DC-10 Undifferentiated or Other Model
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Confusion; Other / Unknown
Conflict Ground Conflict; Critical; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Clearance
Air Traffic Control Issued Advisory / Alert; Flight Crew Took Evasive Action
Human Factors
Ramp Tower cleared us to taxi to Spot 13.  While preparing to turn right to turn south towards Spot 13; I noticed a twin prop (Fokker?) taxiing right toward our intended taxi route. I executed an emergency stop with my nose over the line for that taxiway. The Fokker also stopped briefly; then continued taxiing south without any call on Ramp Tower. The frequency was a little congested so it was about 60 seconds later when we were able to query Ramp Tower whether she wanted us or the twin prop to have the right of way.  (There had been NO mention of the other aircraft when we got our taxi instructions from Ramp Tower.)  She stated she had cleared him for Spot 14 and he was obviously confused.  By this time; he was off the ramp and could not be contacted.  Had I not stopped; there would have been a collision.  The pilot of the other aircraft taxied to the wrong exit spot for our ramp.  He was cleared to 14 and taxied to 13.  Additionally; he stopped late; and then proceeded to taxi without getting on the radio to clear up right of way or to ask if he had clearance from his wingtip to our nose... it was less than 20 feet. Follow taxi instructions. When in doubt; get on the radio and ask.  When clearance may be an issue; ask on the frequency - don't just plow ahead and assume it'll work out!
DC-10 Captain experiences a near collision with a twin turboprop aircraft during taxi on the ramp. The other pilot stopped then continued on to the wrong spot.