Port Barton/Palawan

The approach to Port Barton/Palawan is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cagnipa Island Lighthouse at 6.1 NM to the NW. Other aids include Barbacan Point (14.1 NM ESE), Bold Point (24.2 NM S), Taytay (32.1 NM NE), Bancao-Bancao (48.3 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port Barton/Palawan 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 Port Barton/Palawan (PHPBA) 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 PHPBA on the live map.

The Port Barton/Palawan is a port in PH. Its UN/LOCODE is PHPBA — 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 Barton/Palawan 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.