Batangas/Luzon
UN/LOCODE PHBTG · Philippines
Shore leave
Batangas port, south of Manila, handles container, ro-pax, and inter-island traffic. Shore leave follows standard Philippine procedure. Welfare provision is smaller-scale than Manila or Cebu — Stella Maris Batangas covers the area. Many crew use Batangas as a logistics base for crew change at the SBMA or for inter-island ferry connections.
Walking distance and transit
Batangas Port is 5-10 minutes from Batangas City centre. The wider Calabarzon region is connected by the South Luzon Expressway.
Essentials
ATMs: BDO, BPI in Batangas CityMoney changers: SM BatangasHospital: Batangas Medical Center, St Patrick's HospitalPrayer rooms: small community; ask welfare centreHalal food: limitedSupermarket: SM Hypermarket BatangasSIM card: standard Philippine options
Seafarer tips
Do: confirm with agent if your vessel is using the inter-island ro-pax terminal vs the container terminal — they're separate facilities. Don't: assume Manila services apply — Batangas is smaller and more limited. Watch for: typhoon season (Jun-Nov) affects crew-change flights from Manila.
See also
- · Full port record — Batangas/Luzon — timezone, currency, welfare, PSC.
- · Other port crew guides
- · Crew-change hubs directory
Last verified: 2026-06-29