General Santos (PHGES)

The port is considered to be the Philippines first modern port, incorporating the facilities required for the accommodation of general and bulk cargo (liquid/solid) vessels, break bulk vessels, Ro-Ro's and container ships. Fruit, fruit juices, vegetables, cut flowers, copra, coconut oil, tuna fish and other marine products are among the leading exports, also handling livestock.

Tropical.

General Santos, alternatively known as Makar, is located on the N shore of Sarangani Bay, in the S of Mindanao Island approx 2km from General Santos City.

LOA 293.18, beam 40m, draught 12.8m, 72,370DWT.

Approx 5,000,000t of cargo, 60,000TEU, 3,000 vessels and 15,000 passengers handled annually.

A recommended anchorage has been established, near the head of the bay. Other recommended anchorages are established off the mouth of Siloway River. All these anchorages are located near the edge of the deep water shelf. The quarantine anchorage is situated approx 1.25nm ESE of Siloway River mouth.

There are no aids to navigation in Sarangani Bay and its approaches, but the area poses no significant navigational difficulties to radar-equipped ships. Ships approaching Sarangani Bay from the W must keep approx 1.5nm S of Taliak Point in order to avoid a coral reef. Approach and entry: The port is approached from the SSW and entered between Tampuan Point and Sumbang Point. Directions: From a position S Balanting Point (05°52'N 125°04'E) the track leads NNE, passing with positions from London Point (05°59'N 125°07'E): ESE of Taliak Point (9.5nm SSW), then: ESE of Balanting Point (8.25nm SSW), then: ESE of Tempuan Point (0.7nm SSW). WSW of Sumbang Point (9.5nm SSE), marked by a prominent white cliff 15m high. South of the point the coast is fringed by a narrow coral reef strewn with boulders drying at LW. Trees along the coast grow down to the HW line. There is a prominent white cliff N of Tango Point 3.5nm NNE of Sumbang Point. Then: ESE of Tampat Point (4nm SSW), the S entrance Point to Linao Cove. A white triangle stands on the hill approx 1nm W of the point. Then: WNW of Tango Point (8.25nm SE), the N entrance Point to Canalasan Cove, then: ESE of London Point close SE of which is a shoal with a depth of 5.9m over it, then: WNW of Lun Point (10nm ENE), shallow water extends 0.3nm W of the point. From this position the track continues NNE for approximately 1.5nm to the pilot boarding ground of Makar Cove.

BA 957. Admiralty Pilot NP33, NP286(4).

There is a Coastguard Station at the port.

1025.

Can be discussed during berthing meetings at 0900hrs daily on a first come, first served and readiness to work basis.

Compulsory for all foreign registered vessels of 100GT and over, and domestic vessels of 50GT and over. Available throughout 24 hours. Six pilots are available on a shift basis. The pilot boards 1nm E from Dole Wharf. If the berth is occupied, the pilot will anchor the vessel. ETA should be made through Manila Coast Radio Station.

The port of General Santos embraces all that portion of Sarangani Bay N of a line drawn from Tampuan Point (05°53'N 125°05'E) to Sumpang Point (0.6nm ESE), entrance points into the bay.

No restrictions are imposed to enter the harbour limits at night time, but agents are required to notify and secure permits from authorities concerned before vessels are allowed to enter.

Range 1.8m. Any currents that occur near the wharf are caused by tidal flow inside the bay and by the ocean current outside the bay. Currents at Sarangani are anti clockwise, including those caused by tidal flow. Currents at Makar Wharf are generally from the NE and are of little concern for ships approaching or berthing at the wharf.

Tugs are available. Tug assistance is compulsory for all foreign and domestic vessels with 1,500GT and above. Service provided by Aguilar Maritime Link Services, Inc.

Prevailing winds: SW monsoon.

BUAYAN CITY, MINDANAO 6°06.34'N 125°10.21'E (GENERAL SANTOS) UNCTAD LOCODE: PH GES For details see: BUAYAN CITY PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

BUAYAN CITY, MINDANAO 6°06.34'N 125°10.21'E (GENERAL SANTOS) UNCTAD LOCODE: PH GES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Port & Pilots: Ch 16, hours 0630-0700 and by arrangement, 1hrs notice to pilots required. Vessels calling at the port are requested to use this frequency for instructions.

Immigration officials are available at the port.

Foreign vessels are required upon entry to submit the following documents: ..... Copies Inward foreign manifest 2 Cargo stowage plan and hatch list 1 Passenger list 1 Crew declaration list 1 Domestic vessels are required upon entry to submit the following documents: ..... Copies Clearance from the last port of call 1 Inward coasting manifest 2 Passenger manifest 1

Vessel's ETA should be sent 24 hours prior to arrival to the pilots and 48 hours to harbour. ETA to include vessel's particulars, cargoes and volume for discharging/loading, including shipper/consignee. The following information should be sent in advance to the agent in Manila: ..... Required information 1. Vessel's name 2. Port of destination 3. Discharging/loading point( public or private pier) at anchorage or at berth 4. ETA 5. LOA 6. Estimated draught at berth in metres 7. Nature and tonnage of cargo for discharging 8. Special gear requirements

Berthing guidelines: Order of priority on vessels docking: ..... 1. Passenger vessels 2. Vessels whose stay at berth is less than 8 hours 3. Incoming livestock vessels 4. Fresh fruit carriers 5. Fish carriers 6. All other vessels are on a "first come first served" basis. Grounds of vessel shifting within berth and to anchorage: ..... 1. vessels found not worked on for 2 hours after berthing shall be ordered to move out to give way to vessels that are ready to be worked on. 2. Vessels whose cargo comes in trickles shall be ordered to move out to give way to vessels whose cargo is ready to be loaded/unloaded. 3. Vessels whose time limitation has already expired shall also be ordered to move out to give way to other incoming vessels. Time limitation of vessels at berth: The volume of cargo in the controlling hatch determines the time limitation of vessels at berth. Vessels that are moved out of berth on justifiable grounds forfeit their priority, and will be considered as new arrivals.

Quarantine officials are available at the port.

NOR to be tendered during berthing meetings conducted daily at 0900hrs.