Port of
Sacramento
California, U.S.A.


Rate Schedule 3
SECTION I - GENERAL DEFINITIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS:

Issued: 6/1/99

Effective: 6/7/99

Item: 5

Symbol
Abbreviation

Meaning

%

Percent

@

Addition

A

Increase

A.M.

Ante Meridian

BM

Board Measure

Bbls.

Barrels

C

Change, Neither Increase Nor Reduction

CBM

Cubic Meter

Cu. Ft.

Cubic Feet

e.g.

For example

Etc.

Et cetera

Ex

From

Ft.

Feet

Gals.

Gallons

i.e.

That is

In.

Inches

K.D.

Knocked down

K.D.F.

Knocked down flat

kg.

1 Kilogram

kkg.

1,000 Kilograms or 1 Metric Ton

Lbs.

Pounds

M

Meter

MBM

1,000 ft. BM Scribner Scale (See Item 10)

N.O.S.

Not Otherwise Specified In This Schedule.

No.

Number

P.M.

Post Meridian

Pkg.

Package

R

Reduction

S.U.

Set Up

Viz.

Namely

W/M

Weight or Measurement

Wt. W

Metric Ton

ZZZ

Deletion

 

DEFINITION OF TECHNICAL TERMS:

Issued: 6/1/99

Effective: 6/7/99

Item: 10

TERM

DEFINITION

Berth Liner

A Vessel sailing under an advertised Pacific Coast Tariff and operated by a line maintaining regular sailings from any United States Pacific Coast port or ports to named ports.

Bone Dry Unit (BDU)

Bone dry unit (bdu) is calculated by reducing the net weight of wood chips, in bulk, by the percentage of the moisture content then, dividing by 2400 pounds.

Bulk or in Bulk

Commodities, which by nature of their combined mass, are capable of being handled by shovels, scoops, buckets, forks, magnets or mechanical conveyors, and which are loaded or unloaded and carried without wrapper or container and received and delivered by carriers without transportation mark or count. (Will not apply when subject to piece count.)

Container

A single, rigid, non-disposable container without wheels or bogies attached, having not less than 135 cubic foot capacity, having a door or closure that allows ready access to the cargo and having construction, fittings and fastenings able to withstand, without permanent distortion, all stresses that may be applied in normal service use of continuous transportation.

Cubic Meter

A cube one meter wide by one meter deep by one meter tall, or 35.315 cubic feet. "Cubic Meter" may be a measurement based on ship's manifest or computed by using the largest of all outside dimensions on all sides of the package.

Direct

A continuous operation between barge, car or truck and vessel when performed by vessel's stevedores.

End of Spout

End of spout means the bare end of cylindrical tube fixed to and a part of the pier 1 conveyor structure.

Holidays

The following days,
New Year's Eve Day, New Year's Day *, Martin Luther King's Birthday, Lincoln's Birthday, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Bloody Thursday (July 5th)*, Harry Bridges Birthday (July 28th), Labor Day *, Cesar Chavez Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day *, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day *,
Any other day that may be proclaimed a holiday by State or Federal Authority are holidays. When any holiday falls on Sunday, the Monday following will be observed as the holiday. When any holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be observed as the holiday.
* No labor available.

Inbound

That which has been discharged from vessel.

Marine Terminals

All Port areas on and adjoining the turning basin including the area lying on the waterside of Stone Boulevard except the area landward of a line that is parallel to and 300 feet from the face of the wharves of Berths 1 and 2.

Measurement Ton of 40 Cubic Feet

40 cubic feet which may be based on ship's manifest or computed by using the full outside dimensions on all sides of the package.

Metric Ton

The term "metric ton", "kkg", or "wt." means one metric ton, 1,000 kilograms, or 2,204.62 pounds gross weight, unless otherwise provided.

OCP Territory

OCP territory is defined as origins or destinations in the United States located in Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, and States east thereof and points in Canada east of the Saskatchewan/Manitoba Boundary Line.

Off-Terminal Storage

Off-terminal storage is defined as a storage area not a part of the Marine Terminals as defined in Item 10 of this schedule.

Outbound

That which is being or has been assembled and is awaiting loading to a vessel.

