Ports and Airports

This instruction defines "ship chandler" as any agency providing supplies and services to any vessel docked/berthed at any pier within the confines of the Mississippi State Port Authority Industrial Area. This instruction excludes commercial agencies providing supplies and/or ser…

This instruction is applicable to members of the Port Security Department, as well as to any MSPA employee/official who witness the recurring activities of an agency which could be defined as being ship chandler oriented. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-26.3 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-…

A. Reporting Unauthorized Use of License. All MSPA employees suspecting the unauthorized activity of a ship chandler are responsible to report said activity to the Chief of Security/Security Watch Supervisor for Investigation/resolution. B. Implementation. The Captain of Security…

Schedule of Charges, Rules, and Regulations for Port Terminal Services, Items 154, 158 and 187. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-26.5 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

Port Operations, working in concert with the Port Administrative Office, will provide to the Captain of Security the following administrative support material in support of this instruction: A. A current listing of agencies licensed to provide ship chandler services on the Port; …

Port Operations, working in concert with and under the advisement of the Deputy Director of Operations, retains on-site authority to determine authorization/exclusion of commercial agencies found in violation of Item 162, Schedule of Charges, Rules, and Regulations for Terminal S…

Port Security officers staffing the Entry/Exit Access Gates will consult the current listing of ship chandlers posted by the Captain of Security at each guard house when passing supply and services oriented vehicles through their guard post. These persons will advise the Captain …

Upon advisement, by either a Port Security gate officer or a member of the MSPA staff of suspected activities in violation of Item 162, Schedule of Charges, Rules, and Regulations for Terminal Services--Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport, the Chief of Security/Security …

Because of the inherent dangers of an unprotected, ground level railroad crossing in a congested traffic area, this instruction establishes procedures to alert vehicles to passing trains and preclude unwarranted accidents. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-27.1 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1…

This instruction defines areas of responsibility as well as procedures to be taken by the Port Security Department. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-27.2 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

This instruction is applicable to all Port Security Officers staffing the West Gate. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-27.3 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

The Chief of Security is responsible to ensure compliance with the provisions of this instruction. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-27.4 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

Schedule of Charges, Rules, and Regulations for Terminal Services, Items 154 and 187. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-27.5 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

KCS is required to contact the West Gate Radio/Telephone operator via radio with an estimated time of arrival of inbound train. The radio operator will contact the Security Roving Patrol who will: A. Open the railroad access gate as requested by KCS. B. KCS railroad will enter th…

KCS will advise Port Security when the outbound train is ready to exit the Port. Port Security will secure each rail gate upon KCS completion of duties on the Port. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-27.7 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

This instruction promulgates access/departure control and documentation of contractors and their agents/employees onto Port property and facilities. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-28.1 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

Vehicles (non-contractor owned) entering the Port for the purpose of making deliveries are required to possess a TWIC card for access onto the Port property ad will be required to sign In/Out; also, any vehicle attempting to remove Port prepaid or controlled property, or suspect …

The Captain of Security/Port Operations will be advised, by the Contract Monitor, of contractor owned/supplied, highly pilferageable supplies/materials pre-positioned/housed on the Port. Whereas the contractor retains responsibility for this material, the Captain of Security and …

This instruction defines responsibilities and establishes procedures to control and document contractor access to the Port. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-28.2 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

A. The Port Authority, through Port Operations and Port Engineering, is responsible to identify a contract monitor for all contracts let by the Port. B. The MSPA Contract Monitor is responsible to identify, to the Port Security, new contractors and areas to be worked as the Port …

Schedule of Charges, Rules, and Regulations for Port Terminal Services. Item 187. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-28.4 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

As new contracts are let to perform work on the Port, the Port's Contract Monitor identifies: A. the contractor's name, B. work area and C. projected time span of the contract to Port Operations who briefs the Captain of Security. In the event a contractor has prepaid material, w…

The Port's Contract Monitor will brief all contractors on access control and documentation procedures implemented by this instruction. Contractors using prepaid material or dealing with material owned by or to be returned to the Port will further be briefed on dock receipt proced…

The Port Security Department, through its Entry Control Security Officers, will require all contractors to sign in/out in the "Contractor Control" logbook. (NOTE: Contractors working on the East Pier will be logged In/Cut in the Daily Logbook. All such entries will include: name …

Any contractor attempting to remove material previously identified by the Contract Monitor as belonging to the Port, will be challenged by the Access Control Security Officer to present authorization (Gate Pass/Dock Receipt) from the Port. Should said authorization not be availab…

