Davao (PHDVO)

The port of Davao falls within the jurisdiction of Port Management Office (PMO) Davao. Within PMO Davao there are currently 23 private ports and also 2 government ports (Sasa and Mati). A number of the private ports export bananas to Far and Middle East markets, one is a commercial port while the remainder handle petroleum products, cocoa oil, fertilisers, rice, flour and cement.

Tropical.

Davao City is located on the SE coast of Mindanao Island and is divided into the areas of Santa Ana, Sasa and Mati.

LOA 294.10m, beam 38m, draught 14.5m and 93,246DWT.

Approx 18,000,000t of cargo, 800,000TEU, 33,000 vessels and 2,100,000 passengers handled annually.

There is anchorage in depths of 22m , mud, approx 0.2nm SE or NE of Santa Ana Pier Head or up to 1nm from the pier, in depths of 37m. Santa Ana anchorage: 07°04.30'N 125°38.30'E. BCI/Ilang anchorage: 07°11.00'N 125°40.00'E, depths 21.0-29.0m. Malalaq anchorage: 06°37.00'N 125°24.5'E. Panabo anchorage: 07°17.06'N 125°42.15'E. Mati anchorage: Approx 1nm S of Mati Lighthouse, in depths of 37m.

Navigational approach: The approach to Davao Gulf from the open sea is easy and not restricted. The entrance is wide enough and water depths are always sufficient. There are no access channels in the port of Davao except through Davao Gulf. The first approach through this gulf is at Pakiputan Strait, between Davao City and the water W of Samal Island. The second approach is between the E side of Samal Island and the coastline W of Davao Oriental heading towards the tip of Davao Gulf. A foreign vessel bound for the ports along the coastal stretch of Davao Gulf should proceed to Santa Ana anchorage for clearance purposes. Then vessels pass through Pakiputan Strait, excluding vessels bound for Santa Ana and those bound for the S portion of the gulf, to reach their loading/unloading destinations. On departure, vessels should pass through the same route, in some cases they may take the route E of Samal Island. The water depth in the strait is approx 36m, the width is 0.4nm. There is an shoal opposite Sasa Wharf which can be seen during LW. No navigational aids are in place to protect traffic from this shoal. Approach to Malalag Bay, a very sheltered place is hindered by some shoals and reefs but not dangerous with local knowledge. Water depths are always sufficient, ranging from 29.0m-37m, provided that the correct courses and directions are followed.

BA 4419, 4494. Admiralty Pilot NP33, NP286(4).

Tel: +62 82 235 0002.

1025.

Compulsory for all vessels of foreign registry exceeding 100GT. Notice should be given 24 hours prior to arrival and contact between the vessel and pilot should be established via VHF at least 2 hours prior to arrival. Pilots board in position 07°02'N 125°39'E. The pilot launch usually assists when berthing at Santa Ana. For docking schedule at Sasa Wharf, a daily berthing meeting takes place at 1400hrs Mon-Fri and 1000hrs every other day. The Agents of vessels attending private berths are responsible for providing the approved berthing permits. Note: Pilotage in the Davao Pilotage District is only available during daylight hours.

Davao Harbour is bounded on the S by a line running E from Dumalag Point to the W coast of Samal Island; on the N by a line running from Basso Point, the N extremity of Samal Island, to the mouth of Lasang River on the mainland (Mindanao Island) and on the W and E by the coasts of the mainland and Samal Island, respectively.

Santa Ana Lighthouse (07°04.5'N 125°37.4'E), a concrete tower, stands at the S corner of a quay, close S of the root of Santa Ana Pier.

Range 1.8m.

Compulsory tug assistance for all port movements. Davao Tugboat and Allied Services, Inc, has 5 tugs launches available.

Prevailing winds: NE monsoon, Nov to Apr with average wind speed 14kts. SW monsoon, Jun to Sep, average wind speed 8.5kts.Humidity can be oppressive, especially during evening hours. Mean humidity 82%. Storm signals are exhibited day and night from the Customs House.

DAVAO, MINDANAO 7°03.93'N 125°37.23'E UNCTAD LOCODE: PH DVO ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Ch 16.

Vessels should proceed to the Sta Ana anchorage for boarding formalities and clearance purposes.

Vessels should send application for berthing/anchorage 48 hours in advance, stating the following information: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. Port of destination and discharging/loading point 3. ETA 4. LOA 5. Estimated draught at berth 6. Nature and tonnage of cargo for discharging 7. Special berthing or cargo handling gear requirements

A vessel is considered an 'arrived vessel' and laytime will commence on arrival at the pilot station.