Question & AnswerQ&A (PPA ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 02-2003)
The primary authority is Section 6(a)(iii) and 6(b)(ix) of PD 857, as amended, along with various international conventions like MARPOL 73/78, the International Safety Management Code, and UNCLOS.
The objectives include compliance with MARPOL 73/78, prevention or reduction of marine pollution by controlling illegal waste discharge from vessels, and ensuring proper collection, treatment, and disposal of vessel-generated wastes according to standards and laws.
All vessels except warships, naval auxiliary ships, and other government-owned vessels used for non-commercial service are covered by this Order.
The wastes covered include those under Annexes I (Oil), II (Noxious Liquid Substance), and V (Garbage) of MARPOL 73/78.
SRF refers to a physical system ashore or afloat used for receiving discharges of oily wastes, noxious liquid substances, and garbage from vessels.
The disposal of garbage into the shore reception facility is compulsory, with a fixed fee for collection of up to 0.4 cubic meters, and additional fees for excess waste or oily and noxious liquid substances.
Yes, exemptions include vessels calling at the first port after dry-docking, vessels of six (6) GRT and below who may dispose waste free of charge, and vessels calling at the next port of call within the same day who have already discharged waste at the first port.
Failure to pay fees can lead to disallowance of vessel entry/berthing or refusal of departure, with possible penalties under Section 43 of PD 857 and potential filing of charges. Failure to discharge oily waste or NLS when required can result in non-issuance of departure clearance.
The fixed fee is Php 500 per call, additional fee is Php 450 per 0.4 cubic meter, and Php 1,500 per cubic meter for oily waste and noxious liquid substance.
PPA, through its Safety and Environmental Management Division, oversees operation of reception and treatment facilities, ensures compliance with standards, submits quarterly reports, establishes a waste database, studies other ship wastes, and manages port waste planning and reviews.