Seaport · Philippines
Port of Pulupandan
Pulupandan (Philippines) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 59120). It lies on the Sulu Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Philippines
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PHPUL
- World Port Index no.
- 59120
- Coordinates
- 10.52°N, 122.80°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- 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 | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 9.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Med. mooring
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telefax
- 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) | 940 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 930 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,120 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Pulupandan, 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 Pulupandan
Where is Port of Pulupandan?
Pulupandan (Philippines) lies on the Sulu Sea, at about 10.52°N, 122.80°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Pulupandan?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PHPUL for Pulupandan. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Pulupandan from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 940 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,120 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 Pulupandan?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Pulupandan 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.