San Carlos (PHSCA)

The port is currently closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen. San Carlos is well protected by Refugio Island and enjoys natural cover due to its position on Negros Island. The port is divided into the public port and a private port owned/operated by San Carlos Milling Company. At the public port, mainly cereals and general cargoes are handled whilst molasses and raw sugar are handled at the private port. Vessels may load/discharge alongside or at anchor ex-lighter in depths of up to 18.3m.

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

San Carlos is located on the NE coast of Negros Island, and NW of Refugio Island.

Largest vessel handled: Public port: Max 1,669DWT. Private port: Max 6,627DWT.

There are no defined anchorages but good anchorage can be found 0.2 to 0.25nm S of San Carlos Point in depths from 9.0 -15.0m, mud.

None available.

BA 3801, 3824. Admiralty Pilot NP33.

There is a coastguard station in the port.

1025.

Only vessels with berthing permits are permitted to dock/anchor. Vessels must only occupy an assigned berth. Stay time of ships is restricted to actual lay days. Violations of port regulations incur fines.

Available subject to prior notice to Dumaquete Pilotage Association. Pilot boards 0.55nm E of Dumaguete Light (09°19'N 123°19'E).

No port zone delineation defining port limits. Traditional port limits however, includes public port, the anchorages fairways and back-up areas. The port is bounded geographically by the following points: ..... East Tahon Strait West Municipality of Don Salvador Benedicto and Canla-on City North Municipality of Calatrava South Municipality of Villahermoso.

San Carlos Light is exhibited from a white concrete tower, 7m in height, on San Carlos Point. A light is also exhibited near the top of a chimney standing 0.6nm N of San Carlos Point. Refugio Island Lighthouse (10°28'N 123°27'E), a white metal tower, 17m in height, and a concrete dwelling attached, stands near the N end of the island.

None.

Range 1.8m.

Available on call from Iloilo, Cebu and Manila.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly & NE'ly monsoon. Heavy swells are experienced at the anchorage during the NE monsoon (Oct-Mar).

VHF: Not available.

Vessels/cargoes are subject to Customs inspection and issuance of clearance. Customs Inspector is assigned onboard to check cargoes and secure ships stores. Crew are subject to physical/medical examination by a physician who participates in boarding formalities. Boarding is done at anchorage (quarantine anchorage area).

For inter-island vessels: ..... 1. Coasting Manifest 2. Crew List. For foreign vessels: ..... 1. Inward/Outward Manifest 2. Crew List 3. Pollution Prevention Clearances (IOPPC, ISPPC and IGPPC) 4. Stores List. Cargo documentation: For foreign vessels: ..... 1. Inward/Outward Manifest 2. Crew List. For inter-island vessels, manifests are required. Release of cargo/loading requires prior clearance with Customs.

To be advised 36 hours prior to arrival to Port Authority for vessels destined for private port of San Carlos Milling Company Inc. ETA must be sent of agencies involved in boarding formalities, as well as to vessel and cargo agents. Domestic vessels require ETA notice of 12 hours.

National flag and Philippine flag to be hoisted (national flag, at stern, Philippine flag, at main mast).

The use of public port is conditional upon filing of berth/anchorage application. First-come-first serve policy prevails. On payment of port dues, the cash/carry policy pervades. Vessels carrying passengers/perishable goods are given priority over those without or carrying non-perishable goods.

Free pratique for ocean going vessels is issued onboard after conduct of boarding formalities. Quarantine Certificate is needed if port of origin is under quarantine, otherwise clearance requirement is on a case to case basis.

Docking proceeds after NOR is issued by Master of vessel. Stevedore/equipment for cargo handling is made available after NOR is issued.