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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-130 - CREDIT POLICY

Current through June 25, 2024
I. Upon
				application, the MISSISSIPPI STATE PORT AUTHORITY AT GULFPORT at its discretion
				may extend credit privileges to any user of Port facilities. Users desiring to
				establish credit should make written application to the Port Authority at least
				thirty (30) days prior to the use of Port facilities.
A. Steamship Agents, and Stevedores are
				required to have approved credit to comply with license requirements.
B. Direct bill customers may be extended
				credit upon approval of credit application.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-132 - DAMAGE OF PORT FACILITY

Current through June 25, 2024
Users of the facilities of the Port Authority shall be held
				  responsible for all damages to the property of the Port Authority caused by
				  them and any damages shall be repaired and billed against the user responsible
				  for such damage at cost plus 20%. The twenty percent (20%) charge may be waived
				  at the discretion of the Executive Director. Any damages caused by users must
				  be promptly reported by the users to the Port Authority. Failure to report by
				  the end of the next working day will result in a 50% penalty charge in addition
				  to the foregoing charges.
Every Licensee and/or any other person, vessel, (including
				  masters, owners, agents or other representatives thereof) shall be responsible
				  for the payment of all charges and costs resulting from damage caused directly
				  or indirectly by them to any Port Authority facility or waterway, and for the
				  payment of any penalty imposed for the infraction of any of the rules and
				  regulations of this tariff.
The Port Authority shall promptly be furnished the name and
				  address of the owner of any such vessel, firm of person(s) causing damage,
				  together with such additional information as may be necessary for the Port
				  Authority to make collection of charges, costs, or penalties due. In furnishing
				  such information, masters, owners, agents or other representatives shall not be
				  relieved of their obligations as set forth herein.
The Port Authority shall have authority to require bond from
				  any vessel which shall be involved in any act causing damage to property or
				  violation of any provision of this tariff or applicable law, before such vessel
				  or other craft shall be allowed to clear the harbor.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-134 - DEMURRAGE

Current through June 25, 2024
The basic purpose of Port facilities is to accommodate
				  requirements for cargoes moving through the Port in domestic and foreign
				  waterborne commerce, and charges for demurrage are intended to encourage and
				  expedite cargo flow through Port facilities.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-134 - DEMURRAGE

Current through June 25, 2024
Demurrage rates named in this tariff will apply on shipments
				  which the Port Authority allows to remain on or in its facilities beyond the
				  expiration of free time, but the Port Authority does not guarantee to allow any
				  shipment to remain on or in its facilities beyond free time provided in this
				  Tariff.
After expiration of free time as provided in this Tariff,
				  cargo shall become subject to the provisions of this Tariff applicable to
				  demurrage, and all related charges: including handling, transfer, or other
				  expenses shall be solely for account of the cargo and/or its owner or agents,
				  and no responsibility is assumed therefore by the Port Authority.
After expiration of free time as provided in this Tariff, on
				  cargo subject to demurrage charges, the Port Authority, at its own option and
				  convenience, may place such cargo in a Public storage warehouse, or on a public
				  storage open area at the risk and expense of the cargo. All unpaid port charges
				  which may have accrued against the cargo at that time shall constitute a lien
				  against said cargo. (See Cargo Section)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-136 - DOCUMENTS, ACCESS TO RECORDS

Current through June 25, 2024
All steamship lines or barge lines, importers, exporters
				  shippers, and/or their agents, including custom house brokers and freight
				  forwarders, and any other users of Port facilities shall furnish the Port
				  Authority, within five working days of delivery, loading or discharge, copies
				  of vessel manifests, dock receipts, and such other data as the Port Authority
				  deems necessary to develop and assure correct assessment of tariff charges, and
				  for the compilation of commercial statistics. All users of the Port Authority
				  facilities are required to permit access to their files and transportation
				  documents necessary for the purpose of audit for ascertaining correctness of
				  reports filed and documents furnished. Failure to provide access to such
				  statements, documents or other information within the time limit specified may
				  result in those responsible for non-compliance being placed on the delinquent
				  list and/or subject to other penalties at the discretion of the Port
				  Authority.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-138 - ELECTRIC POWER

Current through June 25, 2024
Before any electrical equipment, including lights, (either
				  privately owned or rented from the Port Authority) may be connected or
				  activated at any Port Authority facility, application must be made to the Port
				  Authority for metering such service, and the cost of such service shall be for
				  the account of the user.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-140 - EMERGENCY SIGNAL

Current through June 25, 2024
In the event of fire, explosion, or other emergency occurring
				  on board, or on the adjacent dock area, of any vessel in the Port of Gulfport,
				  except vessels underway, such vessels must promptly sound FIVE PROLONGED BLASTS
				  of the whistle or siren as an alarm indicating an emergency on board or at the
				  dock to which vessel is moored. Such signal shall be repeated at intervals to
				  attract attention, and is not a substitute for but may be used in addition to
				  other means of reporting an emergency. The words "prolonged blast" used in this
				  rule shall mean a blast of from FOUR to SIX seconds duration.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-144 - FIRES

Current through June 25, 2024
No fires are permitted on Port facilities and the use of any
				  welding equipment and/or other hazardous material and equipment is prohibited
				  except by specific written approval of the Port Authority for restrictive use
				  under appropriate supervision. A Hot Work Permit form shall be issued and
				  completed prior to beginning any permitted use of hot work equipment. The Hot
				  Work Permit shall be maintained by the applicant until final inspection of the
				  area has been completed.
No person shall obstruct or interfere with the free and easy
				  access to, or remove, or in any manner disturb any fire extinguisher, fire
				  hose, fire hydrant or any other firefighting apparatus or watchman's key
				  station installed in or upon any property of the Port
				  Authority.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-146 - GARBAGE DISPOSAL

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:
Waste Management of Mississippi, Inc.
P. O. Box 3869
Gulfport, MS 39505
Phone (601) 832-3144
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-148 - GOVERNMENT VESSELS

Current through June 25, 2024
At the discretion of the Port Authority, rules regulations
				  and port charges may be waived or temporarily modified for any good cause and
				  special circumstances affecting the operations of any non-commercial vessels of
				  the United States, the State of Mississippi or other States, and visiting
				  foreign naval vessels.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-150 - HANDLING CHARGES

Current through June 25, 2024
The Port Authority may at its discretion license stevedores,
				  contractors and others to perform loading, unloading, handling, transfer and
				  other services provided for herein, and such parties shall, unless otherwise
				  provided, be responsible for any damage or delay to cargo, delays to
				  transportation equipment and any demurrage, rental or other charges accruing on
				  such transportation equipment.
The Port Authority will not assume any responsibility for
				  damage or delay to cargo, nor for delay to rail cars, trailers, trucks,
				  containers, barges or other transportation equipment, or any demurrage, rental
				  or other charges accruing thereon.
Charges for "handling" shall be billed by stevedores directly
				  to the Party for whom these services are performed. The Port Authority does not
				  participate in negotiations related to handling charges and inquiries
				  concerning same should be directed to licensed stevedores.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-154 - HOLD HARMLESS

Current through June 25, 2024
Vessels, their owners or agents, licensees, invitees,
				  lessees, assignees, contractors or any other user of the facilities of the Port
				  Authority agree to indemnify and save harmless the Port Authority from and
				  against all losses, claims, demands and suits for damages, court costs,
				  attorneys' fees or expense caused by or resulting from situations which may
				  include, but are not limited to, injury or death to persons or damage to
				  property, incident to or resulting from their operations or activities on the
				  property of the Port Authority or while using the facilities of the Port
				  Authority.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-156 - INSURANCE

