1. In this Clause:-

"STEAM" shall include all power used for mechanical propulsion.

"VESSEL" shall include all ships, traditional vessels, small crafts, lighters and pontoons.

2. Hire of lighters and/or pontoons between the ship and quays, wharves, jetties or buoys shall, subject to their availability, be charged for as follows:-

(a) For vessels loading or discharging in steam            1.00 0.38

(b) For vessels loading or discharging alongside

quays, wharves or jetties                                        1.00 0.38

(c) For use as fenders, between vessels and the

main wharves (subject to special conditions

of hire as laid down by the Authority in an

agreement to be entered into before use).                1.00 0.38

(d) Transhipment of cargo from ship to ship by

lighter within the harbour                                        1.20 0.53

(e) For conveyance of explosives, inflammable

oils in cases or drums or dangerous cargo Treble rates as indicated

as described in Schedule 'C' of the Harbours in sub item (a), (b) and (d)

Regulations hereof and item 3 below:

Note: Charges above include towage of lighters and/or pontoons

Deep Sea Going Vessels Coasters

3. Hire of lighters or pontoons for any other purposes:

(a) Lighters or Pontoons                                       1.20 0.53

(b) Towage (rates as per Clause 5)

4. For items 2 and 3 above there shall be a

minimum US$                                                     150.00 50.00

Notes:

(a) Charges in respect of items 2(a), 2(b), 2(d) shall be raised on the following time basis:-

(i) Imports

From the time the lighter or pontoon is placed alongside the ship until it is unloaded ashore, or 12 hours after it is removed from the ship, whichever is earlier.

(ii) Exports

Lighters shall be prepared in advance of ship's appointed time but hire time shall commence twelve hours (12 hours) from the posted ship's arrival time as advised by the Agent and run until it is emptied. In case of Coasters, hire time shall start from the time of commencing to load the lighter or pontoon ashore until it is emptied.

(b) Hire of lighters and/or pontoons is subject to availability.

(c) Notwithstanding payment of hire charges, the lighters and pontoons will be operated by the Authority's personnel.

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