Campha

1. Vùng đón trả hoa tiêu Cẩm Phả – thời tiết xấu Pilot boards20°49.2′N 107°17.2′E
2. Vùng đón trả hoa tiêu Cẩm Phả – tàu VN ≤5000 DWT Pilot boards20°57.7′N 107°20.5′E

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 199.98m, 32.26m, 63,465DWT

Offshore: LOA 295m, 182,674DWT

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Cua Cam: Mean average range 4.3m.

At the junction of Passe de La Perouse and Passe du Casue reach a rate of 1.5kts with a tidal range of 3.0m.

In the approaches to Campha the tidal streams are strong and set in the direction of the channel. Abreast the wharf the S going stream attains a rate of 3kts.

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

Approach

Campha is approached from seaward and by the passages through the islands of Archipel des Fai Tsi Long. The widest, deepest, least intricate and most frequently used approach from seaward is from N of Xuy Nong Chao to the pilot boarding place, then by Passe de La Perouse, Passe du Casque, Chenal de la Saone, Chenal du Bourayne and Chenal de Campha to the port.

The channel leading to Campha continues N beyond Campha towards Tien Yen, 17nm N, but even at HW is only suitable for shallow draught vessels.

Access channel has a length of 40km, depths varying from 7.4m LW to 11.0m HW.

Depth between Buoy Zero to Hon Net anchorage is 11.0m, then 9.0m to Hon Con Ong anchorage and 7.4m LW to the main port.

Anchorages

Outer anchorages: There are two anchorage areas for the use of transferring cargo from barges. One area, in the vicinity of position, 20°55'N 107°17'E, is for use by vessels of more than 25,000DWT, and the second area, in the vicinity of position 20°58'N 107°20'E, is for use by vessels up to 25,000DWT. The holding ground in both is reported to be good.

Anchorage may also be obtained in Chenal de Campha, in the N part of the channel, in depth of 6.0-10.0m, with good holding ground, but there is little swinging room.

Quarantine anchorage: Anchorage positioned in 20°57.5'N 107°20.7'E.

Anchorage: Hon Net Buoy Station (20°55.15'N 107°17.3'E) has a depth of 21.0m.

Tugs

3 tugs with total 5,000hp available.

Charts and publications

BA 1965, 3875. 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

Minor repairs only.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available, by barge.

Bunkering: Fuel oil and diesel oil available, by barge.

Medical

Hospital available.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours (3 shifts).

Where it is

Campha is situated on the NE coast of Vietnam, 65km NE of Haiphong.

The port

The port operates as a loading facility for the coal produced at local mines.

Traffic

Approx 8,400,000t of cargo and 600 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Campha?

The pilot boards at Vùng đón trả hoa tiêu Cẩm Phả – thời tiết xấu, 20°49.2′N 107°17.2′E. Campha has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Campha in?

Local time at Campha is UTC+7. No summer time.

What is the water density at Campha?

1025.

Which load line zone is Campha 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 Campha?

Port State Control at Campha: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Campha?

The UN/LOCODE of Campha is VNCPH.

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