Port Overview
The Port of Borongan a small national port and can accommodate only medium-draft sea vessels.
The port is only serving the city of Borongan and few surrounding islands; it is mainly called by vessels coming from Cebu with cement and by fishing boats based in the city. Other commodities usually come by road from Tacloban.
Bunkering is possible on demand.
Port website: www.ppa.com.ph
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com/port.php?pid=3897
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Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Philippines |
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Region Province |
Region 8, Easter Visayas, Eastern Samar |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Borongan |
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Port's Complete Name |
Port of Borongan |
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Latitude |
11°36'33.15"N |
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Longitude |
125°26'43.66"E |
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Managing Company or Port Authority
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Philippines Port Authorities (PPA) Under supervision of the Port Management Office Eastern Leyte / Samar (PMOELS) – Head office in Tacloban |
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Management Contact Person |
Me. Fe Perosa Officer in charge 09552013157 |
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Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent National Arrivals/Departures |
Tacloban “Daniel Z. Romualdez” Airport: 200km
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Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Cargo handling:
Mr. Gil Estrobo
Company owner
09287139555
Security:
Lockheed Global Services
Port Performance
Activities are very limited with only few cargo vessels per year. The port is mainly used by fishing boats; they are asked to leave when a cargo vessel is calling the port.
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Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
Yes |
Most frequent during December and January |
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Major Import Campaigns |
No |
n/a |
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Other Comments |
Rainfalls and typhoons are throughout the year with no pronounced dry seasons. |
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Handling Figures for 2018 |
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Vessel Calls |
10 |
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Container Traffic (TEUs) |
n/a |
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Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2018 |
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Bulk (MT) |
n/a |
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Break bulk (MT) |
4,229.06 MT |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
Arrastre: Php 5 / sac
Stevedoring: Php 13 / MT
Berthing Specifications
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Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
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Conventional Berth |
1 |
45 m |
6 m |
Port Handling Equipment
There is no equipment; the cargo handling is done manually.
Terminal Information
The Borongan port can only receive break bulk commodities, the storage space is very limited.
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Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
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Refrigerated Cargo |
Not available |
n/a |
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General Cargo |
Open space |
200 m2 |
Port Security
The port is fenced; there are security guards at the main gate.
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Security |
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ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
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Current ISPS Level (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional) |
Level 1 |
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Police Boats |
No |
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Fire Engines |
No |
