Isabel

Size limits

LOA 280m, beam 32m, draught 12.0m, 65,000DWT.

Load line zone

China Sea Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical 21 Jan to Apr 30, Summer May 1 to Jan 20.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

Approach and entry: Enter the bay in mid-channel and approach the berths from W.

Anchorages

Vessels can anchor in the middle of the bay in a depth of 30m equidistant from both the town pier and the airstrip seaward end, 0.5nm from the W shore. Anchorage can also be found 0.5nm NNE of Sacay Point in a depth of approx 15.0m, mud but it is advisable to use both anchors because of poor holding ground.

Quarantine anchorage: The quarantine anchorage is situated approx 0.8nm W of Catiyoman Point in a depth of approx 80m.

Restrictions

Night docking/undocking anytime as long as berthing permit issued.

Tugs

Two tugs with 6,000hp are available for hire through the harbour pilot.

Mooring

Berthing/unberthing is at pilot's discretion, depending on weather conditions.

Docking at Pasar Pier is restricted to low berthing speed, use of sufficient anchors and tug assistance, when wave action is minimal during the day and overhang of vessel beyond the end of the pier should be allowed for by use of a ship's anchor.

Charts and publications

BA 4477. Admiralty Pilot NP33, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Should be advised 24 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

VHF: Pilots & Port: Ch 16, 12, available 24 hours.

Health

Quarantine Officer boards with pilot and checks documents at anchorage.

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

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Fuel and diesel oil can be supplied by barge from Cebu. Diesel oil can be supplied by road tanker.

Medical

Pasar Hospital, 1.5km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Tacloban City.

Where it is

Isabel is located at the head of Dupon Bay.

The port

Isabel is a private operated port which monitored by Philippine Ports Authority, Port Management Office (PMO) for Western Leyte and has merged traffic figure with Ormoc. (See also Ormoc port information). The port has been developed to serve local fertiliser and copper smelting plants and handles bulk, bagged and liquid cargoes.

Traffic

Approx 5,300,000t of cargo, 7,000TEU, 18,000 vessels and 3,200,000 passengers merged traffic figure with Ormoc port handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Isabel?

Pilotage is compulsory and is available day or night.

What time zone is Isabel in?

Local time at Isabel is UTC+8. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Isabel?

The deepest berth listed is at Philphos Installation: 12.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Isabel in?

China Sea Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical 21 Jan to Apr 30, Summer May 1 to Jan 20.

Who carries out Port State Control at Isabel?

Port State Control at Isabel: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Isabel?

The UN/LOCODE of Isabel is PHISL.

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