Bacolod (PHBCD)

The port handles general cargo, dry bulk, container, liquid cargo, Ro-Ro and passenger.

China Sea Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical 21 Jan to Apr 30, Summer May 1 to Jan 20.

Bacolod is located on the NW coast of Negros Island.

LOA 293m, beam 40m, 72,370DWT.

Designated anchorages A and B, have been established 4nm W and 6nm SW of Metabang Point (10°43'N 122°57'E).

Approach from South: From a position on the coastal route WNW of the N extremity of Logiog Bank the track leads NE, passing (with positions from Sumag Point 10°36'N 122°54'E): NW of Bago River (5nm SW), on the E side of which stands the town of Bago identified by large buildings with galvanised iron roofs which show up well through trees at the river mouth. The river may be entered by small craft at HW. Local knowledge is required. Then, NW of a group of shoals (4.75nm WSW), with depths from 6.7 to 9.0m over them, and: SE of two shoals (0.5nm W) with depths of 8.2 and 8.5m over them. From this position the track continues NE for approximately 7nm to the Bacolod pilot boarding ground 10°41.6'N 122°53.7'E. Approach from North: From a position on the coastal route WNW of Tomoton Shoal 10°56'N 122°55'E the track leads S passing (with positions from Calubcub Point 10°50'N 122°57'E): W of Tomonton Point (3.75nm N), then: W of Mambagid Point (1.75nm N), then: W of Calubcub Point, then: W of Silay (2.75nm SSE), a ruined pier stands in front of the town, a church is prominent within the town. No longer operational as a port, local cargoes are shipped through Bacolod. Then, W of Talisay (5.75nm S), marked by a group of three white chimneys (red lights) at the sugar central just S of town which, when viewed from W, appear as one. A radio mast stands close N of these chimneys. A small pier stands approx 1.25nm N of town. Mangroves front the beaches extending as much as 0.15nm to seaward.From this position the track continues S for approx 2.5nm to Bacolod pilot boarding ground (10°42'N 122° 54'E).

BA 4479. Admiralty Pilot NP33, NP286(4).

Coastguard is based in Bacolod City and participates in SOLAS functions, clearing ships and monitoring observance of MARPOL agreements. Contact: VHF Ch 16, callsign "Power Base", Tel: +63 34 83179.

1025.

Vessels berth only in assigned berths. Members of the Pulupandan Harbour Pilots Company berth and unberth ships from pilot boarding station to berth. Priority berthing is given to passenger vessels and those carrying perishable cargoes. In the event of an emergency, vessels at berth may be directed to anchorage. Vessels must use rubber fenders to protect vessel and port. Rat guards must be used to keep rodents away.

Compulsory. The pilot boards 2.5nm W of the harbour in position 10°41.6'N 122° 53.7'E.

Port zones are not defined. Individual private ports have respective delimitations.

A chimney (aluminium, conspicuous black spark arrester at top, red obstruction lights) standing 1nm E of the town is prominent. Two radio towers (red obstruction lights) stand in the vicinity of the town.

None.

Mean spring range 1.2m; mean neap range 0.6m.

Tugs available in Iloilo/Cebu on a need basis by special arrangement. A local pilot operates 2 small tugs of 250hp and 300hp.

Prevailing winds: SW & NE monsoon.

BACOLOD, NEGROS 10°41.36'N 122°56.26'E UNCTAD LOCODE: PH BCD ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Port & Pilots: Ch 16.

For foreign ships, free pratique is issued upon physical/medical examination of crew. Quarantine officials examine cargo and issue clearance. Customs Inspectors board ships to seal ship stores/inspect cargoes.

Standard documentation is required, to include the following: Manifests, Inward/Outward Manifests and Crew List. Cargo documentation: Customs/Quarantine clearances required prior to discharge. Port Authority requires manifests and Bills of Lading for cargo delivery.

PPA to be advised 24 hours prior to arrival and for foreign ships 36 hours. Agents notify other government authorities of arrival (for foreign ships) for boarding formalities/clearances.

Foreign vessels are required to hoist the Philippine flag with vessel's National flag (National flag at the stern and Philippine flag at masthead). Philippine registered ship to display flag at masthead.

Notice to Port Authority and entities involved in boarding formalities are issued prior to commencement of loading/discharging. Notices are issued to shipping/cargo agents of vessel's choice holding office in Manila.

Health Authorities carry out onboard inspections of crew, ship and cargo on foreign ships. Domestic ships, except in cases of plagues, are not normally subjected to health/quarantine requirements. In the case of cargoes consisting of livestock from infected ports, quarantine clearance is needed.

Master to issue NOR to cargo agent/owner and Port Authority prior to commencement of loading/discharging operations.