Seaport · Philippines
Port of Virac
Virac (Philippines) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 58130). It lies on the Philippine inland seas.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Philippines
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PHVRC
- World Port Index no.
- 58130
- Coordinates
- 13.58°N, 124.25°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Philippine inland seas; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Philippine Islands
- Other names
- Cabugao Bay
- Repairs
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 15.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 4.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 69.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 11.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 6.8 m |
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- Quarantine: pratique
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
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) | 1,040 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,030 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,100 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Virac, 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 Virac
Where is Port of Virac?
Virac (Philippines) lies on the Philippine inland seas, at about 13.58°N, 124.25°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Virac?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PHVRC for Virac. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Virac?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 69.0 m, beam 11.0 m, draft 6.8 m for Virac. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Virac from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,040 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,100 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Manila, Kaohsiung, Keelung.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Virac?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Virac 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.