Port of Chi-Lung (TWKEL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Chi-Lung (UN/LOCODE TWKEL) is a large coastal (natural) harbor located in Taiwan, on the East China Sea. It sits at 25.1333° N, 121.7667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 26 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 16 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- East China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Taiwan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Chi-Lung
Where is Port of Chi-Lung located?
Port of Chi-Lung is a seaport located in Taiwan, on the East China Sea. Its coordinates are 25.1333° N, 121.7667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Chi-Lung?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Chi-Lung is TWKEL — country code TW, location code KEL.
How deep is Port of Chi-Lung?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Chi-Lung has a channel depth of about 26 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 16 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Chi-Lung?
Port of Chi-Lung reports a maximum draft of 16 m, a maximum length of 347 m, a maximum beam of 48.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Chi-Lung require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Chi-Lung.
What type of harbor is Port of Chi-Lung?
Port of Chi-Lung is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of large size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Chi-Lung have?
Port of Chi-Lung is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Chi-Lung are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #57890), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →