Port of Beihai (CNBIH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Beihai (UN/LOCODE CNBIH) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in China, on the Gulf of Tonkin. It sits at 21.4833° N, 109.0667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Tonkin; South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- China
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Beihai
Where is Port of Beihai located?
Port of Beihai is a seaport located in China, on the Gulf of Tonkin. Its coordinates are 21.4833° N, 109.0667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Beihai?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Beihai is CNBIH — country code CN, location code BIH.
How deep is Port of Beihai?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Beihai has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Beihai?
Port of Beihai reports a maximum draft of 12.9 m, a maximum length of 315 m, a maximum beam of 50 m for vessels calling at the port.
What type of harbor is Port of Beihai?
Port of Beihai is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Beihai have?
Port of Beihai is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Beihai are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #57750), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →