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The public docks of Kasra will be held in the highest regard for they are one of the main means of commerce and communication, therefore should be treated with respect. As such, the following guidelines have been put in place for all of those of the city, allies, and/or guests who chose to dock for the means of commerce, visitation, and/or trade.
A crew is assigned to the docks, at all Ahns of the day and night, to help ease the placement of shipments as well as the direction of any inbound or outbound personnel. Let it be known that this crew is not a loading or an unloading service, they are here to see to the docks and the smooth running of them, as well as the general safety along them, nothing more.
There two guard towers located at the River Gate, the main entrance to the city via the docks, these are manned by crews of 8 men apiece and these men are armed. They do routine patrols of the docks and the area surrounding them. They are there to assure a placid, safe arrival and departure of those shipping to and from the city. These men work under the supervision of the Harbor Master, but are under the leadership of and follow the direct orders of the Administrator of the city as his city guards and are mainly for the protection of those of the city.
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Any and all decisions concerning the docks, as well as the vessels and/or persons employed by the city to work on the docks or in conjunction to them, will be overseen by and any disputes amongst them will be settled by the Harbor Master. He will uphold the laws of the city and defer to the wishes of the Administrator.
There is absolutely, positively no littering permitted along the Lower Fayeen River. The place for your rubbish is not in the water, nor is it at the docks of the city. Any and all litter is to be discarded at the carnarium of the city. Anyone who is caught littering will be fined accordingly.
All ships, no matter the size, which are moored at the docks will be charged a docking fee. This fee ensures that the docks are kept in good repair and remain safe so that everyone can use and enjoy them. The fees will vary depending on the class and size of the vessel, as well as the mooring needed to ensure the safety of its crew as well as those of the city personnel.
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All inbound vessels in the shipment of goods and/or personage shall fall under the jurisdiction of the Custom official of the city. All ships which carry goods and/or personnel must submit to a health inspection by permitting the Custom official upon their decks to do a routine, yet quick inspection of the following: crew, passengers, livestock, and/or slaves. The Harbor Master retains the right to bar entry to any personage and/or livestock found during the inspection and with their knowledge to be sick or otherwise unhealthy and would endanger the citizens and/or livestock of the city. This inspection will be held in a timely manner and once the vessel, as well as the contents, are given a clear report, the passengers and crew will be permitted to dock and people are allowed to pass through the River Gate of the city.
All vessels carrying goods and/or personage fall under the jurisdiction of Customs official. Customs will charge a fee according to the goods imported, exported, and work in agreement with any prior trade agreements that the city has with other cities. Let it be noted that vessels can, and will be, boarded at the Customs official's leisure while at the docks to check for imported goods which might be smuggled into or out of the city or for items which might have been left off the vessel's manifesto. In addition, the Customs official, as well as the Harbor Master, reserves the right to tack on any additional fees and/or charges for items and/or persons found smuggled into the city. Anyone caught smuggling anything which endangers the lives and/or the livelihood of those of the city and/or guests of the city can, and will receive, additional fees and the possibility of punishment.
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