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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2012 -027
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ADOPTING THE REVISION OF THE 2012 AND 2013
HARBOR TARIFFS TO CORRECT ERRORS, TO ELIMINATE THE
ATTACHMENT OF STANDARD FORMS, TO ESTABLISH A BASIS FOR
PRO - RATING CHARGES FOR NEW TENANTS, AND TO ESTABLISH A
BASIS FOR LATE RENEWING CUSTOMERS
WHEREAS, the City of Seward Harbor Department has found certain discrepancies in
the 2012 and 2013 Harbor Tariff as they were originally adopted on October 24, 2011; and
WHEREAS, it has been the City Council's intent to allow harbor customers on the wait
list to be offered and accept moorage slips until June each year; and
WHEREAS, renewing customers who sign up for permanent moorage after the
December 31 deadline should be allowed a fifteen day grace period if they pay a penalty for their
late renewal; and
WHEREAS, new permanent moorage customers should benefit from a pro -rated
moorage rate if they are assigned and accept a moorage slip after January 1; and
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WHEREAS, vessel storage rates at the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) were
approved at the rate of $.10 per foot per day and $.20 per foot per day after 1 year; and
WHEREAS, the City and Shoreside Petroleum agreed to an increased rent for the fuel
dock based on charges of $.015 per gallon of gasoline and $.0075 per gallon of diesel; and
WHEREAS, the harbor tariff will be less confusing if the harbor contracts are not
attached to the tariff itself.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The corrected and revised 2012 Harbor Tariff is incorporated herein by
reference and attached hereto.
Section 2. Subsection 200 (b) will be corrected to allow wait list applications to be
accepted between January and June, as previously adopted by the City Council.
Section 3. New rules will be added as Subsection 200 (d) for Late Renewals.
Section 4. New rules will be added as Subsection 200 (e) for Permanent Slip
Assignments.
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Section 5. Subsection 280 (b) (4) Upland Storage (at SMIC) will be corrected to the
rates previously adopted by the City Council.
Section 6. New rates will be inserted to Subsection 290 (a) for diesel and gas sales.
Section 7. Subsections 205, 220, 250, 260, and 290 will be revised to eliminate the need
to attach standard forms to the tariff.
Section 8. Subsection 280 (d) Equipment trailers (at SMIC), will be corrected to replace
the word day with the word month.
Section 9. For the 2012 Harbor Tariff, Sections 2, 5, 6, and 8 of this resolution will be
effective retroactively to January 1, 2012.
Section 10. For the 2012 Harbor Tariff, Sections 3, 4, and 7 of this resolution shall take
effect 10 days following adoption.
Section 11. The rates, fees, and charges incorporated herein by reference and attached
hereto as "The Port and Harbor Tariff Regulations - 2013" are recommended for council adoption
to become effective January 1, 2013. j
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 14 day of
May, 2012.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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David Seaward, Mayor
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: May 14, 2012 •�
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Through: City Manager Jim Hunt
Agenda Item: 2012 & 2013 Harbor Tariff Corrections and Changes
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
During the implementation of the harbor wait list for 2012, the staff noted that three erroneous
changes were made when the new tariff was presented and adopted by the City Council on
October 24, 2011. None of the changes was discussed with Council and harbor staff believes the
errors occurred due to the use of a wrong version of the tariff. The previous wait list rules
provided that wait list assignments should be made each year between January and June.
I- Iowever, the adopted tariff only mentioned January. These tariff changes would restore the wait
list period through June. Secondly, the vessel storage charges at SMIC were raised without
notice or discussion. Thirdly, a word substitution from calendar month to day is another error.
The proposed changes would restore the correct language to the tariffs. It is proposed that these
tariff corrections will be effective January 1, 2012.
A fourth change is the charge for pumping gas and diesel that also became effective on January
1, 2012.
A fifth proposal resulted from the requests of two customers (see attached letters). A new policy
is recommended by PACAB (following four months of deliberations) to address the billing of
new reserved moorage customers. Charges for new tenant customers would be pro -rated based
on the remaining balance of the calendar year. (Following action taken by PACAB in March, a
clause clarifying the pro - rating formula has been added by City staff).
The sixth change is a formal policy for late renewals. Late renewing customers would be
granted a 15 -day extension in January each year, but only if they pay a higher (approx. 9.25 %)
transient rate.
The sixth and final change is to strike from the tariff five references to attached documents. The
preface of the tariff (page v) already states that the subject forms are available at the
Harbormaster's Office, the City Clerk's Office and the Seward Ship's Drydock Office.
However, the current tariff also states in several places that these forms are attached to the tariff.
The forms are not, in fact, currently attached to the tariff and there will be less chance for
confusion by eliminating these attachments to the tariff. Furthermore, the tariff must be filed
with the Federal Maritime Commission and staff believes that it would be most efficient to avoid
having to report routine form revisions.
It is proposed that these three (3) new rules would be effective ten days after adoption. As you
know, two years of tariffs were adopted last fall and therefore the 2013 harbor tariff should also
be revised at this time. It will be effective January 1, 2013.
INTENT: The purpose of the corrections is to restore the language to the tariff that inadvertently
changed. The intent of the new policies is to retain long -term moorage customers and continue
to build strong customer relationships.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan (document source here): Economic Development
1 Small Boat Harbor Development page 22 — Continue to present X
competitive pricing of boat slips, relative to other south central ports, to
retain high utilization of slips...
Strategic Plan (document source here): page 5 — Adjust local
2. development regulations, where appropriate, to encourage development X
that is consistent with our economic base vision.
3. Other (list):
FISCAL NOTE:
Harbor staff made a significant effort to calculate the projected customer benefit and projected
harbor loss of income if these changes are adopted. The best set of information is to use 2011 as
an example (the first actual changes would be in 2012, if enacted). Customer savings ranged
from $109 to $728 per year with an average benefit of $292 per account. For 2011, the estimated
harbor revenue loss would have totaled $23,394. For comparison, this amount is approximately
one -half of the amounts gained by raising transient rates by 10% for 2012. Beyond 2012, harbor
staff estimate the annual cost at $12,000.
The increased gas and diesel charges should result in a net revenue increase of $6500 per year.
Approved by Finance Department: j.24.a. e�.
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes X No
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve City Council Resolution 2012- 091 recommending changes to the 2012 and 2013
Harbor Tariffs.
PORT AND HARBOR TARIFF
REGULATIONS - 2012
RULES, RATES, CHARGES AND REGULATIONS
FOR PORT AND HARBOR FACILITIES
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
SEWARD BOAT HARBOR, SEWARD MARINE CENTER AND SHIP LIFT SYSTEM
CITY OF SEWARD
P.O. BOX 167
SEWARD, AK 99664
Port and Harbor Tariff Regulations City of Seward, Alaska
Revision Date: April 23, 2012, Effective May 3, 2012 i
Table of Contents
PREFACE ............................................................................................................................................................ v
Tariff Revisions .......................................................................................................................................................v
Forms ...................................................................................................................................................................v
Explanation of Abbreviations and Characters That May Appear in Tariff .............................................................v
Notice to Public ..................................................................................................................................................... vi
SECTION I - GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS................................................................................ 1
100 DEFINITIONS - GENERAL ................................................................................................................. 1
105 APPLICATION OF TARIFF ................................................................................................................. 2
(a) General Application of Tariff .................................................................................................................. 2
(b) Tariff Effective ......................................................................................................................................... 2
(c) Acceptance of Tariff ................................................................................................................................ 2
(d) Reservation of Agreement Rights ............................................................................................................ 2
(e) Compliance with Conditions of Docking and Facility Use ..................................................................... 3
110 APPLICATION OF RATES .................................................................................................................. 3
115 INSURANCE.......................................................................................................................................... 3
120 RESPONSIBILITY FOR COLLECTION AND GUARANTEE OF CHARGE ................................. 3
(a) Responsibility for Charges ...................................................................................................................... 3
(b) Prepayment, Time of Prepayment, Acceptable Security, Refund of Excess ........................................... 3
(c) Waiver of Prepayment Requirement ....................................................................................................... 4
(d) Charges on Delinquent Accounts ............................................................................................................ 4
125 LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE AND INDEMNITY .............................................................. 4
(a) Responsibility Limited ............................................................................................................................. 4
(b) Indemnity ................................................................................................................................................. 5
(c) Owner's Risk ............................................................................................................................................ 5
130 RIGHTS OF THE CITY OF SEWARD ................................................................................................ 6
(a) Access to Harbor or Port Facilities ......................................................................................................... 6
(b) Right to Refuse Cargo.............................................................................................................................. 6
(c) Right to Schedule Vessels and Cargo...................................................................................................... 6
(d) Right to Remove, Transfer or Warehouse Cargo .................................................................................... 7
(e) Right to Withhold Deliver of Freight ...................................................................................................... 7
(f) Right to Sell for Unpaid Charges ............................................................................................................ 7
(g) Explosives ................................................................................................................................................ 7
(h) Right to Remove, Transfer or Rearrange Vessels ................................................................................... 7
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(i) Right to Remove Materials or Equipment from City Dock or Terminal Facilities................................. 8
135 REQUESTS AND COMPLAINTS ....................................................................................................... 8
140 DELAYS - NO WAIVER OF CHARGES ............................................................................................ 8
145 MANIFESTS REQUIRED OF VESSELS ............................................................................................ 8
150 SAFETY, SANITATION AND HOUSEKEEPING ............................................................................. 8
(a) Safety and Sanitation ............................................................................................................................... 8
(b) Notice of Hazardous Cargo and Permit Requirements ........................................................................... 9
(c) Responsibility for Housekeeping ............................................................................................................. 9
(d) Smoking Prohibited ................................................................................................................................. 9
(e) Used Oil and Petroleum Products ........................................................................................................... 9
155 RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE............................................................................... 9
160 BULK PETROLEUM PRODUCTS .................................................................................................... 10
(a) Application of Tariff .............................................................................................................................. 10
(b) Clearing and Heating Petroleum Lines .................................................................................................. 10
(c) Regulations Governing Petroleum Products ......................................................................................... 10
(d) Housekeeping ........................................................................................................................................ 10
SECTION II - SERVICES AND CHARGES ................................................................................................... 11
200 MOORAGE .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Outside the Small Boat Harbor ............................................................................................................................ 11
Within the Small Boat Harbor .............................................................................................................................. 11
(a) Assignment of Berths............................................................................................................................. 11
(b) Waiting List for Permanent Slip Assignment ........................................................................................ 11
(c) Permanent Slip Assignments ................................................................................................................. 11
(d) Late Renewals
(e) First Year Permanent slip assignment
(f) Permanent and Temporary (Transient) Slip Assignments .................................................................... 12
(g) Notice Upon Arrival .............................................................................................................................. 12
(h) Vessel Registration ................................................................................................................................ 13
205 MOORAGE RATES ............................................................................................................................ 13
(a) Calculation of Moorage Rates ............................................................................................................... 13
(b) Daily Rates ............................................................................................................................................. 13
(c) Annual Moorage Fees ............................................................................................................................ 13
(d) Moorage Rates for Slip Assignments .................................................................................................... 14
(e) Float Plane Fees ..................................................................................................................................... 15
210 DOCKAGE ........................................................................................................................................... 15
(a) Dockage Period...................................................................................................................................... 15
(b) Basis for Computing Charges ................................................................................................................ 15
(c) Vessels Docked to Repair, Shore, Outfit or Fumigate .......................................................................... 15
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(d) Preference to Reserved Dock Use ......................................................................................................... 15
(e) Berth May be Granted Before Payment ................................................................................................. 16
(f) Charges on Vessel Shifting.................................................................................................................... 17
(g) Charges to Assisting Vessels ................................................................................................................. 17
(h) Notice of Hazardous Cargo and Permit Requirement ........................................................................... 17
(i) Dockside Lay Time ................................................................................................................................ 17
215 DOCKAGE RATES ............................................................................................................................. 17
(a) Daily Dockage Rate ............................................................................................................................... 17
(b) Monthly Dockage Rate .......................................................................................................................... 17
220 HANDLING, LOADING AND UNLOADING .................................................................................. 18
225 LABOR AND SERVICE CHARGES ................................................................................................. 18
(a) Specific Services.................................................................................................................................... 19
(b) Labor/Personnel ..................................................................................................................................... 19
(c) Equipment .............................................................................................................................................. 20
(d) Special Services ..................................................................................................................................... 20
(e) Miscellaneous Charges .......................................................................................................................... 20
230 PASSENGER FEES ............................................................................................................................. 21
............................................................................................................................................ 21
(a) Fee
(b) Filing of Forms and Payment ................................................................................................................. 21
231 CAPITAL RENEWAL AND REPLACEMENT FEE ......................................................................................... 21
235 ASSISTANCE TO BOATERS AND OTHER AGENCIES............................................................... 21
240 BOAT LAUNCH RAMP FEES ........................................................................................................... 21
(a) Operating Policy .................................................................................................................................... 22
(b) Launch Fees ........................................................................................................................................... 22
245 PUBLIC SHOWERS ............................................................................................................................ 22
250 50-TON TRAVELIFT.......................................................................................................................... 22
(a) Operating Policy .................................................................................................................................... 22
(b) Boat Lift Agreement .............................................................................................................................. 22
(c) Responsibilities ...................................................................................................................................... 23
(d) Dockside Lay Time ................................................................................................................................ 23
255 50-TON TRAVELIFT FEES ............................................................................................................... 23
(a) Description of Charge ............................................................................................................................ 23
(b) Lift Fee ................................................................................................................................................... 23
260 250-TON TRAVELIFT ....................................................................................................................... 23
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(a) Operating Policy .................................................................................................................................... 23
(b) Boat Lift Agreement .............................................................................................................................. 24
(c) Responsibilities ...................................................................................................................................... 24
(d) Dockside Lay Time ................................................................................................................................ 24
265 250-TON TRAVELIFT FEES ............................................................................................................. 24
(a) Description of Charge ............................................................................................................................ 24
(b) Lift Fee ................................................................................................................................................... 24
270 SHIPLIFT FEE ..................................................................................................................................... 25
(a) Description of Charge ............................................................................................................................ 25
(b) Lift Fee ................................................................................................................................................... 25
(c) Basis for Computing Charges ................................................................................................................ 25
(d) Preference to Reserved Use ................................................................................................................... 25
(e) Berth May be Granted Before Payment ................................................................................................. 26
(f) Inspection of Vessels on the Shiplift Platform ...................................................................................... 26
(g) Repairs to Vessels on the Shiplift System ............................................................................................. 26
(h) Notice of Hazardous Cargo and Permit Requirement ........................................................................... 27
(i) Dockside Lay Time ................................................................................................................................ 27
(j) Lift Fee Rates ......................................................................................................................................... 27
275 DAILY SHIPLIFT LAY CHARGE ..................................................................................................... 27
(a) Description of Charge ............................................................................................................................ 27
(b) Lay Fee ................................................................................................................................................... 27
(c) Basis for Computing Charges ................................................................................................................ 27
(d) Rate ........................................................................................................................................................ 27
280 UPLAND STORAGE .......................................................................................................................... 27
(a) Area of Land Available .......................................................................................................................... 27
(b) Calculation of Rates ............................................................................................................................... 27
(c) Lay Time Rates ...................................................................................................................................... 27
(d) Empty Cradles/Trailers .......................................................................................................................... 27
285 WHARFAGE ........................................................................................................................................ 28
(a) Application of Charge............................................................................................................................ 28
(b) Overside ................................................................................................................................................. 28
(c) Overstowed Cargo ................................................................................................................................. 28
290 WHARFAGE RATES .......................................................................................................................... 28
(a) Schedule of Standard Rates ................................................................................................................... 28
(b) Discount Rates Based on Guaranteed Payments ................................................................................... 29
295 WHARF DEMURRAGE ..................................................................................................................... 29
(a) Description of Charge ............................................................................................................................ 29
(b) Calculation of Free Time ....................................................................................................................... 29
(c) Free time ................................................................................................................................................ 29
(d) Rates....................................................................................................................................................... 29
(e) Lay-Down Areas .................................................................................................................................... 30
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PREFACE
The purpose of this document is to provide, in a complete but condensed format for public review, the terms, conditions,
rules, regulations, charges, and rates comprising the City of Seward Port and Harbor Tariff, as approved from time to time by
the Seward City Council. Although some text has been rearranged for the purpose of clarification, it does not reflect any
substantive changes to the actual tariff. This document contains, but is not limited to, the City of Seward Terminal Tariff No.
100 as filed with the Federal Maritime Commission.
Tariff Revisions
The City of Seward Port and Harbor Tariff may be revised in whole or in part from time to time. Upon such revision, the
amended page(s) will show the date of revision in the lower left corner. Requests for missing pages or additional copies of
the tariff may be directed to the Seward City Clerk.
Forms
All forms referenced in this document may be obtained from the Seward City Clerk's Office or the Harbormaster's Office.
Shiplift/SyncroLift forms are available at Seward Ship's Drydock Office at the Marine Industrial Center. These forms
include, but are not limited to, Vessel Moorage Application, and supplements thereto; Application and Agreement for
Reserved Moorage; Application and Agreement for Transient Moorage; Boat Lift Agreement; Vessel Shiplift Use
Application, and Supplements thereto; Shiplift System Use Permit; Terminal Use Permit; Prepayment Agreement; and
Uplands Storage Agreement.
Explanation of Abbreviations and Characters That May Appear in Tariff
b.m. board measure lgth. length
bbl. barrel m.b.m. 1,000 ft. board measure
bdl. bundle meas. measure
crt. crate min. minimum
cs. case misc. miscellaneous
ctn. carton m.t. metric ton
cu.ft. cubic foot or feet no. number
ea. each N.O.S. not otherwise specified herein
f.f. folded flat pkg. package
F.M.C. Federal Maritime Commission sq. ft. square foot or feet
gals. gallons stg. storage
hdlg. handling U.S. United States of America
inc. including, inclusive or incorporated w.t. weight ton of 2,000 lbs.
l.c.l. less than carload w/m weight ton of 2,000 lbs. or cubic ton
of 40 cubic feet
ldg. loading yd. yard
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Notice to Public
This tariff is published and filed as required by law and is, therefore, notice to the public, shippers, consignees and
carriers that the rates, rules and charges apply to all traffic for which contract rates have not been arranged.
In addition to this Port and Harbor Tariff, the public, shippers, consignees and carriers using City of Seward
facilities should consult and be aware that the City of Seward Code of Ordinances, including but not limited to
Chapter 9.15 (Fire Prevention and the Uniform Fire Code), Title 14 (Utilities, including Garbage, Refuse, Water,
Electricity and Sewage) and Chapter 7.10 (Ports and Harbors), all as amended, apply and govern where not
specifically provided otherwise in this tariff.
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SECTION I - GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
Subsection
100 DEFINITIONS - GENERAL
Terms
(a) General. Unless provided otherwise in this tariff, applicable definitions set forth in 46 CFR § 515.6
shall control.
City Docks
(b) . The city docks of the City of Seward include all docks, floats, slips, wharves, ramps, piers,
bulkheads, dolphins and sea walls owned or operated by the City of Seward.
Float; Float System
(c) . Those portions of the city docks located within the Small Boat Harbor that rise and fall
with the tide, including the pilings, ramps, ladders and utility connections.
Holidays
(d) . In this tariff, whenever reference is made to holidays, the following days are included: New Year's
Day, President's Day, Seward's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Alaska Day, Veterans
Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day immediately following Thanksgiving Day, one-half of the working day
immediately preceding Christmas Day, and Christmas Day. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the
preceding Friday shall be considered a holiday and, when a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday
will be considered a holiday for the purposes of this tariff.
Permit Holder
(e) . A person or business that has a valid Shiplift System Use Permit issued by the City of
Seward. (See "Forms" in the preface of this document.)
Point of Rest
(f) . Point of rest is defined as that area on the terminal facility which is assigned for the receipt of
inbound cargo from the vessel and from which inbound cargo may be delivered to the consignee and that area
which is assigned for the receipt of outbound cargo from shippers for vessel loading.
Port of Seward
(g) . The Port of Seward comprises the Small Boat Harbor, the Shiplift System and all city docks
and terminal facilities located within the corporate limits of the City of Seward.
Slip
(h) . A moorage location within the float system of the Small Boat Harbor. A slip does not include the float
or finger of the float, but only the spaces between or adjacent to it.
Shiplift System
(i) . The shiplift located at the Seward Marine Industrial Center and the adjacent rail side transfer
system.
Terminal Facilities
(j). Terminal facilities include all city docks and associated equipment, offices, warehouses,
storage space, roads, paved areas, water banks and shorelines under the management and control of the City
of Seward.
Vessel
(k). In this tariff, whenever reference is made to a "vessel", the term shall mean any ship or barge, self-
propelled or other than self-propelled.
Moorage
(l) . Moorage is the charge assessed to a vessel for berthing in a slip, on a transient dock, or for tying to
a vessel so moored in the small boat harbor or other terminal facilities.
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Subsection
Dockage.
100 (m) Dockage is the charge assessed to a vessel for docking at a city dock or terminal facility or for
tying to a vessel so docked. (Sometimes identified as "moorage".)
Handling.
(n) Handling means the service of physically moving cargo between point of rest and any place on
the terminal facility other than the end of a ship's tackle.
Loading and Unloading.
(o) Loading and unloading means the service of loading or unloading cargo between
any place on the terminal and railroad cars, trucks, lighters or barges or any other means of conveyance to or
from the terminal facility.
Wharfage.
(p) Wharfage is the charge assessed against any freight placed in a transit shed or on a wharf; or
passing through, over or under a wharf; or transferred between vessels; or loaded to or unloaded from a
vessel at a wharf regardless of whether or not a wharf is used. Wharfage is solely the charge for use of a
wharf and does not include handling, sorting, piling of freight or charges for any other services.
Demurrage.
(q) A charge assessed against cargo remaining in or on terminal facilities after the expiration of
free time, unless arrangements have been made for storage.
Free Time.
(r) The specified period during which cargo may occupy space assigned to it on terminal property,
free of wharf demurrage or terminal storage charges, immediately prior to the loading or subsequent to the
discharge of such cargo on or off the vessel.
105 APPLICATION OF TARIFF
General Application of Tariff
(a) . Rates, charges, rules and regulations provided in this tariff will apply only to
persons and vessels using certain terminal facilities under the jurisdiction and control of the City of Seward,
merchandise received at or shipped from the facilities or properties operated under the jurisdiction and
control of the City of Seward, and specifically to municipal docks, structures appurtenant thereto and
waterways under the management of the City of Seward. The rates, charges, rules and regulations herein
may apply to the Seward Small Boat Harbor, the harbor bounded by the rubble breakwater at the
northwestern head of Resurrection Bay (Small Boat Harbor); the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC),
including yards, basin, docks, dolphins, 250-ton Travelift, and shiplift platform; and any other terminal
facilities under the jurisdiction and control of the City of Seward.
