Question & AnswerQ&A (PPA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 63-98)
The main purpose is to amend the established/designated anchorage grounds of the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) as specified in Annex "A" of PPA MC No. 11-96, in order to accommodate more bulk carriers and maximize the use of the MICT basin.
PPA Memorandum Circular No. 63-98 amends Annex "A" of PPA Memorandum Circular No. 11-96, entitled "Designation of Anchorage Grounds at PMO Baseports."
The designated anchorage grounds are: Anchorage No. 1 = Latitude 14°36'27" North, Longitude 120°56'25.6" East Anchorage No. 2 = Latitude 14°36'26" North, Longitude 120°66'39.3" East Anchorage No. 3 = Latitude 14°36'25.5" North, Longitude 120°56'14" East.
Yes, all other provisions of PPA MC No. 11-96 shall remain valid and enforceable despite the amendment to the anchorage grounds.
It took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in any newspaper of general circulation.
Copies are furnished to the following: Commandant, Philippine Coast Guard; Director, Coast & Geodetic Survey Department, NAMRIA; President, United Harbor Pilots Association of the Philippines; Chief Pilot, Manila Pilots Association; Harbor Master, ICTSI; President, Domestic Shipowners Association; President, Philippine Interisland Shipping Association; and President, Association of International Shipping Lines.
The General Manager of the Philippine Ports Authority issued PPA MC No. 63-98.
The anchorage grounds are specified using degrees (°), minutes ('), and seconds (") format for latitude and longitude.
Designating specific anchorage grounds ensures proper management and organization of vessel anchorage, improves vessel traffic flow, safety, and optimizes the utilization of port basin space.
PPA MC No. 63-98 involves coordination with the Philippine Coast Guard as the Commandant is among those furnished copies, indicating their role in enforcement and monitoring of anchorage grounds.