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Ports in Vietnam
NaviBoss has port guides for 30 ports in Vietnam, 24 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 30 ports in Vietnam
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Thuy | VNBEN | Yes | — | NAVAREA XI |
| Cai Lan | VNCLN | Yes | 11.0 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Cam Ranh | VNCRB | Yes | — | NAVAREA XI |
| Campha | VNCPH | Yes | — | NAVAREA XI |
| Can Tho | VNVCA | Yes | 7.5 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Cat Lai | VNCLI | Yes | 11.0 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Chan May Port | VNCMY | — | — | NAVAREA XI |
| Chu Lai | VNC8Q | — | — | NAVAREA XI |
| Danang | VNDAD | Yes | 13.0 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Dong Nai | VNDNA | Yes | 10.1 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Dung Quat | VNDQT | Yes | — | NAVAREA XI |
| FPSO 'Thai Binh-VN' | VNSTD | Yes | — | NAVAREA XI |
| FSO 'Rang Dong MV 17' | VNRDG | — | — | NAVAREA XI |
| Haiphong | VNHPH | Yes | 11.5 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Hon Chong | VNHCH | Yes | 4.8 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Hon Gai | VNHON | Yes | — | NAVAREA XI |
| Hon La Seaport | VNHLP | Yes | 8.3 m | NAVAREA XI |
| My Tho | VNMUT | Yes | — | NAVAREA XI |
| My Thoi | VNMTH | Yes | — | NAVAREA XI |
| Nam Can | VNNCN | — | — | NAVAREA XI |
| Nghe Tinh | VNNGT | Yes | 6.7 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Nghi Son | VNNGH | — | 12.5 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Nha Trang | VNNHA | Yes | 5.0 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Phu My | VNPHU | Yes | 13.5 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Quy Nhon | VNUIH | Yes | 10.4 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Son Duong | VNSDP | Yes | 24.5 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Van Phong Bay | VNVPH | Yes | 10.8 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Vung Ang | VNVAG | Yes | 12.0 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Vung Ro | VNVRO | — | 5.5 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Vung Tau | VNVUT | Yes | 10.3 m | NAVAREA XI |
Navigational warnings
Vietnam'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 Vietnam
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessel seeking access to Vietnamese ports can submit pre-arrival information and documentation through the Vietnam National Single Window (NSW) interface. Vessels are expected to provide information including the following:
Please see pre-arrival information of individual ports for more details.
ISPS (ship and port security)
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
Dialling code +84. · The unit of currency is the New Dong (D) which is made up of 10 hao which in turn is made up of 100 xu.
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in Vietnam
How many ports in Vietnam have a NaviBoss port guide?
30 ports, 24 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 Vietnam in?
Vietnam's ports lie in NAVAREA XI (11). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does Vietnam use?
IALA region A: red to port when entering harbour.
Who carries out Port State Control in Vietnam?
Ships calling at Vietnam are inspected under the Tokyo MOU.
What time zone are Vietnam's ports in?
UTC+7, with no summer time.
Which port in Vietnam takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Son Duong: its deepest listed berth takes 24.5 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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