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Port of Balabac, Palawan

PHBLC🇵🇭Philippines

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About Port of Balabac, Palawan

Also known as: Port Ciego

Balabac is an anchorage located off the coast of Palawan, Philippines. It serves as a maritime point for vessels in the region.

Background
Balabac, officially the Municipality of Balabac, is a municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 42,662 people.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Region

Subdivision
PH-PLW
Latitude
7.9667°
Longitude
117.0500°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
1717392 →
Wikidata
Q111372 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1957

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Balabac, Palawan?

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The approach to Balabac, Palawan is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Espina Point Lighthouse at 2.1 NM to the NE. Other aids include Cape Melville (9.8 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Balabac, Palawan on?

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The Port of Balabac, Palawan is situated on the South China Sea in PH. The area falls within the equatorial climate zone with warm waters year-round, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Balabac, Palawan?

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You can track vessels near Balabac, Palawan (PHBLC) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for PHBLC on the live map.

Where is the Port of Balabac, Palawan?

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The Port of Balabac, Palawan is a port in PH. Its UN/LOCODE is PHBLC — 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 PHBLC 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 Balabac, Palawan?

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The Port of Balabac, Palawan 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.