- 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 Matnog is the busiest passenger terminal in southern Luzon and is the jump off point to Central Visayas and Mindanao. Small vessels can take anchorage in Matnog Bay, in a depth of 5.5 m, about 400 m from the beach. Larger vessels can anchor in the middle of the bay in depths of 14.6 m. Vessels wishing to enter Matnog Bay may bring the sharp conical summit on Ticlin Island astern, bearing 090°, and anchor according to draft. Matnog's LOCODE is PHMTN.
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 |
Matnog, Sorsogon |
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Port's Complete Name |
TMO Port of Matnog |
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Latitude |
12.584439 |
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Longitude |
124.086160 |
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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 |
The port is located in a typhoon-prone area, and typhoons may disrupt port operations. |
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Handling Figures for 2020 |
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Vessel Calls |
6,982 |
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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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Bulk (MT) |
0 MT |
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Break bulk (MT) |
258,683 rolling cargoes/RORO |
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
Trucks and Buses on-board RORO vessels are not charged handling fees.
Berthing Specifications
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Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length |
Maximum Draft |
Comments |
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Conventional Berth |
6 |
10 m |
9 m |
C. Pier - 15 m. x 105 m. (1,575 m2) RORO Ramp 1 - 9 x 11 meters (99 m2) RORO Ramp 2 - 9 x 11 meters (99 m2) RORO Ramp 3 - 5 x 9 meters (45 m2) RORO Ramp 4 - 9 x 11 meters (99 m2) RORO Ramp 5 - 5 x 9 meters (45 m2) RORO Ramp 6 - 5 x 9 meters (45 m2) |
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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 |
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Draft
Northeast side of R. C. pier - 5.69 meters
Southwest side of pier - 7.48 meters
Controlling depth - 6.39 meters
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 Matnog serves mostly rolling cargoes.
Container Facilities
The Port of Matnog does not have container facilities.
Customs Guidance
The Port of Matnog caters only domestic ferry and cargo vessels.
For more information on customs in the Philippines, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
The Port of Matnog is a Ro-Ro berthing facility using Mediterranean docking and caters to domestic passenger ferries and cargo vessels. It has a 5000 m2 open storage area and 5 berthing locations. The terminal building is 2,144 m2.
Grain and Bulk Handling
The Port of Matnog does not have grain discharging facilities.
Main Storage Terminal
Trestle - 11m. x 120m. (1,320 m2)
Back-up Area 1 - 9,246.88 m2
Back-up Area 2 - 4,734 m2
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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 |
5000 m2 |
Stevedoring
TMO Matnog manages the stevedoring activities at the port.
Hinterland Information
There is no large scale transporter based in Matnog as the port is only a connecting RORO point for vehicles from Luzon going to Visayas and Mindanao.
Port Security
TMO Matnog 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 |
