Cam Ranh

Size limits

LOA 199.96m, beam 32.26m, draught 11.6m, 53,565DWT.

Water density

1020.

Load line zone

China Sea Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Jan 21 to Apr 30, Summer May 1 to Jan 20.

Tides

Range approx 1.5m.

At springs the flow inside the bay and at the entrance is less then 1kt.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

The port is entered from the SE via Grande Passe and Le Goulet. Le Goulet has depths of 22.0m in the fairway and within Vinh Cam Rahn there are depths of 9.0m to 18.0m.

Caution: A dangerous wreck (2.5nm NE from Hon Chut Light) lies at the seaward end of Grande Passe close NE of a shallow patch, depth 13.7m.

The main channel from the pilot station off Mui Ba Tien has a length of 8.6nm and depth of 10.2m, there are leading lights and light beacons in the N part of Cam Rahn Bay.

Anchorages

Various anchorage areas are established on either side of Grande Passe, in Binh Ba Bay, and W, NW and N of Mui Sopt in Cam Ranh Bay, and are allocated by the Harbour Master depending on draught. Depth in anchorage area is 11.0-20.0m.

Tugs

Two tugs are available, 1x 960hp and 1,500hp. Vessel's lines to be used.

Charts and publications

BA 3883, 3987. Admiralty Pilot NP30, NP286(6).

Port State Control here: Tokyo MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Vietnam Maritime Administration.

Position: Director of Marine Safety Department.

Address: 8 Pham Hung Road, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam.

Tel: +84 4 768 3194.

Fax: +84 4 768 3058.

Mob: +84 90 329 5340.

Email: [email protected]

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Repairs

Contact ship's agent to arrange repairs.

Dry docks

Facilities available at Hyundai Vinashin Shipyard (50nm).

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkers: Supplied by ship chandler, available from road tankers or self-propelled barge with max capacity of 50t.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Phòng Y H?c C? Truy?n Vi?t Y Ð?o (1.5km).

Crew change

No restrictions.

Transport

Nearest airport: Cam Ranh Airport (25km).

Where it is

Cam Ranh Port also known as Ba Ngoi is located 25nm S of Nha Trang in Cam Ranh Bay.

The port

The private port has road and rail links with Nha Trang and Ho Chi Minh City. The principal imports are asphalt and cement. Exports are agriculture products, sand and salt.

Traffic

Approx 1,440,000t of cargo and 365 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Cam Ranh?

Pilotage is compulsory and pilot boards in position 11°48.5'N 109°12.5'E.

What time zone is Cam Ranh in?

Local time at Cam Ranh is UTC+7. No summer time.

What is the water density at Cam Ranh?

1020.

Which load line zone is Cam Ranh in?

China Sea Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Jan 21 to Apr 30, Summer May 1 to Jan 20.

Who carries out Port State Control at Cam Ranh?

Port State Control at Cam Ranh: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Cam Ranh?

The UN/LOCODE of Cam Ranh is VNCRB.

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