Port of Phuket (THPKT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Phuket (UN/LOCODE THPKT) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Thailand, on the Andaman Sea. It sits at 7.8333° N, 98.4000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Andaman Sea; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Thailand
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Phuket
Where is Port of Phuket located?
Port of Phuket is a seaport located in Thailand, on the Andaman Sea. Its coordinates are 7.8333° N, 98.4000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Phuket?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Phuket is THPKT — country code TH, location code PKT.
How deep is Port of Phuket?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Phuket has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Phuket require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Phuket.
What type of harbor is Port of Phuket?
Port of Phuket is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Phuket have?
Port of Phuket is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Phuket are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #49770), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →