PHILIPPINE NOTICES TO MARINERS

Notices to Seafarers - Contains corrections to nautical charts in serial numbers indicating the month and year of issue. Corrections to the List of Lights - Contains the corrections to the latest edition of the Philippine List of Lights. The intention is for this section to be cut out and pasted onto the part of the Light Frame that is being corrected.

Changes in navigational aids, their maintenance and correction of operational deficiencies are the responsibility of the Philippine Coast Guard. Navigational Warnings – Contains the reprints of all previously issued navigational warnings still in effect as of the date of publication of this edition of the Philippine Notices to Mariners. Such information is published for the sake of safety of navigation in Philippine waters and does not imply any acknowledgment of the validity of the information provided by the above sources.

Ship captains are warned to exercise great caution when navigating Philippine waters due to poor visibility and intermittent failure of some navigation lights.

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 Organization

His Excellency President Rodrigo Roa Duterte had issued a temporary travel ban for those travelers coming from China, including Hong Kong and Macau Special

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

WHO) on 2019-nCov ARD as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), which includes the urgent need to coordinate international efforts to investigate and better understand the same in order to reduce the threat in affected countries and reduce the risk of further international spread. In the event of a flu-like manifestation, the master should immediately report to the Quarantine Medical Officer (QMO) for instructions on implementing infection prevention and control protocols to minimize the spread of infection on board. See decision tool in Annex 1 for assessment of nCoV ARD for BoQ and hospitals as of 30 January 2020).

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 station
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 the anchorage and raise the Lima flag. On the 14" day, the QMO boards the ship, examines the documents, gathers the crew and issues a free practice. The ship's captain may then raise 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. ALL VESSELS/WATERCRAFTS PASSING THROUGH THE ABOVE AREA ARE ADVISED TO TAKE NOTE OF THE INFORMATION AND TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS AT ALL TIMES. 922 WITH THE DECLARING OF A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY IN THE PHILIPPINES AND DUE TO THE PLACEMENT OF METRO MANILA UNDER COMMUNITY QUARANTINE, ALL PORTS IN METRO MANILA ARE CLOSED TO ALL DOMESTIC PASSENGER VESSELS INCLUDING PASSENGER MOTORBANCAS AS OF MARCH 14, 20 20 AT 8am.

THE PHILIPPINE AUTHORITIES WILL NOT ALLOW ANY DOMESTIC SHIPPING VESSELS TO DEPARTURE OR CALL AT ANY PORT IN METRO MANILA. THE PORT CLOSURE WILL BE IN EFFECT UNTIL THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT LIFTS THE DECLARED COMMUNITY QUARANTINE OVER METRO MANILA. ALL BOATERS/WATERS ARE ADVISED TO TAKE NOTE OF THE INFORMATION AND ENFORCE THE REGULATIONS ESTABLISHED BY THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID19.

VESSEL TRAVELERS WISHING TO STOP IN METRO MANILA ARE ADVISED TO CONTACT THE PORT AUTHORITIES OF THE PORT OF MANILA FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS. COAST, KALAM ISLANDS, CORON PORT - PORT CLOSURE IN CONNECTION WITH PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION NO. 922 DECLARATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY THROUGHOUT THE PHILIPPINES AND THE MUNICIPALITY OF CORON ADVISORY, ALL DOMESTIC SEA TRAVEL INCLUDING FOREIGN VESSELS ENTERING CORON ARE SUSPENDED FROM MARCH 15, 2020 TO APRIL 14, 2020.

CRUISES EXCLUDED FROM THE SUSPENSION ARE THOSE TRAVELING FOR HEALTH REASONS, DELIVERY OF FOOD SUPPLY AND IMMEDIATE PURPOSE. MASTERS OF VESSELS WISHING TO CANCEL THE MUNICIPALITY OF CORON ARE REQUIRED TO READ THE FULL TEXT OF CORON MUNICIPALITY ADVISORY AND CONTACT THE PORT AUTHORITIES OF THE PORT OF CORON FOR FURTHER GUIDANCE. 922 DECLARING A STATE OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY BY THE PHILIPPINES AND PUERTO PRINCESA ORDER, ALL SEA TRIPS TO PUERTO PRINCESA CITY ARE SUSPENDED FROM MARCH 15, 2020 TO APRIL 14, 2020.

THOSE TRAVELING FOR CARGO DELIVERY, INTER-ISLAND TRAVEL BETWEEN PUERTO PRINCESA CITY AND THE ISLANDS OF PALAWAN PROVINCE AND FOR MEDICAL REASONS ARE EXCLUDED FROM THE STOP. VESSELS WISHING TO CALL IN THE CITY OF PUERTO PRINCESA ARE ADVISED TO READ THE ENTIRE TEXT OF THE CITY OF PUERTO PRINCESA ORDINANCE AND CONTACT THE PORT AUTHORITIES OF THE PORT OF PUERTO PRINCESA FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS. Reference: Executive Secretary Memorandum dated March 16, 2020 and PCG District Bicol Shipping Advisory No.

ALL MASS PUBLIC TRANSPORT FACILITIES, INCLUDING PASSENGER VESSELS, ARE SUSPENDED

SEA TRAVEL SHALL BE RESTRICTED SUBJECT TO FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS

INBOUND INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS SHALL BE ALLOWED ENTRY, SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE QUARANTINE PROCEDURES IF COMING
INBOUND FILIPINO CITIZENS INCLUDING THEIR FOREIGN SPOUSE AND CHILDREN, HOLDERS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT VISA, AND HOLDERS
SEA TRAVEL OF UNIFORMED PERSONNEL FOR OFFICIAL BUSINESS, ESPECIALLY THOSE TRANSPORTING MEDICAL SUPPLIES,
ALL SEA TRAVEL TO BACOLOD CITY ARE RESTRICTED EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND WILL BE IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
ALL SEA TRAVEL IN OTHER PORTS IN NEGROS OCCIDENTAL PROVINCE ARE BANNED EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL 14 APRIL
ALL PORTS IN NEGROS ORIENTAL PROVINCE ARE CLOSED EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND WILL BE IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
CARGO, FISHING AND GOVERNMENT VESSELS ARE ALLOWED TO SAIL AND ENTER THE PORTS OF THE ABOVE-MENTIONED AREAS FOR THE
CREW MEMBERS OF ALL DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN CARGO VESSELS MUST STAY ONBOARD THE VESSEL. IN THE EXTREME CASE THAT
SEA PUBLIC TRANSPORTION WITHIN THE PROVINCE IS SUSPENDED EXCEPT FOR UNIFORMED PERSONNEL ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS
CARGO VESSELS ARE ALLOWED TO UNLOAD OR LOAD THEIR CARGO AT THE PORTS OF ROMBLON PROVIDED THAT CREW MEMBERS OF CARGO
RESTRICTIONS TO MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE

MASTERS OF VESSELS WISHING TO CANCEL ANY PORT IN LUZON ISLAND ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT PORT AUTHORITIES FOR FURTHER GUIDANCE. PUBLIC OFFICIALS, MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY, POLICE OFFICERS, HEALTH PERSONNEL ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS ARE EXCLUDED FROM THE TRAVEL RESTRICTION. MASTERS OF VESSELS WISHING TO ENTER ANY PORT IN CEBU PROVINCE ARE MADE TO SEE THE FULL TEXT OF CEBU PROVINCE EXECUTIVE ORDER NO.

922 DECLARATION OF A STATE OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY BY THE PHILIPPINES, NEGROS ORIENTAL PROVINCE EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. ALL SEA TRIPS IN OTHER PORTS IN NEGROS OCCIDENTAL PROVINCE ARE IMMEDIATELY BANNED EFFECTIVE UNTIL APRIL 14 PROVINCE IS IMMEDIATELY BANNED EFFECTIVE UNTIL APRIL 14TH 2020. ALL PORTS IN NEGROS VICINITY IMMEDIATE SUBMISSION. WILL BE EFFECTIVE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

THE ENTRY OF PERSONS TO NEGROS OCCIDENTAL AND NEGROS ORIENTAL IS RESTRICTED, EXCEPT FOR RESIDENTS OF NEGROS ORIENTAL AND NEGROS OCCIDENTAL; HEALTHCARE WORKERS; MEMBERS OF THE POLICE, COAST GUARD, MILITARY AND FIRE PROTECTION OFFICES; PERSONS TRAVELING FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND HUMANITARIAN REASONS; AND PERSONS CARRYING BASIC GOODS, SUPPLIES AND MEDICINES. PASSENGERS OF VESSELS WISHING TO LAND IN ANY PORT ON THE ISLAND OF NEGROS ARE ADVISED TO READ THE FULL TEXT OF THE EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE PROVINCE OF NEGROS ORIENTAL NO. CARGO, FISHING AND GOVERNMENT VESSELS ARE ALLOWED TO SAIL AND ENTER THE PORTS OF THE ABOVE-MENTIONED AREAS FOR AND ENTER THE PORTS OF THE ABOVE-MENTIONED AREAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSPORTING BASIC FOOD SUPPLIES AND OTHER LOGISTICS AND MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF GOODS.

