Port of TAWI TAWI

PHTWT🇵🇭Philippines

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About Port of TAWI TAWI

Also known as: Port Langnyan, Port Languyan

Tawi-Tawi is a port located in the Philippines. It was established in 1973.

Background
Tawi-Tawi, officially the Province of Tawi-Tawi, is an island province in the Philippines located in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The capital of Tawi-Tawi is Bongao.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

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History

Established
1973

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Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
PHTWT
Country
🇵🇭Philippines
Time Zone
UTC+8
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Offshore Terminal

Region

Area
Philippines
Sub-area
Sulu Sea
Latitude
5.3099°
Longitude
120.0901°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
1707510 →
Wikidata
Q13893 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.tawitawi.gov.ph →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of TAWI TAWI?

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The approach to TAWI TAWI is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Pearl Bank Lighthouse at 37.8 NM to the NW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of TAWI TAWI on?

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The Port of TAWI TAWI is situated on the South China Sea in PH. The area falls within the equatorial climate zone with warm waters year-round, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of TAWI TAWI?

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You can track vessels near TAWI TAWI (PHTWT) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of TAWI TAWI?

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The Port of TAWI TAWI is a port in PH. Its UN/LOCODE is PHTWT — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE PHTWT mean?

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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.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of TAWI TAWI?

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The Port of TAWI TAWI 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.