Ports and Airports

Before any electrical equipment, including lights, (either privately owned or rented from the Port Authority) may be connected or activated at any Port Authority facility, application must be made to the Port Authority for metering such service, and the cost of such service shall…

In the event of fire, explosion, or other emergency occurring on board, or on the adjacent dock area, of any vessel in the Port of Gulfport, except vessels underway, such vessels must promptly sound FIVE PROLONGED BLASTS of the whistle or siren as an alarm indicating an emergency…

Stevedores shall be responsible for the removal, storing and stacking of all cargo handling equipment, or other materials left on piers, wharves, docks, apron, warehouse, open areas or other space by vessels to spaces designated by the Port Authority or space leased or rented by …

No fires are permitted on Port facilities and the use of any welding equipment and/or other hazardous material and equipment is prohibited except by specific written approval of the Port Authority for restrictive use under appropriate supervision. A Hot Work Permit form shall be …

In accordance with the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from ships, MARPOL 73/78 Annex V effective December 31, 1988, the Port of Gulfport has approved the following companies for collection and disposal of domestic and foreign garbage generated by vessels…

At the discretion of the Port Authority, rules regulations and port charges may be waived or temporarily modified for any good cause and special circumstances affecting the operations of any non-commercial vessels of the United States, the State of Mississippi or other States, an…

The Port Authority may at its discretion license stevedores, contractors and others to perform loading, unloading, handling, transfer and other services provided for herein, and such parties shall, unless otherwise provided, be responsible for any damage or delay to cargo, delays…

Hazardous: The handling, storing, loading, discharging, or transporting of Hazardous Cargoes within or contiguous to the waterfront facilities of the Port Authority is subject to the applicable regulations of the United States Coast Guard (USCG), with specific reference to: C.F.R…

Vessels, their owners or agents, licensees, invitees, lessees, assignees, contractors or any other user of the facilities of the Port Authority agree to indemnify and save harmless the Port Authority from and against all losses, claims, demands and suits for damages, court costs,…

The charges provided in this Tariff do not include any expenses of fire, windstorm, water damage or other insurance coverage. All insurance coverage shall be for account of the cargo and vessels, their respective owners and/or agents, contractors and other users of Port facilitie…

The jurisdiction of the Port Authority is over the Port and terminals, and harbor and passes leading thereto and all vessels, boats, wharves, common carriers and public utilities therein (Sections 59-1-1 and 59-5-21 and 59-5-5, Mississippi Code of 1972). The powers of the Port Au…

Steamship lines, cargo interests, agents, stevedores and others desiring space for the storage of cargo handling equipment, cargoes, gear, dunnage, pallets or other materials at any Port facilities shall make application to the Port Authority and, if such application is approved,…

The Constitution of the State of Mississippi, Section 268, Sections 51-1-9 and 59-5-21 Mississippi Code of 1972 regulates licenses issued to qualified companies doing business at the Port Authority. Each company providing services and desiring to do business on or in connection w…

All vessels shall display deck lights from sunset to sunrise while moored to any wharf, pier, pile clusters or other installations owned and/or operated by the Port Authority. Vessels underway or when anchored shall display the lights prescribed by applicable navigation rules. No…

As mandated, by the Mississippi State Port Authority - Gulfport, please note that the following safety related regulations are to be followed, while on the terminal. * Follow all posted speed limits. * Obey all STOP signs. * No cell phone use, while driving. * Wear seat-belt. * W…

No cargo or equipment shall be placed in the assigned area which exceeds posted load limitations or such limitations as may be designated by the Port Authority. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-02-166 Adopted 9/13/2018

The act of mooring to or occupying any berth, anchorage or other facility by a vessel, its master, owners or agents for any purpose whatsoever shall constitute and be evidence of acceptance and agreement by such vessel and its master, owners and agents, disclosure of principals t…

No vessel shall permit excessive smoke, clean boilers, blow tubes, or create similar conditions while the vessel is in the Gulfport Ship Channel and/or the Port of Gulfport. Unauthorized blowing of whistles, horns or other noise nuisance is prohibited. It is prohibited for any ve…

Postal Address: Post Office Box 40 Gulfport, MS 39502 Telephone: Administration Operations Security West Pier Gate East Pier Gate (228) 865-4300 (228) 865-4315 (228) 865-4323 (228) 865-4329 Radio: Call sign-KJC 768 Marine VHF, Channels 7,10,16,22 (USCG) and 68 (pleasure craft) (W…

Under the provision of Annex 1 of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from ships, known as MARPOL 73/78, and the United States Coast Guard implementing regulations, Part 158 of Title 33 of the Code of Federal Regulations ( 33 C.F.R. 158), all terminals an…

All charges are due upon presentation and failure to pay when presented shall cause vessel owners and/or agents or other users of the facilities to be subject to the action(s) set forth under Section 130 "Credit Policy." The Port Authority reserves the right to estimate and colle…

The Port Authority exercises its best discretion in licensing pilots, but provides no warranty as to pilot's individual or collective competence. The Mississippi State Pilots of Gulfport is not an agency or division of the Port Authority and the Mississippi State Pilots of Gulfpo…

It shall be unlawful for any vessel of over 250 tons net registered tonnage to enter the harbors or passes leading thereto without being piloted and under the direction of a licensed pilot, and all such vessels shall be subject to compulsory pilotage except American vessels laden…

No vessel, person, firm or corporation shall deposit, place or discharge into the waters of the Port of Gulfport, either directly or through private or public sewers, any sanitary sewage, offal, garbage, dead animals, gaseous liquid or solid matter, oil, gasoline, chemicals, wast…

The Port of Gulfport, Mississippi's only State owned deepwater seaport, is one of the most easily accessible ports on the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. Its location is at latitude 30 degrees 21' 45" North and longitude 89 degrees 05' 24" West, on the north shore of the Mississippi Sound. …

The Primary Use of Port facilities will be for the accumulation, loading, unloading and/or handling of domestic and foreign commerce. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-02-186 Adopted 9/13/2018

Permanent and portable sanitary facilities are provided by the Port Authority at designated locations for the use of authorized personnel. Any additional (portable) sanitary facilities required must be provided and serviced by the employers requiring such facilities. Notes 28 Mis…

Security functions are maintained on Port Authority premises through contract with an independent security guard protection service. The service provides continuous surveillance of all Port facilities, protects against unlawful entry and pilferage, enforces fire detection control…

When circumstances require the movement of cargo from one location to another, when deemed necessary by the Port Authority, such movement shall be made at the sole risk and expense of the cargo, vessel, owners and/or agents. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-02-192 Adopted 9/13/2018…

No person shall smoke or have in their possession any fire or lighted material on or upon the wharves or in the sheds or other structures or areas set apart for the loading or unloading of vessels, or for the storage of cargoes, or other merchandise, nor smoke or use matches, cig…

Space in sheds and/or open storage will be assigned on receipt of written application, on the prescribed Port Authority form, subject always to available space. Application for space should specify commodity, origin and/or destination, tonnage, date of cargo delivery, date of dis…

All ocean-going vessels shall be operated in the Gulfport Ship Channel at a safe and prudent speed, not to exceed 10 knots. Within the Gulfport Harbor limits, all vessels shall be operated at reduced speed, sufficient only to maintain steerage way in maneuvering. At all times Mas…

A. CARGO When advance warnings indicate inclement weather conditions are expected to affect the Port, the owners and/or agents of all cargoes stored in open areas are required to take protective measures, both for the cargo and for the protection of other property. Should the own…

The rates, charges, rules and regulations contained in this Tariff, or as amended, shall apply to all waterways and facilities under the jurisdiction of the Port Authority. Rates and charges applicable shall be those in effect at time service is performed. Revisions shall be issu…

The use of the waterways, facilities and/or services under the jurisdiction of the Port Authority shall constitute a consent of the terms and conditions of this Tariff and evidences an agreement on the part of all owners of cargo, carriers, vessels, barges, and their respective o…

The Port Authority does not provide tug services. Such services are provided by private tug companies licensed by the Port Authority, and users of such tug services expressly agree by the act of engagement of tug services that the Port Authority shall not be responsible for any n…

In accordance with the U.S. Coast Guard 33 Code of Federal Regulations 101.514, all persons requesting unescorted access to secure areas of facilities regulated by the USCG must possess a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or request must be denied. Persons re…

The Port Authority reserves the right to sell for accrued charges any cargo or merchandise which is unclaimed or refused by consignees, shippers, owners or agents, after due notice has been mailed or delivered to such known parties. Any excess funds received as a result of such s…

A usage charge will be assessed by the Port Authority to the licensed stevedore for the use of Port facilities. Usage charges provided herein shall be assessed against the licensed stevedore performing such services, which charges shall be in addition to all other fees, licenses …

No automobile, truck, trailer or other vehicle shall be parked in areas reserved and/or designated by signs or markers to indicate the parking spaces are reserved or is a no parking zone, nor shall any automobile, truck, trailer or other vehicle remain parked on any wharf, apron …

Any person who shall knowingly allow his automobile or vehicle to remain parked in an area designated as reserved or a no parking zone shall be subject to fines, penalties, forfeiture, and/or impoundment for violation of the rules and regulations of said Port Authority. Any perso…

Every vessel must at all times have available at least one person in charge with authority to take such action in any emergency as may be required, and\or in the event it becomes necessary in order to facilitate navigation or commerce, or for the protection of other vessels or pr…

Wharfage shall be assessed against cargo in accordance with terms, conditions and rates negotiated between and committed to written agreement by the Port Authority and the user(s). In the absence of such an agreement, wharfage will be assessed against cargo in accordance with the…

Except as otherwise specifically provided, rates and charges provided in this Tariff apply only for services performed during straight time hours. When requested by vessels, masters, shippers, consignees or owners of the cargo and/or their respective agents and stevedores, vessel…

Rates upon request Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-03-300 Adopted 9/13/2018

The Container Crane Rental rate is $500.00 per hour for Mobile Harbor Cranes $650.00 per hour for Ship to Shore Gantry Cranes A. The rate quoted in this Tariff does not include the costs of hiring a crane operator. The crane operator shall be furnished, supervised and employed by…

In addition to the charges listed in Tariff paragraph 302 above, wharfage for heavy lift cargo and project cargoes with weights exceeding 15 short tons will be billed an additional charge of $4.00 per ST. Project cargoes weighing less than 15 short tons will be billed an addition…