Visakhapatnam Port Authority re-introducing Penal Berth Hire Charges
Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) intends to re-introduce Penal Berth Hire Charges (PBHC) for all vessels at VPA berths.
Criteria for delays for levy shall be the following:
* When the vessels do not commence cargo handling operations within two hours from the time of berthing, Penal Berth Hire Charges equivalent of two times of normal berth hire shall be levied in addition to the normal berth hire charges until the cargo handling operations commence, on the Steamer Agent.
* When the vessel does not give readiness to sail/shift even after two hours of completion of cargo handling operations, Penal Berth Hire Charges equivalent of two times of normal berth hire shall be levied in addition to the normal berth hire charges until the vessel hoists shifting/sailing flag and contacts Port Control, on the Steamer Agent.
* Whenever the cargo handling operations are halted for more than one hour due to any one or several reasons, Penal Berth Hire Charges equivalent of two times of normal berth hire shall be levied in addition to the normal berth hire charges until the cargo handling operations recommence, on the Stevedores.
These Penal Berth Hire Charges come into force with immediate effect, as per Visakhapatnam Port Authority Circular No. 1740 dated October 8, 2024.
Visakhapatnam, Oct. 13
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