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Masbate
Pilot
updated May 2010- Masbate pilot boarding Pilot boards12°23.8′N 123°37.7′E
Requests for pilotage, which is compulsory, should be communicated to the Harbour Pilot Association, Legazpi City, at least 36 hours prior to arrival. The pilot will board 1.5nm NE of the harbour entrance. Only one vessel can be received at a time inside the harbour. Large vessels should attempt entry only during daylight with favourable conditions.
Key data
updated Aug 2020Size limits
LOA 129m, beam 20m, 4,621DWT.
Load line zone
China Sea Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical 21 Jan to Apr 30, Summer May 1 to Jan 20.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masbate | — | 129 m | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Aug 2020Approach
From a position on the coastal track NE of Bagabaut Point (12°28'N 123°33'E) the track leads SSE for approximately 6.5nm to a position NE of Northwest Point. From this position the track leads SSW in the mid-channel, passing (with positions from Northwest Point Light):
ESE of a buoy (red conical) 0.3nm NE, marking the seaward edge of the reef NE of Northwest Point, then:
ESE of Northwest Point, then:
WNW of a buoy (black can) marking the W edge of the reef extending 0.25nm W from the E entrance point. From this position track continues SSW for approximately 0.5nm towards the inner anchorage.
Anchorages
Outer anchorage: Anchorage can be obtained NE of the harbour entrance in a depth of 69m, sand, with the lighthouse bearing 225° distant 1nm.
Inner anchorage: Anchorage located 0.8nm SW of Northwest Point. Anchorage is well protected and safe.
Charts and publications
BA 4487. Admiralty Pilot NP33, NP286(4).
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 May 2010Bunkers, water and stores
Stores: Provisions available from local chandlers.
Medical
Masbate Provincial Hospital, Masbate College Hospital.
Transport
Airport: 1.5km, daily flights to Manila.
About Masbate
updated Aug 2020Where it is
Masbate is located SW of the Bicol Peninsula, on the NW of Masbate Island.
The port
Masbate is a port of entry with a harbour which is deep and well sheltered from all winds. The port handles general cargo, Ro-Ro and passengers.
Questions about Masbate
Where does the pilot board at Masbate?
The pilot boards at Masbate pilot boarding, 12°23.8′N 123°37.7′E.
What time zone is Masbate in?
Local time at Masbate is UTC+8. No summer time.
Which load line zone is Masbate 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 Masbate?
Port State Control at Masbate: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Masbate?
The UN/LOCODE of Masbate is PHMBT.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Masbate 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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