S.L. 499.1 Art. 69Use of port plant and hire of plant and gear.

(1) When the Authority so directs, the use of any cranes, transporters, pneumatic suction plant or any other mechanical handling equipment provided at any quay shall, subject to the provisions of the tariff, be obligatory.

(2) Cranes, transporters, pneumatic suction plant or any other mechanical handling equipment required for the loading or unloading of cargo on or from a ship or for the handling of cargo on wharfs or quays (other than the handling cargo in respect of which rates are established in the Port Rates Regulations, and the handling of bulk cargo in the Government Silo) shall be provided by the

(3) The application shall specify the time and place at which such plant or gear is required.

(4) When such plant or gear is hired out by the Authority or its contractor the conditions contained in the Eighth Schedule shall apply: Provided that the Authority may, in particular cases, impose such additional conditions as he may deem fit.