PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Son Duong
Pilot
updated Sep 2019Compulsory.
Key data
updated Sep 2024Size limits
LOA 300m, beam 50m, draught 24.5m, 21,0897DWT.
Water density
1025
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Tidal range approx 2m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Son Duong Terminal | 24.50 m | 300 m | 18 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Sep 2024Approach
Access channel is approx. 4.3nm in length with a depth of 20.2m
Tugs
Tugs should be ordered through agent with at least 24 hours before arrival/departure/shifting. Seven tugs are available with a total 7 tug boats and 2 working boats.
Charts and publications
Vietnam Charts No: VN40015
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
About Son Duong
updated Sep 2024Where it is
Son Duong Port is situated approximately 4 nautical miles southeast of Vung Ang Port in Ha Tinh province, Vietnam.
The port
Son Duong Port in Ha Tinh, Vietnam, is a key deep-water port serving the Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Corporation. It handles raw materials and steel products, supporting industrial trade in the region.
Questions about Son Duong
What are the pilot arrangements at Son Duong?
Compulsory.
What time zone is Son Duong in?
Local time at Son Duong is UTC+7. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Son Duong?
The deepest berth listed is at Son Duong Terminal: 24.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Son Duong?
1025
Which load line zone is Son Duong in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Son Duong?
Port State Control at Son Duong: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Son Duong?
The UN/LOCODE of Son Duong is VNSDP.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Son Duong 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.