SUCH VESSELS ARE SUBJECT TO PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD MEDICAL PROTOCOLS FOR DOMESTIC VESSELS AND QUARANTINE BUREAU PROTOCOLS FOR FOREIGN VESSELS. VESSEL CAPITALS WISHING TO CALL AT ANY PORTS IN THE ABOVE RESTRICTED AREAS ARE ADVISED TO CONTACT THE PORT AUTHORITIES AND THE PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS. 922 DECLARING A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY THROUGHOUT THE PHILIPPINES AND THE PROVINCE OF ROMBLON EXECUTIVE ORDER NO.

CARGO SHIPS ARE ALLOWED TO DISCHARGE OR LOAD CARGO IN ROMBLON PORTS PROVIDED THAT THE CARGO SHIP CREW MEMBERS OF THE PORT OF ROMBLON ARE ALLOWED TO APPLY HEALTH AND QUARANTINE PROTOCOLS FOR CARGO SHIP CREW MEMBERS. PASSENGERS OF VESSELS WISHING TO CALL AT ANY PORT IN THE ROMBLON ISLANDS ARE ADVISED TO READ THE ENTIRE TEXT OF THE PROVINCE OF ROMBLON EXECUTIVE ORDER NO.

ENTRY OF PERSONS TO RESPECTIVE PROVINCES AND CITIES IN SAMAR ISLAND ARE PROHIBITED EXCEPT HEALTH WORKERS,

THE ENTRY OF PERSONS INTO THE PROVINCES AND RELEVANT CITIES IN SAMAR ISLAND ARE PROHIBITED EXCEPT FOR HEALTH WORKERS.

ALL MOTORBOATS, BANCAS, AND SIMILAR VESSELS COMING FROM AREAS OUTSIDE OF SAMAR PROVINCE ARE NOT ALLOWED TO DOCK

VESSELS ANY KIND FROM AREAS OUTSIDE OF EASTERN SAMAR PROVINCE ARE NOT ALLOWED TO DOCK OR LAND AT THE COASTLINE

RESTRICTIONS TO MOVEMENT OF CARGO

VESSELS ARE ALLOWED TO UNLOAD AND LOAD CARGO AT ANY PORT IN SAMAR ISLAND. HOWEVER, CREW MEMBERS OF SAID

PERSONS AND CARGO THAT ARE NOT ESSENTIAL GOODS ARE PROHIBITED FROM ENTERING THE PROVINCE OF MASBATE WHICH IS.

PERSONS AND CARGO THAT ARE NOT BASIC COMMODITY ARE PROHIBITED FROM ENTERING THE PROVINCE OF MASBATE, WHICH

MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE BETWEEN THE ISLANDS OF MASBATE, BURIAS, AND TICAO IS PROHIBITED EXCEPT FOR THOSE PURCHASING BASIC

ENTRY OF PERSONS INTO THE PROVINCE OF GUIMARAS OTHER THAN MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, PERSONS WHO ARE.

ENTRY OF PERSONS TO GUIMARAS PROVINCE EXCEPT HEALTH WORKERS, AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, PERSONS WHO ARE

VESSELS ARE ALLOWED TO UNLOAD AND LOAD CARGO AT GUIMARAS PROVINCE. HOWEVER, CREW MEMBERS OF SAID VESSELS AND

PERSONS FROM METRO MANILA, BATANGAS PORT, BREDCO PORT AND BANAGO PORT IN BACOLOD CITY, AND COUNTRIES IDENTIFIED

ALL PASSENGER VESSELS AND NON-CONVENTIONAL VESSELS ARE PROHIBITED FROM DOCKING AT ANY PORT IN ROXAS CITY FROM 14

ENTRY OF PERSONS TO RESPECTIVE PROVINCES AND CITIES IN PANAY ISLAND ARE PROHIBITED EXCEPT HEALTH WORKERS,

ILOILO PROVINCE: 15 MARCH TO 15 APRIL 2020
CAPIZ PROVINCE: 15 MARCH 2020 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
ANTIQUE PROVINCE, WHICH INCLUDES SEMIRARA ISLANDS: 17 MARCH TO 15 APRIL 2020

PERSONS FROM METRO MANILA, BATANGAS PORT, BREDCO PORT AND BANAGO PORT TO BACOLOD CITY AND IDENTIFIED COUNTRIES.

