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CPA'ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
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- 2000
TO : ALL CONCERNED
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SUBJECT :.CPA GENERALPOR!RULES AND REGULATIONS (GPRR)

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Pursuantto Sections7, 9, and 21 of R.A.,7621 (The Charterof cebu PortAut:horit}IJ

approved .on 26 June 1992 and In relation to executive Order No. 292 (Revised
Administri!tive Code of the Philippines), and Board Resolution No. 62-2000, dated
26 May'2000, the following port rules and regulations are hereby prescritJed for the'
gUidanceand, compliance by all port users and others concerned in all ports and port
fadllties or any other premises: or places within the, territorial jurisdiction of the
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Seciion 1. 1ItI& - TI1eseRegulations shall be known as the "CPA(iENERALPORT RULES

ANDREGULA11ONS(CPA
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Section 2. ~ - F.orpurposes of th~ Regulations,the. terms' used herein .

shall, unless the context Indicates otherWise, mean or be understood to mean, as follows:

, a) "Advalorem rate" meansrate baseduponthe value'ofthe gocx1s. ,

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r b) "Anchorage" means any place with suffident depth of water whera vessels anchor or may
rideat anchorwithinthe harbor. '

c) "Approaches" means the water area withinthevidnityof a port entrance or port through.
whichvesselsnavigateto seekshelteror,to enter'a port. , ,

d) "Auttiority" means t:tte.Cebu Port AUthoritycreated Pursuant to R.A.7621.

e) "Bad Order C'4nt.ainer'" means container that is physically damaged which may allOW
exposureof cargoesto adverse,conditions
I naturalelements,and pilferage.

1) "Baseport" means the port fadlities- located in c;:ebuOty, which Includes the five (5)
management offic;es(MOs)found ~n.' -I'
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g) "Basin" means any naturallyor artifidallyenclosedor nearlyenclosedbody of water in .

free communication with the sea.

g) "Berth" means the part of the pier/wharfthat is occupiedby a vesse, ora placewhere~

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h) "Seithing"meansthemaneuvering
, of a veSselfromthe anchorageor pilotstationto a
berth,indudingthe actionto makefast the ~ alongside.
I) "BillOf lading" means the writtehcOntractof carnage of goOdswherebythe common
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carner for a consideration agrees to- deliver on behalf of the consignor of goods to the
, consignee at a specifiedtime.It likewiseoperatesas a receipt.. ,

j) "Bollard" means a strong post of metal or-wood attaChto t:heship's deck or on a wharf/pier
, forholdingfast a hawser. "

k~ I:Bow"m~ns the extreme forwardend of a vesset.

I) "Bulkhead" means any struCb.,reservi~to divideland and water a~.

m) "Buoy" means floatingobject.servlng as a navigationalaid moored to the bottom to mark a
channeJ,anchor,shOal,rock,wrecks,hazardsto navtQatiori,
etc. .

n) 'Cargo ~ ReceiPt" (CAR)means the receiptissued bYthe cargo handlerto the

--- '. shippers which'specifies the type, measure, weight, ahd other relevant data 'pertainingto
the cargoCQVered thereby.' ' , . .

0) "Cargo-handling Service Provider" means any personor entitywhichis engagedin the

activityof rendering cargo.handlingservices. '

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1»' ."Channel" means a natural or artifidal waterway of perceptible extent which either
perioditally or continuously contains moving water or which forms a connecting link
betweentwo bodies of water;'or part of ,a body of water deep enough to be used' for ~.
, ,navigationthrough the area ~ise too lowfor nayigcition.
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q) "Chassis" means an equipment used to cany containers from one place to another under
the towby primemoversor tractDrs. .

r) "Container" 'means a Structure So designed to hold and' keep articles, materials' and
--- productS together ,inside a hold in the form,of boxes, tanks, ,or dike, for ,singularor unit
handling and transport" generally, having an internal volume or capacity of not less than
one (1) cubic meter. Containers are further defined according to their uses as dry cargo,
refHgerated,liquidbUlk,platform, open top, solidbulk,ventilated, etc.

s) "Containerized/Container eaigoes" means,'cargoes packed in containers for easy ,

,,handling or transpOrtingas a unit.' , ~',' "

t) "Container F~ghf Sta1;ion"means normallya warehoUseor a transit shed ad,1ace!1t to

the Container Yard (CY) used for sorting 'and storageof containercargo both for import
and eXport. . , , ' ,

u) ~CotItainer Tally Sheet" means cargo receipt;issUedby the ship's checker or agent and
acknowledgeby the arrastre's ch~ as evidenceof receipt of containers..It indicates,
, among,others,the physicalconditionofthe container. ' .'

v) "Container Terminal" means a port fadlity designed to providean inter,ratEduse of

=- facilitieSfor oontaInershlpand harbor transport system foroontalners and

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 w) "Container Yard" 'means a designated area in a Container Terminal usually adjacent tD
the Marshaling Yard (MY) where containers and chassis are received""st:ackErland
disPatched.' , ' ,

x) "Dock",includes locks, cuts, entrances,graving docks, indined planes, slipways,quays, and

other works related thereto.
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y) "Dolphin" mean~ a byoy or s~r used in mooringa boat. "

z) "Draft:" means the depth/leVelof the vessel below the water line, measured verticallyfrom
the wat:erlineto the lowestpart ofthe hull. ,

aa) "Dry-dock" means a dock from which the water ,can be temporarily excluded, in order tr"
~ repairs tDh~1Iand keels of ships or-vessels~' ' t-

'bb), ,"Dues" indudes harbor fees, tDnnage and' wtiarfage dues" berthing charges, and port
, duesand any otherdues or fees imposedbyvirtueof existinglaWs. ' ,

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cc) "Dunnage~ meanS any 'material used to prop, lash, or lay under to prOtect and secure
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cargo from damage or contamination.

dd), "Excreta" means waste matter excreted from the body, as sweat, urine or feces.
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ee) "Fender" ~eans 'part of it pad or coshion of 'rope, wood, rubber, etc. hurig over a ship's
,side to protect it wh~ docking or, wh~n lying alonside another vessel, or placed on ,a
berthingfadiityto protectthe samefromdamagewhefla vesseldocks. "

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ff) "Filth" means a foul dirt or disgusting matter.
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gg) "Full Container, Load" 'means a container loaded with cargoes beJonging'to a single
, consigneeand/orcoveredby'onlyone Billof lading. ' , .

,,--. hh) ~eraIManager" shallreferto the generalmanagerofthe CebuPqrtAuthority.

Ii)"Goods" Ind~ wares and merchandise'of every description.

jj) "Harbor" mean's a' protected part of a sea, lake or other body of water usedbyvessels as a
, placeofsafety.' ," : '

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kk) "Hatch" means, an opening in ship's
t, deck through whichcargo can' be lowered.
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, ft)"Heavy Lift Cargo" referstDa very largeand heavysingleunit cargo, usuallylargeheavy

equipment'the minimumweight'of whichjs 5,000kilograms(5 tDns)~ whichis usually
dischargedor loaded by a heavy liftingderrick,crane or boom. Examplesof these are:
locomotives,bulldozers,graders, payloaders,transit mixers, and the like,
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mm) "Length Over All" means the length,of the vessel'between,the extreme end of the 'bow
and the extremeend ofthe stem. ' ,

nn) "Less COntainer ~d'; means' a container'loaded with cargoes belonging to more than
one consignee or:covered by more than one billof landing. "
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'00) "Ughter" means any large flat-bottomej boat Or barge used in transporting goods, or i '

loadingor unloadingof vesselsnot lyingalongsigepiersor wharves.

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 pp) "Marshalling Yard" means a place'where'containersare staCkedand ~ accordir1Q
tb 1:fie sequenCe of withdrawal to consignee: or transferred to CY<FS"or CY Inside
Port/Custom Zone. It is also where the containers are arranged prior to loadingto a carrying
vessel in accordance.with the sequence of loadingon the-storage plan.

qq) "Moor" means ~ securea vesselalong~ . -

the berthbymeansof mooringropes.
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rr) :'Munidpal Porr is one constructedand maintainedby a city Or'munidpalityout of it$

ownfunds.' .'

55) "Nuisance per accidens'" means a nuisance under certain drwmstances like a fadDry'
emitting smoke in.a residential disbict. This cannot be abated without judidal determi"natfonof .
the drcumstimce constituting.as nuisance.' . .

tt) "Nuisance Per $en means a nuisancewhichaffects the immediate safety or persons arid
property and may be 'summadlyabated.without need of judidal detetmination.'Exampleof this:
-, occupationby private individualsof sidewalksand other publicplaces devoted for publicuse.'

uu)"Outports" means portsor portfadlitieswhichare I~ WIthina subpart.

w) "Pier" indudes any stage, stair, landingstage, jetty, floatingbarge, and any bridgeor
other works connected therewith. '

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ww) "Port" means a place wttere ships may anchor or tie up fOrthe purpose of shelter, repair,
loading or discharge of cargo, or for other such activities'connec:tB:I~ith water-bome
. commerce,and induding all the land water areas and-the. structures, equipmentand
-facilitiesrelatedto those functions. . - " ,

xx) "Port Facility'" shall include wharves, piers, slips, docks, bulkheads, .basins, warehouses,
cold storage, loadingand unloadingeqUipment.andpassenger terminals and aa:essorieS.'

-- yy) "Private Ports~ refers to ports or port facilitiesconstructedand owned by private

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individualsor entities. -

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zz) ''Rates'' includeS tolls, fees, dues and rent imposed by the Authority .
i) "Refuse" means anything thrown away or rejected as worthless,waste, thrash. .

ii)''Rigging" means the entire cordage system of a vessel. .

iii) "Ru~h" means also waste, thrash.

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Iv) "Soot" means black su~ consisting chiefly of. carbon partides formed by the
iricompletecombustion of buminQmatter~

v) "Stem" means the.extJerrleafter .end of a vessel. .

vi) "Stripping" means unloading'

. goods from a container.
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vii)"Stufting" means loadinggoOdsinto a container.

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 viii)"Subport" refers to.a management office located outside of the baseport.This includes
the outportsthat are withinthe area of its responsibility. '.:...:

iX)'7ransit Shed" means a buildingor shed whichis situatedat or near a quay, wharfor
pier,and is,used for the temporaryor short-termstorageof goods in transit,or to be shipped
or discharged from a vessel., ' ,

x) ~Trimming" means the balancingof a vessel by shiftingcargo, etc.

xi) "Vennin" means any troublesome, filthyor destructive animals.

xii) ''Vehicle'' includes 'any carriage traveling on Its own wheels or nJnners and used or
intended to be used for the conveyance or canying or persons, animals or goods.

'xiii) "Vessel".includesany ship boat or any waterborne craft used in the conveyanceor '

canying ~f persons, animals, or' goods. . , '

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xiv) "Warehouse" means any buildingfor storage or shed for cargo.

xv) 'Wharf' means a continuous structure 'built parallelto or along the margin of the sea or
alongsideriver banks, ~nals" or Waterwayswhere vessels may lie alongsideto receive or
discharge cargo, em,barkor disembark passengers, or lie atrest.
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xvi) 'Winchman'~ means the one who operates a liftingmachinery or device on the deck of a
shipto hoistOrIow~cargo. ' '

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Section3. Abbreviations.;. The, following abbreviations used in 'these Regulations ,shall

represent the terms iridicated: "

~. Ad/Val. - Ad Valorem
- 2. B/L . -Billof Lading
3. BO '
-Bad Order Container/Cargo
4.' BOC - Bureau of Customs
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5. CFS. - Container Freight Station

6. CHSP - Cargo-handlingSer\tic;e.Provider
7. Cm. -Centimeter
8. CPA - Cebu Port Authority ,

9. CPC - Cebu Port Commission

10.CTS -Container Tally Sheet
.. 11. Cf -ContainerYard
12.00TC "Department of Transportation and Communications
13. ETA -ExpectedTime of Arrival
14.ETD -Expected Time of Departure
15. FCL, -Full Container Load
16. GRT -Gross Registered Tonnage
17.ICCO -Integrated Container Control Office
18. ICM - Inwar:d Cargo Manifest
, 19. ICR - International COllisionRegulations
20. IMCO - Intergovernmental Maritime ConsultativeOrganization
21. LCl -Less Container Load "

22. MY -MarshallingYard

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24.OCM
25.PCG
Port Rules and J1egulation,y
-Net Registered Tonnage
-Outward Cargo Manifest
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 26. PPA - Philippine PortsAuthority
27.TEU - Twenty-Equivalent Units
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. ARTICLED
ARRIVALS AND DEPARroRES

Section 1.. Notice ofAnivaI. - The owner or agent ofeJery vessel iOtendinQto call at a port,
whether private' or public, which is within the .jurisdiction of the Authority shall, w~in the time
specified in Section 1, Article IV (Berthing Regulations) of these Regulations, prior to the ETA
give notice in writing to tI1e Authority of its arrival, and make application for a-berth. if it is
intended to berth at the wharf, pier, or anchorage within the Port or harboi- limits. In addition,
the master of the vessel shall contact the CPAby radio orot:t1$' means suffident to t::J:JnVeythe
message. For domestic.vessels, the 'shipowner or agent shall show proof that such vessel is
possessed Ofa vaUdMARINA authority either in the form of a Certificateof PublicConvenience
CCPC), Provisional Authority (PA), or Special Permit (SP) as. a condition precedent to. the
issuance~fberthingpermit. . .

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Section 2. Particula~. to be fumished. - The notice of arrival and the Applicationfor a .

~th shall be in a ~rm ~bed by the AUthorityand shall contain fullp~trti~lars regarding:
. a) Name of vessel and its flag;
b) The GRT; . .

c) Draft, LengthQver All,and beam;

d) Names of the Owrier, Master, ship's agent in the. port of call;
e) . EfAand Em of vessel; .

f) Tonnage of cargo to' be discharged. and loaded;

g) Dangerous cargo (whether to be discharged or not);
. h) Number of paS$E!ngets,disembarkingand embarking;
i) Any other Pertinent informatiqn relating. to the working(e.g. heavy lifts)or
safetyofthevesselintheport. .

;-- Section 3. H9istina .of.NationalCOlors. - The Master of every vesse! entering.or leaving a
. port between sunrise i;ln9sunset shall caU$eto be hoisted its national colors and 'signalletters, .

the vessel ~~ains in port. .

"'::'if any. The nationalcolors shall coritin'~eto be ~ibitecl wf:1i1e
Section'4. Im~iaratio" and'Ouaranti~ - /'

a) The Master' of every vessel arriVingfrom a foreign port shall exhibit.the CUstoms,
Immigration andQuarantine signals as prescribedby these government agendes. SUch
signpls shall remain hoisted until the proper officer has given the permiSSion'to lower
those signals.. . .

b) No vessel other tha~ an authorized vessel shall approach within 200 meters to a vesset
which is exhibiting 'the Immigratiori, H~lth, or Customs signals. An authorized vessel
shallmeanan Immigration,Health,Customs,PilOtLaunch;PCGvessel,or CPAvessel. .

c) No person other than a pilot or authorized govemmeotofficer(s) Qrduly authorized ship

agents' may board ot' disembark from any vessel coming from a foreign port until the
vesselis deared by the 'Immigration,.Quarantine, ~stoms and the respective signals
have been lowered. .. . . .
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SectionS.' Securina of Ve5$e1befqre Discha~elLoadina EverY~eSseJentering a port - '

shall be anchored' or properly,secured to.a wharf, pier, or. buoy'before commenciO,gtt),eloading

,"ordiSdiargingof cargo, ancl/orthe embarkation or disembarkationof passengers.:' .
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Section6. Port Cearance .. NOvessel shall leave a Port unless possessed C?fa valid CPA
, Port C/earanceissuecl by, or in behaff of, the Authority,in addition to thedearance(s) of other
'governmentagencies, likePCG'dearanceas tocomgliance.of SafetYOf Ufe At Sea (SOLAS).
, requirem~t:S. A fore1g0vesse/,'ora .domesticvessel which does not regularly tal/at tI:1ePortOf
Cebu which has caused darn.ageto CPAport facilitie$shalll1ot be granted dearance until after
investigationof the incidenthas been-conducted'by CPAor asufficierit cash or surety bond
ao:eptable to the Authorityequivalent to the. estimated amoUntof the.damage is put up by the
vesselowner or its,agent. A domestic vessel which regl:Jlarly~lIs at the Port OfCebu whichhas'
caused damage to CPAport facilitiesshall ,/.ike.wisenot be granted dearance unless the incident.
. IS ~/ready' recorc!ed.for investigation by the. Authority and. the owner' or agent of the vessel
~ecUtesan undertakfngin afurm'prescribedby the Authoritythat it shallabidewiththe
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flndingsofthe Al!thority.Provi~' fiJrtherthat a vessel whichhas unpaid~nts with the
Authoritymay be,refused dearance untilsuch accOUntsare pa!dor. settled. "

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SHIPPING OPERATIONS AND MOVEMENTs

Section 1. CornDlianceWith Instruction~. . - The Ma'st:er of every ~I shall comply with

theinsttuctions ordi.rections given by the Authorityandfor its duly authorized officers i'elative
to the berthing,mooring;and anchoringof the vessel., . " ,

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Section '2. Collision'Reaulations. -Every vesse.l~navigating

or lyingat anchor ina port or
, harbor limitsshall exhibitthe respective lightsand shapes prescribed in the ICR
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Section3. ModerateS~. - Allvessels under way for berthing or leaVingthe port shelll , '

cautionand at a.moderate.speed: A moderatespeed shallmean. a .speed at

proceedwith~:lu'e,
whicha vessel Couldbe slowed down and stop~ in a short a time as poSsiblewith due regard
r- to prevailingconditionsand-of its safety, as weJl'C3s~. safety ofits pass~ ancl other
, vessels in the area. HighSpeedCrafts (HSC)as defined under MARINARules And "egulatioris
shall observemaximum dockingor berth impactspeeds to aVQidcausingnuisancein tpe habor
. or otherconfined .areas and avoid. damage to the port and/or other v~ls; providedfinally,
,tha~ vessels or HSc,sshalloot ra~each othe.rinanyeventjtime, and plate; .
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Section.4. Damaae Caused by Wash. ~.
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herd ~ponsible for si.Jc~damage in the absence of any ,contribUtorynegligence on the part of,
'theowneror person in chargeoUhe property.or.~lso ~maged.' ,

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Secti~n S.lftrbor Crafts. - '

a) Alll1arbor crafts shall observe such. sea lane( s) as may have been alloct1tedthem by the '

Authorityand/or by other government'agency and shall not cross the ~ or

" otherwiseimpede'the movementof any seagoing vesSel underWay in any port or
, harborlimit'and shallgivesuchvesselaswidea berthaspossiQle; ,

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a) :', Special Quarantine,' ExpIosives~Dangerous, Gcxx:Is"Prohibited AnchOrages, and
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ProhibitedAreas Shallbe those defined or delimited by proper government agencies for

the respectiVeport or' harbor limit For this purpose the Authority,through the General
Manager or his authorized representative at all ports, includingterminal ports withinthe
territorial jurisdiction of the Authority,shall i~ue a chart of the ppltindicating therein
the variousanchorageor prohibitedareas Incoordinationwith thoSe agencies.

b) Novessel shallanchoror moor In any prohibitedanchoragerioI'use,an anchor in'that

, 'area except for the purpose of assisting in berthing alongsiqe or unberthing. '

c) No vessel shall anchOr In, or use an anchorage, other than for the purpose for which
the anchorageIsdesignatedor Intended. . "

d) No vesset shall anchor, berth, moor or lie:

i) in the approaches toa port;

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ii) in any principal fairway;. , '
111) In such, a, manner as, to obstruct the approach to .an anchorage or
pier/wharfused byothervessels; , ,

iv) in a cable reserve area, ,or in any specialanchorage indicatedIn the

. chartofthe port ex~ forthe purposespecified; ,

"v) In a position'which is' likelyto foul a vessel which is anchored, moored,

; ormade fast on a buoy.
Section 7. Laid'UD Vessels. ~

a) , The person In charge of a 'laid up vessel shall inSurethat such vessel is securely
-anchored or moored in a positiondirected by the AuthoritYso as to prevent i1;Sswinging
outside such limitsand dear of all other vessels during any.conditionof wind and tide. '

/- b) Every laid up vessel shall have at all times on board a, sufficient number' of men
competent to tend the-anchor, lightS,veer, cable" let-go.an anchor, as well as to take
,necessary action in case of emergency or.necessity.' '

, c) Vessels found Violatingpars" (a) or (b) hereof shall be deem~ to ,be abandonedand
subject to forfeiture by CPAsubject to compliance of due process requirements.

Section 8. Oil. ,S~(it, Etc. ~ No oil, spirit, Or inflammableliquid'shall be pumped or

discharged from a vessel to any place on land" or into the sea. Neither shall vessels dump or
, cauSeto spread crude oil, kerosene or gasolinein the bay, at the' piers and/or withinthree
milesfromthe nearestcoastline. '

Section,9.. Transfer of Dangerous Carao. -,Without the written permission of the Authority
and previous dearance of the BOCand such other' clearance required by other government
agendes, no transfer of dangerous import/export cargo shall be carried out either between two
(2) vessels anchore.d in' a .port, or in the' approaches to a port, or between one vessel Jying
alongsidea pieror wharfand another vessel lyingalongsidethe formervessel. In the case of
domestic cargo, the Authority'spermit,s necessary, and such other permits as may be required .
byproperauthority. .

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 The term "dangerous cargo" as ,used in this Sectidn means any,solid, gas, or. liquid which is
obnoxious, corrosive, Infla"1mableor wh!ch exhibits-dangerous properties that likt;!lyendangers ,

the safetyof the vessel(s),ltscargoand/orpassengers, or physicatportfacilities. ','

" In determiningthe proprietyof such transfer,the Authorityshall see to it that the process
would,not likelyendang~ life and propertyan<;i shall require the ~5 concerned to proVide
the necessary precaution therefor; provided, hoWeVer, that ~ AuthoritY shall not be
, responsi,ble
forany damageor injurythat !TIayarise from thetransferoperation. '

Section 10. Loas and lumber. ~

a) Unless with written permission of the Authority, no logs, lumber, or tim~ shall lie '

, afloat uni3ttendedwithin the limitsof any port/harbor,extept alongsidea vessel loading

such logs, lumber, Or timber or withina propertyconstructedlog structure approved by
the Authority: . . , .

. b) Everylog endosure shall:

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, i) be situated clear in all wharves/piers, mooring. buoys,specialanchorage,harborchannel,and
" the approaches, . . . ,

ii) consist of at least 15 em (6 inches) diameter piles driven securely at intervalsof not more than
15 meters (SO ft.) with a boom of floating logs between. them securely attached tD each
. vertical,Pi1e by wire or chain cable or such other suitable scheme Qr method approved by the
Authority,and the PCG!Bureau of J:oresbY/DENR, ifrequired. . '.. .
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Iii)be'subject tD iDSpectionby the Authority to determine that the Iogendosurels property secured
and maintainecJby the operator to prevent the logs placed therein from being scattered 'and
.. strayeCI, ' .

. c) Any log or raft found adrift'or beachedwithinthe limitsof any port/harbor,except in

cases providedunder subparag~phb),above, may, after proper notice, be impounded
bythe AuthorityforpfoperdispOsition. '

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Section 11..Rafts. -
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a) No raftof logsor timber shallexceed 200 meters in length 'Or18 meters in breadth without
the permissionof the Authority, . . . . . '

b) Should it be deemed necessary, the Authority may resbict the length and 'bieadth of ,log .
rafts in,any POrt.
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c) Raftsbeingtowedshallbe moved'with reasonabledispatch and shall not ~ tDwedthrough

, any of the SpecialAnchorage. These anchorageshall be d~ined and definedthrough
ttle coordinated efforts of the Authority, P<;G and other government agency !:X)nCenled,.
pursuant to Section' 6 (A), Article III (Shipping Operations And Movements) of these
Regulat;ions.' '. .

d) Alt-Iogtowing vessels shan carry conspicuously,during daypme a black diamondshapeofat

leilstone-halfmeter in diameter,and at night two white lights POsitioned vertk;ally two
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a) Every . tug or launch used for the. tOwingof raftS'shall be of sufficient.hOrsepowerto
hold her tow in oontroI under tidal and normal WE!Cither
conditions.

b) Alltugs and launches with rafts In tow shall, unless It is unsafe or impracticalto do so,
leave dear for shippingmain channels in any port or approaches to a port
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, Section 13. Smoke. SoOt. Et.c.- No veSselshall emit smoke,'soot, ash, grit, or oil in such
quantity as to constitute a nuisance or any harmful $Iasfumes and chemicals.

Sed:ion 1~ a..opina. Scalina. and hotworIcS. -

a) No vessel shall, without the written permission of the Authority,carry out any chipping
or scalingof metal, or hOtwor1<s!"ithina port. .

b) This regulation shall not apply to any vesset undergoing construction or repair in a
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'Sec:tion 15. Sinkina. Sb'andinas. Et.c.-
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a) When a vessel, watercraft, raft or float sinks, strands, capsizes, or catches fire within a
port from whatever cause, except force majeure, the Master or owner of the vessel, if
at fault or negligent, shall be held responsible under ,~sting laws and regulations for all
consequ~ces arisingthei-efrom,and shallimmediately,' at Its/hisownexpense, remove,
the wa~ft, raft, or float when calledupon to do so by the Authorityto' prevent
obstructionto shipping;provided~at the necessary salvage permit therefor is first
secured from the PCG. '

b) If the Masteror owner/agent of a Vessel,raft, float o~watercraft unreasonably fails or is

t unableto removethe same when requiredto do so, the Authoritymay, in the public'
interest or safety of shipping, cause its removal in the most expedient manner under
,.-.. existing regulations on salvage, and the cOsts incurred therefor shallbe borne by the
Master,owner or agent thereOf., '

Section 16,. BUoYs'and Moorinas .: No,private buoy or mooring shall be 1aidor positioned in
the waters in any port/harbor unless prior authority therefor is first secured from'the PCGand
the CPA. .

Section 17. Removal/Damaae to Notices. Etc. - No person shall remove;, alter, deface,
damage, or otherwise interfere.with any notice placed by the Authorityon any vessel in a pprt
. or on anyofthe premisesunderthe jurisdictionofthe Authority. -,

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Section 18. excesSive Use of Siren. Etc. No steam whistle, siren, homor like instrument
shall be used by any vessel in a port other than as a signal of danger, or for the purpose of
givingwarningforthe vessel'smaneuver,or other I~itimatecause. '

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Section 1. Berthin9 Reaulations. -

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a) The allocationof the berth belonging,to, or operatedby, the Authority sh~1Ibe at the
. AutholitY's discretion; .
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b) A' vessel shall be considerecJ for bertningallocationonlyaft:erthe ~ent 9f.tI'Iesaidv~

hasfiled;;Inap~ication!br,berth.
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c) All?lpplicatiOAfor berthing in pier/wharf/anchorage shall be submitted. at least 24 hours
before arrivalfor v~s on scheduled run and 36 hours,for tramping vessels. (without
regular. schedules). In either case application should ,be' filed within suffident all9wable
...--- time. The Authoritymay allow berthing allocationon a weekly.basis for short-run domestic
vessels. .'

d) All ~pplications received after the berthing meeting shall be deliberated opon the following
, day before the,actual alTivalof the vessel.
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e) No vessel sh~!1 be ~ or unberthed alongsid~,a wharf or pier' belonging 'to, or operated

by, the.Authority witho,titits permissiorror contrary to its .directions, nor s~all any vessel
occupya berthotherthan the berth allocated.tosaidvessel. "., , '

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f) First come-firs!;servedbasisshall be the generalrule in determiningberthingpriorities of

vessels; subject to the .exceptions hereinafter provided:. Vessel's alTiVaIwill meanthe ti'me
a vesset,drops anchorat,the AnchorageAreawhen there is no availablearea or the,time a
vesselreachesthe Porfs Boarding Areawhena berthis available. ' ,

~- g) When the availableberthing'spaceis inaciequatefor berthinga larger vessel'ha)lingthe

,priorityto berth, the smallervessel next in Qri6rity which can be accommoqated shall' be
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allowed to berth on condition that ,should ,pdditional' space be made available such that the
larger vessel'can already be accommodated,the' Small~rvessel, at its own ~nse, shall .

bemovedtothe an~oragetoallowthe.larger vesseltobettlJ. '. . ,

h) ThePi.lotmaneuvE;linga vesselto berth shallbe advisedby the A~ority astathe position

or berth.which the vessel shall occupy and the vessel snail comply with the directions or
instructionstherefor Ofthe.Authority. . ~,

i) Wher1 a ~selscheduled to berthencounterssome mechanical troublethereby restraining

said vessel to dock,an allowanceof one (1) hoiJr shaH be given for repc!irs.If after the
lapse' of this grace period, $aid vessel is still ino~ve, the priority to berth shall be
passedon to the vesselhavingthe next priorityto berth. .

. j) Vessels with berthing priority but areschedliled .to depart the 'followingday yet shall be
. . aUowed to berthto allow passengers to disembark. Provided, however, that said.vessel
shallpull-outfromberthto givewayto a passengervesserscheduledto depart on the

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k) Arty vessel 1ntending to berth soIe1yfor pu~ pf loading ~ water, bunkering.or
vic::t4alling,
,w~. time is of the essence, before such vessel will be able :~. depart for
another port, shan be giVen priority qver.other vessels, provided that such stay shall not'
ex~, the timefixedbythe Authority. ' "

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I) Govemnient-owned yessels: on official business, vessel!:jof foreign govemm~t(s) not. "
engaged in ,foreigntrade;,vessels under stress, and vessels can-wng perishableartides or
goodsshallbe givenberthingprioritYoverothervessels. ' . ' ,

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m) Whenever practicable, p(issenger lin~rs or tourist vessels' shall, subject to the discretion of .
, the General Manager oftfie Authoritybe given also priorityona limited number of hourS
stay at berthoverpurelycargovessels.
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n) Berthing priorityof 'any,vessel shall not be waived in~vor of another vessel. HoWever,a
vessel found to ha~ unpaid charges or fees, or accounts with the AuthOritYshall be denied
berthing priorityuntilsuch charges or fees or aa::ounts are paid Qrsettled.' ,
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"""' 0) 'Vessels waiting forcarQoes, or those W~ichhave no activityor operation, shaltbemovedto'

anchorage to allowthe.:nextv~lto f?erth. However,said vessel shalt be allowed to ~
again, providedthat cargoes for,loading are ready, unless another vessel is allowed to take,
the berth temporarily by the Authority., . , "

pj -Domesticvessels may be allowed by the AUthorityto dqck at berths designated to foreign

I . " vessels ifther:eare' no oth.ervessets waitingto doCkat such berths. " ,

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q) ShUt-downtime caused by heavy rains.and other major calamitiesor accidentswhichwill

restrc;linwork.on a vessel shall be:excludedfrOrJ:1the time.limitationprescribed
herein.
However,breakdown of liftinggears and also loading fresh water, bunkering and victualling
which should be done 'sim.ultaneously withtargo handling o~tioi1s 'shall not be'
.' consideredas reasonfortimeextension. .
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Section 2. Vessel. Readiness to Move. -
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a)' While in a port" no vessel shal~,without the written permission,of the Authority,carry ,
out engine repairs or 'other related wqrk which may render the vessel unable to move
when requi~todoso.,': ',', ' " ,

b) No veSsel while,berthed at, a ~er' or' wharf shall be left:Withoutany authorized

" personnel,andcompetentofficerwho can movethe same when requiredto do so, and
without.priorwrittenpermissionfrom the Authority. FaUureof the Masterto '<;:empty
with this, shall empoWerthe Authority,to,Cause the. removal of the vessel at
ownerS/Master'sexpense and all damages ilJCurredby, reasonthereof is the sole
liabilityof the masteror ownerpf the yesset. ' ' ,

c) If a vessel is .unableto. move when so requi~ by the AuthoritY,

the same shall be
moved or Causedto be moved by the Authority;provided that all expenses incurred by ,

the Authorityin performing such work sh~lIbe paid by the vessel, without prejudice to
the penalty,imposedunderthese Regulations. ' .'. ,'., ' ' ,

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d) . No un-propelledtighteror ~rge shall be aliowed.tOberth at a pier/wharfwithoutthe ,

written permission of the Aut:hori~ and "without any stand-by tugboat to move-saio

lighterQrbarge wheniequired to do so.

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 e) No ~shall remain idle at berth for more than one (1) hour, if there are other
, , vessels waiting to berth." " "':..'

Section 3. Emblbitions on Berthina. -

a) . Double-bunkingof vesSels shall not be allowedexcept with prior permit from the
Authority; provided, that In case of damage resulting therefrom,the Authorityshall not:
. be responsibl~. " , .
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b) No vessel shall be allowedto undertake al1Y repair while at berth unless with prior
permitfromthe A~. '

c) Tugboats shall' not leave their barges/lighters while at ~rth; otherwise the Authority
shall.cause their removalat the owner'sexpense, withoutprejudiceto the penalty ,

. prescribed by these Regulations.

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d) No' ~ent/shiftjng of vessel' at.berth shallbe allowedwithoutprior permisSion from

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the , Authority.' '

~) No masterof any vessel shall leave his vessel lyioo at berth or anchorage without:a,
marineofficerand the necessary~anpower oomplementto move the vessel when so
ordered by the Authority. Failureto do so 'shallempowerthe Authorityto removethe
vessel at vessel's..exPense,withoutprejudiceto the penaltyprescribedin -these ,

Reg\Jlations.' .

f) Idle VeSSels,or those without activity or operation shall not be allowed to remain ,at '
berth.' ,

g) ,No vessel c:overectunder compulsorypilotage shall maneuver for berth or anchor

without the necessary,HarborPilot. '

h) , No vessel shall berth or moor in places and/or time not specified or authorized or shift
' from its authorized berth without permissionto do so by the Authority.

i) No vessel shall pull alongsideon another vessel without prior permissionfrom the
AuthoritY. " ' .

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j) 'No vessel shall dump soIidand/Qr liquid garbage or slops overthe side while at berth.

Settion 4. Authoritv's DiScretion. -

Nothing prescribed in the above regulations on
berthing shall preclude the discretionary power of the Authority to direct the movement of any
vessel if the Authorityfinds it necessary under the circumstancesto do so inthe ~ interestof '

the public. Any expense inturred' in complying with the directionor order of the Authorityshall
be borne bythe vessel concemed. ' ,

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Section5. 11meUmitationat Berth.- BaSed On productivitystandard of cargo handling

operations, a time limitationat berth of cargo vessels shall be determinedby the volumeof
cargoto be handledi~the controllinghatchor 48 hours'whlcheveris eartier. '

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a) Avesselshall be ,ber1:he:I ~ its Masterand ~ withthe 'adviceor directionof the Pilot

.' ,on boardarid shallbe aIIEndedby dock.labor,if available,at !he wharfor pier intaki",.:.. )
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ashore, making fast or casting off wire hawsers or ropes or other similar assistance if
. due noticeisgivento the Authortty. ,
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b) The Authority,shall not be responsible for any loss or damage caused by or .atbibutable
to any act or omissionof the Masteror employees of any vessel relativeto its berthing.
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c) Neither shall the Authority be held liable for the unsecured or improper mooring Of
berthing of anyvessel nor for any damage or loss occasionedthereby.

Section. 7. Vessel Under Master'sOtarae. - Every vessel shall, while mOOl'"e1alongSide ,a

pier or wharf within a port, be under the, charge of, and her safety at the sole risk or
responsibilityof the Master or owner, and the Authorityshall nOt be responsible for the safety
ofthevesSel. ',.'

Section 8. Attendance to MoorinGS.

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a) Every'.vessel lying alongSidea wharf or pier shall at all times have suffidentper$onnet
?"'" or crew on boardto attend to her mooringsand to cause them to slackenor heave in '

, as may be necessary,' ,
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b) No-rope shall be made fast ashore except to the dolPhihs, buoys, mooring posts, belts
or boIlarcisprovidedfor the purpose. .

Section 9. Rat Guards. - Every'vessel lying alongside a pier, wharf,'quay or bulkhead shall
. be providedwith.rat gua~ 'on hei-mooringlines or ~ 'adequate means to prevent the '

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passage of ra\:Sbetween the vessel and the pi~ or wharf.

Section 10, Fenders/Cushions. -

Every Vessel lying alongside a pier or wharf shall provide
,and use'rubber/thi"eadcushion or other shock-absorbing materials on its ~de whlch'willabsorb
the impact of the vessel,against the pier or wharf, quayside, and'the owner or operator of the
pier.or wharf shall provide the same with suitable and' adequate fenders. Any fender provided
, by the Authorityshall not be lifted or removed from the quay wall. The master of the vessel
r- and its owner shall not be relievedof any liabilityin case of damage causeQto,the port or port
fadlity ori 'account o~ absence or lack of the fender at the port or port ~Iity, where damage
wouldnonethelessbe Causeddue to the negligenceofthe vessel. "

Section 11. Ganawavs/Ladder. - .

a) There shall 'be provided between a veSsel lyirigalongside a wharf or pier, one or more
propergangways whiGhshall be securely fastenedto the vessel and adequatelyligtml
up at night '

b) Where a vessel is ,lyingalongsidea pier or wharf, no person shall embark on or

disembarkfrom said vessel other than' over the gangwayor ac:commodationladder'
. requiredto be .put up. . .

Section 12. No Gear tQ be Placed on Wharf. -

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a) Noboat, spar, and1or,caOle,Orother artide of Ship'sgear, dunnage,looseboxfromor

belonging to any vessel, shall be placed or shall remain on a. pier or wharf without the
permissionofthe A~ority., ' " ,

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b) No dirt, .ash or rubbish of any desci;ption shall be landed on any wharf or pier except in
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 Secl:ion ,13. ExhaustSteilm, Discharaes. Etc. -
.a) 'Exhauststeam, water and other dischargesfroma~ lYingat or alongsidea pier or
wharfshallbe laiddownthe sideof the shipto belowthe,levelof the wharfor pierbya
hose Grether applianCS;. '. . '. , .

