Ports and Airports

The term "demurrage", as used in this Tariff, applies to a charge assessed against cargo which exceeds the free time allowance for space assignment. (See General Rules and Regulations and Cargo Section of this Tariff) Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-01-16 Adopted 9/13/2018

Dockage is a charge assessed against a vessel for berthing at a wharf, pier, bulkhead, structure, cluster pile, anchorage or bark, or for mooring to a vessel so berthed. Sheddage is included in the dockage charge. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-01-18 Adopted 9/13/2018

That part of the wharf structure lying between the outer edge of the guard rail and the shipside shed; or, as to open wharves, that part of the wharf structure carried on piles adjacent to guard rail. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-01-2 Adopted 9/13/2018

Includes all docks, wharves, piers, bulkheads, channels, waterways, harbors, mooring places, anchorages, services and equipment of all types, all land, buildings, railroad trackage, roadways and all water areas under the jurisdiction and control of the Port Authority. Notes 28 Mi…

Free time is the specified period during which cargo may occupy assigned space on Port Authority property free of demurrage immediately prior to the loading of or subsequent to the discharge of such cargo on or off a vessel. Except as otherwise provided in individual rules, free …

The term "handling", as used in this Tariff, means the physical handling or movement of cargo between railcars, trucks, or any other means of land conveyance, to or from a point of rest at any place on property of the Port Authority other than the end of ship's tackle. Handling i…

A charge assessed against vessels to assist in defraying the expense of essential port services related to maintenance, security, safety, and communications. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-01-26 Adopted 9/13/2018

The following days are observed as holidays by the Port Authority: New Year's Day (First day of January) Robert E. Lee/Martin Luther King's Birthday (Third Monday of January) Washington's Birthday (Third Monday of February)* or Mardi Gras (Tuesday before Ash Wednesday)* Good Frid…

Length over all, (L.O.A.), as appears in current Register of the American Bureau of Shipping, or Lloyds Register of Ships. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-01-30 Adopted 9/13/2018

A common carrier offering regularly scheduled international transportation by water of at least one vessel call per month to the general shipping public and subject to the Shipping Act of 1984. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-01-32 Adopted 9/13/2018

Railroad tracks on wharf aprons Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-01-34 Adopted 9/13/2018

Cargo owned by U.S. military and/or its allies. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-01-35 Adopted 9/13/2018

Open, uncovered areas of the Port suitable for the storage of commodities not requiring covered sheds. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-01-36 Adopted 9/13/2018

For export cargo, the space which is assigned for the receipt of cargo, by any means, for vessel loading. For import cargo, the space assigned for receipt of cargo from a ship. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-01-38 Adopted 9/13/2018

The water area at the edge of a wharf, including mooring facilities, used by a vessel while docked. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-01-4 Adopted 9/13/2018

Where used in this Tariff, "Port Authority" means the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-01-40 Adopted 9/13/2018

Large consignments of cargoes requiring special consideration on space allocation and forward planning, charges for such shipments are negotiable, subject to Federal Maritime Commission filing, when applicable. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-01-42 Adopted 9/13/2018

Stay in port from vessel arrival- first line, to vessel departure- last line. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-01-43 Adopted 9/13/2018

Whenever the rules and regulations of this Tariff refer to services performed by Port Authority personnel at cost, including fringe benefits, plus 20%. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-01-44 Adopted 9/13/2018

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. Contrary to practice at competing ports, no speci…

Covered cargo sheds immediately adjacent to wharves and aprons, intended to directly serve vessels. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-01-48 Adopted 9/13/2018

Covered sheds located a short distance away from wharves and aprons, primarily used for cargo assembly, processing and distribution. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-01-50 Adopted 9/13/2018

Trailer on flat car. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-01-52 Adopted 9/13/2018

The term "ton" as used in this tariff, means a short ton of 2,000 pounds. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-01-54 Adopted 9/13/2018

Gross Registered Tonnage is the G.R.T. appearing in the current Register of the American Bureau of Shipping. Other tonnage, as appears in the current Register of the American Bureau of Shipping, or Lloyds Register of Ships. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-01-56 Adopted 9/13/2018

The term "trailer", as used in this Tariff, means a reusable shipping conveyance mounted on a permanent chassis specifically designed as a highway vehicle to be hauled by a detachable tractor, suitable for the transportation of cargoes on domestic and foreign commerce, ashore or …

The time at which an incoming vessel's first line is placed on the dock or any mooring facility, or when a vessel anchors within the Port limits. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-01-6 Adopted 9/13/2018

The term "usage charge" herein means the charge assessed by the Port Authority for facilities used by any carrier, shipper or consignee, stevedore, contractors, their agents or servants, and/or any other person when they perform car, barge or truck loading or unloading, or the us…

A ship, tug, towboat, packet, lighter, raft or any watercraft, self-propelled or non self-propelled, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-01-62 Adopted 9/13/2018

The term "wharfage" means the charge assessed against cargo for the use of any Port Authority facilities, including cargo received or delivered by any means, including other water craft lying alongside vessels, or taken from or delivered to the water. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-…

The recognized working hours of Port Authority personnel are from 0800 to 1700 hours, Monday through Friday, holidays excluded. NOTE: Contact Gulfport Stevedores Association for hours, holidays, etc. of longshoremen. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-01-66 Adopted 9/13/2018

The time at which an outgoing vessel's last line is removed from the dock or any mooring facility, or when a vessel weighs anchor. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-01-8 Adopted 9/13/2018

The administration of the Port Authority, including, but not limited to, this Schedule of Charges, Rules and Regulations for Port Terminal Services is under the direction of an Executive Director, who is appointed by the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport and who shall …

The possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages on Port property and facilities is prohibited without the proper licenses and the approval of the Board of Commissioners of the Port Authority. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-02-102 Adopted 9/13/2018

It is prohibited to anchor any vessel in the channel or harbor except in cases of actual emergency, or unless specifically authorized and/or directed by the Port Authority. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-02-104 Adopted 9/13/2018

Only authorized personnel possessing a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card engage in Port and vessel related activities are permitted within fenced areas of the Port, and loitering, fishing, etc., is strictly prohibited. Trespassers are subject to criminal…

On application, and subject to availability of and prior arrangements made for space, and subject to all provisions of this Tariff, the Port Authority at its option and convenience may grant to individuals, firms, or others, hereinafter referred to individually and collectively a…

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 owners or agents shall be held liable for the payment of all charges incurred by the vessel and its agent, including liabili…

The Port Authority will assign berths, sheds and open storage areas on a fair and equitable basis, with due consideration for preferential assignment, lease and other existing agreements. Failure to arrive as scheduled may result in vessel's loss of berth assignment. Notes 28 Mis…

Berthing facilities of the Mississippi State Port Authority are assigned as applications are accepted from agents, masters and/or owners of vessels. When assigned berth is declared by the Port Authority to be congested, or threatened with congestion, agents, masters and/or owners…

The rates published in this tariff do not provide for, and the Port Authority does not accept care, custody and control of any cargo or other property while on or in the wharfs, docks, transit sheds, warehouse or any other facilities managed or controlled by the Port Authority. N…

All stevedores or other parties performing the loading or unloading of vessels at Port Authority terminals shall, when performing such services, provide and install at each batch being worked a 'save-all" net or similar device to prevent loss of or damage to cargo, except that fo…

It shall be the responsibility of assignees to maintain assigned facilities in clean and sanitary condition, free of any infestation, and maintain the assigned facilities in good repair, normal wear and tear excepted. If such users do not maintain assigned facilities in a satisfa…

In the event of collision involving contact between two or more vessels or between a vessel and any wharf, dock, pier, mooring cluster, pile or any other Port facility, written reports providing all pertinent details of such collision shall, within twenty-four hours, be furnished…

Users desiring to establish credit should make written applications to the Port Authority at least 30 days prior to the use or Port facilities. Also see Section 130 "Credit Policy" and Section 176 "Payment of charges". Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-02-126 Adopted 9/13/2018

All charges are due upon presentation of invoices. Failure to pay invoices when presented shall cause vessel Owners and/or Agents or other users of the facilities to be subject to the credit policy of the Port Authority. (Section 130) Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-02-128 Adopted 9/…

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…