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Vung Ang
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 2,000GT. Pilot boarding position is 18°06.5'N 106°23.5'E.
Key data
updated Sep 2019Size limits
Draught 12.0m, 61,000DWT.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Average tidal range 2.0m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vung Ang Terminal | 12.00 m | — | 4 |
| Vung Ang II Thermal Power Plant Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Vung Ang Thermal Power Plant Terminal | — | — | 2 |
| PV Oil Terminal | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2010Approach
Access channel is 0.8nm in length with a depth of 9.5m.
Anchorages
In position 18°08.0'N 106°23.5'E.
Tugs
Two tugs are available, 1 x 900hp and 1 x 1,800hp.
Charts and publications
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 May 2010Repairs
Available.
About Vung Ang
updated Apr 2020Where it is
Vung Ang port is situated on the W side of Cape Ron, in Ha Tinh province.
The port
The port handles general cargo and liquid cargo.
Principal exports are ilmenite ore and wood chips.
Questions about Vung Ang
What are the pilot arrangements at Vung Ang?
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 2,000GT.
What time zone is Vung Ang in?
Local time at Vung Ang is UTC+7. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Vung Ang?
The deepest berth listed is at Vung Ang Terminal: 12.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Vung Ang in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Vung Ang?
Port State Control at Vung Ang: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Vung Ang?
The UN/LOCODE of Vung Ang is VNVAG.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Vung Ang 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.