Section 25.9.1.5 of the above-mentioned Order states that: œThe PMOs shall prohibit the loading and unloading of liquid bulk dangerous cargoes or compressed gases carried in tanker vessels at passenger and/or general cargo port terminals .

25.9.1.5.1 However, in case there is no available berth dedicated for loading and unloading of such cargoes, the PMO may allow the interim handling operations of said cargoes at PPA port terminals, provided the following conditions are met:

25.9.1.5.1.1 Passenger and/or Cargo Vessels shall have the priority in docking at the port terminal over the Tanker Vessel/Fuel Barge.

25.9.1.5.1.2 The Tanker Vessel/Fuel Barge shall only be allowed to dock alongside the port terminal upon the completion of the operations of the passenger and/or cargo vessels i.e. embarkation/disembarkation of the passengers and/or loading/unloading of the cargoes, respectively.

25.9.1.5.1.3 All unloading shall immediately be suspended when passengers have started to arrive at the port for boarding or when passenger vessels have arrived and started to maneuver towards the berth. All oil-carrying vessels shall then shift to a safe location or distance at least 100 meters to await the next available period for unloading while all truck tankers of the consignee shall immediately leave the berthing area.

25.9.1.5.1.4 If the port terminal can accommodate the simultaneous operations of both the Passenger/Cargo Vessel and Tanker Vessel/Fuel Barge, at least fifty (50) meters distance between vessels shall be observed.

25.9.1.5.1.5 Power barges shall be allowed to berth to take in provisions but in no way shall be allowed to operate in the port terminal.

25.9.1.5.1.6 The Cargo Handling Operator and the Owner/Operator of the Tanker Vessel/Fuel Barge shall provide fire-fighting equipment with at least three (3) fire extinguishers of fifty (50) pounds capacity each, wheel mounted, two (2) of which shall of foam type and the other one shall be BCF type. Likewise, an effective fire alarm system shall be provided.

25.9.1.5.1.7 The Cargo Handling Operator and the Owner/Operator of the Tanker Vessel/Fuel Barge shall provide a well-trained and equipped fire brigade on a twenty-four (24) hour basis. The members of the fire brigade shall be physically fit for the job and properly trained on fire fighting, use of hose line, salvage operations, rescue operations, first aid and other related activities. The organization and composition of the fire brigade shall be as provided by the requirements of the municipality/city fire department/district.

25.9.1.5.1.8 The owner/consignee, shipper, transporter or trader of the petroleum and similar cargo shall execute a written undertaking to cover any damage to the port facilities and to the environment in the event of an accident.

25.9.1.5.1.9 The owner/consignee, shipper, transporter or trader of the petroleum products shall likewise execute a written commitment to construct its own private port handling facility within a period of one (1) year from the date of effectivity of this Order.

This addendum shall be effective fifteen (15) days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

(SGD.) ATTY. JUAN C. STA. ANA
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