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Bais
Pilot
updated May 2010Compulsory.
Key data
updated May 2010Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Range 1.8m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berths | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Nov 2020Approach
South Bais Bay should be entered on a course of 270°, passing 0.25nm S of Daco Island.
Anchorages
There is anchorage, with a depth of 16.5m, with Arboles Point bearing 306°, and Banlas Point, 058°.
Charts and publications
BA 4473. Admiralty Pilot NP33, NP286(4).
Inspections
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
Port services
updated May 2010Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About Bais
updated Nov 2020Where it is
Bais is located on the E coast of Negros Island.
The port
The harbour offers good, safe anchorage in depths of up to 16.5m between the pier and entrance.
Questions about Bais
What are the pilot arrangements at Bais?
Compulsory.
What time zone is Bais in?
Local time at Bais is UTC+8. No summer time.
What is the water density at Bais?
1025.
Which load line zone is Bais in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Bais?
Port State Control at Bais: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bais?
The UN/LOCODE of Bais is PHBAI.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Bais say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.