Tariff Effective
(b) . Rates, charges, rules and regulations named in this tariff and any additions, revisions, or
supplements thereto shall apply to all vessels or users and to all freight received at facilities subject to this
tariff on and after revisions, or supplements thereto. Unless otherwise specified all transit freight received at
terminals and undelivered prior to effective dates of tariff, revisions, or supplements thereto, shall be
charged the rates in effect on the date such freight was received until entire lot or shipment has been
withdrawn.
.
Acceptance of Tariff.
(c) Use of the docks and terminal facilities of the City of Seward shall be deemed an
acceptance of this tariff and the terms and conditions named herein.
Reservation of Agreement Rights
(d) . Right is reserved by the City of Seward to enter into agreement with
carriers, shippers, consignees and/or their agents concerning rates and services, providing such
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Subsection
105 agreements are consistent with existing local, state and federal law governing the civil and business relations
of all parties concerned.
Compliance with Conditions of Docking and Facility Use
(e) . Use of city docks and terminal facilities and the
acceptance of services shall conform to conditions of docking and facility use set forth herein. Only those
operators who have a valid shiplift system use permit shall have access to the shiplift system.
110 APPLICATION OF RATES
(a) Except as otherwise provided herein, rates apply per 2,000 lbs., or per 40 cubic feet as rated by ocean
carrier, or per 1,000 feet board measure, or 42 gallons per barrel of bulk petroleum products corrected to 60
degrees Fahrenheit net, or 376 lbs. per barrel of bulk cement.
(b) Rates provided for commodities herein are specific and may not be applied by analogy. If rates are not
provided for specific commodities, rates to be applied are those established for "Freight N.O.S."
115 INSURANCE
Rates named in this tariff do not include insurance of any kind. The City of Seward shall be under no obligation to
provide any insurance of any type for any vessel, cargo, or liability arising out of use of the city docks, shiplift
system, or terminal facilities. If the City does acquire any such insurance, the charges for that insurance shall be in
addition to fees described in this tariff.
120 RESPONSIBILITY FOR COLLECTION AND GUARANTEE OF CHARGE
Responsibility for Charges
(a) . The vessel, its owner or agents, shippers or consignees, owner of the cargo on
the vessel, and, in the case of shiplift operation, the permit holder shall be jointly and severally responsible
for payment of charges named herein and such payment responsibility applies without regard to the
provisions of bills of lading, charter party agreements, vessel repair, contracts or other conflicting
provisions.
Prepayment, Time of Prepayment, Acceptable Security, Refund of Excess
(b) . All charges for
services rendered by the City of Seward for the use of docks, shiplift and other terminal facilities are due and
payable in cash in advance of such services or use, as follows:
(1) For all charges attributable to the vessel from its owners or agents before a vessel commences its
loading or discharging.
(2) For all charges attributable to the vessel from the permit holder before a vessel enters the shiplift
system.
(3) For all charges attributable to the cargo from a vessel owner, charterer, shipper or consignee before
the cargo leaves the city docks or terminal facilities.
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Subsection
120 (4) For all charges on perishable goods or freight of doubtful value or household goods. A cash deposit
or acceptable security in an amount equal to 125% of the estimated applicable charges shall be
required to be posted with the City of Seward six days prior to the vessel's scheduled arrival, or at
such other time as may be authorized or directed by the Harbormaster, but in all cases in advance of
actual services rendered. Wherever a cash deposit has been posted, any excess thereof, after
satisfaction of all applicable terminal charges, shall be promptly refunded by the City of Seward to
the posting party.
Waiver of Prepayment Requirement
(c) . The Harbormaster, in his sole discretion, may waive the cash-in-
advance requirement as to all or any category or categories of anticipated charges when the party
responsible for such charges has been identified to the satisfaction of the Harbormaster and
(1) That party responsible has established credit worthiness acceptable to the Harbormaster; or
(2) The permit holder has established credit worthiness acceptable to the Harbormaster; or
(3)Adequate security, acceptable to the Harbormaster, has been posted; or
(4) The agent requesting terminal services or use or any other entity acceptable to the Harbormaster as
credit worthy has personally accepted financial responsibility for the applicable charges.
The City of Seward retains the right, in its sole discretion, to determine whether a responsible party or an
agent is credit worthy, and to waive the cash-in-advance requirement. The City may establish guidelines for
determining whether a responsible party or an agent is credit worthy. Compliance with these guidelines does
not create a right to waiver of the cash-in-advance requirement.
Charges on Delinquent Accounts
(d) . All invoices, except for damages to City of Seward property, will be
declared delinquent sixty days after the date of the invoice and will be charged interest at the rate of 10.5%
per annum. All extra expenses, including legal expenses, litigation costs, or costs of agents employed to
effect collection shall also be assessed to, and payable by such accounts.
125 LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE AND INDEMNITY
Responsibility Limited
(a) . Generally, no persons other than employees of the holders of authorized terminal
use permits shall be permitted to perform any services on the wharves or docks, or in any other terminal
facility of the City of Seward, except upon written authorization of the Harbormaster. No persons other than
employees of the holders of authorized shiplift system permits shall be permitted to perform any services on
the shiplift system. Permit holders shall be required to obtain any necessary terminal use permits prior to
performing any services on any other terminal facility of the City of Seward, except upon written
authorization of the Harbormaster. The City of Seward, its employees and agents shall not be liable for the
injury of persons on the city docks, shiplift system, or terminal facilities, nor shall they be liable for any loss,
damage, or theft occasioned by such persons' presence on the city docks, shiplift system, or terminal
facilities, except that the City of Seward shall be liable for any portion of loss or damage that is directly
caused by its own negligence.
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125 The City of Seward, its employees and agents are not responsible for loss or damage caused by fire, frost,
heat, dampness, leakage, weather damage, evaporation, natural shrinkage, wastage or decay; animals, rats,
mice or other rodents; moths, weevils or other insects; leakage or discharge from fire protection systems;
collapse of buildings or structures; breakdown of plant protection systems; breakdown of plant or machinery
or equipment; or by floats, logs, piling or camel logs required in breasting vessels away from a wharf; nor
will they be answerable for any loss or damage or delay arising from insurrection, shortage of labor,
combinations, riots or strikes of any persons in their employ or in the service of others, or from any
consequences arising therefrom, except that the City of Seward shall be liable for any portion of loss or
damage that is directly caused by its own negligence.
Shiplift System.
The City of Seward, its employees and agents make no representations or warranties that
the shiplift system is adequate or sufficient for any particular vessel. Further, the City of Seward, by
requiring that only holders of shiplift permits be authorized to utilize the shiplift system, makes no
representations or warranties of any kind that the work, operation, materials, design or other aspects of the
work performed or contracted to be performed by such a permit holder is of good and workmanlike quality,
or in conformance with industry standards. Vessel owners are advised that the City of Seward is not
responsible for and specifically disclaims any liability for work performed or contracted to be performed by
a permit holder, except for those damages caused by the City's own negligence.
The City's inspection, if any, of vessels and placement on cradle systems is done solely for the purpose of
protecting the City's interest and investment in the shiplift system and should not be construed as an
acceptance of any responsibility to inspect or to inspect in any particular manner.
Indemnity
(b) . Each user, permit holder, vessel, vessel owner and its agents, shippers or consignees shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City of Seward against any and all claims arising from any breach
or default in performance of any obligation to such parties to be performed under the terms of this tariff or
arising from any act or omission of said parties for all costs, attorneys' fees, expenses, and liabilities incurred
in the defense of any such claim, action or proceeding brought against the City of Seward except only for
those caused by the City's own negligence.
Owner's Risk
(c) . All of the following shall be at the owner's risk except for those damages caused by the City's
own negligence:
(1) Glass, liquids and fragile articles will be accepted only at owner's risk for breakage, leakage or
chafing.
(2) Freight on open ground is at owner's risk for loss or damage.
(3) Freight subject to freezing will be accepted only at owner's risk.
(4) All water craft, if and when permitted by the Harbormaster or his authorized agent to be moored at
wharves or alongside of vessels, are at owner's risk for loss or damage.
(5) Any vessel utilizing the shiplift system is at owner's risk for loss or damage.
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130 RIGHTS OF THE CITY OF SEWARD
Without in any way limiting the general authority of the City of Seward, the City shall have the following powers:
Access to Harbor or Port Facilities
(a) . The City shall at all times have the right to refuse access to any city
dock or terminal facility by any person or vessel or to remove any vessel, person or cargo at any time from
any city dock or terminal facility, including the shiplift system. This right shall be reserved at all times to the
City without responsibility for demurrage, loss or damage when:
(1) Previous arrangements for use, space, receiving or unloading have not been made with the
Harbormaster;
(2) The vessel is unsafe or hazardous and may pose a risk to life or property;
(3) The value of the vessel, in the opinion of the Harbormaster, is less than the probable service charges
and other charges related to its use of the city dock or terminal facilities;
(4) During periods of congestion, or in cases of emergency, when, in the judgment of the Harbormaster,
the circumstances then prevailing or likely to occur will prevent the city dock or terminal facilities, or
any portion of them, from providing customary services to the public.
Right to Refuse Cargo
(b) . In his discretion, the Harbormaster shall at all times have the right to refuse to
accept, receive or unload, or permit a vessel or any vehicle delivering to the terminal facilities to discharge:
(1) Cargo for which previous arrangements for space, receiving, unloading or handling has not been
made with the Harbormaster by shipper, consignee or vessel.
(2) Cargo not suitably packed for safe transportation.
(3) Cargo deemed by the Harbormaster, in the reasonable exercise of his discretion, to be offensive,
perishable or hazardous. Hazardous cargo must have been prepared for shipment in accordance with
the applicable Department of Transportation regulations (including 49 CFR Parts 171-179).
(4) Cargo, the value of which may, in the opinion of the Harbormaster, be less than the probable service
charges and other charges related to it.
(5) Cargo, during a period of congestion, or in cases of emergency, when, in the judgment of the
Harbormaster, the circumstances then prevailing or likely to occur will prevent the city docks or
terminal facilities, or any portion of them, from providing customary service to the public.
Right to Schedule Vessels and Cargo
(c) . In his discretion, the Harbormaster shall at all times have the right to
schedule access to any harbor or port facility by person or vessel or to remove any vessel, person or cargo at
any time from any city dock or terminal facility, including the shiplift system, in order to provide for efficient
operation of the city docks or terminal facilities and promote the objectives of the Seward City Code.
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Right to Remove, Transfer or Warehouse Cargo
130 (d) .
Hazardous or Offensive Cargo
(1). In his discretion, the Harbormaster shall at all times have the right
to immediately remove all hazardous or offensive cargo, or cargo, which by its nature, is liable to
damage other cargo or city dock or terminal facilities. The cargo may be removed from its present
location to any other location with all expenses and risk of loss or damage to be the responsibility of
the owner, shipper or consignee.
Cargoes beyond free time
(2) . Any cargo remaining on city dock or terminal facilities
after expiration of any applicable free time may be removed to public or private warehouses, and all
expense of removal and risk of loss or damage shall be the responsibility of the owner, shipper,
consignee or vessel as responsibility may appear on shipping documents, manifests or other sources.
Right to Withhold Deliver of Freight
(e) . Right is reserved by the City of Seward to withhold delivery of freight
until all accrued charges and/or advances against said freight have been paid in full. At the Harbormaster's
discretion, any or all of such freight may be placed in public or private warehouses, and all cost of removal
and subsequent handling and storage shall be the responsibility of the owner of the freight.
Right to Sell for Unpaid Charges
(f) . Freight on which unpaid terminal charges have accrued may be sold to
satisfy such charges and costs, provided such sale has been publicly advertised. Freight of a perishable
nature or of a nature liable to damage other freight may be sold at public or private sale without advertising,
provided the owner has been given proper notice to pay charges and to remove said freight and has
neglected or failed to do so within a prescribed reasonable time.
Explosives
(g) . The City of Seward shall not allow the acceptance, handling or storage of explosives within the
confines of the Port of Seward without prior arrangement with the Harbormaster and as governed by rules
and regulations of federal, state and local authorities.
Right to Remove, Transfer or Rearrange Vessels
(h) .
Hazardous Vessels or Vessels with Hazardous Cargo
(1) . In his discretion, the Harbormaster shall at
all times have the right to immediately remove any hazardous or offensive vessel, or any vessel
containing hazardous cargo, or any vessel containing cargo which by its nature is liable to damage
other vessels or other cargo or harbor or port facilities. The vessel may be removed from its present
location to any other location, and all expenses and risk of loss or damage shall be the responsibility
of the owner, shipper or consignee.
Vessel Beyond Free Time
(2). Any vessel remaining at city dock or terminal facilities after expiration of
any applicable free time may be removed to any other public or private facility and all expenses of
removal and risk of loss or damage shall be the responsibility of the owner, shipper, consignee or
vessel.
Movement of Vessels to Reduce Congestion or Maximize Services
(3). In his discretion, the
Harbormaster shall at all times have the right to move or rearrange any vessel from its present
location to any other location in order to reduce congestion within the harbor or to prevent disruption
of customary services to the public.
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Right to Remove Materials or Equipment from City Dock or Terminal Facilities
(i) . Any materials,
equipment, trash, or other items left on or about any city dock or terminal facility may be removed by the
Harbormaster at any time, and all expense of removal and risk of loss or damage shall be the
responsibility of the vessel that last occupied the facility or the owner, shipper or consignee of the vessel
as responsibility may appear on shipping documents, manifests or other sources.
135 REQUESTS AND COMPLAINTS
Any shipper, vessel or vessel agent may make requests and complaints by filing a written statement with the
Harbormaster, City of Seward, P. O. Box 167, Seward, Alaska 99664.
140 DELAYS - NO WAIVER OF CHARGES
Delays in loading, unloading, receiving or delivering freight, moorage of vessels, or receiving, discharging, lifting,
or transferring vessels on the shiplift system or Travelift as a result of harbor congestion, equipment failure or
breakdown, or of combinations, riots or strikes of any persons in the employ of the City of Seward or others, or
arising from any other cause not reasonably within the control of the City of Seward, will not excuse the owners,
shippers, consignees or carriers of the freight or vessel, or the permit holder, from full service, wharf demurrage,
moorage or other charges or expenses which may be incurred under conditions stated herein.
145 MANIFESTS REQUIRED OF VESSELS
Masters, owners, agents or operators of vessels are required to furnish the City of Seward with complete copies of
vessels' manifests showing names of consignees or consignors and the weights or measurements of all freight
loaded or discharged at the docks or terminal facilities of the City of Seward. Such manifests must be certified as
correct by an authorized official of the company and must also designate the basis of weight or measurement on
which ocean freight was assessed. In lieu of manifests, freight bills containing all information as required above
may be accepted.
Ship's Documents
. The Harbormaster may require masters, owners, agents, operators and/or permit holders to
execute a moorage application containing descriptions of the following items: (i) fuel; (ii) ballast; (iii) water; (iv)
cargo; and (v) structural details for lift.
150 SAFETY, SANITATION AND HOUSEKEEPING
Safety and Sanitation
(a) . All users of city docks and terminal facilities and all permit holders of the shiplift
system shall exercise due care for the protection of life and property and the protection of the public from
injury or damage.
Additional safety and sanitation rules applicable to docks and terminal facilities, including the shiplift
system, should be consulted. Portions of the City of Seward Code of Ordinances of particular relevance
include Chapter 9.15 (Fire Prevention and Uniform Fire Code), Title 14 (Utilities including Garbage,
Sewer, Refuse, Electricity and Water) and Chapter 7.10 (Ports and Harbors).
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150 All safety and sanitation laws, regulations and policies of the City of Seward, the Kenai Peninsula Borough,
the State of Alaska, and the United States of America, including those adopted by international treaty, apply
to city docks and terminal facilities, including the shiplift system. All users, including shippers, permit
holders, vessels and consignees, are hereby warned that the party or parties responsible for infractions of
such laws, regulations or policies will be subject to and responsible for any penalties that may result from
their violation of those laws, regulations or policies.
Notice of Hazardous Cargo and Permit Requirements
(b) . Notice shall be given to the Harbormaster of any
vessel carrying cargo which is hazardous, extremely flammable, corrosive, explosive or otherwise poses a
significant risk of harm to property or persons, at least 24 hours prior to landing or use of docks. The
Harbormaster, at his sole discretion, may issue a permit for dock use if he finds that sufficient precautions
have been taken to minimize any potential risks presented by such cargo.
Responsibility for Housekeeping
(c) . Users of docks and other terminal facilities, including permit holders of
the shiplift system, will be required to maintain same in an orderly manner as directed by the Harbormaster.
If user does not properly clean property used, the Harbormaster shall order the work performed, and user
will be billed for the services in accordance with the rates set forth in Subsection 225 of this tariff.
Smoking Prohibited
(d) . No smoking shall be allowed on any wharf, pier, or the shiplift system, or in any
facility, warehouse or transit shed, except in approved areas specifically designated for that purpose. Persons
violating this rule may be barred, at the discretion of the Harbormaster, from the further use
of any wharf or facility, including the shiplift system, and, in addition, shall be subject to prosecution under
applicable federal, state and municipal laws.
Used/Waste Oil and Petroleum Products
(e) . All used/waste oil and petroleum products must be properly
disposed of by the vessel/owner. The City of Seward offers a limited ability to take small quantities of used
oil and petroleum products as a convenience to the boating public. Up to five gallons of used oil and
petroleum products will be accepted by the City in the approved and designated facilities on shore. There
shall be no storage, even of a temporary nature, of used/waste oil or petroleum products on city docks,
wharves, piers or finger floats. Any vessel/owner/agent storing or disposing of used/waste oil in an
inappropriate or illegal manner may be barred from further use of the Seward Small Boat Harbor and/or
penalized according to the provisions of federal, state and local law. Larger quantities of used oil may be
accepted by the Harbormaster upon prior arrangement by written approval on a case-by-case basis with
applicable charges assessed for disposal.
155 RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE
Users, including permit holders, damaging city docks, the shiplift system or any other property of the City of
Seward will be responsible for the cost of repairs. The user or permit holder will be billed for repairs to damaged
property at cost, including overhead.
160 BULK PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
Application of Tariff
(a) . Except as otherwise provided in this section, the rates, rules and regulations
published in other sections of this tariff apply to vessels, shippers and consignees of bulk petroleum
products.
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Clearing and Heating Petroleum Lines
160 (b) . Shippers, consignees or vessels and persons in charge thereof are
responsible for providing steam or other heating means to assure the proper flow of asphalt and other
petroleum products requiring heat. Shippers, consignees or vessels and persons in charge thereof will be
responsible for clearing all petroleum products from lines located on or adjacent to any terminal facility after
a vessel completes loading or discharging unless otherwise authorized by the Harbormaster.
In the event the City of Seward performs any of the above named services, rates shall be charged in
accordance with Subsection 225 of this tariff and billed to the shipper, consignee or vessel.
Regulations Governing Petroleum Products
(c) . The transfer of bulk petroleum products shall be made in
compliance with Seward City Code provisions, including Chapter 9.15 (Fire Prevention and the Uniform
Fire Code), as well as other local, state and federal laws, rules or regulations.
Housekeeping
(d) . Flammable liquids and all hydrocarbons leaked or spilled on wharves shall be cleaned up
immediately. Vessels or consignees shall remove temporary lines immediately upon completion of receipt
or discharge of flammable liquids. Spillage from disconnected lines shall be cleaned up immediately by
vessel or consignee.
Should leakage or spillage of flammable liquids or hydrocarbons occur on the shiplift system, the permit
holder shall be responsible to see that said leakage or spillage is cleaned up immediately.
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SECTION II - SERVICES AND CHARGES
Subsection
200 MOORAGE
Outside the Small Boat Harbor
: Vessels berthing or departing city docks, wharves, or any other terminal facility,
including the shiplift system, must use sufficient tugs so that vessels can be berthed or removed in a safe manner.
Berthing speed shall not exceed sixteen feet per minute, unless approved by the Harbormaster.
Within the Small Boat Harbor
:
Assignment of Berths
(a) . The Small Boat Harbor is often congested and it is the policy of the City of Seward
to provide for the maximum public use of available facilities. The Harbormaster shall have discretion to
implement that policy.
Berth assignments to particular slips on the City of Seward float system are made by the Harbormaster.
Berth assignments are made to a particular combination of vessel and owner/operator, are not assignable by
the owner/operator and automatically expire upon sale or transfer of the vessel to another owner/operator.
A berth assignment is not a lease or an exclusive right to occupy any particular slip. In order to maximize
the public's use of existing facilities, it is common for the Harbormaster to temporarily assign vessels to slips
normally used by another vessel when that vessel is out of the harbor.
Waiting List for Permanent Slip Assignment
(b) . Due to the demand for slips on the City of Seward float
system, vessels will be assigned permanent slips based on waiting lists maintained by the Harbormaster's
office. Separate waiting lists shall be maintained for the following size floats:
17 feet (accommodates vessel 12 to 21 feet)
23 feet (accommodates vessel 22 to 26 feet)
32 feet (accommodates vessel 27 to 36 feet)
40 feet (accommodates vessel 37 to 44 feet)
50 feet (accommodates vessel 46 to 54 feet)
75 feet (accommodates vessel 55 to 90 feet)
Assignments to a permanent slip from the waiting lists shall be made January through June each year by the
Harbormaster based on the slip size available and the most senior name on the waiting list for that size slip.
There is a fee of THIRTY ONE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS ($31.50) per year per listing on the
waiting list(s) for a permanent slip assignment. The wait list year runs November 1 through October 31.
Permanent Slip Assignments
(c)
(1) The Harbormaster may assign a specific slip on the City of Seward float system within the Small
Boat Harbor to a particular vessel on an annual basis.
(2) A permanent slip assignment to a vessel is not a lease or right to occupy a particular slip and may not
be assigned.
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200
(3) To maximize the use of the Small Boat Harbor, a permanently assigned slip may be assigned to a
transient vessel when the permanently assigned owner/vessel is out of the harbor.
(4) Upon the return of the permanently assigned vessel to the Small Boat Harbor (provided proper
notifications are given and based on harbor congestion and the difficulties involved in moving
vessels), the Harbormaster will attempt to rearrange vessels so that a vessel with a permanent slip
assignment may berth at that assigned slip.
(5) A vessel assigned a permanent slip assignment must notify the Harbormaster when departing the
harbor for more than five (5) days. If away from Seward for more than five (5) days, a permanently
assigned vessel should notify the Harbormaster of its intended arrival date and time back into the
Small Boat Harbor.
Grace Period for Late Renewals.
(d) A permanent slip holder who fails to renew by December 31 mayrenew
prior to January 15 rather than relinquish the slip, provided that (1) all other contractual obligations are met,
and (2) at the applicable transient rate.
New permanent slip assignment.
(e) For a new permanent slip moorage agreement entered into after January 1,
the following rules and charges apply:
(1)If the customer has already paid for transient moorage, the customer charges will be converted from
transient charges to tenant charges on the effective date of the slip assignment. The tenant annual
moorage fee shall be charged on a pro-rated basis and is due in full on the date of slip assignment.
(2)If the customer is new to the harbor and has not paid any moorage fees, the annual moorage fee shall
be charged on a prorated basis and is due in full on the date of slip assignment.
(3)As stated in paragraphs (e)(1) and (2) above, pro-rated basis shall be calculated by dividing the
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annual moorage amount by 12, and charging the new tenant 1/12 of the annual tenant moorage rate
per calendar month for the remainder of the calendar year. If a slip assignment occurs during a
th
calendar month, the partial month will be charged the lesser of the daily rate or 1/12 the annual
amount.
Permanent and Temporary (Transient) Slip Assignments
(f). There are two types of slip assignments at the
City of Seward Small Boat Harbor. The first is a permanently assigned slip and the second is a transient
slip. Slips that are permanently assigned to a boat/owner may be used for transient moorage when the
permanently assigned vessel is away from the slip.
Notice Upon Arrival
(g) . All vessels should notify the Seward Small Boat Harbor office prior to arrival. Those
vessels which have received permanently assigned slips should notify the Harbormaster's office twenty-four
(24) hours prior to expected arrival to allow the harbor staff time to free the slip. If, despite reasonable
efforts, the Harbormaster is unable to clear a permanently assigned slip due to congestion, high winds or
safety considerations, a vessel with a permanently assigned slip may be required to temporarily use a
transient slip or float as directed by the Harbormaster.
Vessels entering the Small Boat Harbor which have not, for any reason, received a berthing assignment by
radio contact or otherwise shall be restricted to the following areas: X float; south side of F float; K float; L
float; and city dock.
If, as is frequently the case during periods of congestion, all of the above berths are full, a vessel is permitted
to raft to a vessel already berthed.
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Vessel Registration
(h) . All vessels must have a current registration form (Application and Agreement for
Transient Moorage) on file with the Harbormaster. These forms must be filed immediately upon arrival at
the Small Boat Harbor; however, vessels that arrive after normal Harbormaster office hours must register
before 10:00 a.m. the following day.
205 MOORAGE RATES
Calculation of Moorage Rates
(a) . Moorage charges shall commence when a vessel is made fast to a wharf,
pier or other facility, or when a vessel is moored to another vessel so berthed ("rafting"). Charges shall
continue until such vessel is completely freed from and has vacated the berth.
A vessel berthed at any time between 12:01 a.m. and midnight shall be charged a full day's charge;
provided, that the Harbormaster may, in his discretion and with proper and appropriate advance notice,
waive a daily rate for a vessel that will occupy a berth or float for a minimum time, and, provided further,
that the Harbormaster determines that congestion and use of the public facilities by others will not be
adversely affected.
overall length of the vessel
Moorage charges shall be calculated on the or the length of the float (slip)
assigned, whichever is greater.
Automatic Annual Adjustment in Moorage Rates.
(b) All moorage rates shall be adjusted annually so as to be
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effective as of January 1, to reflect the five previous published years’ average increase in the Consumer
Price Index, All Items, 1982-84=100 for all Urban Consumers, Anchorage, Alaska (“CPI”) as published by
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the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Bills sent out prior to January 1 will
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reflect the upcoming January 1 adjusted rates. (For example, 2012 rates reflect an increase based on the
2005-2009
average CPI for ).
Overall length shall be construed to mean the linear distance, expressed in feet, from the most forward point
at the stem to the aftermost part of the stern of the vessel, measured parallel to the base line of the vessel.
The length shall include all hull attachments, such as bowsprits, dinghies, davits, etc.
For billing purposes, overall length of the vessel as published in "Lloyd's Register of Shipping" may be used.
The City of Seward reserves the right to:
(1) Obtain the overall length from the vessel's register, or
(2) Measure the vessel.
(c) Transient (Guest) Daily Rates. With the exception of vessel owner/operators who have paid an annual,
semi-annual, or monthly fee in advance, all temporary or transient moorage charges shall be
calculated on the daily rate. The daily rate shall be $0.66 per lineal foot of overall length of the vessel.
(See Appendix A for a listing of Transient Moorage Rates according to vessel length):
(2) Transient (Guest) Annual Rate. The Annual Rate shall be $49.61 per lineal foot.
(3) Semi-Annual Rate. At the option of the vessel owner/operator, the annual moorage fee may be
paid in two equal semi-annual installments of sixty percent (60%) of the annual rate established
above. Each prepaid installment described in this Paragraph represents six (6) calendar
months. The first installment is due and payable on the date the vessel owner/operator
completes the Application and Agreement for Transient Moorage, and on or before the first day
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of any calendar month. The second installment is due on or before the first day of the calendar
month six (6) months thereafter.
(5) Monthly Rate. At the option of the vessel owner/operator, the annual moorage fee may be paid
in twelve equal monthly installments of eighteen percent (18%) of the annual rate established
above. Each prepaid installment described in this Paragraph represents one (1) calendar
month. The first installment is due and payable on the date the vessel owner/operator completes
the Application and Agreement for Moorage, and on or before the first day of any calendar
month. The succeeding payments are due on or before the first day of the calendar month every
month thereafter.
(d)Moorage Rates for Slip Assignments.Moorage charges shall commence on the date a slip assignment
is accepted. Charges shall continue until the holder ceases to have a qualifying interest in a vessel
suitable for the assigned space, until the holder’s death, or until the holder’s voluntary or involuntarily
relinquishment of the space. Prepayment of moorage is required.
(See Appendix B for a listing of
moorage rates according to vessel length):
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205
(1) The vessel owner/operator must complete, an Application and Agreement for Reserved Moorage in
the form provided by the City.
Annual Rate
(2) . The vessel owner/operator has paid the annual fee based on the length of the vessel, or,
the length of the slip, whichever is greater. The Annual Rate shall be $45.10 per lineal foot.
Semi-Annual Rate
(3) . At the option of the vessel owner/operator, the annual moorage fee may be paid
in two equal semi-annual installments of sixty percent (60%) of the annual rate established above.
Each prepaid installment described in this Paragraph represents six (6) calendar months. The first
installment is due and payable on the date the vessel owner/operator completes the Application and
Agreement for Transient Moorage, and on or before the first day of any calendar month. The second
installment is due on or before the first day of the calendar month six (6) months thereafter.
(4)Monthly Rate
. At the option of the vessel owner/operator, the annual moorage fee may be paid in
twelve equal monthly installments of eighteen percent (18%) of the annual rate established above.
Each prepaid installment described in this Paragraph represents one (1) calendar month. The first
installment is due and payable on the date the vessel owner/operator completes the Application and
Agreement for Moorage, and on or before the first day of any calendar month. The succeeding
payments are due on or before the first day of the calendar month every month thereafter.
(5)
All permanently assigned berths are assigned on a calendar-year basis. Prepayment of a full year's
charges is due on or before December 31 of the preceding year. A vessel owner/operator may elect
at the annual rate or
to prepay the annual moorage fee in two semi-annual installments, each of
which represents sixty percent (60%) of the annual fee due on or before December 31 of the
preceding year and June 30 of the current year A vessel owner/operator may also elect to prepay the
annual moorage fee in twelve monthly installments, each of which represents eighteen percent (18%)
of the annual fee due on or before December 31 of the preceding year and the last day of each month
of the current year.
(e)Float Plane Fees
. A fee in the amount of TWENTY SIX DOLLARS AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS
($26.25) per day shall be charged for float plane berthing in the confines of the Small Boat Harbor.
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210 DOCKAGE
Dockage Period
(a). Dockage shall commence when a vessel is made fast to a wharf, pier or other facility, or
when a vessel is moored to another vessel so berthed, and shall continue until such vessel is completely freed
from and has vacated the berth. No deductions will be made for Sundays or holidays.
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210
Basis for Computing Chargesoverall length
(b) . Dockage charges will be assessed on the of the vessel.
Overall length shall be construed to mean the linear distance, expressed in feet, from the most forward point
at the stem to the aftermost part of the stern of the vessel, measured parallel to the base line of the vessel.
For dockage billing purposes, overall length of the vessel as published in "Lloyd's Register of Shipping" will
be used. If no such figure appears in "Lloyd's Register", the City of Seward reserves the right to:
(1) Obtain the overall length from the vessel's register, or
(2) Measure the vessel.
Vessels Docked to Repair, Shore, Outfit or Fumigate
(c) . The shiplift dock, adjacent and to the north of the
shiplift system, was constructed and intended primarily to be used for ship repair and maintenance. Vessels
being repaired by ship repair and maintenance businesses occupying upland facilities at the Seward Marine
Industrial Center will therefore be preferred over cargo operations. Full dockage will be charged if and
when a vessel is permitted to make repairs or alterations, shore for special freight, outfit, store or fumigate
while docked at a City dock or terminal facility.
Preference to Reserved Dock Use
(d) . A vessel may be permitted to berth at a City dock or terminal facility of
the City of Seward without having first made written application for a berth assignment and without such an
assignment having been granted. However, priority is given to City dock use reserved in advance with the
Harbormaster. Further, any vessel seeking a berth at a city dock for a period longer than six (6) hours must
complete, within twenty-four hours of arrival in the harbor, an Application and Agreement for Transient
Moorage (see "Forms" in the preface of this document), or have a current copy of same on file in the office
of the Harbormaster. Any vessel planning to remain at a city dock for a period of less than six (6) hours
must notify the Harbormaster's office of such plan prior to arrival in the harbor.
The City docks in the Small Boat Harbor include those adjacent to the fish processor's on-shore facilities,
including the licensed dock area. The dock is to be used first for receiving and delivery of fish and fish
products to the processor's on-shore facilities. In addition, the East SMIC Dock is to be used first for
receiving and delivery of fish and fish products to the processor's on-shore facilities. Reservations remain
effective if such use begins within twenty-four (24) hours of the scheduled use or landing. Late use or
arrival will be rescheduled on a space available basis. Reservation of dock use must specify arrival and
departure dates and the nature and quantity of the freight to be loaded or discharged.
A vessel or vessel agent may secure reserved dock space under the following conditions:
(1) Request for reservation is made on a Vessel Moorage Application (see "Forms" in the preface of this
document), indicating berth and date(s) requested.
(2) Reservation request must be received by the Harbormaster a minimum of seven (7) days prior to
anticipated vessel arrival.
(4)The vessel agent or other person requesting a berth ("berthing agent") must provide, as may be
requested by the Harbormaster as a part of the berthing process, to the extent of his knowledge, all
information called for by any Supplement to Vessel Moorage Application (see "Forms" in the preface
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of this document) or any other information respecting the vessel including, but not limited to, its
estimated arrival and departure, amount(s) and type(s) of cargo to be loaded/discharged, estimate of
amount of each category of port charges, as enumerated, and party responsible therefor. The
submission of this form, signed by the berthing agent, shall constitute the berthing agent's attestation
as to the accuracy of the information therein supplied, based upon and to the extent of information
made available to the berthing agent at the time of submission; and the berthing agent shall be held
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210
personally liable to the City of Seward for any financial loss suffered by the City of Seward as a result of the
agent's failure to so report accurately.
Should the berthing agent, subsequent to submission of this form, receive information which
materially differs from the information previously provided, and which information the agent
reasonably believes is not equally known to the Harbormaster, it shall immediately notify the
Harbormaster and, if requested by the Harbormaster, promptly file an amended Supplement to
Vessel Moorage Application with the Harbormaster.
(4) Harbormaster will determine availability of dock space and dates requested. Should scheduling
conflicts be found, the Harbormaster shall mediate a resolution which will attempt to minimize
negative impacts on both (or all) parties.
(5) Full dockage fees are payable to the City of Seward at the time of reservation. Prepaid dockage fees
will be non-refundable unless a written cancellation is received by the Port a minimum of fourteen
(14) days prior to scheduled vessel arrival. (See also Section I, Responsibility for Charges,
Collection and Guarantee of Charge.)
(6) All estimates of terminal charges are subject to approval and/or adjustment by the Harbormaster.
The Harbormaster shall promptly, after receipt of said estimate, advise the berthing agent as to (1) its
approval or adjusted estimate of terminal charges, and (2) whether posting of cash or security is
required for any one or more categories of such charges and the amount thereof.
(7) An agreement is made to work continuously utilizing not less than day and early night shifts (first and
second shifts) and multiple longshore gangs, cranes, and equipment to the fullest extent available in
accordance with circumstances then prevailing.
(8) In addition to the terms for berth reservation and establishment of financial responsibility as set forth
herein, requests for berth reservation and assignments of berths shall otherwise be in accordance
with all local rules and regulations established by the City of Seward.
Berth May be Granted Before Payment
(e) . For safety or other reasons, the City of Seward, in some
circumstances, may grant a vessel a temporary berth before the owner or agent has paid all applicable
charges or otherwise complied with all applicable tariff provisions or conditions of berthing. In such
circumstances, the vessel may unload its cargo only if (1) the Harbormaster determines that a regular berth
is available, and (2) the owner or agent pays all applicable charges and complies with all other applicable
tariff provisions and conditions of berthing. If no regular berth is available or the vessel owner or agent
does not pay all applicable charges and comply with other applicable provisions, the vessel may not unload
its cargo and shall sail on the next tide. The vessel shall be assessed appropriate fees as set forth in this
tariff.
Charges on Vessel Shifting
(f) . When a vessel is shifted directly from one wharf or berth to another wharf or
berth operated by the City of Seward, the total time at such berths will be considered together when
computing the dockage charge.
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Charges to Assisting Vessels
(g) . A single vessel, when actively engaged as a tug boat assisting and made fast
outboard of a vessel loading or discharging cargo, will be accorded free dockage.
NOTE: Tug boats leaving a tended vessel for the purpose of assisting any other vessel shall have waived its
right to free dockage for the entire period of berthing by its tended vessel.
Notice of Hazardous Cargo and Permit Requirement
(h) . Notice shall be given to the Harbormaster of any
vessel carrying cargo which is hazardous, extremely flammable, corrosive, explosive or otherwise poses a
significant risk of harm to property or persons at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to landing or use of
docks. The Harbormaster, at his sole discretion, may issue a permit for dock use if he finds that sufficient
precautions have been taken to minimize any potential risks presented by such cargo.
Dockside Lay Time
(i) . Dockside lay time may be allowed as scheduling permits. However, all vessels must
be removed from dockside within three (3) hours of receiving notice from the Harbormaster or his agents.
215 DOCKAGE RATES
Daily Dockage Rate
(a) . The charge for dockage for all facilities outside the Small Boat Harbor is as follows
except as otherwise provided:
Overall Length of Vessel Daily Charge Per Foot
$0.66
Up to 500 ft.
$0.66
501+ ft.
NOTE: Daily charge is for any period of twenty-four (24) hours. However, in computing dockage charges
for any period of dockage less than twelve (12) hours, dockage charges at one-half (1/2) of one full day's
dockage shall be assessed. For any dockage period greater than twelve (12) hours and less than twenty-four
(24) hours, a full day's dockage shall be assessed.
Monthly Dockage Rate
(b) . A monthly dockage rate equal to one-half (1/2) of the total daily dockage rate for
one month may be granted as follows:
Tug Operators
(1) . Vessels employed solely in the business of providing tug service to vessels calling
at any dock or terminal facility of the City of Seward may apply to the Harbormaster for monthly
dockage rates.
Vessels Under Repair
(2) . Subject to scheduling requirements, the Harbormaster may, upon request,
allow prepayment of a monthly dockage rate at the Shiplift Dock subject to all of the following
conditions:
(i) The monthly rate shall only apply to vessels that use the dock solely for vessel maintenance
and repair; and
(ii) The monthly dockage rate is paid in advance by a full 30 days; and
(iii) The user shall not be entitled to a refund for any reason including user's departure during the
30-day period or rescheduling of the dock use by the Harbormaster to other vessels in need of repair
or maintenance.
Automatic Annual Adjustment in Dockage Rates.
(c) All dockage rates shall be adjusted annually
st
so as to be effective as of January 1, to reflect the five previous published years’ average increase in
the Consumer Price Index, All Items, 1982-84=100 for all Urban Consumers, Anchorage, Alaska
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(“CPI”) as published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Bills sent
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out prior to January 1 will reflect the upcoming January 1 adjusted rates. (For example, 2012 rates
reflect an increase based on the average CPI for 2005-2009).
220 HANDLING, LOADING AND UNLOADING
Handling, loading and unloading services are provided by independent agents at all terminal facilities covered by
this tariff. A Terminal Use Permit is required and available to any qualified agent desiring to provide longshore
services at the terminal facilities of the City of Seward in the form provided by the City..
225 LABOR AND SERVICE CHARGES
A labor and service charge is assessed, in addition to any other charges set forth in this tariff, for all labor
performed by City personnel and for specific services provided by the City of Seward or its agents. Service charges
do not include charges for dockage, wharfage, wharf demurrage or handling.
Specific Services
(a) . The following rates shall apply for services provided by the City of Seward:
(1) Potable water furnished to vessels
(i) Less than 1,000 gallons from harbor facilities not requiring City assistance or use of fire
hydrant: NO CHARGE.
(ii) All service in excess of 1,000 gallons:
(1) During regular business hours: BASIC CONNECT CHARGE - $52.50.
(2) Outside regular business hours: BASIC CONNECT CHARGE - $105.00.
(iii) In addition to (ii) above, a variable rate of $6.32/1,000 gallons shall be charged for potable
water.
(2) Electricity - Small Boat Harbor
(i) All Vessels (except Transient Vessels staying 15 consecutive days or less.
.............. Electricity (per kilowatt hour).......................................................... $0.23
$18.19
Customer charge (per month)…………………………………………....$
(ii) Transient Vessels staying 15 consecutive days or less
Connect Fee………………………………………………………………...None
Electricity (daily rate)……………………………………………………………
120 volt……………………………………………………………………$10.00
208 volt/single phase……………………………………………………...$20.00
208 volt/three phase……………………………………………………….$40.00
Customer charge (per month)……………………………………………….None
(3) Electricity - Seward Marine Industrial Center
25.00
(i) Connect fee.......................................................................................... ……..$
0.30
(ii) Electricity (per kilowatt hour)………………..$
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$38.00
(iii) Customer charge (per month)…………………………………………….$15.75
(4) Towing inside Small Boat Harbor - $52.50 plus labor
(5) Pumping vessel - $31.50 plus labor
(6) Used Oil, filter and sorbent disposal
Over 5 gallons 0.53 per gallon plus labor and equipment
Filters, sorbents 10.50 per barrel or portion thereof plus labor and equipment
Labor/Personnel
(b)
(1) When labor is furnished by the City at the request of a user, it is expressly stipulated that the City acts
solely as agent of the user. The City shall charge for labor provided by the City for the following
services:
(i) All services not specifically described in this tariff;
(ii) Services of loading, unloading or transferring cargo for which no specific commodity rates are
provided and which cannot be performed at the rates named under N.O.S., and cargo in
packages or units of such unusual bulk, size, shape or weight as to preclude performing such
services at rates named under individual items contained in this tariff;
(iii) Services for which no specific commodity rates are provided and any other services for which
specific rates are named in this tariff but which, because of unusual conditions or
requirements of shippers not normally incidental to such services, preclude the performance;
(iv) Services of cleaning city docks, or terminal facilities, of dunnage, stevedore gear and other
equipment or material when the shipper, vessel owner or consignee fails to promptly clear the
facility as requested by the Harbormaster;
Subsection
225 (2) Rates named in this tariff for services involving labor are predicated upon straight-time wages for a
workday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday. When overtime or
penalty time wages to labor are necessary, rates are adjusted to include such penalties or differential
rates.
When a user notifies the Harbormaster of a request for labor for a specified time, and labor is on the
job and ready for work at that time, the use shall be charged from the time the labor is ready for work
until the work is concluded even if the work is delayed, provided such delay was not the fault of the
City.
(3) All labor provided by City personnel shall be charged at FIFTY TWO DOLLARS AND FIFTY
CENTS ($52.50) per hour straight-time (no premium) and SEVENTY-EIGHT DOLLARS AND
SEVENTY FIVE CENTS ($78.75) per hour overtime. Work requiring call-outs shall be charged at
a minimum of two hours at the overtime rate.
Equipment
(c) . When the City utilizes City equipment to provide services under this subsection, it will charge
users for the cost of that equipment on an hourly basis at the rates charged capital projects within the City of
Seward for similar equipment.
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(1) Loader .....................................................................................................$68.25 plus operator
(2) Grader .....................................................................................................$68.25 plus operator
Subsection
(3) Oil Tanker ..............................................................................................$47.25
225
(4) Pickup Truck ..........................................................................................$ 8.40 plus operator
(5) Crane Truck ............................................................................................$12.60 plus operator
(6) Flatbed Truck .........................................................................................$15.75 plus operator
(7) Dump Truck ...........................................................................................$47.25 plus operator
(8) Back Hoe ................................................................................................$31.50 plus operator
(9) Pumps .....................................................................................................$31.50 plus labor
(10) Smart Ash Burner...................................................................................$31.50 plus labor
(11) Misc. Power Equipment .........................................................................$31.50 plus labor
Special Services
(d) . Except where otherwise required by law, the Harbormaster has the authority to refuse to
provide or to arrange for the provision of services in addition to those set out in Paragraph (a) above.
Special services, including waste, or garbage disposal shall be billed at the City's actual cost plus 35%
administrative overhead charges (including City labor costs as determined in Paragraphs 2 and 3 above)
plus 125% of City costs for services arranged for by the City but provided by others. Special services shall
not include the taking or handling of sewage of any kind. Sewage disposal must be accomplished by the
vessel owner or his agent pursuant to federal, state and local (City of Seward) laws, codes and ordinances.
Miscellaneous Charges
(e)
(1) Meter test, each., when previous test occurred
within 24 months ................................................................................................... $ 52.50
(2) Deposit .................................................................................................................. $100.00
(3) Tampering with or unauthorized breaking of meter seal ...................................... $525.00
(4) Dishonored check fee .............................................................................................. $35.00
(5) Reconnection after disconnect of delinquent account ............................................ $ 42.00
230 PASSENGER FEES
Fee
(a). In addition to other tariff provisions, the terms and conditions of this item apply and charges are assessed
to passenger vessels, sport fishing vessels, guide and outfitter vessels, and all other vessels carrying passengers for
compensation. A passenger fee of $3.50 per passenger shall be paid for each passenger embarking or
disembarking a vessel at a City Dock, as such term is defined in subsection 100 hereof. The passenger fee is
assessed once per passenger per excursion regardless of whether the passenger excursion is one-way or round-trip.
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As used in this subsection, “compensation” means payment to the vessel owner or operator whether by charter or
through fares paid by or on behalf of passengers. (Res.2000-093)
Subsection
230Filing of forms and payment of fees.
(b) Prior to January 1 of each year, operators of affected passenger vessels
shall complete a passenger fee registration form provided by the City. Passenger fees shall be paid and reported to
the City monthly, on a form, and in a manner, provided by the City, within 30 calendar days of the month following
the month for which the fees are due. The City may require more or less frequent filing, depending on the account
status of the filer. A return must be filed every period, even if no transactions have occurred. Failure to file a return
is subject to a missed filing fee of $25 for each missed filing. Failure to remit all taxes collected or later found to be
due by the due date, is subject to a penalty in the amount of 10% of the amount owed, plus interest charged at the
maximum rate allowed by law per year, compounded monthly.
Failure to file.
(c) When an operator fails to file a return, or when the city manager finds that a return filed by an
operator is not properly supported, the city manager may prepare and file a return on behalf of the operator.
Passenger fees estimated on a return filed on behalf of the operator may be premised upon any information that is
available to the city manager including, without limitation, comparative data for similar businesses. An operator for
whom an involuntary return is filed under this subsection shall be liable for the passenger fees stated on the return
as well as any applicable penalties and interest as stated in 230 (b).
231CAPITAL RENEWAL AND REPLACEMENT FEE
Fee
. In addition to other tariff provisions, the terms and conditions of this item apply and charges are assessed to all
vessels paying moorage and/or dockage in the Seward Small Boat Harbor. A capital renewal and replacement fee
will be assessed to each vessel according to overall length. The fee will apply for each calendar month or fraction
thereof in which moorage and/or dockage charges are assessed in the Seward Small Boat Harbor. The fee must be
pre-paid with moorage, or will be billed accordingly, as follows:
$5
.00 fee per month or fraction thereof: Vessels 0 to 21 feet
$10
.00 fee per month or fraction thereof: Vessels 22 to 44 feet
$15.00
fee per month or fraction thereof: Vessels 45 to 79 feet
$20.00
fee per month or fraction thereof: Vessels 80 feet and longer
Fees for transient vessels shall commence when a vessel is made fast to a wharf, pier or other facility, or when a
vessel is moored to another vessel so berthed (“rafting”). Charges shall continue until such vessel is completely
freed from and has vacated the harbor.
235 ASSISTANCE TO BOATERS AND OTHER AGENCIES FEES
In addition to other tariff provisions, when the City uses city equipment and personnel to provide assistance (such
as towing), to vessels outside of the Small Boat Harbor, the Harbormaster will charge users of those services ONE
HUNDRED THIRTY ONE DOLLARS AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS ($131.25) per hour for the first hour, or
any part thereof, and any services beyond the first hour at 150% of the City's actual costs, including city labor costs
as determined in Subsection 225 of this tariff.
240 BOAT LAUNCH RAMP FEES
Operating Policy
(a) . The City owns and provides access to public launch ramps. Access to those ramps is
generally on a first-come, first-served basis, but the Harbormaster may deviate from that policy or
refuse access to a ramp when, in his judgment, the public interest would be served according to his
determination of the following factors:
(1) The degree of existing or potential congestion in the harbor including upland storage areas and
whether the proposed launch or retrieval will affect that congestion; and
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(2) Whether the launch or recovery poses a risk of loss of public or private property.
Subsection
240Launch Fees
(b) . Vessels shall be charged TEN DOLLARS ($10.00) per launch from the public launch ramps,
or vessel owners or operators may obtain an annual launch permit sticker for ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
($100.00) entitling a specific vessel and owner to launches from January 1 through December 31 of each
year. This fee excludes vessels propelled solely by human power, which shall pay FIVE DOLLARS ($5.00)
per launch, or FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) for an annual launch permit. Annual fees shall not be prorated,
and the Harbormaster will issue annual permits upon receipt of a completed application and payment
therefor.
245 PUBLIC SHOWERS
Public showers are available twenty-four hours a day in the restroom facilities located in the Harbormaster's
building. The showers are coin-operated, and the fee is TWO DOLLARS ($2.00) (eight quarters) for 7 minutes.
Change is available in the Harbormaster's office during regular business hours.
250 50-TON TRAVELIFT
Operating Policy
(a) . The City owns and operates a 50-ton Travelift in the Small Boat Harbor. The
Harbormaster generally schedules vessel lifts on a first-come, first-served basis, but he may deviate from
that policy or refuse a lift when, in his judgment, the public interest would be served. In making this public
interest finding, the Harbormaster will consider the following factors:
(1) The degree of existing or potential congestion in the harbor, including upland storage areas, and
whether the proposed lift will affect that congestion; and
(2) Whether the lift poses a risk of loss of public or private property, including potential damage to the
Travelift or other city property and/or a risk of injury to people.
Boat Lift Agreement
(b) . No vessel shall be lifted from land or water without a boat lift agreement (in the form
provided by the City) having first been completed. It shall be the responsibility of the vessel
owner/operator arranging the lift to provide the Harbormaster with all relevant information to conduct a safe
lift including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) Vessel displacement;
(2) Vessel hull type and configuration;
(3) Location of all hull attachments and through-the-hull fittings including propeller shafts, rudders, etc.;
(4) Location, weight and type of ballast, fuel and water tanks; and
(5) Any special lift requirements to avoid vessel damage.
Responsibilities
(c) . The vessel owner/operator, or his agent, must be present during all vessel lifts and must
inspect and approve the City's proposed placement of lift slings, lines and destination location. It is the
responsibility of the vessel owner/operator, or his agent, to provide all blocking materials, to block the
vessel, and to approve the placement of the vessel on said blocking. It is also the responsibility of the vessel
owner/operator, or his agent, to assure that any vessel cradles or trailers upon which the vessel is to be
placed are adequate in design and strength to safely accommodate the vessel.
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It is the responsibility of the vessel owner/operator to assure that adequate handling lines are placed and
manned on the vessel upon its return to the water.
Subsection
250
Dockside Lay Time
(d) . Dockside lay time may be allowed as scheduling permits. However, all vessels must
be removed from dockside within three (3) hours of receiving notice from the Harbormaster or his agents.
255 50-TON TRAVELIFT FEES
Description of Charge
(a) . The lift fee is the charge for lifting a vessel from the water or the land utilizing the
City's 50-ton Travelift. A separate lift fee is generated whenever a vessel is lifted, even if it is only lifted and
relocated on land. Lift fees do not include overtime labor charges for operation of the Travelift system as
described in Subsection 225 of this tariff.
Lift Fee
(b)
Minimum Fee
(1). The minimum fee for a lift shall be TWO HUNDRED THIRTY SIX DOLLARS
AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS ($236.25) for the first hour of use or any portion of time less than
one hour. The lift fee will be determined by the overall length of the vessel. A full lift fee is earned
once a lift has commenced, even if that lift is subsequently interrupted, suspended or canceled for any
reason. The risk of loss because of a suspended or canceled lift by reason of mechanical failure or
difficulty with the Travelift system is the responsibility of the vessel owner/operator. Once a lift is
scheduled and the boat owner fails to show or cancel the lift at least one hour prior to the scheduled
lift time, the minimum lift fee will be charged.
Additional Lift Fee Rates for Large Vessels
(2) . In addition to the minimum fee, the lift fee shall be
TWENTY ONE DOLLARS ($21.00) per foot of vessel length for each foot over fifty (50) feet
during the first hour of use or any portion of time less than one (1) hour.
Second and Additional Hours of Lift
(3) . All time in excess of one (1) hour shall be charged in fifteen
(15) minute increments at the rate of FIFTY-NINE DOLLARS AND SIX CENTS ($59.06) per one-
quarter (1/4) hour or any portion of time less than one-quarter (1/4) hour.
Relocation Fee
(4) . Relocation of all vessels on the uplands shall be charged at a rate of TWO
HUNDRED THIRTY SIX DOLLARS AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS ($236.25) per hour.
260 250-TON TRAVELIFT
Operating Policy
(a) . The City owns and operates a 250-ton Travelift in the Seward Marine Industrial Center.
The Harbormaster generally schedules vessel lifts on a first-come, first-served basis, but he may deviate
from that policy or refuse a lift when, in his judgment, the public interest would be served. In making this
public interest finding, the Harbormaster will consider the following factors:
(1) The degree of existing or potential congestion in the harbor, including upland storage areas, and
whether the proposed lift will affect that congestion; and
(2) Whether the lift poses a risk of loss of public or private property, including potential damage to the
Travelift or other city property and/or a risk of injury to people.
Boat Lift Agreement
(b) . No vessel shall be lifted from land or water without a boat lift agreement (in the form
provided by the City) having first been completed.
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It shall be the responsibility of the vessel owner/operator arranging the lift to provide the Harbormaster with
all relevant information to conduct a safe lift including, but not limited to, the following:
Subsection
260
(1) Vessel displacement;
(2) Vessel hull type and configuration;
(3) Location of all hull attachments and through-the-hull fittings including propeller shafts, rudders, etc.
(4) Location, weight and type of ballast, fuel and water tanks; and
(5) Any special lift requirements to avoid vessel damage.
Responsibilities
(c) . The vessel owner/operator, or his agent, must be present during all vessel lifts and must
inspect and approve the City's proposed placement of lift slings, lines and destination location. It is the
responsibility of the vessel owner/operator, or his agent, to provide all blocking materials, to block the
vessel, and to approve the placement of the vessel on said blocking. It is also the responsibility of the vessel
owner/operator, or his agent, to assure that any vessel cradles or trailers upon which the vessel is to be
placed are adequate in design and strength to safely accommodate the vessel.
It is the responsibility of the vessel owner/operator to assure that adequate handling lines are placed and
manned on the vessel upon its return to the water.
Dockside Lay Time
(d) . Dockside lay time may be allowed as scheduling permits. However, all vessels must
be removed from dockside within three (3) hours of receiving notice from the Harbormaster or his agents.
265 250-TON TRAVELIFT FEES
Description of Charge
(a) . The lift fee is the charge for lifting a vessel from the water or the land utilizing the
City's 250-ton Travelift. A separate lift fee is generated whenever a vessel is lifted, even if it is only lifted
and relocated on land. Lift fees do not include overtime labor charges for operation of the Travelift system
as described in Subsection 225 of this tariff.
Lift Fee
(b)
Minimum Fee
(1). The minimum fee for a lift on the 250-ton Travelift shall be THREE HUNDRED
FORTY SIX DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS ($346.50) for the first hour of use or any portion of
time less than one (1) hour. The overall length of the vessel will determine the lift fee. A full lift fee is
charged once a lift has commenced, even if that lift is subsequently interrupted, suspended or canceled
for any reason. The risk of loss because of a suspended or canceled lift by reason of mechanical failure
or difficulty with the Travelift system is the responsibility of the vessel owner/operator. Once a lift is
scheduled and the boat owner fails to show or cancel the lift at least one hour prior to the scheduled lift
time, the minimum lift fee will be charged.
Additional Lift Fee Rates for Large Vessels
(2). For all vessels over FIFTY FIVE (55) feet in length, an
additional TWENTY ONE DOLLARS ($21.00) shall be charged for each foot of vessel length over
fifty five (55) feet during the first hour of use or any portion of time less than one (1) hour.
Second and Additional Hours of Lift
(3). For use of a lift in excess of one (1) hour, a fee of THREE
HUNDRED FORTY SIX DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS ($ 346.50) per hour shall be charged.
This charge shall be assessed in not less than fifteen (15) minute increments of EIGHTY SIX
DOLLARS AND SIXTY THREE CENTS ($86.63) and shall be generated per one-quarter (1/4) hour
or any portion of time less than one-quarter (1/4) hour.
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Relocation Fee
(4) . Relocation of all vessels on the uplands shall be charged at a rate of THREE
HUNDRED FORTY SIX DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS ($346.50) per hour.
270 SHIPLIFT FEE
Description of Charge
(a) . The shiplift fee is the charge for lifting a vessel from the water and returning it to
the water utilizing the shiplift.
Lift Fee
(b) . The shiplift fee shall be based upon vessel length. A full shiplift fee is earned once a lift has
commenced, even if that lift is subsequently interrupted, suspended or canceled for any reason. The risk of
loss because of a suspended or canceled lift by reason of mechanical failure or difficulty with the shiplift
system is the responsibility of the permit holder and the vessel owner.
Basis for Computing Charges
(c) . The shiplift fee will be determined by the overall length of the vessel.
Overall length shall be construed to mean the linear distance, expressed in feet, from the most forward point
at the stem to the aftermost part of the stern of the vessel, measured parallel to the base line of the vessel.
For shiplift fee purposes, overall length of the vessel as published in "Lloyd's Register of Shipping" will be
used. If no such figure appears in "Lloyd's Register", the shiplift operator reserves the right to:
(1) Obtain the overall length from the vessel's register, or
(2) Measure the vessel.
Preference to Reserved Use
(d) . Priority is given to shiplift use reserved in advance with the shiplift operator.
Reservations remain effective if such use begins within twenty-four (24) hours of the scheduled use. Late
use or arrival will be rescheduled on a space-available basis. Reservations must specify arrival and
departure dates and the nature of the work to be performed.
A permit holder may secure a reservation under the following conditions:
(1)Request for reservation is made on a Vessel Shiplift Use Application (see "Forms" in the preface of this
document) indicating rail and date(s) requested.
(2)Reservation request must be received by the shiplift operator a minimum of 7 days prior to anticipated
vessel arrival.
(3)The permit holder must provide, as may be requested by the shiplift operator as a part of the lifting
process, to the extent of his knowledge, all information called for by any Supplement to Shiplift Use
Application (see "Forms" in the preface of this document) or any other information respecting the
vessel including, but not limited to, its estimated arrival and departure, amount(s) and type(s) of cargo
on board, and estimate of amount of each category of port charges, as enumerated. The submission of
this form, signed by the permit holder or his agent, shall constitute the permit holder's attestation as to
the accuracy of the information therein supplied; and the permit holder shall be held personally liable to
the shiplift operator and the City of Seward for any financial loss suffered by the shiplift operator and
City of Seward as a result of the permit holder's failure to so report accurately.
Should the permit holder, subsequent to submission of this form, receive information which materially
differs from the information previously provided, and which information the permit holder reasonably
believes is not equally known to the shiplift operator, it shall immediately notify the shiplift operator
and, if requested by the shiplift operator, promptly file an amended Supplement to Shiplift Use
Application with the shiplift operator.
(4) Full lift fees are payable to the shiplift operator at the time of reservation. Prepaid lift fees will be non-
refundable unless a written cancellation is received by the shiplift operator a minimum of fourteen (14)
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days prior to scheduled vessel lift. (See also Section I, Responsibility for Charges, Collection and
Guarantee of Charge.)
Subsection
270
(5) All estimates of charges are subject to approval and/or adjustment by the shiplift operator. The
shiplift operator shall promptly, after receipt of said estimate, advise the permit holder as to (1) its
approval or adjusted estimate of lift charges, and (2) whether posting of cash or security is required
for any one or more categories of such charges and the amount thereof.
(6) An agreement is made to work continuously on moving the vessel through the shiplift system
utilizing not less than day and early night shifts (first and second shifts) and equipment to the fullest
extent available in accordance with circumstances then prevailing.
(7) In addition to the terms for lift reservation and establishment of financial responsibility as set forth
herein, requests for lift reservation and assignments of lifts shall otherwise be in accordance with all
local rules and regulations established by the City of Seward.
Berth May be Granted Before Payment
(e) . For safety or other reasons, the shiplift operator, in some
circumstances, may allow the lift of a vessel before the permit holder or agent has paid all applicable
charges or otherwise complied with all applicable tariff provisions or conditions of lifting.
Inspection of Vessels on the Shiplift Platform
(f) . Except in extraordinary circumstances and with the prior
approval of the Harbormaster, vessels are not to be inspected on the shiplift platform. All vessels are to be
lifted utilizing a moveable cradle system. Inspections of lifted vessels are to be limited to ascertaining that a
vessel is properly positioned on a cradle system and ready to be moved through the shiplift system to a
repair booth.
Repairs to Vessels on the Shiplift System
(g) . Vessels may not occupy the shiplift system for the purposes of
repairs to the vessel. THERE ARE TO BE NO VESSEL REPAIRS MADE ON THE SHIPLIFT
SYSTEM. The shiplift system is to be used only for the movement of vessels to a repair berth off the system
or the return of a vessel from a repair berth to the water. A vessel that is not being moved will be permitted
to occupy space on the shiplift only with the understanding that it shall be moved when the shiplift system is
needed for any reason, including maintenance of the system. A vessel on notice to move which refuses to
move will be assessed lay charges at TEN (10) times the normal rate, starting at the time the vessel is
noticed to vacate. In addition, vessels refusing to vacate on demand may be moved by shiplift operator
personnel or otherwise, and any expenses, damages to vessel or to other vessels or shiplift system during
such removal shall be charged to the vessel so moved. All vessels using the shiplift system without proper
authorization must be removed on receipt of notice from the Harbormaster of his agents.
(h) Notice of Hazardous Cargo and Permit Requirement
. Notice shall be given to the shiplift operator at the
time of reservation of the fuel, ballast and any unusual weight distribution or structural requirements for
lifting each vessel. Notice shall be given of any vessel carrying cargo which is hazardous, extremely
flammable, corrosive, explosive or otherwise poses a significant risk of harm to property or persons at least
twenty-four (24) hours prior to landing or use of the shiplift system. The shiplift operator, at his sole
discretion, may issue a permit for shiplift system use if he finds that sufficient precautions have been taken to
minimize any potential risks presented by such vessel.
Dockside Lay Time
(i) . Dockside lay time may be allowed as scheduling permits. However, all vessels must
be removed from dockside within three (3) hours of receiving notice from the shiplift operator or his agents.
Lift Fee Rates
(j) . The lift fee shall be TEN DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS ($10.50) per foot of vessel
length. This fee does not include labor charges for operation of the shiplift system as described in
Subsection 225. This fee does not include any daily lay charge as described in Subsection 265.
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275 DAILY SHIPLIFT LAY CHARGE
Description of Charge
(a) . The daily lay charge is the charge for vessels either on the shiplift system or upland
of the shiplift system on repair berths.
Lay Fee
(b) . Daily lay charges shall be based on the number of complete or partial days a vessel is on the
shiplift system or upland of the system. Each day commences at 12:01 a.m. In computing daily lay charges
for less than 12 hours, lay charges at one-half (1/2) of one full day's charge shall be assessed. For any lay
time greater than 12 hours and less than 24 hours, a full day's lay charge shall be assessed.
Basis for Computing Charges
(c) . The daily charges shall be assessed against a vessel regardless of vessel size
or length.
Rate
(d) . The daily charge is TWO HUNDRED TEN DOLLARS ($210.00) per day or a portion thereof.
Vessels using side rails shall be assessed a lay charge of THREE HUNDRED FIFTEEN DOLLARS
($315.00) per day or a portion thereof.
280 UPLAND STORAGE
Area of Land Available
(a) . The City of Seward will make available a limited area of land in the Small Boat
Harbor and the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) for storage of boats or boats on trailers subject to
the following conditions:
(1) Space is made available on a first-come, first served basis.
(2) No vessel or trailer may be placed on the designated upland storage area without prior permission of
the Harbormaster.
(3) Subject to City of Seward policy and procedures, vessels undergoing active repairs may use upland
storage space. Charges assessed depend upon the nature of work being conducted.
Calculation ofRates.
(b) Charges shall be based on the overall length of the vessel or trailer (whichever is
greater) and shall be based on a per-calendar-month charge.
Lay Time Rates
(c)
Small Boat Harbor
(1) . Lay time for upland storage in the Small Boat Harbor shall be charged at a rate of
NINE DOLLARS AND NINETEEN CENTS ($9.19) per day for stays of ten (10) days or less in any
calendar month. For stays of eleven (11) days or more in any calendar month, the lay time shall be charged
at a rate of NINETY ONE DOLLARS AND EIGHTY EIGHT CENTS ($91.88) per calendar month for a
vessel, trailer or cradle up to fifty (50) feet in length. The monthly charges for larger vessels shall include an
additional ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY EIGHT CENTS($1.58) per foot for each foot over fifty feet in
length.
Seward Marine Industrial Center
. Lay time for upland storage in the Seward Marine Industrial Center shall be
charged at a rate of ten cents ($0.10) per linear foot of the overall length of the vessel per calendar day. For stays
of longer than one year, the lay time shall be charged at a rate of twenty cents ($0.20) per linear foot of the
overall length of the vessel per calendar day after one year.
Empty Cradles/Trailers and Equipment
(d) . For purposes of this tariff, a vessel trailer or cradle or equipment
stored beyond a 10 foot radius of the vessel shall be measured and charged thirty cents ($0.30) per square
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foot per calendar month. Cradles, trailers or equipment placed or remaining on the upland storage area
prior to or after a vessel is stored shall generate storage fees at this rate.
285 WHARFAGE
Application of Charge
(a) . Wharfage rates named in this tariff will be charged for all merchandise received
over the city docks of the City of Seward and will be in addition to all other charges made under provisions
of this tariff, EXCEPT:
No wharfage shall be charged to ship's gear, such as strongbacks, lines, hatch covers, walking boards, etc.,
placed on wharf during unloading operations. Fuel handled over wharf will not be considered as ship's
stores and will be subject to wharfage and other charges that may be incurred.
Over-side
(b) . One-half of wharfage named herein will be charged to merchandise discharged or
loaded over-side of vessel directly to or from another vessel or to the water when vessel is berthed at a
wharf.
Over-stowed Cargo
(c) . Over-stowed cargo destined for discharging at another port will be exempt of
wharfage charges, provided that such cargo is not removed from wharf prior to reloading to the vessel.
290 WHARFAGE RATES
Schedule of Standard Rates
(a) . Except as otherwise specifically provided, rates are in dollars per ton of 2,000
pounds or per 40 cubic feet.
Commodity Wharfage Rate
Freight N.O.S. ...................................................................................................................... $ 3.15
Scrap (iron, steel) ................................................................................................................ $ 3.15
Raw fish, unprocessed ......................................................................................................... $ 3.15
Poles, logs, cants or cut finished lumber
per MBM (Note: 2,000 lbs shall be deemed 1 MBM ....................................................... $ 3.15
Petroleum products (inbound) per barrel ............................................................................ $ 0.18
Petroleum products (outbound) per barrel ........................................................................ $ 0.25
Petroleum products (gasoline) per gallon ....................................................................... $ 0.015
Petroleum products (diesel) per gallon ......................................................................... $ 0.0075
Plastic material .................................................................................................................... $ 4.20
Explosives ........................................................................................................................ $ 26.25
Vans or containers (net contents weight) .......................................................................... $ 2.10
Vehicles (gross vehicle weight............................................................................................. $ 5.25
Bulk gravel ......................................................................................................................... $ 0.26
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Bulk salt .............................................................................................................................. $ 0.89
Discount Rates Based on Guaranteed Payments
(b) . Upon approval by the Seward City Council, those
shippers who guarantee minimum levels of wharfage payments regardless of actual shipments may obtain a
written prepayment agreement (in the form provided by the City). The discounted rates shall be as follows
based on a guaranteed annual payment of at least $250,000 regardless of volume shipped:
Timber and timber products, first 100,000 tons ......................................................... $ 1.58/ton
Next 80,000 tons ........................................................................................................ $ 1.31/ton
Excess over 180,000 tons ............................................................................................ $ 0.53/ton
295 WHARF DEMURRAGE
Description of Charge.
