(NAR) VOL. 7 NO. 4 / October-December 1996
1. The precaution provided for under Storm Signal No. 1 relative to the necessity of having a sufficient number of crew at standby shall be observed. Likewise, tugboats should be at standby. Vessels at berth are advised to double their mooring lines.4.1.3 Storm Signal No. 3 (Winds at 54 to 100 Knots is expected in the locality within the next 18 hours. A strong tropical cyclone will affect the locality) —
2. Operations at the anchorage may be suspended on a case to case basis.
1. All precautions for Storm Signal Nos. 1 and 2 shall be exercised.4.1.4 Storm Signal No. 4 (Winds of 100 Knots and above is expected in the locality within the next 12 hours. A very intense typhoon will affect the locality) —
2. All operations at the anchorage shall be suspended.
3. Loading/discharging of containers and other cargoes to/from vessels shall be suspended and the structures secured.
4. All cargoes and cargo handling equipment and their accessories shall be secured.
5. The piers, slips and wharves shall be cleared of vessels of more than 1,000 GRT.
6. Vessels of not more 1,000 GRT may be allowed at the anchorage. Those which remain moored and secured at the piers, slips and wharves must take all necessary precautions, i.e., double or multiple mooring lines, sufficient officers and crew on board, standby engines, etc. provided, however, that any damage caused to the pier, slip or wharf shall be borne by the owners of these vessels.
1. All precautions for Storm Signal Nos. 1, 2, and 3 shall be exercised.4.1.5 Wave height regardless of Storm Signal:
2. All operations in port except emergency in nature shall cease.
below 4 feet — No suspension of work4.1.6 The above precautionary measures shall not preclude the PMO Port Manager from directing the clearing of piers/wharves of vessels at any time during typhoons, as he finds such action necessary under the prevailing situation.
4-5 feet — Suspension only at anchorage
over 5 feet — Suspension on both at dockside and at anchorage"
Original - To be retained by PPA
Second Copy - Cargo Handler
Third Copy - Shipping Company/Agent
Fourth Copy - Cargo Owner/Broker
Standby charges shall not be assessed as a result of the issuance of the Suspension Order provided the stevedores are allowed to disembark at the ship accommodation ladder. Failure, however, of the Master and/or agent to provide for the stevedores' safe disembarkation shall make them liable for the payment of standby charges.