Dong Nai

Size limits

LOA 179.9m, beam 29.4m, 32,912DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Tidal regime; irregular semi-diurnal. Range: Thi Vai River 4.5m, Dong Nai River 3.0m.

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

Approach

Approach and entry: Thi Vai River which leads to Godau "A" and "B" Ports has a length of 20nm and draught of 6.5m at MLW.

The channel leading to Long Binh Tan Terminal on the Dong Nai River has a length of 54nm and depth of 4.0m.

Godau "A" Port is located: 10°39.50'N 107°01.25'E.

Godau "B" Port is located: 10°39.02'N 107°01.10'E.

Long Binh Tan is located: 10°54.00'N 106°50.53'E.

Anchorages

Anchorages are available for small vessels off Vung Tau.

Tugs

1 x 2,000hp tug, available by arrangement.

Charts and publications

BA 1261, 3986. Admiralty Pilot NP30, NP286(6).

Communications

VHF: Port Control: Ch 16, 12, contact 2 hours prior to arrival. Tel: +84 251 383 2225, 383 1419 Fax: +84 251 383 1259,

Email: [email protected].

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

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available

Bunkering: Available

Medical

Nearest hospital: Hospital of Shingmark Medical University Dong Nai (2.5km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Long Thanh International Airport (30km).

Nearest railway: Bien Hoa Railway Station (6km).

Where it is

Dong Nai (previously Go Dau) lies on the E bank of Thi Vai approx 35km upriver.

The Long Binh Tan terminal is some distance away, positioned 100km upriver on the Dong Nai River, above Saigon.

The port

The port handles marine port services such cargo loading and unloading, warehousing, vessel supply, and freight forwarding. The port also comprises Godau "A" and "B" terminals situated on the Thi Vai River which handle wood logs, steel products and agricultural products. In addition, Long Binh Tan Terminal, situated on the Dong Nai River, handles general cargo, and petroleum products; there is also a small LPG/LNG facility.

Traffic

Approx 6,300,000t of cargo, 400,000TEU, and 1,300 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Dong Nai?

Compulsory for all foreign vessels and local vessels over 1,000GT, during daytime only.

What time zone is Dong Nai in?

Local time at Dong Nai is UTC+7. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Dong Nai?

The deepest berth listed is at Godau B Port: 10.10 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Dong Nai?

1025.

Which load line zone is Dong Nai 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 Dong Nai?

Port State Control at Dong Nai: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Dong Nai?

The UN/LOCODE of Dong Nai is VNDNA.

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