Bacolod

Size limits

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

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

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

Tides

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

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

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).

Port limits

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

Anchorages

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

Restrictions

None.

Tugs

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

Mooring

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.

Charts and publications

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

Port State Control here: Tokyo MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Office for Transportation Security - DOTC

Address: The Columbia Tower, Ortigas Avenue, Mandaluyong City, Manila, Philippines.

Fax: +63 2 725 4787

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Repairs

Available. Ship repair and foundry workshops available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available in abundant quantity through local gasoline stations. Shell, Petron and Caltex have depots.

Crew change

Permitted by arrangement with Immigration and Customs officials.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours. Stevedores are supplied by Banago Port Services Inc for Banago and by Bacolod Coastal Ventures Corporation (BCVC) for Bredco. Arrangements for stevedores/longshoremen should be made direct with these companies.

Where it is

Bacolod is located on the NW coast of Negros Island.

The port

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

What are the pilot arrangements at Bacolod?

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

What time zone is Bacolod in?

Local time at Bacolod is UTC+8. No summer time.

What is the water density at Bacolod?

1025.

Which load line zone is Bacolod in?

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

Who carries out Port State Control at Bacolod?

Port State Control at Bacolod: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Bacolod?

The UN/LOCODE of Bacolod is PHBCD.

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