Port of Basco (PHBSO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Basco (UN/LOCODE PHBSO) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Philippines, on the Luzon Strait. It sits at 20.4500° N, 121.9667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Luzon Strait; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Philippine Islands
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Basco
Where is Port of Basco located?
Port of Basco is a seaport located in Philippines, on the Luzon Strait. Its coordinates are 20.4500° N, 121.9667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Basco?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Basco is PHBSO — country code PH, location code BSO.
How deep is Port of Basco?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Basco has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
Does Port of Basco require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Basco.
What type of harbor is Port of Basco?
Port of Basco is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Basco have?
Port of Basco is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Basco are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #57970), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →