Western Australian Repealed Regulations

This legislation has been repealed.

FREMANTLE PORT AUTHORITY REGULATIONS 1971 - REG 132

132 .         Computation of dues

        (1)         All dues and charges on cargo shall, except as otherwise provided, be computed on the weights and measurements shown in a vessel’s manifest, bill of lading or other shipping document for such cargo, but it shall be competent for the Port Authority at its own option to proceed on the basis of the tonne of 1 000 kilograms, or the cubic metre, or the kilolitre, and the fraction of these units shall be charged on a pro rata basis excepting in the case of storage.

        (2)         In all cases dues and charges shall be calculated on the gross weight or measurement, and the Port Authority reserve the right at any time to demand that goods shall be reweighed or remeasured, in the presence of an officer of the Port Authority and at the expense of the owner of the cargo.

        (3)         Charges on goods enumerated hereunder shall be computed on the basis shown — 

Cylindrical cargo, except otherwise stated	cubic measurement on external dimensions less twenty per cent unless the weight is then greater;
Oil and inflammable liquids in bulk (fuel lighting and lubricating)	per kilolitre;
Skins — in bales ...........	3 to the tonne.

        [Regulation 132 amended by Gazettes 28 June 1973 p.2477; 16 August 1985 p.2930.]