Ports and Airports

The Port Authority shall issue a permit when the permit application is properly made and approved by the Board of Commissioners of the Mississippi State Port Authority at a regularly scheduled meeting of that body. When a permit is denied, suspended or revoked, written notice sha…

The person locating, erecting, altering or relocating a sign shall notify the Port Authority's engineer immediately upon completion of the work for which permits are required. The Port's engineer shall inspect and have the authority to order the repair, alteration or removal of s…

All free-standing signs shall be subject to a footing inspection and all signs to a final electrical inspection by a Qualified Inspector. Applicant shall reimburse the Port Authority for all costs associated with footing and electrical inspection. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-16.9…

This instruction promulgates standard Port policy and procedures concerning the use of alcoholic beverages and the use, transport, and/or sale of controlled substances on Port property. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-17.1 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2…

Person found operating vehicles or machinery while obviously under the influence of alcohol or in an altered state of awareness will be reported to: A. foreman; B. employer; or C. Deputy Director of Operations immediately for corrective action/expulsion from the Port. Notes 28 Mi…

All violations will be recorded and forwarded to the Port Dock Superintendent for possible continuing action, on an irregularity report. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-17.11 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

Serious infractions involving damage to property/endangerment of life, and repeat offenders will be reported by the Port Operations to the Port's Executive Offices for possible suspension/barring from Port facilities. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-17.12 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, …

This instruction defines an alcoholic beverage as any substance/liquid containing alcohol, malted or brewed, which, when consumed may result in an altered sense of awareness. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-17.2 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

This instruction defines "controlled substance" as any substance which is under the control of "controlled substance(s)" legislation and which, when consumed, may result in an altered sense of awareness, and which is not directed for use by competent medical authorities. Notes 28…

This instruction applies to any person on, employed on, or conducting commerce on State Port property. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-17.4 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

The Captain of Security, employees of the Port's security department, MSPA officials, MSPA employees, and managers of commercial/firms operating on Port property are responsible to ensure compliance with the provisions of this instruction. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-17.5 Mississ…

Schedule of Charges, Rules, and Regulations for Port Terminal Services, Items 102 and 220. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-17.6 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

The possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs (controlled substances) on Port property and within Port facilities is prohibited. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-17.7 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

Persons attempting entry onto the Port, obviously under the influence of alcohol or in an obvious altered state of awareness will be denied. Any resistance to this stipulation will result in an immediate call to Gulfport Police Department for assistance. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 3…

Persons found within the confines of the Port Industrial Area (fenced areas of the East and West Piers) either consuming or under the influence of alcohol or in an altered state of awareness will be expelled from these areas. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-17.9 Mississippi Code §§ 5…

This instruction is to establish general job descriptions and requirements for the Security Department at the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport, MS. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-18.1 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

This instruction defines generalized position descriptions, job requirements, and the scope of responsibility for specific positions within the Security Department, also referred to within this and other instructions as Port Security, to promulgate an efficient, effective departm…

This instruction is applicable to contract agencies, both present and future, providing contract security advisement and service to the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-18.3 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020…

Contracting security agencies are responsible to be familiar and comply with the contents of this instruction. Personal equipment and supplies, unless otherwise specified in this instruction or as covered in contractual agreement, provided to Security Department employees, as wel…

Specific procedures and authority to discharge these procedures are contained in this Operations and Procedures Manual. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-18.5 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

Security Department is organized under a headquarters section staffed by the Captain of Security and Sergeant of Security, and a guard section staffed to cover three permanent entry/exit Gate Guard posts and two Security Vehicle Screeners. General job descriptions and requirement…

Only authorized persons engaged in port and related vessel activities are permitted within the fenced areas of the Port Loitering, fishing, is strictly prohibited. Trespassers are subject to immediate expulsion from these areas and persons resisting expulsion are subject to arres…

Members of the news media must obtain permission from and be cleared by MSPA officials prior to being granted access to the Port. If properly granted access, media and press personnel must be escorted at all times while on Port Property. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-19.10 Mississi…

All persons desiring entrance to the Port for the purpose of visiting a vessel (except those identified under Rule 8 above) must produce proof of authorization to board the vessel, produce proof of identity, TWIC card and "sign-in" in the Visitors Control Log maintained at the We…

