PORT OPERATIONS  DEPARTMENT

• Formulates and updates guidelines, systems and procedures in the operations and delivery of port services in the ports directly managed by PPA and establishes port services performance standards.  
  

• Establishes safety standards in the movement of vessels, cargoes, passengers and pedestrians in the ports directly managed by PPA.  
  

• Establishes environmental standards/rules relative to port operations in the ports/districts to include privately-managed ports within the port zone/district.  
  

• Formulates and updates rules and regulations in the operation and delivery of pilotage services and the conduct of pilots servicing PPA ports.  
  

• Formulates and updates guidelines in the determination of the number of operators per type of port service and establishes the number for each in port directly managed by PPA.  
  

• Reviews and evaluates PBAC/comparative evaluation/selection results for the awarding of cargo handling contracts/permits.  
  

• Reviews and evaluates applications for renewal contracts and permits to operate cargo handling services.  
  

• Provides technical assistance to PDOs/PMOs, port users and other agencies relative to the implementation of port operations policies, regulations, systems and procedures.  
  

• Evaluates and studies proposals submitted by PDOs/PMOs, port users and other departments/agencies in relation to port operations.  
  

• Assesses the impact of port operations systems in terms of economy and efficiency and recommends appropriate measures and standards.  
  

• Performs other related functions.

PORT OPERATIONS  DEPARTMENT
Terminal Operations Division

• Formulates, recommends and updates rules and regulations, standards, systems and procedures in the operation and efficient delivery of terminal services in ports.  
  

• Evaluates, studies and proposals submitted by other departments/agencies in relation to terminal operations.  
  

• Assesses the impact of terminal operations system in terms of economy and efficiency relative to the provision of terminal operational requirements and recommends appropriate measures and standards.  
  

• Conducts researches and studies on developments in terminal operations technology, and recommends innovations on terminal service deliver requirements.  
  

• Regulates terminal operations in all ports.  
  

• Reviews and evaluates PBAC/comparative evaluation selection results for the awarding of cargo handling contracts/permits to cargo handling and other port services operators in ports to be managed and operated by private entities.  
  

• Reviews and evaluates applications for renewal contracts/permits to operate cargo handling services.  
  

• Provides technical assistance to PDOs, PMOs, port users and other agencies relative to the implementation of terminal operations policies, regulations and systems and procedures.  
  

• Undertakes/assists in the performance evaluation of cargo handling operations.  
  

• Determines the PPA existing ports that shall be managed and be operated by private entities.

PORT OPERATIONS  DEPARTMENT
Marine Operations Division

• Formulates, recommends and updates rules and regulations, standards, systems and procedures in the operation and efficient delivery of marine services in the ports, in such areas as vessel operations, pilotage and other marine-related services.  
  

• Evaluates and studies proposals submitted by PDOs/PMOs, port users and other departments/agencies in relation to marine operations.  
  

• Assesses the impact of marine systems in terms of economy and efficiency relative to the provision of marine operational requirements and recommends appropriate measures and standards.  
  

• Conducts researches and studies on developments in marine service technology, and recommends innovations for efficient marine operations.  
  

• Regulates marine operations in all ports.  
  

• Evaluates and appoints harbor pilots in the different pilotage districts.  
  

• Provides technical assistance to PDOs/PMOs, port users and other agencies relative to the implementation of marine operations policies, regulations, systems and procedures.  
  

• Performs other related functions.

PORT OPERATIONS  DEPARTMENT
Safety & Environmental Management Division

• Formulates and recommends policies, standards, rules and regulations on port operations relative to safety and environmental matters.  
  

• Provides technical assistance to PDOs/PMOs, port users and other agencies on port/vessel operations and services relative to port safety and environmental management.  
  

• Evaluates, reviews and monitors safety and environmental policies, standards, regulations.  
  

• Conducts safety and environmental audits relative to port operations.  
  

• Develops and assists in the implementation of maritime safety and environmental management systems and procedures for the proper handling, transport, storage of dangerous/obnoxious cargoes in ports.  
  

• Evaluates study proposals pertaining to port safety and environmental concerns.  
  

• Assesses the impact of safety and environmental systems and recommends appropriate measures and standards.  
  

• Performs other related functions.