Limay Terminals

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 229m, draught 13.0m, beam 36m, 82,654DWT.

Offshore: LOA 339.76m, draught 22.8m, beam 60m, 321,300DWT.

Water density

Varies with the rain and lies around 1018 at low tide. At high tide 1021.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Average tidal range 0.7m, springs 1.2m. Currents in the berthing areas may reach a velocity of 1kt under normal conditions.

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

Approach

From the entrance to Manila Bay approach should be made directly to the Limay pilot boarding place.

Fairways to the various piers are identifiable by the PPA authorised pilots.

Approach to the berths at the Petron Bataan Refinery and Planters Products Inc pier, is somewhat obstructed by the buoy mooring complex (SBM and CBM of PBR) to seaward.

Petron Bataan Refinery: From the Limay pilot boarding place the track leads NNW, passing (with positions from Lamao Point (14°31.0'N 120°38.0'E):

ENE of Lokanin Point (2nm S). Then clear of 2 dangerous wrecks (0.9nm ESE and 1nm E).

Then to the SBM (1.5nm ENE); then buoy mooring complex (1.5nm NNE); a berth alongside the jetty, or a small basin on the S side of the root of the jetty (1.5nm N).

Passage is prohibited between the CBM and the Refinery jetty.

Port limits

The port limits of PBR and PPI private ports are specified in their Certificates of Registration with PPA but do not have physical markers seaward. PBR has compiled and circulated its own guide to port entry.

Traffic schemes and VTS

All merchant vessels entering Manila Bay are requested to signal their official number or name of vessel and its designated radio callsign to the signal station on Corregidor Island. Traffic schemes on the fairways and channels to the various piers, have been identified by the pilots.

Anchorages

Anchorage is prohibited in the vicinity of the tanker berths. Position of anchorage areas has been designated but not yet officially declared.

There is an official anchorage area, radius 1nm at Dyason Haven, located 3nm off Limay with depths of more than 20.0m. Vessels should report their arrival and departure to the Coastguard station at Lamao.

Tugs

Tugs up to 3,500hp are available from Manila; small tugs are available locally to assist with berthing. PBR operates 1 tug in its area.

Mooring

Before arrival in port the vessel's agent should file a berthing application/permit with PPA. The harbour pilot assigned boards the vessel at the designated pilot boarding station before the vessel proceeds to its berth. When berthing at the CBM and SBM berths of PBR and at the PPI pier, mooring teams are contracted.

Agents are advised to engage the services of PPA authorised operators only. PPA requires berthing permits for foreign vessels docking at private piers.

Charts and publications

BA 3489, 4411, 4491. Admiralty Pilot NP31, 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

A ship repair company/drydock operates approx 21km from the port. Others may be contacted in Manila.

Dry docks

Slipway for small vessels available in Port of Lucanin.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh Water: Available, advance notice should be given.

Bunkering: Bunker suppliers are based in Manila, approx 26nm across the bay.

Medical

Government and Private Hospitals are available in the city of Balarga, approximately 22km from Limay. There is a doctor and a small clinic at the port.

Manila, 147km by road and 22nm by ferry. A small community health centre and the Arsenal Kalusugan Hospital are available at Limay.

Working hours

Morning and Swing shifts. Stevedores work throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Limay (Lamao) is situated on the W shore of Manila Bay facing Manila.

The port

PMO Limay, comprises several private and national operators with their own piers and terminals in the Limay area. The port handles general cargo, dry bulk, Ro-Ro, liquid cargo and LPG.

Traffic

Approx 18,700,000t of cargo, 500TEU, 7,000 vessels and 30,000passengers handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Limay Terminals?

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels.

What time zone is Limay Terminals in?

Local time at Limay Terminals is UTC+8. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Limay Terminals?

The deepest berth listed is at Petron Bataan Refinery Terminal (PBR): 22.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Limay Terminals?

Varies with the rain and lies around 1018 at low tide.

Which load line zone is Limay Terminals 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 Limay Terminals?

Port State Control at Limay Terminals: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Limay Terminals?

The UN/LOCODE of Limay Terminals is PHLIM.

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