(a) A charge will be assessed against cargo remaining in or on terminal facilities after
the expiration of free time, unless arrangements have been made for storage.
Calculation of Free Time
(b) . Free time is calculated exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. Free time
starts at 7:00 a.m. after freight is received or unloaded onto wharf from car of truck or, in the case of freight
received from vessel, at 7:00 a.m. after completion of vessel's discharge. On outbound traffic, the day or
days vessel is loading are not included in the computation. On inbound traffic from vessel, delivery of which
is made after the allotted free time, the day freight is loaded out or delivered to truck or car is to be included
in the computation as a storage day.
When freight is transshipped between deep-sea vessels and involves application of both a long and a short
time period, the longer period shall be allowed, but not the aggregate of any two free time periods.
Free time
(c) . Free time of five days will be allowed on all inbound traffic. Free time of ten days will be
allowed on all outbound traffic.
Rates
(d) . After expiration of applicable free time, wharf demurrage will be assessed at the following rates (per
day, per ton (2,000 lbs.) or portion thereof):
Commodity First 5 days After 5 days
All freight, N.O.S. $ 1.26 $ 2.52
Mobile homes, portable buildings,
living quarters $26.25/day/unit $105.00/day/unit
Upon prior arrangement with the Harbormaster, upland storage will be billed monthly at a rate of
TWENTY-SIX CENTS ($.26) per square foot for each month or fraction thereof after expiration of free
time above.
Lay-Down Areas
(e) . All cargo is expected to vacate city docks, wharves and piers as soon upon arrival as
possible. Cargo is not to be stored on city docks, piers and wharves awaiting pick up by vessels unless prior
arrangements are made with the Harbormaster. The Harbormaster shall have the discretion to refuse all
cargo activities and/or lay-down, either inbound or outbound. Cargo that is allowed to wait for "beyond"
transportation shall adhere to the following rules:
(1) Lay down areas are outside of 100' of water front immediately adjacent to the dock, wharf or ramp.
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(2) Cargo may not be placed on the city docks or terminal facilities except in the designated lay-down
areas.
(3) Cargo and freight not placed in a designated lay-down area must be immediately removed from a city
dock or terminal facility upon order of the Harbormaster.
(4) A vessel, shipper or consignee who refuses to move cargo on demand will be assessed wharf
demurrage at five times its applicable rate, starting at the time the vessel, shipper or consignee is
noticed to move the cargo.
(5) In addition, the Harbormaster may, in his discretion, move cargo or freight, and any expense or
damages, including damage to cargo or freight during such movement, shall be charged to the vessel,
shipper or consignee, except for damages caused by the City's own negligence.
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PORT AND HARBOR TARIFF
REGULATIONS - 2013
RULES, RATES, CHARGES AND REGULATIONS
FOR PORT AND HARBOR FACILITIES
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
SEWARD BOAT HARBOR, SEWARD MARINE CENTER AND SHIP LIFT SYSTEM
CITY OF SEWARD
P.O. BOX 167
SEWARD, AK 99664
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Table of Contents
PREFACE ............................................................................................................................................................ v
Tariff Revisions .......................................................................................................................................................v
Forms ...................................................................................................................................................................v
Explanation of Abbreviations and Characters That May Appear in Tariff .............................................................v
Notice to Public ..................................................................................................................................................... vi
SECTION I - GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS................................................................................ 1
100 DEFINITIONS - GENERAL ................................................................................................................. 1
105 APPLICATION OF TARIFF ................................................................................................................. 2
(a) General Application of Tariff .................................................................................................................. 2
(b) Tariff Effective ......................................................................................................................................... 2
(c) Acceptance of Tariff ................................................................................................................................ 2
(d) Reservation of Agreement Rights ............................................................................................................ 2
(e) Compliance with Conditions of Docking and Facility Use ..................................................................... 3
110 APPLICATION OF RATES .................................................................................................................. 3
115 INSURANCE.......................................................................................................................................... 3
120 RESPONSIBILITY FOR COLLECTION AND GUARANTEE OF CHARGE ................................. 3
(a) Responsibility for Charges ...................................................................................................................... 3
(b) Prepayment, Time of Prepayment, Acceptable Security, Refund of Excess ........................................... 3
(c) Waiver of Prepayment Requirement ....................................................................................................... 4
(d) Charges on Delinquent Accounts ............................................................................................................ 4
125 LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE AND INDEMNITY .............................................................. 4
(a) Responsibility Limited ............................................................................................................................. 4
(b) Indemnity ................................................................................................................................................. 5
(c) Owner's Risk ............................................................................................................................................ 5
130 RIGHTS OF THE CITY OF SEWARD ................................................................................................ 6
(a) Access to Harbor or Port Facilities ......................................................................................................... 6
(b) Right to Refuse Cargo.............................................................................................................................. 6
(c) Right to Schedule Vessels and Cargo...................................................................................................... 6
(d) Right to Remove, Transfer or Warehouse Cargo .................................................................................... 7
(e) Right to Withhold Deliver of Freight ...................................................................................................... 7
(f) Right to Sell for Unpaid Charges ............................................................................................................ 7
(g) Explosives ................................................................................................................................................ 7
(h) Right to Remove, Transfer or Rearrange Vessels ................................................................................... 7
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(i) Right to Remove Materials or Equipment from City Dock or Terminal Facilities................................. 8
135 REQUESTS AND COMPLAINTS ....................................................................................................... 8
140 DELAYS - NO WAIVER OF CHARGES ............................................................................................ 8
145 MANIFESTS REQUIRED OF VESSELS ............................................................................................ 8
150 SAFETY, SANITATION AND HOUSEKEEPING ............................................................................. 8
(a) Safety and Sanitation ............................................................................................................................... 8
(b) Notice of Hazardous Cargo and Permit Requirements ........................................................................... 9
(c) Responsibility for Housekeeping ............................................................................................................. 9
(d) Smoking Prohibited ................................................................................................................................. 9
(e) Used Oil and Petroleum Products ........................................................................................................... 9
155 RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE............................................................................... 9
160 BULK PETROLEUM PRODUCTS .................................................................................................... 10
(a) Application of Tariff .............................................................................................................................. 10
(b) Clearing and Heating Petroleum Lines .................................................................................................. 10
(c) Regulations Governing Petroleum Products ......................................................................................... 10
(d) Housekeeping ........................................................................................................................................ 10
SECTION II - SERVICES AND CHARGES ................................................................................................... 11
200 MOORAGE .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Outside the Small Boat Harbor ............................................................................................................................ 11
Within the Small Boat Harbor .............................................................................................................................. 11
(a) Assignment of Berths............................................................................................................................. 11
(b) Waiting List for Permanent Slip Assignment ........................................................................................ 11
(c) Permanent Slip Assignments ................................................................................................................. 11
(d) Late Renewals
(e) First Year Permanent slip assignment
(f) Permanent and Temporary (Transient) Slip Assignments .................................................................... 12
(g) Notice Upon Arrival .............................................................................................................................. 12
(h) Vessel Registration ................................................................................................................................ 13
205 MOORAGE RATES ............................................................................................................................ 13
(a) Calculation of Moorage Rates ............................................................................................................... 13
(b) Daily Rates ............................................................................................................................................. 13
(c) Annual Moorage Fees ............................................................................................................................ 13
(d) Moorage Rates for Slip Assignments .................................................................................................... 14
(e) Float Plane Fees ..................................................................................................................................... 15
210 DOCKAGE ........................................................................................................................................... 15
(a) Dockage Period...................................................................................................................................... 15
(b) Basis for Computing Charges ................................................................................................................ 15
(c) Vessels Docked to Repair, Shore, Outfit or Fumigate .......................................................................... 15
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(d) Preference to Reserved Dock Use ......................................................................................................... 15
(e) Berth May be Granted Before Payment ................................................................................................. 16
(f) Charges on Vessel Shifting.................................................................................................................... 17
(g) Charges to Assisting Vessels ................................................................................................................. 17
(h) Notice of Hazardous Cargo and Permit Requirement ........................................................................... 17
(i) Dockside Lay Time ................................................................................................................................ 17
215 DOCKAGE RATES ............................................................................................................................. 17
(a) Daily Dockage Rate ............................................................................................................................... 17
(b) Monthly Dockage Rate .......................................................................................................................... 17
220 HANDLING, LOADING AND UNLOADING .................................................................................. 18
225 LABOR AND SERVICE CHARGES ................................................................................................. 18
(a) Specific Services.................................................................................................................................... 19
(b) Labor/Personnel ..................................................................................................................................... 19
(c) Equipment .............................................................................................................................................. 20
(d) Special Services ..................................................................................................................................... 20
(e) Miscellaneous Charges .......................................................................................................................... 20
230 PASSENGER FEES ............................................................................................................................. 21
............................................................................................................................................ 21
(a) Fee
(b) Filing of Forms and Payment ................................................................................................................. 21
231 CAPITAL RENEWAL AND REPLACEMENT FEE ......................................................................................... 21
235 ASSISTANCE TO BOATERS AND OTHER AGENCIES............................................................... 21
240 BOAT LAUNCH RAMP FEES ........................................................................................................... 21
(a) Operating Policy .................................................................................................................................... 22
(b) Launch Fees ........................................................................................................................................... 22
245 PUBLIC SHOWERS ............................................................................................................................ 22
250 50-TON TRAVELIFT.......................................................................................................................... 22
(a) Operating Policy .................................................................................................................................... 22
(b) Boat Lift Agreement .............................................................................................................................. 22
(c) Responsibilities ...................................................................................................................................... 23
(d) Dockside Lay Time ................................................................................................................................ 23
255 50-TON TRAVELIFT FEES ............................................................................................................... 23
(a) Description of Charge ............................................................................................................................ 23
(b) Lift Fee ................................................................................................................................................... 23
260 250-TON TRAVELIFT ....................................................................................................................... 23
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(a) Operating Policy .................................................................................................................................... 23
(b) Boat Lift Agreement .............................................................................................................................. 24
(c) Responsibilities ...................................................................................................................................... 24
(d) Dockside Lay Time ................................................................................................................................ 24
265 250-TON TRAVELIFT FEES ............................................................................................................. 24
(a) Description of Charge ............................................................................................................................ 24
(b) Lift Fee ................................................................................................................................................... 24
270 SHIPLIFT FEE ..................................................................................................................................... 25
(a) Description of Charge ............................................................................................................................ 25
(b) Lift Fee ................................................................................................................................................... 25
(c) Basis for Computing Charges ................................................................................................................ 25
(d) Preference to Reserved Use ................................................................................................................... 25
(e) Berth May be Granted Before Payment ................................................................................................. 26
(f) Inspection of Vessels on the Shiplift Platform ...................................................................................... 26
(g) Repairs to Vessels on the Shiplift System ............................................................................................. 26
(h) Notice of Hazardous Cargo and Permit Requirement ........................................................................... 27
(i) Dockside Lay Time ................................................................................................................................ 27
(j) Lift Fee Rates ......................................................................................................................................... 27
275 DAILY SHIPLIFT LAY CHARGE ..................................................................................................... 27
(a) Description of Charge ............................................................................................................................ 27
(b) Lay Fee ................................................................................................................................................... 27
(c) Basis for Computing Charges ................................................................................................................ 27
(d) Rate ........................................................................................................................................................ 27
280 UPLAND STORAGE .......................................................................................................................... 27
(a) Area of Land Available .......................................................................................................................... 27
(b) Calculation of Rates ............................................................................................................................... 27
(c) Lay Time Rates ...................................................................................................................................... 27
(d) Empty Cradles/Trailers .......................................................................................................................... 27
285 WHARFAGE ........................................................................................................................................ 28
(a) Application of Charge............................................................................................................................ 28
(b) Overside ................................................................................................................................................. 28
(c) Overstowed Cargo ................................................................................................................................. 28
290 WHARFAGE RATES .......................................................................................................................... 28
(a) Schedule of Standard Rates ................................................................................................................... 28
(b) Discount Rates Based on Guaranteed Payments ................................................................................... 29
295 WHARF DEMURRAGE ..................................................................................................................... 29
(a) Description of Charge ............................................................................................................................ 29
(b) Calculation of Free Time ....................................................................................................................... 29
(c) Free time ................................................................................................................................................ 29
(d) Rates....................................................................................................................................................... 29
(e) Lay-Down Areas .................................................................................................................................... 30
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PREFACE
The purpose of this document is to provide, in a complete but condensed format for public review, the terms, conditions,
rules, regulations, charges, and rates comprising the City of Seward Port and Harbor Tariff, as approved from time to time by
the Seward City Council. Although some text has been rearranged for the purpose of clarification, it does not reflect any
substantive changes to the actual tariff. This document contains, but is not limited to, the City of Seward Terminal Tariff No.
100 as filed with the Federal Maritime Commission.
Tariff Revisions
The City of Seward Port and Harbor Tariff may be revised in whole or in part from time to time. Upon such revision, the
amended page(s) will show the date of revision in the lower left corner. Requests for missing pages or additional copies of
the tariff may be directed to the Seward City Clerk.
Forms
All forms referenced in this document may be obtained from the Seward City Clerk's Office or the Harbormaster's Office.
Shiplift/SyncroLift forms are available at Seward Ship's Drydock Office at the Marine Industrial Center. These forms
include, but are not limited to, Vessel Moorage Application, and supplements thereto; Application and Agreement for
Reserved Moorage; Application and Agreement for Transient Moorage; Boat Lift Agreement; Vessel Shiplift Use
Application, and Supplements thereto; Shiplift System Use Permit; Terminal Use Permit; Prepayment Agreement; and
Uplands Storage Agreement.
Explanation of Abbreviations and Characters That May Appear in Tariff
b.m. board measure lgth. length
bbl. barrel m.b.m. 1,000 ft. board measure
bdl. bundle meas. measure
crt. crate min. minimum
cs. case misc. miscellaneous
ctn. carton m.t. metric ton
cu.ft. cubic foot or feet no. number
ea. each N.O.S. not otherwise specified herein
f.f. folded flat pkg. package
F.M.C. Federal Maritime Commission sq. ft. square foot or feet
gals. gallons stg. storage
hdlg. handling U.S. United States of America
inc. including, inclusive or incorporated w.t. weight ton of 2,000 lbs.
l.c.l. less than carload w/m weight ton of 2,000 lbs. or cubic ton
of 40 cubic feet
ldg. loading yd. yard
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Notice to Public
This tariff is published and filed as required by law and is, therefore, notice to the public, shippers, consignees and
carriers that the rates, rules and charges apply to all traffic for which contract rates have not been arranged.
In addition to this Port and Harbor Tariff, the public, shippers, consignees and carriers using City of Seward
facilities should consult and be aware that the City of Seward Code of Ordinances, including but not limited to
Chapter 9.15 (Fire Prevention and the Uniform Fire Code), Title 14 (Utilities, including Garbage, Refuse, Water,
Electricity and Sewage) and Chapter 7.10 (Ports and Harbors), all as amended, apply and govern where not
specifically provided otherwise in this tariff.
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SECTION I - GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
Subsection
100 DEFINITIONS - GENERAL
Terms
(a) General. Unless provided otherwise in this tariff, applicable definitions set forth in 46 CFR § 515.6
shall control.
City Docks
(b) . The city docks of the City of Seward include all docks, floats, slips, wharves, ramps, piers,
bulkheads, dolphins and sea walls owned or operated by the City of Seward.
Float; Float System
(c) . Those portions of the city docks located within the Small Boat Harbor that rise and fall
with the tide, including the pilings, ramps, ladders and utility connections.
Holidays
(d) . In this tariff, whenever reference is made to holidays, the following days are included: New Year's
Day, President's Day, Seward's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Alaska Day, Veterans
Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day immediately following Thanksgiving Day, one-half of the working day
immediately preceding Christmas Day, and Christmas Day. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the
preceding Friday shall be considered a holiday and, when a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday
will be considered a holiday for the purposes of this tariff.
Permit Holder
(e) . A person or business that has a valid Shiplift System Use Permit issued by the City of
Seward. (See "Forms" in the preface of this document.)
Point of Rest
(f) . Point of rest is defined as that area on the terminal facility which is assigned for the receipt of
inbound cargo from the vessel and from which inbound cargo may be delivered to the consignee and that area
which is assigned for the receipt of outbound cargo from shippers for vessel loading.
Port of Seward
(g) . The Port of Seward comprises the Small Boat Harbor, the Shiplift System and all city docks
and terminal facilities located within the corporate limits of the City of Seward.
Slip
(h) . A moorage location within the float system of the Small Boat Harbor. A slip does not include the float
or finger of the float, but only the spaces between or adjacent to it.
Shiplift System
(i) . The shiplift located at the Seward Marine Industrial Center and the adjacent rail side transfer
system.
Terminal Facilities
(j). Terminal facilities include all city docks and associated equipment, offices, warehouses,
storage space, roads, paved areas, water banks and shorelines under the management and control of the City
of Seward.
Vessel
(k). In this tariff, whenever reference is made to a "vessel", the term shall mean any ship or barge, self-
propelled or other than self-propelled.
Moorage
(l) . Moorage is the charge assessed to a vessel for berthing in a slip, on a transient dock, or for tying to
a vessel so moored in the small boat harbor or other terminal facilities.
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Dockage.
100 (m) Dockage is the charge assessed to a vessel for docking at a city dock or terminal facility or for
tying to a vessel so docked. (Sometimes identified as "moorage".)
Handling.
(n) Handling means the service of physically moving cargo between point of rest and any place on
the terminal facility other than the end of a ship's tackle.
Loading and Unloading.
(o) Loading and unloading means the service of loading or unloading cargo between
any place on the terminal and railroad cars, trucks, lighters or barges or any other means of conveyance to or
from the terminal facility.
Wharfage.
(p) Wharfage is the charge assessed against any freight placed in a transit shed or on a wharf; or
passing through, over or under a wharf; or transferred between vessels; or loaded to or unloaded from a
vessel at a wharf regardless of whether or not a wharf is used. Wharfage is solely the charge for use of a
wharf and does not include handling, sorting, piling of freight or charges for any other services.
Demurrage.
(q) A charge assessed against cargo remaining in or on terminal facilities after the expiration of
free time, unless arrangements have been made for storage.
Free Time.
(r) The specified period during which cargo may occupy space assigned to it on terminal property,
free of wharf demurrage or terminal storage charges, immediately prior to the loading or subsequent to the
discharge of such cargo on or off the vessel.
105 APPLICATION OF TARIFF
General Application of Tariff
(a) . Rates, charges, rules and regulations provided in this tariff will apply only to
persons and vessels using certain terminal facilities under the jurisdiction and control of the City of Seward,
merchandise received at or shipped from the facilities or properties operated under the jurisdiction and
control of the City of Seward, and specifically to municipal docks, structures appurtenant thereto and
waterways under the management of the City of Seward. The rates, charges, rules and regulations herein
may apply to the Seward Small Boat Harbor, the harbor bounded by the rubble breakwater at the
northwestern head of Resurrection Bay (Small Boat Harbor); the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC),
including yards, basin, docks, dolphins, 250-ton Travelift, and shiplift platform; and any other terminal
facilities under the jurisdiction and control of the City of Seward.
Tariff Effective
(b) . Rates, charges, rules and regulations named in this tariff and any additions, revisions, or
supplements thereto shall apply to all vessels or users and to all freight received at facilities subject to this
tariff on and after revisions, or supplements thereto. Unless otherwise specified all transit freight received at
terminals and undelivered prior to effective dates of tariff, revisions, or supplements thereto, shall be
charged the rates in effect on the date such freight was received until entire lot or shipment has been
withdrawn.
.
Acceptance of Tariff.
(c) Use of the docks and terminal facilities of the City of Seward shall be deemed an
acceptance of this tariff and the terms and conditions named herein.
Reservation of Agreement Rights
(d) . Right is reserved by the City of Seward to enter into agreement with
carriers, shippers, consignees and/or their agents concerning rates and services, providing such
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105 agreements are consistent with existing local, state and federal law governing the civil and business relations
of all parties concerned.
Compliance with Conditions of Docking and Facility Use
(e) . Use of city docks and terminal facilities and the
acceptance of services shall conform to conditions of docking and facility use set forth herein. Only those
operators who have a valid shiplift system use permit shall have access to the shiplift system.
110 APPLICATION OF RATES
(a) Except as otherwise provided herein, rates apply per 2,000 lbs., or per 40 cubic feet as rated by ocean
carrier, or per 1,000 feet board measure, or 42 gallons per barrel of bulk petroleum products corrected to 60
degrees Fahrenheit net, or 376 lbs. per barrel of bulk cement.
(b) Rates provided for commodities herein are specific and may not be applied by analogy. If rates are not
provided for specific commodities, rates to be applied are those established for "Freight N.O.S."
115 INSURANCE
Rates named in this tariff do not include insurance of any kind. The City of Seward shall be under no obligation to
provide any insurance of any type for any vessel, cargo, or liability arising out of use of the city docks, shiplift
system, or terminal facilities. If the City does acquire any such insurance, the charges for that insurance shall be in
addition to fees described in this tariff.
120 RESPONSIBILITY FOR COLLECTION AND GUARANTEE OF CHARGE
Responsibility for Charges
(a) . The vessel, its owner or agents, shippers or consignees, owner of the cargo on
the vessel, and, in the case of shiplift operation, the permit holder shall be jointly and severally responsible
for payment of charges named herein and such payment responsibility applies without regard to the
provisions of bills of lading, charter party agreements, vessel repair, contracts or other conflicting
provisions.
Prepayment, Time of Prepayment, Acceptable Security, Refund of Excess
(b) . All charges for
services rendered by the City of Seward for the use of docks, shiplift and other terminal facilities are due and
payable in cash in advance of such services or use, as follows:
(1) For all charges attributable to the vessel from its owners or agents before a vessel commences its
loading or discharging.
(2) For all charges attributable to the vessel from the permit holder before a vessel enters the shiplift
system.
(3) For all charges attributable to the cargo from a vessel owner, charterer, shipper or consignee before
the cargo leaves the city docks or terminal facilities.
