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Basco
Key data
updated May 2022Size limits
Draught 3.0m
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
HW: 0.7m
LW: 0.1m
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basco Terminal | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2022Anchorages
Anchorage can be obtained, with local knowledge, in Baluarte Bay in a depth of 24.0m, fine coral sand. There is anchorage closer in for small vessels, in a depth of 10.0m, fine sand. The holding ground is good, but the bay affords protection only from the NE monsoon.
Charts and publications
Admiralty Pilot NP32A, NP286(4).
Inspections
Port State Control here: Tokyo MOU.
Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Office for Transportation Security - DOTC
Address: The Columbia Tower, Ortigas Avenue, Mandaluyong City, Manila, Philippines.
Fax: +63 2 725 4787
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated May 2022Medical
Nearest hospital: Batanes General Hospital (0.5km).
Transport
Nearest airport: Basco Airport (1km).
About Basco
updated May 2022Where it is
Basco Seaport or Port of Basco is a seaport in the island of Batan in the Province of Batanes, Philippines. The port is located in the western coast of the island and and just about 350 meters from Basco town center.
The port
The Port of Basco accommodates mainly cargo vessels from Metro Manila. It also serves passengers and cargo to the nearby islands like Itbayat.
Questions about Basco
What time zone is Basco in?
Local time at Basco is UTC+8. No summer time.
What is the water density at Basco?
1025.
Which load line zone is Basco in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Basco?
Port State Control at Basco: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Basco?
The UN/LOCODE of Basco is PHBSO.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Basco say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.