Port Overview
Maasin is the first chartered city in the Province of Southern Leyte, Region VIII. The port strategically faces Bohol Island and Canigao Channelin the northeast and opens up to the Mindanao Sea southward. This port serves vessels plying to Cebu City.
Commercial consists mainly of agricultural products such as copra and other commercial and industrial products coming from Cebu and Mindanao such cement, feeds, flour, rice and some steel or construction products.
Port website: www.ppa.com.ph
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com/port.php?pid=3948
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Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Philippines |
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Region Province |
Region 8, Eastern Visayas Southern Leyte |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Maasin |
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Port's Complete Name |
Port of Maasin |
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Latitude |
10.131290 |
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Longitude |
124.841361 |
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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 |
Me Joeniet M. Docena Officer-In-Charge / Sr. Terminal Operations Officer Phone: (053) 570-9812 pmowlb_maasin@yahoo.com.ph |
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Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent National Arrivals/Departures |
Tacloban Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport : 178 km
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Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Cargo Handling: Panaon Arrastre Service, Inc. (PASI-Maasin Branch)
Alfredo O. Bantug, Jr.
Branch Manager
Phone: (053) 381-2973
Security: Lockheed Global Security and Investigation Services Inc. (LGSISI)
Port Performance
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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 |
515 |
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Container Traffic (TEUs) |
In-137.5 / Out-140.50 |
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Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2018 |
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Bulk (MT) |
Inbound (aggregates) 23,601.18 MT |
Outbound (copra) 20,387.12 MT |
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Break bulk (MT) |
Inbound (General Cargo) 68,976.55 MT |
Outbound (General Cargo) 1,698.38 MT |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
Berthing Specifications
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Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
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Conventional Berth |
6 |
420 m |
6 m |
Domestic cargoes only |
Berth details:
Pier 1: 102m x 18m
Pier 2 :105m x 15m
Ro-Ro ramp: 15m x 15m
Wharf: 102m
Controlling draft along berth: 6m
Port Handling Equipment
The port cargoes are handled through duly authorized Cargo Handling Operator, PANAON ARRASTRE SERVICES, INC. (PASI-MAASIN) using forklift equipment with gang complement deployed by the cargo handling operator.
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Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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Dockside Crane |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
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Container Gantries |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
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Mobile Cranes |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
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Reachstacker |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
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RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
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Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
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Transtainer |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
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Forklifts |
Yes |
1 x 3 MT 1 x 5 MT |
Good condition |
Container Facilities
None.
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
The terminal is suitable for bagged cargos. They are unloaded through a semi-mechanized scheme using vessel cranes with gang complement deployed by cargo handling operators
Bulk cargoes such as copra are contained in boxes being loaded to the vessel through the its crane equipment.
There is a RORO ramp, dimension: 15 X 15 meters and a marshalling area of 2,300 m2 for the vehicles.
Grain and Bulk Handling
Not available.
Main Storage Terminal
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Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
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Refrigerated Cargo |
None |
n/a |
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General Cargo |
Open area |
1904 |
Stevedoring
Stevedoring services are also being provided through the same cargo handling operator, the Panaon Arrastre Services, Inc. (PASI)
Hinterland Information
Delivery of cargoes is also being undertaken by the Cargo Handling Operator (CHO)-PASI but most cargoes are being withdrawn by the cargo owners using their own/rented trucks or vehicles. Cargoes are being transferred from the port’s stacking area to tail end of truck using the forklift equipment provided by the CH operator.
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.
The port has also newly installed Baggage X-Ray Machine Equipment and a Walk-Thru Metal Detector.
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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 |
Yes |
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Fire Engines |
No |
