880-RICR-00-00-3
880-RICR-00-00-3. Terminal Tariff Schedule (version Amendment, 11/27/2017 to 11/27/2017)
3.1 Scope and Applicability
A. Scope - The Port of
Davisville is operated by the Quonset Development Corporation (QDC),
a quasi-public corporation of the State of Rhode Island. The intent
of this tariff is to specify charges and associated requirements for
authorized parties using or accessing the marine terminals and
related properties.
B. The Port of Davisville is
subject to the following federal regulations:
1. MTSA Applicable - The Port
of Davisville is subject to The Maritime Transportation Security Act,
33 C.F.R. §§ 101,102, 103 (2010). Those vessels subject to the Act
are required to interface with the QDC.
2. FTZ Regulations - The Port
of Davisville is a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) and all persons, goods,
and conveyances are subject to search by US Customs & Border
Protection Officers 19 U.S.C. § 482 (2002).
3. Facility Security Plan -
The Quonset Development Corporation has a Facility Security Plan
("FSP") as required by MTSA, 33 C.F.R. § 105 (2010).
C. Applicability - The rules,
regulations, conditions, commodity rates, and/or charges set forth in
this schedule apply to or for the following terminal: Port of
Davisville.
D. Compliance - The QDC
reserves the right to revoke or deny access to the Port of
Davisville, or any other facility operated by the QDC, to any person
or company who violates these rules and regulations.
E. All such federal, state and
municipal laws as applicable.
3.2 Authority
These rules and regulations
concerning the terminal tariff schedule for the Port of Davisville
are promulgated by the Quonset Development Corporation in accordance
with R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-64.10-6(d).
3.3 Incorporated Materials
These regulations hereby
adopt and incorporate the U.S. Department of Transportation
Regulations. 49 C.F.R. § 100-199 (2010), by reference, not including
any further editions or amendments thereof and only to the extent
that the provisions therein are not inconsistent with these
regulations.
3.4 Definitions and Abbreviations
A. The following Definitions
shall apply in this tariff:
1. "Currency" means
all rates shall be in United States Dollars ($USD)
2. "Demurrage" means
a fee assessed to cargo stored or remaining on site after it has been
discharged by a vessel, applied to cargo not covered under ground
leases.
3. "Dockage" means
the term dockage refers to the charge assessed against a vessel for
berthing at the facility, or for mooring to a vessel so berthed.
4. "Free Time" means
the specific period during which cargo may occupy space assigned to
it on terminal property free, of demurrage or terminal storage
charges, immediately prior to the discharge of such cargo on or off
the vessel.
5. "Measurement Ton"
means the value of 1 measurement ton shall be 40 cubic feet (CFT).
6. "Passenger Fee"
means a passenger fee shall be defined as a fee charged for a
passenger debarking, embarking or landing at the QDC facility.
7. "Port of Davisville"
or "Port" means all marine facilities including controlled
berths and associated waterways, as well as associated facilities
under the control of the Quonset Development Corporation.
8. "Ton" means 2,000
pounds (LBS) of weight.
a. Metric Ton (MT) means
2,204.6 pounds (LBS) of weight.
b. Short Ton (ST) means 2,000
pounds (LBS) of weight.
9. "Wharfage" means
a charge assessed against all cargo passing or conveyed over, onto,
or under piers, or between vessels (to or from barge, lighter, or
water) when berthed at a pier or when moored in slip adjacent to
pier. Wharfage is solely the charge for use of pier and does not
include charges for any other service.
B. When used, the following
abbreviations shall mean:
1. $ or $USD U.S. Currency
(Dollar)
2. % Percent or 1/100 of the
whole
3. CFT Cubic Feet
4. FMC Federal Maritime
Commission
5. GRT Gross Registered Ton
6. LBS Pounds
7. LOA Length Overall
8. NRT Net Registered Ton
9. QDC Quonset Development
Corporation
3.5 Arrangements for Berths
A. All vessels, their owners,
or agents desiring berths at the Port of Davisville shall apply for a
berth application at least 5 days in advance of vessels arrival,
furnishing the QDC with the vessels name, length overall, draft,
docking and sailing, pier request, name of agent’s company, P &
I Club, crew list and quantity and nature of cargo to be handled.
All vessels, their owners or agents desiring berths must obtain a
pier loading permit (if required). Berth applications are available
on our website www.portofdavisville.com or by calling the Port office
(401) 294-2639. All berth applications must be submitted by email to
[email protected] .
Those berth applications faxed, hand delivered, or conveyed by any
other means other than email will be subject to a $250.00 fee. All
vessels are first in, first out.
B. Berth Application
Amendments:
1. Vessels and their owners,
or agents, shall be permitted to amend or modify their berth
applications twice after it has been submitted and approved by the
Port without incurring an extra charge. All other amendments or
modifications are subject to a $250.00 change fee.
3.6 Use of Facilities
A. Business Hours - The hours
of business are between 0700 and 1530, exclusive of Saturdays,
Sundays and holidays. Services performed during non-business hours
shall be subject to special agreement with the QDC and will be
subject to a Port Operations Fee of $65.00 per hour.
B. Observed Holidays - The
QDC observes the following holidays (if holiday falls on a weekend,
then observed the following Monday):
1. New Year’s Day (January
1)*
2. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Day (third Monday in January)
3. Memorial Day (last Monday
in May)
4. Independence Day (July 4)*
5. Victory Day (second Monday
in August)
6. Labor Day (first Monday in
September)
7. Columbus Day (second Monday
in October)
8. Veteran’s Day (November
11)
9. Thanksgiving (fourth
Thursday in November)
10. Day after Thanksgiving
(fourth Friday in November)
11. Christmas (December 25)
C. Compliance with Regulations
- Vessels, shippers and persons using or entering the Port facilities
shall comply with all federal, state, municipal laws: § 3.1 of this
Part. See Rules and Regulations for the Use of the Port of
Davisville, Part 2 of this Subchapter.
B. Control of Property - The
QDC shall assign all berths and storage locations on Port property.
The QDC does not obligate itself to provide berthage, storage,
equipment, labor, or other forms of service beyond the reasonable
capacity of its facilities.
C. Berth Assignments - All
vessels are required to use assigned berths. Assignments of berths
are not transferable, and in the event of failure to use berths as
and when assigned, the QDC reserves the right to use such unoccupied
berths for other purposes.
3.7 Insurance Not Included,
Penalties, Payments, and Liability
3.7.1 Insurance Not
Included
The charges provided for
herein do not include insurance of any kind, nor will such insurance
be covered by the QDC under their policies.
3.7.2 Penalties
A. Failure to Depart Berth -
Penalty for noncompliance with the berth assignments, § 3.6(C) of
this Part, will be $100.00 per hour for each hour that a vessel
remains berthed, from the time specified by the QDC, if the vessel or
its agent has been given a minimum of three (3) hours advance notice.
B. Spill - Penalty for spills
of fluids deemed pollutants will be $1,000.00 per incident assessed
against the vessel for each violation noted by the QDC, plus the cost
of clean-up by a contractor designated by the U.S. Coast Guard and/or
the QDC.
3.7.3 Payment of Invoice
A. Arrangement for Services -
On each inbound or outbound cargo moving across Port of Davisville,
the responsibility for payment of Port Schedule Charges shall rest
with those who perform the forwarding functions on such shipments
unless other arrangements have been made.
B. Arrangements for Vessels -
The responsibility for Port Schedule Charges assessed against a
vessel shall rest with the local agent and/or owner of such vessel,
unless other arrangements have been made.
C. Access to Information -
Vessels, their owners and agents, and other users of the QDC
facilities shall be required to permit access to manifests, loading
or discharge lists, rail or motor carrier freight bills, or other
pertinent documents for the purpose of audit to determine the
correctness of reports filed, or for securing data to permit correct
billing of charges. Failure to furnish the required documents will
result in waiver of free time and immediate assessment of wharfage
charges based on 110% of applicable charges.
D. Payment of Invoices -
Invoices are due and payable within 10 days from date of invoice.
Invoices not paid within 30 days from date of invoice are subject to
a 1.5% service charge per month. Credit card payments will be
assessed an additional 5% fee, per transaction.
E. Advance Payments - The QDC
reserves the right to estimate and collect in advance all charges,
which may accrue against vessels or against cargo loaded or
discharged by such vessels or from other users, of waterways and port
facilities whose credit has not been properly established with the
QDC. Use of facilities may be denied or cargo removed from storage
until such advance payments or deposits are made.