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b) , No.refuse, filth; or excreta shall' be discharged from a discharge pipe water clOset,.or .
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latrine upon any portion of' a wharf or pier except .in the, receptacles provided for this
purpose'.
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c) Allwater and steam pipes of a vessel at a 'pier or, wharf shall.be.properly screened by
the Authority. - "
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d) The cost ipcurred by the Authorityin.cI~nsing or doing anythingas a result of a

, ' contraventionof this regulationshall be -refundableby the .Masteror owner of the
,. vessel, ih addition to the penalty for ~e o~,~. .' ' .
,,-.. Section 14. Removal of Qbstrudion., Etc. - The Masterof any veSselwith its bow swung
outwardor withanchorsor other projectionsfromthe vessel~sideor desk'whichmay interfere
withthe vesselor another vesselloading,cjischarging,or berthing(includingberthmgalo~gside
the.firstvessel),shallremdvesud1proj;U°l}~ other obstru~on.'" .' ,

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Section 15. Use of.Enaines. No vessel shall)est run or try her main engines or tum her.
propellers on while at berth unlesS permission to do s6 is first obtained from the Authority.

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LOADING, UNLOADING, STORING

, &:TRANSPQRTINGOF GOODS
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~on 1. No Resoonsibilitv, for DelaYs - The Authorityshall,not be responsiblefor ~ .

,detentiort or' delay of any vessel nor for the delay -in discharging ot loacjing of its, cargo' due, to .
--' , anycausewhatsoever~ ' " .
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SecI:ion 2. Vessel to be Readvfor Work etc. -

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a) After mooring or berthing alonaside a pier or wharf, every vessel shall have all her working'
, hatches ready to, ~mmence working cargo. ' ' ,

b) Adeq~ lights shall be provi~edin parts of a veSselwhere work'is going on alongside'any

pier or wharf belongingto,or operat~ by the Authority,in order to prevent injuryor
accidentto life,limbor propertywhichmay~ult fromsuchWork. - .

c) No vessel shall load or unloacfeargoes in places and/or time 'not authorl~ by the '

Authority. "
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d) No vesse'I shall allow loading or unloading of cargoeS by CHSPs not authorized by the
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, . e) No vessel shan load or unload gasoline or highlyflammable substance at a place other than
,tl}atdesignqted by'regulations. . ,.' .

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f) No vessel shaU lOad or unfoaddangerous cargoes at a place and time other than that
~gnated by ~~Iations., ' "
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g) No vessel shall dump or cause to be dumped,solid and/or 'liquid wastes or slops over the
, side~Ie at berth' ' , , , '

Section .3~Pre-coraoHandljna Activities. Etc. -

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a) The Authority shall not ~'responsible as stevedoi'es.regardless.of the source of labor

, supply for any stevedoring operations which shall be ca(ried on under the supervision of
an officer of the vessel concerned who shall bear the responsibility for the riggihg,
unrigging, trimming, opening and dosing of hatx:hes;, and, safe working of the cargo ,

. gearofsaid vessel, and fOrconsequencesarising therefrOm.. . '"

b) Neither shall'the' AuthoritybeJesponsiblefor . the. winchmanor' aaneman . that is .

. . supplied bY~e Authorityuponrequest while workillg on tJoard the ~ fortheyshall

'be deemedto be an employeeof the Masterof the vessel. . .

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section 4. Uabilitv/lndemn~ for' Cranes. - When cranes belonging, to the Authority are
leased, the I~ sh,all be' responsible;for: any damage wtJichmay arise from the use or
thereofdueto,hisfaultor~ligence.
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section 5. LeaSe of Carao ~r ~EtC.'i

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'a) Cargo gear leased from. the Authority shall be deemed to be hired ORcondition that the
hirer shall be responsiblefor damage tQ such equlpr:nent.which is attributable to his.
fault ~r negligente.. . . ' .'

" , b) The gear ~Iea~ shallbe deemed' to. be in gQ9d.working ,conjition, and the
responsibilityof the Authority shaUbe limited to damageto cargo directly causedby the
breakdownthereof.' '. . '. .',

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, a) The Master or agent ,of every incoming vessel, domestic or foreign, shall Signand
, furnish the Officeof the Authority at th~ port concerned,at Iec,sttwemy,.four(24) hours
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. before arrival incaSe of overseas vessel, and notJater than' one (1) hour upon arrivalin
ease' of coastwiSe.vessel; tWo (2) copies of ICMin the.English la.nguageconta!ningall
particulars
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. 1. The groSs weight, measurement, mat1<s, numbers, and contents of each paCkage.or
d>i1signment,
indudingthe originof the cargo~ . ,

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... 'ii. The .names,of consig,neesper B/L ,or the names of the persons actually paying the
'. freight,and their ~pectiveaddresses.' . . ..

b) The Authority may refuse to.allOcatea berth to a vessel unless one copyofthelCM is
depoSited or furytished ora written, statement issubm"itted that the, vessel does not
'intendto work ~rgo or that,the Mailtfestcannotbe.lodged beforethe arrival of the
vessel because'of the 'short' sea v<?yageof the vessel,in w~ichcasethe ICM shall be '

submitted upon arrival,

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. .c) . .A ~fied statement of any ~mendmentor alteration,if authorized by,applicable Jaw' .

n1~surement 'or recounting

" . ,c;md regulap'°ns, made. in the ICM by n~ason. of the re-
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 r&description .of the break-bulk.goods included therein or otherWise, shall also be .

furnished to the Authority immediately after completion ~ discharge o(,the cargo or

" goods. . p . . . .'

. '.d) Any. amendment Or alteration to the original ICM of containerized liner shall be
submitted within twenty-four.(24)' hours after the ~rture of the vessel, if '$uch
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amendmentccmnotbe submitted'priorthereto. . .

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Section 7.Heaw Lifts.'- Th~ dischargeof any package,'~vy lift.or containerizedcargo

from the vessel to the pier or wharf shall be subject to the discretion of the Authorityby taking
i,ntoaccount the physical strength, availabilitY..ofspace at the"pier or wharf and other. factors;
e;g. natureofthe cargo,etc. '. . .

Section 8. Li~ of OutaoinG carao. -The Master or agent of every outgoing vessel,
domestic or foreign, shall prepare in the English language, sign .and submit within three to five
(3-5) hours before the departure of the vessels, two (2) accurate copies of the.OCM of all
'. goodson saidvesselcontainingallparticularsas to: . .
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a). ' Gross weight,measurement, marks, flumber'$' and contents. of each package or .
cohsignment, induding ttle finaldestinationthereof.
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section 9. vesSels to be Workedwith Disoatch. - '.

a) . Every vessel shall discharge or load her cargo with reasonable dispatch, and where she
occupiesa berth'whichis requiredshortlyby anotherv~l, the formerve5$e1shall~
workedcontinuouslyincludingnight and overtimehours as may be required by the
Authority. .: .'. ' .

0) If the vessel fails Or is unable to effect such dispatch or work such night and ovei1:ime
hours as required by the Authority.,said vessel may be ordered by the Authorityto
vacate the berth she oc:cupiesand the MaStershqllforthwithcomplywith the order:.

c) . A vesseJwhich15.requiredto vacatea berth pursuantto the Authority'sorder in

, paragraph (b) above shall be re-berthed at a place solelyat the diScretion..
of the
'A~ority. '

d) Allexpenses incurred in complyingwith the Authority'sorder under this section shall be

bornebY.said vessel. . '. -

Section 10. Production of Documents. - The Masteror agent of ~nyvessel shallproduce

to the Authorityany book or document which may be required in con'nectionwith the landing
or shippingof her cargo and/or embarkation or di~mbarkation of her'passenger or rreN. .

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'Section 11. Disch,rae of caraobv MarkJ. The Master,of any vessel shall cause the
dischargeof cargoby marksforeasy identification
~ndsortingof .the cargo.
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section 12. ResDbnsilUJibjn Case 9' Fire. .~

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-The Authorityshall not be res~sible: .
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a) For any loss of, or damage to,goods while in its port facilitiescaused by fire; water or
otheragent usedInextinguishingfireor byvermin. '. .

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. b)' For any loss or damage tD goods in an unptoteded or uncoveredstate while in its
.direct ~ in' its port-premises and which is.not due tD'A~s fault or
lot negligence. " " , "

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c) For any defic:iendesof merchandi~ produced by natural ~ unavoidablecauses. '

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Section 13. Uabilitv for 5tDraaeSaate. -
After notificationtD the owners, oonsignees,
shippers of goods or agents of the vessel that accommodation for such goods is not available
either in the transit shed, warehouseor open space, the AuthOrityshall not be boundtDfind .
storaQe.tf1efefornor be liablefor any loss or damagetDsuch goods withinthe port facilitiesof
the Authority.The Authorityshall have the option tD remove said cargOafter paymentof lawful.
revenues and charges at the expense
.. of the owner, in order tDdecongest'the
. '. pier or wharf.

,Section ,14. PassenCH!('~aaCJe. - The Aut:hOrityshall not be responsiblefor the loss of

personal effects or pasSenger's baggage stOred in theAuthoritYs transit sheds. or warehouses,
- unlessa .recetptis iSSlSfthereforbythe A~, and for causewhichis atbibutabletDits
. fault or negligence,and in such case" the liabilityof the AUthorityshall.not exceed Two
per package unless the value of said .personal effects or baggage are
Hundred Pesos (P2OD.DO) .

dulydedaredand paidforad valorem(basedon value)tDbe detennined,bythe Authority. .

Sec.tion 15. Obied:ionable Clrao. -' The Authority may prohibit the landing or refuse tD
accept any cargo,which in itsopil1lon may,imperilthe safety of'persons'or property in port or
cause damage to any' part of the premises of the port, or adversely affect the safety of any
cargo'withinthe premises of the AuthQrity., ' .

~on ~6. RemovalOf~ Clraa.-

a) The.Authoritymay, after givingat least twelve (12) hours notice to owner or consignee
of goods which,'areof offensivenature landedin the,premisesand withoutpeimlssion
of the AUthority, order its removaland/or its clestrud:ionif it deems urgenttynec:essary
" in the publiC:interest, without incuning any liabilityfor the. removal and/or deStruction
,of the sa1d goods, and without prejudice,tD'any liabilityincurred by such owner or'
consignee. If the owner Cannot be found,.mere publicationIn the bulletin board for (1)
. day or announcement made in any media outlet shall be suffiderlt

b) ~ The expense incurred for th~ remoVal, cIestructionof, or other necessary-actionon

goods,treated in pala9raph (a) above shall be bOrne by the CDnsigneeor owner-of the
'ca~. '

. .c) The term "offensive cargo" as used in this Section',ShaIlInclude, among others, any
cargo, whether solid, liquid, or gas, which is obnoxious, corrosive, inflammable or poses
dangertDlife, fJfOJ?E"tY,
or the enVironment . .

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Section 17. ShiDSide and Direct Deliveries. ..The .Masteror agent of a vessel shall submit '

tD the Authority lists of all Inward aild outward deliveries ship-side (over-side) and all direct
. deliveries! Shipments Ix>and from.the whatf or pier in'such detailsand.at Sum times as the
. Authority
mayrequire. .

SeCtion 1& - ~sters,

owners, and agents of"vessels, 'or owners or
for the prompt paymentof all billssubmittedby the
conSigneesof goods shall be responSible
Authority.failure tD pay as demanderlby the Authority,the vesSel or her sisler vessel inay be
~. services by the AuthOrity,without prejudice tD the power of, the Authority to detain

such v~ or cargo for non-payment of the bills.'" ' ~UK

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SectIon 19. Carao-handlinq Contracts/Permits. -
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a) The Authoritymay, instead of providingits own tabor, authorize by conttcict, permit, or

arrangement, a contractorto providecargo handlingservicesand the liabilities,
.

obligations and responsibilitiesof such contractor or grantee shall.be stipulated in said

contract,permitor arrangement.' .

b) No business corpOrationor firm Shall be allowed to perform work as a cargo-handling

contractor within the premises of the AuthorityunlesS in possession of a permit/license
duly issued or provided with Management Contract by the Authority or with.existing
.permit previously issued by or with Management Contract'or Agreement.entered into.
before withthe PPA... .

c) The AuthOlityshclllnot be i-esponsibie.under.any drcumstances for any daims or

damages arisingout of or relativeto the grantingof any cargo handlingrontract.or
, permit . . .

Section 20. Permit/Pass to Person/Vehicle. - No person shall be allowedto enter the

premises of the Authority unless he is on legitimate business or purpose and with previOlJS
permit/pass issued by the Authority. Neither shall any vel)ide' or any person, except CPA
offldals and employees, be'allowedto enter'the pier/wharf or premises of the Authoritywithout
any passtherefor. . . .

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Section 21~Release of Goods. -
a) . by the AuthOrityfrom its transit sheds or warehouses
Domesticcargo shall be releas.ecl
only upon' production of the co~ponding B/L or Delivery 0rcIei-s and CAR after
payment of lawful ~
or charges collectibletherefrom.
. .
b) Import and Export cargoes shall be released/transferrecl or loaded on board the VE$Sei.
. only after payment Of lawful revenues collectibleby the BOCand upon prese.ltation of
r- required'release/transfer/loading'orders or documents and also after payment of
chargesor fees collectiblebythe AuthoritY. .

c) The Authorityshalli'elease or cause the release of cargo by marks and shall not sort or .

cause its sorting'by numbers and sub-marks except upon the requ~ and. at the
expenseofthevesselorcargooWlierorconsignee. .
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Section 22. ~ays and_Detention of Carao. '-.The 'AuthorityshallnQtbe responsiblefor .'

the delay or detention of the shipment (which the Authoritydirectly received), its discharge or
.. deliverydue to congestionof cargoin the pier/wharfor of vesselsat the berthsor for any-other
causeor drcumstancebeyondthe controlofthe Authority. . '.

Section 23. Receivina Outside Carao. - Break-bulkcargoshallnot be broughtin or laidon .

. any pier or wharf before the vessel is ready to receive them, nor shall the cargo be placed on
. any storage area or roadway, without the permissionof the Authority.

$eCtion 24. ~ -The port,working hours, deliveryhours for cargo, office hours
and the Uke,of the Authorityin
. each port shall be fixed by the Authorityfrom time to time~
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 Sec.tion 25. Damaaed Carao. - - - .
a) The Authority,'if it directly rendei-s serVice,shall put aside for survey ctatnclged'Orbad
.order cargo but shall not be responsiblefor failingto nOteanydamage whichcan not
be easilydetected by.its external appearance upon discharged.
, '.

b) For purposes of determinjng liability,among others, cJamaged,defective,- or bad order

cargo shall be surveyed by a representative of the ship or its ageAt, the cargo handling
contractor, and a representative of the Authority,in case of domestic ta.rgO;for foreign
cargoes~a representative of the BOCshall be present.

Section 26. Brea~s an~ives. - All cases oontaining fireanns, ammunitions, or

explOSiVeS shall be-dearly marked for identification,and-at least twenty-four (24) hours before
arrival of the canying vessel, a 'written notice shall oontain full.particulars of the cargo and shall
be accompanied .py the re£lurred permit or authority for' its importat:lonand discharge from
authorities. '. .

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Section,21. Contamiliationof OtberCarao. -
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a) If a c:argodeterioratesas to oontaminateother cargo,the Authorityreservesthe right

to re£luirethe complete removal thereof from the transit st1edor Warehousewithin ~
premises of the Authoritywithin tWenty-four (24). hours' after nOtice Is giVen to the
cargo owner or consignee, .or agent of either, and after payment of lawfulrevenues and
other charges
. due thereon.'
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b) If the notice given in paragraph (a) above is not oompliedwith, the Authorityshall have
. the option tD remove the cargo .from thev.-arehouse or tran$it shed ~. the open
storage, sell by public auction, destroy or otherwise disp:>seof such goods in - such
manner.'it may deem proper if domestic cargo, and in coordination with.the' BOC if '.
import or export cargo,.and the AuthOrityshall not Pe liable to pay any oompensation
fOr any goods so dealt with. Where the subject cargo is auctioned, al/inddef1ta1
.

expenses incurredby the Authorityshall be charged against the owner, shipPer,or

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Section 28. Animals. -- .f

a) No animals shall be landed Or brought into the port or premises of the Authority,except
for direct delivery or shipment,and the owner shall be entirely"responsible for the
animals and shall be liablefor any Injuryor damage which such animal~may cause.

. b) If any stray animal is found withinthe AuthoritYspremi$e5,~ same may be dea1twith

at the discretionoftheAuthority. "

c) No person shall raiseany animal 9" pet' within the port 'premises, Any sudi animal or
pet found Within the port premises shall be impounded and/or. confiscated by' the
Authority or otherwise dispose of in a manner it may deem proper.

Section .29. BUJ.ht to ~emoVe Ca~. - The Authority.shall, if the convenient. use.or .
cond~m of the port premises so requires, ~ove any cargo which have been landed thereon
to any storage areaor therefromto the Openstorageat its djsaetion, and the chargesfursuch
removalshaltbe paidbythe ownerofcargoesto tile Authority. -, - - .

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Section 30. CargO for Other Ports. - The Authorityreserves the right to prohibitthe landing
, of cargo in a Port which is destin~ for other places except when the conditionso.fthe said port
sa warrants. " " ",

Section 31. Recovery of Goods Fallen from Vessels. . When'a vessel is alongsidea pier
or wharf, any' materialinCludingcargo or equipmentthat ha§ fallen,from the ~ ofthe '

vessel's sling ship-side or over-:side, Shall be recOvered by the Master of the vessel, or
arrangementfor their reaJVeryshallbe made tb the satisfactionof'!I:1eAuthoritybeforethe "
vessel is permitted to depart. The cost of such recovery, damage to pier, wharf or other works,
cargo or thing shall ,be the liabilityof the Master, owner or agent of the vessel whether the act
isdue to ~egligenceor,not. '

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.Section 32. Prohibition on DumDina Of Wastes. Smokinct. Be. - No person shall:

a) . throw or dump saUdwastes or slops in ~ny part of the pier or wharf or presmises of
the authority-not designated for the purPose. "Solid WaSE" shall mean any
garbage, rubbish,trash, refuse,,filth,and the like."''Slops"shall mean any slush,
watery mud, or any: refuse liquid. ., ' " ,, ' .

b) Spit, urinate, or defecate

in any pier, wharf,quay,alley,street, sidewalk,pathway,
or otherpremisesof the Authority~ ", ' '

c) Smoke, carty, or ignite any naked flame on any part of the pieriwharf or premisp.s
under,the jurisdictionof the' Authorityespecially near a combustible cargo or cargo
area where the Authorityhas posted notices to that effect, except in such place and
under such.co~ditio~sas may be expressly penn.it:t:eP by the Author:itv. , '

d) . Fishor bathe at,any'pier, wharf, or q~ay, or premi~ofthe Authority.

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e) ,,Stay'in ease or be Idle, loiter aboUt on any part of the pr:ernisesof the Authority,
except in such,place'as may be set aside for,the purpose by the Authority.

r- f) , Without proper autrtority, ~mper, with 'any machinery, watefapplianCes, elecbic

fitting,or equipment of whateVerkind in or on the premises of the AUthority. '

g) . Knowingly'permit,any dog or any other animal belongingto him/her to roam on the

premises of the Authorityand.without its permission. . :
h) Knowinglypermit his/her children below 12 years' old or any ,person of such age
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under fiiS/hercustody to roam within the port premises unaccompanied by an adult
and withoutany legitimatebusiness. ' '

i) Conduct diggings on port roads and port premises Without prior permit from the
Authority. ' , ,

j) cau~ damage to property belongingto or controlledby the Authority.

k) Sell or drink beer, intoxicatingliquor, and ~imilaralcoholicbeverage, provided that

<I thi~ shall not apply.to alcoholicbeverage that are entered or brough~out of the port
, as ~rgo.' " ,

section 33. UceI)SeS. - No person shall carry on any trade or bl,Jsinessor be a vendor of '

goods or refreshm
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, or wharf, or on the 'premises of the Authorityunless licensed or permitted fur the purpose by.
. the Authority. ,
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Section 34. Road Vehicles - ;

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a) All vehicles sha!J be 9riven with due care within the Authority's premises and shall
'observe such speed limitsand regulations,as.may fromtime ,to time be imposed by the
A~rity. " " ,

b) Drivers.of vehicles within the Authority's premises shall keep a constant lOOkoutfor all
types of mobile cargo handling'and mechanital ~uipment and shall take all necessary
precaOtions'ooavoic;feollislons
or accidents. ' . .

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c) Novehicle shall be taken or driven along"or upon any pier or wharf, or inside any shed
or warehousewithout
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the permtssion
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of. the Authority. '
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d) All.persons shall comply with all orders given by an officer or security guard of, or
~ acting for the Authority,or by any ~lice officer, for the purpose Of regulating traffic
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within,the premises Ofthe Authority. '.., '

e) ~ vehicleshall park on or obstructany passage or gangwayleadingto or from any,

pier, wharf, dock, shed, warehouse, or any railwayline withinthe premises of the
AuthOrity: . .

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f) No, vehicle, tru~ tractor engine, or craft. shall be left: uryattenctedwhile in the
Authority'spremises,norshallovernight.parking
be allowed" .
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g) Without pennissionof the Authority,no vehicle, within its premises, shall be'fueled or
refueledat any placeotherthan at an authorizedfuelingpoint. ..

h) Wl1enanofflcer or,security gua~dOf,or acting for; the Authority deemed it necessary to

move a vehicle from any place in the Authority's premises to prevent obstruction or
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danger, it shall be lawfulfor him.td direct the driver to move said vehicle to such 'other
place indicatedand if thedrlver fails'to comply with the direciiQl1or is not around, said
officer or guard,'may move such vehicle, and the eXpense for such. removal 'shall be
borne by the owner or.operatc?r of such vehiclel without prejudi<:eto the penalty
prOvi~ in these Regu,lations.' .
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i) No bicycle,tricyde (motorized or otherwise) and other vehicles akin thereto shall be
allowed within the working area of the port. Their presence'in non-working'areas shall
be subjectto the approValof th~ Authority:Provided,that legitimate.port users may be
, allowed to. use sUch vehicles owned by them for their own cargo. Subject to terms and
conditionsasm~y
. , be imposed by the Authority.' .

ARTIClE VI
DANGEROUS CARG9
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Sf!ction 1. ~ Forpurposes of these Regulatior1$, "Dangerous Goods". shall mean

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any of the goods listed in the "Classificationof Dangerous Goods" by the IMCO or tf:\e
. appropriateagencyof the PhilippineGovernmentand/or the Uni~ Kingdom'
carriageof
Dangerous Goods in Ships (The BlueBook)~' ,"

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 Section 2. General RestrlctIon. - No person shall cause to be imported or eXportedand no
vessel shall cause to be loaded.ordischarged or transported any dangerous gOQ.Clswithinthe
limits.of any port, except in accordance with the permission or direction of the AI,Ithorityin
addition to whatever regulatiOns'or requirements imposed by other appropriate agendes of the
government' .' .

Section 3. Declaration of Danaerous Goods. -

a) No Pangerousgoods shall be brought intOany port unless such goods are declaredand,
.

adequately described in the Noticerequired J,lnderSections 1 And'2, Articlen (ArrivalsAnd

Departures) hereof, and are certified in said notice by the Master or agent of the' vessel
that said goods are properly,marked,.packed' and labeled in accordance with theIMCO
Oassificationof Dangerous GOods or aassificatiQn by' the' proper agencies of .the
government and/orthe BlueBook. . ' '

b) Such certificate or dedaration shall indicate"the correct technical name and Identityof the
, goodsandthe classto whi~hit belongsunderij'teappropriateclassification. '

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Secl:ion4. pefective Packaaina. :-' ,

a1 No defective package or container with dangerousgoOcts in~ideshall' be landE!dor' brought.

on to any pier or wharf, except upon permission of the Authority if it deems. proper and
undersuchstrictconditionsas it mayimpose. '

b) In case of emergency or in order to.insure the .safety of the port or shippingtherein, the
Authority may' destroy or Otherwisedispose of any, dangerOus goods if after-due notice to
- the owners or consignees thereof they fail toremave.the same within the. time specified,
and the A~ontYshall not be liablefor payment of-compensationtherefor. .
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Section 5. .-
a) E~ vessel carlying on board dangerous goods other than petroIeum'shali exhibit, where it
can be dearly seen by day, a red flag not less than D.6 square meter, and by night a red
lightwhich is visibleall around the horizon; proyidedthat, such red flag ancl/or red light shall
continuo~slybe ~ibitedas' tong as any dangerous goods'remain on board.

b) Every vessel carrying on' poard dangerous petroleum shall exhibit"where it can be dearly
seen by day, a red flag not less~an 0.6 square meter with a ,white drcular center of 1"0
ems. in diameter, and by night, a red light which is :visibleal! around the horizori,and shall
continueto exhibitsaid,flag and/Orlight'as long as any low flash petroleumremainson
board. " " " ,

c) The provisions
,
of this section
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shall not apply' to: "

, (i) Dangerous goods contained 01')board any vessel to be used solely for the purpose of
ship's stores, of the vessel. ," . ,

(ii) Small quantities of dangerous goods taken for Sample purposes by an inspector of '
explosives., ' '

Section 6. Resbiction onWorkina Hours. -;

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a) , No exptosives or dangeroUs goods shall be located or discharged betWeenthe hoUrs of

. 1800 and 0600 without the permissionof the Authority. ' , ' ()AAJ
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b) No vessel or harbor' craft with explosives or dangerous goods on board 'shall remain
, alongside' any other vessel or' craft, pier or wharf,' or other physical j'andlng,place
between .tt)ehours of 1800 and 0600.without the permiSSiOl1of the Authority.

Section 7. SmokinG, Etc. Prohibited. - No person shall smoke and no fire or naked light,
other than navigation or signal lights prescribed by the COllisionRegulations or, by these
Regulations,shall be allowedon board any vessel or harbor craft which has' or is about to
receiveon board any explosivesor dangerous goods. .'

ARTJ;CLE VII
CONTAINERIZED CARGO

Section' 1. . '~neraL.:jiyjBI,nes/Reaulations on Containers.- The following

guidelines/regulations shall govern
, the handling
. and mOvement 6tcontalnerized cargo, to wit:
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a) 'Atleast 24 hours prior to the arriVal.of vessel, the s~ip's agent shall submit tDthe AuthoritY
two (2) copies,qf the contain~ manifest. 'In. addition, a list of containers to be loaded or
unloaded shall' alsO.be submitted to the Authority for pro~ planning and 'control of
equipment dispatch.' ' . . ,

b) Container loaded with hazardous or dangerous cargo shall have stickersPostedin a

conspicuousplaceon the faces of the containers.showing,amongother things,the nature
of the cargo stOrage and handling instructions. If the same are nOtavailable, the master of
. the vesselqrshippingagentconcernedshallpostone beforedischarging,
, is allowed.
. '

. c) Every container discharged froma vessel shall,be coveredby individual,

crs PreParedand '

signed,by the ship's ch~ersand countersigned by cargo-handling,checkers, thus, making

the.p-~,a condusiveevidenceofreceiptofthe container:sbythe CHSP. . .

c.1) The trs for discharging shall be. prepared by the shipping.company or agent ,in
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triplicate,the originalto be. retained by the shipping company/agent; the duplicate and'
triplicatetDbe forwardedto the CtiSPAuthority,fe5pectively~,"

c.2) The crs for loading.shall be prepared by the CHSPin triplicate, the originalto 'be
retained.~y the CHSP;the duplicate and. triplicate tDthe shipping company/agent arid
Authori~,respectively.. '. . . .

c.3) In both insta~, the CHSP Contractor and the shipping company/agent shall '
prepare.their own crs followingthe format prescribed by tpe Authority.

d) Loaded'Co~iner damaged or dassified as aB/O shall be immediatelyopened arid the

, contents thereof inventoried, surveyed and examined within24 hours upon the request of .

the shipping company or 'hithin 72 hours after the. last discharge in the presenCe of both
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the representat!ves of the master or agent'of the'v~1 and the CHSP..

e). B/O containers shall not, be transferred outside the designated area~ithin the Port.Zone
until first stripped of contents or' unless 50 .~uthorized by the CoIlec:tOrof Customs
concerned.
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f) COntainerized.cargoshall'be unloadedfromthe vesseland placedonlyon the spa~ at the

pier or wharf designated fot"the purpose and shall be subject tD the same rules as are

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storage charges thereon. .> ' ,,' '

g) No,empty containerstreated in Sections6 (f) and (g) hereof, shall be stored ,at the
pier/wharf or its immediate premises without the' prior permission of the Authority.

Section 2. Container's Reaulations for. Cebu ,International Port.- The following

reguJationsshall govern the handling and movement of' containerizedcargb in the cebu
International,Portand maybe made applicableto other port facilitie$handlingcontainerized
. cargo insofar as theY'are adaptable and practicablethereat taking into,consideration.the
obtainingsituation,to wit: ' ,'"
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a) CargOes ,inside a container shall be treated like any other break~bulk shipments subject to
the provisions of the Tariff and Customs Code andappliCQble regulations. MoreOver,all
covering documents and permits regarding movements 9f cargoes contained therein, shall
: among others, bear the' identifyingmarks and/or' numbers of the containers and the names
and registry numbers of the carrYing vessels.' . , ' "

b.) Containers loaded with export cargo coming ftom~the exporter's warehol.,lseor outside CFS,
must be brought to the port:area and entrusted to the CHsp twer:tty-four-(24) hoursbe~
, 'Ioadingto canying v7ssels, in orderto prevent congestion in'the pier or ~arf. '

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c) Same procedure shall apply to_empty containers coming from outsi~e the port area.
. ," "

d) Break-bulkexport cargo,,fdrstuffing inside tt)e Port Area must brought to the' CFS
'forty~ight (48)-hoursbeforethe arrivalof the vesselto.whichsuch cargowillbe loadedso
that the stuffingcan be finishedtwenty- four (24) hours bef6rel~ding to carryingvessels. '

,e) Empty containers shall be allowed'to be 'loaded ,only when the ,followingtonditions are
'compliedwith, t:.f1us: , ' "

e.!) " Permit to Loadu'empty containers is issued by theBOC with a copy thereof
furnished the Authorityand the Authority's~Iearance ,therefor is first secured, '

,e.2) The permit bears thesta~p of the CHSPconcerned.

e.3) The permit is duly processed by the AuthOrity'S representativeatthepier/wharf
... - fromwhichthe containerscomefrom,particularlyon the paymentof storage charges
due thereon,ifany. " .

eA) The container na$ been verifiedto be empty by the, BOCand the CPAimmectiately
, before loading. - " .

f) In caSeof 8/0 containersloadedwith dangerou~or hazard9us cargo, the same shall be'
opened' on~yupon a~ority of the CPAand the SOC. Upon com'pletionof transfer of such
.8/0 containers to the Dangerous Cargo Coral; the CHSP shall immediately inform the
Authorityfor such action as ma.ybe deemed appropriate:

Representativesof the CHSPand the shipping company shall each prepare a' Survey
, Report, and,on~ countersigningthe report of the other and each one of them furnishingthe
Authoritywitha copyoftheirreport. "

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g) Containers shall bedischargecl from or loaded unto' carrying vessels only through the pier
, (dockside); otherWisea written authority from the Collector,of Customs anq the Authority
sballbesecured. ,"

h) Containers.previouslydocumented by the ~lIector of Customs from outports may' be

. loaded shipside to carryil19vessels subject to ~ustoms rules and regulations r-elativeto,
" security of cargoescontained,therein. " '

Section 3. Delivei'V.T~nsferand..5JIiftin9 of COntainerS.- '

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a) DeliveiyOfcontainers may'be authorized after payment of duties, taxes, StOragecharges, if

, any, arraStrefees and other port cha.rges.Delivery'shallbe coveredby a regulardelivery ,

permitissuedbythe,BOCandgatepassissued'bytheAutho~ ?lnd/orCHS~. " ,

b) ContainerSmay be transferred under the following'conditions:,

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i) For.transfer to Customs Bondecl Warehouse pursuant to BOC rules 'and regulations

/" ' pertinent thereto.' . ' , "
" '

ii} For transfer to CQnsignee'spremises or bodegas as may be, authorized under 'exi~ng
rules and regulation?, . "

iii)FOr transfer to dutside 'Cy..cFS as extensions of the piers pursuant to the BOCexisting
rules and regulations'providedfor in the .authoritygranted to the specificCY-O=S.

iv) To prepare for loacUngtothe-carrying vessel or to,prepare. for withdrawaLfrom the Port
Zone.' ,,'
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v) To prepare for examinations insidethe pier/wharffor contents and for all other customs
" ,\ purposes as may be di~ectedby the BOCin coordinationwith the Authority.
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, Section4. EntrvofContainm-.fromOut$j{leSources. - Containers entering the Port Area

coming from outside sourcesshafl be accompanied by a Waybillin 'additionto the usual regular
documents. This waybillshall be in a standard format to be prescribed by.the Authority.forttle
use of shippers, brokers, shipping companies and warehouse operators. This must be
accompanied!n five (5) copies with the original to the CHSPGate Inspector, the duplicate to
'the (PAOperations Manager, the triplitate to the BOC,the 'quadrupliGClte to the CPASecurity,
. andthe quintruplicate
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to be retainedbyCPA
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cashier. . ,

Section 5. StuftinG and StriDDinGof Containers. -

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a) <;:or1tainersclaSs!fiE!CI
as Fd...shall not be stripped while LCLshould be stripped of cargoes at,
'thearea d~ignated thereforbythe Authority. " '

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b). Container loaded with persOnal effects wholly or mixed' with Other cargoes shall be first
.stripped and personal effectsthereof and shall be under guardby the BUreauof Customs
up to the CFS or to such area as'maybe designated by the Authority and the BOCfor
custody, examination,. payment of duties .andtaxes, , and .subsequent' ~livery to the
consignee. . ' ' .

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,c) COntainersshould be stuffed or stripped atCFS,MY, pier areas where' CFS are provided
and/or other areas that may be authorizedby the AuthoritYand the BOC. .
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d) All stuffing of export cargoes in ct>ntainers in the Port Area shall be approved by' the
Authorityand the BOC. .' . . .
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. e) No stuffirigof.export cargoes.in containerS shallbe made unless the dulY processed

Export
. Entries' of the. cargo shall have been presented to and approved by the"Operatidns 'Manager
and approved by the BOOstuffingInspector; . . .
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f} The stuffingInspectorshall certifyas to the eargoesstuffed in the containers'anc;tshall

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render report to the Authority- and the BOC .~y accomplishing Stuffing Report Form
prescrtbed therefpr whichshallshow;amongothers,the cargbes.stuffed,sealn~mber,the
export. entry. numbers, place where the cargoes' .were' stuffed, name. of' Shippers' and
consignees;nameand registrynumberofcarryingvessels. .' .

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Section 6. Storaae of Cont8iners.-ConSideringthat containersare generallyan extension.
of the ship'sequipment.and gears, their stay-inport shallbe Jimitedto .a reasonableperiodof .
time in order that the portjcoritainerfacititiesrpay.be"usedto the maximum.Free storage'
'period shall be as follows:' ." "'. . . .'
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~rgoes shallbe entitledto six(6) calendar days afterthe day that

a) Imported containerized
" the last itemofcargoisdischarged~om the carryingvessel. .. . .
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b) Export cohfainerizecfcargoes shall be entitled to five (5) calei1dardays from the day that
the cargois receivedat the port. " '".,. .

. c) .Containerized.foreigntransShipmentshall be entitledto a total of fifteen(15) calendar

days
fromthe dayof di~arge: ". '. -
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d} CQAtaine~zed domestic cafYgeS" shall be entitled to tWo.,(2) calendar days prior to the day
th~tthe carrying'vesselis scheduledto arrive. .'. ..
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e ) Containenzed domestic cargoes 'that are "Shutout" (not loaded oh .their.scheduled vessel)
. . . shall. be entitledto." ~0(2)calendar days.after
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Y~I~s departure." .

" f) Contai~after being ~ptied shall 'be entitled to six (6) calendar days tree Stcrage'.period
incase offoreigncargoand one (1).calendar
. . day'if'case ofdomesticcargo. , . ,
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g) Fore\gncontainers landed empty shall.be entitled to three (3) calendardaysstorage period

counted from the date of last discharge. Similarly,empty containers 'coming from outside
the customszone,shallbe chargedstoragefees'afterthree (3) caiendardays counted from
, the date the samewas re<;:eived
at ttJeport' . .

h) Loadedcoritair1erS
comingfromoutsidethe'Port Areashallbe entitledto three (3) calendar
days free storage period counted from the date it is officiallyreceived at the pier container
terminal. . "'.' .

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i)The CPCshall,have the powerto adju~ or suspend the "free storage period"and/or
increasethe storagechargeS: ' ' .

Section 7. Fees and Charaes ~n Containers. .-

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:a)<:;argo handling rates'andothe~ charges sh~" be govemed by the existing schedule of tariff
. ratesprescribed
bythe Authority,sUbJect
to periP9ic
reviewbythe CPC. ' -

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b) Additionalfees and 'charges other than what is prescribed by the Authoritypertaining to ~e

use of container equipment shall,be fixed between the CHSP,!3ndthe qwner of the
equipment'subjectto the confirmationbythe Authority. ':',
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c) All'containers whether loaded or empty, ha'ndledat the CebulntEmational 'Port shall not be
considei-ed"heavy lift".'However, any single package of shipment,we;ghing more than five
, '(5) tens load shalf be charged in accordance with the'ratefor "heavy lift" as defi'ned in
theseregulations." '

d) Storage chargeS for empty containers and containerized'cargo shall'be jnaccordance with
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the existingrates or'as maybe promulgated~,fromtimeto
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timebythe Authority.
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Section S.Containers' Fonns.' ~,For the purpose of the regulations on containers the,
'fullowingrorms: IndividualContainer Index Card;'ContairierStuffing and -StrippingReport and
ContainerDailySummaryReport shall be prescribed'bythe AuthOritY. ' .
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. Section 9. Genera~anaaer'sAuthoritv.-"TheGeneral Manager by' ,himself or through

the',.Deputy General Managerm~y from time to time issue, implementing gUidelinesand/or
proceduresconsistentwith the provisjons'of these' regulations-on containersto e~
im'plementthe same. c' . '. .'
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Section ~O. ADDlication on COntainers.. - These regulationson c:ontainersshallapplyto all .

containers, lash ba~, chassis, trailers, container fadlities and equipment used. .

" , ARTICLEVIII
LEASE FOR ,PRIVATE
POR~/WAREHOUSE/TI;RMINALS

Secti()n 1. A Ii "n, r. Waennin., - Application

forleaseof
foreshore or land areas subject to the.jurisdiction,and dispoSitionof the Authority,shall among
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others, beSlibject t9the following guidelines, rules or regulations, to'Wit ' .

a) Private.warehouses~all nOt be l003ted inside th~pier or wharf <;>rits immediatepremises

but at the back up area or placei" the port in order to insure the efficient and' smooth flow
, . of cargo handling operations'in tJ:1eport. .

, b) Passenger- tetmlnai' or officeof shipping company or operator may be lOcated'within the

immediate .premises of-the' pier. or wharf if it is 'property planned and its establishment
'thereat shan not interfere with cargo handling activity or the' ingreSs or egress' of cargo
handlingvehicles. ' .

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.c) The application shall be accompanied with-'plansand specifications, vidnity maps and tax' .
. clearance from,the Bureau of Internal R~riue (BIR)that the applicant has no outstanding
, tax, obligation with the government, and said application paperS shan be submltlEd t;Dthe
CPA. , '.' ' .

. d) Theterm of the lease shall not exceed a penod of fifteen (15) yearS, renew~ble fur a period
not to exceed ten (10) years at th~ option of the Authorityand subject to such term~ and
conditions it may deem proper to impose;, provided, however, that after the expiration of
the original period. of',15Y~I'S,the warehouse/terminal/office or structUrebl,Jilt in the
leased area shan become the property of. the Authority, free fro~ all ,liens and
enCumbrances, . and without any obligationon the part' of :the Authorityto' make
reimbursement of the value thereof to the. lessee.
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 'e) The Authority may Imposeother'terms andcol1ditions
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Section2.,Rate of'Reid:aI.,- Therateof rentalfor,leaseof an areashallbe determ.lned by

, the Authority taking 'into consideration, among oth~, such factQrsasthe value,of the property ,
involvedandthoseIn the vicinity,inflation,rate of upgradedrental in neghbOringareas,costof '

maintenanceand developmentby CPA,reasonabl~retum of its inveStment'and,such other '

relevanteconomicfactors. , ' ' " "

" ARTICLEIX ,,"

CONSTRUcnON,DEVELOPMENT~ANDOPERATION
OF
PRIVATEPORTS/W~HOUSE/TERMIrw.s
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5ed:iQn1. PoliCYGuidelineSOn P~Po~. - The':.Jlowingguidelinesor regulations

shallbe observedor followedin the graritingofauthority or permittoconst:ruct:,develop,and
operateprivateportsandsimilarfaCility,to wit: ' , ' , "

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,of national'securityand'publicsafety and these

a) Subjectonly to the requirements
regulations,the construction,devefopment,and operationof private ports and Similar
faCilitiesare herebyencouraged. J
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, . , b) A privateport facilitymay,be eStablishedupon approvalof the generalp~1

, to develop ,

, "such private port fadlity from the Authority.~rivateriver ports, private non-commercial
, ports,and marinas'maybe alloWecf constru~oli at the levelof the GeneraIMa~, while
allothers'shallbe subjecttothe approvalofthe CPC. "

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c) TheCertificateOf RegistratiOn/Permit
To OperateA PrivatePort FaCility~h~1Ibe given a ' ,

period not to exceed of tWenty-five'(25) yc:ars but shall in no case exceed the'term of its
Foreshore Lease Agreement (RA). This may be renewablefor another t.wenty-fiv~(25)'
years but co-terminus,with the renewed F~; Provided,however; that in 'case of non- ,
renewal,cancellation,or expirationof' the FLA,the private portfaCilityor structureth'us
'built on the foreshbreand other governmentowned'landutilizedfor such privateport
operation, shall become t;i1e property of the, Authority ,~ from all liens and
'encumbranCes, unlesssuchforesh~area has been authorizedto be reclaimedand the
, corresPonding,landhas become officiallytitled to th,epriva~ port owner.

,d) ,Portfadlities Wjth~ired FLAsmaybe leasedoUt~gair'1

to' previOtisowners/operators. ,

e) The'Certificateor' Registration/Permit
To Operate,issued by the Authorityshall authorize
'~holder to operatethe private'port
forthedurationspecifically
indicatecf,therein~ ,

f) Allapplications:furthe development, construction, and oPeration of private:portslfadl~ ' ,

. shall be granted subject to compliance with,the regulations of the authority and other
government laws and regulations,among <?thers,like the ' requirement, of Environmental
Compliance 4Certificate,(ECC),unlessexemptecltherefrom.AppIica1:jons shallindude a
summary oftheJo1l0wing: , ' '

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1) Site/location/dlstance/accessibilityof applied foreshore area from other: ports/public

,utilitiesand infrastructures;'" '

2) prOjectscope, description,and technical description;

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3) Generalportlay-o~plananddevelopment
plan;
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. 4) Company'profile.

',g) Applicationsfor private CQrrimerC.ial

ports shall have a minimum inveStmentof at least one
concrete berth with a minimum length of 65 meters and a draft of at least five (?),meters
at meanlowerlowwater(mllw). " '
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h) The privateport owner/oPerator shall Pay to'the Authoritysuch charges that are collectible'
, under the Tariff 'An(iCustoms Code, as amended" and those provided under subseql,Jent
" ~pplicablelaws. ' , , ; "

i) ,The owner/operator of thep~vate portshall be responsible for any damage to propertyor

,injury to persons due to his 'fault or negligence in connection' with the construction,
dev.elopment, maintenance, and ~peration thereof, and-shall comply with eXisting,CPA
rulesand regutationsand those issuedhereafter. '

.-- j)The applica~tshall'pay totheauthority, permit fee in 'an amount graduated' as folloWs:
Proiect Cost Permit Fee

BelowPiO M' , P20,OOO.OO ,

Pl0 M&. ~bove P20,OOO.00 Plus .001 (1110 Of 1%) Of '

the exceSs, b!Jt not, to eXceed

P150;OOO.00

, Provided, that thefees~stablished herein shall be subject to periodiC r:eyiewbythe CPC.

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k) No applicant shall be granted a permit for the cpnstruction, .development, and'o~ration

" ,of a private port or awarded a lease corjtractif he'has outstanding,tax obligationsto
the government, unless,a taxclearance~herefor is secured from the Bureau ofInternal
Revenue. " " ,

Section 2.. Choice Of ContractOr.'- Subject to the issuance ofacargo liandling,permit and
to such terms and conditionsas may be 'imposedby the Authority,Qwnersofoperatorsof '

duly regiStered privately owned ports maybe allowed to undertake cargo handling ,services
on their own o~by c9ntri3ctwithaCHSP. . ' , , '

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Section 3. Rates.. DueS and Charges OnVessels And Cargoes In Private Ports. ,'"

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'\ a)' Charges for' allforeig'o and domestic vessels that call o~,dropat anchorat a duly registered
, private port shall-be one-:half(1/2) of the correspOndingvessel charges,applicablein
governmen~ports, sUbjectto periQdicrevi~w,bytheCPC. " " ' '

b) Whalfage for 'all fOreign and domestic cargoes whether containerized or ,not that are:
loaded. or discharged from a private port shall be one-half (1/2) of the corresponding
chargec<;>lIected
in.government ports, subject to periodicreview.bythe CPC.'

c) The owner/operatorshall be responsibleforth~ prompt paymentof aforesaidcharg~ to

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"the Authority, .including rat~s, dues, or, charges, which the authority may' hereafter
'imposed. '
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d) "C;hargesor fees.imposed by the owner/operator of a private port/facilityon its port users
, for the use of its facilitiesor servicesshan in hocase be lowerthan that prescribedin the ,

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. ,nearest CPA port, and shall be subject to the regulatory powers ~fthe ~uthOrity. ,:' " ' ,,

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e)' The owner/operatorof the private pier/wharf or pOrtfacilitYshall, when req~ested Dy.the '

Authority, assist the Authority su~ject tp cpnditioAs that it may i,mpose, in the rollec:tionof
al!dues,-rates and charges collectibleby the Authority. '

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ARTICLE X '

MUNJCPAL,PORTSJ9IERS/WHARVES ,

',Section 1. Jurisdiction ,Over Municioal Ports., -The Authority shall' hav~ the power of
supervision, regulation and jUrisd,ictionoverthe administration, development and operations of
municipal ports for the purpose, of implementing an '"integrated program 'of port pl~lOning,
maintenance,' development and operation of all ports throughout the territorial jurisdiction of
the Authority.No munidpal port shallbe constructed Withoutpermit
. from the AUthority. ,

, Section 2. Ooeration of and Carao-handlinG in Municioa1Ports. - The municipalityoi-

city that oWns a pier or wharf may operate the same directly or award its operations and
r-- . administration to a private contractor who shatl secure a permit from the, Authorityto operate
cargo-handling'services thereat, subject'to the payment,of privilegefee to' the Authoritywhich
shall'determine the~me, and to such otherconditions'which the AUthoritymay deem .proper
to impose.. " . ' ," , '

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"Section 3. Collf¥tion of Charaes; -"TheAuthority shall colle.ctfrom the o\vn,er/agent of .

vessels and/dr owners or consignees ofcargoesdiseharged, or loaded, at any' municiPal,
wharf/pier such collectibleport charges" without prejudiceto~e rlghre5fthe local government
owner:of such pier/wharf to collect wharfage dues as provided under said Section 133 (d) of
R.A.7160(LocalGovernmentCode of i991). ",'

Section 4.' COn~cts ,With YiU. -, The ,Authoritymay enter into contra~ or agreements
withL.crilI Government, Units for the, co':management of outports, under such terms C!nd
conditions as the Authority may deem proper to impose, pr enter into other transac:tions or
undertakings of whatever nature which are necessary or incidentalto the Authority'sf\mctions
and objectives. ' -' . -' . ,

... '" ',ARTICLE XI ,. '

GENERAL GUIDELINESIN'THEGRANTING
. ,OF CARGOHA,.DUNG CONTRACfSIPERMITS

Section 1~Statement of PoliCY.,- . It is the policyof the Authoritythat cargo hanc:!Ung ,

operations in governtTIellt'ports 'shall be awarded through public bidding to enhance efficiency

in cargo handling..operations. Provided"that the. A\.Jthoritymay renew" carg9 handling
permits/contracts to. operat9rswith existing licenses,.round to have rendered satisfactory
performance after proper audit and, evaluation; Provided,further, that jn .case of private pOrts; -
the Authorityshall issue permits for cargo handling'~rvices subject to the criteria and ~ndard
tha~ it may,establi~q and to such terms' and conditions it may deem proper to impose in the
publicinterest: " , , ,

Section 2. PortS with Low CafGOVolume- For ports WithloWcargovolume,the Generai

Manager shall have the'au~hority to grant cargo~handling contra~s/permits with a term not
to exceed one (1) year and impose the terms and conditions relative thereto. Ports are.
conSidered to-be with low ca rgo volume where-the total CargothroU ',9hPut does not exCeed'

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. 5,000 metric t~ns 9 month ,or where. cargo handling ,operation is primarily fT.1anual:.
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 , 'Section 3. timital. Eauipment. and Labor. - All CHSPs shall have suffident capital and
adeQuate cargo,handlingequipment,gears and tools, includingmanpower,comm~surate with
the operational needs of the serViceand its ex~nsion. ItS tabor force shall be free of misftq;,
police characters and persons consicl.erednotoriously'undesirable whq shall be Weededout of
the servicesubject to applicablelabor laws, decr.eesand reglJlatiolison the matter.

Section 4. SUDDlementarv ,Guidelines. - The General Manager shall have the .power to
," issue supplementary guidelines in the granting of contracts/permits of ~rgo-handlin9 services
to effectively caIN out the ,foregoiny..polides and objectives, subject to review by ~ CPC.

ARttCLE XU
PROTESTONCOLLECnON OF' .

PORT CHARGES,PENALl1ES AttD fINES

. . .
Section 1. PI'Otest andPavmeRtUnder Protest. - In the
collectionof port charges,' dues
or fees, and in the imposition of administrative fines and penalties for violations of port rules
and regulations, traffic and safety- regulations and other existing regulations/policies
issued/adopted by Authority .or which,the !atter may hereafter provide or when a rulilig of
/"" a 'division head or his representative is made,whereby liabilityfor port charges is determined,
the party adversely affected may protest such action by preSentingto the said divisionhead or
representativeconcemed ?It the time when payment of the amount claimed to be due the
government is made, or within seven days (7) days thereafter, a written protest setting forth
his objection to the fine' or penalty imposed or the action or ruling in question, together With
the reasonstherefor.
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Noprotest shatlbe considered unlesSpaym~tof thea~ountdue has first been made.

Section 2. Protest ExdJ!l..ivcRemedv. ~ In 'all.cases 'subjectto protest involvingfines or

penalties, and port charges, the interested party,who desires to have the action of the CPA
diVisionhead or his rep~ntative reviewed, shall make.a protest, otherwise; the action of the
said officershall be final and tonclusive,agafnst such party, except as to matters correctiblefor
manifeSterror. " . . ,

r-- Section'3. Fonnand Sco~ of Protest. - Everyprotest be in writing'and shall point otrt:me
particular decision taken' or objection' made, and indicate with, reasonable precision the
particularground or grounds upon,,whichthe protesting party bases 'his daim for relief. '

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The scope of a protest ~hall be limitedto the subject matter of a single adjustment or other
. independent transaction; but any number of issues may be raised in a protest with reference'to
the 'Particular~ or itemsconstituting the subjectmatterof the protest. '

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. Section 4. Nature of Proceedinas. - The proceedings shall be non-litigious and summary

in nafure.TheRules of Courtshall applyonly in suppletorycharacter. .

