Seaport · Philippines
Port of Basilian City (Isabela)
Basilian City (Isabela) (Philippines) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 59770). It lies on the Sulu Sea.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- Philippines
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PHBCT
- World Port Index no.
- 59770
- Coordinates
- 6.72°N, 121.97°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Sulu Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Philippine Islands
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 14.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- 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) | 930 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 920 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,230 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Basilian City (Isabela), 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 Basilian City (Isabela)
Where is Port of Basilian City (Isabela)?
Basilian City (Isabela) (Philippines) lies on the Sulu Sea, at about 6.72°N, 121.97°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Basilian City (Isabela)?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PHBCT for Basilian City (Isabela). Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Basilian City (Isabela) from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 930 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,230 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Manila, Cai Mep – Thi Vai, Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Basilian City (Isabela)?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Basilian City (Isabela) 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.