Port of Tagbilaran, Bohol

The controlling depth at Tagbilaran, Bohol is 8 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 Tagbilaran, Bohol is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Tagbilaran Pier Lighthouse at 0.2 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Baclayon (4.1 NM ESE), Maribojoc (5.4 NM N), Loay (10 NM ESE), Pamilican Island (10.1 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Tagbilaran, Bohol 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 Tagbilaran, Bohol (PHTAG) 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 PHTAG on the live map.

The Port of Tagbilaran, Bohol 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.

TAGBILARAN (UN/Locode: PHTAG), Philippines (the) is a seaport located at approximately 9.64831° N, 123.84870° E.

Coordinates: 9.64831° N, 123.84870° E. Nearby terminals/ports:TUBIGON — UN/Locode: PHTON — 9.95604° N, 123.95810° EALCOY — UN/Locode: PHALC — 9.73450° N, 123.51610° EGARCIA HERNANDEZ — UN/Locode: PHGHE — 9.61549° N, 124.31090° E

Harbor type/size: Open Roadstead and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and turning area. Depths: channel depth 6.4m - 7.6m; anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER; cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m and maximum draft approx. 8 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: available; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Passenger, Special Craft and Tanker.