Port Overview 

The port of Naval is the main port serving the Biliran province.  Mainly used for passengers traveling to/from Cebu and the islands surrounding the area such as Maripipi or Higatangan. In 2018, 2,400 passengers have transited from Naval port.  

Coming from Cebu, the main cargos coming in are cement, aggregate/construction material, fertilizers (in big bags or sacs), and few general goods such as rice, corn in break bulk. Copra is the only product transiting out of the port, there are no regular or seasonal schedule, it mainly depends on the market price. 

Bunkering is not common but can be arranged on demand. 

Port website: www.ppa.com.ph  

Key port information may also be found at: https://www.maritime-database.com/

Port Picture 

Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

Stevedoring: AWG Port Services (AWGPS) 

Mr. Alex Lim Ang 

General Manager 

053 500-9617 

Security: Lockheed Global Security and Investigation Services Inc. (LGSISI) 

Port Performance 

The Naval port is a small port serving the Biliran province only, which is the less populated in the Region 8. Never congested, vessels transporting relief cargos would be prioritised anyway in case of emergency. 

The average cargo transiting per month is 1,800 mt. 

There is no equipment to receive containers or heavy equipment.  There is a possibility of renting a crane and other equipment outside the port but it is preferable to contract ships with cranes. 

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges 

Berthing Specifications 

There is a total of 5 berths:

• Berth 1 is used for the Bancas (local made boats) 
• Berth 2 is the deeper and generally used for the vessels transporting copra 
• Berth 3 Ro-Ro 
• Berth 4 is used for the Cebu’s regular ferries 
• Berth 5 is habitually not used (draft is only 2.2m) 

Port Handling Equipment 

Container Facilities 

Not available 

Customs Guidance 

Not available, only national transport. 

Terminal Information 

Multipurpose Terminal

The terminal is a passenger terminal. The cargos are discharged and loaded directly on trucks or stored on an open space; however, the owners are asked to pick up their goods within the day. 

There is a 9m large Ro-Ro ramps at the extremity of the berth. 

Grain and Bulk Handling

Not available. 

Main Storage Terminal

Stevedoring 

The cargo activities are not common but a private company provides stevedoring services. They can hire manual labour on demand; it is recommended to contact them before coming. 

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.