The Port of Talusan is the port that served the needs of three towns located within the island of Olutanga, Zamboanga Sibuguey.
It is located at 37° N Long 123° 01' 5 E, SW of Igat Point of Moro Gulf, Province of Zamboanga Sibuguey.
NAVIGATIONAL APPROACH
The Port of Talusan is accessible by passing through the Moro Gulf and Sibuguey Bay towards Locsico Bay and at the entrance of Cataliza Strait separating the Olutanga Island from the mainland of Zamboanga Peninsula.
ENTRANCE CHANNEL
Reaching the Locsico Bay and at Locsico Point, the vessel enters the Cataliza Strait and proceeds to the port of Talusan.
ACHORAGE
Coral reefs within the vicinity of the port prohibit vessels to anchor within the port area.
FACILITIES AND FEATURES
10.50m x 14m concrete wharf rock bulkhead and seawall
Concrete back up area
Controlling water depth 5 - 6m
PORT SERVICES / STATISTICS
SHIPPING COMPANIES AND VESSELS
Companies regularly servicing the Port of Talusan are Ever Shipping Lines and Magnolia Shipping Inc.. Ever Shipping Lines has MV Ever Queen of Hope while Magnolia Shipping Inc. has MV Magnolia Emerald.
SHIPPING ROUTE AND SCHEDULES
Routes for vessels calling the Port of Talusan are Zamboanga City, Margosatubig and Sagasa. MV Magnolia Emerald leaves Zamboanga every Tuesday and Thursday for Sagasa and Talusan while MV Ever Queen of Hope leaves Talusan every Tuesday and Thursday for Margosatubig and Zamboanga.
CARGO HANDLING OPERATOR
Talusan Stevedoring owned and managed by Marlyn Ramiso and being supported by five officers. The operation of the port is under the direct supervision of the Municipal Engineer of Talusan.
CARGO HANDLING EQUIPMENT
Pallet boards
Tarpaulins
Sliding boards
TOP CARGOES
Copra
Agar-agar
Rice and Corn
Live Animals
Softdrinks
Various dry goods
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mailing Address
Municipal Port of Talusan
Local Government Unit - Talusan
7012 Zamboanga, Sibuguey Province