F. Liens - Presentation of
bills to vessels is done as a matter of accommodation and
convenience, and shall not constitute a waiver of the lien of charges
against the vessel for services or supplies furnished the vessel for
which maritime law gives a lien.
G. Responsible Party - The QDC
does not recognize the numerous shippers or consignees and cannot
attempt to collect or assist in collecting wharfage and similar bills
which may be passed on to the shippers and consignees by the vessel,
its owners and agents. Charges when presented must be paid by the
ship’s owner or the agent regardless, or when the vessel, its
owner, or agents are reimbursed.
H. Application of Payments -
The QDC reserves the right to apply any payment received against the
oldest outstanding invoice. The carrier, vessel, owner, shipper,
receiver, or agent who shall fail to pay any bills when due shall be
placed on the delinquent list, conditions of which are defined in §
3.7.3(I) of this Part.
I. Delinquent Payments - All
carriers, vessels, owners, agents, or other users of the facilities
of the QDC placed on the delinquent list, in accordance with §
3.7.3(H) of this Part, shall be denied by the QDC use of the
facilities or the right to remove cargo from storage until all such
charges, together with any other charges due, have been paid.
3.7.4 Limits of Liability
The QDC is not liable for
costs incurred by users due to labor stoppages, slowdowns, or delays
caused by Port-owned equipment failures. No provision contained in
this schedule, however, shall limit or relieve the QDC from liability
for its own negligence, nor require any person, vessel, or lessee to
indemnify or hold harmless the QDC from liability for its own
negligence.
3.8 Charges
3.8.1 Dockage Charges
A. The following dockage
charges shall apply to vessels mooring at the Port of Davisville:
1. Self-Propelled Vessels
Greater than 450 FT LOA - Dockage will be assessed against the
vessel, its owners, agents, or operators on the basis of the highest
length overall (LOA) of the vessel for the period the vessel remains
at the berth. The period of time for which dockage shall commence
when such vessel is made fast to the pier, bulkhead or to another
vessel so berthed and shall continue until such vessel has completely
vacated such berth. Dockage will be assessed against the vessel, its
owners, and agents for $5.15 per LOA per 24-hour period, or fraction
thereof, with a minimum charge of $2,317.50 per day.
2. Self-Propelled Vessels Less
than 450 FT LOA - Dockage will be assessed against the vessel, its
owners, agents, or operators at a rate of $4.12 dollars per linear
foot per 24-hour period, or a fraction thereof, with a minimum charge
of $250.00.
3. Idle Status - Vessels
berthed at a terminal, with permission of the QDC, in idle status,
prior to the commencement or subsequent to the completion of loading
and or unloading cargo, shall incur a dockage charge of $515.00 per
calendar day or fraction thereof, payable by the vessel’s owner or
operator. All vessels in idle status will pay any applicable security
charges in addition to dockage.
4. Non-Self-Propelled Vessels
- A charge of $750.00 per 24-hour period, or fraction thereof shall
be assessed against seagoing and/or in transport barges berthing or
making fast to the pier for the purpose of loading and/or discharging
cargo directly to or from the pier.
5. Cruise or Passenger Vessels
- The charge of $.41 per net registered ton per day, or fraction
thereof, as presented on the vessel’s current Certificate of
Registry.
3.8.2 Wharfage Charges
A. The following wharfage
charges shall apply to all cargo handled over the wharfs of the QDC
and shall be assessed against the consignee or its authorized agents.
1. Automobiles - Unboxed
automobiles shall be assessed at $4.10 per unit.
2. Bulk - Dry and liquid bulk
products to be arranged; minimum charge of $250.00.
3. Containers
a. On Terminal Stripped or
Stuffed: On loaded containers which have been stripped or stuffed on
terminal premises with cargo moved directly between container and
truck or rail will be assessed a wharfage charge as follows:
(1) 40 foot in length or
greater $32.96 per container
(2) 20 foot in length or
less $25.75 per container
b. Off Terminal Stripped or
Stuffed: On loaded containers which have been stripped or stuffed on
other than terminal premises will be assessed a wharfage charge as
follows.
(1) 40 foot in length or
greater $34.25 per container
(2) 20 foot in length or
less $28.84 per container
c. Empty Containers: All empty
containers $13.73 per container.
