Question & AnswerQ&A (CPA ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 01-00)
'Ad valorem rate' means a rate based upon the value of the goods.
The regulations apply to all ports and port facilities within all seas, lakes, rivers, and other navigable inland waterways within the Province of Cebu, including the City of Cebu and all other highly urbanized cities which may hereafter be created therein as per Section 6 of R.A. 7621.
The owner or agent of every vessel must give written notice to the Authority of its arrival within the time specified before the ETA, and must apply for a berth if intending to berth at the port. The master must also contact the CPA by radio or other means. Domestic vessels must show proof of a valid MARINA authority as a condition precedent to berthing permit issuance.
The Authority has sole discretion over the allocation of berthing spaces belonging to or operated by the CPA.
Violations may lead to imprisonment of not less than 1 day but not more than 6 years, fines ranging from 200 pesos to 100,000 pesos, and additional fines for specific offenses. Government officials may be perpetually disqualified from public office, and alien offenders may be deported. Licenses or permits may also be revoked upon conviction.
'Dangerous Goods' are goods listed in the Classification of Dangerous Goods by IMCO or the Philippine government or related international regulations. They must be declared and properly described in the vessel's notice of arrival, properly marked, packed, and labeled according to IMCO or related standards, and the vessel must exhibit warning signals.
Imported containerized cargoes have six (6) calendar days free storage after discharge; export cargoes have five (5) days from receipt; transshipment have fifteen (15) days from discharge; domestic cargoes have two (2) days before vessel arrival and two (2) days after vessel departure if shutout; empty containers have three (3) to six (6) days depending on foreign or domestic cargo.
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels 500 GRT and above engaged in coastwise or foreign trade when entering, shifting, or leaving ports within the CPA district, except government vessels not in commercial trade, foreign government vessels entitled to courtesy, and vessels at private ports with waived pilotage requirements. Pilots must be licensed and permitted by the PCG and CPA.
A written protest must be filed within seven days of payment setting forth objections. Payment of the amount due is a prerequisite. The protest is reviewed first by the division head, then may be appealed to the General Manager, and finally to the Cebu Port Commission, with specific periods for decisions and appeal fees collected.