Visitors to longshoremen (non-emergency) will be required to wait outside the fenced area. The security roving patrol will contact the dock foreman and advise the longshoreman of the visitor. Visitors to longshoremen to make deliveries, i.e. food, clothing, etc.: A. During busine…

This instruction establishes standard procedures for the Port Security Department in control and identification of visitors entering the fenced area of the Port. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-19.2 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

This instruction defines areas of responsibility and outlines procedures to be followed to ensure the control of visitors to the State Port of Gulfport, Mississippi. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-19.3 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

This instruction is applicable to all commercial and MSPA agencies operating or performing port oriented operations within the fenced areas of the Port. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-19.4 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

The Captain of Security is responsible to ensure total compliance with the provision of this instruction. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-19.5 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

Because of the inherent security problems and potential pilferage of cargo associated with Port operations and maritime port activities, the identification and control of visitors entering the fenced areas of the Port is essential. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-19.6 Mississippi Cod…

The Port Contract Captain of Security and all members of the Port Security Department staffing the Port of Gulfport entry/exit accesses will limit access to those persons having a legitimate, official need to enter the Port. All persons requesting entrance onto the Port of Gulfpo…

Vehicles displaying the MSPA decal on their windshields are acknowledged to having official business on the Premises but are still required to possess a TWIC card and are subject to searched upon entry. Law enforcement officials at the State and Local levels are not required to p…

Casual visitors, i.e. sightseers, tourists, etc., are strictly prohibited from unescorted entry into the Port's Restricted/Secure area(s). Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-19.9 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

The Port is governed by the Mississippi State Port Authority Board of Commissioners. The MSPA's five-member board represents Harrison County and the City of Gulfport and are appointed to staggered, five-year terms. Three members are appointed by the Governor, one by the Harrison …

This instruction promulgates standard speed limits on the State Port at Gulfport Mississippi. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-20.1 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

The Port Operations will review all reports addressing speeding hazardous vehicle operations on the Port with emphasis in reports concerning repeat offenders. Repeat offender reports shall be forwarded to the Deputy Director of Operations, with suitable recommendation for a forma…

The Deputy Director of Operations reviews all reports concerning repeat/habitual offenders and determines justification to initiate administrative action(s) against the offender. Should a formal warning be justified, the offender will be notified, in writing over the Executive Di…

Persons being considered for temporary or permanent driving suspension will be advised of the Port Commissioners' determination and afforded five (5) working days to provide mitigating circumstances to justify reconsideration. Failure to respond within five (5) days will result i…

In all cases addressed in Rules 1 thru 12, this instruction, suspension of driving privileges is restricted to the persons operating a private vehicle on the Port and may include restriction(s) enacted against the person's vehicle itself. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-20.13 Mississ…

Cases involving the use of a commercial agency's vehicle, to include cargo movement equipment, will be addressed to the concerned commercial agency by the Deputy Director for final determination, using the general procedures contained in this instruction. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. …

This instruction establishes safe speed zones and limits on the Port and provides authority to the Port Security Department to enforce speed limits on the Port. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-20.2 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

This instruction is applicable to all agencies, commercial and State Port Authority, as well as all persons visiting or conducting business on the Port. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-20.3 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

A. All MSPA officials and employees witnessing violations of the contents of this instruction are responsible to report said incidents to the Port Security Department. B. The Captain of Security/Facility security Officer, working in concert with security department employees, is …

Schedule of Charges, Rules, and Regulations for Port Terminal Services, Items 190, 198, 212, and 214. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-20.5 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

Because the inherent safety factors of operating a Port Industrial cargo movement facility, and to afford the best possible safe working environment on the Port the speed at which vehicles travel on the Port must be strictly controlled. Therefore, the State Port Authority has est…

MSPA officials/employees, as well as any Port user observing a vehicle exceeding maximum allowable speed limit(s) on the Port are to report their observations to the Port Security Department. This requirement applies equally to any vehicle observed operating in such a manner so a…

Vehicles entering the Port at excessive speed(s) will be stopped by the Port Security Department Gate Guard and cautioned to observe Port speed limits. Repeat offenders will be reported, by the gate guard, to the Captain of Security/MSPA Facility Security Officer on duty. Notes 2…