4. Equipment - Agricultural
and industrial equipment shall be assessed a flat rate of $51.50.
Agricultural and industrial equipment weighing over 15,000 LBS shall
be assessed the general cargo rate of $1.37 per ton, but not less
than $51.50.
5. General Cargo-NOS - Not
otherwise specified (NOS), shall be assessed at $1.37 per ton, or 40
CFT, whichever is greater as determined from vessel's manifest, with
a minimum charge of $250.00.
6. Lumber - Shall be assessed
at $1.16 per 1,000 feet board measurement as determined from vessel's
manifest, with a minimum charge of $250.00.
7. Steel - Structural, coils,
packaged sheets, rods, pipes, plates and etc. shall be assessed at
$1.31 per ton, or 40 CFT, whichever is greater as determined from
vessel's manifest with a minimum charge of $250.00.
3.8.3 Demurrage Charge
A. The following demurrage
charges shall apply to all cargo remaining in or on the QDC property
and not explicitly covered by tenant lease, after the expiration of
free time, unless arrangements have been made for storage, shall be
assessed as follows:
1. Covered Areas - $4.12 per
item per day for the first 2 days, $6.87 per item per day from day 3
to day 6 and $13.73 per item per day thereafter.
2. Open Areas - $2.75 per item
per day for the first 2 days, $5.49 per item per day from day 3 to
day 6 and $10.99 per item per day thereafter.
3. Uncontrolled Delay - In the
event of a strike or other uncontrollable occurrence, cargo already
on demurrage will remain in that category of demurrage until the
situation is rectified. Upon termination of the situation, all cargo
will revert to the first category of demurrage and proceed as in §§
3.8.3(1) and (2) of this Part (above).
3.8.4 Free Time
A. Free Time shall be granted
at the discretion of the QDC, and shall not impede any other vessels
and/or cargo operations. Free Time shall be allowed according to the
following circumstances:
1. Loading
a. Cargo (except automobiles)
may be assembled on terminals, without charge for 4 days, exclusive
of Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, before the arrival of
vessel on which it is to be loaded.
b. Automobiles may be
assembled on terminals, without charge for 7 days, exclusive of
Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, before the arrival of vessel
on which it is to be loaded.
2. Discharging
a. Cargo (except automobiles)
unloaded from a vessel may remain on the terminals, without charge
for 4 days, exclusive Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, from the
first 0700 after the vessel has completed discharging its cargo.
b. Automobiles unloaded from a
vessel may remain on the terminals, without charge for 7 days,
exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, from the first
0700 after the vessel has completed discharging its cargo.
3. Cargo
a. Availability of Cargo - In
the event the consignee or owner of the cargo should make application
for delivery of the cargo, or portion thereof, during the free time
period and the terminal should be unable for any reason to make
available to the consignee or owner such cargo or portion thereof,
the free time shall be extended for a period equal to the terminal's
inability to make the cargo available.
b. Undelivered Cargo - Cargo
which is undelivered, and remains on the terminal property beyond the
expiration of the free time and without regard to any charges
prescribed in § 3.8.3 of this Part, may be re-located within the
facility or removed to a public warehouse with all expenses and risk
of damage charged against the owner, shipper, consignee, or carrier
as responsibility may lie. The QDC is to have a lien on all such
cargo, including that which may be placed in public storage for all
terminal charges accrued.
c. Abandoned Cargo - Cargo
remaining on the terminal facility in excess of forty-five (45) days
will be considered abandoned and sold to satisfy any terminal charges
that might be due to the QDC. Fifteen days prior to such sale, a
registered return receipt letter of notice will be mailed to the
owner of record. Any amount received beyond the charges due, will be
forwarded to the owner of record of the cargo if claimed within one
year of mailed notice.
3.9 Port Security Charges
A. The following port security
charges shall apply as follows:
1. Weekday rate (less than 9
hours) = $435.00
2. Weekday day rate (greater
than 9 hours) = $1,500.00
3. Weekend/Holiday rate (less
than 9 hours) = $650.00
4. Weekend/Holiday rate
(greater than 9 hours) = $1,750.00
B. Port Security Charges are
billed in twenty-four (24) hour increments. If any portion of a
vessels time at Port falls on a weekend day or holiday, the vessel
will be billed at the higher rate for that 24-hour increment.
