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Gingoog
Pilot
updated May 2010Medina: Pilotage is advisable for berthing and unberthing as coral heads encumber the inshore ends of the S pier. Pilots can be obtained from Cagayan de Oro.
Indophil: Pilotage is compulsory and board approx 2nm from the berth. Pilots are obtained from Cagayan de Oro.
Lunao: The pilot boards just off the pier.
Anakan: Pilots are not available at Anakan, but a representative from the timber mill boards approx 1.5nm offshore.
Key data
updated Jun 2021Size limits
LOA 174.4m, beam 27.7m, draught 10.0m, 35,332DWT.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
1025.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmar Terminal | 10.00 m | 174 m | 1 |
| Medina Terminal | — | 150 m | 2 |
| Asia Pacific Timber & Plywood Corp. | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Aug 2013Approach
Gingoog Bay is entered between Sipaca Point and Diuata Point (09°06'N 125°13'E), 20nm ENE. The shores of the bay are fringed with narrow, steep to coral reefs and there are no dangers outside a distance of 1nm offshore.
The track leads SE passing NE of Talisayan (8°54.68'N 124°53.05'E) and NE of Medina (8°52.46'N 125°02.24'E). Another track leads SSE passing ENE of Minlagas (8°52.46'N 125°02.24'E) and continues SSE for 3 miles to a position N of Gingoog City.
Anchorages
Talisayan: Has an anchorage exposed to NE winds, close to the coastal reef N of Talisayan, in a depth of 37m.
Medina: Anchorage is not recommended on account of deep water close offshore. Large vessels sometimes anchor off the piers to load copra from lighters, which can be obtained from Cebu city.
Lunao: There is an anchorage 0.2nm off the pier in depths of 30-55m.
Gingoog: There is an anchorage 0.25nm N of the city in a depth of 27.0m.
Anakan: There is anchorage NW of the pier in a depth of 73m, in good holding, with Anakan Point bearing 078° or the city of Gingoog bearing about 243°. A pair of leading beacons (triangular, red and white stripes) are secured to trees on the hillside at elevations of 76m and 183m. The beacons in line, bearing 132°, lead to the anchorage NW of the pier. They are difficult to distinguish beyond a distance of 1.5nm.
Odiongan: There is an anchorage for smaller vessels on a ridge of sand and coral N of the E side of the entrance of the Odiongan river. Larger vessels may anchor 0.4nm offshore in 37m.
Magsaysay (Linugos): There is an anchorage obtained in 13m, sand and mud, well protected from NE winds.
Restrictions
Due to the presence of floating logs, which can cause propeller damage, arrival during daylight is recommended. Night movements are prohibited.
There is a dangerous rock lying on the coastal reef close SE of Sipaca Point. There is a detached coral shoal lying 0.25nm offshore and 7.3m deep and 0.25nm E of Gingoog city at depth of 1.2m.
Mooring
At Lunao terminal, it is recommended that vessels berth starboard side alongside during the SW monsoon and port side alongside during the NE monsoon. The use of an anchor is recommended.
Charts and publications
BA 3810, 4472. Admiralty Pilot NP33,NP286(6).
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 Jun 2021Repairs
The mill workshop at Anakan can carry out minor repairs.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water is available from Lunao and Anakan berths.
Stores: Available from Anakan berth.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Gingoog Sanitarium and Hospital (12km).
Transport
Nearest airport: Butuan Airport (53km).
About Gingoog
updated Jun 2021Where it is
Gingoog is located in Gingoog Bay on the N coast of Mindanao Island.
The port
Gingoog city stands at the head of Gingoog Bay. There are several ports around the bay offering berths of varying size. The various Sub-Ports are Talisayan, Medina, Indophil, Lunao and Anakan.
Traffic
Approx 260,000t of cargo and 200 vessels handled annually.
Questions about Gingoog
What are the pilot arrangements at Gingoog?
Medina: Pilotage is advisable for berthing and unberthing as coral heads encumber the inshore ends of the S pier.
What time zone is Gingoog in?
Local time at Gingoog is UTC+8. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Gingoog?
The deepest berth listed is at Wilmar Terminal: 10.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Gingoog in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Gingoog?
Port State Control at Gingoog: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Gingoog?
The UN/LOCODE of Gingoog is PHGIN.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Gingoog 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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