Bislig (PHBPH)

The port is currently closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen. The principal cargoes handled by the port are timber products such as lumber, plywood, veneer and logs. Between the months of Nov and Mar the port is subject to monsoons, making berthing difficult.

Tropical.

Bislig is located on the E coast of Mindanao Island.

Draught 9.14m.

Located 1.7nm E of the river in 91m, mud bottom or at the Quarantine Anchorage which is situated 0.75nm NW of the "L" shaped pier head in 11.0-12.0m mud bottom.

When entering Bislig Bay, keep the leading beacons in line, bearing 204°, until 0.75nm off the SE shore, where the channel is 0.5nm wide at its narrowest part. Then alter course to bring the prominent hill, 2nm SW of Mangagoy ahead, bearing 230° and hold this course until Agonoy Island bears 320°. Then alter course as required for berthing or to 245°, which leads to the recommended anchorage 0.75nm N of the pier, in a depth of 12m.

BA 4496. Admiralty Pilot NP33, NP286(4).

Contact Philippines Coastguard Station.

1021.

Berthing is on a first come first served basis.

Compulsory. The pilot boards near the pier, but if requested, will meet vessels 2.25nm N of Sanco Point. The pilot boat is black with a white bridge and mast. During the strength of the NE monsoon (Jan to Mar) the pilot may not be able to board at the entrance.

Sanco Point Light is exhibited from a structure on Sanco Point. An extensive drying reef extends 1.5nm NE and 2nm SW from Sanco Point (08°15'N 126°27'E).

Daylight berthing only.

Range 2.5m.

Prevailing winds: Variable.

VHF: Ch16. VHF radio callsign "PTT". Hand held radio, callsign "RCPI".

Notification should be made 2 days prior to vessel's arrival stating workable hatches and gang requirements.