[Philippines]Dapa Port

PORT PROFILE

Location
  Lat: 09o 45.8’ N, Long: 126o 03.2’ E end of Siargao Island, NE of Bucas Point, Dapa, Surigao del Norte.
 
Entrance Channel
  Dapa port is a natural port which could be approached only through a channel.  Vessel entrance is dangerous due to the narrow, shallow and crooked.winding channel.
 
PORT FACILITIES 
 
Description
  Reinforced concrete general purpose pier on concrete piles for handling passengers and general cargoes.
 
Berthing Facilities
  30m long pier 15m wide with a draft of 6m alongside linked to the shore of 144m long rock causeway and protected by 6m seawall.
 
Storage Facilities
  2 units warehouse (no warehouse at the port area)
 
Anchorage & Fairways
  Vessels usually anchor 1.5 miles ESE of the town proper.
 
PORT SERVICES
 
Cargo Handling
  Dapa Labor Services (DALAS)
 
Banking Services
  Dapa Rural Bank
 
Electricity
  Surigao Electric Company (SIARELCO)