Port of Bauang

PHBNG🇵🇭Philippines

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About Port of Bauang

Also known as: San Fernando Bay, San Fernando Harbor

This harbor on the South China Sea, established in 1590, serves as a port for Bauang, Philippines. It handles tankers and has compulsory pilotage and tug services.

Background
Bauang, officially the Municipality of Bauang, is a municipality in the province of La Union, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 77,670 people.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
16ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile, Floating
Drydock
Small
Repair Code
C

History

Established
1590

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
PHBNG
Country
🇵🇭Philippines
Time Zone
UTC+8
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
PH-LUN
Body of Water
South China Sea
Latitude
16.5167°
Longitude
120.3167°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
58460 →
GeoNames ID
1690032 →
Wikidata
Q40313 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.bauangtgis.gov.ph →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Bauang is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is San Fernando Point Lighthouse at 6.2 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Silaqui Island (23.1 NM W), Bolinao Harbor (24.5 NM WSW), Lucap (26.5 NM SW), Cabaongan (33.1 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Bauang on?

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The Port of Bauang is situated on the South China Sea 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 Bauang?

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You can track vessels near Bauang (PHBNG) 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 Bauang?

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The Port of Bauang is a port in PH. Its UN/LOCODE is PHBNG — 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 PHBNG 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 Bauang?

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The Port of Bauang 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.

What is the Port of Bauang?

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BAUANG (UN/Locode: PHBNG), Philippines (the) is a seaport located at approximately 16.52000° N, 120.32000° E.

Where is the Port of Bauang located?

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Coordinates: 16.52000° N, 120.32000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:SAN FERNANDO, LUZON — UN/Locode: PHSFE — 16.62000° N, 120.32000° ESAN FERNANDO — UN/Locode: PHPRO — 16.62464° N, 120.29940° ESUAL — UN/Locode: PHSUA — 16.06973° N, 120.10430° E

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Bauang?

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Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Bauang?

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Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Bauang?

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Vessel types historically calling: Tanker.