ROTATION TOW LISTS Sample Clauses
The 'Rotation Tow Lists' clause establishes a system for determining the order in which vessels are assigned towing services, typically at a port or terminal. In practice, this clause sets up a rotating schedule or queue, ensuring that each vessel is towed in turn based on a predetermined or agreed-upon sequence, rather than on a first-come, first-served basis or by arbitrary selection. This approach helps to ensure fairness and transparency in the allocation of towing resources, preventing disputes and delays by providing a clear, predictable process for all parties involved.
ROTATION TOW LISTS. A. Nothing in the TSA shall prohibit a Local Station Commander, supervisor or scene manager from requesting a specific tow company when, in their opinion, the necessary resources to clear a hazard as expeditiously as possible are not available from the tow company currently at the top of the rotation tow list. In such an instance, the tow company selected would be the next tow company on the list which has the qualifications (equipment, skills, timeliness, etc.) to provide the required service. After the request, the selected company would then go to the bottom of the rotation tow. Tow companies on the same list that were bypassed would remain in the same order until their selection for a rotation tow for which they are qualified.
B. Nothing shall prohibit a Class B, C, or D Operator from maintaining a place on a lighter class rotation tow list, provided the tow truck meets the equipment specifications for that class of operation.
C. Regardless of the class of tow truck utilized or responding to the call, charges shall not be more than for the class of vehicle towed or serviced, except where vehicle recovery operations (a defined in Attachment A) require a larger class of tow truck.
D. A call to an Operator shall constitute one turn on the list and the Operator shall be moved to the bottom of the list. This includes when the Operator fails to answer the phone, is unable to respond, is unable to perform the required service, refuses to respond or provide service, or is cancelled due to excessive response time. If it is determined that the Operator is not needed and is cancelled by the SBSD, up to and including arrival at the scene, there shall be no charges and the Operator will be placed back at the top of the list.
1) If the Operator is cancelled by the vehicle’s owner or agent prior to the Operator taking possession (as defined in Attachment A) of the vehicle, there shall be no charges for towing. The Operator shall immediately contact the SBSD and advise it of the cancellation. The Operator shall then be placed back at the top of the list.
2) If service, other than towing and recovery, has begun and is cancelled by the vehicle’s owner or agent, the Operator may charge one-half of the regular hourly service charges, for the time expended on the call. For purposes of cancellation, service begins when physical work on the vehicle has begun--not the response. No lien shall arise for the service unless the Operator has presented a written statement to the ve...