Dung Quat

1. Vung Dung Quat pilot boarding position Pilot boards15°27.6′N 108°44.9′E

Size limits

Maximum size of vessel alongside 200,000DWT and 110,000DWT at SBM.

Water density

1010-1020

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

Anchorages

During the Southwest Monsoon, good anchorage can be taken in the SE part of Vung Dung Quat. Large vessels hould anchor, in a depth of 15m, SW of Mui Dat Vian Ka. Small vessels can anchor, in depths of 5.5 to 7.3m, nearer to the shore.

Restrictions

Berthing takes place between 0600 and 1600LT.

Tugs

The use if tugs is compulsory for berthing and unberthing.

Charts and publications

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

Repair, maintenance works involving either hot or cold work or the use of naked lights are prohibited unless the permission of the Port Manager and Port Authority has to be requested and granted in writing.

Before carrying out repairs and maintenance (in emergency cases), the Tanker Master must list works, the shore worker employed and safety procedures on a tanker must be given to the port safety supervisor.

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkering from lighters/barges while berthing is not permitted.

Where it is

Dung Quat Port is located in Quang Ngai Province.

The port

Dung Quat Port comprises an oil jetty and an SPM, in Viet Thanh Bay. The terminal is operated by Vietnam Oil and Gas Group.

The port also handles dry bulk cargo.

Where does the pilot board at Dung Quat?

The pilot boards at Vung Dung Quat pilot boarding position, 15°27.6′N 108°44.9′E.

What time zone is Dung Quat in?

Local time at Dung Quat is UTC+7. No summer time.

What is the water density at Dung Quat?

1010-1020

Who carries out Port State Control at Dung Quat?

Port State Control at Dung Quat: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Dung Quat?

The UN/LOCODE of Dung Quat is VNDQT.

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