Jimenez

1. Jimenez pilot boarding place Pilot boards08°18.9′N 123°53.3′E

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

The tidal streams set N and S in the approach to the pier or the anchorage.

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

Approach

When approaching the anchorage off Jimenez by the S channel and from a position with Tabu Point Light tower bearing 285° x 2nm, steer 270°, which leads 0.17nm S of the buoy marking the edge of the most S reef S of Madre Reef. When the light tower bears 340°, alter course N and pass from 0.05-0.07nm to the E of Tabu Point and then, after rounding the point, steer for the anchorage.

Anchorages

Large vessels can anchor in 22.0m depth of water 0.25nm S of Tabu Point. Smaller vessels can anchor in 10.0m depth, sandy bottom, approx 240m off the pier.

Tugs

Tugs are available from Iligan Harbour Pilot Association (IHPA).

Charts and publications

BA 3426. Admiralty Pilot NP33.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

To be advised 24 hours prior to vessel's arrival to Harbour Pilot Association, Iligan Sub-office of Ozamiz City.

For purposes of berthing allocation, foreign vessel's ETA should be received by PPA 72 hours prior to arrival.

ETA is best transmitted through the different telegram offices such as RCPI & PT & T.

Communications

VHF: Ch 16.

Telephone: +63 88 2723734, +63 88 2723735

Fax: +63 88 2723937

Health

Vessels will clear quarantine on arrival at Jimenez. Quarantine Officer will board the vessel before the pilot's boat meets the vessel.

Flags

Red flag and red light must continuously be exhibited as warning signals for dangerous cargoes onboard.

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

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkers: Available from Caltex, Philippines.

Medical

Government hospitals are available.

Where it is

Jimenez is situated on the central, N coast of Mindanao island in the southern Philippines.

The port

The principal cargo handled by the port is crude coconut oil.

Where does the pilot board at Jimenez?

The pilot boards at Jimenez pilot boarding place, 08°18.9′N 123°53.3′E.

What time zone is Jimenez in?

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

Which load line zone is Jimenez in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Jimenez?

Port State Control at Jimenez: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Jimenez?

The UN/LOCODE of Jimenez is PHJNZ.

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