Ports and Airports

No personal vehicles will be allowed on dockside or in cargo handling areas. The Stevedore will regulate vehicles during their operations. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-21.3 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

Dockside, as well as parking in cargo handling areas, is prohibited. Vehicles found parked in these areas will be cited and may be required to show just cause as to why they should not be restricted from entering the Port. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-21.4 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1…

Vehicles must be kept clear of cargo operations at all times. In no way does this imply Port liability for damage to vehicles, nor any additional costs incurred by unauthorized vehicles impeding cargo operations. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-21.5 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9…

Under no circumstances will vehicles be parked in Fire Lanes or so as to be an obstruction to cargo movement, or impede free passage of Port Operations and Security Vehicles. Under no circumstances is a vehicle to be parked, unattended, within 20 feet of the Port gantries, or on …

All vehicles that are found parked in unauthorized areas as well as vehicles blocking Port operations and Fire Lanes will be cited and may be towed at the owner's expense. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-21.7 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

Tours for the Port of Gulfport will be scheduled in the following manner: A. All requests for tours will be processed through the Business Development Office. Coordination for tours will be handled by the Administrative Assistant at 228-865-4300. B. Tours will be conducted by the…

This instruction addresses the Port's policy on weapons control on Port property for the purpose of this instruction, "Port property" encompasses the areas bordered on the West by the sand beach seawall to the eastward boundary of 29th Avenue and extends southward from Highway 90…

It is unlawful for any person to discharge or cause the discharge of any explosive device; firearm or similar like device on Port property. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-23.10 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

Persons or agencies requiring the use of charged and/or explosive cartridge activated devices must obtain prior, written permission from the Deputy Director of Operations prior employing said or like devices on Port property. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-23.11 Mississippi Code §§ …

Persons attempting entry onto or found on Port property in violation of the contents of this instruction will be subject to: A. Denial of entry by Security members. B. Immediate expulsion from the confines of Port property by Security members. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-23.12 Mi…

All such incidents will be reported by the Security Department to Port Operations. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-23.13 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

Commercial agencies/firearms located on Port property, and employing outside or internal security agents are enjoined against arming said agent and must obtain prior, express permission from the Deputy Director of Operations prior to armies their agents. In all cases the Port is …

This instruction establishes the Port's policy on the possession and transport of weapons on Port property and provides the Port Security Department the authority to enforce its edicts. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-23.2 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2…

This instruction is applicable to all persons and agencies employed on traversing through, or engaged in the conduct of commerce on State Port property. This instruction does not apply to Federal, County, and State law enforcement agencies. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-23.3 Missis…

The Captain of Security and all employees of the Port Security Department as well as State employees and officials are responsible to ensure strict compliance with this instruction. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-23.4 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020…

Schedule of Charges; Rules, and Regulations for Port Terminal Services, Paragraph 2, Item 154 and Item 187. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-23.5 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

It is unlawful for any person to possess on, or carry, openly or concealed, any gun; rifle, pistol, explosive cartridge, explosive device or powerful explosive as defined in U.S.C.G. 14-284.1 while employed on or conducting business on Port property without the prior, express wri…

It is unlawful for any person to possess on, or carry, openly or concealed, any fixed blade knife exceeding five (5) inches in length, any spring or percussion activated knife, dirk, or dagger while employed on or conducting commerce on Port property. Non-fixed blade knives, less…

It is unlawful for any person to possess on, or carry, openly or concealed, any sling shot; or flighted, dischargeable device, etc. while employed on or conducting commerce on Port property. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-23.8 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 1…

It is unlawful for any person to possess or carry, openly or concealed any leaded cane blackjack, metallic knuckles, club, whip, or any other device of like kind designed as a weapon or intended to be used as weapon, whether offensive or defensive, while employed, on, or conducti…

This instruction establishes guidelines in the unilateral jurisdictions role of the Port Security Department and its relationship with local law enforcement and federal agencies. It also establishes standard procedures in the use of these agencies by Port Security Officers. Notes…

Port Security Supervisory Officers may request the assistance of the U.S. Border Patrol under the following circumstances: A. A known foreign seaman departing the Port known not to have U.S. Immigration Documents on his/her person B. A previously identified quarantined seaman att…

All minor conflicts between Port Security members and foreign national seamen will be referred on incident reports to the MSPA Deputy Director of Operations for resolution. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-24.11 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

