Item 7
1. All vessels, their owners, managers, agents, masters, operators, or charterers, desiring a berth at TIP shall file application for a berth (Berth Application) at the terminal office between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday and from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon on Saturdays, except on official holidays as defined in this Tariff. The Berthing Application shall be made in writing on forms supplied by TIP. The Berthing Application shall be dated and timed by TIP when delivered to the respective office. Notwithstanding such Berthing Application form, each master, owner, manager, operator, or other duly authorized representative of the vessel agrees that in consideration of the berthing of such vessel, there will be delivered to TIP written and signed evidence of the receipt on board of the cargo according to TIP’s description and tally. Berthing shall also evidence agreement by the user and vessel to pay, in full, as per the terms of this Tariff and invoice for all services rendered to the vessel and agreement to be governed by all rates, rules and regulations contained in this Tariff as interpreted by TIP. All such charges shall constitute a lien against the vessel until paid.