This legislation has been repealed.
(1) Handling services
on inwards cargo coming into the custody of the Port Authority as wharfinger
shall (except where otherwise specifically provided) include receiving from
ship’s slings, tallying (which shall be done in conjunction with and in
the presence of any shore tallying which may be done by the ship), sorting to
marks, stacking and subsequently delivering to tail of consignee’s
vehicle and there obtaining a receipt.
(2) Inwards cargo
shall not, for any purpose whatever be deemed to be in the custody of the Port
Authority until that cargo is deposited on the wharf or conveyance provided by
the Port Authority to receive it and the sling is released, from the
ship’s tackle.
(3) Handling services
on outwards cargo coming into the custody of the Port Authority for shipment
shall include the checking in, the stowage in port order, and subsequent
delivery in sling-loads to ship’s side and there obtaining a receipt.
(4) Outward cargo
shall be deemed to be in the custody of the ship when the ship’s tackle
is inserted in the sling.
(5) Handling services
whether inward or outward, in respect of cargo consigned directly to or from
the ship’s side (and not coming into the custody of the Port Authority
as wharfinger) shall include the ship’s side truck movements, sheeting,
chaining, etc. as well as the labour of making up into sling-loads in the case
of a ship loading, and the receiving of sling-loads and the stowage of trucks
in respect of ship discharging.
[Regulation 147 amended by Gazette
22 June 1990 p.3086.]