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120 (4) For all charges on perishable goods or freight of doubtful value or household goods. A cash deposit
or acceptable security in an amount equal to 125% of the estimated applicable charges shall be
required to be posted with the City of Seward six days prior to the vessel's scheduled arrival, or at
such other time as may be authorized or directed by the Harbormaster, but in all cases in advance of
actual services rendered. Wherever a cash deposit has been posted, any excess thereof, after
satisfaction of all applicable terminal charges, shall be promptly refunded by the City of Seward to
the posting party.
Waiver of Prepayment Requirement
(c) . The Harbormaster, in his sole discretion, may waive the cash-in-
advance requirement as to all or any category or categories of anticipated charges when the party
responsible for such charges has been identified to the satisfaction of the Harbormaster and
(1) That party responsible has established credit worthiness acceptable to the Harbormaster; or
(2) The permit holder has established credit worthiness acceptable to the Harbormaster; or
(3)Adequate security, acceptable to the Harbormaster, has been posted; or
(4) The agent requesting terminal services or use or any other entity acceptable to the Harbormaster as
credit worthy has personally accepted financial responsibility for the applicable charges.
The City of Seward retains the right, in its sole discretion, to determine whether a responsible party or an
agent is credit worthy, and to waive the cash-in-advance requirement. The City may establish guidelines for
determining whether a responsible party or an agent is credit worthy. Compliance with these guidelines does
not create a right to waiver of the cash-in-advance requirement.
Charges on Delinquent Accounts
(d) . All invoices, except for damages to City of Seward property, will be
declared delinquent sixty days after the date of the invoice and will be charged interest at the rate of 10.5%
per annum. All extra expenses, including legal expenses, litigation costs, or costs of agents employed to
effect collection shall also be assessed to, and payable by such accounts.
125 LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE AND INDEMNITY
Responsibility Limited
(a) . Generally, no persons other than employees of the holders of authorized terminal
use permits shall be permitted to perform any services on the wharves or docks, or in any other terminal
facility of the City of Seward, except upon written authorization of the Harbormaster. No persons other than
employees of the holders of authorized shiplift system permits shall be permitted to perform any services on
the shiplift system. Permit holders shall be required to obtain any necessary terminal use permits prior to
performing any services on any other terminal facility of the City of Seward, except upon written
authorization of the Harbormaster. The City of Seward, its employees and agents shall not be liable for the
injury of persons on the city docks, shiplift system, or terminal facilities, nor shall they be liable for any loss,
damage, or theft occasioned by such persons' presence on the city docks, shiplift system, or terminal
facilities, except that the City of Seward shall be liable for any portion of loss or damage that is directly
caused by its own negligence.
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125 The City of Seward, its employees and agents are not responsible for loss or damage caused by fire, frost,
heat, dampness, leakage, weather damage, evaporation, natural shrinkage, wastage or decay; animals, rats,
mice or other rodents; moths, weevils or other insects; leakage or discharge from fire protection systems;
collapse of buildings or structures; breakdown of plant protection systems; breakdown of plant or machinery
or equipment; or by floats, logs, piling or camel logs required in breasting vessels away from a wharf; nor
will they be answerable for any loss or damage or delay arising from insurrection, shortage of labor,
combinations, riots or strikes of any persons in their employ or in the service of others, or from any
consequences arising therefrom, except that the City of Seward shall be liable for any portion of loss or
damage that is directly caused by its own negligence.
Shiplift System.
The City of Seward, its employees and agents make no representations or warranties that
the shiplift system is adequate or sufficient for any particular vessel. Further, the City of Seward, by
requiring that only holders of shiplift permits be authorized to utilize the shiplift system, makes no
representations or warranties of any kind that the work, operation, materials, design or other aspects of the
work performed or contracted to be performed by such a permit holder is of good and workmanlike quality,
or in conformance with industry standards. Vessel owners are advised that the City of Seward is not
responsible for and specifically disclaims any liability for work performed or contracted to be performed by
a permit holder, except for those damages caused by the City's own negligence.
The City's inspection, if any, of vessels and placement on cradle systems is done solely for the purpose of
protecting the City's interest and investment in the shiplift system and should not be construed as an
acceptance of any responsibility to inspect or to inspect in any particular manner.
Indemnity
(b) . Each user, permit holder, vessel, vessel owner and its agents, shippers or consignees shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City of Seward against any and all claims arising from any breach
or default in performance of any obligation to such parties to be performed under the terms of this tariff or
arising from any act or omission of said parties for all costs, attorneys' fees, expenses, and liabilities incurred
in the defense of any such claim, action or proceeding brought against the City of Seward except only for
those caused by the City's own negligence.
Owner's Risk
(c) . All of the following shall be at the owner's risk except for those damages caused by the City's
own negligence:
(1) Glass, liquids and fragile articles will be accepted only at owner's risk for breakage, leakage or
chafing.
(2) Freight on open ground is at owner's risk for loss or damage.
(3) Freight subject to freezing will be accepted only at owner's risk.
(4) All water craft, if and when permitted by the Harbormaster or his authorized agent to be moored at
wharves or alongside of vessels, are at owner's risk for loss or damage.
(5) Any vessel utilizing the shiplift system is at owner's risk for loss or damage.
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130 RIGHTS OF THE CITY OF SEWARD
Without in any way limiting the general authority of the City of Seward, the City shall have the following powers:
Access to Harbor or Port Facilities
(a) . The City shall at all times have the right to refuse access to any city
dock or terminal facility by any person or vessel or to remove any vessel, person or cargo at any time from
any city dock or terminal facility, including the shiplift system. This right shall be reserved at all times to the
City without responsibility for demurrage, loss or damage when:
(1) Previous arrangements for use, space, receiving or unloading have not been made with the
Harbormaster;
(2) The vessel is unsafe or hazardous and may pose a risk to life or property;
(3) The value of the vessel, in the opinion of the Harbormaster, is less than the probable service charges
and other charges related to its use of the city dock or terminal facilities;
(4) During periods of congestion, or in cases of emergency, when, in the judgment of the Harbormaster,
the circumstances then prevailing or likely to occur will prevent the city dock or terminal facilities, or
any portion of them, from providing customary services to the public.
Right to Refuse Cargo
(b) . In his discretion, the Harbormaster shall at all times have the right to refuse to
accept, receive or unload, or permit a vessel or any vehicle delivering to the terminal facilities to discharge:
(1) Cargo for which previous arrangements for space, receiving, unloading or handling has not been
made with the Harbormaster by shipper, consignee or vessel.
(2) Cargo not suitably packed for safe transportation.
(3) Cargo deemed by the Harbormaster, in the reasonable exercise of his discretion, to be offensive,
perishable or hazardous. Hazardous cargo must have been prepared for shipment in accordance with
the applicable Department of Transportation regulations (including 49 CFR Parts 171-179).
(4) Cargo, the value of which may, in the opinion of the Harbormaster, be less than the probable service
charges and other charges related to it.
(5) Cargo, during a period of congestion, or in cases of emergency, when, in the judgment of the
Harbormaster, the circumstances then prevailing or likely to occur will prevent the city docks or
terminal facilities, or any portion of them, from providing customary service to the public.
Right to Schedule Vessels and Cargo
(c) . In his discretion, the Harbormaster shall at all times have the right to
schedule access to any harbor or port facility by person or vessel or to remove any vessel, person or cargo at
any time from any city dock or terminal facility, including the shiplift system, in order to provide for efficient
operation of the city docks or terminal facilities and promote the objectives of the Seward City Code.
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Right to Remove, Transfer or Warehouse Cargo
130 (d) .
Hazardous or Offensive Cargo
(1). In his discretion, the Harbormaster shall at all times have the right
to immediately remove all hazardous or offensive cargo, or cargo, which by its nature, is liable to
damage other cargo or city dock or terminal facilities. The cargo may be removed from its present
location to any other location with all expenses and risk of loss or damage to be the responsibility of
the owner, shipper or consignee.
Cargoes beyond free time
(2) . Any cargo remaining on city dock or terminal facilities
after expiration of any applicable free time may be removed to public or private warehouses, and all
expense of removal and risk of loss or damage shall be the responsibility of the owner, shipper,
consignee or vessel as responsibility may appear on shipping documents, manifests or other sources.
Right to Withhold Deliver of Freight
(e) . Right is reserved by the City of Seward to withhold delivery of freight
until all accrued charges and/or advances against said freight have been paid in full. At the Harbormaster's
discretion, any or all of such freight may be placed in public or private warehouses, and all cost of removal
and subsequent handling and storage shall be the responsibility of the owner of the freight.
Right to Sell for Unpaid Charges
(f) . Freight on which unpaid terminal charges have accrued may be sold to
satisfy such charges and costs, provided such sale has been publicly advertised. Freight of a perishable
nature or of a nature liable to damage other freight may be sold at public or private sale without advertising,
provided the owner has been given proper notice to pay charges and to remove said freight and has
neglected or failed to do so within a prescribed reasonable time.
Explosives
(g) . The City of Seward shall not allow the acceptance, handling or storage of explosives within the
confines of the Port of Seward without prior arrangement with the Harbormaster and as governed by rules
and regulations of federal, state and local authorities.
Right to Remove, Transfer or Rearrange Vessels
(h) .
Hazardous Vessels or Vessels with Hazardous Cargo
(1) . In his discretion, the Harbormaster shall at
all times have the right to immediately remove any hazardous or offensive vessel, or any vessel
containing hazardous cargo, or any vessel containing cargo which by its nature is liable to damage
other vessels or other cargo or harbor or port facilities. The vessel may be removed from its present
location to any other location, and all expenses and risk of loss or damage shall be the responsibility
of the owner, shipper or consignee.
Vessel Beyond Free Time
(2). Any vessel remaining at city dock or terminal facilities after expiration of
any applicable free time may be removed to any other public or private facility and all expenses of
removal and risk of loss or damage shall be the responsibility of the owner, shipper, consignee or
vessel.
Movement of Vessels to Reduce Congestion or Maximize Services
(3). In his discretion, the
Harbormaster shall at all times have the right to move or rearrange any vessel from its present
location to any other location in order to reduce congestion within the harbor or to prevent disruption
of customary services to the public.
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130
Right to Remove Materials or Equipment from City Dock or Terminal Facilities
(i) . Any materials,
equipment, trash, or other items left on or about any city dock or terminal facility may be removed by the
Harbormaster at any time, and all expense of removal and risk of loss or damage shall be the
responsibility of the vessel that last occupied the facility or the owner, shipper or consignee of the vessel
as responsibility may appear on shipping documents, manifests or other sources.
135 REQUESTS AND COMPLAINTS
Any shipper, vessel or vessel agent may make requests and complaints by filing a written statement with the
Harbormaster, City of Seward, P. O. Box 167, Seward, Alaska 99664.
140 DELAYS - NO WAIVER OF CHARGES
Delays in loading, unloading, receiving or delivering freight, moorage of vessels, or receiving, discharging, lifting,
or transferring vessels on the shiplift system or Travelift as a result of harbor congestion, equipment failure or
breakdown, or of combinations, riots or strikes of any persons in the employ of the City of Seward or others, or
arising from any other cause not reasonably within the control of the City of Seward, will not excuse the owners,
shippers, consignees or carriers of the freight or vessel, or the permit holder, from full service, wharf demurrage,
moorage or other charges or expenses which may be incurred under conditions stated herein.
145 MANIFESTS REQUIRED OF VESSELS
Masters, owners, agents or operators of vessels are required to furnish the City of Seward with complete copies of
vessels' manifests showing names of consignees or consignors and the weights or measurements of all freight
loaded or discharged at the docks or terminal facilities of the City of Seward. Such manifests must be certified as
correct by an authorized official of the company and must also designate the basis of weight or measurement on
which ocean freight was assessed. In lieu of manifests, freight bills containing all information as required above
may be accepted.
Ship's Documents
. The Harbormaster may require masters, owners, agents, operators and/or permit holders to
execute a moorage application containing descriptions of the following items: (i) fuel; (ii) ballast; (iii) water; (iv)
cargo; and (v) structural details for lift.
150 SAFETY, SANITATION AND HOUSEKEEPING
Safety and Sanitation
(a) . All users of city docks and terminal facilities and all permit holders of the shiplift
system shall exercise due care for the protection of life and property and the protection of the public from
injury or damage.
Additional safety and sanitation rules applicable to docks and terminal facilities, including the shiplift
system, should be consulted. Portions of the City of Seward Code of Ordinances of particular relevance
include Chapter 9.15 (Fire Prevention and Uniform Fire Code), Title 14 (Utilities including Garbage,
Sewer, Refuse, Electricity and Water) and Chapter 7.10 (Ports and Harbors).
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150 All safety and sanitation laws, regulations and policies of the City of Seward, the Kenai Peninsula Borough,
the State of Alaska, and the United States of America, including those adopted by international treaty, apply
to city docks and terminal facilities, including the shiplift system. All users, including shippers, permit
holders, vessels and consignees, are hereby warned that the party or parties responsible for infractions of
such laws, regulations or policies will be subject to and responsible for any penalties that may result from
their violation of those laws, regulations or policies.
Notice of Hazardous Cargo and Permit Requirements
(b) . Notice shall be given to the Harbormaster of any
vessel carrying cargo which is hazardous, extremely flammable, corrosive, explosive or otherwise poses a
significant risk of harm to property or persons, at least 24 hours prior to landing or use of docks. The
Harbormaster, at his sole discretion, may issue a permit for dock use if he finds that sufficient precautions
have been taken to minimize any potential risks presented by such cargo.
Responsibility for Housekeeping
(c) . Users of docks and other terminal facilities, including permit holders of
the shiplift system, will be required to maintain same in an orderly manner as directed by the Harbormaster.
If user does not properly clean property used, the Harbormaster shall order the work performed, and user
will be billed for the services in accordance with the rates set forth in Subsection 225 of this tariff.
Smoking Prohibited
(d) . No smoking shall be allowed on any wharf, pier, or the shiplift system, or in any
facility, warehouse or transit shed, except in approved areas specifically designated for that purpose. Persons
violating this rule may be barred, at the discretion of the Harbormaster, from the further use
of any wharf or facility, including the shiplift system, and, in addition, shall be subject to prosecution under
applicable federal, state and municipal laws.
Used/Waste Oil and Petroleum Products
(e) . All used/waste oil and petroleum products must be properly
disposed of by the vessel/owner. The City of Seward offers a limited ability to take small quantities of used
oil and petroleum products as a convenience to the boating public. Up to five gallons of used oil and
petroleum products will be accepted by the City in the approved and designated facilities on shore. There
shall be no storage, even of a temporary nature, of used/waste oil or petroleum products on city docks,
wharves, piers or finger floats. Any vessel/owner/agent storing or disposing of used/waste oil in an
inappropriate or illegal manner may be barred from further use of the Seward Small Boat Harbor and/or
penalized according to the provisions of federal, state and local law. Larger quantities of used oil may be
accepted by the Harbormaster upon prior arrangement by written approval on a case-by-case basis with
applicable charges assessed for disposal.
155 RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE
Users, including permit holders, damaging city docks, the shiplift system or any other property of the City of
Seward will be responsible for the cost of repairs. The user or permit holder will be billed for repairs to damaged
property at cost, including overhead.
160 BULK PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
Application of Tariff
(a) . Except as otherwise provided in this section, the rates, rules and regulations
published in other sections of this tariff apply to vessels, shippers and consignees of bulk petroleum
products.
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160 (b) . Shippers, consignees or vessels and persons in charge thereof are
responsible for providing steam or other heating means to assure the proper flow of asphalt and other
petroleum products requiring heat. Shippers, consignees or vessels and persons in charge thereof will be
responsible for clearing all petroleum products from lines located on or adjacent to any terminal facility after
a vessel completes loading or discharging unless otherwise authorized by the Harbormaster.
In the event the City of Seward performs any of the above named services, rates shall be charged in
accordance with Subsection 225 of this tariff and billed to the shipper, consignee or vessel.
Regulations Governing Petroleum Products
(c) . The transfer of bulk petroleum products shall be made in
compliance with Seward City Code provisions, including Chapter 9.15 (Fire Prevention and the Uniform
Fire Code), as well as other local, state and federal laws, rules or regulations.
Housekeeping
(d) . Flammable liquids and all hydrocarbons leaked or spilled on wharves shall be cleaned up
immediately. Vessels or consignees shall remove temporary lines immediately upon completion of receipt
or discharge of flammable liquids. Spillage from disconnected lines shall be cleaned up immediately by
vessel or consignee.
Should leakage or spillage of flammable liquids or hydrocarbons occur on the shiplift system, the permit
holder shall be responsible to see that said leakage or spillage is cleaned up immediately.
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200 MOORAGE
Outside the Small Boat Harbor
: Vessels berthing or departing city docks, wharves, or any other terminal facility,
including the shiplift system, must use sufficient tugs so that vessels can be berthed or removed in a safe manner.
Berthing speed shall not exceed sixteen feet per minute, unless approved by the Harbormaster.
Within the Small Boat Harbor
:
Assignment of Berths
(a) . The Small Boat Harbor is often congested and it is the policy of the City of Seward
to provide for the maximum public use of available facilities. The Harbormaster shall have discretion to
implement that policy.
Berth assignments to particular slips on the City of Seward float system are made by the Harbormaster.
Berth assignments are made to a particular combination of vessel and owner/operator, are not assignable by
the owner/operator and automatically expire upon sale or transfer of the vessel to another owner/operator.
A berth assignment is not a lease or an exclusive right to occupy any particular slip. In order to maximize
the public's use of existing facilities, it is common for the Harbormaster to temporarily assign vessels to slips
normally used by another vessel when that vessel is out of the harbor.
Waiting List for Permanent Slip Assignment
(b) . Due to the demand for slips on the City of Seward float
system, vessels will be assigned permanent slips based on waiting lists maintained by the Harbormaster's
office. Separate waiting lists shall be maintained for the following size floats:
17 feet (accommodates vessel 12 to 21 feet)
23 feet (accommodates vessel 22 to 26 feet)
32 feet (accommodates vessel 27 to 36 feet)
40 feet (accommodates vessel 37 to 44 feet)
50 feet (accommodates vessel 46 to 54 feet)
75 feet (accommodates vessel 55 to 90 feet)
Assignments to a permanent slip from the waiting lists shall be made January through June each year by the
Harbormaster based on the slip size available and the most senior name on the waiting list for that size slip.
There is a fee of THIRTY ONE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS ($31.50) per year per listing on the
waiting list(s) for a permanent slip assignment. The wait list year runs November 1 through October 31.
Permanent Slip Assignments
(c)
(1) The Harbormaster may assign a specific slip on the City of Seward float system within the Small
Boat Harbor to a particular vessel on an annual basis.
(2) A permanent slip assignment to a vessel is not a lease or right to occupy a particular slip and may not
be assigned.
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(3) To maximize the use of the Small Boat Harbor, a permanently assigned slip may be assigned to a
transient vessel when the permanently assigned owner/vessel is out of the harbor.
(4) Upon the return of the permanently assigned vessel to the Small Boat Harbor (provided proper
notifications are given and based on harbor congestion and the difficulties involved in moving
vessels), the Harbormaster will attempt to rearrange vessels so that a vessel with a permanent slip
assignment may berth at that assigned slip.
(5) A vessel assigned a permanent slip assignment must notify the Harbormaster when departing the
harbor for more than five (5) days. If away from Seward for more than five (5) days, a permanently
assigned vessel should notify the Harbormaster of its intended arrival date and time back into the
Small Boat Harbor.
Grace Period for Late Renewals.
(d) A permanent slip holder who fails to renew by December 31 may renew
prior to January 15 rather than relinquish the slip, provided that (1) all other permanent moorage
requirements are met, and the applicable transient rate is paid on or before January 15.
New permanent slip assignment.
(e) For a new permanent slip moorage agreement entered into after January
1, the following rules and charges apply:
(1)If the customer has already paid for transient moorage, the customer charges will be converted from
transient charges to tenant charges on the effective date of the slip assignment. The tenant annual
moorage fee shall be charged on a pro-rated basis and is due in full on the date of the slip
assignment.
(2)If the customer is new to the harbor and has not paid any moorage fees, the annual moorage fee shall
be charged on a prorated basis and is due in full on the date of the slip assignment.
(3)As stated in paragraphs (e)(1) and (2) above, pro-rated basis shall be calculated by dividing the
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annual moorage amount by 12, and charging the new tenant 1/12 of the annual tenant moorage rate
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per calendar month for the remainder of the calendar year. If a slip assignment occurs during a
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calendar month, the partial month will be charged the lesser of the daily rate or 1/12 the annual
amount.
Permanent and Temporary (Transient) Slip Assignments
(f). There are two types of slip assignments at the
City of Seward Small Boat Harbor. The first is a permanently assigned slip and the second is a transient
slip. Slips that are permanently assigned to a boat/owner may be used for transient moorage when the
permanently assigned vessel is away from the slip.
Notice Upon Arrival
(g) . All vessels should notify the Seward Small Boat Harbor office prior to arrival. Those
vessels which have received permanently assigned slips should notify the Harbormaster's office twenty-four
(24) hours prior to expected arrival to allow the harbor staff time to free the slip. If, despite reasonable
efforts, the Harbormaster is unable to clear a permanently assigned slip due to congestion, high winds or
safety considerations, a vessel with a permanently assigned slip may be required to temporarily use a
transient slip or float as directed by the Harbormaster.
Vessels entering the Small Boat Harbor which have not, for any reason, received a berthing assignment by
radio contact or otherwise shall be restricted to the following areas: X float; south side of F float; K float; L
float; and city dock.
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If, as is frequently the case during periods of congestion, all of the above berths are full, a vessel is permitted
to raft to a vessel already berthed.
Vessel Registration
(h) . All vessels must have a current registration form (Application and Agreement for
Transient Moorage) on file with the Harbormaster. These forms must be filed immediately upon arrival at
the Small Boat Harbor; however, vessels that arrive after normal Harbormaster office hours must register
before 10:00 a.m. the following day.
205 MOORAGE RATES
Calculation of Moorage Rates
(a) . Moorage charges shall commence when a vessel is made fast to a wharf,
pier or other facility, or when a vessel is moored to another vessel so berthed ("rafting"). Charges shall
continue until such vessel is completely freed from and has vacated the berth.
A vessel berthed at any time between 12:01 a.m. and midnight shall be charged a full day's charge;
provided, that the Harbormaster may, in his discretion and with proper and appropriate advance notice,
waive a daily rate for a vessel that will occupy a berth or float for a minimum time, and, provided further,
that the Harbormaster determines that congestion and use of the public facilities by others will not be
adversely affected.
overall length of the vessel
Moorage charges shall be calculated on the or the length of the float (slip)
assigned, whichever is greater.
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Automatic Annual Adjustment in Moorage Rates.
(b) All moorage rates shall be adjusted annually so as to be
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effective as of January 1, to reflect the five previous published years’ average increase in the Consumer
Price Index, All Items, 1982-84=100 for all Urban Consumers, Anchorage, Alaska (“CPI”) as published by
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the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Bills sent out prior to January 1 will
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reflect the upcoming January 1 adjusted rates. (For example, 2013 rates reflect an increase based on the
2006-2010
average CPI for ).
