MTO
RULE
Rule
6-122
Schedule
829890
Subject
Terminal Security Surcharge
Effective
October 1, 2026
Issued
October 1, 2026
The Authority will assess a terminal security surcharge to offset the cost of federally mandated facility security measures. Such security expenses may be incurred as a result of compliance with the MTSA and/or other applicable federal or state regulations. The surcharge will be assessed as provided below, in full, regardless of any other agreements.
| NON CELLULAR AND ALL OTHER VESSELS, INCLUDING BARGES |
| $5.53, per linear foot, overall per call (Notes 1, 2, and 3) |
| COLONEL’S ISLAND ONLY |
| $1.36, per ton |
| COLONEL’S ISLAND ONLY:MACHINERY AND OTHER BREAKBULK AND RORO CARGO EXCLUDING AUTOS |
| $1.70 per ton (Note 4) |
Note 1: The surcharge is asses to the vessel owner or its agent.
Note 2: All vessels that are in lay berth status will be assessed one-half of the LOA rate.
Note 3: Naval vessels on liberty calls will not be assessed this surcharge.
Note 4: The Colonel’s Island security charge is assessed against the cargo and is billed to the vessel operator or agent.