- Port Overview
- Port Picture
- Description and Contacts of Key Companies
- Port Performance
- Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
- Berthing Specifications
- General Cargo Handling Berths
- Port Handling Equipment
- Container Facilities
- Customs Guidance
- Terminal Information
- Stevedoring
- Hinterland Information
- Port Security
Port Overview
The Port of Basco is situated at the head of Baluarte Bay on the west coast of Batan Island in the province of Batanes. Basco is the principal town of the island. Load line zone: Summer. Max draught 3.0 m.
Port website: ppa.gov.ph
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Philippines |
Province or District |
Batanes |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Basco (port is in town limits) |
Port's Complete Name |
Port of Basco |
Latitude |
20.447396 |
Longitude |
121.966192 |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) |
Management Contact Person |
Marieta G. Odicta Port Manager, PMO Northern Luzon (072) 607-4607 |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Laoag International Airport (Temporarily unavailable covid-19 restrictions) Clark International Airport Tiger Air/Singapore Air, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Jetstar, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Marieta G. Odicta
Port Manager, PMO Northern Luzon
(072) 607-4607
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Port Performance
Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
Yes |
From August to December |
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
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Other Comments |
Interruption of port operations during typhoons. |
Handling Figures for 2020 |
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Vessel Calls |
631 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
163 |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2020 |
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Bulk (MT) |
0.00 |
Break bulk (MT) |
118,693 MT |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following links:
Vessel: https://www.ppa.com.ph/?q=content/charges-vessel
Cargoes: https://www.ppa.com.ph/?q=content/charges-cargoes
Storage: https://www.ppa.com.ph/?q=content/charges-storage
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length |
Maximum Draft |
Comments |
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Conventional Berth |
3 |
320 m |
3 m |
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Container Berth |
None |
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Silo Berth |
None |
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Berthing Tugs |
None |
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Water Barges |
None |
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General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
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Imports - Bagged Cargo |
Yes |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
None |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
None |
Other Imports |
None |
Port Handling Equipment
The Port of Basco does not have equipment for container loading and offloading.
Container Facilities
The Port of Basco does not have container facilities.
Customs Guidance
The Port of Basco does not have a customs collection office. Local goods and commodities only.
For more information on customs in the Philippines, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
The port has a 1600 m2 Terminal and Admin building.
Grain and Bulk Handling
There are no grain and bulk handling equipment in the port. There is an 3000 m2 open storage area.
Main Storage Terminal
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
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Bagged Cargo |
None |
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Refrigerated Cargo |
None |
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General Cargo |
Open area |
3000 m2 |
Stevedoring
Batanes Merchants Services Cooperatives provides stevedoring services for the port.
Hinterland Information
Coordinate with PPA PMO Office for possible transporter in Port of Basco, Batanes.
Port Security
PPA PMO Northern Luzon Port Police manages the deployment of local security services within the port premises.
Security |
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ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level |
Level 1 |
Police Boats |
Coast Guard |
Fire Engines |
LGU Fire trucks |