Batangas (PHBTG)

The Port of Batangas is a vital maritime hub located within a deep bay that offers excellent anchorage for vessels navigating its waters. While the port provides a safe haven, it is important to note that vessels may be exposed to S'ly weather conditions, which can influence operations. The port is equipped with comprehensive facilities that cater to a diverse range of maritime traffic, including passenger and Ro-Ro vessels, general cargo ships, and tankers. At the Port of Batangas, both domestic rolling cargoes and international shipments are handled, encompassing bulk and break bulk cargoes. Looking ahead, the Port of Batangas is set to undergo significant expansion with plans from International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) for a new container terminal. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2025, with the first berth expected to be completed by 2027. This project will feature 900 meters of quay facilities and will be equipped with at least eight gantry cranes, positioning the port to handle a capacity of 2 million TEUs annually.

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

Batangas is located in the S of Luzon Island, opposite the N shore of Mindoro Island, 120km S of Manila, Philippines.

Max Harbour: LOA 300m, beam 46.40m, draught 15.7m and 115,643DWT. Max Offshore: LOA 348m, BCM 170.61m, draught 22.0m and 320,785DWT.

Approx 24,000,000t of cargo, 300,000TEU, 38,000 vessels and 6,000,000 passengers handled annually.

..... Anchorage Zone Remarks A Located W through SW of Santa Clara Pier. Depths range between 23.0m to 27.0m. Mud bottom. B Located W through SW of Santa Clara Pier. Depths range between 23.0m to 27.0m. Mud bottom. C Located W through SW of Santa Clara Pier. Depths range between 23.0m to 27.0m. Mud bottom. D Located W through SW of Santa Clara Pier. Depths range between 23.0m to 27.0m. Mud bottom. Note: During SW Monsoon, vessels may anchor off the N side of Maricaban Island along Maricaban Strait. Small vessels may anchor in good holding ground within 0.2nm of the shore between Bauan and Batangas, in depths of 22.0 m to 26.0m.

Vessels from the W may pass either N or S of Maricaban Island. It is worth noting that the S route is recommended and vessels are required to pass approx 2nm S of Maricaban Island and round Malajibomanoc Island at a distance of 1nm. Vessels from the E may use either the N pass or S pass of the Verde Island Passage. Once passed Verde Island, vessels are required to transit the mid-channel between Malajibomanoc Island and Matoc Point to then proceed to the bay. It is noted that there are no dangers on the approach to the port or in the vicinity of the anchorages off the pier by Santa Clara. The bar of the Columpan River is approx 0.15m wide and shallow.

BA 3558, local chart NAMRIA 4256, Admiralty Pilot NP33, NP286(4).

1025.

Night berthing/unberthing is possible.

Compulsory for all vessels engaged in foreign trade. The Batangas Harbour Pilot's Association must be advised of the vessel's ETA or her scheduled movements 48, 24, and 12 hours prior to arrival. Notice to be given 48hrs advance notice to their local agents to permit the dispatch of a pilot. A tug is used as a Pilot Vessel when necessary. Batangas Pilotage is provided for Balayan Bay, Mainaga and Tabangao, Luzon. Masters are required to to give advance notice to advise their agents of their tug requirements. Pilot boards at following locations: ..... Name Lat Long Batangas Port 13°44.50'N 121°01.20'E Balayan Bay 13°53.90'N 121°47.10'E Shell Terminal, Tabangao 13°44.42'N 121°01.28'E

Port of Batangas comprises all the waters of Batangas Bay from Casador Point with a line drawn up to Matoco Point.

..... Navigational Aid Lat Long Remark Batangas Light 13°45'N 121°02'E - Escarceo Point Light 13°31'N 121°00'E - Light Beacon 13°45.27'N 121°02.28'E Fl W 3s 11M

A restricted zone in which no anchoring or fishing is allowed in an area on the East side of Batangas Bay in the location of the Malampaya Gas Pipeline and approx 1nm off the Shell Refinery. An additional restricted area lies 0.3nm off the wharves. Vessels in transit in the bay are required to maintain a good lookout for small craft and fish traps when navigating the bay at night.

Range varies between 2.7m to 7.5m. The current sets parallel to the shore with the flood current setting SE whilst the ebb current setting NW. It is worth noting that the rate is fairly weak.