Section 5. Decision. - The,division manager concemed. Qrhis representative' shall decide

the protest within fifteen (15) day~ from the date the same is submitted for decision. The
decision of the pivision manager qr his represen~tive shall become ffnal after ten (10) days
fromreceiptthereofbythepartiesconcemed.' ~ ' , .
Section 6. ADDeal. - Any person aggrieved by the deCisionof tl1e division manager concerned or
his representative.-may, within' ten (10) days .from receipt of a copy of said decision, elevate the
matter ~ the GeneralManager.The divisionmanagerconcernedor his repr~ntative shallforthwith .
. transmit a11 rec ordS of the case to the General Manager.An appeal fee of P200.00 and a leg 1

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researchf~of P100.00shall be collecteclfro'mthe appellant. An appeal without priorpayment. .

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.. the saidfees may be dismissed.

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 , Section 7. Agjon, on ADpea{.- The General M~nagershall,.within'thirty (30) days from
, receipt of the reco'rds of the case, render his decision on the appeal. The Geij~ral Manager'
may, however,refer the case on , appeal for study and reviewto the legal Offlcefof the
Authorty.The latter shall, within ten (10) days from referral, submit his findings and
req>mmendationsto the GeneralManager.Thereafter,the GeneralManagershall render his
decision either adopting in part or in toto the findingsof the LegalOfficer'or modifyor
substitUtethe same. ' . .

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Section 8. ADoeal to the CPC. Withinten (10) days' from receipt-of a copy of the
decision, a person aggrieved by the decision'of the General Manager may further appeal
the same to'the CPC,whichshall render its decisionwithinthirty (30) days from receiptof '

the appeal and the records of the case. The decisionof the CPCshall become final after
fifteen(15) days frpm receiptof a copythereof by the parties.
Section 9. Automatic Review. - AlI'deeisions of a div~sionmanager or his representative
in a,protest case involvingan amount of Ten Thousand Pesos (Pl0,ODO.OO) or overwhich is
adverse to the goverf'ment shall, within five (5) days from the date of receipt of the
decision, be submitted to and .automaticallyrevje~ed by the General Manager;the same
/' procedure provided in Section 7 hereof shall be followed. Ukewise,all decisions Qfthe
Gel'1eralManager,whichis adverse to the government,shall within five(5) days from date
. of the !:Iecislon,be submitted to and automaticallyreviewed'by the CPC.The CPCshall
. render'its decisionwithin thirty (30) dClYsfrom.receipt of the records of the case. If no
decision is made within said 'period, the decision shall be deemed to have been affirmed and
the same shall becomefinal. .'

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. . Section 10. Power of General Manaaer. - The GeneralManagermay'issue such order as
maybe necessaryto implementthe administrativedetailson the matterof protest.

ARTICLE XIII
PILOTAGE

Section 1. fOotaae Djstrict 'Of ~bu; - The waters and harbors which comprise tht:
I~ territorialjurisdictionof the Cebu Port Authority. ' . ' ,

Section. 2. ComDU'SOIYPUotaae 5elYice.- For entering a harbor and anchoring thereat or

passing through navigable rivers, Straits, chanllelswithin the Pilotage Districtof Cebu, as well
as shifting, docking and undocking, every vessel' with 500 GRT and above, engaged in
'. coastwise or foreign 'trade s~1I be under, compulsory pilotage.' However, ship captains or
masters. of domestic vessels thatreQularly call'at ?Sgovernment port may be allowed to pilot
their own vessels, provided they a~ duly permitted by the Authority under such terms and
conditionsit may imposed as may be consistent with existinggovernment regulations.

Section 3 - ExemDtion. - In the followingcases,' pilotageservice is not compulsory:

a) Governmentvessels not engaged in commercialtrpde;

b) Vesselsof foreigngovemment(s)-entitled
to cOurtesy;and, .

c) Vessels calling at private ports not located within a designated channel and whose

owners/opeIOtDrS
have waivedthE!requi~ of compulsOlypilOOlge:. ~.
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a) The AuthOrityshall grant a ~it to suChnumber of pilotsto operate or maneuver vessels
to berths or anchorage withinthe PilotageDistrictas the Authoritydeems necessary for the
. purpose of providingsafe and effici~t pilbtageseMce.

b) No per$Onshall be granted a pennit as a harbor pildtof any vessel within'~ Pilotage

Districtunless he has passed the required examinations therefor givendby prOperagency of
the government; and has been issued a license by the PCGand a permit by the Authority.

Section 5. RevocatiOn of Pilot's Permit. - Permit issued by the Authority to a' piiot to
~ or maneuver:vessel shall be subject,to suspension or revocation~r cause, in
connection therewith. '

'SeCtion 6. Pilotaae Fees and Rate. - All pilotage,fee:; and rates ctlargeable for'pilotage
services in a Pilotage Districtshall be subject to the approval of the Authority.For the privilege
of having been granted a permit to operate within the Pilotage District,a privilegefee of not
less than ten percentUO%)of the gross incomeof 1fie,pilOtorganization shall be charged by
the Authorityand paid under such guidelines established by the,Authority, without prejudiceto
the option of the authority to impose a direct collection system. Provided, that the rate of
privilegefee established herein shall be subject to periodicreviewby the CPC.

Section 7. Disdoline of Pilots. - The ~uthority shall regulate; supervise, and ensure the
maintenance of good conduct and discipline of all pilots and may require its Chief Pilot to
submit a report to the Authority on any pilOtWhere there is a reason tD believe'that public
interest or the effidencv of pilotageservice is involved.

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Section 8. Investiaatio~' Of Pilot. Upon indorseJ)1ent by the General Manager of a
complaint, either at' his own initiativeor upon complaint under oath by other persons, against
any' pilot for, negligence,.ineffidency, . incapadtyor violationof pilotagerules and other
regulations of the Authority, the legal Offlcerof the Authority shall conduct an investigation.
r-- 'and ~bmit his report afJCIrecommendations tD the General Manager who may adopt the said
report in toto or in part. In, c;onnec:t:ion
therewith, the General Manager may thereby reprimand,
, suspend or cancelthe pennit of the erring pilotand imposethe applicabletine as may be
warranted. . . - " .

AR11O.E XIV
GENERAL PROVISIONS

SectiOn 1. Territorial Coveraae. ::-These Regul~ons shall be appliCabletD all ports and port ,

facilities, within all seas, lakes, rivers, and all other navigable inland waterways within the
Province of Cebu, iriduding,the' aty of Cebu and all other highly urbanized cities which may
hereafter be creatBdtherein in acrordance with Section6 of R.A.7621.

Section 2.' Authoritvof General Manaaer to Issue AdditionalReaulations. - The '

GeneralManagerof the Authoritymay promulgatesu.chsupplementaryregulationsadaptable'

or responsivetDthe peculiarconditionsobtainingin the' port or in other areas under the
territDrialjurisdiction of the Authority, or which are necessarytD effectively carry out the
provisionsof this Order, providedthat said regulationsor rules are. not contrary to, or
inconsistentwith these Regulations. - , .

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Section 3. Diljverv of rmtices IDocuments. - Any notice or' document. rd,ating to the
arrival of any vessel or to the details for working its cargo or to the delivery Oh100ds to the
premises of the Authority,induding any applicationfor a license, pass, Permit or permission to
be issued by the Authorityunder these Regulations shall be given or delivered to.or made with
the General Manageror his authorized represent.atiye. . . .

ARTICLE XV
. FINALPROVISIONS'

Section 1. ReDealinGCauSe. - To the extent consistentwith the rules and regulations

prescribed by any other governmentagencies'relativeto the subjecttreatedin this Order,
these Regulationsshall be in additionor supplementalthereto; provided,however,that these
Regulations~hallsupersedethose rules and regulationspreviouslyissuedby the BOCand the
PPAreiatingto matters such as anchoring,berthing and movementof vessets, handling,
storing, custody, movement and deliveryof' cargo and other..related matters within the
jurisdictionof the Authorityinsofar as said BOCor PPA regulations are inconsistent with these
.

r- ReQulations. . .

All ruies, regulations, memoranda and/or AdministrativeOrders or cirCulars, guidelines and

poticiesor parts thereof issued,or adopted by CPA.which are contrary to, or ihconsistent with;
these Regulationsare hereby repealed, modifiedor amended accordingly.'.

. Section 2. Seoarabilitv Clause. - I~for any reason any section or part of these Regulations
, is declared unconstitutional or invalid by com~t judidal authority, the declared or invalid
section or part thereof shall not affect.the other sections or parts to which such dedarittion of
..nullitydoes not ~pplyor relate~ .' . .

Section 3~ Penaltv Cause.- Violationof any of the'provisionsof these.Regulationsshall

subjectthe personinvolvedto the followingpenalties,to wit:
a} Any person who violates any rules and regulations issued or promulgated by the Authority.
,,-.. pursuant RA7621 and laws.related thereto, shall be punished by imprisonmentfor not less .

that one (1) day but not more than six (6).years, i:Jndpaya fine of not less than two
hundred (ta200.00)
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pesos
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but not more than 'one hundred. thouSand (ta100,OOO.OO)pesos.

If the offer1deris a government official or employee he shall" in addition to

imprisonment andJine, be perpetually disqualified to hold any public office.
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If the offender is a juridicalperson, the penaltyof imprisonmentand fine shall be

imposedupon its Presidentand/or.Chainnanof the Board,Manager,Director,without
prejudiceto the first paragraph of this Section. .

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. If the offender is an alien, he shall ~

deported immediately without further
proceedings, after serving his sentence and payingthe fine.' .;1'

b) Any'license, franchise, authority or pennit to exercise any right or privilege,whic,hmay

have been issued by the Authorityin accordance with the rules and regulations issued
or promulgated pursuant to R.A.7621 ar:1drelated laws shall be deemed withdrawn or .
revok~ uponconvictionof the holderthereof. .

c) subject to additions as may be spedfied in duly promulgated rules and regulations, the

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CPA (Jeneral Port Rules and Regulations

followingfinesshallbe imposedfQreachviolationas indiGalEd

hereunder: .
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. 1) Vesselmaneuveringfor berth or anchorWithoutthe necessarypilot when required
,byregulati.ons,a .fine not exceeding
. ts1 thousand
. -peSos. ,'-
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-2)- Vessel berthing or mooring or loading'or unloading of cargo in places and time not
. specifiedor aUthorized-orshlfti~ from its dulyauthorized~ withoutpermission
tD.do so by the Authorily,a fine' not exceeding five thousand peSos for domestic
Vesseland not exceeding ten thousand pesos for overseas vessel;

3) VesseI'departing from the port WithoutClearanceor permission from the Authority,

a fine not:exceeding three thousand pesos for domestic vessel and not:exceeding
ten thousandpesosforov,erseasvessel; -. .

4) Vesselallowingloadingor unloadingby cargo handling operator not:duly authorized

bythe aUthority,a finenotexceedingfivethousandpesos;. ,

5) VesselJeft without 'marine officeron ooardand '~ry complementtDmovethe

same when directed by the Aut:Iiorilydue tDnecessity, a fine not exceeding three
. thousand pesos; , .' .,.

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. 6) 0peratDrshiftingcargo In t:heport or authorizingwithd{awalor entry'of cargo in

port fOr stacking without prior dearanee from.th~ Authority, a fine not exceeding
twothousandpesos; '.'

7) Vesseldumpingor causingto s~ crude oil,keroseneor gasolineat the piersor

within three miles from the neqrest ooastIine, a fine not less than one thousand
pesos;
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8) Vesselanchori~ at any dock,pier, wharf;quay or bulkhepdWithoutrat guaros,a
fine not exceedingtwo,hundredpesos for ~stwise vessef,and not exteedingone
,thousandpesosforoverseasvessel; . .

9) 'Vessel dumping garbage or slops over the Side within three miles from the nearest
coastline, a fine not ~ing one thocsand pesos;,
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10) Vessel loading gasoline at a place other than that designated by regulations, a fine
not exceedingone thousand.Pesos; .

11) Vessel causing the emi~lon and spread of hannful gas, fumes, and chemicals, a
fine not exceeding one thousand pesos; .

12) Vessel. COnducting unauthorized. repair work on board, a fine not exceedingone
. thousand -pesos;,and,
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13) Commercial vehicles violating the regulation on from eXit and entry to the port area,
a 'fine-not less than ten pesos (P10.DO)nor more than five hundred pesos
(PSOO.OO). "

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... aause~ - These Regulations shall become effective fifteen (15) days
,sin any newspaperof generaldrtulation.

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Published i; the Freeman on June 21 & 23, 2000