Palletized Stowed Units

Cargo loaded on pallets, platforms or skids forming a single unbroken unit capable of being handled with mechanical equipment not to exceed a four ton fork lift. Rates shall apply only when the cargo is palletized throughout the movement for which rates are applicable. Any charges for services necessary to bring cargo into conformance with this definition will be in addition to other applicable charges. The weight of the pallets, platforms or skids will be excluded when computing the weight on which charges are assessed. (This definition not applicable to cargo palletized on vessel while berthed at terminal facilities.)

Passenger Vessel

A vessel predominately in the service of carrying passengers.

Pipeline

Commodities handled through a stationary pipeline direct between vessel and shore storage loading or unloading facilities.

Point of Rest

Area on the terminal facility which is assigned for the receipt of inbound cargo from the ship and from which inbound cargo may be delivered to the consignee, and that area which is assigned for the receipt of outbound cargo from shippers for vessel loading.

Port of Sacramento

Sacramento-Yolo Port District, a political subdivision of the State of California.

Scribner Scale

The net contents in board feet according to the Scribner Decimal C Log Rule, Appendix E, Log Scaling and Timber Cruising, J.R. Dilworth, Oregon State University Book Stores, Inc., Corvallis, Oregon, 1966 Edition.

Short Ton

2,000 pounds gross weight.

Ton

The term "ton", "kkg", or "wt." means one metric ton, 1,000 kilograms, or 2,204.62 pounds gross weight, unless otherwise provided.

Unitized Cargo

Cargo in individual shipping packages secured to pallets, platforms or skids capable of being handled with mechanical equipment not to exceed a four ton forklift. Rates shall apply only when the cargo is unitized throughout the movement for which rates are applicable. Any charges for the services necessary to bring cargo into conformance with this definition will be in addition to other applicable charges. The weight of the pallets, platforms or skids will be excluded when computing the weight on which charges are assessed. (This definition not applicable to cargo unitized on vessel while berthed at terminal facilities.)

Vehicles, Motor

Vehicles, motor self-propelling, viz: Automobiles, pleasure, passenger, including pickup trucks or chassis, not to exceed 10 passengers per vehicle, not boxed or crated, S.U. on its own wheels. (When boxes or crated, cargo, N.O.S. rate will apply.) (Does not include agricultural earth moving or road making equipment.)

 

METRIC CONVERSION TABLE:

Issued: 6/1/99

Effective: 6/7/99

Item: 15

To Convert From

To

Multiply By

acre

square meters

4,047

acre

hectare

0.4047

bushels (U.S.)

hectoliters

0.3524

cubic foot

liter

28.32

cubic foot

cubic meter

0.02831685

cubic inch

cubic meter

0.00001639

cubic meters

cubic feet

35.3145

cubic meters

cubic yards

1.3079505

Cubic Meters

Measurement Tons (40 cubic feet)

0.883

Cubic Meters

MBMs (Board measurement feet in thousands)

0.424

cubic yard

cubic meter

0.7645549

foot

meter

0.3048

gallon (Canada liquid)

liter

4.546

gallon (Canada liquid)

cubic meter

0.004546

gallon (U.S. liquid)

liter

3.785

gallon (U.S. liquid)

cubic meter

0.00378541

grams

pounds

0.002205

hectares

acres

2.47

hectoliters

U.S. bushels

2.8378

inch

meter

0.0254

inch

centimeter

2.54

inch

millimeter

25.4

Kilogram

Pounds

2.2046

kilometers

miles

0.62

liters

gallons

0.2642

liters

quarts (liquid)

1.0567

MBMs (Board measurement feet in thousands)

cubic meter

2.360

Measurement Tons (40 cubic feet)

Cubic Meters

1.133

meters

feet

3.2808

meters

inches

39.37

meters

miles

0.0006214

meters

yards

1.0936

metric tons

tons (short 2,000 pounds)

1.1023

metric tons

tons (long 2,240 pounds)

0.9842

mile (U.S. Statute)

kilometer

1.609347

pound

kilogram

0.4535924

square foot

square meter

0.09290304

square inch

square meter

0.00064516

square kilometers

square miles

0.3861

square meters

square yards

1.196

square mile

square kilometer

2.590

square yard

square meter

0.83612736

tons (long 2,240 pounds)

metric tons

1.016

tons (short 2,000 pounds)

kilogram

907.1848

tons (short 2,000 pounds)

metric tons

0.9072

yard

meter

0.9144

 

METRIC EQUIVALENTS:

Issued: 6/1/99

Effective: 6/7/99

Item: 20

Standard Measurement

Metric Equivalent

1 Barrel (US - 42 gallons)

158.987 Liters

1 Cubic Foot

0.0283 Cubic Meters

1 Cubic Meter

35.315 Cubic Feet

1 Cubic Meter

423.792 Feet BM

1 CWT (British - 112 pounds)

50.802 kilos or 0.0508 Metric Tons

1 CWT (US - 100 pounds)

45.359 kilos or 0.04536 Metric Tons

1 Kilo

2.2046 pounds

1 pound

0.4536 kilograms

MBM

83.333 Cubic Feet

 

CLASSIFICATION OF TRADES:

Issued: 6/1/99

Effective: 6/7/99

Item: 25

For the purpose of applying certain rates and provisions of this schedule, vessels and cargo which they handle are classified according to trades in which the vessels are engaged and the cargo transported. When transshipment is substituted for direct call of vessel, the charge on cargo so handled shall be the same as that applicable to cargo handled on direct vessels. Such classifications are as follows:

CLASSIFICATION

SERVICE BETWEEN PORT OF SACRAMENTO AND:

Coastwise

ports located on the Pacific Coast in California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia.

Inland Waterway

Ports on San Francisco Bay and waterways tributary thereto, but not via the Pacific Ocean.

Offshore

Other than Coastwise or Inland Waterway.

 

CORRELATION OF FEDERAL MARITIME DEFINITIONS:

(For Information Only)

Issued: 6/1/99

Effective: 6/7/99

Item: 30

46 CFR, Part 525, Section 525.1 (c) contains definitions of certain terminal services. The definitions in Section 525.1 (c) and the correlated definitions and usages contained in this schedule are as follows:

Federal Maritime Commission
{46 CFR, Section 525.1 (c)}

Schedule Item No.

Section 525.1 (c) (3)
(Checking)

3000

Section 525.1 (c) (5)
(Dockage)

40, 80, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300, 2400, 2500, 2600, 3000

Section 525.1 (c) (8)
(Forest Products)

4410, 4415, 4420, 4425, 4430, 4435

Section 525.1 (c) (9)
(Free Time)

5200

Section 525.1 (c) (10)
(Handling)

60, 105, 3000, 4000, 5100, 5700, 7400, 7720, 8100

Section 525.1 (c) (11)
(Heavy Lifts)

6200

Section 525.1 (c) (12)
(Loading & Unloading)

10, 35, 60, 65, 70, 80, 90, 3000, 4000, 5200, 6080, 6100, 6300, 7120, 7300, 7400, 7440, 8100, 8150, 8170, 8320

Section 525.1 (c) (22)
(Wharf Demurrage)

90, 3000, 5000, 5100, 5200, 5400, 5500, 5800

Section 525.1 (c) (23)
(Wharfage)

35, 40, 3000, 4000, 4100, 4200, 4300, 5800, 5840, 5855, 5860, 7440

 

APPLICATION OF RATES, RULES AND REGULATIONS:

Issued: 6/1/99

Effective: 6/7/99

Item: 35

(a)

The rates, rules and regulations contained in this schedule apply to:
(1) all vessels docking at the wharves of the Port of Sacramento, and
(2) cargo handled over all marine terminals of the Port of Sacramento.

(b)

Use of the wharves or marine terminals of the Port of Sacramento shall constitute acceptance of this schedule and the terms and conditions named therein.

(c)

In the absence of a specific commodity rate, the commodity not specified herein shall be rated as "Cargo, N.O.S." and not by analogy.

(d)

Except as otherwise provided, the applicable rates, charges, rules and regulations under this schedule shall be those in effect at the time the charge accrues.

