Port of Isabel

The controlling depth at Isabel is 12.05 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 Isabel is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Tulang Lighthouse at 13 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Pacijan (20.2 NM SSW), Capitancillo Island (20.5 NM WNW), Chocolate (32.4 NM NW), Chocolate (Paji, Padji) Island (32.4 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Isabel 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 Isabel (PHISL) 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 Isabel is a port in PH. Its UN/LOCODE is PHISL — 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 Isabel 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.

ISABEL (UN/Locode: PHISL), Philippines (the) is a seaport located at approximately 10.90419° N, 124.43120° E.

Coordinates: 10.90419° N, 124.43120° E. Nearby terminals/ports:ORMOC — UN/Locode: PHORC — 11.00515° N, 124.60120° EALBUERA — UN/Locode: PHALB — 10.88000° N, 124.71000° EBAYBAY — UN/Locode: PHBYB — 10.67545° N, 124.79230° E

Harbor type/size: Open Roadstead and Very Small. Support: wharf loading/offloading and anchorage loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 23.2m - OVER; anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER; cargo pier depth 11m - 12.2m and maximum draft approx. 12.05 m.

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

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

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Passenger, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.