Scope
- Applies to all dangerous cargoes loaded or unloaded at South Harbor
Objectives
- Ensure safe handling, transport, and storage of dangerous cargoes
- Effective supervision and monitoring of dangerous cargoes movement
- Compliance with international standards
Definitions
- "Authority": Philippine Ports Authority (PPA)
- "International Maritime Organization (IMO)": UN agency for maritime safety
- "IMDG Code": International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code by IMO
- "Asian Terminals, Inc. (ATI)": Cargo handling contractor of South Harbor
- "DCA": Dangerous Cargo Area
- "Dangerous Cargoes": Includes items listed in the IMDG Code, PPA and other government lists/manuals, foreign manifests, or any cargo declared or suspected to have hazardous properties
- Definitions for FCL (Full Container Load), LCL (Less Container Load), TEU (Twenty Equivalent Unit), CFS (Container Freight Station)
Responsibility of Asian Terminals, Inc. (ATI)
- Develop and operate a DCA conforming with international standards
- Govern the DCA according to relevant PPA Administrative Orders and safety regulations
- Ensure all dangerous cargoes have required government permits (e.g., PNP, DENR, Philippine Nuclear Research Institute)
- Formulate emergency and contingency plans
- Provide appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for personnel
- Assign only competent and trained personnel to handle dangerous cargoes
- Conduct continuous training on dangerous cargo handling and storage
- Observe and enforce segregation requirements for cargoes
Safety Requirements
- Warehouse must have:
- Separate drainage system with shut-off valves for contaminated water
- Proper ventilation
- Fire-resisting walls and explosive-proof lighting
- Safety signs and markings required for segregation
- Firefighting equipment compliant with PPA orders
- Aisles at least 3 meters wide, clearly marked
- Safe stacking and segregation of dangerous cargos
- Container yard must have:
- Adequate space for segregation of incompatible dangerous cargoes
- Safety signs and proper markings
- Safe stacking and IMDG Code segregation rules
- Adequate emergency access
- Drainage system with shut-offs to prevent environmental contamination
- Provision of a special covered area for repacking damaged cargo and storing contaminated wastes
Procedures
- Dangerous Cargo Handling Permit must be secured by shippers, exporters, or agents before cargo arrival
- Import/export permits required from relevant agencies for explosives, radioactive materials, Ozone Depleting Substances, and other regulated chemicals
- Dangerous Cargo manifests for inward and outward cargoes must be submitted 24 hours before arrival/delivery to ATI Safety Officer
- ATI Safety Officer reviews manifests for cargo classification and proper segregation
- Imported dangerous cargo discharged from vessels shall be directly transferred to DCA unless direct truck delivery is required
- Export dangerous cargo directly received at DCA unless yard operation dictates otherwise
- Identification and classification discrepancies to be referred to Manager, PMO-South Harbor for resolution
- LCL dangerous cargoes to be stripped or stuffed at DCA warehouse as applicable
Arbitration
- Discrepancies in declaration, identification, or classification of dangerous cargoes to be referred to Manager, PMO-South Harbor for proper resolution
Exclusions
- Categories 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 explosives and radioactive substances not allowed to be stored within port zones; must be delivered directly to consignee’s external storage
- Classes 1.4, 1.5, and 1.6 explosives may be stored in limited quantity with round-the-clock monitoring, subject to approval
- If not feasible, such cargo may be transferred outside the port to CY-CFS upon recommendation and Customs approval
Special Charges
- ATI collects charges for dangerous cargoes stored/transferred at DCA:
- P2,690 per TEU for containerized cargo
- P184 per revenue ton for non-palletized LCL
- P141 per revenue ton for palletized LCL
- Charges in addition to premium charges under PPA Admin Order No. 02-89
Storage Guidelines
- Regular free storage periods for import/export cargoes apply to dangerous cargoes as well
Monitoring and Inventory
- ATI must submit monthly reports to the Authority detailing dangerous cargo volumes in TEUs for FCL and tonnage for LCL
Repealing Clause
- All previous PPA rules inconsistent with this Order are modified, repealed, or amended accordingly
Penalty Clause
- Violations subject to penalties under Section 43 of PD 857 and other applicable laws
Effectivity
- The Order takes effect one month after publication in newspapers of general circulation