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Nghi Son
Key data
updated Nov 2024Size limits
LOA 215.4m, beam 37.2m, draught 12.5m, 71,059DWT.
Water density
1025.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nghi Son International Port (NSIP) | 12.50 m | 215 m | 6 |
| Ocean International Terminal | — | 210 m | 3 |
| Nghi Son Terminal | — | 215 m | 2 |
| Nghi Son 2 Thermal Power Plant | — | — | 1 |
| Nghi Son Cement Terminal | — | 186 m | 2 |
| Nghi Son Thermal Power Station 1 | — | 105 m | 1 |
| Nghi Son Refinery & Petrochemical Terminal | — | 180 m | 6 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Nov 2024Anchorages
Anchorage can be obtained on a depth of approx 13.0m.
Tugs
Two tugs available. 1 x 2,000hp and 1 x 3,500hp.
Charts and publications
BA 3989, 3990. Admiralty Pilot NP30, NP286(6).
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 Nov 2024Bunkers, water and stores
Freshwater: Available.
Bunkers: Available.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Benh vien Da khoa Khu vuc Nghi Son (15km).
Transport
Nearest airport: Tho Xuan Airport (75km).
About Nghi Son
updated Nov 2024Where it is
On central Vietnamese coast near Hon Me Island, approx 60km N of Nghe Tinh.
The port
Nghi Son Port, located in Thanh Hoa province, Vietnam, is a vital maritime hub supporting the Nghi Son Economic Zone. The port features facilities such as Cement and General Cargo Terminals, a Thermal Power Station and an Oil Refinery. Notably, a new refinery with a capacity of 200,000 barrels per day has commenced operations, producing up to 500,000 cubic meters of jet fuel annually for domestic use and export. Its modern infrastructure accommodates large vessels, bolstering regional and international trade.
Questions about Nghi Son
What time zone is Nghi Son in?
Local time at Nghi Son is UTC+7. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Nghi Son?
The deepest berth listed is at Nghi Son International Port (NSIP): 12.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Nghi Son?
1025.
Which load line zone is Nghi Son 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 Nghi Son?
Port State Control at Nghi Son: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Nghi Son?
The UN/LOCODE of Nghi Son is VNNGH.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Nghi Son 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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