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Hon La Seaport
Pilot
- Hon La Port pilot boarding place Pilot boards17°54.3′N 106°31.1′E
Key data
updated Sep 2019Size limits
Draught 8.3m, 20,000DWT.
Load line zone
China Sea Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Jan 21 to Apr 30, Summer May 1 to Jan 20.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon La Port Terminal | 8.30 m | — | 1 |
| Quang Trach I Thermal Power Plant Terminal | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Inspections
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
Port services
updated Sep 2019Transport
Nearest airport - Phu Bai International airport approx 220km south from Hon La Seaport.
Nearest railway - Dong Hoi Railway Station.
About Hon La Seaport
updated Sep 2019Where it is
Hon La Seaport is approx 20km S of Vung Ang, on northern coastline of Vietnam.
The port
The port is operated by the PetroVietnam Technical Services Corp (PTSC) and has completed the second phase of construction. The port is mainly for the offshore industry, including coastal trade and coal supplies to nearby power station.
Questions about Hon La Seaport
Where does the pilot board at Hon La Seaport?
The pilot boards at Hon La Port pilot boarding place, 17°54.3′N 106°31.1′E.
What time zone is Hon La Seaport in?
Local time at Hon La Seaport is UTC+7. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Hon La Seaport?
The deepest berth listed is at Hon La Port Terminal: 8.30 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Hon La Seaport 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 Hon La Seaport?
Port State Control at Hon La Seaport: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Hon La Seaport?
The UN/LOCODE of Hon La Seaport is VNHLP.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Hon La Seaport say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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