Port of Subic Bay (PHSFS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Subic Bay (UN/LOCODE PHSFS) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Philippines, on the South China Sea. It sits at 14.8000° N, 120.2667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Philippine Islands
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Subic Bay
Where is Port of Subic Bay located?
Port of Subic Bay is a seaport located in Philippines, on the South China Sea. Its coordinates are 14.8000° N, 120.2667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Subic Bay?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Subic Bay is PHSFS — country code PH, location code SFS.
How deep is Port of Subic Bay?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Subic Bay has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Subic Bay?
Port of Subic Bay reports a maximum draft of 13 m, a maximum length of 347 m, a maximum beam of 41.3 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Subic Bay require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Subic Bay.
What type of harbor is Port of Subic Bay?
Port of Subic Bay is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Subic Bay have?
Port of Subic Bay is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Subic Bay are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #58395), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →