Masao (PHMAS)

Masao is the sea port area for Butuan and its shoreline facilities, located on the Agusan River. The PPA Port Management Office of Nasipit covers the port areas of Nasipit and Masao and the river port areas of Butuan. Anchorage areas along the coast from Diwata Point to Bolo-Bolo Point and the banks of Agusan River and all loading and unloading points within the political boundaries of Agusan del Norte Province, Island of Mindanao, Philippines. The main cargoes handled by the Butuan port area are lumber, falcatta logs, matchwood, flour, fertiliser, sugar, salt, bottled cargo, rolling cargoes, machinery and equipment, poles and piles, vegetable oil, fuel oil, hardware, veneer, plywood, etc. The main cargoes handled at Masao are logs, matchwood, fuel oil, lumber, plywood, veneer, hardware, containerised cargoes, machinery and equipment, tail end waste.

Tropical.

Masao is located on the N shore of Mindanao Island, in the Bay of Butuan.

The S entrance to Agusan River is 0.75nm wide at its narrowest part and there is a depth of 2.7m over the bar at LW and from 3.7 to 4.3m at ordinary HW. The bar at the N entrance has a depth of only 0.9m over it, and is not used.

Approx 700,000t of cargo are handled annually.

Butuan and Masao anchorage area is within the vicinity of the following points: ..... 1. 09°01.5'N 125°29.8'E 2. 09°01.1'N 125°30.0'E 3. 09°00.5'N 125°29.0'E 4. 09°00.8'N 125°28.8'E

The channel is unmarked.

BA 957, 3810. Admiralty Pilot NP33.

Coastguards will board vessel upon arrival and departure and inspect safety certificates issued by proper authorities.

1010-1012.

Vessels manoeuvring for berthing or anchoring without the necessary pilot and departing from the port without permission from the Philippine Ports Authority, shall be fined (not exceeding PP5,000 for domestic vessel and not exceeding PP10,000 for overseas vessels). General berthing information: Application for berth allocation is on a "first come first served" basis. Passenger and vessels with perishable goods are given priority over cargo vessels.

Compulsory, contact Masao Harbour Pilot Association, Butuan City. The following pilot boarding stations are designated at PMO Nasipit for the safety and convenience of all concerned: For vessels calling at the port of Masao and the port of Butuan, the pilot boarding station is situated 2nm N of the pilot station tower at Barrio Lumbocan, Butuan City.

The port limits extend from Diwata Point on the western side and up to Bolo-Bolo point on the north eastern side.

The approaches to port of Butuan and port of Masao are marked by a Lighthouse. When approaching Masao, the pilot tower house is also visible at a distance of 5nm in good weather.

Range 1.8m. Port of Butuan has a 4kts current and Masao has strong sea currents.

Tugs are compulsory for vessels over 1,000GT and/or vessels of 100m LOA. Allied Mindanao tugboat assistance and Marine Service of Butuan City is authorised to render tug service with the following units: ..... Tug Name GT Bhp "Christopher Eddie" 20 400 "Elmer Anthony" 19 375 "Lorelie Queennie" 19 375 "Jan Michael" 21 400 "Eddie, Jr" 32 700

Prevailing winds: NE'ly and SW'ly. There is no definite dry or rainy season. Rainfall is pronounced throughout the year, occurring markedly from Nov to Jan. From Jun to Feb the sea is usually choppy with winds from 10 to 30kts.

MASAO, MINDANAO 9°00.83'N 125°30.06'E UNCTAD LOCODE: PH MAS For details see: NASIPIT PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: None.

Officers will board and require routine documents for entry.

The following documents are required upon arrival: Domestic vessels: ..... 1. Inward Coasting Cargo Manifest; 2. Crew List; 3. Disembarking Passenger Manifest. Foreign vessels: ..... 1. Inward Cargo Manifest; 2. Crew List; 3. Passenger List; 4. Stowage Plan; 5. Personal Effects Declaration of crew; 6. Vessel Information Sheet; 7. Bill of Lading. The following documents are required upon departure: Domestic vessels: ..... 1. Outward Coasting Manifest; 2. Embarking Passenger Manifest; 3. Crew List. Foreign vessels: ..... 1. Outward Manifest. Cargo documentation: Notice to load is required for forest products, with clearance to transport from DENR and payment of forest charges and Bill of Lading is required. For other cargoes, only Bill of Lading is required.

Masao Port: Notice of ETA should be given 12 hours (domestic vessels) prior to arrival and for foreign vessels, 24 hours prior to arrival. Butuan Port: Notice of ETA should be given 12 hours (domestic vessels) prior to arrival.

International Flag Requirements upon arrival (callsign, pilot, explosives, etc) are required.

PPA General Port Rules and Regulations apply.

The Quarantine Officer will board upon arrival of vessel.

Advance shipping and cargo notices are required through agents at least 24 hours prior to arrival.