880 R.I. Code R. 880-RICR-00-00-2.10

Current through November 21, 2024
Section 880-RICR-00-00-2.10 - Use of Facilities
A. Business Hours - The hours of business are between 0700 and 1530, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Heavy Equipment and General Cargo Pickup must be made during these hours.
B. Observed Holidays - The QDC observes the following holidays (if holiday falls on a weekend, then observed the following Monday):
1. New Year's Day (January 1)*
2. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (third Monday in January)
3. Memorial Day (last Monday in May)
4. Independence Day (July 4)*
5. Victory Day (second Monday in August)
6. Labor Day (first Monday in September)
7. Columbus Day (second Monday in October)
8. Veteran's Day (November 11)
9. Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday in November)
10. Day after Thanksgiving (fourth Friday in November)
11. Christmas (December 25)
C. Capacity of Facilities -The QDC does not obligate itself to provide vessel berthing, storage, equipment, labor, or other form of services beyond the reasonable capacity of its facilities.
D. Arrangements for Use of Facilities - When shippers, consignees, rail, motor freight or water carriers intend to conduct business at the Port, arrangements must be made in advance for the handling or storage of cargo or equipment, otherwise the QDC retains the right to decline such business.
E. Consent of Users - The use of the facilities under the jurisdiction of the QDC shall constitute a consent to the terms and conditions of these regulations, as well as an agreement on the part of all vessels, their owners or agents and other users of QDC facilities to pay all charges specified in the port's Tariff schedule, Part 3 of this Subchapter, and be governed by all rules and regulations of the QDC.
F. MARSEC Information - Vessels will contact Davisville Port Control by VHF Channel 12 (call sign WCR9113) prior to docking for current MARSEC information.
G. Declaration of Security - The Declaration of Security (DoS) as specified under the Facilities Security Plan, as required by 33 C.F.R. § 105, incorporated above at § 2.4(B) of this Part, will be signed by the Vessel Security Officer and port's FSO or designee. The vessel will comply with all items listed on the DoS while in port.
H. Notifications - The vessel will notify Davisville Port Control by email to port@portofdavisville.com if any crew or passengers intend to disembark and provide the names of all personnel leaving the ship. The vessel will provide advance notification of any visitors, and stores or goods to be delivered to the vessel while in port. The vessel must notify Davisville Port Control and the U.S. Coast Guard of any maritime incidents while in port.
I. Gangway - The vessel is responsible for posting gangway watch and posting a lookout while in port. The vessel is responsible for checking identification and screening of all personnel, hand carried items, baggage, and stores before boarding the vessel.
J. Assigned Berths - All vessels are required to use the assigned berths; assignments of berth are non-transferable. In the event of failure to use berths as and when assigned, the QDC reserves the right to use such unoccupied berth for other purposes.
K. Movement of Vessels -The QDC may order a vessel to move at the vessel's expense. Any vessel, which is not moved promptly upon notice, may be shifted and any expenses involved including damage to vessel or to QDC property shall be charged to the vessel. Vessels berthing at the terminal shall at all times have on board sufficient personnel to move said vessel.

880 R.I. Code R. 880-RICR-00-00-2.10