2.1.3 Philippines Port of Catbalogan
Port Overview
Situated in Eastern Samar, the port of Catbalogan is the main port for cargo of the three provinces of Samar Island. There are regular shipping lines to Cebu carrying mainly cement, construction material, animal feeds and other general cargos in break bulk.
During the Yolanda typhoon emergency response, it played a key role in the supply of relief items to Tacloban city.
Port website:www.ppa.com.ph
Key port information may also be found at:http://www.maritime-database.com/port.php?pid=3916
Port Location and Contact
Country Philippines
Region Region 8, Eastern Visayas
Province Samar
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port Catbalogan
Port's Complete Name Port of Catbalogan
Latitude 11°46'27.82"N
Longitude 124°52'44.71"E
Managing Company or Port Authority Philippines Port Authorities (PPA)
Under supervision of Port Management Office Eastern Leyte / Samar (PMOELS) – Head Office in Tacloban
Management Contact Person Ildifonso A. Quilitano
PPA Division Manager
09219848490
Page 1 Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Tacloban Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport : 112 km Arrivals/Departures Airlines Destinations
Cebu Pacific Manila
Cebu Pacific Cebu,Davao operated byCebgo
Philippine Airlines Cebu,Manila operated byPAL Express
Philippines AirAsia Clark,Manila
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Cargo handling services: Leyte Integrated Port Services, INC. (LIPSI)
M. Ignacio B. Malate
General Manager
055 251-5483
Pilotage service: Catbalogan Pilotage District
Capt. Enriquito Y. Cahatol
Page 2 09277642333
Security: Lockheed Global Security and Investigation Services Inc. (LGSISI)
Port Performance
Catbalogan port is rarely congested. When it happens, the vessels can wait up to two days maximum at anchorage. In such situation, the vessels carrying humanitarian cargos would be prioritized in case of emergency.
Seasonal Constraints
Occurs Time Frame
Rainy Season Yes Most frequent during December and January
Major Import Campaigns No n/a
Other Comments Rainfalls and typhoons are throughout the year with no pronounced dry seasons.
Handling Figures for 2018
Vessel Calls 1704
Container Traffic (TEUs) n/a
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2018
Bulk (MT) n/a
Break bulk (MT) 513,183
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
Page 3 Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth Length (m) Maximum Draft (m)
Pier 1 E 102 m 5 m
W 102 m
Pier 2 E 108 m 5 m
W 108 m
Port Handling Equipment
The port handling is done by the Leyte Integrated Port Services, INC. (LIPSI). They have four gangs of 12 staffs able to discharge an average of 21 MT per hour.
Equipment Available Total Quantity and Capacity Available Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane No n/a n/a
Container Gantries No n/a n/a
Mobile Cranes No n/a n/a
Reachstacker No n/a n/a
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) No n/a n/a
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines No n/a n/a
Transtainer No n/a n/a
Forklifts Yes 1 x 2.5 MT Good condition
1 x 4 MT
Customs Guidance
Not available.
Terminal Information
MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL
The conventional berth is suitable to receive bagged and break-bulk cargos.
There are 2 Ro-Ro ramps:
Ro-Ro ramp pier 1: 11m
Ro-Ro ramp pier 2: 11m
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
One open space and two warehouses are available.
Storage Type Number of Storage Facilities Area (m2)
Refrigerated Cargo None n/a
General Cargo Transit shed 1 648 m2
Transit shed 2 1170 m2 Opening area 640 m2
Hinterland Information
Page 4 All items are moved out of the port by trucks contracted independently by the cargo owners.
Port Security
The port is fenced; there are security guards at the main gate and in the terminal building. The coastguards have an office outside the port perimeter and do regular patrol in the area. Manual and wheeled fire extinguisher are available, if needed, fire trucks can be called 24/24 from the municipality.
Security
ISPS Compliant Yes
Current ISPS Level Level 1 (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)
Police Boats Yes
Fire Engines No
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