Port of Jolo (PHJOL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Jolo (UN/LOCODE PHJOL) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Philippines, on the Sulu Sea. It sits at 6.0500° N, 121.0000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 21.6 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Sulu Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Philippine Islands
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Jolo
Where is Port of Jolo located?
Port of Jolo is a seaport located in Philippines, on the Sulu Sea. Its coordinates are 6.0500° N, 121.0000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Jolo?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Jolo is PHJOL — country code PH, location code JOL.
How deep is Port of Jolo?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Jolo has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 21.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Jolo?
Port of Jolo reports a maximum draft of 10 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Jolo require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Jolo.
What type of harbor is Port of Jolo?
Port of Jolo is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Jolo have?
Port of Jolo is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Jolo are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #59800), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →