Surigao

1. Surigao boarding position: domestic vessels Pilot boards09°47.7′N 125°30.7′E
2. Surigao boarding position: foreign vessels Pilot boards09°51.5′N 125°28.5′E

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 147.83m, beam 25m, 19,999DWT.

Off Shore: LOA 199.9m, 64,247DWT.

Load line zone

Tropical.

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

Port limits

The port limits are bounded by 09°51.50'N 125°28.50'E.

Anchorages

Vessels can anchor, in 26 to 29m, sand, within a circle with a diameter of 0.5 mile located E of the light. This anchorage lies close off the steep-to edge of the shore bank and is exposed to the Northeast Monsoon.

Some protection is afforded by the islands to the NE. Ships over 140m in length should not anchor within about the 20m curve fronting the bay.

Restrictions

It is not recommended to transit through Hinatuan Passage for purposes of docking at Nonoc pier at night due to unpredictability of the current.

Tugs

There are two tugboats on standby, available on request.

Charts and publications

BA 4474, 4475. Admiralty Pilot NP33, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA Required:

Harbour Master: 3 days

Pilots: 3 days

Communications

VHF: VHF connects all terminal units, callsign "RCPI" and "PT & T". Pilot station, Ch 16.

Port can be contacted:

Telephone: 63 86 2317361, 63 86 8262015

Fax: 63 86 8262016

Flags

Philippines flag to be flown.

Notices and regulations

Vessels: Application for berth (ABA).

Cargoes: Application for pre-stacking.

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: Provided by the Port Management Office.

Bunkers: Fuel is supplied by local distributors, Petron, Caltex and Shell.

Medical

Hospitals and clinics are available, approx 1-2km from port area.

Transport

Regional airport is available.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Surigao, Verano, is located on the eastern side of the mouth of the Surigao River, approx 5km SE of Bilaa Point on the NE tip of Surigao Island.

The port

The port has a reinforced concrete general purpose wharf. There is a causeway of 175m.

Principal commodities: Imports: Iron and steel, flour, sugar, copra, and animal feeds. Exports: Cement, copra, chrome ore, nickel ore and plywood.

Taganito (Sub-Port) mainly handles ore, limestone, chemical tankers, sulphur and construction materials.

Traffic

Approx 37,000,000t of cargo, 1,500TEU, 25,000 vessels and 3,000,000 passengers handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Surigao?

The pilot boards at Surigao boarding position: domestic vessels, 09°47.7′N 125°30.7′E. Surigao has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Surigao in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Surigao?

The deepest berth listed is at Pacific Nickel Philippines Inc. (PNPI): 16.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Surigao in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Surigao?

Port State Control at Surigao: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Surigao?

The UN/LOCODE of Surigao is PHSUG.

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