Section 880-RICR-00-00-2.11 - Vessel / Lay Berth2.11.1 Mooring AlongsideA. Mooring Lines - The vessel is responsible, at all times, for keeping all mooring lines tightly secured. Supplemental mooring lines and/or fenders may be required by the FSO as conditions dictate. B. Rat Guards - The vessel shall deploy, properly affix and maintain rat guards on all mooring lines after berthing and when alongside piers. C. Vessels Alongside - The vessel is responsible, at all times, for keeping all mooring lines of nested vessels, tightly secured whenever supply vessels, bunker barges or other vessels are tied up alongside. D. Winches - The vessel is responsible, at all times, for tending all mooring winches to ensure that the vessel is adequately moored alongside the berth. This shall include the frequent inspection of constant tension winches.E. Tugs - The vessel is responsible, at all times, and for keeping direct communications with tugs attending them while docking or undocking, when moored at terminal piers or in case of emergencies.F. Adequate Crew Aboard - All vessels berthed at piers controlled by the QDC shall at all times have sufficient crew to comply with orders issued by the QDC and to tend or move the vessel at all times. G. Weather and Traffic - The vessel shall, at all times, pay strict attention to weather conditions, water levels, currents, condition of mooring or other circumstances while at the terminal. In the event of a deep draft vessel transit, operations as well as access to/from the vessel may be suspended and the gangway removed until any vessel surge has abated.H. Line Handling - The QDC does not provide line handling services. Services may be contracted through a licensed stevedore or other approved provider. I. Lay Berthing - All crews, agents or persons connected with vessels that are berthed at the marine terminal in inactive status shall be required to comply with all rules and regulations as set forth herein.J. Lay Berthing Inspections - All requirements for inspections, compliance with federal and other regulations, as well as vessel access and other requirements for any vessel berthed at the terminal in short or long-term lay berthing (inactive status) shall be included in the lay berthing agreement between the FSO and the vessel owner, operator or agent. K. Long Term Berth Leases - The FSO reserves the right to establish leases for long term berthing which shall contain provisions for compliance with these regulations.2.11.2Hot Work and Vessel MaintenanceA. Permit Process - Maintenance permits must be obtained from the QDC for all intended maintenance or hot work who shall review the scope of the work, safety procedures and fire prevention plans. The determination by the QDC to issue or deny a maintenance or hot work permit shall be final. No permit shall be valid until it is signed by the FSO.B. Permit for Vessel Maintenance - A permit issued by the FSO is required for hot work and other maintenance on vessels at QDC berths, including interior work. No contractors shall be granted access to the port until a valid maintenance permit has been issued for the associated work.C. Compliance - All hot work shall be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the QDC and in accordance with the US Standards for Handling of Dangerous Cargo at Waterfront Facilities, incorporated above § 2.4(C) of this Part. D. Paint Chips - Chipping paint on the hull or other part of the vessel where paint chips may enter the water is prohibited.E. Painting - Painting of the hull or other part of the vessel where paint may enter the water or fall on pier areas is prohibited.2.11.3Discharge of Sewage, Gray Water, Bilge Water, Oil or Other Liquids, Stack Emissions, TrashA. Overboard Discharge - The discharge of any substance from the vessel into the water while at berth shall be prohibited, unless expressly permitted by the United States Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Sector Southeastern New England.B. Sewage Discharge - The QDC does not provide facilities for the discharge of sewage. A contractor arranged for by the vessel and authorized by the QDC shall remove bilge water, oil or other liquid materials. C. Stack Emissions - The visible emission of stack gasses or other emissions that contain any odors as deemed objectionable by the FSO while berthed at the Port of Davisville is prohibited.D. Trash - The disposal of trash into the water is prohibited. A QDC licensed contractor arranged for by the vessel must remove trash.E. Refuse Material - Rubbish, refuse or other material must be removed from pier, bulkhead, or other areas within the confines of Port of Davisville or other property controlled by the QDC, by the person placing it there, upon demand of the QDC, otherwise it will be removed at the expense of the party responsible and subject to a $500.00 fine.F. Abandoned Cargo - The vessel shall bear the expense of removing from piers abandoned cargo, such as damaged or unaccepted goods, and shall be responsible for payment of wharfage, storage and other accrued charges on such cargo.G. Dunnage and Pallets - The vessel is responsible for the removal of all dunnage and pallets or other material associated with stores or cargo.2.11.4Fueling (Bunkering) of VesselsA. Fueling (Bunkering) - Fueling at QDC piers by truck or vessel is permitted with the permission of the FSO. B. Insurance - Vendors shall provide proof of liability insurance to the Davisville Port Operations office, naming the QDC as co-insured. The level of insurance shall be determined by the Port Director whose decision shall be final.C. Pre-Transfer Procedures - When a vessel takes on bunkers or fuel, a pre-transfer conference shall be held with the vessel, vendor and FSO. A Ship/Shore safety list shall be completed and include a pre-transfer Declaration of Inspection. A copy shall be completed and submitted to the FSO by the vessel and vendor before transfer operations begin.D. Smoking - Smoking shall not be allowed on vessel weather decks or the pier during transfer operations.E. Signage - Proper signage stating "No Smoking, No Visitors, and No Open Lights" shall be posted at the head of the gangway on the pier during fueling operations in conformance with federal regulations for "Warning Signals and Signs", incorporated above § 2.4(D) of this Part.F. Tow Wires - Emergency towing wires, as directed by the FSO, shall be properly rigged on the offshore side of vessels when fueling forward and aft. These wires are to be kept near the water surface at all times.G. Fire Safety - Prior to transfer operations, at least two ship fire hoses shall be laid out and connected to the fire main nearest the transfer station; one forward and one aft. At least two handheld dry chemical fire extinguishers shall be conveniently placed for use at the ship's manifold.H. Spill Plan - A spill containment and response plan must be filed with the QDC in advance for review by the FSO. I. Containment - Proper spill containment must be provided by the vessel at or near the manifold, including if necessary, plugging of vessel scuppers.J. Communications - The vessel and vendor shall maintain direct communications with each other at all times during transfer operations.K. Notices - The FSO shall be notified in advance that fueling operations will take place. In the event of a spill onboard or into the water, it is the Master's responsibility to shut down operations, immediately notify the U.S. Coast Guard, USEPA (Region 1), RIDEM, RICRMC, and the QDC, and contain the spill.L. Access to Vessel - Access to the vessel by way of the gangway will not normally be prohibited or restricted during fueling operations. The FSO shall prohibit access to the vessel if, in his/her opinion, an unsafe situation has developed or is developing.M. Flags and Lights - During fueling operations a "Bravo" flag shall be flown on the vessel where clearly visible. A red light shall be displayed on the mast in times of darkness or restricted visibility.N. Emergency Shutdown - If the Master, FSO, or Person in Charge (PIC) of fueling operations finds cause or suspects a cause of an unsafe condition, or the potential of a spill, the transfer operations shall immediately stop. Transfer operations shall also be stopped during thunderstorms.880 R.I. Code R. 880-RICR-00-00-2.11