TERMINAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT- ROXAS
Contact Information:
TERMINAL MANAGEMENT OFFICE (TMO)
PORT OF DANGAY, ROXAS
Dangay Port, Roxas
Oriental Mindoro
Mr. Leo A. Romero
Officer-in-Charge
Tel No. (043)289-2813
Mobile No. 0921-443-7147
Port Authority
Port Management Office of Calapan
San Antonio, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro
Telephone: (043)2886187and Tel/Fax 2881687
email:pmocalapan@yahoo.com
Mr. Felix M. Barcala - Port Manager
Port District of Southern Luzon
#164 13th Street, Port Area, Manila
Tel. Nos. 301-9577, 301-9576, Tel/Fax: 301-9579,
e-mail address: hemiole@eastern.com.ph
GENERAL INFORMATION
Roxas lies in the southern part of the Province of Oriental Mindoro. It is located on geographical coordinates latitude 12-35-30.00" N and longitude 121-30-45.00"E. It is bounded on the north by the Municipality of Bongabong, on the east by Tablas Strait, on the south by the Municipality of Mansalay and on the west by portions of Mansalay and Bongabong. The Port of Dangay, Roxas is located at approximately 148 kilometrs or roughly 2 ½ -3 hours drive away from the City of Calapan. Like the Port of Calapan, it plays a vital role in the Strong Republic Nautical Highway project of the government. It serves as the gateway to the Visayas and the Mindanao being the gateway and jump-off station for tourists and passengers southbound through the Caticlan jetty port.
The town of Roxas is rich with pasture lands, ricefields and quiet beach strips. It is famous for its magnificent caves and spectacular mountain view.
Among its famous tourist destinations are the following:
· San Rafael Cave
· San Vicente Eco-Forest
· Happy Valley Mountain View
· Beaches and Inland Resorts
Among the main productsucts being handled in the Port of Dangay, Roxas are rice, rice bran, fruits, vegetables, fish and home appliances.
PORT PROFILE
Location
Latitude: 12*39'N
Longitude: 121*33'E
Port area - 7, 270 sq.m.
Land access
The Port is accessible by land travel for approximately 2 ½ to 3 hours. It is about one (1) kilometer away from the Poblacion of Roxas.
Physical environment/topography
Diurnal tide range: 1.13 meters; average tide level: 0.55 meters. Currents in the vicinity of the harbor are strong in the southeastern direction during flood and northeastern during ebb.
PORT FACILITIES
Anchorage and fairway - there is a designated area at the port
Navigational aids - there is a lighthouse at the approach to the port
Storage areas - there is a covered storage area at the port
Information technology and communication system:
There are radio, telephone but no fax facilities at the TMO
Telecommunication
Landlines and cellular based communications, cable tv, am/fm radio, internet are available in the town proper.
Safety and security features
Private security agency provides security and law enforcement within the port.
Other government agencies in the port
There is no other government agency inside the port.
The Philippine Coast Guard is situated just outside the port premises.
Berthing facilities
There is a provision for a Roro facility at the port of Roxas.
Roll-On Roll-Off (RoRo) facilitiesTwo (2)
Two (2) Ramps with 9.0 x 9.0 meter fixed (protruding) ramp with a depth of 4.5 meter.
PORT SERVICES
Bunkering
R. Liwanag Petron Trucking Services, Roxas, Or. Mindoro
Pilotage - Not compulsory
Fresh water supply
There are fresh water ancillary operators at the port supplying the vessels calling at the port
Maritime waste and garbage collection -garbage collection in the port is in place in coordination with the Municipal Government of Roxas for a minimal fee of Php50.00 payable to LGU Roxas per pick-up of garbage.
Cargo Handling Services
Arrastre/stevedoring
This is being handled by PPA - Roxas Port Services, a Special Takeover Unit (STU) of the PPA.
Trucking hauling service
There are private trucking/hauling service operators at the port with valid PTOs for one year.
Services for passengers, shippers and the general public
Passenger terminal building
The TMO has a passenger terminal building operated by Nautical Ports Management Services, Inc., (NPMSI) with an approximate area of 160 sq. meters with gang chairs, separate comfort rooms for men and women, feeding area for nursing mothers/diaper changing area, water dispensers with hot and cold; television sets and air conditioning units. Terminal fee is Php15.00 per head. There is a canteen on the 2nd floor which is also operated by the NPMSI.