VESSELS ARE ALLOWED TO UNLOAD AND LOAD CARGO AT ANY PORT IN PANAY ISLAND. HOWEVER, CREW MEMBERS OF SAID VESSELS

ENTRY OF PERSONS TO MARINDUQUE PROVINCE IS PROHIBITED EXCEPT HEALTH WORKERS, AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, PERSONS

VESSELS ARE ALLOWED TO UNLOAD AND LOAD CARGO AT MARINDUQUE PROVINCE. HOWEVER, CREW MEMBERS OF SAID VESSELS

MOTOR LAUNCHES (LANTSA), BOATS (BANCA), OR OTHER MODE OF TRANSPORTATION GOING TO ANY ISLAND OR MUNICIPALITY IN TAWI-

PASSENGER VESSELS FROM PROVINCES AND CITIES OUTSIDE OF TAWI- TAWI PROVINCE ARE PROHIBITED FROM ENTERING THE PROVINCE

PASSENGER VESSELS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES, AND PROVINCES AND CITIES OUTSIDE OF SULU PROVINCE ARE PROHIBITED FROM ENTERING

NON-ESSENTIAL SEA TRAVEL OF PEOPLE INTO THE PROVINCE OF BASILAN, INCLUDING ISABELA CITY, IS PROHIBITED FROM 22 MARCH

HEALTH WORKERS, AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, PERSONS WHO ARE TRAVELING DUE TO MEDICAL AND HUMANITARIAN REASONS,

VESSELS ARE READY TO LOAD AND LOAD CARGO CONSISTING OF BASIC RAW MATERIALS AND MEDICINES IN ANY PORT IN SULU.

VESSELS ARE ALLOWED TO UNLOAD AND LOAD CARGO CONSISTING OF BASIC COMMODITIES AND MEDICINES AT ANY PORT IN SULU

THE ENTRY OF PERSONS INTO THE PROVINCE OF OCCIDENTAL MINDORO, INCLUDING LUBANG ISLAND, IS PROHIBITED FROM MARCH 15, 2020 UNTIL FURTHER.

ENTRY OF PERSONS TO OCCIDENTAL MINDORO PROVINCE, INCLUDING LUBANG ISLAND, IS PROHIBITED FROM 15 MARCH 2020 UNTIL FURTHER

ENTRY OF PERSONS TO ORIENTAL MINDORO PROVINCE IS PROHIBITED FROM 14 MARCH TO 13 APRIL 2020

HEALTH WORKERS, AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, PERSONS WHO ARE TRAVELING DUE TO MEDICAL AND HUMANITARIAN REASONS,

VESSELS ARE ALLOWED TO UNLOAD AND LOAD CARGO AT ANY PORT IN MINDORO ISLAN HOWEVER, CREW MEMBERS OF SAID VESSELS AND

Position: When a position is defined by sextant angles or bearings (true or magnetic are specified) more than two must be used to provide a check. Latitude and longitude should only be used specifically to position the details when established by astronomical observations or GPS and a full description of the method, equipment and date used should be given. If it is preferred to show the modifications on a trace of the largest scale map (rather than the chart itself), this should be in red as above, but sufficient detail from the chart should be traced in black ink to indicate the changes fit correctly.

Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC): Screenshot of ENC in maximum use with changes and additions shown in red. Whether the sounder is set to detect depths below the surface or below the keel; in the latter case, the draft of the vessel must be indicated. The time, date and time zone should be given so that corrections for tidal height can be made if necessary, or a statement of what tidal corrections have already been made.

Where large amounts of bathymetric data have been collected, only those areas where there is a significant difference compared to the current chart or ENC should be specifically noted on H102. For resonators using electronic "range tuning", care must be taken to ensure that the correct range scale and gate width are used. Older electromechanical speakers often record signals from echoes received back after one or more turns of the stylus.

To verify that apparently shallow soundings are not due to echoes received outside the nominal range of the set, soundings should be continued until reasonable agreement with the mapped soundings is achieved. However, soundings received after one or more rotations of the stylus may still be useful and should be submitted if they show significant differences from the mapped depths. Shortcomings should be highlighted and any firm expectation that we can check the information on a subsequent trip should be stated.

Reports using this form and relevant data should be sent either by post to NAMRIA- Hydrography Branch, 421 Barraca St., San Nicolas, Manila or by email to [email protected] and maritime.concerns@ gmail.com. The sections should be used as an assistant memoir, used or closely followed, whenever.