Tabaco (PHTBC)

The port comprises two berths, one for use by foreign vessels, domestic trade is handled at the other berth. It is a Customs Port of Entry. The Terminal Port of Tabaco serves as the main converging point and passage for goods, RORO cargoes and passengers bound to and from the island province of Catanduanes and other nearby islands. Large consignment of cement, sugar, fertilizer and other prime commodities are transported through this port.

Summer.

Tabaco is located on the SE coast of Luzon Island, on the western shore of Lagonay Gulf.

LOA 190m, beam 24m, draught 12.0m, 32,594DWT.

There is no good anchorage in Tabaco Bay due to the deep water. An anchorage area is established 0.8nm ESE of the pier, in a depth of approx 75m, mud.

Malinao Leading Marks are situated at Malinao (13°24'N 123°42'E) (front, white concrete pillar, 7m in height), on the beach NE of Malinao; (rear, wooden framework tower) 0.65nm WSW of the front mark. Lights (fixed red) are exhibited from these beacons, which in line lead into Tabaco Bay, N of the 7.3m shoal (1nm NW of San Miguel point) but across the S end of the 10.4m patch (0.25nm further N). Directions: Tabaco Bay should be approached with Malinao leading marks in line, bearing 239°, before Tiwi Point bears more than 294°, which leads 0.3nm NW of the 7.3m shoal in the entrance. When Tabaco Church bears 186°, steer close E of Baculud Point and then to the anchorage. Caution is required when making the approach as the leading marks are difficult to see.

BA 4486. Admiralty Pilot NP33, NP286(4).

1025.

Compulsory. Requests for pilotage should be sent to the Legazpi Harbour Pilot Association, Legazpi City, at least 24 hours before arrival. The pilot boarding area is established 2.25nm NNE of San Miguel Point.

Application for berthing/anchoring required 24 hours before arrival.

Range 1.6m.

Prevailing winds: ENE'ly.