Port of General Santos (PHGES): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of General Santos (UN/LOCODE PHGES) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Philippines, on the Celebes Sea. It sits at 6.1167° N, 125.1833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- Good
- World Water Body
- Celebes Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Philippine Islands
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of General Santos
Where is Port of General Santos located?
Port of General Santos is a seaport located in Philippines, on the Celebes Sea. Its coordinates are 6.1167° N, 125.1833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of General Santos?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of General Santos is PHGES — country code PH, location code GES.
How deep is Port of General Santos?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of General Santos has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of General Santos require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of General Santos.
What type of harbor is Port of General Santos?
Port of General Santos is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of General Santos have?
Port of General Santos is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of General Santos are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #59485), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →