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Ports in Hong Kong
NaviBoss has port guides for 3 ports in Hong Kong, 3 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA XI, buoyage follows IALA region A and ships are inspected under the Tokyo MOU.
All 3 ports in Hong Kong
Each name opens its port guide: where the pilot boards, local time and summer time, water density, load line zone, the maximum draft per terminal, reporting before arrival and inspections.
| Port | UN/LOCODE | Pilot | Deepest berth | Warnings area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chai Wan | HKCHW | Yes | — | NAVAREA XI |
| Hong Kong | HKHKG | Yes | 19.3 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Lamma Island | HKLAM | Yes | — | NAVAREA XI |
Navigational warnings
Hong Kong's waters are in NAVAREA XI. A ship there keeps the in-force warnings of that area, and of any NAVAREA it passes on the way.
Before you call at Hong Kong
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessels seeking access to Hong Kong should expect to provide information including but not limited to ETA, vessel particulars, voyage and security.
Please see guidance from the Marine Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (MarDep) -
https://www.mardep.gov.hk/en/public-services/port-services/appa/index.html
ISPS (ship and port security)
ISPS Designated Authority: Marine Department , Port Security Administrative Section.
Contact person: Senior Marine Officer.
Address: 22nd Floor, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road Central, Hong Kong.
Tel: +852 2852 4429
Fax: +852 2581 1765
Email: [email protected]
Telex: 64553 MARHQ HX
Website: http://www.marsec.mardep.gov.hk
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Dialling code +852. Numbers consist of 8 digits, there are no area codes. · The currency is the Hong Kong Dollar (HK$) which is divided into 100 cents.
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in Hong Kong
How many ports in Hong Kong have a NaviBoss port guide?
3 ports, 3 of them with at least one pilot boarding place on the chart. Each guide gives the pilot station, local time, water density, load line zone, maximum draft per terminal, pre-arrival reporting and inspections.
Which NAVAREA is Hong Kong in?
Hong Kong's ports lie in NAVAREA XI (11). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does Hong Kong use?
IALA region A: red to port when entering harbour.
Who carries out Port State Control in Hong Kong?
Ships calling at Hong Kong are inspected under the Tokyo MOU.
What time zone are Hong Kong's ports in?
UTC+8, with no summer time.
Which port in Hong Kong takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Hong Kong: its deepest listed berth takes 19.3 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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