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Port Overview

The Port of Sta. Cruz in the province of Marinduque is one of the three (3) main entry point of the province. It serves the eastern side of Marinduque catering to the towns of Sta. Cruz and Torrijos. Port Buyabud, which can be identified by its lengthy pier, is located on the south side of the mouth of the Santa Cruz River, in a position about 0.5 miles south of Tabignan Point, the new entrance point of the river. It is the loading place for the village of Santa Cruz.

There is an ore pier at Balogo, about 0.4 mile north of the light structure. The T-shaped pier, 55.8 m long, 13.8 m wide with a depth alongside of 10.1 m, can take vessels with a draft of 9 m. The pier lies in a 317°-137° direction at the head of a causeway 387m long, built out from the shore. Pier No. 2 is 39 m long and 12.6 m wide. Concrete dolphins are provided off each end of the pier to take mooring lines.

Port website: ppa.gov.ph

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com


Port Location and Contact

Country

Philippines

Province or District

Marinduque

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port

Santa Cruz, Marinduque

Port's Complete Name

Port of Santa Cruz (Buyabod)

Latitude

13.480637

Longitude

122.055994

Managing Company or Port Authority

Philippine Ports Authority (PPA)

Management Contact Person

Francisquiel O. Mancile

Port Manager, PMO Marinduque and Quezon

fomancile@ppa.com.ph

Tel No. : (042) 785 1250 

Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures

Ninoy Aquino International Airport

All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines; Cebu Pacific Air, PAL Express, Philippines AirAsia.

Port Picture

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Transporters in Marinduque

RL MONTALBAN TRUCKING

Balimbing Boac Marinduque 4900 Boac, Philippines

+63 968 252 9947 (Smart)

+63 916 569 3865 (Globe)


VENNICE TRUCKING & HAULING SERVICES

Duyay, Boac 4900 Boac, Philippines

+63 939 719 2816


Warehouses in Marinduque City

There are no commercial warehouses for rent in Marinduque City, but the National Food Authority (NFA) and the Port of Balanacan warehouses may be available. 

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.

Port Performance

Seasonal Constraints


Occurs

Time Frame

Rainy Season

Yes

From August to December

Major Import Campaigns

None


Other Comments

Typhoons may disrupt port operations.

Handling Figures for 2020

Vessel Calls

231

Container Traffic (TEUs)

0 TEUs

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2020

Bulk (MT)

0 MT

Break bulk (MT)

29,146 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

Conventional Berth

2

86 m

7 m

With 1 RORO ramp 9 m wide

Container Berth

None




Silo Berth

None




Berthing Tugs

None




Water Barges

None





General Cargo Handling Berths

Cargo Type

Berth Identification

Imports - Bagged Cargo

None

Exports - Bagged Cargo

None

Imports and Exports - RoRo

None

Other Imports

None

Port Handling Equipment

The Port of Santa Cruz does not have port handling equipment.

Container Facilities

The Port of Santa Cruz does not have container facilities.

Customs Guidance

The Port of Santa Cruz handles domestic RORO passenger and cargo vessels only.

For more information on customs in the Philippines, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.

Terminal Information

Multipurpose Terminal

The Port of Santa Cruz Terminal has a 2900 m2 open general cargo area.

Grain and Bulk Handling

The Port of Santa Cruz does not have grain discharging facilities.

Main Storage Terminal

Storage Type

Number of Storage Facilities

Area (m2)

Bagged Cargo

None


Refrigerated Cargo

None


General Cargo

Open storage area

2900 m2

Stevedoring

The TMO STA CRUZ will provide stevedoring at the port.

Hinterland Information

Cargoes coming from mainland Luzon are coming on trucks via Roro vessels.

Port Security

The PPA PMO Santa Cruz manages the deployment of security services within the port premises.

Security

ISPS Compliant

Yes

Current ISPS Level
(Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)

Level 1

Police Boats

Coast Guard / PNP Maritime Command

Fire Engines

LGU fire trucks



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