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Severe Weather Safe Harbor Disclaimer

Rule: 147
Issued: 10/17/2002
Effective: 11/01/2002
Description:

All vessels, their owners, charter parties, and/or agents requesting to berth at the Port in the event of a major storm or very heavy weather are hereby put on notice that due to the geographical location, physical characteristics and other factors, the Port should not be considered a safe harbor for vessels in the event of a major storm or very heavy weather, and any such vessel permitted to berth at Port Manatee as refuge from a major storm or very heavy weather assumes the risk for all damages and losses to the vessel and all navigational aids, docks, wharves, piers, fenders, buildings or other Port facilities. Any such damages or loss in that event shall be the responsibility of the vessels, their owners, charter parties and/or agents and shall not be construed to be an act of God.

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