Notices to Mariners - Contains corrections to nautical charts in the following number indicating the month and year of issue. Corrections to the List of Lights – Contains corrections to the latest edition of the Philippine List of Lights. This section is intended to be cut and pasted into the section of the List of Lights being debugged.
Modifications to aids to navigation, their maintenance and correction of deficiencies in operation are under the operation of the Philippine Coast Guard. Report of defects and recommendations regarding aids to navigation shall be forwarded to the Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard. Coast Pilot Corrections – Contains the corrections to the latest edition of the Philippine Coast Pilot book.
Navigational Warnings – Contains the reprints of all previously issued navigational warnings still in effect as of the publication date of this edition of the Philippine Notices to Mariners. Such information is published for the sake of the safety of navigation on Philippine waters and does not imply recognition of the legal validity of the information issued by the above sources.
NOTICES TO MARINERS
LIST OF LIGHTS CORRECTIONS
COAST PILOT CORRECTIONS
NAVIGATIONAL WARNINGS
MESSAGE _____________________
The Department of Health circulated guidelines at all seaports for prevention and spread of 2019-nCov in lieu to the declaration of the World Health
His Excellency President Rodrigo Roa Duterte had issued a temporary travel ban for those travelers coming from China, including Hong Kong and Macau
For Cruise Vessel
- All Cruise Ships with passengers, regardless of nationality, from China, Macau and Hong Kong SAR or had passed through in the past fourteen (14)
- All Cruise Ships not calling on the ports of China, Macau and Hong Kong SAR within the last fourteen (14) days are allowed to dock in Philippine ports
- All Cruise Ships allowed to dock must declare all travel itineraries/excursions in the Philippines
- The master of vessel must report immediately any occurrence of flu-like symptoms (e.g fever, cough, colds, body weakness and difficulty of
- The QMO will conduct triaging of case/s using current Case Definition
- No Filipinos are allowed to embark in any cruise ship going to China
Organization (WHO) on the 2019-nCov ARD as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) which entails the urgent need to coordinate international efforts to investigate and better understand it to minimize the threat in affected countries and the risk of further international spread. If a flu-like manifestation occurs, the Captain should immediately report to the Quarantine Medical Officer (QMO) for advice on implementing infection prevention and control protocols to minimize the spread of infection on board.
For Cargo Vessels
- All vessels calling from China, including Hong Kong and Macau SAR, in the past fourteen (14) days must be boarded at the quarantine anchorage
- Upon arrival at quarantine anchorage, the master of vessel must hoist at its foremast the yellow flag and inform immediately the Quarantine
- Quarantine Boarding formalities shall ensue - the master of the vessel shall submit a duly accomplished Maritime Declaration of Health and BOQ
- Vessels cleared at the first port of entry and calling another local port, which within the past 14 days travelled from China, Hong Kong and Macau
- The master of vessel must report immediately any occurrence of flu- like symptoms (e.g fever, cough, colds, body weakness and difficulty of
- The QMO will conduct triaging of case/s using current Case Definition
- Ship agent of Vessel with PUI situated in a non-competent port will arrange the immediate diversion of the vessel to the nearest competent port
- PUI in a competent port will be conducted to a dedicated hospital and the vessel will be declared as affected vessel. A confirmed laboratory result
A confirmed laboratory result of the case will initiate a 14-day quarantine at berth and raise the Lima flag. On the 14th, the QMO will board the ship, review the documents, assemble the crew and issue a free practice. The captain of the ship can then lower the yellow flag and other formalities will begin.
General Preventive Measures
- Continue hygienic practices and sanitary measures at all times
- Waste disposal of vessels coming in from China, including Hong Kong and Macau SAR, in the past fourteen (14) days, are not allowed in Philippine ports
- In this connection, all ships/watercrafts transiting Philippine waters are advised to take cognizance of the information and adhere to the strict implementation of
ALL VESSELS/WATERCRAFTS TRANSITTING THE ABOVE AREAS ARE ADVISED TO TAKE NOTE OF THE INFORMATION AND TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS AT ALL TIMES. COAST, MALAMPAYA – ROUTINE INSPECTION THE SHELL PHILIPPINE EXPLORATION (SPEX), USING M/V SKANDI HAWK, WILL CONDUCT ROUTINE ANNUAL INSPECTION OF MALAMPAYA'S GAS EXPORT PIPELINE (GEP) FROM FEBRUARY 18, 2020 TO MARCH 31, 2020 USING ROV . ALL VESSELS/WATERCRAFTS TRANSITTING THE ABOVE AREAS ARE ADVISED TO KEEP A DISTANCE OF 500 METERS FROM THE VESSEL AND TO TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS AT ALL TIMES.
ALL VESSELS/WATERS PASSING NEAR THE ABOVE AREA ARE ADVISED TO TAKE NOTE OF THE INFORMATION AND TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS AT ALL TIMES.
BRP MIGUEL MALVAR (PS19) ITI LUGAR 15 nautical miles AMIANAN A LAUD TI LANGUYAN POINT, LANGUYAN TAWI-TAWI ITI 04 - DAYTOY ITI 23 -
PUBLICATION NOTICES
Position: If position is determined by sextant angles or directions (either true or magnetic given), more than two must be used to ensure verification. Latitude and longitude should only be used to determine the position of details if they have been determined by astronomical observations or GPS, and a full description of the method used, the equipment and the date should be given. If it is desired that the changes appear on the maximum scale chart drawing (rather than on the chart itself), these should be red as above, but the relevant details from the chart should be drawn in black ink so that the corrections can be accommodated correctly.
Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs): A screenshot of the largest usage band ENC with changes and additions shown on it in red. Whether the sonar is set to record depths below the surface or below the keel; in the latter case, the vessel's draft must be indicated. The time, date and time zone should be given to allow corrections for tidal height where necessary, or a statement of what corrections for tides have already been made.
Where larger amounts of bathymetric data have been collected, only those areas where there is a significant difference to the current chart or ENC should be specifically mentioned on H102. For sounders using electronic range gating, ensure that the correct range scale and appropriate gate width are used. Older electromechanical sounders often record signals from echoes that are received back after one or more rotations of the pen have been completed.
As a check that apparent shoal soundings are not due to echoes received outside the nominal range of the set, soundings should be continued until reasonable agreement with charted soundings is obtained. However, soundings received after one or more rotations of the pen may still be useful and should be submitted if they show significant differences from charted depths. Shortcomings should be emphasized and any firm expectation of being able to verify the information on a subsequent trip should be mentioned.
Reports using this form and related data should be sent either by mail to NAMRIA- Hydrographic Branch, 421 Barraca St., San Nicolas, Manila or via email to [email protected] and maritime.concerns@gmail .com. The sections should be used as an adjunct mnemonic, being used or followed closely, when necessary. Deficiencies should be highlighted and any strong expectations to be able to control the information.
