QuestionsQuestions (KKP Notice)
The Circular cites Section 2(a), (b), and 6-a(ii) of PD 857, and Section 19, Article III of PPA Administrative Order No. 13-77.
It applies to the handling of cargoes and the operations of vessels at the anchorages and piers of the South Harbor.
To rationalize the handling/movement of cargoes at South Harbor anchorages and piers, and to protect pier facilities.
To prescribe guidelines on the handling of cargoes at anchorages and piers of the South Harbor.
A place with sufficient depth of water where vessels anchor or may lay up at anchor within the harbor.
It is the maximum load limit of 500 psf and 200 psf allowed on rehabilitated and unrehabilitated piers, respectively.
The western-side portion of the South Harbor Anchorage area located at the western side of the South and West breakwater, with three major mooring areas designated for quarantine activities, explosive/dangerous cargo operations, and idle vessels.
The protected portion of South Harbor anchorage area bounded by the South Breakwater on the west, Roxas Blvd. seawall on the east, and the Manila Yacht basin on the South.
Highly inflammable cargoes/combustible liquids (any quantity as defined in the IMDG Code); obnoxious cargoes, corrosive liquids, acids, and dangerous poisons (as defined in the IMDG Code); crude oil/petroleum and related products; and explosives classified as 1.1 in the IMDG Code.
Wheat; fertilizers (urea, ammonium sulfate, related products); soda ash; soya/cocoa beans; animal feeds (fish meal and related products); clinkers/gypsum/coal foundry coke/carbon and silica sand; cement; log; and any single unit cargo exceeding 500 psf (rehabilitated piers) or 200 psf (unrehabilitated piers).
Yes. Cargoes enumerated under 6.1.2 may be handled at the pier when contained in bags, drums, or other packaging (including examples like cement, animal feed/fertilizer/salt, sugar) and after a permit to discharge at the pier is secured from PPA and other concerned government agencies.
Despite the stated guidelines, PPA reserves authority to direct cargo handling at anchorage areas intended for pier handling in emergencies, crisis, or natural calamities.
Penalties for non-compliance, as provided in Section 43 of PD 857 as amended, shall be applied to anyone or entity found (after due process) to have violated any provision of the Circular.
Section 43 of PD 857, as amended.
All regulations/orders/guidelines or portions thereof issued by the PMO South Harbor inconsistent with the Circular are repealed or amended accordingly.
Fifteen (15) days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation.