Seaport · Philippines
Port of San Fernando Harbor
San Fernando Harbor (Philippines) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 58460). It lies on the South China Sea.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- Philippines
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PHSFE
- World Port Index no.
- 58460
- Coordinates
- 16.62°N, 120.32°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Philippine Islands
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Small
- 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 | 15.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 21.6 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 15.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 14.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 169.3 m |
| Max vessel beam | 27.2 m |
| Max vessel draft | 15.1 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- 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
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Airport
- Rail
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) | 860 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 860 nm |
| Hai Phong | 810 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to San Fernando Harbor, 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 San Fernando Harbor
Where is Port of San Fernando Harbor?
San Fernando Harbor (Philippines) lies on the South China Sea, at about 16.62°N, 120.32°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of San Fernando Harbor?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PHSFE for San Fernando Harbor. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at San Fernando Harbor?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 169.3 m, beam 27.2 m, draft 15.1 m for San Fernando Harbor. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is San Fernando Harbor from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 860 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 810 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Manila, Kaohsiung, Xiamen.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from San Fernando Harbor?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for San Fernando Harbor 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.