Port of Puerto Princesa (PHPPS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Puerto Princesa (UN/LOCODE PHPPS) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Philippines, on the Sulu Sea. It sits at 9.7333° N, 118.7333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- 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 Puerto Princesa
Where is Port of Puerto Princesa located?
Port of Puerto Princesa is a seaport located in Philippines, on the Sulu Sea. Its coordinates are 9.7333° N, 118.7333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Princesa?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Princesa is PHPPS — country code PH, location code PPS.
How deep is Port of Puerto Princesa?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Puerto Princesa has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Puerto Princesa require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Puerto Princesa.
What type of harbor is Port of Puerto Princesa?
Port of Puerto Princesa is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Puerto Princesa have?
Port of Puerto Princesa is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Puerto Princesa are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #59270), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →