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Port of Subic Bay

PHSFS🇵🇭Philippines

Port Location

About Port of Subic Bay

Also known as: Olongapa Bay, Olongapo Harbor

Subic Bay is a medium-sized, sheltered natural harbor in the Philippines. It handles a wide variety of vessel types, including bulk carriers, container ships, tankers, and offshore vessels. The port features mobile and fixed cranes for cargo operations.

Background
The Port of Subic Bay is in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, the former U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay, on Subic Bay in the Philippines. It is one of the busiest, largest, historical and most important of ports in the Philippines. The Port is operated and managed by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA).

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
23ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
M
Repair Code
B
Terminals
1

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
58395 →
GeoNames ID
1697174 →
Wikidata
Q7231272 →
Wikipedia
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Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
PHSFS
Country
🇵🇭Philippines
Time Zone
UTC+8
Feature Type
ANCH (Anchorage)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Area
Philippines
Body of Water
Subic Bay
Latitude
14.8346°
Longitude
120.2507°

Terminals

SUBIC BAY INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL (SBIT)

SUBIC BAY INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL CORP. (SBITC)

San Bernardino Road, Subic Port District, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo City 2222, Philippines

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the 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.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Subic Bay on?+
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.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Subic Bay?+
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.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Subic Bay?+
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.
What is the Port of Subic Bay?+
SUBIC BAY (UN/Locode: PHSFS), Philippines (the) is a seaport located at approximately 14.83460° N, 120.25070° E.
Where is the Port of Subic Bay located?+
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
What facilities are available at the Port of Subic Bay?+
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.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Subic Bay?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: restrictions present; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: none noted.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Subic Bay?+
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.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Subic Bay?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.