Current through June 25, 2024
The charges provided in this Tariff do not include any
				  expenses of fire, windstorm, water damage or other insurance coverage. All
				  insurance coverage shall be for account of the cargo and vessels, their
				  respective owners and/or agents, contractors and other users of Port
				  facilities, and such interests will obtain any insurance required, and the Port
				  Authority will not provide any such coverage under its policies or assume any
				  obligation whatsoever with respect thereto.
All persons or firms licensed to conduct business operations
				  on Port Authority facilities will be required to carry minimum bodily injury
				  liability insurance and property damage insurance in the amounts listed below,
				  unless otherwise provided for elsewhere in this Tariff, by action of the Board
				  of Commissioners, or in a contract with the Port Authority. Such insurance must
				  name the Port Authority and the State of Mississippi as additional insureds (at
				  no expense to either) and a certificate of such insurance must be provided to
				  the Port Authority.
Bodily Injury.............$1 million per occurrence
Property Damage........$500,000 per occurrence
NOTE: Insurance requirements contained in existing
				  lease/agreements may continue in effect under the terms of that agreement
				  unless otherwise provided.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-158 - JURISDICTION OF PORT AUTHORITY

Current through June 25, 2024
The jurisdiction of the Port Authority is over the Port and
				  terminals, and harbor and passes leading thereto and all vessels, boats,
				  wharves, common carriers and public utilities therein (Sections
				  59-1-1
				  and
				  59-5-21
				  and
				  59-5-5,
				  Mississippi Code of 1972). The powers of the Port Authority as set forth in
				  Section
				  59-1-9
				  and Section
				  59-5-21,
				  Mississippi Code of 1972, include the power to make and publish all needful
				  rules and regulations to govern the harbor, docks and passes within its
				  jurisdiction. In addition, the Port Authority is empowered to act as port
				  wardens and pilot commissioners, and to perform any and all duties pertaining
				  to such within its jurisdiction, and to fix and prescribe tariffs, fees, fines,
				  penalties and forfeitures for the violations of the rules and regulations of
				  said Port Authority. It is the duty of the Port Authority within its
				  jurisdiction to see that all Port employees, such as harbor masters, pilots,
				  boatmen, stevedores, surveyors, watchmen, police, ship chandlers, ship agents
				  and such other classes of employees and contractors performing services for the
				  public shipping, carry out their duties in a manner that is not detrimental to
				  the Port and shall not be unduly burdensome to the public shipping. (Sections
				  59-1-9
				  and
				  59-5-21,
				  Mississippi Code of 1972).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-160 - LEASE/AGREEMENTS

Current through June 25, 2024
Steamship lines, cargo interests, agents, stevedores and
				  others desiring space for the storage of cargo handling equipment, cargoes,
				  gear, dunnage, pallets or other materials at any Port facilities shall make
				  application to the Port Authority and, if such application is approved,
				  appropriate rental or lease agreements for space, may be negotiated and
				  executed (at Port Authority option), subject to Federal Maritime Commission
				  jurisdiction when applicable.
Any firms or persons using any Port Authority property
				  without authorization shall be billed for the space so occupied at the rate
				  often cents per square foot per calendar day (or fraction thereof) for such
				  unauthorized use, and upon instructions from the Port Authority shall be
				  required to vacate such unauthorized space or, at the option of the Port
				  Authority, any equipment or materials remaining in unauthorized space may be
				  removed by the Port Authority to another location (on Port Authority property
				  or outside thereof) at the expense and for account of the owner of such
				  equipment or materials.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-164 - LIGHTS TO BE DISPLAYED

Current through June 25, 2024
All vessels shall display deck lights from sunset to sunrise
				  while moored to any wharf, pier, pile clusters or other installations owned
				  and/or operated by the Port Authority. Vessels underway or when anchored shall
				  display the lights prescribed by applicable navigation rules.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-165 - TERMINAL SAFETY REGULATIONS

Current through June 25, 2024
As mandated, by the Mississippi State Port Authority -
				  Gulfport, please note that the following safety related regulations are to be
				  followed, while on the terminal.
* Follow all posted speed limits.
* Obey all STOP signs.
* No cell phone use, while driving.
* Wear seat-belt.
* Wear all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as
				  dictated by your work environment and specific work functions.
* PPE includes, but is not limited to a hard-hat, gloves,
				  safety vest, personal flotation device, eye protection and steel toed
				  shoes.
* A safety vest should always be worn anytime you are out of
				  your vehicle.
Failure to adhere to any of the above regulations may result
				  in you being escorted off the terminal by Security personnel.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-166 - MAXIMUM LOADING

