Seaport · Philippines
Port of Mariveles
Mariveles (Philippines) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 58390). It lies on the South China Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Philippines
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PHMVS
- World Port Index no.
- 58390
- Coordinates
- 14.43°N, 120.48°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Philippine Islands
- Repairs
- Major
- Dry dock
- 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 | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 14.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 14.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 36.6 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
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) | 830 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 820 nm |
| Hai Phong | 880 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Mariveles, 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 Mariveles
Where is Port of Mariveles?
Mariveles (Philippines) lies on the South China Sea, at about 14.43°N, 120.48°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Mariveles?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PHMVS for Mariveles. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Mariveles?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel beam 36.6 m for Mariveles. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Mariveles from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 830 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 880 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Manila, Kaohsiung, Hong Kong.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Mariveles?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Mariveles 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.