QuestionsQuestions (CEZA ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 001, S. 2002, NOVEMBER 15, 2002)
The title is CEZA Administrative Order No. 001-2002, which sets forth the interim rules and regulations/guidelines on the management and operation of any port within the Cagayan Freeport.
CEZA shall conform with international standards in port operation, implement policies for effective and efficient management, ensure legal and smooth port operations, and provide competitive service to both foreign and domestic port users.
The guidelines apply to all port personnel, port users, and other entities doing business in the Cagayan Freeport.
A port user is any shipping agent, shipper, or vessel owner authorized by CEZA to use the port for shipment of cargoes and/or passengers, or for any other legal purpose like ship repair and shelter.
The port user must submit a duly notarized application form (PI-01) along with SEC or DTI registration, board resolution for authorized representative, and a processing fee of P500.00 at designated CEZA offices.
For importation and exportation by CSEZFP registered enterprises, required documents include the Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and supporting documents from authorities concerned such as BFAD, DENR, BFAR, and Quarantine.
Port dues are US$0.046 per GRT entering the port; dockage fee at berth is US$0.035 per GRT/day; dockage fee at anchorage is US$0.017 per GRT/day.
Vessels that suffered engine trouble or calamities, donations from authorized organizations, vessels under special governmental arrangements, BOI-registered firms with exemption incentives, and government vessels used exclusively for training or non-commercial purposes are exempted.
The master or agent shall be administratively liable with a fine of P5,000 for the first offense, P10,000 for the second offense, and denial of entry into the port for the third offense. Vessels with unsettled bills may be banned and legal action may be filed.
Yes, all vessels navigating towards the port are required to be under pilotage, and the master must comply with pilotage requirements.
Pilotage fees vary by gross tonnage, starting at $30.00 for less than 500 GT and increasing accordingly, with additional rates for docking, undocking, anchorage, and other services.
Applicants must pass required government examinations, submit a license/certificate from MARINA, NBI clearance, membership/endosement from the United Harbor Pilots Association of the Philippines, and a processing fee of P1,000.
The accredited harbor pilot must remit 10% of the gross income from pilotage services rendered to CEZA.
They must maintain performance standards, submit reports and lists of workers, ensure safety and cleanliness, keep records accessible to CEZA, and comply with tariff regulations among others.
Fines range from US$2,000 for the first offense to US$8,000 for the third offense, coupled with suspension of the master navigating the port, culminating in denial of vessel entry on the fourth offense.
No person or vessel shall discharge oil, noxious substances, or refuse into the port waters except for safety or life-saving purposes; violators face escalating penalties including fines up to US$10,000 and denial of vessel entry.
First offense is US$5,000; second offense US$10,000; and third offense US$10,000 plus denial of vessel entry at Port Irene.
CEZA along with BOC, BID, BOQ, and the shipper/agent board vessels at anchorage or berth (in inclement weather) to verify documents, inspect crew, and ensure clearance before vessel entry.
Yes, CEZA may accredit more than one to foster healthy competition and allow port users to choose service providers.