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Section 2 - General Rules and Regulations

CONSENT TO THE TARIFF 200

Use of the wharves, other facilities or property under the
jurisdiction of Coastal Cargo Company, Inc. (then hereafter
referred to as CCC) shall constitute a consent to the terms
and conditions of this tariff and evidences an agreement on
the part of all vessels, their owners, characters and
agents, or other users to pay all applicable charges and
abide by all rules and regulations of CCC, and abide by the
rules and regulations of this tariff.



INTERPRETATION OF TARIFF 202

CCC shall be the sole judge as to the interpretation of this
tariff.



PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES 204

The following activities are prohibited:

   A. Smoking on or in the wharves or other facilities under
      CCC jurisdiction and the approaches within 50 feet of
      the wharves or facilities, except in specially
      designated areas.

   B. Smoking on the open deck or in the hold of any vessel
      moored at a wharf in the Port of New Orleans under
      CCC's jurisdiction or tied to another vessel made fast
      thereto, as well as throwing any lighted object from a
      vessel.

   C. The obstruction of any fire fighting appliance or
      apparatus on or in any wharf or roadway.

   D. The removal or breaking of the wire seals on fire
      hoses or fire water valves on or in the wharves, or
      the use of water from said hoses or valves, for
      purposes other than extinguishing a fire. The Grantee
      of Berth shall immediately report any broken seals to
      the Terminal Manager.

   E. Unauthorized storage of gasoline, distillate or any
      liquid petroleum products other than lubricating oils
      or kerosene in the wharf warehouse.  Gasoline,
      distillate or liquid petroleum products will be
      permitted to be received on a wharf for a vessel at
      the dock, but shall not be permitted to remain on the
      dock overnight, nor be placed in close proximity to
      cotton, flour or other contact-sensitive freight.
      Packages in a leaky condition shall not be permitted
      to be placed upon the wharves for shipment; such
      packages received as inbound cargo shall be removed
      from the wharf at once.

   F. Storage or overnight parking of automobiles or trucks
      in or on the wharves, except as otherwise provided
      herein. The housing of gasoline operated truck lifts
      and similar equipment may be permitted only after an
      inspection and receipt of written permission from the
      Terminal Manager.

   G. Operating any vehicle on any wharf when, in the
      discretion of the Terminal Manager, the vehicle
      interfares with the efficient operation of the wharf.

   H. Dumping of oil, oily wastes or grease or other refuse
      matter into the waters of the Port of Greater New
      Orleans. Engaging in this activity shall be in
      violation of National, State and Board laws and
      ordinances.

   I. Blowing tubes with blowers or mechanical process or
      emitting dense smoke by any vessel within the
      corporate limits of the city of New Orleans. Engaging
      in this activity shall be a misdemeanor under the
      ordinances of the City od New Orleans and punishable
      by a fine from $25.00 to $100.00 and/or 90 days
      imprisonment.

   J. Obstructing any facility by any stevedore grantee use
      of facility by stevedore's tools, vehicles, shore
      cranes, floating equipment, other equipment, material,
      debris or any other objects which are not part of
      cargo is strictly prohibited. Should violation of this
      regulation result in impediment, delay, standby, or
      loss or production of any vessel and/or terminal
      activity, violators will be held fully liable for all
      cost and legal fees associated, plus a 15% penalty of
      all associated costs for administrative processing.

   K. Failing to maintain 10 feet clearance from the nearest
      rail of any railroad, the obstruction of the free
      passage of any rail car, and endangering the safety of
      rail cars or operating personnel. Engaging in this
      activity shall be in violation of the ordinances of
      the City of New Orleans.

   L. Vessel operations that exceed loading and strains
      posted on or in the wharf, or otherwise designated by
      CCC.

   M. Oxyacetylene, electric or any other welding or
      burning or other "hot work" involving use of any open
      flames or heat on any wharf or inside any shed or
      covered facility operated or administered by CCC
      unless a current permit issued by the Harbor Police
      Department is obtained and posted at the site where
      cutting, welding, fumigating, shrink-wrapping of any
      materials with a system involving an open flame or any
      other "hot work" is to be performed. The requirements
      listed in the document entitled "Basic Precautions for
      Using the Welding/Cutting Permit System", also issued
      by the Harbor Police Department, shall be complied
      with. The provisions of 49 CFR 176.54 and 33 CFR
      126.15 are applicable to vessels and facilities
      respectively where dangerous cargo is involved.

Note: Any person engaging in activities listed above may be
in violation of the Port Authority, City, State or National
ordinances, which are punishable by a fine not more than
$500.00 and/or six months imprisonment, in the discretion of
the Court.



FIRE SIGNAL 206

Where fire occurs on board any vessel moored, docked or
affixed in any fashion to facilities under the jurisdiction
of CCC, the vessel shall sound five prolonged blasts of the
whistle or siren, each blast to be four to six seconds
duration. Such signal may be repeated at intervals to
attract attention and shall be used in addition to other
means of reporting a fire.



CLEANING OF WHARF 208

It is the responsibility of the vessel and Grantee of Berth
or in instances of outside operators functioning as set
forth in this tariff to clean, promptly, the wharf upon
completion of loading/unloading operations. All certified dunnage,
trash or debris must be removed and the wharf must be placed
in a sanitary condition. Failure to maintain such state of
cleanliness and sanitary condition shall entitle CCC, in its
discretion, on one-hour's notice, to either contract with
private contractors to clean such area or clean the area
with CCC employees and the Grantee or vessel responsible for
cleaning shall be obligated to pay to CCC the contract or
actual cost plus a minimum of $1500 per vessel call as a penalty. Any repeated failure of the Grantee to promptly clean the assigned area, after notice by the Terminal Manager as aforesaid, shall be cause for immediate cancellation of use of Berth.


MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS 210

Grantees of Berth or in instances of outside operators
functioning as set forth in this tariff shall be responsible
for furnishing to CCC evidence of insurance coverage,
including but not limited to Worker's Compensation,
Comprehensive General Liability, Stevedore and Terminal
Operator's Liability and such other insurance, in such form
and with such minimum limits as CCC may require.

Failure to obtain and retain or submit evidence of the
insurance coverages required by CCC shall constitute cause
for denying the use of CCC facilities or immedite
cancellation of use of facilities.



DAMAGE TO CCC PROPERTY 214

A. In the event any damage is caused to CCC and/or Board
   properties, the vessel or parties causing such damage,
   and the vessel or parties to whom such property has been
   assigned, or who are using or occupying same under any
   provision of the CCC tariff, including instances of
   outside operators functioning as set forth in this
   tariff, shall give a full report to CCC, including the
   date and time the damage occured, a description thereof,
   the names, addresses and business connections of such
   vessels or parties causing such damage and the witnesses
   to the occurrence, and all other available pertinent
   facts and information.

B. Each vessel, her owners, characters and agents, to whom
   any CCC and/or Board property has been assigned, or who
   are using or occupying same under any provision of this
   tariff, shall be held responsible and shall be liable,
   severally, jointly and in solido, for any and all damage
   occurring to such property and the expense of the repair
   or replacement of such property; except as provided in
   subparagraph C.
C. Any such vessel described is subparagraph B. above may be
   released from such liability aforesaid upon furnishing to
   CCC sufficient facts, evidence and other proof legally
   establishing the identity of the party or parties
   causing, or contributing to the cause of, any damage to
   such CCC and/or Board property; provided that the vessel
   described in subparagraph B. has not contributed to the
   cause of any such damage. Where the damage to CCC and/or
   Board property is directly caused by any other
   watercraft, the vessel described in subparagraph B. may
   be released from said liability by establishing
   sufficient facts to show that the damage was not caused
   by any watercraft operating on or in connection with the
   business of the said vessel.

D. Where sufficient facts are furnished under subparagraph
   C., or the damaged CCC and/or Board property has not been
   assigned to a vessel, or is not used or occupied by a
   vessel under any provision of this tariff, the vessels
   and all parties responsible for damage to or destruction
   of CCC and/or Board property shall be held liable for the
   expense of the replacement or repair of the property.



CCC HELD HARMLESS 216

Each vessel, her owners, characters and agents, or any
outside stevedore to whom CCC and/or Board property has been
assigned or allowed use of, or who are using or occupying
same under any provision of this tariff, shall be
responsible for and shall be liable for, severally, jointly
and in solido, or in instances of outside operators
functioning as set forth in this tariff shall be responsible
for and take over and administer, any and all claims in any
manner arising out of or connected with the performance of
loading/unloading services by such User of the Berth, or in
instances of outside operators functioning as set forth in
this tariff, including, but not limited to, any and all
claims for bodily injury, death, or property (including
cargo) damage, loss or shortage and/or for detention,
demurrage or delay and shall defend, indemnify and hold
harmless CCC from and against any and such claims, provided,
however, that this provision will not relieve CCC from any
liability which may arise out of its negligence.



RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO CARGO 218

Shippers or receivers of cargo, the vessel, her owners,
charterers, and agents, or in instances of outside operators
functioning as set forth in this tariff, must protect such
cargo from loss or damage from any cause, including but not
limited to, loss or damage from pilferage, rodents, insects,
shrinkage, wastage, decay, seepage, heat, cold, evaporation,
fire, leakage or discharge from sprinkler system, rain,
floods, or the elements, defects or leaks in or around
buildings or other structures, war, riots, strikes, civil
commotion, acts of third persons, or other causes
whatsoever, provided however that this provision will not
relieve CCC from any liability which may arise out of its
own negligence.



SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY 220
CCC recognizes the severity and gravity of the national
substance abuse crisis. While widespread substance abuse is
a threat to the general health and morals of the public, in
the workplace it frustrates the achievement of safety,
performance and productivity goals. In an effort to assist
in controlling the scope and effect of substance abuse in
the port, CCC has adopted a substance abuse policy to
maintain safety, productivity and quality standards among
its employees. CCC recognizes the importance of employee
education and rehabilitation regarding substance abuse and
has adopted an Employee Substance Abuse Policy to that end.

It is similarly the goal of CCC to provide a safe workplace
for all those employed on property under the jurisdiction of
CCC. No person by whoever employed may work on properties
under the jurisdiction of CCC while under the influence of
alcohol or illegal drugs. Each employer of individuals in
the instances of outside operators functioning as set forth
in this tariff shall have in place a substance abuse policy
which subjects employees to post accident drug testing and
drug testing on reasonable suspicion of intoxication and
which provides for appropriate subsequent action. All
employee drug tests shall be conducted in compliance with
applicable federal and state laws.



RESPONSIBILITY FOR RAILROAD CLEARANCE 222

Each vessel, her owners, charterers, agents, or in instances
of outside operators functioning as set forth in this
tariff, or outside stevedores allowed use of any facilities
under the jurisdiction of CCC, or who is using or occupying
the same under any provision of this tariff, shall be
responsible severally, jointly and in solido for the
maintenance of clearances of 10 feet from the center line of
any railroad tracks, in order to comply with railroad
clearance requirements for switching.



MOVING VESSELS TO PROTECT OR TO FACILITATE NAVIGATION/COMMERCE 224

Refer to Port of New Orleans Dock Department Tariff for
provisions.



TOWING AND SHIFTING OF VESSELS 226

Refer to Port of New Orleans Dock Department Tariff for
provisions.



WAIVER OF SUBROGATION UNDER FIRE POLICIES 228

CCC waives and relinquishes any and all claims, demands,
actions and rights of action, which it may hereafter have or
acquire against any person for or on account of any loss or
damage to CCC and/or Board property covered by a berth
assignment, or by berth privilege, resulting from fire or
explosion, to the extent only that the same is covered by
policies of insurance carried by CCC and to the extent only
that this waiver does not vitiate such insurance under the
terms thereof. The word "person" includes the grantee of a
berth assignment, the holder of a berth privilege, their
agents, employees and principals, the vessel or craft using
the wharves or other facilities in connection with the
business of such grantee or holder, her owners, charterers,
operators and agents, as well as the contracting stevedores
and other subcontractors of any of the foregoing, and all
others entering upon or using such wharves or other
facilities in connection with the business of any of the
foregoing, and the underwriters of each of the foregoing.
Nothing herein shall effect loss by or injury to anyone than
CCC.



AUDIT OF MANIFESTS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS 230

The vessel, her owners, charterers and agents, Grantees of
Berth Privilege, or in instances of outside operators
functioning as set forth in this tariff, shall permit CCC
access to all cargo documents including but not limited to,
cargo manifests, delivery tickets, dray receipts, hatch
lists or invoices for services and furnish to CCC such other
documentation, reports or information as it may require, for
purpose of audit so as to secure necessary data to permit
correct billing for charges incurred under this tariff.
Failure to provide such information upon request will
constitute cause for denial of use of CCC facilities.



MEASUREMENT OF A VESSEL 232

Refer to Port of New Orleans Dock Department Tariff for
provisions.



COMPUTATION OF TIME 234

Refer to Port of New Orleans Dock Department Tariff for
provisions.



REGULATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC 236

The Terminal Manager has authority to regulate motor vehicle
traffic on CCC facilities. The Traffic Management of CCC
provides specific regulations for the operation of motor
vehicle on CCC facilities.



HANDLING CLASS "1" EXPLOSIVES 238

Persons desiring to handle, load, transport or discharge
commercial Class "1" or military explosives shall file a
written application with the Director of Operations in
accordance with the rules and regulations of the Port, which
the application shall be accompanied by all permits or
approvals required by applicable local, state or federal
laws, regulations or ordinances.



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