Port of Mactan Island Apt

The approach to Mactan Island Apt is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Bantolinao Point Lighthouse at 2.4 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Lapu Lapu City (3.2 NM WNW), Bagacay Point (5.2 NM NNE), Shell Island (5.9 NM W), Cebu Capitol (6.5 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Mactan Island Apt 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 Mactan Island Apt (PHNOP) 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 PHNOP on the live map.

The Port of Mactan Island Apt is a port in PH. Its UN/LOCODE is PHNOP — 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 Mactan Island Apt 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.