PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Khanom
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilotage is compulsory. Pilot boards at the anchor position, approx 1.5nm E of New Jetty. Vessels should contact the pilot through the agent.
Key data
updated Aug 2020Size limits
LOA 181m, beam 30m, draught 9.5m, 32,741DWT.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khanom | 9.50 m | 181 m | 2 |
| Khanom Power Plant | — | 65 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Oct 2012Approach
Draught limitation in the channel is 9.5m.
Anchorages
Anchorage off the port with a depth of 13.0m is the best holding ground for anchorage to which the loading of barytes is completed.
Restrictions
A submarine power cable is laid from a position close E of the power station in a NE direction. A wreck lies approx 0.6nm NE of the river mouth.
Vessels are not berthed when wind speeds approach 20kts, and may be required to unberth if wind speeds are expected to exceed 20kts.
Tugs
A tug is available, and small boats assist with running lines.
Mooring
Vessel is moored to 8 buoys, 4 forward and 4 aft, and is kept 2-3m off the jetty. Vessels are required to be equipped with 8 lines of at least 280m length each.
Charts and publications
BA 3963. Admiralty Pilot NP30, NP286(4).
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: 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
Port services
updated Oct 2012Repairs
Minor repair facilities available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Available. With sufficient notice.
Medical
Limited medical facilities are available.
About Khanom
updated Jul 2020Where it is
Khanom is located 3km NNW of Cape Natham, on the E shore of the Gulf of Thailand.
The port
The small port has lighter berths for loading barite ore and gypsum into vessels at anchor. The Sumpun Mining has a wharf with two berths for the loading of bulk gypsum.
The port is also handles LPG and liquid cargo.
Questions about Khanom
What are the pilot arrangements at Khanom?
Pilotage is compulsory.
What time zone is Khanom in?
Local time at Khanom is UTC+7. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Khanom?
The deepest berth listed is at Khanom: 9.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Khanom in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Khanom?
Port State Control at Khanom: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Khanom?
The UN/LOCODE of Khanom is THKHA.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Khanom 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.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.