Port of Opol

The approach to Opol is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Macabalan Point Lighthouse at 5.7 NM to the E. Other aids include Tagoloan (10.9 NM E), Villanueva (11.1 NM ENE), Salimbal Point (21.6 NM WSW), Iligan (26.2 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

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