(e)

The applicable rates, charges, rules and regulations for wharfage and service charges shall be as follows: On Inbound Cargo: The rates, charges, rules and regulations in effect on the date that vessel commences discharging cargo. On Outbound Cargo: The rates, charges, rules and regulations in effect on the date that vessel commences loading cargo.

 

APPLICATION OF RATES ON U.S. GOVERNMENT CARGO:

Issued: 6/1/99

Effective: 6/7/99

Item: 40

U.S. Government cargo or cargo of its individual agencies may be handled subject to specially quoted rates, rules and regulations. However, when such quotations are made they will include rates, rules and regulations for Dockage and Wharfage as published in this schedule.

 

PAYMENT OF CHARGES:

Issued: 6/1/99

Effective: 6/7/99

Item: 45

 

(a)

Before services and materials are rendered or the privilege of using any terminal facility is granted by the Port of Sacramento, vessels, their owners, operators, or charterers, shippers or consignees of goods, or any other users, or their agents, shall either establish prior credit which may be granted at the discretion of the Port Director, or deposit with the Port of Sacramento cash money (U.S. dollars) in advance to cover estimated charges, or furnish in advance a suitable financial instrument (in. U.S. dollars) acceptable to the Port Director in an amount sufficient to cover anticipated charges.

(b)

The rates, rules and regulations named in this schedule will apply irrespective of the provisions of any bills of lading, charter party, agreement, contract, or any conflicting provision.

(c)

All charges for services and materials rendered by, or for the use of the terminal facilities of, the Port of Sacramento are due and payable upon completion of such services or use.

(d)

In the event of any legal proceeding to collect any charges or liquidated damages due under this schedule or to enforce any provision of this schedule, the Port of Sacramento shall be entitled to recover its expenses incurred in such proceeding including attorney's fees in any trial court and on any appeal.

 

INSURANCE NOT INCLUDED:

Issued: 6/1/99

Effective: 6/7/99

Item: 50

Rates or charges named in this schedule do not include any insurance.

 

OPERATIONS, WHO MAY PERFORM:

Issued: 6/1/99

Effective: 6/7/99

Item: 55

The right is reserved by the Port of Sacramento to furnish all equipment, supplies and material and to perform all terminal services in connection with the operation of the Port of Sacramento.

 

RIGHT TO REFUSE CARGO:

Issued: 6/1/99

Effective: 6/7/99

Item: 60

The Port of Sacramento reserves the right without responsibility for demurrage, loss or damage, to refuse to accept, receive, unload or to permit vessel to discharge all freight for which prior arrangements for space, receiving, unloading or handling has not been made by shipper, consignee or carrier.

 

OVERTIME RATES:

(see Exceptions):

Issued: 6/1/99

Effective: 6/7/99

Item: 65

(a)

Rates named in this schedule for services involving labor are based on current rates of pay Monday thru Friday except Holidays, between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. When services are performed outside of these hours, for account of shippers, carriers or other parties, the difference in the established rates of pay for straight time and overtime plus 30% will be assessed against parties for whose account such services are performed. This charge is in addition to rates named for services on a straight time basis. (Does not apply on services for which charges are determined under the provisions of Item No. 7600.)

(b)

When labor to perform services during overtime periods, as indicated in paragraph (a) above, does not work the minimum shift hours required under labor agreements, the difference between the minimum and actual time worked shall be billed at established overtime hourly rates of pay plus 90%.

(c)

When the terminal is required to pay meal allowances to clerks and/or other labor employed for the account of the vessel in connection with the loading or discharging of vessels, the amounts so expended will be billed to and collected from the vessel or its agents.

Exceptions:

1. Clerical labor to check cargo to or from trucks, and labor to perform truck loading and unloading during overtime and penalty time periods are not subject to this item.
2. This Item is not applicable when loading vessels subject to Item 8150.

 

STAND-BY TIME:

Issued: 6/1/99

Effective: 6/7/99

Item: 70

(a)

This item is not applicable to cargo subject to Section VIII Bulk Rice Terminal - Pier I of this schedule.

(b)

When clerks are ordered for water carriers and required to stand-by, full established hourly rates of pay plus 90% will be assessed. When clerks are ordered and vessel completes loading or discharging prior to completion of eight-hour minimum shift, water carriers will be assessed the unused hours on basis of full established hourly rates of pay plus 90%. When clerks are ordered, but not used, water carriers will be assessed eight hours of pay plus 90%.

