QuestionsQuestions (PPA ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 02-2003)
It cited: (1) Section 6(a)(iii) and 6(b)(ix) of PD 857 as amended; (2) PPA Memorandum Circular No. 04-85; (3) PPA Administrative Order No. 16-95; and international instruments including MARPOL 73/78, the ISM Code, UNCLOS, plus PPA Board Resolution No. 2001-782.
To comply with MARPOL 73/78 requirements for reception facilities; prevent/reduce marine pollution by controlling or prohibiting illegal discharge; and ensure vessel-generated wastes are properly collected, treated, and disposed of in an environmentally sound manner consistent with applicable standards and laws.
All PPA base ports, sub-ports, and private ports; vessels except warships/naval auxiliary and other government-owned vessels used for non-commercial service; and vessel-generated wastes under MARPOL Annexes I (Oil), II (Noxious Liquid Substance), and V (Garbage).
An SRF is a physical system ashore or afloat used to receive discharges of oily wastes, noxious liquid substances, and garbage from vessels.
Oily Wastes include wastes from cargo residues and machinery operations, such as waste lubricants, fuel processing spills/leaks, oily residues, fuel sludge, and oily mixtures/refuse (as listed in Annex A). Garbage includes all kinds of victuals, domestic and operational waste excluding fresh fish and parts thereof, generated during normal vessel operation and liable to be disposed continuously or periodically.
Any substance that, if discharged into the sea, presents a hazard (minor or major) to marine resources or human health, or causes serious harm to amenities or legitimate use of the sea (as listed in Annex B).
It provides a compulsory regime: shore reception facilities must be installed in all PPA base ports to provide waste collection and disposal services for the covered vessel-generated wastes.
Yes. Disposal of garbage into the reception facility is compulsory. A fixed flat fee is imposed per vessel covering collection of 0.4 cubic meter or less of garbage, and additional service fees apply for oily waste, NLS, and garbage exceeding 0.4 cu. m., based on the schedule in Section 6.
No imported wastes may be discharged at the reception facilities.
The Operator must collect the covered wastes without causing undue delay, maintain reception facility services on a 24-hour basis, and coordinate with the PMO and other port stakeholders regarding vessel arrival schedules and collection plans.
It is a required form (Annex C) accomplished by the shipping agent/line/company applying for berth and submitted to the Berthing Officer as part of the berth application.
Biodegradable waste must be segregated from non-biodegradable waste; each classification must be placed in separate colored plastic bags (yellow for biodegradable, black for non-biodegradable). Black bags may be used instead of yellow if tied with a yellow ribbon/string; garbage not fit for bags (e.g., used dunnage, pallets, shoring gears) must be piled on deck beside bagged garbage.
The Operator may refuse collection of garbage that is not in plastic bags or is hanging over-board; however, it remains entitled to collect the required fee for the covered garbage.
The fixed fee covers collection of 0.4 cu. m or less of garbage. Additional fees apply for oily waste and NLS and for garbage exceeding the 0.4 cu. m threshold, as reflected in Section 6’s per-classification amounts. “Excess garbage” fees apply to quantities above the included 0.4 cu. m (and may be charged differently depending on vessel type/class).
Examples include: (1) vessels calling at the first port after dry-docking (exempt from corresponding fees if certified by a MARINA-accredited shipyard operator); (2) vessels of 6 GRT and below (must use the facility but exempt from fixed and service fees); and (3) vessels calling at a next port of call on the same day that already discharged wastes at the first port of call within the country, supported by a Certificate of Service Rendered.
Discharge of dirty ballast water into the reception facilities is optional and not covered by the compulsory regime in this Order.
Failure to pay is a ground for the Authority to disallow entry/berthing of incoming vessels and refuse departure of outgoing vessels of the concerned shipping lines/agents, in addition to penalties under Section 43 of PD 857 without prejudice to filing charges if warranted.
It is a ground for non-issuance of departure clearance by the Authority.
The Operator must make available during office hours, for inspection/examination/audit, all books of accounts, properties, inventories, and operational and financial records.
It takes effect fifteen (15) days after publication in any newspaper of general circulation, provided that the prescribed facilities in covered ports have been installed and commissioned.