Pulupandan

Size limits

LOA 250m, beam 31m, draught 9.1m, 39,231DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Range 1.8m.

Tidal streams: Strong tidal streams are reported to set along the piers. Doubled moorings are recommended. The flood tide sets N and may attain a rate of approximately 6kts during the SW monsoon. During the flood tide there is a strong eddy at the piers making berthing difficult.

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

Approach

Approach and entry: Pulupandan may be approached from N or S through the E Channel; the S approach is preferable for those without local knowledge.

Approach from south: From a position E of Inampulugan Island (10°27'N 122°43'E), the pilot boarding point, the track leads NNE into the E channel passing:

E of Iogiog Bank, a drying bank forming the W side of the channel. A spur with a depth of 4.0m over it, extends NW from the W side of Iogiog Bank. The S extremity of the bank is marked by No 1 Lightbuoy (black can). From this position the track continues NNE for approximately 2nm directly into the anchorage, and a further 1nm to the berths.

Approach from north: From a position 2.25nm N of Pandan Point (10°31'N 122°48'E) from which a light is exhibited, the track leads S passing:

E of a lightbuoy (red conical) marking the N extremity of Iogiog Bank, then:

E of a buoy (black conical) marking the E side of drying patch on Iogiog Bank, and W of Pandan Point. From this position the track leads SSE for approximately 0.5nm towards the berths an the anchorage.

Anchorages

Safe anchorage is available within 1-2nm S of the quarantine in a depth of 9.0-10.0m.

Prohibited anchorage: Anchorage is prohibited in the area between Lat 10°23'N and Lat 10°30'N; and Long 122°40'E and Long 122°50'E.

Tugs

Compulsory. The required tug capacity for 1,000-5,000GT is 500bhp; 5,001-10,000GT, 700bhp; and 10,001GT and above, 1,000bhp.

Pilot tugs are available with 240hp and 300hp capacity. Towage service is available in Iloilo, Cebu and Manila.

A 36 hour notice period is required.

Mooring

Berth/anchorage permit can be secured from PPA with not less than 24 hours notice. A vessel information sheet is required to be completed.

Vessels are required to protect the ship and port with rubber fenders.

Charts and publications

BA 4479, 4480. Admiralty Pilot NP33, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Advance notice of ETA is required 48 hours and 24 hours prior to arrival and also any alteration due to delay thereafter should be communicated as required.

Communications

VHF: Pilot and Coastguard, Ch 16.

Notice of readiness

Port Authority requires Master to tender NOR before work commences.

Health

Free pratique is issued by Quarantine Officer. The Pulupandan health authorities participate in boarding formalities to medically examine crew before disembarkation, and plant and animal quarantine authorities examine cargoes before discharge.

Customs and immigration

Customs Inspector is posted onboard to seal ship's stores and check cargoes for loading/unloading.

Boarding team includes inspectors/officers from Customs and Immigration. Customs Inspector stays onboard for duration of vessel's stay. Officials/visitors wishing to board vessel must be issued with Special Permit to Board issued by Collector of Customs.

Flags

Foreign vessels are required to hoist flag of vessel's registration at the stern and to display Philippine flag at masthead. Inter-island vessels must display Philippine flag at masthead.

Notices and regulations

When in port, PPA General Port Rules/Regulations (GPR) and Coast Guard Revised Merchant Marine Rules/Regulations (RMMRR) are in force.

Standard rules of navigation in port apply. Anchorage area and berth areas are assigned by Port Authority.

When navigating to dock, whistle should be blown as follows: One short blast when passing on starboard and two short blasts when passing on port side.

The vessel must have a complete crew during tropical storm signal No 3.

Vessels will be asked to leave berths for anchorage at storm signal No 3.

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

Small/medium repair foundry shops are available, otherwise major work is carried out at Bacolod. Ship repair is not available, with the nearest ship repair/dockyard being in Iloilo and Cebu.

Bunkers, water and stores

Pulupandan:

Fresh water: Available. Supplied by Pamela Seminio, local supplier. Potable water is supplied by Amity volunteer Fire Brigade, Bacolod.

Bunkering: Local gasoline stations supply bunkers in limited quantities. Major oil companies have depots with substantial stocks in Bacolod, 45km N of Pulupandan. Orders can be made by telephone.

Danao Escalante:

Fresh water: Available. Supplied by the City Water District.

Medical

Local hospital and clinics available.

Crew change

Possible with prior approval from Customs/Immigration Authorities.

Transport

Airport at Bacolod.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours. Stevedores are supplied by ISACOR in the public port. In the private port, dockside operations are supplied by Visayas Trading Corporation (VTC). ISACOR also renders mooring services and stevedoring work at anchorages by prior arrangement on frequency 4292KHz callsign (MB "Main Base" (Main Office); (PB) "Pier Base" (port area).

Where it is

Pulupandan is located on the W coast of Negros Island, opposite Guimaras Island.

The port

The port of Pulupandan is the only government port on the W coast of the island of Negros.

Pulupandan has several berths which cannot be used by ocean going vessels, although anchorage is available.

The main exports are raw sugar, molasses and alcohol. Foreign cargo is practically nil. Inbound domestic ships carry mainly general cargo.

What are the pilot arrangements at Pulupandan?

Pilotage for docking and leaving any wharf or anchorage in Pulupandan Pliotage District is compulsory for all vessels both foreign and domestic.

What time zone is Pulupandan in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Pulupandan?

The deepest berth listed is at Pulupandan: 9.10 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Pulupandan?

1025.

Which load line zone is Pulupandan 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 Pulupandan?

Port State Control at Pulupandan: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Pulupandan?

The UN/LOCODE of Pulupandan is PHPUL.

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