Port of Pagbilao

The controlling depth at Pagbilao is 16 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 Pagbilao is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Malabrigo Point Lighthouse at 33.6 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Laguna and Rizal Provinces: Laguna de Bay Lighthouses (38 NM WNW), Batangas Customs House (41.9 NM WSW), Batangas PPA Building (42 NM W), Arenas Point (42.2 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

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

PAGBILAO (UN/Locode: PHPGB), Philippines (the) is a seaport located at approximately 13.89233° N, 121.74960° E.

Coordinates: 13.89233° N, 121.74960° E. Nearby terminals/ports:SARIAYA — UN/Locode: PHSAR — 13.95000° N, 121.52000° EHONDAGUA/SIAIN — UN/Locode: PHHON — 13.95000° N, 122.23000° EBATANGAS — UN/Locode: PHBTG — 13.74604° N, 121.04530° E

Depths: maximum draft approx. 16 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, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Passenger and Tanker.