(c)

If labor, other than clerks, is ordered for a specific service and for a stated time and is required to stand-by, full established rates of pay plus 90% will be assessed for the extent of time lost.

 

PILOTAGE:

Issued: 6/1/99

Effective: 6/7/99

Item: 75

 

(a)

Except as provided in paragraph (b) below, the privilege of using any wharf or terminal facility of the Port of Sacramento will be denied to any seagoing vessels entering or leaving the Port of Sacramento without the services of a pilot commissioned by the Port of Sacramento. It is understood that such pilot shall act only in the capacity of advisor to the master of the vessel. It is further understood such pilots are not agents nor employees of the Port of Sacramento, nor shall the Port of Sacramento be liable for any act, omission or negligence of any such pilots. Rates and charges assessed vessels by the Port of Sacramento for use of its facilities or services do not include insurance coverage for any potential liability of any pilot commissioned by the Port of Sacramento.

(b)

Vessels enrolled by the United States of America and exempt by federal law are not subject to requirements provided in paragraph (a) above.

 

BERTHING ARRANGEMENTS:

Issued: 08/31/04

Effective: 9/1/04

Item: 80

(a)

Vessels will be scheduled for berthing based on information provided by the vessel's local agent. The vessel's estimated time of arrival (ETA) will be used to establish berthing on a first come, first served basis, subject to other factors listed in paragraph (b). A berth application verifying credit and responsibility for the payment of Port charges must be received a minimum of 72 hours prior to a berth assignment. Vessels without an approved berth application will not be given a berth assignment.

(b)

Other factors will affect the berth assignment. They include, but are not limited to: cargo readiness for loading or discharging, cleanliness/soundness of vessel's holds, limiting draft or daylight restrictions of vessel for channel transits, dock readiness, and weather considerations. Vessels that choose to delay berthing after assignment for any reason whatsoever may lose their berth.

(c)

In the event a vessel fails to arrive on her scheduled time or is not ready to load on schedule when her designed berth is available such vessel shall lose her turn on berth and shall be required to make application for a new berthing arrangement.

(d)

The right is reserved for the Port Director to order a vessel or vessels, to shift position or vacate a berth with all expenses incurred and all risk of damage for the account of the vessel or vessels. When a self-propelled vessel fails to shift or vacate a berth as ordered by the Port Director, the self-propelled vessel shall be subject to a dockage charge of (A) $832.00 per hour. This dockage charge shall commence at the time written orders are handed to the master or other officer of the self-propelled vessel and shall continue until said orders have been obeyed. Such dockage charge shall be in addition to dockage charges named in Section II of this schedule. When the owner, charterer or operator of non-self-propelled vessels fail to shift or remove such vessels from a berth as ordered by the Port Director, the Port Director may have the non-self-propelled vessels shifted or removed from berth by tug boat with all expenses incurred and all risk of damage for the account of the owner, charterer or operator of such vessels.

(e)

The right is reserved to the Port Director, when confronted by an urgent need to facilitate conditions in the terminal and/or berth, to require a vessel occupying a berth to work at vessel's expense all shifts necessary using the maximum gangs practical, feasible and available. Should a vessel refuse or be unable to work as indicated above she shall forfeit her turn on berth and be ordered off berth in favor of the next vessel scheduled to work. A vessel that does work as indicated in this paragraph will not be ordered off berth. A vessel losing her turn on berth under these conditions must re-apply for a new berthing arrangement.

(f)

The Port Director may change the berthing order of vessels or order a vessel off berth at the expense of the vessel when confronted by an urgent need to receive or load any particular grade or type of bulk cargo or when conditions at the dock or in the terminal will be facilitated thereby.

 

DAMAGE TO PROPERTY:

Issued: 6/1/99

Effective: 6/7/99

Item: 85

All vessels, their owners, charterers and other users of the facilities of the Port of Sacramento shall be held liable for damage to or destruction of property of the Port caused by any of them. Any such damage or destruction shall be repaired or replaced with cost of such billed against the party(s) so responsible for such damage or destruction. Repairs or replacement may be by contract, in which instance actual cost to the Port will be invoiced; or if repairs or replacement are performed by the Port, cost of labor and materials plus twenty (20) per cent for liquidated damages to cover administrative expenses will be invoiced.

Any party that refuses, neglects or fails to pay to the Port the expenses for repairs or replacement together with all interest, costs and attorney's fees that may have been incurred in the collection of the expenses may be refused the use of the Port facilities until the Port has been fully reimbursed for any such damage to or destruction of Port property. This Item is not to be construed as holding a Port user liable for any portion of damages to or destruction of property of the Port caused solely by the Port's negligence.

 

LIABILITY FOR DELAY, LOSS OR DAMAGE:

Issued: 6/1/99

Effective: 6/7/99

Item: 90

(a)

The Port of Sacramento will not be responsible for loss, damage or delay caused by fire, frost, heating, leakage, evaporating, natural shrinkage, wastage or decay, animals, rats, mice or other rodents, moths, weevils, or other insects, leakage or discharge from fire protection system, breakdown of plant, machinery or equipment, floats, logs, or piling required in breasting vessels away from wharves or piers, dampness, combinations, riots or strikes of any persons in its employ or in the service of others or for any con- sequences arising therefrom; insurrection, war or shortage of labor; insufficient notification; the elements or any causes unavoidable or beyond its control and in particular (but without limitation) the Port of Sacramento will not be responsible for damage by elements to goods or property which are stored in open or uncovered areas.

(b)

The Port of Sacramento shall in no event be liable for loss, damage or delay from failure of the shipper to arrange for space on the transporting vessel, or from the failure of any carrier to load and transport freight or passengers on the particular date or vessel nominated by the shipper or owner of such freight or passengers. In the event of any such failure, such freight or passengers shall be held subject to all of the applicable charges and provisions of this schedule.

(c)

The Port of Sacramento, unless directly responsible for delays in loading or unloading rail cars or other transportation equipment, will not assume any responsibility or liability for demurrage charges which may accrue against such equipment.

(d)

Valuation:
(1) In the event of any loss or damage not included in the exemption provisions of this item, the terminal shall not become liable for any loss or damage to goods received by or held in the custody of the terminal in an amount exceeding $500.00 per package or unit unless the value of such goods has been declared in writing to the terminal before receipt by the terminal or before any loss or damage to said goods. The words "package" and "unit" include any piece, shipping unit or article of any description whether or not enclosed or boxed in whole or in part and shall include containers, vans, pallet loads, loaded platforms or skids without regard to the contents of vans or containers and the number of pieces enclosed therein and without regard to the number of boxes, cartons, pieces, or items on pallets, platforms or skids.

(2) In the event the value of the merchandise is declared to be in excess of $500.00 as provided in part (1) hereof, the merchandise on which such excess value has been declared will be subject to ¼ of 1% of the excess value so declared.

The provision of this part will not be applicable on such excess valued merchandise during the period when said merchandise is subject to wharf demurrage and storage rules and regulations as provided in Item Nos. 5000 to 5500 inclusive of this schedule and wharf demurrage and storage rates as provided in Item Nos. 5600 to 5915 of this schedule.

(e)

No provision in this schedule shall be deemed to relieve the Port of Sacramento from liability for loss or damage to goods or property it may have by law as the result of its own negligence.

 

SHIPPING DOCUMENTS, ACCESS TO:

Issued: 6/1/99

Effective: 6/7/99

Item: 95

Vessel agents, owners and masters will be required to permit access to shipping documents for the purpose of obtaining the necessary data to permit correct assessment of charges.

 

ESTIMATED WEIGHTS AND MEASURES:

Issued: 6/1/99

Effective: 6/7/99

Item: 100

(a)

When not shipped in containers, and when actual weight or specific gravity is not obtainable, Petroleum Products shall be subject to the following estimated weight:

 

Kerosene and lighter Petroleum Products

6.6 pounds per gallon

 

All other Petroleum Products

7.4 pounds per gallon

(b)

When the actual board foot measurement of lumber products listed below is unknown, the following schedule will apply:

 

Lath (Standard Bundles)

50 bundles per MBM.

 

Shingles (Standard Bundles)

50 bundles per MBM.

 

Shakes (Standard Bundles)

100 bundles per MBM.

 

RULES GOVERNING EXPLOSIVES AND OTHER HAZARDOUS AND DANGEROUS COMMODITIES:

Issued: 6/1/99

Effective: 6/7/99

Item: 105

Explosives, hazardous and dangerous commodities may only be handled over, or received on, the marine terminal by prior special arrangement with and at the option of the Port Director. If and when permitted these commodities will be received only between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. and shall not be permitted to remain overnight on any wharf. The Port Director may cause removal of such commodities at the expense of, and for the account of the owner at any time it is deemed necessary. The Port Director has authority to employ, or arrange for the employment of, one or more special watchmen, at the expense of the owner, to watch any such commodities on the marine terminal, when in his judgment such action is necessary to protect the property of the Port of Sacramento against fire or other hazards. The handling of such commodities is subject to all applicable laws, rules and regulations promulgated by the United States, the State of California, the Westgate Fire Protection District, the Count of Yolo and other competent and proper authorities.

 

VESSEL DRAFT:

Issued: 6/1/99

Effective: 6/7/99

Item: 110

The Sacramento River Deep Water Ship Channel Project was originally dredged to provide a depth of 30.0 ft below mean lower low water. The Channel is maintained by the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
The privilege of using any wharf or marine terminal of the Port of Sacramento will be denied to any vessel entering or leaving with a draft in excess of 30.0 feet unless prior approval is obtained from the Port Director.

 

CLEANING WHARVES AND OTHER FACILITIES:

Issued: 6/1/99

Effective: 6/7/99

Item: 115

(a)

Except as provided below, if rubbish, dunnage or waste material is not removed from the wharves and/or other facilities and such areas cleaned by the person placing it there, charges as provided in Item 7600 shall be assessed against such person for its removal from and cleaning of the areas by the Port.

(b)

The Port shall remove from and clean the wharves and/or other facilities of any material placed there by another person, when in the sole judgment of the Port Director or his authorized representative, that material must be properly and promptly removed and the area cleaned to assure conformance with pollution control standards. Charges as provided in Item 7600 and/or other costs plus 25% for such removal and cleaning shall be assessed the person responsible for placing the material on the Port wharves and/or other facilities.

 

SHIPPER'S REQUESTS AND COMPLAINTS:

Issued: 6/1/99

Effective: 6/7/99

Item: 120

(a)

Requests and complaints from shippers on matters relating to the rates, rules and regulations contained in this schedule must be made to the Port Director.

(b)

The Port of Sacramento is a member of the California Association of Port Authorities, 1510 - 14th Street, Sacramento, California 95814. A shipper may refer to the Association any request or complaint not satisfied by the Port of Sacramento by submitting all available data in writing to the Association.

 

DISPOSAL OF VESSEL'S OILY WASTE:

Issued: 6/1/99

Effective: 6/7/99

Item: 125

Vessels requiring discharge of oily waste at the Port of Sacramento shall inquire of the Port's Operation Manager for the name(s) of oily waste hauler(s) permitted by the Port of Sacramento to provide equipment and operate at the Port of Sacramento to receive, haul and dispose of oily waste. The vessel shall arrange directly with such oily waste hauler(s) for such services and equipment. Payment of charges for these services and equipment provided by such oily waste hauler by the vessel, its agent, owner, charterer or any other party responsible for such payment of charges by the vessel.

The oily waste hauler(s) is not an agent or employee of the Port of Sacramento, nor shall the Port of Sacramento be liable for any act, omission or negligence of any such oily waste hauler. Rates and charges assessed vessels by the Port of Sacramento for use of its facilities or services do not include insurance coverage for any potential liability of any oily waste hauler permitted by the Port of Sacramento. The discharge by a vessel of oily waste at the Port of Sacramento shall be allowed only in accordance with the terms of this Item.

 


Port of Sacramento
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West Sacramento, CA 95691-2717
Phone: (916) 371-8000
Fax: (916) 372-4802

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Mike Luken


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