Current through June 25, 2024
No cargo or equipment shall be placed in the assigned area
				  which exceeds posted load limitations or such limitations as may be designated
				  by the Port Authority.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-168 - MOORING

Current through June 25, 2024
The act of mooring to or occupying any berth, anchorage or
				  other facility by a vessel, its master, owners or agents for any purpose
				  whatsoever shall constitute and be evidence of acceptance and agreement by such
				  vessel and its master, owners and agents, disclosure of principals to the
				  contrary notwithstanding, to be held jointly and severally bound by
				  extraordinary diligence in the use, care and occupancy of such berth, anchorage
				  or other facility of the Port Authority, and to be held liable jointly,
				  severally, and in solido for all costs incurred by the Port Authority prior to
				  or following departure of the vessel for repairs to or replacement or cleanup
				  of such or other facilities, incident to, arising out of or connected in any
				  way whatsoever with such mooring or occupancy.
Unless otherwise directed by the Port Authority, all seagoing
				  vessels shall moor parallel to berths and employ a minimum of two (2) bow
				  lines, two (2) stern lines, and two (2) spring lines (one leading forward and
				  one leading aft) of sufficient strength and length to assure that vessels are
				  properly secured and to minimize longitudinal movement. Tugs, barges, and other
				  smaller craft shall be moored in similar manner except that only one (1) bow
				  and one (1) stern line (and the spring lines) shall be required. No vessel
				  shall moor second off except with the express permission of the Port Authority,
				  and if such permission be granted then the foregoing described mooring lines
				  shall be required.
In the event that any vessel does not possess adequate
				  mooring lines to fulfill these requirements, agents shall promptly furnish such
				  lines and may charge a reasonable fee for same.
All vessels are required to utilize effective fendering
				  devices to avoid damages to dock facilities, and such fenders shall be properly
				  positioned on the sides of vessels prior to berthing. Should any vessel not
				  possess adequate fenders, agents or the Port Authority shall furnish same and
				  may charge a reasonable fee for same.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-170 - NUISANCE CREATED BY VESSEL

Current through June 25, 2024
No vessel shall permit excessive smoke, clean boilers, blow
				  tubes, or create similar conditions while the vessel is in the Gulfport Ship
				  Channel and/or the Port of Gulfport.
Unauthorized blowing of whistles, horns or other noise
				  nuisance is prohibited.
It is prohibited for any vessel equipped with 'outriggers' or
				  like devices extending over the sides of the vessel, including, but not limited
				  to shrimp trawlers, to maintain same in any position other than fully in the
				  upright or "up" position while said vessel is approaching, entering,
				  transiting, traversing and/or exiting the Gulfport ship
				  channel.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-172 - OFFICES

Current through June 25, 2024
Postal Address:
Post Office Box 40
Gulfport, MS 39502
Telephone:
Administration
Operations Security
West Pier Gate
East Pier Gate
(228) 865-4300
(228) 865-4315
(228) 865-4323
(228) 865-4329
Radio:
Call sign-KJC 768
Marine VHF, Channels 7,10,16,22
(USCG) and 68 (pleasure craft)
(Working Channels 7 and 10)
FAX:
Administration
Operations
(228) 865-4307
(228) 865-4320
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-174 - OILY WASTE DISPOSAL

Current through June 25, 2024
Under the provision of Annex 1 of the International
				  Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from ships, known as MARPOL 73/78,
				  and the United States Coast Guard implementing regulations, Part 158 of Title
				  33 of the Code of Federal Regulations ( 33 C.F.R. 158 ), all terminals and
				  ports which receive tankers or other oceangoing vessels of 400 gross tons or
				  more must make provisions for adequate oily waste reception facilities. The
				  application of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport for its public
				  wharves and facilities for a Certificate of Adequacy (COA) for reception
				  facilities for receipt of oily waste was approved and the COA was issued
				  February 16, 1986.
Each steamship agent licensed at the Port of Gulfport has
				  been furnished a personal copy of the COA which is available for inspection by
				  the United States Coast Guard and other interested persons.
If desiring to discharge oily waste, the vessel, her owners
				  and agents are responsible for selecting an inspected and approved company that
				  meets United States Coast Guard requirements for necessary arrangements for
				  discharge of the oily waste. Such discharge operations are to be reported to
				  the Mississippi State Port Authority prior to the actual discharge.
The firms listed below have indicated to the Captain of the
				  Port of Mobile that they are interested in contracting their services in
				  receipt of the oily waste. Listing herein does not indicate a preferential
				  recommendation on the part of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport
				  but merely reflects the firms' desire to function in the above capacity and the
				  Captain of the Port's recognition of the firms with respect to the application
				  of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport. All inquiries should be
				  directed to the Captain of the Port, United States Coast Guard. Any contractor
				  is subject to the applicable regulations for the transfer of oil ( 33 C.F.R.
				  154-156 ).
Vacuum Services, Inc.
15201 South Swan Road
Gulfport, MS 39502
(228) 832-8060
Contact: James Stewart
Waste Oil Co.
P.O. Box 330
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 497-4585
Contact: Shelton Cambre
B&J Vacuum Services
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 896-6348
Contact: Lamont Ladner
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-176 - PAYMENT OF CHARGES

Current through June 25, 2024
All charges are due upon presentation and failure to pay when
				  presented shall cause vessel owners and/or agents or other users of the
				  facilities to be subject to the action(s) set forth under Section 130 "Credit
				  Policy."
The Port Authority reserves the right to estimate and collect
				  in advance all charges which may accrue against owners and/or agents of cargo
				  loaded or discharged by such vessels, or other users of the facilities of the
				  Port Authority, whose credit has not been properly established with the Port
				  Authority, or who have been placed on the delinquent list. Use of the
				  facilities may be denied until such advance payment or deposits are
				  made.
The Port Authority reserves the right to accept or reject a
				  request for change of title or ownership (for the purpose of invoicing a new
				  owner) of cargo stored, loaded or discharged at the Port of Gulfport. All such
				  requests must be in writing. If the Port Authority accepts the request, it is
				  with the full understanding that the previous owner or agent is to be held
				  responsible for the payment of the charges should they not be paid by the new
				  owner.
Agents shall be responsible for payment of and will be billed
				  for all charges incurred by vessels or for which vessels ultimately become
				  liable, as well as for all charges for services of any nature to cargo which
				  may be performed at the specific request of such agents or vessels. Agents
				  acting for the owners, shippers, or consignees of the cargo shall be
				  responsible for the payment of and will be billed for all charges for services
				  to the cargo, performed at the request of said agents, including charges for
				  transfer and storage resulting from failure to remove or forward the cargo
				  within the free time period allowed under this tariff. (Reference: See Section
				  130).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-178 - PILOT LIABILITY

Current through June 25, 2024
The Port Authority exercises its best discretion in licensing
				  pilots, but provides no warranty as to pilot's individual or collective
				  competence. The Mississippi State Pilots of Gulfport is not an agency or
				  division of the Port Authority and the Mississippi State Pilots of Gulfport is
				  responsible for the assignment of pilots to vessels.
The services of a pilot are accepted by masters and owners
				  and/or operators with the express understanding that when any pilot boards a
				  vessel he becomes the servant of the master, owners and operators, and the
				  master, owners and/or operators of the vessel expressly covenant and agree not
				  to assert any liability against the Port Authority (ex-pilots) to respond in
				  damages arising from or connected with, directly or indirectly, any damage,
				  loss or expense sustained by the vessel, its master, owners, operators and
				  crew, and any third parties, even though resulting from acts or omissions of
				  any pilot in respect to the handling of the vessel; and provided, further, that
				  to the extent only to which liability is legally imposed against the vessel,
				  taking into consideration any limitation thereof to which the vessel or its
				  owners is entitled by reason of contract, bills of lading or any statement or
				  rule of law in force, the said master, owners and operators further covenant
				  and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Port Authority in respect to any
				  liability arising out of suits or actions directly against any pilot by third
				  parties by reason of errors or omissions of any pilot in the performance of
				  pilotage services.
The fees charged for the services rendered by Mississippi
				  State Pilots of Gulfport, and included in this Tariff, have been computed and
				  are assessed in accordance with and based upon the above
				  stipulations.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-180 - PILOTAGE: COMPULSORY

Current through June 25, 2024
It shall be unlawful for any vessel of over 250 tons net
				  registered tonnage to enter the harbors or passes leading thereto without being
				  piloted and under the direction of a licensed pilot, and all such vessels shall
				  be subject to compulsory pilotage except American vessels laden with coastwise
				  cargo not destined for foreign ports. (Section 59 141, Mississippi Code of
				  1972)
Any vessel which by reason of its size or draft would be
				  unable to leave the deep-water channel to avoid collision with an outbound or
				  inbound ocean going vessel shall be subject to compulsory pilotage.
All vessels transporting class A, B, or C explosives or other
				  dangerous cargoes shall be navigated under the direction of a licensed
				  pilot.
Shifting between immediately adjacent berths where the lines
				  of the vessel may be employed for such shifting may be performed without the
				  services of a pilot, provided prior approval is obtained from the Port
				  Authority.
All vessels navigating the Gulfport Harbor and Ship Channel
				  shall contact the Port Authority on VHF Channel 10 or 16 to obtain permission.
				  The Port Authority may at its discretion impose additional requirements in the
				  event of severe weather or other extraordinary circumstances.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-182 - POLLUTION CONTROL

Current through June 25, 2024
No vessel, person, firm or corporation shall deposit, place
				  or discharge into the waters of the Port of Gulfport, either directly or
				  through private or public sewers, any sanitary sewage, offal, garbage, dead
				  animals, gaseous liquid or solid matter, oil, gasoline, chemicals, wastes, tar
				  or refuse, or residuum thereof, or any other substance which is capable of
				  producing floating matter or scum on the surface of the water, bottom sediment,
				  hazards or obstructions to navigation or putrefaction.
Should any vessel cause pollution of any kind or character
				  within the Port, the vessel's owner, master and/or agent shall have the
				  responsibility for taking effective corrective action. Any penalties imposed by
				  the United States of America or the State of Mississippi upon the vessel shall
				  be in addition to charges, fines and/or other penalties imposed/levied by the
				  Port Authority.
All vessels, firms, and persons using the terminal facilities
				  shall take every precaution to prevent pollution of the Port facilities, water
				  and air.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-184 - PORT, LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION

Current through June 25, 2024
The Port of Gulfport, Mississippi's only State owned
				  deepwater seaport, is one of the most easily accessible ports on the U.S. Gulf
				  of Mexico. Its location is at latitude 30 degrees 21' 45" North and longitude
				  89 degrees 05' 24" West, on the north shore of the Mississippi Sound. The
				  distance from the sea buoy to the Port is 16 nautical miles.
The ship channel and harbor basin are maintained by the U.S.
				  Army Corps of Engineers, in cooperation with the Port Authority, with an
				  authorized minimum project depth of 36 feet, and it is customary for the Corps
				  to over dredge (advance dredging) an additional 4 feet. Tidal ranged averages
				  1.9 feet, with actual depth influenced by wind direction and force. Masters and
				  owners of deep laden vessels should consult with the Port Authority and
				  Gulfport Pilots Association.
The Port facilities include two piers, East and West, mooring
				  pile clusters and extensive open storage areas, with modern concrete and steel
				  shipside and transit shade, container and trailer marshaling areas, and ample
				  shipside refrigeration space. On both piers shipside double marginal tracks are
				  available, with multiple rail trackage serving transit sheds.
U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspection and
				  certification services are available for refrigerated products. Gulfport is
				  under the jurisdiction of the USDA's regional headquarters in Atlanta,
				  Georgia.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-186 - PRIMARY USE

Current through June 25, 2024
The Primary Use of Port facilities will be for the
				  accumulation, loading, unloading and/or handling of domestic and foreign
				  commerce.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-188 - SANITARY FACILITIES

Current through June 25, 2024
Permanent and portable sanitary facilities are provided by
				  the Port Authority at designated locations for the use of authorized personnel.
				  Any additional (portable) sanitary facilities required must be provided and
				  serviced by the employers requiring such facilities.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-190 - SECURITY

Current through June 25, 2024
Security functions are maintained on Port Authority premises
				  through contract with an independent security guard protection service. The
				  service provides continuous surveillance of all Port facilities, protects
				  against unlawful entry and pilferage, enforces fire detection control
				  regulations and performs other assigned security duties. The security functions
				  of the service are coordinated with municipal, county, state and federal law
				  enforcement authorities.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-192 - SHIFTING CARGO

Current through June 25, 2024
When circumstances require the movement of cargo from one
				  location to another, when deemed necessary by the Port Authority, such movement
				  shall be made at the sole risk and expense of the cargo, vessel, owners and/or
				  agents.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-194 - SMOKING

Current through June 25, 2024
No person shall smoke or have in their possession any fire or
				  lighted material on or upon the wharves or in the sheds or other structures or
				  areas set apart for the loading or unloading of vessels, or for the storage of
				  cargoes, or other merchandise, nor smoke or use matches, cigar or other
				  cigarette lighters in the hold of any vessel or upon the decks thereof, while
				  loading or unloading cargo. Offenders will be subject to a fine of $25.00 for
				  each offense.
Smoking is permissible only in designated
				  areas.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-196 - SPACE APPLICATION AND ASSIGNS

Current through June 25, 2024
Space in sheds and/or open storage will be assigned on
				  receipt of written application, on the 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. 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 acknowledgment of such good condition and preclude any
				  subsequent claim for damages. Following use, assigned space must be returned in
				  like condition.
The facilities of the Port Authority are for the storage,
				  loading, 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.
A penalty assessment equal to the doubling of all applicable
				  tariff charges shall be made against any agency, stevedore 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.
Owners and/or agents, by submitting a signed "Application for
				  cargo space assignment" acknowledge and agree to comply with any and all policy
				  rules, regulations, and terminal tariff provisions regarding Cargo Space
				  application, assignment, and congestion; credit and payment of charges; and
				  liability for damage to port facilities.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-198 - SPEED LIMIT

Current through June 25, 2024
All ocean-going vessels shall be operated in the Gulfport
				  Ship Channel at a safe and prudent speed, not to exceed 10 knots. Within the
				  Gulfport Harbor limits, all vessels shall be operated at reduced speed,
				  sufficient only to maintain steerage way in maneuvering.
At all times Masters and Pilots shall operate vessels with
				  due consideration for weather conditions, the safety of other vessels and
				  property and other prevailing circumstances.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-200 - STORM PROTECTION

Current through June 25, 2024
A. CARGO
When advance warnings indicate inclement weather conditions
				  are expected to affect the Port, the owners and/or agents of all cargoes stored
				  in open areas are required to take protective measures, both for the cargo and
				  for the protection of other property. Should the owner fail to provide such
				  storm protection, the Port Authority is authorized but not obligated to protect
				  such cargo against storm damage, at the sole risk and expense of the cargo
				  owners and/or agents.
B.
				VESSELS
Vessel owners, operators, masters and agents must assure the
				  safety of vessels and Port facilities by the use of adequate mooring lines,
				  anchors and fenders. Should conditions warrant, vessels must be prepared to and
				  proceed to sea when so instructed by the Port Authority.
(See Hurricane Plan, distributed to all
				  agents)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-202 - TARIFF APPLICATION

Current through June 25, 2024
The rates, charges, rules and regulations contained in this
				  Tariff, or as amended, shall apply to all waterways and facilities under the
				  jurisdiction of the Port Authority.
Rates and charges applicable shall be those in effect at time
				  service is performed. Revisions shall be issued to cover changes in this
				  Tariff, and all rates, charges, rules and regulations are subject to change
				  without notice, except as may be required by law.
Except as otherwise provided, rates and charges in this
				  Tariff are stated in dollars and cents per net ton of 2,000
				  pounds
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-204 - TARIFF, CONSENT

Current through June 25, 2024
The use of the waterways, facilities and/or services under
				  the jurisdiction of the Port Authority shall constitute a consent of the terms
				  and conditions of this Tariff and evidences an agreement on the part of all
				  owners of cargo, carriers, vessels, barges, and their respective owners,
				  masters and/or agents, and all other users of such waterways, facilities and/or
				  services to pay all charges specified herein and be governed by all rules and
				  regulations shown in this Tariff. Such use shall constitute a lien by the Port
				  Authority on cargo (es) and/or vessel(s) when payment of charges is not made in
				  accordance with Tariff provisions. (Also see Section 130 "Credit
				  Policy")
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-206 - TUG SERVICE

Current through June 25, 2024
The Port Authority does not provide tug services. Such
				  services are provided by private tug companies licensed by the Port Authority,
				  and users of such tug services expressly agree by the act of engagement of tug
				  services that the Port Authority shall not be responsible for any negligence
				  and/or damages experienced through the use of such tug services.
Tug assistance is not compulsory, but Masters, owners and/or
				  agents are urged to heed the advice of pilots as to the need for tug services
				  with due consideration for weather conditions and other circumstances affecting
				  the safe navigation, maneuvering, docking and undocking of vessels, with due
				  consideration for the safety of other vessels, Port facilities and
				  personnel.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-207 - TWIC ESCORTING

Current through June 25, 2024
In accordance with the U.S. Coast Guard 33 Code of Federal
				  Regulations 101.514, all persons requesting unescorted access to secure areas
				  of facilities regulated by the USCG must possess a Transportation Worker
				  Identification Credential (TWIC) or request must be denied. Persons requesting
				  access to the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport facilities and who
				  has been approved for access but does not possess a TWIC card must have an
				  approved TWIC Escort. Such escorting must be side-by-side for the duration of
				  the visit.
Although the Mississippi State Port Authority encourages each
				  person requesting access into the Port to possess a TWIC we realize that access
				  may be required while the TWIC application is being processed so the
				  Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport has licensed three (3) TWIC Escort
				  companies to conduct the side-by-side escort service. You may contact Americas
				  Security Escort Service at (985) 385-2737, U.S. Maritime (251) 459-1578 or
				  Gartman Security Escort Service at (228) 234-2043 for your Port access
				  requirements.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-208 - UNCLAIMED CARGO OR MERCHANDISE

Current through June 25, 2024
The Port Authority reserves the right to sell for accrued
				  charges any cargo or merchandise which is unclaimed or refused by consignees,
				  shippers, owners or agents, after due notice has been mailed or delivered to
				  such known parties. Any excess funds received as a result of such sale will be
				  remitted to the last owner or record upon submission of appropriate proof of
				  ownership and release.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-210 - USAGE CHARGES

Current through June 25, 2024
A usage charge will be assessed by the Port Authority to the
				  licensed stevedore for the use of Port facilities.
Usage charges provided herein shall be assessed against the
				  licensed stevedore performing such services, which charges shall be in addition
				  to all other fees, licenses or charges provided in this Tariff (Section 318 of
				  this Tariff).
Only one usage charge shall be assessed for each of such
				  services. When two stevedoring services are performed, only the outbound
				  loading service shall be subject to a usage charge.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 28 - Ports and Airports › Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES › Chapter 02 - General Rules and Regulations › Section 28-1-02-212 - VEHICLES ON FACILITIES

Current through June 25, 2024
No automobile, truck, trailer or other vehicle shall be
				  parked in areas reserved and/or designated by signs or markers to indicate the
				  parking spaces are reserved or is a no parking zone, nor shall any automobile,
				  truck, trailer or other vehicle remain parked on any wharf, apron or dock, or
				  on any approach to same, for a period longer than reasonably necessary to load
				  or unload cargo or passengers with the exception of vehicles specifically
				  approved by the Port Authority.
No vehicles shall be driven closer than 100 feet to any
				  vessel handling designated dangerous cargoes without specific permission from
				  the Port Authority.
Any person found in violation of this tariff shall be subject
				  to denial of vehicle access onto port.