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PORT HEDLAND PORT AUTHORITY REGULATIONS


TABLE OF PROVISIONS

   PART I -- General

           Division 1 -- Preliminary  

   1.      Citation
            
   3.      Interpretation

           Division 2 -- Conduct of business  

   4.      Office hours
            
   5.      General conduct of business
            
   6.      Suspension of rules
            
   6A.      Remuneration of members

           Division 3 -- Officers  

   7.      Receipt of Accountant to collectors to be sufficient discharge
            
   8.      Payment of moneys, etc. in Port Authority Account
            
   9.      Withdrawals from Port Hedland Port Authority Account
            
   10.     Common Seal
            
   11.     Disqualification for becoming surety
            
   12.     Conduct of Officers

           Division 4 -- Contracts  

   13.     Contracts to be advertised
            
   14.     Tenders
            
   15.     Deposit
            
   16.     Lowers tender need not be accepted
            
   17.     Acceptance of tender

   PART II -- Payment of revenue  

   18.     Mode and condition of payment
            
   19.     Officer may enter vessel, etc.
            
   20.     Charges to be paid before clearance
            
   21.     Payment of charges may be guaranteed
            
   22.     Liability for goods consigned from ship
            
   22A.    Rate of interest on overdue amounts

   PART III -- Regulation of ships

           Division 1 -- Port signal code  

   23.     Signals to be used and displayed
            
   24.     Offence
            
   25.     Compensation when distress signals used

           Division 2 -- Navigation  

   28.     Navigation requirements within Port
            
   29.     Guns or explosives not to be used
            
   30.     Speed of vessels in Port
            
   31.     Signals when channel blocked or dredger used
            
   32.     Use of whistle, siren or horn
            
   33.     Listening watch to be kept
            
   34.     Stranded vessels or other impediments to navigation
            
   35.     Interference with buoys, beacons etc.

           Division 3 -- Berthing  

   37.     Master to obey Harbour Master’s directions
            
   38.     Harbour Master’s Authority
            
   38A.    Sequence in which vessels are to berth at Port to be at Harbour Master’s absolute discretion
            
   39.     Berthing of vessels
            
   40.     Vessel to be anchored, etc., as Harbour Master directs
            
   41.     Notice of arrival

           Division 4 -- Vessels in port  

   42.     Authority of Harbour Master on wharves
            
   43.     Lights and gangways on vessels alongside wharves
            
   44.     Naked lights prohibited in vessel’s holds
            
   45.     Lights on vessels when lying in tier at wharves
            
   46.     Safety nets
            
   47.     Metal disc on hawsers, ropes, and springs
            
   48.     Openings at ship’s side to be closed at sundown
            
   49.     Gangways to be lighted
            
   50.     No shipwright’s work permitted on Port Authority property
            
   51.     Combustible matter to be heated in a boat
            
   52.     Cleaning of wharf berth
            
   53.     Mooring appliances and fire-plugs to be kept clear
            
   54.     Vessels at owner’s risk
            
   55.     Defective moorings
            
   56.     Watchman to be provided
            
   57.     Beaching of vessels
            
   58.     Police may board vessels
            
   59.     Discharging
            
   60.     Notice to be given before removal
            
   61.     Securing
            
   62.     Disposal of refuse
            
   63.     Scuttling of vessels
            
   64.     Fire
            
   65.     Vessel and gear to be kept free and clear of cranes, etc.
            
   66.     General order
            
   67.     Certificate of Registry

           Division 5 -- Pilotage and pilotage exemption  

   68.     Pilotage compulsory
            
   69.     Conditions to be observed by Masters of vessels requiring pilotage
            
   70.     Draught to be declared
            
   71.     Flag on pilot boat
            
   72.     Pilotage compulsory for movement within Port
            
   72A.    Safety when entering or leaving Port
            
   74.     Exemptions
            
   75.     Charges for special services
            
   76.     Application when pilot is required
            
   77.     Special charge if pilot delayed or not used
            
   78.     Tugs under pilot’s orders
            
   79.     Pilot detained or carried to sea, or into quarantine
            
   80.     Production of Register, Certificate of Pratique and declaration of draught
            
   81.     Pilotage Exemption Certificates may be granted
            
   82.     Notice to be given by candidate
            
   83.     Knowledge of Port
            
   84.     Examination
            
   85.     Medical and eyesight tests
            
   86.     Biennial medical check
            
   87.     Duration of Pilotage Exemption Certificate
            
   88.     Flag to be flown by vessel not requiring a pilot
            
   89.     Revocation etc. of Exemption Certificates
            
   90.     Special Exemption Certificate

   PART IV -- Tonnage dues  

   91.     Tonnage dues

   PART V -- Goods and charges thereon

           Division 1 -- Computation of charges  

   91A.    Application
            
   92.     Computation of wharfage handling etc.
            
   93.     Inwards manifests to be supplied and certified to
            
   94.     Outwards Manifests
            
   95.     Payment of wharfage dues etc.
            
   96.     Wharfage and handling charges on cargo
            
   97.     Port improvement rates
            
   98.     Liability for unpaid port improvement rates
            
   99.     Charges for transhipment cargo
            
   100.    Extra handling charges and extra charges on special cargo
            
   101.    Charges on vessel’s, stores, etc.

           Division 2 -- Handling and custody of cargo  

   102.    Responsibility of Port Authority for cargo
            
   103.    Receipts, etc. for inwards cargo
            
   104.    General responsibility of Port Authority
            
   105.    Goods not to be moved
            
   106.    Goods not to be handled in wet weather
            
   107.    Goods specially treated by Government or other authorities
            
   108.    Responsibility in case of fire, etc.
            
   109.    Mode of discharging or loading
            
   110.    Goods handled out of the ordinary working hours of the Port
            
   111.    Goods insufficiently packed
            
   112.    Goods delivered in special manner
            
   113.    Vessel not ready for cargo
            
   114.    Discharge or loading to be continuous or as directed
            
   115.    Weight of package or article to be marked thereon
            
   116.    Cargo deposited on wharf
            
   117.    Vessels working overtime
            
   118.    Cost of delays caused by ships to be made good
            
   119.    Unloading of heavy goods on wharves
            
   120.    Master responsible for proper slinging of goods
            
   121.    Sorting or packing on wharves
            
   122.    No goods allowed on roadways
            
   123.    Goods falling overboard
            
   124.    Limitation of value of goods, lost or damaged
            
   125.    Limitation of the amount of liability for goods
            
   126.    Limitation of value of goods
            
   127.    Passenger’s luggage
            
   128.    Persons receiving or retaining goods not their own property
            
   129.    Claim in respect of cargo
            
   130.    Special indemnity of Port Authority against Liability

           Division 3 -- Storage of cargo  

   131.    Port Authority not bound to find storage accommodation
            
   132.    Storage period of
            
   133.    Goods to be removed, or may be sold
            
   134.    Storage rates for goods
            
   135.    Extension of prescribed storage period
            
   136.    Limit of storage
            
   137.    Goods left on wharf may be opened, etc.

   PART VI -- Inflammable liquids and oils  

   139.    Exemptions
            
   140.    Interpretation
            
   141.    General regulation applying to all vessels
            
   142.    Vessels with oil in bulk
            
   143.    Vessels with inflammable liquid
            
   144.    Vessels with inflammable liquid otherwise than in bulk
            
   145.    Tank ships
            
   146.    Inflammable liquid on wharves or in sheds

   PART VII -- Noxious, dangerous and inflammable materials and explosives  

   147.    Noxious or dangerous goods
            
   148.    Vessel not obliged to carry dangerous goods
            
   149.    Exemptions
            
   150.    Signals to be exhibited
            
   151.    Shipping of explosives
            
   152.    Lighters to be licensed
            
   153.    Towing of lighters
            
   154.    No explosives on passenger vessels
            
   155.    Conveyance of mixed classes
            
   156.    To be protected against fire
            
   157.    Iron and steel to be covered
            
   158.    Matches
            
   159.    Stowing of explosives
            
   160.    No smoking
            
   161.    Conduct of persons
            
   162.    Prevention of accidents
            
   163.    Conditions applying to loading and unloading of explosives
            
   164.    Not to be conveyed with other merchandise
            
   165.    Delays to be avoided
            
   166.    Fires, lights, water, etc.
            
   167.    Regulations to be exhibited
            
   168.    Lighters to have person in charge
            
   169.    Quantity to be conveyed
            
   170.    Space between lighters
            
   171.    General precautions
            
   172.    Explosives to be marked
            
   173.    Explosives to be inspected
            
   174.    Explosives stored in lighters

   PART VIII -- Pipe lines for transmission of inflammable liquids and oils  

   175.    Application
            
   176.    Installation and Repairs
            
   177.    Construction
            
   178.    Electrical equipment
            
   179.    Maintenance and operation
            
   180.    Liquids derived from petroleum, coal or shale may be pumped after sunset in certain cases

   PART IX -- Miscellaneous charges

           Division 1 -- Hire of cranes  

   181.    Applications for cranes
            
   182.    Calculation of crane hire
            
   183.    No liability for loss
            
   184.    Expenses to be paid
            
   185.    Responsibility of hirers
            
   186.    General responsibility
            
   187.    Work in overtime hours

           Division 2 -- Charges relating to mooring and unmooring of vessels  

   188.    Mooring and unmooring

           Division 3 -- Other charges and rebates  

   189.    Charges for other plant and equipment
            
   190.    Port Authority may rebate certain charges
            
   191.    Rebate of wharfage charges
            
   192.    Charges for incomplete services

   PART X -- Miscellaneous provisions

           Division 1 -- Bathing  

   193.    Bathing from wharves
            
   194.    Depth of water
            
   195.    Lifesaving appliances
            
   196.    Experienced attendant required

           Division 2 -- General  

   197.    Touting
            
   198.    Stray boats to be handed over to the Secretary
            
   199.    Rubbish or offensive matter, etc., shall not be put into water
            
   200.    Dead animals
            
   201.    Interference with notice boards
            
   202.    Defacement and bill-posting prohibited
            
   203.    Life-saving appliances
            
   204.    Dragging or grappling in the Port
            
   205.    Vehicles on wharves or in sheds
            
   206.    Vehicles may be moved
            
   207.    Preservation of order
            
   208.    Riding and driving upon wharves or approach roads
            
   208A.   Signs and notices to be obeyed
            
   209.    Speed limit
            
   210.    Disorderly persons
            
   211.    Smoking and loitering
            
   212.    Nuisances
            
   213.    Yacht moorings
            
   214.    Private jetties and moorings
            
   215.    Boat races
            
   216.    Auction sales, etc.
            
   217.    Removal of material
            
   218.    Unserviceable vessels may be removed
            
   219.    Damage by water from ships
            
   220.    Fire alarms and appliances
            
   221.    Wharves may be closed
            
   222.    Persons not allowed on wharves except on business
            
   222A.   Restricted are of the Port
            
   223.    Cargo not to be shipped at landing steps
            
   224.    Fishing
            
   225.    No building allowed on wharf
            
   226.    Climbing about structures not permitted
            
   227.    Tampering with water appliances
            
   228.    Tampering with electric light or power mains
            
   229.    Tugs, lighters and other vessels to be licensed
            
   230.    Complaints
            
   231.    Where stock to be landed
            
   232.    Stock vessels to clean up
            
   233.    Exemption from liability
            
   234.    Wharf holidays
            
   235.    Decaying goods or material not to be placed or left on wharves, etc.
            
   236.    Special services

   PART XI -- Application of regulations and penalties  

   237.    Application to ships and vessels
            
   238.    Penalties
           FIRST SCHEDULE
           SECOND SCHEDULE
           THIRD SCHEDULE
           FOURTH SCHEDULE
           

[Reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 1 June 2001 Port Hedland Port Authority Regulations]

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