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Ports in Thailand
NaviBoss has port guides for 20 ports in Thailand, 15 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 20 ports in Thailand
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok | THBKK | Yes | 8.2 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Bangpakong | THBGP | — | 5.0 m | NAVAREA XI |
| FSO 'Erawan 2' | THERA | Yes | — | NAVAREA XI |
| FSO Benchamas 2 | THBEN | Yes | — | NAVAREA XI |
| Khanom | THKHA | Yes | 9.5 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Koh Si Chang TPP | THKSI | Yes | 14.8 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Krabi | THKRV | Yes | 13.0 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Laem Chabang | THLCH | Yes | 15.5 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Maeklong | THMEK | — | 4.5 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Map Ta Phut | THMAT | Yes | 20.7 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Pattani | THPTN | — | — | NAVAREA XI |
| Petchburi Terminal | THPCT | Yes | — | NAVAREA XI |
| Phuket | THHKT | Yes | 9.4 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Ranong | THRNN | — | — | NAVAREA XI |
| Samut Sakhon | THSAU | — | — | NAVAREA XI |
| Sattahip | THSAT | Yes | 10.0 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Siam Seaport | THSIR | Yes | 14.5 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Songkhla | THSGK | Yes | 16.0 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Sriracha | THSRI | Yes | 20.8 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Surat Thani | THURT | Yes | — | NAVAREA XI |
Navigational warnings
Thailand'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 Thailand
Pre-arrival reporting
Thailand uses a national single window for reporting know as the Thailand National Single Window. Vessel are expected to provide information regarding cargo, crew/passengers, stores, immigration, health, copies of ship's certificates and security. Please see pre-arrival information for more details.
ISPS (ship and port security)
ISPS Designated Authority: Marine Safety and Environment Bureau
Address: 1278 Yotha Road, Talardnoi, Samphantawong, Bangkok, 10100, Thailand.
Tel: +66 2639 4774
Fax: +66 2639 4775
Mob: +66 1777 1000
Email: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Dialling code +66. · The unit of currency in Thailand is the Baht (Bt) which consists of 100 satang.
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in Thailand
How many ports in Thailand have a NaviBoss port guide?
20 ports, 15 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 Thailand in?
Thailand's ports lie in NAVAREA XI (11). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does Thailand use?
IALA region A: red to port when entering harbour.
Who carries out Port State Control in Thailand?
Ships calling at Thailand are inspected under the Tokyo MOU.
What time zone are Thailand's ports in?
UTC+7, with no summer time.
Which port in Thailand takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Sriracha: its deepest listed berth takes 20.8 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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