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.
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
- Medium
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Taiwan Strait; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Taiwan
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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 →