Port of Limay/Bataan

The controlling depth at Limay/Bataan is 21.34 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 Limay/Bataan is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Bataan Province: Manila Bay Lighthouses Lighthouse at 0.8 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Sisiman (6.8 NM SW), Corregidor (7.4 NM SSW), San Nicholas Shoal (9 NM ESE), Cavite Province (Manila Bay Southside) Lighthouses (11.9 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Limay/Bataan 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.

You can track vessels near Limay/Bataan (PHLIM) 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 PHLIM on the live map.

The Port of Limay/Bataan 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.

LIMAY (UN/Locode: PHLIM), Philippines (the) is a seaport located at approximately 14.50150° N, 120.60420° E.

Coordinates: 14.50150° N, 120.60420° E. Nearby terminals/ports:BATAAN, MARIVELES — UN/Locode: PHBTN — 14.59000° N, 120.58000° EMARIVELES — UN/Locode: PHMVS — 14.43079° N, 120.50100° EMANILA — UN/Locode: PHMNL — 14.61650° N, 120.94450° E

Depths: maximum draft approx. 21.34 m.

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

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.

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