Port of Borongan

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About Port of Borongan

Also known as: Borongan Bay, Port Borongan

Borongan is an anchorage port in the Philippines. It serves as a port of call for various vessel types.

Background
Borongan, officially the City of Borongan, is a component city and capital of the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 71,431 people.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
23ft
Tidal Range
4ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

History

Established
1619

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
PHBGV
Country
🇵🇭Philippines
Time Zone
UTC+8
Feature Type
ANCH (Anchorage)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair

Region

Latitude
11.6000°
Longitude
125.4333°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
58640 →
GeoNames ID
1723892 →
Wikidata
Q894059 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.borongan-esamar.gov.ph →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Borongan?

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The approach to Borongan is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Borongan Lighthouse at 0.9 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Divinubo Island (4 NM E), Jinamoc Island (29.4 NM SW), Santa Rita (29.6 NM WSW), Catbalogan (34.3 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Borongan on?

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The Port of Borongan is situated on the North Pacific Ocean in PH. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Borongan?

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You can track vessels near Borongan (PHBGV) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Borongan?

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The Port of Borongan is a port in PH. Its UN/LOCODE is PHBGV — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE PHBGV mean?

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The first two characters, PH, are the ISO country code for PH. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Borongan?

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The Port of Borongan operates in the UTC+8 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.