Port Overview
The port of Naval is the main port serving the Biliran province. Mainly used for passengers traveling to/from Cebu and the islands surrounding the area such as Maripipi or Higatangan. In 2018, 2,400 passengers have transited from Naval port.
Coming from Cebu, the main cargos coming in are cement, aggregate/construction material, fertilizers (in big bags or sacs), and few general goods such as rice, corn in break bulk. Copra is the only product transiting out of the port, there are no regular or seasonal schedule, it mainly depends on the market price.
Bunkering is not common but can be arranged on demand.
Port website: www.ppa.com.ph
Key port information may also be found at: https://www.maritime-database.com/
Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Philippines |
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Region and Province |
Biliran (Region 8, Eastern Visayas) |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Naval |
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Port's Complete Name |
Naval Port |
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Latitude |
11.560233 |
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Longitude |
124.391277 |
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Managing Company or Port Authority
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Philippines Ports Authority (PPA) Under the supervision of the Port Management Office of Western Leyte / Biliran (PMOWLB) – Head Office in Ormoc |
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Management Contact Person |
Reyselle J.Gaviola Port Manager 0535009676 |
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Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent National Arrivals/Departures |
Tacloban Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (120 km)
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Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Stevedoring: AWG Port Services (AWGPS)
Mr. Alex Lim Ang
General Manager
053 500-9617
Security: Lockheed Global Security and Investigation Services Inc. (LGSISI)
Port Performance
The Naval port is a small port serving the Biliran province only, which is the less populated in the Region 8. Never congested, vessels transporting relief cargos would be prioritised anyway in case of emergency.
The average cargo transiting per month is 1,800 mt.
There is no equipment to receive containers or heavy equipment. There is a possibility of renting a crane and other equipment outside the port but it is preferable to contract ships with cranes.
Seasonal Constraints | ||
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
Rainy Season |
Yes |
Most frequent during December and January |
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
n/a |
Other Comments |
Rainfalls and typhoons are throughout the year with no pronounced dry seasons. |
Handling Figures for 2018 |
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Vessel Calls |
1014 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
N/A (ceased operation last 2017 for .50 TEU of 10 footer container) |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2018 |
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Bulk (MT) |
Inbound (aggregates) 53,067.78 MT |
Outbound (copra) 14,260.38 MT |
Break bulk (MT) |
Inbound (General Cargo) 6,879.008 MT |
Outbound (General Cargo) 70,698.433 MT |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
Berthing Specifications
Berth no. |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Conventional Berthing area |
1 |
300 m |
4 m |
There is a total of 5 berths:
- Berth 1 is used for the Bancas (local made boats)
- Berth 2 is the deeper and generally used for the vessels transporting copra
- Berth 3 Ro-Ro
- Berth 4 is used for the Cebu’s regular ferries
- Berth 5 is habitually not used (draft is only 2.2m)
Port Handling Equipment
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
Dockside Crane |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
Container Gantries |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
Mobile Cranes |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
Reachstacker |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
Transtainer |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
Forklifts |
Yes |
3 x 3.4 MT |
Good condition |
Container Facilities
Not available
Customs Guidance
Not available, only national transport.
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
The terminal is a passenger terminal. The cargos are discharged and loaded directly on trucks or stored on an open space; however, the owners are asked to pick up their goods within the day.
There is a 9m large Ro-Ro ramps at the extremity of the berth.
Grain and Bulk Handling
Not available.
Main Storage Terminal
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
General / bagged Cargo |
1 open space |
1904 m2 |
Marshalling area |
1 open space |
2300 m2 |
Stevedoring
The cargo activities are not common but a private company provides stevedoring services. They can hire manual labour on demand; it is recommended to contact them before coming.
Port Security
The port is fenced; there are security guards at the main gate and in the terminal building. The coastguards have an office outside the port and do regular patrol in the area. Manual and wheeled fire extinguisher are available, if needed, fire trucks can be called from the municipality.
Security |
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ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional) |
Level 1 |
Police Boats |
Yes, coast guards |
Fire Engines |
No |