PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Dumaguete
Pilot
updated May 2010- Dumaguete pilot boarding place Pilot boards09°18.8′N 123°19.2′E
Compulsory for all vessels. At least 24 hours advance notice must be sent to Philippine Ports Authority-Dumaguete who in turn inform the Dumaguete Pilots' Association. Pilot boards approximately 0.5nm E of the port in position 09°18.8'N 123°19.2'E and for San Carlos or Bais Bay in position 09°18.6'N 123°20.6'E.
The pilot launch, powered by a single 16hp engine, 8.5m long with a half-arch out-rigger, is used in conveying the pilots or other boarding teams to the vessel at the designated boarding station. With only this motorised banca, prompt and efficient pilotage services are usually hampered during inclement weather.
Key data
updated Sep 2021Size limits
LOA 120m, draught 6.0m.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Mean spring range 1.2m; mean neap range 0.6m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dumaguete | — | — | 1 |
| Dumaguete Coconut Mills Terminal | — | 120 m | 1 |
| Tandayag Port | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Sep 2021Approach
Approach and entry: Dumaguete should be approached on a W track with the light on No 1 Pier right ahead exercising caution against an eddy reported to occur 0.05nm off the pier which causes a S set away from the berth.
Anchorages
Outer anchorage: On account of the depth no anchorage areas are recommended. Vessels usually anchor SE of Dumaguete Light situated at the root of No 1 Pier, in approximately 27.4m, coral sand, seaward of a line drawn from Dumaguete Point to the seaward extremity of No 1 Pier. Inshore of this line soundings decrease rapidly.
Prohibited anchorage: Care should be taken not to anchor near the submarine cables extending from Calindagan village, 1nm S of Dumaguete port.
Restrictions
Berthing may not be possible during the monsoon season. Berthing is permitted during daylight hours (0600-1800hrs) only. Unberthing may take place at anytime.
Charts and publications
BA 4473. Admiralty Pilot NP33, NP286(4).
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Vessel's ETA should be sent to Philippines Port Authority-Dumaguete 24 hours prior to arrival.
Communications
VHF: Pilots & Port: Ch 16, available 24 hours a day.
Notices and regulations
Domestic vessels employing the services of a pilot shall be given priority to berth alongside Dumaguete Pier No 1, but vessels of foreign registry shall receive preference to dock along the S side of that pier.
Inspections
Port State Control here: Tokyo MOU.
Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Office for Transportation Security - DOTC
Address: The Columbia Tower, Ortigas Avenue, Mandaluyong City, Manila, Philippines.
Fax: +63 2 725 4787
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated Sep 2021Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Road tanker deliveries are available from Petron, Caltex and Shell. At least 24 hours advance notice is required.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital, 2km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Dumaguete-Sibulan Airport, 3.7km.
Working hours
Normally 12 hours/day, 24 hours by prior arrangement by cargo owner, cargo handling contractor and the Port Authority.
About Dumaguete
updated Oct 2021Where it is
Dumaguete is located on the SE side of Negros island.
The port
The city of Dumaguete is the capital of Oriental Negros and main distribution link for southern Negros Oriental to the other ports of the archipelago.
Dumaguete has 3 subports. At Larena (09°15'N 123°35'E), Tandayag (09°30'N 123°18'E) and Guihulngan (10°20'N 123°20'E).
The principal cargoes handled by the port are basic commodities such as rice, corn, sugar, timber, copra and fertiliser as well as passengers.
Traffic
Approx 2,300,000t of cargo, 40,000TEU, 17,000 vessels and 1,300,000 passengers handled annually.
Questions about Dumaguete
Where does the pilot board at Dumaguete?
The pilot boards at Dumaguete pilot boarding place, 09°18.8′N 123°19.2′E.
What time zone is Dumaguete in?
Local time at Dumaguete is UTC+8. No summer time.
What is the water density at Dumaguete?
1025.
Which load line zone is Dumaguete in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Dumaguete?
Port State Control at Dumaguete: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Dumaguete?
The UN/LOCODE of Dumaguete is PHDGT.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Dumaguete say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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