Seaport · Philippines
Port of Jolo
Jolo (Philippines) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 59800). It lies on the Sulu Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Philippines
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PHJOL
- World Port Index no.
- 59800
- Coordinates
- 6.05°N, 121.00°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Sulu Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Philippine Islands
- Repairs
- None
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 21.6 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 10.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
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) | 890 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 870 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,220 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Jolo, with full port guides:
- Manila · 510 nm
- Cai Mep – Thi Vai · 870 nm
- Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) · 890 nm
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 940 nm
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 Jolo
Where is Port of Jolo?
Jolo (Philippines) lies on the Sulu Sea, at about 6.05°N, 121.00°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Jolo?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PHJOL for Jolo. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Jolo?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 10.0 m for Jolo. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Jolo from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 890 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,220 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 Jolo?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Jolo 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.