PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
San Fernando
Pilot
updated May 2010Compulsory. Contact San Fernando Pilotage Association, Tel: +63 72 412348. Advice of ETA must be sent to San Fernando Pilot's Association at least 24 hours prior to arrival. Pilot meets vessels outside the bar or at position 16°38.4'N 120°17.72'E.
Key data
updated Apr 2021Size limits
LOA 169.37m, beam 27.2m, draught 15m, 28,492DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range 0.73m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Fernando | 15.10 m | 169 m | 6 |
| Philex Mining Terminal | — | 100 m | 1 |
| Bangar Terminal | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Apr 2021Approach
Vessels enter the harbour through a channel, marked by 2 buoys and 2 range lights 144.5°, (FFl RG 3s).
Port limits
Port of San Fernando embraces all the waters bounded along the coast by a line drawn from 16°37.6'N 120°16.8'E to 16°39'N 120°18.5'E.
Restrictions
Care should be taken in the approaches due to the formation of reefs and many wrecks.
Tugs
There is 1 tug owned by Philex Mining Corp, with a capacity of 1,000hp, fitted with a Kort nozzle, which can be used for assisting docking and undocking and providing a launch service.
Charts and publications
BA 4411. Admiralty Pilot NP31.
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 2010Repairs
Available. Contact Arzadon Automotive Engineering Equipment and Machine Works, Tel: +63 72 413842.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Supplies available from Shell, Caltex and Petron Corporation.
Medical
Iloces Regional Hospital, Lorma Hospital, Bethany Hospital.
Transport
Nearest airport: San Fernando Alternate International (1.5km).
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About San Fernando
updated Feb 2016Where it is
San Fernando, also called Poro Point, is located on the E shore of the Lingayen Gulf, on the W coast of Luzon Island and approx 270km N of Manila.
The port
San Fernando is a port of entry. The principal imports are oil products, cement, fertilisers and exports are ore concentrates, timber and gold. The port offers partial protection to vessels at anchor in depths of up to 20.1m.
Traffic
Approx 10,000,000t of cargo and 1,400 vessels handled annually.
Questions about San Fernando
What are the pilot arrangements at San Fernando?
Compulsory. Contact San Fernando Pilotage Association, Tel: +63 72 412348.
What time zone is San Fernando in?
Local time at San Fernando is UTC+8. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at San Fernando?
The deepest berth listed is at San Fernando: 15.10 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at San Fernando?
1025.
Which load line zone is San Fernando in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at San Fernando?
Port State Control at San Fernando: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of San Fernando?
The UN/LOCODE of San Fernando is PHSFE.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at San Fernando 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.
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