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ITEM 1.

APPLICATION OF TARIFF

 

Except as otherwise provided herein, the rules, regulations, rates and charges In this tariff will apply on all cargo delivered to or discharged from vessels at Apapa Terminals ‘A’ and ‘B’.


ITEM 2.1

ARRANGEMENTS FOR BERTH

 

All Vessels, or their owners or agents desiring berths at Apapa Bulk Terminals ‘A’ and “B’ shall apply for berth application at least five (5) days in advance of vessels arrival, furnishing Apapa Bulk Terminal Ltd. with the vessels length overall, draft, Cargo Manifests, Bill of Lading, NPA and SEN and any other specific requirements.


ITEM 2.2

BERTHING/SAILING OF VESSELS

 

Before Berthing or sailing of vessels, Shipping Companies must obtain clearance Certificate from NPA, NMA, Customs and Apapa Bulk Terminal. Failure of which vessel may be denied berthing or sailing.


ITEM 3.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE

 

Apapa Bulk Terminal Ltd, its Officers, agents or employees shall not be responsible and not be held liable for loss or damage, by whomsoever caused, to vessels, merchandise or any other property handled at or upon Apapa Bulk Terminals ‘A’ and ‘B’ or stored thereon, either by fire, water, flood, action of the elements, collision, explosion, theft, negligence, riot, strike or other cause, except where it is due to ABTL Ltd’s own negligence. Any damage done to the premises, building utilities, other structures or equipment at Apapa Bulk Terminals ‘A’ and ‘B’ by a vessel or otherwise, must be immediately reported to Apapa Bulk Terminal Ltd. together with the name of the person causing such damage. The expense of the repair of such damage shall be paid by said vessel or person, or agent of said vessel or person, except where it is due to Apapa Bulk Terminal Ltd’s own negligence.


ITEM 4.

DANGEROUS CARGO

 

No gunpowder, explosives, firearms o other dangerous cargo may be placed within the boundaries of Apapa Bulk Terminal Ltd.


ITEM 5.

ACCESS TO SHIPPING RECORDS

 

Vessel owners, agents and masters will be required to permit ABTL to have access to the cargo manifest and any other transportation documents for the purpose of obtaining the data necessary for the correct assessment of charges.


ITEM 6.

INSPECTION OF CARGO

 

Apapa Bulk Terminal Ltd. is authorized to enter upon and inspect any vessel in a berth to ascertain the kind and quantity of merchandise of cargo thereon and no persons shall hinder, molest or refuse entrance upon such vessel for the purpose specified.


ITEM 7.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR USE OF THE FACILITIES

 

The use of the facilities under the jurisdiction of Apapa Bulk Terminal Ltd. shall constitute a consent to the terms and conditions of this tariff and evidence of agreement on the part of all vessels, their owners or agents and other users of such facilities to pay all charges specified in their tariff and be governed by all rules and regulations contained herein.


ITEM 8.

COMMERCIAL CONTRACTORS

 

All outside maintenance contracted by leases, vessels, vessels owner or agents must receive clearance through Apapa Bulk Terminal Ltd. prior to entering into any work at Apapa Bulk Terminal ‘A’ and ‘B’.


ITEM 9.

ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS HOURS

 

The hours of business are between 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. Monday to Friday and between 8.30 a.m. and 12: noon on Saturday, exclusive of Sundays and Public Holidays. Administrative services performed during and other than business hours shall be subject of special arrangement with Apapa Bulk Terminal Ltd. and shall be subject to extra service charge.


ITEM 10.

CAPACITY OF FACILITIES

 

Apapa Bulk Terminal Ltd. does not obligate itself to provide berthage, storage, equipment, labour or other form of service beyond the reasonable capacity of its facilities.


ITEM 11.

VESSEL REQUIRED TO USE BERTH ASSIGNED

 

All vessels are required to use berth assigned. Assignments of berth are not transferable and in the event of failure to use berths as and when assigned, Apapa Bulk Terminal Ltd. reserves the right to use such unoccupied berth for other


ITEM 12.

CREW ABOARD AT ALL TIMES

 

All vessels berthed at quays controlled by Apapa Bulk Terminal Ltd. shall at all times have sufficient crew to comply with orders issued by the NPA and Apapa Bulk Terminal Ltd. and to observe all rules and regulations of the NPA and Apapa Bulk Terminal


ITEM 13.

REMOVAL OF REFUSE MATERIAL

 

Rubbish, refuse or other material must not be placed on the quay side or other areas within the confines of Apapa Terminal ‘A’ and ‘B’ or other property controlled by Apapa Bulk Terminal Ltd. Rubbish, refuse or other material identified as being from subject vessel will be removed at the expense of the party responsible and liable party will be subject to $500.00 fine.


ITEM 14

REMOVAL OF OBJECTIONABLE FREIGHT

 

Apapa Bulk Terminal Ltd. reserves the right to move freight or other material which in its judgment is liable to damage other goods, to another location on the quays, or to private facilities, at the risk and expense of the owner.


ITEM 15

ABANDONED CARGO

 

The Cargo owners’ agent shall bear the expense of removing from quays and storage areas abandoned cargo, such as damaged or unsaleable goods and shall be responsible for payment of Wharfage , storage and other accrued charges on such cargo.


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