Kaputian Wharf in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS), Davao del Norte is about 45 minutes away by boat from the Sta. Ana Wharf, Davao City. It is managed by the city government of IGaCoS and is a vital link, especially for residents who regularly use it as a passageway for basic commodities/exchanges and for the island's tourists.
NAVIGATIONAL APPROACH
Kaputian Port is navigable through the Davao Gulf. For those approaching the gulf, one can pass between the east side of Samal Island and the coastline west of Davao Oriental.
ENTRANCE CHANNEL
Vessels plying the Kaputian route enter the Pakiputan Strait which lies between Davao City and Samal Island.
ACHORAGE
No designated anchorage.
FACILITIES AND FEATURES
50m x 6m causeway
11.40m x 7m concrete deck on piers
Concrete warehouse/passenger waiting area with office
PORT SERVICES / STATISTICS
NUMBER OF PASSENGERS PLYING KAPUTIAN - STA. ANA ROUTE WITHIN FIVE DAYS TRAFFIC COUNT (2005)
WHARF
SHIPCALLS
VESSEL CAPACITY
PASSENGERS
Kaputian Pier - Outgoing
26
2,808
1,473
Sta. Ana Wharf - Incoming
56
4,599
3,496
CARGOES HANDLED
Copra, agricultural products, livestock, softdrinks and various basic commodities
SHIPPING / VESSELS
VESSEL
DEPARTURE
ROUTES
TALIKUD
STA. ANA
M/V Joperson 4
4:15AM - Daily
9:00AM - Daily
Kaputian - Sta. Ana
M/V Shirley
6:00AM - Daily
1:30PM - Daily
Kaputian - Sta. Ana
M/V Gintubay
6:30AM - Daily
8:00AM - Daily
Kaputian - Sta. Ana
M/V Sea Pacific
9:00AM - Daily
3:00PM - Daily
Kaputian - Sta. Ana
M/V Grace
10:00AM - Daily
3:15PM - Daily
Kaputian - Sta. Ana
M/V Joperson 3
8:15AM - Daily
3:00PM - Daily
Kaputian - Sta. Ana
M/V Palbros 1&2 (Alternate)
7:45AM - Daily
12:00NN - Daily
Kaputian - Sta. Ana
* Daily Routes from Kaputian to Davao City and Vice Versa are subject to change without prior notice and depend on maximum number of passengers per trip.
CONTACT INFO
Contact Person
Engr. Darwin S. Arig
Contact Number
(084) 300-0006 / 301-4073
Address
Barangay Poblacion, Kaputian District
8120 Island Garden City of Samal
Davao del Norte