Visitors to all contractor areas are to sign in/out using the same procedures outlined in this instruction for contractor/contractor employees. All visitors to construction sites are required to possess a TWIC card for access. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-28.9 Mississippi Code §§ …

The Port Authority will assign berths, sheds and open storage areas on a fair and equitable basis, with due consideration for preferential assignment, leases and other existing agreements. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-29.1 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/…

Failure to arrive as scheduled may result in vessel's loss of berth assignment. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-29.2 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

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 agents shall be held liable for the payment of all charged incurred by the vessel and its agent, including liability for the…

Any vessel desiring a berth at the Port of Gulfport shall, not less than 48 hours prior to the time of docking, make application in writing on the prescribed form through a licensed agent to the Port Authority for a berth assignment specifying the dates and estimated hours of arr…

As a part of its application for berth, the vessel, its owners or agents, shall advise the Port Authority of the Protection and Indemnity Association (P & I Club) which affords the vessel indemnity coverage as well as the name and telephone number of the nearest local legal repre…

A penalty charge, equal to the first day's dockage may be assessed against the agent, master and/or owner for any vessel, barge or other water craft that occupies a berth, and/or marginal track in shedded dock space, anchorage, open dock, mooring place, or any other facility in t…

Temporary berthing may be assigned tugs, barges, crew boats, research vessels or any other vessel during emergency, inclement weather, or any other condition requiring such assignment. Immediately upon arrival the master, owner, or agent must file a formal application for berth a…

The Captain of Security/Security Roving Patrol on duty during nonbusiness hours, or at the direction of Port Authority, will, acting in concert with the Deputy Director of Operations, make temporary berthing assignments for unscheduled vessels entering the Port. In all such cases…

This Code of Ethics shall apply to all Mississippi State Port Authority (MSPA or Port) Commissioners and employees. As public servants, MSPA Commissioners and employees are responsible for conducting MSPA business solely in the public interest. MSPA, as a State agency, is committ…

The Board of Commissioners shall use the resources of the MSPA, including its funds, property, and the time and talent of its employees, only in the furtherance of MSPA business. The Board of Commissioners, every MSPA officer, and employee shall also strive to protect proprietary…

No Commissioner, officer or employee shall accept or solicit gifts, preferential loans, travel, entertainment, or other favors that might reasonably be viewed as influencing his or her actions or decisions regarding the MSPA business unless authorized by law. The purpose of this …

Every Commissioner, officer and employee of the MSPA shall strive to maintain a safe work environment, including one that is free from alcohol and drug abuse and their effects. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-3.12 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020…

Each Commissioner, officer and employee of the MSPA shall strive to conduct the business of the Port in a manner that protects the environment and in accordance with applicable environmental laws and regulations. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-3.13 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9…

No person shall be appointed, hired, promoted, or terminated on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, physical or mental handicap, national origin, or age. The MSPA shall maintain a work environment free of racial or sexual harassment. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 3…

Each employee shall be bound by this Code of Ethics is as a condition of employment. A violation of this Code by an employee or refusal to sign the acknowledgment page may result in disciplinary action up to and including suspension from or termination of employment. Notes 28 Mis…

A violation of this Code by a Commissioner may result in an official reprimand by the MSPA, including termination of appointment, with a letter describing the violation being sent to the public official or public office who appointed the Commissioner to the Port. A violation of t…

All Commissioners, officers and employees have a responsibility to ensure that this policy is followed. Concerns and potential violations should be reported to the designated authorities pursuant to the MSPA Whistleblower Policy as further detailed in Chapter 6 of the MSPA Operat…

While the MSPA Code of Ethics is written primarily with Commissioners and employees in mind, contractors, consultants, agents, and any others who may be temporarily assigned to perform work or services on behalf of MSPA shall abide by and be subject to the provisions of the MSPA …

Every MSPA Commissioner, officer and employee shall observe all laws, specifically including but not limited to Miss. Code Ann. §§ 25-4-101 to 25-4-119, and any other regulations that apply to MSPA activities. When in doubt about the interpretation of the law, clarification must …

No MSPA Commissioner, officer or employee shall use his or her public office or employment for any private gain other than the compensation provided by law. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-3.4 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

Every MSPA Commissioner, officer and employee shall avoid conflicts or the appearance of conflicts between his or her private interests and his or her official responsibilities for the MSPA. Each Commissioner shall complete and file with the MSPA's General Counsel the MSPA's Ethi…