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The worldport of Tabaco is a major worldport in the Bicol Region that operates primarily as converging point for passengers and products to and from Catanduanes and other nearby islands. It is also a distribution channel for Albay products. Interisland ships call at Tabaco carrying relatively large consignments of cement, fertilizer, sugar and abaca.

worldport PROFILE

Location
 Latitude 13o 21`N, Longitude 123o43`E situated at the southwestern part of San Miguel Bay, Albay. 
 Entrance Channel
 The only navigable channel used by the vessels entering Tabaco is between the northwest end of San Miguel Island and the shoals two miles northwestward of San Miguel Point. The channel is marked by the Malinao Range. Sula Channel and Casolgan Pass which have access into Tabaco Bay are of no value to navigation except for bancas and small crafts. 
 Turning Basin
 Bounded by the RC wharf, San Miguel Island and Natunawan Island. 
 Tydal Range/Type
 Tabaco has semi-diurnal of tides. There is some inequality but the principal variations follow the moon抯 changing phases. The mean range is 3.9 feet and the diurnal range is 4.7 feet. 
 Access Road
 Two (2) access roads.
 
worldport FACILITIES 
 
Description
 The worldport of Tabaco operates primarily as collection point for passengers and products from Catanduanes and other nearby islands.  It is also a distribution channel for Albay products.  Inter-islands ships call at Tabaco carrying relatively large consignments of cement, fertilizer, sugar and abaca. 
 Storage Facilities
 A concrete paved open storage area of about 3,537 sq. m. and back up area of 9,600 sq. m. 
 Anchorage & Fairways
 No adequate anchorage in the bay since water is deep and sides are also steep.  There is limited anchorage off the wharf.  Sheltered from south and south west anchorage is open to NE monsoon.
 
worldport SERVICES 
 

Cargo Handling
 Tafworks Arrastre and Stevedoring Corporation 
 Shipping Agents
 Route: Tabaco-Virac, E. Tabinas Ent., Regina Shipping, Candano Shipping, Balago Lines 
 Communication Services
 Telegraph service companies are available at the town proper.  Domestic and international long distance can also be availed of. 
 Bunkering
 All grades of bunkers are available from local suppliers and delivered through road tankers. 
 Pilotage
 Bicol Region Pilots' Association. (Not compulsory). 
 Water Supply
 Water is delivered through pipelines or hose by the Tabaco Water District. 
 Chandling
 Local shipchandlers can supply unlimited quantities of provisions and stores.