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Port Overview

The Port of Calapan is on Calapan Bay, which is exposed to all winds from north through west is not considered a safe port during the northeast monsoon. The recommended anchorage is in 13 to 18 m, rocky bottom, with the church bearing 177°, and the N extremity of Calapan Point, bearing 063°. The holding ground is poor. The government wharf, on the west side of Calapan Point, is T-headed and extends about 45m from the shore. The T-head is 33m long, with 3 to 5.5 m alongside. The north end is broadened and provides a berth 30m long with a controlling depth of 3.6 m alongside. The port has at least seven berths which can accommodate fastcraft, conventional and RoRo vessels. Primary items handled at the port are agricultural products such as copra, rice, and banana for outgoing cargo and cement, fertilizer and general commodities for incoming cargo.

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

Oriental Mindoro

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port

Calapan

Port's Complete Name

Port of Calapan

Latitude

13.428324

Longitude

121.194585

Managing Company or Port Authority

Philippine Ports Authority (PPA)

Management Contact Person

Leo A. Romero

Acting Port Manager, PMO Mindoro

laromero@ppa.com.ph

Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures

Ninoy Aquino International Airport -  via seacraft Calapan Port to Batangas Port to Manila

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.

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Calapan Labor Service Development Cooperative (Stevedoring Services)

Roxas Drive, LumangBayan 5200 Calapan, Philippines

calsedeco_06@yahoo.com.ph

http://calsedeco.com.ph/

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

10,672

Container Traffic (TEUs)

0 TEUs

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2020

Bulk (MT)

0 MT

Break bulk (MT)

68,188 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

Type of Berth

Quantity

Length

Maximum Draft

Comments

Conventional Berth

7

500 m

5 m


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

Equipment

Available

Total Quantity and Capacity Available

Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage

Dockside Crane

None



Container Gantries

None



Mobile Cranes

None



Reachstacker

None



RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)

None



Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines

None



Transtainer

None



Forklifts

Yes



Container Facilities

The Port of Calapan does not have container facilities.

Customs Guidance

The Port of Calapan 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 Calapan Terminal has an 800 m2 open area along with an existing terminal building.

Grain and Bulk Handling

The Port of Calapan has no 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

800 m2

Stevedoring

CALSEDECO is presently the operator of Cargo Handling Services at the Port of Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro having been authorized as service provider by and has a permit to operate and management contract with the Philippine Ports Authority since 1975.

Hinterland Information

There are no commercial transporter and warehouse vendors in Calapan.

Port Security

The PPA PMO Calapan 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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