Port of Basey/Catbalogan

PHBSY🇵🇭Philippines

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About Port of Basey/Catbalogan

This port serves the Samar Island region of the Philippines. It handles general cargo and is accessible to various vessel types. The port offers pilotage and tug services.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
13ft
Tidal Range
4ft

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
58670 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
PHBSY
Country
🇵🇭Philippines
Time Zone
UTC+8

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair

Region

Latitude
11.7667°
Longitude
124.8833°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Basey/Catbalogan?

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The approach to Basey/Catbalogan is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Catbalogan Lighthouse at 0.8 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Gandara River (17.1 NM NW), Canuay Islet (19.9 NM S), Santa Rita (20.8 NM SSE), Calbayog (24.8 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Basey/Catbalogan on?

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The Port of Basey/Catbalogan 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 Basey/Catbalogan?

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You can track vessels near Basey/Catbalogan (PHBSY) 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 Basey/Catbalogan?

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The Port of Basey/Catbalogan is a port in PH. Its UN/LOCODE is PHBSY — 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 PHBSY 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 Basey/Catbalogan?

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The Port of Basey/Catbalogan 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.