Port Overview
The Port of Tabaco serves as the main gateway to the island-province of Catanduanes, with Catanduanes residents accounting for around 90 percent of the total number of passengers taking the routes to Virac and San Andres, Catanduanes. Tabaco's LOCODE is PHTBC.
Port website: ppa.gov.ph
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
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Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Philippines |
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Province or District |
Albay |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Tabaco City, Albay |
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Port's Complete Name |
TMO Tabaco International Seaport |
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Latitude |
13.361501 |
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Longitude |
123.737243 |
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Managing Company or Port Authority |
Philippine Ports Authority |
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Management Contact Person |
Maria Magnolia S. Requejo Acting Port Manager, PMO Bicol +63 52 482 0303 |
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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
Tabaco Port Cargo Corp
Pier Site, Tabaco Port, Tabaco City
+63 (54) 472 2208
Tabaco Port Warehouse
- Barrio San Roque, Tabaco City – near Tabaco Port
- WH area 1500 sqm with existing guard house, bathroom and office
- Land Area 2157 sqm
- Php1,500.00 monthly rental
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Port Performance
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Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
Yes |
From August to December |
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Major Import Campaigns |
None |
N/A |
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Other Comments |
The typhoon season may disrupt port operations. |
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Handling Figures for 2020 |
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Vessel Calls |
1,381 |
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Container Traffic (TEUs) |
0 TEUs |
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Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2020 |
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Bulk (MT) |
0 MT |
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Break bulk (MT) |
209,673 MT |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following links:
Vessels: 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
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Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length |
Maximum Draft |
Comments |
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Conventional Berth |
1 |
300 m |
6 m |
RORO Ramp 1 - 6 m. x 8 m. RORO Ramp 2 - 6 m. x 12 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 |
Port Facilities
Marginal Wharf - 11.45 m. x 297.45 m.
Mooring Bollards - 5 pcs.
Mooring Bitts - 12 pcs
Mooring Cleats - 5 pcs.
Fendering System - Horizontal and Vertical Rubber Dock Fender
Controlling Depth & Pier Load Capacity
MLLW (berth length) - 8.5 m
General Cargo Handling Berths
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Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
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Imports - Bagged Cargo |
Yes |
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Exports - Bagged Cargo |
None |
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Imports and Exports - RoRo |
None |
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Other Imports |
None |
Port Handling Equipment
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Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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Dockside Crane |
None |
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Container Gantries |
None |
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Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
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Reachstacker |
None |
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RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
None |
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Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
NONE |
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Transtainer |
None |
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Forklifts |
Yes |
Container Facilities
The Port of Tabaco has a storage area and container yard - 7,425 m2.
Customs Guidance
Judith P. Barrameda, Sub-Port Collector
Sub-Port of Tabaco
judith.barrameda@customs.gov.ph
For more information on customs in the Philippines, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
Port of Tabaco has 2 RORO ramps, and the berthing facility uses Mediterranean docking for up to 4 domestic passenger ferries and cargo vessels bound for Virac, Catanduanes. It has a 4200 m2 open storage area. For passenger facilities, there is a 390.67 m2 shed and a new 1,371.98 m2 passenger terminal building.
Grain and Bulk Handling
The Port of Tabaco does not have grain discharging facilities.
Main Storage Terminal
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Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
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Bagged Cargo |
Yes, warehouse/cargo shed |
933.12 m2 |
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Refrigerated Cargo |
None |
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General Cargo |
Yes, terminal open space |
4200 m2 |
Stevedoring
The TMO Tabaco will organize stevedoring activities at the port through the Tabaco Port Cargo Corporation (Pier Site, Tabaco Port, Tabaco City, +6354 472 2208).
Port Security
PPA TMO Tabaco manages the deployment of security services within the port premises.
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Security |
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ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
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Current ISPS Level |
Level 1 |
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Police Boats |
Coast Guard / PNP Maritime Command |
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Fire Engines |
LGU fire trucks |
