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Ranong
Key data
updated Apr 2019Size limits
Max draught 6.2m, 12,000DWT
Load line zone
Bay of Bengal Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Dec 1 to Apr 30, Summer May 1 to Nov 30.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranong First Phase Facility | — | — | 1 |
| Ranong Second Phase Facility | — | — | 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: 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
About Ranong
updated Aug 2016Where it is
Ranong lies in a bay on the W coast of Thailand, close to the border with Myanmar.
The port
The Port Authority of Thailand manages and operates Ranong Port. It is aimed to be the main port for marine cargo transport in the Andaman coast, linking trade routes with countries in South Asia, Middle East, Europe and Africa, handling general cargo and containers.
Questions about Ranong
What time zone is Ranong in?
Local time at Ranong is UTC+7. No summer time.
Which load line zone is Ranong in?
Bay of Bengal Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Dec 1 to Apr 30, Summer May 1 to Nov 30.
Who carries out Port State Control at Ranong?
Port State Control at Ranong: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Ranong?
The UN/LOCODE of Ranong is THRNN.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Ranong 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.