- 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 Virac is a port of entry located on the west side of the head of Cabugao Bay, on the south coast of Catanduanes Island. The main exports are hemp, logs and copra. Approximately 400 vessels and 118,000 MT of cargo are handled annually. Max draught is 6.8 m. Catanduanes Island is situated on the eastern side of Luzon and is on the usual path of tropical depressions originating from the Pacific Ocean. UN LOCODE: PHVRC
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 |
Catanduanes |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Virac, Catanduanes |
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Port's Complete Name |
TMO Port of Virac |
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Latitude |
13.581831 |
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Longitude |
124.233935 |
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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
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 |
Typhoon and vessel congestion may disrupt port operations. |
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Handling Figures for 2020 |
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Vessel Calls |
650 |
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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) |
106,289 MT |
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Break bulk (MT) |
27,339 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 |
141 m |
7 m |
R.C. Pier - 15 m x 139 m. RORO Ramps: 1. 9 m x 11 m 2. 5 m x 8 m Causeway - 15 m x 33 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
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Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
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Imports - Bagged Cargo |
None |
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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 |
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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 Virac does not have container facilities.
Customs Guidance
The Port of Tabaco caters only to domestic passenger RORO ferries and cargo vessels.
For more information on customs in the Philippines, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
The Port of Virac has 2 RORO ramp berthing facilities, using Mediterranean docking for domestic passenger ferries and cargo vessels from Tabaco Albay. There is a 1200 m2 open storage area and 4 berthing locations. The passenger and cargo terminal building is 384 m2.
Grain and Bulk Handling
The Port of Virac 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 |
None |
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Refrigerated Cargo |
None |
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General Cargo |
Yes, terminal open space |
1200 m2 |
Stevedoring
TMO Virac will coordinate stevedoring activities at the port through the Catanduanes Island Port Stevedoring Services Corporation.
Hinterland Information
| Services | Company | Contact Information |
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| Transporter | Virac Lucky Trucking Services | + 63 935 961 9970 |
| Transporter | Rich Trucking Services |
Bigaa, Virac +63 918 56 5178 |
| Shipping | Ocean Coast Shipping Corporation | + 63 52 775 6376 |
| Warehousing | National Food Authority |
San Isidro II, Virac, Catanduanes +63 52 811 3184 |
Port Security
PPA TMO Virac 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 |
