Item 20
A security surcharge, as described in this tariff item, shall be assessed against and collected from all vessels, barges, and cargo interests utilizing services or facilities at TIP.
The security surcharge is assessed to recover costs incurred for security assessments, security plans, equipment purchase, installation and maintenance and staffing required to implement and maintain surveillance and access controls mandated by the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 and U.S. Coast Guard Regulation 33 CFR 105. The security surcharge will be assessed in addition to all other fees which may be due under this tariff as follows:
Vessels and Barges - Due to increased security necessary to be compliant with United States Department of Homeland Security requirements, foreign-flag vessels shall be charged a maximum of $500 per day. If more than one foreign-flag vessel is at Theodore Industrial Port’s facilities at one time, the $500 per day security charge will be prorated equally among all vessels.
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Cargo - (to be billed to the party paying wharfage): |
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Break-bulk | $ .13 per net ton |
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Bulk | $ .0275 per net ton |
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Liquid bulk | $ .0275 per net ton |
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Containers | $2.43 per loaded box |
Users of TIP services or facilities, who withhold, refuse or otherwise fail to pay properly assessed security surcharges, shall be subject to all reasonable collection cost. Additionally, at the sole discretion of TIP, such users may be denied service or required to deposit estimated port charges in advance of using facilities or receiving services.