The Virgin Islands Port Authority will conduct a series of public meetings to discuss proposed amendments and new fees related to its marine tariff, as well as other operational fees not included in the tariff. The agenda for these meetings has been revised from a previous advertisement and will include the following topics:
Proposed Adjustment to Existing Fees
- Red Hook Barge Ramp Fees
- BVI International Per Passenger Ship Dues & Wharfage
- Docking Fees
- Pilotage
- Parking Rates at the Urman V. Fredericks Marine Terminal, Red Hook
Proposed New Fees
- Red Hook Barge Ramp Additional Passenger Fee for Non-Drivers
- Cargo Overflow Staging Fee
- A paid parking system at VIPA’s parking lot at the Victor Sewer Marine Facility in Cruz Bay
The meetings will take place on St. John, St. Thomas, and St. Croix from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the following dates:
- St. John: October 6 at the Cleone Creque Legislative Hall in Cruz Bay.
- St. Thomas: October 7 at the VIPA Administrative Building’s conference room at 8074 Lindbergh Bay.
- St. Croix: October 8 at the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport Terminal, Port Authority conference room on the second floor.
Stakeholders can also participate in the meetings via Zoom by registering online at www.viport.com/events. VIPA’s current marine tariff can be downloaded from its website at www.viport.com/rates-statistics. For any questions, please contact the Authority’s public relations office at (340) 774-1629 ext. 6640 or email info@viport.com.
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