Quy Nhon

Size limits

Offshore: LOA 113.98m, BCM 18.7m, draught 7.5m, 8,906DWT.

Harbour: LOA 211.85m, beam 37.2m, draught 12.5m, 63,800DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

China Sea Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Jan 21 to Apr 30, Summer May 1 to Jan 20.

Tides

Average tidal range is 2.0m, irregular semi diurnal.

The general S going stream, after passing Ci Lao Hon Kho sends a branch SW towards Hon Roi and Hon Dat. On the rising tide, this branch first turns N and then NE along the W shore of the bay, attaining a rate of 0.75-1kt and finally sets ENE across the bar into Quy Nhon. On the falling tide, the stream running out of Quy Nhon sets WSW across the bar and S parallel to the shore.

During the rainy season, which is also the typhoon season, the stream setting out from Quy Nhon is strong. The stream in either direction across the bar attains a rate of 2kts with large tides and 1.5kts with small tides. With large tides this rate is reached 6 hours after high and low water locally. The stream changes direction 2 hours after high and low water locally. Inside the bar, the stream generally follows the channel, but in the curves of the channel and off the points, difficult eddies may be found.

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

Approach

The approach is from E on a W heading passing clear of Hon Kho (13°43'N 10918'E) submarine cables, approach the coast from the vicinity of Hon Kho and land 5nm WNW of it.

The dredged channel, length 3.8nm and approx 1nm in width in places is marked by leading lights, light beacons, lightbuoys and buoys leads to and across the bar into the harbour NE of Pointe de Gia. The main channel in the approach and across the bar and a large part of the inner harbour including a turning basin have a min depth of 10.5m LW.

A channel dredged to a depth of 4.9m leads to 3 jetties, 0.3nm E of the main channel.

Quy Nhon is entered from the S, between Pointe Sud and Pointe de Gia. The channel through the entrance is only 180m wide, but the bay forms a safe anchorage for vessels that can cross the bar.

Anchorages

Anchorage outside Quy Nhon may be obtained E of the alignment of the leading light structures with Mui Yen bearing 086° and Pointe Sud bearing 360° or less in a depth of 7.0m, with good holding ground. This anchorage is not recommended when the NE monsoon is strong, as a swell is felt.

Restrictions

Entries and departures are usually during daylight hours, however arrangements can be made to enter or leave at night.

Charts and publications

BA 3874, 3987, 3988. Admiralty Pilot NP30, NP286(6).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

In the 4 hours prior to arrival message, the Master has to declare exact arrival time and health situation of crew members and passengers. He must also declare sickness or mortality onboard, if any.

Owner's or charterers should also advise other relevant cargo related information to the vessel's nominated agent before arrival.

Communications

Communication is possible via Inmarsat.

VHF: Port: Ch 16 and 02.

Notice of readiness

The NOR should be tendered when the vessel arrives at the pilot station.

Documents

There are some other special forms to be completed which are delivered by the vessel's agent before or upon vessel's arrival at the pilot station.

In the case of a cruise ship, vessel's agent must mail the Entry/Exit cards for passenger completion before arrival.

If stowaways are onboard the Master must inform the Port Authority and vessel's agent 72, 36 and 24 hours prior to arrival with full details.

Health

Pratique cannot be applied for by radio. It is normally applied for after the Quarantine delegation have viewed all the vessel's documents related to health (such as Health Declaration, Vaccination books, Ship Sanitation Control Certificate) and granted.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates may be renewed.

Customs and immigration

Customs: Officers and crew have to declare their personal effects to Customs as required. This includes foreign exchange, accompanied baggage and goods. The Customs allowance for officers and crew are a max of 1.5 litres of alcohol, a max of 400 cigarettes, 50-100 cigars, or a max of 100gm of tobacco. Penalties for non compliance are based upon individual circumstances.

The bonded store will be sealed while a vessel stays in the port. A release of bonded goods may be permitted at any time subject to Customs approval and presence onboard.

Crew/passenger are not allowed to sell or change their personal effects, which are already declared to Customs, with local people. It is strictly prohibited to supply any bonded goods to shore personnel.

The following are prohibited from import/export: Weapons, explosives, drugs, antiques, documents relating to national security, cultural articles which may cause harm to Vietnam morality.

Flags

Vietnam regulations require vessels entering a Vietnamese port to display the Vietnam flag. If the vessel does not possess a Vietnamese flag, the Master can request the local agent to supply it on arrival at the pilot station. Penalty for non compliance is approx US$100-200.

Notices and regulations

The main/emergency radio transmitter will be sealed when the vessel is in port. No direct communications are therefore possible so all messages must be routed through the vessel's agent.

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

Minor repairs can be performed.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at berths or by barge at anchorage.

Bunkering: Fuel and diesel oil are available by road tanker at alongside berths.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Quy Nhon City Hospital (1km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Phu Cat Airport (30km).

Working hours

24 hours with 4 shifts working 6 hours each.

Where it is

Quy Nhon is situated on the E coast of Vietnam approx 270nm NE of Ho Chi Minh City.

The port

Quy Nhon is a commercial port and the principal town in the province of Binh Dinh. Woodchips, general carg, cruise and containers handled.

Traffic

Approx 11,000,000t of cargo, 160,000TEU and 1,200 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Quy Nhon?

Pilotage is compulsory and pilots board in the vicinity of the Approach Light Buoy in position 13°44'33'N 109°15'00'E.

What time zone is Quy Nhon in?

Local time at Quy Nhon is UTC+7. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Quy Nhon?

The deepest berth listed is at Quy Nhon Terminal: 10.40 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Quy Nhon?

1025.

Which load line zone is Quy Nhon 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 Quy Nhon?

Port State Control at Quy Nhon: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Quy Nhon?

The UN/LOCODE of Quy Nhon is VNUIH.

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