Seaport · Philippines
Port of Basco
Basco (Philippines) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 57970). It lies on the Luzon Strait.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Philippines
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PHBSO
- World Port Index no.
- 57970
- Coordinates
- 20.45°N, 121.97°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Luzon Strait; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Philippine Islands
- Repairs
- Emergency only
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
Navigation and port entry
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Airport
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 1,050 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,050 nm |
| Hai Phong | 860 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Basco, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 162 (Enroute) - Philippine Islands.
Frequently asked questions about Basco
Where is Port of Basco?
Basco (Philippines) lies on the Luzon Strait, at about 20.45°N, 121.97°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Basco?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PHBSO for Basco. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Basco from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,050 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 860 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Kaohsiung, Keelung, Xiamen.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Basco?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Basco through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.