Port of Subic Bay

The approach to Subic Bay is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Kalaklan Point Lighthouse at 1.2 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Subic Bay Lighthouse Marina (1.5 NM ESE), Bataan Province: Subic Bay Lighthouses (3.9 NM SSW), Mayanga Island (6.2 NM SW), Sueste Point (6.2 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Subic Bay 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 Subic Bay (PHSFS) 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 PHSFS on the live map.

The Port of Subic Bay is a port in PH. Its UN/LOCODE is PHSFS — 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 Subic Bay 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.

SUBIC BAY (UN/Locode: PHSFS), Philippines (the) is a seaport located at approximately 14.83460° N, 120.25070° E.

Coordinates: 14.83460° N, 120.25070° E. Nearby terminals/ports:BATAAN, MARIVELES — UN/Locode: PHBTN — 14.59000° N, 120.58000° EMARIVELES — UN/Locode: PHMVS — 14.43079° N, 120.50100° ELIMAY — UN/Locode: PHLIM — 14.50150° N, 120.60420° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading, Mediterranean mooring and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 23.2m - OVER; anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER; cargo pier depth 11m - 12.2m and oil terminal depth 9.4m - 10m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: restrictions present; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: none noted.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.