2023 Laws not yet authenticated through a Commencement Order

Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

Schedule 6

STEVEDORING CHARGES

1.   General

The Authority shall undertake all stevedoring for ships in a port but in special circumstances the General Manager may allow ships to carry out their own stevedoring subject to such conditions as the General Manager may apply.

2.   Stevedoring Charges

The charge for stevedoring on board a ship shall be as follows—

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    (a)     the total cost of labour and supervision employed;

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    (b)     10% of (i) above for insurance cover;

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    (c)     employers contribution on (a) above for National Insurance;

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    (d)     the cost at current rates for any equipment used either on board or ashore to load and discharge the ship;

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    (e)     a charge of $4 per ton or part of a ton handled.

3.   Standby and stoppage time

A charge shall be made to the ship for any standby and stoppage time incurred on a ship to cover terminal staff labour and supervision.

The charge for standby or stoppage time shall be as follows—

$120 per gang hour or part of hour.