Overall length shall be construed to mean the linear distance, expressed in feet, from the most forward point
at the stem to the aftermost part of the stern of the vessel, measured parallel to the base line of the vessel.
The length shall include all hull attachments, such as bowsprits, dinghies, davits, etc.
For billing purposes, overall length of the vessel as published in "Lloyd's Register of Shipping" may be used.
The City of Seward reserves the right to:
(1) Obtain the overall length from the vessel's register, or
(2) Measure the vessel.
(c) Transient (Guest) Daily Rates. With the exception of vessel owner/operators who have paid an annual,
semi-annual, or monthly fee in advance, all temporary or transient moorage charges shall be
calculated on the daily rate. The daily rate shall be $0.68 per lineal foot of overall length of the vessel.
(See Appendix A for a listing of Transient Moorage Rates according to vessel length):
(2) Transient (Guest) Annual Rate. The Annual Rate shall be $50.91 per lineal foot.
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(3) Semi-Annual Rate. At the option of the vessel owner/operator, the annual moorage fee may be
paid in two equal semi-annual installments of sixty percent (60%) of the annual rate established
above. Each prepaid installment described in this Paragraph represents six (6) calendar
months. The first installment is due and payable on the date the vessel owner/operator
completes the Application and Agreement for Transient Moorage, and on or before the first day
of any calendar month. The second installment is due on or before the first day of the calendar
month six (6) months thereafter.
(5) Monthly Rate. At the option of the vessel owner/operator, the annual moorage fee may be paid
in twelve equal monthly installments of eighteen percent (18%) of the annual rate established
above. Each prepaid installment described in this Paragraph represents one (1) calendar
month. The first installment is due and payable on the date the vessel owner/operator completes
the Application and Agreement for Moorage, and on or before the first day of any calendar
month. The succeeding payments are due on or before the first day of the calendar month every
month thereafter.
(d)Moorage Rates for Slip Assignments.Moorage charges shall commence on the date a slip assignment
is accepted. Charges shall continue until the holder ceases to have a qualifying interest in a vessel
suitable for the assigned space, until the holder’s death, or until the holder’s voluntary or involuntarily
relinquishment of the space. Prepayment of moorage is required.
(See Appendix B for a listing of
moorage rates according to vessel length):
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(1) The vessel owner/operator must complete, an Application and Agreement for Reserved Moorage in
the form provided by the City.
Annual Rate
(2) . The vessel owner/operator has paid the annual fee based on the length of the vessel, or,
the length of the slip, whichever is greater. The Annual Rate shall be $46.28 per lineal foot.
Semi-Annual Rate
(3) . At the option of the vessel owner/operator, the annual moorage fee may be paid
in two equal semi-annual installments of sixty percent (60%) of the annual rate established above.
Each prepaid installment described in this Paragraph represents six (6) calendar months. The first
installment is due and payable on the date the vessel owner/operator completes the Application and
Agreement for Transient Moorage, and on or before the first day of any calendar month. The second
installment is due on or before the first day of the calendar month six (6) months thereafter.
(4)Monthly Rate
. At the option of the vessel owner/operator, the annual moorage fee may be paid in
twelve equal monthly installments of eighteen percent (18%) of the annual rate established above.
Each prepaid installment described in this Paragraph represents one (1) calendar month. The first
installment is due and payable on the date the vessel owner/operator completes the Application and
Agreement for Moorage, and on or before the first day of any calendar month. The succeeding
payments are due on or before the first day of the calendar month every month thereafter.
(5)
All permanently assigned berths are assigned on a calendar-year basis. Prepayment of a full year's
charges is due on or before December 31 of the preceding year. A vessel owner/operator may elect
at the annual rate or
to prepay the annual moorage fee in two semi-annual installments, each of
which represents sixty percent (60%) of the annual fee due on or before December 31 of the
preceding year and June 30 of the current yearA vessel owner/operator may also elect to prepay the
annual moorage fee in twelve monthly installments, each of which represents eighteen percent (18%)
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of the annual fee due on or before December 31 of the preceding year and the last day of each month
of the current year.
(e)Float Plane Fees
. A fee in the amount of TWENTY SIX DOLLARS AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS
($26.25) per day shall be charged for float plane berthing in the confines of the Small Boat Harbor.
210 DOCKAGE
Dockage Period
(a). Dockage shall commence when a vessel is made fast to a wharf, pier or other facility, or
when a vessel is moored to another vessel so berthed, and shall continue until such vessel is completely freed
from and has vacated the berth. No deductions will be made for Sundays or holidays.
(b)
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Basis for Computing Chargesoverall length
(b) . Dockage charges will be assessed on the of the vessel.
Overall length shall be construed to mean the linear distance, expressed in feet, from the most forward point
at the stem to the aftermost part of the stern of the vessel, measured parallel to the base line of the vessel.
For dockage billing purposes, overall length of the vessel as published in "Lloyd's Register of Shipping" will
be used. If no such figure appears in "Lloyd's Register", the City of Seward reserves the right to:
(1) Obtain the overall length from the vessel's register, or
(2) Measure the vessel.
Vessels Docked to Repair, Shore, Outfit or Fumigate
(c) . The shiplift dock, adjacent and to the north of the
shiplift system, was constructed and intended primarily to be used for ship repair and maintenance. Vessels
being repaired by ship repair and maintenance businesses occupying upland facilities at the Seward Marine
Industrial Center will therefore be preferred over cargo operations. Full dockage will be charged if and
when a vessel is permitted to make repairs or alterations, shore for special freight, outfit, store or fumigate
while docked at a City dock or terminal facility.
Preference to Reserved Dock Use
(d) . A vessel may be permitted to berth at a City dock or terminal facility of
the City of Seward without having first made written application for a berth assignment and without such an
assignment having been granted. However, priority is given to City dock use reserved in advance with the
Harbormaster. Further, any vessel seeking a berth at a city dock for a period longer than six (6) hours must
complete, within twenty-four hours of arrival in the harbor, an Application and Agreement for Transient
Moorage (see "Forms" in the preface of this document), or have a current copy of same on file in the office
of the Harbormaster. Any vessel planning to remain at a city dock for a period of less than six (6) hours
must notify the Harbormaster's office of such plan prior to arrival in the harbor.
The City docks in the Small Boat Harbor include those adjacent to the fish processor's on-shore facilities,
including the licensed dock area. The dock is to be used first for receiving and delivery of fish and fish
products to the processor's on-shore facilities. In addition, the East SMIC Dock is to be used first for
receiving and delivery of fish and fish products to the processor's on-shore facilities. Reservations remain
effective if such use begins within twenty-four (24) hours of the scheduled use or landing. Late use or
arrival will be rescheduled on a space available basis. Reservation of dock use must specify arrival and
departure dates and the nature and quantity of the freight to be loaded or discharged.
A vessel or vessel agent may secure reserved dock space under the following conditions:
(1) Request for reservation is made on a Vessel Moorage Application (see "Forms" in the preface of this
document), indicating berth and date(s) requested.
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(2) Reservation request must be received by the Harbormaster a minimum of seven (7) days prior to
anticipated vessel arrival.
(4)The vessel agent or other person requesting a berth ("berthing agent") must provide, as may be
requested by the Harbormaster as a part of the berthing process, to the extent of his knowledge, all
information called for by any Supplement to Vessel Moorage Application (see "Forms" in the preface
of this document) or any other information respecting the vessel including, but not limited to, its
estimated arrival and departure, amount(s) and type(s) of cargo to be loaded/discharged, estimate of
amount of each category of port charges, as enumerated, and party responsible therefor. The
submission of this form, signed by the berthing agent, shall constitute the berthing agent's attestation
as to the accuracy of the information therein supplied, based upon and to the extent of information
made available to the berthing agent at the time of submission; and the berthing agent shall be held
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personally liable to the City of Seward for any financial loss suffered by the City of Seward as a result of the
agent's failure to so report accurately.
Should the berthing agent, subsequent to submission of this form, receive information which
materially differs from the information previously provided, and which information the agent
reasonably believes is not equally known to the Harbormaster, it shall immediately notify the
Harbormaster and, if requested by the Harbormaster, promptly file an amended Supplement to
Vessel Moorage Application with the Harbormaster.
(4) Harbormaster will determine availability of dock space and dates requested. Should scheduling
conflicts be found, the Harbormaster shall mediate a resolution which will attempt to minimize
negative impacts on both (or all) parties.
(5) Full dockage fees are payable to the City of Seward at the time of reservation. Prepaid dockage fees
will be non-refundable unless a written cancellation is received by the Port a minimum of fourteen
(14) days prior to scheduled vessel arrival. (See also Section I, Responsibility for Charges,
Collection and Guarantee of Charge.)
(6) All estimates of terminal charges are subject to approval and/or adjustment by the Harbormaster.
The Harbormaster shall promptly, after receipt of said estimate, advise the berthing agent as to (1) its
approval or adjusted estimate of terminal charges, and (2) whether posting of cash or security is
required for any one or more categories of such charges and the amount thereof.
(7) An agreement is made to work continuously utilizing not less than day and early night shifts (first and
second shifts) and multiple longshore gangs, cranes, and equipment to the fullest extent available in
accordance with circumstances then prevailing.
(8) In addition to the terms for berth reservation and establishment of financial responsibility as set forth
herein, requests for berth reservation and assignments of berths shall otherwise be in accordance
with all local rules and regulations established by the City of Seward.
Berth May be Granted Before Payment
(e) . For safety or other reasons, the City of Seward, in some
circumstances, may grant a vessel a temporary berth before the owner or agent has paid all applicable
charges or otherwise complied with all applicable tariff provisions or conditions of berthing. In such
circumstances, the vessel may unload its cargo only if (1) the Harbormaster determines that a regular berth
is available, and (2) the owner or agent pays all applicable charges and complies with all other applicable
tariff provisions and conditions of berthing. If no regular berth is available or the vessel owner or agent
does not pay all applicable charges and comply with other applicable provisions, the vessel may not unload
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its cargo and shall sail on the next tide. The vessel shall be assessed appropriate fees as set forth in this
tariff.
Charges on Vessel Shifting
(f) . When a vessel is shifted directly from one wharf or berth to another wharf or
berth operated by the City of Seward, the total time at such berths will be considered together when
computing the dockage charge.
Charges to Assisting Vessels
(g) . A single vessel, when actively engaged as a tug boat assisting and made fast
outboard of a vessel loading or discharging cargo, will be accorded free dockage.
NOTE: Tug boats leaving a tended vessel for the purpose of assisting any other vessel shall have waived its
right to free dockage for the entire period of berthing by its tended vessel.
Notice of Hazardous Cargo and Permit Requirement
(h) . Notice shall be given to the Harbormaster of any
vessel carrying cargo which is hazardous, extremely flammable, corrosive, explosive or otherwise poses a
significant risk of harm to property or persons at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to landing or use of
docks. The Harbormaster, at his sole discretion, may issue a permit for dock use if he finds that sufficient
precautions have been taken to minimize any potential risks presented by such cargo.
Dockside Lay Time
(i) . Dockside lay time may be allowed as scheduling permits. However, all vessels must
be removed from dockside within three (3) hours of receiving notice from the Harbormaster or his agents.
215 DOCKAGE RATES
Daily Dockage Rate
(a) . The charge for dockage for all facilities outside the Small Boat Harbor is as follows
except as otherwise provided:
Overall Length of Vessel Daily Charge Per Foot
$0..68
Up to 500 ft.
$0..68
501+ ft.
NOTE: Daily charge is for any period of twenty-four (24) hours. However, in computing dockage charges
for any period of dockage less than twelve (12) hours, dockage charges at one-half (1/2) of one full day's
dockage shall be assessed. For any dockage period greater than twelve (12) hours and less than twenty-four
(24) hours, a full day's dockage shall be assessed.
Monthly Dockage Rate
(b) . A monthly dockage rate equal to one-half (1/2) of the total daily dockage rate for
one month may be granted as follows:
Tug Operators
(1) . Vessels employed solely in the business of providing tug service to vessels calling
at any dock or terminal facility of the City of Seward may apply to the Harbormaster for monthly
dockage rates.
Vessels Under Repair
(2) . Subject to scheduling requirements, the Harbormaster may, upon request,
allow prepayment of a monthly dockage rate at the Shiplift Dock subject to all of the following
conditions:
(i) The monthly rate shall only apply to vessels that use the dock solely for vessel maintenance
and repair; and
(ii) The monthly dockage rate is paid in advance by a full 30 days; and
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(iii) The user shall not be entitled to a refund for any reason including user's departure during the
30-day period or rescheduling of the dock use by the Harbormaster to other vessels in need of repair
or maintenance.
Automatic Annual Adjustment in Dockage Rates.
(c) All dockage rates shall be adjusted annually
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so as to be effective as of January 1, to reflect the five previous published years’ average increase in
the Consumer Price Index, All Items, 1982-84=100 for all Urban Consumers, Anchorage, Alaska
(“CPI”) as published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Bills sent
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out prior to January 1 will reflect the upcoming January 1 adjusted rates. (For example, 2013 rates
reflect an increase based on the average CPI for 2006-2010).
220 HANDLING, LOADING AND UNLOADING
Handling, loading and unloading services are provided by independent agents at all terminal facilities covered by
this tariff. A Terminal Use Permit is required and available to any qualified agent desiring to provide longshore
services at the terminal facilities of the City of Seward in the form provided by the City.
225 LABOR AND SERVICE CHARGES
A labor and service charge is assessed, in addition to any other charges set forth in this tariff, for all labor
performed by City personnel and for specific services provided by the City of Seward or its agents. Service charges
do not include charges for dockage, wharfage, wharf demurrage or handling.
Specific Services
(a) . The following rates shall apply for services provided by the City of Seward:
(1) Potable water furnished to vessels
(i) Less than 1,000 gallons from harbor facilities not requiring City assistance or use of fire
hydrant: NO CHARGE.
(ii) All service in excess of 1,000 gallons:
(1) During regular business hours: BASIC CONNECT CHARGE - $52.50.
(2) Outside regular business hours: BASIC CONNECT CHARGE - $105.00.
(iii) In addition to (ii) above, a variable rate of $6.32/1,000 gallons shall be charged for potable
water.
(2) Electricity - Small Boat Harbor
(i) All Vessels (except Transient Vessels staying 15 consecutive days or less.
Electricity (per kilowatt hour).......................................................... $0..24
19.10
Customer charge (per month)…………………………………………....$
(ii) Transient Vessels staying 15 consecutive days or less
Connect Fee………………………………………………………………...None
Electricity (daily rate)……………………………………………………………
120 volt……………………………………………………………………$10.00
208 volt/single phase……………………………………………………...$20.00
208 volt/three phase……………………………………………………….$40.00
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Customer charge (per month)……………………………………………….None
(3) Electricity - Seward Marine Industrial Center
26.25
(i) Connect fee.......................................................................................... ……..$
0..32
(ii) Electricity (per kilowatt hour)………………..$
$39.90
(iii) Customer charge (per month)…………………………………………….$15.75
ELECTRIC DEPT SUBMITTING
A 5% OVERALL INCREASE
(4) Towing inside Small Boat Harbor - $52.50 plus labor
FOR 2013
(5) Pumping vessel - $31.50 plus labor
(6) Used Oil, filter and sorbent disposal
Over 5 gallons 0.53 per gallon plus labor and equipment
Filters, sorbents 10.50 per barrel or portion thereof plus labor and equipment
Labor/Personnel
(b)
(1) When labor is furnished by the City at the request of a user, it is expressly stipulated that the City acts
solely as agent of the user. The City shall charge for labor provided by the City for the following
services:
(i) All services not specifically described in this tariff;
(ii) Services of loading, unloading or transferring cargo for which no specific commodity rates are
provided and which cannot be performed at the rates named under N.O.S., and cargo in
packages or units of such unusual bulk, size, shape or weight as to preclude performing such
services at rates named under individual items contained in this tariff;
(iii) Services for which no specific commodity rates are provided and any other services for which
specific rates are named in this tariff but which, because of unusual conditions or
requirements of shippers not normally incidental to such services, preclude the performance;
(iv) Services of cleaning city docks, or terminal facilities, of dunnage, stevedore gear and other
equipment or material when the shipper, vessel owner or consignee fails to promptly clear the
facility as requested by the Harbormaster;
Subsection
225 (2) Rates named in this tariff for services involving labor are predicated upon straight-time wages for a
workday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday. When overtime or
penalty time wages to labor are necessary, rates are adjusted to include such penalties or differential
rates.
When a user notifies the Harbormaster of a request for labor for a specified time, and labor is on the
job and ready for work at that time, the use shall be charged from the time the labor is ready for work
until the work is concluded even if the work is delayed, provided such delay was not the fault of the
City.
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(3) All labor provided by City personnel shall be charged at FIFTY TWO DOLLARS AND FIFTY
CENTS ($52.50) per hour straight-time (no premium) and SEVENTY-EIGHT DOLLARS AND
SEVENTY FIVE CENTS ($78.75) per hour overtime. Work requiring call-outs shall be charged at
a minimum of two hours at the overtime rate.
Equipment
(c) . When the City utilizes City equipment to provide services under this subsection, it will charge
users for the cost of that equipment on an hourly basis at the rates charged capital projects within the City of
Seward for similar equipment.
(1) Loader .....................................................................................................$68.25 plus operator
(2) Grader .....................................................................................................$68.25 plus operator
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(4) Pickup Truck ..........................................................................................$ 8.40 plus operator
(5) Crane Truck ............................................................................................$12.60 plus operator
(6) Flatbed Truck .........................................................................................$15.75 plus operator
(7) Dump Truck ...........................................................................................$47.25 plus operator
(8) Back Hoe ................................................................................................$31.50 plus operator
(9) Pumps .....................................................................................................$31.50 plus labor
(10) Smart Ash Burner...................................................................................$31.50 plus labor
(11) Misc. Power Equipment .........................................................................$31.50 plus labor
Special Services
(d) . Except where otherwise required by law, the Harbormaster has the authority to refuse to
provide or to arrange for the provision of services in addition to those set out in Paragraph (a) above.
Special services, including waste, or garbage disposal shall be billed at the City's actual cost plus 35%
administrative overhead charges (including City labor costs as determined in Paragraphs 2 and 3 above)
plus 125% of City costs for services arranged for by the City but provided by others. Special services shall
not include the taking or handling of sewage of any kind. Sewage disposal must be accomplished by the
vessel owner or his agent pursuant to federal, state and local (City of Seward) laws, codes and ordinances.
Miscellaneous Charges
(e)
(1) Meter test, each., when previous test occurred
within 24 months ................................................................................................... $ 52.50
(2) Deposit .................................................................................................................. $100.00
(3) Tampering with or unauthorized breaking of meter seal ...................................... $525.00
(4) Dishonored check fee .............................................................................................. $35.00
(5) Reconnection after disconnect of delinquent account ............................................ $ 42.00
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230 PASSENGER FEES
Fee
(a). In addition to other tariff provisions, the terms and conditions of this item apply and charges are assessed
to passenger vessels, sport fishing vessels, guide and outfitter vessels, and all other vessels carrying passengers for
compensation. A passenger fee of $3.50 per passenger shall be paid for each passenger embarking or
disembarking a vessel at a City Dock, as such term is defined in subsection 100 hereof. The passenger fee is
assessed once per passenger per excursion regardless of whether the passenger excursion is one-way or round-trip.
As used in this subsection, “compensation” means payment to the vessel owner or operator whether by charter or
through fares paid by or on behalf of passengers. (Res.2000-093)
Subsection
230Filing of forms and payment of fees.
(b) Prior to January 1 of each year, operators of affected passenger vessels
shall complete a passenger fee registration form provided by the City. Passenger fees shall be paid and reported to
the City monthly, on a form, and in a manner, provided by the City, within 30 calendar days of the month following
the month for which the fees are due. The City may require more or less frequent filing, depending on the account
status of the filer. A return must be filed every period, even if no transactions have occurred. Failure to file a return
is subject to a missed filing fee of $25 for each missed filing. Failure to remit all taxes collected or later found to be
due by the due date, is subject to a penalty in the amount of 10% of the amount owed, plus interest charged at the
maximum rate allowed by law per year, compounded monthly.
Failure to file.
(c) When an operator fails to file a return, or when the city manager finds that a return filed by an
operator is not properly supported, the city manager may prepare and file a return on behalf of the operator.
Passenger fees estimated on a return filed on behalf of the operator may be premised upon any information that is
available to the city manager including, without limitation, comparative data for similar businesses. An operator for
whom an involuntary return is filed under this subsection shall be liable for the passenger fees stated on the return
as well as any applicable penalties and interest as stated in 230 (b).
231CAPITAL RENEWAL AND REPLACEMENT FEE
Fee
. In addition to other tariff provisions, the terms and conditions of this item apply and charges are assessed to all
vessels paying moorage and/or dockage in the Seward Small Boat Harbor. A capital renewal and replacement fee
will be assessed to each vessel according to overall length. The fee will apply for each calendar month or fraction
thereof in which moorage and/or dockage charges are assessed in the Seward Small Boat Harbor. The fee must be
pre-paid with moorage, or will be billed accordingly, as follows:
$5
.00 fee per month or fraction thereof: Vessels 0 to 21 feet
$10
.00 fee per month or fraction thereof: Vessels 22 to 44 feet
$15.00
fee per month or fraction thereof: Vessels 45 to 79 feet
$20.00
fee per month or fraction thereof: Vessels 80 feet and longer
Fees for transient vessels shall commence when a vessel is made fast to a wharf, pier or other facility, or when a
vessel is moored to another vessel so berthed (“rafting”). Charges shall continue until such vessel is completely
freed from and has vacated the harbor.
235 ASSISTANCE TO BOATERS AND OTHER AGENCIES FEES
In addition to other tariff provisions, when the City uses city equipment and personnel to provide assistance (such
as towing), to vessels outside of the Small Boat Harbor, the Harbormaster will charge users of those services ONE
HUNDRED THIRTY ONE DOLLARS AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS ($131.25) per hour for the first hour, or
any part thereof, and any services beyond the first hour at 150% of the City's actual costs, including city labor costs
as determined in Subsection 225 of this tariff.
240 BOAT LAUNCH RAMP FEES
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Operating Policy
(a) . The City owns and provides access to public launch ramps. Access to those ramps is
generally on a first-come, first-served basis, but the Harbormaster may deviate from that policy or
refuse access to a ramp when, in his judgment, the public interest would be served according to his
determination of the following factors:
(1) The degree of existing or potential congestion in the harbor including upland storage areas and
whether the proposed launch or retrieval will affect that congestion; and
(2) Whether the launch or recovery poses a risk of loss of public or private property.
