2.1.3.27 Philippines - Mindanao Port of Surigao
Port Overview
Surigao Port is is a large-sized port. The types of vessels regularly calling at SURIGAO are Ro-Ro/Passenger Ship (24%), General Cargo (16%), Cargo (16%), Passenger (13%), Landing Craft (8%). The maximum length of the vessels recorded to having entered this port is 122 meters. The maximum draught is 6.3 meters. The maximum deadweight is 7787 tons.
The Port Management Office of Surigao has jurisdiction over various ports in the provinces of Surigao Del Norte (including Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands), Surigao del Sur and the Province of Dinagat Islands. Passengers and cargoes from Southern Leyte and even Agusan Del Sur and Agusan Del Norte are handled at Surigao thereby making it the premier port in the Caraga region.
Under PMO Surigao’s supervision are the four Terminal Management Offices (TMO) namely TMO Lipata in Surigao del Norte and TMO Siargao, which oversees ports in Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands from its base at the Port of Dapa in Siargao Islands, Surigao del Norte. TMO Dinagat Islands oversees government ports in the island province from its base in the Port of San Jose, while TMO Tandag manages ports in the Province of Surigao del Sur from its base at the Port of Tandag in Tandag City.
Port website: https://ppasurigao.weebly.com/
Key port information can 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 |
Surigao |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Surigao City (0 km) |
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Port's Complete Name |
Port of Surigao |
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Latitude |
9.782382 |
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Longitude |
125.500878 |
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Managing Company or Port Authority |
Philippine Ports Authority |
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Management Contact Person |
Froilan Caturla (+63853425352) |
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Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Surigao Airport (5 km) PAL, Cebu Pacific |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Froilan U. Caturla, Acting Port Manager
Port Management Office of Surigao, PPA Administration Building, Borromeo Street, Port Area, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, 8400 Philippines
Rowee Endaya – (+63) 917 107 5367 General Manager
Globalport Terminals, Inc - Port Of Surigao City Cargo Handler
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.3 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 |
Aug to Dec |
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Major Import Campaigns |
No |
N/A |
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Other Comments |
N/A |
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Handling Figures for 2021 |
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Vessel Calls |
6,818 |
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Container Traffic (TEUs) |
5,866 |
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Handling Figures for 2021 |
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Vessel Calls |
6,818 |
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Container Traffic (TEUs) |
5,866 |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: Port of Surigao Handling Charges
Berthing Specifications
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Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length |
Maximum Draft |
Comments |
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Conventional Berth |
10 |
729 m |
10 m |
Conventional Berth 2,3,4,9,10 RORO Berth 1,5,6,7,8 |
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Container Berth |
2 |
200 m |
10 m |
Berth 2,3 |
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Silo Berth |
None |
N/A |
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Berthing Tugs |
None |
N/A |
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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 |
2,3 |
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Exports - Bagged Cargo |
2,3 |
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Imports and Exports - RoRo |
None |
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Other Imports |
None |
Port Handling Equipment
The port equipment is managed by Global Port Terminals Inc.
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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 |
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Container Gantries |
No |
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Mobile Cranes |
No |
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Reachstacker |
No |
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RoRo Tugmaster (w/ Trailer) |
No |
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Grain Elevator w/ Bagging Machines |
No |
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Transtainer |
No |
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Forklifts |
Yes |
1 unit, 25 T | Other equipment to deploy once Port operations are in full swing after major repairs to infrastructure damaged by TY Odette. |
Container Facilities
There are no container facilities, only a marshalling yard. Shipping companies have container yards outside the port.
Customs Guidance
Customs Clearances can be filed at the Port of Surigao Bureau of Customs Office. For more information on customs in the Philippines, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
Location: Block 2
Total Area 4,617 m3
Container Yard / Marshalling Yard
Location: Block 6
Total Area 636 m3
Cargo Shed Area
Location: Block 6
Total Area 716 m3
Open Storage Area
Stevedoring
Global Port handles all port and stevedoring operations.
Hinterland Information
Accredited transporter from the shipping lines will load the incoming and outgoing TEUs. RORO cargoes will be the responsibility of the owners to book for loading to a RORO vessel.
Port Security
PPA Police secure the Port with augmentation of local contracted security forces.