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Ports in the Philippines
NaviBoss has port guides for 53 ports in the Philippines, 44 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA XI, buoyage follows IALA region B and ships are inspected under the Tokyo MOU.
All 53 ports in the Philippines
Each name opens its port guide: where the pilot boards, local time and summer time, water density, load line zone, the maximum draft per terminal, reporting before arrival and inspections.
| Port | UN/LOCODE | Pilot | Deepest berth | Warnings area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcoy | PHALC | — | — | NAVAREA XI |
| Bacolod | PHBCD | Yes | — | NAVAREA XI |
| Bais | PHBAI | Yes | — | NAVAREA XI |
| Balingasag | PHBGS | — | 10.8 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Basco | PHBSO | — | — | NAVAREA XI |
| Batangas | PHBTG | Yes | 22.0 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Cagayan de Oro | PHCGY | Yes | 21.5 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Calaca | PHCAA | Yes | 11.6 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Cebu | PHCEB | Yes | 11.0 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Currimao | PHCMO | Yes | 10.4 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Davao | PHDVO | Yes | 18.0 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Dumaguete | PHDGT | Yes | — | NAVAREA XI |
| General Santos | PHGES | Yes | 12.8 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Gingoog | PHGIN | Yes | 10.0 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Hijo | PHHIJ | — | — | NAVAREA XI |
| Hondagua | PHHON | Yes | — | NAVAREA XI |
| Iligan | PHIGN | Yes | 11.0 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Iloilo | PHILO | Yes | 12.7 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Isabel | PHISL | Yes | 12.0 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Isabela | PHBCT | Yes | — | NAVAREA XI |
| Jimenez | PHJNZ | Yes | — | NAVAREA XI |
| Jolo | PHJOL | Yes | — | NAVAREA XI |
| Legazpi | PHLGP | Yes | 7.5 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Limay Terminals | PHLIM | Yes | 22.8 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Malampaya CALM Buoy | PHMAL | Yes | — | NAVAREA XI |
| Manila | PHMNL | Yes | 12.0 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Mariveles | PHMVS | Yes | 15.0 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Masao | PHMAS | Yes | 7.0 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Masbate | PHMBT | Yes | — | NAVAREA XI |
| Masinloc | PHMSC | Yes | 10.0 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Mati | PHMXI | Yes | — | NAVAREA XI |
| Nasipit Port | PHNAS | Yes | — | NAVAREA XI |
| Ormoc | PHORC | — | 7.6 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Pagadian | PHPAG | — | — | NAVAREA XI |
| Polloc | PHPLC | Yes | 10.5 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Port Irene | PHIRN | Yes | — | NAVAREA XI |
| Puerto Princesa | PHPPS | Yes | 7.5 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Pulupandan | PHPUL | Yes | 9.1 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Rio Tuba | PHRTB | Yes | 5.9 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Salomague | PHSLM | — | — | NAVAREA XI |
| San Fernando | PHSFE | Yes | 15.1 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Sangi | PHSNG | Yes | 14.5 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Santa Cruz | PHSCR | Yes | — | NAVAREA XI |
| Sariaya | PHSAR | — | 18.0 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Semirara | PHSMR | — | — | NAVAREA XI |
| Sual Port | PHSUA | Yes | — | NAVAREA XI |
| Subic Bay | PHSFS | Yes | 13.0 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Surigao | PHSUG | Yes | 16.0 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Tabaco | PHTBC | Yes | 12.0 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Tacloban | PHTAC | Yes | 7.6 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Tagbilaran | PHTAG | Yes | 10.5 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Virac | PHVRC | Yes | 6.8 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Zamboanga | PHZAM | Yes | 10.1 m | NAVAREA XI |
Navigational warnings
The Philippines's waters are in NAVAREA XI. A ship there keeps the in-force warnings of that area, and of any NAVAREA it passes on the way.
Before you call at the Philippines
Pre-arrival reporting
The Philippine Coast Guard now requires notice at least 48 hours before calls by foreign vessels. The advance notice should come from the vessel's agents and include voyage particulars, as well as a complete list of crew members and cargo.
ISPS (ship and port security)
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
Dialling code +63. · The unit of currency in the Philippines is the Philippine Peso (PP) which consists of 100 centavos.
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in the Philippines
How many ports in the Philippines have a NaviBoss port guide?
53 ports, 44 of them with at least one pilot boarding place on the chart. Each guide gives the pilot station, local time, water density, load line zone, maximum draft per terminal, pre-arrival reporting and inspections.
Which NAVAREA is the Philippines in?
The Philippines's ports lie in NAVAREA XI (11). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does the Philippines use?
IALA region B: red to starboard when entering harbour.
Who carries out Port State Control in the Philippines?
Ships calling at the Philippines are inspected under the Tokyo MOU.
What time zone are the Philippines's ports in?
UTC+8, with no summer time.
Which port in the Philippines takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Limay Terminals: its deepest listed berth takes 22.8 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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- NAVAREA warningsthe 21 areas and who broadcasts them
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