Port of Su-Ao (TWSUO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Su-Ao (UN/LOCODE TWSUO) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Taiwan, on the East China Sea. It sits at 24.6000° N, 121.8667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 62 m, an anchorage depth near 20 m, cargo pier depths around 12 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, oil terminal 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
- Good
- World Water Body
- East China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Taiwan
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Su-Ao
Where is Port of Su-Ao located?
Port of Su-Ao is a seaport located in Taiwan, on the East China Sea. Its coordinates are 24.6000° N, 121.8667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Su-Ao?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Su-Ao is TWSUO — country code TW, location code SUO.
How deep is Port of Su-Ao?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Su-Ao has a channel depth of about 62 m, an anchorage depth of about 20 m, cargo pier depths of about 12 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Su-Ao?
Port of Su-Ao reports a maximum draft of 13.6 m, a maximum length of 225 m, a maximum beam of 32.3 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Su-Ao require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Su-Ao.
What type of harbor is Port of Su-Ao?
Port of Su-Ao is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Su-Ao have?
Port of Su-Ao is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, oil terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Su-Ao are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #57900), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →