in preparation of an upcoming tropical
				  storm or hurricane. The COTP provides Maritime Safety Information Bulletins
				  ("MSIB") to the Port Authority via fax or email whenever a tropical storm or
				  hurricane is approaching or may affect 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 35 - Hurricane Readiness Procedures › Rule 28-301-35.5 - MSPA Hurricane Readiness Designations

Current through June 25, 2024
The following designations will be used for describing the
				  Port Authority's Hurricane Readiness Conditions:
Hurricane Condition
Corresponding Coast Guard Classification
Approximate Time
5
NORMAL
June 1 - November 30
4
WHISKEY
72 hours prior to landfall
3
X-RAY
48 hours prior to landfall
2
YANKEE
24 hours prior to landfall
1
ZULU
12 hours prior to landfall
Recovery
After the storm passes
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 35 - Hurricane Readiness Procedures › Rule 28-301-35.6 - Cooperation with U.S. Coast Guard

Current through June 25, 2024
The U.S. Coast Guard (Mobile) keeps the Port Authority
				  informed of the formation, path, and threat of a hurricane or tropical storm.
				  Besides the U.S. Coast Guard, the Port Authority will maintain contact with the
				  Harrison County Emergency Management Agency. A Port Emergency Action Team
				  ("PEAT") within the Coast Guard has been established to monitor and set storm
				  conditions for the Port. The Port Authority will use the PEAT for assistance in
				  the implementation of the Port Authority's hurricane procedures. After a
				  hurricane or tropical storm, the Director of Operations or his or her designee
				  shall be responsible for contacting the U.S. Coast Guard to determine when it
				  is safe for the Port to resume normal 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 35 - Hurricane Readiness Procedures › Rule 28-301-35.7 - Tenants' Hurricane Preparedness Requirement

Current through June 25, 2024
Prior to Condition 5 (the duration of hurricane season), the
				  Port Authority will request tenants to review their own hurricane program, will
				  notify tenants to provide a copy of such program to the Port's Operations
				  Department, and notify tenants to be alert for hurricane warnings. The Port's
				  Operations Department will ensure that Tenants secure all non-utilized
				  equipment and/or cargo in their respective leased areas during hurricane
				  season.
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 35 - Hurricane Readiness Procedures › Rule 28-301-35.8 - Condition-Related Preparation

Current through June 25, 2024
As Hurricane Conditions are set by the U.S. Coast Guard, the
				  Port Authority will make efforts to notify tenants and customers so that
				  appropriate action can be taken:
A.
Hurricane Alert Condition Five (5) (Hurricane Season):
1. The Port's Operations Department will
				cause tenants and customers to make every effort to secure or remove
				non-utilized or non-essential equipment or products (e.g., pallets, gear,
				dunnage, etc.).
2. The Chief
				Operations Officer or his or her designee and the Director of Operations will
				collectively decide, or if the Chief Operations Officer or his or her designee
				is unavailable, the Director of Operations will decide, to make arrangements as
				necessary, for emergency services and equipment to be made available to the
				Port on a contingency basis. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Chief
				Operations Officer or his or her designee will decide to make arrangements for
				emergency services and equipment to be made available to the Port on a
				contingency basis if the Director of Operations is unavailable.
3. The Director of Operations will make or
				cause to be made an inventory list of supplies, materials, and equipment that
				are necessary to perform any and all tasks that may be required in an emergency
				situation. The inventory list will be submitted to the Port's Finance and
				Administration Office for appropriate purchase.
4. The External Affairs Department will
				prepare an emergency contact list with the names and telephone numbers of key
				personnel to be distributed to the employees of the Port Authority for use
				during the recovery phase.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 35 - Hurricane Readiness Procedures › Rule 28-301-35.9 - Administrative Offices and Other Port Authority Offices

Current through June 25, 2024
A.
Office
				Preparation
. The Mississippi State Port Authority administrative offices
				are at One Hancock Plaza, 14th floor, Gulfport, Mississippi. The Deputy
				Director and/or Director of Finance, will be responsible for securing the Port
				Authority offices at this location. Similar procedures should be followed by
				all other Deputy Directors for each of their respective offices.
B.
Office Preparation
				Procedures
. These suggested procedures are to be guidelines for office
				personnel in preparation for a storm:
1.
				Desktops, shelves, and work tables should be completely clear of objects (paper
				and desk items may be placed in desk drawers).
2. Computers and printers should be moved
				away from windows, labeled, placed in double plastic bags, and placed in
				interior office areas.
3.
				Telephones should be unplugged, wrapped in plastic bags, and stored in desks or
				file cabinets.
4. Small personal
				objects (e.g., wall pictures, coffee cups, lamps, etc.) should be stored in
				desks or file cabinets.
5. File
				cabinets should be moved away from exterior walls and, if possible, moved to an
				interior area.
6. Office doors
				should be closed.
7. Official
				documents, personnel files, agreements, contracts, permits, and other critical
				Port Authority documents should be placed in fire-proof cabinets.
8. All items being moved to interior areas
				should be clearly labeled for ease of identification upon return to the
				offices.
9. In cases of forecasted
				Category 3 or stronger hurricanes, Port Authority office equipment located in
				terminals will be placed in a marine container and moved to a designated
				offsite location. The Deputy Director of Operations will be responsible for
				providing the Finance and Administration Department with a marine cargo
				container and transportation for the evacuation of office materials, supplies,
				and equipment. Materials, supplies, tools, and equipment that may be necessary
				for recovery should be evacuated to an offsite location.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport › Chapter 35 - Hurricane Readiness Procedures › Rule 28-301-35.11 - Penalties

Current through June 25, 2024
Any person who fails to comply with any order, directive,
				  notice, or other communication issued pursuant to this Chapter may be subject
				  to revocation of driving privileges on properties owned or under the control of
				  the Port Authority, revocation of access rights to any or all of the properties
				  owned or under the control of the Port Authority, or both.