Malampaya CALM Buoy

Size limits

BCM 126m, 115,406DWT.

Load line zone

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

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

Tugs

Available.

Charts and publications

BA 4414, 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

Where it is

Malampaya CALM loading buoy is approx 27nm off the W coast of Palawan Island.

The port

Gas condensate is stabilised on the concrete production platform, and stored in the gravity base. The stabilised condensate is exported through the CALM buoy to export/shuttle tankers.

What are the pilot arrangements at Malampaya CALM Buoy?

The pilot boarding point is 1.5 - 2nm NNE/NNW of the CALM Buoy.

What time zone is Malampaya CALM Buoy in?

Local time at Malampaya CALM Buoy is UTC+8. No summer time.

Which load line zone is Malampaya CALM Buoy 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 Malampaya CALM Buoy?

Port State Control at Malampaya CALM Buoy: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Malampaya CALM Buoy?

The UN/LOCODE of Malampaya CALM Buoy is PHMAL.

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