Subsection
240Launch Fees
(b) . Vessels shall be charged TEN DOLLARS ($10.00) per launch from the public launch ramps,
or vessel owners or operators may obtain an annual launch permit sticker for ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
($100.00) entitling a specific vessel and owner to launches from January 1 through December 31 of each
year. This fee excludes vessels propelled solely by human power, which shall pay FIVE DOLLARS ($5.00)
per launch, or FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) for an annual launch permit. Annual fees shall not be prorated,
and the Harbormaster will issue annual permits upon receipt of a completed application and payment
therefor.
245 PUBLIC SHOWERS
Public showers are available twenty-four hours a day in the restroom facilities located in the Harbormaster's
building. The showers are coin-operated, and the fee is TWO DOLLARS ($2.00) (eight quarters) for 7 minutes.
Change is available in the Harbormaster's office during regular business hours.
250 50-TON TRAVELIFT
Operating Policy
(a) . The City owns and operates a 50-ton Travelift in the Small Boat Harbor. The
Harbormaster generally schedules vessel lifts on a first-come, first-served basis, but he may deviate from
that policy or refuse a lift when, in his judgment, the public interest would be served. In making this public
interest finding, the Harbormaster will consider the following factors:
(1) The degree of existing or potential congestion in the harbor, including upland storage areas, and
whether the proposed lift will affect that congestion; and
(2) Whether the lift poses a risk of loss of public or private property, including potential damage to the
Travelift or other city property and/or a risk of injury to people.
Boat Lift Agreement
(b) . No vessel shall be lifted from land or water without a boat lift agreement (in the form
provided by the City)having first been completed. It shall be the responsibility of the vessel owner/operator
arranging the lift to provide the Harbormaster with all relevant information to conduct a safe lift including,
but not limited to, the following:
(1) Vessel displacement;
(2) Vessel hull type and configuration;
(3) Location of all hull attachments and through-the-hull fittings including propeller shafts, rudders, etc.;
(4) Location, weight and type of ballast, fuel and water tanks; and
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(5) Any special lift requirements to avoid vessel damage.
Responsibilities
(c) . The vessel owner/operator, or his agent, must be present during all vessel lifts and must
inspect and approve the City's proposed placement of lift slings, lines and destination location. It is the
responsibility of the vessel owner/operator, or his agent, to provide all blocking materials, to block the
vessel, and to approve the placement of the vessel on said blocking. It is also the responsibility of the vessel
owner/operator, or his agent, to assure that any vessel cradles or trailers upon which the vessel is to be
placed are adequate in design and strength to safely accommodate the vessel.
It is the responsibility of the vessel owner/operator to assure that adequate handling lines are placed and
manned on the vessel upon its return to the water.
Subsection
250
Dockside Lay Time
(d) . Dockside lay time may be allowed as scheduling permits. However, all vessels must
be removed from dockside within three (3) hours of receiving notice from the Harbormaster or his agents.
255 50-TON TRAVELIFT FEES
Description of Charge
(a) . The lift fee is the charge for lifting a vessel from the water or the land utilizing the
City's 50-ton Travelift. A separate lift fee is generated whenever a vessel is lifted, even if it is only lifted and
relocated on land. Lift fees do not include overtime labor charges for operation of the Travelift system as
described in Subsection 225 of this tariff.
Lift Fee
(b)
Minimum Fee
(1). The minimum fee for a lift shall be TWO HUNDRED THIRTY SIX DOLLARS
AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS ($236.25) for the first hour of use or any portion of time less than
one hour. The lift fee will be determined by the overall length of the vessel. A full lift fee is earned
once a lift has commenced, even if that lift is subsequently interrupted, suspended or canceled for any
reason. The risk of loss because of a suspended or canceled lift by reason of mechanical failure or
difficulty with the Travelift system is the responsibility of the vessel owner/operator. Once a lift is
scheduled and the boat owner fails to show or cancel the lift at least one hour prior to the scheduled
lift time, the minimum lift fee will be charged.
Additional Lift Fee Rates for Large Vessels
(2) . In addition to the minimum fee, the lift fee shall be
TWENTY ONE DOLLARS ($21.00) per foot of vessel length for each foot over fifty (50) feet
during the first hour of use or any portion of time less than one (1) hour.
Second and Additional Hours of Lift
(3) . All time in excess of one (1) hour shall be charged in fifteen
(15) minute increments at the rate of FIFTY-NINE DOLLARS AND SIX CENTS ($59.06) per one-
quarter (1/4) hour or any portion of time less than one-quarter (1/4) hour.
Relocation Fee
(4) . Relocation of all vessels on the uplands shall be charged at a rate of TWO
HUNDRED THIRTY SIX DOLLARS AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS ($236.25) per hour.
260 250-TON TRAVELIFT
Operating Policy
(a) . The City owns and operates a 250-ton Travelift in the Seward Marine Industrial Center.
The Harbormaster generally schedules vessel lifts on a first-come, first-served basis, but he may deviate
from that policy or refuse a lift when, in his judgment, the public interest would be served. In making this
public interest finding, the Harbormaster will consider the following factors:
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(1) The degree of existing or potential congestion in the harbor, including upland storage areas, and
whether the proposed lift will affect that congestion; and
(2) Whether the lift poses a risk of loss of public or private property, including potential damage to the
Travelift or other city property and/or a risk of injury to people.
Boat Lift Agreement
(b) . No vessel shall be lifted from land or water without a boat lift agreement (in the form
provided by the City) having first been completed.
It shall be the responsibility of the vessel owner/operator arranging the lift to provide the Harbormaster with
all relevant information to conduct a safe lift including, but not limited to, the following:
Subsection
260
(1) Vessel displacement;
(2) Vessel hull type and configuration;
(3) Location of all hull attachments and through-the-hull fittings including propeller shafts, rudders, etc.
(4) Location, weight and type of ballast, fuel and water tanks; and
(5) Any special lift requirements to avoid vessel damage.
Responsibilities
(c) . The vessel owner/operator, or his agent, must be present during all vessel lifts and must
inspect and approve the City's proposed placement of lift slings, lines and destination location. It is the
responsibility of the vessel owner/operator, or his agent, to provide all blocking materials, to block the
vessel, and to approve the placement of the vessel on said blocking. It is also the responsibility of the vessel
owner/operator, or his agent, to assure that any vessel cradles or trailers upon which the vessel is to be
placed are adequate in design and strength to safely accommodate the vessel.
It is the responsibility of the vessel owner/operator to assure that adequate handling lines are placed and
manned on the vessel upon its return to the water.
Dockside Lay Time
(d) . Dockside lay time may be allowed as scheduling permits. However, all vessels must
be removed from dockside within three (3) hours of receiving notice from the Harbormaster or his agents.
265 250-TON TRAVELIFT FEES
Description of Charge
(a) . The lift fee is the charge for lifting a vessel from the water or the land utilizing the
City's 250-ton Travelift. A separate lift fee is generated whenever a vessel is lifted, even if it is only lifted
and relocated on land. Lift fees do not include overtime labor charges for operation of the Travelift system
as described in Subsection 225 of this tariff.
Lift Fee
(b)
Minimum Fee
(1). The minimum fee for a lift on the 250-ton Travelift shall be THREE HUNDRED
FORTY SIX DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS ($346.50) for the first hour of use or any portion of
time less than one (1) hour. The overall length of the vessel will determine the lift fee. A full lift fee is
charged once a lift has commenced, even if that lift is subsequently interrupted, suspended or canceled
for any reason. The risk of loss because of a suspended or canceled lift by reason of mechanical failure
or difficulty with the Travelift system is the responsibility of the vessel owner/operator. Once a lift is
scheduled and the boat owner fails to show or cancel the lift at least one hour prior to the scheduled lift
time, the minimum lift fee will be charged.
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Additional Lift Fee Rates for Large Vessels
(2). For all vessels over FIFTY FIVE (55) feet in length, an
additional TWENTY ONE DOLLARS ($21.00) shall be charged for each foot of vessel length over
fifty five (55) feet during the first hour of use or any portion of time less than one (1) hour.
Second and Additional Hours of Lift
(3). For use of a lift in excess of one (1) hour, a fee of THREE
HUNDRED FORTY SIX DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS ($ 346.50) per hour shall be charged.
This charge shall be assessed in not less than fifteen (15) minute increments of EIGHTY SIX
DOLLARS AND SIXTY THREE CENTS ($86.63) and shall be generated per one-quarter (1/4) hour
or any portion of time less than one-quarter (1/4) hour.
Relocation Fee
(4) . Relocation of all vessels on the uplands shall be charged at a rate of THREE
HUNDRED FORTY SIX DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS ($346.50) per hour.
270 SHIPLIFT FEE
Description of Charge
(a) . The shiplift fee is the charge for lifting a vessel from the water and returning it to
the water utilizing the shiplift.
Lift Fee
(b) . The shiplift fee shall be based upon vessel length. A full shiplift fee is earned once a lift has
commenced, even if that lift is subsequently interrupted, suspended or canceled for any reason. The risk of
loss because of a suspended or canceled lift by reason of mechanical failure or difficulty with the shiplift
system is the responsibility of the permit holder and the vessel owner.
Basis for Computing Charges
(c) . The shiplift fee will be determined by the overall length of the vessel.
Overall length shall be construed to mean the linear distance, expressed in feet, from the most forward point
at the stem to the aftermost part of the stern of the vessel, measured parallel to the base line of the vessel.
For shiplift fee purposes, overall length of the vessel as published in "Lloyd's Register of Shipping" will be
used. If no such figure appears in "Lloyd's Register", the shiplift operator reserves the right to:
(1) Obtain the overall length from the vessel's register, or
(2) Measure the vessel.
Preference to Reserved Use
(d) . Priority is given to shiplift use reserved in advance with the shiplift operator.
Reservations remain effective if such use begins within twenty-four (24) hours of the scheduled use. Late
use or arrival will be rescheduled on a space-available basis. Reservations must specify arrival and
departure dates and the nature of the work to be performed.
A permit holder may secure a reservation under the following conditions:
(1)Request for reservation is made on a Vessel Shiplift Use Application (see "Forms" in the preface of this
document) indicating rail and date(s) requested.
(2)Reservation request must be received by the shiplift operator a minimum of 7 days prior to anticipated
vessel arrival.
(3)The permit holder must provide, as may be requested by the shiplift operator as a part of the lifting
process, to the extent of his knowledge, all information called for by any Supplement to Shiplift Use
Application (see "Forms" in the preface of this document) or any other information respecting the
vessel including, but not limited to, its estimated arrival and departure, amount(s) and type(s) of cargo
on board, and estimate of amount of each category of port charges, as enumerated. The submission of
this form, signed by the permit holder or his agent, shall constitute the permit holder's attestation as to
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the accuracy of the information therein supplied; and the permit holder shall be held personally liable to
the shiplift operator and the City of Seward for any financial loss suffered by the shiplift operator and
City of Seward as a result of the permit holder's failure to so report accurately.
Should the permit holder, subsequent to submission of this form, receive information which materially
differs from the information previously provided, and which information the permit holder reasonably
believes is not equally known to the shiplift operator, it shall immediately notify the shiplift operator
and, if requested by the shiplift operator, promptly file an amended Supplement to Shiplift Use
Application with the shiplift operator.
(4) Full lift fees are payable to the shiplift operator at the time of reservation. Prepaid lift fees will be non-
refundable unless a written cancellation is received by the shiplift operator a minimum of fourteen (14)
days prior to scheduled vessel lift. (See also Section I, Responsibility for Charges, Collection and
Guarantee of Charge.)
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270
(5) All estimates of charges are subject to approval and/or adjustment by the shiplift operator. The
shiplift operator shall promptly, after receipt of said estimate, advise the permit holder as to (1) its
approval or adjusted estimate of lift charges, and (2) whether posting of cash or security is required
for any one or more categories of such charges and the amount thereof.
(6) An agreement is made to work continuously on moving the vessel through the shiplift system
utilizing not less than day and early night shifts (first and second shifts) and equipment to the fullest
extent available in accordance with circumstances then prevailing.
(7) In addition to the terms for lift reservation and establishment of financial responsibility as set forth
herein, requests for lift reservation and assignments of lifts shall otherwise be in accordance with all
local rules and regulations established by the City of Seward.
Berth May be Granted Before Payment
(e) . For safety or other reasons, the shiplift operator, in some
circumstances, may allow the lift of a vessel before the permit holder or agent has paid all applicable
charges or otherwise complied with all applicable tariff provisions or conditions of lifting.
Inspection of Vessels on the Shiplift Platform
(f) . Except in extraordinary circumstances and with the prior
approval of the Harbormaster, vessels are not to be inspected on the shiplift platform. All vessels are to be
lifted utilizing a moveable cradle system. Inspections of lifted vessels are to be limited to ascertaining that a
vessel is properly positioned on a cradle system and ready to be moved through the shiplift system to a
repair booth.
Repairs to Vessels on the Shiplift System
(g) . Vessels may not occupy the shiplift system for the purposes of
repairs to the vessel. THERE ARE TO BE NO VESSEL REPAIRS MADE ON THE SHIPLIFT
SYSTEM. The shiplift system is to be used only for the movement of vessels to a repair berth off the system
or the return of a vessel from a repair berth to the water. A vessel that is not being moved will be permitted
to occupy space on the shiplift only with the understanding that it shall be moved when the shiplift system is
needed for any reason, including maintenance of the system. A vessel on notice to move which refuses to
move will be assessed lay charges at TEN (10) times the normal rate, starting at the time the vessel is
noticed to vacate. In addition, vessels refusing to vacate on demand may be moved by shiplift operator
personnel or otherwise, and any expenses, damages to vessel or to other vessels or shiplift system during
such removal shall be charged to the vessel so moved. All vessels using the shiplift system without proper
authorization must be removed on receipt of notice from the Harbormaster of his agents.
(h) Notice of Hazardous Cargo and Permit Requirement
. Notice shall be given to the shiplift operator at the
time of reservation of the fuel, ballast and any unusual weight distribution or structural requirements for
lifting each vessel. Notice shall be given of any vessel carrying cargo which is hazardous, extremely
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flammable, corrosive, explosive or otherwise poses a significant risk of harm to property or persons at least
twenty-four (24) hours prior to landing or use of the shiplift system. The shiplift operator, at his sole
discretion, may issue a permit for shiplift system use if he finds that sufficient precautions have been taken to
minimize any potential risks presented by such vessel.
Dockside Lay Time
(i) . Dockside lay time may be allowed as scheduling permits. However, all vessels must
be removed from dockside within three (3) hours of receiving notice from the shiplift operator or his agents.
Lift Fee Rates
(j) . The lift fee shall be TEN DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS ($10.50) per foot of vessel
length. This fee does not include labor charges for operation of the shiplift system as described in
Subsection 225. This fee does not include any daily lay charge as described in Subsection 265.
275 DAILY SHIPLIFT LAY CHARGE
Description of Charge
(a) . The daily lay charge is the charge for vessels either on the shiplift system or upland
of the shiplift system on repair berths.
Lay Fee
(b) . Daily lay charges shall be based on the number of complete or partial days a vessel is on the
shiplift system or upland of the system. Each day commences at 12:01 a.m. In computing daily lay charges
for less than 12 hours, lay charges at one-half (1/2) of one full day's charge shall be assessed. For any lay
time greater than 12 hours and less than 24 hours, a full day's lay charge shall be assessed.
Basis for Computing Charges
(c) . The daily charges shall be assessed against a vessel regardless of vessel size
or length.
Rate
(d) . The daily charge is TWO HUNDRED TEN DOLLARS ($210.00) per day or a portion thereof.
Vessels using side rails shall be assessed a lay charge of THREE HUNDRED FIFTEEN DOLLARS
($315.00) per day or a portion thereof.
280 UPLAND STORAGE
Area of Land Available
(a) . The City of Seward will make available a limited area of land in the Small Boat
Harbor and the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) for storage of boats or boats on trailers subject to
the following conditions:
(1) Space is made available on a first-come, first served basis.
(2) No vessel or trailer may be placed on the designated upland storage area without prior permission of
the Harbormaster.
(3) Subject to City of Seward policy and procedures, vessels undergoing active repairs may use upland
storage space. Charges assessed depend upon the nature of work being conducted.
Calculation ofRates.
(b) Charges shall be based on the overall length of the vessel or trailer (whichever is
greater) and shall be based on a per-calendar-month charge.
Lay Time Rates
(c)
Small Boat Harbor
(1) . Lay time for upland storage in the Small Boat Harbor shall be charged at a rate of
NINE DOLLARS AND NINETEEN CENTS ($9.19) per day for stays of ten (10) days or less in any
calendar month. For stays of eleven (11) days or more in any calendar month, the lay time shall be charged
at a rate of NINETY ONE DOLLARS AND EIGHTY EIGHT CENTS ($91.88) per calendar month for a
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vessel, trailer or cradle up to fifty (50) feet in length. The monthly charges for larger vessels shall include an
additional ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY EIGHT CENTS($1.58) per foot for each foot over fifty feet in
length.
Seward Marine Industrial Center
. Lay time for upland storage in the Seward Marine Industrial Center shall be
charged at a rate of ten cents ($0.10) per linear foot of the overall length of the vessel per calendar day. For stays
of longer than one year, the lay time shall be charged at a rate of twenty cents ($0.20) per linear foot of the
overall length of the vessel per calendar day after one year.
Empty Cradles/Trailers and Equipment
(d) . For purposes of this tariff, a vessel trailer or cradle or equipment
stored beyond a 10 foot radius of the vessel shall be measured and charged thirty cents ($0.30) per square
foot per calendar month. Cradles, trailers or equipment placed or remaining on the upland storage area
prior to or after a vessel is stored shall generate storage fees at this rate.
285 WHARFAGE
Application of Charge
(a) . Wharfage rates named in this tariff will be charged for all merchandise received
over the city docks of the City of Seward and will be in addition to all other charges made under provisions
of this tariff, EXCEPT:
No wharfage shall be charged to ship's gear, such as strongbacks, lines, hatch covers, walking boards, etc.,
placed on wharf during unloading operations. Fuel handled over wharf will not be considered as ship's
stores and will be subject to wharfage and other charges that may be incurred.
Over-side
(b) . One-half of wharfage named herein will be charged to merchandise discharged or
loaded over-side of vessel directly to or from another vessel or to the water when vessel is berthed at a
wharf.
Over-stowed Cargo
(c) . Over-stowed cargo destined for discharging at another port will be exempt of
wharfage charges, provided that such cargo is not removed from wharf prior to reloading to the vessel.
290 WHARFAGE RATES
Schedule of Standard Rates
(a) . Except as otherwise specifically provided, rates are in dollars per ton of 2,000
pounds or per 40 cubic feet.
Commodity Wharfage Rate
Freight N.O.S. ...................................................................................................................... $ 3.15
Scrap (iron, steel) ................................................................................................................ $ 3.15
Raw fish, unprocessed ......................................................................................................... $ 3.15
Poles, logs, cants or cut finished lumber
per MBM (Note: 2,000 lbs shall be deemed 1 MBM ....................................................... $ 3.15
Petroleum products (inbound) per barrel ............................................................................ $ 0.18
Petroleum products (outbound) per barrel ........................................................................ $ 0.25
Petroleum products (gasoline) per gallon ....................................................................... $ 0.015
Petroleum products (diesel) per gallon ............................................................................ 0.0075
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Plastic material .................................................................................................................... $ 4.20
Explosives ........................................................................................................................ $ 26.25
Vans or containers (net contents weight) .......................................................................... $ 2.10
Vehicles (gross vehicle weight............................................................................................. $ 5.25
Bulk gravel ......................................................................................................................... $ 0.26
Bulk salt .............................................................................................................................. $ 0.89
Discount Rates Based on Guaranteed Payments
(b) . Upon approval by the Seward City Council, those
shippers who guarantee minimum levels of wharfage payments regardless of actual shipments may obtain a
written prepayment agreement (in the form provided by the City). The discounted rates shall be as follows
based on a guaranteed annual payment of at least $250,000 regardless of volume shipped:
Timber and timber products, first 100,000 tons ......................................................... $ 1.58/ton
Next 80,000 tons ........................................................................................................ $ 1.31/ton
Excess over 180,000 tons ............................................................................................ $ 0.53/ton
295 WHARF DEMURRAGE
Description of Charge.
(a) A charge will be assessed against cargo remaining in or on terminal facilities after
the expiration of free time, unless arrangements have been made for storage.
Calculation of Free Time
(b) . Free time is calculated exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. Free time
starts at 7:00 a.m. after freight is received or unloaded onto wharf from car of truck or, in the case of freight
received from vessel, at 7:00 a.m. after completion of vessel's discharge. On outbound traffic, the day or
days vessel is loading are not included in the computation. On inbound traffic from vessel, delivery of which
is made after the allotted free time, the day freight is loaded out or delivered to truck or car is to be included
in the computation as a storage day.
When freight is transshipped between deep-sea vessels and involves application of both a long and a short
time period, the longer period shall be allowed, but not the aggregate of any two free time periods.
Free time
(c) . Free time of five days will be allowed on all inbound traffic. Free time of ten days will be
allowed on all outbound traffic.
Rates
(d) . After expiration of applicable free time, wharf demurrage will be assessed at the following rates (per
day, per ton (2,000 lbs.) or portion thereof):
Commodity First 5 days After 5 days
All freight, N.O.S. $ 1.26 $ 2.52
Mobile homes, portable buildings,
living quarters $26.25/day/unit $105.00/day/unit
Upon prior arrangement with the Harbormaster, upland storage will be billed monthly at a rate of
TWENTY-SIX CENTS ($.26) per square foot for each month or fraction thereof after expiration of free
time above.
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Lay-Down Areas
(e) . All cargo is expected to vacate city docks, wharves and piers as soon upon arrival as
possible. Cargo is not to be stored on city docks, piers and wharves awaiting pick up by vessels unless prior
arrangements are made with the Harbormaster. The Harbormaster shall have the discretion to refuse all
cargo activities and/or lay-down, either inbound or outbound. Cargo that is allowed to wait for "beyond"
transportation shall adhere to the following rules:
(1) Lay down areas are outside of 100' of water front immediately adjacent to the dock, wharf or ramp.
(2) Cargo may not be placed on the city docks or terminal facilities except in the designated lay-down
areas.
(3) Cargo and freight not placed in a designated lay-down area must be immediately removed from a city
dock or terminal facility upon order of the Harbormaster.
(4) A vessel, shipper or consignee who refuses to move cargo on demand will be assessed wharf
demurrage at five times its applicable rate, starting at the time the vessel, shipper or consignee is
noticed to move the cargo.
(5) In addition, the Harbormaster may, in his discretion, move cargo or freight, and any expense or
damages, including damage to cargo or freight during such movement, shall be charged to the vessel,
shipper or consignee, except for damages caused by the City's own negligence.
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