Section 3-22

Shipping Service

A request for the purchase of water by a ship or agent shall be made with the office of the department before water is delivered. A receipt for the quantity of water delivered to the ship at the pier, dock, or wharf shall be signed before departure by the authorized officer or agent of said ship. All water shall be measured by water meters and the authorized officer or agent of the ship shall check the meter readings both at the start and at the finish of each delivery of water. In the event that the meter readings are not taken by the officer or agent, the readings of the department's authorized agent will be final. The department will not be held responsible for any damage to property or injury to persons arising from the delivery of water to ships at piers, docks, or wharves. The amount to be paid for water shall be in accordance with the rates established by the department.