Port of Dongshan (CNDSN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Dongshan (UN/LOCODE CNDSN) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in China, on the South China Sea. It sits at 23.7567° N, 117.5050° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.2 m, an anchorage depth near 8 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- China
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Dongshan
Where is Port of Dongshan located?
Port of Dongshan is a seaport located in China, on the South China Sea. Its coordinates are 23.7567° N, 117.5050° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Dongshan?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Dongshan is CNDSN — country code CN, location code DSN.
How deep is Port of Dongshan?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Dongshan has a channel depth of about 7.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 8 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Dongshan?
Port of Dongshan reports a maximum draft of 22.5 m, a maximum length of 334 m, a maximum beam of 60 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Dongshan require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Dongshan.
What type of harbor is Port of Dongshan?
Port of Dongshan is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Dongshan have?
Port of Dongshan is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Dongshan are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #57864), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →