Ports and Airports

(1) Ocean going vessels shall be assessed a Harbor Fee of $371.00 for each call while docked at Port facilities. (2) Non-cargo vessels and barges shall be assessed a Harbor Fee of $64.00 per port call. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-03-310 Adopted 9/13/2018

Port Authority labor is available at cost plus 20%. Materials for maintenance performed by Port Authority labor for Port tenants or requested by Port users will be at cost plus 20%. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-03-312 Adopted 9/13/2018

Vessel agents and Tenants may order dumpster service from Port Operations Dumpster fee is $355.35 per pull for dry disposal and $643.75 per pull for wet disposal. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-03-314 Adopted 9/13/2018

The following charges are for labor and necessary equipment. Railcar Mover, Street Sweeper, etc. $50.00 per hour (2 hour minimum) ST $75.00 per hour (2 hour minimum) OT Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-03-316 Adopted 9/13/2018

A. Steamship agents and operators and other users of the wharves, sheds and other property of the Port Authority shall be held responsible for cleaning of the property which they have been allowed to use or assigned or leased to them, including adjacent aprons and gutter, as dire…

Land use, per acre, billed in minimum 30 day increments $2,000.00 Tracked vehicles (under 50,000 lbs) $100.00 Tracked vehicles (over 50,000 lbs) $200.00 Armored vehicles, construction equipment & heavy trucks $100.00 Humvees, light trucks, vehicles N.O.S. $50.00 Aircraft $200.00 …

Mooring and unmooring of vessels shall be mandatory and shall be assessed the following charges: Straight Time Overtime Vessels 0-225' $291.00 $291.00 Vessels 226' and over $451.00 $451.00 The above rates include two-hour standby time. Any shifting of a vessel will also be at the…

Voluntary dues and assessments, a schedule of which is on file with the Port Authority, are accepted by the Port of Gulfport International Seamen's and Trucker's Center and represent the charges of that non-profit organization for recreational and cultural services and facilities…

Cruise Ship Passenger Embarking $5.50/each Debarking $5.50/each In Transit $2.30/each Automobile Parking $5.35/day Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-03-324 Adopted 9/13/2018

References: See Section No. 178 Pilot Liability and Section No. 180 Pilotage: Compulsory Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-03-326 Adopted 9/13/2018

Subject to prior contractual agreement with the Mississippi State Port Authority Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-03-328 Adopted 9/13/2018

Repositioning of railcars from one point to another on the same pier is available at the rate published in Tariff Section 316 plus 20%. See Rail Mover Rate Section 316. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-03-330 Adopted 9/13/2018

Weighing of truck/trailers, empty or loaded, is available upon request at a charge of $10.00 per weighing during straight time. Volume and overtime use is negotiable. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-03-332 Adopted 9/13/2018

Tug service within the harbor limits of the Port of Gulfport are provided by Gulfport Towing, Inc. A complete schedule of rates and charges is available from Gulfport Towing Company, P.O. Box 1088, Gulfport, MS 39501, (228) 864-0171 Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-03-334 Adopted 9/13…

Water shall be assessed in accordance with the following rates and conditions: 1. Any person requiring potable water shall make application with the Operations Division of the Mississippi State Port Authority. It shall be unlawful for any person to use any water hose or meter or …

Free Time, as defined in Section 22 is: IN SHIPSIDE OR TRANSIT SHEDS Outbound Cargo 30 days Inbound Cargo 30 days Outbound Cargo of 5,000 tons or greater 45 days Inbound Cargo of 5,000 tons or greater when received within a 15 day period and upon prior written notification to the…

Following expiration of free time, assessment of Demurrage Charges shall be made on the basis of a 24-hour day or any fraction thereof commencing at 00:00 hours following receipt of cargo on or in Port facilities, at the following rates: WAREHOUSES A. First 15 days or fraction th…

Any person, firm or corporation providing transfer services in accordance with Section 158 of this Tariff shall be assessed a Transfer Fee of $500.00 per month. Transfer fees shall be assessed to and paid by the licensed transfer company and shall be in addition to any and all fe…

All handling services at the port of Gulfport are provided by stevedoring firms licensed by the Port Authority and services performed under this Tariff must be at published rates contained herein. It is the sole responsibility of the stevedoring firm performing handling services …

All cargo handled in accordance with Section 206 of this Tariff shall be assessed a usage charge of $0.24 per 2,000 lbs. of cargo for the use of Port facilities by stevedores licensed by the Mississippi State Port Authority. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-04-346 Adopted 9/13/2018…

All vessels berthing at Port Authority docks and all cargo crossing Port Authority property will be assessed a Port Security Fee. The Security Fee is in addition to all other Port Tariff charges. Dockage 7.5% on total dockage assessed Breakbulk Cargo $0.18 per short ton Dry Bulk …

Wharfage: In addition to other charges as described in this tariff, fees are assessed against all breakbulk, bulk, containerized, freezer and chiller cargo for the utilization of Port Authority wharfs, warehouses, sheds, open storage areas, etc. Wharfage will be charged against c…

The Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport is the only State owned deepwater seaport, and is one of the most easily accessible ports on the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The MSPA is responsible for the daily operations of the Port of Gulfport. The ship channel and harbor basin are m…

To be a profitable, self-sufficient Port providing world class maritime terminal service to present and future customers and to facilitate the economic growth of Mississippi through the promotion of international trade. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-1.2 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, …

The location of the MSPA 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. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-1.3 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9…

The location of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport is 30th Avenue South Extension West Pier, Gulfport, Mississippi 39501. The location of the Administrative Offices of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport are 2510 14th Street #1450, Gulfport, Mississippi…

The powers of the Port Authority as set forth in Section 59-1-9 and Section 59-5-21 of the 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 Author…

For purposes of this procedure, the following definitions apply: A. Rule. "Rule" shall have the same meaning as that term is defined in Mississippi Code Annotated § 25-43-1.102(i), as the same may be amended from time to time. B. Rule-making. "Rule-making" shall have the same mea…

The MSPA may within its discretion solicit advice or opinion on a proposed Rule pursuant to the provisions of Section 25-43-3.101 of the Mississippi Code Annotated. In addition to the above mentioned statute, the MSPA may within its discretion encourage public participation pursu…

Upon making a determination to adopt a Rule, the MSPA shall provide notice of said proposed Rule pursuant to Section 25-43-3.103 of the Mississippi Code Annotated, as the same may be amended from time to time. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-10.4 Miss. Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9, 59-5-21…

After properly submitting proposed Rules pursuant to Section 25-43-3.103 of the Mississippi Code Annotated, the MSPA shall adopt final Rules consistent with the requirements set forth in Sections 25-43-3.106, et seq. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-10.5 Miss. Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9, …

The MSPA shall maintain a Rule-making record pursuant to Section 25-43-3.110 of the Mississippi Code Annotated, as the same may be amended from time to time. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-10.6 Miss. Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9, 59-5-21, and 25-43-1.101, et seq. Amended 12/3/2020…

It is the intent of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport to adopt a procedure to conduct meetings in an open and public manner, and that citizens be advised of and be aware of the decisions and deliberations involving the determination of public policy and public busi…

The Port shall keep minutes of all Meetings as required by Mississippi Code Annotated § 25-41-11, showing the members present and absent; the date, time and place of the Meeting; an accurate recording of any final actions taken at such Meeting; and a record, by individual member,…

Any Commissioner of the Port shall have the right to request by motion a closed determination upon the issue of whether or not to declare an Executive Session. Upon an affirmative majority vote of all members present, such Meeting shall be closed for a preliminary determination o…

For purposes of this Chapter, the following definitions apply: A. Meeting. "Meeting" shall have the same meaning as that term is defined in Mississippi Code Annotated § 25-41-3, as the same may be amended. B. Executive Session. "Executive Session" shall be limited to those matter…

The Port shall hold Meetings open to the public at all times unless such Meeting be declared an Executive Session as provided for in Mississippi Code Annotated, § 25-41-7. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-11.3 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9, 59-5-21, and 25-41-1, et seq. Amended 1…

The Port shall provide notice as required by law, including but not limited to Miss. Code Ann. § 25-41-13. The Port shall not be required to provide advance notice of teleconference or video meetings continued to address an emergency as provided in Mississippi Code Annotated § 25…

The Port may conduct an emergency Meeting by teleconference or video means, or otherwise provided by law, as often as necessary if an emergency exists and the Board is unable to meet in a regular session. The Port shall state the nature of the emergency Meeting upon the minutes. …

The Port may conduct any Meeting through teleconference or video means allowing a quorum of the Port, as prescribed by law, to be at different locations for the purpose of conducting the Meeting provided participation is available to the public at one or more public locations spe…

The Port make available to the general public at the time of the Meeting an agenda or materials distributed to members of the Port and staff of the Port present at the Meeting. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-11.7 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9, 59-5-21, and 25-41-1, et seq. Amen…

The Port shall provide the general public attending the Meeting from any designated remote location the opportunity to address the Board just as persons attending the primary or central location. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-11.8 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9, 59-5-21, and 25…

The Port may make and enforce reasonable rules and regulations for conduct of persons attending its Meetings in order to avoid disruption. Any person shall be permitted to orderly and respectfully address the Board under the rules and regulations established herein. Any person ma…

The Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport shall follow the public purchasing laws expressed in §§ 31-7-1, et seq. of the Mississippi Code and any applicable provisions of the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Purchasing, Travel and Fleet Manag…

Purchase requisition form is completed when an employee signs a request for purchase and a Deputy Director or Director approves the requisition with his/her signature. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-12.2 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

The requisition is presented to the Purchasing Agent who then solicits prices on the goods or services requested. A. If the price of the good or service is under $5,000.00, then the purchasing agent will place an order with the lower priced vendor and issue a purchase order at th…

The solicitation and contract for any purchase anticipated to cost $50,000.00 or more shall be approved by the Board of Commissioners prior to advertisement. Any contract over $100,000.00 has to be approved by the Mississippi Development Authority. After approval from the Mississ…