Penang Port Commission Act 1955 · Updated to 1 Jan 2006 · Part IV · Financial Provisions
33. Scale of rates for use of dock, etc.
Feedback & supportThe Commission may levy, in accordance with a scale which it shall frame, and may alter, rates for each or any of the following matters:
Commission
“Commission” means the Penang Port Commission established and incorporated under this Act;
the use of any dock in its possession or control;
services rendered to any vessel using, or any person working in any such dock;
the use of any gear, tackle, tools, instruments, utensils, staging or materials supplied by the Commission for the purpose of any vessel using, or any person working in any such dock;
the use of tugs, firefloats and launches belonging to or maintained by the Commission;
water supplied by the Commission;
the towing of, and rendering assistance to, any vessel whether entering or leaving the wharves, docks or piers in the possession of the Commission, or being within or without the port;
the mooring of vessels and hulks for the storage or working of coal, or other goods within the limits of the port;
any other services to be performed by the Commission;
and
the use of any other works or appliances provided by the
Commission.
The Commission may enter into a special agreement for any of the said matters instead of charging for the same in accordance with the scale of rates framed under this section.
rates
“rates” includes any toll, due, rent, rate or charge leviable under this Act;
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