All minor incidents involving foreign seamen and/or agents of foreign flag vessels will be reported on incident reports to the MSPA Deputy Director of Operations. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-24.12 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

Requests from local and federal law enforcement agencies to the Port Security Department for immediate short range assistance will be honored. However, the MSPA Deputy Director of Operations will be apprised of the request at the earliest possible opportunity. Notes 28 Miss. Code…

All requests for non-urgent, long range assistance from local and federal law enforcement agencies to the Port Security Department will be referred by the Security Officer receiving the request to the MSPA Director of Operations for review and approval prior to being honored. Not…

Port Authority Department persons staffing entry/exit control points shall not challenge Law Enforcement on official duty but will notify Port Operations. These agencies include Gulfport Police Department, Mississippi Highway Patrol, Harrison County Sheriff's Department, and Cust…

This instruction identifies local and federal law enforcement agencies to be contacted for assistance by the Port Security Department in the promulgation of the Port's mission to protect resources, personnel, and property and in ensuring the edicts of local, state, and federal la…

This instruction is applicable to all members of the Port's Security Department. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-24.3 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

The Captain of Security, as well as Port Operations, is responsible to ensure the provisions of this instruction are strictly complied with. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-24.4 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

Schedule of Charges, Rules, and Regulations for Port Terminal Services, Items 154 and 187. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-24.5 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

Because of the uniqueness of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport in servicing United States and foreign flag vessels, as well as a mixture of cargo and passenger bearing vessels, and its commercial fishing fleet, it is necessary that the Port Security Department main…

Neither the Captain of Security nor any member of the Port Security Department performs his or her duties "under arm". Any member of the Port Security Department found to be armed will be reported by MSPA officials to the general manager of the contracting agency providing securi…

The Captain of Security, as well as Sergeant of Security, acting in concert with the Captain and under the Captain's guidance, are empowered to request the assistance of the Gulfport Police Department under the following conditions: A. Suspected or actual use, transport, or sale …

Port Security Supervisory Officers may request the assistance of the U.S. Customs Department, Gulfport, to resolve actual instances of seamen or persons working on Port property attempting to import foreign goods into the United States and being detained at any of the Port's entr…

This instruction promulgates procedures for the issuance of dock releases and/or receipts by all agencies housing/storing cargo, equipment, supplies, etc., within the industrial area of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-25.1 Mississippi…

All agencies receiving cargo or storage on the Port will issue dock receipts for presentation to Port Security at the Entry/Exit Access Gate. Said receipts must indicate type and amount of cargo, and storage location. Agencies releasing empty containers will issue dock receipts o…

Port Security gate guards will ensure the accuracy of and collect dock release/receipts prior to allowing the removal of equipment, cargo, supplies, etc., housed/stored within the industrial area of the Port. This review procedure includes the verification of the signature elemen…

Should a conflict arise between this instruction and the removal of material from the Port, the concerned agency manager will be contacted by Port Security to resolve the conflict. Vehicles attempting to depart the Port Industrial area without proper authorization, yet unwilling …

Port Security gate guards collect and ensure delivery of release documentation for Port Operations the next business day. The implementation of special records and logs, covering specific commodities housed/stored on the Port Industrial area, by Port Security, may be directed by …

The Captain of Security will provide a source of guidance and information to MSPA officials, as well as commercial agencies operating on the Port concerning the provisions of this instruction. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-25.14 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amende…

This instruction defines the industrial areas of the Mississippi State Port as the fenced areas of the North, East and West Piers. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-25.2 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

This instruction is applicable to all commercial agencies housing/storing cargo, equipment, supplies, etc., within the industrial area of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport and the Port Security Department. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-25.3 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1…

Managers of commercial agencies operating within the industrial areas of the Port are responsible to ensure compliance with the provisions of this instruction. The Captain of Security, working in concert with the MSPA Port Operations Manager, is responsible to enforce the provisi…

Schedule of Charges. Rules, and Regulations for Port Terminal Services, Items 154 and 187. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-25.5 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

All agencies housing/storing cargo, equipment, supplies, etc., within the industrial area of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport will be held liable for the design, control, and issue of dock release/receipt documents. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-25.6 Mississippi Cod…

The design of said documents is left to the discretion of the agent, however, must include the firm's logo/name, commodity, storage location, date, and signature of person issuing the release. Said agencies will further be held liable to provide a list of authorized signature ele…