Port of Hua-Lien Kang (TWHUN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Hua-Lien Kang (UN/LOCODE TWHUN) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Taiwan, on the Taiwan Strait. It sits at 23.9833° N, 121.6000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 17 m, an anchorage depth near 12 m, cargo pier depths around 14.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container facilities.

Country
Taiwan
UN/LOCODE
TWHUN
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
23.9833° N, 121.6000° 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
17 m
Anchorage Depth
12 m
Cargo Pier Depth
14.5 m
Max Vessel Draft
15.5 m
Max Vessel Length
285 m
Tidal Range
1 m
Oil Terminal Depth
13 m
Entrance Width
275 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Medium
Harbor Use
Cargo
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
Taiwan Strait; North Pacific Ocean
Region
Taiwan

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockModerate / Small
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorageSolid BulkLiquid BulkContainerBreakbulkOil TerminalLNG Terminal

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Distance
40 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Hua-Lien Kang

Where is Port of Hua-Lien Kang located?

Port of Hua-Lien Kang is a seaport located in Taiwan, on the Taiwan Strait. Its coordinates are 23.9833° N, 121.6000° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Hua-Lien Kang?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Hua-Lien Kang is TWHUN — country code TW, location code HUN.

How deep is Port of Hua-Lien Kang?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Hua-Lien Kang has a channel depth of about 17 m, an anchorage depth of about 12 m, cargo pier depths of about 14.5 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Hua-Lien Kang?

Port of Hua-Lien Kang reports a maximum draft of 15.5 m, a maximum length of 285 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Hua-Lien Kang require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Hua-Lien Kang.

What type of harbor is Port of Hua-Lien Kang?

Port of Hua-Lien Kang is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Hua-Lien Kang have?

Port of Hua-Lien Kang is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal, lng terminal facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Hua-Lien Kang are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #57910), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →