Port of Hai Phong (VNHPH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Hai Phong (UN/LOCODE VNHPH) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Vietnam, on the Gulf of Tonkin. It sits at 20.9167° N, 106.6833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Tonkin; South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Vietnam
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Hai Phong
Where is Port of Hai Phong located?
Port of Hai Phong is a seaport located in Vietnam, on the Gulf of Tonkin. Its coordinates are 20.9167° N, 106.6833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Hai Phong?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Hai Phong is VNHPH — country code VN, location code HPH.
How deep is Port of Hai Phong?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Hai Phong has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Hai Phong?
Port of Hai Phong reports a maximum length of 363 m, a maximum beam of 51 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Hai Phong require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Hai Phong.
What type of harbor is Port of Hai Phong?
Port of Hai Phong is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Hai Phong have?
Port of Hai Phong is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Hai Phong are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #57680), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →