Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Section 409.16 - Accommodation of vessels loading and discharging cargo(a) The master or captain of a vessel lying alongside any wharf or pier loading or discharging cargo and encroaching further on the waterway by working cargo or bunkers to or from floating equipment from the offshore side must move such floating equipment upon four hours notice, at the expense of the vessel loading or discharging cargo or bunkers, in order to make way for the permit other vessels that want to load or unload to come next to the wharf or pier. The same regulation shall be applicable when a vessel is desirous of leaving a wharf or pier. Notice shall be considered proper when given to the terminal operator of the wharf or pier involved who shall forthwith notify the master, captain, agent or proper representative of the vessel to be moved.(b) Terminal operators should notify the Commission of any violation of this section by written statement setting forth the name of the violator, the time and place of the violation, and the name of the aggrieved party.