Port of Hon Gai (VNHON): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Hon Gai (UN/LOCODE VNHON) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Vietnam, on the Gulf of Tonkin. It sits at 20.9500° N, 107.0667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 15.5 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Vietnam
UN/LOCODE
VNHON
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
20.9500° N, 107.0667° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
7.9 m
Anchorage Depth
15.5 m
Cargo Pier Depth
11 m
Tidal Range
4.3 m
Oil Terminal Depth
9.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Gulf of Tonkin; South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
Region
Vietnam

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Distance
18 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Hon Gai

Where is Port of Hon Gai located?

Port of Hon Gai is a seaport located in Vietnam, on the Gulf of Tonkin. Its coordinates are 20.9500° N, 107.0667° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Hon Gai?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Hon Gai is VNHON — country code VN, location code HON.

How deep is Port of Hon Gai?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Hon Gai has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.

Does Port of Hon Gai require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Hon Gai.

What type of harbor is Port of Hon Gai?

Port of Hon Gai is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Hon Gai have?

Port of Hon Gai is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Hon Gai are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #57700), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →