880 R.I. Code R. 880-RICR-00-00-3.4

Current through November 21, 2024
Section 880-RICR-00-00-3.4 - Definitions and Abbreviations
A. The following Definitions shall apply in this tariff:
1. "Currency" means all rates shall be in United States Dollars ($USD)
2. "Demurrage" means a fee assessed to cargo stored or remaining on site after it has been discharged by a vessel, applied to cargo not covered under ground leases.
3. "Dockage" means the term dockage refers to the charge assessed against a vessel for berthing at the facility, or for mooring to a vessel so berthed.
4. "Free time" means the specific period during which cargo may occupy space assigned to it on terminal property free, of demurrage or terminal storage charges, immediately prior to the discharge of such cargo on or off the vessel.
5. "Measurement ton" means the value of 1 measurement ton shall be 40 cubic feet (CFT).
6. "Passenger fee" means a passenger fee shall be defined as a fee charged for a passenger debarking, embarking or landing at the QDC facility.
7. "Port of Davisville" or "Port" means all marine facilities including controlled berths and associated waterways, as well as associated facilities under the control of the Quonset Development Corporation.
8. "Ton" means 2,000 pounds (LBS) of weight.
a. Metric Ton (MT) means 2,204.6 pounds (LBS) of weight.
b. Short Ton (ST) means 2,000 pounds (LBS) of weight.
9. "Wharfage" means a charge assessed against all cargo passing or conveyed over, onto, or under piers, or between vessels (to or from barge, lighter, or water) when berthed at a pier or when moored in slip adjacent to pier. Wharfage is solely the charge for use of pier and does not include charges for any other service.
B. When used, the following abbreviations shall mean:
1. $ or $USD U.S. Currency (Dollar)
2. % Percent or 1/100 of the whole
3. CFT Cubic Feet
4. FMC Federal Maritime Commission
5. GRT Gross Registered Ton
6. LBS Pounds
7. LOA Length Overall
8. NRT Net Registered Ton
9. QDC Quonset Development Corporation

880 R.I. Code R. 880-RICR-00-00-3.4