..... Manila Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) compulsory in Manila Bay and to all vessels bound for ports within the bay or transiting the approaches within a distance of 20nm of Corregidor Island (14°23'N., 120°35'E.). VTMS Manila Control Center via VHF Ch 16, 19 and Call sign: VTMS Manila. Reports to the control center communicated, as follows (may be made in either Filipino or English): 1. Inbound vessels: a. Vessel name and call sign or IMO Number b Position c. Last port of call d. Course and speed e. Destination f. Description of dangerous cargo (if applicable) g. Type of vessel h. Draught i. Number of crew and passenger Inbound vessels contact the VTMS prior to entering or leaving the TSS to report the following: a. Vessel name b. Time c. Position and speed Vessels approaching the quarantine anchorage and pilot boarding area contact the VTMS 1hr prior to arrival to report the following: a. Vessel name b. ETA Upon arrival at the quarantine anchorage or pilot boarding area, vessels report the following information: a. Vessel name b. Arrival draught c. Air draught d. Arrival or anchored time e. Anchored position 2. Outbound vessels: a. Vessel name and call sign b. Name of harbor pilot on board c. Position d. Time of passing the pilot boarding area Vessels leaving the pilot boarding area should report the following: a. Vessel name b. Time c. Position Vessels inside/outside the TSS to report the following: a. Vessel name b. Time c. Position d. Speed 3. Vessels transiting the reporting area, but not entering Manila Bay or calling at ports with Manila Bay, are to report to the control center the following: a. Vessel name and call sign b. Destination 4. Deep draught vessels intending to lighten their cargo to report to the VTMS control center within 2nm of the anchorage at which the vessel will lighten: a. Vessel name b. Intention to proceed to operational area c. Time Note: Vessels should notify the VTMS of their intention to leave the lightering area. 5. Vessels must report the following to the VTMS control center as soon as possible: a. Any emergency or unusual event including: fire, collision, grounding, pollution, suspicion of piracy, or any incidents similar b. Any condition of the vessel that may impair its navigation, reduce capabilities, or affect the safety of other vessels due to defective propulsion, defective steering, inoperative navigation lights, unusual handling characteristics, impaired manoeuvrability, inoperative whistle or horn, unreliable navigation equipment, or any similar conditions to those stated c. Difficulty or inability in towing d. Unusual conditions which restrict or inhibit total compliance with the requirements of the VTMS e. Poor visibility Any vessel reporting an emergency situation or unusual event must report: a. Vessel name and call sign b. Name and position of the person making the report

Available from Malayan Towage and Pacific Towage.

Prevailing winds: S'ly and SE'ly (Jun-Sep).

