The document proposes developing a sea-based transportation fleet for Davao City, Philippines to alleviate traffic congestion. Davao City has poor road infrastructure and a growing population, making land transportation increasingly difficult. The proposal suggests implementing water taxis, shuttles, and buses to transport passengers between key areas more efficiently than over land. Developing this fleet would create new industries and reduce pressure on roads. Next steps include sourcing boats from Florida, partnering with a local operator, and integrating the sea services with existing land transportation.

1. Davao City
Sea-based Transportation
Fleet
White Paper by Warlito N. Vicente, Jr.
Email:wnvicente@gmail.com Phone: 904-222-1934

2. Davao City is the premier city in
the Philippines’ second largest
island, Mindanao. It has a
population of two million
people.
Davao City is a coastal city. It has
poor road infrastructure and is now
facing traffic congestion and grid
locks. It is bounded by Panabo in
the North and Santa Cruz in the
South. White Paper by Warlito N. Vicente, Jr.
Email:wnvicente@gmail.com Phone: 904-222-1934

3. Davao City: Land-based Infrastructure
Cost of upgrading
land-based
infrastructure is
prohibitive (road
right of way,
construction,
environmental
impact, zoning).
Commerce slows
down due to slow
access to
distribution
points.
White Paper by Warlito N. Vicente, Jr.
Email:wnvicente@gmail.com Phone: 904-222-1934

4. Davao City: Ocean-based Infrastructure
Hub
for Passengers
from Davao Norte/
NorthEast
Mindanao
Satellite
Terminals
Satellite
Terminals Satellite
Terminals
Hub
into and out of
Central Business
District
Satellite Satellite
Terminal Terminals
Hub
for Passengers
from Davao Sur
/North Cotabato
White Paper by Warlito N. Vicente, Jr.
Email:wnvicente@gmail.com Phone: 904-222-1934

5. Davao City: Sea-based Infrastructure
Sea-based transport
fleet can help reduce
pressure on land-
based infrastructure
and create primary
and secondary
industries.
Sea vessels picking
up and dropping off
passengers in key
areas in the North,
Central, and South
areas including Santa
Cruz and Panabo.
Toril
White Paper by Warlito N. Vicente, Jr.
Email:wnvicente@gmail.com Phone: 904-222-1934

6. Davao City: Sea-based Infrastructure
Four market segments
Water Taxi (substitute for Taxi)
Water Shuttle (substitute for Jeeps)
Water Bus (substitute for Buses)
White Paper by Warlito N. Vicente, Jr.
Email:wnvicente@gmail.com Phone: 904-222-1934

7. Water-Taxi
White Paper by Warlito N. Vicente, Jr.
Email:wnvicente@gmail.com Phone: 904-222-1934

8. Water-Taxi
White Paper by Warlito N. Vicente, Jr.
Email:wnvicente@gmail.com Phone: 904-222-1934

9. Water-Taxi
White Paper by Warlito N. Vicente, Jr.
Email:wnvicente@gmail.com Phone: 904-222-1934

10. Water-Taxi
White Paper by Warlito N. Vicente, Jr.
Email:wnvicente@gmail.com Phone: 904-222-1934

11. Water-Shuttle
White Paper by Warlito N. Vicente, Jr.
Email:wnvicente@gmail.com Phone: 904-222-1934

12. Water-Shuttle
http://www.allmandboats.com/Cabin
_Boats/860wt.htm
White Paper by Warlito N. Vicente, Jr.
Email:wnvicente@gmail.com Phone: 904-222-1934

13. Business Model
Identify sources and costs of boats
Compute total landed cost
Finalize agreement with
Davao/Philippines--based private fleet
operator
Package project for US export financing
(assuming purchase order is a go.)
White Paper by Warlito N. Vicente, Jr.
Email:wnvicente@gmail.com Phone: 904-222-1934

14. Next Steps
Export US/Florida-made passenger boats to
Davao City, Philippines
Operate a Sea Transport Fleet as an alternative
land-based transport
Position as a premium service that transports
people quickly sans the hassle of land-based
service
Integrate the service with land-based providers
for a smooth and seamless passenger
experience
White Paper by Warlito N. Vicente, Jr.
Email:wnvicente@gmail.com Phone: 904-222-1934