Davao - Clearance
For full details on clearing into and out of the country see Philippines Formalities.
The yacht quarantine anchorage is located 50-100m off the southern Sta. Anna wharf (approximately 07°04.53N, 125°37.74E). It is deep here and is a lee shore anchorage making it a little dangerous with a 0.5-1m SW swell in SW winds and rather uncomfortable.
It may be possible to anchor in shallower water closer to the southernmost jetty, but clear of busy ferry access lanes. Quarantine and Customs will come to the boat. Immigration will also visit (they may need to be informed of your arrival).
Since the opening of Holiday Ocean View Marina, it is permitted to come in the marina first and clear entrance formalities yourself in Davao City. Coming up along the East side of Samal will give you more room to sail and less current and boat traffic.
Last updated: December 2016
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Checking out of Davao, we anchored outside Santa Ana Wharf and notified the local Port Authority (office on the wharf). First, go to the Bureau of Quarantine where you will get a quarantine clearance for outgoing vessels. Then go to immigration to check out. They will give you the immigration port clearance. Then take everything to the Bureau of customs where they will need all documents above to issue you the final clearance to leave. Everything went smooth and took half a day.
The information regarding Ocean View Marina in Davao is not up to date. Here is the situation now:
1. There is now only one pontoon available for cruising boats. The western pontoon has been closed down to accommodate fish cages and the owner’s boats.
2. The van service has become quite unreliable lately due to the fact that it is used more and more by the condotel next door built by the same owner.
3. Their website has been taken down, so don’t bother looking for it.
4. If you really really want to stop at the Ocean View Marina, don’t use the numbers listed above. Send an email to [email protected] Subject: attention Ma’am Ruth.
5. We have been told very recently that the yard will not do haul-outs anymore. Boats still accepted, but only in the water.
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