Port of Cebu

The controlling depth at Cebu is 9.05 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Cebu is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Lapu Lapu City Lighthouse at 0.1 NM to the SE. Other aids include Bantolinao Point (2.4 NM ENE), Shell Island (3.2 NM SW), Cebu Capitol (3.3 NM W), Lauis Ledge (5.8 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Cebu 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.

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

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

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.

The Port of Cebu 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.

CEBU (UN/Locode: PHCEB), Philippines (the) is a seaport located at approximately 10.31500° N, 123.94650° E.

Coordinates: 10.31500° N, 123.94650° E. Nearby terminals/ports:LAPU-LAPU, CEBU — UN/Locode: PHLPU — 10.32000° N, 123.95000° ETOLEDO/CEBU — UN/Locode: PHTLD — 10.38000° N, 123.64000° ESANGI — UN/Locode: PHSNG — 10.38863° N, 123.63860° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Large. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 9.4m - 10m; anchorage depth 14m - 15.2m; cargo pier depth 9.4m - 10m; oil terminal depth 6.4m - 7.6m and maximum draft approx. 9.05 m.

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

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

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Fishing, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro, Special Craft, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified.