Agency has a representative in Jacksonville, located in the Blum Building. The fees for surveys vary according to the nature and the extent of the survey.

Agency fees. The usual fees are: Coastwise, $25; foreign, $50 to $100.

Ship brokers' fees.-No fixed rate applies at this port, fees usually being arranged by agreement with owner and averaging 1% to 2% percent.

Customhouse brokers' fees.-For entry of goods at customhouse the usual charge is $5 and $1 for each additional invoice.

Freight brokers' fees.-Charges for this class of service are usually 1% percent with an additional charge, when consular invoices are required, of $2, plus consul fees.

Interpreters' fees.-The usual fees range from $5 to $20.

FUEL AND SUPPLIES

ELECTRIC CURRENT

Electric current for both power and lighting purposes is supplied by the electric plant owned by the city, located on Talleyrand Avenue. Alternating current at 110 and 220 volts, single or 3 phase, 30 cycles, is furnished at the following rates: For first 500 kilowatts, 7 cents; second 500 kilowatts, 6 cents; next 2,000 kilowatts, 5 cents; next 2,000 kilowatts, 4 cents; next 2,500 kilowatts, 21⁄2 cents; and all over 7,500 kilowatts, 2 cents. Current for retail industrial power is furnished at the following rates per kilowatt-hour: 3 cents for the first 2,500, 2 cents for the next 10,000, 14 cents for the next 15,000, 11⁄2 cents for the next 50,000, and 14 cents for all in excess of 75,000. Alternating current at 2,200 volts or over, 3 phase, 60 cycles, for wholesale power is furnished at the following rates per kilowatt-hour: 2 cents for the first 10,000, 1% cents for the next 15,000, 11⁄2 cents for the next 50,000, and 14 cents for all in excess of 75,000.

WATER SUPPLY

The Florida Fresh Water Co. supplies practically pure spring water suitable for boiler or drinking purposes. This water is supplied by barges and is pumped aboard vessels at the rate of 10,000 gallons (about 41% tons) per hour at 30 to 50 cents per ton, depending on the quantity.

Artesian well water is available in unlimited quantities at the municipal docks and terminals and at all piers that are not otherwise provided by private systems, and is delivered to vessels through the city mains and hose at the rate of 5,000 to 25,000 gallons per hour. The price per ton is 50 cents.

The large repair companies owning private artesian wells supply water free to vessels undergoing repairs at their shops.

BALLAST

Ballast is not in demand at Jacksonville. If required, sand can be supplied by the Jacksonville Sand Co. It may be delivered to vessels by lighters and buckets, using ship's rig. Prices by agreement.

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OIL BUNKERING

Depths

There are four concerns in Jacksonville engaged in bunkering vessels, which is generally done at the piers of these concerns. of water are found at these piers ranging from 22 to 31 feet at mean low water, and bunkering capacities range from 1,000 to 5,000 barrels per hour. Diesel and fuel oils of various gravities are available, most of which are obtained from the Texas fields.

The Mexican Petroleum Corporation also bunkers vessels in stream or at their berths by means of its 7,500-barrel-capacity barge. Bunkering is accomplished at the rate of 2,200 barrels per hour.

The Clyde-Mallory Lines maintains a private bunkering facility for the use of its own vessels.

Detailed information relative to equipment, kinds of oils furnished, location of piers, and berthing depths and lengths alongside is given in the following table: