Facilities
Apart from the Government Pier and Private Pier, a number of Piers/Wharves exist in the Davao Port region specifically for Commercial use. Vessels awaiting berth availability anchor 450 meters off Sta pier in 12 fathoms mud. The anchorage is well protected except during strong southwest monsoon. Pilotage is compulsory for foreign-going vessels with 100 GRT and over; and for domstic vessels with 75 GRT and over. Request for pilot should be made 24 hours in advance to the Davao Pilots' Association.
Davao City and the Port of Davao has 2 government international seaports in (the Sasa Wharf and the Sta. Ana Wharf) and 9 privately owned ports. The City Government is currently in the process of taking over the management of the seaports to modernize facilities, such as 3 big modern quayside cranes and to expand capacity. In addition, the Toril international Fish Port Complex accommodates small and large-scale fishing activities as well as provides among others cold-storage facilities.
Below is a list of Major Piers and Wharves within Davao Port.
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