Phuket

1. Phuket Harbor pilot boarding Pilot boards07°47.9′N 098°25.1′E

Size limits

LOA 210m, beam 32m, draught 9.4m, 63,800DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 2.7m.

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

Approach

The port is approached by making for a position approx 1.5nm SE of Laem Phan Wa Light (07°48'N 098°25'E), and entered by SE channel 1nm in length, 120m wide, which leads to a 360m turning basin 1.5nm NNW of the Light, all dredged to 9.0m LLW. The channel is marked by leading lights and buoys.

From the turning basin, NE channel leads NNE to Shell Oil depot then NE to the S end of Tha Rua Phuket. This channel is normally used only by vessels approaching and leaving the Shell Oil depot moorings; it is marked by leading beacons and buoys.

Entry at slack water is advisable as tidal streams as much as 3kts have been observed.

Anchorages

Outer anchorage for vessels awaiting a berth is approx 0.8nm NE of Laem Phan Wa Light.

Restrictions

Daytime entry and departure from port only.

One way traffic system in the approach channel.

Tugs

Two harbour tugs of 2,600hp.

Charts and publications

BA 3941. Thai Chart 335A. Admiralty Pilot NP44, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notify ETA 5 days prior to arrival.

Phuket Port Control should be called 3 hours before arrival.

Vessels should contact pilot 3hrs before arrival on VHF Ch 16 or Phuket Radio on Ch 16 with request to be connected to South Thailand Shipping Services/Phuket Shipping Services.

Communications

VHF: Port: Ch 16.

Pilots: Ch 16, 13, 14.

Health

Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates issued.

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

Repairs

Available. Small dry dock, 91m long and 24m wide, used for repair and construction of tin dredgers, situated on the NE side of Tha Rua Phuket. Minor repairs only may be carried out, Slipway for fishing vessels in Khlong Ta Chin.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at a rate of 35tph.

Bunkering: Fuel and diesel available, by barge or road tanker, for vessels alongside the wharf.

Stores: Available from Phuket.

Medical

Vachira Hospital.

Transport

Nearest airport: Phuket, 35km

Airport facilities: Crew change and air freight facilities available.

Nearest railway: Surat Thani (280km), Tungsong (295km).

Working hours

Normally 0100-0600hrs, 0700-1200hrs, 1300-1800hrs and 1900-2400hrs.

Where it is

Phuket is located on the W seaboard of Thailand on the Andaman Sea. The port stands in Makham Bay, which is on the E coast of Phuket Island, 4nm S of Phuket town.

The port

The port handles general cargo, dry bulk, cruise, passenger and liquid cargo.

Where does the pilot board at Phuket?

The pilot boards at Phuket Harbor pilot boarding, 07°47.9′N 098°25.1′E.

What time zone is Phuket in?

Local time at Phuket is UTC+7. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Phuket?

The deepest berth listed is at Phuket Deep Sea Port: 9.40 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Phuket?

1025.

Which load line zone is Phuket in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Phuket?

Port State Control at Phuket: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Phuket?

The UN/LOCODE of Phuket is THHKT.

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