- 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 Bulan is located at the southeast end of Luzon, is the ideal jump-off point to Masbate, Cebu and Western Samar islands not traversed by the Pan Philippine Highway. Bulan is the most important town in this vicinity, and stands on the north side of the entrance to the Sabang River, north of Sabang Point. Bulan Light is shown from a concrete tower, 8m high, standing on the shore near the middle of the town.
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 |
Sorsogon |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Bulan |
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Port's Complete Name |
TMO Port of Bulan |
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Latitude |
12.666188 |
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Longitude |
123.872439 |
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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 |
Typhoons may disrupt port operations. |
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Handling Figures for 2020 |
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Vessel Calls |
3,031 |
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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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|---|---|
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Bulk (MT) |
0 MT |
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Break bulk (MT) |
110,198 MT |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following links:
Vessel: 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 |
2 |
200 m |
4 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
RC Pier - 1,192.20 m2
RORO Ramp - 81 m2
Concrete Causeway - 2,184 m2
Concrete Approach Road - 1,220.50 m2
Reclamation Area - 2,750 m2
PPA TMO Building - 220.50 m2
Sideslope w/deflector wall - Passenger Terminal Building - 108 m2
Lighthouse - Port Lighting System - 2
Powerhouse - 24 m2
Draft: Average draft alongside RC Pier is 2.5 m at its west side. At the east side, average draft is 1.8 m.
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
The Port of Bulan does not have port handling equipment.
Container Facilities
The Port of Bulan does not have container facilities.
Customs Guidance
The Port of Bulan caters only domestic ferry and vessel cargo.
For more information on customs in the Philippines, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
The Port of Bulan is a non Ro-Ro berthing facility and uses conventional docking for domestic passenger ferry and cargo vessels. It has 1700 m2 open storage area and 2 berthing locations. The 2,750 m2 reclamation area is available for storage of cargo.
Grain and Bulk Handling
The Port of Bulan 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 |
1700 m2 |
Stevedoring
TMO Bulan will arrange for stevedoring activities at the port.
Hinterland Information
Bulan transport company: BULAN SORSOGON TRUCKING / bulansorsogontrucking@gmail.com
Port Security
The PPA TMO Bulan 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 |
