28 Miss. Code R. § 1-02-168
The act of mooring to or occupying any berth, anchorage or other facility by a vessel, its master, owners or agents for any purpose whatsoever shall constitute and be evidence of acceptance and agreement by such vessel and its master, owners and agents, disclosure of principals to the contrary notwithstanding, to be held jointly and severally bound by extraordinary diligence in the use, care and occupancy of such berth, anchorage or other facility of the Port Authority, and to be held liable jointly, severally, and in solido for all costs incurred by the Port Authority prior to or following departure of the vessel for repairs to or replacement or cleanup of such or other facilities, incident to, arising out of or connected in any way whatsoever with such mooring or occupancy.
Unless otherwise directed by the Port Authority, all seagoing vessels shall moor parallel to berths and employ a minimum of two (2) bow lines, two (2) stern lines, and two (2) spring lines (one leading forward and one leading aft) of sufficient strength and length to assure that vessels are properly secured and to minimize longitudinal movement. Tugs, barges, and other smaller craft shall be moored in similar manner except that only one (1) bow and one (1) stern line (and the spring lines) shall be required. No vessel shall moor second off except with the express permission of the Port Authority, and if such permission be granted then the foregoing described mooring lines shall be required.
In the event that any vessel does not possess adequate mooring lines to fulfill these requirements, agents shall promptly furnish such lines and may charge a reasonable fee for same.
All vessels are required to utilize effective fendering devices to avoid damages to dock facilities, and such fenders shall be properly positioned on the sides of vessels prior to berthing. Should any vessel not possess adequate fenders, agents or the Port Authority shall furnish same and may charge a reasonable fee for same.
28 Miss. Code. R. § 1-02-168