3.10 Crane Service and Hire
A. The following crane service
and hire shall apply as follows:
1. Crane Hire - The QDC Crane
Hire Rate assessed to the vessel at $350.00 per hour, excluding fuel.
All licensed Stevedores are responsible for fuel costs during crane
operations.
2. Crane Operator - All firms
providing crane service at the QDC terminal shall be assessed 10% of
gross rentals based on the equipment usage with a minimum charge of
$500.00, exclusive of manpower required to operate said equipment,
for the privilege of using the QDC property and all such firms will
furnish the QDC a monthly report of their activities at the Port for
billing purposes. Firms leasing property at the Port from the QDC are
excluded from the above charge.
3. Licensed Operator - The QDC
crane will only be made available to entities possessing a valid QDC
stevedoring license, and can document that the operator is a licensed
crane operator in Rhode Island and is certified to operate the
Gottwald Mobile Harbor Crane GHMK 7608.
3.11 Miscellaneous Services and
Charges
A. Services and Charges
1. Water - Water will be
furnished to vessels at the current rate per thousand gallons of
usage as well as a connection charge of $200.00, assessed against the
agent. These rates and charges are subject to change from time to
time by the QDC. Current rates are available on the “Resources”
page at www.quonset.com.
2. Electricity - Not Available
3. Truck Charges - Loading or
unloading of cargo manifested outside the State of Rhode Island shall
be assessed $10.00 per trailer.
B. Dangerous Cargo
1. Shipments of dangerous and
hazardous cargoes moving via marine terminals of the QDC must be
documented, marked, labeled, and/or placarded according with, 49
C.F.R. §§ 100-199 especially § 172, incorporated above at § 3.3
of this Part. Port users who offer hazardous materials for
transportation are required to provide the following information:
a. Complete shipper’s name,
address, and telephone number in case of emergencies.
b. Carrier’s name and
address.
c. Complete consignee’s name
and address, including the overseas port of destination on export
shipments.
d. The proper DOT shipping
name. This means the technical name of the product involved. It must
be as listed in 49 C.F.R. § 172.101, incorporated above at § 3.3 of
this Part (Use an application described in 49 C.F.R. §§ 172.200
through 172.203).
e. Hazardous class of material
being shipped 49 C.F.R. § 172.101, incorporated above at § 3.3 of
this Part.
f. Quantity of the material,
kinds, and number of containers and individual weights or total
weight.
g. Labels required.
h. Shipper’s certification
is required per 49 C.F.R. § 172.204, incorporated above at § 3.3 of
this Part. The exact wording is, “This is to certify that the
above-named materials are properly classified, described, packaged,
marked, and labeled transportation according to the applicable
regulations of the Department of Transportation." This must be
legibly signed.
i. Properly documented special
instructions, exceptions and exemption information, if required.
(1) Neither class 1
(explosive) nor class 7 (radioactive) hazardous cargoes may remain on
the terminal beyond what is necessary to transfer the cargo from the
vessel or to the vessel.
(2) Shippers of dangerous
articles are required to comply with all of the above and must
present necessary permits from proper authorities, as well as obtain
permission from the Terminal Operator, before such cargo shall be
received on or transferred at the terminal. Vessel interests may be
required to employ special watchmen at their expense to keep vigil
over any dangerous cargo on the terminal facility in order to protect
property against fire or other hazards until the condition is
eliminated.
(3) Minimum charges for all
dangerous and hazardous cargoes are: Wharfage $1,000 and Dockage
$1,000.
C. Passenger Fees:
1. Passengers embarking or
debarking from shore to ship or ship to shore: $5.44 each.
2. Passengers under the age of
12 years traveling on half-fare rate, debarking from shore to ship or
ship to shore: $1.71 each.
3. Passengers in transit on a
ship making the port of call on a continuous trip, debarking and
embarking a total of: $4.11 each.
4. Cruise ship passengers,
purchasing a fare as deck passenger only and not purchasing cabin
facilities, debarking and embarking a total of: $4.11 each.
5. Cruise ship passengers
under the age of 12 years purchasing a fare as a deck passenger only,
and not purchasing cabin facilities, debarking and embarking a total
of: $2.74 each.
6. Steamship company
officials, only when traveling aboard their own ships, are exempt
from payment of passenger fees.