Current through November 21, 2024
Section 880-RICR-00-00-3.11 - Miscellaneous Services and ChargesA. Services and Charges1. 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 Available3. Truck Charges - Loading or unloading of cargo manifested outside the State of Rhode Island shall be assessed $10.00 per trailer.B. Dangerous Cargo1. 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.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. 880 R.I. Code R. 880-RICR-00-00-3.11