BATANGAS, LUZON 13°45.29'N 121°02.38'E UNCTAD LOCODE: PH BTG ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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(2) Provides pilotage for BALAYAN BAY, Luzon, MAINAGA, Luzon and TABANGAO, Luzon. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AREA: The Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) area comprises those sectors in Batangas and Balayan Bays and their approaches and Verde Island Passage, that are within the range of the radar tracking system and visible to the radar monitor. CONTACT DETAILS: Call: VTMS Batangas VHF Frequency: Ch 16 HOURS:\tH24 PROCEDURE: (1) All vessels approaching Batangas or Balayan Bay intending to call at Batangas shall report to the VTMS on VHF Ch 16 and via AIS when 5 n miles off the said Bays. The report (which may be made in Filipino or English) shall contain the following information: (a) Vessel's name and call sign or IMO Number (b) Position (c) Last port of call (d) Course and speed (e) Destination (f) General description of dangerous cargo on board (if any) (g) Type of vessel (h) Draught (i) Number of crew and passengers (2) Vessels approaching the TSS off Batangas Bay, even if not bound for or departing from the port, shall report to the VTMS on VHF Ch 16 when 3 n miles from the entrance to the TSS. The report shall contain the following information: (a) Vessel's name (b) Time (c) Position and speed (3) Vessels shifting berth shall report to the VTMS before departure from the berth and after docking, mooring or anchoring at the new berth. The report shall contain the following information: (a) Vessel's name (b) Time unberthed (last line cast or anchor up) from previous position/berth (c) Time berthed (first line made fast or anchored time) to new position/berth (d) Name of the Harbour Pilot onboard (4) No vessel shall move to another berth without receiving authority from the VTMS. (5) Vessels departing from the Port of Batangas or terminals within the port shall report to the VTMS as follows: (a) On departure: (i) Vessel's name (ii) Time (iii) Name of the Harbour Pilot onboard (b) On leaving the Pilot boarding position: (i) Vessel's name (ii) Time (iii) Location (6) Vessels navigating within Batangas Bay or Balayan Bay shall report to the VTMS, stating vessel's name and time, as follows: (a) When departing the port (b) 30 mins after departure (c) Upon anchoring or mooring at the next port of call (7) Vessels passing through the VTMS area on innocent passage without calling at any ports or entering Batangas and Balayan Bays shall report to the VTMS, stating: (a) Vessel's name and call sign (b) Destination (8) Vessels shall report the following to the VTMS as soon as possible: (a) Any emergency or unusual event such as fire, collision, grounding, pollution, suspicion of piracy and other similar incidents. In these cases, the reports should state: (i) Vessel's name and call sign (ii) Vessel's position and name of the person making the report (b) Any condition on the vessel that may impair navigation, reduce its capabilities or affect the safety of other vessels due to defective propulsion, defective steering, inoperative navigation running lights, unusual handling, impaired manoeuvrability, inoperative whistle or horn, navigation equipment and other similar conditions (c) Any towing vessel when unable to control or can control only with difficulty (d) Any other unusual condition which restricts or prohibits total compliance with the requirements of the VTMS (e) Poor visibility (9) Vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 16 when in the VTMS area. NOTE: All times to be stated in Local Time (LT). ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: VHF Frequency: Ch 16 Telephone: +63(0)43 7233426 Fax: +63(0)43 7230164 Port Manager Telephone: +63(0)43 7222429 Fax: +63(0)43 7230164 E-mail: pmobatangas@yahoo.com Bauan Container Terminal Telephone: +63(0)43 7274992 +63(0)43 7274993 +63(0)43 7274994 Fax: +63(0)43 7274994 E-mail: bipi@pldtdsl.net Website: www.ictsi.com Caltex Refinery Call: Luzsteveco VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 11 Tugs VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 69 71 PROCEDURE: (1) Notice of ETA: Vessels should send ETA to the agent at least 48h before arrival. (2) Contact with the port should be established when within range advising ETA at the entrance to Batangas Bay. (3) For the Caltex Refinery, vessels should establish contact on VHF Ch 16 or 11 for berthing information. Berthing HJ only. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________" }

..... Batangas Pilotage contact info Call sign Batangas Pilots VHF Ch 16, 69 Telephone +63 43 7233994; +63 43 7231507; +63 43 9805134 Facsimile +63 43 7233994 Email batangas_harborpilots@yahoo.com Vessel Traffic Management contact info VHF Ch 16 Port Authority contact info Telephone +63 43 7233426 Facsimile +63 43 7230164 Email ppabatangas@yahoo.com Telephone +63 43 7274992; +63 43 7274993; +63 43 7274994 Facsimile +63 43 7274994 Email bipi@pldtdsl.net Tugs contact info VHF Ch 16, 69,71

A customs office is located within the port area, customs clearance may be granted locally. Customs and Immigration officials will board the vessel either at anchor or prior to berthing and are provided by the Manila Customs Bureau.

Vessel's representatives must submit the following entrance documents: ..... 1. Master's Declaration 2. Crew List 3. Cargo Manifest During clearance, vessel's representative submits outward manifests stamped cleared by PPA after payment of the corresponding port charges.

Notice of ETA: ..... 1. Vessels should send ETA to the Agent at least 48hrs before arrival. 2. The port should be contacted when within range advising ETA at the entrance to Batangas Bay. 3. Vessels using the Shell Tabangao Terminal are to send their ETA 72, 48 and 24hrs in advance via their agent. They are required to contact their agents on VHF Ch 71 for pilotage/tugs and the Shell Terminal (Call Sign "Shell Tabangao") on VHF Ch 71 to arrange berthing upon arrival at the port limits.

Courtesy and national flag to be flown.

Vessels entering should proceed to Santa Clara anchorage for port formalities before being berthed at the pier.

Health regulations are issued by Bureau of Quarantine. Quarantine officials will normally board the vessel with the pilot. Pratique clearance may be granted locally.