Pulupandan (PHPUL)

The port of Pulupandan is the only government port on the W coast of the island of Negros. Pulupandan has several berths which cannot be used by ocean going vessels, although anchorage is available. The main exports are raw sugar, molasses and alcohol. Foreign cargo is practically nil. Inbound domestic ships carry mainly general cargo.

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

Pulupandan is located on the W coast of Negros Island, opposite Guimaras Island.

LOA 250m, beam 31m, draught 9.1m, 39,231DWT.

Safe anchorage is available within 1-2nm S of the quarantine in a depth of 9.0-10.0m. Prohibited anchorage: Anchorage is prohibited in the area between Lat 10°23'N and Lat 10°30'N; and Long 122°40'E and Long 122°50'E.

Approach and entry: Pulupandan may be approached from N or S through the E Channel; the S approach is preferable for those without local knowledge. Approach from south: From a position E of Inampulugan Island (10°27'N 122° 43'E), the pilot boarding point, the track leads NNE into the E channel passing: E of Iogiog Bank, a drying bank forming the W side of the channel. A spur with a depth of 4.0m over it, extends NW from the W side of Iogiog Bank. The S extremity of the bank is marked by No 1 Lightbuoy (black can). From this position the track continues NNE for approximately 2nm directly into the anchorage, and a further 1nm to the berths. Approach from north: From a position 2.25nm N of Pandan Point (10°31'N 122° 48'E) from which a light is exhibited, the track leads S passing: E of a lightbuoy (red conical) marking the N extremity of Iogiog Bank, then: E of a buoy (black conical) marking the E side of drying patch on Iogiog Bank, and W of Pandan Point. From this position the track leads SSE for approximately 0.5nm towards the berths an the anchorage.

BA 4479, 4480. Admiralty Pilot NP33, NP286(4).

Philippine Coast Guard can be contacted on VHF Ch 16, callsign "Panthom".

1025.

Berth/anchorage permit can be secured from PPA with not less than 24 hours notice. A vessel information sheet is required to be completed. Vessels are required to protect the ship and port with rubber fenders.

Pilotage for docking and leaving any wharf or anchorage in Pulupandan Pliotage District is compulsory for all vessels both foreign and domestic. Requests for pilotage, should be communicated to Pulupandan Pilots, Pulupandan, Negros Occidental, Philippines, at least 24 hours notice is required by the Pulupandan Harbour Pilots' Association. The pilot boards approx 4.5nm SSW of Pandan Point from a white wooden boat, with the name Pilot in black. If the vessel cannot proceed to the boarding point the pilot will board S of this point. Pilotage is also available at the Iloilo Pilot boarding place 1nm W of Sinapsapsan Point. During the SW monsoon the boarding position is 2nm N of Pandan Point. Pilot may be contacted on VHF Ch 16, callsign "Pilots".

Range 1.8m. Tidal streams: Strong tidal streams are reported to set along the piers. Doubled moorings are recommended. The flood tide sets N and may attain a rate of approximately 6kts during the SW monsoon. During the flood tide there is a strong eddy at the piers making berthing difficult.

Compulsory. The required tug capacity for 1,000-5,000GT is 500bhp; 5,001-10,000GT, 700bhp; and 10,001GT and above, 1,000bhp. Pilot tugs are available with 240hp and 300hp capacity. Towage service is available in Iloilo, Cebu and Manila. A 36 hour notice period is required.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly & NE'ly monsoon.

PULUPANDAN, NEGROS 10°31.03'N 122°47.72'E UNCTAD LOCODE: PH PUL ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Pilot and Coastguard, Ch 16.

Customs Inspector is posted onboard to seal ship's stores and check cargoes for loading/unloading. Boarding team includes inspectors/officers from Customs and Immigration. Customs Inspector stays onboard for duration of vessel's stay. Officials/visitors wishing to board vessel must be issued with Special Permit to Board issued by Collector of Customs.

Services of ship agents/cargo agents should be used to advise and co-ordinate documentary requirements of government agencies, ie, Customs, Immigration, Health, Port Authority, Quarantine and Coastguard. Boarding formalities and signing of clearance are done at anchorage. The following documentation is required: ..... 1. Foreign Inward/Outward Manifests 2. Crew List 3. Coasting Manifest (for inter-island shipping). 4. MARPOL documents IOPPC, ISPPC AND IGPPC. Cargo documentation: Deliveries are allowed only after customs clearance and payment of wharfage to Port Authority. The following documents are required: ..... 1. Manifest (3 copies) 2. Bills of Lading (for inter-island cargoes) 3. Permit to Load issued by customs (precondition for loading).

Advance notice of ETA is required 48 hours and 24 hours prior to arrival and also any alteration due to delay thereafter should be communicated as required.

Foreign vessels are required to hoist flag of vessel's registration at the stern and to display Philippine flag at masthead. Inter-island vessels must display Philippine flag at masthead.

When in port, PPA General Port Rules/Regulations (GPR) and Coast Guard Revised Merchant Marine Rules/Regulations (RMMRR) are in force. Standard rules of navigation in port apply. Anchorage area and berth areas are assigned by Port Authority. When navigating to dock, whistle should be blown as follows: One short blast when passing on starboard and two short blasts when passing on port side. The vessel must have a complete crew during tropical storm signal No 3. Vessels will be asked to leave berths for anchorage at storm signal No 3.

Free pratique is issued by Quarantine Officer. The Pulupandan health authorities participate in boarding formalities to medically examine crew before disembarkation, and plant and animal quarantine authorities examine cargoes before discharge.

Port Authority requires Master to tender NOR before work commences.