Polloc (Cotabato) (PHPLC)

Polloc has the largest port facility in Mindanao and handles general cargo, dry bulk and container. Parang, situated in the same bay is a frequent port of call for inter island ferries and occasional foreign log carriers.

Tropical.

Polloc is situated on the W coast of the island of Mindanao, in the shelter of Bongo Island, 16km N of Cotabato.

LOA 177m, beam 27m, draught 10.5m, 28,554DWT.

Outer anchorage: The quarantine anchorage (07°22'N 124°14'E) is in the centre of Polloc Harbour, 1nm NE of Polloc. Anchorage can also be obtained in the N part of Polloc Harbour in Quidamak Bay, on the E side, in a depth of 15.0m, mud. Quidamak village stands on the N shore of the bay. Inner anchorage: Parang anchorage is on the E side of Polloc harbour, W of Parang (07°22'N 124° 15'E). There is a good anchorage for large vessels 0.25nm W of the pierhead in depths of 26.0 to 27.0m. Polloc anchorage located S of the quarantine anchorage.

Polloc Harbour is entered between Lalayanga Point (07°22.7'N 124°14.8'E) and Tugapangan Point, 3nm SW. From a position at least 1nm S of Tugapangan Point (07°24'N 124°09'E) the track leads ESE for approximately 5nm to the quarantine anchorage.

BA 957, 4467. Admiralty Pilot NP33, NP286(4).

Philippine Coast Guard Station, Polloc.

Four vessels can be berthed simultaneously.

Pilotage is compulsory from the Polloc Pilot Association, requiring 24 hours notice.

The port limits are defined by the entrance to Illana Bay.

Polloc Harbour Light 07°21'N 124°13'E.

Restrictions under the General Port Rules and Regulations apply.

The tidal stream in Polloc sets E on the N shore with the rising tide, and follows the bend of the coast S and W. The ebb stream sets in the reverse direction.

Available through the office of a private shipping company.

None. VHF: Not available.

Bureau of Customs and Bureau of Immigration personnel are available.

..... 1. Notice of Arrival 2. Berthing priority.

To be advised 24 hours prior to arrival.

Quarantine and immunisation as required by Quarantine Officer from Department of Health.

NOR can be tendered throughout 24 hours.