Port of Chiwan (CNCWN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Chiwan (UN/LOCODE CNCWN) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in China, on the Gulf of Tonkin. It sits at 19.9667° N, 110.0333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 3.4 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair.
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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- 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 Chiwan
Where is Port of Chiwan located?
Port of Chiwan is a seaport located in China, on the Gulf of Tonkin. Its coordinates are 19.9667° N, 110.0333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Chiwan?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Chiwan is CNCWN — country code CN, location code CWN.
How deep is Port of Chiwan?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Chiwan has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
Does Port of Chiwan require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Chiwan.
What type of harbor is Port of Chiwan?
Port of Chiwan is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Chiwan are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #57818), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →