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Port of Guiuan

PHGUN🇵🇭Philippines

Port Location

About Port of Guiuan

This small, sheltered natural harbor on Samar Island's southeastern tip handles bulk carriers. It is situated on the Philippine Sea, with anchorage depths suitable for cargo operations.

Background
Guiuan, officially the Municipality of Guiuan, is a municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. It constitutes the southeastern extremity of Samar Island and some adjacent islands, surrounded by Leyte Gulf and the Philippine Sea, two major bodies of water that makes the town the surfing capital of the Visayas. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 52,749 people, making it the most populous municipality in Eastern Samar and the second most populous administrative division in the entire province after the capital city Borongan.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
23ft
Tidal Range
2ft

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
58655 →
Wikidata
Q313984 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.guiuan.gov.ph →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
PH-EAS
Latitude
11.0333°
Longitude
125.7167°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Guiuan?+
The approach to Guiuan is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Guiuan Lighthouse at 0.4 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Suluan Island (22.2 NM SE), Mariquitdaquit Island (33.3 NM W), Capintac (36.1 NM S), Divinubo Island (36.2 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Guiuan on?+
The Port of Guiuan 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 Guiuan?+
You can track vessels near Guiuan (PHGUN) 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 PHGUN on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Guiuan?+
The Port of Guiuan 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 Guiuan?+
GUIUAN (UN/Locode: PHGUN), Philippines (the) is a seaport located at approximately 11.03000° N, 125.72000° E.
Where is the Port of Guiuan located?+
Coordinates: 11.03000° N, 125.72000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:MANICANI — UN/Locode: PHMNI — 11.00000° N, 125.65000° EHOMONHON — UN/Locode: PHHMH — 10.75000° N, 125.70000° ETANAUAN/TACLOBAN — UN/Locode: PHTNU — 11.10000° N, 125.02000° E
What facilities are available at the Port of Guiuan?+
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Very Small. Support: anchorage loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 23.2m - OVER; anchorage depth 18.6m - 19.8m and cargo pier depth 1.8m - 3m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Guiuan?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Guiuan?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: 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: available; pilotage advisable; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Guiuan?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier.